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couimenced Trading in the Articles of Tea and Coffee , and earnestly solicits the support of all those Friends of the Cause , to whose respect and confidence his humble advocacy may have recommended him . •' . . ¦ ¦ ' .-:-Through the kindness of his Friends , R , R . lias been enabled to make such arrangementa for a re-
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Eiemixgham . —Demonstration Co 3 tarrr . EE . —The members of this Committee are requested to meet at the Association Room , Aston-street , on Tuesday evening next , on business of vital importance . The meeting will commence at eight o ' clock . Delegate Meeting . —A delegate meeting -mil be held at the Ship Ian , Stielhonse-lane , on Snnday next , at two o'clock , when all places in the Birmingham district are requested to send a delegate . Lom > os . —Mr . Ruffy Ridley will lecture on Sunday evening next , at the Three Crowns , Richmondstreet , Soho . Me . T . M . Wheeler will lecture at the Siai Coffee House , Golden Lane , on Sunday evening next . ¦ °
Shoszditch . —A lecture on Chartism will be delivered at Albion Coffee Honse , 3 , Church-street , Shoreditch , oj Soziday ( to-morrow ) at eight o ' clock in the evening ; aad a member ' s meeting will be he ; d at the same place on "Wednesday , - March 2 nd , at eight o ' clock in the evening , CoLh-s . —The Rev . W . Y . Jackson , of Manchester , will deliver a lecture on Ssturday Uhis day ) in the Chartist lecture room , Windy Bank , at eight o ' clock in the evening ; also , in tha same ' place , on Sunday morning at half-past ten ; at Barnoldswick , at half-pas : two in the afternoon , and a : six o ' clock in the evening .
Miu Ed-ward ' s Route for next week : —On Monday , the 28 th ins :, at Upper Wariev ; -Tuesday , the 1 st of March , at Lower . Warley ; Wednesday , the 2 nd of March , a : Luddcnden ; aud on Thursday ; the 3 rd of March , at . Midgley . Walwokth . —It i 3 earnestly requested that the members of this locality wonld attend on Monday evening next , Feb . 28 : h , at the Ship and Blue C > -at Boy , Walworth Road , as business of importaucewill be laid before them . Bradford . —On Sunday next , Mr . Smyth will lecture a * the IS ' orxh Tavern , a : six o ' clock . White Abset . —Oa Monday night next , at eight o ' clock , Mr . Brcok will lecture . Bhadfdbd Moor . —Mr . Arran will lecture en Monday evening , at eight o ' clock .
Dc ? vKihe . Street . —Messr ? . Edwards and Ainley will lecture at Mrs . Shepherd's , a ; eight o ' clock , on Monday evening next . Lidget Gk 2 x . n\—Mr . Ibbotscn will ~ lecture at this place , on Monday evening next , a : eight o'clock . Mr . Jo . ves , the East and North Riding lecturer , will v : ? i : the following places during next wetk-,. v : z : —On Monday , the 28 : h , at Hall : Tuesday , the 1 st March , at Beveriey ; Wednesday , the 2 .: ti , at 3 Iarker Wei . shton fThnrsdaj , the 3 rd , at Pccklin ^ - lon ; and on Friday , at York . BtDLiNGTO " . —On Saturday evening Mr . Gbarles Connor , of Manchester , will lecture to the inhabitants of this place , and on Sunday , a » Cramiington .
Me . Chahi . es Colon ' s E . orxE : —On Monday evening , at Sauderlaatl ; Tuesday , at Durham ; Wednesday , at Wingate Grange Colliery ; Thursday , at Coxhoa ; Friday and Sunday , a : West Auckland . Wilsdes . —If the weather permit , Mr . Gjasiantine , of K-ighley , wil l preach here , in the open air , to-morrow nooc . Martlebo . xs . —Mr . Wm . Benbow Trill lecture a : the Working Mtu' Hall , 5 , Circus street , 2 \ ew Town , oa Sunday evening next . j . 'h 3 chair to be taken a : seven o ' clock . Middletox . —Mr . Jam ? s Leach , of Tib-street , Manchester , will deliver a lecture in the Chartists Chapel , on Tuesday next . Doors to be o pen at half-past seven o ' clock , and the lecture to commence at eight .
Mb . OCoxsoks Visit td Birmisguxm . —According to a letter addressed . through Mr . While to the Chartists of Birmingham , Mr . O'Connor w : ! l visi ; this town on Wednesday , March 2 nd , and continue here for three days . SiBorc . —A meeting of the members of the Stroud Charter Association , will bs held on Monday next , at seven <• ' clock , when business of great importance will be submitted io the members . -It is wished that every member will attend . Whitechap-ei .. —Mr . Huffy Ridley will lecture at the E-irl Grey Cattle , Luke-streei , on M&nday . eveniag next .
Tailors . —A meeting of the United Tanors bodies wii ! be he'd at the Social Institution , John street , Tottenham Giurwoad , on Monday evening nest . Fcargus O'Connor , Dr . M'Douall , and others will attend . DivrsBrsY District . —A district meeting will be held here , in the large room , over the Co-operative Stores , en Snnday next , when every locality in the district is particularly requested to send a delegate , as Vusir-ess of great importance will be transacted . The meeting" to commence at two o ' clock in the afternoon precisely . Wjgas . —Mr . James Dewhnrst , from Bradford , will lecture in and around Wigan , for all ihe next fortnigh * , in order to agitate for the whole Charter andnoiLing less . Ail are alive in this quarter ; they are determined for the whole hog , bristles and all .
Dewsbcrt . —On Sunday , February 2 / , Mr . H . Candy wall deliver a discourse upon the iraujs and impositions of priestcraft to commence at half-past six , at the lar ^ e room , over the Co-operative Stores . Six . Ca > "dtwill Lecture at the foilowirg place ? : —On Monday next , a : the Association rocm , Barnsley ; Taasday , at Staley * Bridge ; Wednesday , Mottram ; Thursday , Hyde ; ' Friday . Stockport ; Saturday , Hszel Grove ; iuncay , j-larch * J : h , S ' . r 3-ndstrce ; Assouanon rooia , in the evening at liaifpast six ; Monday 7 : h , Oldham ; Tuesday 8 : h , Rochdale ; Wednesday Cnh , Todmorden ; Thursday 10 th , Hebden Bridge ; Friday 11 th , Mytholmroyd ; Saturday 12 th , Queen ' s Head .
Maccixsfiexd . —Mr . West , will lecture in . the Association Rooms , on Sunday evrrncg next , on the present position of the people and hotv to maintain it , as well as to sh-w up different pnrti'Js who pretend to be friends , but who are in r . allty enemies . Shaw , seab Oldham . —Mr . W-JKam Booth , of isewion Htaih , will kevare here , on Sunday evening , at six o ' clock in the evening . Bradford . Wilts . —A connty delegate meeting will be held at Mr . Tucker ' s , Westbury , on Sunday , 6 ih of March , when delegates from Bradford , Trowbridgc , Mclksham , Hoit , Frome , Warminstcr , Monknn Deverill , and other towns and village ; , will be expected , as business of great importance wiil be brought forward , at half-past ten o ' clock .
RoTiiEEHrras . —A public meeting of the working men of Rotherhithe will take place on . Monday evenin ? next , at eight o'ekek , at the St . John's Coffee House , New-street , Dockhead , for the purpose of forininga Rorherhithe Charter Association ; chair to bs taken at eight o ' clock by an old Chartist . Bradford . —The Chartists of Bradford have engaged a room in Butterworth Building ? , opposite the Ssn Inn , bottom of Ivegate . The Councillors and the lecturers meet , we understand , in the said room en Sunday next , Feb . 27 th , ai two o'clock ih the afternoon , to make final arrangements for the new plan . Ij is earnestly requested that every one will attend .
Mr . Dea > - Tatxor s Routs toe the exsci > g Week . —On Sunday afternoon next , at two o ' clock , if the weather permit , he will preaeh on Nottingham Forest ; and in the evening , at six o'clock , at the Democratic Chapel . On Monday evening , "he will lecture at the Butcher ' s Arms , Newcastle-street ; oa Tuesday , at Iikestone ; Wednesday , at S ; apleford ; and on Saturday night , at Carrington . Hetwood . —A public ball will bo . held in the Hartley-street Association Room , Heywood , en Satnrday , the 5 th of March . Tickets of admission , twopence , to be had at Mr . Thomas Wrigley ' s , Chapel-street . Lambeth . —A lecture will be delivered on Tuesday , tha 1 st of March , at the Room , 1 , China Walk .
Southwark- —Public meetings take place of the middle class of Sauthwark , every Thursday evening , at the Swan Inn , Dover Road , Borough , for ths purpose cf hearing the Chartists defend their glorious principle ? . Mr . Brgpht will lecture at Entwistle , on Saturday ( this daj ) at the Black Bull Inn , at seven o ' c ock j aiid at the Chartist Meeting Room , HolliDgwonh , on Sunday , ( to-morrow , ) at half-past two o'clock in tie afternoon . Bolton . —Mx . Griffin will lecture at Bolton on Sunday eveniDg , and at Halshaw Moor , near Baltoa , on Monday evening . Sheffield . —Mr . Woodcock will deliver-a lecture to the Youth ' s Association , in the room , Fig Treelane , on Sunday afternoon , at two o'clock .
An addres 3 on " the duty , of the people in the present crisis , " wi'l be delivered on Sunday evening , at half-pas ; six o ' clock , in the room , Fig Tree-lane , Sheffield . . Halifax . —P . M . Brophy will deliver a lesture on Sunday next , at six o ' clock in the evening , in the Association Room , at Swan Coppice . A Public Meeting will be held at Westminster , on Friday next . Mr . O'Connor will attend , and address the meeting . Bkabford . —Mr . Brophy , from Dublin , will lecture at Bradford , on Wednesday evening next , at eklit o ' clock .
The Couscjl have succeeded in taking a roon ia which to hold their meetings , situated in Bnttei worth Buildings , San . Bridge . The Council are r < qnested to meet n xt Sunday afternoon , at tw e ! cloek , for the purpose of making a new plan f < the lecturers .
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"WORCESTER . —TiuiMPii of Chartism in tiijs City . —A crowded and eiithu . »; asii « meeting conTened by the Mayor , on the rcq . r ^ it ' . on of 1000 electors and householders , was held- a : the Guildhall , on Wednesday last , the Mayor ( Ed waTd Evans , Esq .. banker , ) in the chair . A vast d' al of coquetliug by themiddle classes to win over the workinsmen ,
was tried andproved ineffectual . The Chartists bein / j d-t--:-mined to go the whole hog , the Whigs thereupon dit ^ rmiued to move their own re solution ? , and the Chartists were cqualiy determined to move theirs . At twelve o ' clock , ths Mayor was uuahiirousjy called to the chair , and afrtr the placard calling the meeting was read by tho Town C . ' , Mr . Hardy , late candidate for the reprosenfaiior . cf the city ol' Worcester , moved th ? firs : veiolnuor-. Captain Corlo- seconded the motion the resohiMoh ¦ was put from the chair , and carried unanimim-ly . Mr . El ^ ie , solicitor , moved the next resolution , Mr . Fi-her seconded the same . Mr . G ^ or ^ e Davu-, a Chartist , then stood forrrard aud said thut the
rcso uiion was not sufficiently esplici :, and aitc-r dwelling en the manner ia which the working classes had been formerly betrayed , and explaining the principles of the People's Charter iu a manly sud straightforward speech , which v . as loudly cheered , he rcovtd that the words " as defined m the People's Char : cr" be added ? -o ilie tcsoIutiun . Mr . Jan : cs Williams seconded the amendment . Mv . Mason , Chartist lecturer , then pre ;( s > ted himself to the meeting , but the Mayor objected io his addressing the meeting , and on Mr . Mason remonstrating with him on the injustice of such conduct , the Mayor , instead of putting the queH ' on whether Mr . Mason should be he ^ rd , asked all those who thought
they could not conduct their own business to uold up iheir hands ; this caused much ill feeling in the meeting . Tne amendment moved by Mr . Davie was t :: tn put to the meeting , and carried almost unanimously amid loud cheers . Mr .-G . Davie then moved the adoption of the National Petition , which he vtali at Iei 2 £ : h amidst the applause of the meeting , and th . ' j most d . J-ct--d looks of the Con Law Repealers . Mr . Martiii Griffiths seconded the adoption of the petition . The Rev . Mr . Redford then stood forward and expostulated with the Charti&ts on their unreasonable conduct , and hoped they would not perfi-t in putiirJii the Naitciial Petition to the meeting . He said if they persisted ic would not be unanimous .
H > was laughed at by the meetirur , and treated to some cur-ous remarks en his saintly hypocrisy . The Mayer fnen a ? ked whether any person had any thing else to propose , when nobody appearing to move any thing as an amendment , he , at the instigation of about a half dozen of the clique , declined putting the peiition to the meeting , and departed from the platform amid the yells , groaii ; , and hisses of the working men . Mr . J . D . Stevenson , a Chartist shopkeeper , was then unanimously called to the chair , and , after passing some appropriate remarks on the conduct of the Mayor , he declared his willingness to hear any person who though : proper to address the meeting . He
then introduced Mr . J . Mason to address the mteting . Mr . Mason entered at great length into the question of the people ' s rights , and administered a severe castigatiou to the Mayor and the parson for their nngeutiemanly aiid unchristian conduct . He delivered a very effective address , and was loudly cheered throughout . Mr . George Whito was next introduced , and spoke at great length on the objects , views , and principles of Chartism . He adverted to the Reform Bill as a decided failure , and shewed that there was no means of rectifying the abuses of misgovernrm . nt , except by placing power in thehand 3 of" the people ; and after reverting to various other
topics in wiiieh the people were interested , he retired amidst loud and repealed cheer 3 . The Chairman then put the National Petition to the meeting , and it was carried unanimously amid loud cheers . ~ A resolution was then come to that tho petition-be j forwarded to the National Convention about to assemble in London . On the motion of Mr . White , Mr . Young was placed in the chair . Mr . White , then moved the thanks of the meeting to Mr . i Stevenson . Mr . Blackwell tcconded the motion ,: which was carried unanimously . Three cneers were , then given . for the Charter , three for FeargUB ; O'Connor , and notice was given that the petition would he for signatures in the Market Hall , and tho mteuns :
sepsiated-HEDDITCH . —At the meeting , on Saturday evening , ihc following resolutions wero unanimously ' passed :- " That , we the Chartists of Redc-itch , view j with surprise and indignation the cenduct of John Collins , in compromising the principles of the Peo- ; pie ' s Charter , and openly supporting the resolu-i tiuis of treacherous Whigs , at the Anti-Corn Law meeting held at the Towu Hall of Birmingham , on ' Friday last . " " That we , the Chartbts of Redditch , in the Birmingham District , have every cou- <
fidence m Mr . George A \ hite as a leader of the people ; that his sufferings , bravery , and talents , entitk him to the respect and honour due to a patriot , and that we will support him so long as he continEe 3 to defend the glorious principles contained in the People ' s Charter . " '" That the thanks of this meeting are dne , and hereby given to Feargus O'Connor , E ? q . in defending the principles of the Charter in the midst of 300 traitora and Whig assassins . "
A most alarmmg firo took place on Saturday night , between eleven and twelve o'clock , which completely destroyed the needle mill at Apsley , near Redditch . The damago amounts to nearly one thousand pounds . Ic is not ascertained Low the fire occurred . Birmingham . —A meeting was held at { the Ship Inn , Steelhouse-lanc , on Tuesday evening last , Mr . Lane in the chair . The meeting was addressed by Mr . Ernes , of Lionel-street , on the complete suffrage questior , who read copious extracts from the
Nonconfcrmht . Ho advised the people to beep a strict eye on the middle classes , as he was doubtful of their sincerity . Mr . " Ernes was warmly applauded . A deputation was then appointed to endeavour to procure the Town Hall . A committee was also appointed to act in conjunction with the members of the General Council , lor the management of the requisition , drawing up resolutions and otherwise conducting tho forthcoming meeting . After the transaction of othes business , the meeting separated .
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BEESTON—Complets Suffrage Humbug . — Ou Wednesday night , last , a meet ng was holden at Beeston , a village hear Leeds , called under the auspices of the Goos 9 section of the Leeds Whigs , fur the purpose of coming the complete ' suffrage dodge ' over the natives . It was attended by Dr . Smiles and Mr . Councillor Whitehead , for the purpose of persuading the Boestonions to pitch into the Tories through Sir Robert Peel , and to raise the Whigs again , at the expenoe of both people and Tories , through the " complete suffrago" movement . It was no co , however . The villagers were not to be done . Preparations had been made for giving them a complete route . As soon as the two geese above named found out that this was the case , they dodged again : they gave up their " complete-suffrage" resolution , and agreed to support the " whole Charter ''
resolution , plainly seeing that unless they did so , they would stand no chance of carrying the resolution they mainly wished to have carried , the ono condemnatory of Sir Robert Peel and the Corn Laws . Their second dodge succeeded . The Corn-Law-condemnation was put first ; and then the resolution for the whole Charter was moved and seconded , and carried . The following are the resolutions adopted by the meeting . The first resolution was carried , if carried at all , by a bare majority ; but for tha second one every hand in the room was holden up . " That this meeting considers that all restrictive duties are in themselves bad , but more especially those affecting the first necessary of life , and therefore views with disgust and indignation the eliding
scale of duties on Corn proposed by Sir Robert Peel , which has been proved to bo unjust in operation , and mischievous in its tendencies ; this meeting , therefore , pledges itself to use every constitutional means to remove a law , which for the sake of ' protecting ' a grasping and rapacious aristocracy , restricts the freedom of trado , and tend 3 to prevent the bounty of Providence from reaching tho habitations of the industrious classes . " Moved by J . Homer , aud seconded by H . Titley . "That this mecinghaving seen with mortification the complete failure of bygone schemes of Iteform , is convinced by fata ! experience , that nothing but the principles cnibodji : ( i iuthe People ' s Charter , can tave the nation from utter destruction . " Moved by Mr . Elley , seconded by Sheridan Nussey , supported by Dr . Smiles , Wm . Brook , and Wm , Whitehead .
MANCHESTER . —Great Demonstration in Favour cf the People ' s Ciiarteu on Wednesday Evening . —The Ccartist Town-Council of this town , accor-Jinj , ' to an agreement -with-the r «* - quisitionists , succeeded in obtaining the Towu Hall , King-street , for the purpose of holding a public meeting in . As soon as it was settled about having the Town Hall , tho members of the Co'incil waited upon the Mayor , Mr . Brooks , and other gentlemen , to ascertain whether they would contribute auythinj ; towards the expenccs . The deputation was rfCfivtd very court- 'Oiis . y , a-n j ' the- subscriptions were such as to clear the Council fro ai having aiiything io pay rither for the Hall , or placards . The Town Council , who have been throughout very
industrious , meson Sunday morning to ai-raugc for speakers , resolutions , and for the issuing of bills to announce the meeting . Oa Tuesday morning , the town was placarded , which caused great excitement . Previous ; o tho time oF meeting tho . streets were lined with a mass of human boings , and tho Hall was literally wedged . Mr . C . DovJo moved . that the Rev . Mr . Schofield do preside , which wa 3 seconded by Mr . J . Liiiney , and carried by acclamation . Mr . John Bay ley moved tho first resolution , " That it is tha opinion of this m .-cting , that tho unparalleled distress that so severely presses on both the mar . ui ' acturing and working elates of thij country has been entirely brought about through the influence of class legislation . " Mr . - Jauics Cartiedge seconded
the resolution , which was put to tho meeting and carried unanimously . At this time people were shouting " adjourn" from all parts of the room , and it was announced that the landlord in tho . square woul-1 allow his room for the speakers to speak from one of the windows . Mr . Doyle ro ~ c a » d moved that the meeting adjourn to S ' . ephenson ' s-equure . This was seconded by one on the platform and carried without dissent ; and a general rush was made down th ^ landing . On arriving at the square , where a deiHo crowd was congregated , Mr . SehoHeid advircsssd th »? multitude through the window , showing how both Whigs and Tories have deceived tho people , and in his humourous manner elicited loud applause . Mr . Leech , in an exceilfnt speech , moved'the next
resolution , That this mcetiui ; is of opinion that the only effectual remedy for putting an end to the baneful influence of class legislation , and thereby removing the distress of the country , is to have immediately pai-ed into a law the six points of the People ' s Charter , namely , Univer .-al Suffrage . Vote . by Ballot , Annual Parliaments , No Property Qualification for Members of Parliament , Payment-of Members , and tho division of the country into Electorial Districts-. " Mr . Joseph Linney seconded it , and it was carried unanimously , followed by loud cheers . Mr . James Whtc ! er addressed the meeting for" a short time , and was followed by Mr . Tiihnan . The Chairman then introduced Mr . Brophy , who , on coming forward to the window , was received with
iuud clic-:-r .- \ Mr . B . spoke at some length , and was followed by Mr . Doyle , in moving and seconding the Jcllowing resolution : —" That it is the op . nioi : u- ' thii meeting , that any agitation fcrctVr measures sliuit of the principles stated in the previous resolution will never be of any permanent fcoocvor remove the distress which is fast bringing this coun'ry to ruin . " The resolution was tarried . Mr . Wat !* , Mr . ' Duffey , Mr . Donovan , and Mr . Murray , afterwards addressed the meeting . A reso-Inion was carried thanking the mayor , Mr . Brooks , ai . J the Fii . ance CommitUc , for obtaining the hall fair them . A vote of thanks was given tho chuivman . Thn-e cheers were ^ iven to O'Connor , three for Frc-st , Williams , and Jones , three for the Charter and the Star , ana tho meeting quietly dispersed .
Manchester . —Mr . Giiifin lectured at Strandftreet on Sunday , to a very attentive audience . Mr . Littler afterwards addressed the meeting . Brown Stri ::. t . —Mr . Cooper , of Salfortl . lectured hero on Sunday , followed by Mr . Leach . Tho room was crowded , and an excellent impression was made in favour of the cause . Redfeaiin Street . —This rcom was crammed to hear Mr . Clarke , of Stockport , on Sunday . Both speaker aud hearcro were in high glee , stimulated by the progress and probable success of the cause . On ihc same evening , Mr . Crowdev lectured at York-sirei i , Hulme , and Mr . Cartiedge at'Miles Platting .
Grand Demonstration in favour of tue Charter . —The larj ; o meet ing , which was adjourned last Tuesday to Monday evening , took place at six o'clock , and certainly a more numerous or a more enthusiastic meeting has not been held in this town since Mr . O'Connor's entry alter his liberation from York Castle . It was iho unanimous opinion of both Chartists aud middle classes that there were , in Stephenson .- ( Square on that evening , no fewer than from ten to twelve thousand persons . One sentiment seemed to air . nutc the vast multitude ; tho Charter , and nothing less , resounded from every part of tho great mass of the people . Mr . Alderman Brooks was called to the chair , who , after a few remarks , introduc < d Mr . Councillor Masoa as first speaker .
Mr . M . made a touching and a ssaiching speech on the poverty , hunger , and distress of the people , and lashed , in a poweriul manner , the system which had brought millions of industrious and virtuous people to a state of starvation . Mr . Prentice , Editor of the Manchester Times , in the course of a long speech , advised the Chan . sts not to give up their agitation for the Charter , as the whole community would have to ome to it sooner or later . Mr . George Thompson , the lecturer on the slave question , next spoko , and made a powerful address in defence of the Chartists and the Charter . He denounced both Whigs and Tories , and stated that if the middle classes could have persuaded the working men to ob ' ain a repeal , they would turn round and leave the working men as they had done before . He told them not to be deceived " by either Tories or
recreaat Whigs . Their Charter was a righteous instrument , and must be obtained . Messrs . Potter , jun ., Gardener , and Marry , afterwards made some regular Chartist speeches ; and there being a general cry for Leach from all parts of tho crowd , the chairman brought him to the window , when the cheeriDg was vociferous . Mr . Leach spoko in his usual sensible argumentative manner , and held out the right hand of fellowship oa . the part of tho working classes to the middle classes , if the latter would only bo honest . To be rather plain , he would unite with the devil himself , if he would give the people universal justice . Tnere was no resolution submitted , but the speeches were thorough-going Chartist ones , and unanimity and good feeliug were manifested from beginning to end , which certainly augured well for the sure and triumphant victory ol ' right over might and faction .
York Street Chartist Institute . —Mr . Crowther , of Oldham , delivered a most excellent and instructive address oi < Sunday evening last , to a very respectable audience . Ratcliffe Bridge . —On Monday evening , a public meeting was held in this village to take into consideration the distress of the country , and likewise the plan brought forward by Sir Robert Peel as a relief . The parties calling the meeting brought forward a resolution embracing four points : of the Chaiter ; but this did not Eatisfy the " whole hog " lids of this plaoe , consequently a working man camu forward with an amendment for the whole Charter . Tnis was seconded by another "fnstian , " supported by Mr . Ed ward Ciark , of Manchester , and was carried by an overflowing majority .
Eccles . —A discussion on the Corn Law question was held here on Tuesday week ; the dispucaiics bciug Mr . Wm . Bell , late of Salford , for the Chartists , and Mr . Edward Williams , of Eccles for the Corn Law Repealvrs . Thediscussion was conducted very peaceably and orderly , and at its close , the meeting evinced almost unanimously their determination to abide by the Charter agitation .
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Idle . —The Chartist body of this place held a meeting in their room ,-. on Monday night last . There was a good attendance of people . The following resolution was passed : — " That it is the opinion of this meeting that neither the present Government , or any future Government , will legislate for the good of the people , unless elected by them , on the principles contained in the People ' s Charter . Bradford . — -At a numerous meeting held at ; the North Tavarn , Wappirig , on Monday evening , it was resolved unanimously : —• " That as frequent intimations made on the part of veer tain professors of ' liberty' of their extreme desire to separate the Jeople from their leaders , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ; , . B . O'Brien , Dr . M'Douall , Mr Leach * arid othera ;
we , therefore , hereby express pur unabated confidence in their undaunted patriotism , and pledge ourselves never to abandbB them to please any party , so long as they continue , as heretofore , honestly and faithfully to the great principles of the Charter . "—• "That , * hilewe the Chartists of Bradford would bail the co operation of the middle classes , wo will not surrender an atom of our known principles , not even for the sake of securing the powerful aid of wealth ; but will stand unflinchingly to all the points of the People ' s Charter , though we should as a certain consequence , struggle alone for ail indefinite term of years ; and that we will enter into n » coalition with the Corn Law Repealers , in future , oh any other consideration than the broaft basis of the Charter . "
— "That as the Corn Law Repealers of Bradford , gave on the 17 th instant , at the meeting held in front of the Bowling Greeii Inn , a tacit assent to the truth of the great political positions held by the Chartists of the British Empire ; we are of opinion , that , if they be sincere , they will not expect us to make thw least surrender ; but come forward at oiice , and . join us heartily " in this important movement . "—'' That the three resolutions be sent to the Northern Star ' arid Brojiford Observe ?\ for insertion . " —On Sunday last , after other business had been done , a subscription was set on foot for the purpose of assisting brother Travis , an aged veteran in the cause , . whose w / ' /' o is very ill of fever . The sum of two shillings and one-penny was collected and given to him , for which ho was very thankfu ! . Stannin <} lky . —On Sunday afternoon last , Mr . John-Arraii , from Bradford , delivered an able and talented-i'oeturo on the principles : contained in the People's Charter .
Daisy Hill . —The Chartists of this place were addressed , on Sunday evening last , by Mr . Flinn . Manningham . —Mr . Smith delivered an able and isteresting lecture here , on the condition of the people of Ireland , and -the repeal of the Legislative Union . New Leeds . ^—Mr . Smith delivered an ablo lecture herei on the principles of the Charter . The meeting was but thinly attended . Olbham . —Mr . Brophy lectured here on Tuesday evening last , to a numerous and respectable audience . At the close several fiew ' members were enrolled .
On Monday last Mr . Brophy , of Dublin , gave a most energetic and soul-stirring kclnre to a respectable and attentive audience , in which he depicted that the Fame causes which had brought his unhappy countrymen to their present deplorable condition , were fast bringing the people of this country to tho sacio level , the causes of which ho ably traced to class legislation , and rhado a powerful appeal to the labouring classes of hoth countries to uiiiio in obtainin ^ . the People ' s ' . Charter , as tho oniy means for rerho 1 ing all our-grievances of Which , we complain . A voto of thanks wero passed to the lecturer , and the people went away highly delighted .
Prvjston . —Ti . ik Corn Law Rei' ; 2 aleus Caught in their own Trap . —On Monday eveniiig last , the Corn Law Repealers of Preston , wishing to sho % y their iii'lignution of the Com Law measure proposed by Sir Robert Peel , made application to some of the Chartis ; leaders to get up aw effigy of the slippery Baronet , and parade him through the town ; but it was v . o so . They then applied to some of their own tool , who , over ready to obey their employers , went about the town in a private manner , stating the Chartists intended to burn Peel in effigy in Chadwick ' s Orchai'd , at nine o ' clock in the evening . Accordingly , the tools of the Plague , accompanied with drums and fifes , marched through the
principal streets of the town , bearing an effigy of Sir Robert , which caused , considerable excitement ; and , by the time they had arrived in . Chadwick's Orchard , several thousands lvad collected , where one of the Corn Law Repealers read his indictment , charging him with murder and robbery ; they thm set fire to " hihi . The Chartists , taking advantage of the great concourse of peoplo , exposed the whole trick , and delivered some out-and-out Chartist speeches , to the utter dismay of the Corn Law Rs . peaTe . r ' s ,. and the levidciis satuifaction of nine-tenths of tho body of the people . Threo cheers were then proposed for the People ' s Charter j and the meeting quietly dispersed .
Ashton-under-Ly « e . ~ - — -More than a thousand signatures to the " Great National" have been obtained here . The work goes bravely on . Tho association room is open every Saturday night * at s . jven o ' clock , for singing , danoing , and reciting ,, and is well fitted up for such amusriraents . An effort h : « been made by the Corn l > avv Repealers tc induce the Chartists to join tliem for tno Suffrage , the Ballot , and Cora Law Repeal , or to let them goon with their repeal agitation unopposed , both which proposals tho virtuous and right-minded-Ohartist 9 met with a decided negative . The Charter , and no less , av . d no humbug , is their purpose . SowERUY . — On Tuesday last , Mr . Edwards , Of Bradford , delivered a very powerful and interesting lecture- at this place . At the conclusion , thanks we're voted to the chairman and lecturer , and the meetiri'r peaceably separated .
Bolton . —A very numerous meeting was held on Monday , for the purpose of forming a coalition , if possible , between the middle aud working --classes . T'ho mayor was in tl : c chair , and a memorial to the Q-iten was unanimously adopted . Todmoruen . —Mr . Luni , from Lancaster , visited Tocimorden la it week , and gave a most satisfactory leciufe .. llo went . through all the points of the Charter , and explained them iu a familiar and convincing manuer ; indeed the whole of his lecture , which lasted upwards of two hours , was delivered ¦ in a ca ln ^ ' -and temperate mauuer , and gave great s-. itisfaction . We are rapidly progressing hero ; we havo a society that numbers upwards of three hundred , and wo have lately commenced a female Kocicly , that is iucreasiiig very fast ; they have given an invitation . to- Mr . James Leach to come and deliver a lecture .
Rothkriiam . —Mr . Ibbotson lectured here on Wodriesd ' ay last ; at the close of hia lecture , a immbor of members wero enrolled . Sau-ord . —Mr . Roberts , from Bury , lectured here on Sunday night , to a very numerous audience . Dewsbuhy . —Mr . H . Candy gave a lecture in the Market-place , to upwards of two thousand , who heard him patiently in spito of the cold , on the necessity of union , and the present position of the people . All seemed highly satisfied ; there was a good sprinkling of the middle class . The night was fine . ¦ Batley . — 'On Tuesday a largo Corn Law Repeal mseting was liolden hero , Mr . J . Burnley , an extensive miller , in tbo chair . A resolution for the Charter was carried . Tower Hamlets . —Mr . . -Frazsr lectured to this locality on Wednesday ' . evening .
The London O'Briex Press Fund ''Committee . —At the usual weekly meeting of this body , held at tho Dispatch Coffee House , Bride-la . ie , Fleet-street , on Monday evening last , the following resolutions were unanimously passed , previous to which credentials were handed in from Mr . Carter , for the City of London , and frora Mr . James Illingworih ,, f » r *^ e Tower Hamlets . Moved by Mr . Harper , and seconded by . Mr . Tnadwell , "Thatthe Secretary be requested to wriro tho Northern Star ^ ^ desiring Mr . Morton to atchd tkis committeeon Monday night next , on business of ' great importance . " Moved by Mr . Illiugworth , seconded by Mr . Watkins , " That every loofllity in Middiesex and Surrey be earnestly requested to send a delegate to this
committee , on Monday next , for tho more effectually carrying out tho objects of . ' the committee . " Moved by Mr . Treadw « ll , seconded by Mr . Harper , " That the raffle for tho frame and plate of O'Connor , bo postponed to this day t ' ovtnii ; ht , and then to take place at half-past eight o ' clock , at the Craven ' s Head , Drury . lane . " Moved by Mr . Illingworth , seconded by Mr . Tread well , "Than deputations or two each be sent to the Middlesex and Surrey couhcilF , on Sunday next , to impress upon the delegated present the necessity of their localities sending a delegate to this committee , to assist us in carrying into effect the desirable object we have in view . " The meeting then adjournd to Monday night next , at ci ^ ht o ' clock , when it is hoped that every locality wiH send a delegate . ;
Fatal Accident from Fire Damp , —On Monday morning last , a terrific explosion of firo damp took place at one of the Low Moor Company ' apits , called the Soldier Grecu Pit . Robert ; Garji'te , ths steward of the workB , descended i he pit ; to examine what state it was in ; two other col Hers followed , named Crampton and Lightowlers , along with two boys , who worked in the pit . The fire which is constantly kept at the bottom was got low , the Steward broke it up , when it immediately caught fire and exploded with a report as loud as a piece of artillery . The whole of the five were dreadfully burnt , but
particularly Crampton , who is not likely to recover . We are sorry to say the catastrophe did not end here . Two boys , just at the time of the explosion , had got into thecorvc , for the purpose of being lowered down , when the cold blast , Which invariably follows such explosions , blew one of" the beys on to the pit hill ; the other , we are sorry to say , fell down the pit , which is nearly one hundred yards deep , and was literally shattered to atoms . An inquest wa ^ held on the body on Wednceday last : imv Jury , afur hearing the evidence , returned a ferdiot of " Accidental death . "
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Northern Star Office , Friday Morning . physical-forge Movements , Since writing the articles of caution in our first edition , we have learned that in Manchester the " Extension" men have made themselves quite ready for an onslaught upon the people , so soon aa their violence and rabid treachery shall have famished the" authorities" with a pretext on which to make it . ' ¦ ' . ¦ ¦ ' . '¦ '; . ' '" ' ' .. ' . ' 'V-: . - ¦ ' - ¦' ¦ Oa Thursday evening , a lar ^ e bod y of soldiers , three pieces of cannon , and a large quantity of ammunition , were brought very quietly into thetown , and disposed of with as little shew as possible .
And this at the very moment when the " League " are pouring out from the throats of their incendiary orators , the most inflammatory stuff that has ever been uttered since the last Whig fever in 1830-1-2 , and when they have a Committee sit ins to arrange for a great demonstration on Kersal Moor J What does it import ?—what does it look like ? Are the two factions merely watching each other , or are they secretly playing into each other ' s hands , to obtain a large " thinning of the surplus population" ? We again tell the people that
the times never were more critical ; that a single false step now might ruin all ; that there never was ( in our time at least ) so much need for activity , firmness , and prudence as just now . The game is almost played out . The stakes are even now within reach , if We do not lose them by our own folly . See " then that every point he guarded . Leave not a singlo outpost without its garrison ; but let all be well disciplined . "Peace , Law , Order , " must bs our tactics ; "Onward !" our detersiination ; " No surrender ! " our Watchword .
If the "League" call a meeting upon Kersal Moprj or any where else , let the people go ; let them go in their might—in their thousands—their hundreds of thousands ; let them assemble peaceably ; hear everybody patiently ; and negative all the " Plague" men's resolutions , just as they negatived Mr . Baines at Leeds . We like to keep that in- , stance before tho people as an cxamplQ ; it was done so well , bo coolly , so deliberately , and yet so unmistakeably . Such be the fate of every " Plague" resolutioa from this time forth : silently ,
peacefully , but effectually negatived by counter votes or by an amendment of the right sort , moved and seconded by men of the right sort—hard handed fustians whom tho people kho * v . Teach the mushroom , " upon occasion , " Chartists , that they must learn to folioWj before they can expect to lead—that their place is in the back ground while their schoolmasters read lessons to them . Receive thera , of course , if they choose to come over to you ; but receive as you do , in common hf <; a known , though repentant , pickpocket , cautiously , and without trusting them .
Above all take care to have no concern at all with their excesses—either of speech or conduct . Leave all the honour of all the violence entirely to them . Every working man who aids in one of their effigy burning exploits is a traitor to himself and to his country . Let the contemptibles thus amuse their amiable dispositions in propria pcrsojia ; let them make the effigies and carry them and burn them with their own proper hands , and shout for them with their own proper tongues ; while you go about your own busiiiess- ^ getting the Charter and proving that you are fit for it as well as have a right to it .
Do this , and the villains will bo disappointed ; all their adroit management for turning loose "the dogs of war'' upon their dupes may bo laughed at , and your success is certain . Onca more we exhort you to be vigilant . Suffer not a meeting to be held without you ; and suffer not a single resolution , petition , or memorial to pass at any meeting where you axe , for any object but the Charter . The " League" affect now to regard the Charter as tho only msans of securing Repeal . Nail them to that . If it be so their agitation for Repeal is useless . Get the means first , that the end may follow .
HURRAH FOR LONDON ! While writing , we have just received a report from our correspondent , of a glorious thrashing o , f the "League" at the Egyptian Hall , Piccadilly , on Wednesday . Nearly all the London M . P . ' s were announced to attend , supported by Sidney -Smith , and the whole force of the "League . " The Chartists , nor withstanding this array of " influentials , " determinedthat they would follow the example set by the men of Southwark , and soundly thrash them , which tliey did , and ho mistake . The chair was taken by W . Maule , Esq ., Churchwarden , and the first "Plxrme resolution : —
" That in the opinion of this meeting , the sliding scale of Peel is unjust in principle , and an insult to the suffering people of this country , ; and we pledge ourselves not to relax in our exertions until we obtain a total repeal of the Corn Laws ;" was moved , in a moat silky , insinuating , spe : chby Mr . Leadeh , M . P ., and seconded by some Mr . Clark . But though Leader is a great favourite as anM . P ., with the Londoners , they were not to b& seduced from their allegianco by him . Mr . Rukfy Ridley in a speech that does honour to him , run up the Chartist flag in the shape of the following amondment on the " Plague" men ' s resolution : —
" That this meeting is of opinion that the majority of 123 in the House of Commons in favour of the sliding scale is a clear proof that the monopoly of class legislation is the great cause of all other monopolies that exist in this country ; and that we are further of opinion that no perinanent reiief will be given to tho alarming distress which exists until the people are fairly and fully represented in Parliament in accordance with the principles laid-down in the document called the People ' s Charter . "
The amendment was seconded by another good Chartist named Armstron g , who " pitched into" tho League in proper style . The creatures 4 i tried all their possibles" to prevent either him or Ridley from being heard , but the people ' s patience and determination overcame them . The Chairman , after several attempts to cajole the Chartists to pass the " Plague" resolution first and their own amendment afterwards as an original
resolution , put it to the meeting ; when , out of the immense assembly , —the place being crowded to excess , only six hands were held up against the amendment . The League seemed aghast , but wanted again to cajole the "lads" by pressing them to vote also for their resolution ; but this was " no go" ; about one hundred hands were hold up for their resolution , and a whole forest against it . The Chairman then declared the amendment
carried . Colonel Evaiss then rose , and in a long palavering speech , in which he deolared himself almost a Chartist , proposed the following ^ resolution : — : " That this meeting is fully aware of the evils inflicted by tho present laws affecting the importatioa of corn and provisions , but is entirely opposed to the present ministerial project of altering without amending them . '' 1 .. . '¦ . " ¦ ¦ ' ¦ - . ' . ... " ¦ - B In both the Colonel's and Mr . Leader ' s speeches the . "' soap" Was very plenteously applied ; all the
evils of the Corn Laws were unsparingly attributed , to class legislation ; the Chartists were highly complimented , and great promises made to them as " a return for their labours in the carrying out of the " Repeal . ^ But > 'ifc wouldn ' t do , " The '' lads" were wide awake ; and RiDLEy , in another elequentaddress in which he administered a severe castigation tp trie manufacturers for their treatment of the factory children , and likewise to Colonel Evans , proposed the following amendment : —
That in the present state of the representative system , it is useless to expect , any measure of efficient relief from the Legislature , and ihat this meeting . do how adopt the National Petition of the working classes , and will exert their energies in its behalf . " The amendment was eeconcled by Mr . L . Jones , who , in a most able and logical mauner showed the working of machinery as it affected the people of
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this country , and its relation to the Poor Law ; completely demolishing the flimsy arguments of Evans and Leader , that machinery was a benefit to the working man because the population of our large towns had iDcreased . The homo truths of Loyd Jones , of course , drew forth great opposition from the platform " gentlemen . " Colonel Evans again addressed the meeting in explanation , and convinced theia that a few lessons under Lotd Jones would greatly improve his knowledge of the subject . Capt . Rous in vain endeavoured to obtain a hearing He was hooted down , not by the people , but by the " gentlemen . ' * i .- ¦ .:. '•
The Chairman then put the amendment for the Rational Petition , when about 1 , 600 hands were held up for it , and only foui against it ; the . Whigs were so chop-fallen , that they dare not attempt to put their resolution . Mr . Rufft Ridley moved and Messrs . Wheeler ^ Parkeb , and a score of others , seconded a vote of thanks to the Chairman ; three cheers were givea for the Charter , foe P'CoNNOH , for the Star , and for Frost , Williams , andJoNEs .
Thus ended the only large public meeting which the League has dared to call in Middlesex ; no language can express the bitterness of spirit with which they received this galling defeat . A much longer report was sent to us , but tha time of receiving it compels us thus to shorten it . Again , we say , Hurrah for London ! Thia is the way to do it . Lot every other place do likewise . ' ¦ ' . ' ; '¦ -..- ¦ ' ' . ' ¦ . ; -. "¦ " ' ' ;;
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A public meeting of the anti-Corii Law Association was held on Wednesday evening last , at the Mother Red Cap , Camden Town , the Churchwarden inthechair . Mr . Smith moved a resoluiion- deprecating the present Corn Laws . The Rev . Mr . Getry seconded it in a long ramb-Iing 3 peech . ¦' . ' : / : ; '¦ :- ,. -. ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ . ¦ . "¦ - ¦ - ... ' . r Mr . Farrer moved the fol lowing amehdinent- "i—
"That , in the opinion of this meeting , were the Corn Laws repealed , under existing circumstancea there would be no guarantee that other equally cruel and oppressive laws would not ; bo enacted . We , therefore ^ are determined not to assist in any' agitation that has not for its object the enactment of the document called the People's Charts ? , without deduction or alteration . " Mr . Goodfellow seconded the resolution . The Churmanand "Gentlemen " of the League , with a deal of flummery , persuaded the movor and seconder to let it stand as an original resolution ; and they would carry both . This being acceded to , tho Corn Law resolution was put and carried . They then , with the greatest effrontery imaginable , endeavoured to oppose the Chartist resolution ; but ithts
n they wera unsuccessful—two thirds of tho meeting voting in its favour . But the Chairman would not give any decision , although his own party acknowledged it to ba carried . The Chartists , therefore , moved Mr . Hodges into the chair , and Mr . Fariier in an able address , in which he completely , cut up the Cora Lair repealers , moved the adoption of the National Petition , which was seconded by Mr . Jordan , a repealer , who advised them to get a , repeal of the Com Laws first . This sophistry , however , was of no use ; the National Petition was carried with only one dissentient hand in opposition . A vote of thanks was given to Mr . Hodges ; three cheers for O'Connor , and three for the Star ; three for the Charter ;; and three for Frost Williams , and Jones . The meeting then broke up . ¦¦"¦' ;
Tha London Chartists are auxioasly invited to attend , on Monday next , In their thousands , at the Workhouse Yard , Mar ? lebone , when a public meeting is to be held in pursuance of some assurances ^ given by Messrs . Savage and M'Connell , of a union being effected by them between the Chartists and the League . The several Committees of the London Chartist Associations will therefore be rejoiced to see the working men attending in their thousands to speak for themselves . J . Hume , Esq ., in the chair , at twelve , and Feargus O'Connor , Esq . has promised to be present . This will be the most important meeting ever held in London . Fustians , ; do yourduty ,
Three Crowns , RicHMoxp-STUEETySoHO-sQtiARE . — Mr . F . O'Connor will address a general meeting of the journeymen tailors at the Social Institution , John-street , Tottenham-Gouft-road , on Monday , the 28 th inst ., at eight o ' clock in the evening , when it is requested that every lover of liberty and justicQ will attcud , and declare their determination , no longer to remain the degraded creatures they r , re at present . . .. '¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ' '¦ - ' .- ; ; - . . ¦ : ¦¦]¦' .:.- ' . ' - '' .
Men of Btrmingham . —A meetiDg will be held in the Town Hall , on Wodnesday next , at eleven o ' clock , to consider the propriety .: of petitioning Parliament for Universal Suffragej Annual Parliaments , ' - 'Votb by Bailor-, Equil Representa'iion , No Property Qualification , and Payment of Members for their services * aa laid down in the document entitled V The People ' s Charter . " Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., and other well knowii friends of the people , will address the meeting .
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HOUSE OF COMMONS , Wedxesdai ' ^ Feb . 23 . , The debate on Mr . Villiers' motion for a total Repeal of the Corn Laws Was continued throughout the evening . The speakers were Mr . Ewart , Mr . F . Berkeley , Miv Thornels'y , Mr . Hastie , Mr . O'Connell , Col . Conolly , Mr . ' Hawes , Mr . Mark Philips , Sir K . Peel , and Lord John Russell The debate was then further adjourned to Thursday . : ¦ }¦ : :.
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Leeds Corn Market , Feb 22 . —The supplies of Wheat and Oats to this day ' s market are larger than last week , Barley and Beans rather smaller . Tfiere-ha 3 been a very limited demand for Wheat , the best descriptions Is per quarter lower , the inferior qualities nearly unsaleable . Barley very dull and Is per quarter lower . Oats and Beans rather Jower . . '• : ' . ' .. . ' ¦'¦ ' - ' ;; ; -. " " .-. .-. ' - ; •" THE AVERAGE PRICE S FOB THE WEBK KNJDINGlj ' EB . 22 , 1842 . JVheat . Barley . Oats . Rye . Beans . Feas $ . ?; $ !!• , ? - 9 xb . Qrs . Qr ,. 333 i hoo 1126 — 259 20 ia- d- £ *' d' * s-d . £ s . d . £ s . d . £ B , d . 3 , 4 . - 0 £ 1 12 3 ^ 1 1 5 . 1 0 0 0 1 15 41 1 1 « 0
WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET . ' ( BY EXPRESS . ) _ Friday , Feb . 25 . —We have a good supply of Gram to this ^ day ' s market . The trade continues extremely dull for all articles . The best Wheat is fiilly Is . per qr . lower , and the sale very limited ; for inferior new there is scarcely a buyer . Bariey has ^ agam receded la . per qr . cheaper . Oats and Shelling are cheaper . Beans as before .
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SHBFFIITIiD . ( From our own Correspondent . ) PkogressIcf the Cause . —The men of Sheffield have arisen from their lethargy , and the causo is advancing with giaDt s'rides . Peel ' s " sliding scale' ' is forcing scores of the middle-class into our ranks , whilst the galiaat" workies" are determined to abate not one jot of their demand for equal Tights and equal laws . Figtree-lane room has been densely crowded every evening during the last fortnight , and every evening has seen a glorious addition to our patriotic band . These are the triumphs of principle ; the chaff is dow sifted from tne wheat ; the people tnow their false friends and treat them deservedly as enemies . We are rallying the masses and winning the respect and adhesion of the honest portion of the middle class by our stedfast adherence to the Charter , and our determination to make it , whole and entira , the law of the land .
Lecture . —Mr . Joseph Lincey , of Manchester , delivered a lecture on " the progress of the people's cause , " on Sunday evening list , in the National Charter Association Room , i'ig-tree-laiie . The room was filled in every corner . A large number of mem bers were enrolled . Mr . Linuey delivered a second j lecture on Monday evening , on " the Horrors of the i Factory System . " The lecture was loudly ap-, plauded . Above twenty members wero enrolled ; : and the greatest enthusiasm pervaded the meeting . ; The room was crowded to suffocation , and hundreds j cou'd not gain admittance . At the conclusion of \ the lecture , Mr . Gill rose , and , at the close of a brief ! but excellent address , moved the adoption of the following resolution : — " That this meeting views , ' , with extreme regret , the abandonment of principle j
on the part of some of the Chartist leaders on r riday j nist ; and while censuring them , cannot too strongly ; express their satisfaction at the noble conduct of ; Mr . Julian Harney , Mr . Parkes , and Mr . Jones ; who , in defiance of open enemies and covert , foes , i gained a glor . ous triumph for the people by the adoption of the Charter , whole and entire . " Curried i unauimou ? ly . Messrs . Harney aud Parkes briefly addressed the meeting . Oa the motion of Mrs . ; Waid , a memtTT of the Female Association , seconded by Mr . Willey , the thanks of the meeting were given to the couucil for their strenuous exer-, t ons in promoting the interests of the associati ' -r-. Mr . Evison moved , seconded by Mr . Wright , a voio , ofihanks to the lecturer , which beiug given , the i meeting adjourned .
• i ' cuTHs' Association . —The Chartist Yout > . s m-t in their room , iii , T . vc L ? . n ? , on Sunday l .-t , Mr . Armitaijo in the chair , when a s ' v . vrt address was delivered by Mr . Kadii :. Female Associaiiqs . —The Chartist Females met in their room , Fig Trro Lau-, at ; six o ' clock on Mouc ' ay erenin ^ las r , w .-en Mr . 0 'Co . ' . 'i : jr ' = ! eitc-r was road ; its cor : ten : > elicited th . 3 heartfelt avpiaaau of the fair supporters of the Charter . The Trades . —Mr . Julian llirney addrc ?? cd the
boot and shoe-makers of Sheffield ou Taesc ' ay evening last , Mr . Melluish in tho chair . The following revelation , moved by Mr . John Firth , seconded by Mr . Michael Sharmar , wa ? emhusiastjcally a-ior » tci -. * ' Tnat an association of sxu-h meraberri cf the cordvrainers' trade , as are favourable to the principles of Chartism , ba now established , to form purl aud parrel of the isational Charter Association . '' The-; " links of the assembly biing given to Mr . Harucy , ih-2 irreeiing adjju : " ; icd .
Szarr . —Mr . Jon * :- ; lectured h ^ re en Tuesday and V >" ednesdaj evenings , in the Marka-plac ? , and had n very good auiienca each night ; a considerable porrion of the middle cltS 5 was present . Abesdare . —Mr . Morgan Williams , Mcrthyr , has ban nominated delegate io represent the Aberdare Chartists in the ensuing Convention .
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GOOD FAITH OF THE " LEAGUERS !» — SINCERITY OF THEIR CONVERSION TO CHARTISM !!
Ruffy Ridley Respectfully Acquaints Hia Friends And The Chartist Public, That He Has
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