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LONDON . —A public meeting -was held on Thurs flay evening , at the Civet Cat , Kensington . The room was crowded , and numbers were compelled to leave from the intense heat . Mr . Qifford was called to the chair , and addressed the meeting in an argumentative manner . Mr- Pxeece moTed the first resolution : — * ' That this meeting is of opinion , that the evils under which the connfcry groans are to be traced to class-iegislaticu , -we therefore resolve to use our best energies to abo'ish the same by causing the principles , whole and entire , contained in the document called the Peopled Charter to become the law of the land . " Mr . Swatton seconded , and Mr . Campbell , Secretary to the Executive , supported the resolution , which was carried unanimously . Mr . SUllwood moTed the next resolution : — ' Thit this meeting hereby determine , individually and eellectively , by joining the National Charter Association , and by every other legal means in their power , " to carry into practical operation the principles of the
foregoing reselution . " Mr . Wheeler seconded , and Mr . Bairstow supported the resolution , which was carried without a dissentient voice . Mr . Dowling moved the next resolution : —•• That this meeting deeply sympathise with our suffering friends , Frost , Williams , " and Jones , in their unjust exile from the land of their birthj and hereby determine to use their utmost exertions to restore them to the bosoms of their afflicted families . *' Mr . Millwood seconded the motion , and Mr . Mason supported it Mr . Psrcival , son to the Minister who was shot by Bellingham , in the lobby of the House of Commons , also supperted the resolution ; he was also in favour of XTnivEisa ] Suffrage . Mr . Hanson , a poor law guardian , spoka ^ highly in favour of the restoration of these exiles to their nativeland , and denounced the treachery of the Government in transporting them . The resolution was then unanimously carried . A vote of tha-TiVn -waa given to the delegates , and to the chairman , and the meeting separated .
XoXDOXDrSTBicT Council—On Sunday afternoon , after the transaction of considerable business , the sum of £ 1 was received frcm the Star , Golden-lane , 7 fc 43 . from the Tailor ' s , Bricklayers' Arms , 3 s . from the Tailor ' s Three Doves , and an additional Sd . from Camberwell . The Council then resolved itself into a provisional Committee , to assist in carrying out the Procession . Ciscrs Street , Maht-le-bone . —At the working man ' s ha . ^ on Sunday evening , Mr . JJagle reported the business connected with the ensuing demonstration .
Mr . Payne also reported on the local arrangements for the procession . Mr . Bairstow then delivered an excellent lecture on the causes which had given rise to the Charter , and the present position of the Chartists . The place was crowded te excess , and Mr . Bairstow was highly applauded . Mrs . Godwin also ably addressed the females assembled , and urged npon them the necessity of swelling the procession on the following morning , other local business was transacted and the meeting adjourned , with a vote of tt" « ifca to the chairrnaT . and lecturer .
DUMFRIES . —At a pnblic meeting held here on the evening of the 26 th uit , a memorial to the House of lEcurables wa 3 adopted , and ordered to be transmitted to Thos . Buncombe , Esq ., M . P ^ for presentation , prajing for the Charter , whole and entire . CARLISLE . —At a met ting of the Conacil of the Chartist Association , held on Saturday evening , a further sum of 14 a . was ordered to be forwarded to Mr . John Cleave , for the use of the Convention in London ; also , the sum of 6 s . from the spirited village of DaJston . KXDOIRMINSTKR . —Mr . Candy lectured feere on the evening of Wednesday week , to a numerous audience , and gave entire satisfaction .
HfJDDERSFIELD . At tie district ' delegate meeting , on Sunday last , the following delegates were present : —Mi . John Chapman , Hnddcrsfield ; Mr . David Gledhill , Tew Green ; Mr . Bramwell Dyson , Mr . Edward Haigh , Honley ,- Mr . Thomas Madilock , Holnifirth . A number of letters were read frcm various places for and against the appointment of a lecturtr ; afrtr which the following resolution was passed : — " That the consideration of appointing a lecturer be deferred for the present ; and that we have the greatest confidence in Fesxgus O'Connor and the other Chartist leaders , and ara determined to support them so long as they support the principles of tha People's Charter , name ^ nd an .
STOCKPORT . —On Sunday night last , onr room was as usual well-attended . Mr . Smttauist , of OMfasm , delivered a highly-instructive ltctnre : in which he showed up the hypocrisy and deceit of the professed Christian ministers , fcr which he received an unanimous vote of thanks . Mr . Thos . Clark tras then called on , and said La felt it his duty to take this early opportunity of testing the opinions of the Chartists of Stockport as to what they thouglt of tbeir newlyacquired friends ; for hi 3 own part , whilst he was willing to admit tha * there were men who met at Sturge ^ s Conference who were honest and sincere as either himself or any other man In fee movement , nevertheless , he felt confident that there were some whose whole and sole aim was to destroy the nobltst
and best of men , he meant Fcargus O'Connor—( hear , hear;!—and also to extinguish their bright shining Star ; tut , thank Gad , all their poor attempts would prove futile . He would then conclude with propo * ing the fallowing resolution : —" That whilttwe bail with feelings of satisfaction the recognition of our principles by any party , mGrs especially of that class that has hitherto prosecuted and perstcnted both the advocates * ad doctrines of Cnartism , we , at the same time , are determined to stand by that organisation , and those brave men and true , who have already undergone the fiery ordeal of the dungeon , and which has been made
sacred by the blood of m&ityrs , by the lamentations and wailings of mothers and starving little ones , by the groans and Koanings of the dungeoned , and by the sigha of the exiled patriots ; and farther , that as that bright luminary , the Northern Slar baa fearlessly and honestly asserted and advocated our rights , and as its truly patriotic proprietor , Feargns O'Connor , has done the same , we hereby solemnly pledge ourselves to stand by , and support them as long as they stand by the prineiples and name of the Charter . " Mr . John Wright , in a neat and brief speech , seconded it 2 > Ir . Smitk , Mr . Ho well , and Mr . Gar die spoke to it , when it was earned unanimously .
BROMSGROVE . —On Thursday evening , Mr . H . Candy delivered a lecture , in front of the Market Hall , to a numerous and respectable audience . His subject was the present position of the working classes , and the necessity of union to obtain the People's Charter . WORCESTER . —Mr . H- Candy lectured at the Association room , on Friday evening , Mr . Turntal in the chair . The meeting was thinly but respectably attended . Mr . C . was heard with attention , and grsre an excellent address ; at the conclusion , a vet 2 cf thanks was given to the lecturer . Worcester wicts more agitating . There is plenty of material for a flourishing association .
DUDLEY . —Mr . H . Candy addressed a meeting of upwwsjda of two thousand on Wednesday atteisoun , in the opsn air , chiefly of nailors and the poor operatives who now are starving . The lecturer entered into the evils under which society is labouring , and forcibly explained to tb& satisfaction cf hi 3 hearers that they arose from class legislation . He impres ? td upon their minds the necessity of joining the . National Ckzrtcr Association , as they may rest assured that the People ' s Charter were the only guarantee to obtain justice for the millions , and secure permanent happiness and prosperity to the country . He concluded , afu-r an excellent address of one hour and upwards .
BILSTON . —At a meeting held in the large , room , Stafford-street , belonging to the National Charter Association , which was crowded to suffocation , on Thursday night last , Mr . Froggst in the chair , a vote cf confidence in the Convention was passed unanimously , without a dissantient , for their firmness and untiring exertions on bshalf of the people . Several letters were read , including Mr . O'Connor ' s , from the Chartist Circu ' ar , and Jlr . Biirstow ' s , from the CovrmoiiUxaLlhsman . Mr . Llnney lectured on Sualay evening to a crowded audience , and was afterwards engaged by the committee , for one week , te open new associations within three miles around Bilstcn . On Friday last , an out-door nesting was held at Sodom , a village two mile 3 from Biiston , for _ th = £ rst time , when Mr . Linney addressed upwards cf 3 , 000 persona . This is the way to go to work . We hops other towns will go and do likewisa ,
DERBY . —Mr- P . M . Brophy , from Dublin , lectured on Wednesday and Sandsy evenirga to ^ sttentive audi ; encst . On Sunday night a letter was read from Mr . Strut , 3 I . P ., Blziing his objections to support the Petition . , BTJTTON-IK'ASHFIELD . —The delegate meet ' held in the Chartist reading room , Suttoc-in-AsbSeld , on Sanday , the following resolution waa carried unanimously : — " That the delegates assembled do place implicit confidence in F . O'Connor , Esq ., the Sorthem Star , aad those who have really stood by the Charter . name and all . WORCESTER . —Mr . H . Candy visited this place on Friday , sad lectured in the Chartist roam , Foundry , street
LAS 3 WADE . —A social meeting took place on Taesiay evening last , in Bonnyrigg school room , the profits arising from the same to be devoted to the fund for the support of the delegate at the Convention for Midlothian , Mr . John Stewart in the chair . The school , which is capable of comfortably holding 400 , was literally crammed to the door , many having to 50 away . Addresses , songs , and recitations were the order of the evening , and gave grent satisfaction . The greatest praise is due to the Gaxtaon-znills fine instrumental band , for tha handsome manner in which they volunteered their services , and the skill tbey displayed in playing several fine pieces . The first national petition , from this district , was signed by about 400 , the second byJSiS , this one praying for the Charter whole and r « EpBJfe | w ; # f ? eived 1 , 244 signatures . "
' . _ .: ; BpfcaWAfc . —r > "I 9 > f OJ- CHARTISTS ASD TEET ( TALI , Ea 3 » -- * . t the lafea Birstai mectisg , Mr . Jami Hillingtoo , the eloquent lechrrsr on teetotalism , enfolk himself a member of the Xational Charter Associatioi and took < mt his card ; and - > Ir : John West , Chaitii lectarer , paljRcly signed the total abstinence pledgeeaeh agret&ttgto advocate the r = ? peeti ? e views in the < afewat aajieitifts .
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OSS ^ T . T . —Mr .. West visited this town on Friday last . Ttrere was a large attendance of the manufacturers , a 8 well as the working classes , who listened attentively to the arruments adduced ; and , at the conclusion , invited Mr . West most pressingly to visit them »« ain , as they were perfectly convinced of the truth of his statements , althonjrh they could not see clearly the means to carry out his views . A fine feeling was created . OVBRTON . —Mr . West lectured here on Monday to the miners of this district , and produced a good impres sion . The people here scarcely know anything , and only want to be set thinking of their value and worth to society to have them amongst the foremost in our ranks .
LOAFER WORTLEY . —Mr . Wm . Bell , of Heywood , lectured , on Friday evening last , to a numerous and attentive audience , and exposed the working of the system which gives to the willing idler nearly the whole of the produce of the willing labourers . The meeting seemed satisfied that the only way to prosperity was through the People ' s Charter . SOWERBY . —On Sunday last , Mr . Wm . Bell , of Hey wood , delivered twa lectures ; the first , in the afternoon , in the open air , to a numerous and attentive audience , subject— " The necessity for an ^ Extension of the Representative System , " which was handled in an argumestativg manner , and to the satisfaction of the meeting . The evening ' s lecture was delivered in the Association Koom—subject " The . benefits to be derived from the adoption of the People's Charter . " This lecture seemed to give the greatest satisfaction . Chartism , in this neighbourhood , is on the increase , and the men of Sowerby are determined to persevere in the agitation of the Charter—name and alL
CRAIG VAtiE . —Mr . Bell gave a very interesting lecture in tbis place , on Monday evening , in the open aii , to upwards of three hundred people , who listened attentively to the lecturer , and at the close a vote of thanks was passed to Mr . O'Connor , for the strightforward manner he has advocated the cause of the people-Oaken Gates . —The first Chartist lecture at Oaken Gates , was delivered by Mr . Mogg , on Friday evening last , in the Bull King ; about two thousand persons were present .
-HOOIiEY HILL—On Sunday evening a lecture was delivered here by Mr . Wm . Aitkin , of Ashtonunder-Line , on Government . The attendance wa 3 numerous and the lecturer was listened to with the most profound attention . At the conclusion of the lecture four members were enrolled . The Association although only three weeks old , and in a parson-ridden village , bids fair to become a numerons one , for we already number forty spven members , who are for the Charter , the whole Charter , and no surrender . NEWCASTLE . The Chartists of Newcastle held their usual weekly business meeting on Monday " evening ; on the motion of > Ir . Johnstone . llr . Wm . Dr ' es "was unanimously chosen to preside . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , the secretary read three letters which he had received from Mr . O'Brien since last meeting night ; likewise , Mr . Abram Daacan ' s answer to the requisition of the Newcastle Charter Association to favour them with a visit on his
return from the Convention , to which requisition be very kindly complies , and promises to deliver a lecture in * Newcastle on the evening of Monday , the 9 th inst . The committee appointed to transmit the petition sheets to the Convention reported that they sent sheets , containing ninety-two thousand signatures , by the steamer , to Mr . Cleave , and upwards of fifteen hundred by post to Mr . Duncombe . The secretary reported that he , in accordance with bis instructions , posted on last Saturday a letter enclosinz a copy of the National Petition ( and a request to support the prayer of the same , ) to each of the M . P . ' s for this borougb . Mr . Sinclair then moved , and Mr . Frankland seconded , That a committee of five be now appointed to make the necessary arrangements for Mr . Duncan ' s lecture ; that Messrs . Johnstone , Cross , Purvis , Dees , and Sinclair form tbat committee ; and that the secretary bd empowered to get two hundred bills printed announcing Mr . Duncan ' s lecture . " This was carried , and the Council adjourned .
^ EBJOSN BRIDGE . —Monday being the day appointed for the presentation of the National Petition , the storking men of this neighbourhood were determined to celebrate tbat event by having a pnblic meeting on Wadswonh Moor . On the morning appointed , the working men and women of the surrounding villages might be teen vending their way towards Hebd en Bridge , from whence a procession "was to proceed to the place of meeting . Mr . Jones , the Chartist Mksionary , having addressed the meeting , exhorting them to be peaceable and orderly , and to let the factions see that they knew how to conduct their own business without the interference of any other party , the procession formed . It was headed by a band of music , and contained numerous flags and banners . On arriving at Mytholinroyd the procession h . ilted , and were briefly addressed by Mr . Wm . Bell , of Hey wood , who urged the assembled multitude to conduct the business of the day in that peaceful and orderly manner so
characteristic cf the- proceedings of working men . The procession then proceeded through Midgley to the place of meeting , Mr . Robert Sutcliffe Laving been appointed chairman , introduced a member of the association to move tbe first resolution , which was to the effect , that the ¦ working class having been instrumental in tbe production of all the wealth that existed in the country , they bad aright to a -voice in the making of the law which regulated its distribution . Tbe resolution having been seconded , Mr . BtU was introduced to support it , who , in an argumentative and lengthy address , showed up the abuses cf the system . The ineetiiig was subsequently addressed ty Mr . Rushton and Mr . Jones . Three enters were given for Frost , Williams , and Jones , and three for Mr . O Connor , and the Convention , after which the meeting broke up ; thus ended one of tbe iirgest meetings that has been held in this neighbourhood for the sb m-. ny years , there being upwards of 5-COO persons present , and proved to the factions that Chartism is net dead in this neighbourhood .
BISHOP AUCKLAND . —On Snnday afternoon , a giorious Chartist meeting was held in the Batts of thiB p ' ace . Tha Bitts is a tract of land or common , running ty the side of the Wear . It is a beautiful place , and consequently is the general resort of tbe inhabitants for promtnading . Bishop Auckland , containing the palace or conntry residence of the Bishop of Durham , is considerably under the influence cf the priesthood , bnt still there is a noble , though a small band of intelligent and honest reformers , who hold the principles of the " People ' s Charter . Tbe town of Bisbop Auekland is now the centre of a large and increasing colliery district , and , consequently , may be made the head quarters of a Chartist reform movement This is likely to be the case , as Mr . Charles Connor , late of Manchester , has now settled there , and if he be supported in bis business , as he deserves , there is no danbt bnt that he may do much good . The spuikers at the meeting on Sunday were Messrs . Chappie and Williams from Sunderland , and Mr . Charles Connor .
STJNDERLAND . —On Friday latt , the petition from this place was forwarded to London . It contained nearly 13 , 000 signatures . NOTTINGHAM . —At a meeting cf the United Conncil , held in the Democratic Chapel , Rice P < ac 9 , Barker Gate , on Sunday mornisg las ; , the following resolutions - were unanimously agvevd to : — " That this Council , having known Mr . G . Harrison , our worthy representative in Convention , as an unflinching friend of the oppressed , and for the last four ye-ars an honest and consistent Chartist , and an able advocate of the rights of the toiling millions—having always known him to strictly adhere to troth in the advocacy of our cause—having full confidence in his veracity and honesty , pledge ourseives to support him to the utmost of our power , to defeat tbe machinations of those who seek to divide us and injure our cause . " " That this meeting do edopt the resolution emanating from the Chartists of Brighton , in rtference to Mr . O'Coanor " ic .
Lecture . —Mr . Beggs , late delegate to the Birmingham Conference , lectured in the Democratic Cbapel , on Tuesday evening last . Subject— " Political knowledge . " A motion foi a memorial on behalf of Holberry , was putand carried , and ordered to be sent to Mr . T . Wakley , for presentation to Sir J . Graham . . AT . a MEETi . VG , at the King George on Horseback , on Monday last , the following resolution was passed : — " That this meeting feels indignant and disgusted at the base attempts of a class of agitators to overthrow Fergus O'Connor and the Northern Slar . This meeting , therefore , pledges itself to sland by O'Connor and the Star as long as th ^ y continue the unflinching advocates of . the rights of the industrious orders . "
BAADTOR . D . —On Wednesday evening week the proprietors of Philadelphia Chapel , Wapping , invited the Rt : V . Mr . Jackson , of Manchester , to preach a swmen on behalf of tbe funds of the chapel . The Rev . Gentleman preached an excellent sermon on the occasion , but the congregation was very small . At the conclusion it was announced that the Rev . Gentleman would deliver a political lecture on tbe ensuing tvonining , when Mr . Dewhirst was called to the chair , and britfly opened the business of tbe meeeting . Mr . Jackson deliveded an heart-stirring lecture on Chart ism , contending not only for the principles of the Charter , but likewise the name an £ the present organisation . He had suffered imprisonment and bonds for the sake of it , and he would not now for the pleasing any party give it np . He dwelt at great sength on the distress of tbe country ,
noticing the disturbance of the people of Dudley , Leicester , Wigan , and Wales , and deprecated all sectional movements of the people . He concluded a most powerful , eloquent . , and argumentative speech , which occupied two hours in the delivery , by recommending them to stand firmly to their own organization , and their present lenders . The chairman expressed his gratificatien at the lecture which the Rev Gentleman had delivered . Mr Jackson again asked if any person had any objections to make to anything he had said . or any questions to ask , as he always wished for discussion . No opponent appearing , Mr . Brook moved , and Mr . Smyth seconded— " That the thanks of the meeting be given to Mr . Jackson for his able and talented advocacy of the lights of the working classes . " Carried with three rounds of applause . Thanks were voted to the ^ Chairman , when the meeting separated , highly delighted with what thty had htard .
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LEICESTER . —Large Chartist meetings were held on the recreation ground , last Sunday . Mr . Beedham preached in the afternoon , and Mr . Cooper at night . Mr . Beedham also visited the village of Thurncaston , on Sunday forenoon ; and Mr . Cooper the villages of Oadby and Wigston . Mountsobrel . —On Tuesday , the 26 th April , Mr « Skevington visited thiB place for the purpose of reorganizing the people , when fifteen that had got cards , and eleven that had not , decided to use renewed exertions in the cause of the people . Nobmanton . —This agricultural village was visited on April 27 th , by Mr . Skevington , who delivered an address in the open air to a good assembly , who at the close gave three hearty cheers for the Charter .
LotJGHBOROPGH . —For the last week this place has been in a state of great excitement . On Tuesday , the 26 th of April , in consequence of the alarm at Leicester , the soldiers were called away From our barracks . The same evening the people , to shew their sympathy for their brethren , assembled and perambulated the town . This gave alarm * o the wealthy classes , but on Thursday they were panic struck , for the Chartists of Sheepshead and the villages round , who through poverty had not for a length of time had the means of coming to market , came in a body , at eight o ' clock , and proceeded to the Chartist rooms , where they were joined by the Loughborough friends . Mr . Skevington delivered an energetic address , for which a vote of thanks was given him . They then proceeded round the town . On arriving at the top of Regent-street three cheers were given for the Charter , and three grcans for the bastile ; the people then returned home .
BOLTON . —On Wednesday , the 27 th of April , a lecture was delivered by Mr . Swinglehurst , of Preston , in the Chartist Association Koom , to a numerous and attentive audience . On Sunday last , Mr . Divid Ross , of Manchester , delivered an animated address , which gave great satisfaction to a crowded audience . BURY . —Mr . James Duffy lectured here on Monday last . At the close of the lecture twenty-two members were enrolled . On Wednesday , the 27 th of April , Mr . Duffy lectured in the same place , and enrolled twentyeight new members . STOCKPORT . —Mr . James Duffy , of Oldhara , delivered a lecture , at the Hare and Hounds , on Siturday last , when eleven new members were enrolled .
BLACKBURN . —Mr . Swindlehurst lectured here , in the Music Hall , to a crowded audience , and the spirit of pure liberty breathed through the entire mass . The lecture contained comments upon the land , agriculture , machinery , the external and internal position of the country , &c . The following resolution was agreed to : — " That this meeting declares its determination to support the Convention , the Executive , the brave O'Connor , the Star , and to oppose all , or any agitation , not embracing the Six Points—details , name , and allof the People ' s Charter . " Three cheers were given for the Convention , three for O'Connor , three for Frost , Williams , and Jones . Eight members joined the association .
CHESTERFIELD . —At a general meeting of the Chartists on Monday evening last , it was agreed that we should meet for the future , ( until we can procure a room , ) at the house of Mr . Thomas Taylor , Beetwellstreet , every Monday evening , at eight o ' clock . At the close of the meeting fifteen new members were proposed . BACUP . —A Chartist meeti . g was held on Sunday , on Darply Common , between Burnley and Bacup . Mr . Thomas Chew , of Burnley , presided . Mr .
Tattersall , from Burnley , Mr . Tagg , of Bacup , and Mr . Jones , of Liverpool , addressed the meeting in a very eloquent style . Several other speakers from the surrounding districts were also piesent . The following resolution was unanimously carried : — " That we , the Chartists of Bacup , are determined to stand by the Charter , name and all , and by Mr . O'Connor , and the the rest of the Chartist leaders , so long as they remain true to our cause ; and we place our implicit confidence ia Mr . Hill , the Editor of the Slar . " There were twelve thousand persons present .
Chartist Beverage . —The proceeds due to the Executive , from the 23 rd to the 30 th of April , from the Chartist Beverage , are as follows : — £ . s . d . Mr . Baird . Bolton 0 7 6 Mr . Yates , Stafforshire Potteries ... 0 6 9 Mr . G . J . Harney , Siu-fiwld 0 6 0 Mr . Gilespie , Bolton-le-Moors 0 6 0 Mr . Sweet , Nottingham 0 3 0 Per order , by Mr . Heywood 0 3 0 Mr . Baley , 'Newcastle 0 2 * Mr . Parker , Gainsbro' 0 1 0 ' Mr . Johnson , Stoke , Staffordshire 0 . 1 6 Mr . Skevinjiton , Loughbro' 0 0 9 £ 1 18 3
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8 UTTON-IN-ASHFIELP . Mr . Alexander Sdlea , framework-knitter . Mr . Samuel Renil , do . Mr . Joseph Saunders , do . Mr . Tkomas Coupe , do . Mr . Samuel Jephson , do . Mr . George Holland , do . Mr . Matthew Jaekson * do . Mr . Samuel Hall , do . Mr . Joseph Sewson . do . Mr . William Pike , do . Mr . George Lee , do . Mr . George Kendall , do . Pingle , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Thomas Crompton , framework-knitter , New Road , Sutton-in- Aahfield , sub-Secretary .
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NOMINATIONS TO THE GENERAL COUNCIL . YQXALL . Mr . CharleB Biddulph , labourer . Mr . James Law , nailor . Mr . Thomas Hammerslcy , rope maker . Mr . William Twanley , cordwainer , Treasurer . Mr . Thomas Raworth , carpenter , sub-Secretary . Address Yozall , near Litchfield .
NOTTINGHAM . Mr . John King , frame work knitter , Ten Bells Yard . Mr . John Goodson , cabinet maker , Castle-street . Mr . Joshua Carrington , frame work knitter , Paradise-street . Mr . James Wardley , smith , Canal-st . Mr . Richard Lawsun , frame workkitter , Currantstreet . " Mr . George Pickering , shoe maker , Union-street , sub-Treasurer . Mr . John Skerrit , shoe maker , 2 ± , Currant-street .
MOUNTSORRELL . Mr . Samuel Fisher , frame work knitter . Mr . James Preston , weaver . Mr . Joseph Baum , frame work knitter , Watling street . Mr . Benjamin Derry , frame work knitter Watling street . Mr . Joseph Paget , frame work knitter , Watling street . Mr . John Hawkins , frame work knitter , Watling street , sub-Treasurer . Mr . John Clarke , frame work knitter , Watling street , sub-Secretary .
"WDLVERHAMriO . N . Mr . Wm . Freeman , forKemnu , Portland-place . Mr . Wm . Dumberlinc , tailor , Charles-street . Mr . John Picken , miner , Monmore Green . Mr . John Dunn , hinge-maker , Northampton street . Mr . S . Pritchard , miner , Monmore Green . Mr . Nevill , ditto , ditto . Mr . W . Hammond , ditto , ditto .
Mr . Oliver Jenkins , ditto , ditto . Mr . Join Stewart , spectacle-maker , Graieleystreet . Mr . Thomas Pritchard , miner , Monmore Green . Mr . David Gibson , cordwainer , Lichfield-sirctt . Mr . Thomas Woo ' . ey , tailor , Charles--treet . Mr J . Beeston , tailor , Grai . sloy-s-treet . Mr . Win . Jioi't ; , baker , Saowhill , sub-Treasurer . Mr . John Wilcox , news-agent , Worcester streetj sub-Secretary .
COMPSTALL BRIDGE . Mr . James Hambleton , weaver . Mr . Joha Armstrong , spinner . Mr . James Lomax , weaver . Mr . James Kershaw , weaver . Mr . Josiah Fielding , carder . Mr . George Ashton , carder . Mr . George Booth , labourer . Mr . James Ratcliffe , publican , Compstall , eub Treasurer . Mr . Joseph Taylor , shoemaker , Comp ^ tatt , Bub Secretary .
BARNOLDSWICK . Mr . William Rioge , V ' appiu ^ . Mr . Christopher Siarkey , Back lane . Mr . John Hey , Wapping . Mr . James Bell , ditto . Mr . Robert Barass , ditto . Mr . Join * Shut , ditto . Mr . Richard Wright , Bufs . Sir . Heury Bradley , Longing , pub-Treasurer Mr . John Wright , Buid , sub-Secretary .
BURY . Mr . George Townhand , piecer , Freetown . Mr . John Ratchffe , tailor , Walker-row Mr . Robert Reeder , ppinuer , Livesy row . Mr . Danie : Corlett , joiner , Nor h-street . Mr . Michael Roberta , watchmaker , do . Mr . James SchoefieUi , weaver , John-street . Mr . Henry Miiilhalland , weaver , Sex-street . Mr . Christopher Crowshaw , weaver , Untley Brock . Mr . Henry RobsrtF , shoemaker , Barlow-6 treet . Mr . Edward Jortes , shoeraakir , Firth Barn-street . Mr . John Serogifey , shoemaker , John-street . Mr . Robert Booth , weaver , Bolton New Road , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Martin Ireland , shoemaker , Hornby-street , sub-Secretary .
CHESTERFIELD . Mr . John Rycrcft , rope-spinner . Mr . Thomas Taylor , bobbin net weaver . Mr . John Wigley , do . Mr . William Bilker , do . Mr . William Holmes , do . Mr . J . Wiilump , hatter , Brampton , sub-Treasurer . - Mr . William Martin , hatter , Mr . Thos . Taylor ' s bobbin net weaver , Beetwell-street , sub-Secretary .
CHOWBENT . Mr . Joseph Cleworth , weaver , Harrison ' s-fold . Mr . Robert Pollitt , weaver , Factory-lane . Mr . Peter Green , Bag-lane . Mr . James Pres-twich , nailor , Bag-lane . Mr . Richard Enersley , weaver , Tildsley . Mr . Richard Davis , nailor , Cleveland-square . Mr . Robert Brown , corawainer ; Market-street , sub-Trea&urer . Mr . Richard Aldred , nailor , sub-Secretary .
Good News For The Public.
GOOD NEWS FOR THE PUBLIC .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), May 7, 1842, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct753/page/2/
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