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CHARTIST MEETING AT BERMONDSEY . On Monday night a meeting of the members of the Beraondsey Charter Associarion took placa in the grounds of the Ship Tavern , Long-lane , Bermondsev , and the numbera that were assembled v ? e ^ e of vhe most respectable and peacable order . Mr . Maynard . was unanimously voted in the ehair . He said , he was extremely sorry that Mr . Sewell , their most Bt&unch advocate , was unabk to attend , as it would have been hi » -4 aty to take the chair on this occasion : I at he had seen him that afternoen , and he was most seriously indisposed . He had , however , the pleasure to announce that Mr . John Campbell had attended ; and to him he thould leare the pleasing task of addressing the meeting . ( Cheers . )
Mr . Campbell then said . —I did not attend here to-ni ^ ht to address this meetiag ; bat I came down for a purpose , in wh : ch I cal ! upon every man no ?* aronnc : me to strain ecca Kerve to assist . I came down here foT the purpose of getting out the numerous and respeciable body ot leather-finisher ? , and shoald I succeed in this , i : Trill be the m ^ ans of every other trade following ; and vrLere shall we have greater ttrengtb ? where wiii there be a stronger body to contend vnth t where will there be a class of men that will be better able to prevent class mcmpoli ? ts , both Whig and Tory , standing against our
great and glorious cause 1 It will not be like the enrolment of men amocg our numbers who are strangers , or men that are but slightly known to each other , and , therefore , each min , to a certain extent , is dubious of his fellow . This will be like the enrolment of one large family . It will be the oniy effectnal means of stopping the spy system . Among the trades , each man , wiii be con .-tar . tly in conversation with his fellow Chutist . Ha will kLOw whether he has any waverings ; he wiii know whether any power has been tampering with bin ; he will know , from the tenour of his conversation , what are * his
principle ? , and ba enablec to say , inrsisnot acaa that will betray me—this is not a man that , if power makes it ? appearance an : ong us will shrink , aiid leave his fellows in the lurch . " I am glad to find that we are enabled at . las : to be heard " trumpet-tongued ' to the most Tern to corner that the pres 3 is in the habit of reaching . We have a paper now , a free P-tpsr , not the vile hireling of any party , and it is our own faults if we do not support it ; it is a thing we long have wantea ; end notwithstanding a vile
combination that is now afloat to crush it , it vriU stand , to make those , that would in its infancy cjn-Bign it to oblivion , blush for their meanness ; bat it is rising daily—it is further circulated daily , causiug its hireling cotempcraries to tremble . It is the mouth of the people , and the name of the " Evening Star , " will be in a very short time spoken of by every lisping babe as the great organ that rescued ti . em from the jaws of famine , and frf ed their parents from the oppression of their vile persecutors . —( He then sat down acidst tremendous cheering . ) _ _ *
Afi « r thebnsiness concerning the private affairs of the trade was concluded , a deputation of the delegales . consisting of Mr . Ferguson , Mr . Wailkingdame , Sir . Knight , and Mr . Hose , accompanied by Mr . Ccmtbell , secretary of the Executive , and several otters , were introduced by the secretary of the leather finishers trade to the aeiaber ? , by whom they were received with every mark of the most flattering approbation . Mr . Campbell then proceeded to show the members thai a union in the trade wouid nster succeed in
keeping op the prices , and that it vr&s only by having A Parliament of their own choosing that they would gain their ends . He then stated to th « a that the following sums had keen expended in supporting those that had struck for wages : —Among the Glas . gew cotton spinners , £ 47 , 000 ; Manchester cotton tpinners , £ 370 , 000 ; an * the wool-cpaberi , £ 400 , 0 * 0 Leeds mechanics , £ 187 , * OO ; and in every instance it had been * complete failure , not bein / i of the least ¦ erviee to any oco . Ha thai invited them to join the Hation&l Charter A ££ Cci « H > n . The deputation the * withdrew ; when , after about an hour ' s deep eonnderalio nonihe snbject ^ he deputation were re-admitted , when the majority of the trade pre » e * t declared themselTM wilUajj U join the National Charter Afi-• ociatioi , and invited all the other trades that bad tot already joined , to do so , tt £ » speedily as frwable .
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EXECUTIVE RECEIPTS FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPT . 13 th , 1842 . £ a . d . Nottingham ... 1 5 10 London , East End , Lefevra " ... ... 0 7 3 Bury St . Edmunds ... 0 5 0 London , Bassett 0 6 0 Ditto , ditto , per sale of Crow and Tyrell ' s Beverage 0 1 0 Leicester Shakspereans 3 0 0 Northampton , M'Farlan 0 14 2 Bristol 0 9 0
Greenwich 0 4 0 Torquay 0 4 2 Loncion Stuff Hatters 0 7 6 London , Somerstown , Bird 0 12 0 London , Brompton 0 5 0 St . Albans 0 0 9 Ddph 0 10 London , Bloomsbury 0 3 0 London Tailors , Three Doves ... 010 London , per Ridley 0 16 8 Salisbury 0 2 8 London , Star Coffee House , Golden
Lane 0 5 0 London , Lambeth 0 2 0 London Teetotallers , Waterloo Road 0 2 0 London , Marylebone 2 4 2 London , Croydon 0 5 0 London , Newington ... 0 2 0 Ramsgata ... 0 0 6 Liverpool 0 16 8 Manchester Shoemakers , Bridge-street 0 7 0 Devonport 0 6 0 DeTonport , friends , per Gin 0 2 0 London , Fem » l » , Ciij . ^» + ^ « . 4 = 4 ft- « # > Th « 10 s . acknowledged in the Slar of September 3 rd , from Bristol , was forwarded by Mr . Rogers , St . Phillips . The 2 * . 6 d . acknowledged in last Saturday ' s Star was from Mr . Fright , of Ramsgate , who has taken out Mb card of membership , aiid sent cash for it . I have paid over the 103 . to Mr 3 . M'Donall , remitted by Mr . Clarkson , of Bradford , for her use .
. 1 will feel obliged to parties remitting money to cease for a while sending postage stamps . I havti now upwards of £ 5 worth on hand ; and whenever any person writes , kt the letter be commenced after the following manner—suppose the town to . be Yeovil : — Somersetshire , Yeovil , 17- King-street , Sept . I 4 : h , 1842 . By just doing this , I could antwer the letters receiTed from my numerous correspondents . Parties often write from large towns , without even giving the name of the town , and the result i 3 that letters , often of importance , cannot be answered . I also request of such sub-Secrelaries as have lately come into office to send me their addresses . John Campbell , Sec .
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CROYJJEN . —At the usual weekly Chartist meeting , on Monday evening , it was resolved that the whole of the members present do form themselves into a committee to solicit from the inhabitants of Croyden subscriptions on behalf of the imprisoned and persecuted leaders . Four new members were enrolled . EONHILLu—A public meeting was held on the oth addressed by Mr . Roberts from Coal 6 v . angb . toii and others . Resolutions vreie adopted ascribing all the existing distress to class legislation and pledging the meeting to continuous exertion for its annihilation . It was also agreed to write the Sturge Council at Birmingham urging the getting up of a Conference j » nd tho propriety of them joining the National Charter Association .
CIKEKCSS 1 ER . —At the usual weekly meeting of Ch&rtists on Monday , Mr . Waktfield in the chair , the following resolution was proposed by Mr . Beecham , stconded by Mr . Blowen , and carried unanimously , — "That we view witli extreme pain the squabbles that have so long disgraced the Chartist body , convinced , as ¦ we are , of the great detriment which the movement his thereby sustained -, but believing that the remedy is in the hands of the people themselves , wo offer to them the following suggestions . The immediate causes of the squabbles that have taken place , may ba classed under three heads , lit Psrsooal and private animosities . 2 nd . Differences of opinion on matters of policy relating to the movement 3 rd . Alleged distrust of the good faith of particular leaders . With the personal quarrels of insividuuls the people should have nothing to do . Combatants , manual and verbal will Boon tire of cor . fl . icta , when not stimulated by the applauses of
partizans . When differences of opinion arise on questions of . policy , they ought to be discussed with tamper and moderation and without personality . Each individual Chartist has an equal light to the expression of opinion and it is . possible for two individuals to hold widely different opinions on questions of policy , and be equally true in their faifa to the people ' s cause . When , unfortunately , suspicion of bad faith , or treason , fastens on a person , his case ought to be investigated by a competent tribunal , and , pending the verdict of that tribunal , the people ought to abstain as much as possible from comment or judgment on the matter . Resolutions condemnatory of individuals , passed by societies on ex&irte evidence , and without hearing the sccosed in his dtfence , cannot be considered fair verdicts . A man ' s character is not less valuable than his life , nor ought that character to be destroyed on evidence less conclurive than would justify the forfeiture of life . "
BARNSIiET . —The Chartists of Banuley held their weekly meeting in the School Room , under the Odd Felloes' Hall , on Monday evening , Sept 12 . After several new members had been enrolled , and the EomirEtion of gmeral councillors , and other business transacted , Mr . Thomas Frazer was introduced to the meeting , who spoke for nearly two hours , in an energetic fityls . A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer ; afttr -which the meetiBg brote up , The meeting was attended by the ' protectives' of the town . The General Councillors will meet on Sunday afternoon , at four o'clock .
CHESTEE FIELD . —At the weekly meeting of tbe Chartists , held on Monday evening last , is . 8 J . was handed in for Mis . Holberry , and Is . 2 d . previously given in , and 2 s . 6 i . from tbe funds of the Chartists , makes altogether 5 s . 4 d . ; and tbe sub-secretary -was ordered to forward it to tbe Star . Mr . John Toplis Was chosen secretary in the room of Mr . William Martin , resigned . A general meeting of the members will take place oil Monday night next , at tneiT buiiBe of meeting , bottom of Hoilis-lane , at eight o ' clock , for the purpose of transac : icg business of importance ; and it is earnestly requested teat every member will attend . HUrDERSFJElD . —Oa Monday , Mr . Ross deiivcrt-d the firot of three Uctures in our Philosophical Hall . A more eloquent and forcible address we have n ¦ t listened to for niiu : y years . His second lecture on Tuesday evening , was equally pithy , cbaract-. Tistd throughout bj a high moml tone , and great beauty of language .
SHEFFIXLi ^ .-The Defence Fund . —At a meeting oi members o' tLs CocecsI ht ' . d on Tuesday evening last , ilr . G- -een in the chair , the following resolutions , moved by Mr . Harney , and Sccosded by Mr . Parkes , were unanimously agreed to : — " 1 . " That having considered tbe suggestion of Hi . O'Cjnnor , viz ., that 6 very town , villase , haraltt , acd district should meet on Siturday , tbe 17 th inst , to subscribe to the d- fence fund ; resolved that that day acd the two following , Saturday , 17 th , Sunday , 18 th , and Monday , 19 tk , be the days appointed for making tbe final subscriptions in Sheffield . " 2 . " That collections for tbe IXftnce Fund be made in tbe Fig-Tree-l&ne room , at the meeting ? to be holden on the evenings of Sandsy and Monday , tbe 18 th and 19 tb . Subscriptions received by Mr . George Julian Harney , 11 , Hartsbead .
Cohpletk Suffrage , —Mr . Vincent , the Complete Suffrage Lecturer , lectured to the members of the P . litical Institute and other parties en Saturday evening last At the concltwica of iMr . V . ' b lecture , the Rev . Mr . Bailey addressed the meeting , expressing his concurrence "with what had fallen from the lecturer . iThis rev . gentleman is notorious for bis calumnies ef O'Connnor , Bairatow , and the other unflinching advocates of democracy ) Mr . Wm . ( cot Edwin ) Gilt announced that in the course of tee present week a meeting of the members of the Political Institute woula be held to take into consideration tbe propriety of merging that body into the Complete Suffrage Union .
^ MANCHESTER . CAEPENTEKS' HaIL . Mr . Dixon lectured in the afternoon of Sunday , and Mr . Leach in the evening , to crowded and enthusiastic tudieoces . After th « evening lecture , Mr . O'Connor ' s letter was read from the Star of Saturday last , and a resolution "was agreed to that there should be a collection an Sunday not for tke object recommended in Mr . O Connor " * totter . Fourteen cew members were enrolled , asd tbe meeting quietly separated . Ecclss . —On Monday evening tbe National Charter Association Room wa * crammed with a respectable amdieace to bear a lecture by Mr . Wm . Dixon . Charttm iE atOl going a-head In this fpirited village , notwithstanding the persecution and intimidation that h *» been nsed againjst tne Cnartista of thia place for the last few-reek * . Their motto here is tbe Charter and no nrresder .
Beows-Stkekt . —Mr . Leaeh lectured on Tfcnrsday evening to a crowded audience . Sereral new members vets enrolled .
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STRATHBtANE—The cause of Chartism is progressing steadily in this district . Oa Saturday afternoon . Mr . George Adams from Glasgow , delivered a soul-stiring address to a most attentive and respectable audience An association is formed and succeeding well ; a few able lecturers would make Chartism triumphant in this place . CAIYIPSIB . —A large and respectable meeting of the inhabitants was held in the Chartist Hall on Saturday evening , Mr Robert Wingate in the chair , an excellent and patriotic address was delivered by Mr . George Adams from Glasgow , which gave great satisfaction .
NOTTINGHAM . —Chartism here ia-assuming its former position notwithstanding efforts have been made by the authorities to put it down ; they have partially succeeded for the present in preventing out-door meetings being held ; but they cannot prevent us meeting in the chapel , and we sometimes do meet to transact business connected with the association . The cause is getting into a very healthy Htate ; several numerous and influential bodies of Chartists have opened , new Iccalitea—on © at the Peacock Inn ; their members are chiefly middle class-men . They have sent , through Mr . Sweet , the General Secretary , for 160 cards of membership , and they have rendered us very essential service already . Another locality has been formed at tbe Nag ' s Head ; they have purchased forty-eighfc cards .
likewise the Northern and Evening Stars are taken in at these places , and their members are increasing very fcst . We have twenty-nine prisoners held to bail ) to be tried at the sessious . They will not be lost for want of defence , for it is the intention of the Defence Committee to retain tbe two most eminent counsel that attend at the sessions . ^ jy ^ flCK .-i-Oo W « ghartay last , a public meeting of the inhabitants of Ha wick and its vicinity , was held in the Town Hall , to consider the propriety ef communicating with the Council of the Complete Suffrage Union , Richard Puidie in the chair . The Chairman having read the placard calling tbe meeting , and made a-few appropriate remarks , the following reiolutioas were unanimously adopted : —l ^ t . Moved by J . Cairna , secandbd by T . Scott , " That this meeting deeply
regretting the recent and deplorable occurrences , which have alarmed the ccuncry , nevertheless views them as the natural outbreak of a people driven to distraction by a long course of legislative misrule , which hw tended aiik-j to raise tbe price of food ami lessen the demand for labour . " 2 J . Moved by A . Haign , seconded bj A . E as ton , " That this meeting regards with alarm ami justly reprehends the violenoe which has been resorted to for the tuppresion of public opinion as unconstitutional , destructive of British liberty , and tending to establish an oligarchical despotism . " 3 . 1 . iiovod by T . Davis , seconded by R , Taylor , " That this meeting is-of opinion , the present fearful crisis appeals with momentous interest to every British subject , for an unity of exertion , till clas 3 legislation shall bo
abolished , and individual liberty secured by the enactment of the People Charter . " 4 th . Moved by W . Scott , seconded by J . A . Hogg , " As a powerful auxiliary in effecting a salis " autory union , this meeting v / ould suKt ; fc > t to the Council , the propriety of memorialising the Government that a relaxation of punal severity at the present juncture tvill btj btjst calculated to allay populir discontent and answer the ends of justice . And , secondly , of promoting a public subscription for providing legal assistance , as a demonstration of sympathy with tbe unfortunate and misguided victims of the disastrous collisions which have takeh place . " 5 th . Moved by T . Scott , seconded by C . Haigh , " That this
meeting -would also suggest to the Council the urgent necessity of bringing the question of the light to assemble publicly and speedily to a legal issue , in order that tho proposed National deference may be held at as early a period as possible . " 6 th . " Tnat a copy of these resolutions be by the Chairman , transmitted to Joseph Sturge , to be by Him laid before the Council at their meeting on Monday first , aud that copies be sent to tbe Northern Star , True Scotchman , and Nmuxmformisl , and the Editors to respeetfuily rtquested to insert them . " A vote of thanks to the Chairman was then given , and three hearty cheers for the Charter , and the meeting separated .
SOUTH SHIiiLSS . —Mr . K . £ by , from Chorleyv ¦ was here to-day ( Sunday ) . He has given us one of the beat sermons on Chartism ttut was ever delivored in tbi 3 locality . He is niiiujy argumentative , and developea bis views with wonderful effect BO&TON . —Defence Fund . —A few friends , meeting at the Temperance Hotel , New Market-place , cgrced Last , Saturday night to pay one penny per week each , for six ^ eeks , and iu a fow nucules 2 b . 6 d . were subscribed for the political victimo and defence fund . Wo hope others will do likewise . The Evening Slar is take in Lere .
GI / AcGOW . —Arrest of wm . Ellis , of Staf-FoBdsiure . —Treachery has done its worst in this iastance . Confiding virtue baa fallon a sacrifice to a love of golJ ; but tLe wrttch who has acted the Judas will not leave the work as Eilis did—lamented both by master and men . Ellis , to avoid the persecution raging against all those who had taken a leading part in the cause of Chartism in Staffordshire , and who could by any means be connected with the strike there , came down here , and immediately found employment with Mr . Thompson , potter , Eist Gdllowgate . Here Ellis met with a number of countrymen , and amongst the rest a townsman of his own . To these men , every thing connected with the late turn-out in the Potteries was well known , as a cutub-or of them get the
Staffordshire Mercuiy regularly . I do not say that sny of these men are vhe guilty parties ; but the fallowing appears very suspicious . Some of these have teen corresponding with parties in Stafford since Ellis came here ; and one of them told , immediately on Ellis being arrested , that he had a letter two days previously , statiiig that a warrant was issued against Ellis , and that they were coming to Scotland after him ; yet not the slightest hint was conveyed to tbe unsuapecti g victim . I oiier no comment upon this ; I state the fact , itaving it to your readers to draw their own inurence . £ > o perfect was the information , that when Richardson , of the Gorbal police , along with an English officer , cams to tli « workt > on Thursday afternoon , ihe 8 : h irst ., that tlH-y went to the very foot of tho Btair where Ellis was working , described the room where he wrought , and his drt-sa to tbu Very , neckcloth , adding ,
that oaly he and another mau were in tho roem where he was working . Tile foreman of his department , along with the manager , visited him in his cell that evening , nnd a number of his fellow-workmen attended at the Liverpool steamer on Friday , to see him go on board , but they were disappointed ; he did not leave Glasgow by htr . Mr . Thompson , who is of decidedly liberal opinions , is highly incensed at the treachery towards Eliia ; and says , if the slightest shadow of proof can be obtained as to tee scouniird who committed the foul deed , he will turn him out of the gate like a dog . I have no doubts but that tne necessary proofs to place the guilty party , v . Lo is already wliI understood , beyond uoubt , will soon be obtained , ; then the cold-hearted Eionster will receive th / .- ultimate reward of all traitors —the virtuous execration of an imtiligcnl and indignant people .
Tue l . NTERiM Committee of the G ' . atpow Cbovter Association nut on Thursday evening , the Sth ins . Uut , when it was resolved to cail a meeting of the Association on Monday evening , the 19 : u current , in the Cha - . tist . Church , East R-gent-street , for the purpose of appointiug office-bearers j and to cousider other important matters connected w : th the movements . BRA 3 P 0 KO- CoL Thompson haskindiy presented to the Chartist Election Committee a complete set of hlj works , recently published in six vols ., and another copy to their solicitor . The committeti have added tfceir ac&cpUble gift to tbe Bradford Chartist Library . The thirst for political knowledge , despite the late " untoward events , " continues unabated , and tho district associations are reviving their important avocations with redoubled zeal , prudence , and energy . STCCKFORT . —Oa Sunday evenining last , a lecture was delivered in the Association Boom , by Air . Thomas Ciarke .
LONDON . —Mr . Dickinson lectured at the Britannia- Cufi ' ao rooms on Monday evening . 1 , China-walk , Lambeth . —A lecture was delivered on Sunday evening . The Manchester Packer lectured at 2 fiJ , Milaend-road , on Sunday evening ; at the Britannia Cofftehoose , Waterloo-road , on Monday evening ; at 55 , Old Bailey , on Tuesday evening ; and gave his farewell address to tbe men of London , at Ciicus-street , Maryle-bone , on Wednesday evening . The Chartist Youths of Lambeth met rb usual on Sunday last , at 1 , China Walk . Five persons were enrolled . Toe meeting adjourned to Sunday next
The Female Chartists of the city locality met on Tufcsiay eveniBg , at the Political and Scientific Institute , 55 , Old Bailey . Mr . Cary in the chair . Miss Inge brought forward the rules for , the better arrangement of the locality , and movedrfgtfiM&pfon . The motion was seconded by Mrs . Wyaft , "" » d carried unanimomJy . The members then proceeded to the election of delegates . Miss Holman and Mrs . Windder volunteered their services , and were elected . The Secretary read over the account * and the business of the evening closed . Mr . Dickenson , the Manchester packer , gave a very excellent lecture , and two new members were enrolled .
Bloohsburt . — At a meeting of Chartists on Monday , it was resolved to join the National Chatter Asso ciation . Mr . Cobhun was elected secretary , and Mr . John Gorddard sub-treasurer . The . meeting" was adjourned to Banday evening ; September 18 fcb , at eight o d « ct .
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A Public Meetikq having been announced by placards , advertisements , &c . to take place on Monday , at twelve o ' clock , at Clerkenwell Green ; the subject was taken up 07 the London Delegate Meeting , and it was discovered that the parties getting up tho meeting were not members of the association , aud that there were many , suspicious circumstances connected with it . Messrs . Wheeler , Knight , and Davoc were , therefore , authorised to attend , and explain these circumstances to the persons assembled . About ten o'clock , a van having been procured , Mr . Sharp , as announced in tho bills , was about to take the chair , when Mr . Kaight stated that he was deputed by the London Delegate Meeting to attend and infoim them that it was not u meeting called by the Chartist body , and that they
would not be responsible for any results which might take place from it . Mr . Sharp stated , that the meeting was called by himself and six other persons residing in the neighbourhood , and that they did not wish the feoay of Chartists to be responsible for them . A pereon in the van , moved an adjournment of the meeting sine die . Mr . Wheeler seconded the motion , and detailed circumstances connected with it , which appeared to him like a device of the enemy to entrap them . The motion was then put and carried by a considerable majority , and tho audience , consisting of about GOO persons , dispersed , and , in separata groupB , discussed this apparently strange proceedings . Tbe police were as usual very active in performing their duty and the gentlemen connected with the daily and weekly papers were in attendance .
Mb . Dickenson , the Manchester packer , leetnred on Monday evening , at 2 ( i £ , Mile-end-road , to a Urge audience , and was highly applauded . Five members were enrolled . Stab Coffee-House , Golden-Lane—Mr . Boldwell lectured to the shoemakers here ; after which a discussion on the benefits to be derived from Trades ' Unions took place . Four shillings were collected for tho victims . The comruittee repotted that the proceeds of the festival on August 2 nd , amounted to £ 2 ; which was ordered to be divided equally between the victims and the defence fund .
A public meeting , got up by persons anxious to effect a union between the middle and working classes , was held on Thursday evening , at the Moutpelier Tavern , Wai worth . Dr . B ^ uck ( not of the Chronicle ) was cailed to tbe chair , ami , iu a Ions ; address , gave in his adherence to the Six Points of the Charter , although ha thought Triennial Parliaments would answer tho same purpose , and concluded by urging upou the meeting the necessity of taking immediate steps to raiso funds , lea ., iot the defence of the incarcerated vioaius . llr . Brown , in an excellent aiMreBa , showed the necessity of the Chaiter , and its fitness for the end for which it was designed . Mr . Wills agreed with the main principles of tho Charter , but was oppr-aed to Annual Parliaments . Mr . Keen thought it would be time enough to disagree on that point when they hud obtained tho other points of the Chatter . -Dr . Black expressed a similar opinion ; he thought it advisable at that iunctui'd to form a union
of ail who agreed upou the fundamental principles of the Charier . Mr . Cox bad always looked with a suspicious eye upon the Chartists , thinking them to be in the pay of the Tories * . If it ba ; i not been for the violent conduct of some of the Chartists , most of the Dissenters would have joined them ; many of their leading ministers were decidedly favourable to Chartist principles ; he was opposed to physical force movements . Mr . Dickenson , the Manchester Packer , in a long and oloquent address , vindicated the Charlists from the etlgraa of violence and physical force , showed that they were animated by a feeling of brotherly love and kindness to all mankind , and urged upon the middle classes the necessity of adopting the Charter as a firm basis on which both classes might cordially unite . Messrs . Faircliild and Westerton ably addressed the meeting , and the assembly dispersed having previously unanimously passed a resolution , c-xpsessive of their approbation of the Evening Star , and their deaira for ita prosperity .
The Metropolitan Delegate Meeting was held on Sunday last , Mr , Southie in the chair . Credentials were received from Mr . W . Matthews , from Brompton ; 2 s . 8 ri . was received from Brompton , for Dc ' e ^ ate meeting ; 2 s . ed . fro m Camberwell ; and 5 s . from City of Lindon . For Mason and other political victims : —From Westminster , 2 a . ; from Brompten , 2 a . ; from a'lady , ditto , Is . ; from the Star Cuffse House , 133 . ; from ilr . Thomas Walker , 4 d . Reports were received from the various localities . Several individuals offered to give a day's wovk towards the manufacture of articles of clothing , < fco . to feu rnfBad for the benefit of the victims . Mr . Wya ; t moved and Mr . Rose seconded a resolution recommending to the country the levying of ono punny upon each of the members of the National
Charter A ' aociatioa , ia Rid of the victims . An amendment t j tho following cfi ' dct was moved by Mr . Cufriy aad curried , " That this delegate meoting recommend to the Chartif . Ui of the United Kingdom the necessity of immediately tilting to work to raise a voluntary subscription , for the defence of the incivcLTated victims in the manner best suited to their several localities , viz by balls , concerts , levies , donations from shopkeepers / &c . A resolution was brought from Finsbury requesting the meeting to procure a settlement of the afiairs of the Provisional Committee . Tho following resolution was unanimously carried : — " Tjat the meeting recommend the delegates to bring before their localities tho necessity of causing a meeting of the Provisional Committee to take
piace on Friday evening , at tho Dispatch Coffee House , in order that the accounts may be wound up , and a balance sheet published . " A resolution was also received from Finsbury , stating that o meeting was to take place on Cterken well-green , which bad been got up in their name , but not by th « ir sanction . Messrs . Knight , Wheels f , and Divoc were appointed to attend aud state th « fasts to the meeting . Messrs . ^ Wheeler , Lucas , Dron , Rj = ; e , Simpson , Cook , Southie , Cuffay , Matthews , and Kuigiit were appointed mesabers of an Observational Committee , und wero also empowered to act with any other committee which might be formed , for the purpose of raising funds , &c . for the victims . The subject of the salary of tho secretary waa brought forward , but was postponed . The meeting then adjourned .
Clock House , Castle-street , Leicester-SQUARE . —Mr . AnuerE ^ n lectured here on Sunday eveni »>! j , to a good auilltnce . At the conclusion Ruffy Ridiey addressed tho meeting , detailing the circumbtaacss of liis arrest , < fec . Mr , Cuff jy also addressed the metting . Black Bull , Hammersmith Road . —Tho Chartists of this locality hold their ususl weekly meeting on Monday , September 12 th . Mr . Millwood in the chair-A voluntary subscription was entered into for tho viotims Five shillings was voted from the funds ef the locality for tho same purpose . A subscription was also entcred . into for prosecuting the reputed perjured M'Kenna . The members of this locality bope that the other localities wiii exert themselves in the tame cause .
. On Monday night , a very ablo ltcture was delivered at tho Now Chartist Hall , Mile Ead-road , byMr . Fraser , on the Principles of the Charter and the Rights of Labour . Tho lec ' iurur was listened to ¦ with markod attention by a very numerous asseaibly . Ho expatiated on the errors into which the middle classes had f . illen in supposing that the interests of the people were inimical to thuir own . Ho denounced physical force , and earnestly recommended peaceable- agitation in order to obtain their rights . A public meeting was held on Sunday evening at the Gola Boaters' Anus , S . ) ai 6 ra-town , to hear au address by Mr . Baih , upon the principles of the Popple ' s
Charter ; Mr . Turner in the chair . Mr . Bal . s spoke in an argumeLtative manner for one hour upsn tbe six poiDts of the Charter . He clearly showed that nothing le * s than the Charter was worth struggling for , aud strongly called upon the middle clauses to aid the toiling millions , to obtain the Charter of taeir rights . Commercial freedom and prosperity would soon follow it . He concluded , amid loud cheers , by urging tho necessity of immediately calling a great national conference , and also t » enrol themselves in the National Charter Association , by which meana they would secure their own freedom , aud destroy the power cf tyrants . Several persons enrolled , aud a liberal subscription was entered into for the support of the victims .
Brompton . —The ChartiBtB of this district met as usual 011 Tuesday evening , at the Eagle , North-street . After the transaction of the usual business , Mr . Whitehorn presented tho body with a handsome waistcoat , toberaffiia for the benefit of the viotims ; a committee was appointed to conduct the business , and to secure the co-operation of the surrounding districts . Active steps are . being , taken to prefer a bill of indictment against " C ^ mintisibner Mayne and Inspector Mallalieu , for their brutal attack upon the meeting at Kenuington Coriflnon .- « -The policeman who was fined 10 s . by the Bow-stnet , magistrates , for the assault upon the reporter to the Sun newspaper at the above meeting , has since been dismissed the force . Mr . Duffiel » lectured on Tuesday evening , at 2 » J , Mile Eud Road , to the satisfaction of his audience . A committed of management was formed and other local business transacted .
The Silk-weavers' Locality have received a note from the landlord of the Golden Arms , stating that they could not meet there any more . They therefore had to look out for another place , and were accommodated at the Halifax Aims , King Edward-Btwet , Mileend , JVew Town , where they will meet on the 17 th and 18 th , at eight o ' clock eaoh evening , and where Mr . Campbell will lecture .
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WEWCASTIiB . —PUBLIC MEEETINO AT AVENUE Head . —Oa Saturday evening last , tho Chairman having been appointed , Mr . Sinclair moved the following sesolution ' , ' which was ably seconded by Mr . Rigby at great length ; in the course of his address he showed the position in which the industrious classes of this country ate placol , ably tracing all all the misery so prevalent in these realms to class legislation . After Mr . R . had spoke for about an hour , a gentleman came up iu a gig , the speaker paused to allow him to pass on , the gentleman requested him to go on , that he might hear what he had to say . The speaker did so , in grand style , showing tbe amount of misery and want to which the working population of England were reduced ; but when the speaker came to prove that the whole was the result of class legislation , the gentleman could not stand to hear tho truth any longer , and started to swear like a trooper . A working man , who was seen to enter tha crowd at same time with the
gentleman , fired a fowling piece in the air , leaving no doubt in our mind but he was appointed by the factions with whom wo have to contend to do so , to enable tae gentleman to declare ttw meeting illegal . The Chair , mau in . very strong terms tieprsc 3 te < 1 the conduct of the man with the gun ; the whole meeting disclaimed any connexion with him , aud all of them whom we interogated on the subject did not know him . The resolution was th « n put to the meeting , and carried unanimously : — " That it is the opinion of this meeting that the whole of the evils which infest the industrious classes of these realms are the result of class legislation , and do therefore pledge itself to agitate for nothing short of the People ' s Charter , in name and uubsUince , aa the only means of ameliorating the present distress . " This was one of the meat peaceable meetings we ever witnessed , with tho exception of this gentleman )?) in the gtgi and the man he brought with him to flre the piece .
Messrs . Gammage and Rigby addressed ths Cimtifltfl in tfceir Hall on Monday evening with considerable effect . DERBY . —Chartism never wore a more cheerful aspect in Derby than at the present tirae , both amongst the middle and tho working clossv * V The Complete Suffrage Uuion is making rapid ^ st-ridos amongst the miuiiio class . I may as well mention that the best of feeling exists between the members of thy National Charter Association and the Complete Suffrage Union of this town . The NatiUnr . 1 Charter Association is progressing well . Tbey have opaned their room in V / ilioWrow to the public as a residing room , free of admibsioa , from six to ten every night in the week . The . Evening Star and othor papera are t . ifcen in . It is p ; riiculanj requested that the members of the Association wi ; l biiiii * ; -. a ninny of thei ? friends as possible—The stopping
of Mr . Vincent ' s lecture by tha Magistrates has caused a deal of excittnient in the town atnougst all parties of Reformers . An address signed by 600 of the El « c ' iorB , waa presented to the Magistrates , protesting against the power of stopping tha legal meetings of the people , and declaring in bold language their intention of resisting such unconstitutional suppression of free discussion . Tho address waa presented by sixty influential gentlemen of the town . Thus lias that conspiracy between the Tories and Sir Jameb Graham to crush the meetings ef the people been broken through in D . rby , the magistrates being ashamed of their job . Derby has set an example which it would be well for other towns to follow . —Active steps will bo taken to raise money for the defence fund . A special moeting of members will take place on Sunday ( tomorrow ) , at Bwvun o ' clock , on business of importance . —Correspondent ,
CLDHA ^ . —At the weekly meeting en J'oncay evening last , the Chartists of this town unanimously passed the following resolutien : —" That a publio meeting be held in the Cartist Room , Greave ' s-street , on Saturday , September the 17 th , f jt the purpose of aiding and defending tha political prisoners , those on bail , and thoso that may hereafter ba apprehended , who may have to take their trial at the for'hcomir . g asaizsa at K . rkdalo and Lancaster . All parsons attending the abovd meeting are requested to pay one halfpenny or more , aa circumstances will permit . The Evening and Northern Stats will be read oa the occasion . To commer . ee at seven o'clock in the tTenicg . and close at ten . " MoNKWEAKMOUTH . —On Snnday ovaniag the usual meeting was held here . Mr . James Taylor lectured .
YORK . —At a meeting of the York Chartists the following resolution was moved by Mr . E . Burley , and seconded by Mr . Cooper , that we , the Ciiurtiats of York , do aad have long viewed , with dsop regrat , tho differences which exist between certain of our leaders , and regret that such differences should havts tho effect of causing division in tha Chartist ranks , and that we blame ' much the Chartists of various localltias in allo . ving such differences to cause such ill-feoling ainongs ; them , united as we are , or ought to be-, for otic common object—the freedom of our country ; and further , we call upon tbe Ctiartists of Great Bvitain to bury all party feeling , and units as one man , deterraiuad to stand by principle alone , nnd allow niiu to settle thu ' r own prmte difference , being convinced that nothicg will do our cause more harm than disunion , or give greater pleasure to our enemies , "whvaa only streiiglh exists therein . "
EIRraiKGHAM . —On Sunday evening ; last , at the'Anton-street room 3 , Mr . John Fu 3 sell delivered a very ab . ' o and instructive lecture on the past , pre-Eent , a ; id future prospcats of the Chartist 3 , which was listened to with mariced attention . At tho conclusion , a vote of thanks was unanimously given to the lecturer . During tho evening , a letter waa read from Mr . George White , in which he expressed his determination , vchen at liberty , to battle with the enemy as vigorously as ever . The Committee for the defence of Mr . George Whita , mset regularly on Sundays , Tuesdays , and Fridays . About forty collecting books have boen issuod , circulars have been sent to the principal towns in the districts and to tho trades iu
Birmingham , also a deputation have been , named to wait upon the latter bodies , appealing to th ^ m as vvoi-king men and not as political par Liz ma . On Friday last the following names were tendered to the magistrates as bail : —For ihe councy , F . U'Connor , Esq ., and Mr . Watt ? , Snow-hill ; for the borough , Mr . Oliver and Mr . Taylor . On Monday they wire refused , not being considered by tho worshipf ' uls as . eligible . Two more have since been offeied , to meet ihe same fate . The commute ; have determined to apply to tho judges , there being no doubt of the competency of the parties they hava tendered , aud thai malice or prejudice alone have operated in their rejeotion . Great difficulty has boen
experienced in sending and recoiying leit'jrs tram our friend , all communications having any reference to meetings or other business noS inixaediawly connected with his own caso boinj ; detaisuid . Mr . Whua , in writing to a friend saysi . " I hav-3 reo ived a loivg and savisi ' AOtory letter . from that patriotic man , T . b . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P . y in which is contained somo valuable information . He oilers to pr atut a memorial to Sir J . Graham , iu cast 1 bee auy necessity ior it . Mr . Duucombe thinks they hava no busings tc ; inspect my letters before trial , and he says tha' refusing bail on account ot politics is illegal . " Tno commuka iutendAvaUing-on ' tho iufl . lcuiial Liberals of tho town next week , calling upon ilium io sup ( .-: > ri our friend .
isTKSLiiousK-LANE , —The Chartists of this , locality btld their usual meeting on Tuesday ' evening , Mr . Taylor , printer , in the chair . Amoogbt the parties present we were inucli grained to obsarve our old and tried friend , Mr . Eumes . The question of Mr . George White ' s defence - -vas introduced , and s ! cps were taken to promote the object . The cum of ten shillings was voted for the Nitional Defence Fund , to bo forwarded to tho Treasurer , Feargus O Connor , .. Esq . Messre . Potts and Carter wera appointed to act with tho coiumitue for the support of Mr . Mason aud family , during hia incarceration . Mr . J . Fotts was appointed to attend the district delegate toteting , to be held
at Walsall , on Sunday next . Mr . Porter expressed hia willingness to confirm on oath , if rtqaired , his former statement in reference to the conversation that took place between himself and Brouterro O'Brien , and Feargus O'Connor . Several parties warmly expressed their approval of the manly conduct of George White , and an earnest hope that the people of Birmingham and the surrounding districts would use their utmost exertions to prevent him falling a sacrifice to the vilkny of authority .. The meeting then separated . ' , All P £ K 30 ms having monev for the support of the family of Mr . Masfcn , to forward the samo to Mr . Cook , of Dudley .
THOKNABT GREEN . —The friends at and near Stockton were again doomed to disappointment on Sunday , by the non-arrival of the speakers from Sunderland . The cause was the same as before ^ the sea was running bo high , that the Captain would Hot venture to go to the Tees . There is no conveyance by land on Sundays , and the distance is twentyseven miles , coRatquently , however painful the disappointment must have been , it was on the part of the Sunderland friends quite unavoidable . Mr . Chappie has promised the friends a visit on Saturday ( this day ) , and Sunday ( to-morrow ) .
Holbkc * . —Messrs . Wilson , Shan , Ban-on , Oldroyd , and another attended here on Saturday evening last , aud severally addressed tbe assembly ; each exhorted tae friends to go on perseveringly in their udeavouri to obtain their political freedom . On Wmwesdat evening , at the same place , a lecture was delivered by Mr . Charles Connor , late of Leeds .
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MANCHESTER—OnSandajr astthe Sonthlan . cashfre Delegate meeting was held in the Brown-street Boom , when Delegates attended from the following places : —Wanington , Rochdale , Milne-row , Paibworth , Hollinwood , Ashton-under-Lyne , Waterhead Miil , Ecclea , Salford , carpenter and joiners ; Manchester , paint - &I 9 , Ditto , mechanics , Ditto ., Moseley and Limbesucul Green , by letter . —The Secretary read over the account * s
of the South Lancashire Fund , when it was resolved that ail those in arrears should Immediately transmit the sama to Mr . James Cartledge . The secretary explained the nature of the fond for extending Chartism in Ireland , when tbe following resolution passed unanimously , " That a committee of five , including the secre- , taryaud treasurer , be appointed to manage this business : the whole to be under the control of the South Lancashire Dalegate meeting . " Messrs . Railton , Dixon , and White , were elected as the committee . Eesolved " That the subscriptions duo to tfee Executive . committee from South Lancashire , shall be paid at the Dalegate meetings , to , fee transmitted by the secretary to tae General Treasurer , as it will be the means of . gbttk'g that body mara regularly supported , aud save a gr ^ at deal of expsnee in post efflce orders and rjosta /» e . to
both the Executive and the different localities . " K 2-solved , " That it is tbe opinion of the D / . egates preseat tfeat before Mr . Dickenson , the Manchester paciar , undertook a tour as a Chartist lecturer , he should have applied to tho secretary of the South Lancashire district toz hia credentials authorising him to do so ; that being a rule in the district , as rept-atedl 7 expressed through thQ Northern Star . Having heard of his conduct in several places which we cannot sanction , but rather reprobate , we wish it to be distinctly understood that he acts entirely on his own responsibility ; We also earnestly call upon the Chartists in all localiti' 3 to insist upon both him and every other iectui = r producing his credentials ; and to report the conduct of such lecturers as may seem dishonourablo fur tLa future . "
KssolvoJ , « ' That this meeting do adjourn to Sunday , October 16 th . " Mr . Cartladge acknowledges the following sums for the exteusiou of Chartism in Ireland : — s . d . Pointers , Manchester 10 Carpenters and Joiners , do . ... 5 . 0 , Miles PJatting ... 8 6 Rochdale ... ... 0 6 ' -y .. Milnorow ... ... ... i ... 0 S Saifcrd ... ... ... , A " « , 6 Holiinwoocl ... ... .,. a 6 The address of Ihe Delegates of South Lancashire , to the ~ Chartists of Great Britain and Ireland .
Br « 5 the . ; s in bondage and in hope , —We conceive it to ba our duty to address you at tbis critical juncture in the affairs of this class-ridden country . Since last we met in your behalf , many have been ti . a struggles ia which you have had to engage in your different localities . Though the conflict is trying , tho contest is not doubtful , when a united people stand against tiia . iggressioas of class-constunted t / ranny . Danrit th ; .-: 9 last few , weeks tha monstrous power of Capital iu tha hahdaof thjj miudie classes has been more specially
arrayed aijauibt the hand that gave it birth . Aftc enjoying ftil the comforts of life , rioting in luxori * - as the swine wallows in mire , the middlo class , both Wiiig and Tory , . have united all tboir power for the purpose rf depriving the honest artizm , not only of the commone&t coiiiforta , but even those necessaries which m :: V ? 5 ; Fa desirable , or rather bearable . The position in which we are now placed by the scheming of our oppressors , calls for prudence as well as courage on our part , that the pit dug for our destruction may receive those who are a curse to our existence . . ~
Our wives look at our progress with anxious eyes , and with feelings of anguish , ask how long shall the oppressors triumph ? Our children cry for bread , and when we meat to consult together , our oppressors give us sticks , bludgeons , steel , and lead , and call upon us to , obey the Jaw . " When pinched with want all reverence they with" draw , For hungry multitudes obey no law . " ' So sung tbe Roman poet , and later experienca has proved the truth of this sentence , and the only thiug that feeepa the ' present UHjust laws of England in operation is the enormous physical force powers of tha ruling few and the disunion of the working classes .
Under these circumstances it is most politic to keep within the pale of the iaw , If possible , thouga all must admit that this is very difficult , whilst what may be quite legal in one is treason in another unfortunate wight . The fact is , there is one law for the rich and another for the poor . Nothing can more clearly evince this than tha conduct of tho pawers that be during the last six months . Whilst the tools of the rich Anti-Cora Law League were pouring forth their most inflammatory niijoiisuine through the land , advising ihe people to reptal the Corn Laws , even by the point of the svrord ; to go in thousands and tens oi thousands , and demand bread ; to destroy the bread-taxers root and braneb . Yes . these
" Spsakers turbulent and bold , Of vend eloquence that serves for gold , And principles that might be bought and sold , ' want forth and endeavoured to cause a popular outcry against thesa obnoxion 3 laws . Yet no warrant ? iu e issued f r speaking sedition , neither are they arrested for conspiracy . Even when the machinations of these men prouueeu tbs late strike , so long as ifc Wj . 3 likely thai it could be used for tho accomplishing of the Schemes of th * Free Trade gentry , there \ , as nothing ¦ but support tilked of by these levers of fair p ! ay . No soon ?? < lo the brave and honest tradts of . Manchester decVati ; for principle , av : d the people in evwry Tjart respond to tha call ; no sooner is the breaking o ? the bands cf ( he prisoner sounded , than all the middle cliiss
unite : the press marks tbe victims ; the Government strong in arms , Bends forth the harpies of the law , to seize—spies , to concoct and convict ; and thus endeavour to s ' . ifle free discussion and put down Democracy . It ia the duty of every Chartist to buckle on his armour afresh , and renew the fight with vigour and energy , until signal Buceena shall crown our efforts . Let us rally our force so as to convince even our oppressors that we are determined to achieve our liberty in spite of every opposition , and that nothing short of political power to protect our labour will satisfy the working classes of this ecu a try . Tae pulpit and the press ara teeming with calumny and r . buse against you and those who have honestly dared to support the rights of labour
against the heartk-ss aggressions of capitalists . The bar is showering torrents of misrepresentations to induce the midtiia cliiss juries to convict your bust friends , whilst the Bjnch is -waiting with anxiety to dungeon and expatriate those whj have pussessaed so much of the milk of human kirulness as to lead them to decio . ro for rifc . ' it against might . Let not these things discourage you , but rather stimulate yoa to make nu effort to bring tiiis unrighteous system cf ckss legislation to an end . Do all yiu can to show your sympathy with thoso who are victfinrzad on your behalf . Spare all you cm for the support of their families and thereby cheer the inmate of the gloomy csll , and encourage othfcrs to beard tyranny in its den . Spread tho principles of Chartism , the principles w truth and justice
in your localities . Let , every Chartist endeavour to make ono convert , confirm one wavering mind , ev ry week . We vouid r ^ k , is this too much for seven days ? look round , bow many of your acquaintances are ijj ' acrant of tvua politics , are careless about political power , aro halting between two opinions . Here is a field for tha exercise of every diversity of talent . Let c ^ ne say he is not qualified ; but to work at onca , for whilst we ndnih the usafulness of lectures , and speeches , acA resotatioira , "Wti confess thr . ti it is each . iHAn d- --. ir . jc . bid own work that tnu-. it carry the Po-opie ' . i C ^ . iri , « r . It is nice ^ sary to scad lecturers to break iiu t ; -. « fsilaw Rrounos . There ia mucii of this
yet , £ : iA < -iis piifu we v-ouid call your especial attention to f : t tiv . s t . m « . Iiclar . d has many , Vftry ia ; : ny , tbings to impede the spread of the pare principles of freedom ; ar . d , th'ju ^ ' h O'Higgins anil hie brave band , assisted by tbe Northern Star , b ^ ve tinna niucb to dispel tbe nrsfc from the minds of our brethren of the Sister Isle yet there remains muvh to bo done ; and , in our opinion , nothing 5 s more calculated to produce that chance so much cetirod thnn to send a man cf sterling bont'ty to open the eyes of tho bhnd , and to remove the v .-il o ! pr : julico from the miinis of thoie who have be ? u led to believe thai the working cla- ^ ca of Esgland wet'i the enemies of their brothers , ttie working cl&ases o £ Ireland .
If each locality belonging to the National Charter Association would su ' sscribo only one panny per week , and sixpenco r , s h first subscription to start the fand , we £ houlct have as much as weald supy-ort 063 taan , and somttbiog over . In this Jfay the principles of Chartism could a ^ d would be maflfs known where they hare never been heard of , only through a distorted medium . This can be done in a legal and constitutional way , without en- ' . angering one , or placing a burden upon the shoulders of any person . We feel the delicacy of calling upon you for pecuniary support at this critical period of general distress , and when so many claims are made upon an impoverished people ; but this subject has beeu before the people of South Lancashire for two months , and tb >* h ; tv <} confirmed the recommendation by commencing . ins fund , as > hey have . a man they can confidently recommend for this work .
Mr . P . M . Brophy has consented , to undertake this object as soon as there is sufficient in hand , to enable him to commence his lectures in his native land . Some localities may be , so situated as t « b-j able to devote a collection occasionally , after a lecture , to this great and , glorious object ; aud thus the fUg of freedom may wave with every breeze that wafts acrosa the green tele . All subscriptions for this object to be . sent to Mr James Cartledge , 34 , Lomas-sireet , Bank-top , Manchester . And now , in conclusion , brother Chartists and friends , we trust that yoa will press on U the mark of ycar high calling , namely , the People's Ca&rter , and thus rsttere peace and prosperity to your nqw distracted and much oppressed coantry .
Yours , in the bonds of union , - Thb South Lancasuiue Delegates In meeting assembled .
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YOL . Y . ffQ . 253 . SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 17 , 1842 . " ° ^ 5 ag , i ? 55 IS 7- ' * . ;
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Bkoiheb Dehocrits , —I almost expected there had b * en enough of anonymous letters in the one signed "AnOld Chartist . '' In last Saturday ' s Star , a hvr questions are asked by a person signing himself " A Hember of the National Charter AssooiatM > ik" Iu reply I have to inform him thai the Executive will soon meet . Poor out of the five at all events can assemble in ft very few hoars . He asks , " Will the London men present the memorials ? " I have no hesitation in saying they will , and that the Executive will fee present . Sat I hope tbe " Member of the National Charter Association " will urge upou the
country the necessity of sending memorials up to present , not to place us in the ridiculous light that the Hon . T . Doneombe was in with the Remonstrance , viz . to have ex&etty fourteen tent from fourteen different places , instead cf having 700 , as he ought te have had . More over , if the London men are to make a display on the occasion , it is too had to expect that the London men should be at the loss of & couple of days' work , and bear all the txpences of the procession . The Executive recommended each locality to send 5 s . to defray snch expence . Has that been done ? The Metropolitan Delegates made a similar request , but I am not aware that it has been complied with hi five cases .
I have generally the most awkward and irksome part of any agitator in our ranks , nucely pointing to the deficiency of funds ; it is a task I do not like , still I must do it ; letter after letter comes in , asking why the Executive tio not do this , that and the other . Can we perform Eiirecles ? Can we do more than we have the means cf doing ? Lecturers vonld have been Bent into 3 ) evon , Cornwall , Herefordshire , Buckinghamshire , Hertfordshire . Cambridgeshire , Norfolk , Suffolk , Hants , Kent , Durham , Cumberland , Northumberland , Shropshire , and into' the other counties of England and Wales , to arouse the people from their apathy . Whj it
has not been done you now know the reason ; Tia useless to say maze on the subject , and wh'lat 1 admit that the members cf the National Charter Association who put the questions have done so in a fair and gentlemanly manner , jet I . esanot help regretting that such questions are asked anonym © us : y . If there is any individual in our ranks who is afraid to ask a question through the press with hia name attached , let him write to me , aad I will give him what information I can ; but anon jib oils letters , in my humble opinion , are certainly very unfair . I never wrote one , and I hope I never shall .
Let me now turn your attention to other matters . I have attended three or fonr meetings each week since I eaaa to London . On Sunday I lectured to a crowded audience , ia Marylebcna . On Monday night X attended with a trade ' s deputation to wait on the leather finishers , and I am proud to state , that through the exertions of Messrs . Ferguson , Knight , Walkindan , Rose , and myself , aiaed j by the shrewd sense ef tha leather finishers themselves , a majority of the trade present ¦ voted to declare for the Chattel and join tbe National Charter Association . In addition to this there has been two other localities opened this week in London . I am engaged next Sunday , Monday , and Tuesday amongst the tailors and Ehoemakers , acd I expect s » ms good may be done . Torquay , in Devonshire , Ramsgate , Wincfcesur , St Albans , and RicUnioad have joined the assBcistion curing ihe pist Week . Our txtrtions must be increased .
Lcnutrn js ficing wonders . 'Fresh accessiens evtry ] night of lEeet ^ ur . Fiinea -R'o iip-st not , ; aiid mind , ! there is a -w ^ y by -which ^ e tin siu-w our at tachment ^ to pricciDle , and tins 60 mo ^ e for the establishment of i the ChiLTter thin scything I enow of . I mean by : supporting the families of those who are in prison , or i ¦ who may be imjrisoised . Say that every member of the Association paid one penny per week to a victim ; fand : allowing that there are six thousand members ; in tbe Jvatioaal Chaiter Association , each paying one psnny weekly , it wouid just amount to £ 250 per wetk ; andmiudthere&iehuEdreuB . nay , thousands of those who ¦ , ire not numbers , did tbey but see the members of our
Association aetin ? in such a manner , would assist ub at once . I know there are maEy good men amongst us who will k . eep it cut of th = ir own fcell ' ea to assist their brethren in trouble , but there are others I am sorry to say , are niggardly indeed , and who do little towards forwarding tie crnse ; nor do I think it is fair to make appeals for individuals . All that are under the tender mercies of the Tcries should be tiken care of . The Teteran Richards 13 as dear to me , as Mason , White && Jones ; Cooper as Ldch ; Yardiey &s Hutchinson ; Beesley as McD ^ uall ; Duncan aa Ell is ; all are alike to hi remembered . Up then and be doing . The man who will not sacrifice a penny , twopence , threepence , or a sixpence & week , &b his means will admit , is no Chartist . The individual who will not now assist hia brethren in
gaol frith the needful , if he has tha means , is a traitor to his country , a betrayer of justice , a liberticide , who is oaly fit for the brand cf Cain to be stamped on his forehead . Let the Chartists organise themselves into classes , for the purpose of raising funds instanter . Let there be no delay in so important a matter as the present . Unless you see to the comfoits of a man ' s famiJy -whilst he is in prison , can you expect he will advocate ycur cause again 1 He may co it , but you wonld then hive to tt ^ -fc h'tn and not j ourselves . Hoping that we fchail each and all of ns do our duty to those good ictn aid true patriots who may Eafiet in our behalf , I remain , Yci * vtfotfetr Democrat , John Campbell / ISO , Hclbcrn , Sept IVJh , lSi 2 .
P . S . Parties need not be over anxious as to sealing letters , as I have every reason to believe my letters are examined . I -wish each sub-Secictary , vho can , to Bend me the names of such parties as &re arrested for being Ccartisfe * . in order that I may c-assifj- them , aad lay the same before the Executive . I a ' so hope , that for the future any person vrho sends a post-office crder to me will make it payable at tbe Blcomsfcnry Post
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