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THE POLITICIANS TEXT BOOK . I HAVE great pleasure ( and no small share of pride ) in submitting the following encomium upon my little Compilation , the POOR ' .-MAN'S - : C 0 MPAr NION for 1843 , to the notice of the publio generally * convinced that the lovers of bight and tepth will be pleased , with me , that this threg-penny-tiorth of lk Facts and Figures" is calculated to be of use in guiding tbe publio mind to a correct appreciatioa of several political and social schemes of ameliorar tion advocated by the advanced Beotiona of the Reformers . The letter , in which testimony to this
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CONFERENCE ELECTIONS . LEEDS . ELECTION OF &SLEGA . TBS TO THE 8 TURQE
CONFERENCE . A public meeting , called by requisition , was held at Qte Court House , cm Monday last , at twelve o ' clock at soon , " for the purpose of electing delegates to the Conference , to be holden in Birmingham , oa the 27 th of December , to defararfne on the essential details of a bill to be presented to Parliament for securing the just representation ot the irhole adult male population of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland . *' jha requisition was signed by fifty-five inhabitant ftMoeboIden , smongrt whom -were six of the Town Couneflkaa . The meeting was very numerously attended , the Coot being crowded to excess . On the motion of Mr . Win . Brooke , Hz . Benjamin gDowlea was called to the chair .
Mr . RobxbtCratex said that , u one of the individual * whose Twrme appeared amongst those who bad signed the requisition , be must confess that he felt some surprise at seeing the placards on the wall stating gist the requfadtors had called the meeting . He , as one who signed the requisition , had- nothing to do With calling tills meeting . He did not quarrel -with jus name being placed on the requisition , but he did protect afainrt the way in whkh it had been used . He was waited upon by two or three individuals , who asked hist to sign a requisition tp be presented to the Mayor , requesting his worship to call a meeting of ttie inhabitants of Leeds to elect delegates to go to the 3 irmingbjnn Conference . He did sign . But he was
jm > eb surprised to see , two days after he bad signed , that bin which he had inferred to placarded on the walla , when there had been no conference on the subject between the persona who collected the names to the requisition and the itqmxitora . It -was « n illegal , an unjustifiable , sod dishonest proceeding , to say that the rtqaudton had called the aieetinf . If he had been called upon to he / re a conference with the requiaitionista , be would have had so objection to have assisted in calling a meeting for the same purpose as the one then assembled was called for—( Hear . hear ) . But no good could arise from the present meeting ; it would be » -waste of money to send delegates elected at this meeting- —( No , bo . ) It was eontx&ry to the rules which
bind society together to have this meeting called as it fcad bees , and say it was a met ting convened by the jaguars of the requisition presented to the Mayor . He bad seen seTexal of tbe persons who bad Signed it , and they all assured him that the parties who bad issued the bills bad no authority for stating that the meeting was eaQeft by them ( tbe requisitors ) . The delegates elected at this meeting could not be receive * at tbe Conference at Birmingham . ( Cries of " Ne , so !" « Too ' re quite wrong , " 4 c . and great uproar , and Mr . Cn-mx was not allowed to proceed rota ] the interference d the Chairman procured him a hearing . ) It was contrary to a rule of the Birmingham Council to elect delegates at a meeting , if four day ' s ' public notice bad
not been given . 2 * o soch notice had seen given of this meetirg , and therefore whoever were elected delegates it toil meeeting could sot be received at the Cocfmice—( cries of "Teg , Yes , " and great disapprobati on . ) What , then , would be the use of sending delegates who would not be received ? He wanted to prerent ** ' « - He wished to save exposes , and tbe fcorwnjh of Leeds being laughed at . He was quite sure vbeB it was stated how this meeting had been got up , ssd that four dear days notice of it bad not been even , that whoever woe aent as delegates would not be received . He would , therefore , move that the meeting be adjourned until legal notice could be given , and deltratet elected in accordance with the rale of tbe 33 irmnwham Council , to which be had previously
alluded . The motion was seconded by Mr . John Jackson . Mr . Ba £ B 05 asked Mr . Craven when he signed the requisition ? J&I . C&V 12 X—I think either on Tuesday a * Wednesday last Mr . Babbos—Aid you say you saw the bills announcing this meeting two days after , and yet you call It an illegal meeting . But I on tell yon , yon signed it co Monday .
Mr . WirLlAM BBOOKE said he was one of the party who presented the requisition to Mr . Graven , and solicited bis signature . After looking at it , Mr . Craven laid be had been surprised that idz 'party ( the Complete Stffragista ) had not moved in the matter , expressed his donbta as to the Mayor calling the meeting , and inquired in that case what they intended to do , to wnkb he ( Mr . Brook ) replied that they { the regmnlon ) should call the meeting themselves . Mr . Craven signed tbe requisition after this statement .
It was then moved and seconded as an amendment that the business for which they were met be immediately proceeded with , which was carried nearly YjmmjJEQGtUuTa Mr . Crates then requested that his name should lie withdrawn from the requisition , which was dene by the Chairman , amidst the contemptuous exclamations of the audiecee . Mr . H 0 BS 05 then moved the first resolution , as follows : — " That thir meeting , keenly alive to the present deplorable condition of our once happy asd powerful Sate ; knowing , by woeful experience , that poverty and
destitution abound * n every band ; that pauperism is cantxnually on the increase ; that oar merchants asd jsanufecturers are on the verge of fcTJlS , and the agriculturist in no "better position : tracing this degrading change to the all-blighting cause of Class Legis lation ; and aware that Class Legislation can never be prevented until the whole People are fully represented in the House of Representatives , this meeting approves of the holding of the projected Conference of Delegates at Birmingham , to determine on the essential details of a Bill to be presented to Parliament , to secure flat , jnst asd full representation ; ' and also agrees to appoint lour fleifgatf * to attend such Conference . *'
The resolution was seconded by Mr . Bailkow , and earned with one dissentient voiee . Mi . W « . Bbooke moved the next resolution , as follow : — « That inasmuch as a bill embodying principles which , When reduced to practice , cannot fail to secure that just sad fan representation of tbe Vf HOLE PEOPLE BO much desired ; and inasmuch as that bill embodying those principles has received a greater share of public approbation than any oae single measure ever brought before
the people for consideration , it having happened on three several occasions , that millions of British subjects have idgned their names to satkm&l documents calling for the Legislative adoption of that Bill , this meeting instruct * the delegates to be hereafter elected to propose that Bill to tbe Ceaferenee as the measure most likely to accomplish the intended otject , so that it may again receive a meed of popnlar approbation , and be again only known bj tbe name of tbp people ' s chxbteb . "
Mr . Joshua Barsabd seconded the resolution . Mr . Joseph Jokes moved as as amendment , that the delegates should go to the Conference unpledged , ¦ ad unfettered . He contended that the instructions fiaa attempted to be forced on them were of an arbifaaty character , and not those by which freemen Bhould kkmi Hx . BAiKEa , a rope-maker ai we understood , seconded the amendment . Ur . Joshua Hobsox strongly advised tbe meeting to ltodt by the resolution ; to tell their repreaentativts % fcn they -were to do bo , that when they returned they Sight be able to know whether they were able to give i rood account of their stewardship , or not Tbe amendment en being put was lost by a great fccj'irity , and the original resolution was carried .
¦ Oi « Chairs as then called upon those whe had any eadidatea to propose to do so , when the following OBBfis were proposed and seconded : —Messrs , Joshua Hobion , Win . Brooke . Thomas Fmier , We Barron I-B . Suuth , Joseph Ciiffa , Dr . Smiles , Joseph Jones , WauDasn Taylor , Bev . Wm . Hill , Wm . Boberta , and «* m Martin . These were all written on separate % » > p » t bato a bat , and put to tbe meeting as they * ae *»« a out The election was declared to bare ^ « paa the following , who were carried by great ^ indiksi—Hs . Thomas Frazek , Mb . " Wm . Brooke . Mb . Joshtja Hobsow , & « . Wh . Baarojs .
* oe * e , after some dispuU by a small portion of the Bating , were put by the Chairman together to the teeet" > g , and were delaredto have been duly elecved . Dnring the course of the voting , Dr . Smiles appeared «» tbe bench , and addressing the meeting , begged to *^ HT Iroa the contest He did bo on the ground ** the meeting would stultify itself by electing him , f * "" * sa he , if elected , could not cany out the tvtnctioiu they had determined on . Under these ^ wrortwiees , and for that reason , he must withdraw . W * * "•* " consequently not voted for . when the' election had been declared by the Chaii
**• Feizieb came forward and spoke nearly as fol" •* ¦ ;—Brother Chartists and fellow townsmen , I thank Jw iJMsrel y for the mark of approbation which you wb ttaaerred upon me , by electing me as a delegate to | " > p the Birmingham Conference^—a . Conference which t *~ f * e wffl tMe gj ^ uflQeoce in obtaining for the gX *** right * . —iHetr . )—The Badical portions 2 staS ^ iaefct P Tei ! ent in * dil ( nnitod * * * !{ T ~? B > fett oee is to bring all portions together for the r ^ BBB&ii a law embodying ihe six peints of tbe Charfjrip * ' "Yes , and name and alL ~)—Yes , name Er ^ i **** 1 *» consequence , Yon have always ~ j ** 7 ** * avoeate the charter in principle and in name ¦« ' tte « , ^ " tty 0 P "" ° Ji tt » fc t » gfct tb * priaeipte KitiL ^ f 1 * 1 » of mu « & n 1016 consequence than to itiTHr ™?* 6 * la »«« t the principles . I have alwayB * vmA ?? i ?* l « aoiis freely and unfettered , and I will e / o ^ op mog > ,.,: _ „ . i , _; j furore , that the Ba
^ ™*? Confertnce will have great influence—1 " £ ^ a » iii haTe a migtty tfiect , if properly con-Bj ^^ - obtainirg for the people fch « r h ^ TZr E fct ^ -lh 6 ar , hear)—Some of yon would the a *! 0 « ° to tt « CXnf ^ ience dettimined to have tuLMr ^ T ^"" * Cbarta , ana nothing more and Cji « S i v ' «* 3 BCt to ^^ I w « i for the * ' l fca \ c loiig aaTccattd it ; I have Buffered
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for it ; and I am ready to suffer for it again , even witto martyrdom—{ bear , hear . ) But I will not bind myself to any man or any loan ' s opinions . I will not be dragged at the wheels of the car of Mr . Sturga , nor at those of that of Mr . O'Connor , nor at those Of that of Mr . Bronterre O'Brien—( applause . ) If I can help to improve the People ' s Charter , I will ; if others briag forth propositions for the improvement of that great document , I will give them my support . I will not be bound hand and foot to the Charter , and not support that which xoay improve it . It is capable of improvement , as I think you wiUjsay when I point out to you one clause of it—that is the clause that says that every man of twenty-one years of age « h » n have - the elective franchise who is untainted
with crime . Now , who would say that an improve ment could not be made in this clause ?—As things existed at present , men are forced to commit crime . ( A voice— " Forced to commit crime ? " ) Yea , forced A poor man , with a perishing wifd and family , goes into the field of another man , and steals a few potatoes , to save himself , and his wife , and his children , from starvation and death . For this tbe man might be transported . ( Cries of " We will fetch him back . " ) Yes , we will , when we get the Charter , fetch such men as that back ; and would you not give that man a vote ? It has been proposed that the words about " untainted by crime , " should be left out , and I think that will be an improvement in the Chatter , and I will support it If I can make the great principles of the Charter better ,
I will . I pledge my word that I will , if I go to the Conference at Birmingham , use my best exertions , according to my judgment , to get the People ' s Charter , with as many improvements as I can , sod nothing worse than it is . If I go as your delegate , I go upon this understanding , and upon this condition , that I am sot pledged to resist improvements in the Charter . If you will not sevd me under this condition , I will not go as your delegate at alL I shall go to the Conference determined to get the great principles of the Charter , and more if I can . Think you that it is probable that I who have &Cvocated the Charter so long , who have stood the force and brunt of the battle , —think you that I would desert the Charter now J I will go to the Conference to make the Charter better , at least in the point to which I have drawn attention ,
and in others if 1 have them pointed out . ( Hear , bear . ) This Conference i * to bring all Radical portions Of society together ; and I should have had no objection if two cf the delegates sent from Leeds had been of the middle classes ; for I know that the truth of . our principles would have brought them into cor own views , and they woold have had more weight with the country ; for the hireling press will represent this as a meeting of Chartists ; but if two middle-class men had been chosen and two of the working-classes , a better effect would have been produced . He thculd be glad to go to the Conference and do the best he could to get the Charter , and with improvements to the fullest extent that he could procure : but he would not go to be con 3 ned to reject any and every improvement that might be proposed to that great measure .
Mr . Hobson said , be should . go to the Conference prepared to carry out , to their fullest extent , the InrtraetiexsB of the meeting ; and he trusted , on his return , to be able to give a faithful account of his stewardship . He had no after-bargains to make with the meeting . He had heard their instructions passed ; and after those instructions had been determined on , bis name had been proposed . When it was so proposed , he knew whether he could , if ejected , abide by tbe said instructions or not ; and he assured them , that if be had felt that he could not do so ; if he had had the slightest objection to those instructions , he would have done as Dr . Smiles did , retired at once , and told them the reason why . The course that gentlemen had pursued was an honest and an honourable one . He felt that he could not
execute the mission the meeting wanted executing , in accordance with the instructions they fcal given ; and he had honestly said ao , and honourably withdrawn . Had be ( Mr . Hobson ) thought with Dr . Smiles ; had he had reason to be dissatisfied with the inxtntctions , in the slightest degree , he would hare acted just as that gentleman did . He would have retired at once ; and not have permitted the meeting to elect him , and then attempt to make a personal afterbargain with it ; that , if he went to the Conference , he would- go to do so-and-so , and not as they had directed . He consented to stand asd to allow tbe meeting to -rote for him , became he felt that if their choice fell upon him , he could conscientiously carry out their instructions to the very letter . That choice had so fallen : and be went to Birmingham to do their work , and not his
own . £ . Mr . Frazer complained of Mr . Hobson ' s observations , about after-bargaina . He had intended to have explained bis views before the vote was taken , bat the Chairman would not allow him . The Chairman said that be had repeatedly asked Mr . Frazer if his intention , in seeking to address the meeting during the election , was to withdraw , or not ; tor if it wu , he would have permitted him to speak just as he had permitted Dr . Smiles . Mr . Fraser had , however , assured him that his intention was not to withdraw ; and as the meeting had decided that they would not bear speeches from the candidates in nomination ,. but proceed to the election at once , he had no other course left bat to refuse to hear Mr . Fraser ,
Mr . BOBSOU then proposed the thanks of the meeting to the Mayor , for the kind manner in which he bad granted the use of the Court House for the purpose of the meeting , and for the recognition of the principle that the rate-payers had a right to their own building in which to hold their meetings . XM » was seconded and carried by enthusiastic cheers . The Leeds Chartist Councillors wjre then nominated a committee to collect subscriptions In order to defray the expenses of the delegates to Birmingham , and thanks having been voted to the Chairman , tbe banners terminated ; and the assembly were afterwards addressed by Mr . Bairstow , Dr . Smiles , and others , the people not separating until about three o ' clock .
H 0 LMF 1 RTH . A public meeting of the inhabitant householders of Wooldale , in the Graveship of Holme , was holden in the Wortley Hill School , on Wednesday last , at five o ' clock in the afternoon , for the election of & delegate or delegates to the Birmingham Conference . The meeting was convened by the Regulators of a Requisition addressed to tbe Constable of the Grareship , behaving declined to comply unth its request . After the chairman had been appointed , the Rev . William Hill , Editor of the 5 / ar , and Mr . Joshua Hobson , of Hudderafield and Leeds , were nominated and elected delegates .
DERBY . A pnblie meeting was held in the Lancasterian School Rcoro , Derby , on Monday evening , for tbe purpose of electing delegates to the Birmingham Conference . Mr . GeorgeFcarn , a working man , was called to the chair . Mr . Hearp moved , that four delegates be elected to the Birmingham Conference , whick vr& 3 seconded and carried . Mr . George Stevenson , a member of the Complete Suffrage Union ; Mr . Herbert Spencer , a Stargite ; and Mr . Samnel Pendal , a staunch Chartist , were proposed and duly elected .
SUTT 0 N-1 N-ASHFIELD . A public meeting was held on Monday , convened by requisition , when the following persons were duly elected to represent this town in the BirmiDgham Conference : —Mr . William Parker , of Suttonin-Aehfield ; and Mr . William Oliver , of Ashteadrow , Birmingham . They were instructed to abide by the principle contained in the People ' s Charter , whole and entire .
BRIGHTON . On Friday evening , a public meeting , according to announcement , convened by requisition ef sixty-six householders , voters , and ratepayers , was held at the Brewers' Arms , Charcb-street , for the purpose of electing delegates to tbe ensuing Conferecca It hzvlag been announced that Mr . Clancy , of Dublin , Mr . Kuffy Ridley , and other gentlemen would attend , the meeting was a bumper , and' the factious spirits of Sturgiteism and Repealers were on tbe qui vive for some days previous , to raise their puny voices against the glorious principles of Chartism . About aeven o ' clock , the spadOM room was densely foil , and in a few minutes the platform was ascended by Mr . Fiest , Mr . Flowers , Mr . Allen , Mr . Fiaxmau , and a host of the good and
true , accompanied by Mr . Bidley , and Mr . Clancy , ami&Ft the vociferous cheers of their welcoming friends . Mx . Flowers was unanimously elected to the chair , who , in hi * usual mild and sensible manner , explained the object of tbe meeting , and concluded by stating that u they were aware that there were some gentlemen present who bad come some distance , for the purpose of addressing , them , be trusted they would give a fair and impartial hearing to every one . He then introduced Mr . Clancy to the meeting who addressed it at some length , and was followed by Mr . Bidley , amidst much interruption from the Bepealers , whe have recently formed a collision with the Sturge party of this town . Mr . Cole rese and proposed a resolution which set tbe meeting in roars of laughter
at tbe sublime specimen of the " intellectuals . " It was to tbe effect " That this meeting cenflrm the appointment at a late meeting held in this town of two delegates , who were proposed as delegates to represent the eonnty of Sussex . " This blunder they attempted to improve by substituting the county of Brighton I Mr . Woodward next addressed the meeting in a speech that completely wearied even Us » v aUSm ( the ?** " »*»> about . the boundary of Brighton . He completely failed in convincing the meeting that his boundary question was tbe question before the chair . Mr . Sandy followed shout Odd-FeUows and friendly societies . A Mr . Bams and a Mr . Mathews next followed , doing doubl ' j work bymakii ^ twpspeeches ^ at once ^^ Anam ^ dr ^ ent w « Allento the effect Thatrjproceed
proposedby Mr . , «; * StS election of delegates . " A division took place i and tbe Chairman declared the amendmen ' t carried by a larte majority . Mr . Fl&xman then F / opoeed " Mr . Clancy , Mr . Fiest , and Mr . Brooker a- ^ fit and proper persons to represent tbe town of Bripawn in the ensuing Conference .- ' A show of hands took place , and notwithstanding the paltry tricks of tbeSturgiteaand Repealers , dragging some of our fiends amongst their ranks , and holding up both ba / ads , the Chairman deelared the motion carried by a' large majority . A vote of thanks was then given to th u Chairman , three cheers for the Charter , and three fv x the Northern Star . The meeting then broke Tip , to Or evident disappointment 01 iix ct ? " allier . gf tbe sew movers .
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. The publics meeting , called by requisition , for the purpose of electing two delegates to the Conference , took place here on Wednesday evening , when Mr . J . Wilooz , news agent , sod Mr . John Hamber , were unanimonsly elected . They an both members of the National Charter Association . - ANDERSTON . A public meeting of the inhabitants of the Borough of Anderston , was held in the eohool-room , Clyde- street , on Monday last , for the purpose of electing delegates to the Birmingham Conference . Mr . Neil Thomson was called to the chair . The following individuals were unanimously elected : — Mr . Patriok O'Higgins , 14 , Aaa-street , Dublin ; Mr . William Parks , Sheep-street , Birmingham ; Mr . Lawrence Pitkethly , Huddersfield ; and Mr . Andrew Harley , 86 , M'Alpine-f treet , Secretary to the Anderston Charter Association .
SUDBURY . Font delegates have been elected to represent this town in the Birmingham Conference . The meeting was held on the ISth ; we reeceivsd a report thereof on the 22 nd . Messrs . Lambert and Wright , of Sudbary , and the Rev . J . Swan and Mr . J . Walter , of Birmingham , were proposed by the Sturgeites , and carried . The Chartists have sent to Birmingham a protest against their election , on account of the unfair conduct of the Chairman , and the illegality of the meeting . :
OLDHAM . It is with feelings of sorrow and regret , yet it is essentially necessary , and I consider that I should be wanting in duty to my countrymen , if I did not lay before them the following proceedings , which took place in this town during last week , particularly at a time when there was the leant semblance of alarm . Can it be believed that one of tbe constitutional rights of the British subject was grossly violated , and disgracefully trampled upon by those who ought to have preserved inviolable , and also to have proUcUdand upheld such right—tbe right of publio meeting ? The inhabitant ! of Oldham , being wishful to exercise the above right , got up a requisition to the constables , requesting them to call a public meeting on an early day
to elect a delegate or delegates to the Conference meeting called by the Council of the Complete Suffrage Union of Birmingham , to take place on the 37 th day of December now next The constables refusing to do so , a number of respectable inhabitant householders called the said meeting by pnblic placard to take place on the open space behind the Albion Inn , on Saturday , the 17 th of December , 1842 , at half-past four o ' clock iu the evening . The magistrates and constables concurred together , and tbe result was , a notice appeared on the walls on Saturday morning , that they had unanimously agreed that the meeting should not take place , alleging it to be an improper time and place , and that it would endanger tbe pnblic peace of the town . Not wishing to sive the authorities any pretext , another bill was
issued , announcing that tbe meeting was adjourned to the Chartist Room , Greaves-street , to take place at six o ' clock in tbe evening . At three o ' clock , the special constables were called out , and stationed in front of the Town Hall , at which time a troop of tbe 3 rd Dragoon Guards , and two Companies of Infantry , entered the town . This display of military caused great excitement ; wonder and astonishment pervaded the minds of tbe inhabitants , and groups of persons were collected in various parts exclaiming , what can all this be for ? Notwithstanding , the adjourned meeting did take place , and a glorious meeting it was ; a many of the specials , and some of the cotton masters attended- The meeting was conducted in good order ,
and everything went off peaceably . Three delegates were elected , namely , 1 st Mr . West , proposed by Mr . Julian Hibbert , and seconded by a person in the meeting . 2 nd . Mr . Crowder , proposed by Mr . Greenhalgh , and seconded by a person in the meeting . 3 rd Mr . Chappell , proposed by Mr . Samuel Kuott , and seconded by a person in the meeting . They were put separately from the ehair , and carried unanimously . After the election , Messrs . West , Hallowday , and Qoarmby delivered very appropriate and energetic addresses on the occasion . 16 s . 4 £ d . was collected towards sending the delegates . The meeting concluded about ten o ' clpck , highly delighted with tbe evening ' s proceedings . —Correspondent .
NEWARK A requisition numerously signed by twenty-one inhabitant householders , the majority being elector * , was forwarded to the Mayor of this town , requesting him to convene & public meeting of the inhabitants to take into consideration the propriety of electing two delegates to represent this town in the forthcoming Conference . The Mayor refused calling the meeting , but acknowledged tbe system was a bad one that we live under , and expressed , a hope that the requisitionists would call it themselves , as be did not like to in * terfere in politics ; accordingly the requisitionists printed several hundred bills , and posted the town , also distributed handbills , announcing a public meeting
to take place on Tuesday evening , December 13 th , at seven o ' clock , in our large room . At half-past seven the business of the meeting commenced by Mr . Thos Simnitt , pipemaker , being unanimously called to the chair , who , in a brief speech , said be was sorry to see the apathy which existed amongst the middle elassbs , which -dearly showed how much they sympathised with tha working classes in obtaining their just rights . He concluded by calling upon Mr . James Suunders to propose the first resolution , who rose , and in a speech fall of sound sense and argument , showed up the hypocritical trimmers , who took up the pri ciples of justice , but boggled at tbe name , and concluded by stating be had great pleasure in proposing the following resolution : —
"That this meeting ia of an opinion , that it is highly necessary to elect two delegates to the forthcoming Conference to be held in Birmingham on the 27 th of December next , to represent the feelings of tho inhabitants of this town with regard to the policy to be pursued to secure the just and equal representation of the whole people in the Commons ' House of Parliament" This was seconded by Mr . F . Houghton , cooper . The Chairman then called on Mr . J . Skevington , from Lougbborough , who , in a lengthy speech , supported the resolution , and aat down amid loud applause . The resolution , when put t « the meeting , was carried unanimously . The Chairman then called upon the meeting to propose candidates for the election .
Mr . F . Houghton said he felt great pleasure in proposing Mr . Richard Collins , butcher , whom most of them knew , as a fit and proper person to represent this town in the forthcoming Conference ; seconded by Mr . Wm . Selby , wheelwright Mr . William Wbitebead , shoemaker , proposed Mr . James Saunders as well qualified to represent ns . Seconded by Mr . George Kirk , turner . No other being proposed-the Chairman took the sense of the meeting on the two candidates , and declared them duly elected . Mr . J . Ssundera and Mr . R . Collins then addressed tbe meeting and declared themselves whole hog Chartists . A vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman and to Mr . J . Skevington , when the meeting dispersed .
NEWCASTLE . GLORIOUS DEFEAT OF THE F 1 FEITES , ALIAS COMPLETE SUFFBAG 1 STS IN KEWCASTLE . This party having first ensured the attendance of their allies , the League , to come and assist them in swamping tbe Chartists , by issuing 2000 circulars posted the walls on Wednesday evening , announcing a public meeting of tbe inhabitants of Newcastle and Gateshead to be held in the Turk ' s Head long room , on Thursday evening , to elect delegates to tbe Birmingham Conference . They thought to take the Chartists i < y surprise , but they were mistaken . The Chartists had the walls hkefrise posted 'bbfoie daylight next morning , ¦ warning the workies to be at their post They intended to put their president , Fife , of SpUtd-fight-notoriety , in
the chair ; but it was no go , there v&a such an attendance of the sons of toil that they durst not exhibit him , and requested the meeting to appoint a chairman , with asmaca sangfroid as if they never intended to foist the Heroef the Firth npon them , if they saw any chance . The people saw it , and remained silent : a Sturgeite was proposed . Sinclair proposed as an amendment— " That Mr . M'Shane , an honest working-man , although not a Chartist , take the chair . " It was put and carried . The chairman commenced the proceedings by expressing bis determination to' procure a fair and impartial hearing for all parties , and concluded by reading tbe placard of the meeting . When tbe chairman sat down , Mr . Sinclair applied to him to do away with tbe unfair conduct of the door-keepers , who would not allow lads of eighteen
or nineteen years of age to enter the room , if they happened to have the appearance of persons that worked honestly for their crust , by being dressed iu fustian jackets , whereas he had seen several boys of from thirteen to fourteen years old in the room with broad cloth jackets on , and would protest against any business being entered into until that piece of injustice was removed by granting equal ingress to all , whether fustians or broad doth- The chairman gave orders to atop that unfair distinction of the door-keeper * . Mr . JamesRewcastlethen proposed the following gentlemen as fltaad proper persona to represent the inhabitants of Newcastle and Gateshead in the Birmingham Conference , via . Colonel Thompson , William Shaman Crawford , Esq . M . P ., Mr . Thos . Wllake , and Mr . James Thompson Gilmore , " which was duly seconded . Mr . John Rogers moved as an amendment , " ThatFeargus O'Connor , Esq of Hammersmith , Mr . Alfred Fufsell , of Bordsley-street , Birand
mingham , Mr . William Hopkins , of Birmingham , Mr . James Sinclair , of No . 3 , Pipe well-gate . Gateshead , are fit and proper persons to represent the inhabitats of Newcastle and Gateshead In the forthcoming Conference , to be held in Birmingham on the 27 th December instant" An addendum was proposed by Mr . Gardner and seconded by Mr . Young , " That the delegates be instructed t # support tbe Charter , name and alL" Mr . Geo . Gibb seconded Mr . Rogers ' amendment . The Chairman put the amendment first , of course , and an immense forest of hands was held up for it Tbe show of bands was taktn for the original motion , and the Chairman said it was rather difficult for him to determine , but he really believed the Chartfets had the majority . The allied forces demanded a division . The meeting did divide ; the broad-cloth geniiy tried to intimidate tbe Chairman to decide in their fatour , but as boou as they f * irly divided , the Chairman
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SSftF ^^' ^^ for the SSJX . f' £ Ut the meetin * «»^ three cheers bSfafr 2 XL 1 ° ^ ' Uw- OhMtiste went homo TheaHiM ? ' *^ ? ^ ten the combined forces . -2 LS 2 ? ^ ¦ ¦* " tenlMy Vexed « & ¦* after having •^• mujh- .-mowf in making arrangements to SI ^ lttotlie « bo . " like Hamon , hanged upon the gallows which they had themselves erected for more honest men . ¦ '
SELBY . w £ ? iL ° ^ 8 of the inhabitants of this town was XX ^« t ? [ t market pla ce « m Frlday ewiing , the 16 th tart ? fw the purpose of electing s delegate to represent Selby and the North and East Ridings in «! u ^ \ ™ fereIlce ' wWch * s to take place on the 27 thinst , at Birmingham . Mr . Sutherby was called upon to take the chair ; and , after stating the object for which the meeting h » d been oonvened , introduced Mr . Bairstow , who addressed the assembly for a length of time , and then concluded by proposing Mr . Edward Burley , of York , as a fit and proper person to be the delegate . Mr . Richard Birch seconded the proposition , and no other person being proposed , the chairman then pat it to the meeting , when Mr . Barley was duly elected . This being done , the meeting quietly separated . Mr . B . is expected to support the original Charter , name and alL
CITY OF LONDON . Candidates , Messw . Hogg / Cuffay , Mantz , Cleave , Morton , Bolwell , Bnd Goodwyn Bsnnby . The meeting was held in the New Chartist Hall , and was far from being a large one . Messrs . Cleave , Barmby , Bolwell , and Mantz all members of the N . C . A ., were duly elected .. ¦ " - ' . ¦¦ .. ¦ " ¦ ¦ ¦ ,- ¦ ¦ ; -: ; ¦ - . ¦ : .
WESTMINSTER . Candidates , Messrs . Westertori , Glffprd , Ridley / Skelton , Christopaer , and Clarke . The following resolution was carried unanimously—That to prevent as far M possible any deception this meeting pledges iiself to elect no person who will not splemuly pledge himself to the whole six points of the Charter , name and all , and that when elected they be instructed by this meeting to support the same in the forthcoming Conference . " The Candidates having each expressed themselves upon this resolution , aBhowof hands was taken , and " Messrs . Christopher / skeiton , Clarke and Ridley , all whole hog men were elected .
LAMBETH . Candidates , Messrs . Dron , Brown , Blackmore , Keen , Rainsley , Ross , May and Sewell ; Messrs . N « dderand Parker were also nominated , but resigned . Mr . Parker moved the following resolution : — f That this meeting considers it the duty of its delegates to advocate the adoption of all the principles and details contained in the People ' s Charter . " . Mr Huggett moved that the word detaiL ) be omitted . Only one hand was upraised for the amendment Messrs . Dron , Sewell , Ross , and Brown , all members of the National Charter Assoc ation , were duly elected .
SOTJTHWARK . Messrs . Fussell , Maynard , Roiie , and Kelsey , all staunch men , and members of the National Charter Association , were duly elected . TOWER HA . MLETS . Candidates ] Messrs . Neesom , Shaw , Robson , M'Grath , Wilson , and Dr . Wade ; Mr . Shaw having resigned , Messrs . Wade , M'Grath , Robson , and Wilson , were the successful candidates .
FINSBURY . In this borough a severe struggle was expected , and the anticipation was fully realized . Messrs . Peat , Campbell , Cluer , Knight , Hetherington , Benbow , Martin , Balls , Watts , and Moore , were the candidates . At a late hour , Messrs . Knight , Campbell , and Cluer , member * of the National Charter Association , were elected , and Mr . Hetceringtou , of the National Association . The victory was greatly enhanced by the meeting being held in the Hall of the National or Complete Suffrage Association .
MARYLEBONE . This was considerably the largest meeting in the metropolis , and tbe contest was a very severe one . The candidates were , Messrs . Parry , Bucannan , Lucas , Hornby , Humphries , Farrar , A . Cook , Gammage , and Wheeler . Mr . Gammage not being present , bis name was withdrawn . Mr . Buchanan was the representative of tbe Socialist * , who master very strong in this borough . Mr . Parry was supported by the members of the National Association ^ and also by many of the National Charter Association , be being a member of both bodies . The Chairman , Mr . Pelling , decided in favour of MessriLncas , Parry , Buchanan , and Wheeler , but thought that Mr . Farm ' s minority was a large one :
the great bulk of tbe meeting exclaimed against this decision and asserted that Mr . Wheeler had a large majority over Mr . Bacannan and demanded a division between that gentleman and Mr . Farrar . A scene of considerable confusion followed , the Chairman refusing to abide by a previous assertion of his own , that in the event of a dispute , he would cause » division to take place . Mr . Farrar protested against the conduct of the Chairman , and demanded a division with Mr . Buchanan . After a deal of delay , a division took place between Messrs . Parrer and Wheeler , when a y&cy large majority decided in preference of Mr . Wheeler . A division was again demanded between Messrs . Farrar and Buchanan , but the Chairman would not put it , but
called upon them to divide on the question , whether he had acted fairly or not , when an immense majority decided be bad given an nnjast decision . The Chairman , heedless of this , declared Messrs . Lucas , Parry Buchanan , and Wheeler duly elected * and the meeting dissolved . Mr . Lovett was then moved to the chair , and a protest entered into against Mr . Buchanan ' s election , which was immediately signed by a large number of individuals . Tbe committee for getting Up the meeting having decided upon recommending Messrs . Parry , Lucas , Buchannan , and Farrar , used every exertion , both fair , and foul , to ensure Buceess , whilst the whole hog men were disunited amongst themselves . Messrs . Buchannan and Parry were pledged to tbe Charter , name and alL
BRISTOL . Delegates to the National Conference . — Stuboites Thick i and Chartist ' s GaueJ— -The Sturgitea of this city appear desirous of rendering themselves worthy of their renegade ranks , and therefore descended to the following trick of low cunnlDg—They posted the town with placards , stating that a Mr Clarke of Birmingham , who In among the tail of the once professedly uncbauglDg , flrm-unto-death . energetic , flaming Chartist , Henry Vincent , in fact Clarke of Bath would lecture at the new assembly rooms , Broadmsad , that is . Hall of Science , on Wednesday evening the 14 th , at eight o ' clock—one penny admission . After the lecture a public meeting would be hell to eleot
delegates to the Birmingham Conference . Upon the appearance of the above information the Chartist members of the General Council met to consult upon what course should be taken to ensose a fall , fair , and free representation of the city at the said National Conference , they conceived that by the mode adopted by the union advocates—heaven save the mark—in having a paid lecture , to commence at so late an hour as eight o ' clock , would prevent the election coming off until perhaps ten or eleven o ' clock , according to the length of yam the lecturer may feel inclined to spin out npon the occasion , and furthur , that the Ball would to a certainty be nicely packed with tho penny payers to the exclusion of the public , determined to put out another bill calling
the said meeting at the latest hour ever public meetings are called , eight o'clock , stating that a public meeting would be held in the Hall of Science , Broadmead , on Wednesday evening , December 14 th , at tight o ' clock , adding , - 'Chartists , Working Men of Bristol , attend in your thousands , and support your well known friendsbeat your posts at half-past seven o'clock without faiL ( Signed , ) H . Onion , sub-Secretary of the N . C . A Accordingly on Wednesday evening the working men attended , and but few pennies were paid . At a little after eight , Mr . Johnson , OConnellit-Repealer , Household Suffrage , and Complete Suffrage adherent , appeared on the platfoim and commenced addressing the meeting , amidst cry of "chair , elect a chairman . "
Mr . G . proceeded , and as well as we could gather amidst the uproar , to tell the meeting they were not come to meet at all at ail , but to bear a lecture , and after the lecture toelest delegates to the Birmingham Conference At the eenelnalon of his passionate harangue , he called out , " I adjonrn this meeting , ' calling out for s show of hands for something but few knew what , and then called out , " All honest men leave the Hall , " be tirted in high dudgeon , stretching out among the people like a crow in a gutter . A few of the assembly followed , but like a drop in a bucket , it was nob missed . After the ita had ltf t , the Chartist public elected , lir . Chivers , Chartist , to the chair , and after reading the address calling the meeting , proceeded to the election of Delegates thereto .
Mr . Roger nominated , and ftlr . Bloom seconded , Mr . Simeon . : ' . . Mr . Tador nominated , and Mr Evans seconded , Mr . H . Onion , Mr . Bnrrel nominated , and Mr . Evana seconded , Mr . 3 . Newman . ¦; : : Mr . Clarke nominated , and Mr . Parfit seconded , Mr . H . Williams . All of whom were almost ananimously elected to represent the people of Bristol on the Nationl Conferance , to be holden at Bliwingham on Decembr the 27 th . 2 fr > Copp proposed , and Mr . Tudor seconded , instructions to the delegates to stand by the principles ef democracy as &tt foitb in the People ' s Charter , and to eaforca tbe necessity for the adoption of that document , niuao and all , as the only safe means of obtain-
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ing for the people a just representation in -the Commons Horn 'a of Parliament , which was carried unanimously .- After which it was carried that a subscription be . entered into to defray the expences of the delegates . The people have done their duty in the chief matter , k ^ t them but do it in this latter , and Bristol will be represented at the National Conferance . After thn *> , cheers for the Charter , three for O'Connor , and tan » for Frost , Williams , and , Jones , the meeting peaceably - dispersed , net havio&r done the least damage to anything although the Bristol Mercury says they broke epen the doors and forced themselves into the Halt The b ' rittol Mercury xo . its ' report of the proceedings informs uv that the Sturgitea adjourned to Mr . Ashton ' s Coffee H \ ouse , Narrow Wine-street , and elected four delegates , cf which Messrs . Jehnson and
Clarke formed part . No vr at this said coffee house ot Mr . Ashton ' a , whither tlte Stargites went to ash up another plot against tbe full , fair , and free representation of the people , is but a very small coffee house , and in that small coffee hiosetbty were obliged to put up with one of the smallest rooms called tbe kitchen , dungeon , would be a more appropriate tern , and at such a place as this a small kaafc of individuals , big in aelf-imporUHce . like the three tailors of Tooleystreet , dare to elect delegates to represent the second city in Britain in a national Conference , after this they may writ © , u » , the people .. We have- since learned that the said Mr . Clarke was not in Bristol , but that Mr . Johnson was to have lectured , but although they played their cards cunningly , the Cbattist card took the trick . " Forward , —let us do or die . "
CARLISLE . On Monday evening a meeting of tbe inhabitants of Carlisle for the purpose of electing a delegate to the Birmingham Conference wan called for Mr . Blythe ' s room , Water-lane , At the hour appointed a number of persons assembled , but in oonwquence of the landlord interfering , the meeting was adjourned ta thai . Beamlag Machine room , Broad / ganrdo . Mr . Joseph Richardson was unanimously called to the chair . On the motion of Mr . Willam Blythe , seconded by Mr . Robert Latimer , the following . resolution was submitted , to . the meeting and carried unanimously : —" Tha ^ two persons be chosen 07 this meeting to represent ; the working classes of Carlisle In Conference to . be heidiD , Birmjng . ham , as he considered the Sturge party were ansiooa
to deceive the people . He would ,, th «» for » , . move , " That , Mr . Walter , Thorn , of . So . 8 < Ji towerHurstr street , Birmingham , be appointed as a fit and proper person to represent the , working classes of Carlisle in Conference . " Mr . Jeseph Brown seconded the motion , which was put by the Chairman , and carried unanimously . Mr . John Hudgsn then came forward and ¦ aid , he begged to propose a good Chartist , who he ; believed would serve them honestly iu the coming Conference . Though we are poor , we are determined to be represented . He had great pleasare in proposing That Mr . George Riohardson , of Stamford-street , Birmingham , be appointed as a proper person to represent the working classes of Carlisle in the Birmingham Conference . " Mr . Nicholas Fish seconded the motion , which
was put to the meeting and carried unanimously . Mr . John M'Nichol then came forward and proposed , " That the thanks of this meeting are due and are hereby given to TV . & Duneombe , Esq ., M . P . for Finabury , for the real which be has manifested towards tbe suffering people ot this country , and for his unflinching advocacy of their rights ; for his stern opposition to the many acts ot injustice and oppression , which have and are now being perpetrated upon the people ; and that so long as he continues in the same patriotic course , so long 68 he continues to defend the cause of the poor and the weak against the attacks of the strong and poweifnl—so long will we acknowledge hiin our champion in the Commons' House of Parliament , and place that confidence in him which his resplendent talents ,
consistent conduct and Stirling integrity merit . " Mr . Wm . Blythe , iu some spirited observations , seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously . Mr . John Hudson then moved the following resolution , which was seconded by Mr . John Shepbard , '' That this meeting tenders its best thanks to Mr . Roberts , solicitor , of B ^ tb , for his indefatigable exertions during the late Special Commission , to fescue : those persons from the meshes of the law , who have lately fallen Victims to the present Government . " Carried . Mr . John Hudson then moved , " That it be an instruction to our delegates to advocate the Charter , name and all , " which was carried . On the suggestion of the Chairman , collectors were appointed to raise the necessary funds for the payment of the delegates .
ALNWICK . ] Dear S . r—I have to inform you of one of the most infamous Whig tricks on political record . The facts are these—The town was placarded to take into consideration the propriety of sending Delegates to the ensuing Conference at Birmingham . The meeting was appointed to tnke place in the Town Hull , at seves o ' clock on Friday evening . I went up with the expectation of reporting proceedings for the Slur about four minutes past the time appointed for announcing tbe meeting , when the most discordant sounds met my eac ; on enquiring the cause , I found that before the meeting had properly assembled , tbe treacherous Whigs , now under the garb ot Complete Sufrogists afraid ef opposition , appointed a chairman . Some one of the Anti-Corn Law League proposed Mr . Joseph Forster chairman of the meeting , and also proposed him Jand ' - Messrs . Haycock , Atkinson , and Prioe as
delegates . Of the three latter the people of Abawick knew nothing , except perhaps that they are rank Free Traders . But ia it right that , while Newcastle , Manchester , and Sonderland send only four delegates , a small town like this should send four also ? This is clearly another Whig trick . Mr . Forster is highly esteemed for his good and kind disposition towards the poor , but we think he Is rather tinged with the Whig Free Trade doctrtaes . He pledged himself to stand by the whole of the points of the Charter—But what we most complain of ia , the mode of election , and if Mr . Forster' 6 a , n honest mail , he will oorn to stt as delegate forTSbJs towa So much shame did the honwt workieaitLinB : of the proceedings , that the meeting closed with . groans , hisses , and laughter , not only from workies but all present , that four delegates were elected for AlnWick in two minutes ; it la without parallel . ¦ ¦;¦ ¦¦ . . ¦ ¦ ¦ . -. .. ¦ - ¦ ¦ ¦ ' ¦" . <• ¦ . ¦¦ ' : ¦ ' - ¦ ' : : -- ' . , ';
ARBRoATH . A publio meeting - of the inhabitants of this town was assembled at the Abbey Green for the purpose of electing delegates to represent Arbroath in the forthcoming Conference , to meet in Birmingham on the 27 th instant , Mr . John Wallace was unanimously voted to the chair , after which Mr . Abr&m Duncan submitted instructions to the meeting for their approval or disapproval . On being put they were carried without a dissenting voice . The following Were duly elected , Mr . Abram Duncan , proposed by Andrew Chrlghton and seconded by Alex . Chrighton ; Mr . Peter Hartfans of Birmingham ,
proposed by James Anderson , ' -and . seconded by . John Tosh ; Mr . William Thornton of Birmingham , proposed [ by Charles Just , and seconded by Donald Stewart ; Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., proposed by Alexander Chrighton , and seconded by David Anderson . AU the delegates were put one by one , and declared by the chairman to be duly elected . The four delegates was nominated by William Lundie and carried without any opposition by the meeting ; It was a large one , about 2 , 000 present , and went off well—quite orderly and peaceably . After three cheers for the Chatter , the great meeting separated , highly satisfied with the result
TAYISTOCK . Anxiety has of late pervaded the mind of every whole-hog Chartist awaiting the results of a great publio meeting , called by a requisition of the householders , for the purpose of electing delegates to the forthcoming Conference , which took place on Thursday evening , at the Guildhall , at Beven o ' clock , the portreeve in the chair , who , after stating the objects of the meeting , etc ., a resolution was proposed relating to the distress , and seconded by their party ; the Chartists making sure remained silent . The second resolution was the point , and was proposed by the Rev . H . Solly , in a powerful and most eloquent speech , in ¦ which he showed the miiery entailed on society through claea legislation ; but now mark the trick ; their bill announced the propriety of sending one delegate . Ho then produced a letter which he received from
Birmingban ) , recommending three genuenien well known to himself , and hoping that be would make the fourth ; but for want of funds be should decline , but strongly recommend those three from Birmingham . At this stage of the proceeding the Chartists inquired into the political character of those gentlemen , and elicited from the Rev . Gentleman that they were big loaf gentlemen , and two relatives of friend " NO . " The Chartists Went to work in right good earnest ; proposed an amendment te the following effect : —•• That this meeting cannot think of delegating any man or men not known to the inhaBitants of Tavistoek ;* ' and after four hours ' spirited contest , we again showed the " respectable " their weakness was in out strength . Being complete masters of the field , we bad an opportunity of sending our own delegates ; but for want of funds we could not do so / but we have kept the enemy out
LYE WASTE , NEAR &TOURBR 1 PGE . A publio meeting was held here on Monday last , for the'purpose of electing a delegate to the National Conference . Mr . F . Goodfellowwas unanimously called to the chair . Mr . Charles Heathcock moved a resolution embodying the Six Points of the Charter , seconded by Mr . John Chance in a brilliant speech of considerable length in which be shewed the absolute necessity of an adoption of the principles contained in the Charter , to the satisfaction of the middle class gentry who were present ; Carriad unanimously . Mr ; Forest moved , — " That this meeting do now elect a delegate te the Conference to be holden in Birmingham on the 27 th
inst" Seconded by Mr . Samuel Welch . Carrie * unanisaously . Mr . Benjamin Hill nominated Mr . Joseph Sturmey , an out and out Chartist , « a fit and proper person . Seconded by Mr . John Pardoe . The Chairman then asked if there were any ; oUier person to be nominated , and no answer being made he called : on Mr . Sturmcy to address the meeting , be avowed himself a No Surrender Chartist , and wonld go fer nothing Jess than the Charter , and would , . net-be a party to any free trade humbugglDg . The motion boviBg been put to the : meeting it was carried uhftnimously . Mr . Sturniey moved «• That 0 vote of thanks be gwen to the . ' Chairman . " Mr . Holoway seconded , it . Carried with acclamation .
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: ARNOLD , NBAR NOtllirG | rAM . At a public meeting of the inbabitants of Arnold to take into consideration the propriety or the irapropriety of electing delegites to the Binnipghaio Confee . ance , it was unanimously agreed to ' send two delegatet , and Mr . Alfred Anthoney , of Arnold , ' and Mr . Wm Taibert , of Birmingham , two irhole hog Chartbts , were duly elected .: ' ; - ..- .. - . ¦ - ¦' .:: ¦ ¦ . ¦ ¦ . . ' . W- \ - ' . ; .., ; ' •;; : ' ' ? ... ¦ .
: WELLINGBOROTJGH . The Chartists of this place presented a requisition to the Chief Constable , requesting him to eall a meeting of thp inhabitants for the purpose of electing delegates to the forthcoming Conference at Birmingham , which he refused to do ; the requiflitionfsts therefore called it themselves , and it was held , having given four days notice by placard , on Monday evening . Oa the motion of Mr . Gibbins , Mr . Parish was called to the chair . Mr . George Baillie ' moved , and Mr . James B » binsOQ seconded— " That this meeting considers that it it necessary thW town ehould be represented In the forth , coming Conference of delegates , which is to be held in Birmingham , o » the 27 tb day of D 3 cember , to determine on the essential details of a Bill to be presented to Parliament , for s « eoriatg tbe just representation of
the whole rmole pop »!» tton of Great Britain and Ireland , and that we sow proceed to elect two foe that purpose , and that they be instructed to snpport the People ' s Charter , same and ail , as the Bill to be determined on . " The resolutlc * was supported by Mr . M'Farlan , of Northampton , aad mnanimonsly adopted by the meeting , ttwaathea awved by Mr . ' Thomas WestJey , seconded by Mr . Joseph Tornell , and unani mously adopted , «« That this meeting is ot opinion that Messrs . William Gent and James-Robinson are fit and proper persona to fill the office ef delegates in accord ance with the foregoing resolution ,, sad that we hereby elect them as such . " Shanks Were , 00 the motion ef Mr . Gent , then given toM * - . I ? ad « l » . jQ » thaohU iwuu . to which he presided orez the mmtimg , which Mr . P acknowledged , and then dissolved toe sweting .
. : ' . ,-V . ' - .. -V BBXL . ¦ ; .. - ¦ . - ¦ ¦ . _ . . - ¦ . At a weli-attended meeting of the f nbsbitants of Hall , On Monday night , in the Freemason ' s lodge , the foliowihg gentleman were put in nomination by their respec tive friends , to represent the' pecgtle of Hull in the forthcoming Birmingham Conferenee , —rMr . William Webster , Mr . Padget , Mr . R . Eindar , M *< WvG . Burns , the Rev . WW HU 1 , Mr . B . Ps Meod ; , M * . T > . Malone , and Mr . F . Lowther . At the conclusion « f the meeting the chairniBn ( Mr . J . Peck ) declared , \ bi { oUowingfour to be duly elected , and in the order they stand . Messrs . W . Webster , E . P . Mead , ft Malope , and W . Padget . Tbe meeting concluded by Mr . Mead ( joined in the chorus by tbe people ) shigiog a patriotiQ song , and three rounds ' of Birmingham fire . Tbe wbole four returned are thorough-going Chartibtav .
JGATBHOUSE . At a public meeting In the Masons'Hall , held on Friday , the 10 th inst ., Mr . Robert Somera was unanimously elected to represent Gatehouse in the Birming . bam Conference . ¦ . - - . ; ¦ ¦ . ; . ' ¦ ' ; ¦ ¦ ¦¦ ¦ ¦ . WALSALL . ¦[ . [' " : ; : ' . ; . : . -. . -. A public meeting called by placard , was held on Monday evening for the election of Delegates te the Conferenoe ; Mr . Wm . M'Alum in the chair . Tha following persons were legally elected : —Mr . Andrew Aitkin , builder , elector ; Mr . John Griffiths , plater , elector ; Mr , Jobn Crowe , plater , non-elector ; Mr John Mason , ( Inmate of Stafford Gaol ) Chartist lecturer .
:: \ v ; - ¦ . ; . . -: ¦ -BARNSLEY . ¦ V : .... ; -J- ' - ; .. Last week a requisition was presented to the constables of this place , requesting them to call a publie meeting of the Inhabitants for the pnrpose of electing twe delegates , for the ensuing Birmingham Conference . Those gentlemen haying refused to do so , tharequlsitoni called the meeting themseivet , -which took place on Monday night In the large school room under the Oddfellows' Hall . Mr . George Utley was called to the chair . Four working- men all known to be good Chartists and honest men were proposed and seconded by four different individuals in the room , and on a show of hands for this high trust , John Vallance , and Frank MirfieW having the largest number were declared duly elected After a vote of thanks to the chairman ; the meeting separated . ¦ ' ¦¦' ¦'¦ ¦ : ' ' - ... - . , . ¦' ¦ ' ;¦ ¦ ' ' " ¦ , - . . '¦' . - . ¦ . -
LOUGHBOROUaH . At a pnblic meeting , on Thursday last , Mr . Skevington was elected to represent this place at the coming Conference . ;
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 24, 1842, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct783/page/5/
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