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• *« extract from a letter to a friend in ( B ** S ™ Edinburgh . ) Lancaster Castle , March Slat , 1841 . ***** » *• ? Tsnr rep lies to my former letters , I see you ^ ° 7 >~; I hare not overrated tbe gavernmtxlaX or ***? ^ j ^ wer of the middle c lasses . 1 baTe not yet ^ if * r expected answer to my laat , in which I enisi ^— j jo Ehotr that their social power i * still ^* ? d 2 * a their politic&L Should we ( aa I anticipate ) Pf ^ L likewise on that point , then must you inevitac ^ oJe with me , that the middle classes can WJZjU cnr political and social eTils -whenever they I V ' jh £ iat either convulsing society , or forming any & *' . * el " Trim * ' with ua for the purpose . You th
^^ p onsi bie for ose evil * --see ing they Trill t ^? j 20 Te them themselves , iw suffer n » to do so t ikji as n 0 Kms P 618011 would think of . uniting ~^ tg purpose yrith inown enemies , oar proper ' - . _ u Chartists , is to combine together as one iaSSt ^ iril \ ihe middle class , but against them , inoxder E 9 ? - ' in end to their lauipations . " wr ii a s * ' ^ - " 5 oms ° ' ttieni srs friendly to us , a too aeinde them ? ' See . Certainly not ; if they T ' ~ av friendiy , taey -wriil unite -with -us to get the ** , I fcr—if tbey Venot , they-vri' 1 exclude themselvas . ^ f ^ ot Trj ect any mto , of ssy elaju , -who , bona ¦ liirits oar principles -, nor hare we ever spurned ^ ^ operiSioa of middl e class Chartists . On the received teem Bite
-jsrr * e i 12 ^ alvva ? - open Ka 3 ^^ viii do so again , even to our persecutors , ^ sH they tecome honest ; for there is more joy in {^ ' f o / one sinner that reptntetb , than for ninety idwio * © arsons . The People ' s Charier ' excludes « from the rigfcts of ritizsnkkip ; neither-will the rjartSfc esxinde anybody from their " Unions , " who Z ~ waot exclude the Casrier . But we can form bo ^ S jjtfc— - » e can tnter into no compact with men -who Jl ^» frojn u * , as the conditions of their joining us , ST re renounce the Charter . To renounce the UhartoT ^ Jii ** either to renounce our own rights— -welds ^ Lw te Bidness—or to barter away the rights of * S ^ TBich -would be wickedness . The Cbartist ^ T exld do tbe former is Km compos—his acts are ^ jnd Tffid . The Chartist -who oould do . the latter to alt
• » thai w ^ traitor whose non-enfranehisei ? g L is -could sanction . WiLh wSat feoe can . any ^ gsteonsplsin of Whig or Tory excluaveness , if he Z ^ jiiiMe Sf ready to exclude others the moment the S rf BfruieniKinfiEt is opened to himself ? Why , ^^ jooid not be able to h-jid t ^ sth' -r one wetk , if jsjaitted e'en the possibiJhy of any jortion of our wrfcsM t * 36 eE 0 U ? n w barter avray the rights oi ^ c p ardon for asr conslderstion whatever , propgjiKsapposed . 3 ^ btc me , then , my dear M , that no portion ^•^ midd le class * s can be fnendiy to us -who -would j £ u to reconnc * the Charter . It is asking us to g 2 B &gr * de cnrseiTSs , or betray one another . It is with
jgjB * one portion of us to cover ourstlYes - dis-—a , br giTme onr ssction to the enslavement of the « £ it is tifcng us to be guilty of the same crime fenrd » one another of which we accuse the common gprtsiKi . In ihort , it is askinf us to commit a double t ^ jbsI suicide , oae on oar cau&e , tha other on our ^ gjQarier ; for it is asXin g as ta behaTs in such a « t jo * vd ! * ns another , sis wou ^ d at once annihilate il Estsii respect and confidence betwetn Cl . artist and Qanist , « ad tkcost justify our oppressors in tret ting B&e& > 3 * for th ? remainder of our livts . The man crEa » lio , tahier the cloak of friendship , wonld pr ^ - ¦ k » Kica terms to us are unmitipite ^ scoundrel ? , only oa dense kss case tfcia the scoundrel " Chartist " lio Tocid acrepi them . If we iiaTe not hitherto i ££ T = i onr liberty , yrs haxe at Iea ^ t done sc-mcthing te fcssrrs it If 'vte hare not t ^ scaced persecution , we
tit : ii usy nJe preserred our honour and character as l niij . If we hare not reached : he promised land , k hire U kast tbe consoliiiion of itowing that we K ! ( a the high roai to it , an ; i tiiat notliing but recretc . K ^ proiBise oa our own port can rttard our propsa . Set ocse admit tije inf _ mous policy of hesij cc " cheap bread" against invaluable prince of placing man in the same caUgory with fcii sad EsrEir , and sac : i 3 ein 5 each other ' s righu te ii p £ ty fears and ccpiiiiry of our ec-juics—once , I st , iinit tfr " " inianii > ns policy , and aw ^ y goes ewjana ? { tat now helps to bind us together in the sSsnh f-f ciiiy , power , charict . r , self-respcet , lautal cccSuence , the consciousness < -f growing power , ib ; istoi sre haTe struei into the eneaiy , the cerfagj cf iJsmaK £ geeca ; 5—in sflvrt , we become moraiiT ioi T ^ iuallT defunct .
2 iiEiJdle clissej choose to estiblish a Household Ss&w tystcai , they can do so without our assistance —ateed , ii veil without as with us—for tre have no Twatogrre The oniyiji ! we on fcive any parry is tl » ' pjEsnre from withoct . " That aid we will give te ay party thai goes for UciT ^ rsal Suffrage . "We OEi 4 be expected to do so to any parly that goes inastit , ( for that would be going against ourselves , ) w VEJ goes for aEything else—for ' anything that can leBS'iiUj out TniTersal Sufirage is not worth getting . Stssoal Sufirage is no ; worth "a pressure from * febcB "~ Kepeal of the Corn laws is not worth itfc&JsstJa : lie middle els& ^ es hat-e hitherio offered « promaed is wiath it—noUiii . g thai they ever will &i Til be worth it— "Uiuvcrssl Suffrage alone is WRhit
"Bst ^ iiHrt theaid of the midJie chssss , howis ; rdrasi Ssfeage to be goi ? " This means— " How ; 5 K the itreprcsaitcd people to gc ; the franchise wita-» J shs eoBsest of the middle classes , expressed by , Sar KpRKitatives in Parliament ? " I answer thit j r « un by piitting anolher— " How did the midd ' . e ! ss ** s& tbe franchise ? " j If rcatasrer this question honestly , yrx answer will ; *— 'Wty ! by taiing ii to be Hire . " Or which ' E&aaia to tie same thing , " by letting the Government » Uai thej woald take it , if no % fredy and promptly ao&i- This is the only way that any people haTe j w lot enfr&aehised ; and whentver the working ; lwpjs than be as uailwl and rtsolnte as were the ' in
^ 3 Je dasjes l ^ i , they will gs : ecfriDchised in mile Tiy , Never , utTtr , in any otaer war ; for » ae ^« . enng the middle classes to co-opera te in such " * x .:: ii tbe very qvluteswnce of folly ; at least » t is cu ; one way o ! securing their co-operatioo , it ^ Sot th em , we can do wi uiont it ;— unles we can f * " ^ we shall never have their aid . Whenever * oo show it , ue shill-have more aid from them than ere ? drg ^ iaed f or . 'Xis artozuihing how gsnercni 2 ^ jdle rlas men M * to those who need not their Pfaa-T ; tiey wui not grudge spendicg twenty £ * U on » dinner to a lord or operatitB XL . P ., 7 ^ Tf "{ * &ttrii see you dea 4 and a—A before the ? ^ PT « yon a dinner , if you wanted one . Their £ ~» mb she exact eounUrjart , in this respect , ol ^^ . Sility . Tisy help only those « bo can help
- *» 7 , Jhen , in God ! nime , with all talk about nniUrg J flttJBddtodKM . L ^ year ^ tbe ? ear » a n , w ^ i ' * J :: iTes fcad fools ^« aght ridicule _ ^ MCy everlastingly arguing on the « omp&rative Sai ^ Vh ? Eieil fcrce - Onfe Bst declared ^ Tes for ^ tW , the other for p . ^« c 3 /—and they r ^ H ^ re sdy to em ploy the latter furce agairst fe-if ' ^ aedde WiLicil of th « tWu ifoices ) t ^ ey fc ^ f ^ » Sainst the wmnion enemy . It nev er > i ^ u- be ^ Seretits to enquire whether we ' » J 7 in pojse = sion of ei ; h « - Aw-ri-n ^ . ™ « f f ., »/ .=
ite ; J £ 5 * ^ Jrtnjct ihat they were taiing the * ss ~^ t ^^ 2 e 3 Te " de £ timte of both . For te' tv ^^ ^ wtid their unmtaalng dispute fe / i ; v f ^ ** dis Pose . J to T . iay a similar S » „ 7- " . rf 0 I ^ ' ^ iag bu : meetings and discussion j f = ~ ih ^ q 2 JL > 1 * n ! t 0 "fe ^ iMa " whether we ought fe ^ ' ! : ? ' ¦ "a * » ith the middle classes , " while k r ** - ' ^ ** 1 rorth ea ! l tli ^ g about are altogether * - < £ ' 7 l lst > " T ^ aier the middle classes ^ 1 = 3 it * -f' Ud on w ; ' condiUous ? and 2 nd , •*?¦ > & = » tv DOt bi be : ter ^ aoaadan agiUUon ^ 5 v : d *> « T . ClrTy ll oa in a "" ^ y thit ° oly brings b ^™** - * all who take part in it , save a j ^ g ^ bk unprinci pled traders »¦¦ ^ CaJS . ? * . 41 * 8801 ^ y not anita with us for *« 4 Z ^^ - ^ *** J aaI 1 y cIsar t ^ nothing fethe ^ 6 ^ rage or the Charter will acccmie ^ Bar ^ ?^ re < i cire s " ^ 7 T-aste breath , then , ^; « 4 U aasses ? - About one half of them are ^ aatthill Other half * " Wi ! i « . ' the miserabk >^ £ \^^ ^ fi nder , are either
_ * a o-SfvT noyoay can trust , or nondescripts > ** 9 * L ^ *** ' aey are ^ Qtei ; even if VtcriU ^ , \ and ^ t ^ . a ^ - cotJd trust * heni , ^ CbarSi v ' 63 S t 0 us ' unleS 3 tbey deciared ^ fc * thew v " * ^ I ' ' ' - independent part , ^* tra ~ il ^ f " - " > the country ; yet weak and r *^ for RrJ v ^ ^^ ^^^ thfc Chartists to V ^ ' " ^ of joining the c £ arl :. tB for » « a » ™ bod ? cm be stupid enough to desire » ** ^ T * ^ SOn 5 ' I { that ^ I am sorry to b " - &e w ^? ^ ^^^ ca > "th ui If you ^^ Te ^ i" ? cext ; when , God willing , ] 1 tt ^^ me a opinioD once more . Youm Eincerely , James B . OBeies .
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^ n ^ o ^ , 5012121 - - ' ^ ] ectnr » ^ ^ "HowL ri $ * y e ' eain « last > in lhe As " L ^ » 5 S ' S ? ea ^ D v fitreet ' ? **' - Sheaier - V « v « ii tv ^ a TerT spiriieti discussion V * t ittsTof ^ i ££ Teral members took pan . ^ ttorJ ? 5 S 3 ectDr e ' toiloyewg wsolar ~ " That ^ carn s'i with only oae disseEiieiit C ^ to thrt , ^ . 2 i f etlS ^ ret : lrn ^ eir sincere J * - »« SL ^ , }** by BanUD 8 the conspirator ! v ^ « 9 J ^ lir ? 1 th 3 P ea : organbation , and 2 ?* AK j * ° . at : rac * them from their g ^ ft ., ^ lfla > das mee ;; ug oeclaw S '^ cae ^ rt 6 Lce , 1 D those »«» who so ^^ Se ^ ° eLGoTerameBt , which .
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-WEST-RIDING DELEGATE MEETING . A "West-Riding Delegate Meeting was heM in the large room , over the Co-operative Store , Ddvrsbury , on Sunday the 18 th of ApriL Delegates were present from the following places ; Bradford , Mr . W . J . Smith ; Dewsbury , Mr . William Mostly Stott ; Budd ' - ' rirSeld , Mr . Shaw ; Wakefiald , Mr . Pearson ; Leeds , ilr . Hick ; Upper Wortfty , ilr . J . Dudson ; Halifax , Mr . Croasland : Sheffield , Mr . Parks . Letters were also received from Leeds , Keighley , Sowerby , Bamsley , and York . Mr . Shaw was unanimously called to the chair . Moved by Mr . Crosslaxd aDd seconded by 2 > Jr . Smith-. — " That Mr . "Wm . M ^ osfly Stott , hair dresser , Town End , 2 > ewsbury , be the Secretary , to whom all monies must be sent , to bo by him handed over to the Trwururtr . '
A respectable person residing &t Dewsbury , was also appointed Treasurer . Moved by Mr . W « . Hick and seconded by Mr . CBOSSLAJiD : — ' That a vote of thanks be given to Mr . Arran for his services as Missionary , for the last month . " Moved by Mr . Smith and seconded by Mr . Hick : — " That the question of appointing a West-Riding Lecturer be adjourned to the next meeting . " Gloved by Mr . Hick and seconded by Mr . SillTU : — " Th » t this meeting views with extreme regret the sttempfc mvie to supersede the present organization as adopted by Delegates , chosen by U ; e people , fur a new one by Mv&sts . Lovett , . Collins , and iixty four others , as developed in a circular leiter bearing their caines : this
meeting being of opinion , that euc ' u a change is altogether uncalled for , tnrt must necessarily , if carried out , produce the . Wyrst consequences to the Chartist cause , by wasting the energies of the people without forwarding their interests ; leaving , as Itdoet , on its Very impress , a cruel delay of cut political TedrTOption . And further , that this meeting con ^ idtrs the parties who have given their aid in this business are highly censurable , and while the position they hr . ve taken np is maintained , thpy are unworthy the confidence of all Chartists . For while the play into the hands of Messrs . Hums , R » ebuck , and OConnell , is pursued , the most flagrant
insult is offered to all our incarcerated mends , and more ps ;> ecially to that coble champion of freedom Feargus O Connor ; as it is a- well ascertained fact that the whole movement from beginning to end has been concocted for the purpose of alienating the affections of the people from their be * t friend , to furnish the means of further triumph of that arch-traitor , "who is at once the curse of freedom and the scourge of unhappy Ireland . A ? ainst this , the meeting hogs to enter it * Cecided protest ; and emphatically calls upon all the friends of Chartism to rally round the standard themselves have raised ; and by this tokeu of future , good , prove they are grateful for past services . "
A lettt-i from Mr . Pitkethly was here read to the meeting , when after a great deal of discussion , the fullo'wing resolution -was earned . Moved by Mr . CROSSiA > iD and seconded by Mr . Smith -. — " That Mr . Pitiethly of Huddersficld , having presented a bill to this Delegate Meeting claiaiing a balance of £ 12 -is . 6 d- which he alleges i $ due to him for services , as Dilepite to the Convention , an' ! as this meeting is not in possession of the facts to enable it to jadce respecting the justice of that claim , it i * expedient tt _ -at this meeting do adjourn to Sunday the 16 th of May , to U ; holden at the B ^ ine place , and that the Secretary in instructed to writs to Mr . 'Pitke' -hly , and aloj to ice Dile ^ ates who attended the meeting which pr \> fis : * ti to settle with Mr . Pitkeihly , requesting tbem to attend at the adjourned meeting , for the purpose of Jiaving the matter explained . "
After a vote of thanks had been given to the ChairiY ; an , tbe meeting adjourned to the 16 » . h of May , at ten o'clock in the ferecoon . to be holden in the large room over the Co-operative Store , Duwsbury .
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^ TKE EXECUTIVE TO THE PEOPLE , CONCERNING THE CONTENTION . As procrastination might be injurious to our sacred ciuss in the present momentous crisis , we have , therefore , agreed to perform the duty of convening a public meeting , to select the required number ol persons to form the Canven ? ion . As f » r as we have information on the subject , three ptr ? onB are already agrsed upon , namely : —One of the Frost , Williams , and Jonts ' 3 Restoration Committee ; the second , a gentleman from Wales ; and the third , Mr . Pitkethiy , who , we believe is to go in Mr . Moir's st ? & < i that gentleman being unable to attend . Th ' - people of Glasgow have appointed their own representative , and are determined to pay him , bo that we can have nothing to do in his case ; therefore , all -we have to do is , to see that six other persons are fairly balloted from the list of candidates already nominated .
A public meeting will be held on Wednesday evening , at seven o ' clock , the 28 th day of April , 1841 , to ballot tho required number of persons for the forthcoming Convention . The meeting will be held in the National Charter Association-room , Minchester . We , therefore , expect wvery candidate ' s name will be in our secretary ' s possession bj the forenoon post on "Wednesday . James Leech , President , Jas . Cartlidg ? ., Richd . Littler , JoHJt Campbell , Secretary .
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SAtyORD . —ilr . Campbell lectured on Sunday evening to tbe Chartists ; Mr . Leech lectured on Monday evening , and Laudled his frubpei in his usual masterly manaer . Air . Lund , from Lancaster , a Chartist of the right stamp , addressed them on the plans and schemes of the Cora Law Repealers ; and , by his calm and collected tone , made a very great impres 3 ; on on the meeting . Mr . Horton moved , and Mr . Ranken seconded , the following resolution : — " That it is the opinion of this meeting that . the efforts of those persons—Lovett , Collinf , Hetberington , Cleave , Vincent , and others—is nothing better than a base attempt of a band of
Malchusians to divide the people ; and , further , we are of opinion that these men are supported by other indiridaal ? , holding , in the cant of the day , 'loftier siruations , ' who , in oar opinion , have bribed the atoresaid individuals ; and , to avoid those , we are determined to adhere to the present plan of organization , and oppose whatever may tend to divide us , not rest'ng in our agitation until our just rights are conceded to us . " The Chartists are also determined that for the future , so far as Salford is concerned , neither aoi English Chartist Circular , or anything else , shall be purchased lrom any of > hai party .
BOLTON . —The " New Move . "—On Monday evening , at the weekly meeting , the following resolution passed nem . con .: — " That this meeting views with indignation the attempt made by Messrs . Lovett , Collins , and others , to establish a National Association in contradistinction to the existing National Chartist Association of Great Britain , which , if successful , would be subversive of some ot tbe principles contained in the People ' s Charter ; that , therefore , this meeting repudiates as leaders , and deenu as unworthy the confidencs of Chartists , thoss individca ' -s who havo sanctioned the establishment of such National Association . " Lecture . —On Sunday evening , Mr . Bntterwortb , from Manchester , delivered a lecture to the members in their room , Oxford-street .
COVENTRY . —Mr . "William Martin addressed a crowded and enthnsjastic audience at this pJace on Monday evening last , Mr . Buckney , the sub-Secretary of the National Charter Association , in the chair . He addressed the audience in his usual style of fervid eloquence , on the principles of the People ' s Charter . He is engaged to lecture at Kesilworih , Rugby , and other towns in the district . HOLBRCOK . —On Monday evening , Mr . Vickers , of Belper , gave a most eloquent , argumentative , and impresiive lecture to an audience of some hundreds of the brave , stalwart men of the Derbyshire hills , who escorted Mr- Vickers into the village by & band cf music , and paid the greatest attention to the worthy lecturer , and cheered him most enthusiastically . The friends in great numbers have resolved to join the National Charter Association . The Holbrwk IzkJs are up to the mark , and will stand by the Charter . " come weaL come woe . "
WI £ ? A * r . —On Monday , the 19 ib , a public meeting of the Chartists was holden in the Associationroom , Millg&te , to adopt the petition recommended by Mr . O Connor , and pnbliahed in the Northern Star . The adoption of the petition being moved and seconded , was carried unanimously , and petition sheets sent to the different wards of the town for signature . The meeting was addresfed by Messrs . Ward , Segreave , Grimes , and Mr . H . Bertwktle , who moved & resolution condemnatory of the new move project , and also denouncing Lovett , Collins , and Hetherington , as unworthy the confidence of the people of this country . Passed unanimously .
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glas&OW .-a splendid Chartist soiree was held m the Christian Chartist Church , last Monday evening , Mr . Cullen , Convention Delegate , in the chair . The house was crowded in every part with female beauty along with manly strength , integrity , and worth . After a sufficieBt supply of the tea apparatus had been furnished to the company , Mr . Walter delivered a very interesting address ou the principle of right ; Mr . Pattison followed on education ; Mr . M'Fariane , on the rights of women ; Mx . Ewan , on consistency ; and Mr . Brian , on union . Loud plaudits greeted each speaker during the delivery of their excellent and eloquent addresses . Miss M'Donald ,
with her sweet aud syren voico , repeatedly charmed the audience with song , and Miss Aitkin with recitation . The celebrated Mr . Collins , Delegate from the original Anti-Slavery Society of America , who was present , declared he had never been in a happier assemblage of human beings , and who said , " I cannot see the sincerity and consistency of men professing to wi > h the emancipation of three hundred thousand blacks , a little removed from tho brutes , in Anjcrica , while they oppose the claims to liberty and jnstice of three millions of their brave , industrious , and intelligeut fellow countrymen . The hour of departure arrived ,
" Vv hen each took off hi 3 several way , Resolved to meet another day . " ASEBURTON . —The cause seems to be progressing well here . Several public meetings have been lately heid at Zion Chapel , North-street , at which excellent speeches were made , and the best spirit of patriotism manifested . EUSEAGE . —The Chartists here are bestirring thomsehed ; they had an excellent meeting lately , to forward the Convention , and to petition for the release of all political prisoners . They write us that they are determined to have nothing to do with tile new move gentry .
MARYWIBONE . —At the weekly meeting held at the Mechanics' Institute , Circus-street , very , very strong resolutions were unanimously passed , denunciatory of the new move , and all concerned in it , expressing gTalitude to the Editor of tbe Northern Star , and regre ; for the appointment of Mr . C . H . Nee .-om , » s their delegate to tho Convention , and a request to that gentleman to resign . TROVrBniDG ^ . —On Friday evening , April 16 , a public meeeiug was held at the Democratic Chapel , for the purpose of hearing Mr . BoJwell , jun ., the Chartist lecturer for Wilt 3 , who gave a cheering account of the different places ho had visited in South Wjits . He stated that where the Northern Star had made its appearance , the people were thirsting for knowledge . His lecture was highly approved of .
COVENTRY . —Mr . Martin lectured here accordins to announcement in last week ' s Star , He had a very crowded audience ; in fact , a great many had to go away without hearing him . After the lecture , a vote of thanks was ^ iven to the Chairman , three cheers for the Charter , and three for Feargus O'Connor and all th-i imprisoned Chartists ; after which the National Petition was put to the meeting for their approval , when it was adopted . Ten shillings waj collected at the door totvarda defraying expencea .
CATIDIFP- —At the weekly meeting of tho Chartist As-ociatioi ) of this town , it \ va 3 tho unanimous opinion , that persons who are not members of our society are ineligible for election to office ; and , in the case of Mr . J . Collins , they consider him a very unfit person for a representative ; not only ou tho ground of his refusing connexion with our Society , on the trumpery ground of " illegality , " but foe his being so strenuous an advocate of the insultiug " Education" humbug . We look upon him as a man who has sold himself ; not on the conditiou of openly renouncing his previous opinion ? , but for what is more dangerous , as it is upheld by sophistry—for
endeavouring to cause justice to be delayed , ou the impudent , lying pretext of the necessity of education , the water and oil mixture of tho Chartists and middle cla ? s-men , religious Charsisjn , and other trickery . If John Collins and other fallen Char . tista choose to re : ura to us , they can do so ; and , while they advocate pure democratic justice , thoy may rely on being recognised as friends ; but let us not court the assi . stauee of renegades , or tha middle class , if we must first compromise justice . We must do our own work , and then we shall know that it is well done . " Resolved , That the above bo sent to the Northern Star , with a request that it be inserted . "
BUMPflXES . —Meeting on behalf of Mr . Psddie . —A public meeting was held here on Tuesday night last , for the purpose of considering the case of Mr . R . Peddie , and petitioning the Q leen for his liberation , Mr . W . Wilson in the chair . Mr . \ V . M'Dowall , in proposing the petition , adverted to the manner in which the Government acted , in order to repress crime , ot what they considered as such , by the infliction of punishment on the offender , after the crime was committed , instead of trying to remove the temptations to vice , by instituting such a system of education as would tend to repress the propensities , and bring into exercise tke moral and intellectual faculties , and , by making the ministration of public affairs conduce to the comfort of
the subject , and thus identifying the Government with tho people , and make all interested in maintaining its laws inviolate . The barbariti es h . flicud on yir . Peddie ' , at Beverley , were unjustifiable , even if ho had committed the greatest crimes . If the principles just mentioned wc-ro correct , how much more so , wtien his offence wa 3 cue involving no moral turpitude ? He called upon those around him to come forward and do what they could in behalf ot the victim of political vengeance , and hoped that M of every shade of opinion , would merge their differences , and if they had one spark of benevolence , to come foiward and try to rescue a fellow-creature from that treatment , which was . fast hurrying him to the grave , —his only hope of shelter , unless
public opinion aroused the attention of the Queen , to interfere in his behalf . Mr . A . Wardrope seconded the propo .-ition , and it was ou the principle of humanity that he did so . He entered into a detail of the tortures to which Mr . Peddie was subjected , both bodily aud mental—put upon tho treadmill , where he continued , with flight intervals of rest , for nine hours a a day . The exhaustion of his frame , in consequence , as exhibited in Iofs of appetite , vomiting , giddiness , and dimness of vision , with which he was constantly troubled ; a- 'lded to this , that he was deprived of tho solace which the communication of his wife , family , and friends might afford him , by the regulation of the prison , or the wanton cruelty of his keepers . It was , taken altogether ^ refinement in punishment unexcelled by the inquisition . Mr . Wardrope went on at considerable
length , to compare the treatment received by political prisoners at the hands of the present Ministers , with what they received from the Tory party whilst in pewer , and gave several instances tending to prove that though Castlereagh and Sidmouth were sufficiently blood-thirsty , they were matched by some of the members of the existing Whig Cabinet . He concluded by statiDSj , that the people , in all efforts to benefit individuals , should still Keep in view that great measure which would beat enable them to do good to themselves and others , and that they , when possessed of the Suffrage , would be able to interfere with more certainty of effect , where cases , such as the present , were brought under their attention . The petition to the Q , ueen was then adopted , and it was agreed that it should be entrusted to Mr . Ewart for presentation ; after which tho meeting was closed by three cheers being given to the chairman .
CAEB . I / EON ( MoNMOirrHSHmE ) . —Great Public Mkkting— Defeat oi » the Whig Police Advocates , ano Glouiocs Tbiumph op the Chartists . — Some time ago , a requisition was drawn out by two well-known characters , and taken round the town to obtain signatures , for the purpose of calling a meeting to introduce a police force into our peaceably-disposed town . Most of the Whig party signed the requisition ; others , not aware of the nature of the requisition , allowed their signatures to be attached to it . On Sunday , the 11 th of April , a notice was placed on the church door , announcing the meeting to take place on the following Wednesday , signed by the churchwarden . The late Mayor ( once termed the Prince Bishop ") boasted of hia having obtained all the respectable gentlemen ' s signatures in the town , and those who refused were the
ragamuffin Chartists , who were not worth noticing . Tbe Chartists determined to retort with equal Beverity on hia Worship the term he had bo misapplied to them , and mustered all their force to the place of mooting , headed by Mr . J . Brown , sen . Shortly afserwarda , the " Prince Bishop" and the tyrant king made their appearance . The inhabitants were then waiting for the magistrates to come , before they commenced tbe meeting . During the interval , the Chartists and Tories were busilj employed discussing the subject , to the great advantage of the * former . Presently , Sir Digby Mackworrh and T . Fothergill , Esq ., magistrates , entered the room . T . Foihergill , Esq . was called to the chair , aud he opened the meeting by introducing the subject , and giving his uwn opinion , which was in favour of the police . He was followed by Sir Digby Mackworth , who in the coureo of jis address endeavoured to
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point out to the rate-payers the benefits that would result from their having a police , and further stated that he had no doubt tho adjoining parishes would aasistthem . Shortly afterwards , the churchwarden from one of the parishes entered the room , and said that ho came there , in the name of his parish , to say that they would have nothing afcall to do with the police . Sir Digby said no more on that subject , bat before he concluded he told the meeting that it would require a majority of two-thirds to put down the motion . The " Prince Bishop" then followed in a long strain of invective ar » d nonsense against the old system , and highly applauded the new police system . He commented on the ill conduct of the inhabitants of the town , but was publicly
contradicted by one . of his own party , Sir Digby Mackworth , which created some confusion among them . In concluding , he endeavoured to throw a sarcasm ou the Chartists , but was contradicted with warmth and energy by Mr . Henry Walters . Mr . J . Brown , sen ., the Chanist leader , having mounted a platform , claimed the attention of the meeting . A tyrant maltster requested the Chairman to silence him , but he refused , and ordered Mr . Brown to proceed . In the course of hiB eloquent address , Mr . Brown pointed out to the meeting the poverty of tho working classes—the Bufferings they had endured in the p& 3 t winter , and the inconsistency of enhancing the taxe 3 , when they should rather , diminish them . He further demanded to know to what extent crime had been committed in the town , that they should require a police now more than
usual . Ill fianeluding , ho requested tho mooting 10 IBM ; at tti * public journals , and see how crime had increased in lhe towns where policemen were established ,, and then sat down amidst the applause of tho meeting . The Chairman rose , and put the motion , when it was lost by a majority of twenty to one . Tho Whig tyrants proposed the adjournment of tho meeting , which was lost by the same majority . They then demanded a poJ ] , aa their last resource , which will take place on the 5 th and 6 th of May . Tho Chairmau having closed the meeting , the Chartists gave three loud and hearty cheers for their speaker and their victory . On the Friday following , a meeting to change tho churchwarden took place ; the Whigs tried to got ono ol their tools in the offic ? , but they had tho mortification to seo themselves defeated by the same party who defeated them before .
TIVEBTON . —( Devon )— The United Working Men ' s Association of Tivcrton and Colluraptou met on Friday , April 16 th , to hear from Mr . Francis Harris , whom they had elected as their delegate to Totness , to represent them at tho county delegate meeting held there ou Sunday , April 11 th , a report of which he gave in a pleasing and satisfactory manner ; and also observing that there was nothiug wanting but a lecturer in Devon to make it a noble ally to the North in the cause of freedom , and urged en his brother membenRbo necessity of petting themselves enrolled in the National Charter Association ; when Mr . Land gave notice that he
should bring forward a motion to that effect next meeting night , when it is expected ii will be fiuatly settled . The secret movement document of Lovett and Collins was brought before the meeting by Mr . Wo . Rowel iff , and its principles discussed , and ultimately condemned by all present , as a thing calculated to cause a division in tho Chartist ranks , and consequently injure tho cause of the Charter . Tho meeting u ) i * o gave it as their opinion , that Lovett and Collins were highly censurable for taking pare in it . The meeting then broke up , after coining to a decision to oppose all and everything thit came before them contrary to the advancement of tho Charter .
CARLISLE . —Public Meeting . —A public meeting took phce on Monday evening , at the Beaming Machine , Water-lane , for the purpose of choosing a delegate to the Convontion . It having been announced that Mr . George Julian Harney would attend tbo meeting , it was unusually large . Mr . John Armstrong was unanimously called to the chair . He said , my frieuds , I am truly sorry that Mr . Harney is not here ; the coach Jias arrived from Scotland , but he has not come . What is the reason I know not , for he was fully expected . No doubi you will feel the disappointment , but various causes may have conspired to detain him . However , we have other business to do , which we can proceed with . The Council havo waited until they
ascertained what men were chosen to sit in the Convention , befcro thoy wished to fix on any one to $ eprgsent Carlisle ; and , as that was not yet done , he presumed that the Council would wait until they got further intelligence . The potitiou sheets are , 1 understand- being well filled . Any person who has them will please to take them down t # Mr . Arthur when filled , and receive fresh sheets . I trust you will exert yourselves in this respect , for if we do not do all in our power in behalf of those who are suffering on our account , we are unworthy the name of men . Mr . Blyth then came forward and moved a resolution , which being amended as below , was finally carried : — " That while the people of Carlisle view with regret the elopement of Messrs . Collins , Cleave and Co ., from tho ranks of the people , as was all who may retrogade in the work of moral and political regeneration , we nevertheless
consider , that it is rendered imperative on our part , after witnessing tho means resorted to by these wen to create division in the Chartist camp—and tho manner their scheme has been received by that monstor U'ConHell at the Corn Exchange—to warn all to keep from attaching their names to their circulars , as we beliovo that their ouly object is division , and that the plan has been concocted by the Big Beggarman . That we object to John Collins as being one of the Petition Convention , because he is not a member of the National Charter Association . " Some angry discussion took place as to the passing of this resolution , Mr . Arthur contending , that the best way would be to treat them , the new movers , with contempt . This called forth the vile invoctive aud personal &p ! eeu of Mr . Ely the , which however , the meeting soon put down , and the resolution was carried .
Case of poor Duffy . —Through the great anxiety of a son of James Dully , for the fate of his uniortunate father , a petition was got up to Lord Norraanby , praying for a mitigation of his severe imprisonment ; and punishment . Tho petition was presented by P . H . Howard , Esq ., M . P . for this place , who , we bfJieve , did all in his power to succeed in behalf oi poor Duffy , who is personally known to him , having once resided in Carlisle . However , as might be expected , his efforts proved unavailing , as it will appear from the following letter , received a few days ago through Mr , Howard : — " Whitehall , April 5 , 1841 .
«« giRl—The Marquis of Normanby having carefully considered your application in behalf of James Duffy , I um directed to express to you his Lordship ' s regret that there is not sufficient ground to juatify him , consistent with hi 3 public duty , in advising her Majesty to comply with the prayer thereof . "I am . Sir , "Tour obedient servant , " S . M . Phillipps . " No 1 no ! there is not sufficient ground , consistently with his public duty , for Lord Normanby interfering in behalf of poor Duffy , who is a victim to a system of espionage , countenanced , if uot carried on , by the Government . Had it been the case of some wicked and base offender against the laws , in the shape of a lordling or captain , then , indeed , might Lord Normanby hare readily interfered in nis behalf .
PAIST BILL—On Easter Tuesday , the Chartista of this democratic village held a tea party for the wives and families of the incarcerated Chartists , in a large Ciub Room , engaged for the occasion , which was beautifully decorated with evergreens . The -walls were covered with portraits of tho most noble and illustrious patriots of the past and present age ; that of Feargus O'Connor , Esq . the caged lion and champion of the poor man ' s rights , in a very splendid frame , was hung in the centre of the room . After a verse had been given out and sung , more than one hundred sat down and partook of an excellent repast , which reflected great credit on the committee who prepared it Mr . Joseph Stavely was unanimously called upon to preside , lie made a few observations
respecting the object for which the tea patty had been held , and concluded with reading tbe fitat toast , " The people , the legitimate sourpa « f all power , " which was responded to by Mr . Hodgson , in a very appropriate speech . The Chairman then read the second toast , " The Chartlsta of Daisy Hill ; may they never relax in their exertions until tbe People ' s Charter becomes the law of the land . " Mr . Burnett responded in a neat speech , which occupied an boat la its delivery . The next toast was "justice to one and to all , " which was responded to by Mr .. Alderaon , of Mrvnningbam , in f > short address . The evening was sptmt in recitation , singing , and dancing ; all endeavouring as much as possible to contribute to tbe evening ' s entertainment '
Weekly Meeting . —The following resolutions were passed at their weekly meeting , on Sunday last : 1 st . " That -we , the Chartists of Daisy Hill , are satisfied with the present National Charter Association , and that we denounce altogether the plan <> f Lovett , Collins , and Co . " 2 nd . " That a vote of thanks be given to Mr . Hill , Etlltor of the Northern S ^ tar , for his able and manly conduct in oppoaing the new-fangled scheme . "
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CXTY OP fcONBON—A full meeting of Chartists was held , April . 19 th , inst ., at the Dispatch Coffee Rooms , Bride-lane , Fleet-street . Mr . Lewis was appointed to the chair . A very warm discussion took place relative to the new move of the Maithusian . band of knaves , with the few apostates from the Chartist camp , to destroy the Northern Star , and , coueequently , our Association , before our glorious champion can personally fight for us the divine battle of liberty . The discussion terminated by the unanimous adoption of the following resolution : r" That this meeting , having carefully and calmly considered the proposed plan of Messrs . Lovott and
Co ., are of opinion that it is calculated to divide the Chartisis of England and Wales , and to cause a temporary triumph of the sham Radical Malthuaiau party , and are hereby determined to continue as members of the National Charter Association ol Great Britain * unless it should fail to carry out the objects for which it was formed , and pledge themselves to uphold the Northern Star as the fearless advocate of the oppressed millions . " Messrs . Saunders , Matthews , Hojjg , Parker , Cater , Dale , and Henderson were the leading speakers in support of the above resolution . The books for the General Penny Subscription are finally to be called in next Monday night , the-2 ffth instant .
East London . —At a meeting of the East London democrats , held on Sunday evening last , at the Hit or Miss Inn , 79 , West-street , Globe Fields , the part in last week's Star , headed "Who will bell the cat V' was read , and -we do hereby return our sincere thanks to the editor for his able comment on the new move gentry . A deputation of two persons was then appointed to wait on Mr . Neesom , requesting him to resign the office of delegate to the forthcoming Petition and Charter Convention , as w « are determined not to countenance or support any of the new move gentry . Mr . E . Pickersgill opeuod the discussion on the best means of obtaining the People ' s Charter . As there was no definite plan laid down for the obtainment of the diarter , it behoved every man to study the beat means of doing
so , that it might be ( Jjscuased calmly anu deliberately . Suppose there Were half a million of men organised a ; one halfpenny por week , or one million at one farthing per week , which would be Eiuch better because of the numbers , it would produce above £ l , iOO weekly . Now , supposing the country were ip elect a Convention of fifty honest mea to establish a national daily press , it would give' to those men £ 2 per week , aud £ 2 more for travelling expences , leaving about £ 8 U 0 weekly to establish the same . At the close of the address , it . was moved by Mr . Pickersgill , and seconded by Mr . Wilson" That we , the members of the East London
Democratic Association , consider the attempt of the now move gentry , to turn tho minds of the Chartists from their present organisation , as impolitic , unwise , and unjust , believing it to be for their aggrandisement , and that it is not through j&norance of the rights ot the people , but through some sinister motives they have in view ; and wo do hereby discountenance any of their proceedings , and will do all in our power to carry out the present organisation . " Ti ; e other business of the evening being disposed of , it was moved and seconded , " That tho proceedings of the evening be requested to be inserted iu the forthcomintc Star . " '
Tower Hamlets . —The Chartists of Tower Hamlets held their weekly meeting , on the 19 th inst ., at the Bricklayers' Arms , Cheshira-street , Waterloo Town ; the minutes oft h * last meeting were read and confirmed . It was moved , " That Mr . It . Spurr is a fit and proper person to sit in the permanent Executive of Manchester . " —Carried unanimously . Mr . Wall lectured , on Sunday evening last , to a crowded audience , in the Chaxtists' -rooui , Tower Hamlets , and explained , in the most simple manner , how the work people are robbed by the stockjobbers of this country . Mr . Wall closed his lecture by telling his audience that ho would , on lhe 2 nd of May , lecture a ^ ain on the paper currency . A vote of thanks was given to Mr . Wall , which he acknowledged , and told the members of the Association that he would attend the Corn Law lecture on Tuesday night , which Sydney Smith is to # ive at tho British and Foreign Day School , Cowper-atrcet , City Road .
fiANQTJHAXl . Julian Harney reached our ancient burgh on Saturday , April 17 th , on his way to Lancashire ; we procured the TownOiaU for a meeting , on condition that nothing should be done or said , but what was strictly legal and constitutional ! Our friend , Julian , being notoriously a " 6 trictly legal and constitutional" speaker (!) we of course had no hesitation in complying with the conditions imposed by our worthy magistrates . At eight o ' clock the meeting took place , and notwithstanding the shortness of notice and other disadvantageous circumstances , the hall was well filled b y an audience delighted with the address of the speaker , which was testified by their repeated and enthusiastic plaudits . This is the third visit of our friend ,
Julian Harney , and we are sure he will do us the justico of acknowledging he has found tho good cause stronger and stronger each time of his visit . Mr . Harney told us that he hoped , ere he returned to Scotland , to have the pleasure of visiting tho " caged lion ' of York ; if 80 , we beg that our friend will present our Bincere respects to our champion O'Connor , together with tho hope expressed that if at all possible , Mr . O'Connor will . ou his visit to Scotland after his liberation , give Sanqhuar a call ; we are poor , but we hope honest and determined in the good cause , and if we are the serfs of Buccleugh , his Dukeship shall find that we are not willingly bo , but that we will never cease warring with injustice , until we burst the fetters that bind us .
—Correspondent . SOWERBY . —At the weekly meeting of the Chartists of Sowerby , the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to — " This meeting is oi opinion that the plan of the 'London rat-catchers , ' promulgated by Lovett , Collins , and Company , is only part and parcel of the' rint' associations , of that libel to humanity , Daniel O'Connell , for the express purpose of putting tho money of a generous and confiding people iuto the pocketsof a few moncymongcrhig scoundrels . " " That the thanks of this
meeting are especially due to the Editor of the Northern Star , for his able exposure of the new association schemers , and shewing them to the world in their proper character ; and we pledge ourselves never to unite with an ; society but one formed by the universal voice of tha people . " " That we view with feelings of sorrow the names of such men as Vincent aud Cleave , appended to the new Utopian scheme ; and , considering them to have been led away by some foul means or other , we hope they will see their error and turn to tho ri ^ ht path agaiu . "
lotjghbobotjgh . —At a weekly meeting of Chartists , bold April 19 th , a resolution , condemning the now move , and the parties concerned in it , and also to stand by the National Charter Association , the Star , and Feargua O'Connor , Esq ., so long as they stand by the people as they have done , was unanimously agreed to . It was also agreed that a public meeting should be hold at tho Fish Pool Head , on Monday evening next , at seven o ' clock , for the purpose of reading the National Petition , and exhorting tho people to sign it , when the attendance of all friends will be esteemed a favour . On Easter Monday , the female Chartists and friends took tea together at the Association-room . T / ie evening was spent in dancing , and singing patriotic songs , to the delight of all present .
MSWTOWN .-On the 27 th ult ., the Chartists of this tows met in their School and Reading Room . After selecting a Chairman , their attention was called to Mr . O'Connor ' s address , and proposed National Petition . The Chairman , in making a few preliminary remarks , stated that they had wasted much of their time in worso than doing nothing , while their legislators were busy making laws to secure their owa avaricious advantage . He advised them to make better use of their time , especially at this important crisis , by assisting those
nobleminded patriots who were endeavouring to effect their liberty . The Northern Star newspapers of the 13 th and 20 th ult . weio called for , and the address and petition were read to the meeting ; after which , it was moved , seconded , and unanimously carried , " That the petition be adopted . " It was also proposed and agreed to , " That the town be divided into districts . " Persona were appointed for each district to call at every house for signatures to the petition , and collect the halfpence , which is going on rapidly every night after leaving work .
SSERTBTR "XYDVIL . —At a meeting of the Chartists of Mertfayr Tydvil . Wales , the Rowing resolutions were unanimously agreed to i— inat this meeting is of opinion that tne tendenoy of the plan laid down by Messrs . Lovett , Collins , and others is to create disunion amongst the Chartists , and should therefore be discountenanced , and .. that we cannot do less than regard them as apostates from the Cbartist cause . " "That we consider that all plans having for their object the organisation of the Chartista should , in the first place , be submitted to the Executive Council at Manchester , as we con-Bider that body to be the only one recognised by the Chartists of the kingdom / ' " That we tender our sincere thanks to the Editor of the Star t for bis able exposure of thin matter . "
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J t ) i — i .. * A-d 6 < - < ZA _ WNttGittAWD .-Ott Su f % afternoon , Mr * Bmna lectured at the'Life . Boat fionse , on the comparative merits of the Corn Law and Charter agitations , proving incontestibly the decided Euperiomv of the latter . J Socialism tJ . CHABTisM . —On Friday evening last , the members of the Debating Society , connected with tho Mechanics'Institute . Sunderiand , discussed the following question : —*• Whether ought Socialism and Chartism to be agitated conjointly , or separately ; and if the latter , which ought , to precede the other ! " These was an animated . dUcufsion ; on the part of the Socialists it was contended that
Chartism was a paltry and insignificant change—that cot Government , but competition was the " chief cause of tho oppression and poverty of the people—that Chartism was unattainable , except by force , or through the medium of communities . On the part of the Chartists it W 8 s contended that Cbartitm included Socialism , and every other ir > m , necessary for securing the permanent welfare of the people ; that when the people were politically free , they would then have the wholo national resources under their command and be able to adopt any management , or encourage any experiments which seemed llkelv to
increase tbur happiness ; that as soon as ihe-anstocracy , ruling , and middleclasses discovered that Social Communities were likely to overturn the svstem by which they exist upon the products of labour , they would display the same deadly hostility towards Socialism as they have dona to Chartism ; that however much the Community system might increase the production of . wealth , until the Communists possessed the law-making power , they woulU , in one shape or another , continue to be plundered of the surplus wealth which they produced . The disesssion was adjourned till Eext week .
Ttbanny of the Colliery Viewers . —Such has recently been the tyrannous conduct of those gentry towards tbe poor scourged miners , that there is now scarcely a man in any one of the collieries who will dard to collect signatures for the National Petition . The principles of the men remain uncbah&td , but persecution has for a time intimidated them—fora time we say , the time will not be long . Every day experience deepens the conviction , that the m \ ghty dormant power amoDgst the miners must a ^ ain be aroused . Year after year since the memorable strike
in 1831 , the colliery viewers fcaye been encroaching upon the privileges of the workiiiet , and sponging them of their earnings by the most disgraceful frauds —the time however will come when they mu ^ t alter their policy or be made bitterly to rue . They felt tho power of union amongst the men beforehand they will again call that union into existence . The men have once , jh ou # } i possessing farlessinttlligence , gained a decisivo victory over the selfishness and fraud of their hand-maeters , and now with the Ulighty power of an honest journal to back them , they are not likely to be less successful .
ittEBE . M Wiitshjhe . )—A public meeting of the working classes was held here for the pnrpos-j of carrying kito effect the People ' s Charter . Mr . Tudgey , from Monkton Deveral , attended , with a few friends from Shaftesbury , who addressed the meeting . The parties assembled were , principally , the wealth producers ; and the meeting was oue of the most cheering description . At the conclusion , a subscription was entered into for the purpose of aiding the cause . One of our members , while collecting , held the plate to a party of gentlemen . ' if we may so call them , who were standing on an eltvition , on the opposite side of the road , but as none of thtm thought proper to give any thing , the collector walked away from them . He was immediately called back by a farmer of the name of Dupe . The
collector not knowing that he was going among a hot-bed of Tories , returned to them . Our friend having got to them , the old Dupo , leaning over the place where he fitood , held in one of his claws some copper , under the pretence of giving it to the collector , but instead of doii ) £ so , he sent forth a stone from his othtr claw , which broke the plate to pieces , and scattered the money that was collected amongst a heap of stones , where mobt of it was lost . We thought this to be a striking and forcible Tory argument of tke intelligence , of a member of the middle class . Although wo had police officers at hand , we left this poor fellow to escape , in hope that tome kind friend will take care of him , and have him confined in some lunatic asylum , before hfe commits any other depredation * .
AR . 'Ndl'OjN ' OTTiKOHAMSHiKE . —On Easter Sunday , a spacious chapel was opened here , which will hold 40 # persons , -when two sermons were preached ; in the afternoon by Air . John Barret , of Nottingham , and in tho evening by Mr . Cteorgo Harrison , of Calverton , to very crowded congregation ? The principles of the People ' s Cnarttr bave taken detp root in tho htarta of tha people , aud the consequence . will be . other societies will be compelled to give up . Mr . Vincent paid us a visit on Easter Wednesday . —We bave established a library , ' and ate going on well . We also intend establishing a Sunday school in our chapel , on Sunday next ; and have also a co-operative store , which is working well ; and in connection ulth the co-operative store , -we Lave commenced a sick society ; it numbers about forty members , who pay one shilling m month , and there is also another co operative store and
sick c ; nb in connection with it in our vUiage . One sick club , thatwas held at a public house , has left the ale bench and the glass , and there ate others on the eve of doing the same . —Tbe working classes of this village are in a distressed condition ; but , notwithstanding »> u » distresses , we are for the Charter , and for the nobla motto of th » t bold , unflinching , disinterested , and dungeon proof patriot , Mr . O'Connor , " Universal Suf . frage , and no iuirentier ; " and we shall have no confidence in any man , or sot of men , that would Bet on foot any other agitation or movement , and we hereby publicly protest ag-ihst the secret move , and tho men who would support that move are unworthy of the confidence of the people of England . What do they want to do ? They want -to take advantage of Mr . O'Connor ' s imprisonment , and to betray tbe people of England . If thoy do , away with such knaves and villains , and the seoner they leave our ranks the better .
DERBY . —Tho Chartists of this place held their wcek / y meeting on Sunday evening , as usual , ' -and the new movement * scheme was discussed ceolly and dellliberately , when the following resolutions were unanimously passed : —" That we deprecate the new fangled scheme propounded by Lovett , Collins , and Co ., feeling convinced that it is a Whig scheme , for the purpose of sowing strife and discord amongst the Chartists ; and even if Feargus O'Connor himself sanctioned the scheme , we would denounce anything that was supported by the hoary-Beaded traitor , Dan O'Connell , feeling convinced , that whatever he has a hand in , will end in deceit and fraud on one hand , and disappointment on the other . " " That a vote of confidence be given to
F . O . Connor , Esq ., and his ( miscalled ) wild associates , who are for tbe Charter , the wfcoJe Charter , aDd nothing less than the Charter , and that our right hands shall forget their cunning , and our tongues cleave to the roof of our mouths , ' rather than swerve one jot from our present determination , viz ., Universal Suffrage , and No Surrender . " We are pained in the extreme to see division in our ranks ; and Oh , the once patriotic Vincent , Cleave , and Collins , to be a party to this filthy trick ( Lovett we have had a mean opinion of a long time , on account of his silent sleeping in carnal security ) makes us almost ready to s » y , " Cursed is he that trusts in man , Or niaketh flesh his arm . "
We would wish to ask Lovetfc , Collins , Cleave , and Vincent especially , whether they feel proud of the patronage of Dan O'Connell , the Irisa and English traitor—supporter of Trades' Unions—subjugator of Canada—seller of the factory children—promoter of Irish police , and bludgeoning the hungry and discontented—and outstripper of the Tories in royal wages . If the above gents are proud of him , they are welcome to his patronage ; but we Chartists of Derby would rather die an ignominious death on the gallows for the suppression ot our country ' s wrongs , than bask in the sunshine of affluence in Dan ' s palace at the ( indirect ) expence of the poor deluded tint payers of Ireland .
BRXSTOI *—At a public meeting of the Chartists of Bristol , held at Mr . Simeon ' s , l , Temple-street , April 19 th , 1841 , Mr . Win . Morgan in the cliair . 'the following resolutions were adopted : —Proposed by Mr . Pitman , seconded by Mr . Butter , and carried unanimously , " That this meeting is of opinion that the National Charter Association , if folly carried out , is sufficient for every purpose , and well calculated to effect aa extensive' organization of the people , and this meeting is determined not to countenance any person who shall attempt to create division in our lanls . " 2 nd . Proposed by Mr . Reed , seconded by Mr . Cummins , and carried unanimously , " That it ia the duty of the Government to supply the people -with a good moral education , with play grounds , pleasure gardens , baths ,
and so on ; but , belieYing , aa we do , that whilst the House of Commons is composed of men / who represent only & ctass of tbfc people , no government -will do these things , we are determined , therefore , never to cease agitating for the People ' s Chattel , which will give us education , and all other things for our benefit "—3 rd . Proposed by' Mr . Valentine , seconded by Mr . Norris , and carried unanimously , " Xnat the thanks ef thia meeting are due and hereby given to Feargua O'Connor , Esq . for his almost super-human eiertiow in the cause of the people , and to tlie Editor of the Northern Star , lot bis vigilance and * aXcbJulness ow our rights ; we are detsrmined , therefore , to giveonr undivided support to that paper -while iti continue * in its present cojirse . " --4 th . Proposed by Mr . Tudor , . seconded by M » . Barosfoid , juo ., That we repudiate ¦ which has
with scorn the charge of personal idolatry been brought agaiost tas , and are of opinion taat the parties yrho -wish to « ape the proceedings of a corrupt and tinselled aristocracy , ' are the projectors of the ' secret more , ' aa they would fain avoid tnett share of useful labour , diminish Oie public / stock of wealth , and throw their own burden upon their neighbours . "—Proposed by Mr . Peasely . seconded by Mr ? Berry , and carried unanimously , " That the Editos of the Star devoves too much oi bis valuable space to « Moscow' Instalment' Burns , and John Collins , persons who we consider should be beneath hia notice . " —6 th . Proposed by Mr . Valentine , seconded by Mr . Oibson , " That thia meeting pretests against any or the secret move * men being elected ea the Petition Contention . "
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