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8 XBXX 2 CeH £ 2 S >—Fbost , Whliaks , aito Joitra . —The General Committee of Birmingham , for the restoration of fte three above-namedpatriots , now Call upon all friends of freedom throaghout the countr y , to act with them in fnrtheranee of the sdorioaa object they hare in view , by commencing Operations in the following plans , vizt-reBolved , B That in order to secure the return of Frost , Williams , and Jones , the friends of freedom in every eity , town , and borough , throughout England , Sootland , and Wales , be requested to form committees for the purpose of superintending the getting np of petitions in favour of the three "Welsh victims . That every committee sit publicly , and the committeemen be the speakers at such public meetings—that every committee , formed is union with the General
Committee of Birmingham , do secure the presentation of their respective petitions by and through their members of Parliament , or if not by Each other members ± s are willing to present them—that such committees keep their own accounts and remit such sums to this committee & 3 they think proper , and ute every means in their power , to be effectual in their locality and districts by holding weekly meetings of their committee , and a public meeting to adopt every separate form of petition , and that thiB committee requiring the same ; and also all committees are expected to write to this committee at least once a month to report progress , &o . Welshmen , if you wish to see your countTymen return , up and be doing , lads . Scotchmen , if you love justice , join t > . e holy league and covenant . Englishmen , if you revere your liberties do your duty .
R 7 DB . —Me . Editob , —Thinking a report of the progress of Chartism in Ryde would not be uninteresting to some of the readers of the Star , I here subjoin it . Chartism has now been publicly advocated in Byde five weeks . We had our fifth meeting on Wednesday evening week , Mr . ftuelch , a working man , in the chair . The business of the evening commenced by Mr . J . Ballard , the sub-Treasurer , stating the numbers of the Association , the present amount of the funds , and its general prospects . A very eloquent speech was theu mace by Six . John Butler , sub-Secretary , in which he enlarged on the necessity for , and the justice of the Charter , and the benefits that would accrue to all b y its becoming the law of the land , illustrating his harangue by pointing to the enormous distress now existing in the manufacturing districts of the north , destitution , comparatively speaking , being nearly unknown in our own little island . He was enthusiastically
eheered throughout the whole of his address . He was succeeded by a Mr . George Type , who though not an ostensible member , kindly condescended to advise tie unwashed" on the minati » of public meetings , most of the members being novices in affairs of that nature . A vote of thanks was then given to their Newport brethren , for their opportune present of fifty copies of the National Petition , two petition-sheets , and several other Chartist publications , through the medium of their Secretary , Mr . Cantello . A vote of c ensure was then passed on the Catton Chartists for their ill-advised proceeding . at the consecration of the new church in that town . Previous to separating , the National Petition was unanimously adopted , and signed not only by the members , but by others in attendance . I am , Sir , a hamble , though sincere labourer in the cause of democracy , John Weatkb , —I omitted stating that our meetings are held at the large room at the Nag ' s Head . Our present number is twenty-eight .
ROCHDALE . —Mr . Gxiffin , of Manchester , lectured here twice on Sunday last ; in the forenoon , on the wretched state of the country generally , as confirmed by Government returns ; in the afternoon , on the relative merits of Socialism , Teeiotalism , and Com Law Repeal , as a panacea for the evils of society , giving to each itt proper bearing , and comparing them with Chartism , contending that the last was the best . He rave great satisfaction , and received an unanimous vote of thunk 3 after each Bervice , Twelve new members were added to tho Association . KENDAL— The Chartists of this town have resolved immediately , or as soon as convenient , to join the National Charter Association , belieying it JO be the only plain and practical way of making the People ' s Caarter become the law of the land .
LOK © OK . —Towes Hamixts , Carpenter ' s Arms , 171 , Brick-lane . —Mr . Lees lectured here on Sunday , and gave great satisfaction to a crowded audience . WESTMlKsrES . —Charter Coffee-house , Strettoaground . —Mr . Wilson lectured here on the law of primogeniture , amid much applause . Two new members were enrolled . BXKSliET . —Mr . "West , the West-riding lecturer , visited this place on Tuesday , "the 23 rdlult , by the kind consent of our Keighley brethren , ilr . West was that day ordered to attend at Keighley , but the Chartists of " Bingley having obtained ii room for the purpose of holding their meetings , and having
lectures delivered , thought that it was possible to get ihe consent of their Keighley friends to allow them to have the treat of Mr . West ' s visit to their place , instead of to Keighley ; they were solicited for that purpose , and we most heartily give them our warmest and sincere thanks for their consent . Tho lecture vras called for eight o ' clock , aud by that lime the loom "was filled to exees 3 in a few minutes , after the Bingley old band was heard approaching near the place of meeting , and brought hundreds along with it , which it was impossible for them to obtain even a sight of the lecturer . The lecture occupied nearly two hours , and Mr . West handled his subject is such a masterly style , that he surprised all who heard him .
HAX&XLTON . —Bbkiki > g vj > of Nfw Gsoc > T ) —According to previous appointment three of the committee of our association , accompanied by a few more , went over to Motherwell , on the 13 ; h inst ., for the purpose of meeting frith the inhabitants and addressing them on the principles of Chartism , "When we entered the village * between six and seven o ' clock , our ears were saluted by the ringing of a hand bell , and one cf the villagers vociferating at the top of bis lungs , amidst the pelting of a merciless storm of sleet and rain , the following : — " Notice —A public meeting of the inhabitants will be held ibis evening , at seven o ' clock , in the school room , when several gentlemen from Hamilton , will address them on the principles of Universal Suffrage . " In a
short time , we were conducted to the School-room , and though not a crowded meeting , owing to the stormy night , yet the room was nearly filled and was what we termed an excellent meeting . Mr . Wm , Reid , an aged man , but a sterling Radical , vrae -unanimously called to the chair . He opened the meeting with a short but powerful appeal to both feelings and judgment on the present state of the country , which called forth the plaudits of the mee :-ing . He then introduced Mr . Arthur Robertson , who addressed them on the evils of class legislation . Be continued for three-quarters of an hour , laying bare Corruption wherever it had a lodgment ; explained the power of royalty , which infant the absorbing , annually , a large sum of meney from the
industry or tne nation—tne power of her Majesty ' s Jffinisters , with the secret- service money at their disposal , and the army and navy , and rural police espionage , and the pension list . Sach astounding facts as were elicited in his address , made a deep impressioil OH the meeting . He concluded amide t the cheers of all present . The Chairman in a neat and pointed address , next introduced Mr . Archibald "Walker , who addressed them on the principles of Chartism ; explained in regular order the six points in the People ' s Charter ; the natural and civil rights of man , how they were wrested from us and how they were again to be obtained ; Whifs , Tories , priests and employers , as oppressors of industry got a severe castigation . He sat down amidst
great eneenng . The Chairman again shorily addressed the meetics , and introduced Mr Thomas Crawford , president of our Association who addressed the meeting on the power of union by showing in a clear , plain , and forcible manner its effectsby the crowned heads . of Europe , thc aristocracy of tMs and othfii couuirieg , by our employers and priestcraft , both church and dissenter , went through every grade of society with such tact that called forth fcursts of applause throughout his address . He concluded by exporting them to follow the example ol their enemies with regard to union , and impressed on them the necessity of becoming subscribers of the Northern Star , Scottish Patriot , and all those political publications which advocated the rights of the poor man . Mr . Walker again shortly addressed the
meeting . The chairman wound ap the whole b calling on the meeting to take it into their serior consideration what they ought to do after the a eellent addresses they had heard , the time was no ' arrived when they must either shake off the chair with which they had been so firmly rivetted , c Eubntit to be more cruelly oppressed than ever , th following resolutions were moved by Mr . Jam < Allen , and seconded from all parts of the room , an carried unanimously—1 st . That we form ourselv < into an association , and that we do all in our powe along with our brother slaves in the united kingdon to make the Peoples' Charter the law of the lan < 2 nd . That as soon as possible we -will become sul Bribers for the Star , Patriot , and other politic recommended b
periodicals as y the lecturers—3 r That the abOYo be Sent to the Scottish Patriot an Northern Star for publication . The election of offici bearers than took place , when Mr . William Wilso was elected president , William Eied , treasure James Walker , secretary , and twelve of the con nittee . General meeting to be held weekly . A nan ber « f Jenvestin colliers were present , and adde their names , and we learn since they have iliac arrangements for the Patriot and Star to shine j their dark domains . A number of Chartist Circulai were given for distribution in the meeting . Thr < eheerf were then given in rotation for the lecturei from Hamilton , the Charter , O'Connor , and th peoples' press , when the meeting broke up all highl Batfraed . —Correspondent .
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LEEDS . —The cause prospers well . Members are enrolled in great numbers every meeting" night . A splendid lecture was delivered on SoBoay evening by Mr . J . Smith . KWARESBRO '—A Soiree , in honour of the Charter , has been held here ; about fifty persons , amongst whom were a number of females , sat down to t * a . The room was tastefully decorated ; thejringin g was of the first order ; the recitations , music , aad dancing was equally good ; a number of patriotic toasts were given and responded to , and the evening ' s entertainments furnished one scene of pleasurable and edifying enjoyment . babbhkad .-At a public meeting held on the 24 th ult ., a verv strong resolution expressive of disgust and indignation at the contumelious treatment of the great body of the Chartists by Mr . Brewster , and declaring the conviction of the meeting that Mr . Brewster is a dishonest politician , and a tool in the hands of other parties to cause disseation in the Chartist ranks , was unanimously adopted .
KIDDKRM 1 NBTER . — Babby Meeting . —Chartist Tbiumph . —A public meeting was convened by the Mayor of Kidderminster on Friday last , at eleven o ' clock , in the Town Hall , for . the purpose of congratulating the Queen , Prince Albert , and the Duchess of Kent , on the auspicious event of the birth of a Prince , and it was very evident that the " privileged class , " composed ot both Whigs and Torie 3 , had unanimously agreed on an address at a hole-and-corner meeting , aud the working classes were not expected to attend , but were to be crucified between the two parties , Whigs and Tories . But , thanks to the leading Chartists , who summoned their men together ; for by a quarter to eleven o ' clock they assembled in great numbers , the sight of which
put the privileged class to a stand , and it was twelve o ' clock before the business of the meeting commenced . The Mayor , a Whig , was voted to the chair . During this time the Tories were sending their emissaries to the carpet factories and publichouses , to collect all the tag-rag together , telling them that the Chartists were breaking everything in the Town Hall . The Vicar of Kidderminster read the addresses and moved their adeption . A gentleman seconded the . addresses , and the Mayor was about to put them to the meeting , when Mr . Chorlton rose to propose , by way of amendment , that an address , which he held in his hand , representing to her Majesty the unparalleled distress of the country , be attached to the original address , which he
introduced in a speech which would not have disgraced the House of Lords . He then asked if any gentleman on that side of the ball would second it , observ . ing that he had plenty of persons beside him ready to second it ; but he wished to give the gentlemen on that side the house an opportunity of shewing their sympathy for the working classes by seconding the amendment . Mr . Dadswell , an extensive grocer and tea-dealer , and a late member of the Town Council , arose and seconded the amendment , in a very neat speech , shewing that taxation and representation ought to be co-existent . He was frequently interrupted by Questions from the big Whigs , and thunders of applause from the working classes . Mr . Hitchin , Secretary to the Charter Association rose
to support the amendment , and was interrupted for a short time by the respectables and great , applause from the working class . The foUowingoonversation ensued among the respectables : — Who is he 1 " " A Chartist lecturer , " said a second . " We don't want itinerant lecturers hero , " said a third . The Town Clerk— " Are you an inhabitant ! " Mr . Hitchen— " Yes , and a rate-payer . You have never seen me at your meetings before , but you shall often have my company for the future . " This was done to prolong the time , so that they could collect their tools together to disturb the meeting . The amendment was then put and carried almost unanimously . One of the Tories then demanded a division . Just at that moment a swarm of drunken fellows , who had
never heard either the addresses nor the amendment ; read , rushed into the hall , evidently bent on a disturbance , challenging the Chartists to go into the Lion Field ; bat , on a further view t ) ey found the Chartists too numerous , so they dropped their flag . The Chartists took no notice of the blackguards , but , to tha great surprise of the meeting , the Mayor decided that the amendment was lost by a very small majority . At this announcement , the cry of " Shame , shame" resounded from all parts of the hall ; but , in order to convince the Mayor that he was wrong in his decision , Mr . Hitchin rose , and requested every one who had voted for the amendment to leave the hail immediately , and go to Mr . Stockall's , the Talbot Inn , where a meeting would be held for the purpose of taking into consideration the condnct of the Mayor . ThiB request was instantly obeyed , and in five minutes there was very
few in the body of the hall , and those who remained in the other part were chiefly those who had been treated with money and drink to come and disturb the proceedings . The meeting was held at the Talbot Inn , and it was agreed unanimously that a pub'ic meeting should b 3 held on Tuesday next , to take into consideration the conduct of the Mayor , and report thereon . The bills are printed , announcing the meeting , and we expect a bumper . This base conduet of the factions has opened the eyes of the public , and has caused many to be favourable to the Chartist cause who were ioraetly opposed to the Chartists . N . B . It is but justice to say that Alderman Talbot protested against the blackguards being let into the room , stating that the doors ought to be locked until the dmeion w » s taken : he left the Town Had in disgust . It was unanimously agreed at the meeting at the Talbot Inn that the proceedings be sent w the Northern Star for insertion .
GLASGOW . —Mr . John Rodger delivered a lecture , in St . Aan ' s Church , Great Hamilton-street , on Monday night , the 22 ad ult , on the best means of obtaining the Charter , Mr . Proudfoot in the chair . The lecture , in general , was good , and many of the propositions which it contained worthy of ser ious consideration . Mr . Con Murray delivered a lecture , in the same place , upon the subject of Orangeism and Ribbonism , on the following Wednesday . The discussion continued till nearly twelve o ' clock , after which a vote of thanks was given to the lecturer , and the meeting dissolved .
CAT . TOX . —The members of the Young Men ' s Association met on Tuesday night , the 23 rd nit ., at No . 23 , Kirk-street , Mr . Young in the chair , for the purpose of discussing whether New Zealand or America were the best quarters to go to , providing they intended to emigrate . They contended that ^ fewZ . 'aland , while it had hords of savage cannibals in i : s bosom , was yet under the influence of a British colonial system of legislation ; hence it was no port for a free-born spirit ; -they , therefore , decided for the States of America , the land of the brave and the free .
North Quabter . — A meeting of the Chartists of the North Quarter was held on the night of the 24 th ult ., Mr . Kilp&trick in the chair , to hear a lecture on the prospects of Chartism , by Mr . Currie . The lecturer was eloquent and interesting , after which Mr . Colquhoun addressed the meeting , at the oonclusion of which thanks were given to the lecturer and the Chairman , when the meeting dissolved . Edinburgh . —A publio meting was held on the evening of Thursday last , for the purpose of taking into consideration the National Petition . Mr . Cribbes was called to the chair , and stated the object of the meeting , hoped that all parties who wished to speak , either for or against the petition , would get a fair hearing . He called upon Mr .
Rankin to read the petition . Mr . Rankin came forward , and after some remarks , proceeded to read the petition , which was well received by the meeting . Mr . Rankin proceeded to speak in support of the petition , and concluded by moving that it be adopted by the meeting . The motion was seconded by Mr . Blackie . After considerable discussion on the propriety of mixing up the question of the Repeal of the Irish Union in the petition , it was adopted by rv large majority , not more than five or six handB being held up against it ; after which the meeting proceeded to elect a delegate to attend the Convention at Glasgow , on the third of Janu « ry
Messrs . Wat ? on and Rankin were declared elected by a brge majority . Mr . Niabet then stated that as Mr . Brewster had been elected to attend the Convention of Scottish delegates , and as he anticipated that the humbug question of physical force would be brought forvrard to the annoyanoe of the delegates and the exclusion of more important business ; he would move , " That our delegate be instructed to protest against such a subject being introduced at that meeting . " After a vote of thanks to the chairman , and three cheers for O'Connor , the meeting , which was numerously attended , quietly dispersed .
ABERDEEN . —At a meeting of the Council of the Aberdeen Charier Union , on the evening of the 25 : h of November , the following resolution was unanimously adopted : —Resolved , — That this meeting recommend our Chartist brethren , and every friend of humanity and justice throughout the empire , to adopt and sign instantly , petitions praying her Majesty to extend the Royal clemency to Messrs , Frost , Williams , and Jones , on the occasion of the christening of the Prince of Wales , by granting a free pardon to them and a return to their native land . "
Coc . vcjl Mektisg . —On Monday the 22 d nit . Aberdeen Charter Union met , Mr . M'Pherson in the chair . The minutes of the previous meeting having bees read and confirmed , the Chairman informed them that aa the tima of servitude of oae half of the Council was expired , they would require to dsefc others in their steaa . He gave a short outline of the duties devolving upon members of Council , after which the vacancies were filled np . Mr . Archibald M'Donald was reelected joint-chairman , John Fm » , treasurer , and
George Smart , Secretary . The subject of sanding a delegate to the Scottish Convention was then discussed ; and it was agreed to postpone the settlement of it , until it was seen whether , as is anticipated , a previous meeting of delegates wili be Held in Edinburgh whea our delegate shall do there . The Secretary then read an account of the receipts and expenditure of the last b 5 x months , when it was seen that there wai a clear balance in hand of forty-three pounds . A letter was read from Mr . Leader , M . P ., regarding the two females who had been discharged for
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presenting the plaid to Mr . O'Connor . Those present were quite shocked when they heard how he had been mMnformfd bj the managen . They threw the odium on the poor female * , to screen themaelTM from the displeasure of Mr . Leader , who ia a large proprietor of the works in which they were employed . After some other boslneu had been transacted , the meeting separated . Twtlve members were enrolled . On WEDHESDiT right , a public meeting was held In the Great Pavilion , New Market Street , to take into consideration the conduet of Magistrates and Town Council in their lavish expenditure of the public money , in the present distressed state of the country , and likewise to hear Mr . Lowery ' a farewell address . At a quarter past eight the building having been pretty full .
Mr . M'Pherson , comb manufacturer , was unanimonsly called to the chair . He thanked then tot the honour they had conferred on him , and animadverted in very severe terms on the condnct of the authorities . Mr . Archibald M ' Donald moved the first resolution , which wa » a » follows : — " That this meeting -view with the greatest disapprobation the condnct of the Magistrates and Town Council ia tbelt profligate waste of the public money in useless and dangerous displays in the present distressed and excited state of the coantry . " He spoke at length on the inconsistency of the Magistrates in their blowing away bo many hundred pounds of our harde&med money in fireworks to please themselves , and a few old women , and likewise on the grand " guzzle ; " thay are t » have at the public expence ;
bat they have said that while the rich do feast and drink , that the poor shall also have their " banquet ' for in their munlflclent charity they have voted £ 50 to charities , that was all very good ; but he hai yet to learn that it was charity first to take that money oat of their pockets , and then pretend to give a part bade , such conduct was adding insult to iDJory . Mr . David Wright seconded the resolution , which was unanimously agreed to . Mr . Jehn Legge moved the second resolution as follows , and was greeted with load applause : — " That the inhabitants of Aberdeen , in public meeting assembled , pledge themselves to use every lawful and honourable means in their power to have the franchise extended , as contained in the People's Charter , that they may be
enabled to replace the present imbecile and inconsistent magistrates of Aberdeen , by men who will not first excite the inhabitants , and then allay that excitement by bludgeons , bayonets , and ball cartridge , and ' other such Reform Bill arguments . " He condemned , in very strong terms , the conduct of the magistrates for their would-be loyalty , for gathering a crowd of people to hena and throw up their bonnets in the air ; bat if they chanced to throw them too far , then the soldiery were ready at their backs to transfix them with their bayonets , or there were five hundred special constables , at a moments notice , ready to march upon the people with their bludgeons ; and all these fellows have to be paid out of the public parse . Such meetings as these would teach the magistrates that we are no longer to
submit , or be driven from the paths of rectitude and justice by such tomfoolery as was about to take place in oar city . He continued in an eloquent Btrain for a considerable time , and then sat down amidst cheers . Duncan Nicolson seconded the resolution . The chairman then put the resolution , which was carried unanimously . He then introduced Mr . Lowery , who waa hailed with rapturous applause . He descanted on the loyalty of the magistrates , and the great fuss that was made about royalty . He then entered into the fitness of the people to exercise the franchise , and answered all objections on that head . Mr . Lowery continued in a thrilling strain of eloquence for a considerable time , and concluded by thanking them for the quiet manner in which they had listened to him , and telling them
that be would again have a chance of addressing them about the New Year . He sat down amid cheers . The chairman thnn briefly addressed them , and declared the meeting dissolved . The usoal votes of thanks and cheers were given previous to dispersing . This is a meeting from which we expect the magistrates will learn a lesson ; It will teach them that the people are now too Intelligent , that they are too much alive to their own interests to be any longer hoodwinked by those would-be " loyal authorities . " The passing of the second resolution will make those petty despots tremble ; it shows that the Charter is now the adopted creed of the multitude , and that neither the cry
of" hurrah for the Queen , " or any other slap-trap bumbug , will lead them from the path of duty , or make them give np the broad principle of universal justice to one and alL They may persecute men for holding those principles , they may immure men in their dungeons , they may banish them to distant dimes to languish In exile , but truth and justice are Immutable , and will prevail . They may retard the achievement of justice , they miy endeavour to stem the torrent of public opinion , which is breaking against the crazy hulk of legislative monopoly , this they may do , aye , more , but vengeance yet shall come , aud that too , when least expected . —Correspon den t .
ALLOA . —A meeting of the Central Committee of thiB district was held on the evening of Saturday , Mr . Robert Ramsay , from Tillicoultry , in the chair . After the Secretary had read the minutes of last meeting , and some routine business had been gone over , it was stated by the delegates from Alva and Coalsnaoghton , that it was agreed by their associations to support Mr . Abram Duncan as their delegate at the Convention about to be held in London , and hoped that the other associations , in the district -wouto report at next meeting of committee their Intention . It was also agreed that a delegate be sent to the Glasgow meeting of delegates , to be held there on the 3 rd . of January , 1842 , and recommended to each place in this dhtrlct the propriety of sending Mr . Abram Duncan as the delegate for this district , to Glasgow , as business of great Importance is
likely to be brought forward at the said meeting . It was recommended by the delegatas from Alva , the propriety of engaging Mr . A . Duncan for a month , to lecture in and around this district , he giving four lectures each week , and receiving the sum of one pound ten shillings per week for his trouble , Mr . Duncan paying his own expenses . It was agreed that the treasurer and Becntuj ' a books be examined , in consequence of their having to retire from office , the centre being removed from Alloa to Coalsnaugbton , as the moat central place of the district . Mr . Thomas Hall and Mr . William Wilson examined the books before the Committee ; they ¦ were found correct and signed by them . The committee will meet again in the New Hall Coalsnanghton , this evening at six o ' clock . The meeting then adjourned .
YORK . —Female chakier association . —At the weekly meeting of this Association , held on Monday evening , the 30 th . alt ., after the usual business was gone through , a petition committee was appointed for the purpose of obtaining signatures to the National Petition , the females being determined not to be behind their Chartist brethren in their endeavours to advance those glorious principles which they advocate . HONLEY . —A delegate meeting will be holden at James Stevenson's , Stock ' s Moor , on Sunday , the 12 th of December , at two o'clock iu the afternoon . The following places are requested to send delegates : — Huddersfield , Almondbury , Honley , Holmfirth , Meltham , Shipley , Selby , Burton , Skelmonthorp , Marsden , Slaithwaite , Kirkbeaton , Yew Green , Paddock , and all the surrounding districts , upon business important to the Chartist cause .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 4, 1841, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct871/page/2/
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