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I * O > "DOR . —A . pcbllc me-etint : -was held on Thorsday eTening , at the Civet Cat , Kensington . The room Tras crovrdca , and cambers were compelled to . leave from vhe intense heat Mr . Gifford was called to the chair , and addressed the meeting in aa argumentative m&Dner . Mr . Preece moved the first resolution : — •• That this meeting is of opinion , that the evils nnder which the country groans are to be traced to class-legislation , we therefore resolve to use our best energies to abolish the same t-y causing the principles , -whole and entire , contained in the document called the Eeople ' e Charter to become the law of the land . " Mr . Swatton secsnded , and Mr . Campbell , Stcretary to the Executive , snpported the resolution , -which was carried urnnirnously . Mr . Stallwood mo-ved the next resolution : —
" That this meeting hereby determine , individually arid cel . ectivtly , by joining the National Charter Association , and by every other legal means in their power , to carry into practical operation the principles of the forecoing resolution . " Mr . Wheeler seconded , and ilr . BairsioTf supported the resolution , -which was carlied -without & disssatlent voice . Mr . Bowling . moved the next resolution : — " That this meeting-deeply sympathise -with cur suffering friends . Frost , Williams , and Jones , in their UDjust exile from the land of their birth , and hereby determine to use their utmo .-t exertions to
restore them te the bosonis of their afflicted families . " Sir . Millwood seconded the morion , and Mr . Mason supported it . Mr . P * rrivai , son to the Minister who « as shot bj BelliEghain , in the lobby of the House of Commons , also supperterd the resolution ; -he was also in favour of XJnive » sal Suffrage . Mr . Hanson , a poor law guardian , spoke highly in favour of the restoration of these exiles to their native land , and £ tnonnced the fcescbtry of the Government in transporting them . The resolution was tlien unanimous * y carried . " A vote of thanks -was given to the delegates , and to the chairman , and the metting separated .
Losdox Distsict Council—On Sunday afternoon , After the traassctic-n of considerable business , the sun ) of £ 1 -was received from the Star , Golden-lane , 7 s . 43 . from the Tulor's , Bricklayers'Arms , 3 s .-from the Tailor ' s Taree Do-res , and as additional Sd . from CamberwelJ The Council then resolved itself ict : > a provisional Committee , to assist in carrying out the Procession . Ciecxs SiPvEFT , Miht-le-bone . —At the working man ' s hail on Sancay evening , Mr . Nagle reported the basiiieis connected frith tha ensnins deinocstraiion .
Mr . Payne siso reporttd en the local arrangements ior the proetssicn . Mr . liairstow then delivered an excellent lecture on the causss which had given rise to the Charter , and the present position of the " Chsrtists . Tne pl ^ ce -was crowded t * exsess , and Mr . Bairetow was highly applauded . Mrs Godwin also sbiy addressed the frmales asserab ' ed , and urged upon th' -m the . necessity of swelling the precession on the folio-wing morning , other ocal boiixess wes transacted and the meeting sojourned , Tnth a vote of thanks to the chairman and lecturer .
DUMFRIES . —At a public meeting held here on the evening of the 26 th ult , a memorial to the House of Incurables was adopted , and ordered to be transmitted to Thos . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P . f > r presentation , prcyin » for the Charter , whole and entire . CARIiISLS . —At a me- , ting of the Council of the Chartst Association , htid on Saturday evening , a further sum of 14 a wus ordered to be forwarded to Mr Jv > hn Cieave , for the use of the Convection in London ; also , the sum . of 6 s , from the spirited Tillage of Dalston . KIDa ^ RI ^ IKSTEn . —Mr . Candy " lectured here on the evening of Wednesday week , to a numerous audience , and gave entire satisfaction .
HUOBERSTIELD , At the district delegate meefing , on Sunday last , the following dtlegstes -were present : —Mr . John Chapman , HaddereSeld ; Mr . David Gl :-dhill , Yew Green ; Mr . Bramwell Dyson , Mr . Edward Haizh , Ilonley ; Mr . Taomas MaJdock , Holmfirlh . A number of letters were read from various places for and against the appointment of a lecturer ; afttr -which the following resolution was passed : — "That the consideration of appointing a lecturer be deferred for the present ; and that we have the greatest confidence in Fsargus O'Connor and the other Chartist leaders , and are determined to support them so long as they snpport the principles of the People ' s Charter , name and & 1 L
STOCKPORT . —On Sunday nigtt last , our room ¦ was as -usual ¦ well-attended . Mr . Sniethiiist . of OHham . delivered a highly-instructive lecture , in which he showed up the hypocrisy ai ; d deceit of the professed Christian minsters , fcr which he received an Tmaaimous vota of thanks . Mr . Thos . Clark was then ealled on , and said he felt it his doty to take this early opportunity of ttstinjr the opinions of the ChartUts of Stockport aa to "what they thougtt . of their newlyacquired frisn ^ s ; for his own part , whilst he was ¦ willing to admit that there were men who met at Srurge ' s Conference ¦ who vrtra honest = nd sincere as either himsiif or any othtr man in tke movement , nevertheless , he felt confident that there were some whose whole and sole aim w-as to destroy the noblest
and best of men , he meant Feargus O'Connor—( hear , hear ;)—and also to extinguish their bright shining Siar : hi . thank God , all their poor attempts -would prove fuii-e . Ha -would then conclude with proposing tH * foiiowinff isolation = —" That whilit w « bail "srith feelings of satisfaction the recognition of our principles by any pirty , mora especially of that class that has hitherto prosecuted and persecuted both the advocates and doctrines of Chirtbm , we , at the sa : u-j time , are determined to stand by that organisation , and those brave men and true , who have already uc-cUrqone the fiery ordeal of the danseon , and which has been made
sscred by the biood of martjrs , by th-3 lamentations and wailirgs cf mothers and starving l ; tr ! e ones , by the groins and xaoanlnzs ct the dciztpned , and by the sighs of the exiled patriots ; and farther , thr » t as that bright luminary , the Northern Star has ftarlessly and Lonsstly asserted and advocated our rights , and as its truly patriotic proprietor , Fcar ^ -ua O'Connor , has done the same , tre h'reby solemnly pledge sum-Ires to stand by . and snpport them as long ss they stand by the principles ^ nd name of the Charter . " Mr . John Wright , in a neat and brief speech , seconded it Mr . Snrtb , Sir . Howell . . iT ' d Mr . Gardie spoke to it , ¦ when it w& 3 carried Tminimously .
BHOMSGROVS . —On Thursday ev = n : n ? . Mr . H . Candy dtiirered a lecture , in front of the M ^ rk-t Hall , to a ratnerous a :: d respectaMe audience . Hia subject ¦ was tbe present position uf the working c ! i ? £ -s , and the necessity of union to obtain the People ' s Charter . WOHC £ SrER . —Mr . H . Candy lectured at ths Assodatioa room , en Friday evening , Mr . Turncjul in the chair . The meeting -was thinly but respectably atteartfr .. Mr . C . was heard with attention , and guve an ex- ^ l ' er . t address ; at the conclusion , a vole-of thanks was c : ^ cb to the lecturer . Worcett-r wants more a 2 . * - * ir : g . There is plenty of material for a flourishing afsotii ' -ion .
DU 3 L 37 . —Mr . H- Casdy addressed a -meeting of BV" ? - ° ? aTil 3 of fs-o tboiiHiE . i on Wednesday a : tfefno-Dn , in the o ~ - > = n air , chiefly of nailers and the poor op € Ktrv ~ : tt ; : o nos ? aro s : irving . The lecturer entered into the e ? i s under -which sariety is labouring , and forcibly expl . iu ^ d to the satisfaction of his hearers that they sr -sc L m c ' ass leEislation . He impressed up ^ . n their Blinds t ? ' « nccess-ty of joining the National Charte-A's datir . r ., sa they may rest assured th £ t the People's Ctutei -s-ere tho paJy guarantee to obtain justice for the nmli -us , and s « t 2 ur « permanent happiness and piospr ^ ty to the fr ^ untry . He coii cluded , after . an bxcellext addreis of t . ue honr and upwards .
H 1 ZS . 1 OS . —At a meeting held in tbe large room , Stifij .-d-street , be longing to the National Cbarttr Associsti-jn , ^ sh . ch vas crowded to Euffocasion , on Thursday nL ; h- - i = it , Mi . rroeeet in the chair , a vote of confidence in the Convention w ^ s passed UDanirnous ' y , -witheui a disstniLct . f -r thtir Sminrss and untiring tx-Jtions on K-Lalf ^ f : be p ' . uj . Ie . Several letters were read , indud :- ; Mr . O'Connor ' s , from the Chartist Circular , and 5 Ir . B ^ ir = toVs , from the CoirunonweaUhsman . Mr X'n . -cy j c-crs : l on Sun i 3 y evening to a ero-rded auaitace , and "wr . s afrtrwards engaged by the committt * . for cr . > vrid . ts open new associations -within--three mii-.- ' rr ^ ua-l BiUton . On Friday last , an oui-si ^ or Ee ^ tiri- vg .- held at Sodom , a village two milts from Bi ; .-t--r . i r the &tsi t :. iie , when Hi . Linncy-adxlresscu ¦ n pTiili if 3 , 000 persons . TLis ia the way to i ; o to ¦ work . Wq hope oilier wvrns -will go and do like-¦ wisa .
DFR 3 Y- —Mr . P . M . Brc-phy . from Dublin : letture ' on Wvdnssday and Saiday zrcnirgB to attcnrlve aiiuieccis . Oa Sunday ui ^ ht a l ? -t ; = r was r ^ ao frJm . Mr . Strut , M . P-, stating his o ' -j-ttioas to suBport th « - Petition . " * ¦ SuTTOr ' -IT ' -ASHTISLD . —The delegate mc-etng held -n the C ^ a—ist reading room , SutUm-in-AsLSel d ^ on Sanday , tbe i > lowing rerolution -yas cwried unanimously-. — - Tn \ t the dele » t « s assembled do . pJaee implicit D . v . £ !> : nco in F . O'Connor , Esq ., the Northern Star , s . v . i th-aso v ; ho have resliy stood bj the Charter . n » me and ail - ' "WOnCESTBR . —Mr . H . Candy visited thi s place oa Friday , and lectured in the CinrtUt " ro * m , Foundrystreet .
liASawAtJE . —A social meeting took place on Tuesday evening las :, in BoMyrieg school room , the profits arising from the same to be devoted to the f-und for the snpport of the delegate at the Convention for Midlothian , Mr . John Stewart in the chair . The school , which is capable of comfortably holding 400 , -was literallj crenmted to the door , many having to so away . Addresses , scn ^ s , a-: d recitations were the order of the evening , and g ^ ve grext satisfaction . The greatest praise is dsa to the Connon-milis fine instruaental band , for the handsome m- me ? in -which they volunteered thsir s-rviccs . and the skill they displayed in pbying several fine pi-cc 3 . The first national petition , from this district , « - i 5 signal by about 4 O , the- second by 642 , this one pravjj ^ f . jT the Charter -Hrhoia and entire , has receive = J 1 , 2 i i signatures .
BiasTAL .-lJ . MOx or Chartists . *> d Teeto-TiLLEas . —At thj U . M Bir ? t- ;; . 'ce ^ iiag , 3 Ir . James Mniington , tlie eloquent lacturer on t--t : otali 2 : n ; enroled Kmsztf a znembsr of-fan y&tiun ± l charter A ^ socktion , and t-jck ont his card : .. nd Mr . John iV est , Chaitist lecturer , publicly signed tu i-Az ) ibit : i : t :: t- ; pledgeeach sgrc-im ? to adrocate the rt = c-c . . - ti ? e vif-r / is tLtir difffirent ciTOcities .
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OSSETT . —Mr . West visited this town on Friday last There was % large attendance of the manufacturers , as -well as the working classes , -who listened attentively te the arguments adduced ; and , at the conclusion , invited Mr . West mort preraingly to visit tkem sgain , as they were perfectly convinced of the truth of his statements , although they could not see clearly the means to' carry out his views . A fine feeling was created . OVEB . TON . —Mr . West lectured here on Monday to the miners of this district , and produced a good impression . The people here scarcely know anything , and only -want to be set thinking of their valus and worth to society to have them amongst the foremost in our ranks .
LOWER WORTLET . —Mr . Wm . Bell , of Heywood , lectured , on Friday evening last , to a numerous and attentive audience , and exposed the -working of the system which gives to the willing idler nearly the whole of the produce of the -willing labourers . The meeting seemed satisfied that the only way to prosperity -w-. a through the People ' s Charter . SOWERBY . —On Sunday last , Mr . Wm . Bell , of Hey wood , delivered tw » lectures ; the first , in the afternoon , in the open air , to a numerous and attentive audience , subject— " The necessity for an Extension of the Representative System , " -which was handled in an argumentative manner , and to the satisfaction of the meeting . The evening's lecture -was delivered in the Association Room—subject " The benefits to be derived from the adoption of the People ' s Charter . " This lecture seemed to give the greatest satisfaction . ChartiBm , in this neighbourhood , is on the increase , and the men of Sowerby are determined to persevere in the agitation of tbe Charter—name and all .
CRAIG VALE . —Mr . Bsll gave a very interesting lecture in this place , on Monday evening , in the opun air , ta up-rrards of three hundred people , -who listened attentively to the lecturer , and at the close a vote of thanks -was passed to Mr . O'Connor , f er the strightforward manner he has advocated the cause of the people . Oaken Gates . —The first Chartist lecture at Oaken Gates , -was delivered by Mr . Mogg , on Friday evening last , in the Bull Ring ; about two thousand persons were present .
HOOLE 7 HILI >—On Sunday evening a lecture was delivered here by Mr . Wm . Aitkin , of Ashtonundtr-Line , on Government . The attendance -was numerous and the lecturer was listened to with tbe most profound attention . At the conclusion of the lecture four members "were enrolled . The Association although only three weeks old , and in a parson-ridden village , bids fair to become a numerous one , for we alretdy number forty wven members , -who are for the Charter , the whole Charter , and no surrender . NEWCASTLE , The Chartists of Ne-wcastle held their usual -weekly business meeting on Monday evening ; on tbe motion of > Ir . Johnstone . 21 r . Wm . Di-es -was unanimously chosen to preside . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , the secretary read three letters which he had received from Mr . O'Brien sines last meeting night ; likewise , Mr . Abram Dancan ' s answer to the requisition of the Newcastle Charter Association to favour them with a visit on his
return from tbe Convention , to -which requisition be very kindly complies , and promises to deliver a lecture in Ne-wcastle on the evening of Monday , the 9 th iust . The committee appointed to transmit thei > etition sheets to the Convention reported that they sent sheets , containing ninety-two thousand signatures , by theiteamer , to Mr . Cleave , and upwards of fifteen hundred by post to Mr . Duncoinbe . The secretary reported that he . in accordance -with his instructions , posted on last Saturday a letter enclosing a copy of the National Petition ( and a request to support the prayer of the same . ) to each of the M . P . ' s for this borough . Mr . Sinclair then moyed , and Mr . Frankland seconded , That a committee of five be now appointed to make the necessary arrangements for Mr . Duncan ' s lecture ; that Messrs . Johnstone , Cross , Purvis , Dees , and Sinclair form tLat committee ; and that the secretary be empowered to get two hundred bills printed announcing Mr . Duncan ' s lecture . " This was carried , and the Council adjourned .
HEBDSN BRIDGE . —Monday being the day appointed for the presentation of the National Petition , the working men of this neighbourhood were determined to celebrate that event by having a public meeting on Wads worth Moor . On the morning appointed , the working men and women vt the surrounding villages might be seen -wending their -way towards Hebdtn Bridge , from whence a precession was to proceed to the place of meeting . Mr . Jones , the Chartist Missionary , having addressed the meeting , exhorting them to be peaceable and orderly , and to let the factions see that they kue-w how to conduct their own business without the interference of any other party , the procession formed . It -was headed by a band of music , and contained numerous fla « s and banners . On arriving at Mjtbo ' . uiroyd the procession halted , and -weie briefly addressed by Mr . Wm . Bel ) , of Hey wood , who urged the asiembled multitude to conduct the business of tbe cay in that peaceful and orderly manner so
characteristic of the proceedings of working men . The procession then proceeded through Micigiey to the place of meeting . Mr . Robert Sutcliffo Laving been appointed chairman , introduced a member of the association to move the first r * -so ! ntion , which was to tbe effect , that the working class having been instrumental in the production of all the wealth that existed in the country , they had a right to a voice in the making of the law which regulated its distribut ' on . The resolution having been ^ fec- ^ nded , Mr . Bell was introduced to support it , who , in an argumentative an-j lengthy address , showed up the abuses of the system . The meeting was subsequently addressed Ky Mr . Rusbton and Mr . Jones . Three cfcoers were ? iven for Frost , Williams , and JoneB , and three for Mr . O'Connor , and tbe Convention , after vh : ch the xueting broke up ; thus ended one of the largest meetings that has been held in this neighbourhood for these mny years , there being upwards of 7800 persons pres-. ut , and proved to the factions that Chartism is not dead in this neighbourhood .
BISHOP ATJCSLAWD . —On Sunday afternoon , a giorious Chartist meeting was held in the Batts of this p . asc- The Batts is a tract of land or common , running 1 y the side of the Wear . It is a beautiful place , and consequently is the general resortof the inhabitants for promenading . Bishop Auckland , containing the palace or country 3-esidence of the Bishop of Durham , is considerably under the icfluence cf the priesthood , but still there is a noble , though a small band of intelligent and honest reformers , who hold the principles of the People's Charter . The town of Bishop Auekland is now the centre of a large and increasing colliery district , aiid , consequently , m : » y be made the head quarters of a Chartist nform movement This is likely to be the case , as Mr . Cbarles Connor , late of Manchast-sr , has now settled there , and if he be supported in his business , as he deserves , there is no d « ubt but that he may do much gwod . The speakers at the meeting on Sunday -were Messrs . Chappie and Williams from Sunderland , a * d Mr . Charies Connor .
SXJNDERLAND . —On Friday last , the petition from this p 3 a& 3 was forwardbd to London . 11 contained nearly 13 , 000 signatures . NOTTINGHAM . —At a meeting of the United CounciJ , held in tbe Democratic Ckapsl , Rice P . ace , Barker Gate , on Snnday morning lass , tho following resolutions were unanimously agreed to : — " That this Council , having known Mr . G . Harrison , our worthy representative in Convention , as an unflinching friend of ths oppressed , and for the last four years an honeat and consistent Ciiirtist , and an able advocate of the rghts of the toiling millions—having always known blm to strictly adhere to truth ia the advocacy of our cause—having full confidence in his veracity and hone ; ty , pledge ourselves to snppoit him to the utmost of our power , to defeat the machinations of those wbo seek to divide us and injure our cause . " " That this aeeting do adopt the res -lution emanating from the ChartLta of Brighton , in reference to Mr . O'Connor , " &c
Lectcee . —Mr . Beggs , late delegate to the Birmingham Conference , lecture ! in the Democratic Caapel , on Tuesday evening last Subject— " Political knowledge . " A motion for a memorial on b ; ha . if of Holberry , was put und carried , and ordered to be sent to llr . T . Wakiey , for presentation to Sir J . Graham . At a meeting , at the Kins ; George on Horseback , on Monday la ' t , the following resolution -was passed : — " That this meeting feels indignant and disgusted at tbe th < e attempts cf a class of agitators to overthrow F-iarw O'Connor and the Northern Star . This meeting , tiiertfore , piedges itse ' . f to siand by O'Connor and the Slur as long as th ^ y continue the unflnching advocates of the rights of the industrious orders . "
»« ADFOriD . —On Wednesday evening week the proprietors of Philadelphia Chapt-1 , Wapping , invited the Kbv . Mr . Jackson , of Manchester , to preach a sermon on behalf of the funds of the chapel . The Rev . Gentleman preached as excellent sermon on the r-ccision , ba ; the congregation was yery small . At the conclusion it was announced that the Rev . Gentleman would deliver a political lecture on ths enduing evenining , when Mr . Dewcirst was called to the chair , and t . rii fly opened the tuiinesa of the mteeting . Mr . Jackson deliveded an heart-stirring lecture on Chartism , contending not only for the principles of the Charter , but likewise the name aug the present organisation . He bad suffered imprisonment and bonds for the sake of it , and he would not now for the pleasing any party give it np . He dwelt at great sength en the distress of the country ,
noticing the . disturbance of the people of Dudley , Leicester , Wigan , and Wales , and deprecated all » ectional movements of the people . He concluded a most powerful , eloquent . , and argumentative fueech , which occupied two hours in tbe delivery , by rtcommending them to stand firmly to their own orgsnizition , and their present leaders . The chairman expressed his gratifieatien at tbe lecture which the RtV G-ntleman had delivered . Mr . Jackson again asktd if any person had any objections to make to anything he had said , or any questions to aik , aa he sdways -wished for discussion . No opponent appearing , Mr . Brook moved , and Mr . Smyth seconded— ' That tfce tbsnks o £ tbe meeting be given to Mr . Jackion for bis able and talented advocacy of the nghts of iii « workicg cU £ 8-: e . ' Carrie-1 vrith tlir-. e rounds cf sp . lau-v . Thinks wtre voted to the iChairiLii ) , wfe = n the meeting separated , highly dtlight ? . ! -with vLst tbs-y fca £ htard .
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LEICESTER .- —Large Chartist meetings were held on the recreation ground , last Sunday . Mr . Beedham preached in the afternoon , and Mr . Cooper at night . Mr . Beedham also visited the village of Thurncaston , on Sunday forenoon ; and Mr . Cooper the villages of Oadby and Winston . Mountsobrel . —On Tuesday , the 26 th April , Mr * Skevington visited this place for the purpose of reorganizing the people , when fifteen that had got cards , * nd eleven that had not , decidedto use renewed exertions in the cauae of the people . Nobmanton . —This agricultural village was visited on Aprii 27 'h , by Mr . Skevuigton , who , deliver * d an address in the open air to a good assembly , who at the close gave three hearty cheers for the Charter .
Loughborough . —For the laat week this place has been in a state of great excitement . On Tuesday , the 26 th of April , in consequence of the alarm at Leicester , the soldiers were called away from our barracks . The same evening the people , to shew their pympa'hy for their brethren , assembled and perambulated the town . This gave alarm to the wealthy classes , but on Thursday they were panic struck , for the Chartists of Sheepskead and the villages round , who through poverty had not for a length of time had the means of coming to market , came in a body , at eight o ' clock , and proceeded to the Chartist rooms , where they were joined by the Loughborungh friends . Mr . Skevingion delivered an energetic address , for which a voto of thanks was given him . They then proceeded round the town . On arriving at the top of Regent-street three cheers were given for the Charter , and three grcans for tho bastile ; the people then returned home .
BOSTON . —Oa Wednesday , the 27 th of April , & lecture was delivered by . Mr . Swinglehurat , of Preston , in the Chartist Association Room , to a numerous and attentive audience . On Sunday last , Mr . D-ivid R ss . of Manchesttr , delivered an auimated adortsa , which gave great satisfaction to a crowded audience . &TJRY . —Mr . James Duffy lectured here on Monduy last . At the close of the lecture twenty-two members were enrolled . On Wednesday , the 27 th of April , Mr . Djffy lectured in the same place , aud enrolled cwentyei ^ ht new members . STOCKPORT . —Mr . James Duffy , of Oldham , delivered a lecture , at the Hare and Hounds , on Saturday last , when eleven new members were enrolled .
BE . ACKBURN . —Mr . Swindlehurst lectured here , in the Music Hall , to a crowded audience , and the spirit of pure liberty breathed through the entiie mass . The lecture contained comments upon the Jand , agriculture , machinery , the external and internal position Of the country , £ : c The following resolution was agreed to , : — " Tnat this meeting declares its determination to support the Convention , the Executive , the brave O Connor , the Star , and to oppose all , or any agitation , not embracing the Six Points—details , nawie , and allof the People ' s Charter . " Three cheers were given fur the Convention , three for O'Connor , three for Frost , Williams , and Jones . Eight members joined the association .
CSLSTERFIELD . —At a general meeting of tbe Chartists on Monday evening last , it was agreed that we should meet for the future , ( until we can procure a room , ) at tbe house of Mr . Thomas Taylor , Beetwellstvect , every Monday evening , at eight o ' clock . At the close of the meeting fifteen now members were propesed . BACUP . —A Chartist meeti g was held on Sunday , on DerpJy Common , between Burnley and R-icup Mr . Thomas Chew , of Burnley , presided . Mr .
Tattersall , from Burnley , Mr . Tagg , of Bacup , and Mr . Jones , of Liverpool , addressed the meeting in a very eloquent style . Several other speakers from the surrounding districts were also p esent . Tbe fallowing resolution was unanimously carried : — " That we , the Chartists of Bacup , are determined to stand by the Charter , name and all , and by Mr . O'ConDor , and tbe the rest of the Chartist leaders , so long » s they remain true to our cause ; and we place our implicit confidence in Mr . Hill , the Editor of the Siar . " There were twelve thousand persons present
Chartist Beverage . —The proceeds due to tke Executive , from the 23 rd to the 30 ch of April , from the ChanUt Beverage , are as follow .- * : — £ . s . d . Mr . Baird , Bolton 0 7 C Mr . Yat « s , Stafforshire Potteries ... 0 6 9 Mr . G . J . llarney , Sheffield 0 G 0 Mr . Gilespie , Bollon-le-Moors 0 6 0 Mr . Sweet , Nottingham 0 3 0 Per order , by Mr . Heywood 0 3 0 Mr . Baley , Newcastle 0 2 3 Mr . Parker , Gainsbro' 0 1 6 Mr . Johnson , Stoke , Staffordshire 0 16 Mr . Skevington , Loughbro' 0 0 9 £ 1 18 3
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SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD . Mr . Alexander Sales , framework-knitter . Mr . Samuel Renil , do . Mr . Joseph Saunders . do . Mr . Thomas Coupe , do . Mr . Samuel Jephson , do . Mr . George ' HojlatVd i . do .
Mr . Matihew Ja « kson , do . Mr . Samuel Hall , do . Mr . Joseph Sawson . do . Mr . William Pikeydo . Mr . George Lee , do . Mr . George Kendall , do . P . ingtc , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Th . imas Crompton , framework-knitter , New Road . Sutton-in-Ashfield , sub-Secretary .
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NOMINATIONS TO THE GENERAL COUNCIL . YOXALL . Mr . Charles Biddu ^ ph , labourer . Mr . James Law , uailor . Mr . Thomas Homnifcrsley , rope maker . Mr . William Twank-y , cordwaiuer , Treasurer . Mr . Thorns * Rawortb , carpenter , sub-Secretary Address Yoaall , npar LitchfieJd .
NOTTINGHAM . Mr . John King , irame work knitter , Ten Bells Yard , Mr . John Goodson , cabinet maker , Castle-street . Mr . Joshua Carrington , frame work kniiter , Paradise-street . Mr . JameB Wardley , smith , Canal-st . Mr . Richard Lawson , frame workkitter , Currantstreet . Mr . Gr orge Pickering , shoe maker , Union-street , sub-Treasurer . Mr . John Skcrrit , shoe maker , 24 , Currant-street .
MOUNTSORRELL . Mr . Samuel Fisher , frame work knitter . Mr . James Preston , weaver . Mr . Joseph Baum , frame work knitter , Watling street . Mr . Benjamin Derry , frame work knitter Watliug street . Mr . Joseph Paget , frame work knitter , Watling street . Mr . John Hawkins , frame work knitter , Watling street , sub-Treasurer . Mr . John Clarke , frame work knitter , Watling street , sub-Secretary .
. -WOLVERUAMPTON . Mr . Wm . Freeman , forndaian , Portland-place . Mr . Wm . Dumberline , tailor , Chailesttreet . Mr . John Picken , miner , Monmore Green . Mr . John Dunn , hiuge-maker , Northamptonstreet . Mr . S . Pritchard , miner , Monmore Green . Mr . Nevill , ditto , ditto . Mr . W . Hsmmond , ditto , ditto . Mr . Oliver Jenkins , ditto , ditto . Mr . Jonn Stewart , spectacle-maker , Graisleystreet . Mr . Thomas Pritchard , miner , Monmore Green . Mr . David Gibson , cordwainer , Lichfield-street . Mr . Thomas Wooley , tailor , Charles-street . Mr J . Beeston , tailor , Graisley-etreet . Mr . Wm . Mogg , baker , Snowhill , sub-Treasurer . Mr . John Wilcox , news-agent , Worcester-Btreet , sub-Secretary .
COMPSTAIX BRIDGE . Mr . James Hambleton , weaver . Mr . John Armstrong , spinner . Mr . James Lomax , weaver . Mr . James Kershaw , weaver . Mr . Josiah Fielding , carder . Mr . George Ashton , carder . Mr . George Booth , labourer . Mr . James Ratcliffe , publican , Compstall , sub Treasurer . Mr . Joseph Taylor , shoemaker , Compstall , sub Secretary .
BARNOLDSWICK . Mr . William Ridge , V / appiug . Mr . Christopher Starkey , Back lane . Mr . John Hey , Wapping . Mr . James Bell , ditto . Mr . Robert Barass , ditto . Mr . John Shut , ditto . Mr . Richard Wright , Buts . Mr . Henry Bradley , Longing , sub-Treasurer Mr . John Wright , Buts , sub-Seoretary .
BURY . Mr . George Townhand , piecer , Freetown . Mr . John Ratcliffe , tailor , Walker-row Mr . Robert Reeder , spinner , Livesy row . Mr . Dinie- Corlett , joiner , North-street . Mr . Michael Roberts , watchmaker , do . Mr . James Schoefield , weaver , John-street . Mr . Henry Mullhalland , weaver , Sex-street . Mr . Christopher Crowshaw , weaver , Untley Brock . Mr . Henry Roberts , shoemaker , Barlow-street . Mr . Edward Jones , shoemaker , Firth Barn-street Mr . John Scroggey , shoemaker , John-ntreet . Mr . Robert Booth , weaver , Bolton New Road , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Martin Ireland , shoemaker , Hornby-street , sub-Secretary .
CHESTERFIELD . Mr . John Rycroft , rope-spinner . Mr , Thomas Taylor , bobbin net weaver . Mr . John Wigley , do . Mr . William Barker , do . Mr . William Holmes , do . Mr . J . Williams , hatter , Brampton , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Wiliiam Martin , hatter , Mr . Thos . Taylor's bobb ; n net weaver , Beetwell-street , sub-Secretary .
CHOWBENT . Mr . Joseph Clcworth , weaver , Harrison's-fold . Mr . Robert Pollitt , weaver , Factory-lane . Mr . Peter Green , Bag-lane . Mr . James Prestwich , r » ailor , Bag-lane . Mr . Richard Ekcrsley , weaver , Tildslcy . Mr . Richard Davi 3 , nailor , Cievelacd-square . Mr . Robert Brown , cordwainer , Markct-streetj Bub-Treasurer . Mr . Richard Aldred , nailor , sub-Secretary . „
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2 THE NORTHERN STAR . . , ' . . { .-.. ¦ ^\
Sale Of Woollen Cloths,
SALE OF WOOLLEN CLOTHS ,
Good News For The Public.
GOOD NEWS FOR THE PUBLIC .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), May 7, 1842, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct889/page/2/
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