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      ScMJFBLiKD , —On Sunday afternoon , Mr . Williams lectured to a Izrge audience oa the Town-Moor . Coidottse Meetixg . —On Tuesday morning , a meeting of the General Committee was held in the Register Buildings , when the town was divided into distriote , and district collectors appointed . A subeoffinittee was also appointed to "wait upon the Commissioners for the improvement of the EiTer , the Commissioners for the improvement of the Town , and various other public bodies , to urge them to endeavour to derlsa some mean 3 of employing in their respective department * , a portion of xhe unemp loyed operatives , by the various improvements which were stated to be necessary and practicable in these departments . Is is expected that employment for a considerable number may be found in this war .

      M o 5 £ "H"easmocth . —On Tuesday evening , Messrs . Dobbie . Chappie , and Taylor , addressed the meeting at this place , after which some new members ¦ rrere enrolled The following is the result of ihe vosin ? , giving the five highest : —Leach 34 ; M'Douall 35 ; Campbell 31 : Morgan Williams 27 ; and R . K . Philp 24 . TAV 1 STOCE , — At a public meeting of Chartists , Mr . J . Stephens in the chair , it was resolved , " That the best thsnks of the Chartists of Tavi 3 tock be given to the Rev . Wm . Hill , for his past services in the people ' s canse , and while he continues in the same coarse , we will support him to the best of our ability , and we hope this will be the last time that there will be anything like discord between him a-nd our respected friends of the Executive , for we respect them both , and are determined to support them both as long as they abide by the people ' s cause .

      BRIGHTON . —At a recent meeting here the condnct of Mr . O'Briea , in reference to his indecent and scurrilous avtacks on the Star , has been made the subject of diseussion . A resolution was proposed by Mr . Allen , regretting the course adopted by Mr . O'Brien , and implying a censnre on that person . This met with furious opposition from a small knot of partizans who heaped upon Mr . Allen and several other of the best Chartisi 3 in Brighton every fonl epithet with which the vocabulary of their " schoolmaster" conld supply them . Words being found insufficJeni for the puposes of " free discussion , "

      blows were Bad recourse to , and the police were ac : nally called in to settle the row . These " intellectual" proceedings were carried oa for five successive evenings , during which all decent men being turned ont , the O'Brienites found themselves on the next night " alone in their glory , " and having is " all their own way , " an usqualified vote of confidence was of course giveu to O'Brien . Such is the fair substance of a number of commuanions which we "have received from both Eides . God help the man who has many friends like those of Mr . O'Brien at Brighton .

      BATH . —At a public meeting , held on Monday evening last , at 3 , Galloway Buildings , Mr . Moseley in the chair , the following resolurion was unanimously agreed to : — " That thi 3 meeting feels called npon ' to declare , 1 st that the Northern Star we recognise to be the National Organ of Chartism , the Editor of which , the Rev . Wm . Hill , is entitled to , snd has onr confidence and respect for his watchfulness over the interests and rights of the people ; and for having , in the most important , 1 > ecause most responsible office connected with the National Organization , guarded the cause against matchless

      fraud and unbounded power , on the one hand , and against treacherously feigned friendship of selfstvled democrats , and the middle-clas 3 popularity hunters , on the other . Secondly , that we consider Mr . Hill fully justified in making comments , such as he has recently made , on the eonduct of publio men , as well as on the policy and documents of Chartists bodies . That in altering Chartist documents , with a view of guarding against the law , Mr . Hill d&ea wisely , so long as the alteration does not materially affect the sense of such documents . " Signed on bth&lf of the meeting—Alfsed Moselet , Chairman .

      BBlSTOIh—At a meeting of the Bristol Chartists held in Bever-lane Chapel , Temple-3 treet , on Tuesday the 14 th of June , 1842 , it wa 3 unanimously resolved ;—Proposed by Mr . Joseph Marriott and seconded by Mr . C . Clark— " That this meeting comprised uf members of the Bristol Charter Association , cannot under existing circumstances refrain from ' expressing our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Mr . ' Wm . Hill , foT his conduct as & public man , and the I more especially as the honest and talented advocate of tha people's Charter , in the exercise of his functions as Editor of the Northern Star - the duties of

      which office he has so ably performed , has entitled him to our best regard , and we repose in him entire and perfect confidence , and we also entertain so high aa opinion of that gentleman's honesty and ability , that if a censor over the actions of the people ' s leaders , and the pnblic pres 3 were necessary , Mr . Hill , in our opinion , would be the most qualified person to hold such an important pos ; . * ' Proposed by Mr . J . Reed , and seconded by 2 > lr . B . Gibson" That a vote of ihank 3 be given to Mr . Cooper for the spirited and manly manner in which he questioned Mr . O'Brien at Leicester . "

      REDDITCH . —June 11 th . —Resolution proposed by G . A . Newell , seconded by Edward Cook , and carried unanimously : — " That we , the Chartist 3 of Redditchj in public meeting assembled , having read the letter of Mr . Bill , and also his leading or Editorial articles from time to time , do hereby declare , as our opinion , without pinDiiigour faith to the sleeve of any man , that they have been such , and such only as became the conductor of a public journal , advocating the rights of labour against tyranny , whose duty we eonceiveitto be to watch with a careful and jealous eye , the conduct of public men ,

      and especially those professing to be the leaders of the people , and without fear or f avow , when in error , to report them ; and we hereby declare oqt entire approval of his conduct during the period of his Editorship , and we , therefore , accord to and request Mr . Hill to accept a vote of thanks , being his jait due ; and we the Chartists , now assembled , do further declare our determination to support , by every mean 3 inour power , the Rev . Gentleman , the Northern Star , and Feargus O'Connor , so long as they continue the just and consistent advocates of the people . "

      LOUSHBRO ' . —At a special meeting of the Chartists of Loughborough , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : —** That we , the Chartists of Loughborougb , nave confidence in the Editor of the Northern Star , and believe that he has used the power he possesses in the office he holds with an eye to the good of the people ; and that waeu he has administered rebuke to any leading man in the movement , that the said individual has merited the observations made , either by his leaning to that which would ultimately blast the hopes of the producers of wealth , or his neglect of the regulations by which the body professed to be governed . "

      8 TOCKPORT . —On Sundiy evening last , Mr . Booth , from Newton Heath , lectured in the Association Room to a numerous audience , and gave entire satisfaction . At the close of the lecture , Mr . Thomas Webb moved the following resolution : — " That the Chartist 3 of Stockport having since the establishment of the Northern Star , carefully and strictly watched the condnct of its Editor , the Rev . Wm . Hill , take thi 3 opportunity of registering onr grateful acknowledgements of his past , conduct ; aBd also to assure him , that as long as he pursues the same undeviating , upright , and honourable conduct , he shall always possess , as he doe 3 at present , our unqualified and entire confidence and esie-m , of which so many are seeking to deprive him . It was seconded and carried by acclamation , after which the meeting quietly dispersed .

      DOWCASTSR . —At our meeting , on Monday night last , it was unanimously adopted , " That a vote of confidence be tendered to the Editor of the Northern . Star for his honest and manly conduct , as Editor of the above organ , and this meeting pledges itself to support the Northern Star , * ad the Editor , so long as he pursues the same impartial conduct he hitherto has done . ' It was also resolved unanimously , That this meeting views with disgust the attack upon the Northern Star by Philp , O'Brien , and several others ; that we consider the whole as a plot to divide the pesple , and get rid of . Feargus O'Connor and the Star . "

      SHREWSBURY . —At a meeting of tbe Chartists , held June llih , 1842 , it wa 3 resolved , " Tim we hereby express onr approval of tbe manly spirit , ability , consistency , and talent , ? of Mr . Hill , Editor of the Northern Star , and hope he will still pursue the same independent path he has hitherto done , ^ ad , av the same time , express our unlimited oontidencd in the Executive Committee , and are of opinion , that the Chartist body is highly indebted to tbenj for their perseverance and z ? al , so ably displayed bv them in the good and glorious easse . "

      READING , Berks . —The following resolution was earned at our weekly meeting , on Monday eveaiag lt £ t without a single dissentient : — " That we , ths Chartists of Heading , having read with pain and regret the many attacks and " denunciations" that iav a lately appeared in the Star , and haviDg carefcny considered the Editor ' s eonduct and remarks thereon , we hereby declare that we have the fullest confidence in Mr . Hill , and are determined to support bin , so long as he pursues the same plain , honest , and straightforward line of eonduct that he has hitherto done .

      STAPPorts . —At & crowded meeting of the members of the National Charter Association , at their room , " at night , after the Town Hall meeting , at Jf hich Mr . P . R ' gby lectured , the following resolution was proposed by Mr . Wm . Peplow , the oldest rs&der of the Northern Star in Stafford , and secondjja by Mr . Wm . Halden , the next oldest reader : — . That this meeting , having reviewed the conduct of the Eev . Wm . Hill , as Editor of the Northern Siar , uo tender him our heartfelt thanks , for his honesi ^ d strai ghtforward advocacy of the people ' s r ights , ffcd pled ge ourselves to support him and the Star , so £ » £ as they pcrsne the same impartial line of conduct , it was g . jjrigd with , approbation yrith only •*»« dissentient .

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      OiDEAM . —The following resolution was passed unanimously at the usual weekly meeting of the female Chartsts , resident in Oldham : — That the thanks of this meeting are justly due , and are hereby given , to Mr . W . Hill , for the very able manner in which he has conducted that bright luminary of Chartism , the Northern Star , while it has been under his care ; and this meating having the greatest confidence in Mr . Hill ' s honesty and integrity , pledges itself to support him against the wicked designs of evil men , so long as he maintains the same straightforward , honest course he ha 3 hitherto pursued . "

      Low-kr Moor , keab Oldham . —Tee-total Chartist * . —At a meeting at the above place , held on the 13 th of June , the following resolution was passed ucanimously , — "That we view with pleasure , and have perfect confidence in , tho manliness and Etraightforward course pursued by the Editor of the Northern Star , and so long as he continues the same line of conduct , we will continue to support him . " Os Susdat Evexing . Mt . David Frazer Pearson , preached a most eloquent and impressive discourse from the first chapter in Genesis , to a very attentive audience in tke Chartist Hall , and gave very great satifaction . STOKESLEY . —The Chartists of this town have sent a letter , full of gratifying expressions of confidence in Mr . Hill , and the Proprietor of the Star . They have our thanks ; but their letter being only received on Thursday , it cannot be inserted for lack of room .

      ARNOLD , Near Nottingham . —At our weekly meeting on Monday last , the following resolution w&s unanimously parsed : —** That we , the Chartists of Arnold tender a vote of thanks to , and coDfidenoe in Mr . Hill , the Editor of the Northern Star , for his fair and impartial conduct during the time of his service in our cause—the cause of Chartism—by defending our cause , and exposing all the " new movers" and humbugs , and hereby pledge ourselves to stand by him and the Northern Star , so long as he perseveres in the straightforward course he has hitherto done , and that we tender a vote of thanks to that noble patriot , Mr . Cooper of Leicester , for the brave manner in which he defended our cause and association , in the amphitheatre , before that once-favourite , O'Brien .

      USAlttlNGTCW . —At a meeting of the Chartists at their room in Newbold-street , in this town , the following was proposed and carried : — " That this society beg to tender a vote of thanks to Mr . Hill for the able manner he has conducted the people ' s cause and paper , for the last five years . " OAISY KILL . —At a general meeting of the Chs ^ tists of Daisy Hill , he . ld on Sunday , thel 2 ih of June , . the following resolution was "unanimously adopted : — " That we , as Chartists , place the fullest confidence in the Rer . Wm . Hill , Editor of the Northern Star ; and we pledge ourselves to support the Editor and the Star so long as they advocate the just rights of the people . "

      MANCHESTER . CARPEXlEa's Hall . — Mt . Dixon lectured in the afternoon on the Coal Mines . Mr . C . Doyle lectured iu the evening on the principles of the Charter , to a- large and intelligent audience . At the close of the lecture there was a vote of thanks and confidence tendered to the Rev . Wm . Hill , Editor of the Northern Star , for his services to the people and their paper . SSEGBYjAeab Mansfield . —Dkab Sib , —At onr weekly meeting , held here in the Chartist Room , a vote of confidence was given unanimously to you for the straightforward manner in which you have conducted the Northern Star from the beginning , and they are determined to support you and it so long as it is carried on in the same manner ; and they will support you in putting an end to thiB Bystem of denunciation and abuse , for they consider that it is an iujary to our cause in that district . —Geo . Didsbcrt , sub-Secretary .

      ROCHDALE . —At a meeting of the Rochdale Chartists , on Monday evening last , the conduct of Mr . Hill , as Editor of the Northern Star , was taken into consideration . His general line of conduct was approved of ; the ability adnrred with which that journal has been conducted , with so many difficulties to contend against a 3 it has bad , and a unanimous vote of confidence was passed in Mr . Hill . Denholme . —Mr . Wm . Wilkinson , of Culliugworth , lectured here on Monday , the 13 th of June , to a nuaitrous audience . He spoke for an hour and aud a naif , in " an eloquent aud argumentative style , and gave perfect satisfaction .

      Halifax . —Mr . Brophy delivered one of the most bouI stirring discourses that for a long time has fallen to our lot to heir . He drew a true picture of the interests of the middle and working classes as being identical . A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer , after which a vote of confidence was most enthusiastically given to the editor of the Northern Slur . Ioxdon . —Chartist Sunday School . —The -working ilen ' a Hall , 5 , Circus-street , New-road , i 3 opened as a Sunday school , to which the inhabitants of Marylebone are invited to send their children , ¦ wh om they are desirous of being instructed in the xudimenta of general knowledge . No charge -whatever is made . All communications reiaUve to the above school , will be received by iir . Savage , treasurer , ~ So . 20 , Circus fitreet .

      Hoxlet . —On Sunday last , the 12 th instant , a meeting of )» v 1 i"g friends was held at Honley , when tbe following were present : — Honley—Brammall Dyson , J . Roberts . Hnddersfield—James Shaw , John Chapman . Yew Green—David GledhilL J ^ epton—Charles Smith , Matthew Booth . Kirkhe&ton—John Jessop , John Broadbent . Mr . Shaw in the chair . After various matters of local importance had been dispatched , and the financial department settled , the following -was arrtjed to , viz . that each Sub-Secretary in

      the district be Teqnested to make out a correct return of the -whole of their members enrolled , the number that has contributed within the last three months , and one-fourth of their contributions that has been paid -within tbe last month . It -was determined to hold a camp meeting on Sunday , tbe 3 rd day of July , on the summit of Castle Hill , to -which Mr . David Ross , of Manchester has been invited . Also the sum of twopence per member was laid for the ensuing month for the lecturer ' s fund , to be paid in on or before next meeting , which will be held at Huddersfield , on Sunday , July 10 th . A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , and the meeting was adjourned .

      OldHaU . —On Sunday last we had two of the roost orderly and numerous open air meetings -we ever had the pleasure of beholding on the Sabbath day ; there conld not be less than 7 , 000 present ; tbe weather was fine , a soltmn silence pervaded around , and the greatest attention was observed ; the speeches were firm ytt mild . The place of meeting was a sloping ascent upon the hiU stae fronting the north-east ; the sun poured forth its scorching brilliant rays , and a strong northeast wind - cyiaMed its burning heat , and carried the thrilling eloquence of the speakers , mingling in tbe breeze tbe glad tidines of freedom , among the assembled

      thousands -who were seated on nature ' s green carpet at the bottom cf the eminence , which had the appearance of a Grecian theatre . The hustings were erected on s small plain , and from which the scene was truly imposing . The services commenced by singing a hymn . Mr . Roe , of Oldham , was introduced to the meeting who took for his text the 30 th and 31 st verses of the fifth chapter of Jeremiah ' s prophecy . The following gentlemen addressed the meeting in succession , namely , Mr . Littler , Mr . Lane , Mr . Ross , Mr . Bell , Mr . John Leach , and Mr Roberts . AU was peace and harmony throughout .

      MEB . THYB . Ttdvil . —The usual place of meeting being found much too small , on last Monday night , it was resolved to adjourn the meeting to a more commodious place , and a beautiful green spot on the hillside -tras fixed upun . The following resolution -was nnanimously agreed npon : —Moved by Mr . Ellis , aud seconded by Mr . Miles , " That this meeting is of opinion that every confidence should be placed in the Star and the Rev . Wm . Hill , and that we regard every attempt to interfere with the liberty of tbe press , either by , the Executive , er private individuals , as

      diametrically opposed to the spirit of the . Charter . " . Mr . Simeon , of Bristol , who was on his way to attend a publio met ting at Swansea , was introduced and spoke at great length npon tbe necessity of union amongst the people to obtain what would prove the sole remedy to ! tbfcir sufferings—the Charter . It is expected that Mr .. Simeon ' s exertions at Swansea , aided by a few good ; spirits residing there , will prove of great service there ., Tae working clazsea of S wansea will do good work in : the Chartlet cause with perseverance and a little j aid . I

      . Ross ( Heuefobdshibe ; . —In this agricultural district Ccartism is gaining ground . If an able lecturer -should pass this way he would meet with an hearty ¦ welcome , and causa hundreds to adopt the principle . It is in contemplation to open an association in this town . All communications to be directed—Mr . Rudge , Given Pragon Inn , Ross , Herefordshire . Chalfobd . '—Last week we received 8 number of printed resolutions to be distributed among the memben . At our meeting on Monday night the following resolution was passed : — " That -we , tbe members of the Caalford Chatter Associition , cannot agree with tbe resolution passed at Newton Heath on Sunday evening , Jaae 5 tb , welch runs teas : — ' That this meeting places entire confidence in H . K . Philp , ' We do not appreve

      of the -word entire , which means sole , nadivided . We tender cur hearty th ^ nfe * to the Executive as a body and are sorry that we cannot better support it ; but to single out one individual is to deal unfairly with the rc ^ t ; neither , do we place our entire confidence in any man , but in the united exertions of an oppressed people : and , at the same time , we tender out sincere thanks to the proprietor aud editor of theS&r for their straightforward and manly conduct , and ahall always co Bider them as pilots placed upon the watch tower , ready to give the alarm whenever out vesael ia like to be dashed against the rocks of persecution , or towed into the wzUxs of pride and ambidon , — hoping tliat they -will continue in ttie £ &aie coarw ttttt b » always Eiatked tfceii conduct .

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      Hudbersvield . —At a -weekly meeting lield in the Association Room , TJpperhead-row , after a very spirited discussion tbe following was all but unaaimonsly passed : Resolved , " That this meeting laments the difference which has arisen betwixt the Executive of the National Charter Association and the Editor of the Northern Star , yet believing both are actuated by the purest motives to further the cause of universal freedom , this meeting has therefore the fullest confidence both in the Executive and tbe Editor of the Northern Star . Matlock . —Mr . James Duffy lectured here on Thursday evening , the 9 th instant , in the Large Room , Crown Inn , Matlock Bridce , to a very attentive audience . He delivered a yery soul-stirring and eloquent address ; be showed the evils of class legislation ; likewise the necessity of union amongst the working classes , and pressed upon his hearers to stand firmly by the Charter . Mr . Duffy save great satisfaction .

      SHEFFIELD—Mr . Samuel Parkes preached at Wadsley , en Sunday afternoon last ; a goodly number of the Sheffield Chartfcts attended . Mr . Parkes delivered an excellent discourse , giving great satisfaction . Mb . Edwin Gill lectured in fbe Fig Tree Lane Room , on Sunday evening . The Council have resolved upon discontinuing the Sunday evening meetings in the Association Room during the Bummer months , and holding open air meetings instead . A reference to the notices of " forthcommiDg meetings" will show where

      the meetings -will be held next Sunday . AT the usdal weekly Mebting of the Chartist body on Monday eveniDg last , Mr . Bullus in the chair , Mr . Kelly read the first portion of Mr . Hill ' s letter in the Star of last Saturday , in which ia given his admirable advice to tbe people as to their conduct in their present destitute and wretched condition . Mr . Kelly offered some remarks in approval of Mr . Hill's advice . Mr . Parkes followed , delivering a heart-Btirring address in exposition of the crimes of the wealthy and the sufferings and duty of the troddendown people . Mr . Parkes was loudly applauded .

      Mk . Hill asb the Executive . —At the meeting in Fig-tree-lane , on Tuesday evening , Mr . Prior in the chair ; Mr . Clajto . i read a copy of a packet of reselutions of confidence in Mr . Philp , passed at certain meetings in South Lancashire , and which packet had been received by the sub-Secretary , a few days previous , the parties sending them requesting that they might be distributed among the members . Mr . Harney moved the adoption of the following resolution : — " That this meeting returns its thanks to the Executive Committee for their arduous labours in promoting the establishment of the National Charter Association , and for the industry and ability witb which they have struggled to further the principles of Chartism . And this meeting regretting the inadequate support furnished to the

      present committee , pledges itself to do its duty in giving its full support to the ensuing Executive . " Mr . Willey seconded the resolution , which was carried ananimoualy . Mr . Parkes moved the adoption of the following resolution : — " That this meeting deeply lamenting tbe differences that have arisen between the Editor of the Northern Star , and the Executive and other parties ; and having carefully considered the causes of disagreement as stated by all the parties concerned , is of opinion that Mr . Hill , in his strictures upon public men and measures , has but performed his duty to the people ; and this meeting hereby award t » that gentleman its hearty thanks and confidence for bis time-tested honesty of principle , and long and consistent services in the democratic cauie . " Mt- Bullus seconded the resolution . Mr Edwin Gill spoke in its support . Mr . Foy moved that the following be a-lded to the resolution — " And this meeting requests the editor of the Northern Star to

      publish in a small pamphlet the letter whieh appeared from his pen in the Star of Saturday last , believing tbat ita publication would effectually check the &iardenouncing mania , by placing in the hands of the unsophisticated sons of labour an nncolonred statement of facts , to which they might refer when any snarling driveller attempted to question the usefulness of the people ' s paper , by their slanderous and unjustifiable attacks on its manly and patriotic editor . " The resolution , with the addition proposed by Mr . Foy , waa carried unanimously . Sir . Kelly moved the adoption of the following resolution : —" That this meeting , aware of the cowardly and base attempts being made at the present time to destroy the well-earned reputation of that indomitable champion of the people ' s rights , Feargus O ' Connor , pledges itself to their continued support of that friend of the people so long as hitherto he continues to stand unflinchingly by the principles of democracy . '' Mr . Clayton seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously .

      Ackworth . —We have at last sucoeeded in unfurling the banner cf Chartism in our village . Mr . Julian Harney ( agreeable to invitation ) paid us a visit on Wednesday , June 8 th , and that evening delivered a lecture iu the Pubiio Room ? , Low Ackworth . John Gully , Esq ., the late Radical M . P . for Pontefract , entered the room shortly after the commencement of the lecture , and was loudly cheered by the meeting . Mr . Haruey , after describing the unparalleled distress of the people , proceeded to show the remedy , and in so doing fully explained the principles of the People Charter ; he was listened to with deep attention only interrupted by the occasional piauciit 3 of his hearers . On Mr . Harney sitting down , Mr . Gully rose to

      correct an error in certain remarks by Mr . Harney on the subject of the late Halifax Election . Mr . G . further condemned the policy of the Chartists in interfering with the anti-Corn Law meetings ; he Bpoke highly of Mr . Sturge , and concluded by avowing himself a Chartist to the fu . lest extent , assured , as he was , that until the whole of its principles became the law of England there could be neither freedom , prosperity , nor happiness in the land . Mr . Harney explained with respect to the Halifax election , and defended the conduct pursued by tbe Chartists towards the Repealers . Mr . Gully then shook hands with Mr . Harney , and moved the thanks of the meeting to him for his instructive address . Thanks were then voted to Mr . Gully for his attendance , and the meeting dissolved .

      Mr , Habsey delivered a second lecture on Thursday evening . Recovered from fatigue and seemingly better in health than on the previons evening , he spoke with much greater animation , and was repeatedly and loudly cheered ; he showed at great length , the history , power , and crimes of the aristocracy , and proved that the enactment of the Charter was the only means for the destruction of the monopolies that press so heavy on the labouring nclasseB . Mr . Harney succeeded in forming the aeucleus of what we must labour ourselves to make flourishing portion of the great Charter Association ; he enrolled about twenty members on the spot . These are tho first ; Chartist meetings that have been held in Ackworth—they shail not be the last . Hurrah for the good old cause . ^ ¦

      Dewsbvrt—Our Association met as usual on Tuesday evening last , in the large room over the Co-operative Stores , when the following resolution was agreed to , moved by Mr . Ephraim Clark , ami seconded by Mr . Philip Walsh : — " That we , the Chartists of Dewsbury , h&Ying closely -watched the tone and tenour of the Northern Star , and when times of greatest danger threatened the organisation of onr body , we always found its Editor the faithful advocate of the rights of the people ; and we therefore return him thanks for past services , and pledge our support to the Star so long as it continues to snppert the interests of the people . "

      Suttox-in-Ashfield . —At the weekly meeting of the Chartists assembling at the Old Trooper , Sutton-in-Ashfleld , on Saturday evening the llih inst , the fol' owing resolution was agreed to unanimously : — " Tbat we , the Chartists meeting at the Trooper , having watched attentively the conduct of the Editor of the Northern Star year after year , some of us ever since his commencement of that arduous and important undertaking , and feeling convinced that bad it not bean for the prompt and unflinching manner in which he has confronted every foe to our cause , both open and

      disguised , the Chartist movement would ere now have been swamped by self-interested parties , who make a traffic of the people ' s miseries , as other movements have been , during the last thirty years' struggle for political freedom , during which period the people ' s cause has been repeatedly bought and sold like a bullock at Smithfleld ; we do , therefore , declare , our uneqnivocal approval of his past conduct , and shall p ! ace implicit confidence In him for the future , soloug as he pursues the same undaunted snd patriotic course , and shall give him oar utmsst support "

      Boode . v-Lase , PRESrwrcH . —On Sunday evening last , the Chartists of this place met in their room . After the transaction of other business , they proceeded to take into consideration the ' . ' dictatorship" of the Editor of the Star . and . the declamation of other parties who promise to leave Dan himself in the shade as regards criticism on their acts , fhe following resolution waa unanimously adopted ; proposed by Mr . Rjbert Hilton , aud seconded by Mr . Wm . Shaw , " That the thanks , of this meeting be given to the Rev . William Hill for the conduct hs has displayed in the capacity of the Editor of the Northern Star ; and that the Bditor of theSYar has the confidence of the members of this Association , who are determined to support him against the malicious party -who at present are seeking to destroy his well-earned reputation . The resolution was adopted by all the members of the Association iu this place without one dissentient .

      Newark .. —At the usual weekly meeting of the Chartists of this town , after the financial business of the Association was gone through , a vote of thanks and confidence was passed unanimously to th ? Editor of the Northern Star . Yew Gkees . —At the meeting of the Chartists of this locality , held on Monday , the following resolution was passed unanimously : — " That a vote of confidence be placed in , and a vote of thanks given , to the Executive , aud also that a vote of confidence be placed in tbe Editor of the Star , as we believe he bad no intention of injuring the Executive . "

      Hanley and Shelton , Potteries . —The reolutioa underneath was passed at our meeting , and we equest its insertion . June 13 th . Resolved— " That re , the Chartists of Hanley and Shelton , have una ated confidence in Mr . William Hill , as Editor of tbe ' orlhem Star , and shall continue to render bim our upport , so long as he pursues the straightforward oon » act he bM hitherto dose . "

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      Durham . —At our Council meeting , on Sunday evening last , at the house of Mi . Ctaig > it was moved by Mr . Bray , seconded by Mt . Mowbray , and carried unanimotwly ;—«• That while we have the greatest confidence In the political integrity of the Editor of the Northern Star—that while we can bear testimony to the honest and consistent maaneria which he has advocated tho rights of the industrious classes , yet we deeply regret and deplore the dispute which has recently taken place between the Editor of that paper and Robert Kemp Phllp , which it appears has originated in

      the over-sensitiveness of the latter in the first instance , and been continued by the retaliation of the former ; and we have reason to believe that if a more conciliatory spirit had been evinced by each , it would have reflected greater credit upon the people ' s cause . We cordially concur in the recommendation of the Executive that Chartists : should be slow to condemn men whose lives have been devoted to the people ' s cause ; and we take this opportunity of expressing our confidence in Robert Kemp Philp until sufficient evidence can be adduced to convince us that such confidence is misplaced . "

      LECTURE . —On Monday evening , according to an announcement by placard , Mr . Williams , of Sunderland , delivered an energetic and soul-stirriug lecture to a very large and respectable audience on the sandB . The meeting was announced to take place in the Market Place ; but owing to the interference of the Mayor , was adjourned to the sands . The subject of the lecture was — " The people of England ai they are , i as they could , Bhould , and must be , " and . which was handled by the lecturer in a masterly manner . There is at present a good prospect of the spread ot the principles of the People $ Charter in this priest and Tory-ridden citV ' "' . '¦ ' . ¦¦' •'¦ . '¦ ¦'¦ .: ¦ . , . ¦ ' . '

      Bob . * . —Mt . Littley lectured here on Monday , to a crowded meeting . Seven new members were enrolled , and a resolution unanimously past to the effect that :: — - 11 , the Chartists of Bury , take this opportunity of declaring our opinion that so long as the Rev . William Hill BhaH go on in the straight forward manner in which he has so nobly performed his duty , since the commencement of his labourious undertaking in the Editorship of the Northern Star , we shall give our entire support to him and the NorUiernStar , and will not countenance any man or party of men , who wish to sever ua from our glorious and noble undertaking . "

      Mansfield . —The Chartists of Mansfield met in their room on Sunday afternoon , when the members recorded their votes for the respective men of their choice . And the following resolution was unanimously passed : " That it is the opinion of this meeting that the acknowledged organ of the Chartist movement , the Northern Star , should not be the medium of personal abuse or party spleen , aud that the late most . unfounded attack upon the Editor , by men who bad stood high in tbe estimation

      X . ONDON . —LlMEHOUSEi—At the weekly meeting of the Limehouse locality on Monday last , Mr . Frcz ^ r , in rising to propose a vote ot confidence in Mr . Hill , Editor of the Northern Star , said he was glad the crisis ( which he had some months ago predicted ) , had arrived , when it would be of importance to act with decision , in reference to the unfortunate misunderstandings that at present existed between that gentleman and some of the prominent members of the body , more especially the Executive Committee ; that intriguing treacherous politicians and disappointed men would feel annoyed by him , or any other man who would discharge his duty fearlessly was as natural as that the thief should fear each bush an officer , but that the Executive whose conduct upon tbe whole , had

      gained them unfading laurels , should feel so thinskinned upon a merb question of tsCBnical legality touching addresses , was to him inexplicable ; he was sorry to say that he feared those who were accustomed to look on their . ' proceedings , with a jaundiced eye , would say it afforded evidence that they were more tenacious of their own legal acquirements than the general safety of the movement they were appointed to direct ; he regretted this , as he would have wished them to have left a better impression upon the public on their retirement , though he was in hopes he would see a majority of them renew their lease of office . It would appear from tUeconduofc pursued to the Star and its BJitor by some men , that they would like an " organ " very well , but then it must ba a hand orgai , and the

      player a mere automaton—every tune must be in praise of themselves , not even an extemporaneous variation must be introduced ; now he would like the musician to compose bis own airs , and alter the subject as circumbtances might require . He said he never read a piece of music more congenial to his taste than the whole of hia article of Saturday , June the 11 th . He would admit that the Editor had faults ; one of them he thought the most prominent was the extreme caution and studied courtesy he pursued towards the " Lions" of the movement , which he believed was the sole cause of tbe present bickeriDga , they having presumed upon his forbearance ; He might say himself , as far as he was personally concerned , he h ; id been treated more courteously by the Star than by any other journal

      with -which " he bad tbe honour to correspond ; but was that any reason that he should endeavour to deprive the Chartist cause of an honest , talented , and unil inching advocate ? The conduct of Mr . Cooper , of Leices ter , who had the eouiage to Ward one of the angry Lions , cannot be too much admired by bis brother Chartists ; for notwithstanding his fierce and ungovernable ravings when allowed to roam at large , yet when attacked by tbe arms of reason alone he seems to be quite a harmless animal . He thought if the people would follow tbe example of Mr . Cooper and express their decided opinion upon mature deliberation , it would show public men that they -were wily to be judged by their outward bearing , and would eventually be the cause of introducing a better state of things . He thought the

      strongest proof of the honesty and efficacy of that unflinching journal , its Editor and Proprietor , was tbe extreme hatred entertained towards it , and them , by the opponents of the amelioration of the condition of the working classes , which alone was a sufficient cause for the Chartists reposing renewed confidence in it ; and then , after a long speech in which he reviewed the conduct of some of'the discontents , he concluded by moving the following resolution : — " That the members of the Limehouse locality , believing the conduct of public men in their public capacity to be fair ground for public crit cistn , are of opinion that Mr .

      Hill , in his capacity of editor of the Northern Star ( the accredited agent of the National Charter Association ) had done no more than his duty in delivering his opinion upon their actions , at the same time leaving the columns of his journal open to to any explanation or contradiction they may have to offer . They at the same time cannot dismiss this subject without expressing their unfeigned admiration of the general conduct of the Executive , aud theii' deep sense of the extensive benefits conferred on the cause by the exertions of Mr . Hill . " The motion having been seconded , Mr . ( Jilroy moved as an amendment , whioh was second eel by Mr .

      Squires" That Mr . Philp ' s name be excluded from that part of the voto relative to the Executive ; and that Mr Cooper , of Leicester , receive a vote of thanks for his courageous conduet with reference to the affair with O'Brien , " which was carried by a considerable majority . Thanks having been voted to the Chairman ( Mr . Tajnton ; .. the meeting broke np with the greatest harmony , proving that the " small fry" can reciprocate opinions without abusing each ttlier . Chahtist Boot akd Shoemakers . —Mr . Illingwortu lectured ber » on Sunday evening , at the Star Coffee House , 6 o : denlane ; ufter which the meeting resolved unanimously , " That , we have the greatest confidence in the Editor of the Northern Star , whom we respect for bis straightforward aiJd manly conduct ; and our confidence in him shall continue as long as he continues to atlvocate i ho rights of th « working ciasses fearlessly and boldly as he baa hitherto done . "

      Hit or Miss . Globe Fields . —At a full meeting of the members oi tins locality , the following resolution was re 8 < , lv , jc 5 tiiriiniuuusly , " That we , tue members of this locality do p acathe most implicit cenfideuce in the Rev . Wm . Hili , Editor of the Northern Star , for his integrity of conduct , uri all occasions that concerns the cauatt of the people ; being firmly convinced , from having watched him with impartiality , that he 1 b deserviup of our u ' imtbt support while he continues in the same line uf ^<> hcy on which he has hitherto acted ; anrt that we avu dutermined t « support him as far as our abilities allow . " .

      London Hatters , Brown Bear , Southwark BfiiDot ; Road . — .-u the wee&ly meeting of the above locality , after tho local business had been settled , the following resolution was carried unanimously : — " That we consider th « remarks made by the Editor of the Stur , ou thf ? 'Sath movement , were perfectly justified ana cali « d for by 'he circumstances of the case . Yet , feeling the moat perfect confidence in the hone .-ty of vtr Philp ' s intentions , they lament that those remarks should have led to such unfortunate disputes . Hut whilst the Star is conducted , as at present , and its proprietor maintains the same undeviaMMK line of conduct , they consider it entitleci to the confidence and support of the Charti 6 t body . —John R . Kei ; -ey , Kiib-Sucretary .

      TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERS STAB . Sir , —You have asked for our opinion on year every nGt , whilst Editor of the Northern Star , and here is our answer . Sir , —After strict watchfulness and matnre deliberation , we , the members of the Charter Association of Pilkihgton , came at once to the conclusion that you , Sir , have done n ^ t only that which is right , but necessary for the good of the Chartist cause . Whenever you see anything likely to create divisions in onr rank * , you ought , nay , you would not be doing your duty , if you . nul not speak boldly out on the subject , and let the people know and decide . In conclusion , we assure you . of our unabated confidence and esteem , so long as you discharge those dutieB as you hitherto bave . done . Signed on behalf of the Meeting , Jamfs EntwistlEj Chairniao . Thos . Petty , eub-Sec « itary .

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      TO THE EDITOR OF THE NO&THERN STAR . Dear 8 iE , —We have the pleasure to inform you that , in consideration of B . K . Pnilp's letters being entirely uncalled for , that at our weekly meeting , on Monday , the 13 th , a vote of confidence was unanidence -was nnanimously carried in favour of yourself and the Northern Star , -which you have so ably conducted for almost five years ; and we admire your Editorial defence made in behalf of yourself and the star . ¦ ¦¦ . - . .. ¦ ¦; "¦ - " . : : ' ... - The above to appear in this week ' s Star , with the following names of parties who are all members of the General Council of the National Charter Association , as well as leading men in this locality .

      Jasies Tickers , Bookseller , Bridge-street , Belper George Bell , Stonemason . John Worthies . Nail-maker . William Sampson , Framework-knitter . John Davies , do . Sampson Newton , do . WU . WmTBR , dO . John Weeldon , Cabinet-maker . George Allen , Tailor . John Dean , Tailor . Jos . Vickehs , Corresponding Secretary . John Weeldon , sub-Secretary . George Bell , sub-Treasurer . Belper , June 14 , 1 S 42 .

      TO MR . WM . HILL . Sir . —We , the Chartists of Hey wood , after clue consideration of all the circumstances connected with the Various " new moves , " are of opinion that you have acted In a manner calculated to advance real Chartism , and retard the progress of real humbug , for whicb . we return you our best thanks ; also we pledge ourselves to support the Proprietor and Editor of'the Northern Star , so long as they act in the straight forward manner in which they have hitherto done . James Milne , sub-Secretary . Hey wood , June 12 , 1841 .

      TO THE REV . MR . HILL . SIR , —It is -with considerable pain tbat we , the undersigned , see the necessity of answering your-. call to the people , whetherit is in accordance with the wish of the people . that there should be so niliich bluster about dictation and denunciation in the Star 4 We think it the duty of the people to ceme forward and support the Star and its Editor in the present juncture , and tell their enemies ( we ain't call them friends ) that they will not allow their citadel to be undermined . Sir , it is painful to see such men as O'Brien and Philp so jealous of their own importance as to consider themselves above suspicion , and hot suffer their names to be mentioned by a public writer , except in praise and commendation , without considering themselves " denounced , " and using virulent language in what they call their " vindication . "

      We have read the Stars of March and April last , over and over again , and we can see nothing to call forth the unmanly attack made upon you by these gentlemen . We consider snch conduct suspicious j and we say they are doing more to injure their influence in the Chartist ranks than you could jdo . in seven years were they honest . We have carefully iead yonr comments in the Star of the 4 th inst , an * we Bay you are fully justified in those remarks in consequence of Mr . Philp s letter , and his attack in the Vindicator . Sir , it is with pain and deep regret we see the Executive this week go so far out of their way to the length of six pargraphs in censuring you , we thought some o ? the Executive would have learned different from the opinion given by the whole of the meeting in Carpenter ' s Hall on Sunday night , the 5 th inst ., when they brought forward their palty resolution . This shows a disrespect to public opinion , and is mncb more deserving of censure than anything they have charged

      upon you . We are sorry these gentlemen are so sensitive , because a document of theirs was acknowledged to be altered by you ; it made them " criminally ignorant of their duty , " and " lowered them in the estimation of the people , " forsooth 1 They have laboured hard to strain at a gnat , and swallow a came ) . We think you deserve credit for your careful perusal of every document you send to press , and your good intention to keep our society out of the fangs of the law . the Executive are but working men like ourselves . '' The great bulwark of the nation , " consequently , cannot be sufficiently versed in the various Acts of Parliament

      touching political societies . If you > Sir , were not tufflciently cautious , \< hat would be tbe constquence ? The ' Star would be likethe Maneheslei Ilerald of former days ; the publisher of which bad twenty-one indictments against him at one Assizes , in 1821 . Tae consequence Was the failure of the paper . And does any one think the present Government ( a chip of the old block ) would not pounce on the Star , in the same manner , and crush it at once , if they had the least chance ? All they want is a pretext to do so , and it requires great caution and care on your part ; the mure ao as there are many others Who would willingly crush the paper , as well as the Government

      Sir , continue in your straightforward and manly course , and yon will soon vanquish all your narrowminded and selfish foes . You have the strength of the nation at your back , and who can withstand them ? In justice to you and the cause we have at heart , we thus step forward to declare our full approval of your upright conduct , and our determination to support you and the Star . Signed by a few neighbours in Chorlton-upon-Medlock , Thomas Croker John Dixon John Jacobs Joseph Grindrod John Guest Joseph Cotton Richard Lomax William RoTmvELi , John Holt James Edmondson .

      TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAB . Dear Sir , —In reference to the angry feeling manifested towawla you fey Messrs . O'Brien , Philp , Vincent , and others , we have coma to the following resolution : ^ - Re 8 olved , —•• That tho thanks of this meeting are due , and are hereby given to the Editor of the Northern Star , for his untlinching advocacy of the people ' s cause , and likewise for hiB mild yet manly criticisms on the actions of several individuals belonging to the Chartist cause , and that we promise bim our support and confidence bo long as he continues in the straight-forward course he baB hitherto pursued . Signed on behalf of the meeting , Wm . Barrett , Sub-Sec . Ripponden , June 15 th , 1842 .

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), June 18, 1842, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct893/page/5/