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      Ht deab Fhixhds , —It generally happens thai » B the troubles into which the villacy of oar enemies leads the people fall opon my shoulders at last , and bo it is now . ^ e ^ orn IJ&W League hoped to make tools of our part ; for the accomplishment of their own base ends , but have signally failed in their direct attempt . They hare sneceeded . however , in subjecting hundreds of our beet men to torture and persecution , and to incarceration for want of enormous bail ; thus prejudging and punishing by anticipation the " Liberal" MagLtrates straining every nerre to remove the leaders of that opposition , which has :

      reduced the free trade ranks to a faction merely to be laughed at . They hare done this in the hope of making a rigorous struggle , during the winter , for the restoration of the Whigs , headed by Palmerston , upon a pledge to carry out the principles of free trade . Bat despair not . Those apon whom the tyrants could not pounce , will each do ten men's work . I will meet them at all points , will ba ' tle them and best them . But , my friends , what can give ereater nerre to faction than the hope that nerieet of our victims will cause dread in our i

      nuts , silence our opposition , scare others from taking the place of those who have been suffered to go to trial and receive punishment , without even the semblance of defence , while their families are consigned to becgary and starvation ! This is too much to expect from any , and is likely to intimidate alL I hare had several letters inquiring as to the course that I mean to pursue in respect of the approaching Commissions . I have been asked whether or no I mean to confine the defenoe merely to Chartist prisoners , or to include all who were connected with the strike f My answer is this : —

      It is my intention to defend every man , whether Chartist er not , who is to be tried for taking part in tie League's revolution . It is my intention to defend Mr . Turner , the TORY , who stands charged with printing a certain placard , as well as Leach , the honoured President of our tet living akd still raosPKBiKG Association ; and the braTe White and bold Cooper ; it is my intention to see that each and all are defended . There is one case , however , which particularly occupies my attention , and should arrest that of every lover of justice and mankind . The devils have resolved upon making the tragedy as deep as possible , and not satisfied without blcod ,

      they mean to try Ellis of Stafford , for High Teeas » 5 , of course by a Jury poisoned by the viperous press against him . He must have counsel , but he nii £ ! have two , and those th © best ; his life is as dear as that of Frost , Williams , and Jones , and musi not "be forfeited to our apathy . I know that it is not your practice to spur a free-horse to death j bnt bear in mind that the defence of the prisoners in 1839 left the fund over £ 300 in my debt ; and since then the frequent draws uponmehave put it eut of my power to relieve the country of the duty oi subscribing for the defence of all the prisoners . I

      advanced nine hundred guineas fer the employment of counsel for Frost , Williams , and Jones ; but I cannot do so now , and the whole sum as yet subscribed falls short of , £ 12 . Under these circumstances , yon must say what is to be done . Many parties have vmtten to me about engaging solicitors for themselves , and speak of raising separate funds . Nothing could be more injurious . In 1839 the fund raised for Stephens would have covered the whole expence of Frost ' s trial , and all others ; and many others had subscriptions , none of which were appropriated to their defence , while all w& 3 thrown upon my shoulders .

      Now , what I propose is this : —That one fund be raised for the general defence . If we must employ special counsel for Ellis , the whole will cost about £ 1 , 000 ; bnt if each man be allowed to employ his own solicitor , the expence would be about £ 30 , 000 . As Mr . R . B . B . Cobbett is on the spot , and already master of most of the cases , and near the evidence which we shall require , I propose that he should be employed generally for Lancashire ,

      leaving the selection of counsel to me . Mr . Roberts , of Bath , has undertaken to act as solicitor for the Staffordshire victims , with no more remuneration than his expences . We could not have a better man ; and I , therefore , propose that his offer be accepted , and that he be invited to proceed to Stafford forthwith , in order that the defences may be well gw np . Now , it this course meets with general approbation , let the means of carrying it into effect be at once set a-bout .

      Of course , after the heartless answer given by the Sturgiies to the application on behalf of poor honest George White , we have no hope from that quarter ; bnt White shall not be under any obligation to them ; and perhaps the time may come when ano-Jier express may ba sent from Nottingham to me , to start at night from London , to aid in Mr . Srnrge ' s return ; and perhaps I may be able to write " NO , " and a thumping one , as well is the cold-hearted blood hounds whom White charges with entrapping

      him , and who then insulc him because he would not allow them to -betray his party . I always told you that there was not an honester creature or a braver in existence than poor George . Indeed , it appears that the vipers have selected our best and honestest men as their prey ; but we must defend them . One gentleman , you will have seen , who styles himself " A Hater of Oppression , " has given £ 2 , but with that middle-elass clemency ceases ,- ^ perhap 3 they mean to reserve their clemency for the jury-box .

      I am resolved that the originators of the revolution shall be exposed ; and , therefore , let a Commute be instantly appointed at Manchester for receiving evidence . The devils are moving heaven and earth in London io seduce the Chartists from their fideliiy , bnt all in vain ; whatever colours they recruit under we soon see the cloven foot of the " Free-traders . " Not a man can they crimp ; and rely upon it that they shall not take the capitol eiiher by storm or surprise . Would it not have be * n matter of rejoicing had I been fast by the heels , while the people were to be defended , and faction was to make its market ? But , thank God , I am at large in spite of ALL , and still upon the watch-tower to cry ont , "WOLF , " "WOLF , " " WOLF " so the lambs need not fear .

      Trusting that this appeal will be speedily answered , so ihat our enemies may not say that Chartism and public spirit have retrograded , I am , your faithful friend , Feaegus O'Consob .

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      THE EXECUTIVE OF THE NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION TO THE PEOPLE . Beotheb Chaeiists . —At the present moment , when the most anxious endeavours of the combined factions have been industriously at work , far the purpose of destroying that movement which we , as your responsible servants , have been as assiduously endeavouring to establish upon a sound and permanent basis , you have naturally been looking to us for that counsel and advice which , as your elected servants , it is our duty to tender . From the circumstances in which we have been placed—one being banished , and two others in different parts of the country in

      custody . of Governmental authorities—it was wholly ont of our power to lay our views before you at an earlier period ; and indeed we only embrace this , the first opportunity for our re-assembling , to prepare your minds for those suggestions which hereafter we Bhall submit to you . In the present crisis the whole public mind should be devoted to the allabsorbing consideration of the best means of releasing our victimised friends from those chains in which for a time faction has tyrannically bound then . To the performance of that duty , for the present , we invite your deep , your every thought , and when the conflict of mock trials and special commissions shall hav « terminated j when the empire of reason shall be again restored , —and when the mind shall have been

      calmed after the ragtag storm , then shall we be prepared to justify every act of our own ; to prove even to the most critically fastidious that in all our transactions we have acted in strict accordance with the law , unjust thongh it be . In the mean time our every energy Bhould be at work , and all onr faculties strung , in order to give efeei to those principles which are alike dear to you

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      and ourselves . Brethren , despair not ; democracy has been under many clouds before , and has as often burst through the mists of despotism with increased refulgency and Eplendour . Watch our enemies in whatever shape they may present themselves before you ; fight the battle with them inch by inch upon the field of principle ; and right miiEt ultimately triumph over might . In order to accomplish this desirable object , and to foil the enemies of freedom

      every nerve must be strained , every exertion increased » to raise funds to defend those patriots who have fallen into the pit dug for them alike by Whig and Tory . At present there i 3 no other alternative . We , therefore , urgently urge on the friends of humanity , jus ' . ice , and patriotism , the paramount necessity of instanter setting to work , to famish our friends with the . means to fee counsel , and to support themselves and families whilst in the trammels of the

      law . To avoid expence , we would recommend ' where practicable , that the same counsel should attend upon as many prisoners as possible . We also most seriously urge upon the whole country to send all monies collected for the victims to be forwarded to Mr . O'Connor , 252 , Strand , London ; and that he should have the power to expend the money so collected until after the trials , in the manner that his judgment may dictate .

      In conclusion , we hope that you will shew the same firmness in this trying ordeal that has distinguished you in former exigencies . Ecping that you will do your duty in the sacred cause of freedom , We remain , Your brother democrats , And faithful servants and representatives , J . Campbell , Secretary .

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      FURTHER DISTURBANCES IN MANCHESTER , AND MELANCHOLY LOSS OF LIFE . On Thursday afternoon , the 15 th inst , a party of turn-out -weavers went to the mill of Mr . Morris , in the Oldfield Road , -where a number of knobsticks from other towns bad commenced working . The object the turnouts had in view was to prevail npon the strangers , if possible , to leave the milL But having been seen by some ot the overlookers , and other Uctspittles , in their approach to the premises , a desperate attack was made npon the poor half-starved turn-outs , "who , taken by suiprise , run in all directions , leaving to the tender mercies of the dastardly Bcoundrels , -who were armed ¦ with picking sticks , an inoffensive young man , of the name of Lyons , ¦ whom they beat abouk the bead , till he fell down insensible : and there is not the least doubt

      but he would have been killed on the spot , had not the parties who accompanied him again rallied , and driven the assailants back into the mill . Lyons was then removed in a state of insensibility to tbe Infirmary , where he died on Friday morning , about ten o ' clock , having never uttered one word . As soon as it became known that Lyons was dead , a deep feeling of sympathy iras manifested all over the town , and curses , long , loud , and deep , were uttered against the horrible system that esgendtrs snch melancholy results . The ¦ weaver ' s committee , upon learning the mournful intelligence , deputed some of their body to wait upon the Chirtists and Teetotallers , the deceased being a member of both these Associations , in order to apprise them of the fact , and requesting their assistance .

      A coronor ' s inquest was held on view of the body , on Saturday evening last . I am informed they could not agree upon their verdict , and in consequence an adjournment took place until Wednesday , the 21 et instant The Ceroner however gave his warrant for the interment of the body , which was removed from the infirmary on Sunday afternoon , to his lodgings in London Road . Information having been given to the authorities that the weavers had determined t& attend the funeral of their deceased friend , * and walk in procession to the grave , the mayor , Mr . Nicld , issued a placard , of which the following is a copy : — " -Caution . —All persons are requested not to join any procession , or assemble in the screets or roads for any purpose whatever , such practices , under present circumstances , being illegal , and will not be allowed . " Wm . Neild , Mayor . " Town Hall , Sspt . 19 th , 1842 . "

      FUBTHEB PARTICULARS . Fcnebai . of Lto > 'S . —On Monday afternoon about one o ' clock , large numbers of people were seen wending their way to the house where the body of the deceased lay : these were Bttacked by the police , who after cruelly beating some and apprehending others , succeeded in dispersing them from the front of London-road . A party of well dressed and respectable females , in number about 209 , headed by a good looking old man , then made their appearance , but were not allowed to approach nearer than Piccadilly before they were dispersed by the police , and the old man taken into custody ; this circumstance enraged the people that they divided into different groups and attacked several mills , breaking a great number of windows , and compelling the people employed therein to leave work . Mr . Beswick then took possession of the house ¦ wherein lay the remains of the murdered man , and took , npon himself the power of dictating who should or who should not follow the deceased , limiting the number to twenty-four individuals .

      By this time the burial ground belonging to the Reverend J . Scholefield was densely crowded , with persons anxicusiy awaiting the arrival of the mournful cavalcade . After some delay , owing to the obstructions by the police , who had taken up their position in great numbers opposite Mr . Scbolefield ' s premises , the body was carried into the church upon the shoulders of four men , ( the amiable Mr . Beswick having issued an order that there should be only eight carriers allowed . ) preceeded by Mr . Scholefleld , pronouncing , with great emphasis , the solemn words of Christ , " I am the resurrection , ie ., " the vast multitude maintaining the most solemn silence . After that part of the ceremony had been go ; . e through , which is usual in the church . The Rev . Gentleman lef : the pulpit and preceded the body to the grave , repeating " The Lord gave and the Lord bath taken away , " 4 c . The body was

      then deposited in its last resting place , amidst the sighs and tears of those who loved him , and Mr . Scholefield having mounted the base of Hunt ' s Monument , gave out a hymn , in singing which the assembly joined During the singing of ihe hymn , several cf the blues came into the yard , for what purpose is best known to themselves and their base employers . Mr . Schoiefield then delivered a short address , in which he told the people that he felt proud afc the orderly manner in "Which they had conducted themselves whilst paying the last tribute of respect to their martyred friend , and concluded by advising them to return to their homes peaceably , and thus give ne pretext to their enemies to have reconrse to violfcntmeasures . The Rsv . Gentleman then weat ta the blues , who still remained , and asked them what might be their business upon his premises ? One of them made answer it was far the purpose of protecting his property .

      Mr . Scholefield then bid them leave the yard instantly , assnriDg them that the people would not injure him in any way , and consequently he needed none of their protection at that time . None of the people upon leaving the ground , were allowed to go along Every-street , but were compelled to go in a direction which was pointed out to them by the police , no matter at what personal inconvenience , or however far it might be cut of their way . Nothing can exceed the disgust entertained at the conduct of the authorities throughout the whole of the proceedings of Monday ; the mayor and magistrates , in their eagerness to prevent a manifestation of sympathy

      for an inoffensive man , who had been basely murdered , collected the whole of the police forca together , and kept tiem like a swarm of vultures around a dead body , while ¦ wi thin a few hundred yards from the spot , property to a considerable amount is destroyed ; Mr . Thompson ' s factory in Mill-street , is attacked ; the knobsticks driven from work ; some of them , according to report , severely injured ; and these "just-asses " and their myrmidons skulking in a street perfectly peaceable , for no other purpose that we could discover , bat that of rendering more poignant the sorrow which must have been bo keenly felt by the relatives of the unfortunate martyr of might against right . Ought not these wiseacres to be htld responsible for the breach of the peace and destruction of property ?

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      Tuesday , and a present of money for the women to have a comfortable cup of ts& in the evening . The factory commenced working at noon on Tuesday . This has given a fresh tone to the strike , for we know of one mill that the weavers had come to the conclusion of going in on the tame conditions that they came out on ; but as soon as they heard that Mr . Thompson , Mill-street , had given the advance , they called a meeting of the hand * , and determined npon trying a few days longer . Mr . D . Donovan was arrested at Stockport on Sunday night , and brought to Manchester in a post-chaise , and when brought before the magistrates , on Monday morning , there was no chaTge against him . He was forthwith discharged . Mr . D . said he was much obliged to them for the ride home , for it was much pleasanter riding in a carriage than walking on foot , Wednesday .

      Since I wrote last , there is a great change iu the strike—the power-loom weaver ' s strike seems to be nearly terminated . I have been in conversation with some of the Weaver ' s Committee , and they tell me , in meat instances , there is a general disposition to resume work , the masters engaging to better the condition of their operatives , and Bome few of them having given a slight advance , so that I think the whole of the mills will be at work to-morrow , with their full compliment of hands . THURSDAY MORNING . Termination of the Strike . —The strike in the manufacturing districts may now be considered as

      having terminated ; many of the milts commenced working yesterday afternoon , and this morning the people are going to -work as if there Bad never been any difference between them and the employers ; but although work is resumed , the effects have not ended , nor tyranny banished , for the manufacturers are the same men they always were . They have commenced their old work of selecting victims fur their fury ; and all who have taken an active part in the turn-out are discharged , and , on account of the superabundance of labour in the labour market , thtse men are marked out , and thrown upon the world to starve for the part they have taken in this struggle of suffering humanity against the avaricious cupidity of capital .

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      PRESTON . In the course of lost week a writ came down from the Lord Chancellor , addressed to the Clerk of the Crown for the Duchy of Lancaster , Mr , R . W . Hopkins , whose office is in this town , ordering a gaol delivery for the 1 st of Oct at Lancaster . The writ was forwarded to the High Sheriff , Mr . T . R . W . France , who issued summonses to about 100 jurymen , addressed to various parts of the county . There are 112 prisoners committed from different parts of the county to Kirkdale gaol , besides nine who

      were oat on bail ; but as it is not stated whether it will be a general gaol delivery , it is not known whether those who stand committed for trial at the next quarter sessions will be included in the commission . On this suhject the decision of the three Judges appointed to the commission ¦ will be received here at the Sheriff ' soffice to-morrow . The prisoners in the gaol at Salford are very numerouB , but in Preston House of Correction there are only five , and in Lancaster but two , committed on charges connected with the late riots . There will be two courts open .

      On Friday , two persons charged as rioters in the late tumultuous proceedings of the 12 th of AuguBt were apprehended by Joseph Bear den , the town beadle , and committed for trial by the magistrates at the Town Hall . Along with several others , for whose apprehension warrants have for some time been issued , they had kept out of the way until the restoration of tranquillity emboldened them to return into the town . One these , Thomas Norris , was charged before Mr . J . Barstow , as one of the leaders in the attack committed by s great crowd of persons at the mills cf Messrs . Germain , Petty , and Co ., Leighton , where they conducted themselves with great violence and disorder , causing the mill to be stopped . The hands having left work , the crowd dispersed . The other prisoner , f hemas Pedder , was charged with having , on

      the same day , attacked the factory of Messrs . Horrocks , in Canal-street , and having led the mob np the stairs , where bo bohovsd with a considerable degree of violence . Along with the other prisoner , he was sent to the House of Correction . The three unhappy individuals -who -were -wounded by the fire of the soldiers still remain in the House of Correction , endurirjg considerable suffering . One of these , a steam-loom weaver , twenty-one years of age , was shot through the cap of the knee , and hi * leg was immediately amputated about six inches above the knee ; another , Bryan Hutcbings , 36 , a shoemaker , was wounded above the hip , the bullet still remaining in the body ; and the third ,

      21 , was shot through the wiist It will be some time before they can leave this benevolent institution ; but in consequence of their Bufferings , the Recorder has kindly informed them , that although the two fo rmer have been recognised as amongst the most active leaders of the mob on the fatal occasion , their prosecution will not be proceeded with . In addition to Lancaster and Mercer , the individuals who died in this establishment , these were the only ones amongst the wounded who were taken there . The two other unhappy men died at their own homes , whither also many of the other wounded were conveyed ; but the same forbearance is shown with them as with those at

      present in the Honse of Recovery . The mayor and magistrates have -wholly forbidden political or other meetings ot a dangerous character , and it was intended a few days since to hold a meeting for the purpose of appointing a delegate to the National Suffrage Convention of Great Britain , emanating from Joseph Sturge , to be held at Birmingham . Permission was given on condition that Mr . Bannister , the intelligent superintendent of police , and other officers , might be pressnt , which was agreed to , but the meeting was afterwards adjourned siite die on account of the meeting at Birmingham hating been postponed .

      In connexion with the new military arrangement for the northern districts , Preston is to become the future depot of a large assemblage of troops . There have hitherto been no barracks in the town , and the troops now here , consisting of about one hundred and fifty Rifles , are quartered in temporary barracks in a factory in Water-street . A site oi twenty-five and a half acies on Fulwood-moor , the property of the Duchy of Lancaster , and in the centre of the former race conrse , has been secured by Government for the erection of cavalry and infantry barracks capable of containing 2 , 000 troops . An active correspondence has lately been

      carried on with the Board of Ordnance , and it is expected daily that estimates for the contracts for the works will be published . The spot has been selected by Captain Burrows , barraefcmaster at Blackburn , and Captain Rutherford , engineer to the Board of Ordnance at Manchester ; and many pl ; ins have been sent up to London for the approval of Government . The circumstances which have dictated this choice over the plan proposed for enlarging the barracks at Blackburn in order to make that tie northern depot for troops , appears to be the facility of their transport by railroad to the south , and to Ireland and Scotland through the new port of Fieetwood .

      The inhabitants of Preston and B-ackbnrn have both taken up the matter very warmly , and in the latter town a site ol l&ad was offered gratuitously for the erection of barracks . The matter has , however , finally been set at rest by Government having acknowledged the superior advantages of this town , and operations for their erection aro expected to take place immediately . This decision was sealed chiefly from the opinion cf the Duke of Wellington .

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      HOLLINWOOD . —On Sunday afternoon last , Mr . Taylor , of Royton , delivered a lecture in tlie Chartist room , Ralph Green . In the evening . Mr . Mitchell , of Stockport , lectured . At the conclusion , a collection was made for the support of the political prisoners , amounting to 7 s . ljd ., which together with other donations , made a total of 10 s . which has been forwarded to Mr . O'Connor . STOCKTON . —The Chartiste of this place had a Camp Meeting on Thornabj Green , last Sunday , when Mr . Chappie , from Sunderland , preached a sermon to an attentive and numerous assemblage of the producers of wealth . On Monday evening , Mr . Chappie delivered an excellent address to the

      Chartists , in their room , Albion-street ; after which the following vote of thanks was proposed by Mr . J . Davison , seconded by Mr . Platts , " That the thanks of the Chartists of Stockton are hereby given to Mr . Geo . Binns , late of Sunderland , for his unceasing untiring , and patriotic exertions in the cause of freedom , in the cause of right against might , and that the Chartists of Stockton are exceedingly sorry that he has been obliged , compelled by the monster , class legislation , to quit his native land to seek a livelihood in a foreign one . " When pat from the chair it was carried with the most enthusiastic and : apterous applause . Daring the meeting , Mr . Davison and Mr . Umpleby advised the people to be united ; the meeting fledged themselves to that effect .

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      BRADFORD . — -Since the late turn-ont , Chartism in this town has Ijeen like a stagnant pool without the least symptom of excitement , but the spirit is atill there and onl $ wants a single spark to ignite it , and Bradford wffl be itself again . It is strongly rumoured that Mr , Sturge is about to visit Bradford very soon , and should there be any hesitation abont the Peoples' Charter , the workiea of Bradford will set him right notwithstanding theautborities assisted by the military ; h * ve bludgeoned and sabred them into submission to " those who oppress them , they will never be able to snbdue the spirit of the people , until full and complete jostioe be done them . Little Horton . —On Sunday last the Chartists of this locality met in their ' Association Room at halfpast six in the evening , when Mr . O'Connor's appeal to the country on behalf of the victims of the Corn Law League , was read , and three shillings was collected m aid of the same . j

      Little Town . —Two sermonB were preached at this place by Mr . John Brear , and collections were made on behalf of victim fund , which amounted to ten shillings . ¦ . ' ! Little Town . —Mr . J . Charlesworth , of Chappel Fold , preached two sermons on Sunday last , when collections wore made for the defenoe and victim fund , which amounted to the Bum of ten shillings . UV £ BP 0 OXi .- A new plaea ol meeting has been opened at Toxteth Park , whioh now masters about one hundred , and -iwcoases steadily . A newsroom has been openpdfat which tho Northern and Evenitig Stars , the Chartist Circular , and several other papers are taken . More Sympathy of the Middle Classes —Mrs . Mo Cartney being near her confinement , her husband having been out of woik five or six months , and him in prison , applied to tho humane ladies' lying-in charity for relief , and the humane professors deui . d her , because her husband , happened to be a Chartist .

      SHEFFIELD . —General Defence Fund . —The subscription is still kept open , and will be continued opm until Tuesday next , Sapt . 27 th . —Subscriptions received by Mr . George Julian Harney , No . " 11 , Hartshead . Fig Treb Lane Room . —Mr . Harney addressed a respectable audience on Sunday evening , on the question , " Will the middle unite with the working classes for the obtainment of the Charter ? " Mr . H brought forward a miss ¦ of documentary evidence tending to show that no faith could be placed in the present middle-class movement . A colleotion in aid of the Defence Funn was made at the closo of Mr . Harney ' a address . Mr . Samuel Pabkis delivered an eloquent and instructive lecture on Monday evening .

      The Complete Sjvffragists and Free Traders —In the Independent of last Saturday appeared a report of a meeting of the Free Trade Association , held the proceeding Monday evening . Mr . Allen , a member of the Complete Suffrage Association , said , " that the supporters of that Association ( the Complete Suffrage ) were all Free Traders , and so far from feeling ihe least jealousy , or offering the least opposition to this association , they ( the Complete Suffragists ) hoped that the two bodies would be composed , to a large extent , of the same members , and that as societies they would render each other mutual assistance . " Mr . fieale , another and a leading member of the Complete Suffrage Association , after giviDg it as his opinion that tin immediate repeal of the corn laws was not desirable , went on to say— "that to demand the

      immediate repeal of the Corn Laws savoured of the dogmatism which had been 6 hewn by the Chartists , when they reqnired Parliament forthwith to pass the Charter entire and unaltered into law . " Of course Mr . fieale is no dogmatist , and therefore does not require Parliament to pass the " six points" of Complete Suffrage " entire" into law ! Mr . Conolly " referred to the opposition which the free trade movement had experienced from the Chartists , and congratulated the meeting in the belief that such opposition was now at an end ; but that it had ceased , not through the forbearance of the parties who he believed had been hired to betray and damage the popular cause . He believed that the wages of corruption were no longer to bo had , and that the opposition which had thus been promoted would now cease" ! The opposition ceased , eh ? " Try it on" !

      Mr . Sturge visited Sheffield on Tuesday last , and in the evening addressed a " ticket ' meeting in the Assembly Room . Of course not a single ticket was sent to the Fig-tree Lane body , and of course we did not attend , MANCHESTER . — The Chartist mechanics held their weekly meeting in the Association Room , Brownstreet . The attendance was numerous and respectable ; Mr . J . Dixon was unanimously called to the chair , who opened the meeting by stating that by some unforseen circumstance . Mr . Edward Clark , who was expected to

      lecture en that occasion , had not arrived , but he saw in the room one that was always willing and ready fox the work , h « therefore would call upon their tried friend , Mr . William Dixon , to address the meeting . Mr . Dixon came forward and addressed them upon the necessity of union and firmness at this time , and also made an appeal in behalf of the Defence Fund , and retired amid tbe plaudits of the assembly . After the thanks of the meeting had been given to the Chairman and some new members enrolled , the meeting separated in a peaceful and orderly manner .

      Carpenter's -Hall . —The Chartist joiners and painters held their weekly meeting in the above Hall , on Friday evening Last , when ttie attendance was good . Mr . C . To , ) lor was called to the chair , who opened the meeting by stating that he was very sorry to inform them that J * Ir . J . Leach , ceuld not be present , but he had great pleasure in announcing that they had an old and tried friend that would make up for any disappointment that they might feel by the absence of Mr . Leach , and that friend was Mr . C . Doyle . —Mr . Doyle delivered a very eloquent and initructivs lecture , which took up an hour and a feaif in the delivery , and concluded by calling upon the trades of Manchester to come boldly out for the Charter , and then they might bid defiance to ihe tyrants of this country . Mr . Djjle eat down amidst the repeated plaudits of the audience .

      Carpenter's Hall . ——On Sunday afternoon a public meeting was held in the above hall . Mr . Wm . Dixon addressed the undieuce for a short time upon the necessity of the Chartist public of Manchester coming forward with their subscriptions to the National Defence Fund , as the trials of tho victims would take place in a short time , and the fund be wanting .. A collection was made in behalf of the above object , which amounted to £ 1 0 j . 6 i . Mr . Jeremiah Lane then delivered a lecture on the principles of the People ' s Charter , which gave great satisfaction . In the evening the hall was crowded to excess by a respectable audience , who were addressed by Mr . J . R . Cooper . A collection was niade in behalf of the Defence Fund , which amounted to £ 2 15 s . Sixteen new members were enrolled . In addition to these collections , Dr . Hulley handed to Mr . Wm . Dixon a sovereign to bo appropriated to the Defence Fund .

      Chartism at Manchester . —Notwithstarjf ing the many difficulties with waica we have to cuj ^ nd , we are in a proud position ; our numbers are rapidly incret . biLg ; tho greatest hatmony tx \ sts among us ; and our influence is extending . A most respectable shopkeeper of the name of Williams , residing in Wilmotstreut , Holme , has made au offer of one-third of the profits of hia business , which , is that of a provision dealer , to the Chartist came . Others are coining forward in the same manner , and we are about forming plans , whereby we can Lave the balance of power at the forthcoming municipal election ; in a word , we are determined to shew to the world that threats shall not intimidate , nor persecution deter ua from pursuing the same straightforward course , till , in the words of the nobie O Connor , " we have broken oppression ' s head or it has broken our hearts . AH communications for the Carpenters' Hall Chartists , ta be addressed " Wm . Gfrocott , 56 , Long-street , Ancoates , Manchester .

      ABZ 3 T 3 EEN . —The usual W 6 tkly meeting of the Nouhern District Charter Union was held on Monday evening last , in the Hall , 38 , George-street , Mr . A . M 'Donald in the chair . The chairman opened the proceedings of the evening in a short energetic speech on the preasnt btate of the movement , and after the minutes of the previous meeting bad been read and confirmed , Mr . James M'Phersoii moved " That a committee be appointed to wait on the members of the union individually to ascertain how fur they were willing to subscribe to , or become shareholders of , the hall they have lately purchased , " which was seconded and carried . An address from the Evening Star was

      read by Mr . M'Pherson , purporting to be from Mr . Blackie , secretary of the Edinburgh Charter Associa tion , calling a meeting of delegates to be b « ld in Edinburgh on Monday , the 3 rd day of October , to take into coniiJeration the best means to give efficiency to our agitation , and establishing onr principles . Mr . Btrachen moved , " That a delegate be sent to the above meeting , " which was seconded , by Mr . Ferguson , and after tome discussion , unanimously agreed to . It was further resolved , " That a public meeting be held on Tuesday , the 27 th inst ., in the ball , 38 , George-street ,, for the purpose of electing i delegate . " After the transaction of some other business ot less importance , the meeting separated .

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      The Female Charter Association held their nsual weekly meeting on Wednesday evening , the 15 th instant , Mr . D . Nicholson in the chair . Mr . Henry delivered a lecture on the Pagan and Jewish , priesthood . It was resolved to send the sum of five shillings to the Defence Fund of that patriot , Mr . John Duncan , of Dundee . SUNDEklAND . —Mr . H . Vincent delivered two lectures on Thursday and Friday evenings in last week , npon Complete Suffrage . Mr . Williams leotured on complete suffrage , on Sunday afternoon . On Sunday evening Mr . Peter Rigby , from Chorley , leotured on the Moor . BIRMINGHAM . THE SOCIETY OF CORDwainers . —This spirited body met on Sunday night , at the Britannia , Peck Lane . The sum of 5 a . was ordered to be sent to the General Victim Fund , and 3 s . 6 d . was voted to the Esecutiva

      Lecture . —A leotuie was delivered at Aston-street , on Sunday night , by Mr . S . Fussell ; after which Mr . Williamson and Mr . Parkes addreesed the meeting . Mr . Parkes will deliver a lecture in the above room on Sunday evening next . Raffle— A raflle took ptece on Monday night , for the benefit of Mr . G . White ' s Defence Fund , when the sum of 10 a . id . was realised . Another raffia will take place on Monday night next , ' for a gun , fur the same purpose . Tickets , 6 d . each . Steelhouse Lane , —The Chartists of Steelhouse Lane met as usual on Tuesday night . A deputation was received from Mr . G . White ' s Defence Committee , and they were assured the Committee should receive every support they could render them . The sum of 6 s . 9 d . was collected for the Bervice of Mr . Mason , in Stafford Gaol , to provide him with writing materials Messrs . Thorp and Potts were eleoted to attend a delegate meeting , to be held at Wedgbury , on Sunday mornina next , at ten o ' clock . '

      On Sunday Evening , Mr . S . Lindon lectured at the Washington Rooms , Hill-strest On Monday evening , a ball was held at the above place , which was well attended , and the Committee of Management have determined on getting up a ball and concert on the fair Thursday and Friday evenings , Sept . 29 th and 30 th , when one-half of the proceeds of each evening is to go to the Committee for the defence of Mr . George White , and the support of Mrs . Mason and family . BATH . —At a meeting of the council it was unanimously resolved : —That the council contemplate with tho deepest concern the loss whish Chartism has sustained by the removal of their well-tried and faithful friend and fellow-labourer , George Morse Bartlett , and rleem it their duty to record their deep sense of the obligations under which tha National Charter Association is placed , to revere and cherish his memory , as one cf its most indefatigable supporters , and as having employed a large portion of his time , unremunerated , in the promotion of the great object , the advaac . ment ol legislative improvement . "

      GLASGOW . —A meeting of the Glasgow Charter Association was held in the Chartist Church , Itegentatreet , on Monday evening , Mr . J . Moir in the chair . Mr . Thomas Ancott was appointed president , Mr Ross treasurer , and Mr . William Brown secretary , with a numerous committee . The address of the people of E iinburgb , calling a meeting of delegates , being read by the secretary , a resolution , instructing the directors to call a public meeting of the inhabitants to consider the propriety of sending a delegate to the above meeting was unanimously agreed to . Moved by Mr . John Cameron— " That this meeting tender Us best thanks to the conductors of the Evening Star , for its able advocacy of the people ' s cause since its commencement , and that we further consider it onr duty to express our confidence in . the above gentlemen . " Carried by acclamation . A hearty vote of thanks waa then given to tho chairman , and the meeting broke up .

      LOKDON .-The Crown and Auohot locality lately meeting in Cheshire-street , Waterloo Town , has been removed to the Britannia , Upper Chapman-street , St . George ' s , East Lambeth . —The Lambeth Youths met on Sunday . A discussion on the benefits to be derived from the Charter took place . Two members were enrolled . 55 , Old Bailey . —Mr . Campbell delivered a powerful address at this placo , on Tuesday evening . He urged upon his hearers the necessity of supporting those industrious individuals who have been imprisoned for daring to speak tho truth during their advocacy of the Charter principles . . .

      The undermentioned sums have been received by Mr . Cuffay , treasurer to the Metropolitan Delegate Council , by middle-class men , for the defence and victim fund : — b d Mr . Reardon ... ... ... 0 7 Mr . Austin ... ... ... 10 Independent ... ... ... 1 6 Mr . James , Rathbone-place ... 1 0 Mr . Hall X 0 Mr . H . Hall ... ... ... 0 3 Mr . H . Austin 0 6 Mr . Norman ... 0 3 Per Mr . Reardon : — Mr . Davis ... ... ... 0 6 Two Friends ... 0 2 Mr . Swan ... ... ... 0 6

      7 3 Tailors , Three Doves , Berwick street , Soho . —This body held their meeting at the Three Crowns , Richmond-street , on Monday . Mr . Cuffay gave in the report of the proceedings at the County Council , Old Bailey . Mr . Campbell delivered an address to the meeting , and announced that the meeting of shoemakers , on Monday , at the National Hall , Holborn , had declared for the Charter . The meeting was then addressed by Mr . Cuffay , who urged them to use their endeavours to swell the defence fund . The Manchester Packer lectured at the Work , ing ileu ' s Hall , Circus . street , Marylebono , on Wednesday week . .

      Bermondset . —On Tuesday evening last , ^ Mr . O'Connor addressed a large public meeting at the Ship Inn , Long-lane . Mr . Rose was called to the chair . Mr . O Connor , on rising , was received with tremendous cheering , and spoke in his usual impressive and eloquent manner for a very long period , and was greeted throughout by hearty plaudits . Mr . Gathard moved a resolution , pledging the meeting to tne Charter , name and all . Mr . Brown seconded the resolution , wkich was supported by Mr . Fnirctrilrt , and curried unanimously . Mr . Maynard mo 7 ed a vote of confidence and approbation in the Evening Star ; Mr . Brjant seconded the motion , which vras unanimously carried , and the meeting dispersed after tho usual Chartist cheering ' . One penny waa charged for admission , and the proceeds given to the victims .

      HULL . —An excellent meeting on behalf of the victims was held on Monday , iu the Freemason ' s Hall . £ 1 123 . lod . was collected . A collection of 14 s . Cd . was also made in Mr . Hill ' s Preaching Room , on Sunday afternoon , after an excellent sermon by a stranger . The Councillors here resident have passed the following resolution : —Resolved , " That we , the Councillors of the National Charter Association , resident in Hull , were , and are , extremely anxious for a union between all classes professing to advocate the six great principles contained in the Charter ; and when the Conference was called for the 7 th of September , we bailed

      with delight the prospect which that Conference opened up to us , of the near approach of that much-tobe desired event . We therefore deeply lament that , on account of the manner in which the Conference called for December 27 th is ta be elected , we cannot recommend to the inhabitants ef Hall to send a delegate or delegates to that Conference ; but Bhall most assuredly use our influence with that body by whom we have been elected , to stand entirely aloof from any junto constituted as that Conference is ordered to be . —On behalf of the Councillors resident in Hull , James Grassbt , Bub-secretary .

      DEWSBDRT . —A district council meeting was beid on Snnday in the large room over the Co-operative stores , when delegates were present from most parts of the district . The accounts giv ^ n in by the delegates from their respective localites were determino j and firm . The recent turn-out has shown the working classes in this district who were their friends and wko were their enemies . They have prosecuted our best friends for saving their property ; therefore , we , as working men and honest Chartists , are determined more than ever to look after our affairs , come weal or come woe . They have filled our town with soldiery J for what ? They say to save their property , when , during the whole turnout , sot one pennyworth of property was destroyed .

      MERTHYK TTOVIL . —At the weekly meeting of this Association , Mr . Bees Thomas in the chair , a vote of confidence in Mr . O'Connor was unanimously carded , and also one of thanks to him for his honwst , courageous , and Bialous exertions in the cause of the people since the commencement of the present straggle between right and might . HUDDERBFIEU > . —A meeting of leading friends was held at Holmfirth on Sunday last , when a general lecturers' plan was adopted for the district , and those places wanting a lecturer can be supplied by applying to the Secretary , Mr . Edward Clayton , Kirkgate , Huddersfield . A levy of twopence per member was levied , to be handed in on Sunday , the 16 th day of Oct After the local business was transacted , the meeting was adjourned to the 16 th day of Oct , te beheldatHuddersfleld . Chair to betaken at one o'clock .

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      ^ ^?^? - 5 » - "T ; » P" ** " » d ball was held in the Chartist Hall , on Monday last . The evening passed off to the satisfaction of every one present . A Dinner Party met in the Hall on Tuesday last , and as soon as the cloth was drawn , the females commenced in the merry dance , and continued to a late hoar . CHESTERFIELD . —The Chartists of this locality held their weekly meeting atthelr meeting house in Hoilis-lane , on Monday evening last . The late Secretory handed in Ida . from a few friends , per A . and C . for the defence fond ; and afterwards read from No . 15 of the wm ^ + m ± m ^ m —^ m —^ . . . _ C ~ '

      English Chartist Circular the rule * of the National Charter Association ; when , eleven members were nominated on the General Council , after which the folio ? , ing resolutions were carried unanimously : Moved by Mr . L « e , seconded by Mr . P . Rycroft , " Th » t the thank of this meeting be given to our late Secretary , Mr . Wm . Martin ( who has been discharged from his otnployment for being a Chartist ) for the efficient services he has rendered to the cause of Chartism in this locality . " Moved by Mr . John Wrigley , seconded by Mr . Thomas Taylor , " That a subscription be commenced

      for the purpose of presenting onr late Secretary with a small token of gratitude ; the subscription to ba left open until Monday , October 3 rd . " Moved by Mr . Harley and seconded by Mr . Biines , "That a publie meeting ba held at the same time and place , at eight o ' clock , for the pnrpose of devising some means ¦ whereby a permanent fund might be established to protect those persons who may happen to be saoriSced for theii principles . " It is to be hoped we shall have a good attendance . " That the thankB of this meetinir be given to A . and C . for their gift of 10 s . for the defence fund . '

      SCNDERLAND . —In reading the address of Mr . Sturge , I canaot help bnt think there was some intended deep-rooted policy entered into for tho overthrow of . that position which the people now possess . It is a common saying in " Lancashire , " Give a mm rope enouch and he will soon hang himself . " I have beea told that we the "hot-headed followers" of Feargas are Feargus-ridden . Now , I will give you a proof that I am not Feargus-ridden . You know that Mr . O Connor has often Baid that " Mr . Sturge was an honst man . " But after reading Mr . Sturge ' s address of last week , I concluded that he ( Mr . Sturge ) w » 3 prepared to adopt any mode of procedure for the ' complete" overthrow of that power which the people in their wisdom and

      strength might possess themselves of . It is with all due respect to tho opinion of O'Connor that I thus differ with him . and those who differ with me npon the ' complete' movemeKt , all that I request at their hands is to read for themselves . . 1 lectured here last night to a pretty good muster of working men , and wns well received . Lectured twice at . Wingate-eranffn rn ! li « vjrnn Saturday . Lectuved yesterday at South Shields . I am bow making my way into Scotland ; but before I go away , I hope the colliery districts hereabouts will receive my most sincere thanks for the kind rec •¦ ption they have given me , and in the bonds of true Cliaxtiam , I am , at their bidding , yours , truly , Peter Bigb ? , from Chorley .

      OLDHAm —Ou Sunday evening last , the Charter Association Room was crowded with an intelligent and respectable audience , to hear a leoture by Mr . W . Dixon . The usual practice of singing a hymn and reading a portion of the Scriptures having been performed by the Chairman , he introduced Mr . Dison , who acldrtssed the assembly at great length , and urged them to stand fast by the Charter ; and after taking a rapid glance at the origin and progress of the strike , he made a powerful appeal to the annience in behalf of those that huve been aitettttd , and others teat may yet be pounced upon . After Mr . Dixon ' s lecture , a collection was made for the Defence Fund , which was very liberal ; after which the meeting separated .

      NOTTINGHAM . —At a meeting held in the Democratic Chapel , Rice Place , on Monday evening , it was resolved that the Evening Star be read in this chapel , from seren o ' clock till nine in the evening . A < imit « tance free . A further meeting will be held on Tuesday week for the purpose of devising means to obtain other papers , when it is hoped that the friends will attend . COVENTRY . —At a meeting of the Chartists of this town , on Friday evening , Mr . Makon delivered an excellent lecture to an attentive audience . OLDHAO T—On Sunday laat . Mr . Dixon , of Mancheater , delivered a very energetic lecture to an attentive audience , on the causes of the present straggle . After the lecture 7 a . lo . ^ d . was collec ted for the Dafnnce Futid , which , with lbs .... 4 jd . previously collected , amounted to XI 3 a . 3 d . .

      On Thursday , the 15 th inst , Mr . Ambrose Hurst , a young inau , was arrested , charged with attending illegal meetings , and speaking sedition . He was bound over , himself in £ 109 ; and two sureties in £ ot ) each to take his trial at the next county assizes . On Monday , Thomas Hannom , James Jones , and Mr . Leonard Haslop , were brought up before the borough magistrates . The examination was private . There was no particular charge made out against them . The two former were remanded , and Mr . Haslop was bound over to appear when called upon , himself in £ 100 , and two sureties in £ 50 each .

      On Monday , a placard was posted , sUting that the magistrates had received information that an invitation had been sent from Manchester for the Oldham people to call a public meeting , and proaeed to the above town , and join a procession there : it likewise cautioned them not to meet , and that active steps , would fee taken to prevent the same taking place . The inhabitants knew nothing about it until they saw the bills on the walls . — Correspondent . SOWEHBT ( Helm . )—At a meeticjg \ of the Chartists of this place , held in their roofi on Saturday evening , it was resolved " That a subscription be iiniared into for the purpose of 'defending the persecuted Chartists , " when the sum of fourteen ' , shillings was subscribed . .

      WIGAN . —There has been £ 1 9 ? . Id . collected la this town for the Defence Fund : £ 1 8 s . 6 d . has been sent to Mr O'Connor , 3 d ; for the order , 3 d . for stamps and paper , which amounts to £ 1 9 s ., leaving a penny in band . The Committee return their warmest thanks to those individuals who have so kindly contributed towards the cause of liberty . CUTHBBOE . —MORE TYRANNY OF THE MIDDLE Class—On Thursday the 15 th inst ., Mr . P . M . Bropby came here to deliver a lecture . A room had been engaged at the Black Bull public house , but a temperance meeting being held on the same evening , the Chartists did not wsh to create any bad feeling by holding theirs in opposition to so good an object . It was therefore finally agreed that Mr . Brophy should lend a helping band to the temperance cause ou that

      evening , and lecture to bis Chartist friends od Monday the 19 th . During tbis time the landlord of tbc Black Bull Inu , had been vieited ^ y the mayor , Henry Thompson , Eaq , and told in a very peremptory tone , that if he allowed the Chartists to meet in his house , hia license would be ' . certainly taken from him The keener of the temperance coffee house wht-ro Mr . Brophy had got refreshments , was sent for by the worshipful mayor , and ordered not to harbour Mr . Uropby in future—an order that was fulfilled to the letter , for when Mr . Brophy came here on Monday , after a walk of twenty miles , he was handed his bundle , which he left there on the former oatusioJ ) , and be was obliged to put up at a public house . In this dilemma it was agreed to lecture out of doors on a piece of waste iba but the of

      ground in the P ^ dm-roai , business the meeting had scarcely begun , when three ot tha police made their way up to the hustings ; one of them told Mr . Brophy he had orders ( com the authorities to take him if he proceeded farther . Mr . Brophy told him he must commit a breach of the peace before they had any power to take him . Here Thompson , the chief constable , naid the Queen ' s proclamation was issued to put down such meetings . Mr . Bropby denied the assertion and snia that the Queen ' s Proclamation meant only to put lo . vn rioters and'tumultuous assemblage ^ , and as . in Irishmen , he waa not afraid of a woman much lesa her name . Mr . B . continued to add teas the meeting , at the conclusion of which a democratic hymn waa sung , after which three hearty cheers were given for Feurgus O'Connor and the people .

      BRISTCi . —Mr . Bairstow lectured again on Friday evening , the 16 th , afttt bis release , to avery full Mouse , informing his hearers of the whole particulars if his examination ; his humourous sarcasms much amustd his auditory . Sunday Evening—Mr . Balrstow lectured to a most respectable ami fall congregation of various shadea of professing Christians , and evidently gave much satisfaction , rivetting the attention of his bearers . His discourse was upon the liberty of speech , which he Instanced in the treatment of himself , Leach , Cooper , and others , she-ing that liberty of speech , as he declared , waa but a farce . At the conclusion , the hymn , " Men of England ye are slaves , " was sung . The port " Es ' n the House of Commons craves B-fore the Crown on bended knee , " appeared to be executed with marked pathos . The hymn ended , and the congregation separated .

      Wednesday Evening , Sett . Hth . —A meeting of operative cabinet-makers , duly convened by circular , was held at the Democratic Chapel , Bsar-lane , Templestreet , to take into consideration the state cf their trade with a view to adopt measures to prevent further reduction ; the chair was tak « n shortly after eight o ' clock , when Mr . Jacobs entered into the subject , dilated upon the redaction that had taken prace sir . ee the acceptance of the Union Book in 1811 , contended that polftios were materially connected with the subject ; hence their exclusion by law from , our society meetings . Tbat the Government had not clven that protection to the

      handycraft trades that our forefathers were wont to receive and now so long as they succeeded in excluding polities from their discussions co long would they prevent them discovering the root of -the evil . Mr J . concluded by reading some portions of a plan of a benefit society , recommending the establishment of a National Trade Benefit Society upon that or some like plan , and moved " That the present meeting do form a trade benefit society upon that plan as a commencement . " After some discussion it wbb resolved , that an adjourned meeting be convened to further censider the subject , and a committee was appointed to carry , into effect the resolution , when the meeting separated . —Correspondent .

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      The struggle between the power-loom weavers and their employers is still going on , each manifesting a determination not to give in . Whkt will be the end we cannot pretend to say , bat we fear that might will again triumph over right There is this , however , in favonr ef the weavers , that one of the most obstinate of the manufacturers , oise tbat had his factory windows broken on Monday afternoon , at the time when the police was guarding the dtad bedy of poor Lyons . Thin gentleman gave bis weavers toe advance on

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 24, 1842, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct906/page/1/