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      Continued frvm eur Secenih pope . ) < iUEENSHEAJ > .-On Monday evening last , a priblic meeting of the spirited democrats of this fe » m * i 2 ? S ^ WotkiD R > Association l ^ . otn , Street Bottom , to memorialize her Majesty ftr the . pardon of the Welah patriots . Mr . S Bates , Who was elected chairmanTread the memora ! and seconded by Mr . J . Bairstow . The feeling tnroughest the yast assemblage was most enthu eiasufi and unanimous , not a hand beiBg held up ag&iust the memorial . -

      ROCHDALE . —A public meeting was held on Mouaay Win the Butts , called by J . S . Lancashire , r-svj . jUuef Constable , to memorialize her Majesty for a free pardon for Frost , Williams , and Jones , the w elsh Chartists , Mr . Wm . Simpson was unanimo ^ ly called to the chair ; Mr . Thomas Livsey , after an eloquent and energetic speech , moved the memorial , praying Her Majesiy to acquit the three unfortunate victims . Mr . Jairies Taylor seconded the saemorial in a long and feeling harangue , -which was carried without a dissenting voice . Moved by

      Mr . GeorgeD&vey , seconded by Mr . James Cropper , apd supported by Mr . Peter Chappell , " That the Jbarl of btanhupe be requested to lay she memorial before h « r Majesty . " There appeared to be only one feeling in the large assembly , that of condolence aba sympathy for the unfortunate men . After a vo : e of thanks was given to the Chief Constable for h :- conduct in calling the meeting , they adjourned n ^ :: l Monday , the 17 th instant , to the Radical Association Room , School-lane , to hear the answer from Em Stanhope .

      KEY WOOD . —Agreeably to the recommendation of ;? .-t Saturday ' s Star , we convened a meeting to teir into consideration the propriety of memorialis-Ytr " , 1 ' ^ m be halfof the Welsh * patriots , when thf- loUowine resolations were unanimouslv passed : — Kesolved , lst . " That the Memorial drawn up by > , , fiSle meet 5 ne of Manchester be now read / — -il . "That the Memorial now read be adopted , * n i _ « ent to her Majesty . "—3 rd . " That this Metnor ^ l be sent to Earl Stanhope for presentation to -her Majesty . " -4 th . « That the thanks of this meet 's 8 ^ - ^ T ? n to C ^ aseL who bo nobly defended *^ w elsh prisoners at Monmouth . " —5 th . "That -the thanks of this meeting be given to Feargns U Lonnor , Esq ., for his exertions in behalf of the . pmonera , and in the caxBe generally . " —6 th . " " That ¦ ttus meeting adjourn to the 18 th inst ., at eight o ' clock . in thQ evening . "

      > i E WCASTLE-UPON-TYNE . - The Municpal -aarb , > nties met at mid-day , to drink the health of (¦ ' tJ ° i » p ^ and ' * " obedience to orders , the Foot 01 Bell s voluKteer corps were there to fire a feu de Wf , and receive their glass of wine each . The > v nurs have much to answer for by enacting their 'petty tyrannies , and mean pilfering , in the name of her ? ul the people are inclined to love and revere . We never saw more apathatic and sullen silence on any occasion of rejoicing for our rulers ; there were no on ? ward manifestations of a warm heart ' s feelings ; and , had it not been tr . at hirelinp went through the necessary show , no voice would have been raised . An unexpected occurrence gave some animation to -the tcene . A boy had contrived to plant himself in a M . iur-caae window fronting the crowdandas the

      , , chesr of the soldiery finished , displayed a large bparo , on which was printed , ^ Nine tmes nine for the People ' s Charier , " to which the crowd instantly responded . It was amusing to see how the loyal vs hjg proprietor ran up stairs , as if the devil and ieargus O ' Connor was in his house , and he' wonld lose his loyal name for ever . The poor' boy was in-Btanuy collared and removed ; but it was too late ; toe aced was done ; the crowd had cheered for the reopleB Charter in the face of the Whig showmen . A great public meeting was held , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , in the large lecture room , Nelson-street , which was crowded , large numbers having to go away . On the speakers appearing on the platform , they were loudly cheered . ilr

      -. Lharleton having been unanimously called to toe chair , Mr . Curry moved the first resolution , to the effect that the meeting adopt the Memorial to the Queen about to be read , and confide its presenta tion to Lord Brougham . The Chairman thea read the Memorial , which was that recommended at the delegate meeting at Manchester , which was seconded by Mr . Smith , and carried unanimously . Mr . Lowry then came forward to movu the following resolution— " That this meeting pledges itself to adopt any just means a majority of the people may propose to make the People ' s Charter the law of the land . " ( Loud cheers . ) He concluded a loug speech amid loud applause . The meeting was adjourned until next Monday evening , to hear the answer from Lord Brougham , and act accordingly .

      STOCKTON-UPON-TEES . -On Monday last , a requisition wag presented to the Mayor signed by the nnffib" r of inhabitant householders specified by Act of Parliament , but notwithstanding his worship peremptorily refused ; and said there should be no more Chartists' meetings within that Corporation , and intimated the authorities were already aware of snch intended meeting , that the magistrates were then in deliberation on the subject , and had actually given orders to the po lice and speials to hold themaehes in readiness . The deputation assured the Mayor that the meeting was solely to memorialise her Majesty for a free and full pardon for Frost , Williams , and Jones . Bnt although the most positive assurance wa 3 given , that no allusions should bo

      made either to politics , or any political party , his worship remained inflexible and obstinately refused , no-. withstanding the object of the meeeting was to obtain royal clemency , foT the restoration of those nnfortunate prisoners , to the tender embraces of their wives , and families . This marked and inhuman indifference of the Chief Magistrate , towards those unfortunate convicts , and their agonized wires , and families , had the desired effect of arousing in the breasts of the Chartists of this town and neighbourhood , a sympathy worthy of imitation . For , notwithstanding the heavy fall of rain , hail , and the dtfty gtate of the road 3 , they immediately repaired to Thomaby Green , which is not only out oi the township , but the county also , a distance of about two miles—and they held one of the most splendid meetings ever witnessed in this part . Mr . & . Malabar * was unanimously called to the chair

      , and read the memorial ( for which see the Northern Star of last wt * k , ) which was unanimously adopted . Proposed by Mr . N ' ersey , and seconded by Mr Tate , " That the Memorial be sent to Lord Brougham , for presentation to the Queen . " Proposed by Mr . H . Scrayton , and seconded by Mr . Tinson , That the memorial be signed by the Chairman on behalf of the meeting . " Proposed by Mr . Horton , " That thiB meeting do pledge themselves to send a delegate to Manchester , to attend the meeting when called upon . " A vote of thanks was then given to the chairman for his impartial and able conduct , to which he in a neat and brief manner responded . Thr ^ e cheers for Mr . J . More , three cheers for F . O'Connor , Esq ., three cheers for the three convicts , three cheers for the Chairman were then given , and a collection made , after which the meeeting quietly seperawd .

      LEICESTER , —On Monday last , the Chartists held a meeting , at their large room , in All Saints ' Open , for the dispatch of miscellaneous business , which was numerously attended . Mr . Mansfield was called to the chair . After some preliminary discussion as to the order in which the business ahould be brought forward , the Chairman called upon Mr . Roberts , who , after a brief speech , read toe memorial to the Queen , which was recommended bv the delegates at Manchester , in behalf of our friends sacrificed -at Monmouth , and moved that the same be adopted . This was seconded by Mr . Marknam ; and most enthusiastically and unanimously earned It was then moved—** That the same be ? ° nt V ? Lord Brougham for presentation to her Majesty , which was carried without a dissentient voice . It was then moved by Mr . Roberts , and seconded by Mr . Smart— " That Tuit ions be sent to

      the Lords and Commons , praying the two Houses to address her Majesty to grant a free pardon to Messrs . Frost , Williams , and Jones ; and that Lord Brougham be requested to present that to the Lords Tl ?;^^ ^ £ JobCTS ' Mess * 3- Easthope and Ellto , iJ » t to the Commons , and to support the aame , which was unanimously carried . Mr . Smart then , after a few observations relative to the surplus funds , as adverted to by Mr . O'Connor in the pr , moved-- " Thai > all surplus funds now ^ xnaMng ^*? * 5 n £ ? f *** . O'Connor or othersbe at ?

      , , propnated by that gentleman , at his discretion , to the defence of our friends now imprisoned in various waces , for their aoherence to , and advocacy of the the pnnciplei of the Charter , " which was seconded S Mr . Bowman , and carried amidst the cheers of e wholg assembly . The discussion on the propriety of the Chartists joining the middle classes in their exertions for the repeal of the Corn Laws , and which had been previously discussed at two meetings , -and again adjourned , was resumed . Mr . Markham opened the debate in a neat speech , in which he

      renounced the agitation , as got np for the exclusive interests of the manufacturers and moaeymongers , -aad not for the beneits of the operative body . Mr ! Crowe made some observations on the iniquity of the Cora- Laws ; bnt expressed his wish that the repeal should be accompanied with more efficient measures ; and Mr . Roberts made some explanations * s to what had taken place elsewhere on the subject . The Chairman , then called npon the supporters of the repeal , if any others remained who wished to ¦ S ***' ^ «« ae forward , but noaeappearing , he called npoa Mr . Smart , as the proposer of the resolution .

      - 2 * 2 * i * /» «»« considerable length into the ,- ? ; . ¦ wory of the laws in question , showing their . £ . -ix operation upon the prosperity of the artizans pro-= " * " i jp * J"WT ely » and gave statistical accounts of the state A y iZS ^ geaa ! ^ Z . bl tWi * nd other mann&etnring SL ^ &SSB f * n ^ &H tta ? £ the Corn Uwb weal H& > * ¦ gyy * 1 *» kd , . th « weight of taxation and the |«*** gg « MJ-sy « tem m England woold effectually prerik ^ lglfjMcwgf pj competition with themann factorers £ r&sJl § £ i * * bUif ***** •« Bntoiea and that all

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      the repealers aimed at was a pretext for ft Airther redaction of th « miserable wages of tH operative to increase tne profit of their partially reduced enormous interest on their overgrown capital . He then adverted in strong language to the breach of faith eomnutted on the people by those who had called upon them for support to obtain power , and the possession of fraudulently acquired wealth , and implored them to let the two contending interests , as the ; are called , the landowners and moneymongers , fight their own battles , as the result would be favourable to the people , and concluded by moving the following resolution-. — " That this meeting is of opinion , that the present agitation for the repeal of the Corn Laws is got np for the twofold purpose of benefiting the capitalists , and diverting the attention of the people

      from pursuing the means for the recovery of their rights which have been fraudulently or forcibly wrested from them , and not for the benefit of the operatives ; and , therefore , they pledge themselves to lend no assistance to this , or any other project of a similar character , except it be coupled with an agitation for Univtrfal Suffrage , which they consider the only just and sound basis for good government , and the abolition of ail bad , impolitic , and oppressive laws , which destroy the prosperity and paralyze the energies of the working millions , who are the producers of all wealth , and the source of all legitimate power . " Air . Markham energetically seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously . Thanks were voted to the Chairman , and the meeting was dissolved .

      DARLINGTON .-A public meeting of the inhabitants was announced by hand-bill , to take place in the Market Place , on Monday last , for the purpose of memorialising her Majesty on behalf of Frost , Williams , and Jones . A requisition was presented to the Bailiff , calling upon him to call the meeting , but this he very unceremoniously declined to do . At the time appointed for the meeting , the olues were seen in readiness to pounce upon those who were expected to address the meeting ; on the parties makii . g their appearance , and when the Chairman w&i about to open the business of the day , he was told that they , the blues , had orders from the magistrates to take into enstody any person who might attempt to address a public assembly , all such meetings being considered illegal . The persons assembled then reared to the Large Room , occupied bf the Joint Stock Store , where the meeting was held in peace and quietness .

      LOUGHBOROUGH . —The Chartists of LoughboTough met in their Room at two o ' clock on Monday last , which was soon filled , in consequence of which they adjourned to the Ward ' s Eud . The meeting consisted of from 500 to 600 persons , being attended by the police and two or three " bluebottles" of very large dimensions , something like boatswains' mates , who cut a contrast between them and the half-fed and half-clad frame-work knitters . Mr . Fisher being appointed to take the chair , the memorial to the Queen for Frost , Williams , and Jones was proposed by Mr . Rozzell , seconded by Mr . G . Smith , and supported by Mr . Skevington

      , who argued the necessity of petitioning the Qneen in preference to either House of what is called -Parliament . The meeting quietly separated , and adjourned till Monday next , at one o ' clock , when they will meet again to hear the answer to their request . A vote of thanks to Lords Brougham and Stanhope , and the council , was proposed by Mr . Skevington , and seconded by Mr . Hobson . The Chartists of Sheepshead , Belton , &c . held a meeting at the same time , and have sent a memorial to the Queen , and will meet again on Monday ne * t , to hear the fate of their request , which was for a free pardon for Frost , Williams , and Jones .

      HALIFAX . —On Monday last , being the nuptials of her most gracious Majesty Queen Victoria , the Chartists of this town called a public meeting for the purpose of addressing her Majesty on behalf of the Welsh Patriots . The meeting was announced to take place on Skircoat Moor , near Halifax , having been called by a number of requisitionists , inhabitant householders , who had appointed a deputation to wait upon the constable of Skircoat , but he refused to call sueh meetiDg , when they immediately appointed the meeting to take place at twelve o ' clock at noon . Mr . Robert Wilkinson , leather dealer . Cross Fields , after being moved and seconded , was unanimously voted into the chair ; at a little after one o ' clock , when , according to computation ,

      abont two thousand persons were present , who stood with great patience , the blowing of a very severe wind lor near an hour and a half , listening to the different speakers who addressed them . The resolutions were moved and seconded by Messrs . F . Maud , W . J . Cockcroft , John Gibson , and Thos . Ciiffe , and were as follows : — " That it is the opinion of thi 3 meeting , that Frost , Williams , and Jones , have been illegally tried and convicted , and we are determined to use all the means in our power to restore them to their wive 3 and families . " " That it is the opinion of this meeting , that a memorial to her Majesty beseechiDg her to exercise her royal prerogative , and to grant an unconditional pardon to the men , Frost , Williams , and Jones , whose only

      faults was their having too great a desire to emancipate the cr « wn and our fellow subjects from the worse than Egyptian bondage , under which we groan . " The address , which waa an exact copy from the one in last week ' s Northern Star , and recommended for adoption , was moved by Mr . John Rawson , and seconded by Mr . Ely Dyson , being first read by Mr . Ciiffe , and when put from the chair was carried without one dissentient voice being heard against it . It waa sent off the same eveningly post for presentation , to the care of Mr . Pitkethly , in London , who was instructed to have it forwarded to the Earl of Stanhope , in the hope of full justice

      being done to the prayer of the petition by that honourable and upright statesman , when in interview with the Queen . At the close of the meeting , the subject respecting the money in the hands of F . O'Connor , Esq , for the Defence Fund , were bronght before it , by R . Wilkinson , and the opinion of the meeting thereon , when it was agreed to kave it entirely to the discretion of that honest patriot as to what was the best way of dividing it out for the mutual benefit of all those prisoners who are now in jail for political offences , and he was at liberty to pay it accordingly , seemed to meet the general approbation of all present . The meeting was orderly throughout , and dispersed in a most peaceable manner .

      BOSTON . —On Monday , a public meeting was convened in Boston , to take into consideration the cases of Frost , Williams , and Jones . The meeting was numerously attended , notwithstanding the ' hubbub raised in the town to commemorate the j Queen ' s marriage . At seven o ' clock p . m ., Mr . i Mumfurd was called to the chair , aud opened the ' business of the meeting in a masterly manner . The following resolations were carried with applause : — " That thiB meeting highly approve the Bteps taken by the delegates at : he late delegate meeting at Manchester , to procure a free pardon for the Welch

      patriots . ' That the memorial recommended at the above-named delegate meeting be copied , and sent to Lord Brougham for presentation to the Queen . " " That the thanks of this meeting be given to Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., for his disinterested , zealous , and unflinching efforts in behalf of the brave bat unfortunate Frost , and his patriotic partners in suffering . " " That a copy of the above resolutions be sent to the Editor of the Star for insertion . " After Borne eloquent speaking in support of the above resolutions , the meeting dispersed at ten o ' clock well satisfied with the proceedings of the evening . '

      CHELTENHAM . —We held a publie meeting and adopted a memorial to the Que « n , which was taken from the Northern Star . The room was crowded to suffocation . WEST BROMWICH . —A public meeting of the members of the Political Union , in a large room at the Bell Inn , Span-lane , on Monday last , to take into consideration the propriety of memorialising the Queen , on behalf of John Frost , Williams , and Jones , for them to be restored to the bosoms of their supplicating families . Mr . John Green was elected to tne chair , who said that the object for whieh they had met was not one of party , but one in which every man was called upon to endeavour to obtain , whatever be his creed in religion , or shade of politics , -rir :

      —that of mercy and liberty to the three unhappy Welsh prisoners . The memorial was cordially agreed to . The following resolutions were carried unanimously : —Proposed by Mr . Turner , and seconded by Mr . 'Lith ; 1 . " That it is the opinion of this meeting that we memorialise the Queen on behalf of Fro 3 t , Williams , and Jones , that they may be restored to their families again . " 2 nd . —Proposed by Mr . Wilkes , and seconded by Mr . Griffin , " That we adopt the memorial which was agreed to at the delegate meeting at Manchester . " 3 rd— "That a Committee be appointed to draw up the memorial , and forward it to Lord Brougham for presentation . " 4 th— That a vote of thanks be given to the Chairman . " After which the meeting broke up peaceably and orderly .

      MANSFIELD—The petition recommended by the delegates was read at a meeting of the Working Men ' s Association and adopted , and afterwards lay for signatures during the afternoon of the 10 th instant , when it received upwards of one thousand , and was duly forwarded by post on the lltb . to Lora Brougham , for presentation . CHIPPENHAM . —In obedienoe to the request of the Manchester delegates , a public meetingwas held in this town on Monday last , Mr . J . MvFarlan in the chair , when the following resolution was moved

      by Mr . Thomas Bronxhall , seconded by Mr . Sparks , and unanimously « arried : —•* That the following memorial be adopted by thiB meeting , and that the Chairman sign and transmit it to Lord Brougham and Yamx , for presentation to her Majesty the Queen . " The memorial was the same as that agreed to by the Delegates . The hour of meeting was seven , and the business was concluded by nine . The feeling of the working classes in this town is strong in favour of Mr . Frost and his co-patriots . A collection is also going on for the defeno * of Mr . Tu » ent .

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      BJBMmQB ^ L-WB ««• aware the decision of the Manchester delegates till die Star arrived on Saturday , when a put of the oommittee met . and it was resolved that a meeting should be held to memorialise the Queen on behalf of Messrs . Fmt , Williams , and Jonos . Mr , Porter and Mr . Wilson , the late Secretary to the Committee , were deputed to wait upon the Mayor , to ask leave to hold it at Holloway Head . On Monday they did bo ; and he told them he had no objection himself , but that he had not the power , as it was all iaken out of his

      hands , and vested in Burgess . Police Commissioner . By this time it was one o ' clock , and being determined to have a meeting , they engaged Lawrencestreet Chapel , and set a bellman to work , and at four o clock they kad a Bplendid meeting . Mr . Porter being called to the chair , the address , which appeared m the Star of last Saturday , was adopted , and ordered to be sent to Lord Brougham for presentation to her Majesty . The meeting broke np at six o ' clock , with cheers for Frost and his fellow TictimB , and with a promise to meet on Tuesday , the 18 th instant , to receive the answer . •

      OLDHAM . —The men and women of this place have been actively engaged in behalf oF Frost , Williams , and Jones . No sooner did the Sun of Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., inform them that unless memorials were instantl y got up , the Welch prisoners would be transported for life , than we got up a memorial and had it printed , and in two days it had the signatures of 18 , 868 of the inhabitants attached to it ; there were out of the above 11 , 334 males' and 7 , 534 females . This showB the great interest taken in their behalf , for all are desirous they should again be restored to their families . Although we had sent off the memorial , we , in accordance with your

      request , held a public meeting on the 10 th , in the Political Association Room , Duke of York , Weststreet , when the followiug resolutions were passed : — " That this meeting earnestly desires her Majesty to so far extend mercy to Frost , Williams , and Jones , as to comply with the prayer of the memorial sent from 18 , 868 of the inhabitants of the boron / zh of Oldham , praying for a full and free pardon o ? the above-named individuals . " "That it is the opinion of this meeting that the balance of the Defence Fund now in Mr . O'Connor ' s hands be applied to defend all the Chartists awaiting their trials at the next assizes . "

      LIVERSEDGE . —A public meeting was held in a large room in the above place , oh Monday , the 10 th inst ., to carry out the recommendation of the delegates at Manchester . The meeting Was numerously and respectably attended ; and we never saw a better or more decorously conducted meeting at any time . The spirit evinced was of ' the first order—being of that cool determined kind , mixed with that unity of purpose , which have ever commanded success in any cause upon .: which they have been brought to bear together . The best speakers were all working men ; and the speaking was of that cool , ' . energetic , intellectual character , which must have convinced the most sceptical , that it was perfectly impossible for any despotism long to exist , to

      which such an highly intellectual , and firmly purposed people , were opposed . The following resolution , and the Memorial which appeared in the Star , were carried with the greatest enthusiasm : — " That , in the opinion of this meeting , nothing would tend so much to gratify the feelings , or arouse the loyalty of the nation to rejoice at the marriage of the Queen , as an act of royal clemency which should grant a free oaidon to the Welsh prisoners . Frost , Williams , and Joiiea . That , therefore , a Memorial be presented to the Queen , praying her Majesty to exercise her prerogative of mercy , and restore them to the bosoms of their supplicating families ; and , that her Majesty would be graciously pleased to grant thafrpardon to the prayers of a nation , which the

      royalty of France granted to the tears of a sister . " After which a resolution was passed , pledging the meeting to attend on the 24 th , to receive the royal answer ; and another , that the Memorial be sent to Earl Stanhope , requesting him to present it to her Majesty on behalf of the meeting ; when the meeting separated , each to their several homes , highly delighted with the proceedings of ihe evening . NANTWICH . —In accordance with the recommendations of the delegates assembled at Manchester , a public meeting was held on Monday , on Snow Hill , at twelve o'clock . A requisition was sent to Mr . Barker , high constable , who , without hesitation , granted permission to call the meeting . The bellman was requested to give notice of the meeting ,

      but refused , on the ground , " that the Rev . R . H . Gretton , the rector and magistrate , had given him orders never to cry any Radical meetings . ' During the morning , the musical portion of the Chartists got together and formed a Bmall band ; and the Pottery Council having had the kindness to lend them the services of Messrs . Sutherland and Ellice for the occasion , the band , shortly before twelve o ' clock , proceeded through the town , with the Union Jack flying before them , and followed by the committee two and two , to the Swan Inn , Pillow-street , to escor t the ( wo friends to the place of meeting . The persons assembled then fell in with the committee with the delegates at their head , and proceeded throngh High Town again to Snow Hill . Mr . W .

      Cooper having been called to the chair , Mr . Plevin moved the 1 st resolution , "That a memorial be presented to her Majesty , prayiDgfor a remission of the sentence passed on Messrs . Frost , Williams , and Jones . " The Chairman then read the memorial recommended by the delegates assembled at Manchester . Mr . Ellice seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimous . y . Mr . Thos . Aliicook moved that the memorial be adopted , and sent to Lord Brougham for presentation to the Queen , which was signed by Mr . Sutherland . Mr . J . Tilsley proposed the next resolution , " That the thanks of this meeting be given to Mr . F . O Connor for his unwearied exertions in the cause of the people , and particulary for his indefatigable exertions in defending the Welsh patiots . " Mr . W . Robinson seconded the resolution , which was supported by Mr . Ellice , and unanimously carried . Mr . Dunning then moved " that the thanks of this meeting be given

      to Mr . V . Pollock , ilr . Kelly , and Mr . Thomas , and all the other legal gentlemen engaged in the defence of the Welsh patriots , " seconded by Mr . Topham , and carried unanimously . Mr . Green then moved " That the meeting adjourn till next Monday , when the answer to the memorial would be read , " seconded by Air . G . Robinson , and carried unanimously . The meeting then broke up . It commenced just after twelve , and concluded at aquarterpast three ; a feeling of deep sympathy &eemed to prevade all present ; the speakers weie listened to with the greatest attention throughout , not a circumstance occurring to disturb the meeting , with the exception of a few showers of rain , which drove many under oover . The police were in attendance , but we have no complaints to make of them here , for they have never interfered , neither on this or any other occasion ; there were between one and two thousand persons present ; they varied in number at times in consequence of the showers .

      BRISTOL . —On the arrival of the Star on Saturday morning , the committee of the Working Men ' s Association met , and immediately issued a large placard convening a meeting for Monday , at twelve o ' clock , at which hour their chapel was literally packed with human beings anxious to do all in their power to save their friends , Frost and his unfortunate companions , from transportation . Mr . Lewis was called to the chair with acclamation , when the following resolutions were carried without one diss » ntient . Moved by Mr . Lavender , seconded by Mr . Metcalfe , " That this meeting deeply sympathises with John Frost , Zephaniah Williams , and Wm . Jones , and pledges itself to use every legal and constitutional means to restore them to their homes .

      families , and friends . Mr . Morgan moved , Mr . Simeon seconded , and the Rev . J . Marriott supported the memorial agreed to at the delegate meeting at Manchester . Mr . Rice moved , and Mr . Cainea seconded , ' * That this meeting pledges itself to attend at this place on Monday evening next , at eight o ' clock , to receive the answer of Lord Brougham and take such steps as may then seem fit to carry out the objects of this meeting . " Three times three were then given for O'Connor , Frost , Vincent , and O'Brien , and three for the Queen , and three for the Charter , and a vote of thanks to' the phairman . "The meeting at half-past three o ' clock quietly dispersed A second meeting was held the same evening at eight o ' clock , Mr . Alexander in the chair , for the purpose of memorialking her Majesty in behalf of

      the state prisoners generally . The following resolutions were carried unanimously : —Moved by Mr . Simeon , seconded b y Mr . Clark , " That this being the day of her Majesty ' s marriage , this meeting deems it prudent to memorialise her Majesty , praying her Majesty to liberate prisoners confined for political offences . " A memor ial was then moved by Mr . Lewis , seconded by Mr . Rice , and supported by Mr . Morgan , and waa ordered to be transmitted to Lord Brougham for presentation . Sundry cheers were then given , and the meeting dispersed in the most orderly manner . We are happy to say the cause is progressing fast in this city , and if Mr . O'Connor would come down once more , he would do an immense deal of good , as we havn no agitators in the West .

      GLOUCESTER . —A public meeeing was held at the Magnet , in Union-street , for the purpose of memorialising the Queen on behalf of John Frost and his co-patriots . The meeting was the largest that has been held here for some time * and the general feeling was decidedly in favour of a free pardon to the prisoners . The meeting waa called for twelve o ' clock , when Mr . John Sidaway having been called to the chair , commenced by stating the object of the meeeting , which he Baid was one * of the greatest importance to the lives and liberties of

      Englishmen . Mr . James Latimer then proposed the memorial , which being seconded by Mr . Thomas , waa put to the meeting by the chairman and was carried without a single dissenting voice . It was then agreed that they should meet on Monday the 17 th , for the purpose of receiving her Majesty ' s answer . The business was condieted in the most orderly manner ; and , after a vote of thanks had been given to the Chairman , the meeting dissolved , determined never to relax in their endeavours to promote the cant of humanity and freedom .

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      fl . J 5 r i ?* 4 * ftdtito meeting held at Mirfield , on Monday , the 10 th day of February , pursuant tea reauisUioa of some of the rate-payers ; Mr . B . Pearson in the chair , the following resolutions were unanimousl y pMae d :-lat . « ThafthU meeting m ™ monahseTier Majesty to grant a full and free pardon to John FrosV Zephaniah Williams , and William Jon ?* -L 2 nd « That the memorial be instantly sent to the Right Honourable Earl Stanhope , for presentation to her Majesty , and earnestly requesting his Lordship to -send back the royal answer to the chairman of the meeting . " . . BINGLEY . —A meeting of the Radicals was held here on the evening of Monday the 10 th inst . The chair was taken by Mr . Tipping , at seven o ' clock , and the meeting closed a few minutes before ten . The following resolutions were unanimously agreed

      to : —Kesolved , 1 st . "That this meeting entertains the highest respect for the patriotic virtues of Messrs . * rost , Williams , and Jones : therefore we deem it to be our duty to memorialise her Majesty to restore them to their families and ndmes , which was most ably supported by Mr . Thornton , from Bradford . —2 nd . "That the following memorial be adopted by this meeting , and that it be sent to the Earl of Stanhope for presentation to her Majesty J '—Supported by Mr . Rushton , from Halifax . 3 rd . "That the thanks of this meeting are eminently due , and are hereby given , to Lords Brougham , Stanhope , and to the Members of the House of Commons , for their exertions in behalf of the unfortunate convicts . Also to the Counsel , for their able defence of the prisoners when at the bar , " which was well supported by Mr . Constantino and several other speakers .

      MIDDLETON .-Ou Monday evening the 10 th mat ., a public meeting was held in the Reformers ' Chapel , top of Barrowfield , to memorialise the Queen , on behalf of Fro 3 t , Williams , and Jones asking for a full and free pardon . The excellent memorial drawn up and adopted at the delegate meeting , held in Manchester on the 3 rd inst . seemed Jo give great satisfaction , and was therefore proposed by J . Walton , our honourable delegate to Manchester , and being duly seconded , the chairman , ( Robt . Wilde , silk weaver ) then put it , and daclared it to be unanimously agreed to . The chairman signed the memorial , on behalf of the meeting , and it was transmitted to Earl Stanhope , for presentation to the Queen .

      STOCKPORT . —Within the last few days a requiBition . fromsome of tbeinbabitanteof this borough ; was presented td the mayor , Charles Barker , Esq .. respectfully requesting him to call a public meeting in the borough , for the purpose of memorializing the Queen for a tree pardon for the prisoners convicted of high treason in Wales . The Mayor , however , declined to comply , and the requisitionists convened a public meeting for Tuesday evening , at the Association Rooms , Bomber ' s Brow , Hillgate , for the object above specified . The attendance was very numerous , there being between 200 and 300 of both sexes , and Thomas Keslake having been called to preside , the business commenced by reading the placard , and calling upon the speakers to confine themselves to the question . Mr . Frederick Hogg proposed the adoption of a memorial ; Mr . John seconded

      iioyie the motion , which was unanimously adopted . A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr . Richard Pilling to Mr . Feargus O'Connor , the Counsel ( who were named ) engaged on behalf of the prisoners , and the members of both Houses of Parliament , who had exerted themselves in the cause of mercy . Mr . Isaac Johnson supported the propo sition , which was carried . This being the whole of the business the Chairman attached his name , on behalf of the meeting , to the memorial , which had been neatly engrossed on vellum , to be sent to Lord Stanhope for presentation to her Majesty . Thanks we ' re voted to the Chairman , and the meeting , which was unanimous throughout , stood adjourned to Monday evening next , to receive the Queeu s answer to the memorial . The company , confident in the justice and propriety of their proceedings , broke up about half-past nine o ' clock .

      BATH . —On Monday , the day of her Majesty ' s marriage , a public meeting of the Chartists of Bath and the neighbourhood , was held in the afternoon , on Beacon Hill , for the purpose of adopting a memorial to the Queen , praying for a fre e pardon to John Frost , William Jones , and Zephaniah Williams , tried at Newport , on a charge of high treason , and now sent to the hulks preparatory to transportation . The weather was very favourable , and the number assembled amounted to several thousands . Mr . Thos . Bolwell having been unanimousl y called to the chair , Mr . S . Bartlett read the memorial , and moved its adoption . Mr . Charles Bolwell seconded the resolution , which was briefly supported by Mr . North , and carried unanimouslyamidst

      , great cheering . Mr . Franois Hill moved , " That a petition be annexed to the memorial , begging of her Majesty to grant an amnesty to all persons at present confined for , and those on bail to answer charges of a political nature . " Mr . 11 . K . Philip seconded the resolution , which being carried unanimously , a vote of thanks to Sir Frederick Pollock , tor his talented defence , and subsequent persevering exertions as counsel for the prisoners , was proposed by Mr . Twistey , and seconded by Mr . Young . After thanks to the Chairman , three cheers for the Queen , and three for the People ' s Charter , the meeting

      separated . Ihe people then formed into process on , preceded by an excellent band , which out-rivalled any of those engaged in the morning ' s pageantry . The procession marched through the city in admirable order , and were greeted at several places by the waving of the handkerchiefs of the ladies . Having reached the rooms of the Working Men ' s Association , Mr . Bolwell , from the window , congratulated them on the proceedings of the day ; and being announced that a meeting would be held at the rooms , at eight o'clock , begged them not to mar the effect of the day , by giving their enemies ought to complain of , but proceed quietly to their homes .

      BOL 1 ON . —A public meeting of the inhabitants was held here this evening , in the Universal Suffrage Hall , which was crowded to excess . Petitions were read and agreed to in bahalf of Frost and his copatriota , to be presented to the Queen , Lords and Commons , by Lord Brougham and Mr . Wakley . 1 hanks were voted to Lord Brougham and Mr . F . O'Connor . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman , the meeting adjourned till Monday week , when answers are expected to the prayers of our petitions .

      KETTERING .-At twelve o ' clock on Monday , a public meeting on behalf of Frost , Williams , and Jones , was held in this town ; the Rev . J . Jenkinson m the chair . After some very effective speeches from Messrs . Wilmot , Watson , Harding , Morriss , and the Chairman , a memorial to her Majesty , praying her to grant a free pardon to the above-named convicts , was unanimously adopted , as were also a vote of thanks to Sir F . Pollock , Messrs . Kelly and Thomas , for their able defence of their prisoners .

      and to Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., for the valuable assistance which he rendered them . The meeting was crowded to excess , and the determination evinced in favour of the cause of freedom , presented ample proof that , so far as Kettering is concerned , oppression and injustice , are still regarded with supreme abhorrence . At the close of the proceedings a collection was made on behalf of Vincent . They have since remitted £ 2 10 s . towards the expenses which he will necessarily incur in the forthcoming trial .

      LEIGH . —On Monday the 10 th instant , being the day appointed for celebrating the nuptials of our gracious Queen , the Working Men ' s Association at Leigh determined upon holding a public meeting for the purpose of memorialising her Majesty on behalf oi Frost , Williams , and Jones ; and with the assistance of Mr . Thompson , from Newcastle , and Mr . Butterworth , from Manchester , proceeded to make preparations for the same . The authorities , pretending to feel alarmed at what was going forward , were quite fidgetty , and made most formidable preparations , collecting together the police force , special constables , pensioners , &c , for the protection of the town ; and such was the state of alarm , that not the smallest appearance of keeping un her

      Majesty a wedding-day manifested itself ; and whilst neighbouring towns were holding holiday and feasting , and making presents of bread , beef , and other provisions to the poor , and regaling the Sunday scholars with buns and ale , th « town of Leigh presented no appearance of unusual activity , not even a publio dinner or procession of any kind , nor so much as a peal from the bells of the Parish Church . The only exception was a colour hoisted upon the house of the Catholic Priest . About noon the eountry people from the neighbouring villages came pouring into the town , expecting to be present at the meeting , and a deputation was sent to wait upon the magistrates , and solicit their permission to hold a public meeting in the open air . The magistrates refused to hear the deputation , and as there was no previous requisition , and the Committee were

      unable to procure any large public building , they were obliged to meet in the large room of a public-house , when Mr . Richard Ratcliffe was appointed Chairman ; and it was moved by Mr . John Lord , seconded by Mr . Henry Carlton , and carried unanimously , that the memorial recommended by the Northern Star be adopted , and Lord Stanhope solicited to present the same to her Majesty . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman , and sundry small business motions , the meeting separated , thereby causing intense disappointment to those hungry vultures—the policehragabonds , who would have licked their lips exultingly at such a chance as a public meeting in the open air without requisition . One of them is said to have expressed a hope that the lock-ups would be filled , and the jackals were almost quarrelling who should be

      witnesses . KENDAL . —A public meeting was held npon the Old Bowling Green , on Monday , to memorialise the Queen for a free pardon for Frost , Williams , and Jones ; the Teetotal Band was in attendance , which , previous to the meeting , had gone round the town . A more unanimous or animated meeting never waa held in this part OY the country . Tne numbers would be from eight hundred to a thousand . Mr . Jas . Atkinson being called to th « chair , the memo-

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      rial was proposed by Mr . Edward Swindlehirst , and seconded by Mr . MaohelL Proposed by Mr . W . Milchrist , and seconded by Mr . Uriah Smart , M That the thanks of the meeting be given to Sir F . Pollock , Mr . Kelly , and Sir W . Follett , for the able manner in which they defended their unfortunate clients : and that this meeting give their thanks to F . O'Connor , Esq . for his indefatigable and disinterested advocacy of the people ' s rights . " Carried with three cheera and four cheers more . Proposed by Mr . Henry Hunt Swindlehurst , and seconded by Mr . Hunt , That the thanks of the meeting be given to Dr . John Taylor . late

      representative of the people of Kendal in the people ' s parliament ; and likewise to Lord Brougham , for the manner in which he had acted in the House of Lords inj support of the right of the prisoners to be acquitted . " Carried unanimously , and responded to with three deafening cheers . Three cheers were then given for the chairman , and three times three for " Liberty . " The meeting was then dissolved amidst the acclamation of the people that the spirit of liber ty was still on the increase in this town . The band played through the streets and down to Mr . R . Bateman ' s Liberal Temperance Hotel , where the people dispersed .

      BRADFORD . —A publio meeting of the inhabitants of Bradford , convened by requisition , was held in front of the Odd Fellow ' s Hall , on Monday last , ( about 5 , 000 persons were present ) for the purpose of memorialising her Majesty on behalf of Messrs ; Frost , Jones , and Williams , now under sentence of transportation for life . ¦ Mr . William Thornton was called to the chair , who opened the business in a most eloquent appeal for royal mercy . He then called upon Mr . E . Whitney , who , after a speech of considerable length , moved as follows : — " That this meeting is of opinion that a memorial ought to be sent toner Majesty , prayin ? her Majesty to be graciously pleased to grant a full and free pardon to Messrs . Frost , Jones , and Williams , and

      thereby restore them to their homes and families . " Seconded by Mr . Jas . Ibbetson , in a short but pithy speech , in which he recommended the people to be aware of spies , and concluded by advising them to read no newspapers but those of the most liberal kind . Mr . H . Hodgson moved the second resolution , which was seconded by Mr . John Waterhouse : — " That the memorial bo forwarded to Earl Stanhope , for presentation to her Majesty . " The Chairman read the memorial , which was agreed to without a dissentient . At the conclusion of the meeting , a collection was made amounting to about £ 1 10 s ., W defray the expences incurred . Vrh > mejmorial , signed by the Chairman , was forwarded "to Earl Stanhope on Tuesday morning .

      SCOTLAND . FORFAR . —The news of a respite having been granted to Mr . Frost and bAa fellow-prisoners , reached this place on the afternoon of Sunday week . The news flew like wildfire , and all seemed happy that there was a prospect of . their lives being spared . On the news reaching the place that the Jury had returned a verdict of Guilty , a meeting was immediately got up , and a memorial to her Majesty Was agreed on , and despatched to the Home-office , with the signatures of the Chairman and clerk , only craving mercy : no answer has yet been receive /! to that memorial . On Monday it waa resolved to hold another public meeting , and have a petition signed by all who were favourable to granting , a free

      pardon to the prisoners . The magistrates were waited on , and requested to give permission to the town crier to call a public meeting of the inhabitants for that , purpose ; but ( shall it be told 1 ) they absolutely refused to do so , alleging as their reason that it was for Chartist purposes . In vain was it urged that the sole object of the meeting was to s&ve human life . Good God ! can it be said that we live in a Christian country , and under Christian magistrates , after that ? It is enough to make one's blood boil to think of such conduct on the part of men who call themselves Christian rulers . Chartist purposes , forsooth ! If Chartists direct all their energies to prevent blood being shed on a scaffold , all good men will say " God speed" to them . However , a meeting was got up , a petition to the Queen was agreed on , and in the course of the next day it received upwards of 2 , 400 signatures . Out of nineteen Town Councillors , only one signed it : some of

      them refused on the plea that they considered the lives of the prisoners safe . Out of six clergymen only one signed the petition : the answers of two of them deserve to be recorded . Mr . Clugston , the parish minister , said " he would not condescend to read the petition ; " Mr . Strachan , another clergyman of the Establishment , said " he had seen nothing about the prisoners in the newspapers , and consequently could not sign the petition . " The petition was on Wednesday week despatched to Lord Brougham for presentation to her Majesty . , On Thursday week we had a visit from Mr . John Sibon , who has been lecturing ou Chartism in various places in Scotland . The charge brought against that gentleman gave him a degree of celebrity in this quarter that he might not otherwise have obtained before being heard . The Hall in which be lectured was crowded to excess ; and in justice to the lecturer , we feel bound to say that no person ever gave more satisfaction than he did .

      KINROSS . —At a public meeting of the inhabitantsof this town , a memorial to her Majesty , for the unconditional release of the Welsh prisoners , Frost , Williams , and Jones , was unanimously agreed to , and sent to Lord Brougham for presentation . BR 1 DGETON . —A public meeting of the inhabitants of Bridgeton was held in Mr . Wm . Townhill ' s Hall , Main-street , to memorialise her Majesty , and petition both Houses of Parliament for a free pardon to Messrs . Frest , Williams , and Jones . Mr . John Rodger was called to the chair , who , in opening the meeting , read a few extracts from the public papers , particularly Lord Brougham ' s speech in the House of Lords , thereby placing the circumstances under

      which they were prosecuted , condemned , and under which they now stand , in a light clear and distinct . After whi « h Mr . J . M'Cowan moved , and Mr . J . Hart seconded , "That in the opinion of this meeting , Messrs . Frost , Williams , and Jones have been prosecuted and condemned in violation of the terms of the Statute Law , and therefore agree to memorialise her Majesty , and alto Jo petition both Houses of Parliament for a free pardon to the above-named individuals . " Mr . J . M'Kinlay then moved the following memorial to her Majesty : — "To the Queen ' s most Excellent Majesty , " The memorial of her Majesty ' s loyal subjects , the inhabitants of Bridgeton ( a suburban district of Glasgow , containing about 18 , 000 inhabitants ) in public meeting assembled ,

      " Humbly sheweth , " That your memorialists beg leave to approach your royal throne , to pray your Majesty to grant a free pardon to Messrs . Frost , Williams , and Jones , at present under sentence of transportation for life . In the opinion of your memorialists , as well as of a majority of the Judges of England , these men were convicted contrary to the terms of the Act on which the prosecution was founded . And further , that your Majesty ' s memorialists are of opinion that this act of merer will be much to secure the affection of the people . " May it therefore please your Hajestr to grant a free pardon to Jehn Frost , Zephaniah Williams , and William Jones , and your memorialists , as i » duty bound , will ever

      pray . It was then agreed to , together with a petition to the Lords , signed by the chairman , and transmitted to Lord Brougham for presentation ; and the petition to the Commons to Mr . Leader . It was then agreed that several Honourable Members of the Lords and Commons be written to , to support the prayer of the petition . Several names were then mentioned ; and after a vote of thanks to the chairman , the meeting broke up . BONHILL . — -At a public meeting of theinhabiants of the Vale of Leven , on Monday evening , the following resolutions were passed : — " That this meeting , considering the conduct that has been pursued towards the prisoners Frost , Williams , and

      Jones , to be most base , cowardly , and cruel , resolve to memorialise her Majesty once more to 6 et them at liber ty and restore them to the bosoms of their sorrowing families . " " That we approve of the memorial adopted by the Manchester meeting of delegates , and that it be adopted , and immediately forwarded to Lord Brougham for presentation . " "Thatthis meeting pledge themselves never to cease in their exertions , until J . Frost , Zephaniah Williams , and William Jones , be restored to their country and sorrowing families . " With respect to the surplus of the National Defence Fund , the following was passed : — " That the old Defence Fund , being a National Fund , the surplus go for those who are at present incarcerated and awaiting trial . "

      KILMARNOCK . —A very large and important meeting took place on Monday evening , at eight o ' clock , for the purpose of addressing the Queen and petitioning both Houses of Parliament , for a full and free pardon for John Frost , Zephaniah WiiliamB , and William Jones . Mr . James M'Murray printer , was called to the chair . Mr . M'Crae then proceeded to address the meeting on the case of the unfortunate prisoners , and concluded by moving the adoption of the address and the petitions . The motion was seconded by Mr . Robert Chick , and unanimously carried . Mr . Matthew Kerr , Mr . Carruth , sen ., and other gentlemen addressed the

      meeting . A vote of thanks was given to Lord Brougham and Earl Stanhope , for their kindness in presenting their memorials ; also to the Counsel , for the manner they had defended the prisoners , and to FeargoB O'Connor , Esq ., for his unwearied exertions in tht capse of justice and humanity . The petitions , whea signed , at * to be presented by Lord Brougham to . the Queenand the House of Lords , and by Mr . Leader to the Commons . The signing has commenced with vigour , and by Wednesday we hope to send up one of the most numerously-signed petitions that ever went before fiom this town . Nothing can exceed the anxiety for the f at * of the prisoners .

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      TILMCOUI . TRY .-A public meeting of i inhabitants of this village was held to memorU Williams , and Wm . Jones , « nd 1 f we may IS from the numbers who attended , and the nnaiiu which prevailed , a deep and intense anxiety prer for the fate of these men ; our brethren in the « of freedom . Mr . John Robinson , a tried , zeak and unflinching Radical , having been called to chair , opened the me « tmg with a few very aop p riate remarks . The memorial to her Majesty & ing been read and discussed at considerable lent ita adoption was moved by Mr . David Lynn , aeconi

      by Mr . Thomas Forsyth , and unanimously i £ r < to , and that it be forwarded to Lord Brougham presentation . A vote of thanks to the counsel ir defended Frost , Williams , and Jones , to Lo Brougham and Earl Stanhope , was then given bji meeting for their kind and useful services . A vote thanks to our old and tried friend , Feargus O % nor , was enthusiastically responded to , by the wjji meeting cheering and clapping of hands , « fec . T adjournment of the meeting to the 24 th was un * mously agreed to , not one dissenting from the pi position . A voWof thanks was then given to chairman , and the meeting , which haa been jh orderly throughout , quietly dispersed . '

      DUNDEE . —A public meeting of the inhabit ** was held in the Watts Institution Hall , on Mondk last , at eight o ' clock in the evening . On the moa of Mr . William Robertson , seconded by Mr , WiH ]» Dysart , Mr . William Davidson was called to&i chair . The Chairman stated the object of the met ing , and said that this day had been set apart & feasting and drinking by the wealthy and powers ] Because her Majesty wast » be married ; out tht Were met that night for a far better and holier bjj pose . They were met to memorialise her Maj » to set the captives free : and to restore three $ 31 and virtuous men to the bosoms of their below ] families . Mr . W . G . Burns , in an able and appjd

      priate speech , moved the adoption of the memory to her Majesty , which Was authorised by the d ^ gates assembled at Manchester on the 3 rd and 4 instant , praying her Majesty to grant a free p «< J » to John Frost , Zephaniah Williams , and Wi ili ^ Jones . Mr . William Anderson , baker , in an al | speech , seconded the adoption of the memorial , d being put to the meeting , it was unanimooi agreed to . Mr . W . G . Burns moved that it be sS to Lord Brougham for presentation , whioh t 3 seconded by Mr . Anderson , and agreed to . , AfUw iyote of thanks to Lord Brougham , for his exertii in behalf of the above-named prisoners , anil vbte of thanks to the Chairman , the meeting ^ dissolved .

      HA WICK . —A publio meeting of the 'inhabitantf of Hawick , to follow out the instructions of tlj delegates met at Manchester with regard to % conduct to be p irsued in making another attempt tt have justice done to John Frost , Zephaniah Wit Hams , and William Jones , was convened in the op * air upon the Town Know , when an unprecedented number attended ; but owing to the inclemency tf the weather , the meeting had to be adjourned to t £ Pavilion , in Melgund Place , Mr . Charles Hunt « being called to the chair . The following resolutftu were unanimously passed : — " That it is the opinioj of this meeting that John Frost , Zephaniah Wit liams , and Wm . Jones , having been illegally aaj unconstitutionally tried , condemned to death , bat

      to whom the royal mercy has-been extended , at 4 are now under transportation for life , and therefore as the trial , sentence of death , and now sentence j transportation being illegal and unconstitutional ij the opinion of the majority of the Judges , also it the opinion of those appointed by commission totrj them , that the sentence of transportation is perfect ] illegal . " " That as her Majesty ' s advisers are t > sponsible for the exercise of the royal prerogatfti , their advice to change the sentence of death iiti perpetual banishment upon men who were illegal ]} pied , is on their part an act of judicial vengeana , and an exercise of arbitrary power foreign to \ k laws , and ought to be enquired into by both Houa of Parliament , and redressed immediately . " "Thi a committee be appointed to draw up an address U her Majesty , and petitions to both Houses of Parlj .

      ment , founded upon the foregoing resolutions , ui to be signed by the Chairman of the present meeting . " "That Lord Brougham be requested to pit sent the address to her Majesty , and the petition k the House of Lords be entrusted to Lord Brougha and Earl Stanhope , and the petition to the House i Commons be presented by Sir F . Pollock , and supported by Sir Wm . Folletc , and Messrs . Kelly , Hua , Leader , and Duncombe . " " That it is the opinict of this meeting , that an address be presented to St F . Pollock and the other learned gentlemen engasd along with him to the arduous duties of defend ^ John Frost , Zephaniah Williams , and W . Jones , f « the talented , able , and learned manner in whki they discharged these duties . ' After a vote ofthanfa to the Chairman , and three cheers for her Majesty and a happy marriage , the meeting most quieHj separated .

      MAUCHLINE- ( Atrshiee ) . —This place £ 1 its duty on Monday last , on behalf of the Wett patriots , and in vindication of the rights of snffetmg hujnanity . On that evening , in obedience ti the orders of the people ' s delegates , the inhabitui of Mauchline met in the large hall of the Cn * Keys , for the purpose of memorialising the Quea according to the directions given in the Star . At eight o ' clock . Mr . M'Ewen was called tothechtir , He opened the business by introducing Mr . Harnej Mr . H . then addressed the meeting in a lengthy temperate , and soul-stirring appeal ; his speech mi received throughout with the most enthusiastic u-

      plause . Mr . Wilson then moved the adoption a the Memorial , which being read and seconded , m put to the vote , and agreed to unanimously . It mi further resolved , that the petition be Bigned by thj chairman , and transmitted to Lord Brougham fit presentation to the Queen . The thanks of At meeting was then given to Mr . Harney , who , knpl ying * moved the thanks of the assembly to tb chairman . Three cheers were then given for Julia Harney , three for the Welsh patriots , three ft Feargus O'Connor , and three for Dr . Taylor , wka the meeting broke up . The Memorial was trans mitted to London by Tuesday morning ' s mail .

      IRVINE— In " compliance With the resolutions of the delegates assembled at Manchester , the inhabitants of Irvine , Fullarton , and Half-wij , held a meeting , when the memorial of tht Queen , agreed to by the delegates in behalf Frost , Williams , and Jones , was unanimously agreed W , and transmitted to Lord Brougham for presentation to her Majesty . I may mention that the meet !** was of the moat respectable and orderly kind ; a proof of the zeal which pervades this place in bebotf of these patriots—on the 24 th January , a petitia was transmitted to her Majesty through the Hoot Office , signed by nearly 2 , 00 u , praying tor a full ad free pardon , to which they hav » asyet receivedi ) answer . ,

      ABERDEEN . —A public meeting of the inbWtants of Aberdeen , was held on the Inches , <* Monday , at twelve o ' clock , for the purpose of meutfrialisingher Majesty in behalf of frost , Williaau and Jones . Mr . Mitchell in the chair . Mr . M'Ketfi * -proposed the address recommended by the delegtt > meeting at Manchester , and Mr . / . M'DoniM seconded it , which was earned unanimously . -H * public works not being stopped till two o ' clock then was not above 2 , 000 present . But another meetinj

      was held at three o clock on the same place who upwards of 10 , 000 responded to the sentiment " ft pardon * ' to Frost , Williams , and Jones . Mr-Young was in the chair . The meeting was addressed by Messrs . Al'Donald , Legge , Duncan , and On-Another meeting was also held on the same evening in the Universal Suffrage Hall , for the same purpoa The excitement is most intense in their behalf— h proof of whicn we have already sent an address M her Majesty , got up in five days , and signed by 8 , w males , and one with 6 . 000 females .

      PERTH . —Agreeable to the recommendation «< the Delegates assembled at Manchester , a meetitf was called here by the Council of the Radical Asso ciation , in the Balchristie Meeting-house , on Mods */ evening , at eight o ' clock , of all friendly'to the «* plete liberation of Frost- and his two nnforfea ** companions . Mr . T . M'Pherson was called to v » chair . An address to her Majesty , drawn up by t * Committee , was submitted to the meeting , and , aft * a spirited discussion , adopted by a large majoriijj and ordered to be signed by the chairman , tf * transmitted to Lord Brougham for presentation * the Queen . The meeting , which was numerous ) attended , displayed an excellent spirit , and «* ably addressed by Messrs . Barclay , Cree , & Miller , separated abont half past ten o'clock . Abbest op x Welsh Chartist . —Th e City ' Waterford police have arrested , at Passage , ne * the mouth of the Suir , a respectable-looking m * named John Jones , supposed to be connected W " the recent proceedings in Monmouthshire . He now confined in ihe gaol of Waterford . The Yobkshiee Chabtists . —In the Conrt , « Chancery , on Wednesday , the Attorney-General * timated that he expected to have to bo down at V Yorkshire Assizes on the trial of the perso na w * mitted for high treason .

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Feb. 15, 1840, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/king-y1kbzq92ze2671/page/8/