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      National Land Company

      NATIONAL LAND COMPANY

      Notice Is Hereby Given, That Application...

      Notice is hereby given , that application is intended to be made to Parliament in the * eiC fi aing session for an Act to Dissolve the Rational LaatL . Company , and to wind up the undertaking , andtomake sale , or otherwise dispose of , the lands and property belonging to flie said Company ; , and after the payment of all debts , liabilities , and expenses respecting the same , to divide the surplus monies to be realised by such sale ,: or sales , between and amongst the shareholders . and subscribers ; entitled , thereto , rateabl y ,, according to their several interests in ' the-said undertaking . ¦*¦ •'

      And notice is hereb y also given , tbat ^ it is ' intended to vary or extinguish existing rights orprivUeges , if any , which - may impede or interfere with the purposes of the " said Act . Dated this 13 th day of Nov ., 1850 . WmI P bowung Roberts , Solicitor , Robert-street , Adel phi . WAlinsLEY and Son Parliamentary - A gents , 23 , Parliament-street .

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      . " "When roBucafali out , honest men come '' ¦ - ¦ - ' ' td their own . " . :: ; to gteoBr ^ oi ^ rG CLAS SES . Mr R ^ p | i J __ I ' could not give you a truer definition a £ the ^ fact , . " That when TOgues ^ l-ou ^ hOTestrTnen .: come to their xm ^*^ ' thai tha ' present'state and position of your Parliam ^ t ^ ry- ^ presentevtives , now that ShKROBErcr . P ^ EBi « is : * dead , - and that the ' guestioir of the ^ SpjE ! w 3 lI " rousa the . blood of Sie . Irish Catholic ^ nembers . You will find j f ^ the fb g rues will M ^ £ an . d : tte = hffi | e ^ 3 ^ ' ^ y ^^^®^^ -ttsT ^^ esKmMrtlffi ^ elveS ^ -are faUing out , and creating a deplorable Antagonism in their own order . Of course I and every other man has a ri ght to express his opinion and feeling ; while at the same time it should be done in a calm , dignified , and unimpassioned manner . I have frequently told yon , that if the propounders of any system , however fallacious and imprudent it may be , are persecuted by the law ' s tyranny , that system , in consequence of persecution , will be adopted by miany ignorant men .- Whereas , if it was allowed to be discussed , it would be rejected , if erroneous , aridiadopted , if prudent .

      - M friends , I allude to the foolish antagonism which exists between parties wishing to hold a Conference in Manchester , in January , and those wishing to hold a Conference in London , in May . I have not written a word offensive to any party upon this subject ; while , as a veteran , and I trust honourable supporter of your cause and princi p les , I think I had ari g ht to express my sentiments in a calm and dispassionate manner and I think you will admit , that the men of Manchester have expressed their sentiments in a calm and dispassionate manner .

      Let me ask you , if you were to club your brains together , what course you could adopt to give the Government strength and satisfaction , better than that antagonism which now exists ? In truth , I think the most judicious course for us to adopt now , would be to hold a Peace Congress , and let the Government understand that no antagonism existed among your order ; for you may rely upon it , that npon your antagonism the Government will base its power . . Ton should not follow or adopt any system or p lan but that which is approved of by a majority of the population . Any other course would be in direct opposition to Universal Suffrage .

      I do not think I flatter myself , when I tell you that I have had more experience in politics than any living man ; and that experience teaches me that I should rest on my oars when strife and confusion are created . And , working men—whose cause I have advocated for thirty years—I would how implore of you to abandon all strife and antagonism , and discuss this question calmly and dispassionately ; and , when you have done so , I will adopt the course suggested b y the majority of your order ; while perhaps you will allow me to say that , after

      deep and serious deliberation and thoug ht , I , as an individual ; approve of the early period for holding the Conference , and that it should be held at Manchester . I give this merel y as my individual opinion ; while I shall be prepared and willing to adopt the course recommended by a majority of your order . And I ever have , and ever shall remain the faithful , unflinching , and unpaid advocate of your ri ghts . Your Faithful and Uncompromising Friend , Feabgus O'Connor .

      The O'Connor Defence Fund. To Jib. Willi...

      THE O'CONNOR DEFENCE FUND . TO JIB . WILLIAM RIDER ; Sib , —Enclosed are thirty stamps , a small tribute towards Mr . O'Connor ' s expenses . I have taken the Star for many years , and no other person in this most corrupt borough takes it but myself , and as I believe , Mr . O'Connor spends the whole profits . of the paper in support of the cause of human redemption , I know no better way to promote this cause than in taking his paper , which I coiisider ' is founded in immutable truth and justice ,

      and as such will jstand the test of all the enemies of sound moral philosophy and philantrophy . Mr . O'Connor must possess a most Herculean strength of nerve , as well as moral courage , to bear up under all he has suffered for . the cause ~ of humanity ; but if he does not receive , and that shortly , more substantial proof of genuine patriotisnrtban he has lately done , I fear the rough shod hoofs of the arpies will kicK him to death . I am , sir , respectfully yours , Rye , Dec . 2 th . James Bcsseli ., Sen .

      Mb . Robert Peacock , of Jedburgh , has sent a shilling for the O'Connor Defence Fund . In doing go he states that he is not a member of the Land Company , or of any other association , but the love of honesty and humanity has induced him to do his best to rescue the champion of the ri g hts t . f labour from the difficulties with which he is surrounded by the recent decision of the Court in the Bradshaw ' case . He hopes that others will follow his example . . V ^ Mr . Jobs Shepherd , of the Litiletown branch of the Land Company , Dewsbury district , has sent CJ . for the Defence , and Gd . for the Winding-up Funds . He thinks the members of this branch are acting in a very indiffcreDt manner towards Mr . O ' Connor , aslie cannot see anything that they do to wind up the Companv , or to help him out of his difficulties . He trnsEj the Jast call will not be made in vain , and says that if another Company is formed he will he a member . He is a paid-up shareholder .

      The Manchester Conference , And The Exec...

      THE MANCHESTER CONFERENCE , AND THE EXECUTIVE . TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAR . Mr Dear Sib , —You will , lam sure , allow m few paragraphs in your columns to enable me to set myself right with the more active members of the Chartist body throughout England . I have been nominated , by several localities , as a candidate for the Executive Committee of the National Charter Association , and have also been solicited to represent several districts in the north , in the Manchester Conference , provided that such Conference should be held . I am deepl y sensible bf the kindness of those who desire me to represent their interests and the interests of their" order , and ifc is to me a pleasing reflection that I have , for so many yearsenjoyed the confidence-of a . numerous

      , section of the working men . 'My " . connexion as an active member of the Chartist body , is now upwards of ten years' standing ; during which time I have endeavoured to serve the interests oJ the labourers of this country as honestly and efficientl y as my ability and circumstances would enable me to do . "With what success it is for others to jnd ;; e . I cannot , at this time , accept of any office hi connexion with the Chartist body . " It has been my misfortune , and the misfortune of thousands of others , to see a great movement , directed , en more than one occasion , from its legitimate purpose { a full representation of the interests of the unrepresente d' labourers in parliament ); , and turned into oibpr"thaunels , and , as I have thought , to less H ^ fal purposes .., -

      The Manchester Conference , And The Exec...

      The history of the Chartist movement is too well known to those who will feel interested in what I am now writing , to require at my hands a special narration . Of late much has been said of reconciliation , and of union ; but . it is an idle and useless thing for the generals of an army to preach union to the troops , provided they ,.. by . their own acts , practice disunion . What can reasonable men think of the judgment and earnestness . ' of those who lecture and write flf peace thrWdays out of the seven , and fi ght duel s the other four ? . Before any great goed can " , be done in the way of organising and-directing the mind of any section of the people in favour bf important organic changes , two conditions arc absolutely necessary before

      suc-| cess can be hoped for , much less gained ; firstly , the parties interested ! in such changes inust give clear and ample proof of tneir ^ 'resolution to conquer ; secondl y , their appointetCheads , or chiefs , must act with an united and determined purpose . I am unable to see that ' either of " these conditions are likely to be fulfilled for some time to come ; and , therefore , it is , that I have resolved , in my own humble way , to spread abroad such information as , ao ' jjfears Jo me to be valuable , and desirable to be known by others ; andto do so " unconnected officially-with ' any party or sect of-politicians . If I be spared mjife and health to see the day come—and cum ' elit . wMfswSen K ## W ^ 48 , o |^« ^ P ^^^ hDp & ^* e . ** fi » % n-tn < 8 JjK ^ lh . e t ^ easwfc . MWw & daj does arrive , or . snmA _ jj ^ g fl ^ few ^^^ ajp inWnlion

      j ^^ n j ^^ s ^ B ^ j ^ gt ^ is niy to rfin 3 er my services'as usef flljin thewayMhave indi cated , as possible , audi remain , dear Sir , Tour obedient servant , 5 , Park-row , Samuel M . E . vdd . Kni ghtsbridge , Dec . 4 th .

      To The Manchester Council . Gexilemes,—M...

      TO THE MANCHESTER COUNCIL . Gexilemes , —My letter of the 20 th ult .: was sent to the Star at the same time at which it was forwarded to Jieytwlds ' s Newspaper and the Leader . It was not then inserted in the Star ; it has been since , with the principal paragraphs omitted , they being called " personal . '' Your letter is personal , and demands the following remarks : — You allude to " the disunion which now pervades the Chartist body , "—how was it created ? The disunion was created , by a Conference being called at a time when another Conference was

      sitting m London , whose labours are yet undecided , and on the result of which depended whether the Conference proposed would be injurious or not . You accuse me of being dictatorial : how do you make that out ? I merely wrote a letter stating my reasons for believing such a Conference would , at the time proposed , be unadvisable . The reason why 1 expressed my opinion at all ( though the-right of , every man ) was because , having recently" visited about sixty large towns , I was in a better position to judge of the feeling , and preparedness of the country , then you were . What was . there dictatorial in that ?

      'The question being before the public , themajoritiy decided against the proposition for a Conference in January . You were then not content with proposing a Conference , but actually constituted yourselves an Executive , and called one ! I ventured once more to suggest the propriety of its postponement ; the country expressed its dissent from you still more forcibly , "Vi . d by a still ' more overwhelming majority ; notwithstanding-whichy not condescending to notice the wjlf of the people , you deliberately issued a geueral notice , " entitling " delegates to assemble , and directing all localities to communicate with 14 , Byrom-street !

      Now , gentlemen , I am one of those who think the majority should rule , and that a minority , despising the will of a majority , is a disobedient faction therefore I denounced your proceedings " as an attempt to subvert the very principles of democracy , " and called on " all true democrats to set therface against such an attempt . " Did I do more than my duty ? more than was the duty of any Chartist ? What is there dictatorial in that ? I don't think it very handsome on your part , to try to embroil me with the men of Manchester . I have too high an opinion of the men of Manchester , to . call them a / . 'faction . " I saw their spirit was true at the recent open-air ; jnieting , at Campfield , which , it-was said , the magistrates intended-to forbid , that it would be dangerous to attend , and which you carefully abstained from honouring with your presence . I did not call ifanchester a faction—but you eleven GEXU . EMEN , who call yourselves

      Manchester . You think the election of an Executive will not settle existing differences of opinion : your own showing proves the very reverse ! You state that the mode of selection of the present Executive "is the primary cause of the dissensions in our body "—the Executive have resigned—the " primary cause" is removed—what would you move ? Why should we have dissension , unless you become a secondary cause ? The "differences" are fast disappearing , as the votes of the country prove . Yet you still talk of a majority ! Gentlemen ! your arithmetic is shockingly bad : thirty-four localities . are more than fire . You now say : " we " ( the eleven " gentlemen in Manchester ) " will suspend the property qualification till the election is over . " Will you really ? Who are the dictators ? -

      The localities must , no doubt , be brought together , that is—a Convention must assemble , at the fitting time ; but its delegates must meet , not in opposition to the majority of the country , they must meet as the representatives of the whole . That is the true way to prevent dissension , and that is the difference between us . Permit me , gentlemen , to suggest that , instead of further persisting in a cause , of which the majority of the country disapproves , you might beneficially direct your energies to a measure in which the entire Chartist body would most heartil y concur —a measure facilitating the subscription of the money for which Mr . O'Connor has been rendered liable in the action against Bradshaw . However ,

      some may differ with Mr . O'Connor in matters of political expediency , all must admit that he has devoted a long life " to the democratic cause—and that the country owes him a debt of gratitude for so doing . It would be a national disgrace , to let him falfforthe sake of a sum of money , which to the Chartists , as a body , is a mere trifle . Words and resolutions are of little avail . Allow me to suggest , that you should constitute yourselves a committee for this especial purpose—and that each locality should appoint its receiver . One pot of beer less for one week on the part of professing Chartists , would go far towards realising the amount . Direct your time and attention to this , gentlemen , and you will meet gratitude and support .

      To the personal parts of your letter I shall not reply . Will you never learn to substitute principles for personalities ? Your allusion to " unshorn chins , " "horny hands , " and "fustian , " is mere claptrap . Whether I wear broadcloth or fustian hns nothing to do with whether a Conference is advisable or not ; that was the question—you should have adhered to that , without descending to a personal attack on a humble individual like myself , who has , I believe , suffered as much in every way for the cause of democracy , as any one of you eleven gentlemen . A discomfited faction always raises the " cry of "dictator , " "trading politician , " " spy , " " poor gentleman , " or " rich gentleman . " I have done my duty to the best of my humble ability ; I have spoken out plainly , and thei efore expected to be abused . But you should not try to turn a public question into a personal quarrel , or to throw odium on a man , because he performs what he conceives to

      he h's duty . You have asked me certain questions ; were I to trv to answer them here , they might , perhaps , be called " personal matter . " But , had my letti-r of the 20 th ult been inserted in full , jou would have teen whom 1 meant of the " sordid clique and the aristocracy of labour ; "" why the interest , of a faction would hate been saved , and how . By an uniortu natc mistake of the printer , the passages which would l-Ue ffiven you a solution to your questions , have been omitted even from the "Friend of the Peop ' o " -but may , probably , be published in the number for Saturday , the Hth mst . I remain gentlemen , your obedient servant , ' Ernest Jokes . Hardwicke Lodge , December 3 rd .

      Staletbiudcs.—I Have Received A Long Let...

      Staletbiudcs . —I have received a long letter fromagentleman , rating roe forsaymg " the Charter was not to be found at the bottom of a g lass ot w ; iter " _ and challenging me to meet a teetotal lecturer in public discussion . I beg to decline , as I have too great a respect for the salutary principles of Temperance to throw any obstacle , however humble , in their way . But I repeat the assertion quoted , notwi thstanding . I fear there is much too much bigotry about little things- and that a medicine that is a good remedy for one evil , is often mistaken by its too enthusiastic admirers as a panacea against all . uKKEsr jqms .

      Staletbiudcs.—I Have Received A Long Let...

      m ^ xtrntHntcl ^^ -: ' THE . PROVISIONAL 00 M # eS ; OE- THE

      NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION Held their usual weekly meetingiat the . Office , . 14 , Southampton-street , Strand ,, on ^ Wednesday eveh > ing , Dec . 4 th—Mr . Ed ward . Miles in the . chair . Correspondence , of a highly satisfa ' ctdrycharaoter , was read from Bradford , Bri hton , " Bristol , " Cowper Colliery , Cripplegate , Edihbufgb ; Hawick , Kentish Town , Leicester , Lynn , Manchester , Newcastleupon-Tyne , Royton , Salfordi / Stalybridge , Stockport , Ventnor ( Isle . of Wight )! : and Worcester , also from Merth yr Tydyil andtWest-Bromwieh , expressive of the greatest confidence in the present Committee , and disagreeing , with the Manchester

      Conference , ' from the -Wat Tyler Brigade , ' Greenwich , also protesting ^ against the Manchester Conference , and stating ' th " at 'that ' locality . had i « i solved to subscribe , to the utmost " of ' their power ; , on Tucsdaynext , towards liquidating the debt due ; to the treasurer of the National Charter Assooia- ; tion . The . Secretary then read a communication he had received from the Sheffield branch of the Na- tional Refpfm ^ Elea ' gue , extracts , from which he wfcs ( instructed to .-insert in the report : — ; ' .. '" - ¦ ¦ "' ' ' "'" ' - ' "' . ' \" Charles-streefc ^ he ' ffieidj ., "* r . ¦ . - . ;„ 3 . J ^„ ., , * DeC . 8 rd ^ 8 S 0 ££ fc r . \ X lii « 6 * i /« K a £ j AkWj AYf &^ W . 'i . U ^ 'nv . Tl . ? -. rT * jL ^ . - ?& ii * GEXAZ 2

      WpiPBff ^ iapsdtfe ; to ^ S ^! E ^ s 1 ® Br oPyWIr associStfon '; ana the " members desire me to men--tion , that we passed a resolution some time since ( which resolution was sent to the Northern Star ) , disapproving of the proposed Manchester Conference ; and expressing an opinion that the Conference sitting in London was the best able to judge of the time and place for holding such Conference . Although we do not dispute that a resolution has been passed in Sheffield approving of the Manchester Conference , we , however , do deny that the

      Chartist body have ever expressed such an opinion . You will ,. therefore , see that your list of places , favourable and otherwise , is not correct , bo far as Sheffield is concerned . We much approve of your conduct in the past ,-and think your present policy the wisest you could adopt . We hope it will have th & . effeet of disarming , your enemies / , who hope to bring you into disrepute by any means they can command . ' . Wishing , that every professing leader may soon be seen in his true light , "Iremain , on behalf of the members ,

      "Mr . JpbhArnott . " George Cubkson . " The . Secretary stated that ho had been informed , that £ -iiew'Irish Democratic newspaper , to-be called The People , would bo published in Dublin earl y in February next . Other business having been disposed of ; the Committee adjourned to Wednesday evening , Dec . 11 th .

      SOMlfTATIONS RECEIVED FOB THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION , IN ADDITION TO THOSE ALREADY PUBLISHED . John Shaw , John James Bezer , A . E . Delaforce , James Finlen , John' J . Ferdinahdo , J . B . Lcno , Henry Yincent , and Phillip M' Grath . The following friends have stated that they deeline to act as members of the Executive Committee : —Robert Owen , James .-Bro'hterre O'Brien , Thomas Cooper , Samuel Kydd , Walter Cooper , Gerald'Massey , andJohn Pettie .

      INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAKINO THE VOTES . Where-localities are formed it is desirable that a time " and place of meeting be appointed for the purpose of receiving the votes . This " being arranged , and the meeting made public , all who desire to have ' a voice in the election are requested to write down from the above list , or from the list already published ( excepting those who have declined ) , the names of nine persons for whom they intend to vote , and if not able to attend , let , their voting paper be enclosed and forwarded - tb the' said meeting ,

      addressed to the secretaryi J The whole of the voting papers to be so placed as to be in accordance with the regular mode of balloting , and , on : drawing them , the votes for each candidate shall be taken down by parties appointed for that purpose . Such list , with the numbers attached , having been duly attested by the said parties , and the chairman of the meeting , must be transmitted to "The General Secretary , 14 , Southampton-street , Strand , London , " on or before Wednesday , the 18 th of December , ; ¦ . * " ¦ - ¦ ¦ ¦ - ¦ , ' ¦ -- - ¦ : ¦ ¦ ., ¦ u - T * ±

      Persons residing- at-a distance-ifrom ' . anyilooality are desired to forward their votes direst to the " Ge neral Secretary , as above stated . i N . B . —It is especially requested that all subsecretaries , agents , or others who may send lists of votes , that they append thereto the numbers voting for each candidate . John Arxott , General Secretary . [ The resolution alluded to has not been received at this office . —Ed . N . S . ]

      Birmingham, Ship Inn.—At The Weekly Meet...

      Birmingham , Ship Inn . —At the weekly meeting on Sunday evening last , the adjourned discussion upon the Manchester Conference was again resumed , and the following resolution adopted : — " That , seeing the disorganised state of the Chartist body throughout the country , and the difference of opinion as regards calling a Conference in Manchester , to meet on the 1 st of January , we are of opinion that the best mode of proceeding would be for the different localities throughout the country , at once to elect . a Provisional Committee of five persons , to name when and where such Conference should meet , which would doaway with all personal

      dictatorship . "—Mr . O'Connor ' s letter from thenar was also read , and a subscription entered into , for the purpose of hel ping to defray that gentleman ' s heavy expenses in the late libel case , which will remain open for a few weeks , and it is hoped that the Land members residing in Birmingham , will at once forward their subscriptions to the above fund—A resolution was also passed by the members' meeting at the above house , hoping that Mr ., O'Connor will , for the future , refrain from entering" the English Law Courts with any of his political opponents , seeing that they are pre-determined to carry out their old motto of " Ruin him with expenses . "

      Hamilton . —A general meeting was held in Brandon-street school-room , on Monday evening . The law expenses connected with Mr . O'Connor ' s case was brought under consideration , when it was agreed : — " That a subscription be entered into towards paying the debt incurred ; and that Mr . O ' Connor will , if possible , give no opportunity to the enemies of Law and Justice to 'Ruin him with expenses . ' "The sum of 5 s . IOd . was subscribed , and a Committee appointed to carry the resolution into effect . It was also resolved : — " That a subi scription take place at the New Year , for the benefit of the Hungarian Refugees . "

      Sheffield . —A meeting was held on Sunday evening in the Democratic Temperance Hotel , 33 , Queen-street . Mr . Wharley in the chair . After disposing of the financial portion of the business , and the confirmation of the previous minutes , the deputation , appointed to wait upon the Rev . Macdonald , Unitarian minister , relative to delivering a course of lectures , on behalf of the National Charter Association , gave in their report , when a resolution was agreed to— " That the above gentleman's views dq not accord with ours on the subject , and that ah answer be returned accordingly . ' " A discussion was next entered info , with reference to Mr . E . Jones ' s rabid attack upon the Manchester council ; likewise , with respect to the position which Mr .

      O'Connor is placed in , in consequence of the late decision of the Court of Queen's Beach , which ended in a resolution being agreed to—" That an adjourned meeting be held on Monday evening , at eight o ' clock , to more fully consider the matter in question . " On Monday evening the adjourned nieetin ? was held , when Mr . Higfinbottom was called to the chair . The letters of Mr . Jones and the defence of the Manchester Council w « re read , when the following resolution , moved by Mr . Whaley , and seconded by Mr . Thomas Eooko , was unanimously carried— " That this meeting feels highly indignant at Mr . Jones styling those , who are of a contrary opinion to him , * an aristocracy of labour . ' And we are further resolved to support the Manchester Council , and are well pleased with

      their manly and patriotic defence . " Mr . O'Connor s position was next considered , when Mr . Rooko , a member of the Council , presented a book , in aid of the Honesty Fund , which was received with thanks . A resolution was adopted- ; - " That the Council take out collecting books immediatel y , and make a most energetic canvass for-funds . " After many suggestions had been made , such as voting sums out of the Association ' s funds , < fcc , it was finilly agreed , that the transferring of anything this neck be deferred till the next meetings , which will le held on Saturday and Sunday evenings , in the above room , where subscription sheets will be open . We inlrcat nil the true friends to democracy to be prompt in this case , and let us pull altogether . The meeting was ' then duly adjourned .

      Globe and Friends . —The following gentlemen were unanimously nominated as members of the Executive , on Tuesday evening last : —Foargus O'Connor , Ernest Jones , G . W . M . Reynolds , John Shaw ,- and G .- Julian' Harney . Proposed by John Shnfa , seconded ly Mr . New son : — " That this locality is of opinion thac a fusion of all . d emocratic

      Birmingham, Ship Inn.—At The Weekly Meet...

      jy ^ jes . anxious for the general benefit-df the- whole community , should speedil y fake place ; andthai a Conference for this object should be held in London m- January ^ next . " - ^ FiNsnuHY . ^ iiAt a meeting held at the Fraternal ; H ° hie : ' and- 'Lecture Hall , 41 , Turnmill-strect , Clerkenwell , the followingrresolutions . were . unanimoiisl y carried : — " That the sum . of tap . shillings be paid to & W . ; . M . Reynolds , Esq ., totfards ' . pay ^ V ) g the delft of ' ' Me late Executive , ' -as soou as ' poaai-£ '?• . ' The following , pbf sons " . were electbjl to servo » n- the Coun ' ciP : —Messrs . Cater ; 'Jones , " Johjisoh ., Pi ) 6 le , A . ' Fu ' zzen ; Phillip Johnson , treasurer ; "It . ' FuzzeD ,. secretary , ' Moved-snd seconded : — ' < That Re public meeting be heldat this . Halh on Thursday , 12 th December , and thafcMr . Wakloy i M . P . yb ' e requested to fake the chair , to consider the date case of , / Poliqe /^ Espionage , ''—Moved . and seconded ' ,: — t ' ., That we . take no part in ' the . election of a new

      ;; Executiyey ; ill after a . realJCphvje'r itipri . of' the people jas Ke ' e ' Di'hjeld ; and we ^ recoiftracmi 'the OharHsts . npt | ro ta . ^ M ^ - ' part thore 1 n ^ - ' ''; . ; '' ; , '! '' :: ' "'¦ ' ]¦ : ;'''' ' : ;*! M ^ yLEBONE . —At' the '^ weekly meeting , ' -held' at ¦ ffiePrirrcess Royal ,. Oircusistreet , on Sunday evejttjn ' g , the Manchester ;; GoMerence ' . was diaapprdved Kpaud the subject left in-thftjhands '; of ; the- Expcu-WM ' :- ^ ¦ : ¦ . ;¦• -. ' ¦ v- —^ •;¦ - ; r , . . V . ' ^ Ipji ft . — -Chartism' assumes a more healthy ap-- ^ Mrance'ih . this town , Seyerat lectures" have been rattirered by Messrs , Cap / feh ^ j , . ; Martini Dibh ' s- , JHmlyn i ; anU ^ tSieaw ^^^ lVjf'l . & sbWlSbn "meets ' every ^ tinday-yevening , ' at "the Malt 'Shovel j ' North ' Ch ucbh SideV ' WniTiraoTOs and Cat . —At the usual meeting ( the following persons Were nominated for , the Executive : —Messrs . : Ernest Jones , G . J . Harney , G . W . M . Reynolds , G . J . Holyoake , W . Davis , John Fussell , Samuel Kydd . J . B . Leno , and Feargus O'Connor .

      East London Locality . —At a meeting of members on Sunday evening the following resolution was agreed to : — " That the members of this locality are of opinion that the old Executive should act as before , with . the addition of Ernest Jones ; also that the Democratic Conference be held in May , 1851 . ¦ / *" ., : Halifax . —At a summoned meeting of members-William Cbcroft ' in the chair—the following persons were . nominatedas candidates for the Executive ;—John Arnott , EvCi Jones , George Julian Harney , G . W . M . Keynolds , S . M . Kydd , James Grassby , William Davis , iEdward Miles , and John Milne . Moved by iWhomas Wood , seconded by Joseph Waterhouse ^ , " That we earnestly request the district secretary to call a delegate meeting of the Halifax district as soon as possible , to take into consideration the best means to be adopted tore « organise the'district . . ¦ ' „

      Betunal-grebn Literaet and Scientific Institution . —Mr . Finlin lectured on Sunday evening . Subject— « The World ' s Scavengers . "' The lecturer , in an eloquent manner . showed that our Political and Social Reformers' ; were the great scavengers of'the world , clearing ; away the rubbish which had baen accumulating for past ages , and thus purifying the moral and political atmosphere ; The lecturer was greeted with great applause , and though quite a young man , -promises to be one ' of the most talented men amongst the Chartist ranks . Somers Town . —Mr . Wheeler attended at the Bricklayers' Arms , Tonbridge-street ; on Sunday evening . The subject of an election of an Executive was discussed , and adjourned until the enauing meeting . The persons , nominated are—Messrs . O'Connor , Ernest Jones , Reynolds , Fussell , W . Cooper , T . Hunt , Kydd , Harney , Wheeler , Holyoake , and Thomas Cooper . " ; ,

      The Washington . Locality .-have . adopted an address to the Chartists of Great Britain , in which Chartism , past and preseni l is noticed .. The address then proceeds as follows : — " Brother Democrats , you , who have stood in the vanguard of Chartismyou who would tear the badge of slavery from your limbs , and be free—we call upon you to put a check ' upon this evil , which has hung , like a milstone , round our necks , and crippled us in every step we have taken in advance . This can bo done , in the present instance , " by a unanimous and hearty response to the call of the ' 'Executive Committee , whom we conceive to have decided upon a prudent and sound stroke of policy , ' 'Which all must com * mend : and we . take this opnortuiiitvoi . statin & ihat

      TEB ^ ve ^ r ^^ to ^^ ^ evipWmahaflMent . -They laboured'hard , unrewarded , until their . energiea were crippled by the cold apathy displayed by the one party , and the recklessness of the . other . We protest , as far as we are concerned ; against the projected Manchester Conference , the promotion of which has carried a great ideal bf suspicion " upon the very face of it ; inasmuch , as the Executive were never consulted upon the matter ,: which , to say the least , was a most discourteous proceeding towards the members of ; that committee—moreover , a piecd of dictatorship , that ought not to ho countenanced by the members of the Charter Association . As . yet we have seen no digestable reasons put for forward why such Conference should be called . We , therefore , hope its promoters will see the necessity of urging it no further . We have sufficient faith in the good sense of the men of Manchester , to believe that , they will not run counter to that great

      principle of democracy for which they have so long and ardently -struggled—namely , that the will of the majority should be binding upon the whole . Let us have no , more party quarrels or crotchetmongering quibbles ' , -to distract us in our progress , but stand bold , firm and united in the advocacy of our rights ; let us loose ourselves from the leading strings of faction , and if we are to have leaders in future they must he sober-minded , thoughtful , and consistent , who must pot claim , bufc earn , our confiidence . We are the onlyrealpower in the state . let us ^ aintain our position , the grand Heaven is before us . though devils dispute the path , —hut , " The sharper the conflict the more glorious the victory , " and as the noon-tide sunblindcth the lazy owl , so shall the full' blaze of- the universal democracy chase away the darkness of slavery , and the great truths of Liberty , Fraternity , and Equality find a home in every Honest heart .

      Manchester . —The usual monthly meeting of members was held in the large ante-room , in the People ' s Institute ' / on Sunday , December 1 st . , The meeting was numerously attended . Mr . John Sutton took ' - the chair at half-past two o ' clock in the afternoon . The minutes of theprevipus meeting was / COnfirmed , and the financial statements of the last month were accepted ; theincome amounting to . eleven pounds , and the , expenditure of the , same time being ten pounds . Balance in favour of the Association for the last month , one pound . The editor ' s leading article of the Northern Star wasread , after which James Alcock moved : — ' That one pound from the funds of the Association be given to the defence fund of Feargus 0 ' Connor ., ' ¦ ' Seconded by Robert Shawcross . Mr . John Knight moveft-an amendment : — " That no funds of the

      Association be given to the defence fund of Mr . Feargus O'Connor . " Seconded by Mr . Samuel Jones , ; The motion was carried by an overwhelming majority , only . ' four votes being , given for the amendment . After which a subscription was immediately entered into , and an appeal was ordered to be made to the meeting in the evening . The following individuals were elected to assist the council in collecting contributions to the O'Connor Defence Fund : Messrs . Robert Shawcross , William Roach , John .. Harrison , "William Murray , and George Hemingway . Mr . Robert Shawcross moved : — " That the best thanks of this meeting bo given

      to the Council , for their able repl y to the letter of Ernest Jones , which appeared in the Star and Reynold ' s Newspaper . " Carried unanimously , Mr , Kni ght moved : — " That this meeting now take the necessary steps : to nominate nine persons , to serve on the Executive . " Seconded b y Peter Clarke . Mr . D . Donovan moved an amendment : — " That this meeting take no steps in nominating an Executive at preseht . " Seconded by Mr . William Foster . After a little discussion the Chairman took the vote , when the amendment of Mr . Donovan was carl-Led by an overwhelming majority . The meeting then adjourned to the first Sunday in January , 1851 .

      - '•• On- Sunday evening , December 1 st , a meeting was held in the People ' s Institute , Hcyivood-strcet , Anc oats—Mr . John Sutton in the chair . Mr . William Grocott ' read , in his usual good stylo , the letters of Mr , 0 ' Connor in last Saturday's Star , also the interesting appeal of the Editor of the Northern Star to ' tho people of Great ' Britain , Ireland , and Scotland . A collection was made , after the reading , when the sum bf ono pound sixteen shillings and ' tvronebco-fathine : was collected , which

      make the two collections amount to three pounds twelve shillings and twopence for the first day ' s collection of the Manchester . Chartists . After the collection ; Mr . Thomas Dickinson gave a very intoresting lecture ,, to the great satisfaction of his hearers . SuhjoCt , '" Hope for the future , " which was attentivel y listened to for upwards of three hours . A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer , and another subscription was made for an Hungarian Refugee . The meeting terminated a little ift ' cf ten o ' clock ; ' " -. ' ,. " , , . ¦ - ¦ . ,.. ¦ . ; J . ' -:. $ ... ;'; .. ! ¦ . I ' ' . , ¦ : '' - ¦' ¦' . '¦ '¦' ¦ ¦¦ ' ¦ : ' ¦ ' ¦' . i / ' .:. X ... « . f ("'• t ' .- ' ? - ' -... t ¦ .- •} ^ - ** - •¦ ¦ *'' A * '

      Birmingham, Ship Inn.—At The Weekly Meet...

      .. Todmobden . —The council of this town state they have the greatest confidence in the Executive , and that when they voted for a Conference to be held in Manchester on the " 1 st of January it was to give more efficient strength to their exertions in carrying out the present organisation . ' - '• Islb of Wight . —The members . celebrated their twelfth anniversary by a dinner at the King ' s Head Inn- , Corn Market ; Newport , on the 3 rd inst . Mr . Oliver , an old and consistent Chnrtist , was in the chair . Several-patriotic toasts ' were given , among

      which was , .. . the health of the Rev . Miv Jones , who so ably . assisied in defeating the higots of . tjiis town in their bi [ fdeayour to direct penal . la \ 5 s „ fo , be enforced ' against our Catholic brethreij ^ . ' . ahd " also Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., ' the . poor man ' s friend : The foreign friends wore not'forgotten . Mr . " Sibloy , of Arnton , gave : a good account- of the allotment system in his parish . The worthy clergyman there has divided severaliacres ofithebest land , which lie lets at a moderate charge , and ; when the tenants pay their rent , he ; pnee a year regaleSithemwith a good substantial dinner . . He has not yet found a defaulter . : V

      DeRDr , —At a delegate meeting held on Sunday last , an address to the Chartists of Derbyshire was adopted , approving of the Manchester Conference , and calling upon the-Chartists of England to assist the Manchester Council ' . The address ' . is-, unavoiiK ably postponed . ^ his » j ? eek > , thrpugl ^ te ^ rlBBa-supc ri SMf » fe 3 fe ^ r ^ ffi » : The Halifax Delegate MBETiNa . r ^ We have received a repl y to ' Mr . Hinchciiffo ' s . letter in our last , from Mi ; B . Rushton . Mr , Rushto ' n states that there is no Halifax district in existence unless the Halifax locality is termed one . Several staunch Chartists met on the 10 th ult . to consult about forming a district , aud returned to their localities , when they were appointed delegates , and met again on the following week . Another delegate meeting will bo held on the loth instant , when Mr . Hinehcliffe will have an opportunity of attending .

      Dukenfield and Ashton-usdek-Lkne . —It will be remembered that a short time ago , a few youiig Democrats of Ashton purposed to have a rchearsnl of the Trial of Robert Emmctt , for the benefit of the Polish and other Refugees . The first rehearsal at Dukinfield , left a balance in hand of 18 s , 6 d . The second was held on Monday . last , at Ashtonj previousto which it was agreed that the profits should bo divided into three equal parts , one-third for the refugees , one for thebenefit of three orphans whoso last paient was killed a short time since nt Ashton , and the remaining third to be devoted to the establishment of a library . The accounts of the second rehearsal have not yet been balanced up , but the committee have voted £ 1 Is , 6 < J ,, which , with the previous sum , will make £ 2 for the refugees . A fuller statement of the account will appear-after the . Oldham rehearsal .

      . Irswicrr . —At a' meeting held at the Ipstvich Arms on Tuesday evening last , the letters of Feargus O'Connor , and the appeal to the Chartists and Land members was read . A strong feeling of unmitigated contempt was manifested against the governmental tyranny . towards that gentleman , and a determination to do all that men can do to assist Mr . O'Connor in his present . position . Chartists , of England , look at this . Mr . H . Yincent is about to have an allotment of land , and a house built- upon it , presented to him by the Freetraders and members of the Freeholders Land

      Society , for his services in Ipswich . Surely , you will not stand idly by and see Mr . O'Connor sacrificed by lawyer sharks , when his services have proved of double utility to the people . Leicester . —At a general meeting held on Moriday evening , December , , 2 nd , at Mr . White ' s , Church-gate . After thenomination of the Executive Committee , and the local business of the society had been transacted , the following resolution was carried ' unanimously : — " That a subscription be opened for the Honesty Fund , that Mr . John Oades be the Secretary , and Mr . John White , 87 , Church-gate , be the Treasurer for the same . "

      Nottingham . —Mr . Robert Knig ht having circulated a report that ho ' bribed Mr . Jaaies Sweet to vote for him at his first election for-Byron , Ward , Mr . Sweet challenged Mr . . Knight to meet him with an equal number of his friends , at any time-and place , to prove the fact ; or ' to make a suitable . BpTuTJglf ^ e }^^ answer being received , Mr . - Sweet repeated his challenge , but up to the present time ncJ ' nptice has been taken by Mr , Knight of the atfa . il ' . Ml' : Sweet has published the . whole transaction , for the consideration of the electors of the Byron Ward , and we have no doubt , from his well-known" sterling honesty , that the slanderous report will be harmless .

      Democratic And Social Conference.— Adjou...

      DEMOCRATIC AND SOCIAL CONFERENCE . — ADJOURNED MEETING OF DELEGATES . . This meeting was held on Sunday afternoon at the Scientific Institution , John-stveet , Fitzroysquare ; . D . W . Ruffy in the chair . The roll haying been called , two delegates attended from the National Charter Association ; three from the Fraternal Democrats ; three from the Social Reform League ; two from the Trades' Association ; and five invited guests were also present . Apologies were given on behalf of Mr . Julian Harney and Mr . Thornton Hunt , who tvere confined to their homes by illness . Three other members arrived during the course of the sitting . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Mr . Amjott , as secretary , read

      the address of the committee , which appeared in a late number of the Northern Star ; . the address , which was drawn up by Mr . Thornton Hun D ^ appeared to give general satisfaction . The Secretary then read letters'from the Democratic Tract Society of Edinburgh ; the Edinburgh League of Progress ; from a body of friends in Norwich , stating the low ebb- of Chartism in that town , signed , George Ohamberlin , chairman ; all approving of , and giving in their adhesion to the formation of the union : also from Royston , Sutton-in-Ashfiold , and Bradford , approving thereof , and stating their intention to join , provided it could be carried into effect ; also a letter from a Mr . Thistlewaite , of Hull , enclosing a shilling ' s worth of stamps .

      Walter Cooper stated that a letter had been sent to [ him Jrom the Progress League of Manchester approving of the union . Mr , Ivory , on behalf of the Social Reform League , stated that he Had received letters approving of the union , from Paisley , Bradford , Stockport , Birmingham , Liverpool , Manchester , Shelton , ? Brighton , Halifax , and Yarmouth ; but the two last places considered it impracticable to be carried into effect at present . Mr . Arnott , on behalf of the National Charter Association , stated that he had received letters approving of the union from Leicester and a few other towns , also from Bermondsey and the Wat Tyler Brigade in London . He had also received letters from a few places disapproving of the amalgamation , and under these circumstances the Provisional Executive had come to the following resolutions : —

      * ' We , the representatives of the Chartist body at this Conference having taken the initiative in order , if possible , to amalgamate the various Democratic sections into one grand association , it must , therefore , bo manifest that we are convinced of its desirability . . ¦ " The proceedings of this Conference have been duly published , and we , in accordance with its vote , have solicited the party we represent to express their opinions thereon ; but as only some four or five localities have unanimously given their adhesion thereto , while others on minor points have differed therefrom , under these circumstances we consider it to be our duty to state , that at present we are not warranted in taking any further part in the contemplated measures .. ... . . .

      " We , however , feel assured that the time is not fiiv distant when such a fusion will be consummated , and we hereby pledge ourselves to use bur utmost energies to effect so desirable an object . " Signed on behalf of the Committee , " John Abnott ; Secretary . " Mr , Pettie , on behalf of the Fraternal Democrats , stated that tho members of this'body , ' as far as it had been practicable to ascertain their . 'Opinions , gave in their adhesion to the union . Messrs . Date and Browctt , bf the London Union of Trades , stated that it had never been their intention to

      break up their Trades A 83001 ^ ©!! , but , as far as in their power lay , to attract the attention of their members to the objects of the union ; and if-it was fully carried into effect he believed many would- ' j oin them ; the Trades wished their regulations for'labour to be carried out under any form of government , but they felt convinced that they could obtain no extensive or permanent change except under a government elected by Universal Suflrage . Mr . Pettie thought that sufficient time had not been given to collect the opinions of the various localities it would be good policy to adjourn for a month '

      Mr . Le Blond moved : —•' That this Conference is of opinion that it was not advisable to dissolve but that it stand adjourned to the first Sunday in January . " If the Conference dissolved it would be throwmg . a wet "blanket on those . places who wcro favourable to the union ,, . Though ; hotiepreseriting any body of men , he was in communication with

      Democratic And Social Conference.— Adjou...

      [ many , active Democrats ^ throughout the kingdom ; he had-latel y ^ mTde an % tensive tbii ' r , ahd | w'Sisur <» prised at the . extent , of ? fj ieling ; manifeste ( l in favour ; of the union . ' 'According ib ^ the letters from Norwich , and his own information , Chartism m i ? ht be said to . be dead—he meant organised Chartism—tha principle , . he believed , ' was making great progress . It they abandoned the field they-would be playing into theshands : of-the Manchester Conference , and their other enemies ; . ;; . 'Mr .: EussBLL seconded the motion . He had visited many ofthe London localities , and though they had expressed no definite opinions upon the union , yet , he balieveithey . would , if time was givbn them , and proper steps taken to show the utilitv of the union .

      Persecutiorihad done much to forward their princip les amori ? the middle classes ;; and he believed they would ultimately receive such support from thenias would enable the-Chartists to return many members * to parliament . Chartism was still a great bug-bear to the government , but , many men stood aloof fr ' pm tho movemehfc wb ' o would join the proposed union . M ^ JVHolwakb " thought it would' be very injudicious t ' p dissolve , the Conference . Ho had been oh . a-tour , thrj 8 . ugh . the country , ahd-niight have formed many branches ' {^ connexion ' wifcb | tbe union , if the project -lm been- sufficiently -. advanced - for binr to have beeh ^ htrusted withMe . necessary powers . ¦; : Mr . Mftjsjj-. supported ; the ? motion . ' .- . Parties who had been lljudest in calling , for , union held aloof from them .-. when they attempted to carry it into effect ; it appeared as though' they were anxious ^ to Ifeep £ Jifct $ bpre disunited , in order that they might

      proht- ; , by $ raotion and agitation . The . iixeciipive ComMit & b-hji'd given in their resignation' in c ' onsc < quencce of-this factious feeling . .. :: " iS * . Mr ;' WiiTiiB ^ CooPHB approved of . the motion . iHfl bad- ; fcce' $% ? . several private letters-from ? pa ^ tjea favourable ; to : ; the union , and , without-disparage ' ' ment to any one , ho would say , that the most intelligent arid enthusiastic , those who worked besfca-nfl--havdest , were entirely in ' favour of the '' prbjpjosed amalgamation . ; * ~' . ' j ' ; ... "" . ' ] " ' ' ^ Mr . Swift supported the-motion . Thecorresp ' ondenco thoy had received hai'paused hirtft ' o ' alter his previous opinions .. ' , ^ : > - " - v ; ' ' - Mr . PBTTiEs " aid , that ? anadjournmentwould ' . giye . % em . time ; to , -c , oUe ^ t Jkhe ^ rea , ! opmi . ons of ; tUe mSm ^ y ^^^^^ 0 ^^^ ° ^ y ^^^^^^ 0 y The CnAiuM ^ N' ehergitfe ^ r ^ uppovted ' the motion , which was carried without : opp ' ostt ; on .

      Mr , Lb BlonI ) moved , " That the Conference ap-, point a committee of twenty persons as a Committee of Observation , with power ' to issue jiddressesf t receive correspondence , and manage the businesstof the Democratic and Social Reform Union ; , that . the said committee communicate with the Cpuncils . of each of the Associations here represented , on the subject of the 6 xpehse of tho meetings ! ; hith ' erlo . incurred , and provide means of obtaining funds for future meetings . " ' " ' " . ' " \

      Mr . Fussell seconded the motion , '" which was unanimously agreed toy ' ' ami . fcne following persons appointed : ~ M " essrs . Swift " , Holyoake ; Arnott , ' Fussell , Milne , Shute , Stallwood , Ruffy , Le . Blond , W . Cooper , Harney , Reynolds , Bate , Pettie , Utting , Massey , Hunt , Ivory , Wilson , and Hooper . The committee then agreed to meet at the Charter Association Office , in- Southampton-street , . ' on Thursday evening , and the Secretary was instructed to write to the absent members .

      Mr . Hooper then in accordance with a prior communication to the secretary , brought the conduct of the reporter of the Northern Star before the meeting , charging him with- villify ing his conduct as chairman of the prior meeting , and of misrepresenting the tenor of the speeches delivered . A long and rather exciting ditcussion . took place , which ended in Mr . Holyoake moving , and Mr . Wilson seconding , a motion , stating " That the report was a misrepresentation , though not a wilful one , and that it was calculated to injure the Conference in tho minds ' of the public . " Mr . Fussell thought it was bad taste in . Mr . Hooper to bring forward the subject , and moved , " That it be not entertained . " . Mr ' Godwin seconded the amendment

      . , , On being put to the vote , four persons voted for the amendment , six for the motion , and eight declined voting . l ¦ The Conference then adjourned until the first Sunday in [ January . :

      [ In reference to the above resolution I have only to refer your readers to the votes J out . of eighteen persons six only could be found to vote ' for . the motion ; the mover , Mr . Holyoake , was not present on the occasion referred to , and tho other five persons were a portion of those charged by me with using violent and abusive language towards Mr . O'Connor and others . An attempt was made-by Mr . Lo Blond to shift tho onus of the blame from me to the editors and proprietor of this papT , this I promptly ' rebutted , —the whole responsibility of the report as inserted rests oh . myself , and despite of this attempt at intimidation , ' ! shall either report these men truthfully ornot all . —T . M . Wheblek , Reporter bf the Northern Star , 16 , Kento n-stfeet , Brunswick ' -square . ] - ' ¦ .. _ '

      Address Of The Committee Of Observation'...

      ADDRESS OF THE COMMITTEE OF OBSERVATION' OF THE NATIONAL CHARTER AND SOCIAL REFORM UNION , TO THE PEOPLE OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . Fkiends , —Most of you are aware of the fact of the Executive ot the Chartist body having , in conjunction with the leaders of the Chartists generally , called together a Conference to discuss whether a fusion of the Democratic bodies was advisable ; and if so , to devise measures to bring aboutso desirable a consummation . That Conference , composed of equal portions of the various London Chartist and Social Reform bodies , with a delegation from tho United Trades , and a number of invited friends of standing in the Democratic cause , have met ; and have decided that it is most desirable that this fusion should be at once attempted .

      • ' The Conference observed with pain that , from some unexp lained reasons , those persons who have been loud in suggesting their own projects for union , kept , entirely aloof from its meetings , But , conscious of the integrity of its members , and confident of tho adhesion of the millions , if they did but exhibit a determination really to attempt an actual union of all classes of Democrats , the Conference have opposed all attempts that have been made to cause its dissolution ; and have appointed the . present Committee of Observation during its adjournment , until the first Sunday in January , 1851 .

      The programme of this proposed union is now before the people of the United Kingdom ; and ifc is the earnest hope of the Conference that , during its recess , all persons individually and collectively ; who have the cause of democracy at heart , will transmit to the Committee of Observation , their sentiments and wishes on the subject , with a view to future action ; and b y the instruction thus received , the Conference will be prepared to act . On one subject the Committee feels called upon to express a most decided . opinion ; which is the absolute necessity of this or some other plan of union ; that by a concentration of the scattered elements of Democracy , ' will enable any Executive you may hereafter appoint , to bring the united force ' of a compact and determined mass of thinkers and men of action to bear upon our present Legislature .-

      Wo say then , in conclusion , to the men of Great Britain and Ireland —now is the time for an universal expression of opinion . Let it no ' longer be said that we clamour for the possession of abstract rights , while , as a body , we always neglect to ' use and exercise those we already possess . Anxiously awaiting your addresses on the subject , We are , - Your faithful Friends , Edward Swift , George J . Holyoake , John J . Fussell , John Milne , Walter Cooper , George Julian Harney , George W . M . Reynolds , Arthur Bate , Thornton L . Hunt , D . W . Ruffy , Henry A . Ivory , John Pettie , William Shute , Edmund Stallwood , George Hoo ' per , Isaac Wilson , Robert Le Blond , Charles . Utting , ; T . Gerald Massey , John Ariiott , Secretary , to whom all'letters are requested to be forwarded at 14 , Southampton-street , Strand , London .

      . Ernest Jones' Lecture. We Refrain This...

      . ERNEST JONES' LECTURE . We refrain this week from entering into particulars as to the brilliant lecture delivered on Monday evening ' last , by Mr . Jones , in the theatre of the Mechanics '' Institution , Southampton-buildings . The Parochial Clergy having been invited to attend , the rector of St . Andrew ' s , Holbbrn , and several clergymen were present . But , though the iniquity of tho Established Church was developed in a masterly manner , and followed through all the intricacies of its history—though its doctrine was challenged as uncriplural and unchristian—its thirty-nino articles , and tho practice of its members being contrasted with the gospel seriatim—no one was found to defend its cause . Possibly , however , tho reverend gentlemen then present , are reserving themselves for Monday evening next , when the more pregnant question ofchurch property will come before the house .

      The Fifth Annual Report Of Tho Commissio...

      The fifth annual report of tho Commissioners in Luiuicy gives these totals . The number ot lunatics in England and Wales , in public asylums and licensed houses On tho 1 st of last January , was 15 , 079 ; 7 , 07 ' 1 males , and 7 , 92 o females . Of ^ these , 238 were found . lunatic by inquisition , and 2 G 4 were criminals . " Of tho whole number , 1 , 030 were chargeable to counties or boroughs , ^ hc private lunatics wero 3 , 774 , and . the pauper ll , 30 o . -Ihe total number is- thus apportioned—iu asylums , 7 140 ; iii hospitals , 1 , 203 ; in metropolitan licensed houses , 2 , 945 in provincial licensed-houses , 3 , 786 .

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 7, 1850, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_07121850/page/1/