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      ^ sii tion-a nd had not got fusts for any otLer pur-^ T & einciteB wes carried with one dissentient , and ^ e cemmitt ee appointed . TH 5 CB 4 KT 5 B ASSOCIATION . Mr CCTFAt rose to move that a delegate be ap-Krintedto sit upstairs daily , to enrol members of fie National Charter Association , there being many wrsons who did net know where to get enrolled . Xfr Chimis seconded the motion , knowing that aauF of the m iddle classe * were willing to join the movement , seeing that they were endeavouring te <& i ain the rights of the people peaceably . Hr VYHESLEB thought that it would be better to entrust some other person than a delegate with the < Jatr .

      After a short conversation the word person' was ai 5 § titated for ' delegate , ' and the motion for pro-Tiding for the enrolling of the members of the Charter Association , and to receive donations in suppart of the cause , was carried .

      TUB SAXieXAL ASSElfBLT . A repsrt of the committee tor dividing the conn--fey into electoral districts was read , by which it was ¦ proposed , ihat the delegates to the Assembly should 6 a elected from places with which the Charter Association was in communication , there being 100 members . Mr Adams contended , that in order io have a fair representation in the National Assembly , it must be fasci upon the number of the population of the various places , and he therefore proposed , that it ba an instruction to the committee appointed to divide the country into electoral districts upon the basin te had Eteatumed only . Mr C ^ chsake seconded the motion . Mr Dosovas moved that no such instruction be . given to the committee . t Mr En . Jokm seconded the amendment .

      Mr CouuixG oppesed the motion of Mr Adams , « n the ground that many places with large populations o-. ntained comparatively few of the working -classes . One or two other speakers having expressed their ¦ opinions in favour of the resolution , the Convention adjourned .

      AFTERNOON SITTING . The Chaiejuh announced that he had received « imniunicatioas frem Alios , Leigh , Macclesfield , Liverpool , BiKgley , North Shields , Stalyhridge , Southampton , Carlisle . Exeter , Clitheroe , and other places , at which resolutions were carried in support * f the views of the Convention .

      THE DOCKYARDS . Mr ILi aKEr stated that it had bsen reported by the newspapers that on Mr Ward and other gentlemen ¦ salting on the . working men . at Woolwich dockyard they unanimously resolved to _ support the governsent , as spr cial constables , against the Chartists , but they bad forgotten to say tb . it the men in the dockyard at Diptford had refused to do so , and expected to lose their situations in consequence . The Times Bid suggested that the special constables who had shown their leyalty should have a feast at the expense « f the aristocracy in the Easter week . Now he wished it to be understood that if the Chartists obisicfd their object they intended to put the working men in snch a position as to have a least every day , and that . nt their own expense . R & hopad if the loyal ilea of Woolwich dockyard was invited to the Easter ieast that the brave men of Deptfurd would also be invited .

      THE BAT 10 KAL ASSfcUBLT . The adjourned debate on this subject , and the subdivision of the country into electoral district " , then took place ; and various delegates having spoken for and at -amst tbe amendment of Mr Adams , Mr Graham moved that the Convention do name certain towns to S 2 nd delegates to the National Assembly , and that any other town cantaining a certain number of inhabitants b ? at liberty to send a delegate , so as to make the Assembly the representatives of the CSuntry at large . Mr Mirfjeld seconded the amendment . Alter some further discussion , it was resolved that eachcauntyshould have a proportionate number of ^ eUeatei , according to the number of iu inhabitant ? , the Executive having the power of fixing the election pieces .

      ahshs is rsenisn . Mr Ktdd gave notice of a motion to theeffect that , iaving witnessed with feelings of admiration the growing spirit ot fraternity , and that the recognition « fr the great truth that all men are brethren must ever he conducive to the psrmanentpeace of England , this Conv ? ntion prote .-. t against the bill proposed to ba introduced into parliament by Lord L ^ nsdowne , in the House of Lords , for expelling foreigners from the ^ S . qt « s of ihis c ountry for ooAitioal motive * , as despotic la principle , and in opposition to a wise , enlightened , and statesmanlike international policy .

      UNITY 6 F ACTION . Mr Crxi . v proposed a resolution , to the effect that some steps > hould be taken to bring about a nnity of action among all tbe partiss deputed from this Convention to advocate the cause of the Charter at public raeetiEgs . He believed that a great deal of rabid nonsense had been spouted during the last six weeks , by which their cause had been damaged ; and t & ey should not go on allowing one gentleman to ad--rocate puys-ieai force and another mo al force at different meetings . They were about to send delegates info the country , and they should have a unity of action among them , by keeping out of view both phy--steal and moial force , leaving the adoption of the former , if it should ever be necessary , to chance . At the sujg ^ tion of Messrs Harvet and Wheeleb , the motion was withdrawn , as likely to provoke a physical and moral force discussion , by which the -cause wsuld be damaged .

      THE HIBDLS CLASSES . Mr Leach moved that ths Convention disap . graved of any resolution condemnatory of tha middle classes as a body , knowing that there were thousands above the general body of the people who are equally tired , with the working classes , of the present system , of raisgovernment , and anxioua to get rid of the oppression , and the Convention considers it its dnty to conciliate tl at class as far as possible , and sain their support in carrying the measures which it ia the object of the Convention to for-¦ wsrd . Mr Cochrane seconded the resolution , feeling that the interests of the middle and working classes were identical .

      Mr Edudsd Joses supported the motion , contending that without the assistance of the middle classes they could never attain their rights . The working men could not obtain their rights without tbat assistance . ( 'We can , we can . ' ) Then why had they not done it ? They had been trying for twenty years , bit they had always reviled too much the middle elisses ta bring about a union between * the two glassy , and they ought now to endeavour to bring about conciliation . Mr Ktbd supported the motion , though he contended that it had been the fault of the middle i classes tbat a union had not been sooner brought about . Mr Dokovan supported the motion , though he believed they ( the working classes ) could obtain the Charter for ihsmselves , because ha loved unity among all men and was anxious to promote it .

      Messrs Adams , Tattersau , and Harney having addressed the meeting , the debate was adjourned . A committee was then appointed to draw up an address to the working cksssa relative to the simultaneous meetings , and the Convention separated . THURSDAY MORNING-Apbil 13 . Mr WixKT . vsoswas called to the chair , pro tern , in coaseij / irnce of Mr M'Grath being detained on busi-Eess ar . the Land Office . * £ he Chairman read a letter from Paisley , at which « very iarg * meeting had been held . Resolutions to rapport the Convention were passed . Mr Walter read a letter be had received from Kidderminster , announcing ose of the largest meetings that was ever held at that place . Resolutions passed to use every means to obtain the Charter and sapport the Convention . Mr Cevimss read a similar communication from Edinburgh .

      ADJOCaNED MBlTB ON MR LEACH S UoTIOJf . Mr T . Cljee . said , Mr Leach wished to have a goodfeelitg exist amop ? st all classes . Some gentlemen had said the middle classes were now coming round te us frcm the pressure of the times , thia was ¦ equftUy true of a portion of the workins clasfes ; be weald rather have the support of men from love of principle than from any question of expediency . Mowever , he would rather have the support than opposition of any class . He hoped to see a union of all classes for theobtainment of the riehtsof all .

      MrWE-T « aid , he could scarcely understand wbat Mr Ciatk had been driving at , he said we mast not give up one jot of principle , yet we must lay down some line of pelicy to obtain the middle classes . Mr < Jhtrk . too . had said , the working classes , especially the trades , wsra & ot with ua , —now he ( Mr West ) gsid they werf , if they were Eot , what business had feat Convention there ? ( Hear , hear . ) The United Trades were with them , and many of the middle ef & sses were with them . Sure he was that the mid-< IIe classes wonld find Chartism reduce rates and taxes , and relieve their harden , he would do anything but abandon their principles to obtain a anion . ( Loud cheers ) ifrPr-ms would support Mr Leich ' s motion . Mr Dolwelt . having requested leave of absence ,

      Mr Wheeler suggested that the present delate ^ BuM te adjourned , to give place to the report tecpeetinsi il ; e missionaries . Mr Wheeler ' s suggestion rtis ailopted , and he then brought up the report teeommtDd'r'g tfae seeding out of twelve missionaries and pr * iposii ;^ th--ir districts . iirFosarxL roofed that the report fee received . Mr TATref SAt 7 . sa ; d , he thought it would have feca better i <» r lae delegates to have gene Co their © wadist'ittti . - Sir Dix-s thought it could ba arranged between etejdelegatts , aa to the districts they woald go to , in eotamitua .

      Mr Lsicn moved : — « That thj missionaries have & meeting together , and mike arrangements with &* e commits , and report again He Tattsbsaia secjnded the motion .

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      Mr Eton said , he would rather net go to Ireland as recommended in the report . - Mr € nAEKaaid , be did not think a ease had been made out for delegates going to Ireland , he would therefore more that that portion of tbe report bft left

      cat . MrCcFPAT said , he would move that that portion of the report relative to Ireland should ba struck out , aad that the Confederate b » dy be written to , to know if the Irish would wish to send delegates to the National Assembly . After some discussion , Mr Cuffay ' s motion was carried . _ Mr Wheelbr moved . That a deputat ion be aeai to the Confederates in Dublin . Mr M'Cahtht seconded the motion . Mr Ktdd moved : — ' That the citizens ot Ireland should ba respectfu'lr requested to send deleg ates to the National Asscaikly . Mr Cochrane seconded the amendment .

      Mr Whweler withdrew his motion in favour of MrKydd ' s . . Mr Leach bad much p leasure m supporting the motion now before the honse . He had been in Dublin for a short time as a Chartist—a proclaimed Chartist , and never did he see prindp ' es received with greater enthusiasm . Ue believed that the peeple of the two nations were now firmly united , and that it was out of the power of the government to disunite us . ( Loud cheers . ) The motion of Mr Ktdd waa then putand carried unanimously . Mr Wheeler moved : — ' That the two delegates to Ireland , should be Messrs Leach and Kydd . ' Mr M'Carthy seconded the motion . Mr Kvnn consented . Mr Clakk suggested that Mr M'Grath should be added , thus sending an Englishman , a Scotchman , and an Irishman .

      Mr Whkbler consented , and the motion was carried with acclamation . A letter was rtad from Merthyr , stating that the snow fell like a January day , but that , notwithstand . ine , a large meeting had been held , and that they were enthusiastically in favour of the Convention . The further consideration of the report was postponed , and the discussion on Mr Leach ' s motion re sumed . Mr Retsclbs snunorted the motion . The government had alarmi d the middle clnsses , but the peaceful disposition of the people had disabused their minds At three immense establishments—Messrs Clowes ' s , Maudslej ' s , and Rennie ' s , the men had refused to act against the people . There were men of wealth amongst the Chartists—he had a large establishment , and God knew he would have no sor imble for property—( hud cheers)—nor would any of them , ( Great cheering . )

      Mr LionrowLBR said , fivm letters he received from Bradford , he pnveived the middle classes were cominv ! over to Chart sm , and hence he would support themotion . A long riisrn ^ sinn followed , in wbich Messrs G ' ennisier , M'rfiVld . Pixon , Fus-e ! I , Stevenson . Wild . Lowery , Shaw , Bnckby , Stevens . M'Carthy , Ashtcn ; Graham , Hiteh ? n , _ WalUr . Smbli , Child , Gumming , Sbirron , Francis , and Grah « m took part The majority of the speakers supported Mr Leach ' s motion . Mr Ccffat moved : — 'That thia Convention having heard that a consid . rab ' e portion of tbe middle classes are desirous of joining the Chartist movement , hereby revive to receive them with great cordiality . ' Mr Cuffay showed several indicationsoftheraidttaelasa coming round to tha great principles of democracy . Mr Child seconded the amendment .

      Mr Lbach in reply said , he had put his moi ' on on high ground , tbe eqnal right of all , and he was pleased at the opinion tcatprevai ' ed in its favour . Mr Marsdeh a-ked . did Mr Leach disapprove o ? any res Iutiou that had ever been uassed , as regards the middle classes fey tbe Chartists ? Mr Leach thought this not the time to rake np past differences . Mr Leach ' s motion was then put , and carried by a laree majority . Mr Watsov obtained leave of absence , as did also Mr Wilkirson . The Conference then adjourned .

      AFTERNOON SITTING . Mr Wilkisson resumed the chair . Mr Adams moved . —* That the secretary write to James Bronterre O'Brien , ta request him to assign a reason for . his long absence , or to attend to his duty . Mr Fr . Ascis seconded the motion . Mr Leach opposed it , The motion was lost .

      AURK BlU .. Mr Ktdd 'noved , —* That we have witnessed with satisfaction the coming feeling of fraternity , and acknowledging the great truth that ' all men are brethren , ' denounce the Alien Bill of the Marquis of Lausdowne . ' The motion was seconded , and carried unanimously . Mr Shibbos rose to move an address to the trades calling on then to adopt the People ' s Charter Any one looking bick to the history ef Trades ' Unions , would at once see in what way social ameliorations nave been effected by them . He believed if the trades' unions would take up the matter , it would strike terror into tbe hearts of tyrants .

      Mr BucKnr said , it had been frequently said trades bad nothing to do with politics ; if they had no t , of this he was snrc—politics had a great deal to di with trade—( hear , hear , )—and it should be b Tne in mind that there was ' at the present moment a body called the ' United Trades ; ' to these , especially , as well as to the others in general , he wonld appeal . Mr West said his own opinion was that the trades ingmsr . il wara essentially Chartists , and amoncat all of them was poverty—still there were some much better paid than others— -but he was glad to find that the better paid were now inclined to lift up those that were down , and to those we should appeal to take part in the National Assembly ; and he , for one , would not give a farthing for the Charter , unless it produced a social change , and it was necessary that an address should bs issued , and that a committee be appointed without delay .

      Mr Adams moved an amendment : — - 'That the trades are a portion of the people , and it was therefore inexpedient to appeal to them as trades , to send representatives . ' Mr MuRPirr seconded tbe amendment . A discussion followed , in which Messrs Stevenson , Kydd , Linney , Walter , Jones , Cochrane , Athton , and Donovan took part . Mr Adams withdrew his amendment , And Mr Shibros having consented to make aslight alteration in his motion , it was carried unanimously . Messrs Shirron , Walter , and Marsden , were appointed a committee to draw np the address .

      Mr Adami read a letter from Glasgow , from a body ef trades'delegates consisting of four hundred parsing , denouncing Sir € Uorn , e Grey ' a bill , and its promoters , the everlasting deceivers of the people , the Whig government , and read a copy of a bill issued by the men of Glasgow , denunciatory of the Whig ' Star Chamber' measures . The reading was received with the most vociferous cheering . Mr T . M . Wheeler said , he had a report to deliver , relative to the districts , and the missionaries appointed to attend . Mr Stevenson moved , ' That the Convention adjourn from Saturday next , until Monday , April 24 th . The motion was seconded . Mr Cuffay presumed , that unless a previous resolution was rescinded , this question conld not be put . Mr Wild said , this waa not a vote of dissolution but of adjournment .

      Mr Wheeler brought up an amended report concerning the missionaries , which was adopted , and the Convention adjourned for tbe evening . ( From our Third Edition last week . ) FRIDAY MORNING—April 7 th . Mr M'Gbath took the chair at nine o ' clock . Mr T . M . Wheeler moved that the Convention should issue a proclamation declaring their determination to hold the meeting oa Monday next , notwithstanding the foolish proclamation of the government and notice of tho police . Mr Cuffay seconded the motion , and asked that all applause should subside , and thai all steps should be taken coolly and delibesa'elv .

      Mr J . West am ported themotion , and aaid , that police notices or proclamations were not law . A law must emanate from the three estates of the realmkings , Lords , and Commons—and hence , he set at defiance the police notice . He contended that people had ari « ht to live , 'f hey were willing to work aad live ; but they were riot willing to work and starve . Neither would they . Mr Cbild also supported the motion , Their intentions mre peaceaoie , and if disorder ensued , tho consequence must fall on those who created it . Mr Adams said , he felt it his duty , as the representative of a large body , to support the motion , and should the government break the law , it would be the duty ot the people to uphold it . He said this aa the representative of half a million of peopla .

      Mr J . Shaw said , he also represented a large constituency , and he must confess he was rather pleased at government prosecution than otherwise . ( No , no , ' from Mr West . ) He said yes—as he believed it was calculated to bring the question io an issue . Mr biEVEHsoH said , he must support the motion . L u been ne P ated to perform a duty ; and were the whole members of thia Convent on destroyed oh Monday , it would not be the first sacrifice made to class legislation . They , the delegates , had as ereat a stake—sb ^ ir wives and chilnren—aa Lord John UuBsell , or Lord Clarei . don . ( Hear , heap . ) Mr R . Cochrane als > supported the motion . Mr West said the police notice said only ten persons should cirrv a petition ; why , their petition would be carried by horses ( Lwguter . )

      , Mr Bolbeli / said , the people did not wishtoplay at soldiers , but they wished to make a peace ible , moral , and vigorous demonstration ; but , should the government resist , it would be fer the people to Bay what Bteps should ba then taken .

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      Mr Waxsoir said , when he came here he counted the cost , and he found it his duty te support the motion . He wonld go to that demonstration let . the consequence be what it may . ( Cheers . ) Mr Wilkinson repeated the opinions he had given utterance to yesterday . He was deemed , weak yesterday , and to-day he declared hia determination to act with them , and attend the procession ; and if any gentleman had any doubts about him , why let tbem put him into the front rank . Mr O'Connor here arrived , and was greeted with loud cheering . \;

      Mr O'Cohnob , in reply to a question from Mr Cuf « fay , said no motion lor an adjournment over the Easter holidays had been made in the house ; on the contrary , they " would have plenty to do . ( Uear , bear . ) He looked to their discretion and prudence ; and , although he had told them jesterday he had great private and public business , he had put that aside to attend to the more important business of this Convention , and he should attend the procession on Monday . He had told them in tho house , last night , of the precedents for processions—the KeForm Bill , Dorchester Labourers , aad the Seamen , and in reply he was taunted with tho expressions used ont of this Convention . He was p ' ea « ed to learn that they had agreed to

      continue their sitting until such time aa another Convention was elected . ( Hear , hear . ) He had been taunted with turnin ? the agitation to pecuniary account . From this day forward he put at tbeir disposal the whole profits arising from the Northern Star , which was no mean weekly amount now . ( Tremendous checr ' ng . ) He alluded to the motion for Frost , Williams , and Jon-s , and said , the numbers were lesa ths > , n on a former occasion , when tbe fame motion was submitted by Mr Duncombe . He had re . ceired a letter from Mr J ) unoomt . e , setting forth the necessity of taking care that he was not prevented on Monday from submitting his motion . He found the government had placed no order on the papers for Monday ; but , however , he would take the earliest

      opportunity to bring it forward . ( Hear . ) Sir G . Grey bad-given notice tbat be would submit amotion to tbe house to-night to strengthen the government . He be lieved it was for closely allyirg sedition with treason , lloshouldfceinhisplaceto . riijjhfctomeefcit . ( Cheers . ) It was our duty to be determined , prudent , and oouraEcnu ? . ( Great cheering . ) There was in this day ' s Morning Chronicle an article staling what a general officer said to Lord George Gordon , about running his sword into hia heart . Of course this was intended for him and others who t-tood up in that house for tbe people . And in that same article they alluded to a speech of his deliverfd in tbis hall , rela tiveto the land as a means ol ' employment , should the Charter be obtained . Wasittoomuchto say that the

      land wpuld . aiwrd the people a support three times as laree as that obtained per week by the weaver , who rould not obtain more than 6 < . 6 ^ 1 . per week . ( Cheers ) He anticipated a stormy debate on Sir G . Grey ' a motion to-night . He , at any rate , should be found its opponent . ( Oheeis . ) He had been taunted with not OeinL' up to the mark , hut this morning , prior to coming here , he had eaus d a letter , signed by his own t ame , to be printtd , announcing bis determination to be present on Monday ; and , crane what may , he wo lrt not abandon the people . { Cheers . ) Leave of absence waa then given to Mr Doyle , who had to procetdtoSnig ' s End and Charterville , to pay the mechanics , and labourers , & e ., engaged at those places . Mr Doyle assured the Convention he would bs back on Monday .

      Mr Ktdd sa d , the Chartists were a quietly diaposed peple , but when , aa he knew , hundreds of thousands of able-bodied men were starving in the manufacturing districts , be wondered not that a state of great excitement prevailed , or that some strong language rnwht be used . ( Hear , hear . ) Respecting the talking of ' carrying arms' on Monday , he could say , he had attended two large meetings , and had heard no such statements made , aud consequently no such statements responded , to , but on the contrary , he had heard atarving people say ;—¦ ' we will keep Ihe peace . ( Loud cheers . ) He knew the Chartist feeling better than Sir George Grey or any other minicter . I Loud cheers . )

      Mr O'Connor read a letter he had received from a person who had been a spy in the employ of the government , and who had placed a petition in his r-and . demanding remuneration for his services . He ( Mr O'Connor ) was about to present that petition . ( Hear , hear . ) Mr Ernest Jonns said , he felt indeed proud of being a member of the Convention . For his part he begged tho Convention to dismiss from their minds the thought of an attack—that proclamation was a mere deviee to frighten them . With regard to strong language , he had lately attended more meetings in London than most of those present , and the language he had used and heard used was' Keep peace and order—march back quietly—and only defend yourselves , if you are attacked . ' Those words every delegate , he believed , waa ready to carry into effect .

      Mr CnARLKB M'CAttTirv said , that the body he . represented would attend the procession en Monday ; they had no intention to go armed , they certainly wished peace , but were determined to proceed , and proceed peaceably . ( Cheers . ) Mr Fbascis said , his constituents wished m violence to be used . He should go to the procession , and if the police interfered allow himself to be dragged off . Mr G . W . M . REY 50 LD 8 said , it ould not be said he had no stake in the country from his basiness , he thought , paying as he did , £ 120 per annum rent , but he should go to the procession , but he should not recommend the taking of a stick or even an umbrella . The act now recalled to life , said that only ten people rould meet to petition ; itwas a most unreasonable ene , and had justly become almost obsolete .

      Mr Thomas Clark said , he and hiscolleaaues of the Executive contended the honour of the first rank on Monday . He read from tbo Chronicle of this morning the paragraph relative to 'Stabbing' leaders , and h ? ped the Conven'ion and people would throw the mantle of their protection around Mr O'Connor , who so faithfully represented tbem in Parliament . ( Loud cheers ) And that they would be prepared to pay all due respect to his exhortations , that peace , order , and moderation should characterise all their proceedings .

      Mr Astojt said , a person of the mme of Moore had pleased to put himself in correspondence with t \ . a Daily Sews , and assert that no such man as Mr Aston waa known . Now he be « e * d to state , that he was elected at a duly convened meeting ' , and that he had fairly represented them . Mr Moore was an employer , and he a journeyman , hence Mr Moore would sot know him . He would be at Kennington on Monday to do his duty . ( Cheers . ) Mr Lmhiowmh . said his constituents were in & starving condition ; thousands of families existing on less than la id . per bead , per week , and hence he was Mire ihit a change must take place , or these people would die of starvation , therefore , he dared not shrink fiom doing wlut he considered to be big

      duty . The work of murder was now going on , ami whatever waa done , at kest , conld only accelerate it . ( L' > ud cheers . ) Mr Wild said , it would have been far better that the government should have issued a proclamation declaring that they were preparing such measures as would have the effect of filling the stomachs , and giving liberty to the people . ( Hear , hear . ) Mr Dixon said , this was an important era in our propetdineij yesterday was the day of words , this of action , and it was our duty to state that we would not submit to illegal dictation . Sir George Grey gave notice , tbat to-night he should come down with a bill for increased powers . Why . sedition was just what they pleased to make it , and what more did they require ? ( Hear . ) Mr J . A . Fuessll aaid it was their duty to go on .

      Mr Donovan said , he did not think any diecussion was required , he came here to do his duty , and was determined to do it . He had received a letter from a middle-class man , of Manchester , stating thit a meeting of the n-addle-classes would be held this evening to see what was to be done . The traders and other bodies had resolved the Charter should become the law of the land . A meetino was to be held in Sroithrield , Aianchester , on Sunday next ' , now that plaoe waa capable ot holding 100 000 persons , and . he had no hesitation in saying that it frould be full .

      c M , , * SS 5 ir Jo 8 EJ - M M d for ] iberty of absence for Mr O Connor , in order to enable him to attend the House of Cemmons this afternoon . Mr G . J . Habnbv said Mr Djnovan had alluded to foreigners ; he could assure them that nothing but the most profound respect prevailed in their breasts for the lights of Englishmen , and they would refrain from attending the procession far reasons he need not state . He wished no armed men to aur « round him . Mr Snmuos supported the motion , Mr Bocsnr naid , they were here t & e representatives of the working peop ' o of England , and he believed that the people would hear of the proclamation and say , ' Ouward , men of London . '

      Mr Walter said , ho was sent there t » obtain the Pear- ' ^ ' s Cliarter , and he thought it the duty of tbe peop . < $ to go forth , despite all the obstacles that might be placed in their way ; hence he tuuported the proposition , and would attend the procession on . Monday . Mr Cuiimsa supported the motion . " His constituents had themselves held meetings in despite of opposition . He would attend on-Monday . ' Mr Tattebsail thought Monday . would prove whether they should have their wishes ; . .. .

      The Chairman said , he agreed with . Mr Cuffay tbat we had arrived at a point from which there was no retreat . We must and shall h ., ld the precession on Monday m-xt . If they wanted an argument againet class legatorion ~ -they had it in the proclamation issued that morning . He had never recommended the goihu armed to that procession , and he never would , but let the peopla fall into orderly procession , and then if thoy wer * atrached , lec slip the dogs of war , tbe blame wonld not be theirs . The motion was then put and carried . It was resolved that a Committee of three be appointed to dw up' ^ rwlaaatiou . *

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      Messrs T . At Wheeler , Dr Hunter , and Mr Walter , were appointed to that office ^ jg $ rG . J . HAtt , HBT asked permission to read an article from the Times of thia day , which be described f laJatroeiouB .. " Haviniir ^ ad the article , ho declared it the duty ef ths Convention to declare tbe editor of the Times a base calumniator . ( Cheering . ) Mr Reynold's moved , * That a deputation be despatched to Sir G . Grey , to acquaint tbegovernment that they have no intention , aud nev « r had , to make an armed displav on Monday . He did so , being

      wishful to place the government decidedly in the wrong , and he thought it would be well to go to the head of the government ar once , and place it in their hands . Mr T . Clakk seconded rhe motion . Mr Cuffat opposed the motion . Mr Cochrane said , he was aware tbe government knew that the assertion made in the Times and elsewhere was false , but nevertheless , it would be good policy to send the deputation . Mr Edmuxd Jones supported the motion .

      Mr O . J . Habnex supported tbe motion , bnt wished the government to be informed that they had resolved to hold the procession—peacefully and legally , Motion carried . , Messrs Wilkinson , Reynolds , and T . Clark , were appointed to the deputation . Mr J . WjBsrrose to move—* That deputations be appointed to wait on the several members of the government to lay before them the awful condition of the people , ' and said , if they knew the awful etato of the people in tbe cotton , iron , silk , or other trades which were getting worce , he thought they oould not net as they now acted . Whole families had to exist on less than four shiliines ptr week , and there were not less than 200 , 000 persons in three counties of the north and midland ? , out of employ

      ment ; and ho asked , was it surprising that in such a state of things , discontent and disaffection prevailed ? He wished deputations to tell Lord John Ruesell that the lives and property of the people should be protected , as well as the lives and property of the rich . So long as such a state of things existed all the bullets and bayonets in tbe world could not put down discontent and disaffection . Gavernment wag led astray by false reports . Mr Tnmenheere , the government oommissionvr , h ; id given in false reports . He wished the government reporters to tell the government this . If Lord John Russell would receive them , they would be happy to wait en him . Ho there fore msved— ' That a deputation be senttn Lord John Russell and other miniaterii , to lay the real grievances and state of the people before them . ' Mr Bolwell seconded the motion .

      Mr EaNEsr Jones moved the followine resolution . — 'That the people of Great Britain and Ireland bv requested to hold public meetings on Monday next , the 10 th instant , for the purpose r-f pledging their support to this Convention ; that the result of mich meetings be Forthwith forwarded to tho chairman o the Convention , and tint the said meetings adjourn to ff edneaday next , the 12 th instant , to hear the report from the Convention , relative to tbe presentation of the National Petiiion . Seconded , an < i carried unanimously . Mr Ernest Jones moved tbat printed circulars to this effect bo forthwith forwarded . Carried . Ttie Convention then adj -urned . Not only _ the body of the hall and galleries were crowded this day , from tho opening hour , but large crowds continued asaemWed ouWide .

      AFTERNOON SITTING . Mr HARNBr informed the meeting that , in addition to the truncheons wbich he spoke of as bsing made at Portsmouth , one man in London had got an order for 30 000 ataves . ( Groans . ) MrWALTBRtben brought up the proclamation , in answer to the police : — THE NATIONAL CONVENTION TO THE INHABITANTS OF

      IO . VDON . Fellow Men—We , tho members of the Rational Convention , now assembled at the Scientific In & titwtwn , J < Amstreet , Fitzroy-square , composed of delegates from all parts of Great Britain , having seen a proclamation issued by the Commissioners of Police , stating that the procession advertised to take ulaea on the I Jth of A pril is contrary to a Statute passed in the arbitrary reijin of Charles II ., believe that such proclamation is an infringement of the ri ^ ht of petition and public meetings , and hereby declare their firm determination to hold such meeting and proecssion , ; and call upon the inhabitants of London to assist by their presence in vindicating our mutual rights . We have also observed with indignation tlio statement in

      the I ikes and other papers , that we were organising a physical outbreak , with the intention of e .-. inmencln ^ war against life and property . We throw back the imputation with acorn upon it * malignant aud lU-ad » ised proclaimed , and assert In the most positive terms that we have no intention ot breaking tho law ; that our procession will be an unarmed , moral demonstration ; that wo respect life and property but are equally determined to have our own lives aud property respected , and in the event of our being unjustly attacked , we call upon you and the countr generally to throw around us the mantle of your protection , i ' riday , April 7 , 1818 . ( Signed by all the Delegates . ) Tbis proclamation having been carried b / acclamation ,

      The Chaibman announced ( he return of the deputation from tbe Home-office , when—Mr R , Kt . \ - or . Bs rose amidst perfett silence ( o stale the result of the interview . He stated that in cmfortuity with the instruction received from tbe Conventicn in t ' ie morning , tho deputatii n proceeded to the Home-office . On arriving there tbey Wire in formed that Sir George G ey was engaged at a c > b > nst council , but that the Under Secretary , Sir Dcu Le Marehant , waa there , but was r articular ) / enuaeed at tbat moment with the Atto * ney-General . The deputation handed their cards to the person in atttndance , and observed that they would not detain bim for more than a few minutes . Eventuall y tbey were shown in , nnd found Sir Denis Le Marclnnr , the Attorney-General , and Mr Hall , the chief

      magistrate of Dow-strt-et . The deputation represented to tbem that they attended from the National Convention . Sir Denis Le Marehant replied that he recognised no such body . To tbis tho d putation offeied no obs ? rvation , but stated that they attended in consequence of having seen the proclamation issued by the police commissioners , imputing certain objecte and views to the Convention , bnt that the Convention utterly repudiated and deprecated the idea of congregating an armed assembly , or of conducting an armed procession in any part of the metropolis ; nnd tbe deputation expressly stated that no body deprecated outrages and disturb ances more than the members of the National Convontifln did ; but they begged to assure Sir D . Le Marehant , that under all circumstances the

      procession would tahe place , and that they shou d adopt *« ch measures aa they thought best calculated for the preservation and mainfenanee of peace and order . To this Sir D . Le Marehant said he did not think thatanything the deputation could say would alter the determination of the government . The deputation stated that they considered the proclamation waned by ihcoommiEsionersof police was calculated to create disturbance , and to lead to aggression that they considered they had a constitutional right to meet to petition and to carrv their petition to the House of Parliament . The Attorney Genera' observed , * Surely your petition conld be presented by a tew persons . ' To this the deputation replied , tbat under the English constitution tbe people had a right to pftit'on nnd to carry up their petition : and , if

      that right waa to be regulated by numbers , then it might just as well be said tfaat assemblages of the peeplo for electoral or any other purpose could not be had . At thia stage of the proceeedings Sir D . Le Marehant , who had exhibited throughout greatooldness and self-sufficiency , said , pointing to the two gentlemen who were with him , ' This is the Attorney-General , and that Mr Hall , the chief magistrate at Bow street . ' He ( Mr Reynolds ) replied tbat he was aware who those gentlemen were , being acquainted with their appearance . The At . tornev-Geueral then appealed to the deputation as reflective persons , whether they did not think that they had proceeded too far ; on which Mr Clark said tbat h < j considered an old and obsolete act had been raked up to form the basis of tho proclamation , and

      Mr Wilkinson reiterated that which the deputation had already expressed , that the Convention intended to ' . ; olda peacefu meeting and procession , and that taey should exert themselves , Sir D . Le Marehant then told the deputation that as S rGeorge Grey was not there , the beat f hing they eould do was to communicate their object in writing to him . The deputation then withdrew into an aute-roora and for » warded a letter to Sir George Grey , which during the evening waa read by Sir George Grey in his place in the ilouaa of Commons . This letter the deputation left at the Home Office , and then took their departure . ( Cheers . ) Homo Office , hulf . post two o ' clock , p . m . Sir , —We , tho undesigned delegates , appointed by the National Convention to wait upiinyou . beK to inform you that tiie National Convention never has advised , aud that

      it utterly repudiates the id ^ a of , an armed assemblage bf ing called together , or an armed procession taking p lace ; and we , moreover , asduro you , ou the part of onrselves and tbe Natlunal Convention , flint ire shall entirely discountcnanc * any attempt that may be made on Mon . day next to create disorder , or to endanger the public peace . We , therefore , nvail . mrselves of this opportunity to assure you , on tho part of the National Convention that the procession for tho purpose of presenting tli

      Mr Cr-Aan and Mr Wilkinson corroborated tbe statement made by Mr Reynolds . # Harney moved that the report of the deputa tion to the Home Secretary bo printed , placarded about Londen , and circulated in the country , and that the thanks of the Convention be given t » the lataibei-s of the deputation for the fatiafaotory manner in which they have discharged their duty . _ Mr Baidwiw seconded & a motion , which waa carned by acclamation . The debate on Mr West ' s motion was then « , sumed ; bttUaaialMsuntedby WW ^ W '

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      Mr Wild , who suggested that a deputation , consistint' of two delegates , should be at onee anpointed to wait upon Mr Feargua O'Connor , at tbe 'Hsuse ot Commons , and request him to ask Sir George Urey whether be had reeelmltbe conamanication left for him at the Home Office by the deputation , and whether he had any observation to make upon it . The suggestion was immediately acceded to . The motion for tbe appointment of a deputation to wait upon the governmentfor the purpose of laying before them the real state of the working classes waa then agreed to . ¦• ' Mr Ernest Jongs postponed his motion concerning a national tricolour until this day .

      On tbe motion of Mr IIabsbt , a committee was appointed to report concerning the electoral districts and delegates for the new Convention , so tbat in the event of the present Convention being mowed down in the streets of London , or swept into Newgate , there would be others to take their places . ( Great cheering . ) At five o'clock-tbe Convention adjourned .

      SATURDAY MORNING , April 8 . The body resumed its sittings to-day , Mr M ' Grath again presiding . XHE JHMSTHRI 4 I . MBA 8 UBB FOE PROTECTING 7 HB CROWN AKD TBE GOVERNMENT . The names ot the members having been read over , and the minutes of yesterday confirmed , Mr Fbahous _ O'Consob spoke of the new measure tor tho protection of the Crown and the Government , which it wai most important should be duly considered , for a more monstrous measure had never been proposed by any Tory Government since the daje of George III . It profepae J to be a measure of leniency , for it proposed to relax the law in those cases ot treason which were difficult of proof , and

      make them felony , liable to the punishment of transportation for life ; and they also propo-cd to make words advisedly spoken and wri ten felony , and liable to the same punishment . Lord John Russell explained that to mean any act tbat would be compassing the death of the Queen . Now , he ( Mr O'Connor ) contended that r . o prosecution oould be maintained for such a crime until tbe act occurred : and if such a thing should take place six or eight months after a speech was delivered , some astute lawyer might find sufficient in a speech reported by a policeman or respectable solicitor , upon which to hang an indictment and there would be no possibility of answering it . In other countries they were extending the liberty of the presp , while here they were about to circumscribe

      ic , Ministers told them it was a mo ? t mild law , and ' hat ita object waa to protect the peaceably disposed citizens against the attempts of tho evil-disposed , who created confusion and alarm . The real object f the bill , be believed , waa to app )/ it as a Coercion Bill to Ireland , and meet the cises of Messrs Mitchell , Meagher , and others . The Government were asked if these were the remedial measures which they promised Ireland ? to which tbey replied that they wou ^ d give cq'lal measures to both countries . Ir he thought it wa * the intention of one of the Chartist body to do anything that could bring about a collision wita tbe authorities , he would be the first > o oppose their meeting . Ho might mention that Sir De Lacy Evans claimed protection for his

      constituents , who were alarmed , and their business injured , by tiie demonstrations of the people . Mr Wakley reminded the gallant ofiiser that in 1831 he to'd his constituents * bat , if the Reform Bill was ret ' a ^ ed . he would put himself at tbe head of 100 000 men and match to the palace and demand it ; but now that the Whig party were in power they appeared to see with different eyes . He could not see why the government should mix themselves up with the orown , as by tbe constitution , tbe crown and the people ought to bd equal . ' ( Cheers . ) If they had the Charter they could not have a bad Sovereign , but without the Charter it waa very possible to have a bad government . This , he could assure them , that this time they would have a fall , fair , and calm hearing on the subject of the Charter , and many memb'TH had told hira that though they did not approve

      of toe whole of tho principles of the Charter , they approved ot one or more ; but , as he would not abate one of those principles , those members ware determined to bring forward the portions of which they did approve themselves , p © that , instead of being only one debate , there would be six or seven . There would , no doubt , be a large body who would vote infavonr ot the ballot , but they all knew that with the present constituency the ballot would be useless , for , when the middle classe ) could vote under a mask , they ( the working classes ) would lose that moral influence over them by exclusive dealing and otherwise which they now possessed . Once mora hedging them not by any act ef theirs to break any link in the chain by which they were gradually working their way to the attainment of the object for which they were banded together , he hoped that some honourable member would move that he have

      leave of absence for the remainder of the day . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr Wkbt said that a deputation had been yesterday appointed to wait upon Lord John Russell , and point out ro him the real staie of the working classes . A letter having been drawn up to send in to Lord John Russell , explaining their business , which met with Mr O'Connor ' s approval , the deputation shortly after retired to wait upon his lordship . Mr RiTKOijaa wished to know whether Mr O'Connor thought there was any chance of any portion of the Charter beine carried this session . Mr O'Connor said tb . it it was impossible to answer that question , as som * were for Universal Suffrage , > ome for the Ballot , and some , and he might add a very strong party , in favour of Triennial Parliaments . ( Cneera . )

      Mr Cuffay moved for leave of abaence from the Convention for Mr O'Connor , which was seconded by Mr Wbit . and carriad . Mr O'Connor said it was intended to read tbe bill ^ ' r G . Grey a . second time on Monday , and probably . ' sanding orders would be suspended te allow it to i > 484 through a committee , and perhaps passed . There oould be nu doubt of its speedily passing through the Lord ? , and it would become law in the course of the week . Mr Clauk thought that they ought at least to take some measures to endeavour to mitigate , if they could

      not stop , Sir G . Grey ' s Bill . He believed that if deputations waited on the princ i pal liberal members ef the House of Commons to ask them to endeavour to organise such an opposition for Monday next , as to prevent ihe bill then passing the second reading , time might be obtained for getting the opinions of the people upon it . The speaker concluded by moving hia resolution . Mr Donovan seconded the motion . A long discussion ensued , which resulted in the motion being carried , and the Convention adjourned till half-past two .

      AFTiRNOOS 8 ITMNO , Mr M'Grath resumed his chair . Mr Ernest Jones said , a paragraph from a letter he had received , set forth that policemen attended the sitting of the Convention , in plainclothes ; that they n > 8 e as the delegates rose ; got if possible into conversation , and insinuated themselves into their confidence , and then suggested acta aud deeds of an illegal kind . Mr Wkst reported tint that he had attended at the H ome-office , but had not been able to see Lord John Russell . Mr Tatteusall reported tbat he had waited on Mr Sharmsn Crawford , who said he would oppose Sir George ' s Grey ' s Bill , and he wonld support the National Petition . and the People ' s Charter . Mr Pktbib reported that he had seen Roundell Palmer , who said b . j must support Sir G Grey's bill , but talked with great courtesy on tho People ' s

      Charter-Mr Ernest Johm said , hi had seen Lord Morpeth , who received them courteously , and advised them to wait until they had seen the bill . That it would not give much increased stringency to England , although it would increase tbe powers of law in Ireland . Lord Morpeth then asked him what they intended to do on Monday . He told his lordship that he was not in a position to answer , unless he would re * cognise him as a member of t le Convention . He did so , and then he told him they intended to join the procession ; that they intended to go peaceably , and that they should 1 e themselves read y to give any one into custody who broke the law . Mr Linney had seen Mr Thornier , the member for Wolverhampton , whs was inclined to wait . He was in favour of some points of the Charter .

      Mr Stevens had waited on Mr Jam . s Clay , who was in favour of four pointe , and said , it was necessary that something should be done for the people . He regretted tbat Mr O'Connor was not about to introduce a bill , as then they would be better aMe te discuss it : As regards the bill of Sir George Grey if he found it of the nature they anticipated , he should decidedly vote against iti Dr IIuntbr said , he had seen Mr Cowan . M . P . hr tidinburuh , who would not pledge himstlf to get Sir George Grey ' s bill deferred . Mr Smvesmw had so * n Dr U * wr ' mg , and hew « ald vote tor the Charter , and against Sir George Grey ' s bill , and regretted that deputations had not at an early period waited on members , and then so much prejudice would not exist . Mr B'Lwui , said , Lord Duncan said Sir George Grey wished it to he understood that the reaaeB be did not see the depmatiun yesterday , was eolelv

      caused by his being enKn ^ d from early in the morning untl late in the afternoon . Mr G . J . Harney wished each delegate io communicate with his constituency to name some person to till his place , should they bo absent ajjakat their mils on Tuesday morning , their credentials to be the handwriting ot the delegate now sitting backvn by tbe ChsuHirt Council of the p ) aot 5 t „ * l \ , h . thi delegate sat . Ibey ^ would meet and proceed to thpresentation of the PetitUn-peaoeaWy and leralU -simply desiring to show that the aen of the no . y inoaa nmpathittd wih tbo men « f tbe mettopZ jn thoirdesireforihePeop . ' o ' s Charter ; their Si tog flrapfe to ebtnn justice far themselvia and tu do injustice to none . '

      Mr Ernest Jostsroae ta second the motion and . aid , it was the duty of Ufc Oo ^ SSX pared with avwcessw , w v

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      Mr Wajjsmj cordially supported thfe moti on . lAM Mr DoKOVAX said , he should move an amendra « > * ^ a s he thought it was nothing more nor less thandY-v Hi potism . andhe would not think of doiug anything ^?* f the sort , and hence he would move that in thee ,, r J Neither of tbe contingencies happening , tbe p J * M fhould have th © opportunity of electing our , {} > \\ cessors . . ... „ , . ' \ py The amendment being seconded . ^ « Mr T . Clakk moved , That the simultaneous mw ' n ings have the election of successors in the event « H the contingency alluded to . * > ^ Mr Cow AT seconded it . Mr T . M . Wheeler supported the motion » + Mr Harney ; these were extraordinary times and i , / "f manded extraordinary means . k Mr Reynolds said , fee would also snppnrt the m « I tloo of Mr Harney ; no vacancy should be left f 0 r * , ' > i ] single moment , in theevenJofa'Contingency ariiuJs s f it would not be a despotism , because it would y - ^ liable to the confirmation of the people . . ii Mr John Wkbt said he would support the motion . ' 1 Mr Harney . It was our duty te show the gove { 1 ment that , were they to take the whole of the pr ^ ] 1 , members , there would be a similar | number to talc ' ' -

      , . , , could not , for the 8 » kc of humanity , believe that fci r % reports spread , that the government intended to et ' & gage men to go into the ranks of the procession , » , - ~ Monday , to createa riot that the government ra , \ u < J have an opportunity to mow t :-s down—he repe . n r \ he did not lelieve anv such assertions , but thatii , ^ procession would go off quietly and peaceably . " - Mr Ktdd effered ' an addendum to the motion . f Mr Jonks , on behalf of Mr Harney , accepted it . ' Mr Adamj did not Bre the slightest necessity fo , J any bravado ; they were pursuing a peaceful—a lega ] —and constitutional course . He ibought th ey we « » wrong in anticipating an onslaught ; sueh diseu ^ io -V was calculated to provoke feelings of hostility . VVhai ' - right had the government to make an onslaught ) , The question had yet to be decided in a court ot law , whether we had or had not the right , he , theref moved as an amendment ,. ' That tbis Convention hai : ,- . no right to anticipate an onslaught or the arrest of t the members on Monday nest . ' Mr Cochkaxb seconded theVamendment . He be .

      lieved , were the government to attack and slau ^ h . ter the people , so much sympathy would be evinced x l \ at tbey would not continue their governmental ' functions an hour afterwards . < MrCHAKLss MOARiHr should support the propo , aition of Mr Harney , Mr Wilo said , a court of law had been mentioned , but he believed the only court of law the government . would try wonld be Konninaton-common—the so ' .

      dier , police , and specials . Mr Wu Dixds rose to sappor / the motion of Mr Clark , ai . d said , he always considered it wms well f , us to act consistently , and heme , he said , let the dig . trict have the power to send ' a man , should a com ' m . sieacy arise ; out , with Mr Adam * , he did net anticipae any opposition to our peaceful meeting He had done nothing worthy of either bond * or death yet . He had simply said , openly , tbat ho intended to do his duty .

      Mr Gbauam suggested the words , or at soms public meeting as * non after as may be , ' should ba added , to which Mr C : ark acceded . Mr Linnet said , some gentlemen appeared wishful to have a taste of prison . He had tasted it , and he thought Mr Clark ' s the right mode of proceeding , Mr BonwELL did not think it right to prejudge ths government , and would support Mr Adam ' a preposi tion . Mr Jones ( of Liverpool ) said , he thought the ad . vice tendered by Mr Tanner , tbat they simply should write to their constituents , and wait their reply .

      Mr Liach said , lie could not have such an ap . prehension that they were to be blown away by cannonon Monday morning , pstticularly , alter Lotd John Russell ' s declaration last night— ' That the petition phonld be treated with respect , ' and conse quently he thought Mr Adams ' s motion the best . Mr Tattbbhi , did not like either of the motion , Should the occasion arise , there would be plenty willing and ready to take our places . Mr Adams and Mr Clark , rose to express theie willingness to withdraw their resolutions , if Mr Harney would withdraw his . MrJ « Ntss , on the part of Mr Harney , could not consent .

      Mr Shaw said , he could not agree with any of tha ^ propositions , tbey were all uncalled for . % Mr Kydd said , it was all nmsense to talk of pre- % judging the government , bad not the government I issued a proclamation doing away with the right of Jjj meeting ? Had they not been ordering the military ' ' :, to practise street nving , awl caused all the physical % force feeling that existed ? He supported Mr Har * K ney ' a motion . ¦§ . Mr Ernbst Jones in reoly—for Mr Harney—said , ; f

      Mr Harney had experienced imprisonment , and hence that allusion would not fall ou him ; and he ( Mr Jones ) had no desire for martyrdom . As to being undemocratic , 6 ; co . dd not conceive how tha proposition could be called so . The government were now prepared to crush us ; and it would infer weakness if there were divisions ; he , therefore , begged that the Convention would pasJ this unanimously , so that the t > ovei-ament reporter * might not say there was division .

      The Chairman aaid he thought Mr Clark's resolution was the ono tbat ironi its simplicity recommended itself to them . There were times when they were not able to adhere strictly to democracy , bnt those times had not yet arrived . Mr Clark supposed that the people who sent you here should have the right to elect your successors . Way it it had been said we had no right to anticipate any interference , —we certainly had reason to anticipate it ; or why this training of soldiers ? this making of policemen ' s staves : He anticipated than their govern * ment might take some members ot the Convention into custody ou Monday morning , aud he aw he would support Mr Chrk ' s amendment . Mr Adams , by consent , withdrew his motion in favour of Mr Clark ' s .

      The question was . then put , —fourteen voting for Mr Harney ' s , and twenty . eight for the amend meuo ot Mr Ciark . Several delegates declining to vote . Mr Clarke ' s amendment was therefore declared to be carried . Mr Jongs said he had received one thousand signatures from the town of Hartford in Kent . One thousand signatures were also received from tha royal town of Kt > n > ington . Mr . Churchill placed a note in the hands of the Chairman , offering the sympathies of a body _ of Frenchmen , but the Convention declined to receive it . Mr . Rbtaolds said he h ? Id the credentials of Mr Churchill—it simply said he came from a democratic society in France , who tffdred their sympathies with the parties meeting here .

      Mr Caivo said , they were not here a = > conspirators ; they simply met hire to obtain political and social rights . Tne Chairman said , there seemed to ba a misunderstanding ^ The gentlemen came simply to offer tha sympathies of tne smeu of Franca with the men of England , and he thought they should reciprocate it . Mr Thomas Clark moved : — ' That the sympathies of the men of Franca be received and duly rcciprooated . ' lie could understand that his friend Me West , meant that they should not appear desirous ofseekin ^ French aid . ( Uear . hear . ) Mr John West said Mr Chvk had rightly understood him ; but in the virw statedby him he con . curred , and would w . tadraw his , and second Mr Clark ' s motion

      Tho motion waa then put , and carried unanimously . The Conference then adjourned till Monday morning , at eight o ' clock . The following arrangements for the procession were concluded by the members of the National Convention on Saturday : —The whole of tbe eastern districts of the metropolis are to assemble on Stepney-green by eignt o ' clock ; the City and Finsbury divisions are to muster on Clerkenwell-green by

      nine o clock ; the western divisions are to muster in Russell-square by nine o ' clock ; th « south division including Lambeth . Southwark , Ritherhithe , & o . in Peckham-fielda at nine © Monk : divisions from Woolwich and Greenwichassemble on Blachheath ; Chelsea , f jmlico , & c ., in Belgrave squareat aiaeo ' clock . Toe who eot these divisions wul march from their aeparate districts , ao as to arrive at Kennington-commoo by eleven A . M . From tlmca the , procession ( the petition placed on a oar drawn by four horses , caparisoned ) will pa 89 by the Elephant and Castle , down

      " > e ^ iacjjfnara-rcad , over the bridge , along SJH J ^"»^ IIo ! born » 0 * fi « d-street , Regentstreet , and P arliament-street . 11 . re a deputation ot ten delegates will convey the petition , aimed by more than 5 , 000 , 000 pmons , upwards of 30 ft yards in length , and considerably nvwe than two owt M up to the House of Commons , the main body passing over Westminster , bridge . All persons are to be unarmed , and any attempt at disturbance immediate !? suppressed . *

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