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      ar for " measures and men , " and would prefer p utting confidence in well-tried and experienced leader ? , rather than in men of whom we know nothing , or what little we do know is of a doubtful descrip tion . In conclusion , we can only say that the Northern Star will be found / as it ever has been , faithfully and earnestly discharging its duties to the peop le in a conscientious and impartial sp irit . Beyond tbat statement we need not go . The past is a guarantee for the future . We have hoisted the standard , on o-bich is emblazoned

      " THE CHARTER AND NO SURRENDER !'* and , in spite of the calumny and epposition of open foes , and the detraction of professed friends to the cause , we shall continue to hold that standard up over all agitations , until the Cheering shout of victoryshall reverberate from shore to sh ^ re , and gladden the hearts of all who desire to see class legislation abolished , and the people in the full enjoyment of all their political and social rights . « ONWARD AND WE CONQUER ! BACKWARD AND WE FALL !"

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      The pressure of other important matter compels us to omit our usual commentary upon the proceedings in Parliament . It will be seen by reference to our summary of them , that this is no great loss , as they have been of the usual hum-drum character which marks the parlialiamentarv reign of the Whigs .

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      3 S ~ RE : OLt ; iios 3 and Addresses c -ndemnalory 0 ' the assailants if Mr O'Connor , and expressing c > nfidence in that gentleman , cmtinue to crowd npin us from all parts of the country . We have beer > compelled to conderse a great number and crcit 2 Utnerous others trom wantot ' apace . The Chartists tnd Land tnemke .-s of Brighton , WLan , Walsali Smeifewick , Swansea , Nirwica , Corbricfge , Litnthc-ase , Exeter , Stourbridge , & o . & c , will we ho ; e accept this explanation of the non-appearance ol their communications in connexion with the mag ? ot resalutioQ-, & e ., ia our 5-h or Sb pxges . 6 josoe Boeshili , Sunderland - Rifer to the Stabr , a Tfhicb all tha monies received for the defence of Hr O'Connor's seat , haTe been acknowledged . T . Clabe . Cor . Sec . To Subscribe !* . —We have received a great many of tke

      papers of April j < th , ani June 5 th , advertised fur in the Stak of May Gih , a ^ d as only one of each \ cere vnntid , the remainder are of no n-e whatever ; we therefore , request tbat no more may be sent . t * r . s ; soF iCATTEt oonsptls the postponement of the address from the Council of the * United Trades , the rales of the Fraternal Democrats , and several other articles . W . Nsttiok . —Nett week . MtacatsTEs Land UthLZZZs . —It is unp . eccssary to print your address , its principal recommendation having been alresdj carried out . We have handed the lettsr to the Directors for their consideratioH . Several Pkssoics complain of the non . insertion of their conmnnicationj . What are we to do ? Had we reported less of the sayings and doings of the'Kational Assembly , ' ws might have found spare forraost of the raje ^ ted tomiEun ^ ations .

      LEGAL . ifOTICE . —Mr 2 rae £ t Jones ' s datle * , es sraembir of tbe Executive , rendeasg it impossible for him to attend to la «» ca «? s , hehtsto r-qu-st that bo m ^ rc be «* nt ts him . Such as were in hu hand , h « hae traustVrred to a profeEsit nal irieng , w : o is fully comps-. ect c j udviss upon th = m , ar . d who has undertaken to do so . If anj parties wUh icr ihe immediate return 01 their cases unawvtrcd . ani will tend the requisite number of Pusi-Ofike jtamps lor ths purpose , ibfj xhftll fas returned forcbaith . Letters to be afldrc .-sed v > Mr T . A . Griffiths , Mr Cudc-ra-ond '« Ko 3 . Crore r .-r : Ece . Bayi « Tste ' . L-or ^ gn

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      IHE FRENCH REPUBLIC . THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY . We annouF . ced in our secosd edition of last week tho appointment of the Executive Committee of the National Assembly , as follows : —Araeo , 725 ; Gamier Pa ^ es . 715 ; Marie , 702 ; Lamartine , 683 ; Ledrn . ^ nlliD , 45 S . COSDlffoN OF THB ffOBKlNG CLASSES . —P 0 L 1 KD

      ASD ITiLT . After the announcement of the names of the members of the Executive Committee , Citizsn Wolowski broasht forward his proposition for a committee to examine into the state of the wording classes , and , after having developed his views , abruptly turned to tha question of Poland . Citiz'n Lamartine observed how difficult it was lor a government so formed , and under such circumstances , to give such pledges as were demanded ; they should recollect tne reserve imposed npon them , but he would declare

      ihat , should the moment for co-opeisticn arise , h would not forget v ? hat was due to the French fhe , and most assuredly th ? conduct of 1831 would not be renewed in 1 & 4 S . Citizen Louis Blanc then came forward to propose the creation of a new department of government , and the appointment of a Minister of Labour and Progress . He complained bitterly of the calumnies and falsehoods to which he bad been exposed . The proposition for the creation of a departHent of Labour and Progress was rejected unanimously .

      THB NEW JHM 3 TEBS . The following iaalist of the ministers appointed by the Executive Committee of theNationalAssembly : —Foreign Affiirs , Citizens Bastide ; War . Chsrras ; Finance , Dudkrc ; Ju > tice , Cremieux ; Public Instruction , Csrnot ; Commerce , Fioeon ; Public Worship , Bethmont ( since resigned ); Public Works , Trelat ; Marine , Casy ; Interior , Recurt = In additfon to the above list , there was subsequently added that of Jules Fabre , late Under-Secretarj of State in the ministry of the Interior , nowappeinted Under-Secretary in the ministr j of Ft reign Affairs ; Carteret , Under-Secretary of State in the ministry of the Interior ; and JeanReynaud , Under-Secretary of State in tbe ministry of Public Instruction . Marrast , who declined accepting any position , either in the executive government or in the ministiy , retains his former < ffice of Mayor of Paris ; Pagnerrc . late Chief Secretary to the provisional government , ia now Secretary to the Executive Commission .

      UOVEMEST IN FAVOBB CF POLASD . Paris , Saturday . —Tbe capital has bten to-day in a state of ebullition in consrquence of thedemonstration announced by the clnbs in favour of the cause of Poland . It had been announced that a petition got un by the clnbs , calling upon the Republic to interfere effectually and at once in favour of Poland , was to ba presented to the National AsseaWy to-day , and placards were issued calling on the delegates from all the clubs to meet at the Place de la Bastille , to go in procession to the Chamber to present it . A difference , however , broke oat among the clubs themselves , and consequently the attendance was but limited . At twelve o ' clock the procession , which did not amount to more than 3 , 000 men , began to move along the Boulevards . At the Place de la Madeleine they stopped , while the d-Iegates went forward . The t-eviticn was presented by M . "Vavin . On the return of the delegates the precession quietly dispersed .

      On Saturday the Minister of the Interior announced the postponement of ( hefete ef Concord _ till Sufiday next . Large numbers ot people who arrived in Paris on Saturday and Sunday morning to be present at the expected fete were greatly disappointed . THE LAB 3 CR QUSSTION . The formation of the Executive government , without the names of either Louis Blanc or Albert { ouvrier ) , and the refusal of the National Assembly to li'ttrn to the propf'Sitions made by the former for the establishment eif a new department of government , under the title of Ministere du Travail et du Progres , excited ^ reat agitation amongst the working men .

      The National Assembly was engaged on Friday and Saturdaj , in completing the arrangements for its discussions , and deciding on the duties of iis ( fficers . POPULAR DEMONSTRATION IN FAVOUR OF PO LAND . —INVASION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BY THE PEOPLE —DECLARED DISSOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY —ATTEMPT TO FtfRM A NEW PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT . —ARREST OF BARBE 5 , ALBERT , S 0 BR 1 ER , COURTAIS , RASPA 1 L & c . J 2 T" We wsrn our readers that the following account of the astounding events of which Paris was the scene on Monday fast , is taken from the London

      daily papers , the bitter enemies of the defeated party . ( From the Times . ) A procession to present a petition to the National Assembly , in favour of a forcible intervention in behalf of Poland , having been arranged by the clubs for Monday last , ths people commenced assembling in great numbers about ten o ' clock , At about twt ivu o ' clock the first of the bodies who were to proceed to the Chamber of Representatives passed the Boulevards des Italiens . They were not armed . In half an hour afterwards commenced the passage ot the gnat column .

      The persons composing these b -dies were of almost every grade of society , but nineteen-twentieths of them at least were workmen or labourers . Mixed up with them were very many National Guards , including several officers . There were also in their ranfes some Poles , whose mournful appearance produced a considerable sensation among tbe bystanders . In the procession was observed parties of fifty 0 / 100 of the sections whose blouses were familiar to the eve , having figured in 1832 , 1834 , 1839 , and February last . Bodies of Communists were a / so discernible , the leaders wearing red cravats , orrei scarfs . Ilere and there were aho some men in red caps . Then would come the clubs , composed each of a hundred or two of well-dressed men , en bourgeois ( plain clothes ) . All cried ' Vive la Pologne ! ' ' Vive la Republiqae ! ' vehement ' ii and every man in the procession wore an air of determination .

      At the Pont de la Concorde , I saw about thirty National Guards coming from the Palace of the As--embly cross the bridge , who halted and formed as if with the inrfietion of preventing its passage by the people . The latter were well-trained it wonld ap f . ear , for , to the number of 300 or 400 . they rushed on the National Guards , threw their arms round them , and induced them amid cries of fraternity to lower their muskets and unscrew their bayonets . From that moment the precession had it all its own « ay . The whole column crossed tue bridge , and immediately divided into two parties , one taking the left by the Rue de Bourgogne , the other the Qiai d'Or .-ay . Tne farmer instantly reached the Place da Palais Bourbon . The other scaled the wall of the garden of the Palace and effected their junction w > th the fir--t . They then penetrated into ihe Assembly .

      This proceeding took place without violence , for tke captain of the guard ( of about sixty men ) , seeing himselt'in thepresence ot 150 , 000 men . and not wishing to be thrown into the Sane , sheathed his sword and ordered his men to unscrew and sheathe their bayonets . NATIONAL ASSEMBLY . Shortly after the Assembly had collected , the President announced that he had received a number of petitions in favour of Poland , which had been forwarded to him by clubs and private individuals . He afterwards read a letter from the poet BSranger , again tenderine his resignation , which was accepted

      by the Assembly . After 3 'itne questions had been pat to the Minister of Foreign Affairs respecting Italy , and answered , — Citizen Wolowski then ascended the tribune to speak on Poland . ( Just as the honourable minister biijan to speak , a sound reached the interior of the Chamber of shouting outside . The sound became every momemt louaer and louder and in the Assembly itself at last a dead silence took place . This , however , was not necessary , to enable the persons inside to hear the continuous noibe of the multitude outside . After awhile , the doors outside wera knocked agwnst violently . )

      A Member then rose and said : Let tke doors of the i ; all ba closed . ( Hear , hear . ) A tnmnlt arose from the efforts of men outside to get in . Suddenly the doors ot the Chamber wer < j pu > hed optn , and a number of representatives , who hid been in the committee-room . hurried in and took their places . Citizen degocese here ascended the tribune amid cries of order , order ! ' ' go on , go ou ! ' to Citizen Wolowski . * I have to announce , ' said Citiz-n De-* ouEse , ' that contrary to ihe wishes ot the President , the c mmauder of tbe National Guard has ordered his men not to act , to r » place their bayonets in ihe acabbard . ' [ Indescribable agnation followed this announcement , which was increased still m > -re when the tribunes at the esd ol the hall w ° re violently in . faded by an immense crowd of people , who entered , nearmg banners and branches of trees , and crying , 4 Vive la Pologne . ' ]

      Citiren Clement Thomas appeared on the tribune , nnd contrived to make himself heard , whilst he said , * large body of the people were outside , and moved ! > y sympathy for the Poles , wished to preseEt a petition in their favour . The tumult nere recommenced , shsoting proceeding alike from the people , and answering ci ies irom the members , « ho were seated , and from a crowd of other member * who had collected around the tribiiiia , when Citizm Barfces ascended and endeavoured to make himsfcll heard . Several mtmb-rs got up reside hira , and endeavoured tu prevent him speaking . The other members then proceeded in the plan of drowning his voice , so that it was impossible to hear mere than the deafen ing swundot many voices . Citii ^ n Barbes over aad over again held out his hand to speak , and each time was greeted b y cheers from the people in the galleries , and by esclamations from the members of the Chamber .

      The President here left the chair , and was on the iastant replaced by one of the vice-presidents . At this moment ashjt was hoard trom oatside , aad the moment alter , a crowd of the people , having made go ? d their attack on the Chamber , rushed La in'im-

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      mense crowds , and at once went * down to the f nd of the hall in triumph ; the shouts from the tribunes increased , and the people above let themselves down tperbaps forty feet ) bj the p illars to join their comradesb ? low . Barbes still remaining in tke tribune , the crowd of people , all in blouses , almost collected round tht tribune , stretching out their bands to him with enthusiasm , and looking up to him as if to their deliverer . At this moment the reporters' gallery , which pre viously had been spared , was in its turn entered .

      Citizen Loots Blanc then got up on the railing close to the Prtsident ' a ebair , and , after many efforts , obtained a hearing . Citizens , said he , I propose to you tbat this petition ot the peop le , in favour of Poland , be read in the Assembly . ( Tremendous s-houts from the intruders . ) The people are calm in their force , and the petition ought to be read an'i discu . 'sed at once , that it may not be said tfeat tht people have , by their entering here , binned against their own sovereignty . ( Renewed cheers and acclamations . ) Citizen Rabpail then read the petition and at the conclusion ot same of the passages tremendous acclamations arose . The petition concluded with the words ' Viva la Pologne ! ' and this cry wan taken up with such a shout as I cannot find words to express to you—it came sharp , loud , and universal , like the discharge or a cannon shot , only lasting for a con siderable time .

      Citizen Barbes then mounted on the estrade near the President's chair , and taid , that he should propose that the Natiinal Assembly declare that the people of Paris had merited well ol their country . ( Tremendous applause from the people . ) Citizen Blanqoi now appeared in the _ tribune , and at last succeeoed in obtaining a hearing , and addressed the Assembly in favour of Poland . After speaking of the necessity of having a strong will and a universal dettrmination manifested in France in favour of Poland ( which sentiment was tremendously applauded ) , he procteded to speak of the massacscat Rouen , and demanded that the prisons of tbat city should be opened , and the per pie cunhned there for the late disturbances aet at liberty . ( Renewed ap . pianse . ) He added that there must be a spe . ial Minister of Labour . ( Reiterated cheers . ) The Assembly must , without intermission , without slip , witheut manifestation of tatigue . eontinuously concert together , to give work , to give bread to the people . ( Cheering as before . )

      Citizen Leoru-Roluk ascended the tribune , and was received with universal acclamations from the people . He alluded 11 the justice of their demand in favour of Poland : spoke ot the admirable good sense of the people of Paris ; declared that the people had set theii grievances bsforsthe Assembly with justice , and that without doubt they wou . d be properly attended to . But ho would appeal to their sense o : justice , if it were possible io deliberate in such a tumult . He called on them to withdraw on the instant , and allow ihe National Assembly to do its duty , and deche what was to be done . ( He was loudly applauded , except at the close , when murmuts rose . ) Vbices : Let it vote at once ! The matter his been sufficiently debated ! We have enlightened the Assembly !

      Citizen Babbes here again appeared in the tribune , and addi essed the crowd . The first thing heard was , ' A fixed tax of a milliard shall be levied on the rich , tocirry on the war for Poland . ' All the cheers of the day were mere trifles to that which now burst forth . * I thought it would never cease . Just as it waa dying away , Louis Blase waa recognised amongst the crowd , and being lifted on their shoulder ? , was borne to the end of tbe ball in triumph , amidst the loudest cries of' Vive Louis Blanc ' A cry here arose ' They ara beating the vappel !' which having been repeated , it was answered by the dreadful exclamation of' Aux armes 1 ' This did not , however , meet with much encouragement , ' Lttthcm beat them it ! What is tbat to ns ! ' In the midst of the uproar and emotion excited by these exclamations ,

      Citixen Bahbes again addressed the crowd , and said that the people having manilestly merited well of their country , whucver should order the rajypel to be beaten should be declared a traitor to his cuun . try , and hors la lots ! ( As usual , thunders of applause greettd the speaker . ) All this time the President ( who had made but a short stay outside ) was from time to time ringing his inefficient bell . But a new orator had taken possession of the tribune , and by the silence which followed his advent , it was a favourite of ihe cawd . I found it ta be

      Citizen Hubert , who had been a political prisoner in the time ef the former government . ' CLizam , ' he fried , * I proclaim , in the name of the sovereign people of France , that the National Assembly is dis solved ! ' ( What shouting arose here it is useless to attemptti describe—I thought it would never cease . ) The President of the Assembly then put on his hat and rttired , followed by the whole of the members . The cry was then raised ' To the Hotel de Ville , ' and tbe great body of the people left the hall of the Assembly , and proceeded to the Hotel .

      Barbts . Raspail , Hubert , and Blanqui , escorted by many thousands of the people easily obtained possession ef tbe Hotel de Ville . The banner of the clubs was substituted for the national colours , and the people occupying the window ? , aa on the 24 th of February , cried , ' Vive Barbes 1 Vive la Republique Deraooratiqae ! ' Same windows and doors were broken . Barbes was one of the first who entered the Hotel de Ville , with a doz-n of his friends , fie mounted on a table placed in one of the rooms in the right wing , and read the names of the members of the provisional government , which he had announced to the chamber . Many objections weie made to the names of Ledru-Rolin and Flocon , but at last the former was received but the latter rejected . The names of Sobrier , Thore ; Caussidiere , Blanqui , Cabet . Raspail , and Proadhou were accepted with acclamations , Oilier names were mentioned , with that of Albert ; they were also ac cepted , and proclaimed cembers of the provisional government .

      A voice cried , ' They are going to surround the Hotel de Ville , and kill our brothers . Make haste , Cit'zaa Barbes ' . ' Panic took possession of the Assembly , which was composed of 3 000 or 4 , 000 persons in blouses , amongst wh > 'm were some national guard * and a pompier of the banlieu , the same who had spoken in the public silting . Many persons leaped over the tables and benches , which were npset , and injured several . Barbes , after a moment of consideration , retired to the first room of tbe left wing , and then into the old hall of conference . It was said that many of the members of his new government cirae to join him , amongst whom were Albert and Thore . M . Barbes and his friends wrote the names of the members of the new provisional government , and some of the bystanders threw the slips of paper out of tha windows on the square .

      The ' generate' was heard being beaten without , and the earde national was advancing ia strong bodies . Barbes , his friends , and about eighty of the people then retired into a little room adjoining that of which wa have spoken . The tumult became frightful . Barbes and his friends shut themselves into the small room , and posted several armed persons at the door . At six o ' clock Barbes waa writing a proclamation when two captains and half a d < zen national guards of the 3 rd and 4 h legion entered the hall . ' Barbes ! Where is Barbes ? We must have him ! ' Such was tbeir first cry . * No , no 1 To arms ! ' vociferated some men with red belts . You shall tread us under foot before you touch him . '

      A greaternumber of National Guards then entered , and meaas were taken to enter the room occupied bf the three members of the provisional government . The sentinels placed near Barbes oj p ised the most violent resistance , but they were overpowered and Barbes . Albert , ar . d Tho & were surrounded and taken into custody . B ^ rhes was at seven o ' clock carried to prison by the officers of the artillery of the National Guard and an officer of the staff . He was pa e and apparently dejected . B . rbes could not walk ; tkey dragged him . Albert was taken in the same manner ; his features exhibited much internal emotion-They then seizsd Thore , who appeared less subdued , and he was conducted by the National Guard in the same manner to a place of security . The persons who were in the room with Barbes were also arre-ted , and conducted to prJSOS . TheSC arrest are said to amount to at least sixty .

      In the course of the evening Hubert and Raspail were arrested ; as was also General Courtais . The persons who arrested him tore off his epualettes and wrenched his sword from him Subsequently Blapqui , Sobrier , Toutin and Col . Saisset were taken into custody . M . Bouquet , tho adjiint mayor of the 12 th arrondisement , and the friend of Barbes has also been arrested . At the time the insurgents were being overpowered at the Hotel de Ville , another body of National Guards proceeded to the National Assembly and cleared the Hall of theneoole remainiue there .

      After the representatives had left the Chamber , an imposing developement of forces made their appearance around the building . Considerable numbers ol the l « s and 2 nd Leeion , and of the Guard Mobile , entered the hall with their arms , and caused thepeo !> le to leave it . When the while building was completely c ! earrd . a certain number of the reyrasentAtivesreturned , and , aftersome little delay , proceeded to hold a sitting . All the tribunes were occupied by tbe National Guard , and loud cries of ' Vive l'As semb 6 e Nationals' rose from all sides . M . de Lamar tine soon after appeared , and the greatest enthusiasm was manifested .

      Citizoa Corbon , one of the Vice-Presidents took the chair about seven o ' clock . ThftMisisTKB of Jdstice : Citizens , the governmectis in permanence . It is determined to take the . meat severe and most efficient measures to

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      avenge the shameful attempt committed on the na " tional representatives , and to restore order and calm . ( Hear , bear . ) The Minister of Commerce : I recommend the Assembly to abatain from everything which might look like anger , and leave it to the government which the Assembly has formed to act as the dignity of ( he Assembly and the great interests of the country demand , On the motion of Citizen Lamartine , a vote of thanks w « , s accorded to the National Guard and Garde Mobile . Lamarti . ve and Lsmw Rmxin then left the Assembly , and proceeded to the Hotel de Ville , where they arrived about the time that Barbes and his friends wcro being overpswered by the troops and National Guards .

      ML Portalis : As Procureur General of Paris , I demand authorisation from the Assembly to bring t " trial two of its membprs—the citizens Courtais and Birhes . ( Movement . ) After a few remarks , this authorisation was granted . M . Garnier Pages : I wish to render to the Ae sembly an account of the measures taken by the Executive Cotornittee From tbe morning we were aware that certain ayita ' ors intended making some attempt , and we gave positive orders to have troops placed about the Assembly . Thecc orders were not properly executed . When we knew that this building was menacpd , three of us came here , and two went to the Luxembourff . Jand from tbeccfejisi-ued orders t o the armed force . When w . learned late in the day that

      a factious crowd had invattodthe ballot'deliberation , we ordered the forces to be concentrated on tin ' s point , and the National Guard at once responded to our call . At present our duty io to provide for the necessities of a severe repression . The persons who conspired are already in custody . ( Hear , hear . ) The right of meeting is sacred ; but the clubs , who deliberate in arms , and who speak openly of attacking , in this Assembly , the veritable sovereign ot tbe country—the clubs shall be closed . ( Loud applause . ) We wish to have the Republic hon « st . firm , and moderate . ( Continued applause , and cries of' Vive la Republique !') M . Leon FAncnEit suggested the proprie y of publishing a proclamation , declaring tbat the Assembly had resumed its liberties and its sovereignly . —Agreed to

      Citiz n Clement Thomas was nominated Commander-in-Chief of the National Guards . At this moment a violent tumult was heard outside at the left-hand door , and M . Louis Blanc , supported and protected by M . de Lsroehejaquelein and another member , waa pushed into the Chambers by a great number of National Guards . He waa exceedingly pale , and his clothes were torn . He ascended the tribune amidst great agitation . M . Louis Blai > c : What hss taken place to-day is extraordinary ; I pray you to be well convinced of what is passing in the country . I wished to speak

      to the people , with a profound conviction , with tbe dignity of one of your colleagues I am deeply grieved at seeing that you inserted in your regulations a clause which Bferaed to place the people under the weight of a suspicion . ( Violent murmurs , and cries of ' order , order . ') I cannot but persist with reepeot to Poland in the sentiments which the people have manifested . ( The cries of ' order * redoubled ) Several Voices : What , you think it nothing that an attempt has been made to instal & Provisional Government .

      M . Louis Blanc : The French people accords all its sympathies to the suff-jrings of oppressed nations , Several voices here called to the president to prevent his continuing . ( Great agitation . ) M . Louis Blanc continued to speak in the midst of the most violent exclamations . We beard him say : — ' I fcwear to you on my honour tbat I had no . thing to do with the scenes of this day , and tbat I even expressed my disapprobation of tho demonstration . ' Numerous voices : You are a lache . M . Louis Blanc was then obliged te leave the tribune . M . Landrin demanded that authorisation should be given also to proceed judicially against the citizen Albert .

      After a short discutsion this was agreed to , the Minister of Commerce ( M . Flocon ) being the only person who stood up against it . The Assembly rose at a quarter past nine . FORCIBLE SttPPftKSSIl'N OF THB CLUBS . On Monday evening , all the principal club rooms were occupied by troops , and tbe clubs were prevented from meeting . Blanqui '? , Cabet ' s , and Barbes ' a clubs were occupied by the troops without resistance or disturbance . At a club in the Passage Moliere , Rue St Martin , the case w ; is different . The clubbists resisted—the soldiers fired , » nd it is said that four persons were killed and ten wounded .

      THE PRISON BR 8 . Cabet 5 s said to be amongst the arrested . At five o ' clock on Tuesday morning the prisoners , strongly guarded , were sent to the dungeons of Viucennes . Icis said that seventy-five in the body guard kept by Sobrier . in the house of the Rue de Rivoli , were arreotcd . Id the same house s large quantity oi arms and ammunition was found .

      THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY . The approaches to the Chanvbar were everywhere defended by troops . The gates of the Tuileries Gardens , next to the place de la Concorde , were closed , but the high walks inside wore crowded with specta . tors . The place itself was on every point held by the National Guard * and G ^ rde Mobile . No person was allowed to pass unless showing good reason for so doing . Both ends of the bridge were held by the Garde Mobile , and ths consigns was even stricter here than on the other points . The whole of the steps leading up to tbe peristyle were covered with troops , principally the Garde Mobile . Later in the day a park of artillery arrived and took up its station before the Chamber in front of the bridge . Down the Rue de Bur ^ oane a vast number of National Guards were posted—in fact , everything gave the idea of a town in a state nf war .

      The proceedings commenced with an altercat on between tbe President and the members , in the course of which the former was severely reproached for not ordering the beating of the rappel . Citizen Garkikr I'agi'S :-aid that the house in which Sobrier resided had been surrounded and entered , and tbat individual , with seventy-five ol his men , arrested , and the warlike stores illegally placed in his possession seized by the National Guard . The Club of the Rightsof Man , which asaerabled at the Palais Rijal , was closed , and its paper seized . The club over which Blarqui presided had

      likew ue been closed , and the Committee was determined not to allow , in future , any seditious meeting to deliberate iu arms . Tbo prisoners bad all been transferred to the Castle of Vincennes Among them were Barbe ? , Blanqui , Albert , Sobriij , Raspail and his nephew , Colonel Saisset , and others . The government bad , moreover , pronounced the dissolution , dispersion , and disarmament of tbe Corps of Montagnards . As to the Prefecture of Police , they bad found in its chief a complete obedience , but bad thought proper to change the personnel with whom he was surrounded .

      A lorg discussion t dlowedon thoconduotof Citiz-n Caussidiere , the Prefect of Police , in tho course ot which he was fiercely assailed by the ' Moderates . ' He defended himself with great energy , but was hooted and howled at by his enemies , who affected to disbelieve his every statement . Among tha propositions brought forward in the Assembly to-day , was one by M . Billault , to interdict , under severe penalties , all tumultuous meetings within 1 , 300 metres of the Chamber . It waa ordevtd to be referred to ths Committee on Justice . M . Louis Blanc waa in the Assembly . In passing to and from it he was hooted by the National Guard .

      In the Monitbcr there are two decrees accepting the resignation of M . Gninard , as chief of the staff of the National Guard , dismissing M . Saissel , as sub-chief , who are both implicated in the crime of General Courtais . and there is also an important order by the Minister of the Interior , revoking th e appointments of all the commissioners-general of the department from the 18 ; h inat . The Moniteer contains an official notice that Citizen Caussidiere , tho Prefect of Police , has sent in his resignation to the Executive Government , and that it has been accepted . The general secretary of the Prefecture has also resigned . The Momtkur containti decrees disbanding the RepublicanGuard , tbe Montagnarda , the Lyonnais , and other similar bodies , and instituting instead a corps of 2 000 Infantry and COO Cavalry under the name of Garde Republicaine Parisienne .

      The Republican Guard , under the command of Caussidiere have evacuated the office of the Prefecture of Police . There are conflicting accounts ot this affair . One account represents the Guard as dispersed , another that they have taken possession «> t the Convent of tho Celestines , in the Rue St Victoire , which the government has allowed them to occupy as a barraiks During the early pa t of the day tho approaches to the Chamber were , if possible , more strictly guarded than the precedinst day . The President informed the Assembly tbat he had received a letter from Citizen Caussidiere reaigubg his seat as representative of the people .

      The Commune be Paris , edited by Sobrier , ani the Vraie RtptBLiQUE , conducted by Thore , havoe & ased to appear . It ia said that the political prisoners number upwards ot two hundred * It ia announced that M Raisin , Governoi- of the Luxembourg , has been ai rested ,

      Mancnp.Strr —Mr Da'/Tiel Donovan Will De...

      MANcnp . sTRR —Mr Da '/ Tiel Donovan will deliver a IfCture in the People ' s Institute , or Sunday , May 21 bC . Chair to be tak' ^ at six o'clock precisely — A special members' tne < . x \ ng of the National Cbiirter Association will be ' Aeld in tho a j Te-namcd In 8 ti » tute , at two o ' clock in tho aftcr :-jufl .

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      Demonstration At Charteuville.—On Monday...

      Demonstration at Charteuville . —On Monday last , pursuant to appointment , a most enthusiastic demonstration took place at Charterville , Minster Lovel , of which we have been furnished with a lengthy report , which want of space precludes us from inserting . An excellent brass band attended from Witney , and groups of visitors from the surrounding districts were continuall y pouring in during the early part of the day . The public meeting was most unanimous and enthusiastic . It , was presided over by Mr J . J . Faulkner , town councillor of Oxford , who delivered a speech replete with sound political argument . The meeting was also addressed by Messrs Harney , Stalhvood , M'Grath , Doyle , Gilbert , Ross , & c . After partaking of refreshment , a goodly number of both sexes repaired to the school-room , where a ball and concert was held , The utmost harmony and good-will pervaded the assembly during the whole proccdings .

      AlbjonLocalitt . —A very numerous and respectable meeting to- 'k place on Sunday evening ? ait , at the Albion , Willmott-street , Bethnal-green-road , where a great number of persons enrolled themselves . Addreses were delivered by Messrs Bfz : r . Sharp , and II . Maunder May . This locality meets every Sunday evening , at eight o ' clock precisely . South London Hall . —A large and crowded meetinn was held in the above ball on Wednesday evening last . Ernest Jones , Messis T . Jones , IL-nry , Richard * , and Mackintosh , addressed the meeting , which evinced the utmost enthusiasm . The following

      resolution was unanimously passed : — ' That this meeting pledge themselves to suppoort the Executive by every means in their power , aa long as they remain true to tha Charter , name and all ; and we further pledge ourselves to raise our proportion of the Liberty Fund . ' A liberal subscription was made on the spot . Church street , Bethnal Grebn . —A new locality was formed at the Essex Rooms . 42 J . Church-street , on Friday evenin ? , 5 th inst Mr May in the chair . Sixteen new members were enrolled , and appointed a council of seven . Mr W . Pay no , acted as secretary . A meeting is held here every Sunday evening , at six oVock , and Friday at seven .

      Hebden BniDGK . —The following resolution was passed unanimously on Monday evening : — 'That we recommend to Mr O'Connor tbe propriety of bring , ing out tbe Star on Wednesday and Saturday , instead of the Daily Democrat ; as we think tbe people are not prepared to support a daily paper ; at the same time , if the Democrat is determined upon , we pledge ourselves to support the same by all the means at our disposal . ' Djban- & trbkt . —The following resolutions were

      adopted at the meeting of Land member ? , at 83 , Dean-street , on the 9 th instant : — ' That it being clearly proved , to the satisfaction of this meeting , tbat subletting tbe work on the people ' s estate at Snig's End is carried on to a serious extent—we hereby deprecate the same , and call upon tha directors to immediately abolish the system entirely , ' ' That the thanks of this roeetingare due , and hereby given , to Mr Wilks . for his fair and impartial conduct in the chair while presiding over the meeting . ' By order of the committee , Jambb Grabsbti

      Birmingham . — An important district delegate meeting was held at tho Ship Inn , Steel House lane , on Sunday , May 14 th . —Mr Hosier , of Coventry , being called to the chair , concluded a most sensible and appropriate opening address by expressing a hope that calmness and forbearance would characterise the deliberations ^ of that meeting . —Several matters of business having been disposed of , Mr W . Insoll , late delegate to the National Assembly , gave in his . ' report , and concluded by assuring the m that notwithstanding the dogmatical conduct of some Scotch , and the unbusinesslike sfange proceedings of certain English delegates , he hoped much good would result frnra the measures adopted by this Assembly . The Executive Committee which had been elected , were long-tred valuable men , and the new plan of organisation met his entire approbation . — Several delegates regretted that no copy of the new plan had yet arrived , particularly as numerous parties

      were actively engaged in devising new moves to weaken the power of the Chartist Association . A resolution was adopted for the immediate appointment of a provisional district committee to sit in Birmingham , and open a correspondence with the Executive Committee in London , and also with the different localities . —Mr Donaldem offered several suggestions for the more effectual organisation of the district . He had to inform tho meeting that as the National Assembly was dissolved , he thought it would henceforth be advisable to avoid all unprofitable discussion respecting that defunct Assembly ; its premature birth would account for its sickly constitution , and he regretted that the country generally did not rightly appreciate the sound policy which dictated Mr O'Connor ' s recommendation to defer the election of a National Assembly until the Chartist leader and tbe people were better prepared . The meeting separated with evident feelings of

      mutual satisfaction . National Victim Committee . —Tbe secretary , Mr John Simpson , acknowledges receipts for Mrs Jones : —From Mr Laurie , Somers Town . 6 d , ; frcm Mr M'Lean , on behalf of Chelsea Land branch , 4 * . ; Mr M ' Lean , Cheshire . 4 j ., from Camherwell , Is . G f ., from Burnley , 7 * ., Mr Squires , Limehouse , 4 s —Mrs Jones is in very distressed circumstances . All per . sons holding subscriptions will please forward them as soon as possible . A South Lancafhire Delegate meeting was held at the Chartist Association Rooms , Wood-street . Middleton , on Suuday , May 14 tb , on which day a camp meeting , consisting of about 20 , 000 persons attended . Delegates were present from the towns of Oldham , Bolton , Hey wood , Stockport , Rochdale , Droylsden . Royton . Shaw , Ashton , Bury , Middleton , Manchester—Mr VV . Grocott in the chair . The

      following resolutions were adopted : ' That acol ' ection be made after the first resolution passes , and that fifty collectors be appointed with two delegates to inspect the same . That wo deeply sympathise with the Universal Suffrage Association , and promise them our support upon principle at their public meetings , believing we do not compromhe anything thereby , but resolving ourselves to stick to the name and objects of the Charter at all huztrds . ' ' That seeing the present state of insecurity in the country , we recommend the propriety and necessity of all the localities in Lancashire , organising a National G uar ;) . ' ' That South Lancashire be divided , and tbat Manchester and Liverpool be the centre of government in each district , and the Observation Committee shall report on the same to the next meeting . That the next camp meeting be held near Bolton . '

      Haklet . — The members of Hanley and Shelton branch of the National Land Company , are requested to pay their arrears of local and general expenses before the ballot . LocoBBaRoccn . —A meeting wag held here on Monday , May the 15 th , to appoint the Demonstration Committee , when it was agreed to have a tea party on the occasion of Mr O'Connor ' s visit on Whit-Wednesday ; tickets to be had at the Wheat Sheaf , on Monday , Thursday , and Saturday evenings . St crton . on-Tees . — At the meeting of the Charfists , held at the house of Mr W . Bowman , Albionstreet , it waa unanimously agreed to form a branch of the National Charter Association . A committee was appointed .

      Merthvr Tydvil . —Glorious Triumph of Chartism in this town—A few of the leading * uobsticks , of this town , but more particularly tbe base understrappers of Sir J . J Guest , M . P ., had convened a meeting , to be held on Wednesday , the 10 th instant , for the purpose of manufacturing a loyal Address to the Queen , for her ' safe deliverance * on tbe 10 'h of April . The meeting was called in the middle of tbe week , and at three o ' clock in the afternoon—a time most inconvenient to tbe wo-king men ; however , with all their trickery , a most noble army ef workmen did attend . The tyrants endeavoured to pack the room before the time , but the Chartists went in a bady and forced them to open the door . The building was crammed in a few minutes , and the

      heat was so great that a number if persons were obliged to go out . The Rev . Mr CampbelL one of our clergymen , was proposed to take the chair . J . E . Hutohins , Esq ., ot Dowlais . one of tbe Whiu party , proposed a resolution bursting with loyalty ; the reading of the same caused such & tumult and confusion that they could not proceed further . They wereoblitf . ed to call one of the Chartist leaders to the front of the hustings , to restore order . After silence tvaa partia'ly restored , Mr William Oouid , ( jr « cer , and an old Chartist , commenced exi-oaing ths base treachery of tho Whigs , for the last fifty years . Tbe Whig tumult was now beyond description . Robert Jones , a draper , and another of the Whig rump , cf . mmesced addressing the meeting , but was in ntantly hooted down . Then thty read their loyal address . Mr Henry T . homaa . proposed the Chartist

      address as an amendment , which wag read : Mr Matthew John also illustrated the baseness , of the Whigs , and contrasted the- taxes wrunt ? from the pooe of this country with the taxes of the United States , and othes countries in Europe , mid proved that the working men of this country are movo loyal than any other countty in the world , else they « cuM nottatae ' y submit to be robbed . Now tho amended address was put to the meeting , when there were about threefourths of the hands held up in its favour , and the remaining one-fourth was held up for the Whig address . The pious parson could not have the face to tell before tho meetinc that there was a majority tor the Whii : address , bat did « o after tho Chartists had left . We ara sure the Whiga will never call another meeting in this town for euch a purpose again , for they never had such a thrashing in thia

      town before . St Austell—A great reform meeting at St Austell , Cornwall , took place at tbo Market House , on May l (); h . Mr Sam . Barlow presided , who opened ihe business cf the meeting in an able address , ahowiug that all the evils were centred in class legislation , —Mr Wadman propwed thel & rat resolution , - "

      Demonstration At Charteuville.—On Monday...

      Mr J . Pr / ar , dissenting minister , in ? rcondir > g ( ha resolution , begged of the meeting to adopt the means proposed fey J . Hume , Cobden , & c .-Mr Hodge , a printer of this town , movid a resolution in favo ur of the Charter , in a short humorous speech , which elicited great applause . —Mr Longrsaid , of frnro , shnwed the superiority of tho Charter over every other means , and a petition was adopted from the meeting for the Charter , whole and entire . About this time it » ras estimati d that there were 1500 persons present . Mr Throughgood , the victim of a church-rate at Cbe ' . msford , who was c > nfintd for

      twenty-two months for i-: on payment next catoe for * ward , and detailed some of the doings of Mother Peggy , as he called ihe Established Church , and then related some of his father ' s treatment , after serving his country twenty-nise years , and the paltry sum he received of sixpence per day , and how he had served eighteen years himself , and poinhd out very forcibly the conduct of the army , hoping that all young men present would lb ten to biro , and shun the recruiting Serjeant and I h gaudy dress , & c Thanks having been voted to the chairman , the meeting dispersed by giving three cfceers for the Charter and its advocates .

      Ddmfriks . —A preliminary meeting of middle clasa 'Libi / rals , ' convened by anenjmr . us circular ? , « to consider the propriety of co operating with the Association promoting ths new Reform movement' was held in a coffee-house , here , on the evenirg of the 12 th inst . A score or so attended , principally composed of the Old League rump . One < t two good men present proposed the adoption of the Charter ; but , departing from the question propounded in the circular , the majority t \ enttial ) y resolved to start upon their own bottom , and make anew—new—tew , & s ., move , by calling a public meeting , at which resolutions in favour of a great ( open ioar mouth wide , eocd reader ) Extension of tho Suffrage , Vote by Ballot Triennial Parliaments , and Electoral Districts are to be proposed , flow the people will

      receive thia bid for their swef t voice * must depend greatly upon the exp ' asation , that will doubtless be demanded at tha public meeting , of tho phrase , ' Great Extension . ' If , the louryeoisie are really in earnest they ought to avoid every appearance of trick ; for a very general impressitn exists among tbe narking classes that the League had for its objects merely thesuppiar . ting or the landed by the moneyoccracy , and that this present movement ia 'another of the same , ' rendered necessary by tho failure of the former , the pressure of the Income Tax , and other selfish ends . However helpless the working classes may be supposed to be without the countenance of tho middle , the latter are routh more so . unsupported by the ' people , ' in a struggle with tbeariftocraey .

      Blackburn—At a delegate meeting of North Lancashire , held at the O d Fellows' Hal ] , Padibsm , on Sunday , the 14 th itst .. dt-legates present from Clitflfircc , CoJne , Padiharo , Oswaldtwistle , Accrington , Preston , Blackburn , and Armstead , it waa resolved , 'Thatour delegate for North Lancashire ba recalled immediately . ' Carried . ' That we recommend to our various localities the propriety of sup . porting by all and every means within their power , the DsMncBAT newspaper , convinced as we are , that the press ia one of the most powerful engines that can be employed in working out the political redemption of the unenfranchised classes . ' ' That the next delegate meeting be held at Blackburn , at the usual place , on Sunday , the 4 th June . ' 'That we recommend to our various constituents the propriety of employing the Rev . J . Barker , of Wordey , near Leods , & i we believe him to be an earnest , eloquent , and consistent advocate of Chartist principles .

      Newcastle . upon Time . — 'That this meeting agree U s . licit subswiptionson behalf of that stem and unflinching patriot , Btnjamin Embleton , who has for upwards of forty years advocated the causa oi the people , be being at this time , through old age , prevented from following any employ mint to enable him to support himtelf even with the common necessarita of life . ' Midgley . —A monster gathering took place hero last Sunday , James Clayton in tha chair , when Mcsgrg Rushton , Cii set , Suowden , Webber , Shackleton , Taylor , Holt , and Sntclitfe addressed tho issemb ' y . Never was there such a gathering ia Midgley before in the memory of the oldest inhabitant , who is now in the ninetieth jparof her age .

      NiTstLL —At a meeting held at Nitsell on the 9 th inst ., addressed by Mr Robert Win // ate and others ; the ram of one pound fifteen shillinea was handed ta the committee to cany nn local business . There ia a good spirit manife & tcd here , and it is likely to be a Radical little place . The one pound fifteen shillings was subscribed by the miners of two iron-stone pite . The following noticei of mtetinga have been forwarded to us by the members of the new Executive;—Warlet . —At a district delegate meeting held in this place , avete of confidence in the National Assembly was passed . New Radfouh . —Tbe Chortista of New Rndford have decided on carrying out the Plan of Oriiani & ation laid down by the National Assembly , and on supporting the Executive .

      Abhrdeeh . —M a large public meeting it was unanimously reso ' . ved : — 'Tbat we highly approve if the spirit which has guided tfce ruling councils Ol tha National Assembly , and tbat we tender them our joint assurance of support even with life itself . ' A committee has been appointed , who have drawn up a plan for the immediate obtainmfintof their proportion ( £ 35 ) of tbe Liberty Fucd of £ 10 , 000 . Ykaodn Moor . —At a large open air raeetinj , held on Yeadou-moor on Suiday last , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : — ' That thia

      meeting I 8 resolved to give its cordial and undivided support to the Executive Committee of tbe National Charter As > ociation as chosen by the National Assembly , v . ' z —Ernest Jours , P . M . MDouall , Jamea Leach . John M'Crae . pad Samuel K . \ dd , and pledges itself t <> organise ss fpeedily as possiWe , so as to ba ready for auy emergency ; ahd we call on the friends of liberty throughout Erg ' and tn redouble their efforts in the Chartist cause , by immediately j lining the National Charter A . scciation , and enrolling their names aa members ot tho National Guard ? .

      Grsat Meeting os Srhoovt Moor . —At a great meeting at the above plac * - , t ie fallowing resolutions were passed : — 'That it U the opinion of this metting that thanks arc die , and are hereby triven , to our representative , Ernest Jones , Eq-, for the straightforward and manly conduct pursufd by bim in the National Assembly , and that we pledge ourselves to support both him and the National Aeseinbly , as far bs lies in our power , both pecuniarily andotherwise . ' ' That tho AsseRibly having made an appeal to their constituents to raise a fund of ten thousand pounds , in order to enable them tocffectuallv carry out their projects for the obtaining of the People ' s Charter , this tneetioe manifest a proof at their confidence iu the Assembly by making e ^ ery reasonable sacrifice in order that a just pro ; ortion-ol the said ! fund may be raised in this district . '

      Leamington —The Leamington Chartists have instructed me to write , to express the confidence they hbVO in the Provisional Exscuiive , and their willingness to support them by their aid . J Lock , sub . sec . Luikhol'SE —On Tuesday tvening last , Mr Ernest Jones leettmd in the Brunswick Hall , explaining th © new Plan of Organisation , which was received with the utmost enthusiasm-Bkkmondsey —At a meeting held at tbe Tannera ' Arms on Tuesday evening , an address to Mr O'Connor , expressive of coifidence in that gentleman , was unanimously passed ; alsn a resulution declaratory of their confidence in the Provisional Executive , and their determinali-n to support them . A rusoHitiun was also papsed expressive ef sympathy with Messrs Mitchel , Smith O'Brien , and Meagher .

      Mr O'Connor And His Accusers. The People...

      MR O'CONNOR AND HIS ACCUSERS . THE PEOPLE'S VERDICT . Merthyr Tydvil . —At a general meeting of the Land and Chatter Association , Mty 8 ih , the following resolution was carried unanimously : — 'That our warmest thanks are due , and are hereby given to , F O'Connor , Esq ., for bis honest and manly conduct in the people's cause in and out ot parliament , and we look with contempt on th « puny efforts of tho ' ^ e who are spreading vile and unfounded insinuations against our champion F . O'Connor , Esq . '

      Tobmorbkn . —At a meeting of the member ' s of tho National Land Company , it was resolved : — 'That we the members of the National Land Company , tender our best thanks to Mr O'Connor for his past services as Land Bailiff , and that we pledge ourselves to support him as long as he continues ( O pursue the straig htforward course he has hitherto done . ' Bristol The following resolution was passed at a full meeting of the Chartists of this place : — 'That we considi-rthe base and unwarranted attack

      made by a number of delegates in the National Assemllly , upon the character of Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., was entirely uncalled for , and unmerited on the part of that gintlcman , and that we whilst repudiatc such n ma nifestation of ill will on their part , and are of opinion that their object is to divide the Chartist body into sections and ultimately break up the movement , we must express our unqualified confidence in the political integrity of our lung tried and unpurchasable representative , and bis trusworthy and honest coaiiju-. ors of the late Executive ' Moved by MrW . Clifton , seconded by Mr Rogers .

      BiLWS . —At the utual wmkiy meeting of the Chartists of Bilston , held on Sunday evening , the followingrego ' ution waspastcd uninimous ' y :- That the beat thank * of the Charu « t 8 of Bilston srecua to Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., for hUunpHralL ed and is ., tliiiching advocacy of the rithisof the working classes , and we placo our most untounticd confidence in him for the future . Glasgow , —A meeting of the members of the National Land Company was held in tbo Democratio

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), May 20, 1848, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_20051848/page/5/