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    • ' AN EFFECTUAL CURE FPU PILES, FISTULAS, &c.
    • i ut toe militia The Militia—There is no truth in the rumcur •h?t fiovernment have eiven up the intention otcall
    • Chartist Dbjllixg . at BbadfjRD. — Confuci with the Police —At a quart-r to twelve oh Saturday nigh', Police-constable Hodgson, who reaidee
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      ' An Effectual Cure Fpu Piles, Fistulas, &C.

      ' AN EFFECTUAL CURE FPU PILES , FISTULAS , & c .

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      ABEENETHT' 5 PILE OINTMENT . zii -m-p is the Piles' and comparatively how few of the afflicted have beea perma--nTHAT a painful and « f »™ * £ ^ to Medical skill ! This , no doubt , arises from tke use of powerful aperients \\ ' nently «" . - \ ° J rtTb / tlfe Profession ; indeed , strong internal medicine should always be . voided in all t £ . frequently administered by _ tbe' ^ o £ ih & l have ointment , after years of ac tendering , placed himself under cases o f tb « comp rint , ldc ^* w ; Abemeihv , was bv Mm restored to perfect health , and has enjoyed it ever - . Se ^ ataicnt o Itat ^ oe S ^ DisordTr , ovVr a period of filteen years , during which time the same Abersi « ce without w . ^^ - ' ^^ f j . e ,, ^ ,, ? ast number of desperate cases , both in and out of the Probetbisu l ^^ ' ^ riends ^ ost of which cases had been under Medical care , and some of them for a very counter , j richrt " ^^^ phe oLtmen was in troduced to the Public by the desire of many who had been perfect * ^ T ^ nV- ^ p ° ia nf "„ d £ inCeits introduction , die fame of this ointment has spread far and wide -even the tealea DJ . ts appacanon an acknowledge the virtues of any Medicine not prepared by them . ^ f ^^ S ^ A ^^^ ^ f ^ Pi ! e Ointment , U not on ! , a valuable preparation , but a nfSm ^ e | in ^ X ^ gt ^ TS Multitudes of cases ofUs emcacy « .. bt be ^ Iwedl tf AeVa ^ oi tte c . mp laint did not render tho . e who have been cured , unwilling to pubhsb tSeiriiames . , „ , the auaEtiTy of three 4 s . 6 d pots in one for 1 is ., with full direcaons SoUm core « dpOU at IB . /^" ^ i ^ . 3 , / pUr-street . Hoxton New Town . London , where also Can KiunS ' eS ? *! ten \ MedTcine of repute , direct from the original makers , with an allowance on tak . ng six eta time . < ABER \ 'ETnT' 5 PILE OINTMENT . ' Tbe public arc requested to bo on their guard ^ ? £ SSufc ££ Sson " Told at low prices . and to observe that none can possibly be genuine , unless the name ^ ^^ eirrthe aovcrnment Stamp affixed to each pot , * s . ea ., which is the iowest P nce the proper „ SSrf toidUtRowing to thegreat expense of the ingredients .

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      CORNS AND BUNIONS . PAUL'S EVERY MAN'S FRIEND , i > u ! roni « d ty ( he Eoyxl Family , KobiWy , Clergy , & e ., x o „ , rp ind sne ° dv cure for those severe annoyances , without causing the least pain or inconvenience . Unlike ii ^ rrpmPdios for ' corns its operation is such as to render the cutting of corns altogether unnecessary ; indeed , all otner' « meflies J ™ ™™? J ^ : ^ , corns is at aU times dangerous , and has been frequently attended with lamenta-ZtffltnlencJ besides its liab ility to increase their growth ; it adheres with the most gentle pressure , produces an insist and delightful relief from torture , and , with perseverance in its application , entirely eradicates the raos ; iD TK « mS have be ™ deceived from upwards of one hundred Physicians and Surgeons of the greatest eminence , es wS as from manv oScers of both Army and Navy , and nearly one thousand private letters from the gentry in t TJSSi ^^? S n 5 i ? iS ^ fK ^' S box « in one for 2 s . 91 . and to he had , with full rTLF-reu j - , Napier-street , Iloxton Xew Town , London , and all wholesale and retail Medi . cteTendo ^^ A **• **¦ box curesthe cine veuu < . » . u w j A ^ ^ , p . Every Man ' s Friend . ' " AbeSy's Pile Ointment , Paul ' s Corn Piaster , and Abertetby ' s File Powders , are sold by the following respect-P ^ SuUoVBo-vCh ^ h-yard ; Johnson , 68 , Cornhill ; SaBEar , 150 , Oxford-street ; Willoughby and Co , 61 , ? fX ™ -S « e ^ Wi . uout Lde . 39 , Goswell-street ; Front , 229 , Strand ; Hannay and Co ., 63 , Oxford-street ; and Sbj aU respectable Chemists and Medicine Veudors in Lonaon rncNTsr * g ~ kts — il-vler end Son , Hebald Ofiee , Bath ; Wmnall , Birmingham ; Noble , Boston ; Brew , E 'T : n ,. i' rri ,-ad s-ore , Bristol ; Harptr , Fjee PBE 33 O'ficP , Cheltenham ; Brooke and Co ., Concaster ; Sim . S n ' rehester " Scawia , Durham ; Evans and Hodgson , Ereler ; Coleman . Gloucester ; Henry , Guernsey ; SSr Haiita D-Kan Hereford ; Brooke , Hudder . fi , ld ; Stephenson , Hull ; Fennel , Kidderminster ; Baincs and v d ' =- Asoin ' al Liverpool - Drury , Lincoln ; Jensbury , Manchester ; BJackrvelJ . 2 feiveastlo-upon . Tvne ; ^ tt ^ REVi'wOSce Nottingham ; Fletcher , Nomolk Sews Office , Norwich ; Jlennie , Plymouth ; Clark , Pilot «« nl P „ , fnn - Hecklev Parnev - Stsveley , Eeadinir ; Sqsarey , Salisbury ; IUdge and Jackson , Mebcdei Office , S'V Wat ' toi , Cw ' osietBOffice . Shrewsbury - . RandBll , Southampton ; Mon , Stafford ; Bagley , Stamford ; & m 3 S-o ' rkport ¦ Tin ' and Carr . Herald Office , Sunderland ; Saunders , Tiverton ; Roper , Ulverstone ; Card-« -ell Vak-field - ' sharps , Advebthes OSes , Warwick ; Gibson , Whitehaven ; Jacob and Co ., Winchester ; Maunder and Co ' Wolverhampton ; Dcigaton , Worcester ; Mahson , Yarmouth ; Bolton , Blanehard and Co ., York - John Kiuz Brid-end ; Ballard . Cowbridge ; Evans , Carmarthen ; Williams , Swansea ; Raines , Edinburgh ; Allan ' Greenock - ' ilarsnaU , Belfast ; Bradford , Cork ; Batler , Dublin ; Thompson , Armagh ; and by all respectable Ssts and Medicine Tenders in e ~ ry M « k « t Town throughout the United Kingdom .

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      FAMED THROUGHOUT THE GLOBE . HOLLOWaY'S PILLS . A CASE OF DROPSY . Extract of a Letter from Mr William Gardner of Hanging Hausbton , Northamptonshire , dated September Hth , 1847 . To Professor Holleway . SIB -I before informed ysu that my wzfe had been tapped three times for the dropsy , bat by the Uaaingtf God unon your pills , and her perseverance 111 taking tn-m , the water has now been kept off eighteen months bj their iieans , which is a great mercy . ( Sumrd ) ^ illus Gaudkee .

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      OK TflE CONCEALED CAUSE THAT PREYS OS THE HEALTH AND SHORTENS THE DURATION OF HUM AS LIFE IIXrjSTStTED WITH NCXEC . OCS COLOCEED EKGEAV 1 NG 3 , Just Published , in a Sealed Envelope , price 2 s . Cd ., or fr * e by po « t , 3 s . 6 d . CONTROUL OF THE PASSIONS ; a Popular Essay on the Duties and Obligations of Married Life , the unhappincss reuniting from physical impediments and defects , with directions far their treatment ; the abuse of the passion ? , the premature decline of beilth , and mental an-t bcv . ily vigour ; indulgence in solitary and delusive habits , pr-ri-ochttU exertions or infection , inducing a lon ^ train of disorders affecting the principal organs oi the body , causing coas imptions , mental and nervous Sebiiity " and indigestion , with remarks on gonorrhoea , pleet , stricture , and svybilis . Illustrated with Coloured Engraviugsaud Cases .

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      It was with no small gratification that we have peruied the unpretending , but reallj truly valuable little volume , entitled , 'Controul of the Passions , ' by Messrs Lucas . The awful conscl jences of depraved habits , early acguired . are set forth in language t ' uat must come home with harrowing force to the parent atd the victim . We regard this publication as one of a class tfcat is most productive of benefit to humanity . The subjects , h ' ghlyimportant and delicate , are treated in a style which at once exhibits the possession of great scientific knowledge , combined withthe fidelity of truth . Theauthor of this work is a legally qualified medical man , and we most cordially recommend it . —Conservative Journal . Persons desirous of obtaining the above work , and not svisfeing to apply to a bookseller for them , may , to ensure secrecy , have itdirect from the authors , by enclosing is . 6 d ., or postage stamps to that amount . At heme from ten till two , and from five till eight ; immediate replies sent to all letters , it containing the fee wi £ 1 . for advice , < fcc . ; 60 , Newman-street Oxford-street , London .

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      The extensive practice of Messrs R . andL . PERRY and Co ., the continued demand for -. T T 7 VTT 1 t ? T 7 TC » fcm I . T i t uionBiuue

      I Ut Toe Militia The Militia—There Is No Truth In The Rumcur •H?T Fiovernment Have Eiven Up The Intention Otcall

      i ut toe militia The Militia—There is no truth in the rumcur h ? t fiovernment have eiven up the intention otcall

      Ihl' . »»E Nave Reason To Believe That A...

      ihl' . »» e nave reason to believe that a bib is in preparation Cor the h < fc ! er balloting of the national force . It will be remembered that Lsrd John Ruiseli said some delay would take place , and that the measure could not bo broaght forward before the Easter recess . We hear that 70 000 stand of arms are in the courss of preparatien for the militia . —Naval and Miliary Gazette .

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      ^^ FRAMPTONS PILL OP HEALTH . THE manifold advantages to the heads of families from the possession of a medicine of known frffioacy , that w . iy bo resorted to with confidence , and used with success in caBcsof temporary sickness , occuring in families , more or less , every day , are so obvious to all , that no question can be raised of its importance to every householder in On-Kingdom . From among numerous testimonials , the following is respectfully submitted : — ' To Mr Thomas Prout , 2 > 0 , Strand , London . ' No , 5 , David street , Regent-road , Manchester , March 12 , 1842 . ' Sir , —I have much satisfaction in communicating to you the result of ray experience after repeated trials of Fbampton ' s Pill op Health ; and I feel it but justice to

      Chartist Dbjllixg . At Bbadfjrd. — Confuci With The Police —At A Quart-R To Twelve Oh Saturday Nigh', Police-Constable Hodgson, Who Reaidee

      Chartist Dbjllixg . at BbadfjRD . — Confuci with the Police —At a quart-r to twelve oh Saturday nigh ' , Police-constable Hodgson , who reaidee

      Somewhere In Manchester-Rnad, Bradford, ...

      somewhere in Manchester-rnad , Bradford , and who was in plain clothes , and off duty , wa * proceeding across the road to a barber's shop , for the purpose 0 / getting shaved , when his attention was attracted tn a band of mon . who , armed with deal stave ? , about six fteS in length , were marching two deep , under the command of one of cavalier aspect—an ancient soldier who was apparently drilling them in military evolutions . With more zaal than discretion , the constable went up to the lender and a-ked his came , but he had no sooner done so than he was attacked by several of the party . He called out for assi-ance , and on several of the police en duty immediately

      coming up , one of the assailants was captured . The prisoner , in the midst of a small escort of police , was marched some distance down Manchester-road followed by an umuly crowd . I ' jlice-consrable Hodgson then attempted to capture another of the party who made an assault upon him , but as a volley of brickbats and stones was thrown amongst the palue at that moment , all of them were more or less injured , and their prisoner was rescued . Intimation of the affray having reached the Borough Policeoffice , a body of police constables was marched to the New Inn , where thoy remained , out of sight , till half-past Wo on Sunday morning . At that hour the mob had dispersed . About twenty minutes t' ) eleven on Sunday night , a body of meo , computed at 200 ,

      marched in military order , and with long staves , down Victoria-street , in Manchester-road . It is reported they were returning from drill near Spring Wood , in B iwlin ? . Commanders were at their bead , and the feet of this ' company' fell t > the sound of a regular regimental step . About half-past two on Monday morning" , a bndy of sixty men marchid in military order through Duke-street , and dispersed in Manchester-road . It is said , that on Sunday evenis ? , bodies of Chartists were assembled at various points of the neighbourhood , ready for action ( if required ) with the police . Reports of drilling being practised nightly , by numerous bards of men , have reached usfrom various pait-tof tho neighbourhood . —Bradford Qhsern / . r

      Tyraknv . —The coal miners of Asrull , near Wigan , request that you will insert the following communication in your next paper . A few weeks ago a collier in the employ of the Earl of Balcarres , named William Wallis , was required to work on what is usually designated in the neighbourhood of Aspull play Monday , ' this < rder he peremptorily refused to submit to , on account of its beirg contrary to the understood ; arrangements between c lliers and their employers . An underlcoktr ot the rame of Shepherd , having met Wailis on the' following day , told him to hasten borne , put his clothes on , take his candle box , his dinner and his picks , go to the pit brow and be seen there by the men , but not be allowed to work ; or if he refused to do so , ho would —to use his own expressions— ' B 3 shelved for three days . ' There is no mode of deti rring men possessed of a little brief author ! y from a repetition of such disgraceful conduct , but an exposure of their basoned , and this alone is the object of the miners ef the Asoull district .

      Yobk City Election . —On Mod d my the nomination of candidates for tho City of Yr . rk took p ' ace , at hustings erected in St Sampson ' s equate . —The usual forms bein ? gone through , Mr Aid . Meek proposed , and Mr George Leeman seconded , the nomination of Mr W . M . E . Milner , of Nun App ' eton , as a tit and proper person to represent this city in parliament . —Mr P . Hcpwcod proposed , apd Mr Baker feconded , the nomina'ijn of Mr Henry Vincent , of Stamford-Dill . —Mr J . Swales proposed , and Mr R . H . Anderson seconded the nrmination of Mr C . Wilkins , sergeant-it-Iaw . —Mr Milner first addressed the electors . He declared himself , with regard to the reform movement , an advocate for the Ballot and Household Suffrage ; he objected to Triennial Parliaments , and reserved hlmaelf as to

      Equal Electoral Districts . He maintained the right of the landed proprietors to preserve game , provided that their tenants be not irjured ; but he would consent to a committee of inquiry respecting the Game Laws , and thought them capable of improvement . He advocated religious liberty to the greatest extent . —Mr Vincent declared himself a supporter of the four points involved in tho present reform movement . As to Household Suffrage , be should take that as an instalment of a debt Jong due to the people . He was for the abolition of the Game La ^ s—for a revision of the probate and legacy duties , and of the property ard income taxso as to impose a larger burthen on real and permanent property . He advocated religious freedomthe word toleration he repudiated . Ho would allow

      all sects the utmost freedom to act—but he would deny the ri ^ ht of any to endowment irom the state . He extended for a reduction of the army and navy ; and he would terminate all nation-tl differences by the adoption of free trade to tho fullest extent . — MrSergeaiit Wilkins avowed himself in favour of Household Suffrage , Vote by Ballot , Electoral Districts , and Triennial Parliaments . lie opposed the Game Laws , and condemned our present state of gaol discipline , which , inttead of being a corrective of crime , was one of its greatest nurseries . He contended that our present system of taxation was unjust and oppressive to the industrious classes

      He strongly urged the importance of purity of election , and declared his opinion that our many evils in legislation arose from the corrupt influences which had been brought to bear on the constituencies . — Tha Sheriff th : n took a show of hands , when lnr"e nombera were held up fur Mr Wilkins and Mr Vincent . For Mr Milnor the show was small . A second show was taken for the two former gentlemen and ultimately the Sheriff declared that the show was in favour of Mr Vincent . —A poll was then demanded by Mr Wilkins and Mr Milner , which was fixed ts > commence on Tuesday morning ateisut o'clrck . The following is the final close of tho poll — Milner , 1 , 504 ; Vincent , 861 ; Wilkins , 56

      A Royal Wish—On one occasion George II . is said to have exclaimed , stopping the Queen short : — 'lam sick to death of all this foolish stuff , and with w'th all my heart that the devil may take all your bishops , and the devil take your minister , and the devil take the Parliament , and the devil take the whole island , provided I can get out of it , and go to Hanover .

      Gambling.—This Vice Has Been Practised B...

      Gambling . —This vice has been practised by the moft civi ised and enlightened people , as well as by tho most barbarous and ignorant . The coroneted legislator of the foremost nation in refinement has been known to sacrifice s princely income to his passln . So station is free from its degrading influence . The brutal bullbaiter , and the most profound thinker , have alike met ruin in its vortex . An instance of the latter occurred in the case of an author of European celebrity , who , in one of his works , said , ' The gamester , if lie dies a ruartir to his pursuit , is doubly ruined ; he adds his soul to every ofhsr loss , ami by the act of suicide renounces earth to forfeit heaven ! ' The man who wrote that sentence vas himself a gambler , and ultimately a suicide . Such is the result of this demoralising habit , commenced , perhaps , in a state of dissipated ennui , and continued through a vitiated state of the Cigestivt organs , entailing a morose , peevish , ard discontented st : ite of mind the whole of which might have been presented by the occasional use of that mild aperic-at , Frampton ' s fill oi Health

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      To The Editok Of The Nortbeek Stab. Sib—...

      TO THE EDITOK OF THE NORTBEEK STAB . Sib— At the request of covers ! mombors of the Jour / neymen Stoaa Engine , Machine Makers , and Millwrights' Friendly Society , I writs to contradict a fow statements con tBiued in a letter which appeared in tho Stab of May 13 , headed , ' The Porsecuted Shoemakers , ' and signed Alexander Fletcher , boiler maker . He tells us , after stating that M * BBrs Parker , Peel , and Jacobs , were sent for to Manchester , by request of the delegates of the Boiler Makers Society , that thoy , in company with the general secretary of the Boiler Makers

      Society waited upon the delegates of the Mechanics Sooiety ( then sitting in Manchester ) to ascertain ' their intentions respecting joining the National Trades . ' ' Tbat the delegates attended—senttheir credentials into tha room , and that the Mechanics sent their general aecretary Mr Selsby , who told them that they could not be admitted to an audience ; and that they , the ' Mechanics ' conld not think of lowering themselves to an equality with other trades . And this , alter pocketing £ 130 of their money , not two months before , subscribed to assist at the trials of the men at Newton . '

      Now , sir , here is the fact of the case . Previous to our delegate meeting of last Whitsuntide , we had n rule which prohibited members of our society belonging to another trades sockty , and consequently our members could not join the National Trades Society . But previous to the deputation of tho National Trades Society waiting up- 'n us , the question had been introduced , discussed , and decided upon , and tho result was a relaxation of tbat rule in favour of the National Trades Association , in consequence of its national character , audits intention of benefiting all classes of trades . In relation to that rule prohf bltlngour members reining any other trades society , the following resolution was unanimously carried : — 'That the words ' excepting the National Trades Society , ' be inserted in this rule , with tin , understanding that branches may join if themembtra are agreeable , but that it shall not affect individual members should thoy think proper not to join . '

      That , sir , is the resolution verbatim , which Is now a ruleof our society . andsome of our members have taken advantage of it , and become members of that association ; in fact , in one place they have formed a branch in connexion with it . This I think is a complete refutation of the misrepresentation of 'Alexander Fletcher , Boiler Maker . ' Tbat Mr Selsby Bhouldmake use of such language to the delegates is impossible ; he was instructed to state ts the deputation , ' That we bad already considered and decided upon the matter , and likewise to inform them of the

      resolution we had come to , ' This he did , and I am sure tbat Mr Selsby is ({ . capable of using language so disrespectful and bo opposed to fairness and honesty , as Is there attributed to him ; besides you will find by reft rence to the Star of the week subsequent to the deputation waiting upon tho ' Mechanics , ' tbat the mispionarles of that body kindly acknowledge the decision we bed cotoo to , and speak of it in n very favourable manner . This , sir , I think , shows that ' Alexander Fletcher , Boiler M . ker . 'is much fonder « f ' seeing his name in print , ' than of writing tbat which is true .

      With regard to the shoemakers , the first word that I , and those to whom I have spoken upon the subject , have heard , is contained in the lottf r here alludtd to , which I should rot h'jvo seen , had my attention net been especially directed to it ; we have not r « celved any rcpresentati . 'D of the case , nor have we been asked for any assistance . Wo are at all times thankful to all trades who Qflsifit US in times of difficulty , and I hope we shall at all times evince our gratitude in the return of similar kindness . But is Alexander Fletcher so ignorant of the fact , or so little accustomed to trades societies , as not to know tbat the funds of those societies can only be expended as the rules point out , and that no portion of our JE 26 . 000 can bo applied to any but the purpose B it was sub . scribed tar , and that we could rot even support our own

      Newton trials out of that fund , but had to raise voluntary contributions ? Allow mo to say that I much regret tbat Mr Fletcher should have made so many enemies through advocating the cause , and making himself instrumental in raising £ 40 , towards the Newton trials , I hod a hope that the money given , bad been given with a good will towards tho cause , believing that all trades werocqually interested in the result of that trial , for there were questions Involved in it , which ifdtcidtd against us , would hare affected the boiler makers aa much aa any trad ? . The good intentions of one body towards another of themselves , deserve the kindest acknowledgment , and not . withstanding Mr Fletcher ' s enemies , I do not believe that the boiler makers would cast their money to us with a had grace , but what they could spare they would give freely .

      I hepo , Sir , in just ' ee to the men , whose character as a body is evidently traduced , that jou will find room for this explanation , although I see that you are almost over burdened with communications of another kind , and con ill afford space , for accusation and explanation of this kind , which would be better avoided ; and that men If they are so anxious to figura in your c dumns , would at least confirm themselves to troths , end not carelessly and wrongfully create feuds and difrV-renccB bet ween bodies of working mon who should net with greater unanimity ; men who do this , whatever they think of themselves , are the greatest enemies working nun have to costend with , for they do not represent but calumniate then . I am Sir , yours most obediently ( Wiuuh Newton , 12 , Wbite-borse-terrnce , Stepney ,

      The Policy Of The Future . To The Editob...

      THE POLICY OF THE FUTURE TO THE EDITOB OF THE NOBIHEBN BTAE . Sib , —Mr Ernest Jones in his address ( published in tho last number of the Stab ) , has stated that the business of tho next Chartist Convention or Assembly , will not consist in devUing moans for ascertaining the Iegislatlve enactmmtof tho Charter , tut in procIaiming'it . Now , I want to know what is to be tte precise tenor or intent of such a proclamation t Am I to understand that the said proclamation is to have the force of statute law f Are the people in virtue of such proclamation , without any other sanction , to assert and carry into practice the right of voting for parliamentary candidates ? Ara they to disregard tho property qualification ? Are the members S 3 fleeted to present themselves for admission

      within the walls of St Stephen ? Because , if they do so under the prcrent system , I ( hit k the result msy be clearl y foreseen at tho present moment . Now , Sir , as we are all agreed , ' Tbat tasntion without representation is tjranny , and ous » ht to be resisted , * before I ? nbscribe to the expenditure sought to be incurred , I insist upon an explanation , the obvious advantage of which if , to pre . vent future misunderstanding , ov confusion . Aenin , I consider that the Uto Assembly have been rather liberal in votinp 2 * Cd a day , besides travelling expenses , in addition to tbeir regular pay , for the Executive . The late Executive never recuved the ssid gratuity , and I think that the present ought not to receive it any more than their predecessors , more especially when we consider the impoverished source from which the money is to be derived .

      They have asked for a grant of £ 10 , 000 , without stating the time in which it should he collected , or tho number Hint would be found willing to pay it ; now , if there he 5 000 subscribing Chartists , the said levy will amount to £ 2 a head . If this amount is to be collected in one year , the devotees will have to pay rather more thanninepence a week for twdve calendar . months , be . sides their other expenses . Will this be done ? C-in the people sfford it ? ate questions tbat naturally suggest themselves . Hence the absurdity of eHsproportloned demands ! I fully concur in your observations on the late , Assembly , and likewise in its proper sense , mea . surcs and men , by which I mean tho men who with such signal credit to themselves , have been so long known to the public as tho faithful advocates of certain measures , in preference to mushrooms or parvenus of whom no pre vious knowledge can be had . I remain , Faithful to Mr O'Connor , and the people , Plymouth May 22 nd , 1848 . E . Robertson .

      The Specials. © To The Editob Of The Koe...

      THE SPECIALS TO THE EDITOB OF THE KOETHEBM STAB . Sin , —Several Chartists have asked me , who gave the dinners to the special constables . It has only this day come to my knowledge how the matter is arranged . The Chiswick division I am particularly acquainted with ; they choose a certain number of the ' respectable' specials wl ; h an extraordinary quantity of impudence , to go from door to e ! oor , and beg the means to raise tbeir dinner ; and I can assure you , these beggars are so persevering tbat ' no' for an answer is out ot the question . The country at largo might bo ranged , and two such mon , as a carpenter and half-pay officer , could not be found . Tbry would beat the best cadger that ever lived , and , no doubt , wonld be equal to any gourmand in the kingdom . So much for tho newspapers' account of pub . lie dinners . It a poor starved man should take half the liberty these place-hunting cungeis take , they would be sent to prison for three months . I am , Sir , your obedient servant , A loin or ApaiL Man

      To The Members Of The Journeymen Steam. ...

      TO THE MEMBERS OF THE JOURNEYMEN STEAM . ENGINE , MACHINE MAKERS , AND MILL . WRIGHTS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY . Feuow-Wobkmen , —In presuming to address you on the subject of the Matchpster No 4 and 5 BrancHbs allow me to say a few words in justification of tbeir pro ! ceedings , in reference to the banking of their fundsand in doing so , I wish it to bo understood that it has long been the opinion of many of our members that our funds havo been , and ar- , put out to a disadvantage inuBinueh ua the trading classes can withdraw the money belonging to tho different trade and sick societies and use it in a manner directly opposed t o tho interest of the

      depositors ; and I may here soy that the reason why the evil of doing business with commercial banks has not b' -eo agitated in our society , arises frsm the fact of there being no estabdshmont in existence , where the working classes could ple . ee their society funds with advantage 0 themselves , until the Land and Labour Bank was e * tablishedln connexion with the NationalL . nd Company The majority of the members of the above branches consider . ni ; thit bank a safe one , and beneScial to our sociuty , atonco commenced business wi & h ttat establishment ; and I mast r , speC > ful » prote ^ against the illegal mterferenco of the General Secwta « jt and the Executive Council , who wore led astray by him , and , though last not 5 flfist , vour honourable 8 clW wtih . aes ( ! e \ to the «*

      To The Members Of The Journeymen Steam. ...

      ceedings of those branches , so long aa they acted atrlctlj in accordance with the rules that govern the whole soclety . And I especially protest flgiinst tho illegal and despetic decision of the la te extraordinary delegate meeting , where it says that ' no branch of out' Society DO allowe . d to bank ' their funds in the Land and Labour Bank , and tbat this meeting instruct each branch that has deposited their funds in the same to withdraw thsm on or before the 29 th of April . 1848 . ' And there is another display of their legislative wisdom , where they ssy that ' should any bank where a part of this society S money la deposited , be suspected of insecurity , the Etecutivo Council shall investigate the circumstances , < fcc . ' What on idea ! I should like to see tho Executive Council going to examine the accounts of a banker . ^^^

      Fellow-workmen , it is necessary tbat you should examine the doings of your late delegates ; by so doing , you will perceiva the inconsistence of some , and especially , of that extraordinary man ( the talented delegate from London ) In his propositions : Firstly— ' Tbat in order to cultivate still further the good understanding existing among us , and to extend our union , so as to create a greater power for tho protection of our Interests , and to endeavour to bring together all existing societies in such fi Ql & nner OS t 9 enable them to act with an unanimity ot purpose upon all matters connected with tho general interest of the trade—We authorise the General Executivo Council to adopt the following means : viz . —to appoint individuals to visit each branch , with a request to call meetings of the trade , Ac . ' The above preposition is a very desirable one , and I hope tbat It may be carried on ' , and that the day is not far distant when we shall throw eff those aristocratic notions , and become united

      in one grand National Trades Association . But , his next proposition displays a very different feeling , inasmuch as It carries with it tho sting of a disappointed dictator , lie proposes . — ' That the rules enacted at the last delegate meeting , together with t ! ie alterations and resolutions passed at this meeting , are the laws for the government of the Journeymen Steam-engine , Machine Makers , and Mill-wrighta * Friendly Society , and any member of members refusing to recognise the laws , cannot be considered a part of the society these rules govern . ' The above pro . positions were adopted in opposition to the constitution of our society ; therefore they are null ; but if the above stands good , and the time being past when the motley was to be withdrawn , or be suspended ,. I beg to say that it is not , ner will bo withdrawn ; and if division is to take place , I can say that the members have not sought it , as they know the value of union ; but , at the same time , they know their rights as members , and" are prepared to maintain them . I remain , A » OrrOHENT TO All UgCBPED AOTHOBITT .

      Tbb Middle Classes And The Charter . Tov...

      TBB MIDDLE CLASSES AND THE CHARTER . TOVEtEGUS O ' COMNCB , EPQ ., M , P . Sib , —As one of the middle classes of this country , perhaps you will kindly give me permission to advance a few words with reference to the feeling of that class upon the subject of the People ' s Charter . But first , let me say that I , for one , fir , sincerely njoice at the present wide-spread agitation in this noble cause . We also much admire the courage , patriotism , and statesmanlike tact which you have displayed as the honoured leader of this great movement , and fervently do I hope that the day is not far distant when your unwearied exertions will be crowned with complete success .

      Now s ' . r , it has been often said tbat the whole of the middle class are opposed to the points which constitute the Charter , Sir , I deny the assertion ; for , I havo lately had frequent opportunities of conversing with men of mind end intelligence on the matter , who think that , with the exception of Universal Suffrage , tho Char , ter is most reasonable , and ought to be the basis of our constitution . There is no doubt , sir , that those , who are adverse to the Charter—at least , many thousands of them—have never taken the pains to ascertain what it is , nor how it would operate if It became the law of the land . And yet theeo are the persons who are spoken of as being your opponents . Pretty opponents , sureiyf So that it is a gross fallacy to soy that the whole of that class in society are against Chartism . I believe , however , that you would have had many adherents from the class to which I belong , had your cause not been so often marred and injured b y tbe depredations against property of a see of worthless fellows , who pretended to be identified with the Chartist movement .

      It is manifest that the people are most unfairly and inadequately represented in the Rouse of Coramons ; and it was only the other day that a respectable trademau of this metropolis called my attention to t ^ e ejjagraceful scene of ridicule which tock place in tbat house on tbe evening of Friday week , whilst Mr Cobdeu was speaking on the estimates , and at the same time said , ' that that was enough to make him a Chartist at once . ' Go oq , , ia your good cause , and heaven grant that you may ultimately triumph ! I venture to say , that thfD ' . i centers of England , though not in yonr ranka at present , will exult at your success .

      With a hundred apologies for this intrusion on your valuable time at this stirring crisis , I remain , sir , Your most obedient servant , A Yodno Man . P . S . I send you my name and address , but not { or publication ,

      The Cheap Press. To The Editor Of The N0...

      THE CHEAP PRESS . TO THE EDITOR OF THE N 0 BTHEBN STAB , Respected Sib , —I send you the following extract from No 21 of Mr Vickera ' s so-called ' Tracts for the People' : — 'A Little Bit of Tboth — 'Sam , ' said Minister Hopewell , 'do you know what Universal Suffrage means ! ' « To be sure I do , ' saja I ; * it ' s every man bavin' a vote and a voice in makin' those laws that are to govern him ; and it comports with reason , and stands to common sense . ' ' Well , ' says he , ' what ' s all that when it ' a fried ? Why , it amounts to this , and nothln ' more nor less : —Now , men of property and character make laws to govern rogues and vagabonds ; but , by your beautiful scheme of Universal Suffrage , rogu : s and vagabonds will make laws to govern men of property and character . '

      This Is not the first tit bit of the kind that Mr V : ' ckcrs has introduced into his tracts , and if all venders of cheap publications took the same view of tbe matter as I do , Mr Vickeia should be saved the trouble of insinuating bis poison very extensively for tho future at tho low charge of one halfpenny , for be may depend that no more of bis * d ., Id ., or 3 d . stuff comes intoNantwich through my agency except on order . I trust you will notice tho extract in some woy , and I wish you could give a gentle bint to Chartist news and peiiodical agents to speculate for friends only , for if the agents were to act upon this principle generally , they might soon bring the threepenny Jim Crow newepiper proprietors to their senses .

      From my own little experience I know that news agents have great influence In preventing the cireulation of any paper they do not approve of ; for Instance , boob after Lloyd ' s came out , I gold forty per week , and continued doing bo until Mr Carpenter showed his cloven foot so unmistakably , when I commenced recommending the News of the Wobld in the place of it , to those who took it because of its cheapn'ss , a newspaper of any sort at 31 . satisfying such persons ; tte consequence was , tbat I soon had the News of the Wobid up to forty and fifiy weekl y , and Liovd ' s down to five where it still keeps , and shall never rise if I can help it ; not that I have any respect for Mr Bell , but ho Is the least of two evils ; and should there come a more Democratic threepenny into the market , I will soon clear tho town of VicUers , Lleyd , and Bell , or fry hard for ft .

      I have never Increased tho price of tho Stab from 41 i ., neither do I think that any Chartist og * nt can conscientiously do so , for at tbat price there is as much profit as en any other paper of the price . Believe me yours devotedly in the cause , May 22 . A Naniwioq News-agent .

      To Feargus O'Connor. Esq., M.P. For Nott...

      TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR . ESQ ., M . P . FOR NOTTINGHAM . Respected Sib , —It was with mingled feelings of pleasure and regret that we read your letters in the Nohthebn Stab , of the Cth inst . We deeply regret that after tbe many years of labour which ysu hove spent in endeavouring to improve the condition of the working classes , both politically and socially , that there should exist individuals bo wicked as to eudeavour to lower you in tbe estimation of that class for whoso welfare you have raade so many sacrifices . But as your character has hitherto proved unassailable , or , if assailed has proved like "the gold which comes out of tho furnace doubly purified , bo ehall they find chert any attempt to destroy jour usefulness will prove futile , and onl y serve to cement that union of heorts which exists between you and the working classes of this country . "We repel with indignation the unmanl y attack made upon ycu in your absence by certain parties is Dean-street with

      regard to your management of the National L » nd Company ' s funds , and only regret that your kindly dispcsltion induces you to pardon such off jncei . But , air , in theeo letters we have also a cause for rejoicing , that you haveinjpired us with a hope of soon seeing you again , than which nothing would give us greater pleasure ! Come , and we shall give you a welcome worthy of your , self ; and as you will accept of no pecuniary reward , will greet you with a hundred thousand Scottish welcomes . In conclusion , wo have only to assure you that our confidence in you , as our honest bailiff , ie un shaken , and were we possessed of twenty times moie capita ' , we would williugly place it at your disposal , confident of its better security . Wishing jou long life to enj * y the pleasure of seeing that state of society established for which you have so long struggled , and hoping soon to tee you in the ' land of the mountain and flood '

      We remain , dear Sir , John Kinnibueqd , Chairman . William Moibbead , Treasurer . Robert Bbodqu , Secretary , Parkhead , 12 th May , 1818 . By order of tho Parkhead branch of the National Land Company .

      A Correspondent Of The Leeds Mercury Vec...

      A correspondent of the Leeds Mercury veceramsnds that , if capital punishments bo retained , c-iminals should have the cap which coyera the faca aoAssd in chloroform .

      Address Of The Stone Mas0y<5 London To T...

      ADDRESS OF THE STONE MAS 0 Y < 5 LONDON TO THE TRADES OF' t , ° METROPOLIS , AND THE COUNTRY ppv 8 RALLY . ^ EFellow Countrymen , At a general meeting of the masons of h onj held for the purpose of considering what steps A ,, ?' be taken in the present distressed state of the trad and the causes which have led thereto , resol utj ' were passed , and a committee appointed ( 0 add """ the trades of London , soliciting their co-operatio ^' the formation of a union , which has for its eu- ltl the complete abolition of the monopoly of kou ^ tion , the monopoly of land , and other class L leges , and thereby pave the way for the trade ' f this country to employ themselves in their se ? 1 hranches of industry , and thus relieve them frn the horrors of starvation , partial emp loyment n ^ other calamities , the inevitable consequences of th present system . e ^

      We have long seen the necessity for a powerful and cordial organisation among the trades 0 fth country , and particularly those of London ; and we now beg to submit to your consideration the folw . ing propositions , as the basis of a union , which we reall y believe is best calculated to ensure the undivided support and cooperation of the trades of London and the country generally , and which we feel cer ' tain can alone permanently better their condition , " We therefore beg to propose that a great ' i \ ' ie tropolitan Trades Political and Social Union ' should he formed , in the first place , to demand ot the government to extend the elective franchise to every man of twenty-one years of age , untainted by crime .

      And that he shall be protected in the exercise of that right by the Ballot . That the Parliaments shall be Annual . That there shall be no Property Qualification for members of Parliament . And that such members shall be paid for their services . And secondly , — That a 'Board of Labour ' should be formed , consisting of the most practical and intelligent members—delegates from the different branches of the proposed union , part of whom we would recommend should have seats in the legislature , whose duties it should be to watch over the interests of the trades , to make the necessary arrangements with the government for a new organisation of labour , by self-supporting home colonies , and other industrid establishments .

      These are the two propositions which we submit to your consideration as the basis of a union , which of vigorously acted upon , would , we believe , work but the regeneration of mankind not only in Eng . land , but all over the world . Wa have placed as the first proposition , — « that for the full representation of the people , as deserving your first attention , because we believe that without political power we never can have real social reformthat political independence must precede social equality ; in fine , we only look for the vote as the means to an end , as the necessary machinery of a

      government , which shall carry out those great and valuable reforms we have mentioned in the second proposition . For certain are we ; and you must also he convinced from past experience , that the present government does not understand the question of the organisation of labour , or if its members do . so long as thfy are invested with unlimited powers , to perpetuate class legislation , and feudal privileges , they will never permit ( nor make any arrangements with ) the working classes to employ themselves upon the land , which is completely locked up against the people , by the feudal laws of entail and primogeniture .

      And even if the present government could be prevailed upon to employ any portion of the working classes on the land , or in any other industrial capacity , they would only be employed as they ever have been under the present system , as a slave class ; the produce of their industry would be systematically transferred to a master class , instead of being the property of the producers as would be the case under the direction of a government representing the whole people , acting in conjunction with a ' Board of Labour , ' whose business it would be to see that each industrial establishment should comprise all branches of trades , which in their aggregate capacity would ensure the most economical production and distribution of wealth .

      In proposing to the trades the formation of a union for the above objects , we by no means wish to interfere with our unions already existing j on the contrary , we think such a union as we propose , would add vigour , and give support to our unions for trades purposes , and at once do away with the objections which we all have to mix up trade matters with political agitation ; and we believe that a very small weekly contribution would be sufficient ( 9 pay all expenses in carrying out this great projected movement . It is not for us to say what ought to be the rules or regulations for the union we propose , but we beg to submit for your consideration , as a commencement , that each trade should call a

      meeting as early as convenient , and that such meeting should pass resolutions agreeing to form a branch of the ' Metropolitan Trades Political and Social Union , ' and that immediate enrolment of members should at once take place , as well as the appointment of a business committee , and other necessary officers ; and that as soon as each branch shall have enrolled fifty members it shall be entitled to send a delegate to a central delegate council , whose business it will be to proceed energetically with the organisations of the trades : and we have no hesitation in saying , if this plan , which we recommend , be commenced in earnest , and acted on with energy , the trades of London will present a power and organic vitality which statesmen will know better than despise , but which they will ever treat with contempt so long as the trades are disu «

      uited . A great union of the trades thus constituted , we believe , would contain within itself the elements successful political and social reform . For we should view with considerable anxietj and apprehension the perilous condition of our political rights if conceded to us at once , unless we are united , and can meet in our respective societies and discuss the best mode of applying those ri ghts for the establishment of a new and a better order of things .. And , therefore , while we lay down as the political basis of the union we propose , the necessity for the full enfranchisement of the people , we believe that such a union would be found to be a most powerful and invaluable instrument of instruction to the trades in preparing their minds for the reception of their political rights , and their application to the legitimate direction of labour .

      Fellow countrymen , in conclusion , we ask vouj will you be content to remain behind the rest of * the nations of Europe , who have lately made such mighty strides in the glorious cause of liberty and human redemption ; if you are , then we proclaim to the world that you deserve the degraded and ignominious fate that awaits you , and the execrations of every lover of his species ; if , on the contrary , you are determined to pre ^ s forward in this glorious manumission , we implore you to commence the good work at once , and you may rely on the most energetic assistance and co-operation of the Masons ' branch of the proposed union .

      Signed on their behalf , George Smith , President , Richard Thomas , Secretary . IS . B .- —The above society meet every Thursday Evening at the Craven ' s Head , Drury-lane , and all masons who are not yet members are invited to attend .

      Improvement In Ironing. — A Simple But E...

      Improvement in Ironing . — A simple but extremely clever contrivance for obviating trouble , loss ot time , and expense in thisdepartmentof housewifery ^ has been invented by a Mr Sloman , of St Martina-lane . It consists of an iron slipper , with a highly . polished surface , made to fit , the various sizes of irons now in use . It imparts a beautiful gloss to ( he articles when ironed ^ and its superiority over every other plan ia unquestionable . Tbe rnoa delicate texture cannot be soiled , neither can the slipper scorch or stick ( so prevalent with the common flat iron ) to any fabric during the process of iromntr . The great saving of time aleoe cannot fau in causing these slippers to be generally used , not only by laundresses , to whom , this is-of much importance , but by every housewife who haa the desire of

      insuring an improved appearance ; to the finest fabrics in wear , —smud ging —as it ia usually termed , being impossible . The aiticle has been patented , 0 * doubtless ( from its chei ^ nes ?) tberight of Mr Stomal " would scon have been , infringed on . \ ows at Sea . —Aarrishraas and a German being at soa together in 0 . etorm , vowed each a purse « SO . d to the shtine of the virgin . Tho genwous Irisjj man complied wi'A his promise as soon as he landed , and meeting hip , -wary friend , inquired if he had dono the same , ' ^ ix , ' replied tho German . 'And what do you thirik will become of you whoa vou go to sea again V , ; . d p at . If the Wargin ketches ine to «» again , said the German , ' I will give her leaf to Pto ^ e must * out of te ship . ' * A' ck Ketch Again . —We learn , from a com" "" ' J , eu' . in painting , that the Council oi the Acap W h' ve hung Mr Hudson in & favourable position * iVho inherits his property J -

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), May 27, 1848, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_27051848/page/2/