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      Wholesale Transportation. The Wealth Y C...

      ' , ; tv which that system causes ? This country - Ci -o- an extent of soil sufficient , if properlv P ° ffwed to support at least 100 , 009 , 000 o ' f Pn being ? i Q p lenty . Its populatien is ^ l more than one-fourth of that amount . JlpreasoB whv there is any want among any rt on of that population , is that the wealthy P ° , _ ' _ 2 , ave taken possession of the soil ; that !• cent-age " capitalists have swept into large ' s ancf hold in their hands , the moveable ^ exchangeable wealth created by Labour . f Lbrd and cap italist unite in giving or thholuinz labour , according as it suits their n individual interest , not the interests of ° : etv atlarge- Laws of Primogeniture and p " taii lock up God ' s earth from the use of V « creatures ; and " laws of supply and dend ' manufactured by cunning political ja 3 n 0 ' ; 5 ts , first swindle the labourer out of e fruits of his toil , and then doom him ' . to nip ulsory idleness and starvation , until it of the to

      ^ % = the interests cap italist employ him again-This accursed system must be destroyed , d rep laced by one which will be made consonant with the great princi ple s of revealed relisior ! > and of national justice—which will reali = e the command , " Dwell in the land , and v * = rilv thou skalt be fed . " Instead of wanderjE ff away to the Antipodes to find a new labour field , let our working men remain at home , and help us to secure those political ri ghts , which , when obtained , will enable us to make Eneland a happy home for all its children .

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      PARLIAMENTARY REVIEW . The Public Health Bill , of which we were hefnnning to suspect we should hear- no more , until it turned up at the end of the Session merely to be thrown overboard , has actually made some progress towards passing by the House of Commons- Ministers have , at last , shown themselves a little in earnest , and after some half dozen alterations and

      re-introductions of various kinds , have found a rest for the sole of their feet , and plucked up courage sufficient for a fair stand up fight for their bill . The gallant Member for Lincoln , relying on their " squeezability , " boldly tried to frighten them by moving , on the motion to go into Committee , that it be committed that day six months , and polled , in support of his proposition , what the Colonel afterwards called " one honest man at least . " He promised

      also , that he would divide the House on every clause , a threat which , seeing there are nearl y 200 clauses , if carried into effect , might have made this measure last the whole Session and part of next . But his first defeat probably made him think better of the matter . He did not show face the next ni ght at all , and long evenings have been spent quietly discussing and agreeing to the clauses with amendments .

      Lord Ellenborough gave the question of Economy an airing in the Lords . He showed that , under the head of Miscellaneous Estimates , there had been , for several years past , a constantly increasing outlay , and that the expenses of Administrative Government were continually growing . In 1838 , the amount of these Estimates was £ 2 . 332 , 638 , while in 1 S 47 , it was £ 3 . 659 801 , being an increase of £ 1 . 327 , 163 , and making all allowance for charges transferred to this from other department?—showing an actual increase of Rot less

      than £ S 05 , 000 annually for the cost of Government ' As specimens of the mode in which this increase arises , we may cite the following . Iu 1 S 38 , the Record Commission cost £ 2 , 063 ; in 1547 , it cost nearly £ 13 , 000 . The Ecclesiastical Commission rose from £ 2 , 500 , in 183 S , to £ 3 . 440 , in 1847 . The Poor Law Commission had risen in the same period from £ 54 , 25 * 2 to £ . 59 , 500 . The Inspectors of Factories cost £ 9 , 055 in 1838— £ 13 , 034 in 1847 . Tne Board of Trade had the whole charge o f railw ay business , hut that it transferred to a new Board , expressly created for the purpose , st a cost of £ 12 ; 000 a year ; hut though thus

      getting quit of a large portion of its work , it has contrived to cost the country more in 1847 , than it did while the railway mania was at it ? hei ght , and it had all the business to d « . In short , in every department of domestic expenditure we find the same tenderer to excess strongly developed , and it is certainly hish time that some check should be put to it . The excuses which are set up by the officials are of the most flimsy and unsatisfactory description , and for our own parts we see no * hope of a stop being put to such an extravagant and unjustifiable outlay , until the people reall y control the levying of the expenditure of their own taxes .

      Lord G . Bentinck brought together a number of valuable facts on Tuesday evening , by * £ v of showing the actual state of the country under the much-vaunted Free Trade measures . The orators of that school in the House , and the Journals out of it , have been exceedingl y wroth with his ' plain-spoken Lordship , and call him all sort of bad names , for his damning exposure of the ^ humbug of their former pretences and prophecies . We hare not room this week to enter upon the Question at the length it deserves . It is , however , a question that will not spoil by keeping , and in the mean time Lord George ' s facts and ii gures may be read with advantage .

      The conduct of the " New Move Men , " and the character of the '• Dodge" they are atten-. pting . hasbeen alread y so full y commented tipon b y Mr O'Connor , in his letter , and in another column , that it is not necessary to do core than refer to it here .

      May 21, 1848. The Northern Star. « 5 - ^...

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      Co Fteasers & Comsuonuents

      Co fteaSers & ComsuonUents

      Mr J. P. Coebot A5d Me Feaegcs O'Cossoa....

      Mr J . P . Coebot A 5 D Me Feaegcs O'Cossoa . — In Mr Fisrgus O'Connor ' s letter , in the Koethebs Stab , ot fee - ' 5 th of last month , tbere is an assertion of th » dbbctt-, ' and others there mentioned , navinj received —osej- as members of the 'Convention ' of 13 i 9 . On the ^ th instant ( May , 184 S , Mr James P . Cobbett sent a -i :: er to the Editor of the Noethees Stab , contradictis ? II r O'Connor ' s assrr tbn . saying tbat he ( Mr O'C'

      -n-cor ., must bare knoirn it to be untrue , and begging l tLi Editor to publish this refutation . But Mr Cobban's ; Jsusr to tbe Editor hzs not yet appeared in the f JfcsTHEES Star . —May 17 th . [ Mr Cobbett must have : iiea a ^ arf that we excluded adrertiseiEent * , also a ~ . c = s ? of correspondence for the last few weeks , to make f rr >_ m t-jr Chartist intelligence , we now insert the above , ? indrfiurn the six shillings sent with it as an adrer-L Jissaent J J t-j I " . CLEi ^ . sDE . VTS . —We begtostr . te thatilr O'Connor's j ^ Lul . jt'Kie wonld be more than occupied , were he to icj-ly to every one in fifty letters , which he receives from 'f torrespondents requesting an immediate answer . All

      i fetters connected with tbe Land Company , must be ad-1 'itVFSE' ! f , the Directors . Mr O'Connor receives nume-? iizs letters of the following description : 1 Si 2 , _ lf joa wil purchase me Four Acres of ground * r . d build " a cottage upon it , I wiil pay you good in . s tye » t - " or the money . —Your obedient servant , T . B . ^ JiiiSF oED . —We have received a lengthy address frora 1 the council of the Bradford branch of the National ii Ctaiter Association . Were we to insert local addresses j ' . we should be inundated with them , to the exclusion ef j ; "ther matter . Every locality might as justly lay claim | . to get space as onr Bradford friends . We think that : iivjse to , and caUs upon the Chartists , as a body , ought fe ioe 3 ianate 6 om the appointed Executive . It is their

      | - Province to direct and advise ; we therefore hope tbat § . 'Jar friends will not take it amiss , should we give the § Executive thepreference to our columns , and suggest ~ f that the localities transmit their views to those gentletwafor consideration . I ^ Yvtrso Mas . —Oar readers are well acquainted with V tU theory of co operative stores , I- * Ososus . —tforoom . , . , ,.,... f-. " & Dro 2 D . —We cannotlfindrcoai fcr tcerales of the Life % ¦ ¦ 3 = 3 Property Socirtr . ' K iir J . Kepwoeth , Bnghouse . —We sent all the agent ( i trdcrei . . j ~ - TC . Jokes , Mertbvr Tydvil—The charge is 4 s . fid . i 52

      • C : u £ TIST Executive . —A ' Letter to the Queen' wis y „ = ceived too late for insertion this week . | 2 e La . vi , Ciihpam . —A notice from the Directors re-; sperting ' Local Levies' was received too late for publi--: eitj on ia our present number . - > . -w : Wees . —faisiev , Leicester , and Exeter . -, ' , - ' ^ hsseb , Manchester . —What address ? . ^ . ^ r v , . p . rioEEKTs . —Some parsoni at Ilauley wish to en . ~\ I - * - " r Koberu's services . Address—W . Silvester , ^ , /^ tme . Etreet , Hanley . , '; ° _ ««? EE _ M o'Cuncor has received a pressme ; n . vir . } f ' - <> 3 from the working men of this city to attend a ; ' i £ ^ -pirtyin the Guildhall . It is expected that the -r Uyorniii preside .

      ' iUGS —Juikn Harney has received 2 s Ga for tbe Fra'"rail DiiEocrats , tie contribution of Mr Eigj , Brog 1 = 'ate , near Belingham , per Mr TV . Eider . i ' '" !^ T-, Heighley . —The letter respecting tha Odd --OHi ' . siiaii appear in our next ,

      Mr J. P. Coebot A5d Me Feaegcs O'Cossoa....

      CHALLENGE TO R . COBDEN , ESQ . , M . P . Sir , —You have called the Chartists" my

      MYRMIDONS ' — " A small , insignificant , and very powerless party ""An organised faction of the very smallest dimensions !"I now challenge you to meet me in the West Riding of Yorkshire on Whit Monday , to test your veracity , and there " the myrmidons " and I will meet vou .

      The issue shall be the Chartist Six Points against your Bubble : — Confidence in me or you : — And the propriety of postponin g Hume ' s motion . Feargus O'Connor .

      The Ballot. A Ballot Will Take Place At ...

      THE BALLOT . A ballot will take place at 83 , Dean-street , Soho , London ; to commence at six o ' clock , on Tuesday evening nest , May 30 ; b , and will bs continued at subsequent adjourned meetings , until it shall have been concluded . The ballot will commence with the Four Acre class , and should that class be finished on the first day of drawing , the Three Acre class will be proceeded Tiith on the following day . The members of the Twe Acre class will be the last drawn . Bj order of the Directors , Thomas Clabk , Cor . Sec . Office of the National Land Companj , 144 , High Holborn , London , May 25 tb , 184 S .

      Receipts Of The Nb.Tion.Ki, Lfl.Nt> Cois...

      RECEIPTS OF THE NB . TION . kI , Lfl . NT > COISIPANY , FOR THE WEEK ENDING THURSDAY , MAT 25 , 1818 . PER HR O'OOHNOB . laiurs . £ b . A . Cambenvell « 3 0 0 High Wycombe * 5 7 0 vTestCowes H 5 4 10 Bolton .. COO Birmingham , Good- Hawich .. 116 win H 6 3 0 Newcastle-upon-Wandsworth n 013 0 Tyne ,. 15 o 0 Dundee „ 5 0 0 Parkhead „ 5 15 0 AEhton-under . Crewe ., 0 2 0 Lyne „ 15 6 Dover .. 4 16 Merthjr , Jones .. 8 7 10 Preston , Brown 7 0 9 iHorninghold „ 0 19 0 Gloucester m 13 8 Sutton Jn-Asb- HorncuBtle M 6 7 6 field , Meakin „ 0 4 6 Hull „ 3 5 0 Lambeth „ 2 is 2 Cheltenham .. 9 l 0 Littleborough .. 2 0 0 Merthyr , Morgan 3 4 6 Walsall ? . 4 15 4 Northampton , Haswell .. 0 B 6 Munday „ 5 0 0 Crayford „ 2 0 0 Globe & friends 1 6 10 Oswaldtwistle .. 2 0 0 Dudley „ 4 12 6 Wigan , No . 1 M 3 13 10 Birmingham , Eacnp „ 4 e o Goodwin .. 3 0 0 Westminster n 0 5 0 Cardiff j . 7 2 0 Retford „ 5 6 0 Nuneaton „ 4 10 0 Hyde M 2 0 0 Skegby „ 2 10 Witham M 3 10 0 Eecles „ 4 - fi Nottingham , Accrington „ 416 0 8 wee ; M 3 7 0 Edwd Williams 2 14 0 Leeds H 5 0 0 MaryE ililner .. 0 3 0 Perth .. 16 12 0 Alex Tilleray , 0 5 0 Radcliffe Bridge 4 8 6 Thos Barrett .. 0 10 Stalybridge - 8 8 0 Jas Chapman u' 0 l 0 Haslingden „ 6 17 3 Saml W Bevan .. 0 1 0 Redmarlejr „ 16 6 Harriet Towers 6 10 0 Oldham „ 0 10 0 Chas Pilgrim _ 0 9 0 Mold M 2 0 0 John Kavannah 0 10 0 Manchester H ll 16 6 Edwd Gladstone Newton Heath . .. 15 0 0 Clark „ 0 16 0 Stroudwater „ 0 9 0 Thos Tilley „ 0 10 0 Sunderland « 1 18 0 Geo Agnes „ 10 0 Salisbury „ 5 9 o John Hefferman 0 16 Bury , Coulter „ 7 0 0 Chas Mowl .. 0 16 Blandlord „ 444 RH ,. 2 17 0 Hottram „ 5 19 O Henry Shaw „ 1 18 0 Shoreditch „ 1 1 0 Joseph MaehinM 4 4 6 £ 283 11 8 BXPBHSB ? DND . ——Birmingham , High Wycombe 0 7 0 Goodwin .. 2 0 0 Parkhead .. 0 5 0 Merthyr , Jone 3 » 0 3 0 Dover .. 0 10 Dover M 0 3 0 Preston , Brown 2 18 3 Walsall M 0 2 » Gloucester „ 0 8 0 Wigan , No . 1 ~ 2 13 6 Horncastle .. 0 5 0 Bacup .. 1 0 o Hull I . 0 3 1 Doncaster , Down- Cheltenham •¦ 0 19 0 ing „ 6 2 6 Dudlev ,. 0 7 6 Westminster .. 6 4 o Cardiff .. 0 4 0 Do . Pickersgill .. 0 2 0 Skegby .. 0 16 Hyde .. 3 0 0 Eecles „ 0 12 6 Witham .. 9 18 O Accrington -, 0 4 0 NoUinghim , Lambeth , Plaice 0 16 Sweet h 0 13 6 Thos Cook .. 0 2 0 Perth .. 0 8 0 Baron Spolasco 0 2 0 BadclifFe Bridge 0 ll 6 Hy Badman .. 0 16 Stalybridge n 2 0 9 Joseph Smith .. 0 6 0 Oldham .. 0 8 0 John Buckwood 0 2 0 Strendwater .. 0 2 0 Chas A Smith .. 0 2 0 Sunderland M 020 EH M 016 Blandford .. 0 2 0 HyReid .. 0 2 0 Mottram „ < -0 6 0 William Wilson 0 2 0 Shoreditch „ 0 2 0 Thos Cussin .. 0 16 Joseph Machin .. 0 2 0 £ 52 16 10 NEW IrANlTcOI \ 5 PAN Z \ Wm Harrison .. 0 3 0 Dover .. 0 16 0 Otven Grimshaw 10 0 6 £ 10 19 6 Land Fund , Old Company 2 S 8 11 8 Do . Do ., New Company ... 10 19 0 Expense Fund , Old Company ... 32 16 10 Rules ... .,. . „ ... 0 5 8 332 13 2 Bank .. . . . . ... .. . 124 1 6 £ 456 14 S Wk . Dixoh . Cheieiophes Doilf , Thos . Ciaes , ( Corres . Seo . ) PHiti ? H'GxATH , ( Pin , See , ) RECEIVED AT BANK . Bucton Castle Lodge , No . 335 of the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds .. « 26 0 0 Manchester „ M .. 28 7 6 T . Pbice , Hanager . RECEIPTS OP LIBERTY FUND . Tarn worth ... 0 5 0 Robert Jen-is _ 0 2 0 Kettering .. 0 5 0 Dunblane .. 10 2 Paddington , per TUlibody .. 0 10 0 D West „ 1 0 0 Mr Side ' s Book , Somers Town , Lambeth „ 0 ll 10 perArnott .. I 0 0 Eye „ 0 11 fi Halifax .. 7 0 0 Peterborough .. 0 9 0 Carlisle .. 10 9 Churwell , near Greenwich , per Leeds .. 0 7 0 Clarke „ 0 4 0 Dorset-street , Messrs Barrets , 0 1 fi Spita ' ifields , Three Cards „ 0 0 6 per Goodwin .. 0 2 0 Bradford „ 5 0 0 John Hill , Lime-Easington Lane 0 3 1 house .. 0 0 6 J H . Stepney „ o 0 6 = £ 18 13 7 John M'Cbae , Secretary . RECEIPTS OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY . Per Mr Clark „ 5 0 0 Per Wheeler .. 3 12 0 j £ 8 12 o The £ 1 , handed in by Sir M'Intosh , Newcastle , is included in the above . John M'Cbae , Secretary . FOB THE DZHOCBAT . I beg to acknowledge the receipt of the two sums of 16 s . and 9 s . from Mr Liddle , Preston , for twenty-fiveshares in the Daily Paper . Wa , Rides .

      To The Members Of The National J Land Co...

      TO THE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL J LAND COMPANY . Having been appointed Treasurer to the Subscription Fund , for losses sustained by Mr Oddy , and other allottees , at O'Connorvilie , in cattle , & c ., to the value of nearly £ 40 , 1 have to announce that the receipts up to this date , amount only to the sum of £ 5 2 a 9 i ; which , considering the number of members in the society , testifies but feebly for their sympathy with those who are their pioneers in the march of progression . This may have arisen from the excitement of tbe times having caused the subject to forgotten , the subscription will therefore remain open until Tuesday , 6 th of June , and the total receipts be published in the ensaing Star . All monies to be directed to Thomas ; Martin Wheeler , Farmer , O'Connorvilie , near Rickmanswortb , Herts . Thomas M . Wheeleb , Treasurer .

      Holliswood.— A Meeting Will Be Held In T...

      Holliswood . — A meeting will be held in the Charlist-room , Pew Nook , on Sunday , May 28 th , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , tor the purpose of re-organising this branch of the National Charter Association . Aberdeen . —The quarterly meoting of this branch wiil take place in the Union flail , Blackfriare-street , on the evening of Monday , the 5 th of June , at eight o ' clock . The ^ committee earnestly request all those who arfi in arrears with their local or general levies , to settle the same without loss of time . Dewebuey The members of this branch of the Land Company are rtquested to mtet at the Land Office , DiWBbury , on Saturday next , the 27 th . inst , at seven o ' clock , for the purpose of electing a bud . treasurer . _ Bedworth . —A public Chartist meeting will be held in Maraton-land , Bedworth , on Monday evening Best . May 29 ; h . Mr R . Harlop of Coventry and others , will address the meeting . Chair to be taken at sis o'clock .

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      Mr O'Connor And His Accusers. We Continu...

      MR O'CONNOR AND HIS ACCUSERS . We continue to receive numerous communications * expressing unbounded confidence in Mr O'Connor , and denouncing his assailants , but any addition to the mass of resolutions and addresses on this subject already published is unnecessary . We express our acknowledgements to the friends at Worcester , Yarmouth , Frome , Brechin , Tunbridge Wells , Dartford , Walsall , Warrington , Macclesfield , Newton Abbott , and several other places ,

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      Ovenden.—At A Camp Meeting Held Last Sun...

      Ovenden . —At a camp meeting held last Sunday at this place , the following resolutions were adopted : — ' That this meeting adopts the plan of organisation propounded by the National Assembly ; and we who have not enrolled our names on the books of the National Charter Association , pledge ourselves to do so forthwith , and recommend our friends and neighbours to do the same . ' ' That we , the delegatoa of this district , think it highly necessary that the Nobthbrn SiiR should be published twice a week ; and that the Executive should publish s cheap

      publication weekly . ' _ Midolbt , near Halifax . —The following resolutions were passed on Saturday evening last , at a meeting of the members of the Charter Association : — 'That we recommend to Mr O'Connor the pro priefcy of bringing out the Stab on Wednesday and Saturday , instead of the daily Democb & t , as we think the 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 in our power . ' 'That we hereby call upon all the Chartist Associations in the empire to recommend the aforesaid plan to Mr O'Connor . '

      Carlisle . —At a meeting of the Council of the National Charter Association , Mr Robert Hughes in the chair , it was decided , ' That although we did not approve of the Assembly , and much of their proceedings , yet that we should send £ 1 to help to defray the expenses consequent upon their meeting . ' A resolution was also passed , 'That in the epinion of this council the National Assembly had nothing to do with the election of an Executive Committee , but as the country will be appealed to to elect one , we hereby pledge ourselves to support an Executive nominated and elected by the whole body of Chartitts , whoever the parties may be .

      Newion Abbott . —At a meeting held in this town on Tuesday week , a vote of entire confidence was given to Feargus O'Connor , Esq . Wabrikgton . —A vote of confidence in Mr O'Connor was unanimously carried at a meeting of the Chartist members , of this town , on Monday week last . Droylsdbn . —The Chartists of Droyladen suggest that England , Scotland , and Wales , be divided into 500 districts , and every district to fix npon some central place to meet at . All districts to meet on one day—Sunday ; and let every meeting appoint a delegate to meet the Sunday following , at some central place to be hereafter named ; and let the people give their delegates instruction what they are prepared to do ; the delegates to bs prepared to give the number of their constituents that elected them ; the delegates to sit only one day .

      Stockport . —Mr Rankin , of Manchester , delivered a very instructive lecture hereon Sunday last , which gave general satisfaction . —Dr Reynolds , of Liverpool , also addressed the meeting ; and if we are to judgo by the hearty responses his sentiments elicited there can be no doubt of his being a favourite with the people of Stockport . Leeds . —Meetings are now being held nightly in the town and neighbourhood for the purpose of forming sections of the Association , and very large nambers attend . Messrs Brook , Harris , and Tomlinson

      addressed a meeting on Sunday evening , in the Vicar ' s Croft , and at its conclusion seventy new members were enrolled in the section forming at the Bazaar . On Monday evening , Messrs Brook and Harris addressed the inhabitants of Hunslet , and great numbers enrolled themselves . On Tuesday night , two meetings in tbe town were held ; and on Wednesday night the above gentlemen addressed a meeting at Wortley . The Association in this neighbourhood will be very strong . All who are desirous to enter can do so on Sunday evening , on application to Mr Brook , at the Bazaar .

      Middletos . —At a public meeting of the Char , tis ' . s and other inhabitants of the township of Middleton and its environs , held in the Market-place , on Menday evening the 22 nd inst ., Mr Cooper in the chair , the following resolutions were unanimously adopted , having been supported by Messrs Kydd , West , and Leach , in speeches of soul-stirring eloquenc ? : — ' Tbat the present condition of the working and middle classes of society , as well as the alarming distress of the commercial classes , is incompatible with the true welfare of the community , dangerous alike to the security of life and properiy , and calls loudly for a better distribution of wealth , and a just and equitable system of government . ' ' That the principles of the People ' s Charter are just in themselves , and every way fitted to form the basis of a

      just and wise system of legislation ; and we pledge ourselves to ute every legitimate means to make the said document the basis of the constitution , and therefore most cordially approve of the gentlemen nominated by the National Assembly , as the Provisional Executive , viz ., Samuel Kydd , Ernest Joues , John M'Crae , James Leach , and Dr M'Douall . ' 1 That we express onr heart-felt sympathy with John Mitchel , now imprisoned in Newgate Gaol , Dublin , charged with various political offences against tbe existing government ; and resolve to use our endeavour to support onr Irish brethren to achieve their national independence , aad to thwart the Whi g ministers in their blocd-tbirsty attempt to destroy the liberty of the subject , and to persecute the plain and honest Irish patriot , John Mitchel . '

      Tremendous Meeting at Bradford , Yorkshire . —Dr M ^ Douall having been expressed to Bradford by the Executive Committee of the National Charter Association , in consequence of the alarming rumour of an expected outbreak was received here on Monday , tbe 22 nd instant , by the Genera ^ Committee and a number of the newly formed National Guard , in uniform . The various sections were speedily called out , and successively marched in military crder , with officers at their head , and the Chartist colours flying , to a large open space of ground where a temporary hustings wa ? erected for . the accommodation of tne speakers , Dr M'Douall and Mr Lightowler . A procession was afterwards formed which paraded the town . The council met immediately afterwards

      to hear an account of the state of other districts from the Doctor , jrhen they unanimously expressed their disapproval of any partial or premature insurrection . It was at once resolved to summon the neighbouring town and districts to a great and onen air meetine iu Peckover Walk , on Tuesday , the 23 rd instant . Bills were printed , and deputations sent off to Leeds , Halifax , Bingley , Keighley , & c , < fcc-, to warn them of the great gathering . Early in the afternoon of Tuesday , Bradford became very much thronged with str ngers from the out-districts . At six o ' clock , p . m ., vast masses of people had collected on the walk , and receired the Doctor , Mr Shaw of Leeds , Mr Lightewler , and tbe Bradford Committee , with loud applause . A very dense mass having assersbled

      around the hustings ' , it was thought advifable to commence proceedings . Mr Shaw , of Leeds , was received with great applause , and had nearly concluded a moat excellent speech when the head of the Halifax column was seen at the extreme left of the walk , marching in by sections , each headed fcy officers wearing white blouses and black belts , the Chartist rosettes and green caps with red bands , which had a very imposing effect when the military bearing and steady march of the men was considered . On they came with music playing , banners flying , and the glittering pikes flashing in the aun . The column seemed interminable , but when it did at length end such an imposing and majestic sight was presented that few have ever seen equalled ,

      and that noce could gaze upon without amazement and awe . The immense space was filled , or rather pared with heads . The walls—the house tops—the trees—and every available spot , were covered with swarms of human beings , clustering like bees . Mr Shaw , of Leeds , declared that he had never witnessed a larger meeting , except one , the monster one on Kennington Common , London . Every one else expressed his utter amazement at such an extraordinary mass . Of course any human attempt to address such a mass was entirely eut of the question , nevertheless , the speeches of Messrs Lightowler , Shaw ( the members of the committee ) , Hurley , White , Smith , and Dr M'Douall , were received with great applause and clapping of hands by those who

      could hear the words they uttered iu louder tones than was consistent with graceful elocution . The Djctor , at the close of his address , swore the people in to keep the peace ; to respect life and property ; to avail themselves of the right of arming ; to discountenance any premature outbreak , and never to cease agitating until the entire Charter became the law of the land . Every head was uncovered in front , andtbe word passing backwards , and on every side , the immense assembly registered their voice , and most assuredly will keep it . A procession was afterwards formed , which marched through the town . Every window was crowded with ladies , and a complete laee of spectators formed through the streets .

      All terminated in peace and good order—for a very sufficient reason , that no power was greater than that of the people . If you wkh to have the Charter , then let every district do openly , and therefore legally , what Bradt'ird has so nobly done . Her example once followed by such towns as Liverpool , Manchester , London , Birmingham , Leeds , Aberdeen , Glasgow , Edinburgh , and Dundee , would prove the actual strength of Chartism . The middle class are not alarmed ; the polics are idle ; the soldiers have nothing to do ; and the magistrates know not what to do ; neither would the government , if all England was like Bradford . God grant it may soon be so ! The people have only to will tha Charter . Dr MJBouall

      Ovenden.—At A Camp Meeting Held Last Sun...

      left for London per mail , to attend his duties on the Executive on Wednesday morning . West Auckland , ( County Durham . )—The men of West Auckland have united for the promotion of the Charter , and have tahen a commodious room , in which they assembled on Sunday last . They request instruction from the Executive , relative to the Plan of Organisation . Oidham . —On Sunday last , a meeting took place in the Working Man ' s Hall , to hear the report of Mr S . M . Kydd , delegate to tbe National Assembly . He delivered a very eloquent and argumentative speech , which made an impression and sunk deep in'o the hearts , of his auditory , and frequently diew from them bursts ^ of applause . At the close of the address , the following resolutions werecarried : — ' That thia

      meeting having read the debates of the late National Assembly , have viewed with pride and satisfaction : the measures brought forward and ably supported by Mr s ; M . Kydd , and do hereby tender him their heart , felt thanks , for the faithful manner he has re ? re . sented this town and district , in the sittings of the late Assemblys . ' The election of the Executive Committee by the National Assembly , was then brought before the meeting , but in connequence ot Mr M'Crae . not bains generall y known , the question was asked , if there was any person who could speak to his character and ability , when Mr Kydd apoke very highly ot Mr M'Crae ' s fitness . An amendment was proposed for Mr Richard Maraden ; when put to the meting . Mr M'Crae had the majority , Messrs Jones , Leach , M'Douall , and Kydd , were carried unanimously .

      Oldham . —On Tuesday evening last , May 23 rd , a public meeting took plaee in the field behind the Albion Inn , to hear the result of the trial of Mr John Mitchel , the Irish patriot , and to express sympathy with him and the people of Ireland , in the present emergency ?; the following resolutions were passed unanimously : — 'That this meeting feel gratefully thankful for the noble and disinterested manner in which Mr John Mitchel , has advocated the cause of his distressed and down-trodden countrymen , and the

      cause of liberty throughout tbe world . That thia meeting feel indignant at the base conduct of our tyrannical governors , in prosecuting that noble patriot . Mr John Mitohel , as a felon , and we pledge ourselves to support him and the people of Ireland in whatever manner they choose to proceed , as far as in our power , lies . ' The above resolutions were ably supported by Messrs Archdeacon , Clark , Donovan , Leach , and Kydd . The meeting was adjourned to Friday evening , at seven o ' clock .

      to the chartist c 0 mmuh 1 t ? of great britain . Manchester . — Friends and Brother Democrats . —I appeal to yeu in the name of tbe delegates aaaembled at Middleton , on [ the 14 th day of May , and wish to direct your particular attention to the resolution passed by them aa below . This debt has already been shamefully { too long due , and therefore I trust no language of mine is necessary to arouse you to a sense of duty . The individual on whose behalf and just right I am ad dressing you , generously lent us in the hour ot out

      distress his pecuniary and personal aid , and requires nothing more than the money advanced by him to our cause when we so much required it . Surely this is sufficient , without detailing his urgent necessities , to enlist your strenuous efforts amongst your brethren to subscribe their mite in order to settle this long pending affair . Your communication on this subject will be gratefully received by yourfli in the great cause of human emancipation , Thomas Raskin , 59 , Ronald-street , Lloyd street , Oldhamroad , Manchester .

      _ Resolved , — ' That Mr Rankin exereise his discre . tion in taking steps to induce those districts which have not yet remitted their quota towards liquidating Mr Barron ' s just and urgent claims , to lose no time , but [ forward their contributions without further delay . ' Chartist Meetings . —Meetings in support of the Charter have been held at Wobura , Kibwoith ( Leicestershire ) , Wakefield , Abingdon , and Congleton , and were all highly successful .

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      Birmingham.—A District Delegate Meeting ...

      Birmingham . —A district delegate meeting was held on Sunday last , at the Ship Inn , Steelhouselane , when ten localities in tbe district were icpresented . Mr Insull reported from the Assembl y . A camp meeting was proposed to be held on the new Estate , near Brorasgrove , on Whit Sunday . The meeting was adjourned to Sunday , the 28 th , when each locality is requested to send delegates . Peterborough . —A meeting was held at the house of E . Scholey , Midgato , on -Sunday last , when a

      branch of the National Charter Asscciation was formed , and tbe requisite officers appointed , after which it was resolved : — « That meetings shou ' d be held at the above-mentioned house every Saturday afternoon , at half-past two o ' clock , fcr the purpose of enrolling members and receiving subscriptions . ' All members are particularly requested to attend on next Sunday afternoon , aa the nomination for the Executive and the Commissioners will then take place . A subscription has been entered into towards the £ 10 000 Fund .

      Longton . — Working Man ' s Hall . —Mr Abbs , delegate to the National Assembly , lectured in tbe above hall on Sunday evening , May 21 st , to a crowded and attentive audience . _ After which Mv O'Connor ' s letter and the organisation of the Chartist Association , were read from the Northern Star , which was received with loud applause . At the close of the meeting , forty-two names were enrolled in the books of the Association . Afterwards , tbe council proceeded to adopt the rules , if sued by tho National Assembly , for organising the Chartist body . They divided the locality into four wards , and appointed wardcaen and other officers , to carry out the objects of the Association . A lecture will be delivered in the above hall , by Mr Abbs , on Sunday evening , May 28 th . at six o ' clock .

      Lokgford , i « ear Covemrt . —The Chartists of this place held a meeting at tbe house of George Bentley , the Victoria Cottage , en May the 22 nd , when forty persons enrolled themselves , and pasted a resolution to be guided by the Executive of the National Charter Association . Also , a vote ! of thanks has been passed to F . O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., the champion of the people ' s rights . Birmingham . —Mr John Mason delivered a highly interesting and instructive lecture at the People ' s Hall , on Sunday evening , upon the condition of the people in this and other countries , showing the causes of their political and social degradation .

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      Merthtr Ttdvil . —Accordicg to announcement , a lecture was delivered by Mr W . Gould , grocer , on the present and future prospects of this country , when he clearly demonstrated , to the perfect satisfaction of all present , that a most extensive reform rcust be granted without delay . The Land members will meet in future on Monday evenings , at seven o ' clock , at the usual place , back of the Three Horse Shoes . The large room is open every evening as a reading-room .

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      Paddinoion . —The People ' s Charter ,. —A public meeting , convened by the Emmett Brigade , was held at Irongate wharf , Paddington , on Sunday afternoon , May 21 st . A platform , composed of strong timbers , was erected on the premises of a thorough Democrat , residing at No . 9 , in the above wharf , granted in consequence of the unwonted interruption of the meeting on P ? . ddington-green , on the previous Sunday , by the police . Mr Trebilcook was unani mously called to the chair , and brivfly opened the proceedings , and called on Mr Stallwood to address the meeting , who pointed out very clearly the disadvantage of being unrepresented , and , consequently , unprotected ; demonstrated that the People's

      Charter was the best and most effectual mode of representation ; warned the people of the evil of division : and ca'led on his audience to organise . He was followed by Mr William Dixon , in a long , lucid , and able speech , in which he reviewed municipal , six pound , manhood , and residential suffrage , aad showed their short comings and inferiority to the People ' s Charter—called on the Chartists to form themselves into compact bodies , and to stand firm for their whole rights . Mr John Savage , in succeeding him , illustrated the evils of class and misrepresentation , by means of the enormous amount of poverty and destitution prevailing in the neighbouring pnrish of Marylebone , and the consequent burden of the poor rates , and stated that a determination was come to to apply to tie government for a portion of the crown lands , on which to employ the poor

      reproductively . Ihey intended to ask for one thousand acres of Epping Forest , on which they wonld nndertaketo build cottage ? , and locate 800 families . ( Loud cheers . ) In conclusion , Mr Savage said , unless the people were represented in Parliament , asocial revolution would inevitably ensue . Mr Vernon also forcibly addressed the meeting , After which Mr Dethridge , an eld trades' unionist , moved a vote of thanks to Messrs Dixon , Stallwood , Savage , and Vernon , for their attendance , which was carried , and a similar compliment was paid te the chairman , who , in acknowledging the compliment , announced that another meetin g would be held at the same spot on Sunday afternoon next , May 28 th , at three o ' clock , and this long and very attentive meeting quietly separated . Tho Emmett Brigade is rapidly increasing in numbers . Scarce a meeting is held but an addition of twenty or thirty ia added to tho National Charter

      Association . SOMAS' Town . — A very numerous and highly respectable meeting was held on Sunday evening last , at the Masons' Arms , Britannia-sir : et , King ' s-Crogs . Mr II . Marriott in tho chair . Mr Hutting addressed the meeting at some length , in a neat and appropriate speech , on the principles of the . 'People's Charter . ' Alter which , a locality was formed , and the officers duly elecced under the new system of organisation . A vote of thanks having been passed to tha leeturei" and chairman , the meeting separated .

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      'Union For The Wrioti.' Friends,— It Is ...

      'Union for the WRioti . ' Friends , — It is with pleasure we again address you on the great question of National Organisation . It is a principle dear to us and which we are exceedingly anxious to see fully carried out . Before this can be done , our principles must be thoroughly understood , and deeply impressed upon the minds of the work , ing classes . The object of these remarks is intended to develop one of our fundamental principles , i . e ., that of mediation .

      By mediation we mean the appointment of members of the Central Committee , or other officers of the Association , to wait upon and consult with masters and men , in case of a trades' dispute ; with the view of effecting an amicable adjustment of all such disputes . This is , therefore , what we mean by mediation ; and we think , when the principle is fairly examined , every candid mind will at once concede it to be infinitely in advance to the old mode of settling trades' grievances , and as such , is better calculated to accomplish our objects ; for , we must admit , that when once a combat takes place between masters and men , it becomes betweeu them a trial of strength for mastership ; and no one is desirous

      of being regarded as a vanquished party—so that , when a contest is commenced , both are unwilling to yield the struggle . To obviate these injurious conflicts mediation is adopted , knowing that men and employers will often concede that by honourable negociation , involuntarily , which they would not do if a contest had to decide the matter . Mediation is intended to prevent such conflicts by obtaining an interview with employers , and , in a calm and dispassionate manner , point out the evil tendency of reducing workmen ' s wages ; to show them that such reductions are had recourse to , in many instances , in order to indulge a spirit of fierce competition , to enable them to sell cheap—as cheap as some of their less honourable nei g hbours , who , in their turn , would also reduce wages still lower , as

      they are determined to obtain a name in the market for doing business ; so that by such reduction but little benefit accrues to the employer—it adds but little to their wealth , bot makes the workman miserably poor ; as they must know that even now the labourer receive . " but a small portion of the profits arising from his industry ; that , in many cases , it is absolute mockery to call it remuneration , as it only protracts a lingering life of suffering , renders existence intolerable , and drives men to iutemperance , to idleness , and pauperism , who , otherwise , would be temperate , industrious , and comparatively independent . Masters so reasoned with have , in many instances , withdrawn a threatened reduction of wages , and a kind fellow fellow feeling has sprung up between them , which makes their respective situations so much the more agreeable .

      Employers , ws may be told , are not all alike . We grant it . We know that there are two classes of employers—the well-disposed and the evil-disposed . One is desirous tbat the workman should receive a fair compensation for his labour , and is , himself , satisfied with a just remunerative profit upon the outlay of his capital ; while the other , prompted by a spirit of selfishness , is determined to ' add field to field , and house to house ; ' his thirst for gain knows no bounds , and to realise his base purposes , he robs the labourer of his hire , tramples justice and humanity under his feet , and descends to the lowest and most disreputable means to impoverish the workman , to destroy the more honourable employer or force him to abandon his ideas oi seeing his industry properly rewarded .

      It is this class of selfish and covetous employers to whom the working classes owe the wrongs and sufferings they are now , and have so long been , enduring , and that still threaten , if left unchecked , to overwhelm us in utter ruin . It is only a few days since we were called upon to see one of these sort of men . He employed a number of skilled operatives , who had served a long apprenticeship to their trade , and whose wages he was most anxious to reduce , and , in justification of his evil intentions , referred us to the earnings of brewers and farm labourers , and gave us to understand that he should do all in his power to reduce the skilled operative to such a level , as he could not see why skilled labour shouldbe better paid than brewers and agricultural labourers . Such were the desires of this man , and he only spoke the real sentiments of many more of his class .

      With such employers it may be said that mediation is of no avail . But , in answer to this , we must say that the power and success of negociation is determined by the amount of strength at its backwhether that strength be numerical , moral , or pecuniary . If the individual , appointed to mediate between two contending parties , is only the representative of a few , then , indeed , is mediation but of little service , mid success need not be anticipated ; but if , on the other hand , he is t ' ae representative of a large and well-organised confederation , then is he

      strong , and these grasping , covetous despots would quail before this formidable force , ' and be compelled to yield to the dictates of justice and humanity . With the good and the honourable such a power is unnecessary ; but , with the evil disposed and tyrannical , such a power is highly essential , and against which they would he unable to stand for a single moment—inasmuch as all resistance would be futile , and we should be in a position to shield his men from suffering through his unjust exactions , by g iving them profitable and reproductive employment .

      If we are anxious , therefore , to put an end to oppression , we must g ive practical effect to mediatorial interference , by arming our representatives with a power proportionable to the greatness of the undertaking , or these unprincipled capitalists will laugh at our efforts , and treat our agents with base and unmerited contumely . The practicability and efficiency of mediation , we think , has been amply demonstrated during our existence and operations as an Association , as will be seen by a reference to our monthly reports , where such cases as they have occurred , have been frora time to time duly laid before the members and the public ; and our members , especially , ought to possess

      themselves of this useful periodical , in order te know what the National Association is really doing . Disputes of the most threatening aspect and of a most serious nature , which at first appeared to baffle the power of union to settle , have been satisfactorily adjusted by the moral power of this Association by means of mediation , and which is an undoubted proof of what might be accomplished , providing our power were enlarged , and a more general and comprehensive organisation was in existence ,-and when the working classes are fully aroused to a sense of duty , and are prepared to look after their own interests , by the adoption of so sound and so rational a system , their emancipation would he certain .

      Not only has the efficiency of mediation been developed by this Association , but also in France . Since the revolution of February , some of the most important and serious disputes between masters and men have been amicably settled , under the presidency i-f Louis Blanc , the arbitrators being composed of an equal number of employers and the employed , and the result was the complete restoration of mutual confidence and good feeling . Besides , the same great principle is recognised and adopted too , by almost every civilised state in Europe , and advantageously carried out between one nation and another . By its judicious exercise

      deep rooted jealousies have been allayed—national animosities dispelled—cruel and devastating wars prevented—hostile nations civilised—and , above all , a glorious impulse given to the golden stream of universal frat ernisation and human brotherhood , which will ul timately fill every nation of the earth with peace ' and good will towards men . ' Shall we , the working classes of Great Britain and Ireland , neglect to cultivate and carry out legitimately this great social principle which is so eminently calculated to redress our long injured wrongs ? All that is good and great forbids it ; and our sufferings and numberless privations demand that we should use

      it . ^ Another view we wish you to take of mediation , is the small amount of pecuniary resources it requires . If a strike has to be maintained , then an indefinite sum is needed . Take , for instance , the cost and loss occasioned b y twelve solitary strikes in Manchester , Preston , the Potteries , Glasgow , Lanarkshire , Leeds , and Bradford , which amounted to two millions two hundred and sixteen

      thousand and nine pounds . This great sum was expended in twelve strikes ; and if you will take as many cases that have been under the entire control of the Central Committee , and which have been satisfactorily settled , you will then find a great balance in favour of mediation . Just let us place them in opposition to each other . —Twelve strikes , £ 2 , 216 , 009 . . Twelve successful cases of mediation , where serious reductions have been prevented , not £ 300 ; balance in favour of mediation , £ 2 , 215 , 709 .

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      This is an important consideration , and must have great weight with the enslaved starving millioni ia these times of depression in trade , low wages , and increasing taxation , and in the salutary tendency of mediation , all classes of society are deriving con . siderable advantage , because we all know thai strikes impede our commercial operations , plunge the localities , in which they occur , into commotionshake , for a time , all confidence—give rise to empty tills for shopkeepers , provision dealers , and other ' s , which are all obviated when trade disputes are brought to a satisfactory termination through mediation . We trust , therefore , the great pecuniary saving arising to the working classes from the practical working of this principle will have its due effect , and lead them at once to assist by their union to increase its power and success .

      Prom the nature and tendency of this plan , we are inclined to regard it as one of the cheapest and most satisfactory methods we can adopt to settle our disputes . That it infinitely transcends in utility and success the almost exploded system of strikes , every one will admit , and that it is undoubtedly destined to be one of the principle elements in effecting an amelioration of our social and physical condition is certain , and will also impart more stability and permanency to the mutual agreements of workmen and employers .

      It now remains for the industrial classes to increase the power and to extend the benefits of this principle by organising in one national union , where your hitherto scatt ered and divided energies will be conscentrated , in order to bring your united power to bear against the aggressions of capitalists , and for the obtainment of your just rights . And surely , it there be righteousness on earth or justice in heaven , the day cannot be far distant when labour ' s sons shall enjoy an equitable share in that wealth they create . ,, To hasten that day you must organise ! unite ! Be firm , and it will burst upon you in all its glorious fulness and reality .

      The Central Committee of the above Association , met on Monday and following days for the transaction of general business . A great mass of correspondence has been received from all parts of the country , also the following reports—Northwich , Mr Humphries reported to having waited upon the Salt Rock miners , for the purpose of settling a dispute between them and their employers . The nature of the case is simply this : The Salt Rock trade is in a healthy state , and the miners thought they were entitled to an advance of wages ; for that object it was that Mr Humphries waited upon the employers , and we are happy to say ultimately succeeded in procuring an advance of sixpence per day ; one or two masters , however , objected to give this , and the men struck work .

      Hasel Grove Mill . —Mr Humphries succeeded in satisfactorily settling a dispute between the spinners and their employers . This case was one of unbearable tyranny , as the men were subjected to cer * tain heavy deductions in wages in the shape of fines , for being unavoidably short in their counts at the time of thtir ' doffings : ' the matter has been adjusted , and we trust the evil for ever abolished . Leek Silk Winders . —MrJHumphries succeeded in stopping a serious reduction in wages offered to the Silk Winders by one of the employers , amounting to about twenty-five percent . The deputation was received in the most respectful and courteous manner , and after an interesting discussion with the employer , the dispute terminated to the entire satisfaction of the men .

      Ihew Church . —Mr Parker reported that on the 8 th inst ., he had an interview with one of the employers in the woollen block-printing trade , the object of which was to induce the master to pay the same price for printing stair carpeting as other manufacturers in the nei ghbourhood , as the men did not think it was right for them to be working at a less price than others . The master , desired a little time for consideration . On the 10 th inst ., Mr Parker again waited upon the employer , who agreed to give the price the men asked for . The result of this case of mediatiou was received by the men with great pleasure . -

      Mill Bridge , —Mr Shackelton reported , that on Monday , the 15 th inst ., a serious reduction had been offered to the blanket weavers of that place , but on his proceeding there , the masters had withdrawn it , and the men returned to their work . So much for the moral power of the Association .

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      Hull.—The Land Members Oi The Hull Distr...

      Hull . —The Land Members oi the Hull district intend holding a tea party and ball in tbe Jarrattstieet Rooms , on Tuesday , tbe 30 th inst ., to celebrate the location of the members , the proceeds to be given to the heated members from Hull . Feargus O'Connor Esq ., M . P ., has kindly accepted an invitation to atsiston the occasion , Mertbirs or frienda wanting tickets , are to apply immediately for them . Lkith . —At a meeting of the Leith Charter Association , on the 18 th inst ., the following motion was passed amid acclamation , and without a dissentient voice : — ' We consider the parties actuated by mistaken motives , who having endeavoured by slander and abuse to shake the confidence of the people iu Mr Feargus O'Connor , and the Northern Stab , seem entirely unable to show the leatt shadow of a charge against either . And that each slander has not shaken , but en the contrary riveted more closely our confidence in him as our father and teacher , and in the Northern Star as our guide . '

      Blairgowrie . —At a metting of thia branch of tha Land Company the following resolution was agreed to : — ' That it ia the opinion of this meeting , after reading the bate and scandalous attack made by certain members of the National Assembly on Fear gus O'Connor Esq ., M . P ., and having compared Mr O'Connor ' s reply to such charges , we see no just grounds for the attacks made on that gentleman , and therefore express our entire confidence in him ; and if , when on his tour through Scotland , he would deign to pay us a visit , he will have ocular proof of our confidence in him , as a leader , and our respect and esteem as a philanthropist . ' Signed on behalf of the meeting . Jambs Donaldson , sec .

      Dundee . — A meeting of the members of this branch was held in their meeting house , Pullar ' sclose , on Thursday , the 18 th instant , Jeseph Rose in the chair , when William Reid moved , and James Robinson seconded , an address to Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., expressing the most implicit confidence in him as the working man ' s best friend . The address was unanimously adopted . Blackburn- —This branch of tho National Lasd Company held their quarterly meeting in the Old Size Chapel , on Sunday , the 21 st . The accounts were read up and passtd , and Mr Joseph Eecles was elected scrutineer ibrthe next three mouths . After the close ef the JUha Company ' s business , a committee was formed to take steps in crganising thia neighbourhood , as recommended by the National Assembly , to meet at Mir R . Maraden ' s , on Tuesday evening , at eight o ' clock .

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      WILLIAM JONES . THE WELCH MARTYR , AND COMPATRIOT'OF JOHN FROST . TO THE CHARTISTS AKD DEMOCRATS OF THE UMTKD KINGDOM . To you the National Victim Committee now appeal , on behalf of Eliza Ann Jones , the law-made widow of thf above respected inavtjr and patriot . Mrs Jones having received pressit : g letters has at length resclved to join her husband , in the land of his exile ; tbe committee , therefore , make this earnest appeal to then democratic brethren , in the hope of raising the sum of £ o 0 , to pay th \ passage and give an outfit to this devoted wile of the justly esteemed patriot ; and tiust their friends will bo prompt in remitting tbeir subscriptions , as Mrs Jones is desirous of sailing in the summer months of

      the present year . No time should bo lost : Send in your subscriptions , men of London and Manchester Do not be laggards , in the gocd cau ^ e , ye men of Scotland and Wales . A trifle promptly sent from each locality , and the . fit ty poum . ' s are raised . ' ¦ emember—notes , Post-Office orders , and half-sovereign ? , will travel in letters . Then at onee send your subscriptions to Mr John Simpson , Elm Cottage , Waterloo-street , Cambeiwell , London . All sums will be duly and promptly acknowledged through the Northern Star . Post-Office orders mast bo made payable to Mr John Simpson , at the Cambemell Post-Office : Remembar , neglect is cruelty—delay is destruction . England , Wa ' es , Scotland , demands , and justice loudly shouts , ' Democrats do your duty . ' On behalt' of the committee , John Simpson , Secretary .

      Siepnrt-Grken.—A Great Open-Air Meeting ...

      Siepnrt-Grken . —A great open-air meeting will be held on the Green , ou Monday next , 2 ftth inst ., at half-past six in the cveninp . when several eminent advocates of the People ' s Charter , and Ireland ' a wrongs will address the meeting . —A public open air meeting every Sunday morning at nine o ' clock , on Nova Scotia Fields , Bird Cage , Eethr . al Green-road , which will be attended by several popular advo-C & tfiS Ckotdon . —At a democratic gathering at Loveday ' s Coffee House , on Monday evening , to take * into considerathn the new organisation agreed upon by tha National Assembly , the following resolution wa » proposed by T . Frost , seconded by W . Hodges , and carried unanimously . — That wo have perfect conn , denco in tha Provisional Executive appointed by the National Assembly , and recommend their confirmation by the teople . '—Tho sum of ten shillings waa then voted to the Liberty Fund , as part of the quota for thia town .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), May 27, 1848, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_27051848/page/5/