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      ducea * to bring the object of their solicitude into public notice , and to state the principles on which they liave determined to act . 1 . With respect to funds necessary to carry out fhe undertaking . It is proposed to issue shares ot £ \ each , and to afford the women employed in the establishment the opportunity of becoming shareholders , by weekly payments of sixpence on each share . 2 . That fire per cent , only shall be paid for the subscribed capital ; and that whatever surplus may

      remain after the necessary outlay for materials , -wages , interest , and other necessary expenses has been met , shall be "divided quarterly among the work-people . 3 . The Establishment shall be governed and inspected by thirteen shareholders , including a Treasurer and a Secretary , to be chosen annually by ballot , by all persons holding a share or shares , each p erson having only one vote . 4 . The internal management of the Establish ment to be intrusted to the care of an efficient person or persons .

      It is confidently anticipated that bv these arrangements good wages may be paid for labour , and that very superior articles will be offered to the public at moderate prices . The originators of this association sincerely trust , that all classes will prove their concern for the wellbeing of their fellow-creatures , by rendering assistance , either in taking shares , giving orders , or inducing others te do so ; more especially as they will make no sacrifice by so doing , since the promoters of

      the association can assure them , they will obtain the articles they may purchase ' at this Establishment on terms as advantageous as at any other in London . They confidently hope , therefore , that sympathy will not evaporate in words . Further information may be obtained by application at the rooms of the Association , Xo . IS , DenmarkTstreefc , High-street , Eloomsbury , near St . Giles's Church ; the Treasurer pro tern ., Mr . Peters , Coast Guard Office , Custom-house ; or the Secretary pro tern .. Mr . Slaney , 33 , Lamb ' s Conduit-street , near tbe Foundling Hospital .

      THE MANCHESTER BUILDERS' STRIKE . The JfiTioxAi . Association fob xhePbotection of JxDtsncr Laving for one of its principle objects the effecting of amicable settlements of disputes between employers and the employed , by means of mediation and arbitration , the Central Committee have been endeavouring , during the past week , to bring about a reconciliation between the master and operative builders of Manchester . . Hitherto , it seems , the National Association bad no connexion with tbe

      longpending strike of the building trades ; but tbe latter haying recently applied to the former for pecuniary assistance , the Central Committee considered it their duty to attempt a mediation between the contending parties . With this object the Committee deputed two of its members ( Messrs . Robson and Bush ) to Tisit Manchester , and authorised them toaettle terms , if possible , with the master builders . Upon arriving in Manchester tbe deputation addressed the subjoined note to the Secretary of tbe Master Builders' Association : —

      Kailway Inn , Deansgate , June 15 , 1816 . Sir , —Messrs . Robsoa and Bush , a deputation from tbe Central Committee of the' United Trades Association for the Protection of Industry , ' respectfully desire an inter . view with the Committee of your Association , with the view of effecting , if possible , an amicable settlement of the existing unfortunate differences between tbe master builders of Manchester and their workmen . T . B . Rogerson , Esq ., Sec , & c . In answer to this application the Master Builders ' Association adopted a resolution to the effect—- That the Masters do not recognise any National Association , and consider-their own workmen are the only parities with whom they should bold any communication . This resolution having been communicated to the Deputation , they determined upon making another attempt at reconciliation—the more particularly as tbe workmen themselves expressly desired them to ¦ a ; t the part of " mediators and arbitrators" on their behalf .

      Gentlemen , —Notwithstanding your refusal to enter into discussion with us , as regards terms of reconciliation between yourselves and workmen , we yet feel bound to make another attempt towards carrying out the spirit of our Association , viz . , —that we should 'by arbitration and mediation , instead of by strikes and turn-outs , seek to settle trade differences . ' As a reason for your opposition to a General or Kational Association of Workmen , you affirm that 'there is no guarantee for taking contracts , inasmuch as the men supported by a General Union would strike for an advance of wages , upon it becoming known such contracts were in existence . ' Now , gentleman , we are prepared—on tbe part of the National Association , as also on the part of the men on strike—to give you a guarantee against any offensive measures being taken during such length of time as may be agreed upon bv both parties—that is to say , providing you will -withdraw your opposition to the National Association .

      Surely this is all that , in common justice , yon can desire . Tv " e have no wish to be compelled to the necessity of * levying' oar association for the support of the men on cirike , but 3 perseverance in your resolution ef yesterday will leave us none other alternative . Gentlemen , yours respectfully . W . Robson . J . Bosh . The only reply to this second appeal from the deputation was , " no answer . " Tbe deputation , tberelbre , returnedtotown , and at a meeting of tbe Committee , on Monday , at the office , Hyde-street , Bloomsbury , it was resolved that the workmen on strike , at Manchester , shouldkave the support of the Kational Trades Association .

      ANOTHER LABOUR TRIUMPM . TOTAL ABOLITION' OP THE ffllXOCRilS , * ' SUDKG SCALE . " It has been customary , in Preston , for the Factory workers to look upon * every attempt atobtaining justice , when summoned for any alleged violation of the Factory Rules , with cold indifference , knowing as thev do . from past and bitter experience , that the only diccsion the magistrates of Preston are in the habit of coming to is this , — "You must go to your work , and pay the expences , or go to prison , " and many a time , bas the poor emaciated slave chosen the latter alternative . —Monday last , bowever , was a proud day for Preston , and one that will be long remembered . Several of the manufacturers

      • ot Preston have adopted a curious mode of payment , one that is calculated to rob the bands of a great amount of their hard-earned pence , as will be seen -by the following : —Mr . IUchard Phrelfal commenced , several months since , to pay his hands on the following "Sliding Scale , " which he calls "Bounty . " If a weaver got 4 cuts per week , he was to receive lid . per cut ; 6 cuts Is . per cut ; Tents , 13 id , per cut ; 8 cutsl 41 d . per cut ; and for 9 cuts , lis . for the whole . By a system of allowing weavers to wait for warps and weft , and having bad material , lie has kept them for several months working for six orseven shillings per week ofa pair of looms , and though the bands at the above mill are proverbial for their " passive obedience , and non-resistance "

      policy , they were at last goaded to desperation , and on Friday last , June 19 , after breakfast , they , with one accord , ceased working , they stopped their looms and sat upon them , Every kind of intimidation that demoniac ingenuity could invent was tried to induce them to commence working again , but in vain , twenty-two of them were then served with summonses , * to appear at the Town Hall , on Monday , but they still maintained their position . A messenger was despatched to the People ' s Attorney-General , \ V . P . Roberts , Esq . Monday came , and Mr . Roberts arrived earlv in the morning , and long before eleven o ' clock , the hour appointed for the trial , the streets in tbe neighbourhood of the town HaJlwerecrowded r > ytbousan . d 3 . Messrs . Armstrong ,

      and Catteral appeared for Mr . Phrelfal , Mr . Roberta for the Weavers . After three of the witnesses bad been examined and Mr . Roberts was about to enter into tbe merits or demerits of the Sliding Scale Mr Armstrong proposed to settle the affair , each party to bear one half tbe expences , but Mr . Roberts would not consent to this . The magistrates who bad treated Mr . Roberts with the greatest respect , proposed to adjourn the Court for half an hour , in order to allow Mr . Armstrong and Mr . Roberts an opportunity to retire , to see if they could makean arrangement , this was agreed to , they immediately left the conrt , and went to the Legs of Man public house . On Mr . Roberts ' s appearance in the street be was loudly

      cheered by the thousands tbat were assembled . After a long parlev , it was announced that Mr . Phrelfal bad consented te give them what they wanted , viz , totally to abolish the Sliding Scale system , and to give Is . 21 d . a cut , be they many or few , and to pav the expences . On Mr . Roberts going from the Inn to the Railway Station , he ^ vas vehemently cheered by men and women of all trades and parties . This is the first act of justice the factory slaves of Preston ever wrung from the masters , and it is to be hoped it will teach them the value of having such a man as Mr . Roberts to stand betwixt them and their oppressors- All honour to the People ' s Attorney-General for destroying ih ~ "SliuiBeSeaW '

      Framework Kxittehs . —At a general delegate meeting held at the Dave and Rainbow , Parliament Street Nottingham , on Monday , Jane 22 , 1 S 46 , Mr . Ward in the chair , it was unanimously resolved—That the delegates present , belonging to the Framework Knitting branches , do form themselves into a district of the United Trades Association for the Protection of Industry . That this delegate meeting assemble monthly , at the Dove and Rainbow , Parliament Street , for the purpose of forwarding tbe objects of the association . Tbat the next delegate meeting beholden on the 20 th o July next , at 7 o ' clock , p . m .

      RATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNITED TRADES FOR THE PROTECTION OF INDUSTRY . The Central Committee met it their office , 30 , Byd & street , Bloomsbury , on Monday last , T . S . Dnncombo , M . P ., in tbe chair . Tbe table was entirely covered with letters from the trades * bodies

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      m different parts of the empire , all expressing admiration of tho proceedings of tbe late Conference , and pledging future aid in carrying out tbe objects of the Association .

      THE BUILDER'S STRIKE . Messrs . Robson and Bush , who ( in compliance with a desire , expressed by the workmen themselves ) , bad been deputed by tbe Central Committee to visit Manchester , for the purpose of endeavouring to bring this long-pending contest to an amicable termination , reported that on their arrival in Manchester they addressed a note , of which the annexed is a copy , to tbe secretary of the Master Builders' Association : — Railway Inn , Deansgats , June 15 th , 1816 . Sir , —Messrs . Robson and Bash , a deputation from the Central Committee of the " United Trades' Association for the Protection of Industry , " respectfully desire an interview with the Committee of your Association , with the view of effecting , if possible , an amicable settlement of tbe existing unfortunate differences between the Master Builders of Manchester , and their workmen .

      The answer they received was the following resolution t—That the masters do not recognise any National Association , and consider their own workmen are the only parties with whom they should hold any communication . Nothing daunted , however , your deputation resolved to make another attempt at reconciliation , especially as the workmen urged them to become mediators on their behalf , and accordingly iorwarded a note as follows : — " Gentlrmen , —Notwithstanding your refusal to enter into discussion with us , as regards terms of reconciliation between yourselves and workmen , we yet feel bound to make another attempt towards carrying out the spirit of

      our association , viz ., —That we should " by arbitration and mediation , instead of by strikes and turn-outs , seek to settle trade differences . As a reason for your opposition to a general or national association of workmen , you affirm that , " there is no guarantee far taking contracts , inasmuch as men supported by a general union would strike for an advance of wages , upon its becoming known such contracts were in existence . " Now , gentlemen , we are prepared , on the part of the Kational Association , as also on the part of the men on strike , to give you a guarantee against any offensive measures being taken during such length of time as may be agreed upon by both parties —that is to say , providing you Hill withdraw the "Document . "

      Surely this is all that yon in common justice , can desire . We have no wish to be compelled to the neces sity of "levying" our association for the support of the men on strike , but a perseverance in your resolution of Monday wiU leave . us no other alternative , Gentlemen , yours respectfully , J . Bush . W . Robson . To this there was " no answer . " The report was received , and , after mature deliberation the committee resolved on levying the association in support et ihe workmen , and in accordance therewith authorised the secretary to issue the subjoined circular to tbe numerous trades' bodies of which the Association is composed : — Office , 30 , Hyde-street , Bloomsbury . London , June 22 nd , 1846 .

      Sir , —I am instructed to request the favour of your immediate transmission to this office of the three weeks levy , due on Friday next , of 2 d . in the pound , on the average weekly earnings of your society pursuant to the resolution of Conference , in support of the builders now on strike , and that you will continue to do so weekly . I have further to intimate that it is absolutely neces . sary that the levy should be remitted in sufficient time for the workmen to receive the amount in Manchester and Liverpool by Saturday next . Thomas Babkatx , Secretary , P . S . —As the close of the present quarter Js nigh at hand , it is hoped that the statistics of each trade , required by rule for insertion in the balance sheet , will be forwarded as early as convenient .

      The meeting , after transmitting other business of a routine nature , terminated . What will the Dispatch , the Times , and other tierce denunciators of the workmen for their assumed "obstinate adherence " to strikes , say to the above correspondence ?

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      ROTHERHAM . A vote of confidence in Mr . O'Connor has been passed by tbe members of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society residing in this town . MANCHESTER . The Chartists of Manchester met on Sunday night last , when Mr . D . Donnavon delivered and excellent lecture to a crowded audience .

      LIVERPOOL . The Patriot Faosi . —At a general meeting of the Members in this locality , held at the house of Mr . Farrell , 4 , Cazeneare-street , on Sunday evening last , Mr . Robinson in the chair , after the transaction of some minor business the case of our beloved Brother and Martyr Frost was taken into consideration , when it was moved by Mr . Thomas Jones , and seconded by Mr . William Jones , tbat the sum of 11 . be voted out of the funds of the association for the above purpose ; it was agreed that subscription sheets be opened , when nearly 31 . was collected : it was also further

      agreed to make the money payable to Mr . J . G . Harney , and that the money be sent by a banker instead of a private individual . Subscriptions will be received by the members of the Council , the Collectors , and at Mr . Farrell ' s Temperance hotel , 4 , Cazeneare-street . The Council sincerely hope that the members of tbe Liverpool locality will bestir themselves , and do something worthy of the first commercial town in the country . H . Smith , sub .-sec . [ The above letter was received by Mr . O'Connor , and the post-office order contained therein is acknowledged in Mr . O'Connor's list . —J . G . H / J

      BLACKBURN , A vote of confidence in Mr . O'Connor , and of censure on Mr . Cooper , bas been adopted by tbe Chartists of this place . HYDE . A subscription for Mr . Frost is going on here and will when closed be remitted to Mr . Rogers .

      COVENTRY . Tbe Chartists of this locality held a meeting in their room , bottom of Greyfriars-iane , on Tuesday evening , June 23 rd , when the following resolution was unanimously passed : — Resolved , That it is the opinion of the members of this branch that the charges brought " against Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., by Mr . T . Cooper , are base and unfounded , and dictated by a vindictive spirit , and deserve the csnsure of every honest man ; that we hereby ex . press our confidence in Mr . O'Connor ' s honour as a gentleman , his judgment as a politician , and his feeling as a philanthropist , and tender to him our warmest thanks for continuing the deputy treasurership .

      Several sums were banded in for the Frost Funa . The subscription will finally close on Tuesday evening next , when a meeting will be held at the Infant School Room , bottom of Greyfriars-lane , to nominate a person to represent the Chartists of Coventry in tbe forthcoming Convention . SHEFFIELD . Mb . Cooper at Sheffield . —Thefollowingshould have been atthis office by Thursday , the 18 th , instead ofSatnrdav , the 20 th ] : — . . Mr . Cooper wrote to us to get him up a meeting in behalf of Frost , which , after a little consideration , we determined to do . We considered Frost ' s case onr case ; and we thought Mr . Cooper ' s giant talents could not fail in obtaining a goodly sum for the exiled

      patriot . But I am sorry to have to say , that instead of gaining anything , we have lost two pounds bv Mr . Cooper ' s visit , which gives us great pain . We were at a loss to discover the reason why so few were present . The bills calling the meeting were large—the place was large- and we thought the man would command an audience . But net so : at the time tbe lecture would have commenced there were not twenty person * in tbe Circus , ( tbe largest meeting-place in the town . ) Instead of beginning his lecture , Mr . Cooper went out for a walk with Mr . Otley , and did not return until one hour after , by which time one hundred and fifty-one persons , men

      women and children , were present iu a place which will hold more than two thousand persons . At the conclusion of the lecture , Michael Beal , a Sturgite , moved a vote of thanks to the lecturer , whom he was delighted with since bis ( Mr . Cooper s ) renunciation of " physical force . " After some difficulty a seconder was procured , and tbe dismal farce terminated . This is too true ; and Mr . Cooper himself cannot deny it . We have been very angry with ourselves since that we were not content withour prr vate canvass , when we were doing so nicely . -No more lectures of the above description for us .

      LEICESTER . On Sunday evening last , agreeable to an announcement by placard , a lecture was delivered in the Market Place , by Mr . Smart ; the subject : — ' What Chartism was ; what it now is ; and its future prospects . " The lecturer took a rapid view of the past , commencing with the establishment of the Working Men ' s Association in London ; tbe drawing up of the Charter bv a committee of that body , and five so-i called liberal Members of Parliament ; the subse-J mi « . nf , r . al ] ine : together of that body ; the apathy of

      the people on the dissolution of that body , and the partial revival of the principle by the organization of the Convention at Manchester , and more so by the Petition Convention in London in 1841 ; the start it is in at the present time , and its glorious prospects of final and complete success at no distant period . if its professors are good men and true , and perform their duty to themselves and to society . The lecture was listened to with tbe most marked attention , and at the conclusion , Mr . Smart announced that on Sunday evening next be sh onlddebyer a kctare in

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      the same place on "The Land , and the absolute necessity for the operatives to obtain a portion of it , for the benefit , of society generally , as well as themselves in particular . " On Sunday morning last the Chartists met in the pasture , and after the transaction , of their usual business adjourned to their committee room for the election ofa new sub-committee in the place of one whose term of office expired on that day . The following were duly elected : —Edward Gray , steward , George Noble , John Curtis , Robert Arnold , William Green , John Goodby , sub-treasurer . Charles Arnold , sub-secretary . That the Directors be hereby empowered to issue bills and cards for the Demonstration as soon as the answer shall be returned . That this committee do stand adjourned until this day week at three o ' clock in the afternoon , then to meet at the Chartist Land Office , 83 , Dean street , Soho .

      TO FEARGUS O ' CONNOR , ESQ . Esteehed Sib , —We , the members and friends of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , who assemble at the Parfhenium , St . Martin ' s-lane , Westminster , have learned with unfeigned sorrow and regret , that another attempt has been made to damage your reputation and rob you of that confidence which we , and myriads of our order throughout the country , have so long reposed in you , and which is the only reward that you will accept for the herculean efforts which you have made to elevate us in the scale of society , by the destruction of that system which has reduced us to the most cruel and galling slavery .

      Sir , we are not amonget those who would clamour down opposition to a popular advocate of our cause , if such opposition were at all warrantable by facts ; on the contrary , we conceive it to be our own interest , as well as our duty , to afford every facility for the fullest and most ample investigation into the public conduct of those who undertake to guide the people ia matters affecting their political and social welfare , but in the case which , haa impelled us to thus address you , we have sought in vain for any reasonable pretext that could in the slightest degree justify the attack upon you , which is contained in Thomas Cooper ' s letter , in Boyd ' s Weekly Newspaper , addressed to the Chartists of London .

      Now . sir , as one of the metropolitan localities , we repudiate the interference of this vain , mischief-making meddler , and beg ef him , in future , to attend to his own affairs ; and , if his envious and splenetic nature will not allow him to act in bur movement without being a dictator , we would rather dispense with his services altogether , than accept them upon such a condition . You , sir , are now engaged in an undertaking of the greatest magnitude , upon the result of which depends more than we can here express ; and we hope that no attack , however malicious , upon your reputation , will induce yon to abate one tittle of the energy which has enabled you to bear up against the host of malignants that have besot your path from the commencement of your glorious career amongst us . You have often been tried , but have never been found wanting ; your oreat talents have

      always been at the service of labour ; and base , indeed , most be onr nature if we could stand tamely by and witness this last infamous attempt to stab you in the most vital part , without stamping its author with the brand of our most severe condemnation . For the same reason that we have not allowed one man " to usurp the guidance of our movement , we wiuVnot recognise the right of another to set himself up as tbe ONE nnd ONLY authority , to whom we are to look for advice and instruction . We have a responsible body , to whom we have entrusted the management of our Society . They are responsible to us for the security of our funds , and the proper conduct of our affairs , they enjoy ouruna ualined confidence ';' and as long as they conduct themselves as they hitherto have done , they shall not have cause to complain of our backwardness in rendering them all necessary support , to secure the triumphant success of our

      cause . In conclusion , Sir , we congratulate you , upon your unanswerable refutation of the vile accusations of the "Poet" and assure you that language would fail to ex * press the feelings of disgust , which have been created in our minds by the numerous attempts which have been made to deprive you of your dearly bought reputation , and think in the present instance , under the guise ot security for the property of onr society , we can perceive an anxious desire to dethrone you from the distinguished position which you hold and assign the vacant seat to your modest accuser . Go on , then , Sir ; as you have hitherto done , and rest assured that no power on earth can deprive you of our affectionate regard , and if others wish to rival you in our esteem , the would-be assassin of your fame shaU never be that rival . Robebt Pabkes , Chairman .

      TBE FRATERNAL DEMOCRATS . At the usual meeting of this society on Monday evening , June 22 nd , Charles Keen , in the chair , several new members were elected , including David Ross , late of Leeds . After the transaction of other business , Carl Schapper moved the adoption of the following resolution ;—That this meeting congratulates Mr . Feargus O'Connor on bis complete and triumphant refutation of the calum nious charges advanced against him by Mr . Thoma Cooper , and this meeting heartily accords with those re solutions of sympathy with Mr . O'Connor , and censure of his accuser which have been unanimously expressed by tbe Chartist body .

      The mover grounded his resolution on the fact that Mr . O'Connor had been , aud still was , entrusted with monies belonging to the Fraternal Democrats , and also monies belonging to the German and French Democratic Societies . Mr . O'Connor ' s reputation was , therefore , of not less importance to his democratic than to his Chartist friends . lie believed Mr . O'Connor to be a man of unpurchaseable patriotism and sterling integrity , and therefore he moved this resolution . C . Schapper continued his comments , speaking at great length in vindication of Mr . O'Connor , and in reprobation of his slanderers . We have no room , however , to report the speeches . The resolution was seconded by J . A . Michelot . Mr , David Ross moved the following amendment : —

      That the decision of this meeting be suspended unti ' Mr . Cooper and Mr . O'Connor hare had an opportunity of appearing before the public ; as both parties have expressed their willingness to do so . Joseph Dckn seconded the amendment . After speeches from John Moy , G . Julian Haraey , and a friend from Scotland , the question was put by the chairman , and the original motion carried . Carl Scrapper then moved the adoption of the following resolution : — That this meeting expresses its strong disapprobation ef Mr . Cooper ' s expressions against the Northern Star , which paper be calls "filthy , " and that this meeting declares , that the Northern Star is the only English paper in which the true principles of democracy and fraternal brotherhood are defended , and pleges itself to use its most strenuous efforts to circulate this paper , in the different countries to which the members belong . J . A . Michelot seconded the resolution .

      Joseph Dunn moved an amendment to the effect that the resolution stand over until after the public meeting between Messrs . O'Connor and Cooper . John Mot seconded the resolution . On the Question being put , the original resolution was carried . The meeting then adjourned .

      HUDDERSFIELD . At a meeting of the members of the Land Society , held on Tuesday evening , at Turner ' s , Temperance Hotel , there were present fifteen members , ten of whom had paid up their shares . It was moved by Mr . John Gledhill , and seconded by Mr . Hans Finlay , and carried without a dissenting voice : — That Mr . O'Connor's statement of his cash account with the Land Society is perfectly satisfactory to the members here present ; that he be requested to continue his office as under treasurer , and to treat with contempt the insinuations of those who endeavour to create dissatisfaction and mistrust between him and the members of the society . The regular meetings of the members will be held at the usual place the second and last Tuesday evenings in the month , when the attendance of those members who are in arrears with their subscriptions , and contributions for the directors , is requested . John Stead .

      CLAYTON WEST . TO FEAKGUS o ' cOKNOB , ESQ . Dear Sir , —We , the members of the Chartist Co-Operative Land Society of Clayton West , cannot refrain from expressing in the strongest terms , our disapprobation of the manner in which Thos . Cooper has attempted to injure your character , by promulgating a falsehood ; but we hope you will take no heed of him , as we , the members of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society of Clayton West , do not consider that he has got clear of the malady that he was labouring under while in Stafford gaol , and we hope you will take no heed of him on that account . On behalf of the members of Clayton West , Edward Evans , Sub-Secretary .

      HALIFAX . At a meeting of the members of the Chartist Cooperative Land Society , holden in tho Workingman ' s Hall , Halifax , on Wednesday 17 th June , Mr . R . Roth well in the chair , the following resolutions were adopted : — That this meeting is deeply impressed with the necessity of the members of the Co-operative Land Society rallying around Mr . O'Connor at the present time , especially when pretended patriots are assaiUng his character in the most shameful and scandalous manner by persons who have reaped great advantages from their connection with Mr . O'Connor , and who ought to have had the clearest proofs before making such a serious charge against him who had been their best friend .

      Resolved , tbat we , the members of the Chartist Cooperative Land Society , beg to state that we have the most perfect confidence in the integrity and honesty of Mr . O'Connor , and regret that such an unfounded calumny should determine him to give np the office ef deputy treasurer , which be has filled so honourably and satisfactorily . We , likewise , beg to tender him our grateful thanks for bis eminent services ia our cause .

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      His past faithfulness and integrity is a sufficient security for our confidence in him for the future . BRIGHTON . Artichoke Inn Locamti . —Mr . Coot in the chair . Proposed by Mr . Flower . seconded by Mr . Williams , — That after reading the attack of Mr . T . Cooper on Mr . O'Connor ' s reputation , and Mr . O ^ Conuor ' s reply , it is the opinion of this meeting , that Mr , Cooper no longer deserves the confidence of the Chartist body , inasmuch » 3 he , ia an underhanded manner , attacked the Land Plan , instead of giving his just reasons , for or against it , as every honest man ought to do . We return Mr . O'Connor our sincere thanks for resuming his office as deputy treasurer , we having implicit confidence in him . We also return our thanks to Mr . Clark , for exposing Mr-Cooper ' s base conduct . Carried unanimously .

      BIRMINGHAM . At tho usual weekly meeting of the Chartists , held at the Ship , on Sunday , June 21 , after the reading of Mr . O'Connor ' s letter , the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to : — That having read Mr . Cooper ' s letter , published in Lloyd ' s Weekly London . Nmipaper , and coppied into the Star , we are of opinion that the conduct of Mr . Thomas Cooper is base , in attempting to destroy the character of F . O'Connor , Esq ., and thereby alienate the confidence and respect of the people in that gentleman—he who has struggled so many years ' and made such great sacrifices , —he that has endured imprisonment and suffered persecution , —he that has deprived himself of the enjoyments and pleasures of this life , all to promote the liberty and happiness of mankind .

      Mr . Cooper has clearly proved himself a hyprocrite and renegade to those doctrines of peace and good will to mankind , on the advocacy of which he prides himself , but which his conduct proves he does not practice . His attempt upon the present occasion is disgraceful in the extreme , and calls aloud for the reprobation of every honest Chartist throughout the country . Mr . Cooper has now added his name to a too numerous list of base wretches who first wormed themselves into tho confidence of Mr , O'Connor , and then with base ingratitude have conspired to destroy him , and we hereby declare that we . have no further confidence in Mr . Thomas Cooper . John NewuoCBej Secretary .

      GLASGOW . TO FEARGUS o ' cONMOB , ESQ . . Sir , —There are periods of the world ' s history , remarkable for the production of great talent and energy , one bright genius succeeding another , like the stars in heaven , till the moral world is one blaze of light , the rays of whicli penetrate far into futurity , operating as a warning , or example , for mankind to avoid or imitate . We believe we live in such an era . We Consider that the people of this country , in the course ofa very little time , will have raised themselves to the highest pinnacle of renown , or have sunk into the very depths of degradation . We have watched with deep anxiety the struggle betweeen the oppressors and Iheoppressed -every movement made

      has been to us the cause of intense excitement . We have scanned the conduct of every succeeding leader as with a telescopic or microscopic gaze . Many professed patriots have been put in the balance and found wanting . The long-continued effort made in behalf of the working classes has seen many of these rise and again sink into obscurity . But you , Sir , have laboured with a zeal and patience beyond all praise . These our sentiments might never hare been expressed , but from the treatment you have lately received from Thomas Cooper , we are bound to speak out . We could wish you above envy , for we are jealous of your honour ; but you seem to stand in the way of some men ' s ambition , or are they but the tools of the enemies of liberty and of man .

      We cannot avoid entertaining the latter suspicion , seeing so many attempts made on frivolous pretences to destroy you as the leader of the people Of the many plans promulgated for the benefit of our class , none has kindled such emotion within us as the Chartist Co-operative Land Society . To that the wearied , toil-worn slaves look for repose and a home . When our little children cry for bread , vre tell them of onr hopes of brighter and better days ; we endeavour to animate our youths amidst their longprotracted toil with comfort from the same source , and , in proportion as we have suffered , so are pur feelings lacerated by every blow aimed at your

      reputation . Woe , woe to him who would blight our anticipations , and dash our cup of hope to the ground , who would cause our sorrows to gush forth anew , and the many wounds we have received from oppression to bleed anew , Of you , Sir , we have no fear : descended from a family honourable among patriots , we firmly believe that your name will go down to posterity with increasing honours . Go on , noble sir , yours is the work of redeeming an enslaved people , and we trust yours will be the thanks of grateful millions . We remain your friends of the No . 1 Branch , Wm . Doheriy , Chairman .

      THE SHEFFIELD TRADES , AND MR . WARD . A delegate meeting of the trades oi Sheffield was held at Mr . Dalton ' s , Temperance Hotel , Georgestreet , on Tuesday night , June 23 rd , when thirty delegates attended from the various trades , to consider Mr . Ward ' s speech , which he delivered in tbe House of Commons , on the second reading of the Ten Hours Bill , which speech is calculated to make a bad impression on the minds of the people , against the trades of Sheffield , and Trades Unions generally . Mr . Barnes having been called to the Chair , and having opened the business of the meeting ,

      Mr . Thomas Booth , moved the hist resolution in a speech of considerable length , Seconded by Mr . James Goodlad . 1 st . That this meeting considers the assertions made by Mr . Ward , against the Trades Unions of Sheffield , in his speech on the Ten Hours Bill , as uncalled for , false , unprincipled , and unjust . The resolution was carried by a large majority . ¦ The following Delegates spoke to the resolution : — Messrs . John Drury , Samuel Clyton , Henry Tayler , Wilkinson , Charles Bagshaw , John , 'Croves . The second resolution was moved by Mr . Joseph Brown , seconded by Mr . John Dnunr .

      2 nd . That Mr . Ward has at all times an opportunity of obtaining from the Trades Unions of Sheffield , information on any subject he thinks well to apply for , therefore if he allows himself to be led astray by any statements made by persons whom he knows are always ready to traduce the working classes , and if he neglects to obtain such information , he must hold himself responsible for any calumny he may propagate . The third resolution was moved by Mr . James Goodlad , seconded by Mr . Henry Tavlek . That the thanks of the trades of Sheffield are due to Mr . John Drury , and Mr . Richard Otley , for their letters in defence of Trades Unions . Thanks were voted to the Chairman , and the meeting separated .

      Sheffield . —The Labourers in the employ of five master builders , struck work on Monday morning last , for an advance of three pence per day , on their present rate of wages , which is lGs . 6 d . per week , Mr , Joseph Hirsfall willingly gave the advance to his men , and they resumed work . The other masters stand out . the number of men out is thirty-five .

      ALVA . To Feargus O'Connor Esq . Most respected Sir , —We the members of the Alva ranch of the Land Society , in public meeting assmbled , seize the present opportunity of tendering » you our very warmest thanks for your hercu-: an efforts in the cause of suffering humanity , ^ e have unbounded confidence in your honesty aud itriotism , despite tho ravings of would be leaders . We also press upon you the necessity of still acting i our deputy treasurer , knowing that our funds can ever be in safer keeping , or more righteously or : onomically expended . Would that we had in your possession ten millions F pounds , with no other security than at present , lorious would be the revolution we should effect . JWith the very best wishes for our directors , wo

      include by thanking our esteemed friend Thomas lark , for the timely exposure of Thomas Cooper ' s eachery . Signed on behalf of the Society , John Robertson , Sub Secretary . ALEXANDER , VALE OF LEVEN . A general meeting of the Chartists of the Vale of even was held on the evening of Monday last , when was agreed to set on foot a subscription for Mr . rost , among those friends of liberty who were known » sympathise with that unfortunate patriot in his resent distress . The result of which is the enclosed ank order for £ 110 s . It was further agreed , that to show that we have ie utmost confidence in Mr . O'Connor , the money 5 transmitted to him , accompanied with a request lat the money be sent to Mr , Frost , by bank order , istead of by private hand . It was also resolved .

      " That as there is a regularly appointed National Yicm Committee in existence , we think that the individuals ho received intelligence of Mr . Frost ' s distress , ought , i an act of common courtesy , to have apprised the Vicm Committee of the same , as it was the especial duty 'that Committee to have made an appeal to the country l his behalf , nnd to transmit the money collected through is hands of their honourable treasurer , Feargus O'Conor . "That we are in no way surprised at the villanous connct of T . Cooper , as we have long suspected that all was at right with him , notwithstanding all his boasted bristian philanthropy .

      The members of the Land Society wish to state that they have entire confidence in Mr . O'Connor's integrity ; and ability to conduct ( with the valuable issistancejof W . P . Roberts , Esq ., and the board of directors ) the affairs of the society to a successful issue , and are extremely gratified to learn that Mr . O 'Connor has been induced to retain the office of deputy-treasurer . They also take this opportunity of saying that they look upon T . Cooper ' s fiendish , and detestable conduct towards Mr . O'Connor , as being beneath . the contempt of every honest man . James M'Inttre , Sub-Secretary to the Land and Charter Societies .

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      AMBETH IJISTIMOI OF THE CHARTIST CO-OPERATIVE LAND SOCIETY . At a meeting of the shareholders resident here on Sunday evening last , the conduct of Mr . IVCooper became the theme of discussion , iu whicli Messrs . Gathard , Millwavd , Tobin , Williams , J . . Knight ( one of the auditors ) , J . G . Dron , & c , took part , ihe extremely ridiculous position of Mr . Thos . Cooper , the author bf'his own purgatory , oi' ( liis own ) suieid-ical acts , was cleared pointed oiit and severely commented on ; the following resolution was unanimously passed by the meeting , ( which was much more numerously attended than usual .

      That we , the shareholders of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , assembling in the South London Chartist Hall , do hereb y express our entire confidence in the integrity of Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., and request him not to resign the office of Deputy Treasurer , feeling convinced tbat his secession would cause the most lamentable consequences to the society . And we are further convinced that the statements recently made by Mr . Thos . Cooper ( who calls himself a Chartist ) are false nnd unfounded , and could only have been made with the diabolical and fiendish motive of destroying that confidence which is so deservedly reposed by the working classes in Mr . O'Connor , and which Mr . Thos . Cooper knows to be essential to the successful developement of our Association .

      EDINBURGH . A meeting of the Edinburgh branch of the Land Society , was holden in the Painters' Hall , Caruthers Close , on Sunday evening , Mr . Walker in the chair . After some local business was gone through , Mr . 0 ' Connor ' s letter to the members of the Society , published in the Star of the 13 th was considered , when the following resolution was moved by the Secretary—That we have perfect confidence in Mr . O'Connor ' s integrity ana ability ; and offer our best thanks to him , aud the other Directors for their untiring exertions to forward tha interests of the Society . Carried unanimously .

      Edinburgh —Mr . James Gumming has been ap pointed district agent for the Land Society . Parties desirous of purchasing shares may apply to Mr . 0 . either by letter or personally , at 14 , Duncan Street , New Town ; or at the Committee Rooms , Carruthers Close , on Saturday nights .

      DEWSBURY . The following resolution was unanimously passed at a meeting of the members on Monday—That we , the members of the Co-operative Land Society in this district , have the fullest confidence in the abilities and honest integrity of our worthy Bailiff—Feargus O'Connor , fisq ., and request that gentleman to continue in his office of Sub-Treasurer , confident that we cannot have a better ; and further , that so long as he continues to pursue the same straightforward courseworking laboriously and gratuitously to promote tho physical , moral , and social elevation of the Working Classes—we cannot but look up to him with tha greatest confidence , esteem , and respect .

      BRIGHTON . Frost , the Exile . —A public meeting was held at the Artichoke Inn , William-street , on Thursday evening , the 18 th inst ., to take into consideration the distressed condition of the above-named individual , and to take the necessary steps to assist him in his present circumstances . Mr . Good Was unanimously called on to preside . The Chairman , in an excellent address , opened the business of the evening , and called upon Mr . Giles to propose the first resolution . Mr . G ., in a short but appropriate speech , moved the following resolution : — That a subscription list be opened in the town of Brighton towards the assistance of Mr . John Frost , the Welsh patriot , who is now in great distress in a peaal settlement . Which being seconded by Mr . Flower , in his usual energetic manner , and ably supported by Mr . Marriott , was carried unanimously .

      Mr . John Page proposed , and Mr . Mitchell seconded the following resolution : — That a Committee of five persons be appointed ( with power to add to their number ) , to superintend the said subscription list , and forward the sums collected to the Northern Star for insertion . Which , having been supported by Mr . Flower , was unanimously adopted . The following persons were chosen as the committee—namely : Mr . Flowers , Mr . Mitchell , Mr . Page , Mr . Good , and Mr . Williams . Proposed by Mr . Marriott , and seconded by Mr . Woodward , — That this meeting recommend to the Frost Restoration Committee that an effort be made at this particular time , on behalf of Frost , Williams , and Jones , by memorialising her Majesty for their immediate return to their homes and families .

      The resolution having been supported by several persons , was unanimously carried . The sum ol ' £ 1 10 s . was collected in the room , which , with £ 2 10 s . since collected , was immediately sent off , and the subscriptions are still going on gloriously . And now we ask our tyrants , is Chartism dead ? Fjjarous O'Connor , Esq- —A general meeting of the Chartists of this town was held at the Artichoke Inn , on Tuesday evening , June 23 rd , Mr . Mitchell chairman , when tho subjoined resolution was proposed by Mr . John Page , seconded by Mr . Williams , supported by Mr . Flower and others , and unanimously

      adopted—That we , the Chartists of Brighton in general meeting assembled , deem it our imperative duty to express our opinion of Feargus O'Connor on this particular occasion . We , of all men , deprecate man worship above any and every thing , save and except vituperation and base calumny . We have watched with a strict eye the conduct of Feargus O'Connor , as well as other professed , or would-be leaders , and we candidly confess that we never have in the whole course of his political career , seen anything to shake our confidence in that gentleman ; on the contrary , the stricter our observations have been , the more our confidence has increased ; and we deeply regret that men professing to be friends to our cause , should from time to time attack

      and calumniate the character and motives of one who is dear to the hearts of all true nnd honest Chartists in the Empire . It affords us great pleasure to see , that after all the attacks from " starved vipers , " and the worrying of "politicalpedlars , " that Mr . O'Connor is determined to stand to his post ; and we now solemnly pledge ourselves to support him to the utmost of our power , so long as he acts as he hitherto has done . As to the gang who have , and still , may calumniate thatinoble minded | Patriot , we will consign them to that tomb of oblivion , which they so richl y deserve . Iu all storms and dangers , and tricks and traps , 'twas Feargus O'Connor was diligent then . We'll rally around him again and again !

      DARLIKGTdN . At a meeting of the Chartist Land Society held last Monday evening , it was moved by William Carlton , seconded by John Macauly—That we , the members of the Darlington branch of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , view with deep regret the unprincipled attack of that political pedlar , Thomas Cooper , upon our estsemed friend and champion , Feargus O'Connor . Carried unanimously . Moved by William Carlton and seconded by John

      Macauly—That we , the members of the Darlington branch of the Chartist Co-operative land Society , request Mr . O'Connor to still hold the office of Deputy Treasurer , as we have the most unbounded confidence in him for his past exertions in the people ' s cause , hoping that he will still continue to pursue the same honest , straightforward course he has hitherto done . Carried unanimously .

      TODMORDEN . At a meeting of the members of the Chartist Cooperative Land Society held at Mr . Robert Brooks , it was unanimously resolved—That we view with deep regret , the barefaced assertions and unmanly conduet of Thomas Cooper , the professing Chartist , against Mr . O'Connor ; and that we tender our best thanks to Mr . O'Connor for his past services ; also that we have and shall have full confidence in him as a Chartist and Treasurer , so long as he keeps in the straightforward path , which we consider he has hitherto pursued , and we pledge ourselves to defend him on every occasion from the slanders of individuals , who are useing their every effort to injure him and our glorious movement .

      DUDLEY . At a meeting of the members of the Chartist Cooperative Land Society resident in Dudley , held at Mrs . Wright ' s , Great-hill , Dudley , Mr . O'Connor ' s letter was read from the Star , when the following resolution was unanimously adopted : — That Sve , the members of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , feel the greatest pleasure in the announcement made by Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., that he will retain his office of Sub-Treasurer ; and in gratitude to tbat gentleman for his unmatched exertions to elevate our order , we tender him our sincere thanks , feeling as we do unbounded confidence in his straightforward honesty .

      BIRMINGHAM . At a numerous meeting of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , held on Monday , the 22 nd inst ., at No . Ill , Red Street , the statement made by Thomas Cooper against the best and " most abused man" in the kingdom was introduced , and the following resolution unanimously agreed to : — " That we have implicit and unbounded confidence in our long tried friend , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., for his zeal , honesty , and perseverance , in promoting the interest of the working class . We believe his equal is not to

      be found in Christendom ; and when he is attacked , we think it a duty to ' Rally around him again and again ; ' to denounce all base calumniators that attempt to injure his character , be they pretended friends or open enemies . We glory in him for his devotf / dness to our cause , and hope that he may live to seo his great plan of emancipation crowned with complete success , and not think for one moment of resigning his office as Sub-Treasurer—he knowing lull well he bas the confidence of all concerned , but continue to go on not heeding the wicked attempts of disappointed knaves , whose objects are to injure

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      both him and the grunt and glorious cause in which he is engaged . We consider the conduct of Mr . T . Cooper as treacherous and base ; and that he deserves , and will receive , the contempt of all friends of honesty and lovers of truth . Thos . Clark lias our best thanks for co mmunicating Cooper ' s calumnies to ' Mr # O'Connor ; an ( i the whole of the directors have ou r unbounded confidence , believing them to be honest and trustworthy . "

      M 0 TTRAM IN L 0 NGDENDALE . At a Special meeting of Ihe Chartists anil members of the Co-operative Land Society , held June 21 st , 9 s . Cd . was collected for the fund in aid of the expatriated Frost , and the subscription was ordered to remain open until Sunday , July 6 th . After which the following resolutions were carried unanimously : — . 1 st . That we highly approve of the spirited resolutions of the Somers Town locality-, respecting the base and unfounded Charges preferred by air . Cooper against Mr , O ' Connor , and also bug to tender our thau / ts to ihe

      country for the general , unanimous , and noble verdict against the accuser , with an equally stiong declaration of confidence in the accused in which we heartily concur . " 2 nd . That we are further of opinion , that , unless tho Chartist body at once stop this wholesale ilunderer , who , according to tho eighth paragraph of his letter , intends , under cover of collecting funds for Frost aud speaking his mind to working men . to sow discord in our ranks , s state of things no real Chartist would wish to see , ( Whether he dare put his hsau into the mauufactuving towns for that purpose , remains to be seen % )

      Brother Chartists , Mr . Cooper stands a monument of falsehood and folly , self condemned , a wilful slanderer , a convicted liar , upon the clearest evidence , that of Messrs . Knight , Cufi'ay , & c , and consequently has forfeited every claim to national confidence . "i ' ours truly . Robert Wild .

      LEEDS . At a meeting of the Land Society , on Monday evening , the following resolutions were passed unanimously : — That the charges made by Mr . Cooper against Mr * O'Connor are uncalled for , and calculated to do serious injury to the interests of the society , uncalled for , because it appears that no proof-has been given that they are true , and injurious , because it might be the means of leading many of the membiTS to discontinue their payments , cause doubts and jealousies amongst them , and consequently prevent that success frjin being realised , whicli all so ardently desire ,, That all persons choosing to make such statements ougin to be called upon by those immediately concerned , either to make good their assertions or retract them , and be taught that they are not at liberty to make loose and unguarded assertions respecting men ' s characters with impunity .

      That iu order , however , to prevent for the future any unpleasantness among the members respecting the confidence to be placed in their officers , it is the opinion o £ this meeting that the society should be enrolled under Act ol' Parliament as soon as possible .

      THE CHARTIST SHAREHOLDERS OF MANCHESTER , TO THE . ' DEMOCRATS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . Brethren , —It is with feelings of indignation and disgust that we behold the frequent attempts of disappointed and ambitious men , to destroy the character of the man who alone of his order has stood by the people , and whose disinterested love for the oppressed , has led him to sacrifice early friendships , squander an ample fortune , and destroy his health , Iu return for which , the people , it is true , have ^ iven him their entire confidence , hut at the same time , has rendered him obnoxious to those who find that his presence is a barrier which prevents them from making traffic of the people for their own pecuniary and selfish purposes . Hence the many attempts which have been aiid are still being made , by designing raeii , to destroy that confidence which you have placed in jour true friend aud champion , Feargus O'Conuor , Esq .

      We believe , aud not without cause , that the object which these men are driving at , is , if possible , so to disgust Mr . O'Connor with their conduct , as to induce him to leave the lne-vernent , the conseiiuenet of which would be the setting of that bright -Star , which has rescued the people out of the hands of the tricksters , who before its existence could sell the people , to whatever purty would give the best price for them . Since its appearance in tha political horizon , the Star has put a stop to the pedlars thateould be Radicals at Manchester , Tories at Biiiringham , and Whigs at Nottingham . This is the head and front of its offending . Therefore nothing is too mean for them to do , in order to remove that obstiele out of the way , which prevents them filling their pockets at the people ' s expense .

      With regard to the base attempt of Thomas Cooper , we think it almost unnecessary to say anything . His charges to us are preposterous ; in fact , after 11 years intimate connexion with Mr . O'Connor , during which time we have found his conduct has been that of a patriot and a gentleman , it will require something more than the ravings of a disappointed mad man to shu . He our confidence in him . We would , therefore , advise Mr . Cooper to stick to his rhyming , and not to meddle in matters which cannnot concern him . The members of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society consider themselves quite competent to conduct their nun affairs , without his interference . As it regards his bounce about coming t 8 » Manchester , let Mm come , he shall have a fair hearing , but will have to answer a few questions—which perhaps he will not like to have put to him before a public audience . The Manchester men are , and have been , watching men ' s doings for some time , aud know a little more than some of the growlers are aware of , and only tide ) their time to expose the whole of their tricks .

      In conclusion , Brethren , we call upon you to " stand fast by O'Connor and the Star , " so long as they act as they heretofore have done , for the benefit of the toiling millions . We call your serious attention to one great fact which has been brought about by the Star , it has concentrated Chartist opinions in every part of the country , and no mutter how popular any person may have been , the very moment he swerves from the beaten path of principle , or turns either to Whig or Tory , the masses allow them to go , hut they have to go by themselves , they will not follow them , No , they have leawied to lead them , selves , aud if leaders go astray the people are determined to steer a straightforward and stedlast course , until they accomplish the object of their exertions , the " People ' s Charter , " and their motto Is , " No Surrender . ''

      To Mr . O'Connor all wc have to say is , that we , the Chartists of Manchester , beg leave to thank him for his past services in the peoples cause , and hereby record our unbouuded confidence in his integrity , aud most respectfully request him , not to give up the office of subtreasurer to the Co-operative Land Society , because * Mr . Cooper's wounded vanity has led him so far to forget himself , as to interfere in a matter in which he had no business . Brethren , —It has often been said , this is the time fa

      buy men ' s souls . But we tell you this is the time to watch men ' s actions . Very likely by the time you read , this , some from whom you have expected better things , will have united themselves with the people ' s natural enemies . No matter , should every leader leave the ranks , even O'Connor himself , let your cry be " measures , not men , " Mid all will be well in the end . Signed on behalf of the Shareholders of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society . d . Donnovan . J . Murray . Manchester , June 23 rd 18 i 6 . w . Dixon .

      • N . B- —The observation Committee are of opinion that , it would be well to have a delegate meeting of representatives from the various branches of the Land Society in Lancashire , on the Sunday preceding tho next ballot , when an explanation will be given to the question asked by the Oldham resolution . The localities favourable to such meeting being held , must correspond with Mr . Win . Dixon , Temperance Hotel , 93 , Great AncoatS'Street , Manchester , on or before Sunday , the 5 th July . Should it be the wish that such meeting should be held , time and place will he made known iu the Star .

      HULL . TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ . Respected Sir—Assailed b y the envenomed spleen of disappointed ambition and the vindictive abuse of tradiag philanthropists , we deem it a duty we owe to vourself , and the Chartist public in general , to express our entire and increased confidence in your moral and political integrity ; assuring you , that in the affections of the people your past consistency and patriotism will withstand all the puny attacks of those political ephemeras—who , inflated with that vain conceit of their own importance ,

      torget that duty tenches them consistency , or ( at least ) gratitude to their fellow-men , and merge all their poetical philanthropy and mock philosophy of " non-resistance " into base ingralitude and destruction of character . Yts , Sir , your name will withstand the shock that all the combined forces of corruption , ingratitude , aud treachery can bring against you—be remembered in the hearts of our children and our children ' s children , when the very names of your calumniators will have been forgotten , and "like tho baseless fabric ofa vision left not a wreck behind . "

      We also deem it our duty , Sir , to request that you will not even for a moment forego the exalted cuntitUnctt the people have placed in you , by further noticing the conduct of any such ingrates as Thomas Cooper , but on the contrary , frustrate the ravings of this mad visionary , by leaving him to the justice of your political children , who will not fail to meet ( I vouch for Hull ) and refute the calumnies of this man of " wise saws and modern iiu stances , " wherever he may present himself ; and thus practically show your traducers , and the world , that your character , and political doctrines , are grounded in . the hearts , even of the joungtr generation ; and thac they will not allow you to remain undei ' . ndcd , wbcileve .-an opportunity presents itself , of meeting your traduuer . - face to face , and proving to the letter , ' that " as the tw-i is bent the tree is inclined . " S

      In conclusion , Sir , we beg to express our sincere regard , and heart-felt gratitude for your past services , in the people ' s cause , and hope you will yet live to sea your glorious mission fulfilled . Who strove for the people , was up night and day l ie / sm Who saved them from falling to tyrants a prey % 'Twas Feargus O'Connor was diligent then ; . We'll rally around you again aud again . I have the honor to be , Sir , yours , etc ., On behalf of the Hull Councillors , N . O . A j Jouh Bubns , jun ., sub .-sec ,

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), June 27, 1846, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_27061846/page/5/