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    • aUKDAT EVBSE*a. , iac
    • ECEIPTS OP TBE CHARTIST CO-OPERATITE LA *SD SOCIETY.
    • IRELAND.
    • FOREIGN A FFAIRS
    • CtatiSt inttHt' s eitit
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      Eceipts Op Tbe Chartist Co-Operatite La *Sd Society.

      ECEIPTS OP TBE CHARTIST _CO-OPERATITE LA SOCIETY .

      Section "So . 1. Per An. O'Connor. Shake...

      SECTION "So . 1 . PER an . O'CONNOR . SHAKES . £ S . _d No . 2 , Brighton , per W . Ellis - .. 2 6 G Keivark-npon-Trent , per"W . "Walton .. 2 d 0 Tiverton , per H . Land .. .. 2 0 0 Bacup , per J . Mawson » •¦ 5 0 0 _Criefi " perJb * in _Af'Xeod — .. .. 3 10 "Wotton-under-Edge , perB . Iacey .. .. IK 0 _Ceoi-gle Mils , per W . Mucham .. .. 2 0 0 Plymouth , per E Robertson .. .. 4 18 10 Kottingham _. per J . Sweet .. .. 110 9 Eadcliffe , perD . "Wilson .. .. 4 0 0 Carlisle , per 3 . Gilbertson .. .. .. S 12 6 Leicester , per J . Soon .. __ •• 10 0 _Ashton-nnder-L yne , per E . Hobson .. .. 4 14 8 Birmingham , per "VV . Thorn .. .. .. 2 10 0 Oldham , per "W Hamer .. .. . « 10 0 Bradford , per J . Alderson .. .. .. 8 15 0 Leeds , per W . Brook . 12 O fl Manchester , per John ihirray .. .. 13 1 9

      _ £ " _* 5 _ 6 _ 0 SECTION No . 2 . Ko . 2 , Brighton , per TV . Ellis .. .. 0 1-3 o C . Paine , Dublin .. 212 0 3 _ames Finlay , _Iveston .. .. .. 212 4 Kotriiigham , perJ . Sweet .. .. .. 3 210 Konvich , per J . Hurry .. .. .. 3 14 0 Stockton-on-Tee 3 , per T . Potter .. .. 1 14 0 Carlisle , per 3 . Gilbertson .. .. 1 7 G Leicester , per ft . Soon .. .. •• 10 0 Oldham , per W . Homer 10 0 Manchester , per J . "Murray .. .. .. 5 2 10 £ 2 * 2 18 G

      PER GENERAL SECRETARY . SECTION SO . 1 . BEAMS . £ s . d . £ s . fl . Limehouse ---112 6 "M . N - _~ 0 1 0 Lambeth- - - - 6 1 0 EachaelKowall - 0 0 6 Westminster - - 012 0 Somers Town - - 2 9 6 Jas . Smith -.-006 lower Yfarley - - 3 0 6 Henrv Davies - - 2 12 O ButterJy - . - - O 14 O Ftescbt 112 0 Cov _^ nlr _> _' - - -, 500 Boulogne- - - - 412 0 "Mr . Sellis- ---080 _Eotherham- - - 314 9 Hull _, 200 Hevwood . perWrig . Bilston ---, 600 lij . . . . 5 0 0 Ipswich --- - 6 11 G £ 51 9 9

      _SECTION _510 . 2 . _Elland - 01410 3 . Davies - - 0 6 0 J . Patteson - 0 2 4 Jonathan Carpenter 3 4 _o _S-Xicholls- - 0 14 Charles Carpenter 3 4 ( 1 C . Pynes - - 0 14 Prescot - - 020 G . Taylor - - 0 4 0 Eamsgate , "W . Toung 0 1 4 Yv * . Scott , City of _Norwich - - 0 6 4 London - - 0 2 0 Falkirk - - 012 C _Liraeaouse , perPortl 2 1 4 Bntterly - - 014 C Hamstead MashaU , long Sutton , Mr . TV . Cnir - - O 1 10 Parker - - 5 0 0 "Westminster - 0 9 0 Boulogne - - 0 3 0 J . Locl * - - 0 10 Henry Todd - 10 6 P . "Xorb - - 0 2 0 " _¦ " ? . _XaUor - - 10 6 F . Capcm- - 0 2 0 Ipswich - - 0 9 4

      &> 0 7 0 . Mr . O'Connor , Section 1 ... 1-5 6 0 "Mr . "Wheeler „ „ ... 51 9 0

      £ 120 15 S Mr . O ' Connor , Section 2 ... 22 18 ( Mr . Wheeler , „ „ ... 20 7 _« £ 43 a C

      CASS 5 -AND JtCLES . PEE MB . O'CONXOB . Iso . 2 , Brighton .. _„ .. .. 0 2 0 Plymouth .. .. .. .. .. 0 0 4 _A ' ottingUam .. .. .. „ .. 0 3 5 _Stockton-upon-Tees .. .. .. o " _" * * I £ VT FOB _K 1 RECTOKS . Plymouth .. •• •• 0 0 7 Xotringtaam .. .. .. •• 0 16 "Bradford .. .. •« 15 0 1 _EVT FOS _COSFERESCE . Pl ymouth .. .. " «• 0 0 S Js otting ham .. .. •¦ •• 0 16 CAXD _3 AND KULIS . PEB GESEBA 1 _SECBETABT . Westminster - 0 0 6 Palkirk - - 0 0 C X _' resco * - - 0 10 Boulogne - - 0 0 9 l ower "Warley 0 0 6 secretary - ; - . o o 4 Limehouse- - o 3 6

      j _1 X . YX TOB DISEC-rOES . _VheatleyLane- 0 12 long Sutton , Mr . _Prescot - - 0 0 4 Parker - - 0 10 lUddiffe - - 0 0 4 Ipswich - - 0 0 10 1 EYY TOB . -THI- LiSD COSFERESCE . Lambeth - - 0 0 9 "Raddiffe - - 0 0 3 Prescot - - 0 0 3 Long Sutton - 0 0 3

      "NATIONAL CHARTER _ASSOCIATION . PEB MB . o ' CO . _NNOB . EXECUTIVE . James _Pinlay , Iveston 0 0 8 -George Barlow , Stow-market .. .. 0 0 6 NATIONAL _ANXI-SULTTIA _ASSOCIATION . Hindley , per _J . _Bowflen .. .. .. 0 10 _-Nottingham , per J . Sweet .. .. .. 0 3 9 -RECEIPTS OF _NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION . PEB GEXEBAn SEC 2 BX & SX . "Westminster . 0 3 0 . _MANCHESTEB _BUILDFES . Ur . Bathbone . 0 10 James Smith - 0 0 8 EXILES' WIDOWS' AN » AGE 3 > _PAXBI 0 T 5 "Mr . Eathboni ! -000 ' RATIONAL A 3 _JT 1-2 DL 1 T 1 A XVSD . "Mr . _TVells , _perRandeU 0 2 6

      WIDOWS ASD OBPH 4 . S 9 . W . Tany , Sheffield 0 0 € _Teohas Mabtin "Wbeelee _, Secretary . "N . B—The sum announced in last week ' s Star , from 3 ) odurstBrow , Hindley , for the Directors Fund , should have been for tbe Executive . All arrears on account of the Directory Fund must be forwarded to the office of the Society , in stamps or _other-Tfist , on or before the first Tuesday in June ; and thenceforward the said fund must he sent every three monthsnamely , on the first Tuesday in the months of September , December , March , and June . Locah _' tiessendiag cash are requested not to separate the money received for Cards and Rules , unless the Rules are sold distinct from the Cards , _TaoHAS _JTABim _YTbeese * _, Secretary .

      Section "So . 1. Per An. O'Connor. Shake...

      ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE SOOT AND SHOEMAKERS' NATIONAL .. MUTUAL . _ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION . SATURDAY . Many delegates restated to Conference the " deplorable condition , in consequence of a low and unequal rate of wages , of their districts . The matter Was seriously considered , anditwas on mature deliberation , resolved—ThataU districts having claims of the kind alluded to , shall send them to tbe administrative committee , who shall bave full power to adjudicate thereon . On tbe motion of Messrs . Holmes and Walkerdine , it was resolved—Xhatapurse of £ 5 value be presented to our treasurer , Mr . Tolmin , for the many services he has rendered to the association . Carried unanimousl y . The following , proposed by Mr . Mason , seconded by Mr . Hosford , and carried _mianimously , is tone added to the rules of the

      association—Any section joining the association shall be entitled to all the privileges of the general laws , in six weeks from the legal acknowledgment by the general secretary , notified to Mm by the district secretary ; any member , however , having occasion to leave tbe locality shall be entitled to tramping support , and that a proper award be made of tbe expences ofthe association , in proportion to the period they have been connected with it , during the quarter . A question was put to the Irish members of Conference , —whether the Irish members ofthe association had a desire to separate , and form a separate and distinct Irish union . The reasons assigned for putting the question was , that reports had got abroad , that in consequence of the extensive agitation for arepeal of the legislative union in that country , tbey were prejudiced against a union of any sort with Englishmen ,

      Messrs . Wabd and Allwbight , Belfast , Maeb , Clon . I mel , Hosfobd- and _Soxiivam , Cork , West , Londonderry Hectob , Newry , and DAX . T , Waterford , emphatically repudiated the alleged desire for separation , and said , however anxious tha people of Ireland might be for a repeal of the leg islative union , the members of that assoeiation had no desire to ' -repeal their union , " but on the contrary were very anxious to extend their association , and would willingly contribute a portion of the expence for another missionary , such as the association employed so beneficially in the person of Mr . Smyth last year . Mr . Hectob , "Newry , called on the reporter ef the Northern Star to give currency to their ( the Irish members ) reply to the above question , in order that the world might be made acquainted with the good feeling that existed between the operatives of the two countries . ( Loud cheers . )

      ELECTION OF OFFICEE _3 . Secretary , Mr . "W , Clark . The present secretary , and Mr . Smythies , late secretary , were proposed ascandidaus , Mr . W . Clark was elected .

      _AMONISTSATIVE _COMMITTEE . Tbe following were elected . — _Metropolis : Charles McCarthy . Ireland : Arthur Ward . Provinces ; "Peter Blockley , Alexander Mclntyre , and John Mason . Treasurer , Mr . Thomas Tolmin . Trustee , Mr . John Edward Howard . _ifessrs . Sharland and Liddle brought up the report of the committee on claims , debts , & c . The report was received , and on the motion of Mr . HotiiES , it was resolved ,- — That none bnt claims that are in accordance with tbe rules of the association can be admitted by this Conference . The Conference then adjourned until eight o ' clock on Monday morning . 8 H 0 _BMAKEBS' FESTIVAL .

      The delegates to the Shoemakers Conference with several _frientJSj tO the number Of forty in all , sat down to a most excellent supper , at the King and Queen Tavern , on Saturday evening , May 16 th . The tables were liberally supp lied with viands of the first quality , served up in a style that reflected the highest credit on the host and hostess . On the removal ofthe cloth , Mr . John Mason was called to the chair , and Mr . Blockley to the vice-chair . The Chairman said—The assemblage of such a Conference as theirs , in which men of intellect from all parts of the country , even from the most distant parts of Ireland , were congregated , was a proof tbat we lived in a new era —( hear , hear)—and when the measures tbat Conference had adopted were considered , it was , indeed , a proof of fhe " march of mind . " ( Cheers . ) So many delegates from Ireland , freely and heartily co-operating with the English delegates for one object—the mutual benefit of all , was indeed a proof that they , the

      operatires , could rise above mere petty prejudices aud nationalities , and act as became tbe members ofthe great , common family of human kind , acknowledging all men as brethren , ( Lond cheers . ) In fact , it was not the workmen of England that . were the oppressors of their Irish brethren —( loud shouts of "hear , hear , " from the Irish delegates)—but the aristocracy , and the government of that aristocracy . The workmen of the three nations would willingly co-operate for the establishment of a glorious democracy of all —( great cheering * —and without which tliey never wonld obtain justice , either political or social . Mr . Mason then passed a high _eulogium on the past and present secretaries and treasurer , who , by their judicious , patriotic , and manly conduct in times of danger and _duHculty , had saved tbe association from annihilation . ( Loud cheers . ) The Chairman concluded by giving— "Prosperity to the National Mutual Association of Boot and Shoemakers . " The sentiment was drank with all the honours .

      Mr . Mason now being compeUed to retire , took his farewell . ¦ Mr . Blockley was then called to the chair , and gave"Our respected treasurer , and worthy host—health and happiness to 1 dm and bis lady . " Drank with all the honours . Mr . Tolhui madeaneatand suitable reply on behalf of himself and wife . Mr . M * Istybe ( Oxford ) rose andsaid , be was entrusted with an important sentiment . It was in respect to a gentleman with whom they were all very well acquainted , and indeed to whom tbey were all indebted . When he

      mentioned the reporter of the _Northern Star , he was sure there was not one present whose heart would not beat an affirmative response to tbe sentiment be bad the honour to propose . ( Loud cheers . ) His sentiment was— " Our guest , Mr . Edmund Stallwood , the able reporter of the people ' s journal , the northern Star . " ( Great cheering . )! Mr . _Hahbop ( London ) begged to add his meed of praise to that of the delegate for Oxford ; and he might add , he was sure , that of all the members ofthe Conference also . Mr . _Blockxev ( Manchester ) said , he was sure they would all unite in giving a hearty concurrence to this toast .

      Drank upstanding and uncovered , with three hearty cheers . Mr . Stallwood rose , much applauded , and said it was now many years since he first became acquainted with a man held in high esteem by that trade with which he had now the honour to meet , the late Mr . William Moyle—( hear , hear ) since which time it had been his good fortune to mix much with members of trades' associations , and since he had been the reporter to that journal with which they bad pleased so honourably to associate his name , it had been his pleasing duty to attend and report many

      trades meetings and several conferences , and nothing could be more grateful to his feelings than to know that in so doing he had won the confidence and thanks of the trades—( loud cheers)—and quite sure he was that , however feeble his efforts or ability might be , he had always strove to the uiniost to advance by those reports the best interests ofthe trades : and the glorious cause of democracy . ( Loud cheers . ) He was , indeed , happy to find that his humble efforts in their behalf met with their confidence , respect , and esteem , and his highest ambition should be to deserve the high encomiums they had so profusely lavished on bim . ( Great cheering . )

      Mr . Fabbisgton , Stafford , rose and gave— "Our me . ] tropolitan brethren , " which was drank with all the honours , and responded to in neat speeches , by Messrs . "Walkebdise _, Holmes , and _"Wiimams ; ana Mr . _"Wal-KEBDUiE in return gave— "Our Irish and provincial brethren , " with three times three and one cheer more . Responded to by Mr . Daw , Waterford , on behalf of Ireland , and Mr . Birch , Northampton , on behalf of the English provinces . Mr . Stewabt , Leeds , then gave " Our past and present secretaries , who have conducted the financial business of the Association with so much credit to themselves . " Given with all the honours , and amid rapturous applause . 2 _Zessrs . S * _xftses nnd _Wsc Cx _^ ask . responded .

      Several other sentiments of a kindred nature were given , and the proceedings of the evening were much enlivened with numerous songs and recitations . Sociality prevailed until the closing hour of twelve , when the company separated , highly delighted with the instruction and amusement the evening had afforded .

      MONDAY . The members assembled at eight o ' clock this morning , Mr . J . Mason in the chair , and immediately proceeded with tbe disputed claims . Mr . Ward put in a claim on behalf of Belfast , connected with the late strike and prosecution of the men in that town . The General Secretary was authorised to transmit the case immediately he shall be iareceipt of the levy . A vote of thanks was unanimously awarded to those trades and individuals ( unconnected with the shoe trade ) who so generously aided the Belfast men in their late perilous struggle . On the motion of Mr . _Blocklei , the General Secretary was instructed to "Issue an order for a sixpenny levy , ( being a portion of the available fund ) , such levy to be returnable to the General Secretary on or before the ensuing eighth day of June next . "

      Mr . Crou submitted the _claimB of the Strong trade , as regards the "Kendall Strike . " The Conference decided that tbe claim was not in accordance with the rules ot the association , hut that , considering the special circumstances ofthe case , this Conference is of opinion that they should bu indemnified * , on the motion of Mr . Sefton it was resolved , that the amountof indemnification shall be £ 20 . The following was proposed as a rule , and that it be added to the general rules of the association : — "Where strikes are unavoidable through employers discharging men for belonging to the association in conseguenceof their refusing to si gn documents or give pledges injurious to the association , such strikes shall be supported by the association , and the requisite levy shall be called for , and transmitted , precisely the same as for strikes against a reduct ion of wages , and farther , that any member of the association , heing discharged for mamtaiaing the wages which he may have been ia the

      Section "So . 1. Per An. O'Connor. Shake...

      receipt of , and that , provided the district committee shall be satisfied , that the case of such iudividal is " a justifiable claim , he shall be entitled to the strike support for eight weeks , always provided he cannot find employment in the same town . " Mr . D . Soimvan made a claim on behalf of Sheffield , with a view to the equalization of wages in that town , which , at tbe suggestion of the president was withdrawn and referred to the Administrative Committee . Mr . _FaBMHGTOs submitted a claim on behalf of Stafford , which the Conference decided tbey eould not

      entertain . It was then resolved , unanimousl y , "That the towns in the Liverpool district , for which Mr . P . Blockley has made application , and all other towns similarly situate with their district towns , be hereby relieved from their pecuniary obligations with respect thereto , ' - "That the Hammer-in . Hand _Bection be hereby recommended to send a delegate to the Manchester district . " Ordered , "that the General Secretary do communicate with Bristol , respecting her reinstatement in the association . " "That all debts due by the respective districts , to the association , shah * be liqudated on or before six months hence , dating from the 20 th day of the present month . "

      Mr . Sefton said he had a pledge to the effect that he should have an _opportunity to renew his motion respecting the Builder ' s strike . When it was known that the plasterers of Birkenhead alone had subscribed 10 ! . to the men of _Belfast , he thought tbeir claim wonltt be readily admitted , he therefore had much pleasure in submitting the following resolution " That this Conferenee hereb y pledges itself to cauee the situation of the Building Trades now on strike at Birkenhead , Liverpool , Manchester , and Birmingham , in

      consequence of their manly conduct in refusing to sign a enslaving document put forth by their tyrannical employers ( with a view to their immediate relief , ) to be brought before the several districts and sections , and that all subscriptions for thatpurpose be forwarded to thegeneral secretary without delay . " The motion was seconded and carried by acclamation . On the motion of Messrs . Hectob and Goons it was resolved : — "That a missionary be appointed to explain tke objects of this association in Ireland , and the west of England . "

      On the motion of Messrs . Homes and Bxocklet a voluntary subscription was agreed to , in order to raise means for that purpose , Mr . J . West was elected missionary . A vote of thanks was then given by acclamation " to the Editors and Reporters of the Northern Star for their assiduity and attention to the interest ofthe Trades in general , and to this Conference in particular . " A vote of thanks was also given to tho President nnd Vice-President of Conference , and the sitting was adjourned sine die-The members returned to their constituents with much ncreased hopes of success :

      Ireland.

      IRELAND .

      A Blow-Up In Conciliation-Hall. The Usua...

      A BLOW-UP IN CONCILIATION-HALL . The usual weekly meeting of the Repeal Association to-day was distinguished by a regular row between the two sections into which the "R epeal Association is now notoriously split . The Nation of Saturday last had fairly drawn the sword—denounced by implication the old leader—and unfurled the flag in favour of Smith O'Brien and Young Ireland . From this position the party cannot recede—and with this impression abroad , the public were fully p re p ared f o r the outbre a k oft h e smouldering em b ers of discord which took place this day . Amongst the members of the committee present were , Mr . Henry Grattan , M . P ., Mr . Nicholas Maher , M . P ., Mr . Timothy O'Brien , M . P ., and Mr . Daniel O'Connell , jun . At one o ' clock , Mr . J . O'Dowd , barrister , was called to the chair .

      Mr . Ray read a long letter from Mr . O'Connell , upon the subject of the second reading of tne Coercion BUI , whicli is fixed "by Sir R . Peel for Monday , the 25 th , ( t h e Q ueen ' s birthday . ) Mr . _Dohknt . handed in 211 ., the weekly subscription of the Repealers of Liverpool , also 201 . from Clonmel . ( Cheers . ) _^ Mr . Doheny was in the act ol reading a passage in the letter of the Rev . Mr . Burke , parish priest of Clonmel , giving unqualified graise to Mr . S . O'Brien , when he was interrupted by Mr . _Clements , vrho said that it waa a rule invari ably acted upon by the association , not to read any letter that had not first been inspected by the committee , lest the wr it er , in his enthusiasm , might prop ound any d o ctrine tha t mi ght possibly involve the association . With respect to the present letter , he _would say , that h e cons id ere d some matt e rs i n i t h a d better not be read . ( Confusion , and cries of "Go on with the letter . " )

      The CaiiRMax thought that every gentleman was aware of the existence of the rule , and he was sure that Ms learned friend , Mr . Doheny , would not transgress it . Mr . Doheky . —Thetruthis , Igot the letter buttwo minutes a g o , and I must say for myself , that 1 am not aware ef any such rule ; and if I were , I would break it . ( Hear , hear . ) But I ask this , is it in this hall itis to be stated the opinions of men Mr . Clements . —I must rise to order . ( Great confusion and hisses . )

      The _CuiinsiAJr . —The secretary states that such a rule is invariably acted upon ; but I am sure that it there is anything objectionable in the letter he will not read it . ( Cheers . ) Mr . _Douesy . —Certainly not . There is nothing , I think , either unsafe or indiscreet in stating in thifi hall that the letter gives unqualified approbation to Smith O'Brien . ( Deafening applause . ) The Chairman . —If the letter does not go further than that , there is no gentleman that will not applaud it . ( Cheers . )

      Mr . Rat . —When any question is likely to arise , all letters are first submitted co the committee . Mr . Douest . —Here is the letter . ( Cheers . ) And I submit , Sir , th a t n o que stion c a n a rise in this hall upon unqualified praise of Smith O'Brien . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Ray . —Undoubtedl y not , but ( Groans and cries of " Read the letter . " ) But , Sir , let mc—( Renewed hisses . ) A Member of the Association . —I rise to order . Mr . Rax . —Just let me . ( Groans . ) A scene of indescribable confusion here ensued , short in duration , but indicative ofa very strong desire that the letter from Clonmel should be perused to its close .

      Mr . Ray , having at length obtained a hearing , sai d , there could not possibly be a difference ot opinion in that hall , with respect to the unqualified praises of that great man , Mr . O'Brien . ( Cheers . ) What he ( Mr . Ray ) meant to say when interrupted , was , that in all questions that involved legal matter , or difference of opinion on questions of political expediency , it was invariably the practice to refer all letters to the committee . ( "Hear , hear , " and cries of " Go on with the letter . " ) I _| Mr . Dohesy . —I trust I am sufficiently known in

      my country ( cheers ) , and I have worked for that country at least unselfishly , ( " Hear , " and cheers . ] The letter , in speaking of Mr . O'Brien , says " he dared to stand forth as the defen d er of I re land ' s rights , and the redresser of her wrongs . " Is there anything objeetionable in that ? ( Cheers , and cries of "No , no . " ) Now , of course I did not visit Mr . O'Brien in his prison on the part of the association , but I did visit him as one of the 'S 2 club . ( Great cheering . ) Mr . E . W . O'Maiiosy rose to order . ( Confusion . )

      The Chairman . —I am bound to discharge my duty as chairman of this association , an d in performance of that duty I would submit to Mr . Doheny that it is irregular to touch upon what has been done by the 'S 2 Club . ( " Hear , hear , " hisses and confusion . ) Mr . Doheny . — W i ll y ou p ermit m e to sa y t h at I saw the prisoner in his cell ? ( Cheers . ) "Will you permit me to tell the people of Ireland that he is there acting the king ( vehement applause ); proud of his principles as when he stood here and received tbe homage of Ireland ? ( Cheers . ) Will you permit me to tell the meeting , and Ireland also , that he wil ) not desert his post , and that this battle will be fought to the last ? ( Cheers . ) In conclusion Mr . Doheny moved the insertion on the minutes of the letter from Clonmel . It was subsequently arranged that the letter should be r e f e rre d to th e committ e e , and thanks voted to the reverend writer .

      Mr . II . _Gkattaa- then addressed the meeting , after which , The week ' s rent was announced to be £ 14318 s . Id .

      Ikelanu—Fatal Conflict.—(From The Corres...

      _Ikelanu—Fatal Conflict . —( From the correspondent ofthe Evening Faciei . )— " A serious affray , attended by loss of life , to o k place at Bird Hill on Saturday last , in consequence of opposition given by a person named Maunsell to the sheriff of the county ( Tipperary ) , who came with a large party of police to deliver possession ( under a writ of habere ) of a farm from which Maunsell had been ejected for non-payment of rent . Dr . Twiss attended in his magisterial capacity , and assisted the under-sheriff in remonstrating with Maunsell against the preposterous course which he had adopted , but without eflect . He had filled the house with peasantry , and fortified it in such a way as to render it almost impregnable . The party within were furnished with large stones and boiling water , intended to be showered on the heads of those who should aoproach the building _.. Some of those missiles were flung atthe bailiffs . The

      doctor and sub-sheriff offered Maunsell , who was un the outside of the building , to allow him a week , di more if mecessary , t o ke ep p ossession , as a caretaker , provided he would give _quietpossession , but the offei was rejected . While this parley was goifl £ en , the crowd was accumulating at a rapio rate , and it became necessary to Wfamsmd them to disperse , by reading the Riol Act , which was done , but proved alike _ineffectual , The police were ordered to fire blank _cartridges ii the direction ofthe house , - but this ex _periment _» failed . Ultimately * the police were ordr # t _< ed- to us < balls which struck a man and a woman it , one of thi windows , whereupon Maunsell ordered the peopli inside to open the doors . The sheriff tj jen deliverei possession , and arrested five of the If . adera 0 f th opposing party , who have been duly committed fo trial . Tbe persons shot were servao ' CB to MaunBell They hate died of their wounds .

      Ikelanu—Fatal Conflict.—(From The Corres...

      , _XHEPOLMMAKTYRS , A public meeting look place at the National Hall , Holborn , on "Wednesday evening , May 20 , for the purpose of commemorating" toe _JPolish martyrs sacrificed in the recent _| outbreak . A banner suspended from the rostrum excited universal attention , the names of tlie following martyrs being inscribed thereon : — . POTOTSKI . ZARSKI . _KOCHISHEVSKI . ( The first hung at Siedlec , the other two at Warsaw . ) SOLARSKI . ( A priest of Cracow , who , after animating his congregation by an eloquent and affecting speech , marche d a t their head , and was shot by the Austrians . )

      KRULEWDY . ZAWATZSKY . ( Flogged to death . ) Madame KROSNOWSKA . ( A young widow , 26 years of age , flogged to death tor corresponding with the Polish exiles in Paris . ) Under these names was the word

      TARNOW , surrounded b y a deep black b o r d er , intended to represent the multitude of victims massacred in the circle of Tarnow by the agents of the Austrian government . Mr . Hesby Hbtherinotoh was unanimously called to the * chair , and said , no one would attempt to deny the great claims the gallant Poles had on the sympathies of Englishmen . He knew there were some few who would as k what h a v e yo u t o d o with Poland ; bnt he treated such' queries as so many subterfuges for the non-performance of a sacred duty —( loud cheers )—and in the language of the bill convening this meeting , he proclaimed that —•

      « He who permits oppression , shares the crime . " , ( Immense applause . ) Mr . T . Clark moved the first resolution . He trusted thore was no Englishraa _^ who wonld or could feel himself justified in withholding hi » sympathy from the people of Poland in their recent noble struggle to shake off the horrible and cruel tyranny under wliich they had languished for nearly a century . It had been said that that was not the proper time to rise ; but , surel y , the y who were on the spot were the best judges of the fitting time . It was always the fitting time to destroy tyranny when the people imagined they had sufficient power to do so . He concluded by moving the first resolution .

      Resolved , —That the right of Poland to exist as a free and independent state being incontrovertible , this meeting recognises the recent outbreaks in Cracow and other parts of Poland as acts of an oppressed people worthy of the admiration and sympathy of all nations ; and this meeting , while it _deplorev tke failure of those outbreaks , cherishes the memories of the heroes and martyrs who perished in the unequal strife—whether on the field of battle , under the hands of the executioner , or victims of organised _asssassination and imperial massacre—as worthy of our grateful honour , and the everlasting remembrance of the people of all lands , Mr . T . M . "Wheeler seconded the resolution .

      Mr . Ernest Jones , who was received with a hearty welcome , supported the resolution . He said the Poles were worthy of our gratitude for more r e asons t h an one , they had demonstrated that a secret communion of sentiment existed between all the despots of the earth—( loud cheers)—and pointed out to us the great necessity that exists for a fraternal feeling of amity between men of all nations , and whioh meetings , like this , were well calculated to produce . ( Great applause . ) In the recent outbreak , even the aristocracy of Poland had rose in favour of the people , ready to abolish vassalage and serfdom . ( llear , hear . ) True , the insurrection had for a time been suppressed , but let it not be supposed tbat the roar ofthe cannon , or t h e thun d er ot

      musketry , could silence the cry of Liberty , no , the bleod of the martyrs had hallowed the cause , their sons would arise and avenge the deaths of their worthy sires—crumble tyranny in the dust—and erect the Democratic Temple on its ruins . ( Great cheering . ) He entreated of the brave Poles never to despair , he did not wish them to rely tor aid on foreign _go vernm e nts , but thought they might safely lean on their democratic brethren of other nations for sympathy and support —( loud cheers)—despotism was a " mildew and a blight , " and if nothing but thunder showers could wash it away , why , the sooner they came the better . ( Immense applause . ) Mr . Carl Schapper ( German ) said , the last throes of the heroes who fell in the last struggl e ha d s carce p a s se d away , ' when the atrocious royal butchers ot Russia , Austria , and Prussia , commenced their

      dastardly cruelty to those who unfortunately fell iuto their hands . The recent struggle had been designated " ill-timed . " He would like to know when a struggle for freedom would be well-timed for despots . ( Loud cheers . ) Although their friends had suffered temporary defeat , they would not despair—they were not conquered . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Schapper described the horrible massacres in the circle of Tarnow . lie commented in strong terms on the execution of Pototski aud his brave b rother mart y rs , and eloquently denounced the horrible murder of Madame _Krosnowska , who was flogged to death for writing to her friends at Paris . He concluded by saying , Poland was not conquered , * her sons would continue to struggle for freedom and equality , until their efforts were crowned with success . ( Tremendous cheering . ) The resolution was carried unanimously . Mr . Jefpert moved the second resolution : —

      Resolv £ » , —That the struggles of the Poles to recover their freedom from the Triad of Despots being identical with the interests of humanity in every country , this meeting invokes the aid of the British people iu support of all future _struggles of their Polish brethren ; this meeting believing that the restoration of Poland would be followed by the emancipation of the entire Slavonian race , and would greatly accelerate the progress of civilization and liberty throughout tho world . He said the purpose for which this meeting had assembled did not admit of controversy . No person would at least openly defend the conduct of the continental despots , but there was something like " damning with faint praise" and that was the mode in which P o l a n d was t re a ted b y t h e p ress , they

      professed to look on Poland as a nation whose fate was sealed and settled , but he could not agree with that . ( Hear , hear . ) Much as he valued peace and detested war and bloodshed , he thought honour nnd liberty were more sacred than even human life . ( Great cheering . ) After commenting eloquently on the character ofthe tyrant Nicholas , Mr . Jefl ' ery added , —he was a moral force man , but nevertheless he believed there were times and circumstances that justifi e d , nay , demanded , a resort to arms . ( Great cheering . ) This was tke case in Poland . Temporary defeat was not failure . The Poles must and would triumph , and then , — " Down to the dust oppression will he hurled , Her name , her nature , ivitlier'd from the world . " ( Tremendous cheering . )

      Mr . Dovlk seconded the motion in a very powerful and effective speech , which was much applauded . The resolution -was sup-ported by M , Michelot and Mr . Patkbson _, and unanimously adopted . Mr . G . Julias _Harju-t proposed the adoption of the following address : — TO THE POLES .

      "AttMen are Brethren . " Poles !—Heroic _Fbiends and Brotueus .. Assembled to pay a solemn homage to the memories of the distinguished Marty _i-8 of your Fatherland , we deem this a fitting occasion to address you iu the language of fraternal sympathy and hope , —sympathy foithe past aud present _sufferings of your greatfy-wronged country , and hops of that future which shall see Poland ' s wrongs redressed , and her children reaping the fruits of the seed sown by their martyred fathers .

      On the 25 th of March last , at a great meeting holden in this Metropolis , we expressed our unqualified abhor _, rence of the several acts of wrong and robbery known in history as tne partitions of Poland , we vindicated your right to resist and overthrow , by every hieahs lit } ' 0 Ul command , the despotisms which oppress you . Lastly , we petitioned tbe British Parliament to exercise its power and influence to stay the progress of Poland ' s executioners , and enforce that establishment of Polish rights which wa regard as _iudispeusible for the happiness of the Polish nation , thesecurityof _lbe _neighbouring states , and the consolidation ofthe peace of Europe .

      The professing friends of Poland belonging to the "privileged orders" refused to join us in our endeavours to move the British Government in your behalf , under the _pretext that it wa 9 not the fitting time ; and we regret to wy that our appeal was unheeded . _IVe are of " the pople , " and the voice of those wh _» belong to "the _people "is not always respected by the British _Parlament _. We have witnessed with profound emotion the heroic acts on tbe part of your brethren engaged in the recent outbreak , and our sympathies have been powerfully

      excited by the martyrdom of so many pure and noble patriots . Tho holiest struggles , even when crowned with victory , are too often accompanied hy the loss of the good and the brave , struck down by the bolts ef tyranny . Alas ! Poland has to number the loss of warrior-martyrs to a greater extent than any other nation of modern times . If acts of bravery and devotion , riralling tnoBe of the immortal heroes of Marathon aud _Thermopylae , could have secured victory to the friends of right , Poland would long _btfore this havo achieved hor freedom , but overwhelming brute force , and other unfavourable _circAHustanceB , have hitherto been _suflicieutly

      powerful to prevent the triumph of " The noblest cause that pen or sword Of mortal ever lost or gained . " Recent events have added to the long list of warrior-martyrs who have fallen sabre or scythe in hand , pouring out their heart ' s blood for Poland and Liberty . The fate of these however , is " rather to be imitated than mourned over . " F _uture generations of Poland ' s children happy in the freedom which will _awumdiy bo theirs , will

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      honour the names of their brave 8 i _^ — " as they died to win _liborty so if need be will we die to maintain it . " But other victims claim our sympathy , not slain in _battle-broil , but pitilessly slaughtered by assassin hands ; We allude to the dreadful massacres in the circle of Tarnow . All Europe has been horrified by the accounts of tha murders so savagely perpetrated in that portion of unhappy Poland , and the horror naturally excited by these shocking atrocities ha 3 been greatly augmented by the alleged fiict that these assassinations were the work of the Polish peasantry , the victims being tbeir own countrymen , the Polish nobles . It has been also stated that the peasants were influenced by a desire to uphold the Austrian despotism and prevent there-establishment of their own country ' s freedom . Could we believe these assertions , yy might indeed despair of Poland ; but happily we know these statements to be calumnies invented by the organisers of the massacres , to cover their own infamy .

      We have authentic information that these massacres were excited by the agents of the Austrian government , who seeing that the insurrection was abeut lo burst forth ued the most perfidious means to excite the peasantry against the nobles . Austrian emissaries were seat into the villages of Gallicia , to represent to the peasantry that the nobles had no other object iu view than their own aggrandisement and tbe more complete enslavement ofthe peasants , and that the Austrian government was the " paternal" head whom the peasants should support as their protector . Ths- Austrian authorities promised a pecuniary reward for every Polish gentleman who should be- delivered _iwio their hands dead or alive . Spirituous liquors vara abundantly

      supplied to stimulate the work of murder . The peasants who were induced to engage im these atroe _& ies were for the mest part surfs of the Cm > wn who had'Seen in the military _service ot Austria , added to whicb y Austrian soldiers and other emissaries were-disguised as-peasants and seat amongst the people , and these were the assassinB who commenced the murders . _'Sa make sure of this atrocious- scheme producing the desired destruction of the patriotic nobles , the Austrian _authorities , while offering twenty florins for a living Polish n » We , offered double the s um if the victim was brought to _tbsm dead . These horrible meaas were but too _successful and one of tbe darkest pages in the history of Poland now records ths slaughter of ths victims of Austrian perfidy _.

      _, Of course it is sot necessary to inform yon of these _deplorable facts , but we repeat them for the information of our own countrymen , and injustice to the Polish aristocracy and the Polish peasantry , calumniated by the enslaved Austrian press-. We are no admirers of aristocracies , and the Folish nobility are open to heavy charges , whieh willforeve * live i ' h history . By tho abasement of the _gseat body of their countrymen , and the corrupt intrigues ,, and factious divisions in their own ranks , they caused the ruin of their country ; but _bitk-rly has succeeding generations suffered for the sins of their fathers , and many ofthe nobidity have gloriously striven to redeem the _etroi-s of tUeii'elass . Some of the chief of Polaud ' s sons , great not only as heroes and martyrs , but also as champions of _eq-ial justice , struggling and suffering for the freedom of alt classes , have belonged to tho Polish nobility , The

      immortal Kosciusko is an illustrious example of these true patriots , who though a noble himself , fought in the garb ofa peasant , as a symbol that his valorous deeds-had for their object the liberty of the entire Polish people . The agents ofthe usurping _despotismshave industriously propagated the idea tbat the Polish nobles are still opposed to the emancipation of the serfs , but that is not true . In 1818 the nobility of Lithuania , petitioned the Emperor Alexandeb for leare to emancipate their peasants , whieh petition was _insultingly rejected . In 1814 the Gallician Diet petitioned the Austrian Emperor for the same purpose , but the prayer was refused and the petitioners reprimanded ; in less than two years afterwards , the men who had nobly endeavoured to liberate the serfs were pitilCS 9 ly murdered ) the _Austriangoveriinient representing to the deluded peasantry , that the nobles were their enemies . WaB ever crime more horrible ? Wai ever treachery more perfidious ?

      The peasantry are not as has been represented , the willing supporters ofthe usurpations which oppresi them in common with thereat of their countrymen . In the revolution of 1830-31 , they flocked in thousands to the national standard , in four days the republic of Cracow alone furnished a force of sixty thousand men armed with scythes . Theso soldiers of the people displayed the most heroic courage and had their efforts been properly seconded by the Provisional Government , Poland would then , in all probability , have achieved her freedom . The Gralliciau assassinations will for ever remain a monument of the perfidy and cruelty of the Austrian despotism . That despotism affects to be the chief

      conservator of existing compacts and institutions , the champion _ofall present usurpations , privileges , and abuses , and yet it has laboured by the most atrocious means to excite one class of the community to exterminate the other . But this is in accordance with its abominable maxim : — . «« Divide aiid conquer . " In Ital y , Hungary , and Poland , it has ever ruled by provoking discord between different classes , and the massacres of Tarnow form the crowning infamy of this _au-ocious system . Such a government merits and must have the execration ofthe human race . If it has to contend with conspirators within , it may be assured that it has enemies without , who are to be numbered by millions aud are ranged under every national banner in Europe ,

      Brethren , with you we mourn the martyrs sacrificed ty the ruthless llussian autocrat . In vain has the Ilussiau tyrant sought to cover with infamy the victims of his fur } b y _' consigning them to the gallows , —the names of Pototski , Zarski , and Kochishevski , will be worthily associated with VolIiowich the brave , Zavisha the " true , " Yiuvitski the daring , and Kon _^ bski the immortal . . Even while penning this address newhorroi's crowd upon us : nthear of the _viciims _Kbuxewdt and _Zawatzski * dying under the strokes of the barbarous knout ; and still more horrible , we hear of the martyred lady Kbosnowska

      flogged to death for having dared to write to the Polish exiles iu Paris , Brethren , words cannot express our emotions , nor describe your wrongs . Shame , eternal shame on the governments of England and France , who having ' the power to punish and prevent these enormities do not use that power . From the governments we turn to the people , and appeal to you , O Bug . lishmen and Frenchmen ; we appeal to you men of all nations , women of all nations , against the woman-flogging tyrant Nicholas , "We pronounce him the enemy of the human race , and we appeal to you to confirm our verdii t .

      The Prussian government if less sanguinary , is more hypocritical , The Prussian king , pretending to liberalism , baa shown himself the enemy alike of German aud ot Polish freedom , content to fill the ignominious office ol "jailer and jackal to the Tsar . " The hundreds of victims now confined in the dungeons of Posen attest too well the claim of the Prussian king to this hateful distinction . "Bretliem , a great future is before you , in which will be realised those visions of freedom and glory which have cheered so many of . your brothers in the hour of trial . The day of your triumph , whether near or far , may undoubtedly be accelerated by union among yourselves . That union , to be effective , must be based upon broad and unmistakeable principles . A union founded on the agreement to establish an hereditary monarchy in a certain family could not be lasting , for it would be unjust and

      opposed to the ideas of Polish freedom . It would be unjust , because a few hundreds or thousands of exiles have no ri g ht to legislate for the Polish nation , more particularly such legislation as would bind future generations . It would be opposed to Polish ideas , because the genius of Polish liberty is essentially liepublican . Again , a union founded on the agreement to establish a nominal llepublic , that is a government without a king , but in the election of whioh the majority ofthe peop le had u _« voice , would be unjust for the reasons above stated , and because no man , or body of men has a right to vote away the rglits of any other man or men . The bond of agreement , we _suggjrest , should be the recognition of tho equal rights ofall Poles , leaving it to the nation in the exercise of its sovereignty

      to declare what form of government it will establish . But this is not all that is necessary , experience has proved that mere political rights when accompanied with social inequality are illusory . Innomiiuuly . free countries where nil classes are said to be " equal in the eye ofthe law , " the most monstrous inequality nevertheless exists , —the poor , though called freemen , being still really slaves to the rich . The land in every nation is clearly the property ofthe entire people , aud whatever unjust appropriations may hare existed under worn-out systems of society , mankind will expect that a nation _re-commeucing existence will set an example of equal justice in the appropriation of the soil . In short , the Cracow Ma nifesto Ofthe 22 ud Of _February fully expresses our ideas on this question . We might _dusiro a better defined document than the Cracow Manifesto on whieh to see based a

      union of Poland's sons , but the principles of that manifesto are unexceptionable , and have our hearty concurrence . Poles I Let the principles of justice bo your guide and the equal rights of all your aim , and you must succeed . They will be the true patriots who , abjuring their own pretensions , and abandoning their owu predelictions , shall devote themselves to the service of humanity , labouring to establish the equal rights and happiness ofall . Let the waverers _reniuniber , that in the Revolution of 1830-31 theyfell , because they " did not believe in the nation , " they withheld liberty from the peasants ; a different result in any future struggle can only bu secured by making the entire Polish nation participate in the struggle . To create such a force the popular instincts of justiee must b » gratified tho equal rights of all must be held up as the reward of sacrifice , and the sure result of victory .

      Poles 1 We offer you our sympathy , we express oiw ardent hope for the restoration of your country ' s _indspimdence and _fruodora , aud in the apirit of Fraternity , we salute you as Brethren . Mr . _Harnkt addressed thc meeting at considerable leng t h , detailing the martyrdom of a number ot * eminent Polish patriots , including Scigennt , Leyitoux . and _Koxaubm . Ills desciiptvm of the infernal tortures inflicted on the martyrs excited a thrill of horror through the meoting . Mr . H _. ' s speech was warmly applauded . Mr . G . J . Hoiaoakk seconded the address , which unan i mousl y adopted . Colonel Oborski ( Polish exilo ) , expressed his _gtateiuUhankato the meeting ; he recognised the chairman as having been the president of the great meeting held during the visit of the miscreant Nicholas to this eountry . Poland woul d a lw a y s asp ire to be worthy of tho sympathies of the friends

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      of justice , human . ty , liberty , and e quality . ( Greatatf cheering . ) _^ A vote of thanks was _g , iven by acclamation to thei « chairman , and the meeting dissolved giving _tlireeeCE cheers for Poland .

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      authorities , and delivered , by order of the Governor _,, into the hands ofthe _Coamiissioners sent for the pur- pose from Algesiras . Previous , however , to her ' ! surrender , the Governor had directed the captain of ; an English ateamer guarding the vessel to repair on board and ofer protection to those who should wish , to remain at Gibraltar . Commander Jbrgones , the other officers ofthe brig , the-two firat pilots , se veral seamen , and foar officers of the column of insurgents defeated at _Santiago , accepted- the-offer , and landed -with their _baggsge . Tlie remainder , consisting Of two marine _gaarSa , the purser --, chaplain , surgeon , and ' 50 men , remained in the _iN ' ervion , w h ich s a il e d on the Sth for Algesiras .:

      An- extraordinary express in anticipation of the overba d mail f rom INDI A reached' London on Thursday , Lord- Hardinge has quitted the Punjaub , 'J'he . British- garrison remains in a state'of peace and p . activity at Lahore : and , although from the disbanding of the Sikb troops , some turbulent parties are roving up and down the country , _masters are gradually subsiding into a state of tranquilUiy . The hot season had * commenced , and the armies had taken up their _permanent stations until the _seaee-n for ' compaigning opens again in

      October . Great scarcity of wa ter existed in different places , and the cholora was _raging-in-others , PORTUGMcontinues in a disturbed state . Several ; arrests of influential persons have taken place in Lisbon ,, and the troops are nightly kept under arms . On Sunday la s t , the 3 rd , a Hams of . tlie revolt which is raging in the Minho , manifested itself in the city of Op orto , when _&¦ conflict took place between tho people and the military . Many persons _wei-B Mod . Disaffection univer s all y pveva _& _s-. A _lettwii-oin

      _POLAND _, dated Posen the ftl * . inst . says , ** The excitement not only continues in the Grand Duelo ( uf Posen , ) but is assuming even a- more grave and alarming character . Hitherto ,, the nobles and elergy a one have taken part in the revolutionary proceedings , but now symptoms of rebellion appear among _thepeasantry . 'Ihe peoule have been much vxcited by the arrest of several of their _prissts , and iu some places sanguinary conflicts haveenaued . At Wreschen _, the Kamorniks have assembled and demanded a partition of the lands _Gesex is said- to have been a tlieatre of great disorders-, and a battalion is about to be marched to the environs of this-town . ' *' The Great Western steamer arrived at Liverpool from tlie

      UNITED STATESon Thursday evening , _bringing special messengers lrom the American Government to Mr , M'Lane , and from Canada to the Home Administration . It is stated , and confidently so , that the former brings the Oregon notice to Mr . M'Lane , with instructions for its due delivery to the British GovBBHnient . Relations with MEXICO had assumed a more threatening aspect . The _latent accounts from Rio Grande state that Matarnoras was blockaded by General Taylor . Lieutenant Porter and three men had been shot by the Mexicans . Further desertions from the American army had taken place , several of the deserters were shot in the act of crossing over to the Mexicans . Fears for the safety of the American force prevailed at Washington .

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      Greenwich And Deptj-0rd: A General Meeti...

      GREENWICH AND _DEPTJ-0 RD : A general meeting of the _Chartists and members ofthe Land Society , took place on Tuesday , May 19 th , ut the Greenwich District Office , Gold Bath , for the purpose of celebrating the anniversary of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society . Mr .. Brewerton was unanimously called to the chair . Mr . Morgan in a neat speech moved tbe following resolutions , which were unanimously adopted : — That thi ? locality approves ofthe policy of the

      Executive in postponing the Convention , and reserving as large and _vigorous a force , and as much strength as possible , for any crisis that may arise , for the _furtlu-sance of democracy . And this locality further is ofopinion- that it is highly essential that the democrats of the nation should form themselves into oue consolidated union , fir all benefits . it wrlJ ns that of _furthering the principles of democracy , and we recommend to the Executive the propriety of establishing a cUmocratic benefit sooiety , to be governed by the _Executive Committee of the National Charter Association .

      The meeting then adjourned to the Ironmoi gera Amis , Mr . Brtwerton was reinstated- in- the chair . Democratic songs and recitations then commenced , to which Messrs . Morgan , Floyd , Davis ,. Brewerton , Tanner , Richardson , and Paris , contributed . The meeting broke up at 11 o ' clock , hi ghly delighted ; with the _proceedings of the evening-.

      SOMERS TOWHL A meeting of this locality was held on Sunday evening last , at the Bricklayers- Arms , Tollbridge Street , New Road , Mr . Bird in the ohair . Tlie correspondence between this locality and Mr . O'Connor , having been read , it was unanimously resolved that the letter of Mr . O'Connor ( in yesterday ' s Star ); be received as perfectly satisfactory . An unanimous vote of thanks was also passed to the committoo , that drew up the letter to Mr . O'Connor , for- the able manner they had discharged their duty , and a _suggestion was submitted to the meoting for the iuture guidance of the locality , _whiah- was ordered to be taken into consideration on Sunday evening ; next , when the whole of the membors are earnestly requested to attend .

      MARYLEBONE .. Mr . Stallwood lectured against death punishments on Sunday evening last . Tho lecture gave great satisfaction .

      CAMBERWELL AND WALWORTH LOCALITY . At a special meolinir of the GambevwoU and Walworth locality ot * tho _National Charter Association , held at the Montpelier Tavern , Walworth , on Monday evening , ISth of May , Mr . James Rhodes in the chair , after the usual routine of business had . been disposed of , thC csplnnatory letter from the Star , from our brother Chartists at Somers Town was read , and Mr . F . O'Connors , reply ,, both of which were listened to with admiration .. A vote of thanks was moved and carried to Mr . IT . O'Connor , and the Somers' Town Chartists .. That the thanks of this meeting he given to . the Chartist Executive , for their _persevering integrity in carrying out the principles of truth ,, liberty , and- justice , iigainsfi tyranny and oppression . We are of an opinion , that in the present state of panties , it would beof vitaLimportance to adopt the suggestion of an extraordinary , convention , so that we may be enabled to advance our principles ..

      _LANCASJMJLE .. A South Lancashire Delegate Meeting was held in Heywood , on Sunday last , May _Ifa-h ,. Mr .. Nuttall ,. of Manchester , in the chair . The minutes of the l as t m e etin g h a vin g been , confirme d , and the financial business having been settled ( ( Mr . Win . ilnmrt handed in Gs . Dd . lor Oldham , ) thu following resolutions wero passed - * - "That an Observation Committee be __ appointed , consisting _cl live _persons , _v- ' nhpov _* . v *? invested iu . them to eftil- district delegate meetings when it shall seem to them . necessary . " " _Tllitt thp committee be chosen by and i ' _lotn the _ChartistssftOldlntsi . " ** That the statsrdtime _af _iioMuig the county mcctimr be _doaided at thc next meeting . "

      " That the _secretary again _eorresposd with the Executive , and impress upon iheuito issue , without delay , the long _promhwd plan for the effectual railing of an election fund . " " That a . branch meeting be held iu South _Laucasbij-e for the _purpose ot * _fw-wavding the Chartist principles in this division of the county . " "• That thc camp nioetiug be held in Middleton on Sunday , June Uth . " "That there be ono from each locality chosen , to assist the committee in drawing up tho resolutions to _bepresi-ntcu for the adoption of the meeting . " Jamls Williams . Sec .

      HAWICK . Co-overatios . —The half-yearly meeting of the Chartist _Provision Store Society was held on Tuesday in Mr . Inglis ' s Hall , vfhvn _, from tlie report of th e a uditors , it appeared that the sales for the last Six ; months amounted to thc sum of . £ -1 , 259 and odd , or upwards of £ 125 per week . A dividend o i' sixpence per shave of 5 s . was declared , and a sum m £ 10 os . 10 L added to the surplus fund . ' 1 Ins is cer . tainly encouraging , as one instance of the stwcess ot co-operation . Thc society started in _^ f ' " _^' 1839 , with a capital of only £ 13 , and after straggtos with many d _. _nfculth * and much _opposttwn , a d that too from some pretended friend ? . >» w _, g _« f , most important position in th » tow _f- _^& fi example of what may be _^^^^ _hxixTS efforts « f even the poorest clasa ot _worBing men _,

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), May 23, 1846, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns3_23051846/page/5/