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      „ AtKEiya . —A * babby" meeting having been Jled for Thursday , as tie Cross Kejs AssemUy toU , for half-past two o ' elock precisely , tne Zatkiaz men r * a all risks of losing their employwent , ud proceeded to tie meeting , to manifest S * Lrloyalty . Half-past two armed , bat no great ! j aB made their » ppe » r » w > e , none of the eoncoctors 3 > j&e meeting were -risible j and it was r-7 W-erifentw aU that a "keek" from an anti-Tom bad !? gsfied the respectables that they were in the e ^ ron * box , " and that they were now somewhere assembled to consult upon the best me ^ ns oT fras-*—tjiyr tie meeting , upon which it was moved by Mr . Urqubart that Mr . Daniel Potter uke the

      Quir , and proceed with the business tht ^ reWes , yfiieh was carried by acclamation . Mr . Potter thea-- ^ iied up the room , and took possession of a chaiiy itith . had been undoubtedly intended for our yrorfhj Chamberlain . He commenced by ? Utir . g the jAjert for which , according to the plaeara , the « e « ing had been called—commented upon the dis-«* eefd conduct of those -who had e&aeU it , in g ^ r mg run away , bee&ose working men bad o&red w come ansoagst them , and concluded an excellent address by calling npon those wfealad anything to . aT to eome forward . Mr . Wm , Taylor was then JaBfid npon by the meeting , who rose and said , that , » hiongn he was a Chartist , he had not eome rot the wiroose of opposing the gentlemen who hud that

      5 j * Equalised uiemaslves by therr despicable conduct , bnt merely to request them to allow a few Trords in favour of Chartist prisoners , and praying w Majesty to recall Frost , Williams , and Jonca , to bo ineorpors . w > d in the address * which he expected to bare heard read to them ; bat , as the addre 3 S had Mi been submitted to the meeting , be would more { kit an address bs Bent to her Majesty , including the prayer for mercy ; and that a committee be appointed to draw it np—which was seconded by Mr , Jiffies Maepherson in a very neat speech . A committee baTing been appointed , Mr . Taylor moved a roteof censure npon those gentlemen who called the oi

      jueetic ^ , in having shunned the society men , ¦ bo , aivhoTiffb poor , were in many respects better Qua ihemsetVes—which wis earned , and no mis * ? ike- Mr- Urquhart moved "That we pledge ourg ^ yss nerer to cease agitating until the Charter bajBC the law of the land , " which was received wj& three tremendous cheers for the Charter . Mr . Jibgb Seoug&U then proposed a vote of thanks to ibaae who bad been so kind as to issue bills , and nt op Eoeh a good place for the working men fe Beet in , which met with derisive plaudits , three cheers were then given for the exiled Chartists ; three for O'Connor ; three for the Chairman ; ind Jhe meeting separated .

      HAUPAX—A district delegate meeting was held in we A&sociation room on Sunday last , to arroge fcr vbe forthcoming demonstration to Mr . OConner . It was agreed to request him to arrive ii Sowerbv Bridge , at twelve o clock . The prooee-Bon w form in Hortcn-streefc , ind to be ready 10 Tjrooeed to Soweroy at eleven o ' clock . A BOirte will ttke place in the evening . TB . TJRO . —Mr . Powell lectured here on Sunday evening . IPSWICB . —Mr . Ruffy Ridley has been delivering a series of lectures here , which have produced a nln&ble impre ? sion , and are calculated greatly k > fedp forward the good cause . BBTiroBP . — Mr . Wild , from Bennondsey , leejared here oa Taesday , to tbe most numerous aBdieuee we fcavc yet had . Two new members were enrolled .

      LEICESTER . —Onr number , last Saturday night , reached 614 , an advance of 90 wilbin the week . To-night ( Monday ) we reached 645 . Mr . Cooper preached in the room at All Saints' Open , on Sundiy nighi ; and on Monday night withdrew his y * mj is candidate for the forthcoming Conreation -Oie people afiecuoa&tely requesting him to do so fun a consideration that his siay in Leicester is rial to CCirtism . Several thousand signatures tare been obtained for the Xatioaal Pethiou . Prejaiaaons are being made for the O'Connor demonsntioa . The Major has granted the use of the Sniifikall , on Monday nights , during the winter , for the ceiivery of lectures on Science , History , and Gatrsl Literature "—10 Mr . Cooper , and such « ter persons as may be willing to assist him .

      WOLVEBHABEPTOK . —A tea party and k 2 was held here on Tuesday evening . Tfle ar-Bsxements were most excellent , and the spirit of tbe evening of the best kind . The purveyors , Rewards , speakers , musicians , host , and guests vied idairably with each other in sustaining the good faaosr and kindly and improving intercourse of tat evening . The principal speakers were MesErs . E . Caoa y , Blakeborougb , and Mogg . "BS ^ DTOBJD ( Wilts . )—A public meeting was Ud on Monday evening , in WhiiehDl Chapel , for tie pnrpose of hearing Mr . Clarke , of Bath , who ^ ete sn hoar and a half en the present state of public aSaira . RUDDINGTOH . —The National Petition was : idepied here , at a public meeting on Tuesday , the j 16 th iBEt .

      DABLTNGTON .-The female Chartists of ; to place have come to the resolution of forming j theasehes into a Bracch of the National Charter j AsoeJa-tioB , asd are detenaised to vie with the men ia procuring signatures to the National Petition . The Chashsts of this town held their weekly Beeong cm Tuesday night . Seven ! new members irere enrolled . A resolution was passed , that Mr . ] O'Connor be invited to visit Darlington , either on his i ttj to or from Newcastle . A visit from tbat un- ' ii&ehmg piiriot wonld be of great service . '

      COSflWAIiL .-Delegjltb Meeting . —A de-1 ^ 5 at « meenag i = convened for two p . sl , on Sunday , ; Biwmber 5 , at Endean ' s Coffee Hcuse , Iruro , when ; ike Connol will hare made every preparation to j weave friends from Penzance , Hayle , Carnborne , i "Wadebridge , Padstow , St . Ives , and " all other towns j * i » did not take part in onr last for the purpose j « f Kenrmg tne exertions and the able services of Mr . K . Powell , or such ether lecturer as may be deemed j teee&ary . I 0 TT 1 KGHAM .-The usual weekly meeting * U he ; d in tne Democraiic Chap > el , Rice-platje , ; Baker-gate , ^ oitinghsm , on Monday ereDJrgJast . ' Mi . HaSellin the chair , who introduced the business i

      of liit evenlcg to the metiing , and after the financial ; a&irB of the Association were adjusted , Mr . How- \ Hffi and Mr . Shepherd were duly elected to ^ erve as ' Delegates for No : tingham , in the Five Counties' J Deleg » t » Meeting , to be held ai Bice-place Chapel , ; Kotaigham , on Snnday next , at one o ' clock . It is janicalarly requested that all villages within the ; Wtmij of NotsiD ^ iiain , arid the other fear ooanties : n" coBTOueiit » will appoint Dele ^ at ^ s to the aboTe ; msiticB ^ meeting . And fur ther , that all members ; ^^« National Charter Association within the twmrifis of Nottingham , Leicester , I > erbj , Linco ] n ,, ' ttd Rutland , will , witbin seven day ? , send to the j ¦ oEtaries of their respective localities , their name , , ftadeDce , and number of card . •<

      TODMOSDEU . —The Chartists of Todmor- j m hare come to a resolution to support Mr . Pinder ,: * m biaekiiifc-manufactarer , as far as possible , and j « J Clil upon other towns to do the same , for , & 3 tte £ diwr cf the Star very happily remarked , this j *»» , if properly encouraged , would support the Ex- i ^ five , and whea we kaofr the amount of good i wttxeeutive bas doce , apd is doing , it . is our duty ; ^ povitie a scfilcient fand , so that the resolutions ; JW coae to eau be properly carrit d out . Todmor-. "oilos only bad an association about four months , » cd they have paid ior 150 cards and the monthly ; ¦ " eripuoEs due , which has amonnted this last « aA to 10 s . They have got forty-eight petition : ^«** i -which they intend to fill with real signatures . ; «« e week ! ; nwe-. ing , held as nsual in the Mecha- < ales ' institut e , Bridge-street , on Tuesday night , it ¦ ^ aiesolred , Tha-t 10 s . be sent to Mr . Hey wood , ¦ ^ sorer of ; Executive , for the use of that j "WJ . ej

      * OSWlCH .-Mr . RoberJ Wilkinson , of Hali-***» who has been rpendiDg a few weeks in this 5 jj ? , and has delivered here two Etirrina and imwsave lecture * on t ;? e Charter , spent a farewell presing with his Norwich friends on Taesday last . a EUBeroos company assembled to pay their T&pects " one whom they had learned to esteem , and were ^ 7 to part froin . In the course of the evening , **• Wiitagon delighted bis friends with a recital of TJ ^ a and projjre- 's cf Clurtism in tea north ¦ vfegbna " , and einptiatically described the traps «« saarts set to catch the unguarded , tut most **»? s advocates of liberty ; and with that im-WBSTe manner peculiar to himself , cantioned some * ff * Jwaig and incautious members to conEiuer •^ Ube effect to be produced by the contemplated *** & , before his set in motion . Song 3 and toasts J «« B « eiy amused the delishted Daxtv . and towards ttose

      ^ Mr . Hewitt ' B eodr was sucg , descriptive of we Mgh estimation in which Mr . O'Connor is held by J 2 IJ * 01 of Norwich , and their consciousness of the f *« y power of the Northern Star . This song ?«» Air . Vi ilkinsoc again before their notice , when "Veatered at great length on the exertions of that « " » ehampion of liberty , and concluded by giving w efollowiB / 5 toast : — The working classes of York-^ , , and ttore especially Feargus O'Connor , as the ¦ wt mdusurionB of the whole , and may their exere ^* » £ **?? the C 0 *^^ be orowned mtix buo-2 * -. i ^ ebecrevary then rose , and expatiated on J" a ^ hty power of the press , pointing out what " •« oeen achieved b y the brilliant luminary of the r £ *> ~ -what most be the effect if a Star of equal ^*» cy was to shine in every county of ibe British Cr ** ^ © occluded by asking how loD g could SjMal ^ oer factions tyrannise oyct the sons of ijz" * " *« fWiil » an honest and virtuous press to ex-*|*« and dine ; the public mind ! Tbus ended one vi ^ i fflost asrfcfea *' meetingB ever held by a oonwJ ?* P * ttyiiiNorwje ] i ; and each retired regret . leg 57 v ^ " would ^ » e last spent with bis friend « . Robert Wilkinson .

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      STAFFORD . —The good eaose goes steadily on here . There was a good meeting last night . Mr , Peplow was elected delegate for the delegate meet ing to be holden here oa Sunday next , the 28 th . A public meeting is convened , by requisition , to be holden in the Market-place , on Monday next , for the purpose of adopting the National Petition , when it is expected that some « f the delegates will step and give us » lift . " A tea-party and ball will take place here at Christmas , for tne benefit of the cause . Preparations are being made , and it sis expected it will be of great service to us .

      OPENSHAW . —Mr . William Shearer , of Manchester , delivered a very instructive lecture on the evils of class legislation , on Sunday evening hut , in the new Chartist Room , near the Drovers' Inn . The Chartists of this district have been labouring under many disadvantages , it being at the risk of being turned , not only out of work , but literally of being turned into the street , to avow themselves Chartists . The few cotton lords who employ the generality . of the slaves ia the neighbourhood , belong to the liberal reforming Corn Law League : in addition to which

      the Chartists have been without a room to meet in for some time , and but for the spirit infused by reading the Northern Steer in each other ' s houses , despair wonld have overcome Chartism here ; bat , thanks to & few of the ri /? ht sort , who have left no stone unturned to secure a place of meeting , they have succeeded , and opened a large convenient room , formerly a hat warehouse , near the Drovers' Inn , Ashton Road , Openshaw ; and tbey trust that the Droylsden friends will rally round the flag of freedom—the People ' s Charter . [ We sincerely hope that the Chartists of this locality will meet with ma&y imitators in better-paid districts . Their exertions ia the midst of much misery and destitution are very

      laudable . —Ed . ] BXSBHKOSABC—Fbost , Williams , awd Jokes . —The General Committee of Birmingham for securing the return of the Whig-made convicts , at its usual weekly meeting , held on Tuesday evening last , at the Charter Association Boom , Freemanstreet , Mr . Nichoils in the chair , appointed a sub-Committee of three persons , in conjunction with the £ ? cret&ried to draw up a plan sad superintend the arrangements with regard to this Committee ' s fcoiree ; several other plans were entered into in respect of the agitation of the oountry . Chabust Mkeijkgs . —The good cause is progressing steadily in this town . Every week brings an accession of numbers to the National Charter Asso

      . FREEiuji-STREET . —A numerous meeting was held in Freeman-street on Sunday evening la j st , Mr . "W alter Thome ia the chair . The meeting was addressed by Mr . J . Williamson , in his usual manly and energetic style ; aft ? t which Mr . George White delivered a long address " On the condition of the working classes and their right to the snffrage . " The greatest enthusiasm prevailed , and several names were added to the Chartist ranks , after which the meeting separated .

      Mosdat Eve > i « g . —The usual weekly meeting was held is Freeman-street . Mr . George White addressed the meeting on the principles of the People ' s Charter , and ridiculed the emigration system as one of the modes brought forward by parties who had bought up land in the colonies , with a view of getting the white slaves of England to cultivate mem , and Ehewed that the mode of letting land in those places , was such as to keep the labourers in a continued state of subjection to their employers . He

      ajso erjieieG into an investigation of tho arguments made iw of by those who demanded a vote , merely because : hey were in poverty . He maintained that if every man in the couiitry had ten pounds per week , still taey ought not to allow themselves to be dic ; 2 , ted i by a few men , for as loBg as the few had the power of law makmg , the many would hold their property only by sufferance . After entering into a variety of other topics , and exhorting them to union and perseverance , he eat down loudly cheered . The meeting then proceeded to local business .

      SwaLLOTS'STRKET . —A meeting of those farourable to the Nar . onol Charter Association was held at the Fox Inn , Swallow-street , on Monday evening last , Mi . Vaughaa in the chair . The meeting was addressed by Mr . George White , on the object and principles of Chartism ; after which the names of eighteen persons were read over who had agreed to join the National Charter Association . DuBDESTOif-cuM-NEcusLLS . —A meeting was held at Park ' s Temperance Coffee House , Upper Windsorstreet , on Thursday evening last , Mr . Frederick Corbett in the Chair , ffhen a provisional committee was formed to enrol members .

      Challenge to Cobdss , Cubtjs , and Company . — In consequence of the cowardly and base conduct of the Anti-Corn Larr League , the Council determined on giving them a public challenge . Large bil ' s were aceurdingJy posted , announcing a lecture Ly iir . Mason , at the Hall of Science , Lawrence street , on Tuesday evening , on the subject o : ' tho ' Cora Laws and Commercial System of Great Britain , " after which he would dis cuss th « question w : ih Cobden , Curtis , or any other member of the Ann-Corn League . The Hill was well lighted up aua bad a very beautiful appearance . At the rime appointed Mr . George White was unanimously called to the chair , and opened the bu-ines-, stating the reasons

      why the present meeting wa ? called , ana stating his determination to give every man a fair hearing . Mr . Mason was received with loud cheers , and entered into a luminous dissection of tbo craft and Wiiinesa of the pretended Corn Law Repealers . He described the grinding effects of our commercial system on the labouring population , and laid bare the rottenness of the pre .-cut Government . He next adverted to a false statement which had appeared in the Morning Chronicle , purporting to be a report of the Town hall Meetiug , in which it was asserted that a body of working men had arisclred Mr . White . He thought that the character of the working men of Birmingham was involved in tha * statement . He was a witness of the whole transaction , and so were a great many who then hear * him . He maintained that it was a body of persous calling themselves

      gentlemen , who made the attack . Ho thereforo called on all those who knew that to be the case , to hold up their hands . A vast naiLber of hands were then held up , and none on the contrary . Mr . Mason then proceeded to defend the character of the Chartists and the principles , they advocated , and after giving & severe c&stigation to the loafers , he eat down amid loud and enthusiastic cheers . The Chairman then called upon any ^ pcroun who had any observation to make on the subject of the lecture to corre forward , bnt none seemed helmed to dispute tbs able lecture which cad jnst been delivered . After-a short pause , the Chairman addressed the meeting on the base conduct of Cobden and his colleagues . After which a vote of thanks was unanimously given to the lecturer , aud three hear : y cheers fur the " Charter , " when the meetiBg dipperded .

      Hahpton WiKB . —The Chartists of tLis locality met on Monday evenrng , at the hom ^' -io Coffee Route , Henrietta-street , Mr . Buckley Bradley in the chair ; and wera ably addressed by Mr . Pare , upon the principles of the Charter , and the necessity of co-operation . SOTJTHWASX . —Pcbuc Mektia » at the Tows-Hall to Address her Majesty . —A public meeting , convened by the High Bauiif , was heio at the Town-hall , on Tuesday afternoon , at one o ' clock , the High Bailiff in the chair . The meeting at first was bHt thinly attended , and Dr . Bedford moved the adjournment of it until that day fortnight , at seven o ' clock in the eveniDg . Mr . Wilson seconded tLo resolution . On a show of hands the numbers were

      nearly equal , and the business , on the decision of the chairman , was entered into , one or two resolutions were proposed and carried , and an aadiees U > htr Majesty was moved by Mr . Barclay and seconded by Mr . Corner . Mr . Ma . yus . rd , substcretary of the ISational Charter Association , rose and movfd the following addition to the address , congratulating her Majesty on her safe deiirery— But we cannot but acquaint your Majesty that thousands of virtuous and modest women , of your Majesty ' s subjects , are passing through like natural extremities upon beds of straw , without even a pillow whereon to lay-their beads—that starvation and misery are pervading the whole length and breadth of the land ; and we attribute thi 3 state of things to class legislation , and , therefore , pray your Majesty to instruct your Ministers to pass a law , or charter , that every

      male cf twenty-one years of age , unoonvicted of crime , m&y have an opportunity of exercising that right which he is heir to , and give him a vote to elect members to represent them in the Commons House of P * rli * me » t ; and while we , the working and industrious portion of your Majesty ' s subjects , with other portions of society , rejoice ia the nope that this event may prove a blessing to the nation . " Dr . Beoford seconded the addition to the address , which was also ably supported by Tarious persons present . The two members for the borough , the High Bailiff , Dr . Bedford , and Mr . Wilson were appointed to present the address . A vote of thanks was given to the High Bailiff for his conduct in the chair , which throughout the meeting -was perfectly fair and gentlemanly , and the meeting separated , after fc&Ticg shown their loyally to her Majesty , and their sympathy with the distresses cf their fellow creatures .

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      ABKRGAVENNT . -Oq Monday , the 15 th , a meeting was holden here in the expectation of a lecture from Mr . Morgan Williams , whose arrival was precluded by a heavy fall of snow . Mr . C . Powell , of Black Hood , and Mr . Griffiths , of Abergavenny , severally addressed the meeting . On Monday , the 22 &d , we sent the town crier round to announce that a Me Kaowlee , tailor , would lecture in the Chartist Association Room , Frogmore-etreet , at seven o'clock . At tho time appointed the room

      was crowded . Mr . Knowles ably defended the principles of Chartism at a rapid rate ; rivetted the attention of the audience in an excellent speech , which lasted one hour and twenty minutes . Mr Kuowles is certainly an able lecturer , and we hope he will obtain work in the town , and abide with us . We are looking forward to the time we hope the brave champion of our rights , Feargus O'Connor , will call on us , going from Merthyr to Monmouth , as the road is direct through the town . We shall make proper arrangements for his reception .

      SAXatCJNDHAItt . —Mr . Ruffy Ridley lectured in the Market-place , on Saturday evening , to a numerous and attentive audience . KOTTBAItt . The National Petition was adopted here at a public meeting , convened for that purpose , on the 18 ' -h instant . The meeting was ably addressed by Messrs . Lees , Mackelvy , Doyle , and others . ALKONBBTJBY . —Mr . West lectHred here on the 19 th instant , to a crowded audience , and with much effect . BELFAST . —The Chartists of this city have formed a discussion class , which meet weekly for mutnal instruction and information .

      SAIFORD . —Mr . Clark lectured here on Sunday night last to a numerous and respectable audience . CRANE MOOR ( near Dodworth . )—A few Chartists at Dodworth met a number of the good men and true of Crane Moor , a locality within two miles of Wortley Hall , the seat of Lord Wharncliffe , and the very hot-bed of operative Conservatives ; they enroliea themselves in the National Charter Association , and their meetings will be every , Tuesday evening . All letters on business to be directed te Thomas Crofts , weaver , Dodworth . WEST ATJCKLAND .-The Chartists of West Auckland and Evenwood have determined to join the National Charter Association . Upwards of twenty joined on Sunday , the 4 th ; and in the week following , other thirteen blistered hands gave their names ; they are determined to leave no stone unturned to procure signatures to the National Petition .

      BAJWCtXY . —The Chartists held their weekly meeting on Monday . After tho enrolment of new members , and other business of importance , the members present agreed to send the sum of 12 s . 6 d . to Dewsbury , for tho West-Riding expenses ; and alsa requested ( he secretary to Fend to the Secretary of the Executive for a hundred cards for the enrolment of new members at the O'Connor demonstration . The cause of Chartism here is progressing . lettering . —The Chartist of this place are not dead : but they have been in an inactive state

      for some time , through tho iufluence of the " new move" party , and the Corn Law men . We want a little of the spirit of the uacaged Lion to arouse us again into action '; but a few of the Imperials put the principle of the Association to the tost , last Tuesday night , by dissolving tho old one , and joining the National Charter Association . Twelve names where given in , and sub-secretary , sub-treasurer , and connoiliBen nominated . We are anxious to adopt the National Petition , and to do our part towards the 4 , 000 , 000 .

      NEWARK . —On Sunday last , Mr . Harrison , of Calverton , preached a sermon , in our large Association-room , Portland-street , in the afternoon , to a most numerous and attentive audience ; and in the evening , Mr . Dean Taylor also made a very impressive discourse to nis numerous hearers . On Monday evening , Mr . W . Dean Taylor delivered a most eloquent lecture to a crowded oud a most attentive audience , iu -which he pointed out the sophistries of the Corn Law Repealers , and showed , in forcible language , the neoessity of the people uniting in the National Charter Association . At the close of the lecture , seventeen new members were enrolled ; and afterwards the General Counoil was chosen , and a number of Chartist publications were sold—Extinguishers , Campbell's Corn Laws , &c . Truly ft fine spirit is rising in this Tory-ridden Duke of Newcastle s Borough .

      ECCI . ES . —The brave men and women of this Tory-ridden village assembled on Monday evening last , to hear a lecture from Mr . James Cartledge , of Manchester , who delivered a soul-stirring address , refuting all the calumnies bronght against the working classes by the pulpit and the press , and shewing the necessity of renewed exertion , from the enviable position we now hold . At the close of his address , he announced his intention to enrol all that were not members of the National Charter Association , when , to our indiscribable pleasure , tho females present began to shew the men an example worthy of imitation , by at once flocking round the lecturer to have their names enrolled in bo glorious a cause . A few men followed , and the cause goes on prosperously .

      PRESTON . —On Sunday evening last , a discussion was held in the Chartist Room , Avenhamstreet , between Mr . Odleum , a Chartist , and Mr . Blinkhorn , a Corn Law repealer . The audience was crowded , and the general feeling seemed to bo decidedly in Mr . Odleum ' a favour . The discussion was adjourned till next Sunday evening , to be then thrown open to the meeting . BTJBNXET . —A publio meeting was held in the Market-place , to adopt the National Petition , ou Thursday evening , the 18 th instant . The chair was taken at eight o ' clock , and although the night was intensely cold , there vrere from seven to eight hundred persons present . The addresses delivered was of the most animating character , and the petition was unanimously adopted . The meeting broke up about ten o ' clock , highly gratified .

      ARNOLD . —Mr . Dean Taylor lectured here on Wednesday the 17 th ins * ., on the principles of the Charter , and the necessity of being a Chartist . GLOUCESTER . —On Sunday last , a public Chartist entertainment and ball took place iu the Democratic AssemoJy Rooms , Worcester-street , for the benefit of the fnnds of the institution . The room was neatly decorated with laurel and eTergreeas . Dincing was kept up during the evening . HA WICK . —The quarterly meeting of the Chartibta of this place was held in the Chartist Hall , on Saturday last , when after the transaction of local busiue&s , & motion was made that this association discuss the pian of Lovett and CuHins , with a view to h . t adoption . A long , irregular , and somewhat angrr discussion ensued , which was ended at last by Sir . C . Hunter moving , " That this meeting proceed no farther in the discussion of the New Move , " which was carried by a great majority .

      BURNLEY . —At the weekly meeting of Chartists in Burnley , held on Monday evening , the 22 nd inst , the following resolution was unanimously adopted : — " That we become agents for the sale of Pinder'a blacking , and that the Council be empowered to make arrangements for carrying the same into effect forthwith . " We also strongly recommmend onr brother Chartists throughout the country to do lik&wise , and use thftir utmost endeavours to promote its sale . East asd North Riding Delegate Meeting . —An Eaat and North RWisg delegate meeting Tas held at Market Weighton , on Sunday list , Nov . 21 st , when the following places were represented by delegates or letters , viz . : —York , Mnlton , Scatbro ' , Pocklinrjon , Market Weighton , Selby , Hull , Holme , and Bridlington . Mr . Barley , cf York , moved , and Mr . Smith , of Holme , seconded that Mr . Mackeniog act as Chairman , which was carried . Mr . Edward Burley ,

      Secretary for the district , then read the correspondence for the last month , which gave cheering information of the progress of the cause , and the necessity for a good lecture ; being engaged for the ensuing month . After tLd capabilities of the district being well discussed , Mr . Mackening moved , and Mr . Smith seconded , that Mr . Jocea , of Liverpool , be engaged aa lecturer ; or , should Mr . Junes be engaged , Mr . Harrison , of Calverton , Nottinghamshire , bs applied to . —Carried . Mr . Slackening having given his opinion of the possibility of the farmers joining our cause , moved that the Secretary be ordered to apply to Mr . O'Connor , to viait the Eist and North Riding of Yorkshire the first oppartuuity , as much good may be anticipated by a risit from him Carried . Th * nka having been moved and carried to Mr . Burley , for nia service * to the district , the meeting broKe up . The next delegate meeting will be held at HowUen , on Sunday , the 26 th December .

      TO THE CHABT 1 STS OF THB EAST AMD NORTH Riding of Yorkshire . —Edward Burley , the East and North Riding Secretaty , particularly nqaests that all towns who received card * in the above district from Mr . Skevington vrill immediately forward pay for the Eame , per post office order , to him , as he baa been applied t » by the ExccuilTe . He has received some , and wishes to forward all at the same tune , to save « cptrce . All communications for the future must be addrtesed to Edward Burley , c ^ re of Mr . "Wilton Inglis , news-agent , No . 4 , Colliwgrte , York .

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      T > TJBiaH . —The Irish Universal Suffrage Association met on Sunday last , » t their room . No . 14 , North Annestreet Mr . William Woodward was called to the chair . The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting . He also read aav * rai letters from England , giving additional proof of the sympathy which the working classes of England have for their suffering bwrthien in Ireland He then read the objects of the Association , and briefly commented os them . Mr . OHigglns said he was sure the meeting wonld be delighted to hear the letter which he held in his hand read . It is the letter of our valuable friend and brother in the cause of the suffering poor , Mr . J . Lowety , who was indefatigable in bis exertions in the country , and although he had met with pereecutionfor joining our association , he had persevered ,

      and the result of his perseverance is , that he has sent us the names of twenty faimera to be enrolled as members of oar Association . ( Cheers . ) Notwithstanding all the falsehoods which were circulated respecting the legality of our society , it was progressing even beyond our most sanguine expectations . The sensible and truly patriotic portion of the people were joining our ranks in every quarter of the country where the principles of our Association were made known . A few such sterling and uncompromising patriots as Mr . Lowery would soon spread the principles of the People's Charter » 11 over the land ; the obvious result of Which would be that humbug and delusion would be banished from the country , and true political knowledge established in their stead . He deemed it right to mention

      th * t efforts bad been made to d&ter the people from reading tho iferOOht Star , lest they might become acquainted with the real feelings of the English people towards their Irish brethren , the working classes . This plan to prevent the people from attaining that political knowledge which the Irish press denied them , and which was supplied by the Star , was carried to so high a pitch that it became necessary to take the opinion of eminent counsel upon the subject , and he ( Mr . O'Higgins ) had the pleasure of informing the meeting that an action at law could be maintained against any person who would damage the property of the proprietor of the Northern Star , by misrepresentation or otherwise ; and as the proprietor , Feargus O'Connor , is an Irish barrister , the people of Dublin ,

      and perhaps of Srogbeda , too , might be gratified by hearing Mr . O'Connor plead on behalf , net only of his agents here , but oa behalf of his own property . ( Hear , hear . ) Depend npon it , that it will not be necessary to send him a large fee , in order to retain his services in the Irish Courts of Law . It was stated , in order to damage the present Northern Star , tbat the Northern Star , which was published in Belfast prior to 1798 , by one of the most intrepid and talented patriots that ever Ireland produced—Arthur O'Connor , the uncle of Feargus O'Connor , was an Orango paper , and tbat the present star is also Orange . This 18 a fligitions falsehood . The Northern Star of 1798 , office , types , forms , press , and all , were burned by the Orangeman , and the patriot , O'Connor , was persecuted aud banished from

      his native country , the land which he loved , on the evidence of such men as Tom Reynolds , tho infamous Turn Reynolds , and doomed to roam an exile in a foreign country , without a glimpse at the land of his nativity in his old age ; while those who sow assume exclusive patriotism as well as exclusive sanctity , were paying court to the tyrants of the day , and making their way at the Irish Bar , having previously skulked from the rigid discipline incidental to the fctudy of Theology , at St . Onier ' a , to the more delicate atudy of Gastronomy , at the Inns of Court in London . The Northern Star , of 1798 , was founded on the principles of Civil and Religious Liberty in their widest sense . It advocated Catholic Emancipation with a talent and a spirit never before attempted , nor since equalled . It

      waa the strenuous advocate of TJniveraal Suffrage , Annual Parliaments , Equal Representation , and No Property Qualification for Members of Parliament ; and the Northern Slav of the present day follows in the footsteps of its predecessor , with the addition of iu advocacy of a Repeal of the Union , and the best defence of the Irish Catholic clergy against their Tory calumniators , that ever appeared in the columns of a newspaper . Mr . O'Higgins concluded by proposing that the twenty farmers whose names he read , be admitted members of the Irish Universal Suffrage Association . Mr . R Dunne seconded the motion . Mr .-Dyett , in bringing forward a motion on the subject ot Repeal , said that he did so for two reasons : first , it was objected that tbey were not sufficiently ardent in their

      pursuit of that measure , and he , aa an earnest and consistent repealer , and as a member of the society exclusively deveted to the purpose of Repeal , wished to hear this association over and over again recognise and declare the justice and necessity of getting rid of that monstrous political iniquity—the unequal , destructive , and miscalled Union between England and Ireland . He was most anxious that all repealers should fully understand that the Universal Suffrage Society stood pledged to the accomplishment of repeal , and sought the extension of the right of voting , tho ballot , &c , as means to tbat great and glorious end . This was his first reason —the desire of conciliating all repealers—fer bringing forward the present motion . His next was , that a very numerous class of patriotic and well-disposed Irishmen

      dreaded the undefined repeal agitated for by Mr . O'Connell ; though they were quite convinced of the necessity of properly restricted home legislation . They feared , and with justice , & repetition of those differences which had taken ylace within the short period between 1782 and 1800 , and they wanted to see those evils provided against , which would of necessity arise , and Bhould eventually terminate in separation or civil war . ( Hear , hear . ) These might be called the Crawfordites , for whom , as an honest and sound-thinking class , he entertained the highest respect and esteem . ( Hear . ) To allay the apprehensions of this respectable and numerous class was his second inducement to propose" Tn&t while this Association fully recognises the justice and the necessity of repealing the Legislative Union

      at pi usent existing between Great Britain and Ireland , they io not mean , as the phrase 'Repeal of the Union ' might imply , a mere falling back on the Constitution of ' 82 , but such a modification of tbat Constitution as would effectually prevent cellisi ^ ns between tho two legislative bodies , by strictly confining the Irish Parliament to the internal concerns of their own country . " The mutual afi ' airs of the two countries should of course be adjusted by representations from both . ( Hear . ) This resolution be submitted for the adoption Of that Society ; it would serve to put their ideas on this important subject into a definite , and be hoped a satisfactory shape . ( Hear . ) Mr . W . Martin rose , and said he felt great pleasure ia seconding the resolution which Mr . Dyott proposed , and had supported so ably . He said he was a Human Catholic and a Repealer ; and if

      he should be asked why he was an advocate for the People ' s Charter , ox Universal Suffrage , he would tell those wUo asked him it was because he was a victim of the present vicieua system , -which vested the right to vote in property . He was a householder in 1 S 35 ; he was at tbat time in the employ of a most rigid Conservative , and who made him some very handsome offers if he would vote against his conscience aud hte religion . As a Catholic , he could not vote for any Tory or base Whig , though he now knew , to his lo 3 s , that Mr . OConnell whom he voted for , and on whose account ha lost his employment , was then , and now , a Whig . He voted for O'Connell an « 1 Ruthvon ; when about to d * so , he ( Mr . M . > was obstructed by the then Sheriff cf the City , who tore his coat , and be in return , knocked him down . Mr . O'Connell was present and witness to the transaction . He lost his work on tha

      following Saturday , and the next week he presented a memorial to Mr . O'Connell ; he referred him to " my dear Ray , ' but all to no purpose . His wife then memorialised Mr . OConnell , detailing the losses which he had sustained by reason of the vote he gavo , bnt after waiting a whole day in the streets , in the month of February , she , at seven o ' clock at night saw the Liberator , who most scorcfuiiy and indignantly spumed her from him , aying , "He never relieved beggars at his houno , he sent all he had to give to the mendicity . " His son inlaw took compassion on her tears and exclamations , to the effect that she was no beggar ; he read the memorial , and pulled out bis purse , and gave her sixpence . ( Shame . ) Had he not reason then to be an auv-ocate for Univeisal Suffrage end the Billot ? Thanks having been voted to the Chairman , the meeting separated .

      DROGHEPA . —Some twolvemonths ago , when the real principles and objects of O ' nartism became known to a few intelligent and indepe ; . dent-minded men in this town , who conscientiously adopted and disseminated them , every species of intimidation was resorted to , to arrest the spread of those principles amongst the people , without effect The minions of OConnell became so alarmed at length , that a public meeting was got up to give that great "knave in politics and hypocrite ia religion" an opportunity of denouncing the advocates of Chartism there , which he did with all the bitterness of hate , bnt with what success let the following extract from a letter to a friend of the canue in Preston niiow . It Iain answer to queries put to the

      writer : —" The atatemrats ia the Star respecting the progress Of Chartism hete are substantially correct ; with this dinvitince , were O'Connor to come here , I am afraid the Chartists are not ia a situation so strong as to mat a any demonstration at present ; neverthe less , Chavtism U making way , and numbers who , before the denunciation , were stanch O'Connellites , ate no longer so . You cannot expect that in so short a time the peoplo could learn the truth , as they have no means of knowing it , save from the few Stars tbat come here . The repeal rent has been somewhat diminished , owing to the exertions of some of the denounced—not a single shilling being received , where some seventy were tbis time last year . "

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      NEWCASTLE . —A meeting of the Charcists of Sheriff-iiill was held in the Primitive Methodist Chapel , on the evening of the 15 th instant , Mr . Bertram in the chair , when Mr . Morgau , in a very appropriate address moved the adoption of the National petition ; which was ably seceao ' ed by Mr . Sutheren . Mr . Dunn made Home ¦ well-pointed remarks in support of its adoption . The meeting appeared to be ail alive to their condition , and to tho necessity of UBiug every effort to make the forthcoming petition a real national one , and enable the sub-Secretary of Newcastle , to fulfil hia promise to Mr . O'Connor , of procuring 160 , 000 signatures iu this locality . The various speakers were cheerci throughout . The petition having been read and put from the chair , was carried unanimously . Avoteot thanks having been carried to Mr . Morgan and the Chairman , the meeting separated highly gratified with the proceedings .

      tOUQHBOROWGH . —On Sunday afternoon , Mr . Skevington visited Hathern , and delivered an address to the friends , exhorting them to renewed exertions in the sacred cause of liberty . At the close he was requested to visit them again , which ho agreed to do on the first Sunday of December ; as also on Tuesday , Nov . 30 th , at eight o ' clock . Ax a Meeting of Chartists held here , it was resolved that the thanks of this meeting be given to Mr . George White , and the Chartists of Birmiu v ham , for their brave and manly conduct at the late anti-Corn Law meeting , held on Monday , the 15 th of NovemDer , at the Town Hall , where the Boll Ring and Stevenson ' s Square butchers , with their deluded followers , made a cowardly and brutal attempt on the life of the above-named individual .

      HOLUNWORTH . —Mr . James Cartledge , of Manchester , delivered , on Sunday afternoon last , a very powerful and impressive lecture on the productive powers of the land , shewing the mischievous folly of the advocates of emigration . At the close of the lecture he announced that he should wait and enrol all those who were willing to stand by the working classes in the glorious agitation in which we are embarked , when nine men came forward , and took out their cards of membership . LONDON . —St . Pancbab . —On Sunday last , a publio meeting of Chartists was held at the Feathers , Warren-street , Mr . Punning in the chair . Mr . John Campbell , member of the Executive , addressed the meeting in hia usual energetic and eloquent manner , and many members joined the association . After the lecture , an interesting discussion ensued , from which Mr . Campbell was compelled to be absent , having to address the men of Marylcbone in the evening .

      Tailobs . —At the quarterly meeting of the society of tailors , held at the Three Doves , Berwick-street , Soho . Mr . Farrer addressed them on the benefits to be derived from the adoption of the principles contained in the People ' s Charter . Mr . Parker spoke with considerable effect on the advantages of union , and recommended the whole of tho taiiors now in the association , to form one general branch . Several other persons addressed the meeting to a similar purpose , previous to its adjournment . Marylebone Public Meeting . —At the Working Men ' s Hall , Circus-street , a meeting was held on Sunday last , Mr . Christopher in the chair . Mr . Campbell addressed a numerous assembly in a forcible , eloquent , and pleasing manner . During his address he was highly applauded , and the greatest enthusiasm exhibited . Captain Acherley likewise addressed the meeting . In reply to their pressing invitations , Mr . Campbell consented to remain in London and lecture at Circus-street , ou Sunday

      next . Delegate Council . —Oa Sunday , the 21 st inst ., a meeting of the London Delegate Council was held at the room , 55 , Old Bailey , Mr . Goodfeiiow in the chair . After receiving reports , and appointing deputations , &o ., Mr . Martin moved the following resolution : — " That this Council recommend to the various localities the neoessity of distributing window bills , announcing the National Petition lies here for signature . " The Secretary having announced that the attendance of the whole of the London sub-Secretaries had been requested , in order to their having an interview with the Executive , it was moved that the Counoil do adjourn , that their business might be proceeded with .

      After Bomo little discussion , it was withdrawn , and the meeting formed into an open Committee . Tho charae of Mr . Bsnbow against Dr . M'DonaU , that of being a traitor , was then brought bet ore the meeting ; and , both those gentlemen being present , and agreeing to it , a Committee of nine was appointed , to thoroughly investigate the charge . The election fell upon Messrs . Martin , Goodfeiiow , Watts , Wilkinson , Rogers , Drake , Cuffay , Knight , and Brown , who adjourned to the Dispatch Cofite House , in company with Messrs . Benbosv , M'Douall , and the reporter , for the above purpose . Mr . Wild was then called to the chair , and , after some desultory conversation , it was resolved that a meeting of t&e whole of the General Council of London should be held on the following Wednesday evening , until which time the meeting aujouruo J .

      LONDON . —Red Lion , King-street , Golden Square . —Mr . Farren delivered a lecture on Sunday last , to a numerous and highly respectable audience . Subject— 44 The Corn Laws . " It was moved by Mr . Crawford M'Connell , that the Northern Star be regularly taken at this house—it being the only true advocate of the rights of working men ; which was Becondod by Mr . Shepherd , and carried unanimously . Several new members enrolled themselves , and the cause progresses tteadily . Mb . Martin will lecture ou Sunday next ; the obair to be taken at eight o'clock .

      Cahbbrwell and Walwoeth . —The Chartists of this locality met on Monday evening last , at the ) Montpelier Tavern , Walworth ; the usual weekly business was Kone through , and it was earnestly requested that the members of this locality n-ou'd attend at the Montpelier Tavern , on Monday next , November the 29 th , as business of importance will be brought before them .

      Eastern Division of Boot and Shoemakers . — On Sunday evening Jaat , t )» . s body of Chartists met at their Association Room , Star CVffde Hou&e , Golden-lane , to hear a lecture from Air . M'Grath , but owing to some circumstances we are not aware of , that gentleman did not attend . Mr . O'Connor ' s letter to the Scotch Chartists was read , after which a discussion took , place , the subject Socialism and Chartism—which would be the uost efficient remedy to allay tho grievances of the working classes ? After which two new members were enrolled . It would add many to our numbers if tho leoturers would attend according to promise , as the members bring with , them their friends to hear and know the just right they have to become members ; but when they leave disappointed , they often refuse the next invitation .

      Shadwell . —The British and Foreign Joint Stock Marine Store Society , holds its meeting &i No . 22 , King David Lane , Shadwell , every Tuesday evening , for the purpose of adopting a plan to procure work for the unemployed throughout the realm ; they request the well-wishers of mankind to attendchair to be taken at eight o'clock . Finsbory . —At a meeting of the Charting of Finabury , held at Lunt's Coffee House , on Monday evening , Mr . Farrer delivered an eloquent and impressive lecture on the subject of the Corn Laws . At a MEETinG of the O Brien Press Fun . ' Committee , on Monday evening , Mr . Andrew Hogg waa appointed Treasurer , and Mr . Hogg , Secretary , iu tho place of Mr . J . Watkins , resigned . Messrs . Watts , Scott , and J . Smith were appointed to draw ut > an address to the country .

      Wandswobtu . —A public meeting to adopt the National Petition , was held at the King ' s Head , on Monday evening , Mr . Hayter in the chair . The petition was moved by Mr . Ross , seconded by Mr . Harris , and unanimously carried . The meeting was then addressed at great iengtb , uad very elcquemly , by Mr . John Campbell , Secretary to the Executive , who was loudly cheered throughout his whole speech- The statement that the Chartists of 232 towns were now enrolled in the National Association elicited great applause . Messrs . Wheeler and Robs likewise addressed the meeting , and the proceedings were wound op in an ablo manner by the Chairman . Several members were enrolled , and much enthusiasm

      exhibited . AM keting waa held at the London Tavern , on Saturday , the 20 iih , Mr . Sheriff Rogers in the chair , to adopt preliminary measures for the relief of the distressed Spi . aifiela weavers . Hammkksmith . —A discussion was held at the Black Bull , Hammersmith-road , on Tuesday evening , on the best means of obaioiitg the rights of the people . Mr . Elmes was in the chair ; Mr . Callingham in an argumentative speech opened the proceedings , and showed that the attainment of political power , by means of the Charter , would be the grand agent in raising ua from our present degraded condition . Messrs . Melltrood , Preece , Gifford , Read , Dowling , Roy lance , and Wheeler addressed the meeting , and it was decided to form a branch of the National Charter Association at the above house . The meeting then adjourned until the ensuing Tuesday , subject for diacssaon , " Wiiat are onr rights !"

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      BRIGHTON—On Tuesday 4 venui £ , » soiree wac held ia tho largo room of tlie Artichoke Ian , to congratulate Bronterre O'Brien on his release from his conflnemeiifc . The females vied with the ' males in testifying their joy at the release of laeix " schoolmaster . " After the " good things of the world" had been removed from the tables , Mr . Good was called to tha Chair , wben thb bonnets of the evening commenced by Mr . Woodward - ringing "the free , th * free . " Tfaa

      health of Brontem . O'Brieo was proposed by Mb Colling in an excellent complimentary apeeeh ef some length . Mr . O'Brien in hit niual forcible and eloquent style , replied , to the toast in a speech which was folly responded to by . the meeting , and on resuming hia eat received three dLstinot rounds of applause . The raeetiug continued up to twelve , during which time the party were enliVened with patriotio Bongs and reelta tious , sentiments , &c , from different speakers . The National Petition was signed by every one , we beliero , who were present , Mr . O'Briea being one of the number . .

      On Wednesday Evening , Mr . O'Brien attended a meeting of the members of the National Chatter Association , at the Cap ot Liberty , and taere he urged upon them to continue firm and united , to be determined , to . cover their ground as they advanced , to urge npon all their neighbours and friends to sign the petition , tu scour the town and neighbourhood for signatures , and let Brighton send to the Convention the most numerously signed petition from the South of England . Mr . O'Brien closed a moat Instructive address amidst tho plaudits of the meeting . Tha visit of Mr . O'Brien to Brighton has done an immense benefit to the cause . It has restored the confidence of many who had wavered , &ud we hav . Q no donbt but that in a short time the Chartists of Brighton will occupy that position they are

      entitled to . as , the centre of agitation fer the provincial towns of the south . Chartism has been and is still making a flrni , steady , and silent progress in the minds of the agricultural labourers , who live in the Tillages adjacent to Brighton . In the agricultural town of Lewes , where six months since we believe one solitary Northern Star was sold , now its circulation has reached to a dozen per week , which , taking into consideration the ignorant state of the working men , Is a good omen We believe it to be the intention of the good men of Lewes , ero long , to make the attempt of enrolling themselves under the banner , of the National Charter Asso ciation . Wd would advise Mr . John Campbell to " look ; a head" to this matter ; that the men of Brighton

      ~ will assist them in so doing we well know , aud let them but signif ? their determination to the proper quarter , their application for help shall not pass unheeded . Bat once let us get a firm footing in Lewes , then Chartism will spicid like wild-fire throughout ine whole of Eastern Sxsscx ; and then who will say that the agricultural Chartists of the south are behind the manufacturing Chartists of tho north ? Once get the principles of Chartism firmly established in Eestern Sussex , from 11 . enca it will proceed onward inu > the agricultural districts of Kent , where it has never " oeen heu . td of , and thea we shall have in our ranks the man who boasts to this day ef being tha desefenujot ot the immortal AYat Tyier ; and then hurrah for the Ch&rter .

      BRADFORD . —The Demonstration Commute mob in the Chartists' Association-room , Bowling Back Lane , on Sunday afternoon , at two e ' clock . Mr . Featherbadge was called to the Chair . The Committee commenced their labours by receiving the money from , the various . agerita appointed to sell the tickets for the soiree an I tea-party ; after which an inquiry was uade us to tho probability of there being oaf tickets left W 2-BOld , When nearly the whole of the agents wanted a further Bupply . The Committee had previously delivered out tbe whole thousand ; consequently , they were unable to supply the demand . A motion wa » made that more tickets should be printed , which , was objected to , on the ground that ths room would not

      hold more than a thousand persons , without great inconvenience . Th ^ re is nob tha least doubs that if a room as large acoJu could be procured , that another thousand tickets would very readily be sold . The Chartists of Bradford are all on the gui vive for the day on which they intend to show tbeir strength to both the oppressive and tyrannical factions . There has , at various times , been great displays mai- j in Bradford ; but we confidently believe that the forthcoming demonstration , in honour ot the People ' s C-iaaipion , will be the largest ever witnessed en any previous occasion . The route of the procession was then pointed out . The Committee and the friends ef Mr . O'Connor will meet at the Hare and Hounds Inn . Mr . William

      Lordoff ' s , Horton Bank Top , at ten o ' clock in the morning , and there form in procession ; will proceed from thence down to Great Huiton , Sjuthfield Lane , Little iiorton , Holme Top Laue , Park Si £ e , Clayton Lane , Manchester Road , to Bradford ; along Tyrrelletreet , Bowling Green , Market-street , Kirkgato , Darleystreet , by the Nelson Inn , along St . John-stidet , dowa Wesfcgate , ; Ivegate , Sun Bridge , Tyrreil-street , &c . The procession will then proceed up Little llorton-lane to the P . irfe , at Horton Green , near the lied Lion Inn , The Demonstration Cooainiitee to meet at the North Tavern , VVapping , at seven o ' clock in tbe morning , and proceed from thence to Horton Biiik Top , to metii Mr . O'Connor .

      Daisy Hill . —The Chartists of this little village met at the Ord Cot , on Sunday night last , at . r ' x o ' clock , when Mr . Hodgson delivered an able lecture on the benefits which would result to the working classes from the adoption of the Poople ' sChaitcr . Ike meeting was a numerous one . —Great preparations are making hero , to do honour to the People ' s Friend , Leader , and Champion . Should the -weather prove favourable , glorious and overpowering demonstration , such s $ Bradford never witneBsed , will be the consequence . A ban j of music , with bankers , will proceed from here to Heaton , Manniugham , White Abbey , Middieton Fields , Silabridge-lane , West-gate , Ive-gate , and up to Horton , to meet Mr . O'Connor . »

      Staniungley . —Mr . Jennings lectured at this place on Sunday afternoon last , on the science of Crjverrsaienfc Mr . Leacroft ably filled the chair . The room was crowded with an attentive audience . Mr . Edwards lectured ia the some room at six o ' clock in the evening , en tbe evils of a State Church , and proposal the People ' s Charter as a remedy . Smiddle ' slase end , Bowling . —Mr . Jennings delivered an able and talented lecture on the distress of the country . This Is the first lecture that has been delivered at this place , which promises to be a flourishnig locality . After the lecture an interesting discussion took place on various subjects . The meeting was well attended . ¦

      Social Institution , Bradford . On Monday evening last , Mr . West , the West Riding lecturer , delivered a lecture at this place , at eight o'clock . Mr . J . Brook was called to the chair , who expressed his regret that the meeting was so thinly attended , and attributed their non-attendance to two or three causes : first , to the forthcoming demonstration , all bands being at the pump , against next Mon .-iay ; secondly , to tbo wetness of the night ; thirdly , to the rtnt day being the day following . There wero between 600 and « 00 pr&eent . The Chairman tnen introduced Sir . West to the meeting-. He was received with acclamation . Mr . West , in a neat speech introduced himself to the meeting , and hoped they would listen with attention , and should be advance anything that was incorrect , or should any

      one have any questions to aak , or objections to make , they would do so at the end of the lectu .-j , and he would gladly answer them . Mr . West then noticed the distress that existed in Manchester , and stated that in one district 1 , 200 persons rose every morning without knowing from Wtence their breakfast might come . In another district there wera lg . oeo living on is . 3 a . pec week ; and in another that some wei-e fetching blood from the shambles , and boiling it > in order to prolong a miserable existence . That in Belton people were in a state of starvation , and dying for want of the common necessaries of life . In Stookport upwards of 7 , 000 people were walking aboat the streets is idleness , and in the greatest distress and misery that could possibly be imagined . In Liverpool there were 50 , 000 living in

      wretched cellars , destitute of overy comfort . In some parts of Scotland tie poor creatures had to mix oatmeal with sawdust , to make a scanty meal He said some people attributed all this distress and misery to the Corn Laws , and that free trade would cure all these evils . He acknowledged thub some were not only free traders , but freebooters too . He then noticed the export trade of this country to other nations . Since 1686 to the present time , we had exported £ 1 , 800 , 000 , 000 worth of our goods . From 1793 to 1815 oar export trade amounted to more than £ 300 , 000 , 000 , and while our trade with foreign nations Lad increased to so great an extent , the workmen ' s wages had been reduced from 35 a . per week to 10 s ., and some to less thajt half that amount . Air . West gave a clear and Iodd

      exposition of tha foreign trade , and of the robberies that were committed upon the small manufacturers and the working classes , by the slaughter-houso exporters and explained to the meeting the way in which these robberies were committed , amidst cries of " Shame . " Mr . West then glanced at the effects cf the xottea banking system , and shewed how the mere men of straw managed to enrich themselves , whiie they robbed and plundered the toiling millions , producing the greatest distress and misery that could possibly be imagined , and contended that all these evils sprang from eUsa legislation . H then made a powerful appeal to all present to lend an helping hand to uproot the present unnatural and artificial state of society , and called on all who were cot already members of the National Charter Associa

      tion , to come and enrol their names at the close of the lecture . Mr . West sat down amidst the most entho > siastic cheering . A person in the body of the hall then stood np and asked a number « f qaeaOtm relative to s repeal of the Com Laws , and how tbe wage * of tb * working men would be affected by supply and demand , allot which Mr . West answered to tha satisfaction of tbe meeting , and we believe to the questioner also , foe he seconded a vote of thanks to the worthy lecturer , which wot carried by acclamation . Thanks were given to the chairman , for his impartial conduct hi the chair , sad tbe meeting then separated at a quarter-past eleven o'clock , giving three cheers for tbe Charter , three for Mr . O'Connor , and three for Frost , Williams , and Jones . A number of new membtrs were enrolled and took their cards of membership .

      SKiPTON . —The Chartists of this place got np public tea-party ,, en Tuesday laat , -which was nume rously attended . After the tea waa over , a Tote of thanks was given to the ladles for their attendant Mr . Knowles afterwards delivered a lecture .

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 27, 1841, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1137/page/1/