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    • TO JAMES LEACH, PETER MURRAY JFDOUAXL, AND JOHN CAMPBELL.
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      Mt deab asp much esteemed moskj * , —In these times , when the success of " the most noble struggle ever entered upon by any people of any country , mainly depends upon'the honesty , courage and prudence of their leaders , allow me to place upon record the opinion and feelings which I entertain towards yon , the truly chosen representatives of that party to which I hare ihe high honour to belong . In the first place , as to the constitution of the Execntive body , all must admiyhat in it was practically carried

      out all the principles of our glorious Charter , even to ihat of equal representation , perhaps , of all otherss the most difficult to be ohserved in so limited a delegation of £ 0 great a power . The Charter is intended as our Imperial measure ; and see how beautifully its principles have been observed in your constitution . We have two Englishmen ^ one Irishman , one Scotchman , and one Welshman , constituting our Exectire body . I am very prond to be able thus to arrange you nndex the hanner of Imperial Chabhsm . When I look back to those days when I was struggling with political

      chaos , and contending almost single-handed against the vrild hurricane of , lewd authority and insenced faction , and contrast our firm standing now , with our tottering position then , I ask what has given us that firm footing \ and lesson answer ? , the Executive that gathered the Tariou 3 and conflicting currents of ihougln into the flood-tide of public opinion , backed by the Northern Star , which by the everwaicnfol eye of its incorruptible and highly-gifted Editor , was made the refies of tie nation's will . Bad there not been a powerful combiaation of all those elements so essential to the working out of our

      great purpose , how could we hare succeeded ! and behold their nature and their magical application to thedesired end ! The elements , being public opinion ; belonging to the people , concentration of that opinion belonged to you , and representation of it belonging to the press . Its application was an assault against old opposing doctrines , and how beautifully and peacefully that assault has been kept up , let the delapidated and tottering strong holds of faction bear ample testimony . If the citadel has not as . yet fallen , it has been riven by the lightning of tho * e combined elements . and . ere Iongwitmu 3 tfall

      before the thunders of "whose approach the flash gives warning . I have been many & time and of ; irresistibly led to the examination of the character of those men who constituted our moving power ; and after deep study and long reflection , much of my aston i shment as to our present position , has vanished , I shall not insult you with flattery , but , in this ay letter to you , let me fairly pourtray you to the country . In Leach we discover the philosopher , the philanthropist and the debater ; full of that statistical knowledge so highly essential to the advancement of our cause , with a coolness of

      manner , a simplicity of eloquence , profoundness of reasoning , and a grace of delfrery which 13 peculiarly his own- No ambition beyond the desire to leave the world better than he found it —no asperity against persons , while he evinces a deep-rooted hatred against a system which compels his fellow creature to sink the name of man in that of law-made tyrant and class-made oppressor . To tiiese attributes add the name of honest man ; and show me a more perfect character ; and that Leach

      deserves that high , and mighty title , let me inform my reader that James Leach , upon a delegation ibr the people , sp \ imed the seducer ' s heavy purse of gold , ¦ with ihe mild but withering satire of : "No , I thank you : ifs true it rains , the night is dark , and I am far frtm home ; hut for the people I came here , and for their sake I can tcalfc back . " Now would not one word added to this short biography be impertinence . If I should add another , let it be , " that those who Zr . oic him best love Mm most . ™

      Peter Murray M'Donall is , of his years , one of the most highly-gifted men I have ever met with j he is eloquent in Epeech , trite in debate , and a powerful writer ; hs appears to understand human nature well , and to have directed his attention almost exclusively to the study of those questions , a knowledge of which he considers indispensifale for the politician . He is very straight forward ; and I belieie him to be honest as the sun , with more ambition and less modesty than Leach ; while the one is governed by a less amount of self-respect and only aimed a ; by honourable means , and the

      ether is used only as a means of sustaining him against the more immodest impertinence of ignorant &Bd blustering political foes . In prrrase life M'Donall is one of the mest modest men I ever met ; but we have only to do with his public character . il'Douall is a very sensitive man , ever tremblingly alive to the Ehort-lived influence of misrepretation ; and , in my opinion , he spends a sleepless week between the publication and refutation of slander or reproach . M'Douall ' s sectional battles against the factory system and oppression in its various grades , previous to his enlistment In the Imperial

      ranks , at once contributes his title to sincerity , and leads us to the conclusion that he advocates liberty for liberty ' s sake . Mr . M'Uouall is prominently calculated for a popular leader , from the fact that he 13 never ashamed of his party , and indeed appears more anxions to identify himself with democracy when it is under a cloud than when in the Kiishine . He is very industrious , and is always overjoyed by the success and oppressed by any temporary defeat of his party ; and so far divested of jealousy and bitterness of mind as to be wholly regardless' as to who shall gam the victory ,

      provided it is achieved . Having thu 3 di ? posed of the English and the Scotch delegates , what shall I say of my coabiryman I When we reflect upon the opposition that Caarrism has met with from the stupidity of some of my own countryman in Mantheater , every individual must come to the onclason that not a little courage was required to induce an Irishman to take a prominent pan in the movement , his very life being threatened for doing so ; and yet we find John Campbell occupying , above all others , the post of dangerJ Drarery , and hospitality are said to be

      characteristics of Irishmen ; and ihose virtues Campbell appears to be gift&d with ; but thoss alone would be bci a poor srock to constitute the whole value of oar admirable secretary . To the industry of Campbell is mainly owiug our present position , and the good organisation of thj Caar ; i 5 : ranks ; and no cpaliiieauan is more highly reqsisite in a public mail than that of industry . -Bu : Campbell has claims upon public confidence and respect beyond those which bravery , hospitality , and industry give im . Ertrj man who has read Camp bell ' s little Trofk upon the Corn Law ? , nsuit at once come to

      ihe conclusion thai he is a man of great research ; aad as 3 geciral , that he knew the very weapons wiih which he coold best assault the enemy . His publication upon the Corn Laws should be in every man ' s hand , and to it we are in a great measure to attribute the decline and fall , of anti-Corc Law humbug . Campbell is universally beloved by the whole s-ocieEy of Chartists ; and to doubt il ; zeal and honesty would be to insult the whole body-with which he has been = 0 long associated , and to whom his services have been so highly beneficial I fcave never heard Campbell speak ;

      and , therefore , I am silent- upon his powers as an orator ; bat I have heard him very highly spoken of . and the great anxiety to procure his services at meetings fa the best proof of hia eficiency . Perhaps no man in England has to write so many letters , or to attend to more complicated accounts , or a greater diversity of business than John Campbell ; and nothing can be more satisfactory than the clear and able manner in which he has discharged the several duties imposed upon him by hi » laborious office as Secretary . Having thus registered my opinions of our Executive , I shall proceed with my address to them .

      My friends , I have thought it thus necessary , for my own satisfaction , to lay my opinioa of you before those "Who will give me credit for siBeeriiy in describing , and jealousy in watching , pablic aen . I have further considered it my duty , as a member of thsKatioaal Charter Association , to * 5 er an observation upon your merits , in conse-&enc « of your letter , which appeared in the Star * last week . I , as an individual , wa 3 much grati-M . with the mild , the firm , and the manly tone of ^ tt letter , and as you therein invite recomiDenda-< as from all , allow me to aake one suggestion for

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      our future government . You have , in my opinion , with great prudence , placed before the country the question of Chartist representation in the House of Commons . Now it is qaite certain that thi * 3 Parliament wiD not admit even of fair discussion npon the Charter , and it becomes equally clear and selfevident that we should prepare ourselves well for the representation of Chartism upon a dissolution of Parliament , which , above all other changes , the pressure from without can bring about . You will observe , that although wo cannot force a measure npon the existing Government , yet we can force any Government out of of&ce .

      This , then , is my advice . That our excellent Secretary should be forthwith instructed to apply to the several constituencies for their register-book of the last election ; that an Election Committee should be formed in each locality , to look over and ascertain the politics of every voter , marking Tories with a T , Whigs with a W , Chartists with a C , and those likely to be operated upon by public opinion with a D , as doubtful . This done , it will become our duty to strengthen our forces in the thirty places most likely to support us , which will be where the two adverse factions are most

      equally balanced ; so that , when the struggle comes , we may be prepared to say to the Whig party , or to the Tory party ; to the Whigs , JOU BhiU hftV 6 & Whig of yout choice , and a Chartist of our choice ^ or two Tories ; to the Tories , you shall have a Tory and a Chartist , or two Whigs ; in no respect making any , the slightest , distinction between the two , further than is necessary , for the success of our own undertaking . I not only consider this easy of

      accomplishment , but certain m its operation ; and I could myself name nearly twenty places where it would be successful . The arrangements for pledging Whig and Tory voters to vote for Chartists must be subject of hereafter consideration ; but by all means let U 3 look to the machinery . Should this drive tie Whig 3 and Tories into a union against Chartinn so much the better ; we shall then know what course we have to pursue .

      Such , I am of opinion , should be the next work of the Executive , relying upon the fact that class legislation is making daily converts of the electoral body to our cause , while we shall have an opportunity of testing tne Sincerity Of the Electors' Chartist Association , now about to be formed . The quicker we move the more rapidly will those who profess a desire to join us be compelled to move . I shall now conclude my letter by saying , in reply to tbe notice of a new Executive , that , as a member of the National Chartist Association , ( and to prove

      that Annual Parliaments could not lead to confusion if representatives honestly discharged their dutyj my vote , upon the forthcoming election , shall be registered in favour of Jame 3 Leach , Peter Murray M'Douall , and John Campbell ; and thank you for the gigantic services which you have hitherto rendered to the people ' s cause . I pray that God may give you health and strength to persevere . I am , Your faithful and attached friend 3 Feargus O'Cokxor .

      TO THE CHARTISTS OF THE MIDLAND

      COUNTIES . JIt bear Friends , —Every moveof the enemy must be jealously watched , promptly met , and bravely encountered . You , my dear brethren of the Midlands , have pledged yourselves in your thousands to stand by the old Charier . On Tuesday next , the " ¦ Complete Ifumlugs" meet in Birmingham WE MUST be there also . Our poverty may prevent those part 3 at a distance from Birmingham sendiug delegates , -but for the Midland Counties there is no excuse . Excuse did I say ? They require none . The brave miners , while under-ground , -will rejoice that their delegates ate doing their work upon earth an € in open dav .

      We require the attendance of our staff at Birmingham , because the tactics of the enemy must be mst , and may require instant decision upon oar part . They may decide upon a public meeting , and leave us unprepared ; we therefore require the weight and authority of the delegates of those who would attend such meeting to speak for them . To all within thirty miles of Birmingham , I need only Eay that their presence , by delegation is necessary , ye 3 , indispensible . We ha ? e no long purse or interested treasurer to draw upon , therefore oar nnmber 3 may not be as great , = 0 many

      places from a distance may not be represented , but the sons of poverty will meet , aye and beat , the creatures of gold . To the thousands whom I saw dancing to the music of Chartism in Wolverhampton and Bilston , I need say not a word , while I feel convinced that their noble spirit will animate the heart of every Midland brother . We should meet at twelve , and' the Birmingham friends should take care to provide a suitable place for our service . Every delegate should have his instructions , as to

      the manner in which the ' humbugs" should be met . Each delegate should also bring with h im as much money as his constituents can spare , to make a fund if required upon an emergency , as we mu = t not be crippled fox want of means . Let collections be made on Saturday night and Jlondav ; and as all must have credentials , I offer myself as a candidate for Bilston , to act in concert with those who may be elected from that prince of Chartist towns .

      In consequence of the noble resolve of the Trades of Manchester , and their splendid address which appeared in the Slar of last week ] I Consider it allijuportant that our President , James Leach , -should bapresent , exoffido , to represent that localitv . If they haTe not funds , we will pay his expences . In fact , I will myself , a 3 I consider it indispensible that he or some other member of the Executive should be piesent . He is nearer at hand than M'Douall , and can be better spared than Campbell . This coarse will add vigour and . give courage and confidence % o our Birmingham brethren . They have nobly held out againit a strong combination of local treachery . Faction , led on in its united secuon 3 by their respective leaders , shall retreat before the flood of Chartism .

      The Delegates , by applying at Ao . 3 , Court Essex-street , or at Ho . 42 , Moon-street , will be instructed as to the place of meeiiDg . My friends , Ihe necessity of meeting these frequent tricks of the enemy impose a very heavy espense upon me , and therefore I would not recommend the course if I did not see that damage to our cause would be the result of non-reslstence . I shall "be at Leicester on Monday next , where I will deliver two addresses in the amphitheatre ; the one at noon , the other , at night . One upon the bad and destroying effect- of class legislation j the other upon the expensive aad demoralising tendency of a state church religion ?

      I have now discharged what I considered a duty to the cause , and shall further add that I think it desirable th ' at each Delegate should take the opportunity of bringing the petition sheets from his locality , and that Saturday , Sunday—aye , Sundayand Monday , should be devoted to the procuring of signatures . I am , my Friends , Your devoted servant , Feabgus O'CoraoR .

      P , S . Of course , any spirited Chartist locality ¦ wishing to send , a delegate from any part of the country , is invited to do bo ; and many such , I have no doubt , will be present . F . O .

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      TBOtrBBTDGB . —At a public meeting held here on Tuesday . Messrs . Roberts and Philps were elected to the Convention , and resolutions were passed aflirming'the whole principle of the Charter . A copious report was sent us by our correspondent , but want of spaoe compels us to omit it .

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      TO DR . P . M . M'DOUALL . My deau M'Douall , ^ -I have just Been a letter of your 3 to the people of Merthyr Tydvil , published in the Chartist Circular , and in which you say , — u One resolution at Marylebone , moved by Mr . F . O'Connor , had Free Trade at the top and the Charter at the bottom . " Now , let me oorrect any mistake which may originate from the suppression of the subsequent portion of the resolution . The amendment ran thus : — "That this meeting declares its unqualified approval of free and untaxed trade , while at the same time it denies the competency

      or the eight of the House of Commons , as at present constituted , to work so great a change as that sought by the advocates of a Repeal of the Corn Laws . " Hence you will see that Free Trade was not at the top as a thing to be agitated for , or even countenanced by the Chartists under the present system of legislation ; but that , in fact , the tendency of the resolution was to put an extinguisher upon the hope that the Chartists would directly or indirectly co-operate with any party for any less , or any other measure than the whole Charter . I think the resolutions of the sixty-four Trades' delegates of Manchester and their address , at once settles this question ; and I feel assured that recommendations , emanating from such bodies , always will , as they always have been , the dial by -which our excellent Executive will set public

      opinion . What , in the name of wonder , could have put it into your head that the Editor of tho Star , or any article ever written by him , was calculated or intended to destroy the influence or to le&sen the power of the Executive I I assure you that I know of no individual more sensitively alive to the value of the Executive , and tho magnitude of its services , than the Editor of the Star . And now let me inform you of as much as I know about the great article which appears to have given so much annoyance . I was at Leeds on the Saturday and the first word I said to Mr . Hill was , " M v

      dear Hill , you must have been mad to have written that article mixing the Executive up with tho Bath conference . " ¦ " Why , really , Sir , " said Mr . Hill , "if either of us is mad , I think it musfc be you ; as it was neither done nor intended to be ion& ; both were subjects which should be commented upou , and they were separately discussed in the same article , but had no possible reference the one to the other ; and as to the mo st indirect mixing up of the Charter with the Repeal of the Corn Laws , or any other question , the people may adopt it if they chose :

      but so long as I am Editor and manager of the Star , they never shall do so without having my .-opinion freely and heartily stated . " I mention this fact for the express - purpose of convincing you that tho Editor's article of last week was but a repetition of what he had stated to me . I can not avoid smiling at your notion of the irresponsibility © f one whose office is likely to be of long duration , and whose errors may produce a deep and lasting effect ; while you plead tho responsibility of those holding an annually elective office , as a reason why their advice should have more weieht .

      r » ow , in my opinion , both the Executive , the Editor of the Slar , the proprietor , and every leader , are one and all responsible for their every act , and amenable to public opinion for their every action , but beyond all comparison , I consider the Editor of the Star the most responsible , for the first step calculated , to injure the cause of tho people ; while I should hold myself responsible for the second fault : and so jealous am I of any interference with that great resonsibility , that I have paid some hundreds of pounds , without a murmur for for faults or neglect , of which I alone was the victim .

      I wrote a long letter for the Star , yesterday , giving my opinion of the Executive ; aud , believe me , my dear M'Douall , that I am not going to stultify myBelf by openly avowing the value of men , while I secretly undermine them . ' United ice stand ; divided we fall " Ever your faithful and Affectionate friend , Fearsus O'Connor .

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      Newcastjle . —The members of the Western district held their weekly meeting on Tuesday evening , John David Edgar in the chair , when it was determined that a committee of seven be appointed to collect subscriptions for the support of the Convention . Mr . Cockburn announced to the chairman that the branch of which he was a member , had appointed a deputation of three to wait upon us next meeting night , to ascertain our Ieeling 3 upon that subject , and to enter into friendly correspondence with us for the purpose of effecting a better organisation in this locality .

      ToDMORPiM . —Mr . G . J . Harney visited this place on Monday and gave a most excellent lecture in the newly opened Odd Fellows ' Hall . He dwelt with great ability upon the present prospects of our cause , and the foolishness of conceding any thing to the Sturgites who are busy sowing discord amongst oar body here . The weekly meeting of the Chartists took place on Tuesday night as usual , when fresh officers were chosen and other business transacted . The Female Chartist Association of Todmorden is rapidly increasing in numbers , it bids fair to out number the males unless , they bestir themselves . Scholes—A meeting was held here on Sunday , which was attended by Messrs John and Thomas CoDStantine , of Ke&hley , who ^ eac h delivered an excelleat address .

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      . ^ An effort has beep made here to unite tbe Chartists with the SfcurgeUes , but it was decidedly foiled . The "lads" were " wide awake , " Bristol . —The central committee of the Charter Association have formed themselyca into a local body , and will hold their weekly meetings at No ; 54 , Old Market-street , for tho Parish of St . Phillips . The first meeting of the above looaHty will be held on Monday evening next , April 4 thj at 8 o ' clock . MANCHESTER . —The Chartists' of Manchester and district who have petition Sheets out , are particularly requested , by the Convention Committee , to bring them to the Brown-street room , as soon as possible . The money for the sufferers who were injured at the Hall of Science outrage ; ( all thanks to the working men of the United Kingdom ) couaes in very well There are now upwards of £ 30 in the Treasurer's hands . The poor men are all recovering , but they are not yet able to follow their employ-¦¦

      ment . ¦'¦ ¦ The Town's -Council of the Chartists of this looility , held an adjourned meeting on Tuesdy last . The expression of sympathy to , and forgivelies- ; of thosepoor deluded creature ? , who forgot their duty to themselves and country , on a recent occasion at our HaUof Science , was both noble and generous on the part of the victims to their brutality , who had sufficiently recovered to pay their respects to their Council ; the eleven shillings , of which the old veteran , Murray , had been so shamefully robbed war . made good ; five shillinga was : psiid to Mr . JtziUon for incidental expences ; twelve isiinings to Graham and HolJis for two hats which they had

      lost in the fray . Mr . Swiro sent his thanks to the Council for tho attention he had received- ' at their hands , declining all further aspistance , feeling himself able to reUrn to his werk . This is as it should be ; no advantage taken ; uo imposition practised ; reflecting as it does credit and honour on all parties concerned . On the same rirght , three thousand tracts were handed over to the proper officers for the purpose of distribution . We have received signatures to the Great National , to the amount of 7 Q 46 ' 0 . A general meeting of the members will take place at two o ' clock on Sunday next , at the Brown-street room . All persons holding petition sheets are requested to bring them in .

      Larkuall . —A public meeting of the inhabitants of this place was hel'l in tho Relief Church , on Friday evening , tho 25 tii ult ., for the purpose of adopting the National petition . Mr . George Lamont was called to the chair . Mr . Archibald Walker , from Hamilton , gave an excellent address on the present state and prospects of the working classes . Mr . John Walker , from Stonehouse ^ moved the resolution for the petition , which was seconded by Mr . Arthur Robertson , from Hamilton , and unanimously carriudV

      Holbeck . —The long contemplated Chartist Festi - val , at Holbeck , came off in excellent style , on Easter Tuesday , and will long be remembered , as one of the most joyous evenings ever spent in that vilJagc . Tho viands which were of the most excellent quality , were provided in profuse abundance and v , ere partaken off amidst bursts of merriment and laughter , which evinced the joy and pleasure by which the company vyefe one and all animated . After tea , Mr . Fraser waa called upon to preside vrer the evening ' s entertainment , and opened the proceedings in a neat and appropriate speech , concluding with the sentiment , " The people , the only legitimate source of all political power , " which was responded to by Mr . T . B . Smith , in an address evincing deep feeling , and a keen sense of the wrongs under ' which the nation suffers . Mr . James Stead responded in an appropriate manner to "tho

      Charter , and other sentiments were supported , by friends whose names did not reach the writer . Mr . T . B . Smith was again called upon to respond to the sentiment , " The Ladies of Holbeck , " which he did in a heat and humourous manner , concluding by showing that when woman was what God designed she should be , nhe resembled the sun for warmth and brilliancy ; the rose for sweetness and odour ; and the oak for ucep-rooiedafiection and : enduring constancy . This f ^ ntiment was followed by the band giving " The Rose of Allandale" in excellent Style . The entertainments of the evening consisted of songs , recitations and dancing , which was kept up with spirit until twelve o ' clock , soon after which the happy groups departed , iu peace and harmony , for the demon of mischief , strong drink , was hot suffered ty intrude , to their respective homes . Chartism at Uoi beck wears a most charming aspect .

      Akmley . —A public meeting was held at the N ( ison Hotel , Armley , on Monday evening last , at which the National Petition was adopted .

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      LONDON . —Bbompton . —At tho usual weekly meeting of tho Chartitst 3 , held at Thornton ' s Coffee House , on Tuesday evening , Mr . Whitehorn in the chair , after the transaction of tho usual business , M r . Ruffy Ridley was elected delegate to the District Council , in the toom of Mr . Leigh , who was unablo to attend . Mr . Southie delivered an able address ; Messrs . ' Wheeler , Matthewe , Ford , and others also addressed the meeting . The sum of 03 . \ Qd . was collected for the sufferers at Manchester , and Mr . Whitehoru appointed Treasurer in the room of Mr . Heath , resigned . Somers Town .- —Mr . Fusscll lectured on Sunday evening last , to a numeroua and respectable audience , at the Goldbeaters' Arms , Old St . Paiicras Road , and he gave every satisfaction to the company present .

      1 V 0 RTUAMPXON . —A meeting of tho Northampton County Council was held on Sunday last , ia the bouso of Mr . Jones , Horsei Market , Northampton . The following delegates , representing the respective luca ' mes annexed to their names , were present : — -Mr . Guvney , Long Buckley ; Mr . James Pelverday , Weliiuborough ; Mr . John Eaves , Ketteriug ; Mr . Ar / hur , Pmsford ; Messrs . William Miller arid John Cherry , Northampton ; Mr . John M'FarJan , Davtiitry Air . Miller was called to the chair . Cheering reports were given of the progress which the cause is making in the various parts of the county . Every delegate spoke highly of Mr .

      Mason a * an active lecturer , and regretted very much that the engagements of that gentleman prevtnieu him from continuing his exertion in tiro comity at present . It was resolved that the Secretary should engage a lecturer for one fortnight ; arid 1 hut , if possible , he should commence his tour on Moiioay , ihe 11 th of April . It was also resolved that the parties who held petition sheets , for uie purpose of getting signatures should get them as numerously signed as possible , and send them , iree of expence , on . or before the 11 th of April , to the Secretary , Mr . John M'Farlan , Scarlet Wellscrtet , JS ' orthaujpton .

      Mk . Mason delivered a lecture on the necessity of me working classes exposing every agitation which has " not the People ' s Charter for its object , m the Guild Hall ; Mr . John Corby in the chair , The Hail Was crowded to suffocation , and a vast nnmber were obliged to go .-a ' way disappointed , oecause they could iiot gaiii admission . St . P ^ ncras . Th ero wad a numerous and highly rtspectablo meeting at the Archery-rooiDS , on Sunday evening last , when Mr . Macgrath delivered a most powerful , eloquent ' , and soul ¦ stirring Jecture on Cflartifr'm ., which was received : with loud applause , and gained the admiration of all present . Alter which , the Chairman announced that the above locality would hold iheir usual weekly meeting at the Feathers' Tavern , Warren-street , Tottenoam Courtroad .

      Tower Hamlets . —Mr . Brennon gave a lecture at the Rose Twig , Folly , JJethuaj Green , Tower Hamlets , on Monday last . At the close , the following resolution was adopted ;~ That this meeting approving of the principles laid down in the People ' s Charter , consider that the best means which they hare as present of promulgating that document , is by forming a locality at this house . '' DUDLEY . —At a public meeting of the inhabitants of this town , held in the Chartist Hall , Bondstreet , on Monday last , it > a ? resolved ^ " That the thanks of this- meeting be given to Mr . Wright ; the Baptist minister , of Darkhouse Chapel ; to Mr . Parker , ditto , of Coseley ; to Mr . Stokes , ditto , of Westbromich , for the support they have given to the cause of Chartism by recommending it to their congregations .

      NOTTINGHAM . —The association met on Monaay as usual , Mr . Joseph Leggitt in the chair . After the general business was gone through several new members were enrolled , and in consequence of William Russell , the secretary to the COUQOil , leaving this town for Scotland , a vote of thanks was passGd to him for hia persevering exertions during his residence in this town . T WORCESTER . —Chartism , which has hitherto been dead in Worcester , has come forth arrayed in the majesty of truth and justice , and has totally annihilated the Whigs as a party .

      IHII . NBOW . —Oh Easter Monday , a splendid soiree was held in the Milnrow Charter Association Room , wheu several songs and recitations were sung and delivered .

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      MORTON .- ^ -Mr . Candy visited this village on Easter Monday , and delivered aa able address in the open air . ' . --. * ¦/ . ' ¦ .. ' - . ; - /¦ v ' . . ¦¦ . ' ; :: DUKINFIELD . —Mr . rTaslam lectured in the Association Room * Hall Green , on Sunday , on the principles of the People ' s Charter . STOCKPORT ;—On Sunday last , Mr . Daniel Donoyan , President of the Manchester power-loom weavers , delivered a most convincing and argumentative lecture here . At theconclasion he received a unanimous vote of thanks . The cause goes on well in this quarter . Mr . Christopher Doyle , the Cheshire favourite , has been unanimously chotien to represent us in the forthcoming Convention . EdCiiBS . —Notwithstanding the wetness Of the evening and the Easter holidays combined to keep back our forces , yet we had a pretty good muster of both males and females on Monday night , to hear a lecture from M * . Joseph Linney , of Manchester .

      EisHOF-AUKLAND . —Mr . Powlton lectured here to a good audience on Monday evening . After the lecture the Bum of seven shillings and fourpencehalf-penny was collected for the Manchester victims , ABEHGAVANNY . —Mr . Morgan Williams lectured here on Easter Monday ; Mr . George Black was also expected , bufc owing to some cause , he was not in attendance . The meeting was called by placard , which was numerously attended . HAWICKL . —On Monday evening last , the com-: mitteo of the Chartist Association held a social ; meeting in the Chartist Hall . It was crowded in every part , and many had to go away for want of room . Tho recitations , songs , and speeches gave great

      satisfaction , if we may judge by thoapplause bestowed on the different performers . HAZBliGROVJB . —Neglect of Lectures . —On Sunday night last , we had the largest audience ever assembled in this village , to hear a Jacture from Mr . Win , Tillman , of Manchester . Tiier « were ecores came from a distanco of five miles , and went away sadly disappointed . You pan-not imagine , Mr . Editor , what an ambunt of injury disappointing people in this manner does . Mr . Clark , of Stockport , made arrangements with Mr . TiLlman , who promised he would attend . We hope that for the future , gentlemen wiU nob make engagements , except they intend to fulfil them .

      LEEDS . —On Sunday evening Mr . P . M . Brophy delivertid a most excellent lecture iu the Chartist Room , Fish Shamble ' s , to a numerous audience , subject , " Ireland's wrongs and Ireland's remedy . " He was listened to most attentively . A voto -of . thanks was &iven to the lecturer , after which he responded , andthemeetini ; separated highly gratified . Lecture . —On Monday ovenirig last , Mr . Brophy again lectured iu the above Room , and gave great Satisfaction . Tea Pajjty and Ball . —On Tuesday evening last a tea party and ball was held in the above Room . Numerous songs , recitations , and dances were gone through , and the " spree" was kept upto a late hour . A goodly nutaber sat down to tea . All went off with the greatest peace and harmony . After tea a good number were admitted at 3 d . each . A great number of females tvere present .

      DERBY . —There was a general meeting of jaembers oh Sunday night , to take into consideration the propriety of sending a delegate to Sturge's Convention , on the 5 th of April , when , after a long discussion , pro . and con ., it was agreed not to send one . STALEY BRlDGB . —Mr . Jos . Linney delivered a lecture in ttie National Charter Association , room , to a crowded assembly , on Sunday evening last . At the close of the lecture ten members were enrolled . HOLLINGWOOD . —A tea party was held at this

      place on Tuesday evening , by the members of the Association , When more than one hundred sat down to tea . There was a large sprinking of females , and a better feeling we have seldom seen manifested . After tea there was a number of highly interesting and humourous pieces recited . Mr . John Crowther , of Olcherd , and Mr . William Booth , of Newton Heath , addressed the meeting for somo time . At the conclusion , a fomale Chartist Association was formed , when upwards of thirty females enrolled their names as members .

      SOUTHAMPTON . —Triumph of the Chartists over the Complete SuFFRAGEiTES .- ^ -A meeting of the advocates of complete suffrage was held ( according to the suggestion of Mr . Joseph Sturge ) on Wednesday last , at pna o ' clock in , the afternoon , The atteadaaca at the hour appointed was very indifferent , and clearly Bhowed the little interest they took in tho question of the suffrage . The Chartists , nevertheless , were at their post , many of them sacrificing half a day's work to attend . It did honour to them ; they showed their political integrity , honesty , and rectitude of principle , by carrying the first rei . olut . ion of the Exeoutivo iu a triumphant manner . Mr . Cooper was called to the chair .

      Mr . Hood moved the first resolution ; which was condemnatory of class legislation , and the adopting as a remedy of complete suffrage and the ballot . Mr . Hood Bpoke at great length , and in a very energetic manner advocated the ri ^ ht of suffrage and the injustice of withholding it from the working classes . He was frequently applauded throughoat . it was briefly seconded by the Secretary of the Reform Protection Association . Mr . W . Gale , 6 ub-Secretary of the Charter Association , moved an amendment , Which was the first resolution adopted by the Executive , for the whole and entire ^ without any curtailment whatever , of the principles of the People ' s Charter . He was most enthusiastically

      cheered , and well-received by the meeting ; and in a , speech of much good humour , sound reasoning , and common sense convictions , he concluded by reading tho resolution . Mr . Birilett seconded the resolution . His appearance was hailed with the most rapturous applause . He said he Would give the best of motives , and the most honest intentionto those gentlemen onthe platform ; he did notriseto criminate any man or body of men . He rose for tho purpose of creating union , and he would say he held in his hand the - conditions of that union . He Waa sorry to say that the majority of the middle classes was opposed to the Charter , but nevertheless he would say there were some good-intentioned men amongst ; them . They were kept aloof from the Charter by a

      feeling of pride , prejudice , or fear , and he would ask was it proper ? Was it honest 1 was it just , for we to concede , a matter of right , in order to pander to their pride , their prejudice , or their fear 1 ( No I no ! and cheers . ) He deprecated , in a most energetic manner , the policy of Mr . Sturge and Co ., and pointedly explained the danger of such a vacillating course , llo sat down amidst great cheering . The amendment was then and put and carried amidst ; the united acclamation of the meeting . The chairman then declared that as that resolution was adapted , the other proceedings were ended , ami the meeting was dissolved .

      South Lancashire Delegate Meeting . —The delegate meeting was held on Sunday last , in the BfoWn-street Chartist Room , EasV Manchester . Delegates present : —Mr . Lane , Redfern-street , Manchester ; Mr . WiUium Growcott , Browu-street ; Mr . Henry Waltera , Miles Platting ; Mr . Thomas Lawless , Oldham ; Mr . William Guthrie , Eccles ; Mr . James Cartlcdge , Warrington ; Mr . John Mason , Mossley ; Mr . Charles Bowman , OpeBshaw ; Mr . John More , Lees ; Mr . John Kay , Failsworth ; Mr . John Millar , Salford ; Mr . John Leach , Rochdalo ; Mr . Martin Ireland , Bury ; Mr . Thomas Storer , Asliton ; Mr . James Bairstow , Middleton ; Mr . Joseph Constantine , Hey wood ; Mi . Edward

      Greenwood Shaw , ; Halshaw Moor J Mr . Thomas Clark , Sfcockport . Mr . Growcott was called to the chair . The following resolutions were carried unanimously : — " That Mr . Cartledge , the District Secretary , write to Mr . Philp for an explanation of his conduct in sighing the Scurgite declaration . " M That we , the delegates of South Lancashire , pledge ourselves not to sign , or countenance the sighing , of the declaration of Mr . Stufge . '' "That , in the opinion of the delegates present , a quarterly collection should be made in addition to what has been levied per head through the district , in every Chartist Room , for the purpose of supporting and carry ing out the plans laid down by the Executive ;

      and those who see the necessity of such a step being taken will carry it but wherever it-is practicable . " " That Mr . Cartledge , the Secretary , bo authorised from this meeting to attend the delegate meeting of North Lancashire , on purpose to represent the wishes and opinions of the delegates of South Lancashire , relative to a union , and fair understanding betwixt the two important districts ; '' ' " That a committee be appointed of one from every locality in Manchester , to draw up a fresh plan of lecturers for the ensuing three months , and that the names of Messrs Ross , Rankeu , Leach , of Rixjhdale , and Pontefract , of Delph . Saddleworth . be added to

      Biich plan , " The Treasurer , Mn Thomas Davies , spoke very highly of . the yaluable and unpaid Bervices of Mr . James Cartledge during the long time ho had filled the office of Secretary , and the correct manner in which the accounts of the money affairs had been kept ; and thought that some token of re&pect should be given him , in consideration of the high opinion the delegates have of him as a trustworthy servant . In . this the delegates were unanimous , and a beautiful scarf was presented to him as a token of respect for h ^ s beneficial services to the cause . The meeting Was then adjourned till that day month .

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      /^ - / - I '/ ioi ^ f 6 ^ - ^^ , / Z ^ -fi-t . / \ - ^ ^* - <* / J ? ^ Z ^_^~ c ^<^ ^ — - ;/ . £$ ¦ ¦ & ABEBDEEw . —The Aberdeen Cfeurfer ITnfo me * on Monday night last , Mr . James MThersony in the chair . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Chairman then read the communications between him and Mx . Thomson , the general Secretary . Mr . Macdonald then made a lengthy epeech in reference to the Declaration and the Charter , and recommending a firm adhesion to the whole Charter and nothing less . Mr . M'Phersonulso exposed the crooked policy o £ the would-be-thought liberal minded men , . Baying thafc it was almost as difficult for the middle olasses to act politically honest towards the working classes .

      at least they were as unwilling to do so , aa it was for the Ethiopian to change his colour , or the leopard his spots . After some good addresses from several members of the Uhion , it was agreed that should a public TOeoting be held to consider tbe Sturge document , it was the duty of every Chartist to attend and look after his own interest . O'Connor's letter oa Peel ' s tariff was read and commented upon in an able manner by Mr . Ferguson . It w « , a resolved to get now cards of membership printed ; also the new plan of organization , the rules of the Northern Diatriofc Charter Union , and an address issued to the public explanatory of pur principles and objects , in order to remove the little existing prejudices against us . After the transaction of several ot ' aes matters themeeting broke up .

      BIRMINGHAOT . — -Chartist Meetings . — -A lecture Wa ? delivered on Sunday evening last , at tho Chartist Room , Aston-street , by Mr . E . P . Mead , onv The evils of Fauaticism , " Mr . Welsford in the chair . The lecturer showed up the many evils resulting from a fanatical belief in . any : doctrine whore reason was discarded , and produced «? oma laughafele illustrations to prove his position , and waa warmly applauded . Monday Evening . —A crowded meeting of the members of the National Charter Association was held at their room , in Aston-street , on Monday evening last , > Mr . Benjamin Sparks in the chair . Mr . Soar , a highly accomplished young gentlemail f delivered a highly instructive lecture on the causes of the present misery existing amongst the people . Tho lecturer displayed great talent , and was loudly

      cheered throughout hia discourse , at the conclusion of which , a vote of thanks waa proposed to him , \ vhich was supported by Mii E . P . Mead , wha passed a bigheulogium on Mr . Soar . The vote Was carried unanimously . Mr . George White then addressed the meeiting on the necessity of forming a strong organiBation amonggt the Chartists of Birmingham , andshowed the propriety of meeting the complete suffrage party by an unequivocal display of the real sentiments of the people On the day of their delegate meeting . He concluded by moving , "That . a . public meeting should be held at the Railway Station , Puddeston-rdw , on the Sth of April . ' * The motion Was seconded and carried unanimously . A collectiou was . then made to deft-ay the expencesi of the meeting ; after which , several persons were nominated to the couuoil , and the meeting separated .

      Crurch Rate Meeting . —The question of church rates has caused a vast deal of commotion in thia neighbourhood during the last few days . A meeting was held in the Town Hall to elect churchwardens for the forthcoming year , at which Messrs ^ Blunt and Salt were elected as churchwardens without opposition . Aston MEETityQ FOR THE ELECriON OP ChURCSwaudens . —On © of the most uproarious and enth usiastio meetings ever held in this parish took placo at

      Ast&Q church , on Tuesday l&st , the Rev . Vicar in the chair ; various parties addressed the assembly , and the most bitter denunciations were expressed against the robbery perpetrated by the church establishment . Mr . Oliver , a staunch Chartist waa nominated as : i churchwarden , and another noininatd on behalf of the Tories . An active poll Was then commenced , which ended in the evening , by a large majority . in iavour of Mri' Oliver , who stands a fair chance of being elected , the poll being contracted for three days : by the church patty .

      Fsiost , Wiluams , and Jones . —rThe General Committee of Birmingham held it ? usual weekly meeting on Tuesday evening last , at the National Charter Association Room , Aston-street , Mr . Cain in the chair , pro forma ' , in the absence of the Secretary , Mr . T . P . Green acted as Secretary for the evening . Mr . A ; Fussell read a letter from Mr . James Clark , of Blagdon , near Bristol , with Is . enclosed for tho Committee , and giving his opinion that a National Charter Association would be formed in that village No correspondence was read from any place , in consequence of Mr . Wilkinson being out of town . Thei remainder of the evening was spent in reading tha London newspaper , which is done . every Tuesday evening . The Committee invite all friends to attend from eight to nine o'clock every Tuesday night , to hear the newspapers read .

      BIHGIiEY . —Mr . Candy preached two sermons at Bingley on Sunday last , to croWdedaiid attentive audiences , after which collections Were made towards the support of the Executive (^ uuciL NEWCASTLE . —The Chartista of this place held their weekly buaittess meeting on Monday evening as usual , The seoie \ a ^ Tcad the ininiitea of tfae last meetr ing , likewise tbe appeal of tha Chartiatfl bf this district , requesting their support to the forthcoming Convention , which was agreed to unaniraouslyv Mr . Sinclait . then rotu and siud be had great pleasure in handing over to the treaBurer of the Convention Fund , the train of 89 from the wbo ) e-hog Chartists of Blaydon . Thfi

      deputation who . waited upon bim , told him that that trifle was only an earnest of what they intended to do In Bupport of their own representatives , that they htid a subscription on foot for that purpose , and would send another remittance in a few days . Having disposed of the local business ' . of the Association , a lengthy discussion took place respecting the Debating Society , when it was finally agreed that Wednesday evenings at eight o ' clock the discussion commence , and that the subject for next Wednesday evening be " Whether is the geoV pie in astate of slavery or of liberty most to be dreaded . " The Debating Society will meet in the ChartisVfl Hall , Ghoai Inn , Cloth . Market , every Wednesday evening , ab eight o ' clock . ^

      BARNStSY—At the weekly public meeting on Monday , under the Odd Fellows * Hall , Messrs . Q'Connor , Pitkethly , and Binns were elected to the Convention . ' It was also resolved ,: on the motion of Mr Leagram , seconded by Mr . Garbntt , " That tnia meeting tbinks it impolitic and unwise for any portion of the National Cbarter Association to . give countenance to the delusiie memorial of Mr . Joseph Sturge , or any other party who endeavour to get up au agitation for any thing short of the six points . " And on the motion of Mr . Frank Mirfleld , seconded by acclamation , ' That the thanks of this meeting are due , and hereby given to the Editor of the Northern Star , lot hia able advocacy of the ' rights of the working classes , in defiacca of the attacks of open and avowed enemies , and the anaris and growls of pretended friend ? . '

      PRESTON . —A pubhc meeting was held here , in the orchard , on Saturday , the 26 th March . A band of music paraded the streets , and all was alive in the anticipation of hearing the great " uncaged lion , " but their antici « pationa were blighted * But , howeverj a very spirited , enthusiastic , and numerous meeting took placo . Reaolutions were propossd and carried , amidst the most euthasiaBtic cheers , to the effect tbat the absence of a full , fiee , and fair representation of the people in the Commona' House of Parliament , was the cause , aud sole cause , of all tha discord , contention , and misery which afflicted society , and that the people do no 8

      agitate for anything less than the entire Bill of Rights , the People ' s Chaiter . Messrs . land ( ChartiFfc missionary ) , Halton , Murphy ^ and Swinglehurst , jun , moved and seconded the resolutions . Mr . Walton proposed ; and Mr . yVilliarhs seconded the nominatian of Messrs . Beealey and ieach , as . membeisef the Petition Convention / Which was carried unanimously . Messrs . Beesley and Lund addressed the meeting afe great length and in a most argumentative and eloquent acyie . The meeting broke up : amidst cheers for Mr . Swinglehurst , senior . Chairman , and three times three for O'Connor , three ; for Frost , Williams ,, and Jones , and three for the people , the source of all Wealth .

      WOLVERHA ^ KPTON . —Mr : ; Bairstow has been lecturing here with great success to numerous and attentive audiences , and has conaiderably augmeated fcha number of Chartists . : Mb . J . A ; Browning , of Wednesburyi delivered a most excellent lecture on Sunday night last , at Mr . Mogg'a Coffee House , Snowhill ; after which , a vote of thanks waa unanimously passed , amidst loud applause * to Mr . D&niel Hearne , for his just and impartial conduct ; in reference to the late disgraceful afiair at tho Hall of Science , Manchester ..

      DEtEGATE Meetin 6 : —A meeting of delegates from the different Associations in the county of Stafford * -was held on Sunday evening last , at Mr . Hogg ' s Coffee House , Snowhill , for the purpose of devising the best means to ensure the payment of their share towards tha support of the Petition Convention , and to fix the amcuat to be paid by , each Association . Thefoliowing delegates'were present : —Mr . J . Colcloagh , Iiongtonj Messrs . Rogers , and Kpome , Bilston ; Messrs . Mogg ,

      Cheshire , and ; J . Wilcox , Wolverhampton ; and Mr Browning , Wednesbury . Mr . Cheshire was appointed Chairman , and Mr . J . Wilcox Secretary . Letters were received from Stafford and other places . The following resolution was agreed to , namely—" That the various Associations be requested to forward their share , a « undermentioned , to Mr . John Cleave , London , Trea surer for the Convention , not latet than Saturday , April the 9 th . " The following are the different AflsociatiOUtj and theJrreBpectivfijnms '— - ^

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      SHEFFIELD . ¦( From our own Correspondent . ) Whig Liberality—ChabtjstsRead!—In answer to a letter addressed to John Parker , Esq ., one of the "iibera 2 "M . t . ' s , for Sheffield , requesting him to snppon ihe prayer of a petition , lateJy presented to the House of Commons by Mr . Duucombe , for the release of Samuel Holberry . The followintc answer has been received from the " honourable " gentleman : — " Sih , —I received yesterday , your letter of the 21 st , requeitiDg my support to the prayer of a petition in favour of Samuel Holberry , now a prisoner in NorthallerLon G ^ ol .

      " I wi = hl cculd see any features in this case , which would justify me in acting as you , and other friends of the prisoner wish . But not being able so to ds > , I must Very respectfully decline apy interference should the matttr coma before the House of Commons . " Your obedient servant , " J . PAHK . ER . " March 24 , lSi 2 . Mr . Ward who was also written to has sent no

      answer—Chartists ! the day will come ! Lecture . —Mr . Thomas Cooper , of Leicester , addressed the Chartists , in their room , Fig . Tree Lane , on Thursday evening , March the 24 th , notwithstanding that very short notice of Mr . Cooper ' s coming had been received , and as such great numbers were altogether unaware of bis risir , upwards of two hundred asgembled to hear him .

      Lecture . —Mr . G . J . Holyoake lectured to a crowded audience in Fig Tree Lane Room , 011 Monday evening . Subject— " The spirit of Chartism . " The object of the lecturer was the showing that the principles of the People ' s Charter were identical with the true principles of jnoraJicy . Ma . G . J . Harsey addressed a meeting in Fig Tree Lane , on Tuesday evening . ^ iviBg a report of the proceedings ai Maiu'hcaicr Oil Good Friday , upon the occasion of laying the foundation stone of 1-1 uut ' s monument . ThauJcs were voted to Mr . H . for his services .

      The Cosve . ntio . v FuKD . —The Council hereby notify the Mr . G . J . Harney , newsagent , No . H , Hartshead , has been appointed treasurer to the Cuuveution FuDd . All persons holding monies subsciibed tor the Convention , are requested to pay the same to Mr . H . without delay . Tile Income Tax . —Tho Sheffield shopocracy are getting up a memorial or address to our Liberal membeTB , Messrs . Ward and Parker , urging their high mightinesses to oppose in its every stage , the horrid " inquisitorial impost of Sir Robert Peel . Working men , be not deluded into signing this precious humbug—let Peel tax away ; the more the merrier ; the sooner will the profitocracy learn justice , and you get tho Charter .

      To James Leach, Peter Murray Jfdouaxl, And John Campbell.

      TO JAMES LEACH , PETER MURRAY JFDOUAXL , AND JOHN CAMPBELL .

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      Y KEiao YOL . . SO . 239 . SATURDAY , APRIL 3 , 184 ^

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      AND LEEDS GENEEp ^

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), April 2, 1842, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1155/page/1/