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      I Ht *>*** Feeisds , —l ? o circumstance connected infiiiie existence of Chartism has caused greater eonsterna ticmlo the enemy than oar recent spring jftgj the crash of 1842 . Even the Times newspaper , thai panders to the worst passions of the ttdisj secSwis of the middling classes , considers it ueoessarf , to publish the spleen of the Leedt Times second hand , hsnne exhausted all its owa Toca-^^ jjjy of abuse . You , however , will understand , jjt » tin proportionas we are reviled , we aw dreaded : graded by the upholders of oppression of one class n& &e other , and of all of whose abases the and its

      j 0 wfc » Times , namesake © f Leeds , are cons ent supporters . So long as ihe active agitation jb Ireland furnished matter for daily comment , the yz&B g Journal passed Chartism OTer without Arti er notice than it condescended to take of your inmble servant . Indeed , dnring the period of Irish jgitetion , it was not wonderful that eTen , apart ^ a { Jorernment interference , Chartism should fold ¦ jjs tired . arms , and look with" surprise at the upxSE gspmiof a nation , whose language for fiercep ^ Tesohition , and boldness , far outstripped that aflhe C&iriist body , even in its days of-unopposed exriwna »* r . . - .

      ^ iispelitical novelty was ibemore startling , from gie fact , that from no section of society , or combijxtien of authorised faction , had the English Chargsts met with . greater opposition and hostility , than from their Irish brethren . This bad Jeeling needed jet the encouragement of ther 7 « n « newspaper ; besose , for years , it had been fretfully fostered by the jrish leaders and iheir press . The ffi * gality of our O ^ aalzatioii was loudly proclaimed from the Irish jrQrane ; and a striking comparison was drawn Jetween the manner in which the English C 2 : artists I Sid Irish Repealers conducted their agitation . It ia i . mo 3 t striking fact , however , that circumstances ) ear us out in claiming Eaperiorilv for our own

      Estem ; and why ! Because Mr . O'Connell and tht Sepea'ers actually set forth in Ireland the vers jnevanees of which the English people complain , and 9 redress which they claim their Charter as the only ( Sclent means . Ion will see , therefore , that aB complaints of fcth countries hin ^ e npon bad and imperfect reprejgitation , and . that Mr . . O'Connell is at length jnnpe&d to hold out the inducement of a vasfiy-Uteuded representation , as the onlv means of real-35 Bg the hopes of those ibr whose righte-he contends . his noj ) art of my business here to inquire whether » not Mr . CPConBell will be capable 01 following up ^ a gitation to the elose in the peaceful manner in ^ ii c £ he evidently designs .

      In the numerous leading articles that I hare writ- ; is upon the subject of the Repeal of the Usion in ; $ e Northern Star , I have given it as iny opinion , ! £ ii Ireland will reqaire , and will have , some ! asificefor its gigantic exertions on behalf of the j jjpeal of the Union . I haTe statsd that either 1 ^ mini sters _ must sacrifice the Union , O * Connell ' Bsnbe sacrificed to save the Irish priesthood ; or S fie priesthood must be sacrificed to save Mr . O'ConkIL The first of those offerings , that is , the disso- ! idon of the Union , is th « righteous sacrifice far ; ioih nations ; while the sacrifice of either Mr . ] tfConnell or the Irish priesthood to the disap-1 sauted people , would not only injure the cause of ! Bberly in Ireland , but wonld go far to destroy it i Is England . Onr constant endeavour therefore , j & snld be , so to prepare ourselves for the next } sniggle , that all that has been done may be perma-1 lauij brought to light , and actiTely brought to bear j DoaiheiBieBigence ^ ihe wisdom , and ihe Etrength of

      &h connines j and in order to effect which , the < feting whhoat , mHst be brought to bear , npon j &e want of feeling within the Hou ? e of Commons . The magnanimous battle that one man , Mr . Dan- \ tHnbe , has been able to ifiaka in the H mm » of Com '! iisiis , against tyranny practised npon Indrndnals by ' Isshorlied bodies , must at once have taught the ? I p ple ihe value of representation ; while it must j » Te convinced them of the hopelessness of expecting pore than a mere recital of grievances , by the few : ifto venture to contend against them . Hew often ' jpd how londly haTe yos . cheered , when recounting ; K noble exertions of Mr . Duncombe ; I have asked j ¦ m if one Duneombe was so good , what would j ireniv Dnneombe ' s in the Honse of Commons be ; rsrth ! Yon seemed overjoyed at the bare mention ! i the prospect , while by moderate exertion you J said accomplish the reality ; and to this point I ! £ » Q direct your attention in this letter . " i

      let us suppose that the public mind has remained j BEonary since 3 . 500 , 000 petitioned for the People ' s ' Saner surely , it is jiot a stretch of presumption j Elbe part of so large a number , to demand less Sid the thirty-third part of the representation in ] fa House of Commons , or the election of twenty xaabers , through whom their wants , their wishes , fid their grievances could be made known ! It is fe representation that we are straggling ; and I , at jl events , have ever reminded you , that the object ] Rst be achieved progressively . In 1835 , I told the j jteple of Hudder ^ eld , that my object in commencing ; C 6 ut-door agitation was , to insure Ench a represen- j Biioa of the whole peonle , freely chosen by ihe \

      JBking classes , as wonld by their snperior wisdom n& prcdenee , constitute a striking contrast between i femasd our class legislators . I told them , that ; sour house would representindustry , it should be ^ kd the BEKHTVB" 5 and as their acts should be '¦ fcwedin comparison with those sitting in the other iese , they also should meet in ionden . Early in JE 8 , I drew up an elaborate plan for carrying my ttrs into effect . A middle class mob saw the &Bger of an efficient a mode of carrying on our agita-£ a ; and they proposed a sacred holiday of a month , »» more speedy means of acquiring the desired JSJJCt . The hope entertained from snch an experi-* at , very naturally exungcished the more tedious cpectaaon of realising oar wishes by a systemized

      _ 3 ii 3 plan of a sacred holiday was concocted in iEm iEgbam early in 3837 , and long before the isrthern Slar was established . Even then , I posssed a large amount of the confidence of ihe work-2 g dis- ^ -es ; and upon Mr . Salt , of Birmingham , Bating Manchester , for the purpose , of feeling the Pilie pnke ihere , upon the question of the sacred aa&j , the working people toldhim that they would * iHilt me » pon the subject , before ihey gaTe a defigtiEHirer . In a short timeafterwardB , and mind wore the Slar was established , I did meet Mr . Salt ti Manchester , and after he had deTeloped his plan * fie , as tbeicheme of Mr . Attwood , 1 replied : " / P& it jny entire concurrence under one special imsito ; and thai is , before jl sisgle wobkjus t& ^ DOSS UBOTTB , Wfi . A 3 TWO 0 D XSV SIB COiUlIT-32 iff BAXRBiS A 5 D 1 EEECHXSIS , EHJlLT , PLACE IS

      iuBAMiS OF A COXMITTEE JVPPC 1 > "IED IS EACH TOWS S IHE ytOEKTSG CLASSK 3 A SUFFICIENT AMOtHST OF * 3 EF WMEKEOX TO Z . 1 TE IS COXFOBX , DCBEtG THE 13 XHS 33 > I 3 > - £ SS , WHliE XHST iBE yiGHTI > G THE ^ cnxtTBiSKEBSjtrAo trill not cease to discount , t ^ -of merchants and traders , tcJw will not fail to * &xtt , and execute their orders . You may rely upon } Mr , Salt , thai J will never be a party , to practis * f * s egrcgumsa trick upon ihe working classes . " iins declaration set the question of a holiday at ^ till ^ e jeaj i $ 39 i ^ fi en 1 opposed it with all * jEHghiaDd main through its several stages ; and r ^ I iaTe been charged as the eoncoctor of ihe *** hj tfce whole press of the empire . I merely fstitTi ibis fact here , to shew yon , ihe cold-blooded | 2 pEui : yTrith which the rampant friends of liberty , I " ^ ihwaned all the practical operations of the I ^ IrieEcs of the people i and with this illustration ¦ i itnsrn to my Bubject . In 3833 we had

      fortycse Irish nsembers in the House of Commons , F ^; ed to ttand together for the regeneration of cjatd : and had they iblfilled their pledges to their ajn&J T , i fcaT € nqt the slightest hesitation in saying ft ^ ion g ere this , the Union wonld have been If ^ fciJed . Oar greatest difficulty is , that we are w ^ tjs taken by suprise , and never prepared for ¦ s ai that come hurriedly upon hs . If the laws j |? JJfc £ « ion stalks abroad , we are obliged to scramble If . iie means of deftneing its prey ; and if a disEolu-J * of Irarliament comes , we are constrained to con-^ cpr exertions to a hustings speech , and a mere ^• it ion of blistered hands ; while our want of I 8 ** t , further leaTes us , and the electors who ^ d support us , at the mercy of the cajolery and pasting promises , of the best man , that under the ^ fiannaBees can be procured ; " * while we are un-^ soous that the best of bad circHmstances are a ^ lueEce of onr own want of concert .

      I J ; Mo wDling to confess ihat duriug the last r *« sl election we did make * powerful demons-^ 'tm of our disorganized forces ; that we did paiap ^ iie aiemy , and avail ourselves in as far as we r " amid of the passing opportunity : bat how dif-^~ t-wou 3 d our pxesent position have been , had we l ^ ible to send twenty uncompromising advocates * fce Charter into the present " divided House . " ^ ffiet ease , bow many nighfs debate Tvouldthen r ^ en ob the National Petition ? How many ™» £ s npon the oppression of masters and magis-^ esi How many bitter ph illipics would hare ** fc dtlh ered agaiEst the tyranny of the

      Govern-W * w and its local executives 1 All would not have gL ? 4 £ * pon Ae Ehoulders of one man ; and all IT * ' J hxrt named might not hare rtquired to be WF * , because the protective force in the House of ffJ ^ Bors would have arrested the hand of tyranny , fff £ " ^ onld have . made the Government and its sub-Srg oates qoafl beTore the censwe of public opinion , ¦ FJfciipmed . ihiongh its recognized organg . How of tes SF > QJO the Cfaaner have been moTed as an tmendg ^ t u pon the motion of Honourable Members ! and IF fcld not the crowning act of audacity , the calling l ^ f the Qjelsia . Pensioners hare been met by an «» aiaBent to arm the whole people as tie country * lf * t defence !

      MJJ » e had iwenty Hembm in the Bouse of Comgo « , the representatives of faotion would merge g « San inagnificant minority , opposed by the whole g ° Pie ihrongh theirlegitimate organs . Let it not l ^ scpposea ^ affia jority of &e ig necessary ^ the carrying any great national object . No ! for . K *** Jih constituted as the House iB , the majority : ^ " cso deefde such questions as are brought before « r J Io ^ e aPPajait Eatisfsctioa of the country , '¦ fc * 1 ? 763 ao Daiioual Eatkfscticn ; whereas if the §** $ * -were paiiialiy itpreaiiteti , nothing iai tke

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      ereat organjo change would find interest in the House of Commons . With all the disqualifying circumstances against which the ChartiBt body has to contend , great doubts may be entertained as to the possibility of procuring even the return of twenty Chartists . I , however , contend that by a proper system of Organization we may accomplish thai , and more , upon the very next general eltction . "And , as it is an event which is hot likely to take place before our first Convention meets , I do trnst that it is a snbjeet which will interest the consideration of that body to a Tery large amount . The first great step we must not boggle at . I mean the first step in action is a thorongb system of " ixcLtsiTB deaxikg : " a system , however , which

      muss be legally carried out , and which must not entail a charge of conspiring againBt the working classes . The law as regards exclusive dealing is this , as laid down by Baron Rolfe . and the Attorney-General at Lancaster ; "TAe people , Jo any number , may combine together , for the purpose of laying out iheir money irith whom they please : but if they use that combination for the purpose o / injuring others tlien it becomes a conspiracy and is punishable by law ; they may deal with Tom Smith if they please and exclusively ; but they musi . neither interfere with , or circulate reports to the injury of , John Wilde ; there is no law whatever to prevent any class of men from dealing with whom they pleased Here there is another and s very striking instance of the power with which legal combination arms the working

      classes ; and here also Is an instance of passing the limits of the law when snch transgression rather injures than serves . If the machinery for carrying out a general system of exclusive dealing wa * in perfect working ord « r , " ibe working classes wonld upon the Tery next general election , command a majority of the city , and borough seats in the House of Commons : while the very operation of dealing exclusively with those , who are pledged to support their candidates , would at once lead from extensive trade , to a very great reduction in the price of food . The Government ; the Whigs , the Tories , and Free Traders , have recourse to exclusive dealing to a most withering , nay , to a destroying extent ; and why grumble at the existence of evils arising out of the system which the people themselves can at once contToul !

      I once recommended , and I recommend it still , that our ablest lecturers should start at once as candidates for the best situated boroaghs in their Tarions districts , and there strengthen themselves , inspiring the people with confidence , and the electoral body with a belief that their real interests would snner no damage if entrusted to such representation . Moreover , the very fact of a disirict lecturer being also a candidate , vrooid give him a greater power of calling public meetings^—a power of which the law cannot deprive him , and with which the Secretary of State dare not interfere . It may be said that we should have a difficulty in finding even twenty candidates likely to « ito th-- cause ol Cnartistn in Parliament . ! Let us see whether or no snch charge is correct . Prom my memory I will name a number in whom I think the working classes would

      have a sufficient amount of confidence , and not one of whom would betray that confidence . 1 will begin with Scotland . Mr . Moir , Mr . Ross , Mr . Prondfoot , Mr . Ancott , Mr . Colqnhoun , Mr . M * Pherson . In England we have Mr . Roberts , Mr . Isaac Barrow , of Bolton , Dr . M'Douall , Mr . Titu 3 Brooke , Dewabury , JMr . James Holliday , Oldham , Mr . Ptnny , Heckmondwike . Mr . Leach , Manchester , Mr . Hobson , Leeds , Mr . Pitkethly , and Mr . W . Stocks , Huddersfield , Mr . Wm . Lovett , London , Mr . O'Higginp , DHblin , Sir . Lintou , Selby ; and Mr . O'Gorman Mahou . Now , there are twenty men for you , and I could mention many more twenties ; but what would I not give to see those twenty men in the House of Commons , while I was on the watch-tower outside , and they were led on by Mr . Duneombe inside 1 What fair order could they give me that I would not fearlessly execute ? and what , then , would be the position of Chartism 1

      We could also calculate upon the support of such men as Sharman Crawford , Fielden , General Johnson , Williams of Coventry , and several others who , when the standard was raised inside , would be glad to rally round it . The pledge which we would put to our candidate would be this ; upon their word of honour to resign their trust- the moment they were called apon to do so by a majority of the nonelectors of the place tnat they represented ; and bad as the Honse of Commons is , no member , after violating such a pledge , would be allowed to open his lips . The pledge that we would require from any

      party wiih whom we coalesced wonltl be , that every elector of that party should vote for our candidate , while as our party could be relied upon , we would reserve eur votes to the last to see that fair play had been had . Those who required our co-operation , should also qualify any Chartist candidate , to prepare him for his seat ; and with the machinery properly at work the Convention shonld appoint a Committee before whom the registration roll of every city , town , and borough , should be laid , wherein the bearing of each voter should be marked ; and then the next arrangement wonld be so to apply our forces as to insure the success of our plan .

      For instance : suppose the Whigs to try another struggle for asctndaney , they would not wish to lose John Cam Hobhouse for Nottingham ; and upon that understanding weconldmake our terms thus : take whom you please as your man , bnt the penalty must be , that you have our man . Suppose a refusal to follow this proposal ; we would then give the option to Mr . Walter and his friends : io vs , it would matter not a pin which party accepted ; while if good faith was kept , we would guarantee to . the party who coalesced with us , all the Chartist support in that-county and its remaining boroughs in aid of

      thBir party . Again , in Halifax , they could not afford to lose Chas . Wood , but they ehould lose him if theyrefnsedtocome to onr terms . So with Leicester , where Sir John Easthope , the proprietor of the Chronicle , would gladly bold office upon this double tenure , rather than allow the two seats to devolve upon two Tories . So with Bradford ; so with Glasgow ; eo with Northampton ; so with Preston , Newcastle , Oldhsm . Bolton , Stockport , Marylebone , Tower Hamlets , and scores of places where , under the system of exclusive dealing , the Chartist body vronld not only hold the balance of power , but the ascendancy , at a contested election .

      Now suppose , after a calm review of the whole subject that the Executive and Convention were to direct their attention to the twenty most likeJy places , I ask you wherein the difficulty lies , if not in the people ' s own apathy ! and if it lies there , do they not joslly merit all the snffering and degradation of which they complain 1 For the last few years I have been endeavouring to rouse you to the performance of your duty at municipal elections ; but strong as your expressed deEires appear to be before ihe struggle , you merge iDto corruption and of

      apathy upon the ^ iay battle . You feast upon the poison of your enemies for a meal or two ; and then disgorge , to the sad recollection that you have justi Sed the eorroptor in his worst acts of oppression . This apatfey of the working classes is mainly attributable to the apathy of their leaders , and to the want of a proper systenvof Organization . Let but the leaders shew themselves worthy of confidence , by the honourable discharge of their duties , and I will answer for the cordial co-operation of the people .

      I have this day ( Tuesday ) received the following letter from a hard-working man which I publish , as it contains the first remittance under the new Plan of Organization . The writer deserves great praise ; while I trust that Mb example will be followed by his own order ; and in the hope that out of stillness and oppression , active life and practical liberty may spring , I remain , Yonr faithful friend , Fkaegcs O'Cossob . The following iB the letter to which Mr . O'Connor refers : — " 6 , Little Vale Place , Hammersmitb-Koad , " Sept 17 tb , 184 S .

      " Mt dzab Sjb , —I have read with much pleasnre and great satisfaction jcrar letter in the " Star" of yesterday , respecting the Organization , &c and hereby respond to the call therein made by forwarding one shilling toward * raising an immediate fund , and trust you will allow my large family and amall means to plead my apology for the smallness of the donation . I would also suggest to my brother Chartists the propriety of their forwarding to you say at least all such as are mechanics , ( 1 Bay at least , for » ome ean and doubtless will fend more ) the sum of one shilling sach . To the labourers , who although they are poorer in pocket art

      equallyrXcb in * f int . I say , " go tbou and do likewise , " to a »» -who are only partially employed , or whose ¦ wages an -rery low , let them not fee det «»« j let them Jtrward th * ir sjxpsnees . Where tb « ir rerideace i » a distance fro » tows , let tbeir shillings or sixpences oe clubbed together , and a PoBt-effiee order » btaintd and forw * rc » d , to the address , as per laslSter , namely , Fewrgns O'Connor , care of John Cleave , Shoe-lane , London . So shall the new ExecutiTe and Organ ! zation be brought into full play ; and the desire of our heart * , the obiainment of the Land and ihe establishment of the Charter , be on tne high road to their accomplishment " Traly yours , 11 Edmckd Stallwood . «« io Feaigus O'Connor , Etq . "

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      MANCHESTER—Cabperter ' s Hall—A lecture was delivered in the above Hall on Sunday evening last , by Mr . Wm . Dixen . The audience was large and respectable , who listened with marked attention to what the lectureradvanoed . At the close of the lecture Mr . Dixon gave an account of the proceedings of the Birmingham Conference . The various provisions for the better Organisation of the Chartist body referred to by Mr . D . were received with the marked approbation of the vast assemblage . Mr . Dixon eat down amid repeated rounds of applause . A gentleman in the body of the Hall moved "That the thanks of the Chartists of Manchester be given to Mr . Dixon for his conduct in the Conference , and also for his lecture this evening . " Mr . T . Rankin seconded the motion , which was carried by acclamation . The Victims—At the . conclusion of the public business a meeting of members took place in order to elect a Victim Fund Committee , in accordance with the recommendation of the late Conference . The young men of Manchester held their usual weekly meeting on Tuesday night , when John Hargraves delivered an interesting lecture . The audience was numerous and respeotable . The Nobth Lancashibb Delegate Meeting was held at Mr . Beesley ' s , at Acoringtoh , on Sunday , the 17 th inst . Delegates were present from Accrington , Clitheroe , Blackburn . Colne , Sabden , Padiham , and Baoup . Mir ; . Smith officiated as Covrnant ifiTHeaton as ; Secretary . Resolved * — " That each delegate report the state of the locality

      he may represent , and that the Secretary take a verbatim report , and that it be sent to the Star , with a request to the Editor to insert it . " The Padiham delegate could not say that his locality has made much progress of late , but was convinced it would do . The late Conference had cansed a good feeling that would ultimately work out something beneficial . The Sabden delegate said bis district had been in a declining state ; but , through the new plan of Organization , had no doubt of speedy improvement . Believed that dissensions and bickerings had weakened the body . It is therefore the duty of every well-wishing Chartist to avoid such for the future . The Bacup delegate said his locality was in a low condition ; they had at present only about

      fifteen members . Before the Strike , they had above one hundred . Whether they could raise them again by the new Plan of Organization he could not tell ; but were determined to try . The Colne delegate said his constituency was dissatisfied wiih the new Plan of Organization ; when Mr . Maraden gave in a report of his stewardship , they toot the opinion of the members upon it , and they could not find one that was in favour of it . Tbey think that sach a preponderating power being given to the Executive will spilt the Chartist , body up into sections . The Blackburn delegate said that in Blackburn they were gradually and steadily progressing ; they had about one hundred paying members . He had not heard any complaintB against the new

      Plan of Organization—( hear , hear ) . The Chairman said he was glad to hear so oheering an account from the Blackburn delegate . He wished he could say as much of his own locality ( Accrington ); they had no place to hold their lectures in , their members were few , and they were in debt , but they were determined to persevere . The Clitheroe delegate said that the democratic feeling and hatred of injustice and oppression was strong in Clitheroe . There was not a locality in England that had greater obstacles to contend against . They had last week taken a house to meet in ; but the authorities weie endeavouring to take it from them , but they would stick like wax , and would stand them a desperate

      struggle for it . It was only the day before that the bill-poster was Btopped when posting placards , announcing a Chartist lecture ; and when the bill-poster asked the reason , he was told that the Mayor had given orders that no such placards should be posted . The authorities were determined to put Chartism down , and the Chartist body were determined to raise it up . A "vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , when the delegates determined to labour with redoubled energy in the good cause . It was resolved unanimously : " Th % t a delegate meeting be held on Sunday , Oct . t : h , 1843 , in the Social Institute , Padiham , at eleven o'clock in the forenoon , when delegates from all localities in North Lancashire are respectfully requested to attend .

      Mb . Richard Mabsden , on bis return from the Birmingham Conference , gave an account of his stewardship in the Chartist Room , York-street , on Friday evening , the loth instant . Mr . M . went through the doings of the Conference in a brief and unsophisticated manner , and at the conclusion a vote of thanks was passed to him for his services . SUNDEBLAND . —Mr . Dickinson , of Manchester , has been holding a series of very successful meetings in Sunderland , and has excited no little enthusiasm in all who heard him . The result has been a considerable addition to the Chartist ranks in that town . Mr . Dickinson has gone to Cumberland , but will shortly return to Sunderland , when the new Organization will be forthwith carried out . Any locality in the county of Durham wishing for the services of Mr . D , must write to Mr . Christopher Scott , No . 10 , Ropery Lane , Suaderland .

      KiMBEBiET . —A considerable number of the Nottingham Chartists paid a visit to Kimberley on Sunday last , and held large meetings in the afternoon and evening , which were addressed with good effect by Messrs . JDorman , Barber , and Pepper . OLD HAM . —On Sunday evening last , the Chartists of this locality met in their room , Greave ' sstreet , when the New Plan of Organization was ably read by Mr . S . Yardley . The audience was numerous and respectable , and gave general

      satisfaction . At the members' meeting on Monday evening , 10 s . was voted to be sent to Mr . O'Connor , for the Executive Committee to commence their labours , as the good men and true are % \ i \ le anxious to enrol under the Kew Plan . It likewise may not be nninteresting to the Chartist public to know that in consequence of the refusal of the Town Hall for Mr . O'Connor to deliver a lecture in , by the sham Radicals , upwards of one hundred shares have been taken , in five week ' s time , for the erection of a Working Man ' s Hall .

      BRISTOL . —At the usual meeting of the Bristol Chartists , on Monday evening , it was resolved—11 That the whole of the members be summoned to the weekly meeting , to take the necessary steps for carrying out the new plan of Organization . " CARLISLE . —Meeting of the Council op the Cabusle Chabtist Association —A public meeting of the above-named body took place at their room , No . 6 , John-street , Caldewgate , on Sunday last , Mr . John Gilbertson in the chair . Several sums were paid in from different districts , for the use of the Association , after which the minutes of last meeting were read over and confirmed . The leading article of last week ' s Star , on the subject of the Victim Fund , was read over and approved of ; also the

      address of the late Conference on the same subject . A very animated discussion followed , as to the propriety of having a general collection on Saturday evening , tbe 23 rd inst . It was then moved by Mr . James Muir , and seconded by Mr . James O'Neil , u That a collection be made on Saturday next , in aid of the Tictim Fund / ' Mr . Carrutbers said that as £ lhad been already sent to the Yiotim Fund , and a balance of 7 s . 6 d . being in hand , he would move " That the balance on hand be sent to the Yictim Fund , and no collection made on Saturday first . " This amendment having been seconded , was about to be put , when Mr . William Conlthard moved as a further amendment , and Mr . Joseph Brown seconded the same , " That a collection be made on Saturday

      first , for the Victim and Deft-nce Funds , and that the Council have the power of applying it to either one or the other . " On which Mr . Carrutberar withdrew his amendment , [ and Mr . Coulthard's was carried by a majority of eight to two . The address of the Conference was then read by the Chairman , and highly applauded . Mr . Arthur then drew the attention of the Council to the subject of those persons whose fate was still undecided in the Court of Queen ' s Bench ; as be believed , that many persons in the country were not aware they were to be again called up , but considered they were all cleared ; so that it was highly necessary that the country folly understood the facts of the case . It was then moved by Mr . Henry Bowman , and seconded by Mr . James Muir . —* ' That the members

      of tbe Council of the Carlisle Chartist Association , respectfully recommend to the editor of th « Northern Stmr the propriety of publishing the names and residences of those persona involved in eount four of the ' mon&ter iadiet » ent , ' and whose ease have not yet been decided in theCeui « f Queen ' s Bench ; as many persons are not aware ef the great expenoe likely to be incurred . " Tbe motioa was put and earned unanimously . A motion was then put and carried that a balance of five shillings , which ^ raa in the hands of the Treasurer for Dr . M'DoujlII be remitted to Mr . Joba Cleave , the Treasurer , which with £ 2 15 a . that was remitted a few wee ' rfs ago , would make up tbe very handsome sum of £ 3 . Some pecuniary maitere were then settled , *\ nd the Council adjourned umil Sunday , the 24 th instant .

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      B * ai ) R > BO .-On Sttnday the Chartists of Bowlmg Back-Jane , met in their room at two o ' clock . The Plan of Organization as adopted ; by the Conferencewas read by the Chairman from the Star . ^ --Smth was then called on who explained the mode of . commencing operationa as laid down in the plan , both for the agitation for the Charter and the obtaining the Land . He urged on the meeting the adoption of the plan . Several quesMona were put respecting the LaDd Fund , amount of shares , and rates ^ of interest , which were answered satisfactorily . Mr . Nathan Sharpe moved , seconded by William Oddy : "That this meeting will , collectively and individually use every exertion in their power to carry out the plan , as now read from the chair , and that we now oomnaenee to prepare for the establishment of a branch , as soon as the plan is enrolled . " The motion was carried unanimously . It was then agreed that Mr . Smyth should lecture on the Land Question on Sunday , October lafc , when a public meeting would be called for the purpose , as they expected to have a Charter to open a branch by that time . Thanks were voted to the Chairman , and the meeting separated . On Sunday Evening a meeting was held in the Council Room , it was moved by Mr . Clarke , seconded by Mr . Heaton— " That this meetiDg approve of the Plan of Organization as adopted by the Conference , and we pledge ourselves to ubo every means iu our power to carry it into effect . "

      The Chartists of Little Hobton met in their room , Park Place , on Suuday morning , at ten o ' olffck when it was agreed to form a branch as soonras the plan was enrolled . . Bbadford . The Complete Suffrage party are again on the move ; recruiting among the electors Is now the ordet of the day . They have issued an address , and engaged a room to lecture in . A requisition has gone tbe round of tbe borough , and we arc told that 3 tO electors have signed a pledge to support no Parliamentary candidate who is not a six-point man . The

      Committee boast that a gentleman ef the " right sort " is in readiness whenever an opportunity occurs . Why not make him popular by bringing him out ? He has nothing to fear from Chartist opposition . If he is one of the " right sort , " the democrats of Bradford will , to a man , work night and day to ensure his return . But they will not be deluded by promises of something gojd in store , witbont better proof than has yet been qfered . They will have their say on the question . Committeemen's promises will not do : the man must be a Chartist in reality , to ensure our support .

      NOTTINGHAM . —[ Arrived too late for publication last week]—A public meeting was held in the Democratic Chapel , on Tuesday evening , to hear the report of the delegate to the Birmingham Conference . Mr . B . Humphries was unanimously called to the chair , after which Mr . R . T . Morrison briefly detailed the proceedings at Birmingham , and pointed out the leading provisions of the plan , and their application to practice . Be explained the alterations that had been made in it , and concluded by pointing oat the advantage * attendant npon the plan adopted , sot only as an efficient and safe organisation , but as interweaving our principles with tbe social relations of life , removing piejadice , pointing oat onr ulterior measures , and providing a place where tbe slight savings of the people wonld be used for their

      own benefit and the attainment of their rights , instead of being employed against them , and to continuo tbeir slavery—( cheers ) . He would be glad to answer any questions and give every information to them in his power . Mr . H . Dorman said that it was doubtless very pleasing to have the land in prospective ; but the plan provided for the people to pay either threepence or sixpenee per week to the Land Fund ; and how would they be able to pay such a sum ? The Conference seemed to forget the condition of the people ; it was possible that the members of the Conference might pay such a sum , but they should have remembered they were legislating net for themselves but for the working classes . Mr . Morrison could assure bim that they bad not forgot the condition of the people . He had proposed that the

      aubcription to tbe Land Fund should be from threehalfpence to one shilling per week , and it was ultimately agreed npon , that it should range from a penny to a shilling Mr . H . Dorman still considered that the Conference had made a class distinction and he wished to know whether they had or not He wished to be informed whether the man who paid one penny per week would have a chance of getting apon the land as soon as the man who paid one shilling ; for if that was not tho ease , they bad taken an undue advantage of tbe poor . Mr Morrison explained that the means of deciding who should be first located upon the land was by lot . The provision for lotting was left with the Executive or future Conferences i bnt it would not be supposed in the present state of society that those who contributed

      tbe moat would have a greater chance of being located soonest . He would wish to see tbe time when every man would consider it to be his duty to do the utmost be cdnJd for the good of society ; but in the present state , if there wexe not additional advantages attending a shilling contribution over the penny one , he would ask how many shilling subscribers they would have ? The Land Fond must be looked upon as a place of deposit ; aid if they only gave an interest to those who contributed one shilling the same as if they contributed one penny , he was afraid the contributions ¦ would be small . In such a caso operations would be crippled to the detriment even of the smaller subscribers , and the larger ones would still be deposited with their oppressor—( hear , hear . ) AH were equal in the political

      part of tbe plan . Mr . J . Barber understood that if any person was unable to pay his subscription to tbe General Fund he would be dismissed ; but it was explained that if any person , through sickness or poverty , was unable to pay his contribution , he Bhould still continue a member and be entitled to take part and vote by his name being enrolled , and having his card renewed , which was not charged for except when he first entered . They bad also provided fer shilling quarterly cards for those who wished to pay their subscriptions quarterly , and endeavoured to adapt the Plan to all eases . Mr . Dorman and Mr . Peters offered some further observations as to the inability of the people to carry out the allotment system . Mr . Barber instanced the Orange Clubs and Trades' Unions , to show that tbe

      Government could at any time suppress them . Mr . Morrison , after replying as to the inability of the people to carry out the allotment system , showed that if their arguments were correct , all the objections which had been taken on this and former occasions fell to the ground ; for at any rate it enabled them to have a mere safe and efficient organization than they ever had or could have by other means . He would ask whether they could point out any other organization equal to it , independent of the land fund , or whether they could devise one ? Tbe cases of tbe Orange Clubs and Trades ' Unions were not in point . The laws by which they were suppressed were in existence at the time Trades ' Unions were formed , and the other did not interfere

      with the rights of property . Now our organization was formed in strict accordance with the laws ; and before it could be snppressed they must either deny , by a special Act , protection to property to those who entertained certain opinions , or put down all benefit societies , and interfere with the social arrangements of nearly half tbe people . They would not do either one or tbe other ; bnt should they do bo , they wonld render onr cause tbe most effectual service , by rousing such a spirit of indignation as they would find it no easy matter to withstand —( cheers ) . A vote of thanks was proposed and carried unanimously , amidst considerable applause , to Mr . R . T- Morrison for his services at the late Birmingham Conference , and to the Chairman , for bis impartial

      conduct . SHEFFIELD . —Mr . West preached a sermon on practical Christianity , at the Corn Exchange , on Sunday afternoon , to a highly respectable and attentive auditory . The contrast between the life and character of the founder of Christianity , and his apostles , with those of the present day , who assume to be their lineal descendants , was admirably pourtrayed , and the principles of Chartism proved to be erected on tho same fundamental basis as Christianity , the " doing unto all men as we would they should do unto us . "

      Fi * tbee-Lane . —On Sunday evening , a meeting was held in the above room , Mr . Koyston in the chair . Mr . O'Connor ' s letter was read from the Star ,- and gave universal satisfaction , particularly that part referring to total abstinence , the great majority declaring that they would follow Mr . O'C's noble example . Mr . J . JEvinson was first introdaced fe the meeting , and in a soulstirring Bpeech impressed upon them the necessity of rousing from their apathy , and forgetting all by-gones , to Bet heart and soul to the good weik of carrying out the new Organfaation .: Mr . Hall next addressed them on tbe importance of the land , and enumerated many useful and interesting , facts . Mr . West followed , en forcing Mr . Evinson's views , and snowing that tbe two

      great obstacles we had to contend with were tbe ignorance of the people as to tbe power they possessed , and the disunion amongst those who had the requisite knowledge , preventing them from bringing those powers to bear against the upholders of the corrupt system . He called on them to tally around O'Connor and the new Executive , and enable them to place Chartism where it ought to be , is advante of all movements . On Monday evening , Mr . West fate a lecture on tbe new Organisation and the land , which gave , great satisfaction . Sir . Hall , and Mr . Gill , alsa s ^ oko at some length , and preparations were made fox the re-enroJment of tbe members under the N > . w Organization .

      WOI . VBRHAMPTON . At the usual weekly meeting , held at the Association Roo * & , John-street , Mr . J . S . Farmer in the chair . The N' JW plan of Organization was read from the North ern star , by Mr . Humber , and unanimously approve j of .

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      STOCKPORT .- —Mr . Thomas Clark lectured here on Sunday evening last . The audience was numerous . The lecturer dwelt at considerable length on the power the working classes possessed , if they had sufficient good sense ] to bring it t « bear against tueir enemies , and proved to demonstation , that Botll working men eeased to spend their hard earnings in supporting bloated publicans , they would not either posaess , or deserve to )> ave their Charter . The lecturer concluded a lengthy and telling address by calling npon his hearers , one and all , to becoma members of the ' New Asaaciation . The sum of 9 s . 441 . was collected at the door .

      DUMFRIES . —On Monday se ' unight , Mr . Wardrop delivered his weekly address ia the Market Place : subject , " The Combinotaoa Laws . " The lecture was a good one , and well received by a numerous audience ; indeed , these meetings appear to increase on every oocasion . To-night he had intended to discuss the question of ( Organization , and lay the new plan before the people ,, but was prevented by family affliction . The plaa of the Conference is greatly approved of in this locality . DUNDEE . —Mr . John Arraa ; fto » Bradford , who is now officiating on the Sundays- io the Chartist ohuroh here , delivered a lecture in the above place on tho evening of Monday last . The lecture occupied about au hour and a half ; tire subject being The advantages to be derived from a Charter Parliament . " He was listened to throughoofc with marked , attention and repeatedly ] cheered ; indeed we have seldom listened with more pleasure to any

      lecture delivered in the same place . At the close of the above lecture the usual weekly meeting of the Democratic Council , for the transacting of business was convened , when after the necessity for a uiiiou between England and Scotland being entered into , it was moved and carried by acclamation , — " That we invite Messrs . O'Connor and Duacombe to honour this place with a visit at their earliest convenience in order to lay the foundation of a union between the two countries , % s also to bring into active operation the English Plan : of Organization . " After some routine business being transacted the meeting broke up with a strong desire oa their pan that the other towns in Scotland ' should follow this example , being convinced that a visit from these gentlemen , would most effectually establish that union so much desired by the people of England , and also by a great portion , indeed we believe tbe great majority , of the people of Sootland .

      GLASGOW . —The weekly meeting of the Committee of the Charter Association was held ia the Young Men ' s Academy , College-street , on Monday evening , Mr . Mitchell in the ohair . Mr . Smith moved that the committee , in order to extend the operations of the Association , do agree to get op lectures in the various districts in the neighbourhood of the city . Mr . Colquhoua moved an amendment to the effect , that as the Plan of National Organization adopted by the late Birmingham Conference , wan now before the ceuatry , they ( the Directors ) should take no further steps till the people of Glasgow had decided whether to join the National Association , or continue as the Glasgow Association . The amendment was supported by Mr . Adams , and

      others . On the vote being taken , the amendment was carried all but unanimously . Mr . Colquhoan moved that a committee be appointed to inquire as to the best works on the factory system , and agriculture . Agreed to . It was then agreed , on the motion of Mr . Adams , that the New Plan of Organization be taken into consideration on Monday evening next ; and from the importance of the subject , the collectors were instructed to make it as widely known as possible . It is therefore expected that all those who take an interest in this important movement will consider it their duty to be present ; we have been long in the way of pulling down , it is now high time we were beginning to

      build up . To the mere declaimer the Plan now issued may not bo congenial ; to the trafficking politician it holds out no hope . Those whose object was to live upon the movement , are not likely to give much countenance , or co-operation , to what is calculated to destroy their prospects . It is time we were out of the hands of both the one and the other ; and it is to be hoped thati our English brethren will be guarded iu their choice of tho « e who may be fixed upon as lecturers . Much will depend , not only upon their talent , but on their prudence and moral rectitude . A single false step , however unintentional , would entail more disaster on the cause than anything that has hitherto befallen us .

      KEWCASTLB . —The meeting in the Chartists ' Hall , Goat Inn , Cloth Market , on Sunday evening , was addressed by Messrs . B . Watson , ( who likewise presided on the occasion ) , ! R . Forster , and Thomas Dickinson . A vote of thanks was tendered to each of the three speakers , and the meeting was dissolved about naif-past nine o ' clock . The Chartists of Newcastle and Gateshead held their usual weekly meeting in the Chartists' Hall , on Monday evening , Mr . John Robertson in the chair . The Secretary read the minutes ! of the previous meeting , which were confirmed . Mr . Sinclair said he had great pleasure in informing tbe meeting that he had received Is . 74 . from a workshop in North Shields , which his absence on last meeting night

      prevented him from reporting , about a fortnight ago , and . he was instructed to pa ; it into the victim fund . He then passed a eulogidkn on the character of the men of Shotley Bridge , who had ! acted so honourably and liberally when the Defence Fund was collecting . It would appear they were not weary of well-doing yet ; for a few days ago he had received ten shillings from the honest men of Shotley Bridge , five shillings of which he was instructed to hand to the Victim Fund , and five shillings to the District Lecturers' Fund . A yoke of thanks was tendered to the weavers' shop in North Shields for their la . 7 d ., and to the men of Shotley Bridge for their 103 . ; and the following ! resolutions were unanimously agreed to : —1 st . "That a Committee be appointed to examine the Plan of Organization ,

      adopted by the National Conference at Birmingham , and make the necessary steps towards establishing a Branch ia this town . " 2 d . " That . Messrs . Higgins , Seed , Gibb , Woodward , Embleton , Fleming , Fairbairn , jun ., Robertson , Marshall , ! Watson , Young , and Sinclair form that Committee . " 3 rd . "That this meeting tender their best thanks to the men whose votes were recorded in the minority at the late Conference , inasmuch as they did not show that anti-democratic spirit evinced at the former Conference in December last by the minority , who then ran away ; and , likewise to the whole of the delegates of the late Conference , ' for the manner in which they conducted the business of the Conference . " Some local business having been disposed of , the meeting then adjourned .

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      LEEDS . —Death by Drowning . —The body of an unfortunate man was picked up in the river Aire on Thursday last . The deceased yrhose name was John Parker , aged thirty years , I resided at Lofthouse . On Monday he left home to visit the Leeds Exhibition , and it is supposed that in returning homewards after dark he had fallen into the river . £ 1 13 s . 4 ^ dM together with a clasp knife and other articles were found in his pockets . The body presented a dreadful spectacle , being swollen to an enormous size , and shockingly discoloured . An inquest on view of the body was holdea at the Robin Hood , East-street , on Friday ( yesterday ) morning , at nine o ' clook , when a verdict ! of "Accidental Death * ' was returned . The deceased , who w&s not married , was the principal support of his parents , who will bitterly deplore his untimely mi .

      Leeds Monicjpai , Elections .-pMr . David Ross has been , lecturing during the week with great success in the West , North-East , Hunslat , and Holbeck Wards , on the approaching elections on tho 1 st of November . At the West Ward meeting , Mr . Councillor Jackson was present , and eapressed his satisfaction at the course adopted by . the . Chartist body , and said he would rendei every assistance in his power to get Chartists returneJ to- the Town Council . Committees for conducting the election have been formed in two orl three- of the Wards . Holbeck mast be stirring ; the Chartists in this ward can win if they like . \ Lett them be but determined , and success is theirs . Commence operations immediatolv . The Whigs hare already done

      so . It is said that they are about to bring forward their big gun , Jas . Garth Marshall , along with a Mr . Tathanu Chartists ! be prepoared with you ;* , man , and then make your canvass without delay . Mr . Rosa will visit the North-West , East , and South Wards next week . Further notice will be given by placards . We would press on the Chartists ia all the Wards where there is any probability of 8 ucc * s 3 to form committees at once , bo ( hat a meeting of the whole of them may be held , and * plaa of operations laid down for the whole to act apon . lIvNsutT Wab » . —Mr . David Ross delivered an able and impressive lecture upon local government , in the Large Room , adjoining the ^ Punch Bawl Inn , on Thursday evening list , to an overflowing audience . He pictured in the most glowing , terms the advantages the working classes f would derive by electing such men to serve them in the TownCouucU as would study the strictest principles of economy , compatible with the necessary disbursements of the public money , to keep the borough in a state of peace , cleanliness , and comfort . After a vote of thanks had been proposed to Mr . Ross for his able lecture , and carried with the utmost enthusiasm , the chair * man dissolved the meeting . !

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      Rochdils . —Mr . Edward Ciafke # of Manchester will deliver two lectures on Sunday fle * t ( in afternoon , at half * past two o ' clock , and in the evening at six , in the Association Room , top of York * shtre-street . HAUFAX .---Discour 6 e 8 will be delivered at thtf following places , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) : —Mr ; B Rushton will deliver two discourses in the Halifax Association Room , Pellon-lane , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , and six in the evening ; Mr . John Snowden , at Sowerby , at tix in the evening ; Mr . Mirrab , at Ovenden , at six in the evening ; Mir . Haiiison , at Lower Warlej , at two io the afternoon ; Mr . Bowdeny at Siddal , at two in the afternoon , in the open air , weather pernritting ; Mr . Greenwood , at Ripponden , at two in the stfternoon j and ' Mrw Claytoo , at Mixenden , at two iu the > -after&oonf . * - - Collections will be Jiade at the close of each for the anpport of the families of the incarcerated Tictima .

      BKADyoBix—The Cnartists of White Abbey will meet in their room on Mondaj evening , at eight o ' clock , to arrange for the formatibn of a Branch , according to the Plan of Organization adopted by tbe Conference . - A Ppj&uc Meeting will be holdstf at Idle , near Bradford , on Sunday , at four o ' cloc&itrthe evemhik to consider the propriety of forming a" Branch according to the New Plan of Organization . M > . Thomas Ibbotson , Mr . Smyth , and several others from Bradford , will address the meeting . The Chartists of Mankingham will meet m tbeir room on Sunday , at two o ' clock ia * the after- * notmt . The New Plan as adopted by the Gonferenctr will be discussed , and the opinion of the Chattists of Mamungham taken , as to the propriety of forming abranch in the locality .

      Tuff Chartist * of George-street will taeei'in their room on- Sunday morning at nine o ' clock , to Teceiva names for the formation of a branch , according to the New Plan of Organisation . The CmvRTiSTa or Little Horton will meefc ' o Sunday morning , at ten o ' clock , in the School Room ) to enrol members , preparatory to sending for a Charter to eftablish a Branoh according to tbe > Pfaii of Organization . The CHa ^ Eisr * or Bowline Back Lanit will meet in their room , ob Sunday , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , to receive names for the forming : of a Branch according to the new Plan of Organization . The Chartist * of the Central Localitt will * meet in tho Council Room on Sunday morning , at ten o ' clock , to take into consideration the propriety of forming a Branoh according to the Plan adopted by the Conference . ¦

      The Chartists- of New Leeds will meet in their * room on Sunday morning , at tea o ' clock , when the subject of forming a Branch according to the new ' Plan will be taken into consideration . The Chartist * of Daisy Hill will meet in their room ou Sunday morning , at ten o ' clock , to receive names for the formation of a Branch according to the new Plan adopted by the Conference . Lambeth . —A ball and concert will ( be held ia the Chartist Hall , 115 , Blaokfriars-road , opposite the Riding School , on Monday evening next . Bolton . —A members meeting will be held in the Association Room , on Tuesday evening , September 24 th , at six o ' clock . Hull . —The Rev . William Hill will lecture in the Freemasons' Lodge , Mytongate , on Monday evening , 25 th inst . ; the psoeeeda to go to the fand for the benefit of the victims .

      The members will meet in the White Hart Room , on Sunday the 24 tb ? at seven o ' clock in the evening , to take into consideration the New Plan of Organization . . Noticb . —The subscribers to ihe Northern Slar are requested on and after the 30 th inst . to call for their papers at Mr . Luke Smallwood ' s , 3 , Sewer-Lane , to which place they will be regularly sent . Leeds District . —A District Council Meeting ; will be holden to-morrow ( Sunday ) morning , at ten o ' clock , in the Chartist Room , Cheapside . Any person having money for the Delegate Fund is requested to hand it over to the meeting . Leeds -rMr . David Roas will deliver two lectures to-morrow ( Sunday ) afternoon , at half-past two o ' clock , ' and in the evening at half-past six , in the Chartist Room , Cheapside . A collection will be made after each lecture , for the General Victim Fond .

      Sheffield , Fiotrek iane . —Mr . West will lecture on Sunday evening , at half-past six o ' clock ? subject , the blessings of monarchy . On Monday evening :, a public meeting will be held for the purpose of enrolling new memoerB under the New Plaa of Organization . Mr . West and Mr . Evinson and others will address the meeting . Woodhouse . —Mr . West and Mr . Evanson will visit Woodhouse on Sunday next , and address the people at half-past two o ' clock . Nottinoham . —Mr . G . Harrison will preach in the Market-place oa Suuday evening , the 24 th inst . * at six o'clock ;

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      HAUFAX . —The WoOLCPMBERs .- ^ Sinee our last report several masters have given the advance and on Monday last , a public meeting was held in the Odd Fellows' Hall , when John Najlor wes called to the ehair . The fcUowing resolutions were , passed : — " That it is the opinion of this maeting thai the employers as well as th * employed arainterested *; in , establishing an equalization of wages ,.. and , there-Tore , we appeal to those ejaployers who-iave agreed to- tile advance , to come fwwardandaid us in

      attaining so desirable an objeafc . " •' That ^ memorial be * drawn » p , pointing out to each , emplayer the necessity of co-operating" with us to support those men who- » ay lose thein- employment through the > non-eempliance of » ther employers with oi » demand . " On Tuesday , a deputation waited upon Mr . Hopkins and MrvMorley , 06 Sowerby Bridge , and solicited tho advance , which was refused . The men are , therefore , finishing up their work , and will cease their labour until eaah time as their jast demands are complied with .

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      FATAL DUEL AT NEW ORLEANS . The New Orleans Diamond of Sunday , the 20 th ult ., comes to us with the following account of a duel whioh took place there on the day previous : — " There was considerable excitement in the city last evening , in consequence of a hostile meeting between Mr . Hueston , of the Baton Rouge GaMettg t and the Hon . Aloee Labranche . " The parties met at six o ' clook at * The Oaks / a short distance from the Gentilly road . The distance agreed upon was forty yards , and the weapons ;

      selected double-barrelled shot guns , to be loaded with * ball—the parties to fire between the words ' one' and * five / They fought four rounds , the result of whioh was as follows :- — " 1 st Round , —Mr . Labranche discharged both barrols at the same time , and before Mr . Huestoa had fired a second barrel the time fixed upon expired .. Of course , he lost a fire . " 2 nd Round . —Both fired single barrels at intervals . Mr . Labranche ' s second barrel struck the pantaloons of Mr . Huestoa , and passed through the knees of them without touching the flesh .

      * 3 rd Round . —Mr . Labranche fired both barrels at the same time ; the balls passed through the hat of Mr . Hueston , about two inches apart . " 4 th Round . —Mr . Hueston fired first . Mr . Labranche ' s shot took effect in the left side , on the last . rib , and passed out on the other side , ranging low down . He threw his gun forward , and fell back at full length on the ground . The wound was at . first pronounced mortal by the physicians ia attendance . u The parties exhibited on the ground the utmost coolness and fortitude . Mr . Hueston was placed on a litter and carried to a house near the ground . We are happy to state , that at a late hour last night hopes were entertained of his recovery . 11 S , —Most sincerely do we regret the duty that devolves upon us of announcing the death of Mr . Hueston . He expired at half-past eleven o ' clock , in the full possession of his mental faculties . "

      The New Orleans newspapers of Saturday , the 19 th ult ., relate the immediate cause of the duel . It appears from them , that HueBton ia the editor of a paper—printed , we believe , at Baton Rouge , Loaisiaui—and published an article against Mr , Labrancbe . Soon after Mr . Labranche saw the article , he heard that Mr . Hueston was in the city of New Orieaus ; and he at once took a stick , and went in search of him . He found Hueston at a billiard * table , with a cue in bJB hand . A few words passed between them , when Mr . Labranche struck him , andfollowed up his blows several times before they were

      parted . When they were separated , it was thought that Hueston was killed ; and Mr . Labranche ' s friends tried to prevail upon him to leave the room and conceal himself , which he refused to do . At length he agreed to leave the room and go to some place in the city , which he named , on condition thai ' , some person , who should remain there , would tell : Hueston or his friends where he might be found if they should desire anything more from him . This - being promised , Mr . Labranche left the room and ' went to the place which he bad designated . This was on Wednesday , the 16 th iuBti , and on Saturdayevening following , according to the statement of the Picayune * the duel was fought .

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      WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET . Fbidat , Sepikmbeb 22 N « t—There has been ayery full attendance of buyers , at thia day ' s market . The supply of Wheat is large , for which a good consumptive demand exists : the best samples of Old have sold freely at an advance of 2 s . per quarter , and New mast be noted fuJJy Is . per quarter- dearer . Veiy little New Barley at market ; the Maltsters are now wishful to commence working , and would have freely paid 3 * 3 to S 4 s for Sue samples : Foreign is neglected , excepting for grinding purposes . Oats must be noteoja . per stone lower , and Shelling very dull at a decline of 6 d pe » load . In Beans and Malt no material alteration .

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      YO 1- VI- NO . 306 . SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 23 , 1843 . ~ pmcb rov ^^ c ^ h ^ penkT ^ . ^ ^___ y - . > :.. ; ; - / " Five Shillings per' Qaerter .

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 23, 1843, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1231/page/1/