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    • THE MASTERS' AND SERTAIsTS' BILL
    • 4* orli)com(ng Cfyartfei JSt^mss.
    • COIiDEN AND HIS CHALLENGE.
    • TO THE WORKING CLASSES.
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      % ? deab Fhiesds , —I do noi know thai yon or 1 bs've Lad better eaase to be satisfied -with our-EiTei sxce the commencement of our agitation , q ^ st the present moment . The defeat of the li&CR Dzr auD . iTJO . f Bill , on the 1 st of May , 1844 , W& a triumph , the Ta'ne of which , however it may inTe partially faded from your recollection , is still jjesh in my memory . I do not think that eren 1 , sio hsTe read the Bill , clause by clause , sentence J > y gemencej and line by line , conld , in any legiiijnste space , explain to you what its effect , if passed

      jnto law , woald b * ve been upon the "working classes of erery deEomication . I do not attach more importance tj > thB defeat of the measure than I do to the machinery { wholly of your own creation ) by which it was defeated . When I recollect that "Wednesday is in general a Parliamentary holidayih&i the press will not report npon that day—and that allthebnsinessis smuggled through the House of Commons , I am cheered by the fact that at your solicitation ninety-nine ( tellers included ) attended at your respectful snmmons , and obeyed your riehieous command .

      J \ ow , observe , that although no GoTernment business is ever transacted on . a Wednesday , nererihe-1 be = three Cabinet Ministers , with a number of subordinates , 5 ncceeded ia insurisg the attendance of £ fty-si 2 advocates of the Bill ( tellers included ) . No donbi , Sir James Graham , with sixteen of his own parry , over and aboTe the number of forty necessary for constilutiiij ? a House , calculated upon a decided triumph ; and never did I see—for I attended at the death of the monster—a more chocfallen countenaace than that of the Home Secretary , as membar after member rose on ihe opposition side to join in LiBorR's Teicitph . I feel firmly convinced that no power but that of Labour could have insured so large an attendance . Daring my political career ,

      which has neither been short or slothful , I never knew of so great a triumph . Indeed , so convinced am 1 of its importance , thai I , for one , am resolved that ihe example shall not be lost . We must bear in mind that the hour of dissolution approaches , and that x € exekai . election ca > : * ot is ? ak disii . vr . To prepare yoa for such events has ever been jet strdy and desire . As early as 2 & ? 8 , 1 directed your attention to the necessity of-establishing proper electioneering machinery ; and I hive been incessant in my appeals to you , to take such steps as would place _ jour own -political friends in all those local and corporate officerTrherein tkej would \ e best able to serve the public causa . Hitherto all Ench appeals have been fruidess ; and now I appeal from von 10 my own exertions .

      I bciicve that yon are always ready to co-operate , jf the way is pointed out to yon ; and in order to deprive you of the plea of ignorance , or the want of machinery , I now inform you that I shall ere long hs « adopied means to unite , to centralise , and fcriBg into aciion the whole working class interest of Ihis vast empire , so as to make its power irresiatible . Political leaders are very often , and notalways inappropriately , termed " humbugs "; whereas the criminality is as ofun and as appropriately chargeable upon the working classes themselves . I lold

      you , m September last , that ] would remain working ¦ with you for six months longer , and continue to do so , if I saw that yon were earnest about your own principles . I did continue ; and I did discover that nineteen in every twenty of the working classes were prepared to shed iheir blood for the accomplishment of the national object , while there was a £ reai _ deficiency in the machinery for bringing their devoiien and energy into practical operation . 1 am never hasty in propounding my own plans for remedying imperfections in the national movement , however forcibly they may strike me .

      lji a very sson time , howe ? er , I shall be able to lay before you the complete arrosgemiiits , with the mo ? " suitable machinery , Sot carrying them out , whereby J aiJicrpale the return of ticeniy out-andcu : Chiriist members to the rtc » : Parliament . It wotld be tiresome to go over the old ground , as to how in our weak and disorganised state we hvrs remained as it were strung together , combating and OTercoming all difienhies and obstacles . We bare loss assumed and weil-maintained a food defensive po »; aon . We mmt n < v change onr irclics a . m > Asstics a stsos g offexsive pcsjtjo ^ . We must m&Ke a vigorous , a united , and a simultaneous asau ' it upon the House of Commons and a ; l the local

      and corporate daces . As I told you at the last £ tr- _ ral election the strength of the Tory majority ha ; teen the ruin of th 3 t party ; while nothing but the perseverance of the working classes themselves iir prevented a junction between the Tories and the moderate Whigs . There is now a strong , a very strong feeling abroad that the Tories can only be displaced by ' the Chartist body ; and as the battle of tbe Chsrter must be hencefortk fought in the ilcuse of Commons , I have every r eason to believe ik&z if a general election toGk p ? ace shortly , we b"onld be able to ensure such a parliamentary repreftntitioTi for tbe Charier , as , backed by the iiar . oual voice o ^ id * . would render opposition fcekusn and dangerous .

      ine first French Revolution , from wnich # reat good was anticipated , was a hcaxy infliction upon ihi ? fi-unrrj ; bus ihe last Revolution ltd to the enacun-nt oitbe Reform Bill ; and tbe Dext RctoJuti&nr which , alihong ' n it may , and 1 trust will , be a blooulers one , may lead to tbe Peoples' Charier . For IE 3 BT years 1 have told you that Steam navigation , Raiivray travcl-ics , mechanical improvements , the pricticg press , the 5 ub ^ titnnt > n of gas fo r tallow , the Tecvczion of newspaper stamp ? , tbe . Municipal P « = iurca Bill , and perhaps above all the Penny Postage , constituted new elements of political science —of scclal economy—aEd national property—to tbe proper distribution and application of which , the prestnt system of representation was inapplicable and ina- ' eqnate . Every attempt of Sir Robert Peel to-transfer the pea from thimbJe to thimbie , is a striking illustration of this fact . His coqucriDg with free trade principles , in the hope of gathering a revenue from extended sales—his tariff—his abolition

      of the duty upon wool—and hi 3 chartering the Bank « f England for government pnrposes , should all convince you thai be is in the situation of a prodigal , trying to raise forced loans upon an ovtr-mortgaged Esiais . Labour must be represented , if labour is in truth the source of all wealth . If it is not represented , -each other source , or all others united , will fail to farcirh sufficient sustenance for state purposes . LaLfcur therefore shon ^ d be prepared for all and ETery emergency . We knew rial hen soon a preai tfiock may come vpon tu . We must therefore be proTidtd with suitable machinery to avert its dsLg . r , or to turn it to national account , Duneoinbe bas shown us what one man can do , if

      iscktd by the national voice : we may therefore calca . iie what the efftCt of twenty such supporters wcn ; d be in the House of Commons . The position that ie has now at quired fox Limself considerably elev ates me in my own estimation ; because 1 feel a » ui £ -d tiiat I have done one man's -. vork in giving ff zc . to his labours . Une man , twenty men , or one iandrcd men , are useless , unless backed , supported , and cheered on by popular approval . Must noi fcTerj working man in England consider himself elevated by the noble resolution of the trades of London to present Duncombe with a solid testimonial of their gratitude and thanks I And here again 1 must furnish you with a practical illustration of the influence which the Trades of London exer-Kse c-TCr the wealthier classes . A commutes of geuuernen have this moment left me for the purpose of

      tsksiig cincesin the City , and at the West End , * 2 d to appoint a Committee and Honorary Secrttents , who will aid m the good work without iny other remuneration than the thanks of the lurking classes . They have further expressed their Ttadmess , aye , and their determination , too , to _ publish the resolutions of the Trades * Bri other bodies of work prople , at their own expence in £ » osi of the papers m England ; and to ^ ay ail the exj > ences" of advertising , printing circaLsrs Tent of tSces , &c . & . c , witiout deducting one Esxle iarthing from the mb ^ criptions of the woTk-B 2 g cia-ies . One gentleman cEcr ^ dat a cheque for ajjj a mount that I chose t-o name , to defray ahose Rrad expences ; bet 1 declined , kaTing such ar-Jaigemeijts to the kind and estimabk pt-rsonswho OiQ formed themselves into a committee for the Parpose .

      It would b& the proudest day that eTer j spent in By life , if I can be one of a l ) i jio ^ straiics ^ ccomf > 3 Dy ;» g Duncombe to the Estate puichased by tbe eontribunoEs of Labour , and presented to him for his Berriccs in the cause . It wiii indeed be a great day for England , and a proud day for him , when , after bting returned to seven different Parliaments , he ca . ii point to that substantial proof that the working passes know how to distinguish between their IricBds and their enemies . I feel conviiicrd that vhy . e the honour of the project belongs to the Trades of LoLdon , ihe Chartists of the empire will vie with * hem for pre-eminence in the subscription list . Ever your faithful friend , Feabgus O'Cossoa .

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      ADDRESS OF THE NATIONAL CON \ ENTIO ^ OF THE INDUSTRIOUS CLASSES OF GREAT BRITAIN , ASSEMBLED APRIL 15 , 1844 , AT MANCHESTER , TO

      THEIR BRETHREN THE WORKING CLASSES OF IRELAND . BfiOTHEB Democrats , —Elected to represent the feelings and opinions of the working classes of of Great Britain , and to adept measures in furtherance of the great principles of which we are the Advocates , we have decided upon laying these opinions before you , and claiming your support in our struggle for the regeneration of our native lands . For ages you have suffered from irresponsible and Aristocratic Legislation . Your industry has been rendered useless to yourselves and to your country ; your prolific resources have been squandered on idle Absentees ; your religious feeiiuga have been trampled on , and made the excuse for

      continued anJ unceasing persecution ; you have been compelled to support a Profligate State Church , utterly opposed to tbe majority of you in doctrines , and which has ever proved itself the bitter and uncompromising enemy of the best interests of the Irish nation . The same enemy that has oppressed you , has also oppressed us . Every evil endnred by you has also been infi cted ( thougb perhaps in a mitigated form ) upon ourselves . We , too , have been compelled to see our common enemy live in idleues 3 upon our labour . Our immense resources have been used to keep us and our Continental brethren , ia siaTery . The adulterous alliance

      of < 3 » ireb Mk& State has engendered evil upon evil in the land , and has arrayed religious prejudice against you our brethren ; and though the g ' reen sod of England has not been crimsoned w ; th the blood of its tythe martyrs , yet have our jails oft opened their doors to receive the victims of priestly intolerance and cupidity . Though the atrocious deeds of -38 have not been enacted in Britain ; though we have not the murdered shades of a Fitzgerald or an Emmets , to animate and sptir us on to dcheive our country ' s liberty , yet have we suffered , and suffered deeply from the power of tyranny . Jail after jail has been crowded with victims : men who would have died to benefit their native land , have

      been cruelly bani ^ ed shores ; patriot r pairio : has been tortured out of existence by refined cruelty , and the evil-doer still psnts to reenact these doings . England and Ireland have been too long tbe victims of their own criminal apathy . Instead of uniting our energies and peaceiully banding ours ? lves together , we have been mere tools in the hands of interested parties , vrho have arrayed us in deadiy opposition , and taught ua to look upon each other as " natural enemies" , as " aliens in langn 3 ge , blood and religion , " whtie they , profiling by onr division , have tightened the chain of despotism round our limbs . Irishmen , the working men of Britain have arisen from thia degraaing slumber ; they havs elevated tLeir minds above local and

      national prrjudiees ; they view in you men gallantly struggling against oppression , men animated by the same hopes and desires as themselves ; they are anxious to ling party feelings to the winds , and to co-operate cordially with yea , in aid of the great cause of national Liberty . They claim in return your support , they demand your co-operation . _ Be not deceived by tbe vain hope thai Ireland will tver be jus-tly and prosperously governed while England's sons remain in serfdom . Our interests are so closely blended that the prosperity of England will be the best guarantee for the continued welfare of Ireland ; but thia prosperity can never be ensured , uutil the working classes of both countries are fully and fairly represented in their respective legislative

      assemblies . We are aware that unjust legislation will not allow us to combine with each other . Bnt the mind of man rises superior to' such imperious domination . The channel of human thought is doi to be restricted by legislative interference . " rYe sympathise with you in your struggle—we gather and condense public opinion on your behalf—we dare our mutual enemies , the Whig and Tory factions , to carry out their coercive measures . We protest against , and we will strangle Lo : d Eliot ' s Tory vote-making Bill ; we wi'l cheer and a > sist you in your aspirations after a Local Legislature , and we deiy the power of any government to battle against such combination , supported by such weapons . We claim ibru , U > justice .

      tha : Irishmen should look upon ns as brethren : should-banisb their prtjudice against us as Cbartiits , and aid us by a generous avowal of their beiief in ihe parity of our motives , and the excellence of the objects we have in view . Sueh an avowal of sympathy , Kuch a combination of mind , would shake Tory Despotism to its centre , " » "ou ! d annihilate , and for ever , the dying corpse of Whiggery ; and Democracy would rise in ail its glorious sublimity from their ruins . Irishmen and En ^ h .-hruen ; men of Scotland and Wales ; are not such objects worthy ycur atttniion ? Will ye longer allow your prejudices to woik your mutual ruin ? Or will yon join hand and heart in a combination of interests , in an expression of

      sentiment in favour of the objects for which we are straggling—Repeal for heland—the People's Charter for the United Kingdom . We rely on your justice , on the love you have ever displayed towards your fatherland , for a response to this appeal . We have no sinister objects in view . We feel , deeply feel , that the oppression which both countries has endured has sprung from their disunion . We know that union and perseverance wonld speedily emancipate , ns from our present thraldom . We call on you , then , to unite ! If you neglect this call , on you and on your heads will rest the blame . We shall have performed onr duty , whilst you , in after years of misery , may have bitterly to rtfitct that yon might have saved your country— might , but would not .

      Cheering onTselres with the hope that thia may be the dawn of a new era—an era characterised by genuine friendship , and the oblivion of national lends , We subscribe ourselves , Ycur's , en bebaif of our Constituents , Phili ? M'Grath , President .

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      [ LABOUR'S GRATEFUL TESTIMONIAL TO T . S . DUNCOMBE , E ^ Q ., M P . " ro * Populi , Vox Dei . '" Trades of Londqs . —The adjourned meeting was held on Friday eight , ilay the 3 .-d , in the large room cf the Catherine Wheel Inn , Union-street , Borcush . As before , the atundance of delegates was very numerous . . Mr . Wilkinson , hatter , resumed tbe Chair ; Mr . John Kelsey again acting as Secretary . Tbe minutes of the last meeting hiving been read and confirmed , Messrs . Walter Lamb , and T . 31 . W heeler , on behalf of the deputation to ilr . Duccombe , reported that he ( Mr . D ) bad presented their petition , and " strangled" the Bill—( loud cheers )—and that Mr . Duncombe desired b : s especial thanks to the Trades for the great

      assistance they had rendered him . Mr . Syme de-.-are 4 permission to read a resolution that had been passed by their body— ( carpenters)—it was that a piece of plate be presented to Mr . T . S . Duncombe , expressive of their gratitude to him , for the great service rendered to labour—( cheering ) . Mr . Sjme ; thought that a 3 the bill was thrown om , he should be p jfectly in order , and he would move the following , resolution ' : — "That th : 3 meeting of delegates do ' now form themselves into a Central Committee , with power to add to their number , to be called the Duncombe Tc-timonial Committee , for tbe purpose of J teiting up a subscription of one penny each , at least , i from ihe working men of this Kingdom , to present T . S . Duncombe , Emj ., M . P ., with a suitable .

      testimonial , expressive of Labour ' s gratitude for his past services to the toiling millions , more especially for his having so ab ! y , manfully , and effectually - opposed the Masters and Servants' Bill , otherwise Labour ' s Degradation Bill , in the Honse of Commons , on the night of May 1 st , 1144 . " Mr . Rose , currier had very great pleasure in seconding the motion ; he was quite sure tbe working men of the whole Kingdom would respond to it . The resolution was unanimously carried . The Secretary then called over the list of delegates , who answered to their Dames , and expressed their willingness to act . Mr . J . Sewell , appraiser , was added to the Committee- The election of officers wasthen proceeded with and the following were unanimously chosen : — llinnte Secretary , Mr . John Kelsey , hatter ;

      Corresponding Secretary , Mr . Syme , carpenter ; Treaaarer , Mr . John SeweD , appraiser . Oa the motion of Messrs . Wheeler and Wartnaby , it w » b resolved ** That eight members be appointed to act in conjnnction with the three officers jurt elected ai a Bnb-corjuniitee . " The following were unanimously chosen : —Mr . J . W . Parker , tailor ; Mr . Rose , carrier ; Mr . Hicks , printerj Mr . Jrl'Grath , metropolitan delegate council ; Mr . Moorhonse , sili skein dyer ; Mr . Wheeler , t ? oolcomber ; Mr . Williams , silk hatter ; Mi . Papsworth , paper-stainer . On the motion of Mr . Wheeler , seconded by Mr . Simpsen , it was resolved : " That the Committee meet every Wednesday evening , at eight o ' clock , at the Catherine ^ heel lun , Union-Bireet , Borough , and that the sub-con ; miitee report to the committee at its EiuiirES . " 2 dr . Rose , currier , stated that his

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      traae thought that they should direct their attention to the prevention of the recurrence of Master and Servants' Bills . A delegate whose name we did not learn , said the body he represented thought they should look to the placing the workmen on tbo electoral register as the most efficient means . There were 2 , 000 in Newington alone that could be put in possession of the franchise under the recent decision of the Court of Common Pleas . Mr . Syme , carpenter , thought the great thiDg desirable was union , and a good social feeling among tbe trades . He suggested , and his body approved " That a Trades ' Hall and Working Man ' s Clubshould be established ; he thought it might be established ia shares of ten shillings each ; and in order that something might be done , he would at the next meeting of the committee submit a resolution for their consideration . A vote of thanks was given to the Chair , and the meeting broke up .

      London Carpenters . —The following resolutions were passed at an adjourned meeting of the Central Communicating Committee of Delegates from the various societies of carpenters in London and suburbs , representing 13 , 820 men , called for the purpose of opposing the odious Master and Servants * Bill , on Thursday , May % Mr . Goss of the Blue Coat Boy Society , ia the chair . Minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Secretary stated he had taken the petition of the committee to Mr . Duncombe , who had presented it to the House of Commons , and that the trade had got twelve other petitions , many of them with several handred signatures , but on account of the Monster being strangled the previous evening , there would be no occasion for further petitioniug . On the motion of Mr . Soulsby of the Silver Cup Society

      ( General Union ) , seconded by Mr . Cave , of the Barley Mow Society : " The thanks of the Committee , ou behalf of the societies , was given to T . S . Dancombe , Eiq . and the ninety-six independent Members who composed the majority agayist the House going into Committee on the Masier and Servants' Bill , and for their valuable services to the working daises in geueral . " On the motion of Mr . Grasby , of the Running Horse Society , seconded by Mr . Cox , of the Queen ' s Head Society ; " The thanks of the meeting were given to the Editor of the Northern Star , and W . P . Roberts , Esq ., for giving publicity to , and exposing that odious measure of an odious government , hoping that they will continue to advocate the principles which has entitled them to the support and respect of the working millionb . "

      AD 9 BESS OT THE LONDON Coi ? DW < lJ . \ ERS . —Sir , — As one ot a deputation from the London Journeymen Boot and Shoemakers , who waited upon Mr . Duncombe with an addrtss of thanks on his exertions in detecting the late most hateful labour-oppressing Bill , 1 have been requested by the interests in question , to transmit to you a copy of the same address , with a view to its publication in the Star , it may be necessary to add that , on its presentation , Mr . Duncombu expressed himself sensibly gratified by this humble token of regard in behalf of his exertions , and saiJ that , in doing what he did , it was

      only his duty ; while the working classes themselves , by the active and bold expression of their opposition , enabled him to perform this duty with the more satisfaction , and to the more effectual result . He also said , that doubtless this new attempt to legislate on the condition of labour , would lead in the next session of Parliament to an attempt at further legislation on the subject ; and that it was necessary that every portion of society , whose interests in this way might be affected , should continue to keep a watchful eye over ail such proceedings . Yours , very truly , James Devlin . London , May Gib , 1144 .

      ADDRESS . Committee Room , May 4 th , 1844 , Fish , Fisher-street , Red Lion Square . The Committee who were entrusted with the proceedings respecting the petition from the various Societies of Journeymen Boot and Shoemakers of London , in opposition to the passing of the ill-omened " Masters and Servants' Bill , " and which you did them the honour to present to the Hou = e of Commons , beg that you will allow them , individually and collectively , as al > o in behalf of their respective trade bodies , to express to you their most heartfelt thanks for the very masterly and effective manner by whjch JOU xnci . snd del cat rd that boso and scandalous attempt at the still further subjugation of the working classes of our country .

      To you , as a most wcrthy representative of the people , we are bound to accord tho consummation of this very MgDal victory ; though helped as ycu were , in the fin-t place , by a series of well-timed exposures of the meature which appeared in the Xorthcrn Sar newspaper , and afterwards in some denunciations of the Wctkty Di .-patch , the Morning Adverthcr , the Sun , ihe Liverpool Mercury , and oiher provincial prints ; and funher assisted by the determined conduct of the working classes themselves , when , through the exertions of these Jourlials , but more especially by the encouragement and advice proffered by yourself , they were made to see tfce dangeia by which they were so treacherously assailed .

      Sir , will yon accept She full sincerity of our gratitude on this occasion , and also our honest ass-urance that the triunph you have thus so worthily obtained shall remain one of the " green spots" of our memories during life , and which wo Bhall always find pleasure to revert to , whenever the name of Thomas Sungsby Duncombe is brought before our thoughts . This recollection will be at once a hope , and a succour ; and , in the belief that yoa will esteem what we say as the truth , wo now beg to subscribe ourselves in our own , and in the behalf of the several Societies that we represent , Sir , Your most obedient and humble servants , W . Wi >» iTT , Secretary of the City Division of Men ' s Men . Sajiitei Clabk , Secretary of the City Society of Ladies' Shoemakers . John Duncojibe , Delegate of No . 1 Division of West End Women ' s Men . James Ch&isiopulr , Delegate of No . 2 Division , ditto . Thomas Shutk , Delegate of No . 3 Division , do . Joseph Coopeb , Delegate , Borough Men's Men . Samuel Smith , Secretary , Borough Women's

      Men . James Smtthes , President . Thomas Slingsby Duncombe , Esq ., M . P . Public Meeting . —A very numerously attended public m . e''iii > £ was held on . Monday evening , May 6 th , in the Union Lecture Rooms , High-street , Shoreditch . The meeting was an adjjurned meeting from the previous Monday , being originally got up to oppose the obnoxious Master and Servants ' Bill , by a few chairmakers and carvers , and presided over by the late esteemed , respected and revered Matthew Purland , Etq ., who , unfortunately for the friends of humanity , expired in a fit of apoplexy on Saturday last . Mr . Lawsen , a master chairmaker and carver , was unanimously called to

      the chair . Mr . Sberrard in a most eloquent speech , moved the following resolution— " That this meeting tenders its best thankB to those Members of Parliament who voted against that obnoxious measure , tbe Masters and Servants'Bill ; and to T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P . in particular they beg most cordially to express their gratitude for the noble etend he took against that measure , and for his conduct in the cause of the people generally . " Mr . W . Benbow , in his ui . ua ! style , seconded the motion . Mr . Siallwood announced that the trades delegates assembled at the Catherine Wheel , Union-street , Borough , had determined to raise & testimonial to Mr . Duncombe , by small subscriptions , which it was hoped every working man in the kingdom would subscribe to ,

      and thus testify his gratitude —( loud cheers ) . He hoped before the meeting terminated that they would also resolve to lend a hand to the good work —( renewed cheers ) . Mr . Boggis ably supported the resolution . Mr . Gale , in supporting the motion , said although the Master and Servants' Bill was thrown out , yet there were other measures that demanded their especial attention , the Irish Disfranchisement Bill of Lord Eliot , the Enclosure oi Commons Bill , and the Factory Biil . They should bear in mind that had it not been for that glorious luminary the A ' orihzrn Star , the Master and Servants ' Bill would in all human probability have been law—Uoud cheers ) . A gentleman in the meeting had asked a previous speaker the remedy for those things —he would answer , the political enfranchisement of

      the millions by the enactment of the People s Charter —( loud cheering ) . Tke Chairman put the resoluiiou , and declared it to be unanimously curried . Mr . Stallvrood then rose and moved the following resolution , prefacing it by a few observations ; " That this meeting do recommend to all trades and other bodies of working men to co-operate with the Central Committee of TradeB in raising by small subscriptions a testimonial of our gratitude to Thomas S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P ., for his able and eflfoient services in the cause of the toiling millions . " The resolution , was seconded bj four or five persons simultaneously , and unaniDjously carried amid much applause . Mr . Sherrard then came forward and in very eloquent and feeling language paid , a tribute to the memory of their late Chaivman , Matthew Purland , which drsw forth tea ^ s fro m many present , and moved a vote of thanks to bis suc-

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      cessor , Mr . Lawson , for the excellent manner in which he had filled the Chair , and trusted he would follow in the Bte ^ s of his benevolent and humane predecessor—( eheeara ) . The resolution W 39 carried unanimously . Tif »; Chairman briefly responded , and declared the meeting dissolved . Babwsbukv Pabk . —At a public meeting of the Cbartistsof BarnBbury Park locality a vote of thanks was passed unanimously to our tried friend , Thoa . Slingsby Duncombe , Esq ., M . P ., for his successful opposition to that unjust measure , the Masters- and Servants'Bill . :

      Manchester—Chartist Painters—At a meeting of the Chartist painters , of Manchester , held in their room . Watson-street , Peter-street , on Sunday morning , May the 5 : h , thjj folio wing resolutions were unanimously passed r-T That the best thanks of this meeting being due an hereby given to the Editor and Proprietor of tite Northern Star , for their promptitude . in bringiijg under the notice of the working classes of this I country , the atrocious Master and Servants' Bill . " | * That the best thanks of this meeting being due , are hereby given to T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., for bis exertions oh behalf of the working classes , against the Ma 9 ter and Servants ' Bill , and to those gentlemen who voted with him against that atrocioHS measure . " ' » That the working classes of this country are imperatively called upon to present to T . S . Duncombe , E < q ., some substantial mark of their gratitude for his determined and successful opposition to that unjust and

      unoalled foT w , msamrr ' the Masters and ServantB Bill , and we , tne Chartist painters of Manchester , recommend that a subscription bo entered into by tho working people of tbe wholo Qieendom for the purchase of a piece of plate , whereon shall be engraven this and other services rendered by him to the working people of this country . " We also recommend that each trade or shop appoint their own committee to collect the subscriptions until a committee of general management be appointed . Seven shillings and threepence was collected immediately for that purpose , and a committee appointed to receive subscriptions . " That we , recognising tho principles of the People ' s Charter , do hereby agree to assist the Executive Committee to carry out the Plan of Organisation to tho utmost of our ability , and that we nominate a general council . " A general council was then nominated , and the names Bent up to the Executive Committee .

      Brisuton . —The Chartists of this place held their usual weekly meeting at the Cap of Liberty , on Monday , April 6 ib , Mr . Davcy ia the chair , when the following resolution was unanimously adopted , " That the thanks of this meeting are eminently due and hereby given to T . S . Duncombo , Esq ., for his manly exposure of , and undaunted opposition to the Master and Servants' Bill , and likewise to the ninety-six gentlemen who supported him against that nefarious measure ; but more especially to Capt . Pi'cheJl and Lord A . Harvey , the members for this borough . "

      Bukwlky . —At tho weekly meeting of the members of the National Charter Association , resident in Burnley , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : —Moved by Mr . Webster , and seconded by Mr . Butterwortb , " That the thanks of this meeting are eminently duo and hereby given to Thomas SHngsby Duncombe , E .-q . for tha noble and successful stand ho made in the House of Commons on Wednesday , May Ut , against that atrocious Bill , the Master and Servants' Bill , and also to those Honourable Members who voted with him on that occasion . "

      Lye Waste .- —A public meeting was held here on Monday last , Mr . 1 \ Format in the chair , when the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : — Proposed by F . Goodfullow , and seconded by S . Welch , " That we , the inhabitants of Lye Waste , in public meeting a ; s mbled , rejoicing in the rejection of the Bill entitled tho Master and Servants' Bill , by the Commons House of Parliament , do hereby tender our heartfelt thanks to Mr . T . S . Duncombe for his exertions to emancipate the sons of labour from tho thraldom in which they are held , and more particularly for his exertions which have resulted in the strangulation of that offspring of unregulated capital and machinery tho Master and Servants' Bill ; and wo also tender our thanks to those Members of Parliament who voted in favour

      of Mr . Duncombe ' s amendment , ' that the Bill be read that day six months . '" Proposed by Z . Baker , seconded by R . Taylor : " That tho thanks and gratitude of » hm nieninf are duo , and are hereby given to the Proprietor and Editor of the people ' s own newspaper—the glorious Northern Star , for their able cxi-rtions in the causo of freedom , and in particular for tho manner ia which they have acted in respect of the Master and Servaritj' Bill , as wo are convinced that had it not been for the Northern Star , that most-odious of all odious measures would * have been made law , inasmuch as the freebooter ' s and oligarchic press , were too much under the conUoul of their supporters and too dishonest to give an exposition of that infamous cqncociion . " Thanks having been given to the Chairman , the meeting dispersed .

      Tewksbury . —A pubiio meetiDg was held on Saturday last , to petition against the Master and Servants' Bill , when the Star waa received announcing the defeat of that measure . A vote of thanks was awarded to T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., and to the Northern Star for its advocacy of the rights of the working classes . » , - Lambley . —At a meeting of the Lambley locality of Chartists a unanimous vote of thanks was given to that indomitable friend of the working man , T . S . Dancombe , Etq ., for opposing , and so nobly defending tbe MasierB and Servants' Bill .

      Hollinwoop . —At a meeting of the Chartists of Holiiuwood , held in their room on Monday , the 6 th of May , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : —" That the best thanks of the meeting are due , and are hereby given , to that upright and patriotic friend of the working classes , T . S . Duncombe , E * q , for his bold and successful opposition to tho bill entitled the Masters and Servants ' Bill . " Barnslet . —At a meeting of working men held on Satuiday last , at the house of Mr . Wright , Copper-street . A vote of thanks to T . S . Duncombo , E > q ., M , P ., was unanimously passed for bis noble conduct in destroying the monster Masters and Servants' Bill . A vote of thanks was also given to the gallant majority , who voted with him .

      Bilston . —At a meeting holden here on Sunday evening last , the following resolution was unanimously adopted : — " That our hearty thanks be accorded to T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P ., for his untiring exertions in the behalf of the working classes of this country , particularly for bis successful opposition to the Masters and Servants' Bill . " Nottingham . —At a meeting of tho District Council , on the 5 ih inst ., the following resolution was passed : — " That it is the opinion of this Council that a vote of thanks is due , and hereby given , to T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P ., and those wno voted with him , for their manly and patriotic conduct in opposing the Master and Servants' Bill . "

      North NoTni » cJiASiMi / BB . —A district council meeting was held at the Fox and Hounds , Old Basford , Mr . Arnold in the chair . Proposed by Msr . Widdowson , seconded by Mr . Allroyde : — " That we , the members of the District Council of the North Division of Nottinghamshire , do give our hearty thanks to T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P ., for his patriotic conduct in Parliament , in moving an amendment to the Masters and Servants' Bill , to be read that day six months , and to those gentlemen in Parliament who supported the amendment : and this meeting expresses its thorough disapprobation of the conduct of Mr . Gaily Kuight , for his introduction of the Masters ano Servants' Bill . " Oldham—At a meeting holdon on Sunday evening a vete of thanka was unanimously given to Mr . Duncombe , M . P ., and those who supported him in his successful opposition to the Masters and Servants' Bill .

      Seghiix Colliers—At a meeting of nearly three thousand Miners , holden on Monday last , a vote of thanka was given to Mr . DuncomDe , M . P ., and all his supporters for their glorious opposition to the Masters and Servants' Bill . Stcckport . —On Sunday last Mr . P . M . Daley delivered a splendid address to a very numerous audience . At the close the following resolution was unanimously adopted— " That this meeting returns its unfeigned thanks to T . S . Duncombo , Esq ., and all the Members of the House of Commons who voted against the Masters and Servants Bill ; and that we take this opportunity of expressing our unbounded confidence in that gentleman , as well as our gratitude for his straightforward and disinterested conduct upon all occasions , in defence of the rights of the working classes . "

      Newcastle . —At a meeting holden on Monday evening , it was moved by Mr . Watson , seconded by Mr . Brown— " That the thanks of this meeting be respectfully tendered to Thomas Sliagsty Duncombe , Esq ., M . P ., for his patriotic , straightforward advocacy of the rights of labour ; likewise to the gentlemen in the House of Cotamons who voted for his amendment oa the evening of the 1 st of May . " —Carried unanimously . Newcastle Cohdwainehs , —At a general monthly meeting of the boot ana shoemakers of Newcastle and Gateshead , held at thtir room , Duke of Cumberland Iun , Queen-btreet ,, Newcastle , on Monday evening last , Mr . John AU . au in tho chair , the following resolutions were unanimously adopted ;—

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      Moved by Mr . James Forrest , seconded by Mr . Marshall— That the thanks of ! the united bodj of boot and shoemakers of Newcastle and Gateshei d be respectfully tendered to the Editor of th 9 Northern Star , for his watchfalness over the interests of the working classes , and apprizing us when our liberty is assailed by the enemy . " — " That the that . ks of this society are likewise due , and hereby respectfully tendered to Thomas Slingsby Duncombe , Esq ., M . P ., for hi 8 patriotic , straightforward , and j hone 3 t adv © csey of the rights of the English white , slaves in his place in the House of Commons , and ' to the other gentlemen in the House of Commons who supported and voted for ; Mr . Duncombe's j

      amendment . " There were upwards of 300 of the trade present , and there was not one dissentient voice to either resolution . A , deputation from the Committee of Management of the Miners out of employment waited upon the united body of boot and shoemakers , to give them a statement of the grievances of which they had tp complain , and to solicit their aid in standing out against tho tyrannical conduct of their drivers . ) The Society , after hearing what the deputation had ] to state , expressed their approbation of the course jthey had pursued , and their determination to use every means in their power to assist them in their attempts to procure their rights ; and , as a proof of co-operation , they presented them with £ 2 . j

      Bristol Trades . —Operative Wood Sawyers adjourned Meeting , Monday evening ; Mr . T . Jones was again called to the chair , when the fake of the Masters and Servants' Bill waa announced . Mr . Hydo , secretary to tho United Trades' Delegates , read the correspondence between the Members of Parliament for this city , thoreon . That of Mr . Berkely drew their attention to tho Commons' Enclosure Bill . Mr . Jaeobs drew ) their attention to the Plan of Organization for the whole trades of the empire , and read some portions of the objects and rule 9 , which were agreed to ; after which , Mr . Youlton proposed , in au able speech , a vote of thanks to Mr . T . S . Dancombe , M . P ., for his untiring exertions in the cause of the operatives ; Mr . Humphries seconded it , and it was carried unanimously . After a vote of thanks to the Delogates and Chairman , the meeting separated .

      Bath . —At a public meeting held at the rooms of the Chartist Association , in this ; city , on Tuesday evening , Mr . Young in the chair , ihe article on "The Land , " from America , was read land received with acclamation ; after which Mr . T . Bolwell referred to the correspondence between Lord Duncan and Mr . W . J . England , on tho subject of the Masters and Servants ' Bill , when a vote of thanks wa 3 moved to Mr . T . S . Duncombo , tho members for the city—Lord Duncan aud Mr . Roebuck , and the other mtmbers of the House of Commons who voted against the Bill . ;

      A * erdeen . —At a general meeting of the Aberdeen Charter Union held on Monday evening , Mr . M'lntO 3 h in the chair , the following resolutions were passed unanimously : — " That this meeting return their thanks to Mr . Duncombe and the other members of Parliament , for their praiseworthy conduct iu successfully resisting the Masters and Servants ' Bill . " "That this meeting tender to W . B . Ferrand , E q ., M . P ., their unanimous approval of that gentleman ' d conduct , for the bold and unflinching opposition with which ho mot tho inquisitorial conduct of the House of Commons , in reference to the gp ' echea delivered by him during the Easter recess . " " That the thanks of this meeting be tendered to the conductor ? of the Northern Star , for the welltimed opposition with which they met the nefarious Masters and Sorvants Bill . "

      Booking , Esstx — At a public 1 meeting held on Saturday evening , the following : resolutions were unanimously carried— " That the thanks of this meeting be given to T . S . Duncombe , E > q ., M . P ., for his able advocacy of the rights of the working classes , and for his successful opposition to the bill entitled tho Masters and Servants' Bill ; also the ninety-six m-mbers who supported him on that occasion" " Tnat tho thanks of this meeting be given to that portiou of tho press which opposed the Masters and Servants' Bill , moat especially to the Northen Star "

      Manchester Engine and Machine Makers . — At a meeting of the council of the Steam Engine and Machine makers of Manchester and its vicinity , it was unanimously resolved— " That the best thanks of this moet > n # on bohalt' of the trade , be given to T . S . Duncombe Esq ., M . P ., and other honourable members who voted with him in favour of the working C'asses , and against the Masters and Servants ' Bill . "—Adam Booth , Chairman . Someks Tovrx . —A meeting of the members of the above locality was held on Tuesday evening , at Mr . Duddridt ; e ' a , Tonbridge-street . The following

      resolution was moved by Mr . John Arnott , seconded by Mr . John Hornby , and carried nem . con ,: " Tnat we , tbe Chartists of Soracr ^ Towni and its vicinity , having heard with great pleasure of the forma ion of a central committee lo superintend a fund to be raised by voluntary contributions in order to present a national testimonial to that indomitable patriot , Thomas Slingsby Duncombe , Esq ., iM . P ., for his unflinching and uuiiring advocacy of j the rights of the working classes . We hereby express our cordial approbation of the objeot of such committee , and pledge ourselves to co-operate with and assist the said committee by every means in lour power , so as to enable them to carry out their intentions . "

      Manchester . —At a great meeting , holden in ths Carpenters' Hall , on Sunday everting , Mr . Thomas Roberts in the chair , the following resolution was moved by Mr . Kankin , and seconded by Mr . H . Nuttal— " That the best thanks of thia meeting are due , and hereby given , to T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P ., and the other Members of the House of Commons , who voted with him against the infamous and atrocious measure , entitled the Masters aud Servants' Bill . " Mr . Grocott called the attention of the meeting to the part whieh » that determined supporter of the poor man's rights , ' W . P . Roberts ,

      Esq ., had taken in arousing the country to a sense of their duty upon the damnable Bill . He also referred to the late victories which that gentleman had achieved over the oppressors of labour , and concluded by moviug the following : — "That this meeting cannot separate without expressing its gratitude to VV . P . Roberts , Esq ., I Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., and the Editor of the Northern Star , for their assiduity in calling public opinion to the aid of ihe Members who voted against the Bill—thus enabling them to defeat the Government , who had taken the responsibility of its enactment . "

      Northampton . —At a weekly meeting of the Chartist body held on Monday , the following resolution was past unanimously : —" That a vote of thanks is due , and hereby given , to IT . S . Duncombe , Esq ., for his strenuous opposition to that tyrannical and unconsti'utional measure , the Master and Servants' Bill . " i Hawick . —At a public meeting holden in the Town-Hail on Monday last , to petition in favour of a Tea Hours' Bill , the proceedings of which meeting vrill be found elsewhere . The follotving resolutions

      were agreed to by acclamation : —On the motion of Mr . A . Easton , a vote oF thanks to Mr . Duacombe , and the niuety-six Members who supported him in defeating the atroeious Masters and' Servants' Bill . On the motion of Mr . Charles Hunter , a vote of thanks was passed to the Proprietor and Editor of tbe Northern Star , for the timely warning given through its columns , to the working classes of the empire , of the nature and objects of that diabolical attempt to destroy the very few remaining privileges which class legislation has left to them .

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      i ^ c ^ ( l ^ tc ^ Z s ' &svZ me , notwithstanding jonr tepealed and viUroua boaatiiigs at your ticket and police-protected gatherings that " you bad everywhere courted discussion , but ¦ would not provoke opposition . " You say , " to confess the truth . I think the Cam Law Repealers are much indebted to Mr . O'Connor for his opposition , inasmuch as it haa recommended our cause to the favourable consideration of all rational politicians . " Really , Sir , thiB ia too mnch in the teeth of your recent declaration , that " Mr . O'Csnnor and bis party tctre the greatest oisfade in the way of the accomplishment of Free Trade . "

      Now , Sir , evsn had you not made such a declaration , the history of your agitation would suffijiently falsify the assertion , that Mr . O'Connor's opposition has assisted you . What , Sir , ia it that has forced the League , with all | its'ill-acqaired wealth and murderous pover , to shut itself up in closed ticketed meetings , not daring to con-I front th 3 thousands for whose especial benefit they are making such disinterested exertions ? Is it becausa , like you , they believe that with the exception of a " few young men , " all the working classes are with them ? or is it that they know that the working classes know them , a nd therefore vrill not trust them ? I am inclined to tbe la tter view of the question , and in reality , Sir , notwi , "hstariding your ill-disguised chagrin , I cannot help com plimenttng yon on the coincidence of our opinions of tL e Luagae' slinrited sphere of action .

      Yo . i will see , Sir , from what I bave already stated , that I am nefc capable of reconciling tba cantradictionff of " grv latest obstacle" and ' greatest advantage , ' in the same person aad policy I musi , therefore , leave that to you , a * yoa are so great an adept at making black appear wi ' iite : fee instance , you attempt to reconcile tho landlords to a I % peal of tbe-Corn Laws , by assuring ; them that " rentewould ris ?; " aud , at tho same time , gull your manafadarjog dupes by telling tketa that it would " reduce rsats , and tiereby cbaapen bread . " Again , yen say : ""Bfaonld Mr . O'Connw , at any future *

      time , oW-ir his support to the league , I truat tbe Free Traders will imitate t 2 te example ? f his owa countrymen , in their Repeal agitation , by deciding his co-operation . " Here , Mr . Cobden , yon pat loitb the cloven foot : and were it not for the -want of teeth , you would bite . Ashamed of your cowesdice , in not daring to meet Mr . O'Connor , after having shallenged him , you would now fall back upod falsehood and spleea * I would recommend , Sir , Wbsn-yon neafr'undertafee-to bandy sarcasm , to pay some little deference to truth ; though I admit that would be a rather novel emanation from 67 , Fleetstreet

      Allow me . Sir , to enlighten you on the subject of " Mr . O'Connor ' s late connection with the Repeal agitation , though to enlighten an M . P . on any subject is certainly an Herculean task t When the Repeal agitation was at its height in 1843 , and when to all appearance ths directors of that movement bad for once rosolved upon being in earnest , Mr . G Connor , who from his infancy bad directed bis untiring energy and brilliant talents to ' the unpaid advocacy of his country ' s cause , was solicited by several of the Repealers to join the Association , as an earnest of bis desiie to see th * triumph of Repeal . The welfare of his beloved country

      being tbe first wish of bis heart , be consented ; and ¦ o fat from hia countiymen " declining" h's co-operation , the'news vraa everywhere received with ecstacy hy the millions who have nothing to gaiu by disunion . The period for which they had so long panted had arrived : a union of the toiling millions of both countries would bare effectually destroyed not only the > Government , but what the cormorants who trade in tho miseries of the people of Ireland dread more—the Government system . It was tbe Liberator , and th » sycophantic crew who surround him , and not his eounlrynen , viho rejected tbe co-operation of Mr O'Connor .

      But you will find , Sir , however convenient it may be for you , you shall not get out of the mess into which your shameful cowardice has betrayed you , by a fruitless attempt to excite the sympathy of Irishmen , whom you have impudently a > id basely described asa" filthy , h 3 j \ leusy , and idolatrous race . " You will " venture to affirm that , with the exception of a few young men , all the working classes are with you , and against Mr . O Connor ' s policy . " By the bye , Mr . CobJen , you will " venture ts affirm" that 8 iicb is tbe c ? 3 e ; but you will take good care to do no more than " affirm ! " " All the working men are with yoa .

      and you know it too ;'" and yet you dare not put their fidelity to the test . ' You , Sir , are the great mouthpiece of the mighty League . You are one of tha MP . ' b for S ' . ockport Your constituents are wealth / and powerful ; they have immense influence ; they are principally of tbe employing class ; aud I need hardly remind you what a power they have over their slaves ; and these ( you say ) slaves are iu favour of your nostrums and against Mr . O'Connor ' s . With all these favourable circumstances on your side , let me , Sir , beg of you to get your courage up to the " sticking point , " and meet Mr . O'Connor is discussion in the open air , ia yonr own Borough ,

      You , Sir , are a grea ^ man—you bave made a great noise in tbe political world . "England ' s most eminent statesmen bave shrunk from the contest witb the mighty Richard Cobden . " Let it not be said that yoa walk about with the fate of the unfortunate Acland before you , for the sake of ycur character , having challenged Mr . O'Connor , meet him as a matter of choice ; for I cz » n assure you if you intend remaining a publia man iu tbls country , you must act up to your challenge . As sure as to-morrow ' a sun will set , Mr . O'Connor will treat you to a yisie some day : and then for your eloquence ( then for your statesmanship !

      Mr . Cobden , I am a plain man ; I bave spoken out very bluntly . " I leirn you hava published your piece of scurrility in the League of Saturday last : and as you love justice , let the next print contain this reply ; at the same time I hope you will accept this challenge , or rest Mr . Cobden , M . P ., content to be branded e : a mouthing braggart . I am , Sir , yours , fcc , Joseph Cartel R . Cobden , Esq ., M . P .

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      London . —The members of the Emmett Brigado are requested to attend on Sunday next . Mile E « d Road . —The members of the Working Man ' s Hall are requested to meet oa Sunday evening next , at tho Rainbow Cofiee House , Whiteohapel Road , at eight o ' clock . Tower Hamlets . —The General Councillors ( under the New Plan of Organization ) residing in the Tower Hamlets , will mc « t at the Weaver ' s Arms , Lower Pelhamstreet , Mile End , New Town , on Sundaj afternoon , at five o ' clock precisely . A DisccssioN will be held , on the same evening ^ at Mr . Drake ' s Standard of Liberty , between Mr Davoc and Mr . Charles Duprez Stuart . Makylebone . —Mr . Ruffy Ridky will lecture ia Saycr ' s Auction Rooms , 5 . Circua-street , on Sunday evening ; next , at half-past seven . Baunbury Park . —Mr . J . Dowling will deliver a lecture on Sunday evening next , at eight o ' clock .

      Cjty of Loxdox . —Mr . C . Doyle , of the Executive , will lecturo in the Hall , Turnagain-lane , on Sunday evening next , at half past seven precisely . A Meeting of the Shareholders will be holden ia the above Hall , ou Sunday morning , at ten precisely , Westminster . —Mr . Davoc will lecture at tha Golden Lion , Dean-street , Soho , ou Sunday evening , next , at half-past seven . Chipplegate . —Mr . Skelton will lecture at the City Arms Coffee House , Redcross-street , on Tuesday evening next , at eight o ' clock precisely . Somkkstown . —Mr . Alfred Hunnibell will lecturo at the Bricklayers' Arms , Tonbridge-street , on Sunday evening next , at half-past seven . A Meeting of the members of this locality will be held at Mr . Duddridge ' s , Tonbridge-street , on Tuesday evening next , May 14 th , at half-past eight o ' clock , when it is respectfully solicited that erery member will attend .

      Mr . M'Gbath will deliver a lecture at the South London Charust Hall , on Sunday evening next , at eight o ' clock . The Members of the South London Locality are requested to meet on Sunday morning next , at tea o ' clock , to nominate persons to serve on the General Council . A Bail and Concert will take place at the South London Chartist Hall , on' Monday evening next . The Directors of the South London Chartist Hall are requested to meet on Tuesday evening next . An Harmonic Meeiing will be held at the Feathers , Warren Street , Tottenham Court Road , on Monday , M . ay 13 , 1 S 44 , at eight o ' clock , the proceedB to be given to the oppressed Miners of Northumberland and Durham , now on strike .

      Newcastle . —Mr . Thomas Dickinson will give a lecture iu the Three Tans long room , on next Sunday evening , commencing at seven o ' clock . A meeting will be held in the Three Tuns long room , on Monday evening , the 13 , May , for the purpose of nominating members of the General Council of the National Charter Association . , SaNDEHLAtfD — A public meeting of the membera of the Charter Association , will be held on Sunday , May 12 , to nominate members of the council . NoniNOHAii .-The members of the St . Anns Ward Locality are requested to attend a general meeting at Mr . Dorman ' s Temperance House , Clarestreet , -an Saturday evening next , at eight o clock . A Tea Party will be held on Whit-Monday , for the benefit of the Local Victim Fund . M" / . Dorman will preach on the ForeBt , on Sunday eveuing next , at six o ' clock precisely .

      Nottinghamshire . —A Delegate Meeting will be holden at the Flying Horse , Arnold , on Sunday next . A Female District Meeting will be holden at Lambley , on Sunday the 19 th instant , at half-past four o ' clock . ] Lejcesteb . —Mr . Bairstow will deliver an . address in the Pasture , on Sunday morning next , at halfpast ten o'clock , oa the " political events of th * week . " Also , ia the Market-pU . ee , ia ' the evening at six o ' clock . A Ball will be holden in the Cbartist Institution , ( late Mr . Satohell's Academy ) , Church-street , oa Tuesday evening next , at seven p , "' clock .

      Mottram . —The members of . the Chartist Association , are particularly requester to meet in their room , back oi tbe Star Inn , on Sunday next , at two o ' clock in the after aoou , for the purpose of nominating a new council .

      The Masters' And Sertaists' Bill

      THE MASTERS' AND SERTAIsTS' BILL

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      J flACCLESFIELD . —Mr . Dlxon , from ilaEcbesta-, wljtritd & ifectare on Lbe Com Laws , on Sunday even-* 3 l » t , in the National Charter Association Boom . * « lecture -was well attended . Hi . »_ xon ., at tbe ~* of his lecture , madt an appeal on bthalf "¦ £ *• P . 2 L il-Donall , - when near six shiliinfs was ~** ct « L Ths thauts of the auaiencs -was given to ¦* coalman and lecturer , and the meeting separated . _ J ^ AK CHESTER . Cabpssxebs" HjlU- —The 5 ** » etklj meeting of tlieChartista ttm held in the ^^ _ - ~ ™ " ^ -mi titiii rfc v > in i it' - * ¦ ¦ rr rin «« ^ mum ^ w « ** « n ai ^* w fc

      i ~*** U , oa Sunday erening lait , -when 2 dr . James £ ?* _ delivered a lecture on tbe conduct of the Tree J ^ a ia reference to the Ten Hoars' BilL The jgp * &d commodiwu hall was crowded ia eTery part j , J- Sutton -was nnanimonBly called to the cbaic 7 " *™ "elect pieces -were Bung , after -which Mr . Wm . Z ^ i read the article on the defeat of the Masters ^ btrraau' Bill from the Siar ot Saturday last . 45 ^ ^ ° «« rly collection -was tben maae , 'Bbicb . ^/ fVl t <> cpwards of two pounds . Mr . isach delir * f tfcjf * ° ! lbs mo £ t P *^ lectures on the working Vit * s' -orj Bj-eteia e ? crjdelaTered in ilanehcsttr .

      4* Orli)Com(Ng Cfyartfei Jst^Mss.

      4 * orli ) com ( ng Cfyartfei JSt ^ mss .

      Coiiden And His Challenge.

      COIiDEN AND HIS CHALLENGE .

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      Water-atreet , Portwood , Stockport , April 30 , 1844 SU , I beg to acknowledge the receipt ol jjoutB o ? tUe 24 th inst . declining to meet Mr . O'Couuor in discussion on the Corn Lu . ws , and at the same time to aeautc you fcbat soar diKieet resolution has not ) at all Burpriaed

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      TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAR . Sir , You would very much oblige-the inhabitants of Stockport , by inserting the following correspondence . I am Sir , en their behalf , Yours , Sic , Joseph Carter . 67 , Fleet Street , London , 24 April , 1844 . Sir , I have received your letter , informing me that at a public meeting , beld in Stockport , at which you officiated as chairman , a resolution was passed requesting me to discuss the question of the Cora Laws with Mr . Feargus O'Connor . Witb all deference ! to the opinions of the meeting , I think my time may be better employed than in trying to convert Mr . O'Connor to tbe principles of the League . To confess the truth , I think the

      Corn * Law Repealers are much indebted to Mr . O'Connor for bis opposition , inasmueh as it recommended our causa to toe favourable consideration ot all rational politicians ; and should he at any future time offer bis support to the League , 1 trust the fiee Traders -will Imitate the example of hia own countrymen , in their Repeal agitation , by deciining his co-operation . As respects the opinion of the population of Stockport , upon the Com law agitatioa , I will venture to affirm , that -with tbe exception of a few young persons , who will grow wiser as they grow older , tnere is scarcely a working man In the borough , who will aid Mr . O'Connor in his eflbrta to maintain the landlords' ^ monopoly . I am Sir , your obedient Servant , Mr . Joseph Carter , Richard Cobden .

      To The Working Classes.

      TO THE WORKING CLASSES .

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      " YOL- TIL " ~ KO ~ . ~ 339 . " " SATUEDAY , MAY lj ; 1844 . ' ""^ S £ 5 T ^^ SST _

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      AND LEEDS GENERAL ADYEETISEE .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), May 11, 1844, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1263/page/1/