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    • JUSTICE TO IRELAND.
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      «• Mt-Tsiexds , —For twelrs days I hare been "'¦ : ftretcnedon my back , Trafc am now approaching to ^ convalescence . -My inabilitj to move amongst the i ChsrasI ranks just new has beeuvery mortifying : far many reasons . Firstly—Because it was my intention , after the > illegal conviction of Mr . O'ConnelL , to hare con-Tiacftd him tiiat tke English mind was Bet upon \ jamcrple and npon principle alone ; and thathow-: ever he had misrepresented the English people at those times , "when theyconld least contend against ¦

      - _ . jnisrepreseiitauon , in&i nevertheless ihere trap j » jwgnamjnity in the English mind which . Uught that there was a time to dispnte , and a time to ' nnite : that the time to dispute had passed away >~ and the time to "unite had arriTed . I am sore thai : you will all feel u 1 do upoa this momentona 1- subject . Yon frill fed that although Mr . O'Connell ' has not agitated la ihe same spirit , or for the same : * purposo tb&tTve tire agitated , yet has his agitation " tended to the enforcement of great political ' changes : changes which , although retarded by his - ; arrest , are netwithstandiag rendered more certain i- ] by that step .

      • Every mm of eornmoc sense must at once admit L -flat the efeci of Mr . CConnell's teaching has been i to make the Irish people , £ 00 Jong kepi in a state of brutal igEor&acs , tidnk and nfiect upon the im- ' \ jnedi&a grieTances pressing upon and affecthig j I themsshxs . We East consider the state of mind ) f thai he had to deal with . We should recollect that ^ .. although the Engfish people have studied the scienee T of polifies , that tbo Irish people ha ^ e confined thea-= \ BeJyes to an opposition , to abuses . You most undei-/ stand that agitation could not be carried on in ! I Ireland as it is in the mannfacmring districts in <

      4 England . You find it difficult to enforce the coni sderifion of « uy political subject upon the agricul- ] J Joral population of England ; while you must bear j * -ja mind that Ireland 13 wholly an agricultural * - ¦ colony . ] I will state a carious circumstance for you . Out j ^ > est lBCtnrers would not be understood by an Irish I agricultural audience , neither would a speech upon j , ' : purely Imh grietances be understood by an Eng-1 : lish manofacturing audience . The difference is this ; - —the Eeslish people look to improved laws as the i

      - ' means ef good GoTernment , while tie Irish peop ! e , { y . and rationally enough , attach all importance to the j ^ ' jae&us by which they can fi ^ ht their old m ental : -and bodily enemies , the Church and the Landlord ? , ] j Tfilhost any , the slightest , reference io any des- j [^ eription of law . The Church irritates the mind of j ' ^ the Irish people , while the power of the landlords - "i . starves the body . 3 merely touch upon this subject i f Bpon which the difference between English and f Irish agitation hangs , and the different sources from whence the two nations respectively look to , and anticipate redres ? . I need not enter critically itto

      1 \ the-case of Mr . O Connell , further than to say that [ H I weuld esteem the acquiescence in his punishment , ] or sknee npon it , a 3 the greatest triumph that the ± present Ministers could achieve or hope for ; while it I would hare the further tendency of increasing that I unhappy estrangement which has so much tended : to weaken the people of both countries . ; There are some points upon which a man is always his own best advocate ; and I know taai '• when my hands were tied in York Castle , alihough I not » t all thin-skinned , yet I considered xhe several ! ittacks then made npon me & 3 dusq asd cowardly . I Aa very few men are perfect , and as no man is with--- ¦ sat some assailable points , I might , as I hare often ! ; done before , point oat Tery strong differences thai

      Have existed between Mr . O'Connell and the 7 ^ ng ? T ~ ih j Gurtists . But for the reason before assigned , I ? abstain from entering into a one-sided , and consequently a partial investigation , and shall dismiss this portion of my subject by merely reminding my readers of a principle and a fees . It is a principle that when one of a community is oppressed the Thole community is aggrieyed , and therefore should we all feel grief , and express it too , for the oppre 3-Boa of O'Connell . The fact is , that if Mr . G'Con-Tjell was to die to-morrow , he would leave Ireland , £ not batter than h . e found it , S » a state Trhereby tint eountry would be better ^ ble to work eut its own salyation ; thes if Irelaad is to be considered a portion of the world , we may Bay that he would hate left tha world , better thanJtie found it .

      I now turn to a more general consideration of our present position aid affairs . I cannot enter open a 1 poasderanon of oar position without at the same time , animadverting upon that of our rnlers . Sir Xobert Peel i 3 perhaps at the present moment a perfect embodyment of that confusion into which - BOEopoJy , artiRc& t snd class legislation has brought this ccuntry . He is not the representative of the lore , the affection , the will , the pride , or even the hope of all parties , or of any one party ; but on tha eoEtrary bis commanding position is typical of the fears , ihe dread , the jealousies , the hatred , and the anticipations of all parties . He may be truly said io be the Minisier of tbe Grown and toe bookkeeper of Sie Stock Exchange , and nothing more .

      Let U 3 review the several interests of the state - » nd see whether or not he represents any one of then to its own satisfaction . "We begin with the church , and neither in England or in Ireland is that dxme reconciled to his Government , but merely prefers his emollients to the anticipation of the * heary blow ard great discouragment" aimed by the - "Whixs . He is doubted , hated , and snspected by the great imk of the landed in tercsi . He is flittered by ,

      I bat considered too slow , for the free trade or manu-JaeturJug interest . He is applauded by the large fcaakers , but dreaded by the Email fry of that craft , B Be is denousced by the Dissenters , hated by the Q Kirk of Scotland , and abominated by Catholic Ire-E land . He is snspected by the shop-keepers and hated H Jry the working class public , more from the toleration of the abominations of his Home Secretary , than B from acj assignable cause against himself personally S or his policy

      m - Aow , when we see a commoner , alihongh cerm Uinly possessing many , very many , public and pri-[ I T » te virtues and fewer personal vicea than almost [ J : toy Prime Hitister that has ever ruled lhis country , m . fcitainedby the hatred , toe dread , or the jealousy M - < f all classes , we naturally come to the conclusion B * feat this concentration of the passions , tha prpja-_ fiees , ihe fears , and hatred of all in one individual

      1 last cause an explosion , Tne several interests 1 liTe had tbsir respective strength so centralized , I : fc « as jet the EaiisSsd of each interest is able to I ieep the di ~ siu = £ ed in subjeetion . HoweTer tkey I ire tow im a very small class - and Sir Robert 1 Jed may be » &id to have those several iEterests El < eitrjiliz 5 d in iis own person : thus bringing the 9 -sjstcm of centxallzitiDn to the greatest possible 9 3 > erfection .

      • In conacqaesK of this anomo ^ , we find ihe in-V « ocgrnons elanents of thi 3 combication of love and H i&te , confidence and suspicion , now and then break-9 ^ £ -tnt . We ShS . that a very anall number of 9 Asarttrs from il e anisterial ranks t « ie Quite . « uffi-¦ » tient . k ) shake hh ict ' iority , if not iteterminate his ¦ role . Andiow , without going over the Factory Qaestkn , ¦* iicb W 43 the first * ct of EubBervieooj , 1 come to ~ W fe a'irMoa upon Msndsy night last , en t-be question |»* tte SngtrDuties ; and what do we £ ad ! "Why ' •^ m *^ * h * s * a * £ ^ mark is well , and never allow it to i * Sape yoor Jtinds . I have told you over and over

      ¦«' l &m that Coiden , and &&Free-Trade top-awyer 3 ¦ f « ** ¦» ell-paid ^ gitators aiBfl , severwonldJei , go their ' m of the ^' ref' ^ ride Pn'se- "W "© have bsea desigm ^^ ** Tory-Q » rtiEts 3 Tojy-Tools , and as &a great 1 ** P of Torjism i—and , now observe , on last Moaday : | jr % » , Sir Boberi Peel declared in the House of : "J Canons , that the Tote to be taken upon the Sugar \ 1 tetion was , after all , to bo < onsidered not as a i I t % « ion a 3 to the asount of daty to be laid upon . 1 ^ » tai as a question of confidence or no eon * 1 M "knee in his Government . "Well , - nndw snch mt- i ifrer Minister Jims declared

      S ^^ 31 ^ tat bad ku jl J ^ to rtsigB if bwtcQ , wnit £ d Cobden aad | "M ^ W « eJ Wiy . axtjaetoaBjappointedIanaddi-^" w ^ idiipp er in of their wn 1 gathered tieir ferets t-Wfc * & * krothds , tha ^ a jfcl aees , aal lecnsheps ^ Wfcloslj gamble in human flesh , and with mai'Wtt *** ^ ei * diw ) , and rotad—of eoun * , you will xfBfe ^ gaiast the Tory Government . Hoi bni in ' ^* m 5 ? ° * ^ ^^ Government 1 sated them from ^ JB ^ aad thiB mind , althongh Lord John Hussell ' s I ^^ B ^ a tioa , with regard to the duty on sugar , would t-mi lti ^ * Auch larger redjjctipn in the price

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      than that for which , the Leagne saved the Government ! Kow , then , Chartists ; wherever you meet the League collectively , or an individual belonging to the body , call them by their proper name : —" the Tobt PBESBEVEBS . " It may not happen , however , that this servile Faction will have another opportunity of rescuing Sir Robert Peel and his Government from defeat . Strong though they be , another storm may come unawares ; and it is in order that we may be prepared for Buch an event that I ba-ve written thi 3 , and almost countless letters to yon .

      You must observe the great dissatisfaction now existing in all the countries of Europe against tbo principle of centrafoation . You must have observed that the intimacies , the visits , and the conferences of crowned heads are becoming more frequent aud fashionable than of old . 1 have shewn you what the principle of centralization of interests had tended to . I have pointed out the fact that Sir R . Peel's power is another instance of the growing system of centralization ; and you will Jearn from the frequency of royal visits that there is a deep system of mon&rchial centralization in process of formation . Now it is to meet the results of all such combinations that I implore you to be united , and

      be registered , and as far as you can to be ready for the coming straggle . Recollect that we are the only legitimate party in the state ; and above all teach those who would denounce a national movement for the purpose of concentrating a little local strength to be centralized in their own persons , that all the hononrs to be conferred , whether of parliamentary or local character , must be an emanation of , and from , the general heart and impulse of the wfeole people . And where we find men thus relying upon local agitation as a means of carrying the great national question , you may depend upon it that you will find them like the old " Birmingham Rump " looking upon their own aggrandisement and advancement as the People's Charter .

      j | j 1 We cannot be too cautious upon those points . We may be poor ; but are not to be despised . We may ; have quarrelled ; but all the good are now united . We may be weak to-day ; but we may be strong to-morrow , if an opportunity is afforded us of show , ing our strength . Just see the jealousy with which I that sleek-faced , straight-haired Free Trader , Sturge , j looks upon us , and see how he creeps out of his way f to inflict a wound upon Chartism . In an address i of sympathy presented to Mr . O'Connell , and signed [ by Joseph Sturge , tkere is the following sly shot ' at ns : —

      " A % a time "When most political leaders would have counselled an appeal to physical force , Daniel O'Connell was the ui > fiIncbiDg advocate of moral power ; and caw wien the sound of his voice can co longer be htard beyond the prison walls , may peace be still the watchword of kis attached JeUow-conntxyineD , and s peaceful triumph their reward . " Kow Ihere was no aecessity for ibis sly wipe ! the more especially when Sturge ' s lecturers , his bosom friends and principal supporters , have been the most strenuous edvocates of physical force , and merely changed their note for a con-si-der-alum . Hoping soon to be amongst you once more , I remain , Your faithful and devoied friend , Feasgcs O'Coskok .

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      A requisition signed by 150 inhabitants h&Ving been presented to tbe High Bailiff , a publio meeting was thia day ( Thursday ) held at the Town Hall , Southward , over which William Pritchard , High Bailiff , presided . At one « cloek he took the chair . Toe * hail was densely crowded . The High Bailiff read -a letter from B . Wood , Esq ., JLP . for the Borough" , apologising for his non-attencanoe on the gronad of serious illness . Mr . Boxes moved the first resolution , sympathising with Daniel O'Connell and his compatriots in an excellent speech , whicn was received with great applause . Mr . Matsakd seconded the resolution , bnt regretted it wa 3 not stronger worded . Tbe resolution was then pat and carried nnanimously .

      Mr . moved the following : — " That this meeting sympathises wivb Daniel O'Connell and the other state prisoners , and pledges iteelf to use every legal and constitutional means to restore them to liberty . " Mr . J . Lee Stevens seconded the resolution . The resolution was unaniinonsLy passed . Mr . Matthews moved an address to tbe Queen of a Whiggish character , the only good thing in it being the last two lines , praying the immediate and unconditional release of ibe State prisoners . Mr . Ksightos seconded the adoption of the address , which was carried unanimously . Mr . Dat then rose to move an address of sympathy and condolence to Daniel O'Connell , lisq . embracing the various resolutions , which on being seconded by Mr . Knighton ,

      Mr . Gaxxet moved an addition , as follows : — " That this meeting sympathise with the IriBh nation in their struggle for Repaal , and are fully convinced they are justly entitled to the Fame . " Mr . Mathakd ably seconded the addition . Mr . B . O'Bfiip , m an eloquent speech , supported the addition , which was put to the meeting and carried unanimously , amid thunders of applause . , ThB address , with the addition , was then adopted and . signed iby the High Bailiff , on behalf of the meeting . After a long discussion , it was resolved that the High Bailiff transmit the address to the Queen , through Sir James Graham , by means of the Post Office .

      Peabgcs O'Cojwob , E ? q ., came forward at the call of tbe meeting , amid very loud applause , and addressed them as follows . It was not Mr . O'Connell ' s own act that caused them to meet there , bnt the act of the Tory Government . As the eloquent Irishman who had addressed them from the body of tbe meeting had told them the day of prejudice had gone by , and English and Irish working men were so firmly united that nothing could put down their eause ^—( loud and lont-contiEued cheers ) If a man ' s dog bit his neighbour ' s sheep , the man was held responsible : and thus if Sir Peel kept a bull dog , be must be responsible for the biting of his dog—( cheers ) . It was enough to know , ' * that when one was oppressed , tbe whole body was

      oppressed "—( loud cheers ) . Well , Mr . O'Connell was oppressed , and consequently they weTe oppressed . That meeting waa very jnstly stated to be but a pre-Inde t © others . A requisition was in course of Bignature for a Westminster meeting ; but the Whigs -refused to sign , Baying , ' * let him alone "—( loud disapprobation ) . There was more dread of public meetings than of any other mode of expressing fteling . They knew too well what Whig "justice to Ireland" meant . Tbe Irish would be satisfied with nothing lesB than nationality—( tear , and cheers ) . They were determined on having their parliament elected by themselves , and sdttingin College Green : —that was the * 'justice " Ireland demanded , and was resolved to

      have—( great cheezin / O . They had heard of tbe injustice and oppression practised towards Poland by the monster Nicholas—( loud groans ) : but look at the six hundred years of oppression practised « n Ireland . Allusion has been made to the widow of Rathcormac He saw the fresh blood on the straw ; and he got a verdict of wilful murder against the oon-Eter who perpetrated . it . Had it been a Catholic who iked the shot , ho would have been executed . Eoglacd would not consent to be ruled by France Then why should Ireland be governed by England —( load cheers )! Without Repeal Ireland never wonld be satisfied—and without this , farewell all hopes of- education ; farewell all hopes of getting rid of tie oppressions of the law church . They had gone through many trials ; bnt if the right persons were to be tried , he ventured to affirm that

      sot one of the ministry would escape eonfiction for conspiracy —{ hear , iear)—for they had conspired against the peace ef England , against the peaee of Ireland , agaist tke peace of the world ( Great ch « erio £ . ) He dU not regret that the Ministers had asst Mr . O ' Cwmell to Bridewell ; it would add more pewer to his elbow . ( Load chaerM So » e people nudlt wa » feslisa of the Irish to ask for Repeal . The Irish were the judges of that , and Hit moni « subscribed by them Ehowed their determination io effect their object . ( Loud cheers . ) Where werathe * base , brutal , and bloody" WhigB 1 Why , they now refused their services . ( Hisses . ) The Chartists had been caJled obstraetiveB . Yes , they were obstructive" when necessary , bnt at a meeting of this kind they were determined to posh the Whim on —( cheers ) , fl * longed $ o see

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      the day when Ireland ' s nationality should be pro olaimed . When fleets would be ready to sail from Liverpool under ths green flig . When this took place , he would be found a willing emigrant . Irishmen had been driven from their native land , and wonld be happy to return immediately her freedom * ms declared—( great cheering ) . What would the Tories have done , had they beea thrust from i-fBoe on Monday last ? Sorrow—etornal sorrow to those who prevented it —( tremendous and long-continued applause ) . Afier three cheerB had been given for O'Connell , three for O'Connor , thiee for Repeal , and three for the Charter , the meeting broke i p .

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      TO THE TAILORS ^ OP THE UNITED KINGDOM . Brethren—The Executive Council of the United Tailors' Protection aud Mutual Benefit Society have much pitasure in informing you that sections have been established under iho plan of organization , as agreed to at the late C nferenoe , at the loUowiDg places : —Five in the City of London , one in Westminster , one in Finsbury , one in Surrey ; at Ilford and Stratford , Essex ; at Greenwich , Kent ; at Poplar and Tottenham , Middlesex ; at Hull , Bradford , Leeds and Huddfirsfield , Yorkshire ; at Stonehou > e , Devonport and Plymouth , Devonshire ; at St . Albans HertaJLat W ^ lverbaoapton , and Newcastle-under-XymersEaSbrdsKre ; ' aTBoltdh' and ' Tddmordeh , Lancashire ; at Yeovil , Someretshire ; at Hyde and Macnlesfield , Cheshire ; Sherbora p , Dorset ; Cirenees-Eer , Glocestershire ; at Glasgow , aud the Island of Jersey ; and applications are made from many towns in England , Scotland , and Wales .

      The Executive Council are desirous of directing the attention of the « mploycrs , journeymen , and the public generally , to the evils of out-door labour , as encouraged by large capitalists , to the detriment ot the fair trader , the injury of tbejourneyman , and all who purchase clothing at the cheap advertising shops . The amount of filth and disease engendered by this system of outdoor labour , during the summer , is truly horrifying . Individuals , both male and female , are to be found , huddled together in a doubJe bedded room , working from four o ' clock in the morning till ten or eleven at night , Sundays included , in densely populated neighbourhoods , illventilated houses , to the injury of their sight , bringing on premature old agei and all for the paltry pittance awarded by theec destroyers of human life .

      Garments made in places such as described , become receptacles of disease ; and many who imagine they have got cheap bargains , have to pay dearly in the end . And why is this system continued ! Because the large capitalists can buy labour at their own terms , by compelling the poor slaves to work all hoars , at their own homes , so as to keep in tbe market at all times a large amount of surplus unemployed labour . Were tbe old system of working on the employers 1 premises generally adopted , labour wonld be more equally divided , as it would be

      impossible to work such long nonra , as many are now compelled to do : aud Sunday labour would be abolished . This would have the tffect of giving employment to a great many hands , and wages , as a natural consequence , would rise . In London more that onethird are busily employed on Sundays , at cheap clothing , because tbe wage 3 they receive during the six days , will not enable them to gain anything like a livelihood . If Suncay labour alone was dispensed with , tha number of bands that would then be enabled to get a day ' s work , duriDg the week , would be considerable .

      The Executive Council are therefore determined to direct their energies to this one point , the necessity of having all the work done on the employers ' premises as heretofore . To this end appeals must be made to tbe working classes , who unfortunately are the best customers to these nefarious traders , but who , if they understood their own interests , would not lay out their wages upon those who never give them a return ; for , if the tailors received good wages , they would be enabled to benefit the hatter , the shoemaker , the stocking weaver , the butcher , the baker , and all others with whom they deal ; whereas they btb balf starved , and can be of no assistance to other trades . Appeals should also be made to fhe publio , shewing them how they are robbed and cheated , their health injured , and immorality created .

      The names of all employers who have their work done in-doors , will also be published , and the walls placarded , to distinguish the fair trader from those that fatten upon the labour of things who can scarcely keep body and soul together . As unioa is strength , follow out the example of those towns already enrolled . Provide the means , and the kingdom from one end to the other shall be aroused to carry this one object . The poor feilow 3 who are compelled from necessity to work at their own homes , will rejoice at the change . All parties would be bepefhted ( pave the all grasping money monger ) ; and who is there that will stand aloof ! Poor in your applications and assistance . Tbfi work will then be done : twid all will participate in the beneficial effects of in-door labour .

      On behalf of the Executive Council , J . W , Pabkeb . General Secretary , Suffolk Coffse House , Old Bailey , London .

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      Nottingham .- ;—Fbamewobk KmTrEBSMovement . —Mr . Meaking's report of his past week ' s lour : —On Monday , the 10 th instant , I visited Sutton-in-ABhfield ^ at whioh place , after an interview with some friends , a public meeting of framework knitters was called by the ballman , but tbe attendance was not-very numerous . Ac this meeting an objection was raised by persons present , that to join auy union , save one for political rights , would ba of no avail , I endeavoured to show that by joining ; the United Company of Framework Knitters , they would be enabled to advance their wages and protect their labour , and that this would give them the peoimiary . means to agita-te for political equality . Much Was said , but nothing done .

      to advance the Union at this meeting ; but having to remain in Sattoa on Tuesday , another meeting was held , and was well attended . After addressing them for some time , showing the advantages that must arise to tbe workmen by a consolidated Uuion , it waa finally resolved to join the Consolidated Union . A Committee was chosen ; the town divided iuto districts ; books provided ; collectors appointed to collect contributions , &o . &o . I next made my way for Alfreton , . at which place the very best spirit prevails on the side of consolidation . I likewise visited Swan wick , at which place also they are all in favour of a General Union . On Thursday , I visited Haynor , at which a difference of opinion had existed between - the glove and hose

      hands ; but , after showing that what was advantageous to one branch of the frameworkknitting trade , must be , also beneficial to the whole , and whereas noyjarfcMular branch could , without the assistance of their fellow workmen or the publio , advance the price of their labour in opposition to the uianufacturers , it vvas necessary that all should be united in one Union , when it was finally resolved that the hose and glove branch form one Union on the consolidated principle . Friday I visited Ilkesron , at which also a difference of opinion existed between the hose and glove hands . At the conclusion of tbe meeting a deputation was appointed to wait upon the members of iho Glove Union , for tbe purpose of laying Our views before them ; and from

      the uood sense of the workmen , I have reason to bdieve a consolidation will take place . Saturday J visited SpoondoB , aud hold a meeting . I found a good spirit prevailing in this small locality . The meeting was not numerously attended , it being Saturday , and a portion of the hands had gone , some to Dorby , and others to Nottiugham . Money received since last reported :. —By Mr . Meaking , at Arnold , ii ; Huckhall , 3 s ; Swanwick , 4 s : Alfreton , 5 »; Ilkeston , 2 * 6 d ; Spoondor , 5 s O ^ d . Received by Mr . Humphries , for the lecturer : —From ll&xston , 2 s 6 d ; Kimbcrley , 2 s 6 d ; and for the Central Committee , from Kimborley , 2 s Gd . Expended iu postage and paper , on account of the lecturer , In 4 d ; due to Mr . Meaking , for the past week

      It- Ski . A meeting of the glovw branches of Nottingham ' was held at the King George on Horseback , on Monday evening last , at whioh it wat ) proposed by Mr . John Gearoy , and seconded by Mr . Thomas Heard , that the workmen employed in the cotton , spun , silk , and thread glove trade branch , do now form a branch of the Consolidated Union of the United Company of Framework-knitters , and that the following do form a committee to carry the same into full effect : —John Gearney , John Buckland , Thos . Heard , Wm Pearson , Wm . Cawra , and Wm . Pearson , junior ; which committee ; gave notice that a general meeting of the workmen employed in this branch would be held at ihe King George on Horseback , on Saturday

      evening next at six o clock . After which , the eiJk branch chose a fresh committee of management , and gave notice that a general meeting of that branch would bw held on Monday evening , the 24 f , h inst ., at eight o'clock . Since the above was written , a letter has been rcoeived by Mr . Humphries from Mansfield , luclosiug a post-office order for the amount of 6 i 8 d , on account of ino lecturer , 5 s of which was from MantSeld , and Is 8 d from Mansfield Woodhouse . Th <) Workmen in these localities are doing their duty in a praiseworthy manner , and call on their fellow-workmen throughout the threa counties to bestir themselves on . behalf of this important

      movement . The following ia a copy of a letter received from the Framework-knitters Commissioner of inquiry . Framework-knitters' Commission , Leicester , 17 th June , 1844 . Sir , —In reply to your letter of yesterday ' s date , I beg to inform you that I purpose commencing the inquiry into the condition of the framewoik-bnitteta of Nottinghamshire as soon aa I have closed in this county , which I expect will be in the course of another fortuigbt . I will communicate further with you aa soon as I am enabled to fix a precise day for the purpose . J remain yoi'r faithful servant ,

      Rich John Muggridge . Commissioner . Mr . B . Humphries , King Gdorgo Inn , Nottingham . Dcncombs Testimonial—Tho Central Committee met at Suville House , Leicester Square , Mr . Rose ii > the chair , on Wednesday last . Mr . Williams , from the Central Committee of Associated Trades . attended and reported that they had appointed three persons from their body to attend the Central Committee appointed to raise the Duncombe Testimonial , and they had also recommended tha Associated Trades to co-operate and send delegates : they would render every assistance in their power , unanimity being their object—( loud cheers ) - Mr . Fussell reported that Mr . Rouse had offered a room at tha Whito Conduit House Tavern , free of expense , as a

      Committee room for Finsbury . Several influential electors of Finsbury had volunteered their services , through Mr . Balls , io aid and assist . in collecting the Testimonial for Finsbury . Mr . Holliday took his seat as delegate from the Merry Carpenters , St . Lukes , Mr . Gurrell from tho masons attended , and requested books , addresses , & . O ., with which he was supplied . Letters were read from Hebden Bridge , from tho cordwainers of ditto ; from Leicester , from the trados of ditto ; frsm the United Trades of York ; from Aldam , Herts . ; from Ware , Huddlesden , Stan 8 lead , and Wellwyn , Herts . ; from Bristol ; from St . Albans , Herts ., and othor towns ,

      requesting books , addresses , &- > ., which the Socreiary announced he had complied with . R . Norman , Esquire , for tho committee of gentlemen , reported that they were about to convene a largo central meeting of tbe rich and powerful favourable to Mr . T . S . Duncombe , and that a nobleman was expected to preside—the books m the hands of the gentleman was filling up well . ( Cheers . ) A deputation was requested , and appointed , consisting of Messrs . Rose and Wheeler , to wait on the tauners at their Trades' meeting , on Sarurday evening next . Afier the transacting of other important business , the committee adjeurned until Wednesday nt xt .

      The Unixbd Society of boot and shoemakers will meet at the Caiinou Coffee House , Old-street , on Monday evening , when it is requested th * t all members will attend . BAKNbLEY . —Mr . Peckett ' 3 weavers are still on strike . Un Monday laat they went to tho warehouse in full expectation of . getting their work at the old prica ; bu 6 , inftead of that ., they were presented with a list for g «> y ticks , proposing a reduction of 33 . in the pound , from a , 2 G to * . 12 reed . A meeting of the whulo body was iaaraediati-ly culled together , when the following resolution was adopted ;— " That it is the opinion of this meeting that it is its duty to support Peckett ' B weavers uutii their master shall agree to pay according to the standard list of tho town . " At the close of the meeting a great number joined the Union , and the men from Worsbro' Common agreed to open a lodgo at Mr . Charles Hampeon ' s , on Menday next , at seven o ' clock in the evening-

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      Z . ONOON . —Public Meeting . —A « re , it pablfc meeting washolden on . Monday evening , June 17 tb , at the Literary and Social Institute , John-street , Tottenham Coittt-road , to coneidet the best means of obtaining and supporting a West London Chartiat Hall . Mr , John Skelton waa unanimously called to the chair , and delivered an excellent address , at tbe conclusion of which be read the following letter from \ V . B . Fcrrand , M . P .: — " Sir , —I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter requesting my attendance on the 17 tb lust ., at a meeting

      for tbe purpose of extending tno political rights of the Chartists . I do not hesitate te inform you that I am opposed to the Charter , on the ground that it is more liable to the objection of ' Class Legislation * than evau the present legislative frnnchine ; but I at the same time admit that the working classes were most scandalously robbed of their political rights by the Reform Bill , and that I am prepared to support a restitution of those rights . Allow mo st tbe same time to add , tb&t no exertion on my part shall be wanting to obtain for them ¦> restoration tf thbir social , aloog with their political rights .

      111 sm , Sir , yours faithfully , " Carlton Club . " w . B . Ferrand . Mr . Btallwooa delivered a lengthy address , in the course of which he was warmly applauded , and , concluded by moving the following resolution : —" That in the opinion -of this meeting , the tendency of literature and science ( incJudiflg that moat neglected of aU sciences the nature of man and his relation to society ) is to humanire and improve tbe condition of toe great family of man ;

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      and that it is a duty we owe to ourselves , and to oar country , to aid in spreading their genial influence by establishing suitable hulls and public institutions , whereby its hene&ta may be diffused among all classed of the community . " Mr . Farrar in a brief speech seconded the resolution . M « . T . M . Wfateler supported tha resolution . Mr . O Connor waa received with tremendous applause . He was not astonished at Mr . Busfield Ferrond ' s letter . He tells you he will repeal the Reform Bill for you ; aud he had ne doubt he would also repeal tbe Catholic Belief BUI alao . He thinks you have gone forward too fast , and he is willing to go back a step ot two . Stir . Duecaibo had called upon him that dav . and requested him to state that his presence in tbe Bouse that evening would be

      necessary , as very important business would be transacted there ; and if the Homo Secretary should ask for any of the people ' s money , he would take that opportunity of asking him why he ; opened the people ' s letters—( great cheering ) . The halls that bad bean previously built bad not been ; built for their intended objuct . He trusted the committed would sea that tbe h « lUhey intended to erect did nut fall into tbe hands of mere mercenary politicians . At L ^ eda , when they had a small hall it was much too large , and now that they had obtained a large hall—the finest in tha town—it was too small—( cBeera )| . How was it they exhibited more union in Ireland ? Because every Catholic Chapel was their mottiug-place . Well , the Conservatives , the Whigs , the Dissanters , tho

      Anti-Coin Law Lengue , had their halls , and they were consequently looked up to as large parties ; yet tbe Cbartists , who were really end truly the great majority , but had bnt few halls , were thought but little of . The value he attached to those halls was , that they were open to the people upon all occasions . Those bails were no new bubject with him ; tea years ago he proposou a Universal Suffrage Club , As Mr . B Ferrand did not agree with the Charter , would j he tell th&m what would remedy their condition ? The trades had been pinched : thank God for it—( laughter ) . It was sot Peel —it was not the aristocracy of wealth , title , or capi'uit that be feared ; bat the aristocnoy of labour ; but now the trades were mingling together , and asking about the Charter . The middle cloases i were also getting a

      equei Z 9 in the vice . Mr . Saooks was a Whig , because he liked a little society ; Mrs . Snooks did not like the low rabble of Chartists , and if Mr . Snooks was a Chartist Mr . Snidge would cot mnke his calls . ( Loud laughter . ) It was rumoured that Sir K . Peel was abont to resign , and leava all to chaos , | because the Carlton would not vote him unanimous confidence . Sir R . Peel was suspected by the Anti-Corn Law Leaguedisliked by tbe " Carlton , "—looked queer on by ehe Chartists—hated by the Irish—( cheers )—and yet he was the approved Prime Minister , Mr . O'Cocaot concluded by stating that be should have much pleasure iu becoming a shareholder , { and moat cordialiy gave his support to the resolution . ( Great cheering . ) Mr . Peter Hanley moved tb « follbwJug resolution : —

      " That this meeting is of opinion that an institution devoted to tbe propagation of literature and political science , and also available for trades' meetings ami innocent recreation , would be of ' great utility in the City of Westminster , and . hereby pledge themselves to support the committee in carrying eut the undertaking . Mr . Bronteire O'Brien—The question before them was whether they would help tbe committee and the men of Westminster to build a Ball . He : had for many years been an advocate for tbe people possessing newspaper ; of their own , and b&vl&g Hulls in which they could meet when they liked—( hear , hear ) .. They have had numerous meetings in-doora and out , bat what bad been their utility ? Comparatively none , because tbe people ' s minds were not informed . He was of Mr .

      O'Connor ' s opinion tbat tbese Halls would not be useful , but tbe contrary , unless kept in tho hands of the working men . If they got into committees , or trading politician's hands , they would be the cause of weakness not strength . He did not think they should be let cot to exhibit phantasmagoria , spectral illusions , or to tell how many humps there was on dromedary ' s back , or for mesmerism , although by the bye he wished they had got hold of the Emperor the other day and mesmerised him—( cheers ) . He wished the people to have these Halls so that they might meet at any time to tbe exclusion of any other party—( cbeera ) . { Well , he waatcd . the useful bat would not exclude tbe ornamental . He wished a good library so tbat j the people might have access to good books and 1 newspapers . He

      should also like to see Sunday schools established , and good lecturers employed . Thesa he wished as adjuncts . First , he wished political science to be taught . There was too much cant about education . A very few lectures would do . One of tbe purposes he wonld have these Halls turned to would be—suppose that a great many of the Cuaitists h » d taken advantage of tbe recent decision of the Court of Common Pluas , and that all Cnartfst lodgers paying four shillings per week bad placed themselves on tbe register ; and an election took pl&cu . Weil , be should like to see an honest committee meeting iu their own ball , and saying to the Whig and Tory , we are determined this time to have one member at any rate for the millions . Westminster was tbe place

      of all others in which be wished to see a democratic hall , because it bad tbe most aristocratic hall in the kingdom . Let every man come forward anil take up his share , paying down his deposit ; Be it popular or unpopular , be would say that Mr . B . Feirand wan tbo bust man in the HouBe—he only regretted bis wind waa not illumined on tbe six points . He possesses more energy and vigour tban any other tana . ( No , no , " Duncombe , DuncoaUe ") . Well , he was not aston ' sbed at their honouring Mr . Duncombe—( tremendous cheering ) . But still let : them show their gratitude to Ferrand , and induce him to go for the Charter . But they would never jget the Charter until they got two things for ! which Ferrand contends ; nnmely , shorter hours of labour and a guarantee from starvation . He would rather see them

      with the meat and the beer , tban the . vote without tne knowledge . Mr . R . Ridley supported the resolution . The resolution was put , and carried unanimously . Mr . Claer , in a Tery able and energetic apeeun , wh'ch was loudly and deservedly applmctud , moved tha third resolution ;—" That this meetiDg do ; request the Committee to transmit a copy of tbese resolutions to out representatives in Parliament , and also to other influential inhabitants , claiming their support and assistance in carrying oat the above objects , " which was seconded by Mr . Lewes , and carried unanimously . A vote of thanks , on tbe motion of Messrs Hanley and Arnott , was unanimously awarded to tbe Chairman who rerponded , and tbe meeting dispersed . ' A considerable number of shares was taken up at the doors of the institution . '

      Somerstown . —At a meeting of the Chartist body on Suuday last , a petition was adopted denouncing the conduct of the Home Secretary in opening private letters , and asking for ioquiry and redress . BRADFORD . —A Chartist DeJfgate Meeting was held on Sunday last to take measures for the better organization of the district , when resolutions in accordance with the object of the meeting was unanimously approved of . ; TAVISTOCK . —At a general taeeting of the Chartist Association of Tavistock , held at the Association Room , Barley Marki t-streot , on Monday evening last , the quarterly contributions were forwarded to the General Treasurer . The Association also enrolled themselves under tho present OrgaDizition , and nominated nine members ! on the General Council for this locality . [

      . MaSSLEY . —A public lecture was delivered here on Friday evening , June 14 , by Dr . | P . ftl . M'Douall , which gave general satisfaction . ; NORTHAMPTON . —We have be | en favoured with a visit from our townsman Mr . G Gnmm&ge , who delivered three lectures last Monday , Tuesday , and Wednesday , 10 th , 11 th , and 12 th Inatant , Ion the following subjects , viz ., 1 . The preBenfc State of Society , Agricultural , Manufacturing , and GommercaL 2 . Causes of National Distress in Great Britain and Ireland . 3 . The Remedy for the Grievances of the Working and Shupkeeping Classes . ! NOTTINGHAM . —SobBcripUoM , ate opened afc Mr . Dorman ' s , Clare-street ; Mr . Sweet ' s , Goose-gate ; Dive and Rainbow , Parliament-street ; Seven Stars , Barker-gate ; and the Leopard , Tollhouse-bill , for the purpose of assisting l > r . MDonalL { His friends are therefore requested to forward their j subscriptions &a early as possible .

      B . OCHDAI . B . —On Sunday last , Mr . Bell , of Heywood , delivered a very interesting lecture in tho new Association Room , Toad-lane , to a good audienca , and gave general satisfaction . [ MANCHESTER . Carpenter ' s Hall . On Sunday last a lecture vras delivered in the above hall , by Mr . Daly to a large and respectable audieuoe . j RdYTOBT . —A lecture was delivered in the Aasooiation Room , Royton , oil the evening of Monday last , June 17 th , by Mr . Wm . Dixon , from Man * Chester . The room was crowded with an attentive audience . i

      Da . li'DouALL . —We have received reports « f meetings hold « n at the following places , to near the lectures of thia gentleman , whioh the crowded state of our eolnmns aloae prevents us giviig at fall length : —Bolton , Taesday , the 11 th instant , in the Temperance Hall , tattle / Bolton j Wigan . on Tburaday evening week j Stockport , in the Hall of Science , on Sunday evening last ; Preston , on Monday last , in the Hall of Science , which wis kindly given free for the occasion by the Socialists !; and Burnley on Wednesday evening last . All the above meetings were well attended , and the lecturer was received with much enthusiasm . \

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      yrtkyisA& £ - tsotSjLsO j * Zlc * ^ fe& 4 ^^ BSKMIWGHAM :. —OarSand ^ j 5 morning Jiet Mr . Tiiwaas C . ' ark ad-irdsssj a JLlrgagtiA reippctfibtemeefc-. ing at the old spc £ ' , i ) u'Jdes £ on-fow ; -At the dose four 8 hiilingsand tbrde-hilfpense wan oollected to assist the cause- In the evening Mr . Clark delivered a second address on the nocessity of Union , * tbe attendance was much more ntuuetvua tban usual . The most praiseworthy attention was paid throughout , and the best possible feeling expressed toward * tbe object of tha meeting .

      Great ^ Town ' s Meeting to consider the ca » i of Me . O'Connell and CO . —In accordance with a very numerously and highly respectably afanflrt rpquf . sition , a town ' s meeting was convened by tbe Mayor , Thomas Weston , Esq ., to be held in the Town Hall , I one o ' clock on Monday , to consider the propriety f addressing the crown on behalf of I > . O'Connell , &o . Shortly after one o ' clock the Mayor accompanied by Mr . Joseph Sturge and several other gentlemen entered the Hall and were cheered by their friends . The Mayor havingnbeen unanimously chosen to preside , commenced by stating the gratification he felt at being afforded nuotber opportunity of meeting the men of Birmingham . Now that Mr . O'Conueli and bis co-patriois were

      suffering imprisonment for preserving the peace of Ireland , he was sate the men of that important town would speak out manfully on the conduct of the Government which in this instance was in the highest degree reprehensible . Tbe Chairman then entered into a brief enumeration of Mr . O ' Connell's services to the people of Ireland . It was not his intention to peenpy much of their time with any remarks of his own ; he should therefore conclude by introducing Mr . Joseph Sturge Mr . Sturge , on rising , was received with loud cheers Before ho read the resolutisn which he had risen to propose he felt himseit called upon to read letters which he had received from several gentlemen who had beea invited to attend that meeting . The letters were from .

      tho two Members for the Borough , Messrs . Maurice G'Connell , O"Nes \ l Daunt , and J . A O'Neal , of Burrowen Gastle , Cou ;> ty Gil way . The Members for the Borough approved of the meeting , but could not attend . Mr . Maurice O'Connell promised for himself , and Mr . Mahon , M . P . for Tipperary , and wore announced by placard to be pitsent , but wore not . O'Neal Daunt thought tbe demonstration of opinion ought to be purely English , and therefore declined attending . J . A . O'Neal excused himself on tbe ground , of prior engagements , and gave it as bis opinion tbat notbi&g wonld ba dona until political equality was tha order of the day . Ha signed himself " A Member of the Irish Repeal Asso ciation , the Complete Suffrage Uaion , and the

      Anti-Corn Law League . " It was his ( Mr . Scur ^ e ' s ) opinion thsfc bad the people been tally and fairly represented in the-House of Commons , Mr . O'Connell would nofc hive been- imprisoned . The Government of England was one of farce and fraud , and onght not to be tolerated in a Christian country . Hu knew all , as well as any man , and lamented the faults of Mr . 0 Connell ; but after all he thought he had struggled honeetly for what he thought' would beet suit tha interest of his coantry , and in so doing he was perfectly jnstifltKl . ( Hear . ) He concluded by moving a lengthy resolution , denying the right of tho Government to try any man , us they were not the representatives of tbe people , charging the Crown with partiality on tbe trial , and eulogising the

      state prisoneis for their conduct Mr . Starge sat down warmly applauded . The Rev . Mr . Roe , in a spirited , but very brief speech , seconded the resolution . Mr . Thomas Clark , of the Chartist Executive , on coming forward , was . received with loud cheers . He said he had two reasons for addressing that meeting ; tbe first of which was tbat he was an Inshman , and consequently felt indignant at the conduct of the English Government towards his country . The eocond reason was , that he was a Chartist—( cheers );—and , therefore , an enemy to tyranny and a friend to freedom , of thought , and expression—( loud cheers ) . He wan proud to sea such an assemblage on an occasion like the present . It was a new feature in this country to fiud meetings

      for such a purpose presided over by men in the aitui " tion of their Chairman—( loud cries of " hear , hear" ) . Within the last five years the gaols of England bad been cr £ tnm $ d with working-men , who bad done no more than Mr . O'Connell and those who were confined with him ; and yet there were no auch meetings called for tbem—( loud cheers ) . Feargua O ' Connor—( cheers )— -and 500 working-men , were impriaoaad aj th base and perfidious Whigs ; but they wer « allowed to set out tha best way they could—( hear and cheers ) . However , he complimented tbe gentlemen on their presence there tbat day . It was a beginning , and he haped sincerity would mark their progress to the end . The conduct of tbe strong Government towards Ireland

      was a plain and convinping proof that they were fully conizint of the divisions which- unhappily existed amongst those calling themselves Kaforuieva . Those divisions it was that gave Toryism an existence , and perpetuated its baneful rule . If , therefore , those gentlemen on his right , were reaiiy desirous for the ~ destruction of the monster , which waa fattening on tbe vitals of the people , let them join the millions in their just demands tor their rights , or tne annihilation of the whole system would speedily follow—( loud cheers ,. He felt a peculiar pleasure in supporting the leading principles of the resolution , as he contended tbat the people of Ireland ought to govern themselves . Was it not absurd to suppose that the ?•

      bullfrcg" farmers of England who were driven to the polliog-booth liko sheep to tho slaughter , should have tbe power of deciding the destinips of the virtuous and industrious millions of Ireland t Aye , and of England , too?—( hear , and cheers ) . He thought there waa only one way to prevent the recurrence of snch prosecutions as they were that day met to protest against—that , said ha ( addressing himself to the Mayor ) was in his opinion & union of all parties who interested themselves in tha welfare of tho conatry—( cheers / . Why , Sir , in 1839 , the millions in England aud Scotland tried to beat the Government , and from more tanses th 3 n one they failed . Now , Mr . O'Connell and his united millions of determined aitn have found

      for their labours a similar result ; and if they have thus iBolatedly faited , is it not apparent to every thinking and rcfl-cting mind tbat in order to triumph , they must all unite—( load cheers ) T Mr . ClarK then thanked tha meeting for their biaa attention , and retired amidst loud applause . The Mayor , after commenting on somo of Mr . Clark ' s observations , and thanking him for the spirit and tone of his address , put tho resolution , which was carried by acclamation . Mr . Barlow , Town Councillor , moved the memorial to the Queen , which was a verbatim copy of the resolution . Mr . Baldwin , another Town Councillor , on rising to second tbe memorial , was loudly cheered . He went i'lto detail , showing that tbe " conspkatcss" had

      not had a fair trial . He fully proved tbat no good end could coma of prosecuting men for the promulgation of their opinions , however erroneous they might ba , and ' concluded an able address by declaring himself the ardent friend of liberty . On retiring he was warmly applauded . Mr . Trivett , a " Christian Chartist , " then stepped forward . He pointed out tbe conduct of the Whigs , and contended tbat the Tories were merely carrying into practice the example set by their predecessors , in causing Mr . O'Connell and bis coadjutors to ba imprisoned . Mr . Trivutt concluded an able speech , during tbe delivery of which he was frequently interrupted by the plaadita of tbe meeting , by supporting the memorial . The

      memorial was then put , and carried unanimously . Mr . J . H . Wilson cams forward and said he thought the best , proof they coald give of their sympathy for Mr . O'Connell , was to pay the fine so unjustly imposed npon him and bis co-patriots . He therefore moved a resolution to that effect . Mr . Duffy , formerly of the Anti-Corn Law League , seconded the motion in an impassioned address , in the course of which he stated that the people of Ireland had the most unbounded contempt for Sir Robert Peel and tbe Tory Government , and waited only for a union with the people of England to destroy their power for evsr . Mr . Duff ? was loudly cheered . Thanks having bees voted to the Mayor for his conduct , and that gentleman having replied , the immense meeting quietly dispersed .

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      Organization of a General Cordwainers ' Scciett . — We noticed , in our last , a conference of this trade which was being held at Birmingham . On Monday , the 15 th , the principal part of the delegates returned to the various di&tricts , after having concerted and drawn up a code of laW 9 for the future government of the journeymen . The badness throughout was conducted with much care and earnestness , and the result , it is to be hoped , Trill be highly beneficial to this very numerous , and from many causes , deeply injured body of artizans . The sub-Committee , assisted by Mr . Devlin , tbe Editor of TheCordwainers " Companion , went through a great deal of very heavy labour , and , on the breaking up of the conference , Mr . Hannibell ,

      delegate from the West-end women s bony , Mr . Devlin , and Mr . Dumont ( delegate from SacffiVld ) , were left behind to superintend the preparing of the laws for the press , and which are now being printed , as also a report , whioh Mr . Devlin had been requested to draw up , in connection with the various subjVcis which had been brought before the delegates . Mr . Dnmont , having since been taken very ill , was obliged , eariy on Tuesday morning , to return home . The book of laws , ( and which book , also , is to contain the ruleB for a Shoemakers' Benefit Society , in connection with the other affairs of the trade ) , as we are given to understand , will be sold at the lowest possible rase , a 3 a means to give tbe doings of tbe Conference tho widest circulation , and , this way the better to inform , as wdl as to satisfy the very numerous and widely-spread interests ooncerned .

      Mjddleton . —The silk weavers of Middleton have established a Labour Protection Association ; the principal object of which is to establish a fund to prevent undue abatements , and to cause those masters who pay a less price for the same fabric of wort to ccme np to those who are paying the highest . The above association bids fair to accomplish the objects for -which it has been established , as nearly 600 numbers enrolled themselves on tbe first niftht of meeting , and there seems but little doubt that , in a short time , tbe whole of the silk weavers of this town will be enrolled in its ranks .

      Hdddeksfield . —A public meeting of the tailors took place on Monday evening , in their club room , at the Dog Inn , to take into consideration the case of the Manchester No . 2 men now on strike . Mr , Bradley was unanimously called to tho chair ; Mr . Clark rose , and in a clear and forcible manner , showed the evils that would result to tbe trade generally , employers and employed , if the men were obliged to go back to thoBe monopolising unprincipled Jews . After stating the success he had met with in the towns he had visited , and the determined spirit whioh seemed to prevail to support the Manchester men , he eat down loudly cheered . Mr . Thomas then proposed : " that wethe members of the No . l Protection Society , think oureelveB in duty bound to support our Manchester brethren in their righteons struggle for a fair day's wage for a fair day " s work , and that Mch member day one shilling for

      their support ; " seconded by Mr . Murphy , and carried unanimously . Mr . Wilson , in an argumentative speech proposed M that a deputation be appointed to wait npon the respectable employers of the tows , and solicit their aid and co-operation ; " seconded by Mr . William M'Mnllm * and carried unanimoMly Mr . Wilson and Mr . JBradley were appointed as the deputation . The Secretary then read t * the meeting an address he bad received fro » the Duncombe Testimonial Committee . Proposed by W « , Saddler , and seconded by Joseph Eushworth : " That our Secretary be instructed to mite for collecting books , &c , and that we pr omise to render all the assistance in our power for" so praiseworthy an object . "—Carried unanimously . X Proposed bj Joseph Sykes and seconded byBenjam ;^ Newsdme : "That the foregoing resolutions be sent for insertion to the Northern Star . — -Carried nnanim ously . Thanks to the Chairman was then voted , & . nd the meeting broke np .

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      Arm MALTtfusiANiiM . —A Dumfries contemporary has acquired no Bcastll degree of notoriety by ti e many wonderful accounts with which he has favoured the world of wondrous birds and beasts ; to say nothing of his astonishing discoveries in the vegetable world , of monstrous gooseberries , mammoth oabbages , * o . ; but what will our canny brother of the broad-sheet say to the following instance . . of southern fecundity , for the truth of which we can vouch . Mr . Walker , of Whitley , near Dewsbury has been blessed with the following addition to his family— -at any rate his live stock , viz .: —a greyhound bitch , thirteen pups ; a goose , seven goslings ; a hen , nine chickens ; a . hive of beea ; and a cow calved ; alt $ n one day , the 8 th of the , present month Can the "Land o'Cakes" beat that ? !

      The Catholic Chukch anb the Aiuit . —A most extraordinary scene took place in St . Mary ' s Gatholic Chapel , Glasgow , on Sunday laefc . At tha conclusion of the service , the officiating clergymen , Mr . Q jjgJy anriounted that mass would be celebrated in the above chapel in behalf of Mr . O'Connell and the other trayersers , on Thursday and Friday first . In making this announcement , it seems he used soma strong language in reference to tbe conduct of the English Government . This chapel being mucb nearer the infantry barracks than St . Andrew ' s , the regiment at present lying here , and which ia chiefly composed of Irishmen professing the

      Catholic religion were , as usual , in attendance . On this announcement biting made , the three officers accompanying the men were seen in close conversation , and in a few minutes one of them rose , and ordered the men to withdraw , which orders were instantly obeyed . The officers attempted to take the men out by a side entry , but Mr . Quigly told them that they most retire by the front door by which they entered . We understand the Bishop has applied to the commanding offioer to know whether the officers have the power to ord « r the men to leave the ehurch und « r each circumstances ; bat what answer he has received has not yet trans * pired .

      Loss o * a Ship with aix Haiow . —The Cork Reporter ot Thursday publishes tho following letter — "Forth Richard , June 12 , I am sorry to be obliged to inform you of the total loss of the J « bn , of Dunboy , this morniog , on the Long Rook of Resgrove , and all hands perished ; the body of the master was brought on shore by one of the country boats ; he had a large sum of money in bis possession , whioh I have . '

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      1 ND LEEDS GENERAL ADVERTISER .

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), June 22, 1844, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1268/page/1/