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      jjr . O'Connor stated ttiat ^ after the contumely thro * 11 nPon ^ r" ^ nconibe ; arid npon the people , bv ^ ej ection of the l ast National Petition , that genjleiflan w totaUydpposed to present another petition S f the Charter to that assembly , bat he had since ^ jen way to theTvhhes expressed by the people , and in | jjjjging forward this isolation , he was actingstrictly : conformity with that gentleman's wishes , who had b 0 * expressed his willingness to present oneoa the first opportunity . The petition of 1842 made onr , ^ e * slaiowntolhe World . Tlie p «> pleon the continent « e noir convinced that there must be some reasonable ground for discontent , when 3 , 500 000 wonldsign a docum ent demanding redress of their grievances . jtwas trfle that it might give snch firebrands as jfocaulay an opportunity of letting off their spleen . -, , ,. . ,. . _^ — ^ 4 B ¦ " " ¦ - _«^«* - ? T ^ ^'»_^ ' -s-- b

      , at t&e expense of trath and justice , but still good was jte result . Public opinion had several stageathrongh , hich it must always pass ; first it is laufhea at , then denounced and persecuted , then treated with , contempt and finally Acknowledged and acted npon ; we j , 3 re passed through all these preliminary stages , and this will carry m through the last stage . Lord John Jm been endeavonrins : to conciliate the middle class , by telling Mr . Duncombe that he will oppose flie " Fivt points" of the Charter , because the people were tot > ignorant to be entrusted with the franchise , whilst his -Lordship himself is bo ignorant , that he does not yet know that we hare Six Points . He did not say that this petition wonld carry the Charter , butit would give tn ? ny advantages which no other

      line of policy cauld effect ; when they petitioned previously , they had not the as&tance of Scotland , tliey objected to the introduction of what they considered extraneous matter , but now we snail have their support . In 1839 , the petition had one million and a quarter , and cost an immense sum , whilst in 1843 we got . ^ millions , and tke cos t was a trifle ; next time they w / juld Iiave 4 , 000 , 000 . He said , let not a false pride hinder any man from signing , it was true some had said " . I will nerer ; sign again ; " but he trusted nptJnTeionsidera 6 nii ; : that they-would revolie their determination : ? ifrG&Conntyr then-alluded to

      Circumstances which ? IWejndaeed Mr . Dunconiba to change bis views , and-stated that the executive are -ffishfdl loinp " p 6 rtJum . as'it . is-only in proportion tn the extent ^ receives tfeatpport o £ the People , that lie is prnrofalia Parliament : y ^ * ^ Mr . Sweersprald propose theresolution , as he felt surethni Nottingham woulcl'do ils- ^ a : y , and be p »« - pared to carry out the resolutions of the Convention . Mr . Pittinz seconded the motion . * . ' Dr . McDonall Baidi " . in-Franca * "the last petition openef ! ihe eyes of tke pe 6 als tA the true state of parfjes . ln this country . , afld it had done good serrice to the canse of universal ^ democracy .

      Mr . Uarhey was one of those who had stated he would never petition again ,-but as Sir James Graham and other great men had altered thHirviewS g afiersach illustrious examples he : should feel . qnit j at liberty-to . change his , and- say . 'j-that- he ^_ . wou ] v now irv Wain anj again till suchl time as they ; dL succeed ; - they must alst > .. cndeavoui * . -t 6-conciiiat Scotland ,- an- ! he would therefore . advise , the Con " vention to adopt the pet : tion provisionally and let it receive the sanction of the people expressed through the Star . Mr . Brook . —There was a great objection in Leeds to the getting np a national petition , they would prefer local meetings , and to have them signed by the . Chairman . It wouldi he thought . Interfere srith the registration and election committee .

      Jtfr . RobartsTO said it was the time just before Qte dissolution to ascertain who were their friends , before they cams to the hustings , as they would then da anything to catch a stray vote . Mr . 'lY 3 f : Wheeler cordially supported the motion for fte adoption of a National Petition , in preference to a social one , and so far from its having the eSecfc anticipated by Jtfr . Brook , of hindering the registration , it would work harmoniously , as they conld enqui re into their views with respect to the franchise while obtaining signatures and tans save file double labour and expense ; besides , by this means we can force the Press of London and through them the Press of the world to notice and comment on onr views , and thus bring them before those parties who would in no other way pay attention to us or our movement . _

      Mr . Cl ark supported the motion , as from gravel ing throngft t&e coanhy he Jraew ihab Hie aahr&tsai Tflice of the people tos in favour of the question . Mr . Mirfieid opposed the motion , as he preferred to unite the case of Frost with it , as it would save time and get greater support from the country . Mr . Bowden . —The union of two questions would Cause " dissensions ii . the country , and give a handle to onr enemies , thepetition will cause aaitation and give us an entrant In new districts , and if we can asitate in Devonshire we shall make such a stand as ¦ Rill make it one if the strong holds of democracy . _ Mr . Snctenutt was opposed to the motion on bis coming intn tneroom , but the arguments he had Iieard had conviiccd him , and he was now prepared tovoteforit . ' - - _ .

      Mr . Linney . of Bilston . last time sent 10 . 000 signatures , and V * p ^ p - ^ * osd . t > that nest time fluy ¦ would 8 end 15000 if confined to the Charter .. Mr . Wild snd , that on presenting the last petition Mr . Duncomfe was insulted , and through him the nation , bat ftA «* is willing to forget this and to do all in his powe * for the promotion of thft Charter , it 13 our duty t ^ . « sist him ; it will essentially serve the canse of denocracy , and I pledge myself for ^ he district which / represent that tUeywill do their dnty , and as to ths ecpense , that would only be the cost of thenaper , as aeh man will take his share of the Mr . HornV : Marylelwai * will do its share of the work , and the men of Somera Town are extremely anxiott- to se » this carried out . Mr . Ponovin saoke in favour of the motion . Mr . Brook : We oughito reserve all our energies fortheR egiiP-ation . " * ¦

      .... Mr . G . W . Wheeler could not asree with the preceding speafcr , as the two objects need not interfere with each oiler , and we must never forgft the interest of th > non-eleetors , in the endeavour to get some of the « r into the elective body , and a National is in every war preferable to mere local and sectional efforts . Mr . O'Cranor : The view 3 of Messrs . Brook and Shaw of L * eds , and Donovan and Nntall of Manchester . 3 B 0 O . lt W > t he called opposition ; they only took a different new of the same subject , but they * 6 nM see that the Parliament count the number of signatures everv month , and therefore local petitions are not the test mode of making oar numbars known . Mixing the two quest ' ons would only open a door for would

      the to creep out of , as one say voted for the Exiles , and not for the Charter ; others would say , I did not promise to vote for tiifi Charter , only for # " * Exiles , and so they would shuffle the question from one to the other , one will say I can't vote for the Exiles , as they have been guilcv of arson ; thu 3 confounding the alleged crimss of Ellis with Frost and the others ; on thi 3 point the speech of Mr . Robertson was unanswerable . The last petition wai a masterly production . I never ( said Mr . O'Connor ) saw that petition until it was in print , yet 1 was saddled with its authorship ; not that I have anything to object to in it . on the contrary , I am prepared to justify it , yet I was called the anthnr of it , and styled in the house by Roebuck , " a cowardly demagosrue . " 1 kcew that he alluded to me , bnt ii was not for me to take upon myself the

      character ; I went in the morning , with my friend Dr . M / Dotott to the house , and asked Mr . Duncombe to wait on Mr . Roebuck , and ask if he meant Mr . Feargus O'Connor by that term , and if so , I had the Doctor as my friead , to request him to meet me in the morning , as I am cot such a moral force man as to allow such s'anjlera to be repeated with inipnnity . Ifr . Duncombe did wait npon him , and he said _ he did not mean me , he said he meant no one in particnlar , he mentioned no names , thu * proving that he "himself was the cowardly demazosoe , who was afraid to justify his own words . ( Dr . M-Dmiall here corro--borated Mr . O'Connor ' s statement . ) Some gentlemen ear nerej * lniad the continent , but we must mind it . tUe importance of their snpport is great . I have now -shown von why we should have a petition—why we should not mix any other matter up with it , and are -praparea to rest ni ? ? ote on these grounds .

      Mr . Brook explained and would vote for the motion . Mr . ' M / Grathsaid . the adoption of this resolution vcsld be the best means of removing prejudice from the minds of many , and then the agitation __ would Save some effect , as by introdncing the petition in that hou ? e we shall command the Press , which is ge-Eeraljy acainst us , which nill not report our meetinss , or if it d . « es ~ o , puts rabid nonsense into our mouths , witness their conduct bore to U 3 yester-< Jav . wien there was likely to be a disturbance , they could send a reporter to make our differences known , fcnt when thoysaw that the good sense and justice of this Convention would not sufisr one man to tvamt > le oa their riglita , or takenp their time by irrc ;« lar

      matter , when they saw the real business of the Conreation about to begin , they are now not to be found . The resolutsoiras then earned unanimously . Mr . O'GonnoTthen read the next resolution as folioivs . " Tliat thi 3 Convention recommends the tChartist body to prepare petitions for tberestoralcn < . fFiost , Wjlijaj ns , and Jotes , with the view of arriving at a knowledge of the opinion fif those Capdi-Jates who uow Lave seais , and who may apain sak for support at the next gcseral election . " Mr . G'Conuor thsn said , a diffi&rencD of opinion existed in llieexceutive . as to whether it would bs better to

      adopt a petition or a memorial . Ti ; 3 s 13 an open question with the Chartist Cabinet . He had a box ftlll of memorials st-nt from dii&renfc parts of tbe country . To present them be was willing to have put on ' a cpuit-dress , with a bag , trlg , and sword ;—a moral force Chartist going to the Queen with a sword by his side ! but when lie applied to Sir . J . Graham , the Minister said it was pot convenient to receivehim a > court , so the meniirrials were not presented . On this point , the delegatesi ought to coasttli the wishes of Mr . Frost , and ne wished the people tonresent sessional petitions . Mr . R Wild proved the adoption of thisrcsoluiion . as le con ? eiTe ' . ! they should use every means in

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      »* B «*_ A . « _ - . their pt ? wer to obtain the restoration of the exUcs from their present bondaee .,,- - , ¦¦•¦ - ¦¦ Mr . MonngjiJ * econded the motien .. Mr . Clark , witii g ^ eat diffid ence , rose to propose an amendment . " J ? rom having waited on a great many members of the House of Commons , and knowing tiieir views , he was decidedly in favour o £ a National Memorial . Lord John Russell in his speech told them that the proper course for them to pursue was to address themselves to the Government , as the proper source from whence any remission of the sentence must come- Messrs . D'lsraeliTTakleyDun :

      , , combe , and in fact all those who supported the motion were of the same opiuion , ana Mr . Frost was not the best judge ef his own cause . The Exile Restoration committee had left no stone unturned to effect their oljecfc , and the members of that committee were unanimously in favour of a National memorial . He should , therefore , move as ah amendment , That we recommend to the country the propriety of adopting a memorial to the Executive Government , praying for the return of Frost , Williams , and Jones " '

      Mr . Julian Harney seconded the amendment . I ' was not a petition , but a national memorial to the crown , which the trades got up in behalf of the Dorchester labourers . From the crown mast come the remission of the sentence sought , and it a memomi did no other good , it would at Jeast deprive the ministry of the argument , that they had not acted in accordance with constitutional forms , in going "to the sovereign with their appeal for clemency ; if tbafc clemency was refused another appeal to the parliament would then be advisable , to be repeated , if need be . until successful .

      ilr . Robertson couid not consent to how the neck to a faction ' s government , and submit to their caprice whilst the right ef petition wasleft . It was a constitutional right that he could not give up . Mr . Tattersall . Some werefor a petition , and some for a memorial , and as it was desirable that they should be unanimous , he should propose as a "rider , " that tbe Convention adopt a petition , and a memorial for the restoration of the exOes . Mr : Bowden seconded the "rider , " as he wished to secure tbe unanimity of the Convention . Sir . T . M . Wheeler should vote for tbe

      amendment . As Secretary to-the Exiles Restoration Committee , he could spsak officially , and say that they were unanimously of opinion that it was useless to petition the present parliament , and that the only tcasible course was to memorialize the Executive Whvn Mr . Frost expressed his , wish that his ca-e should be brought before parliament he was ignorant cf Us having so lately been before that tribunal . He and his brother committe men had waited on the various members of parliament , and also attended the Ilouse during the discussion , and they were convinced diat injury would be done to the canse of Frost by again petitioning that assembly . Mr . Uornby could corroborate all that Mr . WieoJer had said , and he was aware that Air . Duncombe was oi ' thb same opinion .

      Mr . Sweet had received two letters from Mr . Frost , and thought that attention should be paid to bis wishes and feelings . Mr . Frost wished petitions to be sent everv session . ! Mr . JJuttall would support the amendment ; it was in accbrdauce with his instructions , and also in accordance with common sense . They ought to act upon the arguments used in the House of Commons , and bring their case before the ministers ; they should pay due difference to the opinions of Mr . Frost , but tiie opinion of men who had great practical experience should also be taken into serious consideration , fto man , in his opinion , had ever been placed in a more awkward position than Mr . Duncombe was on tbe occasion of his late motion for the restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones . lie feared that tbe discussion in the House had revived and increased the prejudice of the middle classts against the exiles , they were in duty bound to take the best steps in their power to ensure their return .

      Mr . Grassby should support the amendment . The men of Westminster had done as much as any locality to promote the return of Frost and his colleagues , and were still willing to use every exertion they considered to be beneficial to them , but when be considered the almost superhuman meansnsed on the late occasion with so little effect , when he considered the unenviable position in which Mr . Duncombe was placed , he th'mafit it doubtful whether Mr . Dancoznbe would again present a petition to this parliament , and he was also fearful that they would not find parties to superintend its presentation . ^ lie thought the bringing of their case by memorial before the ministry would strengthen their caso should Mr . Duncombe have again to press it on the attention of Parliament .

      Mr . Ernest Jones was in favour of the original motion , he considered they ought to pay deference to the feelings of Mr . Frost ; taey were petitioning for the Charier to ben efit , those at home , and they ought to adopt the same measure for the benefit of tiiusc abroad , lie believed that neither petition nor memorial would have the slightest effect with the government ; but a memorial was a sort of secret document , a dead letter jw' nilat bj petitioning they . brought their case prominently before the country , and thereby be . iefitted the cause ; ministers would always say that the times and the circumstances were unfavourable to their demands , but by petitioning they would enlist the sympathy of the publicat large .

      Mr . Brooks . —From some of the arguments used , it would appear that their object was not to bring back Frost and bis companions , but merely to test the strength of the Chartist party , the question was , werethey sincere in their desire for the restoration of Frost , " if * o they would not care whether it was by the agency of the ministry or of Parliament , but would adopt the meaus most conducive to that end , if they merely wanted to test the numbers of the Giiartista or their strength , in Parliament , thti pttition for the Charter would afford them that opportunity . The return of Frost and his companions would do more than years of agitation to forward the Chartist cause .

      Dr . M'Douall was of opinion that both measures could be carried out together , but he should give his vote iu favour of petitioning Parliament . At the petition Convention in 1842 , they operated so on the MiP ' s . that they got 57 to vote in favour of the measure , and only lost it by the casting Vote of the Speaker , this was because an election was at hand , if it had not been so , they would ii 6 fc have got one half the votes . He was in the lobby of the house when the motion was on , and he saw Mr . llindley ,

      the M . P . forAshton , leaving to dine ; he accosted him and prevailed on htm to stay , this was because he had only a majority of fifty or sixty voters and an election wa < near at hand . He also saw Mr . O'Connell going to dine , he promised to return but failed to do so . When an election was near members became excessively affable , you couid then get an audience with them , they even pressed you to sit and discourse with them . lie trusted that iu the next Parliament they would have several Ciiartut Members to support them .

      Mr . DonsFan thought there was something strange in the present discussion . On the subject of the petition for the Charter , they had agreed to act in accordance with the advice of their parliamentary leader , bet in the present case they appeared to wish to act in opposition to that advice . Mr . Frost was not aware that an ineffectual attempt had so lately been made to influence Parliament . It had been stated that an election being at hand had induced 01 to vote for the release of the political prisoners , but what had become of the other 600 that

      had not voted in its favour , the dissolution had no effect on them , they slunk away into tlieir rats ' nests . There was an equ : d prospect of a dissolution when the late motion was made in the house as there was at the present time , and yet it was spurned by them . If a parliamentary discussion had its advantages , it also created an amount of prejudice on the other hand . The late Government had held out a . hope that at the end of ten years , ' they might be inclined to remit the reinaiader of their sentence , tbe present Government bidding for popular favour might be induced to do so in a shorter space of time .

      Mr . Shaw considered they ought to try the best means in their power to procure their return , and pat out of view any idea of merely developing Chartist strength . They had tried the Parliament belore when there was an equal prospect of a dissolution and failed , let them now try another plan . In his opinion the sentiments of Mr . Duncombe and the other members who voied with him in favour ot the motion , should be considered , and they were in favour of memorializing the Government , lie trusted they would come to an unanimous conclusion . Mr . Linney supported the motion . Mr Mirfieid was satisfied that petitions were productive of benefit . If they appealed to the House of Commons , they appealed to the world , aud not to that house only .

      Mr . Mitcliell ( Stockport . ) said they ought to ask themselves this question , whether , after the manner in which they iiad been received on a former occasion , it was advisable to try again , and also if they could "ft their petition as numerously signed as tueiowner oue ' numbers who would not sign a petition again , would si « n a memorial . It was idle to dream alter readin- the debates of that house , to think ot obtaining anything Jike justice : in that , besides he thought llicy should act upon the advieeof their parliamentary friends .

      Mr PilJin « ' said this question attracted great attention in Ashton . The Government on the past occasion , aaid they went the wron :. ' vray to work , now the o-iJy plan was to try the Government . On the la * t o-caslm lw ivaiied on Mr . llindley , who suggested to him tk « propriety of getting up a deputation often or twelve members oi' Parliament to wan on tbe Government . If they would make this a hustings question , they must lirst go to the Governmeat , otherwise the members will say you dul not attend to our request , and vau CaUllOt eXpCCt US to attend to yours .

      Wr . Smith was in favour of petitioning , none of the previous speakers had adverted to tlic fast that memorializing had beea tried again and again , JUKI with nodiect , Jithographedansiveis being their only result , the small degree of hope wUicUtUey uow che-

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      rished ; was brought about by presentation of petitions and not by memorials ; ¦ ¦;; ...,- ;• --.:, ;• :,.... ; . ¦ -. =.. "Mr . Yardley . —AH the member ^ w ho supported Mr . Duncombe , expressed their opinion that another course should have been- taken , and if this was aoi done , waa it likely that they weulci influence others to vote in favour of the measure , even if Mr . DuncombB . would propose it . ^ Mr . O'Connor ; in relation to the petition for the Charter , had said that it was with the greatest diffidence that he ventured to differ with Mr . Duncombe , why then did he differ

      on the present occasion . They had never tried a national memorial , they had only memorialized locally He believed the men of Oliiham would'not rear % petition again until the other course was adopted , Many of the middle class had signed the petition , and assisted them with funds , but they also- ' disapproved of-the course taken ; if they persisted in petitioning Parliament , how could they again apply to these men Lord John Russell had aaid the Government was the party- to whom they ought to apply . He could not again consent to place Mr . Duncombe iii a false position .

      Mr . Maraden . —The feelings of Mr . Duncombe ought to be consulted .- Individually he wasoppoaed to either petitioning or memoralizing . . Mr . Mitchell . —Theeffectof an approaching electron would operate as powerfully upon the Ministers of the crown who would be biding for popular support as ic would upon the Parliament . lie was in favour of a memorial , but if Mr . Duncombe would present a petition he would vote'in its fatour . Mr . Jackson baring heard the-arguments advanced by those who had taken an active part inthe measure for the liberation of these Exiles , and being anxious to see them restored he should vote for a memorial . ;

      Mr . Sucksmith thought petitioning , by causing considerable discussion , would prove most beneficial . Mr . M'Grath entirely differed from those gentlemen who thought that if Mr . ' Duncombe ~ declined presenting the petition they could not get other M . P ' s . to do it : he believed that out ; of the thirtythree who voted for the motion ten or ; twelve would be found wlio would think it an honour to present tlieir petition . Mr . Duncombe might be reluctant to present the petition , but would , he believed , do so if they should press the measure . The question before them was , which would be most advantage-0 U ? i petitioning or memorialising . lie candidly confessed l'C was in favour of memorialising and a ^ ainsi petitioning , they had tried it more than once , and

      failed , they had never tried memorialising nationally . They could not expect petitioning to have more e ' ff « ct than it Iiad on tlielsisfc occasion , they could not command greater efforts than bad been then exerted , they had sent a circular address to every member of the legislature , they had procured thesignatnrs of ten of the town councillor of Newport , men of character and si ation , men acquainted with Afr . Frost , they had also procured the signature of all the jurymen who tried Mr . Frost whose signutures it was powib ' e to obtain , including that of the foreman . The thirty-three members who voted with Mr . Duncombe , allagreod that petitioning was not the wisest course . The Government had held out a slight hope to them and they would feel bound

      to take advantage of it . He trusted they would adopt the memorial . Mr . O'Connor : All the gentlemen who have supported Mr . Clark , seem to iiave done so on the ground that Mr . Duncombe would present another ' petition , but Mr . Duncombe had seen reasons to change hiviews with respect to the National Petition , and lu > felt no hesitation in saying that he would do so with respect to a petition for Frost also ; therefore Jet them banish that view of the question from their minds . They were willing to send a National Petition , be causeafavourableopportuiiityhadarrived , and should thev not take advantage of the same favourable time for Frost , as well as the Charter ? _ Should they not also pav some attention to tbe feelings of Mr . Frost

      himself ? It had been said that a man was net always the best judge of bis own case , this might * be true in general , but this was no ordinary case . Frost says he seeks anxiously in the papers to see what we are doing for him , petition and he will sec it . Memoralize , and the papers will , take no notice of it ; be sides they must recollect the elections are near , and what a maH will not do when he has seven years' lease of power , he will do when he knows his time is nearly expired . He dM tiob recognise the policy of ffit'moralising the Crown , when-there was the House oi ' Commons to appeal to . They had had Royal Weddings , Christenings , &c .,--the hulks had been searched for objects for the Royal Clemency , but no political victims had the slightest clemency shewn to them .

      They were told that petitioning would have the same effect as it had in former cases ; this was not so , there was a difference in a measure being done in season and out of season . He denied that they had ever petitioned at all , because they had not petitioned at a seasonable time , at a time when the members had to meeo their'constituents . They were told that M . P . ' s who supported the motion , advised a different course ; true , they wanted the odium taken off their shoul -ers in voting for the motion . Mr . Duncombe had objected to present a petition for the Charter , because there was notafayourablejOppoTtunity . It was tho same in Mr . Frost's . case , but a favourable opportunity bad now arrived , and they would hot be dot » j » their duty unless they took advantage of it .

      Would they reject Frost ' s appeal , his hopes and wishes ; if they only memorialized , they could have no public pageantry , no demonstration of popular feeling . They had adopted a pesltion to the expiring I ^ ai'lia ment , because they thought it wouldserve the people ' s cause , would it not equally servu the cause of the in : dividual . . The constituents who sent them there looked with a jealous eye upon them , they thought that enough had been done for Frost ; if they ne elected this opportunity , tliey would think that they were neglecting the cause of Mr . Frt > 3 t . They talked of petitioning the next parliament if the memorial failed , of what use would it be to petition a body who had a seven years grant of office . The next election

      would be one of great excitement , members would be anxious to conciliate the working classes , and he implored them to turn this feeling to the advantage of Mr . Frost ; . Mr . Wild in reply , stated his anxiety to avoid a division : He was fearful that little advantage would be gained by either motion . He was desirous of adapting the best mode to secure the exiles return ; but he-believed that neither Parliament or Ministry would concede anything .: whatever advantage was gained , would be wrung from their fears , aud aot from their justice and humanity . The division then took place—For Hit . Tattewall's " rider , " 2

      For Mr . Clark's " amendment" 18 For Mr . Wild's " motion" 13 The amendment in favour ot the " memorial" was therefore adopted . Mr . Clark moved the next resolution— "That this Convention appoint a Committee to draw up an Address to the Irish People . " Mr . Nuttal seconded the motion . Mr . Donovan had no objection to the resolution save this , that in the pit-sent peculiar position ol Irish parties , he was fearful that the idea of English CO-operation would be made use of by the O'Conuellites , to throw odium upon the Young Ireland ' Party . The day would come , when Mr . Smith O'Brien and his friends would become a strong party , and then the proffer of Chaitiat aid would he uoneficial . The

      day would speedily arrive , when the pure principles proclaimed in 1798 would be the rule for Irish politics . Afr . O ' Connof could not soe what reasons there were for Mr . Donovan ' s objections , as Mr . O'Connell was no longer able to place a principle in doubt , and it is with principle the Convention had to deal , and not with the views of any man . Now was the time to issue the address , another convention would not assemble for twelve month * . Mr . Donovan must know that , on all former occasions , the pres 3 of Ireland was with Mr . O'Connell , but how tho young Ireland party are determined to have a press of their own , and It was the duty of every democrat to assist and render them all the aid in their power . He considered it an imperative duty to isauc this address to the people of Ireland ! Mr . Wheeler fully agreed with tho views of Mr .

      Donovan . Dr . M'Douall took the same view of the subject . Mr . Robertson thought that it bad better be deferred . Mr , M'Grath thought it undesirable to delay Hie address , its object being to lay the principles of the Chartist party before the Irish public . lie believed a portion of the Irish press was now open to them , this bad never previously been the ease . He should vote in favour of the motion , and thought that the conduct of Mr . O'Connell or his policy had nothing to do with tbe motion bsfore them .

      Mr . Smith thought delays were dangerous , not an hour should be lost in placing their principles before the Irish nation , if they could notraakean impassion upon the Irish nation , they could upon the Irish in England , who were already favourable to them : upwards ofiJO Irish Repealeis were members of the Laml Fund at Bradford . Mr . Marsden thought it folly to obtrude their assistance upon the Irish people , they had , in his opinion , already degraded themselves by servilely courting tho sympathy of the M * h people .

      Mr . Julian llarney nearly concurred with the views expressed by Mr . Marsden . For his part he was sick of appealing to the people of Ireland ; still he thought an address which should set forth the real principles of Chartism , in reply to Mr . O'Conncli ' s calumnies , would be well timed anil advisable . lie cautioned the delegates against supposing that the Young Ireland party would be likely . to join the English democrats . Smith O'Brieu and bis friends were no advocates of democratic principles , all they wanted was an Irish middle ciass supremacy dignified by a > national flag ; as regarded the mass of the Irish people , tiro Young inlanders no more desired to 1 " - vesfc them with democratic franchise thau did O'Connell and his partisans .

      Ml " . Wil «\ 'f they bad previously offered their Assistance , and been refused , that was no vcason why tliey should neglect so favourable an opportunity as

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      the present Xiiey could get tho address read in Ire land , which was the great object of the Convention .. r ; iho resolution was then put and carried . " . : i Mr .-O uonnor pimped , and Mr ; OlarWconded , fcJie ioUom&g delegaies as a committee to draw up S ^ ot ^ n ^ S ^ ' ?>? " !* ¦ r ? A Mr ; O'Connor then brought forward the followinu resolution ; " 1 bat the Convention recommend the aopomtrnentofa large Metropolitan Central-Committee , to act m conjunction with District Committees to be appointed throughout the Empire , for the purpose of making electioneering , arrangements , and f or the purpose of holding a grand . National Demonstration upon the presentation of the . National

      Petition , and also to make , arrangements . JW . entertaining T . S . Duncombe , and the other M . P's . who are favourable to our cause , at a grand National Banquet , to be held on the occasion of the presentation or the petition to parliament . " , ; . Mr . ' O'Connor said , the committee should take cognisance of all electioneering movements , ; they would correspond with all the various localities , and recommend to them the most suitable candidates , they of course to be approved of by the local bodies . The local committee , themselves , must nominate candidates , where , there is no chance of getting them returned , but merely by the show /* hands . The local

      committee must , also see to parochial affairs , and then if the magistrates doas the Mayor of Leeds had done , refuse them the use of the public places , they would soon have the remedy in their own hands . Mr . Clark proposed the adoption of the resolution . Dr . M'Douall seconded the motiou .. \ Mr . Julian Harney considered it very necessary that a list oi candidates fortheTnext election should be published as soon . as possible , both candidates ,, that would goto the poll and those who would merely stand tho hustings contest . The publication of such a list was necessary , to inspivo the people with con ' fideneo that this resolution would be carried out ..

      Mr . O'Connor said the general and local . Coin mittees would , of course prepare and publish' the list of Chnrtist candidates . , > Th 1 ; resolution was then put and carried unanimously . ; : » - - ' .- ., i : ¦ .-.-, < . . .. ; . ' , , Mr . O'Connor . —The duty of the executive , as far as to bringing forward " Suggestions , is nearly ended , it will be well now'to appoint a committee of stsYcn , to receive , the suggestions or insti actions of tbe delegates relative to any amendments in the plan ot organization . .-.. .. . .... ... Air .. J .. Mitchell seconded the . motion . .-.. Agreed to . On the motion of Mr . ' llarney , the followinu ilelesatGH W 9 re . appointed . , iMassrs . JNuttall , Swceti Smith , Brooke , Wild , Yavdly , and Clark . Mr . Clark then read the draught of the petition for the Charter , and msvetl that it be referred to a committee of three for revision . Motion carried . .

      Messrs . llaraer , M . irsden , nud Robertson w » a , appointed the , committee . Tiie . Coaventioa Jlicn adjourned . ¦ . ; . ¦ -. .. " ,. ¦ Wkdnmdat , —The Roll was called and the minutes read and confirmed . Mr . Wheeler as Secretary , brought forward the accounts of the Exiles Restoration Committee , and read an address from a sub committee appointed by the boilr . By . the accounts it appeared that the Committee held a balance of ^ -i . 2 $ i } . The account were then passed , and the Executive again appointed as the , Commit tee ""ft }) the addition of one member from each Metropolitan . Locality . Mr . Mirfieid moved . the following resolution .

      "That this Convention , recommend' the Chartist Executive Committee , to call upon every Chartist Locality throughout the empire , to mnke a subscription for the benefit of Zephaninh Williams and William Jones , the companions of John Frost , that those two patriots may be placed in a position to , employ themselves in . the land of their exile , the subscription to bu kept open for twelve months . " lie well knew l > y experience that having tiie means to ensure bodily comfort was one great means of soothing the mind and '' alleviating the hardships inseparable from a state of captivity . Justice and honour demanded this at their hands on behalf of these men ,

      Mr . Pilling seennded the motion , it they did not do this even in Chartism there would be one method of treatment for the poor and another for tho rich . Mr . Linney supported the motion , which was earwed unanimously . Mr . G .. Wheeler moved , and Mr . Linney seconded , that Mr . O'Connor be Treasurer ti > the Committee . Mr . Hornby had received instructions to bring the case of William S . Ellis before the Convention , and would there / ore move "That this Convention recommend the ' Exiles' Restoration Committee , ' to take his case into their immediate consideration . " Air . Grassbr seconded the motion—carried .

      The Secretary brought forward the account of the Victim Fund Committeo , and an address from the Sub-Committee . —Report received . Mr .. O'Connor : While on this subject , it will be well to consider the cause of Williams and Jones , they would recollect that the late committee had voted £ 15 to Mr . Frost , and this they did before they were aware that tiie country , would respond in such a noble and praiseworthy ' inaftner ! to ' the call wade . Ue thought it wouid be well if that- sum waH to be repaid or rather transferred to Williams and Jones , to be applied to tlieir use , till the country shall have done so much for tliem as it has for their fellow Exile , and send tliem some money to buy them tools to assiat them . The delegates must remember that

      now a Froe Trade Goverumenii was in power , Free Trade laws and treatment might be expected , and consequently there would be need of a Victim Fund , lie would relate a fact that occurred at Ahhton , a few days as ; o . Eleven little buys , thirteen years of age each , left their work , f-ir a halt-day ' s holiday , and wenijto Staleybridgo Races ;' they had a Free Trade master , and he to > k them before a Free Trade magistrate , who committed them to Brixton for a week * , and this is tllCSOlC of treatment tbat might be looked for from tho party now in power . IJu would advise the delegates to take this home to their constituent- ! , and recommend them to employ the present favourable time to provide against any emergency ' that might ' arise .

      A discussion then ensued respecting the sum now due from tho Treasurer to the late Manchester cominhtse . Mr . Pilling moved that threeauaitorsbeappointed to examine the accounts of Mr . O'Connor , as treasurer to the Victim Fund ever since its

      commencement . Mr . Briggs seconded the motion . Mr . Wheeler moved that Messrs . Cuffiiy , Knight , and Dn > n be auditors . Seconded by Mr . Mooney , and carried . Tho "Irish Address Committee" having reported through Mr . Ernest Jones , Mr . Gra « sby moved , and Mr . Hornby seconded , the adoption of the Address—carried unanimously . Mr . Donovan moved and Dr . M'Doua )) seconded , that copies of the address bo sent to the Northern Star , Douglat Jerrold ' s , Nation , and Freeman ' s Journal newspapers . —Carried . Mr . Bowden moved " That copies ef the address be printed for the use of the localities to placard on the walls , tfco . " Mr . O'Connor moved an amendment " That the subject be left to the discretion of tbu localities . "Amendment earned .

      Mr . Grossby moved and Mr Ilornby seconded , that the National Victim Committee be amalgamated with the Exiles Victim Committee . —Carried . Mr , Wheeler moved and Mr . Grassby seconded , " That the Aged Patriots , and Widows anJ Orphans' Fend he amalgamated with the Exiles'Restoration Committee . "—Carried .

      WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON . Mr . Wheeler moved "That tho Petition Committee do report . "—Carried . Mr . Julian Harney then read tho second or revised copy , of the petition as agreed to by the Committee . •• ' ¦'• . "V On the raotien of Mr . Wheeler , the petition , as origiiwlly prepared , was read . Mr . O'Connor moved the adoption of the original petition with an addition from the revised copy . Mr . Clark seconded the motion . Mr . Julian Havney moved a 9 an amendment , " That the original copy bo taken its the groundwork of the petition , aiid subjicted to discussion for amendment , clause by clause "— Ameminunt . igi'ood to .

      In tho course of the tmcussion which ensued , some of the clauius or' the original petition were expunged , and clauses from the- revised petition substituted . Finally , the petition , as amended , was unanimously adopted . Mr . Brook then brought forward tho revised plan of urbanization , and moved the omission of the word "consfcuut / OBal" from the '' objects" of the ruk'S ; carried ; the words " undergoing sentence '' were added to one clause of tho paragraph under the head of "principles . " Mr . lirooli then moved the i ' . JWinj ? as an amendment to rule ht . All peraui-i acquiescing in the objects of this association shall be eligible to become members by payment of one shilling annualiy to the gcnenil fundi fur which they aliall ivce ve _ a card ami a copy of the vulea , such sum to ho paid l > y instalments or otherwise , but in no case shall any niemberbu allowed to vote in the business of the association until the auni of one sliillius shall be paid .

      Mr . Jackson moved , and Mr . Mitchell , of Stockport , seconded , '' That tho rule stand a 3 at present . " Mr . Clark was stron » ly in favour of Mr . Brook ' s motion , tho localities bad ne « l (; etc ( l to abido by tho rules , they had been broken in every instenco , as tar s \ s payment ot subscription was concerned . The Repealers wcro pot deterred by poverty from actiug upon tho plan now advocated . " Mr . Robertson thought that the present system would act well if thu executive would lvgulstrly publish a list of the places not contributing thoir nuinles In accordance with the rules .

      Mr . Mooney trusted that Mr . Clark ( lid not niCMl to insinuate that the localities retained the executive funds in their possession !; it was not the case , it was owing to tho apathy of the members that tho subloripUous liacUoJlen off ,

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      ; Mr ; Briggs felt inclined to support the rule as it at -present stood , but should listen to the arguments ol theensuingspeakera .- ; * ' Mr ; Wild , as one of the committee , would give his reasons for voting for tbe resolution . In times ot excite » jent members joined them , they entered into expenses upon the Jaith of these mtmbera ; but in many cases they never paid again to the society , lie believed they would raise more funds by the proposed method , and thus be enabled to support their , officers instead of abandoning them as at present .

      Mr . O'Connor thought that the resolution would be found injurious to the working of the Society ; he feared thatit wouldcresteanaristocracy in CJwrtiani . It gave all the advantages to tho members who paid down-tlieir shillings at once . Under tin ' s system the middle-class might swamp the association , for the purpose of changing the Executive , or turning tiie association to © flier than Oliartnt purposes / He was convinced tbaiihe Executive would get less money under the projected system thaa even tliey cot at present . ' .

      Jar . TalleYsaU hai been in the movement ever since 1839 , and he knew the state of most of the localities in Lancashire , rand knew that the men there could not pay the Is ; ¦ - ' , . , Mr . Nuitall : Tiie Committee had no idea of crest * ing fill aristocracy in the society ; Manchester had done its duty , it hadsenSns much to the Executive as any society , and yefc it had not sent its' fair quota , and could not under the present system ; Qe / inaintainoJ that at present there-wits no Bjftjcutiye ; the present body con'd not be corftidercd assucli . as they are paid by the Land Society , and are giving their services to tho Chartist Associations gratuitously . I ) r . M'Doua . 11 was opposed to-all pi-operiy qualifies ! ions , and the proposed mis looked'like : i property qualification . [ Ie should be inclfse'd- to support the proposed rule , provided its'disiranehking whioipio was abandoned . ... > .-.

      . Mr . JuiismHavnoy said he was the first who proposed-this regulation at a Conference sf Chartist delegates three ycav 3 ago , when ho hac £ but one supporter , lie was convinced that principte was a sound one , and wouldwltim ' atcry ' ue adopted . The pvi-seni , system was a thorough failure . That bad btien itiinutteil-by the Opponents a * well the sityBortcris ' pf Mr . Brook ' s motion .-. Tlie idea that utitfey die ' proposed 'regulation » hc middle ckss wouiu or could swamp the ' GlmvtMs , was ubsaed . Supposing th : possibility of sui'h ft danger , thure was virtue Mifficient in tbe ponresiS--&f the Chartists to piptent it . as by tlieir sacrifices they hud ottvn shown . " JJo t ) euied that'the-suggested-rule ' involved a property qua ! ilkatioa , } i ivas a Radical iitinsiyfo that

      taxation aud representation slioultt bu' cn-estensivo ; but no man expected , unuerany fonn ' of { joveniment , or in any state cf society , , to be invested with the ri g hts ,-and at the same time released from ) the duties , of c ' akvnah ' ip . -The same rule npplhd to their society ; the man'who had not phio / us ' contribution had no right to- vote away the c intr'ibutions of others . Much harm had been done bv always telling tlie people to tlotlieii duty . ¦ That " was tin > way to malie them neglect thoir dutv . Under the-present systtm ihere was no money either' for the support othe Executive or lecturers . Theoppotients ' of . Mr . liri'Ok s motion should propose soiriecliinij better or eJse s-ive the system suggested a fair trial . Mr . O'Connor explained .

      Mr . Griwsby .- —You Jiare agreed to endeavour to extend the movement . Now , how k this ' to'b » . do ! ie unless you adopt the meam ? It U said that the people are too poor to pay . He main timed that any man who bought a pint of beer could not make that

      excuse . Mr . Pilling wa 3 in favour of the rule as it ' stDott at present . -If they wanted lectures ihoy could always lay on a levy of Gd ., and there would be no difficulty in getting it . Mr . Li . vnkv was opposed to the suggested alterations of the'iule ; thu people could nor , and would not , pay the shilling . Mb . Donovan , If " you hire men , you must pay them , ov you are acting a rogu « ish part , yet that was tins way in which they acted towards the Executive body . ih . ? y bad never abided-by the ' rules ,-they-had' no riylit to consider themselves ) members of the buiiy unless tliL > y contributed towards its I ' umls . IJe was decidedly in favour of Mr . Brook ' s riwliitimi . In Manchester they di i not allow a man to vote on any pecuniary-matter unless he \ tas ; i paid-up membur ,

      Mr . 1 . M . VViiKKLKB was strongly in favour of the resolution proposed by tho Committee , hehaii moved it in previous Conventions . Tliey had tried the old system , and found it ' ilid not work well . When members paid the Is . at entrance they would noc desert the association'through failing into arrears , it would be cheaper to the members , if they would place afundattho command of the members , and save the body from continually being troubledI with Levies , Missionary Fund * . < fec , as had previously been the case . Tliey were in duty bouurlfeither fc'i reduce their expenditure or raise funds sufficient to eovrr it , if

      they could not support nn Executive , they should disband them . _ Theresolution . could be worded so as not to disfranchise any meinboi ' . Mr . Shaw bad previously , voted against the ' meaaure , but Mr .-riding's ? -arguments agaiiwt ilie suction had convinced him iu its ftwour . Mr . Pilling haif gta < ed that the members in his locality were unwilling to pay tho Is . entrat . ee money , byt when a Gd . Leyy was demanded , tliejr immediately paid ii , that made him bolieve that if the subject ' was fairly laid bef ji'o them , they would assist in carrying it out " ; it did not involve any dereliction of principle ,

      # Mr . Bawuen—The deciaon upbn this question involved the very existence of the Society , if the Executive could not bo supported . He feared that the Association would soon cease'to exist , but he questioned the propriety of tlu » alteration , tliev Jiad JieavyJoeal expenses to bear , such as rout of Hall , gas , papers , « fee . Mr . Mitchell . —The men of Rochdale bad always onetiieirdutTjaud lie believed ( her would ahmj-s do so . If the motion was carried , lie feared it wosilii entirely break up the Locality . The Executive hud done tlieir duty , but he feared this resolution would not prove baneiicial . Air . Alirfielil was opposed to tha resolution , his constituents would not be able to pay ti o shilling .

      Mr . Smith should vote in favour of tlie motion , although ho was oppo s ed to tho disfraueliisement of any of the members tor non-payment-Air . Tardly believed that if they could pay 6 J . for a levy , they could pay Is . annualiy . How could they expect the Executive to open new localities < -r extend the Association if they d » not furnish tiieiu with the meaua . He had always fuund the greatest difficulty not to be in getting-t ' nnds , but in getting collectors , the old system had in his opinion failed . Mr . Marsden . —lie could not reconcile it to his conscience to vote for the motion , his constituent were opposed to it , when a similar proposition had been previously introduced , they treated it willi scorn .

      Mr . E . Jones . —He was opposed to the motion . Although lie was a delegate least acquainted with their local business , yet from what he bad gathered , he was fearful that it would curtail tbe funds flawing to the localities , and thus injure the Association , there was tho registration and- other funds to bo borne by the localities . Mr . Barker was opposed to the motion , lie believed ifs tendency would be to prevent members from joining the Association The motion was then put , when the numbere were 15 fcrthe original motion , and 16 for the amendment . The Committee's proposition to alter the rule was therefore lost , and the rule remains as hitherto . After the discussion of some financial matters , relative to ti ; e snlary of delegates , and the payment of travelling expenses , the Convention adjourned .

      NATIONAL PETITION FOR THE ENACTWENT OF THE ; PEOPLE'S CliAttTElt . TO THE HONOURABLE ' 1 'IIE COMMONS OP GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND IN PARLIAMENT ASSEMBLED .

      We , the undersigned inhabitants of the British Isles and subjects of the British Crown , thus avail ourselves of the constitutional privilege of submit tmsj tho cimsUleration of our political rtehts nr . d wrongs to your Honourable House , in the hope tlmt tliey will rceeivo from you that degree of aUemiou which the importance of the one and the oppressiveness of the otlntr demand from the gunrdinns of t ) ie civil , social , and religious rights of the people . Your petitioners declare that the great end of all Governmental institutions should be the proUctiou of life , the security of property , tlie promotion of education ami morality , and the diffusion of happiness amon < r all classes .

      That your petitioners consider the only legitimate h-ABk oi' an equitablo Government is tho expression oi' tho mind oi' the whole male adult population through tho untrammelled agency of ihe franchise . ;» JiTliat youv petitioners regard the representation in Parliament of every man of sound mind as a vi «; lvt compatible with , ami sustained by , the laws v > f nature and of God , and that man's privation bv his fellow-creature of such right is an act which , if tolarated , evidences the existence of tyranny and injustice upon the ono hand , and servility aad degradation upon the other . That youv petitioners regard the Reform Hill as unjust , as it rcatvkts the right of citizenship t . o oneseventh of the male adult community , and stumps the other six-sevenths with the stigma of political inferiority . .

      Ihat the system which your poutiono . s arraijm before the judgment of your Honourable House veailers seven turn subservient to the wili , vaprice , nail dominance of one ! That it not only c ; , tablishe 5 the ascendancy ofjliijsmall minority of the empire , but it invests a minority of the small enfrav . chiseil traction with the power of returning a ni ^ joi-ity oi' vouillonouriibli ! House . That yoiu 1 petitioners have never , j- ^ t liea rd a valid vcason ui- ^ ecl for maintaining tho \ i ~ vt > ssnfc representative system , ami that ttio arguments pleaded against tho admission of the p eople to the immunities which the social contra jjt should guarantee .

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      , are bised upon class selfishness , prejudices , and c 6 nwaotcd views of ' humanity . ' - ' i J bat your petitioners hoM tlifl fleetjye franchise not to . be a ; trust ., i \ s has bien " fi !> siir '( . li . v i'epfes 6 > ite < L ) 5 nn « p F- in"erent » now « 7 man forVie prcwrva-Kiu ? rf ' ?{! ' liheviy' an (! P"Porty , wl .. \ H is to-!» Ju ! SsClSS £ «^ jpfU&ttEft&r&gJg Mr ^^ r fe ^^ to yoarflDiiouniWB 1 !„'«« , ¦> maki mu ^ , VrgK ' reforms in our representative system ns « i ! l , „ ,., ] » that principle the iomidatihn upon-which ' shall stand the' Commons''House ' 6 fl » arli : iuitiitoi ( j reat jj r . . ; -:, taitf . .

      TliaJ youi- petitioners , in ' order thafrthe elccfoir ' may possess p » -rlect security in the exercise of-hisfranchise , ptay th . it tha voting at qlou . tions f ' ni' mi ; nibers of'Pflrliajncjit be tala-n by bailor J Your petir tipners , aware of the great coercive and coiruptivd * power possessed by wealth a :: d station over tbe poor elector , see uo . hope of seeming purity of election and genuineness of representation but in throwing the protective mantle of the ballot over tbe electoral body . . ' That your petitioners regarrl the present fnequa * lity of repreientation to be oppo ^ ed ' to comincn sersse and inimical to a general representation of thfi { jco- ' pie . They therefore' appeal to your Honourable liouse to ? emc < ly this 'detect in the legislative niacaintry by the 'division of this country Into equal electoral 'districts , assigning to escfi ' 'district one representative . •'• ¦ ¦ - "< ¦ ' ¦ '

      Thftt yo « i ? ' petitifthm Ishldihe Lbpislaiuve , equMly with the kxecufcive , to b- the servants of tlie people , and consequently entitled to remuneratinh afe the public expense . ; ' a « d . believing that the . Hope of Cosmhotis akouid be the minister and not the master of the people , call tfjion you to ostnblisk their just reluive positions' by , tixiiijj an equitable salary for the services of its inembc ' i-s . " "" v- ' Tlmt your petitioners consider Sspti nni . il'Psrl ! anvent * unjust , ; is they prevent for six years ' out of pe ? en those who- are annually a » Tiving * ' at maturity frum cxo ' . eisirg : ; tlio-riph ' t of ' sullragi < . ^ Tcu ' r pctitfwieM . also cwiwtder . tliat stiv ' ' ycarst is too ¦ !«» i ' : g-: i tarm for" tlie existenoc-uf a PivrHaiticnt '; a period thiit affords rin ; opportunity-to venal and tims-serv ins , ' men to prciriote thoir selfish iiitorests at tlie exoetsq of those ' wlinsc welfare siinirld be the 'ilcimiitc aim of all their- ' labours . Your pctitioneia

      tlierctore , ' entreat your Llnnourablii IIi >»? e to vrente between the representative and t-lie represented that 9 ' ilutitry ie-pcr ! ail / i ) it 7 indUpcnanVif } to £ do >\ ^ ovt -rnment , hy the restoration of" tli « ancient wiioiesoma ]> mctice of'A-nnnal Parliaments . That ywir petitioners eomplainthat , i seat in the . Commons '; House of P . wlianwut should be enutinaent ii ( ion the posscszivn of' prvperlv of any liescrip {• ion , as they have yet to learn that leiiisliitivi ^ talent is the exclusive prerogative of uny order of iflfn ; and , therefore ,- pr « y ' £ > r tb « aboHtion of what is termed the Property Quaiificnt . ion . That your petitioners respectfully , direct your attention to the document entitled- "" The Pevplo ' s Cliavli !!' , ' which embodies tho principles and details fur securing the full and fquitabiL » . vi pi'tsonlatiiMi of tha male adult population , which document they earnestly pray your Honourable House Vi''forthwith ' enact as tho law of the realm .

      Should tiie members of your Ilonnumble House entertain any doiibss as to the justiu ? of our demands , your petitioners humbly entreat to be lieard at the ; bar oi' your -Honourable House by counsel or agents , iuuuiport of those claims .

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      Fr . lENBs ! — Tiie present governtt-. onf . il crisis hsivinjj Cfiiled the energies of either people iiitu action , the English Giliirtisfci' think it tiicir clury Ui ; ifMress 3 few ivonis of C 3 lior ( fttionanfi fellowship {! t ' t ! ic Iri ^ li prcpta . but , in S 0 '< l < -in . ir . must distinctly repudiate tho nirA < unilfd jiss-. tlions of Mr . Daniel O'Connell , tliat vioienua and anaifliy nr& conipiinviu parts of the CIitirUFt rfiiir . ictcTi Tii » Chartists of England ; friends ' . nre ; v constitutional h » ily cn . nbiiicu for the purpose of carrying a constitutioiial Reform , Tliey beii-rre that the rich and the po' . -r , bein ^ of the same species art 1 atider the same lan-s uf nature , arid lieingalilce capable of beRt-fit or injury from their legislature , necessarily have , in Hip election of these lugishitovs , thu s . 'inie right ; but that the rich , in defend- of their rights and property , have every advantage , which ircalth and

      thu purchased powers of others afford them , while tho poor , ( Icstitutfl of these , have no security but in the purity of legislation , nor any means of seif . rietVnce . but in the possession of their shave- of the elective powtr . They hold , then , that the j . oor have- an equal r : $ ht , but with more need than the rich , to elect representatives ; and that it is , therefore , right an J just , thut overy male in . habitant of Great Britain and Ireland ( infants , inraner persons aud criminals enly exempted ) , shall fully , fairly , anu freely enjoy the elaciive frauKhiso . that is to say——UiiUcrsftl SuO ' vAge that in oriier tn protuot tho poor elector nuainst tjranny , ttie votinj ; sliall bo by ballotj that the Parlijiments riiall be annual ; that the property qualification Khali be abolished ; that the whole empire shall b . ) divided into equal eloctoral districts ; and that the representatives of the people shall he paid .

      We exhort you not to deviate from those principles | for which you yoursfclves so gioriously conteudert ill IT 79 j * ive exhort you , friends , to struggle i ' ol * their viutorr , by the same means which are ensuring ua success : — By cro iting a pubiic opinion in favour of those princU plus through the medium of public meetings , petitions to Parliament , discussions , lectures , eh .-ap puhiioations , nnd tlie newspaper press ; as wtll as the formation of election committees , to secure the election and return of members to Parliament , municipal officers , and other ) oc : il functionaries . * . . . We further exhort you , iriends ! since , co-operation , strengthens the hands of labour , ami has enabled us to muUo ii stand against the power or monopoly , to increase , the bond of fellowship between yourselves und U 3 , an tlieonly means by which you can speedily obtain a Repeal of tho legislative union .

      This spirit Of fraternity has already caused us to petition FarlUniiint to the number of 3 , 000 , OOU for a Repeal of the union ' , and subsequently to the number 330 , 000 against the Irish Coercion bill—facts which the . desi ^ uii \ jf silence of nrtful men lias kipt Iroin tlie knowledge of tVie Irish people . We call on you to ral ' y against the Whig government , now in p . iwer , pa one subversive of your interests—and . to guar . l yourselves especially a « : niii « tyuur most dangeiv ous enemii-s , the men who have pledged themselves to its support , by accepting of patronage at its huuds . On these grounds we address you in a fraternal spirit , nnd with' the most sincere desire to see your couutry elevated in the scale of nations ; to Iiave justice doue to Ireland and to extend to her nil those social , religious , educational and political henefits , which a free imd intelligent legislature ought , and , in the eventof the People ' s Charter being made the law of these United Kingdoms ,, shall , give to all the people of these realms , without dis--tiaction of class , country or creed .

      Robert Wild Mottram John Smith . Bradford Philip ' M'Grath Tcwir Hamlets John Ilornby Marjlelwo John Nuttall Manchester Daniel Donovan Ditto Frank Mirfieid Barnsley George Julinn Harney yetveustle-upon-Tyne and Gatesliead . Thomat Clark Glasgow James Moouey Todmordun and Hebdett Bridge Thomas THttcrsall Uiirnley John Barker Northampton James Sweet Nottingham Jamns Stead Ilolbfi-k Thomas JSrijgs Slieffield

      Samuel \ ardley OWbam William Brook Leeds John Slww Ditto Tho ; n > sM . Wheeler Leicester P . W . Suckaimth Bawglmry George W . Wheeler lvfa < lins ! II ' d Norwich Eriu > st Jmwa Llmelioiisf . James Grassy Westiuinst . r E'hvin -Itobinxon riymuu ' . li James Bowden ll : i : ii ' ax William Jaeksou lirai ' . fonl ¦ Edward MUcUell ltochdale James Mitchell Stocltport Joseph I / . nney BirminL-Jiain V , XI , M'Douail Gr > en « ieh Ri «! iartl Marsdea l ' rcsio : i Kiuhanl L'illfn ? AsJiron-auiler-I . yne William M'Laam UvtrpwA

      Add11es3 Ov The Chartists Of England To The Irish People.

      ADD 11 ES 3 OV THE CHARTISTS OF ENGLAND TO THE IRISH PEOPLE .

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      NATIONAL , ASSOCIATION OF UNIT EDTRAD 8 TOP . THE raOTEOTJWN OF INDUSTRY . The Central Committee met at tliek olh ' ce , 30 , Ilydo-struct , Bhxmislmry . on Monday * August 3 . ; T . S . Dunuombe , M . I * -., in thft chair . As usual , a , V'humii&sjs mass of correspondence from ail parts of ( ho United 'KiiiKctoin wns reai ! by the Secretary , and n . deal of huaiEicss was tiwisauted . The Committee , in accoviUv . cu with tiie expressed wish oftiic lato'Conforoncs , hav « ri ! folvi : ( l . 'Oti miding a missionary to every town in the United King ; tiom to exjwuiiil tho Driaciplcs fiiiil practices of tho Associfttion ; Mr William RuUs « n is appointed ^ jissionavy . Mr . — Fclkin , IVom Ilia fninie-wm-k knitters , attended aud submitted tho depressed condition of that trade , am ! tho gw « s iniustujC practised on tho operatirea . his stntoiuent vras I su .: ctt to with great attention , and owitod J' « M ] 1 7 of all present ; tho Committeo . requested M- itkin to ecnvey tho exprwaij m ot < u fjT ? X ^ liatliy t . » lm trado . anil at the WI " **™ J i " ^ ' J \ i ^ I ^ S ^; ^ p ^ ploymcnt of ft <> wuch 0 PP rc ; sca fraBfrmrl ! knitters .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Aug. 8, 1846, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1378/page/5/