Current:

Northern Star (1837-1852), 24th April 1841, Edition 2 of 5, Page 2, Untitled Ad

Page 2
Page 2
2 of 8

On this page

  • Departments (2)
    • Cijarltgt ZnttTligprae.
    • n ENERAL ADVERTISEMENT AGENCY, IX and Heirs, Next ov Kin, and Legatee's Re-
  • Adverts (10)
  • Text (4)
  • Transcript

    • Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software. The text has not been manually corrected and should not be relied on to be an accurate representation of the item.

      Additionally, when viewing full transcripts, extracted text may not be in the same order as the original document.

      Untitled Ad

      gistrt Office , No . 3 . Walbrook , near the Mansiou-House , London . Established 1822 . S . Deacon , Agent to the London , Edinburgh , and Dublin Gazettes , and for every London and Provincial Newspaper , respectfully informs the Public he has in his possession a perfect copy of the London Gazette , from 1665 , and the daily London Newspapers for upwards of one hundred yeara past . The Provincial Paper 9 , / rom every County , are also regularly filed for the inspection of Advertisers . From thesp sources , he has , at a great expence , collected and formed an Index to upwards of Forty Thousand

      Untitled Ad

      44 , ALBION STREET , LEEDS . TN CASES of SECRECY consult the TREATISE J . on every Stage and Symptom of the VENEREAL DISEASE , in its mild and most alarming forms , just published , by Messrs . PERRY and CO ., Suroeoks , No . 44 , Albion-street , Leeds , Private Entrance in the Passage ; and 4 , Great Charles-street , Birmingham , and given gratie with each Box of PERRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS , price 2 s . 9 d ., 4 s . 6 d ., and lls . per Box , containing a full description of the above complaint , illustrated by Engravings , shewing the different stages of this deplorable and often fatal disease , as well as the dreadful effectt of Mercarj , accompanied with plain and practical directions for an effectual and speedy cure , with ease , Becrecy , and safety , without the aid of Medical assistance .

      Untitled Ad

      "Jj- E&T INDIA TEA COM ^ A ^ Y . ; PERSeNir ' lwyin * :, » . 1 Wtin ^ m sparetww Apprised that Agent * < toflt >» ue to be appointed in fcoudon » ud CJonnt ^ Towns , fejr the EAST , TNraATEV COMPANY , for the Sale of their JelSJfo * Tew . -Office , Mo . 9 , Great St . Helen ' s Chure&-ya * d , Bishopsgate Street . They are packed in Leaden Canisters , from an Ounce , to a Pound ; and new alterations have been made whereby Agents will be enabled to compete with all rivals . The Lioetse is only Eleven Shillings per annnm ; and many , during the last " Siiteen Years , have realised considerable Incomes by the Agency , without One Shilling Let or Loss . ¦ ¦ . - ^ . Applications to be made ( if by Letter , Postpaid ) 4 o- CHARLES HANCOCK , Secretary .

      Untitled Ad

      Just published , in royal 18 mo . cloth , price 3 s . ; and sent ia the Country free , by the post , 3 s . 6 d ., MAIJH OOD ; the CAUSES of its PREMATURE DECLINE , with Plain Directions for ITS PERFECT RESTORATION ; addressed to thoie « uffering from the destructive effects of Excessive Indulgence , Solitary Habits , or Infection ; followed by-observations on the TREATMENT of SYPHILIS , GONORRHCEA , GLEET , &o . Illustrated with Cases , &c .

      Untitled Ad

      TO THE READING CHARTISTS OF GREAT BRITAIN , Whose attention is requested to the following List ot Cheap Tracts now publishing , Price One Shilling and Sixpence per 100 , or \ fcive for a Penny , The Quflstion : —WHAT IS A CHARTIST 1-ANSWERED as to Principles and as to Practice . \* The friends of the Charter are earnestly requested to aid in giving this admirable Tract an extensive circulation . A Liberal Allowance to those purchasing to give away .

      Untitled Ad

      ¦ Inth * -: Pr ea 8 i-.. r , - - ;^ ; | ^ ., " RICHARDSON'S RED BOOK ^ A PEEP AT THE PEERS , Uniform with the "BLACK SJOOK ^ 100 Pages , : ¦ Prf ^ Ftofcp < inoe , £ ?' CONTAININGtheTitlej , Names , » nd Surnames of all the Lords " ' Spiritual and Temporal , date of their births , to whom married , their connexions , the places , pensions , emoluments of office , sinecures and fat livings , of themselves , their -children , and relations ; in the Army , Navy , Law Courts , Civil Offices , Churchof England , and Colonial Departments ; their influence in the Commons' House ; shewing the golden TeasbnB for voting away Ihe millions of taxes amongst themselves and their dependents . This little Book will e » lve . the-iprobtem of the Peers "standing by their order . " . Every reader of the "Black Book" must have one of these companions , in order to oontraat the ' splendour of the tax-eatera with the . misery or the tax-payers , and work out the grand social maxim— Knowledfl * is power ; Union is strength !" *'¦ ¦¦¦ Now Publishing , POPULAR BLACK BOOK AND ALMANAC , FOR 1841 ; Which has obtained a higher circulation than any other kind in Britain . Also , VINDICATION OF THE RIGHTS OF WOMAN . By R . J . RicHARPSON , Price Twopence ; shewing their claims to a share in the Legislature and Executive power in the State . London : J . Cleave , Penny Gazette ^ office , Sheelane , Fleet-street ; Manchester , Hey wood , Oldhamstreet ; Leeds , Hobson , Star office ; ; Liverpool , Smith , Scotland-place ; Glasgow , W . Thompson , Circular office , Princess-street ; Birmingham , Guest ,. Steelhouse-lane ; Edinburgh , Duucan , High-street ; Huddersfield , J . Leech ; Dublin , O'Brien , Abbeystreet ; and R . J . Richardson , 19 , Chapel-street , Salford ; Newcastle , D . France ; Sunderlaad , J . Williams .

      Untitled Ad

      TO PIANOFORTE PLAYERS . AND SINGERS ! Published Monthly , Price One Shilling , THE PIANIST A gives all the Popular Songs , Ballads , &c , with Words , Symphonies , and Accompaniments ; and all the Waltzes , Quadrilles , Galops for Piano , &o ., which obtain , by their excellence , great popularity in Lonaon . These are given every mouth , at a price scarcely one sixth of ^ ^ the charge made by Music Sellers ; afy for instance : — No . 1 , for January , 1841 , contains the Elizer d'Amore Quadrilles , ( note for note , the same usually charged 3 i . € d . for : ) "The Banks of Allan Water , " popular song , with words , ( sold in the

      Untitled Ad

      EVERY NUMBER NOW IN PRINT * BEAUTIFUL NEW MUSIC . To Flute , Flageolet , Violin , Clarionet , Kent Bugle , and Cornopean Players . That Celebrated Monthly Periodical , THE FLUTON ICON , gives every beautiful Tune that becomes popular . In its pages will be found , for the small price of Eightpenoe Monthly , not only every Tune that is popular , but every Tune that is likely to become bo ; all new-copyright melodies of merit being inserted here . Nos . to 88 are already published ; any of which may be had at eightpenco per Number , or sent , post paid , to any part of the Kingdom , by enclosing Is . As a specimen of the contents of some of the Numbers , the following is submitted , namely : —

      Untitled Ad

      ======== ^^ MEDICAL iABVICE . MR . WILKINSON , StJftGEON , : .- . ¦ : s " - | - \ ' \ : ¦ > i ;\ ¦ ¦ :-, ¦ .. ;? • No . 13 , frafal garstree \ % Leeds , HAVING devoted : his Studies , exclusivel y fbj many years to the successful treatment of tht Venereal Pisease , in all i , ts various forms ; ' also , to the frightful consequences resulting'from thai destructive' ; pT * ctieeV - ** 'Self Abuse ; " may b « Personally Consulted from Nine in the Morning till Ten at Night , and ftn Sunday * till Two , at 18 . Trafalgar-street , - -Leeds * and every Thursday at No 4 , George-street , Bradford , ( from Ten till Fire . )

      Untitled Ad

      PARR'S INFALLIBLE LIFE BILLS , WHICH are now recommended by all who have tried them . They . have been the means of restoring to health many thousands who have suffered by dire disease and ill-health . Read tbe following Letters to the Proprietors : —

      Untitled Article

      STOCKTON . —At the usual weekly meeting of the Chartists of Stockton , on Wednesday evening week , Mr . Davison stated that he had a resolution to propose , which he doubted not would meet with the entire approval of all present , namely : — "That the Chartists of Stockton send &'delegate to York , on the liberation of Mr . O'Connor , to give him a haarty welcome from the felon ' s cell ; and to con-Tince him that the people of Stockton haTe not forgotten his services—that they axe grateful , aad give him their most sincere thanks . " Mr . Davison accompanied , his resolution "with a number of excellent remarks , in high praise of Mr . O'Connor . The resolution was seconded by iir . J . Shields , and carried unanimously .

      FAlIipWORTH . —On Sunday evening last , Mr . James C&rttedge , of Manchester , delivered a rerj impressive &ad eloquent lecture in the . old School Room , lrhidi -was greatly applauded-throughout , and at the close a vote of thanks was proposed and carried unanimously to the Lecturer , for hia service * . Will our iminaculate-WhigfrieDdssay thattheTories paid that ? fox ¦ w e aw of opinion that if the Corn Law Repeal Lecturers bad no o ; her p » y , the Le&gua wou ' . d soon be minus adrocates . A certain reptile in the fbnn of a man , yclept a Town Missionary , seat to teach the people of Fail * - ¦ Wwrth the way to a better country , and to give them bibles , alnianacks , tracts , &c . has been going from bouse to hiose canvassing amongst the rate payers , to get possession of the room to spout in . When he found a Socialist , he said it was the dreadful destructive

      Chartists thit the Christians wanted out ; when a Chartist came in his way , it was the blasphemous infidel Socialists they wanted out . However , as he U in the habit of readins the Utrthem Star , we gut » s by the reference he is continually making to its contents , we would jas : remind him , that the petty annoyance he is continually practising towards the poor , perstcnled , and proscribed Chartist , only brings the doctrines of the m&ek and lowly Jesus into contempt , when the Profession of those doo - . rines is seen to producs so fmuch duplicity , sneaking , craftiness , and hypocrisy in himself . N . B . The meetings are held as usual ones a fortnight , when lectures are deliveredj on the great and glorious principles of the Charter . SOTTTH LANCASHIRE . —DELEGATE MEETING . —The above meeting was held in the . Chartist-room ,

      Brown-street , Manchester , on Sunday afternoon last-Delegates present—Mr . Thomas Davies , Tib street , Manchester ; Mr . John Cartlertge , Brown-street , East Manchester ; ili . Samuel Pemberton , Hardman-street , Jdnschesier ; ill . William Yanrood , Eulnie end Choriton-upon-Medlock ; Mr . T . F . Craig , Salferd ; Mr . Richard Haslem , Oldhamf- ' Mr . David Ogden , Failsworth ; Mr . Jonis Sehofleld , Openshaw and Droylsden ; llr . T . 3 . Extrs ' . cy , Unsworth ; Mr Robert Johnson , Middleton ; Mr . James Taylor , juc , Rochdale ; Mr . George Cookson . Warring-ton ; Mr . William B ^ ifnla ' e , Shaw ; Mr . J < 5 hn Dickinson , Pilkington and Prestwich ; Mr . Jame 3 Lec « h , Mottram . Mr . T . F . Craig was called to the chair . Every delegate gave an encouraging account of the progress of the cause in his leealitv . We rejoice to say that , thousands who

      once looked upon the principles with indifference , suspicion , and contempt , are now become their adherents , and their most active and Essloos supporters . The financial affairs were examined , and found correct , and other business , for which tfce meeting was called , was gone through in the best of spirit . After which the following resolutions were passed , without two opinions being expressed upon them , and without one dissentient : — " That this meeting views with feelings of extreme regret the attempt made by Messrs . Levett , Collins , O" » il , and Co ., to commence another mode of organisation . Firstly , because the plan already in operation has cost the nation a serisus amount of money , besides anxiety and perseverance on the part of the people ' s delegates , and is working successfully ; and has done more in the short time to unite the people ,

      snd bring them to a general understanding with each other , than any one ever brought before the Radical public- Secondly , became the commencing of another movement , even for tb « same object , would be calculated to confuse , and perhaps divide the people ; and consequently give our enemies , who are ever ¦ on the alert , a chance to mate inroads into our ranks . Thirdly , because those men who attached their names to the crisuiai d&cument , a copy of which appeared in the Northern Star , ought , if we may judge from their pretensions , to have done all in their power to carry out the present plan instead of impeding its progress by Standing aloof—getting up a fresh one contrary to the major ity , or throwing any obstacle in the way , by endeavouring , as far as their influence , precept , and example go , to persuade the people that the plan is

      Illegal . Fourthly , because O'Seil , Collins , Lorett , and others , wtre invited to assist in remodelling the old plan at the late national delegate meeting , in oroer to make it strictly le ^ al , but never attended . Fifthly , because they have been solicited to join the association , and they refused to do so , or show its illegality . Sixthly ,, because we consider the cause too sacred to allow it to be trifled with by any shuffling , equivocating , ana h » . vt clap-trap , whether patronised by Dan , or any other humbug , who acts from self-interest , ambition , ut want of principle . We , therefore , pledge ourselves not to countenance , but rather oppose any plan while the present works so remarkably well ; ncr any one , bat which is agreed to by the people ' s delegates , aad not by a few individuals , whoever they may be . We hv'ps , if they respect their own character and the

      cause of liberty , they will give up the attempt , and join hrrart and hand in the present Association until the People ' s Charter becomes ths law of the land-After thin solicitation , if they persist , we shall / eel it our p-Anful duty te denounce them as men insincere to the cause they have espoused , and unworthy of confidence ; and that the Editor of the Northern Star be requested to insert- this in the next publication . " 2 nd . " That this meeting tender Mr . James Leech , missionary , a vote of taints for nia past conduct , and they bare tbe greatest confidence in him for the future , and that he be requested to proceed with his labours for another month . " 3 rd . " A vote # f thanks was given to Mr . James Cartledge , secretary , for the

      excellent manner in which he has always kept the accounts . " 4 th . " A vote of thsjiks was given to the chairman , for hU able and impartial conduct , and that the meeting stand adjourned till that day month . " We are requited to inform the Chartists < jf South Lancashire , that business of the greatest importance will be brought forward at the next meeting , and it is . hoped that a delegate "will i > e present to represent each town or village whfere there is an association . If they do not think it prndent to send a delegate so many miles , th » y are at liberty to appeint any friend in whom they can place confidence , who resides in Manchester . But they muss send proper credentials to satisfy the ConneiL

      -BRIGHTON—M . EETISG . —The quarterly meeting of this Association waa held at the Cap o * Liberty , Portland-street , on Wednesday evening , April 14 th , 1 S 41 , Mr . William Woodward in the chair , when the report of the Council , an able and well drawjn up document , was read ; and , on the proposition of iir . Sandy , seconded by Mr . Lewis , was unanimously agreed to , and ordtred to be entered on Vhe minutes . The balance sheet was then submitted , showing a balance in the fiends of the treasurer of £ 2 5 * . lid ., which was sjloweJ and passed . The O'Brien and Victim ' s Fund Balance Sheets were sko placed before the meeting , in each of -which there was a balance in "favour of each tnnd ; of the O'Brien Fund , 18 & Id ., and of the Victim Fand , lus . Hid . Thfss were also allowed , and pass « L Each balance sheet was duly signed by auditors , especially appointed . After a vote of thanks to the chairman , &c , the meeting was dissolved , the mtr . uter * beiag highly gratified at the state of the society , and its respective funds .

      The address of Messrs . Collins and Co . having been tint to Brighton , and signed by Messrs . Woodward and Sandy , and having reason to believe that Borne of our friends may think that it has been signed on bthalf of the Brighton Chartists , we take this opportunity of informing them that we'do not know of one Chartist who does not highly disappprove of such conduct , and are determined not only strictly to adhere to the National Charter Association and their plan , bntto ivsist to the utmost every otherproject that maybe taned by whatever party-filing ; as we are sorry and indignant at the conduct of men who c * n lend thems- ; ves to do the work of our most inveterate enemies , by adopting a coarse that must inevitably cauis disunion in our ranks . Our reason- for sending this is , our weekly meeting is not held till Wednesday evening , -when the subject will be discU&sed , but will be too late in tbe week for insertion in your present Star , and being anxious to remove any iaipression that it

      has been signed on our behalf or by our sanction . We . therefore , assure our brethren that the Chartists of this town , generally , will remain firm as a rock both to tbe presentpian , and also to the glerious principles contained in tbe Charter , Our motto . i »—TJniversaJ BaSnge and ? fo Surrender , but as speedily as possible We do uot approve of the everlasting cant about the ignorance and immorality of the working men , and depriving them of their just rights upon that plea , IJ these men desire to see ignorance and vice of ever description in all its naked deformity , let them visit this town , attend the theatre , the gambling houses , the t&v ^ rns and brothels , and the circles of the aris tocracy-and middle-class electors , and then , aftei making' all doe allowance for the working man , groaning under the hellish system of oppression , and driven by poverty to crime , whether or sot the educated classes t * o term * d > d » not by far exceed them in vies ol very d ascription .

      EDINBUB 6 H . —Tbe Edinburgh Chartist Assoda tian met "in Whitefieid Chapel , on Thursday last , Mr . James is tbe chair . Mr . P . Anderson delivered a leetore , -wj wrein be successfully replied to several objections btoogM-agahtst the Chartist * . The address of Mr . Lovet * and others-was then read to the meeting ; after wiielrt tetter was-read from Mr . Sankey , in reply to Mr . l / ovett , ; containing his reasons for not signing bis nauk to the said address , which elicited universal approbation . ' It mi -then moved and carried " that a vote of thanks be awarded to Mr . San key for the conduct he-his-disp layed ever since be joined the morexnent , mid more especially fur tbe prompt manner in which he replied- to Mr . Lovett's address , and that the ecretary be instructed to forward it to Mr . Sankey . " A rote wf thanks was then moved and earned to Mr . laylor , tot bis exposure of tiw aecret movement . After ft Vute of thatkis to Mr . Anderson fur bis lertnre , and Mother to the Chairman , the meeting separated .

      Untitled Article

      BTAHCHBSTER . —On Sunday evening la * t , " the Rev . W . N . Jackson delivered a yery , ' 4 mpre » ive sermon on tbe conduct of the clergj and ^ the inflnance they possess over the people in general Daring his discourse he was very heavy on tbe ztg- ^ ag policy of Messrs . Ixivett , Collins , and Co ., exhorting the people to stand by the present plan , to work it in unity and love , and it would not be in the power of the base and sordid middle class to prevent the Charter from becoming the law of the land ; at the same time showing that it was the power possessed by the middle class exerted npon the Government , tbe clergy , and the army , that kept the people in bondage . A collection was made for the wives and families of tbe imprisoned Chartists .

      BRADFORD . —( Wilts . )—On Saturday , the 17 th , Mr . Charles Bolwell , the Chartist lecturer for the county of Wilts , gave a leetnre in WMte Hill Ghapel , on the principles of the People's Charter ; the lecture was not so well attended as was expected , through the notice not being generally understood . The lecturer handled the subject in a masterly manner , which gave general satisfaction . After brief addresses from Messrs . Niblett and Carrier , the meeting broke up . LONDON . —i Westmixstkb . )—At a meeting of the ChartktB , held at the Charter Coffee House , Struttoa Ground , on tbe 18 th isst ., a spirited discussion took place on Messrs . Lovettand Co . ' a plan of organisation : at the close of the discussion , it was resolved unanimously that this meeting views with contempt the selfish and destructive pbm of Messrs . Lovett and others , to cause a division amongst tbe friends and supporters of tbe Charter ; it is unjustifiable and unnecessary , therefore , we disapprove and condemn the whole proceedings , and will do all we can to support and make permanent the present organisation ot the people .

      STAPIiEFORD , . \ EAR NOTTINGHAM . —At a meeting of the members of this Association , held on Monday night , it was unanimously resolved , that as we consist principally of young unmarried men , no measure short of the People ' s Charter would be of any benefit to us ; we therefore pledge ourselves to stand by the Manchester Executive . We will have no humbug ; therefore we enter our protest against John Collins , or any other person not enrolled in the National Charter Association , being sent to the Convention . We are not to be gulled by the long catalogue of humbugs—the mouse-trap smells too strong of Dan !— " the rint , fcoys , the rint ' . "—but we want no humbugs—let the " cock-tails" go .

      BRADFORD . —The Chartists of Bradford met on Sunday evening , at six o ' clock , at tbe house of Mr . Carrodns , North Tavern , Wapping . After a deputation had been appointed to wait on the anti-Corn Law Committee ts demand a discussion , the circular of Messrs . Lovett and Co . was read , and the following resolution was unanimously adopted : — " That , in the opinion of this meeting , the Chartists of Bradford are satisfied with the present legal organisation of the National Charter Association of Great Britain , and believes the attempt made by Messrs . Lov « tt , Collins , Hetherington ,

      and Co . to commence a counter agitation , will be prodnctiTe of evil ; and we regret to hear of men who were called and believed to be honest and sincere in their denunciations of oppression and class legislation , now attempting to delude the people who confided in them , by aiding and abetting a system calculated to sever the bonds of political brotherhood now existing in England , Scotland , and rapidly progressing in Ireland , and are determined to discountenance any such attempt , and hold in utter contempt such degenerate tools of middleclass oppressors . "

      BIRMINGHAM . —Hdrrah for the Movement . —The National Charter Association is making rapid progress in this town . There has been bard work for tbe last month ; but determination and perseverance have overcome all obstacles . The room in Freeman-street is crowded every meeting night , and the real staff of former K&dical Unions , both male and female , are rallying round the standard of liberty with zeal and enthusiasm . Mr . Martin ' s addresses have produced a lasting effect in this town , and there is now little doubt that Birmingham , which was selected by the Rational , Teetotal , Educational , Household Chartists , as their head quarters , has slipped through their fingers ; they will be constrained to seek a fre&b shop . Hurr&h for the brave " fustian jackets !"

      Leciurb . —On Sunday evening , a lecture was delivered by Mr . Wm . Martin , previous to his departure to Coventry , where he had been invited for a week . Ho went at great length into the causes which produced the misery now existing in society , and afterwards adverted to tbe secret move , for the exposure of which he considered tbe Editor of the Star entitled to the thanks of every Chartist in the country . He then proceeded to show that Christian Chartism was not tbe best method for uniting men of various creeds and denominations , aitbongh he admitted the right of all men to hold whatever religious belief they thought best . He was pleased to see so many of his countrymen attending their meetings ; for although Mr .

      O'Connell and his minions might denounce the Chartists of England as enemies to Ireland , he could tell them from his own experience , that Ireland had not better friends than the English Chartists ; it should not be said that because they would not support O'Connell ' s humbug , that they were opposed to the liberties of Ireland . He hoped that every Irishman residing in this country would unite with their fellow sufferers , and struggle for the emancipation of both countries . After some able remarks from Mr . Williamson and others , the meeting separated well pleased with the worthy leclurer ' s animated and clever address . Mr . Martin ' s humorous style of speaking has made him a decided favonrite in Birminsrham .

      Ciurtist Meeting at FfiEEMA . \ STaEET . —The uBua . 1 weekly meeting of the members of the National Charter Association and others , took placa on Monday evening last The room wat crowded to excess ; upwards of 100 females were present , and tbe greatest harmony and good feeling prevailed . Mr . Thomas Goodacre was called to the chair , and after a brief address introduced Mr . Wm . Dean Taylor . Mr . Taylor said he came there that evening prepared to prove taat the working classes of this country were slaves , it ahonld therefore be his task to shew the cause of that slavery . Their slavery arose solely from class legislation . Same stated that the nvseries of the people sprung from their immorality and irreligion , some from the want of education , and others from the existence of the Com Liws ; but he maintained that class legislation and that only was the

      cause ; every man present was a slave , and every wife , daughter , and son , were slaves also in reality . He eaid they needed not to visit the nations on the continent to witness human wretchtdness . No , it was before them in every street both by day and by night , want and misery stalked forth ia the se called Christian Birmingham . If Vhe tmth was declared it might be written on the gable end of every building , on the front ot every professed temple of truth , over the doors of the courts of injustice , universal suffering and Egyptian , slavery ciused by class legislation . He then pointed « ut in a clear argumentative style the origin of poverty in this country . The clergy preached that God made it , others said it c-ime from the devil , but for the benefit of reliaious professors they would endeavour to ascertain how

      it came , who xnaue it , and henceforth father tbe blame upon the right parties . He then enquired if God created distinct castes or degrees of rank?—whether all men were not equal in creation ?—and whether plenty was not bountifully provided for all by the Author of Nature ? Mr . Taylor then adverted to the New Poor Law Amendment Act , and showed up its monstrous injustice , and concluded his address by showing the necessity of Union and organisation , and exhorted all men and women who had not previously done so , to enroll their names in the National Charter Association . —Mr . Edwards then rose for the purpose of moving a resolution . He said that the circumstances connected with it were to well ka » wn that he need make no comment on it , but allow the resolution to speak for itself . It was as follows :

      " TLat the Chartists ef Birmingham , in public meeting assembled , do look with sorrow and disgust npon the attempted secret movement of Messrs . Lovett , Collins , Tincent , O'Neil , Hetherington , Cleave , and Co . ; and view it as a base , cunning , and traitorous attempt to barter the liberties of the millions for a century to come , by fawning upon , bowing to , and courting the middle classes , who have ever proved themselves our greatest and most inveterate Joes , who already possess the franchise , and by its means trample the toiling slaves to death ; and further , we can never recognise any man , or number of men , ( however dear they may have been to us in time past , ) no matter whether they call themselves Chartists , Christian Chartists , or teetotal Chartists , ualeaa they now prove their determination to push on the

      grand national agitation , by joining the National Charter Association—and we also declare , that we never can , or will , place confidence in those men who take the arch-traitor Dan O'Connell for their director . We therefore send this , as our firm and solemn protest to the Chartist * of Great Britain and Ireland . " Mr . W . D . Taylor seconded the motion , and made some pointed remarks . Mr . John Williamson supported it Mr . T . P . Green was glad to find that somebody had taken this matter up , as he had intended to propose a similar resolution . He heartily coincided In it . Although no man worked harder than he did to support Mr . Collins whilst hi prison , yet their conduct was so glaring , that there was not the least doubt that the parties named in the resolution were acting the part of

      traitors . He begged to support the resolution . —The Chairman then put tbe resolution , which was carried unanimously , with the exception of three hands which were held up against it A subscription was then entered into for the purpose of fitting up the room , and defraying the expenses of the lecturer of Birmingham ; after i which , fifteen persons enrolled their names as members of the National Charter Association . It was announced that meetings were held every Monday aad Wednesday evenings , at batf-put wren , aad that a lecture was delivered on Sunday evenings , at half-past six ; and that reading and discussion would take place every Sunday morning , at ten o ' clock . The sub-Secretary also gave notice that a balance-sheet af the Asso ciation receipts and expenditure wou ' . d be produced on Monday evening nsxt . Toe meeting then separated .

      The Members of the National Charter Association residing in Birmingham intend to remit £ l -to Leeds , next "wees , as thei- quota of the fund for the support of tbe delegates in London ; and request , that when the ballot is taken , Mr . Martin's aunts shall be placed as their representative . Ten shillings , from Stourbridge , which now lies in the Treasurer ' s hands , will be forwarded at the same time , and for the same purpose .

      Untitled Article

      BRAPBHAW . —On Saturday last , Mr . Arran , tbe talented-West Riding Chartist Missionary , delivered a powerful and soul-stirring address t $ a-crowded and aUentCveauditnce , in the New Connection Methodist School Boom . At tbe conclusion of tbe lecture ,, tbe following resolution was moved and seconded by . two members of the National Charter Association , and carried unanimously : — " Thnt this meeting , feeling that union among the masses is of all things most necessary to secure th « political emancipation and the social regeneration " of our unbAfcpy - ' country , strongly de ^ fecatas tha new and seer « t * movement of . Messrs . Lovett , Collins , &c as tending only to disunite and scatter the democratic force * . "

      BTOtJRBRIDOB . —A publls meeting was held in the Social Institution , on Wednesday last , April 14 th , for the purpose of adopting tbe petition which appeared in the Siarot March 29 th , and to nominate a person to represent Stourbridge in the forthcoming Convention . The petition was carried unanimously , and Mr . Wm . Martin elected delegate . The meeting was very ably addressed by Mr . Dean Taylor , the Chartist missionary . The petition ia being numerously signed . 8 TOCKPCRT . —At the Association Room , on Sunday night , Mr . Joseph Carter in thft chair , Mr . D . Donovan , President of the Power-loom Weavers ' Union , of Manchester , delivered a lecture on the " Wrongs of IrelaDd . " Tbe lecturer concluded an address of two hours and a-balf duration , which will be long remembered by the goo i Chartists of Stookport A vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer .

      MACCLES-FIEL © . —Tea Party . —On Tuesday , the 13 th Instant , being a holiday for the people of that district , a tea party was got up in honour of Mr . O'Connor , as being the first anniversary of the unjust detention of that gentleman within the walls of a Whig dungeon . No public notice was given on the occasion , save that of a few working men , who -were made acquainted with tbe proceedings , circulating it thrtngh their respective mills amongst their fellow-workpeople , and stating , at the sauie time , that Mr . Mitchell and Mr . Davies , of Stociport , the two dungeon-proof patriots , who have just been released from an eighteen months' confinement in Chester Castle , would be present . Such waa the rapidity with' which the Information ran through the town , that all tho tickets were bought up immediately . Their spacious room , the

      decoration of which exceeded any w « ever witnessed , for paintings , portraits , laurel garlands , and beautiful figures , of every description , was more than twice filled for tea ; and four times as many more tickets might have been disposed of could they have accommodated those who made application- After the cloth was removed , and all parties comfortably seated , Messrs . Mitchell and Davies , who were received with rapturous applause , addressed the meeting at great length . They were repeatedly cheered during their addresses , and gave the greatest satisfaction . After the speaking was over , the forms were removed for a little harmony , when dancing and other harmonious amusements went on till between twelve and one o ' clock ; and all parties went home highly gratified with the evening s proceedings ,

      Cijarltgt Zntttligprae.

      Cijarltgt ZnttTligprae .

      Untitled Article

      2 THE NORTHERN STAR , ============ ^^

      N Eneral Advertisement Agency, Ix And Heirs, Next Ov Kin, And Legatee's Re-

      n ENERAL ADVERTISEMENT AGENCY , IX and Heirs , Next ov Kin , and Legatee ' s Re-

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), April 24, 1841, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct376/page/2/