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      ^ uyrNlCATIONS STANDING OVER W *^ FROM LAST WEEK . ^ . iTSt brt , the w « rt tf or « Ui > jr fton JHfu . Miter . *» wnieh i % to ¦«« n F *» powfl > le ••" l ^ i » ii to "fate * " * " 1 •*•» nonet *» **; T ^ oow of justice . LMt waek , w « had " ¦* V « t » nd , * f ter the piper wu fall , *** %% t huadnd letter * from different pUoea-•*? iataifljs * inMWRin * report * * swetin ** , re-¦^ Si ^ U aemnatorj of the u new move , " and t ^ Z a igti relative to the movement . We now *** e sadTiited summary of some af the mote im-P ^ L-jj , —Votes of censure on toe eoneoetors ° ?« new more , " and of confidence in Foarpig L ^ -Jwere passed , ** the Sundaj morning

      1 f ' ii VAT EPwr . m Mill . —At a Corn Law iheld here on the 28 th nit ., one Lees , a ^ w mister , being in the chair , declared the *^ fL 2 T of ihe Chartist * for Universal Suffrage ^ fjofiTilihou gh there was a majority of at least * » one in its faT 0 Iir - The meeting showed their *** of the fellow ' s "honestj" by a strong Tote of <" rr ! SHtKT —At a general meeting of the Chartists , iT 7 n TnesdsT . the u new more" was roundly de-^^ , and confidence in the Manchester Execu-Tttxxpooi- —The Liverpool Chartists have

      der ^ die -BewmoTe , ^ chd alk . —The " new more" was heartily de-MBseed bere . % -sr — The Rev . W . Y . Jackson preached two J %£ on Sunday , in the Garden-street Lecture SaaTHid lectured on the Monday evening , in the ^ r iice , on ° The means to our national ealva-•^^ g ^ w een fifty aad sixty members were added *? &e ytcosal Charter Association . TtasioL —The "fustian jackets" here have JIEed jn ' public meeting , to stand hy O'Conncr , SKIS th . -ow 1 ^ . - .. . . .

      Pxsios . —Here the Chartists hare denounced fif ^ MW boys" gentry in " good set terma , " and £ '»*¦» tbeir confidence in O'Connor and the " old w «« d their thanks to O'Brien and to Mr- HilL Vjscssas DEvgaALL . —Resolutions were here J ^ against the " new move . " C « stesi > ihj > a 5 » Bbamptojs . —The Chartists of ^ iltiffbbonrhood passed strong resolutions con-S-morr of the new move , " and retarnirg thanks { junior and the Editor of tie Star . SafljK . v-At a meeting recently held , after a utocs exhibition of " physical force , " cowardice , ™ n dvk 2 uardism , by the " respectables , " a petition « siDpted for the W # lsh victims . The fc new - » wu denounced , &c .

      .. _ ,., _ .. SonSBT . -Mr . Arran lectured to crowded anrli-JL on th « 25 th and 2 « th ult . Much enthusiastic kjjjjr vi 3 excited , and very strovg resolutions nstsaTe of confidence in "Feargus and his wild MKJaieo ; tbanis were Toted to Mr . Arraii ; Wsot ? cheers were given for the ' caged lion in Yb £ Casle' and the incarcerated victims , and for ft . exile of Cambria , "

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      jjOCKTOW . —At our meeting the following ^ saons -were uDaBimously carried : —^ lst , Tbat ^ oeetiug pledge themselres to stand by the jusonil Charter Association , tbe Star , and Feargus C'GflMor . solong ' as they stand by tb « people ; and ^ u oni thanks are due and hereby gi ? en to the awjieMirs and conductors of that " journal . 2 nd , * 6 « this meeting viewB with indignation the sauja Bide by Messrs . Lovett , Coliin 3 , and others , jjsuii isfl another association , in contradistinction toiieprsseni one now in existence ; and this meeting j 9 c £ i * o « s leaders , and deems as unworthy the ^ K « of Chartists , those indmduals who sanction at jsinciples contaiEed thereio , as it is a deviation baiht priaciplesof the Charter . "

      OEBBT—The Chartists of this place held their wkiT meeting on Sunday last , whsn the letter of It . fusent was read , as inserted in the Star of last iiaraij . The members hail with delight the manly &s « t ]} athe has made , and beg to state , that if fey Jmrt his 'eeiing 3 by their resolutions , a fortnight is , they are nowise sorry , because they conceive iitj so doing , it had the effect of re-establishing la ia tbe opinion they had so long formed of him , Hash , that be i 3 an uncompromising , patriotic bb . The Chartist meetings are in future to be h ^ ti iit sign of the Northern Star , ( formerly the Jjmt ' b Arms ) , top of Bridge- « treet , bottom of

      jAge-itse , wnere au eonmunjcauons must oe sent bioeeph Turner , sob-secretary to the N . C . A * , who 14 e kudlord of the house . ITAItYBBXDGS . —At a meeting holden here on Xrnbj eftcmg , the National Petition was adopted . istsiBOQs of sympathy with , and determined &giteaafe , the liberation of the Welsh and Birming-) u Tienjos , were adopted . 1 BADF 0 ED— Release or two op the Bsai > - ms rpiynyrs , —On Frioay last , John RidiDg and JViDCH Biisawonh , two young men belonging to Badferd , were discharged from the House of Corwfea , Wakefield ; the reason , no doubt , of this IbSj w *' , they were both eonstantly sick , and reforcd Bests little attention . Hiding is asthmatical : ad whit has made his case worse , he was not flowed to spit out the phlegm which was constantly sing . . Bcshworth has the palpitation of the

      lop Collixs . —Large numbers of the Chartists a this neighbourhood are so embittered against the jrcoedaigsof those connected with the "new more , " 4 uwrervlhaTeactnaily publicly burntthe portrait of Itta CoIohs ; others , who are not exactly so severe , EioaTeiiim framed , have turned him upside down . DAiiY HH . V—On Sucday evening last , 4 th fes ^ lir . Arran lectured here , to the evident delight i ih andience , for aa hour and twenty minutes . tfter thf lecture a coDectioa of eight shillings wa 3 tit on behalf of Mrs . Frost . The following reso-» m »» 3 passed with cheers : — That a vote of iufa be giren to Mr . Arran , for his indefatigable acre in tbe cause of Chartism . Three hearty

      Iws * ere giren fur Frost , Wiliiam 3 , and Jone ? , ¦ i all tbe incarcerated Chartists , and one cheer Kt hi tiba' ezgti lion . '" The friends were also feoed that Mr . Arran had commenced the busils of tea and coffee dealer , and that he would be U to snpply any to order , at their own houses . It toped th « Chartists of the Bradford district will-* lose sight of this . JSiSHTO ^ . —A meeting was held here on Mon-* evening , at which a memorial was adopted , ^ on Konnatby the immediate release of Mr . gj ei , be being in an alarmingly ill state of « sh- ^ A resolution was also adopted that a wonal be tra&aoutted to the Convention for pre-« &m " that we recommend MessrsM'Douall

      , . , *? 12 Vililacis , and Culling , as a national depa-^ to presen t the same , and that Captain Jaa l , KP ^ be requested to attend with the « caution . il was also voted in aid of *• i rost , in answer to the eall of Mr . Pitkethly last Sto-. toOsannNSTER . —On Monday evening , the Jnjssofife town held their monthl y meeting at ** r eenuso& ' s Arms Iiid . The meeting was not Kmerous is was anticipated , owing to the oppo-7 ? " « J . »< t with in calling the meeting . The gw » vb < refeed to Hlow the beadle to post th « ^ one of tke eguncil waited on his w orsh ip , but * = iot preTaQ on km to allow the bills to be r" * j W let the bellman en mmiif lh « tntxrn tn cull

      Kaag " , howerer , oci conucilmaa told aim he Ja post tbe bills m spite of him ; and so he did , J *^ persons were employed to go and pull them *» *?»» . The Chartists of KiddermiBster have J = t > o the determination , that let them call a meetklfhT T" P 111 " 006 * they may hereafter , it r"o * toraedinto a Chartist meeting . A vote of j ^ L *** i passed unanhnonsly on the Mayor , for w ^ Jfetd conduct , and forwarded to him . £ * nSDZX . -On Tne 3 day evening , as Mr . j *^ unng was returning from takuig a walk , v- * « J . Murray , of Liverpool , the League Cp > oa his way to thiB village , when Mr . t . - ' ^ snend , enquirti if he ( Mr . M . ) wa 3 going ^ are , and beii , ^ answered in the affirmative , f ** 0 UC € retnrr . AH m Tiaov -u 7 lin . t "ha Vo / 7 frt o « t nn

      1 ^ % , The mesting was held in the infant £ «• « hen the Chairman had been elected , Mr . 0 * , - _? 5 Jired if the lecturer would answer any R after his discourse ! Mr . Murray—Yes , L ^ . W . The lecturer then took up an hour % y ^ S » tale that has been a thousand times fci , k ?^ 1 Mr- L : cney rose to put a few questions % » w > tiie Chairman said , that this place h ^ te pr operty , and that he would not sit there ^ i * P *« babou : Chartism aad such buffoonery , ^ wm * - ^ J ^ um the meeting if any alluj ^ w tavse to acj thing but tbe Cora Laws . The £ ? t Jrtots had their UekspittleB and jaeks-in-Vfti ^ L "" tustinga to poin t out any KetnSl Tfntare to » et independently , but the ? , ??« ] tered by Linaey broke eve ^ j barrier , && % * ¦ & * of DwUdea cheered on the

      ^ ifhl » j mTer £ il oarage . Air . Murray in k . If « » j tte 8 e Chartwts haunt me where-^ lSmft * f wliea t&ed "what be would do with fc ^ Prtters that are likely to be thrown out of iQtW lhn ^ machinery , he said he would "•* S * " ^ ^ blck of * honker , and there ? 4 ^ L ^ -. Linney then told the meeting ^ Zi lordB "d their tyranny had made V « £ . SLT " Md . ta » tbe would oppose them & fcauS . ^* mm * n opportunity ; yea , he Cj 2 f \ 1 r «» eip tools and expose the vfflany of v HuTt « lWd 3 > ^? loD « » s he had the power to "Wvl !? £ * - tEuthusiastie cheew . ) One of the ^* ^ poentea cried out , " we w ill keep you aa 1 *^ ™* " ** >* ffl take care that yon shall not &r « & "> thiB woDtry . " Hew this , ye S » Gt *?* '" 8 peaks tfle sentiments and sym-V e ^ T nuddie classes to your order in iU

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      -, BUHWUBT . —At a meeting held on Monday evening , the letter of Mr . H . Vincent was discussed , when it was resolved " That the letter of Mr . Vmcent in last week ' s Slar , together with his previous conduct , ia the cause ot the suffering millions , entitles that gentleman to the confidence of the Radical public of this kingdom , and that this meeting transmits through the columns of tbe Star , a vote of thanks for bis straightforward , manly , and fearless conduct throughout his political career . " DERBYSHIRE , -Mr . Bairstow is proceeding ray successfully on his tour of agitation through this county . He lectured last week ; on Wedaesday , at Heanor ; on Thursday , at Ukestone ; on Friday , at btapleford . On Monday he lectured at Holbrooke , and en Tuesday at Alfreton . In all which

      places large and enthusiastic meetings were holdnn . SALFORD . —Co-oPEfcATiow . —Mr . Doyle lectured on Sfisday evening to a crowded audience , and did the most ample justice to his subject . As usual , the lecture was followed by discussion . On Monday evening , tbe adjonrned discussion on " Capital and Labour , " was resumed ; Mr . Bell , on behalf of the Chartists , and Mr . Warren on tbe opposition . Mr . Warren and other gentlemen of the political economy school , will attend to discuss the question with the Chartists . The working classes take a very great interest in this important discussion . Tbe co-opertive system pursued hy the Chartists is increasing rapidly every week . £ 140 worth of provisions were

      purchased and divided by the working men . Just think of the workies here , from Saturday morning until Tuesday at noon , having bought thirty-six bags of flour for their own n ? e ; they paid £ 2 9 s . per bag for it ; there are twonty-three dozen and four pounds in a bag ; they sell it at 2 s . Id . per dozen . The shopkeepers are in amazs ; they know very well that this i ? a system that would " soon break them , aod force them into the Chartist ranks . The following resolution was unanimously adopted : — "That tbe Caartists of Salford fender their warmest congratulation to the id ™ of Dublin and other paTts of Ireland , who are now making a stand for tho holy cause of Chartism , in defiance of the traitors and oppressors who would wish to retain Ireland for ever in bondage . "

      KOTTINGSAK . —At a meeting of the Chartists in the Democratic Chapel , Rice-place , Barker-gate , on Monday last , resolution ? were agreed to , of confidence in the present organization , and the Northern Star , and deprecatory of the " new move , " though exonerating Mr . Vincent from blame . It was resolved , that in case the Whigs make the Corn Law a cabinet measure , the Chartists would uot lend them a ? sistance unless they liberated all the Chartist prisoners . A subscription has bean commenced for Mrs . Frost and family , aud ISs . l ^ d . is now in hand on their Dehalf .

      COKGZ . CTON . —At their usual weekly meeting , the Chartists of Congleton passed resolutions denunciatory of the " new move , " and stating it to be the object of Messrs . Collin 3 , Lovett , and Co ., to eclipse the Siar , whilst Mr . O'CoDnor was in prison , which attempt was designated as mean and cowardly , and , considering the treatment of those men hitherto by the people , it was held a 3 exhibiting the greatest ingratitude . They also expressed their firm confidence in the existing organization and the Northern Star , and passed a vote of thanks to tbe Proprietor and Editor of that paper , for their exp&iure of the " new move . " Other resolntiqns were agreed to affirming the treatment of the incarcerated Chartists to be highly unconstitutional , and calculatrd to lead to revolution , and adopting the National Petition . OLDHAM .- At a late meeting of the Chartists here , it was resolved that thename of Mr . J . Greares be erased from the plan as a public Chartist Jecturer ; and the reasou for them taking this step is in consequence of bis having moved a resolution at a Whig meeting , in Saddleworth , in support of Lord Morpeth ' s Bill , for a five pound franchise to Ireland ; and likewise for assisting the middle classes in their bit-by-bit Reform . LEICESTER . —Emboldened by the recent Nottingham triumph , and by the confessed fears of the Leicester Whigs , the Chartists heiehave determined on taking a decided step ; they have resolved on starting our patriot Feargus Connor , as parliamentary candidate ior the next election . Mr . O'Connor has boldly replied that he will stand the contest " and no mistake ; " and the canvass has been proceeding , through the past week , with considerable success . The name of our caeed lion seems

      to take the breath out of the middle classes when it is first mentioned to them , and they evidently dread tlie consequence of the people ' s enthusiasm for O'Connor . " At aoy rate I ihall not vote for the Whigs again . ' " is the prevailing answer , even with those who demnr , at present , to giving iu their adherence to the cause of the Chartist champion . A petition is in course of signature by electors and noa-eleciors , praying the House ef Commons to direct that O ^ Connor shall have perfect liberty to address the people of Leicester , like other Parliamentary candidates . Our lads are bent upon showing the shopocracy that there is such a thing as putting on the screw ; and when roused , as the name of O'Connor rouses them , every thing is to be expected from their energy and determination . The lapse of uuother week will afford the means of a safe reckoning aa to the probability of success . The general state of our society is prosperous—our namberBare increasing .

      BURY . —The association , which was formed here on Monday , the 26 th ult . met again this night , when Mr . John Campbe ll , Salford , gave a mort instructive and entertaining lecture . We are but few members as yet ; but what there are , appear to be of the right stamp ; there is also every appearance of a great increase . The people are anxious to have stated ¦ lectures , and Sir . Campbell promises to send some one to lecture next Monday night , and we shall tsteem it as a favour , if you will announce it in the columns of your paper of Satnrday next . Our meetings are held in the Garden- 6 treet Lectureroom . A committee is formed ; John Lomax is appointed vice-president , and Ralph Nuttall , secretary .

      BIRflUNGHAItt . —Db . M'Docall ' s Lectitres . — The above-named eloquent advocate of the people ' s rights , delirered two lectures at the Hall of Science , Lawrence-street , on Friday evening , the 30 th of April , and the Sunday afternoon following . The worthy lecturer proved by his able discourses , that he is well qualified to hold the important office of an instructor of tbe people . He was loudly applauded throughout his discourse ? , which gave unmixed satisfaction , and departed for London on Monday , to take his seat in the Convention . He was e *« orted vo the Railway station by a large party of friends .

      Meetings at FREEatAS-STaKET . —The members of the National Charter Association having consented to allow the use of their room for the benefit of FroBt ' s Committee , a meeting was held on Sunday evening last , at eight o ' clock , Mr . Thorne was called to the chair ; after which Dr . M'Douall and Mr . Wm . Martin addressed the meetiDg . A largo box containing the memorial to the Queen , for the restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones was entrusted to the are of Dr . M'Douall , and the credentials of the deputation to Mr . Wm . Martin , together with his own ; after which the meeting separated .

      Chaetjst Meetixg in Frseuax-street . A numerous meeting of the members of the National Charter Association took place at their room in Freeman-street , on Monday evening last , Mr . Nisbett in tbe chair . The Chairman opened the business by calling on the sub-Secretary to produce a balance-sheet of the receiptB and expenditure for the last month . The accounts were then read by Mr . White , and approved of ; after which , he proceeded to read the minutes connected with the votes of the Council . An animated discussion took place respecting the appointment and payment of a lecturer ; and it was finally agreed that a ballot should take place on the following Monday evening for a lecturer , all members to have a vote in the choice of

      whoever they think a proper perKra . Notice was also given that all the members should vote for fire persons out of the list of fourteen published in tbe Star of Saturday last , as members of the Executive ; the names to be written on a Blip of paper , aud placed in a box , which would be provided for the purpose . The election to take place on Wednesday evening , and all persons who could not then attend to give their votes on the following Monday . Tbe following resolutions were then unanimously agreed to : —1 st . "That Mr . William Dean Taylor be appointed lecturer for a fortnight , " 2 nd . That in the opinion of this meeting , sufficient has been s * id

      in exposition of the' secret move' and its concocten . We , therefore , respectfully suggest to the Editor of the Northern Star that the columns of that journal ought , in future , to be occupied with something more interesting to the people than giving notoriety to such worthless characters . At the same time , we beg leave to return our sincere thanks to the Rev . Wm . Hill , for his able exposure of their trickery . *' A collection was then entered into for the lecturers fand , after which the meeting separated . Fbost , tc , RxsTOHATioff Cowuttef . —ThiB eommitiee held their o&oal weekly meeting , in the Chartist Room , Freeman-Btreet , oa Tuesday evening last , Mr . Lowe in tbe chair . Tbe minnte « of tbe last Meeting were read and oofiraed , after

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      which Dr . M'Douall was elected as honorary member of the Committee . £ 1 6 b . lOd . was received from Mr . J . Ardill , which had been remitted to the Northern Star office ; Is . from Mr . Rowbottom . of Manchester ; and 9 s . which had been collected at the meeting on Sunday evening , and fid . in the committee-room ; Mr . Lowe ' s book , Is . ; Mrs . Blake , 4 d . A discussion then took place as to the measures which should be adopted in ease of her Majesty refusing to grant tbe prayer of the memorial and petition , when it was agreed that an address , containing the ssntiments of the Committee , should be drawn up and transmitted to the Conventioa , as they are determined sot to allow tbe matter to drop . The Committee beg to return thanks to the persons who have been so prompt in sending copies of the memorials , all answers required by the parties who have sent will be given aB soon as possible . Casb for Mrs . Frost . Mr . Guest has received : — s . d . Ann Palmer ... ... ... 0 6 Aram Palmer ... ... 0 6 Benjamin Dudley ... ... 0 3 B . Smith ... ... ... 2 6 James Guest ... ... ... 5 0

      8 9 The following is a correct list of the places from whence memorials have been received : — Kiugstou-upou-Huli , signed S . Healey , chaltman . Davenport , Andrew Cumrutug , do . Preston , William Llddell , do . Merthyr Tyvil , Henry Tbomaa , do . Newbridge , David Tnonias , do . Frame , Seliwood , James Cook , do . Plymouth , Thomas Beer , do . Monmouth , Thomas Tyler , da Worcester , George Henry Young , do . Cardiff , Henry Watkin , do . Nottingham , Charles Roberts , do . Nuneaton , Joaiah Shaw , do .

      Birmingham , John Colling , do . Barnal ? y , William Bygate , da Stourbridge , William Bowker , do . Liverpool , John Robinson , do . Sheffield , Richard Ot . ' ey , do . Stafford , William Peplow , do . Trowbridge , James Haswell , do . Tavistoci , Richard Heman , do . Truro , 650 signatures . Manchester , James CarUedge , do . Heywood , Thos . Wrigley , da Stockton-npon-Tees , James Ball Owen , do . Wigan , James Hyslop , do . Brighton , Frederick Page , do . Stroudwater , John Harris , do . Cheltenham , Wm . Hollis , do . Aberdeen , Archibald M'Donald , do . Giteshead , Q . S . Morton , do . Norwich , Robert Payne , do . Middlesbrough , James Maw , do . Chesterfield , Wabringham Martin , do . KtUering , John Ayre Lo&therland , do . Newcastle , James Sinclair , do . Vale of Ltven , Charles Glen , do . Oldham , John Bromley , do . Leaiham , Forfarshire , Junes Stamci , do . Huddersneld , Tboinas Vevers , do . Bristol , Richard Daniel , do . Sutton-in-Asbfield , Thomas Lee , do . Kidderminster , William Ellary , do . Binetoa and Bennoway , Henry Lanades , do . Maikinch , Henry Cockett , do . Kinross . Richard Malcolm , do . Kings Kettle , Daviil Rollow , do . Charleston , John Findley , do . Carlisle , John Armstrong , do . Ashton-nnder-Lvne , Joseph Hilton , do .

      WILTSHIRE—On Sunday morning last , were assembled , under the fertile hills on Salisbury Plain , near the central part of the county , delegates from the following places : —Trowbridge , Messrs . Moore and Watts ; Bradford , Messrs . Gorden and Hasweil ; North Bradley , Mr . Hayward ; Westbury , Mr . Tucker ; Warainster , Mr . George Kinston ; Monkton Deverall , Messrs . Tudgey and Garrett ; Mere , Mr . Mills ; Devizea , Mr . Spencer ; Market and West Lavingtons , Messrs . Moore . Tlie Secretary read the minutes of their last meeting ; after being confirmed , several tetters were read from the following persons , Messrs . Roberts , Philp , Vincent , Bolwell , and Campbell , Secretary to the Executive , also one from Shaston . Each delegate then cave

      au account of what progress they were making in the Chartist cause , in tbffir localities . Nearly all gave a cheering account , but what was most needed were lecturers . Messrs . Mills and Tudgey said , since Mr . Bolwell lectured in their districts it had beenthe means of doing much good . Mr . Moore , of Lavington , said they only wanted some one to come amongst them to give instruction , and an Association would be formed immediately . Sinee many of them had become Teetotallers , they had become good Chartists . The following resolutions were unanimously carried : — That Mr . Collins is not a fit and proper person to sit in tbe Petition Convention . " " That the letter of Mr . Vincent ie quite satisfactory and a proof that he does not wish

      to see disunion in the Chartists' ranks . " " That we , tke delegates assembled for the county of Wilts , do hereby pas 3 a vote of censure upon Messrs . Lovett and Co ., in attempting to cause a disunion of the Chartists of Great Britain , in their present peaceable organisation , and are resolved to join no other league , nor countenance any measure short of that embodied in the People ' s Charter . " " That we the Delegates of Wilts , consider it highly essential that there should be some person chosen on the Executive from the West of England , aud that we do recommend Mr . R . K . Philp to our respective constituents aa a fit and proper person . " " That a vote of thanks be given toF . O'Connor Esq ., for his manly and uncompromising conduct in the cause of universal

      liberty , and hope that he will not forget the Jim Crow hata and smock frock labourers of Wilts , as well as the fustian jackets of the north . " " That the next County Council Meeting be held at Bromham , the first fcuuday in June . " A vote of thanks was thex given to the Chairman and Secretary , and the meeting broke up into three divisions , one to the North , one to the South , the otter to the West . Thus ended the first Chartist Delegate Meeting that was ever held on the Plains of Salisbury . BARNSXET . —The Barnaley Radicals had their weekly meeting at the house of Mr . Peter Hoey , on Monday last , Mr . Francis Alirfield in the chair , who opened the bu ir . e £ S of the meeting by reading

      the letter of Mr . Pitkethly , which appeared in the Se&r , respecting the property of Mrs . Frost . The meeting was addressed by Peter Hoey and others , when it was resolved to divide the town into districts , and appoint collectors , to raise our portion of the money ; after which the sum of ten shillings was collected in the meeting , to commence the good work ; as the name of Mr . Frost is sufficient to call forth i be energies of every true Radical in Great Britain and Ireland . The petition for tho release of tbe imprisoned Chartists is numerously signed , and will be sent for presentation this week . The Chartists also intend to send petitions to Mr . Fielden , in favour of the factory children , which will be signed by all parties . . . . _

      YEOVXt . —At a meeting of the Chartists in this town and neighbourhood , held on Monday evening last , Mr . George White in the chair , a very warm and animating discussion took place on the relative merits of the present National Charter Association , and the proponed plan of Messrs . Lovett and Collins , when the following resolution , proposed by Mr . John Bainbridge , and seconded by Mr . William Hewlett , was carried : — " That this meeting is of opinion that a good system of education is highly necessary in this country , and we highly approve of the plan laid down by Messrs . Lovett and Collins j but for the purpose of carrying the Charter , we are of opinion that the present National Association is calculated to effect ic more speedily , and therefore we shall still continue to give it our warmest support . "

      BBISTOIu—A public meeting was held in Mr . Bennett's yard , Pontypool , on Monday evening last , Mr . Tudor in the chair . The meeting was addressed by Mr . Bolwell , jun ., and Mr . R , K . Philp , of Bath . Resolutions were pa&Bed in favour of the People ' s Charter and the National Potition . The meeting separated , after giving three cheers for Mr . O'Connor , Frost , Williams , and Jones . Mr . Wm . Morgan waa nominated as a candidate for the People ' s Executive some time ago in Bristol , sod it waa with much surprise that the Council did not see bis name attached to the list of candidates in last week ' s Star . Tbe Secretary has been requested to write , forcing bis claim as candidate .

      LONDON . —St . Pawcbas . —At a general meeting of members , held at the Goat in Boots , Brook-street , New Road , on Monday evening last , Mr . Herries in the chair , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : — " That it is the opinion » f this meetin g that the conductors of the Plane ! newspaper art wolres ia sheep ' s clothing , mod , it they h » d tbe p * wer , they would subvert We present agitation for the Charter , haviDg proved it by not inserting the letter of H . B . Marley in the Planet ot last Sanday , in reply to John Hampdes , the said John Hampden having requested % reply , vith reBpect to the ' new move . ' Tiiis meeting , therefore , reconoaends to their brethren throughout tbe kingdom the propriety of diieountenaneiug the aforesaid paper by withdrawing their support . " The night of meeting has be * n altered to Mendav .

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      EA 8 T LOKPON . — At a meeting of the East London Democrats , last Sanday evening , at the Hit or Miss Inn , 79 , West-street , Globo-fields , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and varions important matters of business were attended to , amongst which was a resolution , carried unanimously . - * That the snm of five shillings bo voted from the funds for Mrs . Frost , towards making up the sum contained iu the appeal to the Chartists , of Great Britain . " Public Meeting . —A public meeting of the Chartists of London was holden at Johnson ' s Lecture Room , Clerkenwell Green , on Monday lastj to elect a delegate , in the ' place of Mr . Neesom , resigned . We have received the particulars of this meeting ,

      from which we collect the following statement : — Mr . Hetherington ' s letter respecting the " new movement" was read amidst almost unanimous condemnation . Mr . Cameron was called to the chair , and addressed the meeting on the " onward movement . " Mr . Neesom complained of the Editor of the Star , for not having inserted a letter he had forwarded , Ac . His resignation of his office as delegato was received by the meeting unanimously . A resolution having been passed that the individuals representing the Association in the Petition Convention should state distinctly whether they are members of the said body ; Mr . Wall affirmed that he was , but Mr . Boggis evaded the question . After some remadb bad been made . Mr . Bosnia said that

      at the tina « j (> f the formation of the present Association he hi 4 > fA indictment hanging over his head , and it would hfpre iuoreased his difficulties to have been a member . ^ He had no objection to take a card , but it must indistinctly understood , that be declined taking one for the purpose of being elected . It was finally agreed that Mr . Bog ^ ia was ineligible to sit as a member of the Convention , after an amendment to the contrary had been put , and rejected . — The meeting was occupied some time with electing Messrs . Ridley aad Rose as delegates to the Petition Convention . Messrs . Martin and Skevington addressed the meeting in au able manner . Mr . Wall moved the following resolution , " That this meeting is of opinion that the Chartists

      of Nottingham are deserving ot the best thanks cf the working classes of England , for having struck the first blow at the mean and serpent-liko Whig Government , which has always betrayed the interests of the working classes when in office ; and that this meeting further recommend the enfranchised Chartists of the various towns of England , to go and do likewise , and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Star . " This resolution was seconded by Mr . Savage , and carried unanimously . Mr . Martin stated that , in tbe event of a general election , Feargus O'Connor would stand for Leicester , which announcement was received with tremendous cheering . The meeting broko up a late hour , with the usual honours to Feargus O'Connor , the Siar , Convention , &c ..

      BERMONB 8 BY . —The Chartists ef Bermondsey have determined to give poor Rose the benefit of a vocal concert at the Horns' Tavern , Cruc . fix-lane . We sincciely bope the house may be a bumper . GLOUCESTER . —Mr . Vincent lectured here to an audience of two or three hundred persons , on Friday , the 23 rd uit . A strong feeling of enthusiasm waa excited . ECCLBS , ( near Manchester . )—Mr . Firiagan , the anti-Corn Law Lecturer , haying been spouting forth his usual sophistry four nights last week , in this town and neighbourhood , without opposition , it was thought a good opportunity , by the Leaguers , to hold a publio meeting to pass resolutions in favour of a Repeal of the Corn Laws , which was

      accordingly done on Saturday night last . The Leaguers expected to have had it all their own way , bat were woefully disappointed . Several of the Manchester Chartists unexpectedly appeared at the opening of the proceedings . A resolution , in favour of a Repeal of the Corn Laws , was moved and poconded , and an amendment , in favour of the Charter , was then handed to the chairman , Mr . Plant , by Mr . Morrison . Mr . Hornsby , from the body of tbe meeting , seconded it , and Mr . Sixsmith , of Salford , supported it , in a speech replete with good sense , and exposing the oonduot of the present anti-Corn Law agitation . Mr . Warren , of Manchester , late President of the defunct Operative anti-Coin . Law Association , supported the motion in

      a long speech , evidently to occupy tho time so long that the Chartists would not have an opportunity of replying . Mr . Bell , of Salford , supported the amendment . Mr . Murray , the Lecturer for the League , also attempted to meet the arguments of the Chartists by misrepresentation , and was followed by Mr . Cartledge , of Manchester , Mr . Firiagan , Mr . Campbell , of Manchester , and Mr . Warren . After they had spoken for some time , the chairman put the amendment to the meeting , which was carried by an overwhelming and astounding majority , amidst the most enthusiastic cheering . A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman for bis impartial conduct in the chair , and the meeting separated . We are informed that a thousand persons were present .

      BRECHXN . —At tho usual weekly meeting held on Saturday last , the circular sent forth by Lovett , Collins , Hetherington , and Co . was submitted to the meeting , when the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to : "That this meeting , haying read and duly considered their plan of organization , deem it to be only calculated to divide the energies of the people , instead of assisting and carrying out the plan already in existence ; aud as our cause requires union and exertion , "we never will countenance any plan which may be intended , or , if known , to be the means of breeding division in tho ranks of the people , we therefore embrace the present opportunity of denouncing the same . " "That the thanks of this meeting be given to the ' Editor of the Northern Star , for his straight-forward and undeviating line of conduct in this and all other oases regarding the people ' s rights . "

      BECXMONDWXKE . —On Monday week , the Whig ? had a meeting to arrange for petitioning for the repeal of the Corn Laws , but separated without agreeing to anything , but to adjourn till better prepared for submitting something to the publio . At the second meeting , it was proposed and eventually carried not to have a public meeting , but get up petitions for the repeal of the Corn Laws , and hand them about amongst the people for signature . One among them Said be would not sign a petition that did not emanate from a publio meeting ; and another observed that it was the fear of meeting the Radicals that led them to adopt such a course . To be governed by the Radicals , and told bo to their

      teeth by one of their own party , was more than could be berne by a little man of consequence , who declared they were not afraid to meet the Radicals , and vented a little of bis spleen on oae whom he considered a leading Radical in the town . The meeting separated , after agreeing to a petition for { he repeal of the Corn Laws , which is now passing quietly about the town for signature . The Whigs here are fairly beat , and on no account will they meet the Radicals iu publio . If the individual who waa bo ready to calumniate the Radicals had not been prudent enough to burk the meeting , he would have received a severe castigation for h " i 3 daring temerity , at the hands of him whom he affected to despise .

      Thk Convention and thb Executive . —We have received the following communication from the General Secretary : — " As complaints have arisen touchingthe nomination of persons for tbe permanent Executive , who are not on . the General Council , it iu to be hoped that no person who is not one of the General Council will allow himself to be ballotted for . The Executive are sorry that there are not 100 candidates instead of fourteen . Allusion has been made to Dr . M'Douall , to know if he is one of the General Council ; he certainly is , at Tib-street , Manchester . The Executive expect that each town will send its return in by the 15 th , as the Secretary cannot wait any longer for them . John Campbell , Secretary . "

      Bbonterre O'Brien . —While the Committee were met to issue an address to the Chartists of Great Britain , they received a communication , highly approving of their object , from Brighton . The Committee earnestly request the Chartists of every town throughout the kingdom to attend to the plan published on the 24 th ; and they also desire them to send in the monies , so that a report may be published month ] / . The following io an account of . all that they have hitherto received : — £ s . d . March 21 Titos Brook ... 0 10 0 28 By Mr . Scott ... 0 2 0

      S . Fletcher 16 * A . Diok ... ... ... ... 0 14 * April 4 Bj Svrain .. ... 0 4 S . Fletcher ... ... ... ft 1 Surplus in buying tbe Duntke Chronicle ... ... ... « « 1 15 Received at the Star office , which had been contributed ou the 27 th of March , by a Wright , of Accrington .... 0 f 0 From three persons of Clifton , near Halifax , per Mr . Pen- 0 ney ... ... ... Q 1 * From Plymouth , contributed April 3 ... ... - 2 i I From Cattle Donningloa - f 2 US . Swaiae ... * . ~ •»• • 1

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      TBOWBRIDOE . —The managing committee for the reception of Mr . H . Vincent received a letter from him , stotiag he will be in Trowbridge , on Saturday , May 22 d , when a publio tea party will be prepared , at which it is hoped the Chartists of Trowbridge and the neighbourhood will be present , to do honour to a man that has done such great good in the West . The rooms wDl be tastefully decorated with flowers , evergreens , and portraita of patriots in the cause . The band will be in attendance , favourite airs will be sung , and recitations Bpoken , to enliven the evening ' s amusement .

      CIuEHCESTER . —At a meeting of the Woriing Men ' s Association , held on Monday evening , May 2 nd , Mr . Taylor in the chair , the following resolutions were adopted : —1 . " That we do join the National Charter Association . " 2 . "That we consider the object proposed by Messrs . Lovett and Collins , in their pamphlet called " Chartism , " and republished with the signatures of Messrs . Cleave , Hetherington , &c to be highly desirable , our only fear being that bo excellent a scheme for the moral and intellectual cultivation of the community will never be fully carried out till the people can direct to the purpose the energies of a government of their own choosing . We see nothing secret in Sir . Lovett ' s proceedings , nor can we discern any unwarrantable self-constituted power in those who signed his

      plan , —their power depending entirely upon the voluntary concurrence of the people , and enduring only until the proposed Association should be properly formed . We are equally at a loss to discover any evidence of a Whig or O'Connellite connection , beyond the mere assertion of one or two individuals , unsupported , or rather contradicted , by facts , and we are determined to take nothing for granted on the ipsi dint of any man . We shall continue to place confidence in Messrs . F . O'Connor ^ W . Lovett , John Collins , and other leading men , so long as they adhere to the principles of the Charter ; and we will not denounce one portion of them in order to exalt another , or to minister to th « vanity

      of any individual , however great his services . We can but consider the bickerings , jealousy , suspicion , and party spirit , whioh have pervaded the Chartist camp , from the meeting of the Convention to the present hum-, as betraying in the people a species cf political insanity , which has made them a terror to their friends , but a laughing-stock to their enemies ; and we must express our earnest hope , that from tbia moment , such lunatic conduct will cease , and the united efforts of the working classes be directed , soberly and rationally , to the attainment of their great and glorious object—the Charter . " 3 . " That Mr . Taylor , as chairman , be requested to transmit the foregoing resolutions to the Editor of the Northern Star "

      8 UM 2 > £ RZtAND . —In consequence of the severe state of the weather Mr . Binns did not lecture at the Life Boat House , as be intended , on Sunday afternoon . A meeting was held in the Carpenters' Hall in the evening , at which it was resolved to send £ 3 to Mr . Deegan , ( who was then in Dublin on a visit to his friends , ) to defray his expences to London , he haying been elected a member of the Petition Convention . DURHAM . —On Monday evening Mr . Williams lectured here to an excellent audienee . A wonderful change appears to have taken place amongst the workiug men of this priest-ridden city . The attendance was both numerous , and , in the best sense of the term , respectable , and by their unanimous plaudits it was evident that they were almost , if not entirely , Chartists . It is a singular and honourable fact that , amongst the regular supporters of the cause are several respectable young men connected with the legal profession .

      Teetotal Despots . —The leaders and gentlemen connected with the Total Abstinence cause , in the city of Durham , have been endeavouring to deprive the Chartists of their place of meeting , by threatening to withdraw their support and patronage from Mr . Bradford , if tie permitted them to assemble at his house . Mr . Bradford appeared before these gentlemen when assembled in Committee , and , with a spirit that does him honour , told them he would not submit to their dictation , and defied their threats . His house was one established for tbe accommodation of » 1 J who require refreshment ; and he would not refuse it to any , because he might differ with them in political creeds . The Chartist * bad always conducted themselves with order and propriety , and , as long as they did so , should be welcome to accommodation . This floored and astonished tbe poor bigots .

      CARLISLE . —Mb . George Joxun Habnet . — This gentleman addressed two public meetings at the town of Wigton , near Carlisle , on Monday and Tuesday evenings , in the Chartist Hall ; from whence he proceeded to the village of Dalston , where he held a public meeting on Saturday evening , in the Bull ring . Tke people paraded the village with banners and music , which had a most enlivening effect in so quiet aud rustic a place . Mr . Murphy , of Carlisle , an Hibernian Chartist , was called to the chair . He opened the business ot the meeting in a vigorous and energetic speech , after which he introduced Mr . Hnruey , who was received with loud cheering , whioh lasted for some time . After the cheering had subsided ; he proceeded with bis address , which took him in delivery upwards

      of two hours aud which seemed to give universal satisfaction . He will addNS 3 the public of Carlisle again , this ( last Monday ) evening , in a large reom in the Backhouse ' s Walk , where a large audience is expected . We regret to say , that the indefatigable exertions of this gentleman hive been so poorly rewarded . During the last twelve months he has travelled upwards of two thousand miles on foot—in some of the wildest and most mountainous districts of Scotland—held some hundreds of public meetings , at many of which fee had to contend with the gross prejudices of tbe middle classes , whopersecuted him to the greatest possible extentand yet he has scarcely earned a miserable subsistence . What prospeot can there be for erecting Trades Halls and paying public lecturers , &c when this is the case 1 The project is us ridiculous as tt is futile .

      EKDERSME . —On Saturday evening , an address was delivered in tbispJace by Mr . William Tboniasson , on the principles of the People ' s Charter . The School Boom , in which the meeting took place , was well filled , and a resolution was unanimously carried similar to that adopted in the Vale of Leven , deprecating the " education move" of Lovefct and Collins , and a vote of thanks to Feargus O'Connor and the Editor of the Northern Star-A discussion followed on the Repeal of the Corn Laws , but the meeting declared their stern resolve never to stir for their abolition , so long as they continued an anti-Cora Law class . The National Petition was also adopted—and a number of men chosen to canvas , for signatures . A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer ,

      and the meeting separated . Mr . Thomosson preached three times in Johnston on the following Sabbath . In coming through Paisley , the misery and distress is deplorable ; five hundred have left for America . Mr . T . waa informed that one house had paid off that morning ( Monday ) two hundred females engaged in sewing —one entire street of warehouses are nearly closed . No hum of industry is heard . A ' stranger could almost imagine himself among the stately and deserted ruins of Carthage . Let the Chartists of England and Scotland arouse themselves , or the country will ba ruined by as hellish a faction as ever exerted their influence over the destinies of man . Mr . Thomnsson took In tke National Petition sheets from Leven to Glasgow on Saturday , signed by 2 , 138 nialea and 1 , 74 « females .

      BOLTON . —The Editor op the Northern Star and Mr . Lovett . —At a numerous meeting of tbe members of the Charter Association , Mr . Pitkethly ' a letter respecting Mrs . Frost ' s property was read , and a gum amounting to upwards of Its . was immediately collected . A discussion then ensued on the letter of William Lovett to the Trowbridge Councillors , in which Messrs . M&rsden , Anderson , Sharrocks , Gillespie , and several others took part . After a dispassionate examination of itM contents , as well as the scheme of tbe " new movement" party , and Mr . Hill ' s strictures upon the same , the fallowing resolution was unanimously pafised : — " That a vote of thanks ia due , and hereby given to the Editor of tho Star for bis forcible remarks on the Lovett-and-Collins' scheme , and that we freely and deliberately approve of every sentence ha bath written thereon . "

      Tricks or thb League . —At tho same meeting , one of the members said that a letter had appeared in the Sun , Uterpogl Iferevry , and other newspapers , signed " Charles Bakewell , " and dated , " Moor-lane , Bolton , March 29 th , " the object of which was to break the confidence of the working classes in their leaders , by representing " O'Connor , M'Douall , Leech , and others , as fighting for self-interest only . " " This Bakewell , " said tho speaker , " tells us that he haa been a Radical Reformer for twenty-six years , " aided the " cause of freedom with Hunt , Cobbett , * c and contributed largely for the People's Charter ; " but 41 that with the present leaden of the Chartists he bas dose for ever ; that hundreds In Bolton have come to the « ame determination ; ' and that " another pou » d would not be ollected In Bolton for Chartist purposea , "

      & I ¦ ¦« t t t « * \ * x \ ' hecuue , « ay » Mr . Bakewell , these leaders " and the Star" ar « alwaya opposing " Bepeal of the Cora Lawa . " The speaker said he believed the letter to be M grow ft fabrication of the enemy , M it wa » a c&tamar on " huadreda" of tha m « n of Boltoa . He took that opportunity of bringing tbe matter before the meeting , seeing there were many of the oldest and truest Radicals in BoltoO pTtient , for the purpose of ascertaining whether any of them knew anything of thU Bakewell . Several individuaU atood forward wko have lived ! ot many jam in and » boi » t the neighbourhood of Moor-Jane- « ae of them < Mr . I . Sharrooka ) upwards of tw « nty ye » ra- » nd all declared that no such pewon wm kaowa- ' either In Moor-lam , or any other part of Bolto « . S « veral pmmu aUUd 1 ft to be tfuir MM that * It * ft » m p » bU « # tmfl 4 « w » Wm j

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      /'?« ..: « : 'AS . ^ * S& : ^ tbakw I * th » Sfr , m $ mm * ad « ra who ne t * *» fluty maintained It * MmM * of to . CharUr . n £ ma mow rooted and WSSX tliaa ever ThVfoU lowtegwt * of contdttli to ftoConnor . Baa « . ttwn unanimously agree * fa * >— " . that we , the ( XartlaS " ot Bolton , have the utmost eonfldence in the integrity and diawteratedMM of Fearco * O'Connor , Ee £ , ii hi * advocacy of th * P < wpi # *< Hiarter ; and tuat w * ahall continue auch eonfldtflei in him and the patriots he lias named , ao long aa they adhere to and maintain the principles they have hitherto advocated . " On

      Monday evening a mrmerons meeting was held at the Room , Oxford-street , when the following resolution was agreed to " :- >« That we view with detestation the late base , but we trust futile , attempt of Mr . O Connelt to keep alive dissension and division between the people of Great Britain and Ireland ; and that the thanks of this meeting are due , and hereby tendered to Mr . Peter M . Brophy , Secretary of the Dublin Chartist Association , for his truly spirited address to the Chartists of Great Britain and Ireland . " The sura of lbs . was voted as a second contribution to the Convention Fund . The " new move , " and O'ConneUV attack on Chartism , have aroused the people from their lethargy . ^^

      BATH .- —Alteration — -Gexerai , Coirwcii . — Mr . c . Clarke . 9 , Piullip-stret , to be sub-secretary ; Mr . Bolwell ( former sub-secretary ) to be Councillor . Discussion . —On Wednesday evening , April 28 tn , the question " Wnethar the late proceedinga of Wm . Loveit , and those who have acted with him , should remove them from the confidence of the people ?" came on for . discussion by the Chartists , and . penons favourable to the principles of Chartism . Mr . Clarice waa unanimously appointed to the chair , and after several speeches pio and con ., Mr . Firth proposed the following resolution : — " That wo regret such raen a * Messrs . Lovett , Collins , Cleave , and Hetherington , instead

      of joining with and assisting in making the present National Association as effective as possible , should secretly attempt to establish another , the effect of which they must know would be to divide theChrrtist body , and consequently retard the attainment of the object they professed to have so much at heart . That we consider all plans , having for their object the organisation of the Chartists , should , in the first place , be submitted to the Executive Council at Manchester , as we consider that body to be the only one recognised by the Chartists of the kingdom . We tender our sincere thanks to the editor of the Star for his able exposure of thiB-subject " . ' . ' Mr . England seconded the motion . Mr . Philp proposed the following amendment : —

      " That in the opinion of this meeting , Messrs . Lovett , Hetherington , Cleave , Vincent , and Collins , have ^ through a lorn ; series of years , manifested a deep and unchangeable love for the great principles embodied in tha People's . Charter , upon which the hopes of the enslaved masses , for an amelioration , of their unhappy condition are founded . That the persons at present assembled , ( deeply as they regret to find a disposition on the part ' of the persons before named to pursue * system of organisation apart from that already adopted by a large portion of the Chartist body ) believe that not a shadow of evidence has yet been adduced to show that , iu tho steps Messrs . Lovett , &c , have taken , they hate any other object than that of endeavouring to cause the Charter—the whole Charter , to become the tow of

      the land . That , therefore , the fullest confidence of this meeting is reposed in all those who signed the document issued by Mr . Levett . And that the present assembly sincerely laments the unfair and unwarrantable imputations in the Northern Star , and in various resolutions from numerous localities , that Lovett and those who have acted with him are traitor * , and have deserted the people ' s cause , merely because Daniel O'Conneli—( the most politically dishonest man that ever appeared in the arena of publio life ) haa chosen for the purposea of deception in Irealnd , and with a view to create division , distrust , and hatred amongat the Chartists of England , to u £ & their names , and false assertions that they were about to join a struggle for a measure short of that which the people have declared their full determination to

      persist iu until their rights are conceded . Tbe present meeting , after calm deliberation and discussion , record theso as their-sentiments and opinions , and they call upon their Chartist brethren at once to rally for the reestablishment of union—union irresistible , that cannot be broken or defied . " The amendment was about being put , when Mr . Gittus exclaimed , "That ' s for Lovett ' s plan 1 " Mr . Philp protested against Mr . Gittus ' s conduct ; the amendment was net for the plan , but defending the characters of Lovett , &c from the charge of traitorism and connection with O'Conneli . — Mr . P . claimed to have both the motions read again , that they might be perfectly understood . Amidst much , uproar , duringwhich several persons left the room , the resolutions were again read , and upon the amendment being put , it was lost by a majority of one . Thank * were voted to the Chairman , and the meeting broke up .

      NEWCASTLE . —A requisition was aent to the-Mayor , requesting him to call a publio meeting of the inhabitants of Newcastle , to petition against church ; rates , &c , signed by 102 rtquisitionists . Many of them were anxious that the meeting should be held at a time when all classes . would have an opportunity of attend * ing , but the Mayor gave the deputation appointed to wait upon him to understand , that unless they would accept of his hour , one o'clock p . m ., ( au hour when none of the Working classes could attend without making a great -sacrifice , ) that he would not call a meeting at alL At half-past one o'clock , his worship made his appearance , followed by several genta . in black—I do not mean henest sweeps , but canting hypocrites , as many of them afterwards showed . Tha

      Mayor , as if by natural instinct , took possession of tke chair , saying that be hoped every person would get a > fair hearing , and declaring that nothing else but tha subject for which the meeting was convened could be entertained . Mr . Clayton , town clerk , then read the placard calling the meeting , upon which Mr . William Cook , of Gateshead , rose and said , Mr . Chairman and Gentlemen , tho-Chartist body of this town , at their last weekly meeting , passed a resolution , a co ^ y of which I now hold in my hand , which bears the signatures of the chairman and secretary , who are both now present , requesting ' me to attend here to-day ; and , as aoon t > s the chair was taken , to move an adjournment . I therefore beg leave to move that thi » meeting be adjourned until seven o'clock this evening

      so as to give the industrious classes an opportunity of expressing their opinion upon the subject The speaker was interrupted several times by James Watson , the ' Quaker ; Pringle , the parson : and tha Mayor declared . the subject irrelevant , and said that ha would dissolve the meeting , if persisted in . Mr . Cook insisted that it was % uite relevant , aud not without precedent in this town . The worthy Mayor wanted to run away -in the pet . Mr . Clayton , and several black coats , formed a conclave , and entered into private conversation , when Mr . John Mason rose , and called the chairman and his associates to order ; and , in a very appropriate speech , seconded Mr . C . 's resolution . Mr . Pringle , secession minister , then wanted to go on with thy-business of tbe meeting , when Mr .

      Cook called him to order , telling him that there was a motion before the meeting , and be would beg leave to submit it to the meeting , before any other business should come on . The Mayor mode another attempt to run away , and was again brought back . The Rev . Mr . Browning then came forward , and said , that upon a former occasion , at a peace meeting , some of tbe Charii 8 taniovedaresolutionrespectingthereturn of Frost , Williams , and Jones , which was candidly put from tha cliair ; and , although negatived , they appeared perfectly satisfied with the result He would , therefore , suggest the propriety of putting the present resolution to tha meeting , believing it to have the same result , and thereby enable them to proceed with business . Mr . Mayer was so stupified as net to be able to comprehend

      the part given to him to perform ; so that a person , through sympathy , pat it to the meeting , and a show of hands was taken , which they wished to pervert to their own purposes , when some of the Chartists , seeing that there was no intention to do them justice , called for a division . A gentleman in block then proposed that Mr . Pringle should count the numbers on each side , when Sinclair said that he had seen so much of tbe hypocritical viUany of the Rev . Mr . Pringle , that ha could not depend upon Mr . P . ' s decision , but would refer it the Rev . Mr . Browning , who appeared to bear tho only resemblance to impartiality of any on tha bench . The goats were than requested , upon tha suggestion of Sinclair , to move to the left , and the sheep ( Chartists ) on the right , when a majority of six ,

      according to their own reckoning , was in favour of tha adjournment : - Let it be recollected that it was then half-past two o ' clock , when no man that had employment to go to could ba present . After the parties returned , when the division was over , the Rev . Mr . Pringle moved , and Mr . Jobn Mason seconded , " That a vote of thanks be given to tbe Chairman . " Mr . Sin * clair moved , as an amendment , and Mr . Matthew Robson seconded , " Thatthis meeting considersth » t there is no thanks due to the Chairman , for , not to take his awkwardness and stupidity into account at all , he was tuo most dishonest chairman ever seen preside . " Mr . Sinclair ' a amendment waa carried by more than nine-tenths of the meeting . Mr . Sinclair then moved * " That the thanks of this meeting be tendered to tha

      Rev . Mr . Browning , —he being tb » only person on the bench having the least resemblance of justice , about him , " . which was carried searly unanimously . The Chairman had then run away , and Mr . Sinclair had to put the resolutions to the nuetisg himself , after moving them . Tbe Rev . Mr . Bell then came forward and told us , that » a the meeting did not approve of one o ' clock , he would not grant the liberty of th * Guildhall in the evening , and auggested the propriety of appointing * ny chairman tha working peopl might be pleased to appoint , and to aatar into tiba business of thfl , meeting , a * ba believed it womld hava

      a greater effect in the House of Incurables , that the petition ahovld emanate from the QaildhaU . Tha Re * Mr . Browning urged the aame qmeation j wnem M& Maaon protested sgslnst the decision of tha meetiag being encroached ppon . Mr . Sinclair tbea moved that tbje * hearty cheers be given for the Charter , which ni seconded by Mr . Rebson , and given in grand style . Mr . Sinclair then- moved , aad Mr . Elliott aeaonded , that tiueeebee » begfrentoMi ; O'Cong « r , volea wu Ukawise curled io first-rate style . Mr . SlMlal ? than moved three chaws for Frost , Williams , aad Jaaaa ; Jlkewiaa for all incarcerated CbavUats , which was aaeoaded by a . pei » o »! m 4 babadyof the room . * a dtek « aU ) af vikotad withfc « Umd *» as > ftti » aaiMln % ¦

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), May 8, 1841, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct378/page/1/