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      AN Inquiry into the Nature of Responsibility , aa deduced from Savage justice , Civil justice , and Social justice ; with some remarks upon the doctrine of Irresponsibility , as taught by Jesus Christ and Robert Owen ; also upon the Responsibility of Man to God . By T . Simmons Mackintosh , author of the " Electrical Tueorv of the Universe . " " Id quod utilo sit honestum case , quod autua inutile sit turpe esse . " Plato db Rep . Bi « min » ham : Printed and Published by James Guest , 93 , Steelhouso Lane ; London : Cleave , Shoe Lane ; and Watson , City Koad ; Manchester : Heywood ; Leeds : Ho >> son ; Liverpool : Stewartj White Chapel ; aud all Vendors of Periodicals .

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      MEDICAL ADTICE . MESSRS . WILKINSON AND CO . SURGEONS , No . 13 , Trafalgar-street , Letds . HAVING devoted their Studies exclusively for many years to the successful treatment of the Venereal Disease , in all its various forms ; also , te the frightful consequences resulting from that destructive practice , "Self Abuse , " may fce Personally Consulted from Nine in the Morning till Hen at Night , and on Sundays till Two . Attendance every Thursday at No . 4 , Georgestreet , Bradford , ( from Ten till Fire . )

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      -communications received too late for insertion : in our last . the conference . TO THE I 5 HABITANTS OF SBEAT BRITAIN AND IBELA 5 D BrT MORE KSFECIALLT 10 THOSE OP EVEST SECT A 5 D PABTT WHO DESIKE TO ASSIST IS EFFECTING , PEACEABLY , AX IMPROTEKKST I . V THE CHARACTER A . ND COSDIIIO 5 OF THE PEOPLE . ' . . ' Fbjbjuw asb Bbetbrss , —A Conference of the xniniatea . uf aUirelfcwM denomin&iiona was called a short tansagoin Maockeater , for the purpose of taking into consideration the present state . of the country , with a view to adopt aomai means whereby the tainting esases uf destitutioiv T "' Mpt 7 i iuad crime Blight be removed * . .

      In obedience to this invitation , persons of T&rions denomination * , composing the orthodox ftfth , by virtue of their oSce as ministers of religion , obeyed the all , and v ? mpiM «* in Miacaerter , on the 17 th of Aufast ; and before they ware property constituted , a few of their era number acted ai a Committee to grant passports of admission , and to prepare and arrange the business which , should be brought befere the Conference , as well as to appoint the speakers irhoirere subsequently to address them .

      A large portion of the industrious and intelligent of Che working classes , in different parts of the United Kingdom , also took into oonsidfiration the importance of the business for whitt the Conference was convened , snd appointed fteir Mixislers to represent their wants end wishes , and to express their opinions on ail questions »>>«*¦ should come before them . But when the ministers of the people arrived , and attended a * the place appointed , to Ufr » part in the said Conference , ' and to submit the interesting statistical information which thay had collected relative to the deplorable ft&te of the people , the self-elected Committee refused them admission without & hearing , or assigning any reason whaterei for their rejection ; thus depriTing the country of the T&luable information they were prepared fco give , aad offering an insult to the labouring classes in the rejection of the representatives to whom they had entrusted their aSairs .

      In consequence of these illiberal and uncharitable proceedings on the . part » f those calling themselves wnnittpr * of religion , a public meeting was held in the pr- 'n of Science , on the 19 th of August , which was Tery numerously attended , and on which occasion eeTeral important resolutions were adopted , * but particularly the following , which we beg to call your attention to : — " That , considering the extreme distress and suSer » tag now tTi"t '" g in Great Britain , and tfcat none of the ¦ wealthy and represented classes seem disposed to do Justice , or even listen to the complaints of the industriouB millions , there is no hope for them but in their own exertions . This meeting is , therefore , of opinion that the uniYersal people should take into

      consideration the propriety of immediately conTemng a Conference to which can fee sent persons in whom the peonlekave entire co nfidence—persons chosen without respect to class , creed , religion , or politics—persens who can come prepared to state fully tho feelings which the people entertain , and their opinions as to the best methods of fubsUtuting order , peace , and safety , for the present confused , unsettled , and unnatural condition of oeiety . This meeting also determines to appoint a Com-. mittee of arrangement , to ascertain , in the first isstance , the degree of approbation which this suggestion meets ¦ with ; and if & large portion of the people be in favemr of « nch a step , they be empowered to give notice of the same to the country at large , and make arrangements for the holding of the meeting . "

      The purport of this address is to ascertain how far the people generally are favourable to the project ; aad as the appeal is not made to any particular sect or party , feat to society at large , Associations of every description , Whether religious , political , or Trades' Societies , are requested to send their opinions to the Secretary immediately , so that , if the plan be approved , steps can ' be taken to carry the same into effect . Signed ) W . Y . JACE . SO 5 , A Casfbell , ROBEBT llAHO > ' , ROKEB . T BCCHANA >\ AXD 2 . Z 1 * MSLT 1 LLZ , JiHES COOPES , James Hesbt Stanfield . j 0 h 5 bcxios , Chairman of the Committee .

      JOHJ ? SlAKKlE , JOH > - ElLTS , Secretaries . All communications to be addressed , post-paid , to Mr . John Starkie , No . ICO , Batter-street , Kew Islington , Haneheetex . * See Xonhern Star of August 25 th .

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      . w EURAL LIBERTY , OR THE BLESSIKG 3 OF E >~ CLOSrRE A >~ D GAilE LAWS . TO THE EDITOS . OP THE XOBTHERX STAS . Sis , —On Sunday last , 'August 27 th > whilst roaming through the green laaea of the lovely parish of Twyford * ( a sequestered spot near Acton } , I was accosted by the gamekeeper of Squire Goodby , the present owner of the Twyford estate , who teld me that I was on a trespass , and disturbing some invisible game ; I laughed at this , and told him that though I had walked-there for years , I had not seen even so much " game" as asingle sparrow , let alone hares , which he said were to be found in the hedges , and as far it being forbidden ground , there was the path to disprove it ; that there was a path he admitted , because he could not very well deny it , seeing that the line was so well trod , but then fiat was not for the people , and if ever used by them It was only when persons like myself came through the gaps by stealth . I told him not ta talk to me of bis private property" as I ife well acquainted with that place , long befere he or his master came , and as for

      sidOEures , I denied therigtt of any individual to appropriate that to themselves which in right belonged to the public Having passed through that portion of the lane where hares and pheasants are " supposed" to dwell , you may think that the armed :. keeper left me ; be did not to so ; lie shouldered his gun , and with an air important as he deemed his calling , followed me full half a mile : down an adjoining lane , until I had got fairly out of sight of the estate . I told him that Fr ^ sh liberty had indeed come to something when a " free subject" was followed about with an armed keeper , and that I should let the public know of it through the medium of the papers . " You may do as you please about that , " said Le , " have done ro more than my duty and what master told me to do . " After this who would not prefer living in a free country . where , in addition to the conveniences resulting from enclosure acts , you can stalk the bye-lanes like some bedlamite in company with an ann&d kcecer .

      0 for the Charter to put an end j -uch indisniurs : Trusting that you will instil the ibove scrap in your Bert Sier , I remain , Sir , Respectfully , it , HZNiY DOVi ' ILL GSIFFITHS , Chartist and Republican . Ko . 11 , Winchestei-Tow , EJgware-road , London . * Twyford , or Twy-ford , which takes its name in part from the stream that runs through it , is an extensive parish ^ consisting of many acres of meadow ,

      cultivated and pasture land ) lying on the right of Acton it is the sole property of Douglas Willan , Esq ., in the possession of whose family I hear it has been for ages , there is but one estate on it , and that is , the noted abbey , { which is let at times ready furnished to cockney tenants as ilr . "Willan or Douglas as te is more familiarly called : ha * a great objection to pay poor rates , he will not allow his servants to remain core than eleven xionths in each , year , re-engaging them at the end of the twelfth ) lest they should become chargeable to bis parish . Could such tyranny exist if Te had the Charter ?

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      BBIGHIOX .-llEMOB . lAl 70 S HOLBEHKT . — 'The following communication should have appeared ia last ¦» eek ' s Star . It reached out office on the Saiurd-. iv morning previous ; and , thongh corning at that unusual period , was unfortunately laid aside , and forgotten , until Saturday again . —Ed . ; : —At a general meeting of the Chartists of Brighton , keld on Monday ereiunjj bat , at the Cap ef Liberty , Portland-street , specially - convened , the following memorial wa 3 unanimously adopted ; « "rt it was farther resolved , " That the Members for the Borough , Captain Pechell , and Isaac Kewton Wigney , Esq ., be requested to present and support the same . " JO 1 HE BIGHT H 0 >\ THE HaB ^ CIS OF NOBMA ^ BT , 6 BCRETAE . T OF STATE , de Memorial of the Members of the National Charter Association in Brighton , agreed to at 3 general meeting held on Monday , August 23 d , liu ,

      SBEtTElH , —That at the York Spring Assies ,, in 1 S 40 , Samuel Holberry was convicted of conspiracy and ¦ edition , and sentenced to four years imprisonment in the Xorthallerton House of Correction . That , during his imprisonment , the said Samuel Holberry has been subjected to the horrid restrictions of the f&erd system , the effects of which upon his health and constitution are so injurious that his physical powers are being impaired , his legs frequently swell , and his appetite fox the prison diet completely fails him . That the said Samuel Holberry has yet , according to file terms of his sentence , two years and a half

      imtaprisonment to suffer under the destructive system which is fast ruining bis health- That your Lordship ' 8 Memorialists cannuot believe that it has been the policy of that Government of which your Lordship is a member , to sacrifice the present and perhaps the future health « f prisoners confined for political offences ; that there is something * o outrageous to common humanity in the tare supposition of such vindictiveness , that your Memorialists would fain believe that they have bnt to lay HtlM case before your Lordship , in order to secure for the ¦ aid 8 at 1 " ^ Holberry , if not an abbreviation of his term of confinement , at least a relaxation of bis prison frtft frmBTifr , oj , what we yet more earassUy petition for ,

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      - " -i i" -f ' -I ' - . a removal uf the said Samuel Holberry to anotheijdiee of confinement , where the horror * of tie silent system are not inflicted . That your Memorialists beg to remind your Lordship that Mr . . Vedhurst , convicted of manslaughter , has BEEN SET AT LIBERTY LEST HIS HEALTH SHOULD , be ixjcred , although while in prison allowed indulgences to which the said Samuel Holberry is a perfect stranger ; that the latter has already endured a long and painful imprisonment , —that to persevere in inflicting upon him the aentanoe awarded at the York Assite will be thought by a great many in all classes of society to be excessively nnjust aad partial j and that it will tend to encourage a belief that the eich may do with impunity what U inflexiWf pumthei in the poor * That , having laid these consJdeTatiora before jota Lordship , your Memorialists hope that your Lordship will be pleased to intercede in behalf of the said Samuel Holberry . - :

      Signed on behalf of the Meeting , John Page , Chairman . Brighton , Aug . SStd , 1841 .

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      Abeedeen . —On Monday the 30 ih , after the usual business of the "Onion was Qver , Duncan Nicholson delivered an essay , in which he exposed the fallacies of the various nostrums which have been proposed to ameliorate the condition of the suffering millions , and showed by the promptitude with which the people came forward and exposed them , that they had no confidence i » their bettering their condition ; that th « y would countenance no agitation which had not for its object the enfranchisement of thennelves . that would

      restore to them their long-withholden rights ; and that they would oppose and denounce all agitation , short of a full meed of jostioe to the long-injured and oppressed many . After some discussion upon the French Revolution , three hearty cheers for the liberation of the " Lion , " and a vote of thanks to the Chairman , the meeting broke up , being highly pleased with the night ' s proceedings . I may state that the entranc * to the meeting room was decorated with flags and banners ; during the day , a cap of liberty , and a large star , with O'Connor , and the motto " No surrender . "—

      CorrtspondmtL Largo- —Monday being the d * y on which Mr . Feargus O'Connor was to be liberated from that to the Whigs disgraceful , but to him honourabla imprisonment , a few of the 'Chartists here assembled in a conspicuous part of a farm road , above the town , and precisely at one o ' clock ( the hour at which O'Connor was to be liberated ) gave seven tremendous peals with a large cannon , being persuaded that the time is fast approaching when the disinterested leaden of the people , in this grand movement ., shall so longer wear a felon ' s chain , but shall enjoy that along with the

      oppressed and insulted producers , that liberty whieh is not only theirs by birthright , but also by the gift of beneficent Heaven . After three cheers was given for O'Connor , Frost , Williams , and Jones , and th « s « glorious privileges for which the country is straggling , the meeting quietly broke uy . Truly this day is one worthy of being had in remembrance , by those Blave of the British Islt 3 for whom the good man has struggled , as an earnest that their own redemption draweth nigh , when the banner of liberty shall be unfurled , and the command given to the prisoners " show yourselves , and to the oppressed go free . "

      Mehthtb Ttdvil . —The news of the release of the " caged lion" gave nniversal pleasure to the working classes of this place ; and when it was understood that the people of York were going to celebrate his release , they also resolved to eomnumerate the event It was proposed that a publie meeting should be held at the Three Horse Shoes , and a goodly number mustered accordingly . It was fonnd that the numbers present could not be accommodated , and the meeting was consequently adjourned to the Association Room . Mr . William Thomas was called to the chair , and most

      excellent speeches were delivered by Messrs . John Taylor , Gould , Kees , and others , aad all expressing the greatest satisfaction at the event , and dissatisfaction at the conduct of the base Whigs . In concluding , three cheers were given for Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., three for Frost , Williams , and Jones , and three for the People's Charter . The letter of Mr . O'Connor to Lord >* ormanriy in last week ' s Star was read and most londly applauded . The meeting then separaUd , and a great many -went to celebrate the happy event by taking a glass of ncnt da at the Three Horse Shoes , when several toasts - ? rere drunk .

      Abebgavenm . —Immediately on the arrival of the Star on Sunday , we received the glad-tidings of the liberation of our friend and patriot , Feargus O'Connor , E * q ., about to take place on Monday ; the news spread like wild fire amongst the Chartist ranks of this town , and nothing bnt unspeakable joy was to be seen cictured on tach countenance . Meetings were iminediately held to devise the best plan to honour our noble patriot's release , each trying to outvie the other with honours conferred on our noble friend , and only wishing that , instead of being two hundred miles apart , that it was -within their reach of travailing all night , even if thsy had betn barefost- Our worthy friend and democrat , Mr . Ingram , kindly offered to supply

      the -whole of the Association with a supper at his expense , in honour of the brave O'Connor , which was graciously accepted ; and on Monday night a good substantial Enpper was provided . Mr . Ingram very kindly sent six portraits of the good and the brave . Isimediatelr over ihe chair was placed the HH-caged lion , over his head was placed a k ; re « n banner , inscribed "Liberty " in letters of geld , presented by our friend Whitby . Mr . Ingram was called to the chair , and Mr . Wr ^ u to the Tice-chair . Several excellent toasts were drank , and amongst them the health of O'Connor , which was drank with great cheering . The whole Trent off with the greatest harmony and nnanimity , the company bn-ke np at the da-srn of the morn highly pleased with the conviviality of tho meeting .

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      STOCKPORT . — On Sunday evening last , Mr . Leach lfcciured in the Association Koom , Bomber's Brow , to a numerous , respectable , and attentive audience , to -whom he gave the highest satisfaction . Delegate Meeting —Pursuant to announcement ; a delegate meeting -was held in the Association Room , Bomber ' s Brow , on Sunday la § t Present—Mr . Ellison , Stockport ; Mr . D . miels , Hoyle Grove ; Mr . Mottram , Hyde ; Mi . Carter , Stockport ; Mr . Lee , Hadneld , Mottram , and Entwistie ; Mr . Benington Hanley and Mr . Dixon , Congleton . Mr . Ellison was called to the chair . The firs : business discussed waa the propriety of carrjing out the recommendation of the Executive in sending a member to represent the County of Cheshire -in the forthcoming Convention . After each delegate

      had given in his opinion upon the subject , it was carried that every delegate should consult his constituents , and bring their decision to the next delegate meeting . The nest question was the electing of a missionary for Cheshire . A resolution was carried that Mr . Richard ilarsden be written to inquiring whether he is at liberty , and would accept of the situation . Mr . Ellison and Mr . Benington were appointed to draw up an address , wkich was done , submitted , and carried ; after which , the meeting was adjourned till that day month , and then to meet at Macclesfield . All those places who wish for information upon the subject , and cyu : d like the services of a lecturer , are requested to write to Mr . Joseph Carter , Secretary , Water-street , Portwood , Stockport The following is the address agreed to : —

      Brothers , —We address you upon the importance of providing Cheshire with a regular lecturer . It ia a subject which has engrossed much of our serious attention , and our opinion is , that the good cause would be much advanced by such a step being taken . Cheshire , it is well knowa , has not hitherto occupied the position which it might do , as regards the struggle now going forward in the cause-of liberty ; we , therefore , deem it most essential that a lecturer be provided for the purpose of disseminating Chartism in the towns in Cheshire , We are also of opinion that such a course would tend materially to unite the energies of the people of tfcis important county , as w « U as add many te our

      ranks who now withhold their support through ignorance of our principles ; and , as reason and argument are our great , our only weapons , we do earnestly recommend the different towns in Cheshire , where associations exist , to consider this important object It is with great pleasure , we ean say , that Feargus O'Connor , Esq . is again amongst us , and will encourage us ¦ with his presence , and animate us with his eloquence . Let ns , by our exemplary conduct and perseverance in the cause , and by brotherly affectisn for each other , prove ourselres worthy of such a leader . Another important subject , which we wish to bring before you , is the propriety of sending a representative to the forthcoming convention . We hope and trust jou will hold

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      yourselves in readiness to take such a step , considering , acito'do , that it is highly necessary that this important county should take its . part in the agitation which ia to liberate the working classes from their present misery and destitution . We particularly request that our friends in New Mill * , € Hoss * p , and Hayfleld , will send delegates to our next meeting , in order to enUir into such arrangements as may appear best calculated to accomplish our object In conclusion let ns hope that every ' Chartist will treat his fellow man as his brother , rendering good to all And « vi ! to none . ' . - ¦ Signed on behalf ef the Delegate * , - ^ ; Joan Ellison , Chairman .

      CtrWNOCK . —O'Connor ' s liberation was celebrated here by a friendly meeting in the evening , John Millar in the chaff , who , after reading O'Connor ' s letter to the fustian jackets , aa well aaUw ooa to Nonnanby , observed that the time had now arrived for the solution of the great charge of the Whigs—that O'Oonnor was bribed by the Tories to do- their dirty work ; he was now at large , and it would soon be seen whether he would oppose their continuing in office , or not , with the same power and magnanimity with which he hurled the Whigs from the sweets of a court , and the presence of a lovely Queen , —the puppet , as Lord John frankly admitted , of their will ; that he would do so he never had the slightest doubt , and bis noble advocacy of its necessity would soon cover the Whigs with shame for the many calumnies which they have heaped on bla head . It was only for the people to do their duty , and O'Connor was the maw to lead them on to victory , and

      establish their rights on a sure foundation , not built with mortar , but cemented by the universal consent of the whole people . The speaker was listened to with profound attention , and received the hearty congratulations of all present , who were not a few , though the mor&l-fqrce Chartists-have turned out , what was always suspected , mere Whig Corn Law repealers , and consequently have withdrawn from the Chartist ranks , but their secession is more than compensated far by the unanimity which now prevails among the really aealous in the cause of Chartism . At the close of the Chairman's remarks , Alexander Kerr , proposed that a committee be chosen to draw up a congratulatory address to Mr . O'Connor , which was seconded by Robert M'Kervail , and unanimously agreed to , after which the meeting broke up in the utmost good feeling , and high in hopes of soon seeing the movement revived in all its former glory .

      CARLISLE , —New Couscil os ihb Caklislb Association . —At a public meeting held in Caldewgate , on Wednesday , Sept 1 st , Mr . John Armstrong in the chair . A balance-sheet of the accounts of the association , was laid before the meeting ; after which , the following brief but excellent report , was read to the meeting by the chairman and adopted by the meeting . My friends , in consequence of the late trial * which yon were called upon to make your own , and to which you responded with aa energy , evincing a determination to prevent , if possible , the triumph of injustice . In consequence of this circumstance , your council were prevented from submitting their accounts and reporting their progress at the usual tlm « . In despite of truth , justice slumbers when we consider what was brought

      to bear on the occasion—when we reflect that gross perjury in all its hideousness , that the instruments of those , who luxuriate on your labour in all the demoniac complacency , peculiar to insensate tyranny . When we consider these things , we marvel net that justice slumbers , and that you still complain . So elevated in their supposed greatness—to absent in all moral feeling , are your local oppressors , that , though they are aware we suffer indescribable privations , they in the baseness of their souls require and expect , that not one sigh should move our bosoms—tbit no expression of indignation should escape our lips . Ah ! such convictions may be held—euch feelings cherished by thos * who were never schooled in adversity—who never experinced the viasisitudes peculiar to the working man . And who ,

      therefore , never obtained that knowledge of the primary cause of thoae evils which amct society , nor the extent of those pains which you feel ; yet these axe the men who make laws for you , who hold your very existence on their lips . Your Council are aware that the poverty resulting from the oppression under which we all groan prevents you from assisting them in carrying out those measures so necessary for securing political and social emancipation . They are aware that were your power equal to your will , liberty would be effected by one energetic effort ; but though these circumstances present themselves as obstacles in your onward march to freedom , the ; hope yon will not despair . In the present state of social and political affoirs , wealth will have the preponderating power . Those who possets

      that wealth , having interests in opposition to oars , necessarily oppose as in all our endeavours to wrest from them the possession obtained by force and chicanery . Yes , my friends , they will , until the moment at your liberation , continue to gorge on your already emaciated bodiea . What do you learn from these facts ? Yon learn that a continuance of that struggle whieh has characterised your movement is necessary for the consummation of your wishes . The farther you advance in the knowledge # f your wrongs , which is also the knowledge of your rights , you will necessarily be more vigorous in your opposition to those who wish to perpetuate those wrongs . Your tyrants , seeing your determination , will of course , in their dying agony become more desperate- Tbe quarterly accounts of the

      association have been regularly audited and settled , and are submitted to your consideration ; and by which you will perceive , that they exhibit a Bmall sum in your favour . You will shortly have an opportunity of meeting your beloved patriot , who has just escaped from tbe dungeon of tyranny . Your council hope that you will give him such a reception as his great merits deserve and your limited means will allow , remembering , that it is not the mere combination of parties which we distinguish from other individuals , by name Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., but , that we appreciate him because the principles of truth are proclaimed and cherished by him , which principles have existed coequal with time , and would continue to exist if the material world were annihilated . The meeting then

      proceeded to the election of the following persons , as members of the council for the ensuing quaiter -. —John Armstrong , chairman ; Thomas Sinclair , treasurer ; Joseph Richardson , secretary : Joseph Broome HanBon , James Arthur , John Routledge , William Farise , Wra . Alkin&on , William Knutt , James Ferguson , Henry Cadell , Henry Bowman . Correspondencence was read from Brighton and Dundee , which at a latter meeting of the council was ordered to be answered by the secretary . Mr . J . B . Hansen addressed the meeting at considerable length , on the liberation of Mr . O'Connor , for -which he said lie did not thank the Whigs , for they were a set of base towardly wretches , who had proved themselves wholly incapable of ruling the destinies ef this great nation . The meeting then adjourned .

      BRIGHTON . —At a meeting oi the Chartists of Brighton held at the Cap of Liberty , Portland-street , on Wednesday evening , September 1 st , Mr . Lansdell in the chair . On the proposition of Mr . Sandy , seconded by Mr . Harvey , it was resolvdd unanimously , " That the thanks of this meeting are due and are hereby given to Captain Pechell , one of the members for this borough , for ths manly vote he gave in support of the addition to the address to the Queen , aa moved by Mr . Suarman Crawford , in the House of Commons , on Saturday , the 28 th ult" In answer to the above , the following has been received from the Ga'lant Captain : — " Castle Groring , 3 d September , 1841 . " Sir , —I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday ' s date , conveying si resolution unanimously passed at a meeting of the Chartists of Brighton on the let inst .

      In returning my thanks to those gentlemen for the flattering manner in which they have been pleased to record their opinion in my favour , I trust they will be assured that in the discharge of my public duties it will always be my anxious desire te » act upon those liberal principles which gained for me the support of so large a portion of the independent constituency of the Borough . " I have the honour to be Sir , " Your very obedient servant , " GEO . R . PiCHELL . " To Mr . N , Morling , Secretary . "

      Men of Brighton , the following gentlemen are appointed collectors for the O'Brien Press Fund : — Messrs . W . Flower , M . Marling , R . Lansdwll , W . Woodward , J . Mead , G Giles , John Page , Thomas Harrey , E . Fennor . John Allen , James Flexman , Sen ., J . Williams , F . Page , R , Alcorne , John Rose , GHolloway , W . Stanley , R . Harvey , S . Burton , Henry Trueman , J . White and James Flexman , Jun . By order of the Committee , N . Morling , Secretary . Chartists op Brighton . —The fearlessand uncompromising O'Brien will again be with us on the 24 th inst Be up and doing , no time ' s to be lost , shower in your Bubscriptiens . Let Brighton do ita duty to the persecuted victim of despotism , Bronterre O'Brien , by aidihg the Leeds Committee in raising the funds necessary to purchase a press to be presented to him as a nation's tribnto of gratitude , esteem , and respect , for past services in our cause .

      TON BRIDGE . —This is but a dark and unenlightened part of tbe country ; yet by ttie help of your bright Star of the North , and other talented , though cheap , publications , the cause of the People's Charter is making some little progress even here . A society was formed here a few years ago , by a few working men who felt the degraded situation in which they were placed by being excluded from the representation , ¦ which , up to the present time , has been steadily progressing . We have adopted the People ' s Charter as our polar star , feeling satisfied that whatever nostrums may be put forth by either Whigs or Tories , tkat nothing but a Radical Reform sf the representative system will ever satisfy the wants of the people , or cure the evils under which the country labours . On

      Monday , the 30 th August , the fourth anniversary waa held at the Chequers Inn , the large room of which was crowded to excess , Mr . Payn in the chair , who stated the exertions the Society had made for the promotion freedom and good government They had got nearly 501 names to the National Petition , and likewise for the release of the Chartists , bad established a political library , and distributed Borne hundreds of political pamphlets and Chartist Circulars , and were still continuing to do so . He urged them to go forward till they had obtained equal laws and equal rights for all , and , amid loud cheers , introduced Mr . Hetherington of Londen , who addressed the meeting at great length on the principles and practice of the two great factions who have so long misguided this . country . —Correspondent . ^

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      EDINBDR © H . —The Rey ,: Archibald Browning * of Tillicooltry , deUvjpnd a lector * iriihfi ^ y . Iir . KItcbie ' fl Church on Wednesday we « k . Subjeot-- ^ The finnovtl of the obstructions to popular freedom ; " and another on Thursday evening , in tbe Rev . Henry Wrigttt ' s Church , Riohmond-place , "On the improvability of Man . " , There wai a most excellent attendance , aad the lecture * were fin * rate , and received with universal applause . DSPTTORP . —The Deptford brothers met on Sunday laaW aad , for the last jttme , at No , i , " OolUer-street ,

      ttvr irig made a resolutioti to remote on Sunday next to Haghes Felld ' a Academy . The twuiMM of the evening commenced by reading and- oaflrmiflg the minutes of the previous Sunday and Wednesday . , Some dis cussion took . plAoe upon several « ubjacto , but itTiTM agreed that toe aew meeting-home should open with two sermons ; . in thf morning , by _ Mr . Stallwoodj and in-Uie evening , by tho Her . John rVatkioa .. TJ&ere was a comm ittee nominated for the purpose of seeing the plan carried out . All communicationa , for the future , to- be made to Mr . D . O'Brien , secretary , , superintendent of Hughe ' s Felld's Academy , Deptfpjd . , ., . ,

      CHELMSFORD . —Although tbia town la the hotbed of Toryism , yet a democratic feeling Is springing up in the ninda of the working classes . There are numbers who would speak oat their sentiments on this subject , but dare not , fot fear of the consequences , us all are , more or less , under the influenoeof tbe Tory aristocracy . There are a few , however , ' who' kntfw their rights , and knowing , dare maintain them . A debating society has been established ; at Which interesting discussions oa the questions of the Suffrage , the Ballot , and short Parliaments , have taken place . The following resolution has been passed : — " That this meeting returns its cordial and heartfelt ; thanks to Wva Sbarman Crawford , Esq ., and General Johnson , the one for proposing , and the other fer seconding , the amendment on the Commons' Address to the Queen . "

      BATHGATE AND UNWTH ^ OW .- ^ Oa Tuesday evening , tbe 31 st of August , # & . Lowe ' ry visited Batbgate , and addressed the inhabitants , in the Mason ' s Lodge . The meeting was very w / b 11 , attended , and Mr . L . was well received . On Wednesday , the 1 st of September , Mr . Lowery visited Linlithgow , when , at seven o ' clock in the evening , a , large meeting was collected in the Palaoe Yard . Mr . L . addressed himself to the shopkeepers and manufitcturen , and showed the commercial distress that existed . DONCASTER . —On Wednesday , the 1 st instant , Mr . Charles Connor lectured to a numerous audience , in the Magdalens in tbls town . He was introduced to the meeting by Mr . John Bradley , and spoke for two hours on the Charter and -the present position of the

      people , and congratulated them oa the release of that incorruptible patriot , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., from prison , the lecture was listened to with the most marked attention the wh » le time . At the request of the Members of the association , Mr . Connor gave out that he would lecture in the same place the next evening . On Thursday , at the time of commencement , seven o ' clock , there was a very numerous assembly of people ; Mr . John Bradley was called to the chair , who briefly introduced Mr . Connor to the meeting , hoping that every one would give him a fair hearing , and that the lecturer would be happy to discuss the various questions which might be brought forward at the close of the lecture . Mr . Connor then same forward and remarked , some one had said that he would have

      nothing to say after speaking so long the night before , but however he would show them that his subject was far from being exhausted . Mr . Connor west Into the merits , or rather demerits of the factory system , comparing at great length an agricultural life with the present miserable existence of the factory slave , exhorting them to become sober-thinking men , for as long as they were under the contrel of intoxicating liquors , so long would they continue slaves to those whose interest it was to see them in their present degraded condition , and finished by calling upon the audience to join the National Charter Association . The lecturer was much appladed through the whole of hfs discourse , and evidently left a deep Impression upon the minds of bis hearers . Twelve new members have joined the association , the effects of Mr . Connor ' s two lectures .

      CXTT OF W ) NDON . —On Wednesday evening , Sept . 2 d ., the Chartists met , as usual , in their Hall , 55 , Old Bailey , Mr . Salmon , jun ., in the chair . The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed , and new members were enrolled . Ho official report ot the doingB of the County Council could again , ' be obtained . A levy of twopence per member waa agreed to , to as 9 ist in defraying the expences of the deputation to York . On Sunday morning , the Hall was opened at ten o ' clock , as usual , to the public , and the speech of Mr . O'Connor was read , amidst much interest and delight . In the evening of the same day , Mr . Osbornpreaohed ^ averyjimpressiveand instructive sermon to a numerous congregation . It was announced after the serviae that a benefit will take place at the Theatre , near Catherine-street , Strand , for Mr . B . O'Brien , on the 13 th inst ., and that admission tickets can be had of Mr . G . Wyatt , No . 18 , Water-lane , Fleet-street .

      OLDHAM . —At the weekly meeting of the Chartists of this town , on Monday last , the following resolution was unanimously passed , via . " That the warmest thanks of this meeting be hereby given to W . S . Crawford , Esq ., for proposing , and to General Johnson , for seconding , and the other Members for supporting , the following motion of the patriotic representative of Rochdale , as an addition to the address— " That we further respectfully represent to your Majesty , that , in our opinion , the distress

      which your Majesty deplores , is mainly attributable to the circumstance of your whole people not being fully and fairly represented in this House , and that we feel it will be our duty to consider the means of bo extending and regulating the Suffrage , and of adopting such improvements in tbe system of voting as will confer on the working classes that just weight n the representative body which is necessary to secure a duo consideration of their interest , and which their present patient endurance of suffering gives thorn the strongest title to claim . "

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      Sheffield . —Mr . Beale gave a lecture on the 29 th nit , ob the poets and poetry of the present day , in tbe room , Figtree-lane , to a respectable audience , and gave very great satisfaction . Bilston . —The cause ef Chartism has been for some time progressing in this place . The Association ha * now begm to assume a bold position . A committee and Council have been elected , the members of which are men of sterling worth , inspired with a true patriotic seal , and sterling perseverance . The committee apply themselves with untiring zeal to the work of political regeneration ; they have had several meetings to adopt a plan of organisation , by forming the town into districts , and to choose visitors for the purpose of giving political instructions . The weekly meetings on Thursday evenings are well attended , as also the meetings on Sunday mornings and evenings . Mr . Mosely has lectsred since the departure of Mr . Candy , and gives great satisfaction . Oar prospects are good , and we have every reason to expect a speedy augmentation of numbers . The people seem more awake to their own interests , and evince a desire to hear Chartist principles explained , thus proving the old adage , that " Truth to be admired needs only to be known . " GENERAL COUNCIL . B 1 LST 0 N . John Stiran , grocer and tallow-chandler . Joseph Nichols , screw turner . John Cadley , cordwainer . John Jarvis , moulder . James D&maine , cordwainer . John Nicholls , locksmith , sub-Treasurer . James Mosely , sab- Secretary .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 11, 1841, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct396/page/2/