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      CARLISLE . —The Chartist Cause . —I > nring the past week , indeed ever since the news reached us of the liberation of Mr . O ' Connor , the greatest exertions have teen made in re-organising the male and female Chartist Associations . Local councils hare been chosen in the rarions districts ef the tows , and collectors appointed . Every one seems to take a more than ordinary interest in the eanse . and wb hare no dqnfct , wh « n Mr . O'Connor visits Carlisle , that he will meet with a glorious and most brilliant reception . Tha dastardly sad nDJnst prosecution of the mean and despicable ¦ RTiig faction , has only tended to make him still more endeared to the people . We heartily rejoice , at the present degraded condition of the WMgs , for their

      ¦ whole conduct has been marked by & vacillation unequalled , cowardice befere unknown , and an injustice never before practised . They hare all but ruined the country , destroyed our trade , blasted our foreign commerce , cramped our resources , insulted and injured the people by their heartless sad cold-blooded prosecutions , degraded themselves in the eyes of all right-thinking men , placed the Tories in power , with a majority in the House of Commons which will enable them to irflict the worst of tyrannies on the people . Yes ! we do heartily rejoice at their present degraded position , from which they will now endeavour to extricate themselves , by pandering to the worst passions of the people , but who know them sufficiently well not to place the slightest reliance in their hollow promises .

      BAIiBTJBY . —The Non-Electoral Association of this place held their fortnightly meeting at the Fieur de LL « , on Monday evening last , when it was resolTed " That the fhftTiVn of this association be given to Sharman Crawford , Esq ., General Johnson , and the thirty-nine who supported those gentlemen on their addition to the amendment to the address to the Queen . " CITr OF IiONDOK . —The usual weekly meeting of the City Boot and Shoe Makers' Charter Association , took place on Sunday evening last , at the Star Inn , Golden-lane , when , after enrolling several new members , it was unanimously resolved , — " That & public lecture should be delivered , by Mr . Martin , on Sunday evening next , at eight o ' clock , with a trifling charge for admission . " Subject of the lecture : —The Charter and the best mesns of mating it the law of Ihe land .

      IXITH . —Mr . Lowery delivered a lecture here on Tnesday , tLe 7 th instant , in Storey's Alley Chapei It was well attended , and there was a considerable sprinkling of ten pounders present . The lecturer animadverted , in severe terms , on the selfishness ef the Bhopocracy , and their treachery to those who aided them i to get the vote . He did not spare the working men ; for the ap&thy they have shewn in forwarding the cause ; he insisted , in a most happy manner , on- the necessity of union * "fl organization ; and the good con- sequences of his eloquent and able lecture are best shown in the accession of a goodly number to the ranks of the Chartists . i

      BRADFORD . —The Rer . J . T . Jackson , of Man-Chester , preached three sermons , on Sunday last , in the j large room cf the Social Institute , to crowded assem-1 blies . At the conclusion of tha service , the child of j George and Mary Hellewell , of Bradford , was baptised by the name of George M'Douall ; the worthy minister , of the Chartist church , asd the sub-secretary of the ; No . 6 Association , stood sponsors . The Re- * Mr . j Jackson delivered a most impressive exhortation on the '

      occasion . < UVJffBTiEY . —The Chartists of this place are again associating together , with every prospect of a large increase to their numbers . Mr . I > ean TayloT has given them an excellent lecture , and they are preparing a demonstration in honour of O'Brien ' s release ; which ¦ will take place on the 27 th instant . Tickets for the tea may be had at Ameld and Cilverton . , TORS . —On Thursday evening , the Sth instant , ' , Dr . M'Douall delivered a lecture in the Charter Asso- ; cation Room , Fossgate , Mr . Barley in the chair , on the lights of labour and the benefits to be derived from the ; adoption of the Charter . The room was crowded to excess . At the close of his lecture a number of highly respectable fe . aales came forward and formed them- j selves into an association for the purpose of assisting in ' carrying out the principles of the Charter . Hurrah for i the Charter , "Universal Suffrage , and no surrender . ]

      HTJLL . We have had Dr . M'JDouall here , who delivered two highly interesting lectures , explantory of the Charter . A favourable imprtssion was made in our favour by them . DUNDEE- —A meeting of the Bafcers and Confectioners Democratic Association of this town was htld on Wednesday , the Sth instant , in the Chartist School Rsom , Mr . Leechman in the chair . After the business % i the society had been gone through , Mr . "William Anderson delivered a very effective and eloquent address , which was listened to with great att .. ntion . — Messrs . Peterken , Lowe , and Bichardsoa afterwards addressed the meeting . The cause is steadily progrtsarng here . We are anxiously waiting the arriral of the " Lion" of freedom .

      STOCKPORT . —On Friday evening , a public meeting was held in the Chartist room , Bomber ' s Brow , when Mr . GriSB , by the request of the meeting , delivered a lecture , showing the injurious effects reductions bad on society , both locally and nationally ; and such was the disgust of the people against the Cotton Lords , whilst the speaker was explaining their conduct , that a g-eneral murmur , and symptoms of execration , accompanied with cries of shame , shame , ran through the meeting . At the close , Mr . Wright moved , and Mr . Ellison seconded , a vote of thanks to the worthy lecturer , which was carried by acclamation . Lectxbe . —Mr . Griffin , of JIanchester , lectured here to a numerous audience , on Sunday evening . At the close of his address he received the thanks of the audience , ilr . Linney was expected but did not attend ,

      A Public Mzeii ^ G inhabitants Hazel Grove was held iu the Association Room , on Thursday night ilr . Daniels was unanimously called to the chair . lir . John Wright , of Stockport , addressed the meeting at great length , dwelling chitfly on the conduct of the masters reducing their hands , and the effects such a course was likely to luave on the best interests cf society . Ilr . Ellison , of Stockport' next spoke on tie necessity of union to accomplish the object which was- the regeneration of their country . Mr . Cawthom also spoke en the propriety of seeking for political power . Mr . Thomas Clark , of Sscckport , moved the foUo'sving

      resolution : —" That in thj opinion of this meeting the distress which a ; present pervades this unhappy country arises frora class legislation , and that Tre hups for no amelioration cf our condition until the Caartei becomes the law cf the jand . " He said it was evident from the position the Ca&itists occupied , that the day was not far distant wLsa the Charter would be the law Hj which the people of the three kingoms vould fce governed . He c ccLu-. ied a lengthy and powerful addres 3 by calling on them to join the association . Mr . Brown seconded the rci . ' . ution , which was carried , and the meeting broke en .

      D ALSTON , Mi ? . Carlisle . —The Chartists of this village held a pnbli : demonstration on the day cf Mr . O'Connor ' s liber ; tic ::, which was kept up with great spirit until a lat-: hi > u ? in the evening . On the 12 th instant , Messrs . Arthur and Harson attended a public meeting held at the same place . Mr . Arthur gave aa historical account of his visit to- York , to witness the liberation of Mr . O'Connor . He related leveral interesting anecdotes which happened to him on his way to and from Y . rk . Mr . Hanson then came forward , and addressed tii . - meeting aV considerable length , in a very spirited ^ nd humorous strain . A vote of thanks was then giren t * Jlr . Arthur for attending the great demonstration at _ York , and another vale of thank 3 was given to Mr Hanson for his excellent addr& 53 ; after which he was eltcUd a delegate to represent the hand-loom weaTi .-s at the great Anti-Corn Law tea-party , to be held on Tu » = day nest .

      nXTBUN . —The Irish Univ ^ rsil Suffrage Association held their usus . l ¦ wetkiy in ~ ting on Sunday la . st , Mr . W . O'Toole in the chair ; letters were re 3 d from the following persons and f l-. rts : —From Mr . T . H'Draall , of > 'ewTV , containing the names of six persons to be enrolled as members ; from Mr . Charles Campbell , of Bal'briggan , brother to John Campbell , secretary of the Executive , nquesting to be enrolled a member of the Irbh Universal Suffrage Association ; from Mr . Patrick Biggins , of Sligo . requesting Star light in that q : iartf > r , they having no press to speak out their grievances , which axe many , snd declaring Mr . O ' Connell to be not the advocate of tke Irish rights , tut to have compromised the people ' s liberties foi Batronage and place for his friends snd family . This

      speaks well , coming from that quarter . From Mr . T . Clarke , of Stockport , requesting to be enrolled a member ; and from Richard Romagne , Esq ., Cork , congratulating the Association upon the progress it is ¦ mnVing in promoting the principles of real liberty , and stating that he was quite at a loss to know who the O'Higgins was who had tha temerity to institute a Chartist Association in Dublin , and br ^ ve all the fury of Dan and kis myrmidons , until he saw his excellent letter in the Weekly Register , which explained all and reminded him that it was the same O'Higgins who accompanied their ever-mourned friend , the immortal Cobbett on his tour through Munster , in 1514 . Mr . O'Connell ( not Dan ) spoke at considerable length and With great effect , on the principle of the People ' s Charter . Mr . Wood spoke on the bad effkts those letters would have which called Din " swindlar , " •' archtraitor , " "O'D : rableface , " and the like , and recommended

      the friends in England net to use snehkngmrre . Mr . D ^ yle , of Manchester , was admitted a member , after which he said if ever he felt proud it was nputt the present occasion , and from the fact of his being enrolled a member of the Irish "Universal Suffrage Association in his native city , an honour "which he once despaired of , but which now was past til dcubu Mr . Doyle spoke at great length , in . defence of the Charter , and concluded amidst great cheering . Mt O'Higgins said that he should not trespass ou the time of the meeting after the admirable speech

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      Amendment Act was to force the working classes of England to lire on coarser food T Little they know of what is in store for them . An attempt will soon be made to force them to live on " lumpers , " a kind of potato upon which the Irish labourers are obliged to live , although the very pigs will not eat them when they can get any other sort Mr . O'Higgins said that he should then bring before the meeting the motion of which he had given notice on that day fortnight In doing so , or rather in discharging a public duty , which was by no means a pleasant one , bat the very reverse , he should not enter into & lengthened account of the evidence which Mr . O'Connell gave before a Committee of the House of Lords on the subject of the disfranchisement of the forty-shilling freeholders . In his ( Mr .

      O'Higgins ) opinion , it would have been wiser in Mr . O'Connell to have let that evidence sleep . His account of the character , the rani and station , and the motives which influenced the Irish Catholic priesthood to enter the Church is really incredible . How he can face them , and praise them , and cajole them now , is matter of amassment It is really Ltcredible . Who would imagine that Mr . O'Connell would have stated in that evidence to which he has recently directed public attention , and which has formed the subject of the resolution which be , Mr . O'Higgins , should submit to the consideration of the meeting , that the Irish Catholic priests were the sons of a low class of Irishmen , whose first step to an advancement in the world was to get their eldest sons into the church ; and that it was the duty of the Government to take means to secure the

      loyalty of the Irish Catholic clergy by a golden link from the Crown ; that is to say , to be paid by the state , to be subject to the whims of that purest of princes , that pattern of virtue , that best of fathers and best of husbands , King George IV . This evidence contains a mass of information which , when published , will really astonish those who had no knowledge of it heretofore . The evidence against the Irish priesthood is dated the 11 th of March , 1 SS 5 , and is to be found at page S in the Report Surely , this will not be considered as abuse of Mr . O'Connell taken from Orange papers . Will Mr . O'Connell venture to say that this report is not true ? Will he charge the House of Lords or the House of Commons with the crime of giving to the world a false report ef his evidence ? If he do , I solemnly warn him , beforehand , of the consequences Mr . O'Higgins concluded by moving the resolution : —

      " That although the members of the Irish Universal Suffrage Association have no wish to entangle Daniel O'Connell , Esq ., M . P ., in a dilemma , nor to add to his mental agonies or embarrassments , but on the contrary , they feel a most aexious desire to assist in relieving ypm from the difficulties in which he has involved himself by his publicly acknowledged desertion of those principles to which he says he is pledged by an oath ; yet , they cannot conceal the astonishment and the regret with which they have rsad a speech of Mr . O'Connell ' s in the Dublin papers , of the 23 rd ultimo , in which he repudiates the doctrine of Universal Suffrage , and declares it to be absurd and ridiculous ; and calumniates its advocates , while in the very same speech he

      says' When I was examined before a committee of the House of Lords on the subject of a forty shilling franchise , I stated there , oh my oath , that the rsmedy for the franchise would be the conceding of Vniversai Suffra-je . I am the only public man in the British dominions who is bound by oath the doctrine of Universal Suffrage . " Now , he knows , right weii , tint the meaning of Universal Suffrage in 1 S 25 , and before that period , was precisely tha same as it is now , namely , that every male inhabitant of Great Britainand Ireland , of twentyone years of age , of sane mind , and not convicted by a Jury of a felonious offence , should ha ^ e the right to

      vote at the election of a Member of Parliament As the sworn testimony of Mr . O'Conaell in 1825 , in favour of Universal Suffrage , cannot be reconciled to his present denunciation of it , and of all those who relied upon his oath and acted upon it . We leave this contradictory testimony between himself and bis Creator in the hops that his conscience may one day ot other prompt him to adhere to his oath . " Mr . Thos . Wood , seconded the motion in a very eloquent and energetic speech ot considerable length ; after which eleven new members were admitted , and notice for the admission of several others given , when the meeting separated highly gratified at the prospect now before them in the city of Dublin .

      ABERDEEN . —On Friday evening , the 10 th inst , a grand jubilee was held in the Temperance Hall , George-street , in honour of Feargus O'Connor , Esq . Seven hundred and thirty sat at tea , and the evening was spent in such hilarity and good humour as will cause it to be remembered as one of the kappiest nights of Scotia ' s sons . The Chairman of the evening was Mr . M'Pherson , comb manufacturer , whose easy and happy turn of mind gave a z ; st of pleasantness which charmed the whole audience . The speeches of the Chartist leaders on the platform were excellent and very far surpassed for soundness of matter and vivid flashes of yrh , those of any previous meeting . On the whole , Chartism at no former period shone so brightly in Aberdeen as it now does , and in this instance the company separated regretting nothing so much as that time had winged its way so rapidly .

      Grand Demonstration and Open Air Meeting . —On Saturday evening last , a meeting was advertised to be held on the Inches at half-past five o ' clock . Long before the appointed time great numbers from all quarters of the city were seta travelling to the spot , and by the time advertised , thousands were on the ground . At eight o ' clock the chair was taken by Mr . M'Pherson who opened the business in a manly and straightforward speech . Mr . Smart addressed the immense crowd on the by-gone sufferings of Mr . O'Connor , a ^ il the bright prospects which would result to the cause of Chartism by his liberation , and concluded a neat and forcible speech , by proposing the following resolution : — " That this meeting hail with pleasure and delight , the release of tkeir leng-tried and faithful

      friend Feargus O'Connor , from the dungeon of our common oppressors , and we pledge ourselves , while he goes unarmed demanding libe ^ y for the enslaved millions with such bravery and unshaken fortitude , we will stand by him , or fall wiih him in the struggle , and that this meeting highly approve the conduct of the Char ter Union , in having invited Mr . O'Connor to visit Aberdeen . " The resolution was seconded by Mr . L ) . scan Nicholson . He dwelt at great length on what Mr . O'Connor had done for working men ; what he had suffered for them , and what in all probability he might still suffer even to life itself , and in conclusion , aroused the congregated thousands to a | Eense of that injustice which had been too long practised upon them , and which had been altogether occasioned by their own apathy in n&t demanding redress . The second resolution "was moved by > lr . John Legge , in a speech of great

      force . It w . is ' That it is the opinion of the meeting that although the Pariiamentas presently constituted , be not the representatives of the people , yat eo har : a can possibly accrue to us by demirdiag our rights through the slavish &oor left open by petition . I ber-2-fore this meeting approve of again petitioning the representatives of the aristocracy and money jobbers , in Pariiimeiit assembled , to enact or cause to be enacted into law ttat document entitled ' the People ' s Charter ' , and that the said petition contain an earnest prayer for the immediate restoration of Messrs . Frost , Williams , and Jones ; and the liberation of all our Chart ::-1 brethrtn presently confined in the comrnor . gaols throughout Great Britain . " The resolution \ va * iricSy seconded by Mr . Joseph Rowell acl carried unanimously . Mr . Richardson , editor of the ll-. tn : ' ' - Chro 7 > i-. le , next addressed the meeting , and svJko with creat ability . The meeting shortly afterwards separated .

      LONDON . —A meeting was Leiden on rnday , at the Three Djves , Berwick-street , Soho , for the puryese of incorporating the tiilor 3 of Landr . B in ihe National Charter A : socia ' . ion of Great Britain . The following persons vrare nominated for the General Council : —Mr . Ccarles Phii ! ijs . 3 , York square , Regent's Park ; Mr . Wm . Metcalf , 3 > , W ^ rdour-strect , Suho ; Mr . Win . Cuff . iv , 41 ;;^ S ' . rar . d , ar . il Delegate to the County Council ; Mr . John Hemniin , as Haymarket , and s-ub-Tr ..-:.-surer ; Mr . Charles Tnraer , 2 , Dt-ar's-placs , Sjiiitr ' s Town , and sub-secretary . A Deputation attended fiuiu

      the stone masons , consisting of Messrs . »\ Alton ami Wilson , who fully explained the principles of the Charter , and the necessity of adopting it . A v . t-j of thanks was then passed to the Deputation , likewise to the Chairman , Mr . George Bubb , and the meeting adjourned to Monday , Sept . 13 , Mr . Mfcte ^ lf ic th-j chair , vrlien the minutes of the la * t meeting were reiid and confirmed . Several nev ? meirtber . 2 ware enrcllt-U . And it tvas agreed that a lecture should be delivered on \ Vtv \ - ne-Eday evening , the ~ nd , by Mr . Stall'sood , un the principles of the People ' s Charter , in the room of the Association . Three D-ives , Berwick-street , SjLo .

      BIRMINGHAM . —O'CONNOn Demonstration . —The committee for conducting the Demonstration have been busily engaged fcr the last fortnight making arrangements for the procession , &c , in favour of the people ' s champion , and from the favourable manner in which it has been taken up by tee trades and the working classes generally , it is expected to be one of the most splendid , numerous , and well conducted proces sions that has ever taken place in the towa of Birmingham . The greatest enthusiasm prevails ; the men and women cf Birmingham are determined to show their patriotism on Monday next , as vftll as their respect for the unconquerable friend of tbeir rights and liberties .

      The arrangements for the precession are nearly completed , Eeveral trades have signified their intention of taking part in the proceedings . Deputations and delsgates are expected from several towns at a distance . The men of Bilston , Darlaston , Wednesbory , Redditch , BromsgroTe , Stonebridge , and other places are expected to take part in the procession ; iu fact Bilston and it 3 neighbourhood have engaged a ij ; -. nd vi music for tlie occasion . All is bustle tnd activity , and it will be seen from the copy of the placard ir . smother part of tiie Star , that nothing kss been ccillted to make the " Demonstration" uce worthy of the " unciged lion" — Bibmingham and District y . ; ll do its duty !

      Freeman Street Meetjnoj . —The Demonstration Committee assembled at Freeman street , on Sunday , at half-past two , when the main part of the business connected with the procession , vras arranged , and the meeting adjourned to the following Wednesday . A spirited meeting was held in tha evening at half-past six , Mr . Parkes in the chair , -which was addressed by Mr . George White , and oilers , after which the assembly separated .

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      Mom > at Evening . —The usual weekly meeting of the members of the National Charter Association , took place on Monday evening last . The room was erowded , and Mr . Thomson , of Hurst-street , was called to the chair , who introduced Mr . John Mason , of Newcastleupon-Tyne , the lectarei for the district , to address the meeting . Mr . Mason , who id winning golden opinions in this district , delivered an eloquent and argumentative address , and concluded by exhorting all present to exert themselves bo as to give a proper reception to Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., and sat down amid loud and repeated cheers . Mr . George White afterwards addressed the meeting , and gave a cheering account of the progress which was being made in Birmingham and elsewhere , and exhorted them to perseverance . He was warmly applauded . Mr . Williamson and others also addressed the meeting in good style , and werecheered by the meeting . The best possible feeling prevailed , and after a collection was made for the Demonstration Fond , the meeting separated .

      HECKIttONDWIKE . —At the meeting held on Monday evening , a vote of congratulation was passed to Mr . O'Connor , on hia release from prison ; also a vote of thanks to Sharman Crawford , and those who supported him , on his amended address to her Majesty . The regular fortnightly address was given by one of our members . His subject was the obstacles in the way of obtaining the Charter , and the best means of removing them . The « bstacles were held to be disunion among the working classes , prejudice , class legislation , and class education , and these were only to be overcome by the working classes uniting more firmly , that they might act more effectually . Our next , meeting will take place on the 27 th iust , and a lecture will be given on the Suffrage question .

      ECCLES . —There was a splendid meeting here on Monday night , Mr . Linney , from Manchester , give a most soul-stirring lecture upon general topics and tbe progress of the glorious cause throughout the empire , which called forth the approbation of all present He did not ferget , in his animating discourse , the honourable reception which our champion , O'Connor , received on hia liberation from York Castle . At the close of the meeting seventeen new members were enrolled . Messrs . Rankin and Tillman lectured here on Sunday evening , but as no public notice was given , the meeting was but thinly attended .

      MANCHESTER . —Tbe committee are industriously engaged making arrangements to honour Feargus O'Connor and J . B . O'Brien , Esquires , on the 27 th . Flags and banners are being finished , of the most costly description . Many of the trades have resolved to come and join the procession . Eight or nine bands have already been engaged for the occasion . Upwards of a thousand tickets are sold fer the tea party at the Hall of Science , at which the two gentlemen are announced to be present ; and , to all appearance , the forthcoming demonstration bids fair to exceed anything ever attempted by the working people , to show their esteem and attachment to the noble advocates of their rights . A programme of the procession , and other arrangements , will be found in another column . Lectures . —On Sunday last , Mr . Richards and Mr . Cartledge lectured in Brown-street , and Mr . Clark at Tib-street

      Progress of the Cause . —We are happy to say that another room was opened last Sunday , in Strandstreet , at which , for the future , meetings will be held for the purpose of explaining the principles of the Charter , or transacting any other business connected with the movement Mr . Starkey lectured in the afternoon to a crowded audience , and Mr . James Leach in the evening . An enthusiastic feeling prevailed . KNARESBRO ' . —The Infant Chartist Society here met on Monday night last It is now making rapid progress . Several new members were enrolled , and the prejudices which have long existed here against Chartism are fast declining . Feargus O'Connor would be of essential service here , if he could possibly come . His visit would be of immense service to the cause in this part

      WOLVERHAMTON . —Mr . Mason , the lectnrer for the district , delivered an excellent address at Mr . Mogg's Temperance Coffee House , Snow Hill , on Friday evening last The room wu nearly filled , and the lecture gave general satisfaction . BILSTOJI . —District Meeting . —A few friends from Wolverhampton , Wednetbury , and Darlaston , met the Chartists of Bilston on tbo 12 th instant , for the purpose of making arrangements for attending the Demonstration in Birmingham on the 20 th . Mr . MogK , of Wolverhampton , was called to the chair , when the

      following resolutions were passed unanimously : —1 st " That the Chartists of Wolverhampton , Bilston , Darlaston , and Wednesbury go to Birmingham on the 2 Dth , to welcome Mr . O'Connor on hla liberation from prison . " 2 nd . " That the members walk in procession . " 3 rd . " That the band that usually attends the meetings at Bilston be engaged . " 4 th . " That tho procession , with the band and banners , leave the Ball Court , Bilston , at seven o ' clock . " 5 th . " That the procession proceed from the Ball Court , Bilston , through Wednesbury and West Bromwico . " 6 th . " That the resolutions be sent to the Northern Slar for insertion . " 1

      BWJOMSBTJRV . —At the weekly Chartist meeting , on Monday night , it was resolved that the sum of ' 2 i . 6 d . be sent from the funds of the Association , together with the subscriptions of members and other individuals , towards assisting O'Brien ' s Committee in purchasing for that gentleman a printing press . The following address was also agreed to : —

      ADDRESS OF TIIE MEMBERS OP TIIE ISLOOMSBl'Rl NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION TO THEIR FELLOW-MEN . Brothers in Bondage , —You no doubt feel the hand of oppression as well as those who now , through the columns of the Northern Star , address you . You , the producers of wealth , are suffering all the miseries ef slow starvation , while those who produce nothing are fattening upon the produce of your labour . Look around you , which way you will , laziness and luxury meet you on one hand , while slavery and misery

      meet you on the other . Why should this be ? Is it our fault that numbers are out of employment ? No , but through the workings of machinery tbe great manufacturers are enabled to do the work of many hands ; the men of course not being wanted are discharged : consequently , machinery , which otherwise would be a blessing , has , through bad Government and class legislation , become a curse . Are we not willing to work ? We answer for ourselves we are , but not willing to slave from morning till night , when we know that the profits of our labour are squandered away on a useless class .

      Fellow-men , how is this state of things to be brought to a close ? We answer , by uniting together to obtain the People' 3 Charter , without which we are convinced ¦ we can never hope to better our condition . We therefore respectfully request your attendance on Monday evening in each week , to co-operate with us in our endeavours to obtain for the working classes their emancipation from their present degrading position . J . Moore , sub-Secretary .

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 18, 1841, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct397/page/2/