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      BIRMINGHAM DEMONSTRATION .

      ( von&uaedjrom our first page . ) At the dose of the meeting , it "was announced that the rations delegates present were to meet the Executive at six o ' clock in the evening . Accordingly , the persons representiBg Ttzions district * assembled at the Hew Inn , Bromasrove-atreet . Tbare'were present—from BROKSSBOTB—Mi . H . Prosser and Mi . Hayle , and Mrs . Cooper froaa Q » females . ' rkddiich—Mr . Cook * and Mr . Pinfield . STOtiKBin > G«—Mr . Chance and Mr . Forbes . Wolterkakptoh—MtMogg and Mr . Fanner . Ootxktbt—Mi . Bnfifcney and Mr . Hartopp . Warwick aud Lbami 3 * oton—Mr . Donaldson . Stafpobdshibb PoTTBBi £ S . —Mr . M . Simpson and Mr-H . Sharp © . Kiddbbxinstbb—Mr . Turner , Mr . Caarlton , Mx . Eitehen , sad Mr . Sharpe . Mr . Jakes Leich presided .

      Mr . B . K . P hiip aid the ExeenHve had availed thenielTeB of t&ia opportunity of c&Hing the delegates together , to learn tcha than the state of Chartism in the ' places thty represented , aad to make knows the line ' of atibn "widca the Executive had laid down , in order te ascjeitain how far their recommendations corresponded irSh ' the sentiments and feelings of the Char , tists generally . The delegates then / in succession , gave in reports of the progress of Chartism in their localities . From their statements , it appeared that the principles are rapidly spreading in the middle and -working ranks ; and that if a little energy and perseverance in the work of organisation 'were resolved upon , the harvest would prove abendani . Leotnraa , it appeared , were much . needed ; and the necessity of making adequate provision to give information to many thcss&sds of anxious inquiries upon the nature of Chartist designs , was powerfully impressed upon the attention of the Executive .

      In the course of the proceedings , Mr . F . O'Connor entered , and was loudly cheered . Addresses of a congratulatory description were presented to Mr . O'Conner , frem Bromsgrove , Potteries , Stoorb&dge , Bath , and other places . The Delegates then resumed their reports , and made several T * mr vp * nAp ** w for future action . Bach iliniVjex of the Executive addressed them on the necearuy vf unity and increasing perseverance ; and the Pretident announced that tka Executive further lequired the attendance of the Delegates on the following morning at eleven o ' clock . The meeting then broke up .

      MONDAY EVENING . After the demonstration h&d passed over with so jnuch gratification to every lover of liberty , the enthusiasm seemed still to lighten every heart , and although rao lecture \ ru announced , the Association meeting room in Freeman-street was crowded . Two members of the Union were despatched to Mr . Mason , to see if he eeuld leave the delegate meeting , which was then sitting , and go to the room t * lecture . This was instantly ¦ complied with , and & most enthusiastic meeting closed the proceedings of the day .

      3 UESDAY MOR 2 sT >~ G . The Executive and Delegate ! assembled at the hour appointed . Mr . Leach said —We are now assembled for-the purpose of completing that we last night begun , informing you ef the plan of operation we have laid down , snd impressing on you , that you may further urge on yocrvarioas localities , the necessity of harmonious , energetic , and unremitting exertion . I trust the time bas arrived when the working classes are convinced that to Bave themselves from utter destitution and misery , they must unite with us to carry out a peaceful struggle against hateful injustice and oppression . ( Hear , hear . ) I will not at present remark further upon this subject , but call upon Dr . M'Douall to give you a brief outline of the task we have allotted ourselves , and the method of agitation -which the General Council and rJI our Members trill be required to aid us in carrying out

      Dr . MT ) orALL said—I feel great pleasure in rising to csmmunieate to the Delegates who are here , an important line of action , which will , if entered upon with spirit , and judiciously managed , effect the pzzndple ot oar grest csase . ( Sesi , htar . j We have thought it wise as an Executive in the first place , to visit the populous districts of the county , particularly those large towns where divisions may exist , — ( hear )—snd where our presence may be necessary to remove obstaclerin the way cf the agitation , and instil . greater energy into the people . ( Hear , hea ? . ; We do net consider that as a sitting body we would be able to effect oar objects se speedily , and , therefore , we decided on becoming an agitating body , visiting all considerable towns , consolidating , dec . associations , and giving advice

      to , and receiving instructions from the people . Hear , bear . ) We will , for instance , proceed next to London , because at this time , when the great trades of the metropolis are moving , it is of serious importance that our presence in London should restore confidence amongst the working men , and put a stop to dissension-and difference—if our efforts can effect the one , and our reason can prevent toe other . I admire Mr . O'Connor for the wisdom he has displayed in leaving the case in the bands of the Executive according to the desire of the members of the association , being one of the delegates Assembled , and of the people themselves . ( Hear , hear . ) I have always found Mr . O'Connor ready to be guided fey the will of the people , and he who will shape hit Actions according to the wishes of the majority at aU

      times , ought not only to be the man of the people's choice , bat st the same time , is deserving of our respect , confidence , snd esteem . ( Loud cheering . ) Having decided this one first course , which I perceive you approve of and applaud , I will next direct your mention to the further measures we propose . We conceive that a National Petition should be drawn up snd universally signed throughout the country . ( Hear , bear , and cheen . ) We will prepare the heading o ! the Petition , and print it ( Hear . ) We will likewise state th 9 exact breadth of the Petition sheets so that they may be uniform—^ hear , near;—and to give impetus to public opinion , and importance to the grand Petition itself , we propose to summon a Convention , to meet in London , elected by the people , and representing them

      in that body which , in my opinion , will be the most important held in this country . iLoud cheers . ) I have keen informed that several of the glorious thirty-nine in the House of Commons will sit upon the Convention , and advocate and advance our principles . ( Loud cheering . ) I will next allude to the arrangements made for the purpose of summoning the Convention .. Equal representation is what we desire ; and certainly ilr . O'Connor was very happy -wbsn he sahl , that when two Englishmen , one Scotchman , one Irishman , and one Welchman were on the Executive , the people had shown their determination to do justice and to have lair and equal representation for tie people of these kingdoms . ( Hear , hear , hear , and lond cheering . ) We claim to effect the same , therefore , leaving

      Scotland , Ireland , and Wales to fix their number of delegates , we at once name twenty-four representatives for all England . ( Cheers . ) Beginning Northis-ard , we con-- ceive that Northumberland and Durham should elect cae ; Cumberland and Westmoreland , one ; Yorkshire , four members , to be paid , and two , probably O'Connor and another , to be unpaid . We propose to give Lancashire two members ; Cheshire will have one ; Derby , Leicester , and l \ ottiDghamsaire can support two , and likewise agitate the coos ties of Lincoln and Kntland ; Staffordshire can support one member , and agitate the neighbouring cstmty of Salop ; Warwick and Worcestershires can Enpport two- ; Monmouth and Hereford each one ; Gloucester and Somerset can snpport two , and agitate and unite with it the count y of

      "Wilts ; Devonshire and Cornwall can support one delegate , agitating Dorsetshire , Hants , and Susses ; the Isle of Wi ^ ht can seud two ; Essex , Middlesex , Surrey , aad Kent are to elect three members ; Norfolk and Suffolk send one member , agitating also Cambridgeshire . There are remaining to be agitated five counties , ¦ which are too poor to support members , and too liUIe alive to comprehend oct principles , but which raust be organised and agitated from the metropolis . These are the counties cf Huntingdon , Bedford , Backs , Hertford , and Berks . I have now , gentlemen , given yon an otftline of our future movements . I bave chalked it down to you , and yen cannot avoid perceiving its importance , and acting np to its in = traetior . s . Cheers . I will finally allude to the means of carrying out rath gigantic objects . ( Hear , hear . ) "Union is the first thing to be secured amongst us , —shear , hear—and if we struggle to effect that you may rely tiroa it tltat a mere

      gigantic effect will be produced than mere orgas ' ntio :-. I allude to the carrying out of the great Charter of your future liberties . ( Loud cheers . ) We intend to make a common furd , that is to say , to have a Convention ?* und in the hands of the principal secretary of the Kitional Charter Association , ont of -which an equil Biiary will be paid to the members of the Convention . ¥ e dssire equality in the payment of members . ( Hear . ; Having stated to you the great objects , vee have to effect , you will perceive that our duties are important , and I may say , in the name of my brother delegates , that these objects we must and will effect in spite of party opposition , and the power of onr enemies backed by the rabid Tories or the weeping Whigs , i Laughter . ) These objects we will now strive to gain , and when once launched fcrth in the cause , it will be a stiff breezs that trill make the Executive bark return to port . ( Loud cheers . )

      Mr . Campbell stated that during the last six week : feriy-two additional towns { had joined the Association ; in several towns where there bad been Working lien ' s Associations' they had been dissolved , and the National Charter Association established . He made it a point of duty , the moment he could discover that any body of men had met in any town on the democratic principle , he immediately wrote to that town . In fact , correspondence was beceming very heavy , and ia fact , he hesitated not to say , what with the feeling be perceived manifested at the present moment in Birmingham , and the nation st large , be hesitated not to » y , that if the Association continued to progress as it is doing now , before Christmas he could not be at all able te fulfil the onerous iuty of hiB office ; and he was proud to state si the present moment there was not a single letter unanswered , and they must recollect that : > ¦ frimsw-js seventeen letters in one day was no idle " 9 aAioHanret . He hoped for the future the errors , of ihepsst wbBld be forgotten snd forgiven , and that all *< wM « H « to cirtain Juttw for aiL

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      Mr . R . K . Philp said he deeply felt the responsible pedtion in which the Executive body was placed ; but he entertained an irremovable conviction that if the members and General Council of the National Associa tion did their doty , and rendered the Executive their Btrenueus support , they ( the Executive ) would be unflinching , and straggle energetically with the corrupt enemies of the people . ( Hear . ) It was above all things most important that every individual holding the national card should labour with his fellow members to extend political truth , organisation , and unity of purpose snd of action . It would be useless for plans to be laid down , and recommendations made , unless they were matured and brought into action by the great body of members . ( Hear , hear . ) The Executive alone ,

      unaided , and inefficiently supported , would be powerless , and could effect nothisg : with the members' confidence and support , they would do more to advance democracy than had ever been effected by any previous movement . ( Hear , hear . ) Every regulation or movement resolved on by the Executive should immediately be taken up with zeal , and carried out to the fullest possible extent . It is one of the provisions of the plan of organisation , that the cards of membership shall be renewed every six months . This rule is not only important as a souree of income to the national fund , but it has the effect every half year of demonstrating the position of the National Association , shewing the number of members , and excluding from our enumeration all who , from want of integrity or fixedness of

      purpose , fail to perform their parts in the great pursuit , and who would merely make use of their cards to gain admission at any particular attraction , or just when it may suit their purposes . ( Hear . ) It is to be hoped , then , that in all the recommendations which may be put forth , we shall receive your hearty concurrence , snd your aid in making them of full effect Some dissent has arisen , although of no great import , upon the alleged illegality of our Aisociatien . It cannot , however , be denied that it is , as amended , as legal as any organisation can ba made . ( Hear . ) Experience must have taught you that anything is illegal which is not designed to uphold the power and emolument of the corrupt and tyrannical few . There is not an act cf ours , coupled with political movement , but aome old

      and irrational enactment may be found , to render it illegal . We may all be fined for not attending church ; and not a meeting or movement of the people can take place , but it may be construed into a breach of the law , if it is the interest or inclination of the powers that be to do so . To talk , therefore , of illegality , is absurd . ( Hear . ) Let us pursue a peaceful though determined course , and we need not entertain anxiety for the welfare of our persons . It has been said Sir Robert Peel will suppress us . ( Hear . ) The fact is , Whiggery is dead—gone for ever ; and it is a happy event for the Chartists that the Tories now hold office . It will have this effect—there will be but two opposing parties , the people and their oppressors . ( Hear . ) The expediency-mongers , the half-and-half men , will be

      compelled to join us , or sink under the ruin that awaits them . ( Hear . ) Soffering ^ -as these men are , from commercial depression , they will coma over to our ranksbe convinced of the justice of our claims—and will not , as before , lend themselves to the evil purposes of a corrupt govenment ( Hear . ) We need not , therefore , fear the Tories , brave as they may be . Judicious conduct on our part will seutraliz 9 their power of doing evil ; and to render the National Association legal and powerful , it is sufficient that ye join it ( Hear , bear . ) Another plan of organisation has been pat forward—a plan nominally embracing more educational advantages than oux own . It is very dear , while there are two organisations , the Chartist body must be divided . The majority of Chartists have decided in favour of ear

      present plan , which is now become widely extended . We have made no calculation of the thousands of pounds required to complete our object—how many halls—how many pleasure grounds—how many baths ; but we are quietly and steadily doing much to promote the meral and intellectual improvement of the people . ( Hear , bear . ) We have very many able lecturers about—we are ourselves a moving and teaching bodywe are distributing political papers and tracts in thousands—our organs are the Northern Star , National J'ihdicaior , Chartist Circular , several Scotch papers , the Udgern Cymur , Merthyr Advocate , M'Douali ' s Journal , and several other papers . ( Hear bear . ) We have put forth several addresses to the people , and we p-orpose shortly having a paper under the direct

      management of the Execvtlre body . ( Lond cheers . ) It is proper to be understood by onr General Committee that they have every liberty to form libraries , reading rooms , debating classes , and take such other means as may be found necessary in their several localities . The management of local affiirs is entirely their own—and it is right this be perfectly understood , for Borne persons have improperly asserted the Executive deprives members of various towns from carrying out such designs . ( Cheers . ) We shall soon publish the plan of organisation , with suggestions and notes that will be found useful in guiding the General Council in the management of its affairs . i Great cheering . ) I cannot enter at greater length on this subject now . Permit me to urge upon you in retumiag to your towns , to enforce on the General Councillors the necessity of activity , perseverance , and

      punctuality . Let them become examples for the people—the latter will follow if proper examples are set them . ( Hear , hear , i The cause goes gloriously on . There can be no doubt , if yon all give us your aid , we shall obtain 4 , 000 , 900 signatures to the petition we are preparing . Select judicious and intelligent men for your next Convention ; look around you at once , and watch narrowly the actions of all , that you may be prepared to make a comet choiem wbeneslled upon for Reelection . ( Hear , hear . ) "iTivlte you to watch narrowly the conduct of the Executive ; satisfy yourselves respecting their character and ability ; and , if you find them worthy , back them up by your union —bury all differences—whether they have arisen from election policy or other matters—let ns join from this time hand , heart , and soul ; and , rely upon it , we shall era long be victorious in our crusade against the oppressors of the earth . ( Cheers . )

      Mr . J . Leach said he was glad to witness the harmony of sentiment that prevailed . He fully concurred in the observations of previous speakers . It was necessary that union should be Immediately restored , and he hoped to see the differences that had existed in Birmingham entirely done away with , and all good Chartists enrolled in the National Organization . ( Cheers . ) The most glorious feature in the political affairs of the country was , that the working classes were beginning to think for themselves . No one could lead the people by the nose ; blind confidence in political mercenAriea was done away with—( hear , hear , and loud cheers)—and no man could gain the esteem of the ps-ople bnt those who were virtuous , honest , and admitted the rights of all mankind . But

      a few years ago a working man dare not express his opinion on political matters ; now we could vie with any party ; -we could defeat either , or both combined . ( Cheers . ) The Corn Law Repeal bad failed , for the people ' s eyes were open , and they saw , until they were folly represented , they could never be free or happy . ( Cheers > One thing was most essential ; the Executive haye laid down great and important plans for fature action—they have determined on effecting much—but they must be backed up by the people . ( Cheers . ; E-rery exertion must be made , and that immediately , to raLse funds . 'Hear , hear . ) If this is done immediately ,

      we will raise a cry in favour of the Charter louder than has ever yet been heard . We have resolved on doing our dnties , and look to the people for the performance ef theirs . It is therefore hoped when the delegates return to their districts , they will enforce this upon their constituencies . ( Hear , hear . ) The Government can never resist the efforts of a united peoj-ls to be free . Nearly two hundred totras and Tillages have already enrolled nn «! er yur organisation , la Ireland the cause was list progressing ; and it only K-aa necessary for tho people to back np and support their elected head , to bring the straggle to a successful and speedy determination . ; Cheers . )

      Dr . Donaldson , Mr . Simpson , Mr . Chance , and others made some excellent observations , which we have not space to give Mr . ii'DovALL moved , and Mr . Philps seconded thanks to the delegates . A vote of confidence in the Executive -was passed ucar-imonsly by the delegates , and this impoitant and beneficial xneetiog ended . TOE EXECUTIVE COVNCIL TO THE NATIONAL CHA . &TE& ASSOCIATION . Buotheb Chabtists , —Desply impressed with the importance of the trust you have reposed in ua , and ¦ wishing to carry ont the great principles of our sacred cause , wo will be plain and candid , that unless you assist ua in our endeavours to carry out our objects on a grand and imposing scale , our effor ts will be crippled , and the good that might be done must necessarily be considerably lessened .

      Oar General Secretary addressed all the sab-Secretaries : some nobly responded to the call ; others have maintained a perfect silence . Money matters , of a ' . ! others , we do not wish to allude to , as ^ we are convinced that you know yonr duty on this subject , in fact , we must have funds at out disposal to enable us to go on . There are nearly 10 COO cards issued , the price of vrhicb is £ S 3 , yet they are not paid for : this mast no longer be the case . Hoping that you will at once perform your duty , We FQbscrite ourselves , Tous . Faithful Representatives .

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      manage the details . The tickets were all disposed of s fortnight since ; and snob , was the demand for them daring the last week that three thousand could have been sold , had it been possible to obtain a p lace large enough for their accommodation . Many hundreds were of course dfop £ oinie& T& Hall was beautifully decorated witn banners of various descriptions , some of which flare been already described , being in . the profession : bat one of them deserves to be mentioned in particular , —the splendid green silk banner of the National Charter Association , painted by Mr , GoodfeUow , who has produced a splendid specimen of bis art , by delineating the appropriate device which ornaments the cards of the National Charter Association . This flag was

      placed above the Chairman , and the light of the gas on its brilliant oolours produced a pleasing effect . A f nil length portrait of Feargos O'Connor , Esq ., was placed on each side of the orchestra ; and likenesses of Frost , O'Brien , and other friends of the people were placed against the walls iavarions parts of . the HalL An effective Quadrille band was engaged for the occasion ; and every thing was done to secure the comfort of all present , as fax as the crowded state of the place would admit . The pressing demand was such that' the secretary , Mr . Wilkinson , was obliged to issue written-notes , after the tickets were disposed of , Mr . Gkoegb Whits was appointed chairman , and as the crowded state of the hall and sallerr would

      not admit of that dispatch which would have taken place had the company been less numerous , it was eight o ' clock before the tea department had been brought to a close . . Tho band then struck up a lively air , after which the chairman called on a gentleman present to sing the Marsellaise hymn , which was performed in first rate style , the company joining in the chorus . The Chairman then opened the business by assuring the ladies that it was not . the intention of the parties who would have to respond to the various toasts and sentiments , to entrenoh on their dancing time , and that each speaker would be as brief as possible , especially a 3 they had all heard such excellent speeches on the preceding day . He would therefore give them tho first sentiment which should always distinguish Chartist parties of that description . The people bad been long oppressed , they were tho upholders of every thins useful in the state , and the producers of all the riches for which this

      country was distinguished . He would therefore give them " the sovereign people , the only legitimate Bource of political power . " ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Lbach , president of the executive , responded to the toast in a brief but excellent address . Ha described the power and resources of the people , and the insignificance of the parties by whom they were oppressed . He said that both Whigs and Tories acknowledged the people to be the source of power , but they generally defined the people to mean the pot-bellied shopkeepers . But they had now got a new version of what was meant by the people . He maintained that those who produced the nation ' s wealth had the best claim to be entitled the people , they produced all for others , and employed nothing themselves ; after several appropriate remarks Mr . Lsach retired loudly applauded . Toe Chaieman then gave the next sentiment , after an appropriate preface . " The Charter , the only stepping-stone to political liberty and national

      prosperity . Dr . Me Douall responded , and pointed out the benefits that would be derived from the passing of the Charter ; as there were so many ladies present he would advise them to give their powerful aid in spreading its principles through the length and breadth of the land . He then alluded to the glorious 3 . 0 who had voted for Mr . Sharman Crawford ' s motion , and hoped to Bee more of such men in the House of Commons , and concluded by stating bis unwillingness to occupy their time any further , as they naturally looked forward to a little amusement . He was loudly cheered .

      The next sentiment in the order of the proceedings was , " Feargus O'Connor , the unflinching advocate of the peoples rights . " The Chairman , previous to announcing it , said that he had deferred mentioning the cause of Sir . O'Connor's absence until that time , as he thought it might seem more ir , order . Mr . O'Connor could not possibly have been there that evening , as his health would not permit him , and bo felt assured that there was not a single Chartist present that would not cheerfully forego the gratification

      when he knew it would endanger him by beingpresent . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . O'Connor had requested him to thauk them for their kind invitatioa , and had signified his intention of paying them a visit on some future occasion , when they would have the pleasure of enjoying his company for an evening . ( Loud cheers . ) He then gave the following sentiment " Feargus O'Connor , the unflinohing advocate of the peopled rights , " this sentiment was received with rapturous applause which was continued for several minutes .

      Mr . Moses Simpson responded to the sentimsnt in a very clever manner . He said that he did so with extreme pleasure , as Mr . O'Connor was nokggly & political but a social reformer ; what man wmhere who bad read his splendid letters on the smifflarm system , that could forbear admiring his tatents ,: » He had outstripped all who had preceded him in laying down plans for the happiness of mankind , and whilst tbe- * emedies of others were merely aiperflcial ^ fflr . O'Connor dired to the very bottom of the causes t ) f the nation ' s misery . He was loudly applauded . The next sentiment from the chair w * 8 " the Executive of the National Charter Association , " which was ably responded to by Mr . J . Campbell , secretary to the Executive . He was loudly cheered . The Chairman then gave the following sentiment : " the exiled and imprisoned patriots , may tkey soon be restored to their country . " Mr . Mason responded to this sentiment in a beautiful and affecting manner , and was repeatedly cheered . The next sentiment put from the chair was , " the Chartist pres 3 . " Mr . Philp delivered an excellent

      address . He said that they were indebted to a person whose uame was dear to them all for the establishment of a Chartist press , he meant Feargus O'Connor . ( Loud cheers . ) He had established the Star , the Glorious Star which had carried their principles through the length and breadth of the earth . Mr . Vincent had also endeavoured to establish the Western Vindicator and had been much persecuted , and they had re-established it again under the title of the National Vindicator , being determined still to battle with tyranny ; they had also the Scottish Patriot and other good Chartist papers , and he hoped soon to see a paper published as the organ of the Executive . Mr . Philp was warmly applauded . The Chairman then gave the next sentiment which he thought they would all agree in , " the Chartist Ladies . " ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Donaldson of Warwick , responded in a neat address , and quoted several beautiful verses from Byron's poetry which bore upon his subject .

      The Chaieman then announced the final toast of the evening , and though last on the list not tho less important . " May all those who desire the happiness and prosperity of the country , unite themselves in one common band of brotherhood , under the auspices of the people ' s selected plan . " Mr . Mason responded to this sentiment in hi 3 usual style of fervid elcqueace , aad was warmly applauded . Mr . Richard Thompson of Hurst street , then presented himself on the platform , and addressed tbo assembly . He said he Btood before them for the purpose of presenting to Mr . G . White a token of his csceem for the upright conduct since he had been amougst them in Birmingham . ( Loud cheers ) He had struggled with the people ' s enemiesand had opposed " Finality John" in

      York-, shire , and afterwards upset " Legality John in Birmingham . ( Loud cheers ) He theu presented Mr . White with a splendidly wrought inkataud , with two glass stands and brass covers , the whole being surmounted by a lion , in excellent workmanship . Mr . White thanked Mr . Thompson for his present , and the kind manner in which it was given , and was loudly cheered . Mr . White then brought forward tho necessity of subscribing towards the " O'Brien Pres 3 fund , ' when £ 2 53 . was collected . Dr . Mo Dowall then moved , and Mr . Campbell seconded ^ a voie of thanks to the Chairman , which , was carried unanimously . The Cnairman returned thanks , after which dancing commenced , and the glorious demonstration finished with harmony .

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      lane , on Sunday evening last , to a very attentive audience , after which a friendly discussion took place on the merits of the ^ harter , when a great deal of ifi ) er&t , was jmraifesfMl , after which the usual business of the Association was , gone into , and several new members were enrolled . The Tailobs National Charter Association met at the Three Loaves , Berwick-street , Soho , Mr . Cuffay in the chair . Several new members were enrolled ; and it was agreed that Mr . Wheeler should lecture on the effects of class legislation on September 29 th . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman , the meeting separated .

      London Dklkoatk Council . —The Council met on Sunday , Mr . GoodfeUow in the chair . After the transaction of the usual business , and the receipt of monies towards defraying the expenoe of the late meetings , it was unanimously resolved that a deputation , consisting of Messrs . Ridley and Fussell , be appointed to wait on the Finsbury locality , to request the withdrawal of Mr . Hogg from the Council , on account of his violent conduct . Mr . Watkins handed in a protest against a portion of the previous minutes , but it Wad decided that it could not be received . Mr . Fussell gave in moBt cheering reports from the Westminster , St . Pancras , and stone-masons' bodies . Mr . Martin gave in a good report from the shoe-makers' bodies , bat regretted

      to state , that owing to the absconding of the secretary of the coppersmiths with £ 35 in his . possession , belonging to the men on strike , that their body was in a disorganized state . Mr . Walton gave in an excellent report from the body of tailors , which he had waited on . Mr . M'Garth stated that the result of his interview with the Hackney friends had caused them , to form a section of the Chartist army , and from the spirit evinced be expeoted they would shortly lead the van ; they intend sending a delegate to the ensuing meeting . Mr . Drew ' s credentials j Were received on behalf of a body of tailors , all good and true men , whose names and addresses were handed to the secretary ; Mr . Drew stated hie belief that the body

      he appeared to represent , would speedily become a numerous and powerful auxiliary in the cause of Chartism . Mr . Parker brought before the council , the subject of a rumour widely circulated by our sham friends that the council had a secret committee sitting for the purpose of hatching another Bethnalgreen plot . A member ef the council stated that he had been waited on by individuals belonging to Mr . Hetherington ' s discussion committee , requesting him not to attend to his duties , as he would be liable to arrest . Other members of the council had received anonvmous letters , connected , with the same subject . Mr . Parker moved , and Mr . Simpson seconded tho following resolution : — "That this council having heard that reports have gone abroad , in reference to

      a secret committee , beg to declare that they have no connection with 8 uoh , or ever will have , and discountenance everything that will bring them into collision with the law . " Carried unanimously . Arrangements were made for a deputation to wait on the blacksmiths . Deputations were appointed to wait on three bodies of tailors , on the East and West-end shoemakers , on the Hackney and various other localities . Deputations were also appointed to request the loan of Marylebonft and City Chartist Halls , iorconoerts , < Sco ., tho receipts to be applied towards discharging the debt inourred by the late meetings ; Mr . O'Connor's committee for getting np the discussion with Mr . Hetherington , reported that after meeting three different times they had at length

      succeeded in getting the following statement from Air . Hetherington ' s committee , " That Mr . H . having to examine a great number of old Stars , and having several documents to prepare , would not be able to meet Mr . O'Connor before the middle of October . " Mr . Wheelar reported that he had informed Mr . O'Connor of this extraordinary postponement , and awaited his reply for further instructions ; but it was his opinion that no discussion was ever intended . Messrs . Wheeler and Ridley reported that the Kensington locality had unanimously agreed to a levy of sixpence on the members , to discharge the debts incurred by the late triumphant displays of the power of Chartit > m in the metropolis , and gave notice of a motion to that effect . Mr . Simpson gave in the monthly report of the Finance Committee . Several plans were discussed forthe better arrangement of the Lecturing aud

      visiting Committees , and the Socretary was authorised to enquire of the Editor of the Star , the reason why the White Conduit meeting , containing the splendid speeches of O'Connor and Vincent ( speeohea deserving even to be written in letters of gold ) was omitted , and to request its insertion . After tho transaction of other Business , including a motion for a Committee for O'Brien ' s press , the Council adjourned . [ The report of the Whito Conduit House meeting never reached us . In fact , we had nothing from our London correspondent last week until Friday . The slight reports we had of Mr . O'Connor ' s speech to the masons and of the Chartist movements in London , were derived from other sources . Our correspondent writes us that he sent the report of the White Conduit House , and various other matters , by post ; if so , they have Certainly been burked by the way ; with whom th » fault lies we cannot of course say , but it is quite oertain they never reached us , and our friends will therefore see that it was impossible for us to insert them . —Ed .

      N . S . ] Chelsea . —The Chartists of this place met on Monday , at the United Coffee-house , Gaorge-6 treot , Mr . Twyford in the chair . After the settlement of the usual weekly meeting , Mr . Wheeler read a letter from the Executive , when it was unanimously resolved , " That the Secretary be instructed to immediately forward 10 s . to Birmingham for the Executive ; a levy of sixpence per member was unanimously agreed to . in order to meet the late heavy expences attached to Mr . O'Connor ' s visit to London . Secretary reported county council , and likewise reported tho postponement of the expected Hetherington and O'Connor ' s discussion . Mr . Ford reported that a gentleman , favourable to the cause , had made , through him , a present to the society of an excellent violiu to be raffled for tho benefit of the

      victims . The presen t was received , a vote of thanks given to the donor , and tho subject referred to a committee , who are engaged in getting up a raffle for a pair of life-preservers given by Mr . Ferd . A committee of six individuals was appointed to wait on all persons whose names were on the books to collect tbo levy , and to take such other steps as they might deem expedient for the good of the cause . A co&unittee wad aL-o appointed to get up a ball and concert at the Royal Bath Gardens , Chelsea , on Tuesday , Sept . 2 tfth , for the benefit of tho Secretary to the London Delegate Meeting ; single tickets Is ., double tickets Is . 6 d . Tickets may be had of Mr . Cleave . Secretary explained the reason of Mr . Fussell ' ts iion-attmdance to lecture that evening , and announced that Mr . Fussell would lecture on Monday , the " 27 th instant . Tho meeting was then adjourned .

      BELFAST . —Tho Universal Suffrage Association meet regulavly at M , Mill-street , on Tuesday evenings . A deep interest in the welfare of the glorious causo is manifested . They return thanks to Mr . Isaac Backhouse , of Liverpool , for a parcel of tracts , Chartist circulars , Vindicators , &c .

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      LEEDS . —Felony . —On Tuesday last , Joseph Clark , and Mary his wife , were charged at the Court House , with having stolen a quantity of wearing apparel and other articles , from the dwellinghouse of George Blakey , in Vienna-street . The robbery was effected on Monday night , during the abseuco of the prosecutor , and the goods wero found in the house of the prisoners . They wero both committed for trial . Death by Duowning . —On Monday morning last , an inquest was held at the house of Mr . Walker , tho Junction Inn , New Road End , before J . Blackburn , Esq ., on view of the body of William Spencer , forty year 3 of age . The deceased , it appears , has

      been for somo time out of employment , and on Sunday morning he had accompanied one cf tho pressers in the employ of Mr . Glover , cloth-dresser , Wellington Hoad , to the shop , to assist him in making the fires . Their work having been completed , the deceased stripped himself to go into the river to bathe ; he jumped from the branch of a tree , and swam nearly to tho other side , whan it is supposed he was seized with cramp , for he was observed to struggle , but sank , and was drowned before assistance could be rendered to him . He was got out , and medical assistance was promptly obtained , without avail . Verdict— " Accidentally drowned . "

      HUNSI . ET .-Mr . T . B . Smith delivered a lecture here on Tuesday evening last , on the principles of the People ' s Charter , whi « h was listened to with deep attention , and gave general satisfaction . A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer , and the meeting separated . MANCHESTER . —The meeting , called by the " Plague" for Thursday last j to memorialise the Queen not to prorogue Parliament till the Corn Laws bad been taken into consideration , was all on one side , neither Tories nor Chartists considering the " humbug" aB worth any attention .

      KEIGHLEY . —Mr . Leach . of Manehester , lectured on Wednesday evening , in the Working Men ' s Hall , to a large and attentive andience . The lecture was in Mr . Leach ' s u : ual style , clear , argumentative , and eloquent , and could not fail to convince all who heard it of the necessity of a change . Sixty new cards of membership were procured by the association , and two shillings were given by a few friends atMickletbwaite , nearBingley , forthe imprisoned Chartists . MOTTRAM . —Mr . John Campbell lectured at the Chartist meeting room , Hollingworth . on Sunday last , to a respectable and attentive audience , which gave the greatest satisfaction . After the address several patriotic members of the old association from GloEsop , enrolled their names , and took cards of membership ; amongst those was the truly honest and patriotic Dr . Thornton , the indefatigable champion of the working man ' s rights .

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      Sumdbbland —Meeting . —On Friday week , a meeting of the most thrilling character was held in the Arcade Boom , when after able addresses from Mosars . Binns , Bragg , and others , the following resolutions were moved and carried : —** That this meeting , having seen a bill issued by the Whigs , requesting the electors to withhold their sup ? port from Lord Dongannon , hereby expresses its approval -of the same , and calls upon the electors to withhold their support from any man . whether representing Whigs or Tories /'

      " That this meeting is determined to give the Tory Parliament a proof that the people of Sunderland are dissatisfied with the mis-rule of faction ; and it pledges itself to hold no parley with men ox parties who will not strike a blow at the despotism that grinds us to the dost . " The meeting also resolved to await the return of Mr . Williams from London , and that they would support no candidate but an oatan-out reformer . A committee of Chartist electors and non-electors was also chosen , and every arrangement made to carry on the election .

      BfiiBBRT . —A friiend of Mr . W . Attwood , the Tory candidate , Sunderland , the other day , waited on Mr . George Bihn » i and made overtures tobim to persuade the Chartists to support Mr . A . -The fellow was told to call again , which he did , and in the presence of Mr . Williams and other persons , agreed to pay J 6125 on the support of the ChartiBfe being given . It was then arranged that he should meet them again in the evening , which he did , when he narrowly escaped being tarred and feathered , bat was sent away with the remark , that the Chartists of Sunderland , though poor , were honest , and that his employer , though " a highly respectable London merchant , " wa 3 yet a most unprincipled scoundrel .

      BRISTOXi . —The ice of Chartism was 'broken under rather favourable circumstances , on Monday evening last , at Kingswood-hill , near Bristol . The . Chartists assembled , with Vincent at their head , and , as if by magic , the weather , which has for some time been rather against out-door meetings , turned outmost propitious . A cart was the platform , and from it was expounded Chartism to about 1000 or 1500 people , composed of parsons , magistrates , doctors , lawyers , shopkeepers , rural policemen , and working people . Mr . Joseph Ennis took the chair , and introduced Mr . Tudor , who moved the

      following : — " That we are of opinion that an alteration in the present system of representation is requisite , and the Charter contains the principles necessary to secure universal equality of rtght 3 to the people of these realms , and we pledge ourselves to do our utmost towards adding to the signatures of any petition in favour of the People ' s Charter , Mr . Copp ably seconded the same . The next resolution was a vote of thanks to Sharman Crawford and his glorious minority of thitry-nine , proposed by Mr . Simeon , seconded by Mr . Bloore , and ably supported by Mr . H . Vincent in his usual style . The meeting was most unanimous , and broke up in a peaceful and orderly manner .

      BRADFORD . —Meetings of Council , and Chartist Election Committee . —On Sunday evening last , the council held their usual weekly meeting , and after the transaction of the ordinary business , the Election Committee reported that , in consequence of tho Whigs persisting iu their promotion of Mr . Buefeiid's return , contrary to the resolution of a public meeting , in favour of Colonel Thompson , previously reported in tho Star , the committee had considered it expedient to call a public meeting for the purpose of deciding upon measures to be adopted by the Chartist electors at the then forthcoming contest , and a resolution submitted to the council , which was unanimously approved of as proper to be proposed to the public meeting . The meeting , convened by placard , took

      place on a spacions piece of ground , in front of the Odd Fellow ' s Hall , and was attended by a very orderly , attentive , and respectable audience , of the strength and siuew of the nation , working men , amounting to about 2000 , amongst whom might be distinguished a alight sprinkling of the tho discomfited Corn Law " Plaguers , " who more than once attempted to disturb the harmony of the meeting , but were instantly prevented by previous judicious arrangements . Mr . John Arran presided . Mr . Martin moved , and Mr . Dewhirst seconded , the following resolution , " That in conseqaenco of utter disregard manifested by the Whiga for their professions of respect for public opinion in rejecting

      the superior claims of Colonel Thompson , as the most fit and proper candidate for the representation of this Borough , in defiance of the unanimous resolution of a public meeting , it 13 quite apparent that till the Whigs are completely annihilated as a party , the attainment of the People ' s Charter will be frustrated , and for the electors to remain neuter upon this important event would be highly culpable ; this meeting therefore recommends to the Chartist electors as themost likely means of advancing their causeunder presentoircum 8 tance 3 , to vote for the Tory candidate . " Mr . Clarkson being called upon to support the resolution , he presented himself amidst applause , and was very attentively heard ; and , after analysing

      the proceedings and circumstances of the last election , and contrasting them with their present local position , he adducod reasons and arguments to shew that although Whiggery was fallen , it was imperatively necessary to deprive the adder of its sting , in . order th » more successfull y to baffle with the boa Constrictor ; and concluded by congratulating the assembly on the rapid advancement of sound political information , which would lead to a correct decision on the important topic for the consideration of the meeting , and which decision it would be treason against the majority of the people for the Chartist electors to oppose . A person came forward to move an amendment

      recommending neutrality , which having found a seconder , was put aud lost , the original resolution being carried by an overwhelming majority . The nomination of Busfield and Wilberforce took place on Tuesday , and the Ja tier gained the show of hands , much to the dissatisfaction of the Whigs . The polling on Wednesday progressed very evenly , and terminated by a majority of only four in favour of Busfeild , which we understand his opponent means to scrutinise on a petition against the return . The Chartists , true to the recommendation of the public meeting , followed its directions , with few exceptions , using no coercion whatever to influence the predilections of any single voter ; and the best informed Tories saddle the right horse by correctly attributing

      their loss to the supinenessand over confidence of the Tory gentry absent at this peason of the year . On the declaration of the poll , Bytes and others addressed their Whig friends . "The intriguer " returned thanks to the bludgeon men , who scoured the streets during Tuesday night , to the great terror and alarm of the more peaceable inhabitants of the town . He attempted to palaver the Chartists by stating that he would have abided by the decision of a public meeting in favour of Col . Thompson , but was sharply taken up by Mr . Clarkson , who ably exposed his political dishonesty . The Returning Officer dissolved his Court and retired , and at the conclusion , three cheers were given for the Charter .

      I 1 * EI « AND . —Dublin , Sept . 15 . —Arrival of Eakl de Grey . —This morning , at half-past six o ' clock , Earl Do Grey arrived in Kingstown Harbour , when a salute was fired to announce the event . Tho Noble Earl remained in the packet till eleven o ' clock , and then proceeded to Dublin , accompanied by a considerable number of personages on horseback and in carriages .

      TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN' STAR . Dear Sir , —Mr . O'Brien ' s Committee earnestl y desire you to insert tho following in this week ^ s Star . Yours , Jko . Ogden , Sec . J . B . O'Brien . —On Thursday night last , a meeting of O'Brien ' s Press Commiuee wa 3 held in the Association Room , Fish-market , when it was unanimously resolved , 1 st . That Mr . O'Connor be the general treasurer . 2 nd . That all towns that have formed committees , be desired to send in their monies immediately , to the secretary , who will acknowledge them in the Star , and hand them ever to Mr . O'Connor .

      31 . That the secretary write to Mr . O'Brien , desiring him to come aud deliver a course of lectures in Leeds , the proceeds , together with those of the soiree , on the 28 sh , to be applied to the' above mentioned object . J . Ogden , Sec 39 , Marlbro' -street , Leeds .

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      Leeds Cohn Market , Sept . 21 st . —The arrivals of all kinds of Grain are larger than last week , and a large show of samples of Wheat from vessels near atband . The weather has been very fine all this week and very little Grain is left out in this neighbourhood . New Wheat has been one to two shillings per quarter , and Foreign one shilling per quarter lower . Oats without alteration . Beans dull sale and rather lower . THE AVEBA . GE PRICES FOR THE WEEi ENDING Sep . 21 , 1841 . Wheat . Barley . Oats . Rye , Beans . Peat . Qra . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . Ore 2074 GbS 194 6 138

      —£ s . d . £ 8 . d . jE s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . £ a . d . 3 6 11 J 2 1 41 13 2 $ 2 09 2 2 93— Beualb Fp&raiGiiT Faib , Tuesday , Sept . 21 . — Our show at this day's market of Beef was not large , but well sold up ; there was a good supply of Sheep , which stood long . Beef , 6 s . 9 d . to 7 s . 8 J . Mutton , Gd . perlb . Richmond Cobn Mabkkt , Sepi . 18 . —We had a very abundant supply of grain in our market to-day ; the new samples of Wheat were very fine , and in excellent condition . Wheat sold from 9 s . to 10 s . New Wheat 6 s . to 8 s . Oats 2 s . 6 d . to 3 s . 6 d . Barley 4 b . 6 < L to 5 a . Beans 5 a . 6 d . to 63 . per bushel .

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      Lnos Cloth Mahkkts . —We are happy tofto . nounce an improvement is the demand of the staple productions in this district ; and , although hundreds are yet without employment , and those who have work are not remunerated , still the trade on the whole is better , and in the warehouses particularly much business is doing—and business , too , of the b « at kind , for domestio consumption . Themanoftetor * ing villages are generally , much better off than they

      were . Livaropota . Cattlk Makkex , Motoat , Sept . 20 . —There haJ been a good supply of Sheep , with a few Lambs at market to-day , and a good demand for prime . Best Beef 6 id . down to 5 i . \ best Wether . Mutton 6 | d , Ewes and inferior quality from 6 | d . down to 5 cL , and Lambs 6 £ d . per lb . There were a few Beasts and sheep left unsold at the close Number ot Cattle at market;—Beasts 1492 , Sheep C 507 .. ; ¦/'¦; : ¦ : ' ;¦ ¦ - "¦ ' . : " . ¦ ¦ ¦ - Yobk Corn Market , SATOfiDAT , Sept . 18 . —We are plentifully supplied with New Wheat to-daythe condition and quality of Wheat varies materiall y —that housed during the " present week being much the best : in the prices we note little alteration from last market day . New Barley ' though / mostly high coloured , is of better quality than we expected , and there are buyers of the oest samples at about Is . per . atone . Oats dull sale and rather lower .

      LivEBPOOL Cobn Mark ' s * * ' Mondat , Sept . 20 . — During the last seven days we have not had any arrivals from Canada , and moderate imports of British Gram , Flour and Oatmeal . There are Te . ported from foreign states 15 , 878 qrs of Wheat , 149 qrs of Oats , 172 qrs of Barley , ' 2217 qrs of Beans , 7 0 tf brla of Flour , and the duty having declined to the lowest point , the Wheat and Flour , together with the previous stocks in bond , amounting to about J 70 , 000 qrs and 140 , 000 brla respectively , are now offering for home consumption . At Tuesday ' s market a large business was done in Wheat ( principally in bond on speculation ) , but with fine weather since , and the release of the foreign , the trade

      has been less animated , and whilst the better descriptions of Wheat are th « turn lowert we have to note all other qualities 2 d to 3 d per bushel cheaper Flour in moderate demand at Is below onr last quotations . At Friday ' s market there was rather more inquiry for Oats , holders remaining firm ; however , at previous rates , there were not many sold no new at market . Oatmeal dull , without change in value . Barley , Beans , and Peas , bta& sold only in retail at about last week ' s currency . * The local growers have exhibited some samples of new Wheat ; their best samples of white have sold at ^ s 3 d to 9 a 6 d ; damp inferior parcels at 8 d 6 d'to 6 s 1 M per 70 lbs . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ . ¦ '•¦¦ ¦¦' . ; - •"' ¦ ¦ : - ' : : - '• ¦ " . ' . 1

      Hull Coax Mahk ^ t , Tuesday , Sept . 21 . —The arrival of Wheat from foreign parts during the past week has been the largest known in this port during the same given period , being , as the import table shews , nearly 60 , 600 quarters ; the duty having also reached the lowest point , with the eertainty of its again advancing on Thursday next , ' will cause the duty to be paid on all Wheat both in' granary and afloat . Up to the present , upwards of 200 , 000 quarters have been cleared in this port . This circumstance was , however , anticipated , and large &a the quantity liberated is , prices during the week have nndergone little variation . There nas been an extensive business passing , principally confined to parcels on board ship , to clear whioh something Ies 3

      thanlast week's prices were partially submitted to ; but granary parcels are held with considerable firmness , and under all circumstances the trade maintain * 2 tself well . Harvest work has been proceeding very briskly during the" week , and a considerable portion is now safely housed . With exception of last Thursday and yesterday , the weather has been exceedingly fine . For spring corn no alteration in value or demand . Little passing in Linseed , and prices unaltered . Two or three arrivals of Rapeseed , in better condition , have been sold from ship , at £ 38 per last . Linseed cake without alteration .

      Rape cake scarce , the above noted arrivals not being on the market , having been previously gold Bones rather dearer . The market to-day has been well supplied with new Wheat from the ^ farmers , the bulk of wliieh wa . 3 only in moderate condition , it however met a fair sale , at a decline of Is , per quarter ; there is a good deal of foreign offering , altogether making a large market , and a pretty extensive business done at last week ' s rates . Beans and Barley both support prices , and but little offering of either quality I OatB are in good supply from the farmers , and difficult to sell , even by submitting to Ibbs money .

      Manchester Cobn Market , Sept . 18 . —Notwithstanding tho release of the bonded stocks of Wheat and Flour , there was but a small shew of samples at our market this morning , and the transactions in Wheat were to a limited extent , at about the previous currency . Prime qualities of English Flour were likewise in Bhort supply , and commanded late rates . For Oats and Oatmeal there was a fair inquiry at our former quotations . No variation in the value of Malt or Beans . Newcastle Cobs Market , Saturday , Sept . 18 . —The weather having been exceedingly fine during the week , we bad at market this morning a fair show of new Wheat from the neighbouring counties , the condition of the bulk" of which , although much

      improved , was only indifferent . Our millers bought sparingly ; and we must note a decline of 3 s . to 4 s per quarter on new , and fully 2 j . per quarter on old Wheat . Rye is a very dull sale , and 2 s . per quarter lower . Barley is in good demand , and fine qualities would exceed our quotations . Beans and Peas "met with no inquiry , although offered on lower terms * Fine Malt is in very good demand , but other qualities are difficult to quit . We had a good supply of Oats to-day , principally of the new growth , and prices suffered a further decline of Is . to 2 s . pec quarter on both new and old . Our millers having made a further reduction in the price of Flour , we must note a deoline of 3 s . per sack on Norfolk and Suffolk shipments , with only a dull sale .

      Borough Hop Mabket , Sept . 17 . —Hop picking has now become very general in all quarters , butwe learn that the produce is much lighter than was anticipated . However , the trade here is very heavy at further drooping currencies , while the duty is backed at £ 165 , 000 to £ 170 , 000 . Nearly 600 pockets of new hops have come to hand , chiefly from ilid Kent , but as they have proved mouldy , they have not produced more than from £ 6 to £ 9 per owt . East Kent , in pockets , £ 7 ' 10 a . to £ 8 103 . ; ditto , ia bags , £ 6 10 s . to £ 7 5 s . ; Mid Kent , in pockets , £ 1 to £ 8 ; ditto , in bags , £ 6 53 . to £ 7 ; Susses , £ 5 10 s . to £ 6 10 s . ; ditto , in bags , £ 4 53 . to £ 5 5 a . ; Farnhams , £ 12 to £ 14 ; Old Olds , £ 2 to £ 4 per cwt . 1

      London Smithfiexd Market , Hoiwur . Our market of to-day was , on the whole , numerously supplied with beasts , yet there was a slight falliDfl off compared with that exhibited on this day se ' nnight . As the attendance of dealers was good , the beef trado wa 3 firm , and last Monday ' s quotations were firmly maiantined ; in fact , a slight improvement was noticed in some instances . The receipts from Scotland consisted of 200 Scots , and 194 sheep , in good condition . Although the numbers of sheep were by no means great , the inquiry for them was rather slow , and the highest price obtained f or the best old Downs was 03 . per 81 b 3 . In calves , or which a fair supply was brought forward , little doing , at drooping rates . The pork trade wa 3

      firm at higher currencies . The general quaffty 0 * the stock was good . «* London Corn Exchange , Monday , Sept » 10 th . —The supply of Wheat from Essex , Kent , and Suffolk , was limited , and the quantity of barley , beans , and peas from all these counties must be considered moderate , with a , fair , fresh , arrival of English , Scotch , aud Irish oats . From tho favourable state of the wind for vessels arriving from all parts of th » Continent since this day se ' nnight , the importation of - foreign wheat has been tho largest in one-wees ever known in tho port of London , amounting to the enormous quautsty of 170 , 020 qrs ., and during the three previous weeks there had been imported 216 , 084 qrs ., all which , with , the accumulation since the last release , now bcisg offered for Eale free , formed a great bulk on show this morning , and there have , also been fair importations of barley , beansand peaswith a few cargoes of oats . Fioe

      , , weather has mostly prevailed during the past weekj an « J the late haTvest operations have proceeded more favourably than those at an earlier period . From tho short quantity of English wheat at market , la » week ' s prices were obtained , and- there was » good steady demand for foreign , without submitting to aiiy decline on all fair qualities ; had lower prices been taken , the transactions would have been very great , from the extensive attendance of buyere from various parts of the interior , as well as from the immediate neighbourhood of town . Floor was y * to 2 i . per sack cheaper , town-made being nominally 62 s per sack . Barley brought last week ' s currency-MaJt was dull , and rather cheaper . Beans aiw peas were steady in value . Tare 3 commanded a fsi * sale at last week ' s prices . The dealers hold off p < tf " chasing oats as much as possible . The demand was mostly confined to the consumers , who bo ught on lower terms .

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      BIRMINGHAM . I GRAND CHARTIST TEA-PARTY AND I BALL . j One of the most crowded and enthusiastic plea-¦ sure parties ever witnessed in Birmingham took ; place on Tuesday evening in the Hall of Science , 1 Lawrence-street , to which the Executivo of the i National Charter Association were invited ; and it is ! bnt justice to the Birmingham National Cbarter ! Association to state that the whole arrangements of i tho procession and tea-party reflected great credit on I their judgment , and completely upsets the non ? eni sical jargon of working men not being capable of j conducting their own affairs . In fact , it is surprising how the Council could have arranged the I mass of business they had to perform in connection ] with the procession , public meeting , and tea-party ; i but it was all as well managed as if they had a year ^ to prepare for it , and a score of petty clerks to

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