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      Mr beloved FsrE ? n > 3 j—The position of one who is resolyed to stand by the system-made pauper becomes daily more critical . He is Eubjeci ^ d to the doable fire of an affrighted aristocracy upon the one hand , and of an impatient and suffering people upon ike other , I do not meaa tha £ you have manifested any degree of unnecessary impatience . No ; I mean that a scarring-man trill natarally look with impatience to eTen the most proximate political means

      of preservation . In the one case , man may hare a remote hope of redress , and if he loTe 3 liberty , will strenuously and -perseTeringly Etroggle against all adverse circumstances ; while , upon the other hand , he "who "would say to the hungry , and the pining , and the destitute , starve in quietude that your successors may hare the beaefh of your endurance , knows nothing of human Dature . Hnnger is an unnatural enemy : as God never designed that one of his creatures should die of want .

      What I mean , then , by the responsibility of those who stand by you is this : what belongs to circumstances may be saddled upon Chartism . Thus , if poverty should drive the people of a certain district in their frei-zy , arising from starvation , to acts of violence , the authors of those circumstances -mil gladly turn contempt and reflection from their own door , and place both at the door of the Caartists . My beloved friends , one thing in the midst of chao 3 is certain : we can neither stop , recede , or compromise . We must , at all hazards , go onwards , and teach to Europe and the world a great practical lesson of moral forumJe . Circumstances are now

      working for us . Misrule , resolved to stand by a pernicious system , is fast falling a prey amid the K wreck of old opinions . " Our rulers are resolved not to limit aristocratic luxury to the nation's means , while the increase of knowledge propels the ihinkicg mind * nd forces comparison upon us . And from the contrast we learn , that in no Etate in the world doe 3 the same disparity of condition exist between classes as in x ' ais country , which boaits of the superiority of its institutions over all ethers 1 This at once bring 3 those institutions into wholesale disgust , while cur rolers deny us the ri ^ ht of commenting npon them in detail .

      Society is now in this position . An inequality prevails , which alternates according to the ascendancy of cla « or order . Thus , in the commencement of Reform , which quickly followed Emancipation , the Church property was marked as a prey io be divided among t ^ e lanciords ; and-to the extent of about 30 per cent , they , the landlord ? , did effect this transfer . Reform was the triumph of manufacturers ; and , Id turn , that class sought for its siare of conquest by the destruction j > f the landed interest ; when that body , having a majority of the material which creates representation , at length aroHsed itself , and is eo"k-, under the guidance of Sir Robert Peel , making a desperate effort at compromise , -which cannot possibly succeed , for this simcle reason : because the landlords of

      England are neither able box vailing to give Foca tiled to the -whole measure as it is sure " to produce . The landlords did look upon . Sir Robert Peel as their sheet-anchor ; so did the Prci-: ii ; m : Church ; but now , the landlord discovers that money , though not commanding as imcpdia' . e an ixfkieiice in the House of Coec 2 DBS as Isud , out of which tfce franchise is carried , does find himself compelled by tne requirement of meney for the preservation of an unwholesome state of thiDg 3 , to sacrifice the grosser and more iasctive ki the current and more vigilant interest . Peel's immediate object is to restore confidence ; and for this purpose the fundlord 3 and par ^ son 3 with fixed incomes are to have their tura at the banquet of landlords which is preparing for them .

      Dates are stubborn facts : ls . no . 1 rejoice that- wine ihewhole press was paralized with the magnitude and complicaiien of Sir Hcbert Peel ' s measures , my first letter , read by Mr . Wakley in the House of Commons , stands upon record . In that I foretold the struggle which is now coming on between the landlords and the fundlords ; and now , in defiance of the mzlerolence of Mr . Ms . ea . uUj and his anticipation of a revolutionary attack upon the funds by the Chartists , I hereby proclaim that the end of the Tariff will be the beginnkig of the £ yht bttweeu landed and funded property . It will be the landlords of England , and cot the confiscating Chartist ? , who will , and who must , of necessity , attack the fandlords in their too favourable position .

      I ask you once a ^ ain , to rtad my first letter upon Sir Robert Peel ' s Tariff . If that measure had been produced as the first fruits of Reform , it would have been hailed throughout Europe as a gigantic and statesmanlike measure ; but the misfortune is , that for ten long years , the Whigs devoted thair energies to what they imagined was the . security of office , and then declared their measure final ; and at the close of their government the constituent body was not prepared even for their milk-and-water measures ; so vicious and corrupt had government made them . The measure will now , from coming too late , produce mischief instead of good , and the fault will lie at the door of those who kept Parliament lagging behind public opinion instead of honestly leading it .

      In this stats of things , then , and admitting the fact that we must not stop in onr course , the question is tchat are ire io do 1 I shall endeavour as one to answer the question . I was not in the Convention on Thursday , the last day of its sittings . I was at Brighton at the election upon that day ; but I understand that a memorial to the Queen was agreed upon . 2 s off your Convention either had your coiifidence , or they had not ; of one thirg , however , I am certain , and that is they deserved it . Weil then , if they had your confidence you are bonnd to follow their advice , and I am bound to aid you in doing it , and of seeing practical tffect given to it . I shall do mv part .

      From the Brighton election till Monday , I was confined to my bed and | home , by a severe cold and bilious attack ; but I am now preparing to be among you and with you . You must thtn give effect to all the recommendations of . the Convention . I have not yet seen , them ; bat they are the acts of your representatives . And , now , hear my plan for an immediate attack upon the system . We have little direct influence upon Parliamentary elections ; but we have a powerful indirect influence , if properly and systematica lly organized and wisely directed . The duty of a party

      coBtenciEg for rignt asd change is to direct an incessant agitation against the Government in beiiig of the obnoxious system . Thi 3 was the rule I laid down in the case of the Whigs ; this is the rule which I now lay down as regards the Tories , they being in cfS . ce . I have often thought that the people are in possession of more than enough of power , if dexterously used ; to destroy any system to which they object ; and I have further thought that the very existence of & hostile government concurrently with the existence of this power in the hands of the people , is a tacit acquiescence by the majority to the minority .

      Now , as to physical force , it is all nonsense to talk of it , and for this plain reason : —I would stake my existence upon accomplishing the Charter in less than six months , without a blow , or a violent word , if the working peopb would act . Government after &U is bat as the hands on the dial moved by internal machinery ; and of that machinery we should be in possession by the 3 rd of Kovembsr next . The small wheels , the wh&els within wheels , are the machinery to which we should direct our attention . And now hear my plan .

      Few Chartists bave a Parliamentary qualification ; \ bat in every town throughout England , the Char- ; iiste , if anxious and zealous , could command a vast I majority of municipal voters . To this subject then j I would implore your most attentive consideration , j "We have already shown our strength at these eleclions by displacing Whig Councillors , and substi- j ting Tories , while the Whigs were in office ; and now j it is our duty to take care that the machinery of ; misrule shall not harmonize ; tkat is , that a Tory Government , shall have no power whatever in your ; several corporations . In all cases take care to . ; return a Chartist where that can be effected ; and

      where that is not practicable , prefer any man to a j Tory . In short , cripple the monster in his limbs , I as his body is not otherwise assailable . What do ' you < effect by this course ! You have the appointment j of Mayors and other functionariess who call out DQ ! JUI 1 IABY , IXSTJTVfE POLITICAL PBOCEEDIKGS , I

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      ESTABLISH the ahocti OF BiiL , for the most part constitute the jury class , and command and control the police . Petitions , memorials , or remonstrances coming from those bodies , have ten-fold the tffect of similar doeument 3 coming from public meetiugs , however huge they may be . This position would instruct the working classes in the use of local legislation . These are the schools where politics are learned

      expenditure decided upon , and taxes assessed . These councils , if so constituted , would form each a powerful and influential Chartist election club for the arrangement of Parliamentary elections . A majority of Chartists constitute the electoral body every where ; and vigilance by ihe leaders in their several locaLties would , by nest November , put them in possession of all those small whtcli which constitute the outworks of government .

      Just behold what Leeds has accomplished , and is daily accomplishing , ia the way of local representation , and all owing to the bravery , the prudence , and the zeal of a very few good meu and true . Let us , then , my friends , set to work at once , and with zeal , prudence , and courage , carry out the recommendations of yoar representatives , while we put those lodging bosses which faction has left us in order . I tell you , and every eane man must seo it , that

      possession of the corporate offices would give us possession " of all the avenues to the House : and can any man say that he ia a Chartist who would withhold hi 3 aid from bo desirable an object ? My advice then is—Prepare for the municipal election ! Return asmaay Chartists as possible ! and in every case let your war be against tho representatives of the Government in office . This yon car do ; and if this you won't do , you are neither men nor Chartists .

      Let ihis arrest your most serious attention ; and should " you decide upon the adoption of the plan , I will devote my attention to as many municipal towns as possible , for the purpose of aiding in the undertaking . I never place anything impracticable ! or diffisu . lt of . attainment before you . I sea the facility of carrying out the cbjtct , and the almost incalculable effects which its accomplishment w :. uld achieve . Many circumstances are novr working concurrently for us . Let u ? aid them all ] and put our hGuse in order , for that grand assault which corruution will make upon ail the institution ? of the

      country when it ceases to be the interest of defeated faction , to uphold even what shouid stand . Btlieve me that faction Mill die hard , and will take rae , and many others , in its gripe , before it yields up i : s prescriptive title to ascendancy . Machinery has brought yuu to this . Let us then prepare other aud better machiuFry to esiricats cursc ! vc 3 from degradation , misrule , and revolution . You are now the oiiiy recognised party in the State by a majority of the people . Believe me , you wili be attacked in your strength ; and , therefore , I implore you to garrison every municipal town with an army of observation and defence . ' I am , my friends , Your devotedly attached Servant , Feargus O'Coknor .

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      TO TEE GHAK-1 TER ASSOCIATION . My Dead . Friends , —It ia my intention to bold myself tree of all eugBgcrcents for the purpose of visiting the various localities in the diitrLt fop vbich I ttos elected to serve in the Convention , likewise to continue an active agitation amongst the trades and other bodies in tht metropolis . I shall fulfil my premise to my Yorkfihire and Lancashire friends about the e :: d of this msntii , by making a rapid tour through these counties . All letters , &c-will reach me , as usual , if directed to Mr . Cleave , 1 , Shoe-lane . . - This ia my answer xo the numerous letters I have received- lam yours , faithfaUy , In the common cause , P . -M . ATDouail .

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      ¦ » ¦ CONVENTION BALANCE SHEET . TO THE ED 1 T 6 B OF THE SOUTHERN STAR . Sir , —You will be good enough to announce to the public , that Mr . Cleave , Mr . Ridley , and myself , cannot possibly have the ichele of the balance sheet of Convention in ihis week ' s Star . We are about £ 20 deficient , and we hope the districts will not allow U 3 so fend out any deficiency to the public . The nominations for the cew Executive are received ,-at the latest , up to May 23 d . The Ballot will take place in the week beginning on the 7 tb , and ending 14 th June . I will send you more particulars next week . Nominations for the Executive must be forwarded immediately . Yours , in the cause , P . M . M'DorAiL .

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      - DftOY&ESDEJT—Mr . James Cartledge , of Manchester ., delivered a lecture on the evils of class legislation , in the Total Abstinence Room , on Tuesday evening last . At the close of the lecture , it was unanimously resolved , " That the best thanks of this meeting are due , and are hereby given to the Hon . T . S . Danccmbe , Esq ., M . P ., for Ii ' . s manly , honest , and independent conduct in the House of Commons . " " ECCLES . —On Monday evening , Mr . Jumes Cartledge lectured on the evils of class legislation . MOaSLSY . —On Sunday evening last , Mr . James Cartledge , of ilaneh-stcr , delivered a lecture ia the Chartist Room , Brook-bottom , on the propriety of teaching politics on Sundays , and its accordance with the scriptures . After the lecture , Mr . William Glossop , of Manchester , addressed the meeting on the present state of society .

      HASLJNGDEN . —Mr . Daffy , from Oldhain , lectured here on Tuesday . Afitr the lecture Le enrolled thirteen new members . . ABERDEEN . —The usual weekly meeting of the Aberdeen Charter Associa t ion vras htid in th « Hall , 38 . George ' s-stree :, on Monday evening las :, Mr . A . ^ 1 'DonalJ la the chair . After a few appropriate remarks from the chairman , tLe minutes of tha previous meeticj ; vr-fre read , and confirmed . The Correspond : ng Secretary read several loueis

      from the different Associations iu the North , and two from Mr . James M'Pherson . The latest accounts from the Convection were read from the British Statesman ; and the Remonstrance to the House of " Un-Commons , " and the Memorial to the Quetn , were also read and approved of . III . J . M'Millan moved a vote of thacks to Messrs . Duncombe aud Leader , and all those who voted with them orr principle . The motion was carried by acclamation . After several eloquent addresses from various members , the meeting broke up .

      - CAlffPSIE . —Great sensation prevailed m this village daring the past iyesh , in regard to the reception of tha National Petition iu the House of Commons . A meeting was accordingly held in the Chartist Hall , on Saturday evening , when the proceedings of the fate of the Great National were discussed ; and , after due corisuitratioi ) , resolutions of confidence in tfcp- Executive , of thanks to tho Convention , and Messrs . Buncombe and Leader , and also of censure on Mr . Macaulay , were carried . RAIHSSOTTOia . —Mr . Duify and the General Council came on Monday last to Itamsbottom , and were met at the Dun Horse Inn by a band of music . A large meeting was held in the Market

      Race , at the close of which thirty-four members were enrolled . The following resolution was adopted : — That it is the opinion of this meeting that . the present alarming distress which pervades the country , is to be attributed to olass legislation alone ; and this meeting is further of opinion that there is now no security for life , liberty , and happiness of the industrious classes , whilst the present system tends to the subversion of society ; and the only adequate remedy consists in distributing to all classes their political rights , as denned by the People ' s Charter ; so that the House of Commons may fnHy represent the sentiments of the people at large .

      DABLn ? GTO . v . —At a meeting of the Chartists of this place , votes of thanks were passed to the members , of Parliament who supported the National Petition j and to the members of the Convention , for their exertions in the cause of the oppressed people of thiB cduntry . Hawick . —On Wednesday last , Mr . Davies gave a lecture on'the Tower Knowe to a large and attentive meeting . -

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      SHEFFIELD . Woodhouse . An open-air meeting was held at this village on Wednesday evening , the 4 ch of May . Mr . Thomas Dale presided , and the meeting was addressed by Mr . Julian H&rney , and Mr . Edwin Gill , from Sheffield . The best feeling prevailed—the good cause is progressing . Lecture . —Mr . Edwin Gill lectured in the National Charter Association room , Fig Tree-lane , on Sunday evening last , on "The natural equality of man . " Tho leoiurer delivered a very able and eloquent disconrse , aud received the thanks of the metting at the close .

      Female Association . —At a meeting of this Association on Monday evening , Sarah Binks in the chair , Mr ? . Ward moved , seconded by Mrs . Harrison , the following resolution , which was adopted unanimously— "That this . meeting wish to express their unbounded confidence in Feargus O ' Connor , E .-q . ; and their most unequivocal admiration of the minly spirit and talent of the Editorof the Northern Star , and this meeting will stand by them so long as they fearle-sly continue to advocate the principles of the Charur , name and all . "

      Mr . Wm . Jones . —This gentleman visited Sheffield : er tbe second time on Monday last , and that eveniDg delivered a lecture in the Town Hall , on " ihe Bufferings of the people and the remedy for their wrongs . " Tiie lecture was a brilliant effusion of truth-inapiring eloquence , and oailed forth tho repeated and enthusiastic cbeers of ihe patriotic band assomblrd togeiher to l-s'ea to this deservedly popular champioa of ihe people ' s rights-COVENTRY . —Mr . Georgo White lectured hero on Friday night ., and gave an accouut of the proceedings of the Convention . A vota of thanks was passed to him for his straight forward conduct , aa well as to Messrs . Duncombe , Leader , and the other members of parliament who supported the petition . Fi . ny-five members were enrolled , acd a strong resolution , expressive of the people ' s sense of injustice in tho treatment of their potition , was adopted .

      LONDON . —Clock House , Castle-street , Leicester &qrare . —Mr . Phiip lectured here on Sunday last , to a crowded audience . Mr . Campbell , of the Executive , nnd Mr . Wyme , aho addressed the meeting . Eiiiht members were enrolled . Somehs Town —A crowded mc-f ting was held at the Golobc-atvrV Arms , Old-streer , Sf . i ^ uicras-road , on Sunday . For ihe future ircturos . will be delivered every Sunday evening at this place Ship and Blue Coat Boy , Walworth . —The members met on Monday lasr , Mr . Brown in the chair . The reports from the Provisional Committee

      and from the Suirey Council , wee unanimously adopted , and the following resolution- was ; ilso unanimously agreed to : "That ihis locality do resolve i ; seif into a coinn : Ht ? e . for t ^ e purpose of raisin ; . ' acontingent iivMi , tn be separa ' e ar . d distinct from all claim a ' . ' . d demands of lhe Association , to be kfpt Folely for the use of tbs members oi ' tnis u-cality , and t- > b-j nised by voluntary si ; b < cr » j tiont ? ; and it is f an : e ^ Jy requested that all menjb t ? will support it to the utmost of their power . " The meeting then adjourned till Tuesday , May 17 . b , when ' a full at ! Pi , danro is requested , as ' bu . sim .-ss of importance will be broucht , torward .

      Knightsbkidge . —The membors of ih ; 3 locaVty met on Tuesday nitiht , at the Brampion Coffeo Houff , when five shillings addhioual was voted for the demonstration , and other business was transacted . Surrey—The committee appointed at a public mec-tjui ; in the Social Institution , Westrninsier-roaa , for the restruse of Frost , William ? , and Jones , met on Wednesday ia > t , at ChenneH's Coffee House , Waterloo-road , and decided on holding weekly meetings every Wednesday evening , at tha £ ime phce . The committee fcrl ihat the ca ^ es of t ' jc above palriuts have been lost siijht of , of late , and are desirous c-i co-operating wiih the Birmingham committee for the purpose of keeoin ^ up a constant agnation .

      SrivREY Co-cscil— Fifteen shiHingB have been receivr > il by the Council from Mr . Hodge ? , of Croyden . Ten shilihigs to the demonstration atd iivo shillings to the Convention . Political . ob Scientific Institute , 55 , Old Bailly . —At the iifual meeting of the City Chartists , held at the a ^ ove place , it was resolved , that a sub-Commit'ee of five jre-nbers be formed for establishing throe or more looalitx-s in this city , in the rcoft suitable t ^ ccs , with a view to further extend the principles of the Penp !?' s Charter . A sub-committee of five members w : in then formed to carry out the above obiect , and that they meet on

      Friday evening next , at tho Grotto Coffee House , Old Fish-street , near Tharaea-strcet . It was then moved and seconded that a vo : e of thanks is cue , and is hereby given , to Fear ; , us O'Connor , t ^ q ., for his strenuous exertions and advocacy of the rights of labour , arid that die members of this soviet } ' do continue to place the utmost confidence in the principles advocated and supported by him ; and that they will aim use their utrocr . t cr . dfavours to extend tho sale of tl ; o Northern S . ' ar while it continues to advocate the cause of the degraded and oppressed millions . It was then announced that a meeting of the whole of the members was urgently requested on Tu-sday ovening next on business of the ut-m ' o 3 t importance to tho Iocaiirv .

      Metropolitan Provisional Committee .- The members of the above commi-tee wm a * , tho Craven Head , Drury Lane , on Monday evening , and agrted to recommend to the Executive the neei-ssicy of call » ing togethf-r a monthly delfgato meeting t , ! ' the couaties of Middlesex , Esaex , Kent , and Surrey , on the first Sunday in June , at ten o ' clock in the foreneon , at the Star Coffee House , Golden Lane , for the better organisation of the Chariists in the above countie 3 . The late demonstration having entailed a great expence on the various localities , the committee have decided that tho Victoria Theatre be taken for a benefit , of which duo notice will be given . The following subscriptions and loans have been received : —

      SUBSCRIPTIONS . £ . p . d Teetotallers , Waterloo-road ... ... 0 2 G St . Pancraa ... 0 2 6 Marylebone 0 2 6 Clock House , Leicester-square ... 0 2 6 Limehouso ... ... ... ... 0 2 6 Beruondgey 0 2 0 City of London shoemakers 0 2 6 Tower Hamlets , ditto 0 2 0 Albion , Charch-ttreet 0 2 6 Brick-lane 0 2 6

      City of London 0 2 6 " Somerr >' Town ... 0 2 6 Thn-eDoTe 3 , Berwick-street 0 2 6 Ficsbury . 0 -2 6 Brorapion ... ... ... ... 0 2 6 55 , Old Bailey 0 10 0 Siikweavera 0 2 0 ' S : ar , GoJuen-lane ... 0 2 6 Ship and B . ue-coat Boy , Wiilworth 0 2 6 Bricklayers' Arms , King-strtot ... O 10 6 Hit-or-3 . I . s 3 , Betuuali Grceu 0 2 6 Stepney Green Meeting 0 8 3 ^ Islington Green 0 0 4 £ i 3 7 ^ LOANS . Teetotallers , Waterloo-road 1 10 0 Marylebone ... 1 15 0 Bermondsey 1 10 0 Lambeth 15 0 Somers' Town 15 0 Brompton 0 10 6 Mr . Ridley 10 0 St . Pancras 2 5 0 Ship and Blue Coat Boy , Walworth 1 15 0 Albion , Church-street 1 5 0

      City of London ... ... 15 0 Star , Golden-lane 2 5 0 City of London shoemakers 0 10 0 Clock-house , Leicester-square ... 2 0 0 Brick-lane 1 10 0 Hatters , Southwark 0 10 0 Hammersmith 0 5 0 F-iisbury ... ... ... ... 0 5 0 Silk Weavers , Buck ' s Head 0 8 O Hit or Miss , Bethnall-Green 0 5 0 Bricklayers'Anns , King ' s-street ... 0 5 0

      £ 23 8 6 The Committee earnestly solicit the assistance of tho Metropolitan Chartists in discharging the debt incurred , which amounts to upwards of £ 40 . The subscriptions amount only to £ 4 3 s . 7 ^ d . Subscriptions received by the various localities can be forwarded to the Committee , on Monday evenings , at the Craven Head , Drury-lane , at eight o ' clock . A full balance sheet will appear at the conclusion of the Committee ' s labours . N-B . Those localities who have not yet Bent in their portion are respectfully requested to do so . Pindkb ' s Blacking . —The money due this week to the Executive from the sale of R . Pinder's Blacking is as follows : — . s . d . Mr . Stokes , Toddington ... — 1 10 Mr . Lowdon , Blairgovea ... •»• i ; V , Mr . T . B , Smith , Leeds 3 Uj 7 U

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      LEAMINGTON . —Mr . H . Candy delivered an excellent lecture on Chartism in the large room of the Nowbold Inn , t& a highly respectable and attentive audience . A resolution , condemning the base conduct of Messrs . Roebuok and Maoaulay , as displayed bf them in the House of Commons last week , in the debate on the National Petition , was passed , as well as a voto of thanks to the Convention , and especially to Feargus O'Connor , the unflinching advocate of tbe working man . Soine fresh members were enrolled .

      SAHLASTON . —Mr . Mason , member of the late Conveation , attended at this place , to give a report of the proceedings of that body , and also to give an account of the . presentation of the great National Petition . Tiie meeting was held ic the open air ; it was a very large assembly . Mr . Mason delivered a long and able address . Three cheers were given for Mr . MiHon and Mr . O'Coi , nor . Upwards of fovty members were enrolled ; and two of the trii&tees of a chapel -came forward aud / stated that io , future wo should have their large School Eaom to hold our meetings in .

      SAt . PO » a . —Mr . RaDkin delivered an address to . tho members and friends of this Assouiation , in their room . " , on Sunday eveuing laat , in . the coarse , of which ho gave an interesting account of hismission as delegate to London during the presentation of tha National Petition . At the conclusion , several persons enrolled themselves members of the Association . On Monday Evjwing , tho Chartist 1 ? of Sslford held a meeting in their rooms , Great George-street , when the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : — "That this meeting return Messrs . Duncombe , M . P ., and J . T . Loader , M . P .-, their most

      hearty thanks an mover and seconder of a motion , that a deputation of the working classes be heard at tho bar of the House of Commons in support of the prayer of the National Petition- ; - and ,-farther- , more , taking into consideration the manner the House treated that motion , tbia meeting pledges itself to redoublo its energies till the People's Charter be made a legislative enactment . " " That a public meeting of those persons who signed the National Petition bo held in tho Central Market Place , S . iltbvd , on Monday-evening next , at half-pist eevea o ' clock , to take into consideration , tho insult given tho petitioners by Mr . Roebuck . "

      BIBIEINGHAM . —National Contention Report . —A meeting was held at tho Chartist Room , Aiton-streec , on Suudty evening last , Mr . Richard Thompson , of Hurst-strcet , 'in / the chair . Ho informed the meeting , that as their delegate to-the Convention' was present he would introduce him , knowing that i th ^ y would be anxious to hear an accrtmit of the proceed ings in London . Mr . George White then pres-onted himself , and described the busings which had occupied the-Convention fromtlieir first assembling to tho presentjtitu of the Great National . Ho also , » ave a long and interesting account of the procession to the Hoiit-e of Commons , and the iiicido :-. t * that occurred on tho lino of route

      and in front of tho Htuse , which created much laughter . Mo then proceeded to explain tbe manner in which tho business of the country was transacted in tao House of Corruption , and shev . od that the people had nothin ' g to expect from thf . m but insolence . Ho laid before tha meeting the plans wliich had been adopted by the / Convent ion for the guidance of the Chartist body , and suggested the ' propriety of calling a public meeting of tho icon of Birmingham to tnko their opinion-of the coui-se that should bo adopted . Ho passed a high enconiuni oil tho zs&l and industry of the Convention ; and concluded his addross amid loud npplmise . Mr . John Mason then addressed the meeting on tho stxte of tho country ,

      and dilated on tho manner iu which the people ' s coiupla- ' iits had bctii tic . Jtcd by the corrupt House of Commoi-f :. an 1 was wavmly applauded throughout his discourse . Mr . E . P . Ivlead , after a short address , propqscd tho following resolution : — "That the tlianks of this , meeting are hereby given to Mr . George Wnito , and tho other delegates of -the Convention , for the' maiitior iu which they have performed their duty . " Mr . Walter Thome said , that as the proposer of Mr . White at the great Town-hall meeting , ha felt great pleasure in seconding the mot : o : j . The resolution waa then put by tho Chairman and carried unanimously ; after which the meeting separated .

      Monday Evening ' s Meeting . —A meeting of the members of tho iSational Charter Association was Uoid at their room ij \ Aston-street , on Monday evening , Mr . Smith Lindoa in the ' chair . Mr . E . P . Mead Wis introduced , and read uu acidress to Ftargus O'Connor , Esq ., which is to be presented to him at the uinner , winch is to iako place at the Black Horse Tavern , on Tuesday next . The address , which is extremely well written on parchment , and ornamented with a beautiful painting at the top , war , loudly cheered by the meeting . The Chair ia an then introduced- Mr . John Mason to deliver a lecture . Mr . Mason commenced by informing the Dueling of the spirit ' which .-act . tiai . ed the men of Bilston , whom he had addressed that day ,

      and . aT ' erwando entered at great . le « svh into the prospects of the people at the present crisis . He luid bare the present unjust system , and commented on the speeches of Sir Robert Peel and the other aoBibera who had . taken part in the debate on Mr . T . Duucombe's motion , aiid concluded a very ablo address , amidst loud checi s . Mr . E . P . Mead also addressed the meeting , and gayo an account of the success which attended his Sunday open air adr dresses , and was followed by Mr . White , who advised the holding of open sir meetings in various parts of the town , to arouse the people to a sense of duty . A vote of thanks was given to Messrs . Duncombe and Leader , after wiiioh the meeting separated .

      Steelhouse-Lane Meeting . —A meeting was held at the Ship Inn , Steelhonse-lane , on Tuesday evening lar'i , Mr . Horsloy , cabinet-makor , in the chair . Mr . T . Soar delivered a highly instructive and animated lecture , in wliich ho ably dissected the speeches delivered by the members of the Common House on tho motion of Mr . Duncombe , and was loudly and deservedly cheered throughout . Mr . Mead also addressed the meeting ; after vvhioh the tollowhig resolutions were unanimously agreed to — " That the conduct of Mr . Roebuck , on the occasion of Mr . T . Duncombo's motion , is a gross insult to the Buffering millions of this country , and his viruknt and malignant attack on the man of the

      people ' s choice , readers him unworthy of a seat in the- British Senate , and merits the reprobation of every honest man . Wo hereby declare his speech on that occasion to be a libel on the whole Chartist body , inasmuch as he attributes the National Pttitiuu as the production of an individual , whereas it is tho act and deed of the whole body who signed it , and who are not disposed to place irresponsible power in the hands of any individual . " '' That tha thanks of this meeting be given to T . Duucomba , aud J . T . Leader , Esqrs ., and the other ' -Members who supported them , in their reasonable request , that a deputation from the industrious classes be heard at the bar of the House of Commons . "

      Black Horse Association . —The members of the National Charter Association hold their weakly meetings on Tuesday evenings , at the abovomentionad house , when ail iriends of liberty residing ^ n that neighbourhood ai-e invited to attend . Shoemakers' Association . —The members of this truly patriotic trailo having resolved to assist in emancipating tlieir country , have joined the National Charter Association , and hold their meetings at the Britannia Inn , Peok-lar , e , every Tuesday evening . ScrNDEB&ANO . This week , the C&artMs ' of Sunderlaml have bad the pleasure of n visit from Mr , Abraui Du-. ican , of E Hnburgb . On Tuesday evening ,

      he lectured' to an excellent audience in the Unitarian Chapel , Bridge-strei't . Hia speech was chiefly occupied with a review of the contents of the Nationsl Petition , and a defence of its prayef , against the combined attack of tka hojipurabls Whigs and Tories of tho so-called Commons" House . He most ably and successfully defended its allegations and prayer , in the course of which he dealt some slashing blows against Babington M&caulay and Little John . He concluded an able aud interesting address by eloquently enforcing upon the Chartists the duty of , acquiring knowledge , and relying upon their own resources for their emancipation . :

      Convention Fun » . — Mr . WJHianis desires to state that he has paid to the treasurer of the said fund at Sundeiland , the following Bums , which bave been forwarded by the latter to Mr . Cleave : — ¦ ''¦ : •¦¦¦¦ ' . ' ; " ' ¦ ' . S . d . ^ Three Odd Fellows , ( Sunderland ) ... 2 6 A Friend , ditto ... ... ... ... 0 2 Mr . Biacfeett ... ... ... - .... 0 4 Two Friends ( South Helton ) ... ... 12 Mr . Wilson , ( Sunderland ) : ¦ ' 0-6 From Durham , per Mr .- . Bray ] ... ... 4 0 Edwardd . iver , Sunderland ...... ... 0 6 Mr . Adams , ditto ; .. ... ... 0 6 Mr . Harrisen ( Houghton ) ... ... 0 6 Total ... ... ... ... 10 2

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      HEVWOOD .-On Wednesday evening week , Mr . James Duffy delivered a very interesting lecture to a numerous and attsntive audience . At the close , a number of persons enrolled themselves in the Association . Lectuhe . —Ou Monday evening- last , Mr . Leach , of Roohdale , lectured here to a large assembly , and gave general satisfaction . At the close of the meeting , it was announced that a public meeting would be held on Bagslate Moor , ou Suuday next Xto-morrow ) , at half-patt two p ' olock in the afteruoon , at wbiqa meeting it is expected the men of Bary , Rochdale , andHey wood will attend .

      InEWCASTiE . —A public meeting of the inhabitants of Newcastle was holdpn on Monday night , in the Long Room , Ridley-court , Groat Market , to hear a lecture from Mr . Abram Duncan , in reply to the objections raised in the House of Commons oh Tuesday evening , the 3 rd insf . On the motion of Mr . Franklaud , Mr . James Sinclair was unanimously called to the chair , who opened the proceedings by referring to the piacard ajinouncing the meeting , and rending ; the correspondeace received fram our representative in 'he Convention , ( Mr . O'Brien ) likewise a copy of the address of the Coiive : tion to the misroprcsehted people , which was received with the most rapturous applause . The chairman then introduced Mr . Cockburn , who moved

      the first resolution , \ yhioa was brii fly seconded by Mr . Stephen Binns ; it Was as follows : — " That this meeting , having heard the Address of . the National Convention read , pledges itself to carry out tho recommendations contained in that docunieut . " Mr . Duiican was then introduced and received with deafening applause , and suported the resolution in a very able manner and at great length . Mr . Duncan reviewed Macaulay * s disgraceful harangue ou the evening-of tho 3 rd , and taking it sentence by ssntence refuted the whole of Macauliiy's BtatementP , or rather mis-statements , in a first rate style . He ciomnuncvd- " Little Fniaiity ' s" in the same way and with the same suocesa . Mr . D . theu gnve an aeconut of tho procession in London , and of their reception in

      the" Ho . n ' eo- of Commons , and the con-. iuc . fc- of the Members on tho occasion . Mr . D . was cheered throughout at the end of each Eontence , ai ; d sa . t down ami < is& great applause . The resolution having been put from the chair , was carried unanimously . Mr . Frankland movcd ,. and Mr . Edgar secouded , the second resolution , as follows : — " Thai this m ^ eting tendera ils sincere tlianks to the gentlemen who formed the law National Convention ; and believing them to ba worthy of tho utmost confidence of the peojtlo , does hereby declare us determination to support them , so long as they continun to advocate tho principles of die whole Charter . " The resolution was carried unanimously . Mr . K . Robson moved ,

      and Mr . lliomari ilay seconded , the third resolution tiiank'ing-Messrs . Duncoiabe and the honest M . Ve : Who supported him , and expressed the strong consure of tho laeoting on tho-. a who refused to hear the petitioners . This also wa 3 earned unanioiously . The Chairman said he had almost forgot" to read the answers of Mr . " ilodgson Hiado , tho representative ! of the Tovy party in this town , and the gentleman who occupied that < -. at to which Mr . JBronttrre O'Brien , was duly and truly elected . These t > euifemen were eav > h furnished with a copy of the 'National Potition , and requested , in tho name of the Newcastle Charter Association , to support its prayer . The Chairman read the answers as follows : —

      FROjI MU . HINDS . London , May 5 th , 1842 . Sir , —I did not receive your letter , dated April 39 , and bearing the Gatesheail postmark of May 2 , until yesterday evening , ( having been engaged on a committee all the morning ) . I regret that , I could not support the prayer of the very numerously aigntd petition to which you refer . Differing as I do 'conscientiously from the views of ' -the . petitioners , I conuidered that I should hold out false expecta'ions , if I votad for their being heard at the bar of the House . I am , Sir , Your faithful and obedient Satvant , John Hodgson Hinde . Mr . James Sinclair .

      FROM MR . OBD . Berk ^ ley-squaTe , May 3 , 1842 . Sir , —I beg to ¦ adfnowletfpe the receipt of your letter , enclo 8 irig " a copy of tka " Nr . tional Petition of the Indu-itrious Glasses / ' and requasting me to support its prayer . I hope tbosa who signe 1 tbat petition will believe , that if I eoaiil perauacte myself that the adoption of the measures proposea in th ? . t document would promote the prosperity , the happiness , or thq liberty of niy fellow-countrynien , I would readily comply with their

      request . Bui being , on full consideration of the subject , firmly csnvinced that such an alteration of tip Constitution of'this country would lead to nothing but misgovtfrnmerjt and anarchy , from which the industrious classes--themselves would be amongst the greatest sufl ' urers , it in quite impossible for me to give the petition niy support ; and such being my aincore opinion , I am sure there is hot an honest man who has signed the petition , who would not despise me if I did . 1 ' remain , Sir , Your faithful , humble servant ,

      Mr . James Sinclair . W . Ord . Mr . Johnstane then moved the following resolution , which was seconded by Mr . Watson , and carried unanimously : — " That , in the opinion of this meeting , the conduct of John Hodesou Hindp and Wm . Or « J , Esqrs ., is highly censurable , in not voting for the motion of Thomas Duucombe , . Esq ., . '' on the 3 rd inst ., that our real representatives bo allowed to state our grievances at the bar of tho House of Commons ; and , further , thai ; William Ord , Esq ., is doubly censurable , because he , under the mask of Reform , has combined with men who have Wasted the brightest prospectB of our country in rejecting the prayer of three millions and a half of the people ,

      arid given them to know that ho is determined to oppose every demand for justice made by the country . This meeting is likewise of opinion , that John Hodgson Kiudo , Esq ., and William Ord , Esq ., are uilfit persons to have any share in ruling the destiniea of our country , and that they should tender their resignation forthwith . " Three cheers having been given to Mr . Duncan , three oheers for the Convention , three for the Charter , three for Mr . O'Connor , aud three for Mr . O'Brien ; the meeting separated highly gratified-with the proceedings of the evening ; the Council remained after tho public meeting , and elected Mr . Sinclair to represent the Newcastle Charter Association at the delegate meeting in South Shields , oh Whit-Monday .

      DON CASTER . —We had two lectures here last week by Mr . T . B , Smith and Mr . Jones : eaoh lecture was listened to with attention . Soveral new members were enrolled . Our Council mot on Monday evening , and it was agreed that wj should have a tea-party and ball on Monday week , the 23 rd of May . ErUXSUERSFJCELSJ . —ASSOCIATION BOOM , TIPPERhead Row , —Mr . Pitkethly having arrived from the Coavention ,-during the day made his appearance in the above ' .-. room and gave to a numerous assembly a very animated and interesting description of the late proceedings of the Convention . It appeared to give general satisfaction , and was received with applause . ROCSiXSAIiE . —Mr . Lower ? delivered a spirited and soul-atitring address to the inhabitants of this town , which will not soon be forgotten . He was repeatedly cheered , and at the conclusion received a unanimous voto of thanks .

      KE 3 OENBRIDGE . —At the weekly meeting of the Hebdenbridge Association , tho following resolution was unanimously passed : — " That thia Association is actuated by principle only ; that we shall always advocate measures and not men ; that we are well aware who the ' foolish , malignant , and cowardly demagogue ' is , who is pointed at by Roebuck ; and so long aB that individual conducts himself in the straight forward manner he has hitherto done , we shall place infinitely more coDfiuence in him than we ever shall , or can , ( to use gentlemanly language , ) place in any of the ? ruptiles' who are opposed to the universal tights of man . " BEADFORD .- —LlTTjOB HORXON .- —Mr . Arran prenched an excellent political sermon on Sunday evening last , in the Chartist Association Room of this locality , on the death of young Frost . The attendance was numerous , and the worthy preacher gave general Satisfaction ^ ';

      Ad Walton . —A Chartist camp meeting was held at this place , ob Sunday afternoon last , at two o ' clock , when nearly 2 , 000 persons were present Messrs . Anderson , Dewhirst , and Edwards preached three excellent Bermons on the occasion , and showed that nothing shoit of the People ' s Charter would better the condition of the people of this country . At the conclusion of the service , it was announced that another camp meeting would be ixeld that day ^^ fortaight . SHEFFIELD ; -- —POLITICAL INSTIIUTK .-- —On Tuesday , the 3 rd of May , there was a grand ball for the benefit of B . O'Brien . The muaiciens gave their services gratis ^ which , was thankfully received by a numerous audience ; nearly . £ ' 2 was cleared . On Sunday evening , a friend preached a political sermon , which gave general satisfaction . On Monday , Messrs . Otley and Cfill addressed . the-members and friends on the refusal of the National Petition . They both gave great Batiafaction .

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      ¦ ¦¦ v . - - ;¦ ¦ ¦ - ¦ ' . . : ¦ - ; ¦• ' . ¦ ¦ ¦ .. ¦ ¦ -- ¦> ' r / - - . ¦ : " :: ¦¦ ' :. BATH . —The conneillofs , resident In Bath , met on Monday and passed the following resolution : — " That wej the Chartist eonncillors of Bath , being a portion , of those who elected Mr . Roebuckr feei called . ' upon to state that , while we approve of , and are pleased with , his remarks in favour of our principles , we condemn as cowardly aud malignant , his attack on the supposed author of the National Petition , an attack which wa consider a , gratuitous insult upon the three miUiops and upwards who signed that petition : we therefore call upon Mr . Roebuck to apologise for his conduct , to prove the charge , or retract his assertion . " This resolution has been forwarded to him . ^ WELDON AND BELTON . -Mr . Wm . Caaper has delivered a Cbartist lecture at each of thes 6 places .. .-. ' . ' .- ¦ .. .. - ¦ ' ;; - ¦ ' . - ¦ ¦ '¦ .- . - ; ..- . ¦¦ - , ' : ¦ ;¦ . ' . - '

      BRIDGETON . —A lecture waa de'ivered here on the 4 th instant , by Mr . W . C . Pattison , who—while he contended for the principles of the Charter—landed tho procaedings of the " new-move" men . The Chartists catrU'da whole-hog resolution of confidence in O'Connor and ^ the Northern Star . BUBWXiEYi— -Qh Monday last , Mr . BeesTey entered Burnley , on his return from tho Convention , when an imuieuse concourse of people assembled and formed ia procession to welcome him to the town . After proceeding through' the principal streets , the immense assembly halted in the Market-place , where a public meeting was held consisting a $ least of 8000 persons . Mi . Souiaworfch was unMiimovisly voted to the cfciir , when the following resolutions were unanimously

      adopted , each resolution being spoken to in an animaticg and soul-stirring strain by the movers , seconders , ana ' supporters : —1 . " That the thanks of this meeting are due and hereby given to T . S . Dunconibe , Esq ., M . P ., for his able and utfliachiug advocacy ; 6 f . the peopio's righte , in what should be the Peopled House of Parliament , on tho 3 rd of May , and also to those members , who , with a sincere desira that the People Charter should become the law of the land , reconitid their votes in favour of his motion ; -.. * That the petitioners be ' heard at tbe bar by their counsel , ager . ta , or depuuee . ' . " 2 . M That it ia tae opiaiou of this meeting , that the gross aud insulting language used by the member for Bath was mean and contemptible in the extreme ; and that , we cannot find langu : ; ge sufficiently etiong- to .-fflaxk . out indignation at such ungenUemanly couduct * ; the Iauguag 3 used being a direct insult to the

      petitioners . ^ , 3 . " That this meeting is of opinion that if proof were wanting thai the interest b £ the working classes are . not cared fur in the present ; Parliament , that proof is now given by the rejection of the prayer of three millions and a half of our suffering fellow-countrymen ; ani that although the people's prayer has been rejected , we are determined , with the assistance of ou * suffering countrymen , to have the People ' s Charter made the law of the land . " 4 , " That this meeting caynot separate wittiout tendering their best thanks to Mr . W . Betsley , and to the -whole of the members of the Convention , for their untiring zeal iu their ' capacity- ' of delegates in the real Parliament of the people . "" A vote of tusuks was then given to the . Chairman , three cheers for F . O'Connor , Esq . and the Cliiiitsr .-when the meeting separated highly gratified with tho piocceedingg . . V . ..- > -

      DUB&IJ * . —UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE ASSOCrAirON . —The Association held its usual weekiy meeting on Sunday , " Mr :-Bafter '/ 'in fee chair . After the routine business Lad been gone through , Mr . Dyott rose > and moved tbe following : — :. '¦ " ADDRESS OF THE IRISH UNIVERSAL StPFEAGE ASSOCIATION , 'JCO FEAIiGUS O'CONNOK ESQ . " Sir , —We , the members of the Irish Universal Suffrage Association , have ever deprecated the practfee of pinnini ? political faith to the sleeve of any individual , no matter how exalted his rank , how splendid hia talents , or liow Euecsssful hi 3 career . We seek inde » _ pendenco , and to be consistent are determined to seek it independently .

      " But white thua determined to implicitly trust no rnau . bufc ou the contrary to rigidly investigate and closely -watch the proceedings of all who shall stand promiaenUy forward on behalf of the defrauded and oppressed millions , we are as sensibly alive to the merits of'tnose- who in the faca of difficulty and danger stand in the vanguard of the people ' s march confronting the powers aud defying the jiersecutions of power , as any class or body ; of individuals in tha empire : and hope our gnitituue will n * t be esteemed the less worthy hec . iuse it is slowly confeiiea , aud is the terolt of reasoniag" and reflection , not the mere impulse of thoughtiess , though generous reliance . ¦

      ' * ' You , Sir , _ are-our-countryman , but we have not on that accsunt . looked upon your public conduct witha mere partial eye . Esperience had taught us that mere Irishlusn doesrnoVnecessarily ensure entire patriotism . . "We hud seen : soHie in our own country prolific of professioa provioustq-their acquirement of place , buc strangely silent after the ad veuc of emolument and power . We had Shon tha interests of a nation placed in absyaaceto uphold faction , and a family compact entered into with tha ' base , bloody and brutal Whigs , ' whose justice ta Ireland consisted in aggrandising and thereby quieting a few of tiieir noisier opponents , and in bestowing on the people coercion acts ,- rural police acts , and Poor Law ba ^ tilee . . ¦¦*¦ v - .. . ' .- ¦ . ' , ' ¦ ' ' : ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ : ¦ ' - ¦ - . - .: ' . ¦ ¦'¦ - ¦ "Ifc is this dearth of public principle in public men vriiich makes us recognise , with enhanced pleasure , in you , ona man , at least , wha , since his entrance on public lif-3 , Las never for a moment deserted , or lowered the standard of the people . :

      " Bom in the patrician rank , and surrounded from youth by aristocratic influences , your mind roee superior to the narrow notions of caste and exclusion . You smiled at and forsook the barbarous doctrine that certain men were born to dominate over their fellows , ac 4 that nature intended the great majerity of mankind to sic down in quiescent servitude under the yoke of a few , whose best claim to their prescriptive jwivileges was , that their forefafaers had usurped , by brute force , or acquired , by baser fraud , the riches and power by which they are enabled to corrupt and . enaiuvo the people . .

      "By thus abjuring an odious supremacy , you , Sir , have attained an elevation as the great moral leader of a united nation , more truly and substantially glorious than those dazzling but blood-stained pinnacles of fame-to which an Alexander and a Napoleon sought to climb . on . the ruiiis of cities , and the carcases of meu . You , Sir , ' . are now practically developing tratha not r . ow for the first time mooted , but now for the fa ' rst time generally diffused—truths which , when once universally . kuown and aetad upon , wiir . produce as great and as beneficial a change in the political world as the discoveries of Galelso aud Newton did on that ef science .- ¦ - ¦ ¦ '¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ -. ' : --- ; --- ' . - ¦' - .. ¦

      " In the nsseition of Ihose magniScent and eternal principles o ? justice and freedom to all , you have had to fencouuter tivcrything that the malignity of selfishnesa and power-could devise and iDflicfj . Pride and intolerance furiously denounced him who taught the doctine of equal rights— -who claimed protection for labour and a participation in privileges for the poor . Interest and ignorance rose up in arms against their fearless assailaut , and the latter , instigattci by the farmer , sought to take the existence which had outlived the dungeon into which it bad been thrust by the jealous hsndef despotic authority .

      " We have seen , too , Sir , that while the great matt of those for whom you contended adhered to you with unshakeiifidelity , there have not been wanting some who , aiiared . by tbe shallow overtures of that respectability' which bad held aloof from the early struggles ot the people , but which now , as ever , ready to avail itself of the ready-made resources of popularity , offered in the eleventh houc— -near the noon of fructiflcstibnto adopt ihe PeoLJle ' s Charter , on the base condition of ' gettjng rid of him ¦ who bad watched the seedling of liberty to it ' s present mature ' growth . '" - ' We had seen some ( happily tut few ) who are . either ao faithless / so capricious , or so credulous , aa to lend themselves indirectly tt * the Jiit-ac and ucpiincioled manoeuvre of men who only . seek the guidance of " tha people in order to betray them . ¦ ' . '• ¦ ; :

      " Amitist the . formidable hostility of avowed enemies * and the defection and treachery of professing friends , we have beheld you . , maintain a steadfastness and equanimity which challenges our admiration ; and calls forth this public testimony of our entire approval of your patriotic exertions . We rejoice that you have suffered no inducements , bowtver plausible , to entice you into aa abandonment or compromiae of those great leading principles of human liberty , which admit neither of raodiBcation nor deduction , without deadly injury to the srest cause of mankind .

      . . '¦«* & > on then , Sir , in your manly and straightforward course ; continue to despise-., ' . tho- oppressor ' s wrong , thei proudman ' s contumely "; be still a thom in the heel of tyranny—an adder in the path of the despotic and unfaeling . 'Continue ,: we beseech of you , to earn the hatred of the monopolist , and the insult of the puny poltroon who ; attacks you from behind his Parliamentary privilege : To tbe calumnies and vituperations of such meu , sttong in tbe rectvtude of your / own heart , you can silsntly point at your past life to show that yod never exhibited ' cowardice , except T ? hen called upon to betray the interests of the people , and in the multitu dlnbus' applause of approving millions , you can afford to smile at the base insinuations and Bhallow slanders of reckless falsehood , and distracted envy .

      " Deoply interested in your success , sir , we beg to assure you of our gratitude for your past services , our sympathy under your present onerous and difficult position , and our trustful confidence that the same wisdom , integrity , aud energy which has heretofore distinguished your career , will guide you through the insidious Bnarca of pretended friends , enable you to overcome tho open hostility of yours and freedom ' s foes , and eventually crown your efforts with that success which will ensure the happiness of a people , and earn for your own same a well-merited isnnoitality . : PATjajcK Bafteb , President W . H . Dvoti , Secretary /

      The address was seconded by Mr . O'Connell in an able and impressive manner , and supported by Messrs . 6 'HiggioB , Clarke , and several other members , it was then put from the chair , and cairied by acclamation . Various other topics were then discussed , and some eulogiums passed upon Mr . D . O'Connell , for his conduct with regard to the l&te discusaion in the House of Commons . ; The eveniug being now far , advanced M * V O'Neil was called to the chair , and a formal vote of thanks having been passed on Mr , Rafter , the mwting separated , - : ¦ - ^ ' : ' - . . '' . . . ' ¦;;¦ .. - '¦ ¦ . ¦'¦ V --. ; . ' : . ¦ - . - '

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      AND LEEDS GENEEiL iDfEETISEIl ,

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      YOL . Y . KQ . 235 . SATURDAY , MAY 14 ^ 1842 . ^ £ ? % & 5 JF&P "'

      To The Imperial Chartists.

      TO THE IMPERIAL CHARTISTS .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), May 14, 1842, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct430/page/1/