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    • THE * LEAGUE" CHALLENGED. UAEE THEY ACCEPT ? WE SHALL SEE
    • (Eiiatttet 3cniemsence.
    • SHEFFIELD.
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      ^™ " - ^^^ - TO THE CHABTISTS OF SCOTLAND GEXEBALL 5 , AND TO THOSE OF GLASGOW ESPECIALLY . M ? Beab Fstekds , —I think yon -will agree with joe , that the success of our cause mainly depends : npon the character and condnct of ihe leaders . I jjaye discovered amongst Scotchmen a great jealousy and a proper jealousy , upon these points . In f&et , j have iknown a well-CDHdncted operative to shed jeais at the recital of immoral acts committed by Jeadersj from a consciousness that those sets-would jedonnd to the general disgrace of the party . I am Tain enosgh to believe thai , in this respect , I haTe uph eld your cause ; and that 1 am equally jealous j 3 jourselves upon this vital point .

      I am now about to defend myself against a charge fg falsehood brought against me by Mr . Acl&nd , at one of jDBTTecent meetings . 3 take the following extract from the Evening Star newspaper as the ^ Ujge . It rnns thus : — "Ihat me&el of rant , dissimulation , and falsehood , ^ clsad , ess been lecturing here for the last eight ^ jb . 7 ? e ¦ went into the Hall flfefles *} last ai ^ ht as } be fellow -was about finishing for the ni = nt . Three jjjjna-al ino more } "were , present . - Then -weiad to bear TnJh the Tying ralpnrrlator { no discussion 'was allowed ) , lepreseniiEfj the gee&l body of the Chartists , and -what

      la jaBed " Iheir leaders , " as everything that is-as base . j ; asked him whether he said to Mr . O'Connor ^ k st the league intended to shut their mills ic order to cmse s tnra-oni ? He denied thia flatly , and dejjpnueed ] flr . O * G . as a man * hoss -word was not worthy of credit 1 iFs challenged the IcBow to discussion . jlessMfiw Charfist leaders were so contemptible that he yenld despise ta Eieet them on . egaal tenna —thsy VEte despised by a 8 sessibie men—they "were donefrriT eanse wa 3 going dowr—it Tras deism , and he wtmlanot be the mans of raising them to notice ; he knew » £ St tSieywse ; hs despised to haTe anything to do wiih them . *

      This miserable broken-down tool of ihe Lsagne has become impertinent , by my heretofore silence npon this snbj ? et . He has written some letters to aewspspers ienjing that he nsed those words which I charged him a 3 ha-ring osed at Halifax . Those papers did not publish any answer from me , yon may rest assured ; and to you no confirmation t » f my word was necessary , Bnt now , as he has ventured to repeat the contradiction before a public meeting , my turn has come This is my ssswer . I had uerer laid rey eyes npon Mr . James Adand till I saw him at Halifax , upon

      the nigtt of our discussion—if his snnfbHaiion deserves the name . I wa 3 not likely to speak to him . Had 1 met him npon die following day , I . should no . haTB spoken to h > m . To meet him as the Jgred proponnder of false doctrines , for the purpose of exposing him , is one thing % to meet him as aa acquaintance would be another thing . I did not speak to Mr . Acland then . Did he come over and ses&io me \ Let the Chairman , Mr . Jackson , and -fee meeting answer that ; and if he did speak to 3 ne , whit cidhe say ? for he has not yet told me . Didiepnt his hand to his mouth , and his moir . ii to

      jsyesrl Let ihe Chairman and the meeting say . ¦ What had he to saj to a perfect stranger 1 Now , uj assertion is this : —Mi . Aciand said to me predsdyas I haTe stated in the Northern Star , and icM me that it was the intention of ihe League 3 D sro ? the inns . " Tie moment he sat down , I jnenfioned it to Mr . Husbion , and I also repeated it jn theiollowinglernQ to the Rev . Mr . Jackson , and aboai a dozen working men , who accompanied las to my hotel after the meeting . ** Well , 1 think . Aclaad let the cat oat of the bag to-night , when he told me that the masters intended stopping all the

      milb . ! Now the fellow told me that in ihe hope of insuring my acquiesenee in a project which of all othera I most dread . Kow , then , to that recital there are many witnesses . " Wnat , then , did Acland say to mei Tor that must be the question . "What had he to say to a perfect stranger of whem he had written and spoken Terr disresptctlj ? Bat he ihrihET asserts , * ' traS upon the same evening he ChaHeBgfiil ZOO ta-tax ^ 'ha-r adjiwn :--i . » > J- » - ^» m . 1 . Ju fejse . But , beyond the direct contradiction , hear ssy -circnajstandal denial of the assertion . Tne fcenssion was to hare been between Mr . Acland and

      Ut Jackson . I iraTelled more than foTty mils 3 , and addressed three j > abBc meetings , and traTelled the Jsst twdTe orer a inonntainou 3 country in a gig , in iftj-Sre minutes , in raiu , to be on the spot . Therefore I was anxious to meet Ac-Isnd . I had been informed that the meeting was - £ ieufarthepresion 3 ereniDg , and , nninTited , went wish Hz . HobEon to Halifax , for the express purpose of surprising Mr . Acland and the League TJierdore I was not afraid of meeting Mr . Acland If he challenged me to further discussion , it must hm beea after ins proceedings of that erening had

      iermiEatEd ; and was the result likely to intimidate jtefrom asolbEr trial ? "What was the result 1 An juasncmsit to Ms resolution , after three hours * dis-CHsaon conducted Jn the most creditstable manner , carried unaaiiaonsly , in a meeting of near 2000 persons , and his own party well whipped in ! Could I then dread further discussion 1 I had measared uj opponent and found him a mere plaything in my banes . 1 showed that the great ccunty-gnn of the League was a mere bottle of froth ; aad I made him asert that hs was as good a Chartist a 3 myself , nd that if he thought ie could obtain it , he would jsrefcr the Charter to a repeal of the Corn Laws . Sow , how could 1 be disinclined lo another exposure of one of the leaders

      ra the Htherio opponents of my party ? The & 4 J is , he nerer said one angle sentence a&ffii further discussion ; he had had a ** beUyfvlF * of 2 ; ffioret ! iaE he bargained for . However , while I dssrge him directly with one falsehood , I will pin I&b oie way or other . If disenssion was his object ibaijitiDcstbemore so now , when such exertions irebenj ; made by his employers , and just at thi 3 CEncal period ; and now here is my answer to the cfcirge of refusing discussion . I will meet Mr . Adxnd , or any man in the service of the League—CdMeii , Buckingham , Knight , Thompson , Hume , or all , at the following places within the next JEoai , 2 Da-sriIlHnbmit the followiag resolution to these-rml mseuBea ;—

      SesolTed— That , under existing circumstances atepeaiof the Corn Laws would be a positive injury toihs shopkeeper and working classes . " 1 irfll meet any of them in the following Jokes : —iberacen , Dundee , Glesgow , Carlisle , ^^ sik 3 Lads , Bradford , Halifax , Huddersfidd , E&chdale , Boltsn , Preston , Liver-P ^ l , OJoiain , Ashton , Stoekport , Manchester , Lsctster , Dtrty , XottingliaiB , Norwich , Bath , ^ nst « l , or London . I wEl meet one , or all , at attcf those placfeSjEiBglo-liaBded . npon thefollowj-^ S sacple conditions : each meeting to commence at t £ h . o ' clock . The dcors to be opened at half-past

      HTtn ; atd E 0 prjrate entrance . The League to pay Kt-islf of lie expense , 1 to pay the other halfj and *« cixtqf Tcn / mou& } . Acmusionto be free to aU farts tj theroonu The meeting io appoint its own QairjEsn , and if bludgeons , pokers , stones or iiitLtts are to be used in discufsion , twenty-four ^ Ta soCce to be given by the Leagns . If one &ob 1 o ineet me , to tots up for who shall open the ^ ate , and each to occupy a quarter of an hoar in lB atioa till eieYen o ' clock , when the vole shall be j * te ? i sad if any doubt shell ariss in the mind of 3 ft ^ taiusan , a division shall take place . If ten !

      ^ Cs ^ Bi £ trt me , they to haTe a quarter of an hour *« k tiHlalf-past ten , when I shall have a half hour 40 * e $ J to aE . If any are " used np" they shall be WSsrjj io procure substitutes from head quarter 3 j *** for which purpose an adjournment shall take jTaee . If i -faioei Bp » James Leach , of Man-« e : 3 shall take my place . By this challenge I * ffl stsnti or Fall j and I know of no better mode ol ^^ ig public opinion upon the subject . If the ¦*** Sue are anxions for free di » cnssion , here is the * W « nuniij . W 21 they wcept it ! "Gpcm my part * " £ kal 3 fce honourable and genUemanlike . I wili * a agciDHit and argument alone .

      K den , Chartists of Scotland , I lave a righ 0 ^^ wre at your hantB that you will attend a CTt ry meeting at wMth Mr . Aclasd may be pre ^ s &Ed before the preeeediiigs cemmence insist ¦* « it € n , BpoD tijs my challenge being publicl ; ^^ Make it public ; and if , as Aciacd iays , vr < 816 fonij let cs iaTe jaore yh ? Ti his word for U |

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      Let U 3 hare a verdict of pnblic opinion delivered in open coht ± by a jury too large to be packed and too virtuous to be bribed . I shall be at Manchester on Monday night next ; at Koehdale on Tnesday ; at Oldham on Wednesday ; at Ashton on Thursday ; at Bradford on Friday ; and at Huddersfield on Saturday . I thus pnblicly apprise friend and foe of my coming , so feat they may have ample time to muster their forces , to crush me if they can . I make this

      tour to redeem my pledge to those places , where great exertions were made to send delpgatts to the Conference , and which I promised to requite by all means in my power . Thus my friends have I embraced the earliest opportunity to relieve yon from the pain which , the uncontradicted charge of falsehood against me would can 33 . Mr . Acland used the very words stated at the time in the Nortliern Star . He never challenged me to fnrthur discussion I now throw down the gauntlet , who will dare to take it up on behalf of the League ? I am , my friends , Your true and faithful friend , F EAB . 6 TJ 9 O'COKSOB .

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      STOPPAGE OF T HE BANK OF PARKER , SHORE , & CO . { Frem our ottm Correspondent . ) The all-absorbing topic of the moment is the stoppage of the Shtffidd Old Bai k of Messrs . Parker , Shore , and Co . This important intelligence was made ksown on Saturday last , through the medium of the following notice posted on the door of the bank : — " It is with the deepest regret that M essts . Parker Shore , and'Co ., announce to their much-velued con-, nection and the pnblic , that , owing to the long-continned commercial depression , and the heavy losses which their banking-house has sustained in preceding years , they are sneer the necessity of suspending payment ; and they have also to announce to the creditors of ibe honse , that immediate steps will be taken to bring their affairs to a close . Sheffield Bank , January I 4 tn , 1843 . "

      The above intelligence was not generally known until Mondy , when , as may be supposed , not a little excitement was the consequence . Soon after ten o ' clock on Monday morning , the door of the bank was opened for a short time , and an act of bankruptcy was committed by refusing the payment of the notes . In the course of the forenoon , placards , of which the followiag is a copy were posted in the town : — u consequence of the lamented suspension of

      payments by Messrs . Parker , Shore , and Co ., it has been thought advisable by a number of the principal merchants and inhabitants of ShiffieJd , that a public meetiog should be convened to express their unabated confidence in the stability of ihe other banks pf this town ; 1 accordingly hereby convene a meeting of the merchants , manufacturers , and inhabitants of Sheffield , to be held at the Cutlers Hall , at three o'clock ! n the afternoon of this day , ( Monday ) when the company of as many as can attend is earnestly desired .

      - " William Bboadhtjest , Master Cutler . " ° Sheffield , Jan . 16 , 1843 . " Shortly after three o ' clock the large room was crowded principally -with the middle clas 3 ; a few working men were present who having nothing more profitable to do , came , seemingly , to see the long faces and hear the dolorous compliments of their " respectable" friends . On the motion of Mr . Page , seconded by Mr . Pierson , the Master Cutler was unauimously called to the chair . James Montgomery , Efq . moved , seconded by Samuel HatSeld , E = q . the following resolution , which was supported by X . Dann , Esq ., and carried "That this meeting deeply regrets the circumstances which have compelled the Sheffield Old Bsnk ,-of Messrs . Parker , Shore , and Co ., to suspend payment . '

      "William Esher , Esq ., moved—seconded by Alfred Sorby , Esq ., the second resolution , which was also carried unanimously"Thatin order to obviate any aggraration of the great calamity , by unnessary distrust , we , the undersigned , hereby express our entire and unabated confidence in all the Banks at present existing in Sheffield , viz : —The Sheffield and Rotberham Banking Company ; Messrs . Runington and Younge ' s Bank the Sheffield Banking Company , the Yorkshire District Bank , thb Sheffield and HaHamshire Banking Company , and the Sheffield and Retford Banking Company - % and we pledge ourselves to take their notes as usuaL " On the motion of Joseph Lerick , Esq ., seoonded by Robert Sorbv , Esq ., the thanks of the meeting wereveted to the Master Culler , for his promptitude in calling the meeting , and his conduct in the chair .

      The Master Cutler acknowledged the compliment , and most of the commercial chiefs preseat hariag affixed their signatures to the second resolution the meeting broke up . In the evening window bills wero left at the prJDcipal shops , of the town on which it waa intimated that the notes of the above-named banks would be taken wherever the bills were exhibited . On Tuesday morning large placards were extensively posted , giving the resolution of confidence in the existing banks , adopted at the meeting ; on the previous day , with the names of the principal merchants and manufacturers of Sheffield attached .

      Tuesday being market day , there was as usual a large iciiux of country people , augmented , on this occasion , by the intelligence of the stoppage of the Old Bank ; many were the grievou 3 tales told , and mary who had come to Sheffield hopiDg to find rnmuur false , a 3 she nsnaDy is , fonnd their hopes blasted and their fears realised—it wonld be with heavy hearts thty left Sheffield that evening . The tales of losses , or anticipated losses , which if they prove to bs so , will inflict a vast amount of ruin and suffering on the town , are , as may be soppesed , rife on- all sides . We are informed that the greater part of the unions , sick club 3 , and other societies in the town had their funds lodged in the hands of Mesrs . Parker , Shore , and Co . ; of course great is the anxiety felt among those bodies .

      The third edition of tee Iris stated that arrangements were in progress for immediately re-opening the bank ; but the Independent is nearer the mark in stating " that the affairs of the bank will be wound up under a fiat in bankruptcy , " adding what a great many will fervently pray may prove trne , " that it is confidently expected that the assets of the iai > k ., aldtd by tne property of the partners , will prove more than adequate to the payment of all demands . ' Notwithstanding the promptitude of the Master

      Cutler , and the confidence resolutions of the respectables , ( which no doubt has done something to prevent panic , ) credit is so far shaken ( and no wonder , for of all banks in the town , the Old Bank had , up to Isst Satnrday , by far the greatest share of public confidence . ) that to our knowledge not a few of the shop-Seeping community have determined to refuse , and -are refasine , all notes except Bank of England . A few days will test the boasted ll stability" mvre than one- snspected establishment . Enough for the present , that there is anything bnt that confidence so much vasnted of .

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      The Mh . tt . 4 Y . —Ijipobt ^ t Case . —At the Rochdale petty sessions , on Friday last , a case , which excited some interest , was bronght before Messrs . Royds aid KelsalL It appeared that four private soldiers of the 60 th Rifles , stationed at Rochdale , had , on the previous evening , apprehended a man named John Simpson , living at Rochdale , and locked him up in the prison without the superintendant of police being acquainted with ths circumstances . It appeared from the evidence , that one of the soldiers got drunk in the town , and was knocked down by some person unknown . Having been informed that Simpson was the individual who struck him , he , accompanied by three other soldiers , proceeded to Simpson ' s honse , and the four drew their

      1 swords and threatened that if Simpson did not go 1 with them to the lock-up they would Btabhim , or i any other person who might attempt to rescue him . ' Simpson wa > obliged to go with them , and was brought np on Fridaj , when the aoora was stated . Mr Hunt , solicitor , defended Simpson , and it was TOovedhe was aot the person who had struck the soldier . Mr . Rojds immediately discharged defen-I dant and the soldiers were severely reprimanded ! for their rash proceedings . —IWaB that all !] ExxHPia to Lxs 3 > iow > s . —The Marquis of Lansdowne has placed at the disposal of his Irish agent 1 the sum of £ 1 , 006 , to be laid ont in draining , under the guidance of an eminent sgncultonst , wnose } services are to be employed in advancing the mi' ¦ ¦ provements of the farms , and the tenants are to j faare the btnefit of earning this money among themselves .

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      EUliZi . —Some little excitement baa been produced within these two or three weeks by the refusal of Mr . Padgett , the late treasnrer and agent of the Association , for newspapers , publications , and beverage , to produce and make up his books , or to give to the Council any account of the monies which have gone through his hand 3 during the past year . This , as he and the Council Bhonld have gone out of office at the end of December j was absolutely necessary . Every tffoH however was made , but all of them unsuccessful , to induce him so to do . He positively refused to bring the books to tho Council at all for inspection , or to make out any balance , so as to enable them to bring the accounts of the Association before th « members for final auditing .

      Alter repeated applications , which wera met only witn insult , the Council determined to bring the matter before the members . Accordingly a members' meeting waa determined on for last Monday evening , to take the whole matter into consideration . Bnt the Council having learned in the meantime that Mr . Padgett wonld , on that evening , be engaged at a dinner to be given fry the Sturgeite Corn Law Repealers , to him and Mr . Webster for their servjceaal the late Conference , the resolution wasreso ! nded , and 4 he meeting fixed for Tuesday , to give Mr . Padgett an opportunity to attend . He did attend . M r . Arran was called to the chair , and a very long and patient investigation of the whole matter was gone intoample latitude was given to Mr . Padgett to say

      whatevi r he pleased in reply to every speaker , save the closing reply of the mover of a resolution , which was adopted . He was supported by one or two personB in most irregular anct factious style ; and , after more than two hours' conversational discussioD , a resolution was almost unanimously adopted , affirming that w In the opinion of this meeting , the condnct of Mr . Padgett , the late Treasurer , in refusing to make up his books , or give an account of the monies that have passed through his hatds , that the Councillors may retire from office , is at variance with every principle of Chartism and honesty , and disentitles him to the confidence of this Association . " An amendment was moved , " That a Committee be

      appointed to see to the matter . " About eight persons voted for the amendment , and about forty for the resolution . Mr . Padget very coolly assured the meeiing that they might pass whatever resolutions they pleased ; it would make no difference at all to him , and walked away . A council meeting wia ordered for the next evening ; the secretary was directed to send a written note to Mr . Padgett , requesting his attendance at the meeting for the purpose of fi ally closing the accounts . Mr . Padgett Eent a verbal answtr to the Council , that he considered the business done with by last night ' s vote , and that he had other business to attend to . Oa this ssatemant being made to tho Council , the following resolution was unanimously adopted :

      " Taat this Council , having repeatedly , within the last three weeks , requested Mr . Padgett , the late treasurer , to produce his books that the accounts of the Council may be made np and audited previous to their retirement from office , and that person having constantly refused to io so , or to make out aiiy account of the monies which have sone through his hands for the kit year ; having specially r ; quested Mr . Padgett to attend this meeting for ihe purpose of having the accounts finally made up , and that person having refnsed , the members of this council are reluctantly compelled to declare Mr . Padgett utteriy unworthy of trust or confidence ; and this council will not hereafter act or consult with Mr . Padgett on any matter or thing which may concern the Chartist movement ; and this council request that none of their Chartist

      brethren will hereafter pay money into Mr . Padgett ' s hands . " There was not upon this resolution one dissentient . Every member present , whether of the new or old council , as well as some members of the Association , who were not councillors , knowing all the circumstances , heartily concurred in it . It was then resolved unanimously : " That this Council do now dissolve , and that the new Conncil enter upon made for procuring new bookB in place of those fraudently withheld by Mr . Padgett , and for preventing , as far as may be , that person from farther appropriating the monies of the Association . Various matters of loeal business were then gone into with an excellent spirit of unanimous good feeling . Among ihe rest , Mr . Hill was reqnested , by resolution , to delivtr a lecture to the Chartist of Hull , on Monday evening , to which he assented .

      GLASGOW . —Andebston . —A public meeting was held here , on Monday evening , in th « . > Charti 6 t Hall , to hear an address from Mr . J . Moir ; Mr . A . Harlty in the chair . Mr . Moir spoke at considerable length , exposing the hollowness of the pariy who called the late Birmingham Conference . StWZ > ERZJtti 2 > . —At the usual weekly meeting of the whole-hog Chartists , held on Monday nitht last . A vote of confidence was unanimously parsed to the Editor of the Northern Star tor his straightforward conduct and unflinching advocacy of the people ' s rights .

      Rochdale . —At a weekly meeting of the Chartists of this town , held on Tuesday night the following resolution was agreed to unanimously : — " That no Jecturc-r be allowed to lecture in Rochdale rrithoat Etnding five days' notice , and that he arrive in the town by twelve o ' clock at noon of the same day , or be not allowed to lectnro . " Address , John Ashwortb , eub-Secretary , Sshool-lane , Rochdale . Wolverhampton . —Mr . John Mason lectured here on Wednesday , in his usual eloquent style . Mr . Thomas Davis , from Hawick , Scotland , ( one of the delegates to the la ? e Conference ) preached a sermon on Sunday last , and lectured on the principles of the People ' s Charter on the Monday evening .

      W ^ DNESBtniT . —Mason ' s Defence Fond . —At a delegate meeting held here , tiiB balance sheet of Mr . S . Cook , treasurer to the Mason ' s Defence and Relief Furd , was produced , audited , and found correct . Tee total receipts aDpear to have been £ 412 s . 95 . ; the payments , £ 43 143 . 8 ^ d . ; leaving a balance in hand of 8 s £ d . —but of this 6 s . 6 d . has been over-drawn from Mr . Cleave . A vote of thanks was given to Mr . Cook for his services . We havo already stated that we cannot insert these documents at length ; the present one would occupy nearly two columns of the Star , and possess only a local interest . Besides , had we been disposed to have published it , we only got it on Thursday morniog , and that is just two days too late .

      Bath . —The ChartiBts here have nominated Mr . Dron , Mr . R . Ridley , Mr . M'Grath , and Mr . T . M . Wheeler , to audit Mr . Campbell'a accouniB . They have also determined to have a Eupper on the 3 tkh in-rt ., to commemorate the birth of Paine . Rkddjtch . —Mr . E . P . Me ~ d has been lecturing here with great success . Several members have been enrolled . He is to lecture every Saturday and Sunday evening during his stay . Birmingham , Ship Tavern , Steelhocse-lane . — The Chartists here will not acknowledge any lecturer unless previously invited . Mr . James Gufst has received the sum of 2 s . 8 d . from the City Ladies' SfaoemakerB for Mrs . Ellis , ana will feel obliged by any further contribution for the same object .

      Northampton . —A meeting of the Chartists of this locality was held on Tuesday , to hear Mr . R . G . Gammage , who delivered an excellent and argumentative lecture on the justice of the People ' s Charter , and the progress of the agitation in favour of that document . Oldham . —On Sunday last , the Rev . W . Y . Jackson delivered a lecture here , in which he recommended the Chartist public to be more energetic in the elef tion of their local officers , and to choose euch persons as were favourable to tbef universal rights of all . He showed clearly that if they would only use the little power they had in this way , they would place themselves in a position that would greatly tend to the advancement of their cause , and . nrged upoji them the necessity of a friendly union of co-operation in all their dealings : with each other . Tie address gate general satisfaction .

      Sheffield . —Mr . Peter Foden leotuted on Sunday evening in the Fig-Tree-Lane room ; he delivered an excellent discourse , and on the motion of Mi . Gill , a vote of thanks was given to him . Mb . Julian Basnet addressed a meeting in the above Toom on Monday evening ; 4 he Bubjects of his address were , the late conference , the character of the middle class , the present state of England , the increasing difficulties of the government , and the certainty of the downfall of oligarchy ; Ws remarks were warmly responded to .

      Mr . West lectured in the Fig-tree Jane Room on Wednesday evening last , " Spread the Charter through , the land , " waa roared inhearly chorus by the meerting at the commencement of the proceedings . Mr . West delivered an eloquent address , in the course of which he was warmly applauded . On the motion of Mr . Parkes , seconded ¥ y Mr . Foden , the thanks of ihe meeting wtre vcted to Mr . West . u We'll rally around him , " gang whh enthusiasm , dosed the proosedings ,

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      iokson . -A Public Meeting , numerously attended , was held on Tuesday evening , at the bocialHall , Whitechapel , to hear the report of the Delegates , sent from the Tower Hamlets to the Birmingham Conference . Mr . Drake was called to the chair , and after briefly opening the meeting and stating its objects , called Hpon Mr . M'Grath to deliver his report . Mr . M'Grath commenced by S u at 1 ^ * tn . ey w ? re assembled in accordance with the Democratio principle they were struggling to establish , that those to whom power was entrusted should be responsible for its exercise , and Bhould render an acoount of their stewardship . That salutary controul vested in the hands of the people would be almost in itself sufficient to make a

      rogue an honest man . T ! . ie ; public press having placed before the country the business transacted at the Conference , he should confine himself to the question of what good that assembly bad done ; the prospective good which they had in view in assembling at Birmingham , was the probability of a union being effected with themiddle clashes , but , notwithstanding the Chartist Delegates had promoted thisobjeot vvuh all their hearts , if-had signally failed ; still good had been effected ; several alteratioas had been made in the document called the People ' s Charter which in his opinion , were improvements , bnt the grand good in his opinion was the great demonstration in the very heart of England infavour of the People ' s Charter . Delegates 1 were there assembled

      from the hills and valleys of Scotland and Wales , and from the green fields of England , asserting that they would join in no agitation which did not go to inscribe the People ' s Charter on the Statute Book of tho land . ( Cheers . ) He was glad to see a member of tho Council of the Complete Snffrago union upon the platform . He accused that body et injustice towards the delegates assembled at the Conference . They had no authority to foist a bill of their own upon tho attention of the Conference ; it had met expressly to prepare a bill and not to discuss one proposed by the Council . He was anxious to have voted for the motion to have the two bills laid upon the 'table , and to show to the world that if any improvements could be made in the Charter , they were twilling to adopt them : but

      the Complete Suffrage Party would not agree to that ; they were determined to have their Bill , their whole Bill , and nothing but their Bill- ( hear)—and because the Conference would not agree to this they had the extiemo insolence arid audacity to go to another room , vote themselves the Conference , and proceed with their own Bill . In his opinion the test of sincerity was consistency , and when ho saw the Sxurge party pretending to democracy , and acting in such an undemocratic manner , it proved to him that their professions were insincere , and that the time waa not yet arrived when the middle class would cordially co-operate with them . Mr . M'Grath then in an eloquent strain shewed the manner in which the working men had ever been roade the tools in the

      hands of the middle and upper classes ; he adverted to the speeches of Dr . Ritchie and Mr . Miall at th . 3 Conference , and denied that the middle classes had ever rescued the principles of ihe Charter from odium or disgraoe . One of the main objections made against it at the Conference was , that they were physical force O'Connoiite Chartists ; he rerepelled their charge of physical force ; if by being an O'Connorite Chartist they meant one who was a Chartist because O'Connor was , he denied the statement . He was a Chartist from principle , from firm conviction ; ho was a Chartist because ho bore the mark of tyranny on his brow ; because he thought injustice to man was an insult to God . But if to admire O'Connor was to be an

      O'Connorite Chartist , then , he was one . If he compared the efforts of O'Connor with those of auy man of his day , or with those of Home Tooke , Cartwright , or those patriots who had preceded him , he must give to O'Connor the honour of pre-eminence in the advocacy of the People's rights . When was there a victim in distress wanting bail , that O'Connor did not support and relieve him t So long as gratitude was a distinctive feature iu the British character ; so long as O'Connor continued in tho same course as he did at present ; so long would he have the support , gratitude , and affection of the nf > nnlo . JVJr .. A 3 if ! . irnt > . jkhi «» , vv ^ u ^ riOuOi / va : puov « mu fallacy of its lerding doctrines , sat down loadly cheered . Mt- Robson brk-fly supported the views

      advanced by his brother delegates , and ehoald be happy to answer any questions which might bo put to h m . Mr . Wilson should not occupy their time aty further than to correct a wrong ' statement in the minutes of the Conference . In section the 5 ih of penalties , it stated that Mr . Wilson moved an amendment that the penalty should be six months imprisonment and deprivation of electoral rights for three yearB , this was incorrect ; he moved th « punishment of six months , and entirely objected to the three years' disfrar . chisement . ^ He took that opportunity publicly to correct the mistatement , Mr . Robson made an apology for the absence of the other delegate , Dr . Wade . The Chairman then enauired ifar y parties had any observation to make .

      Mr . Neesom said , thai seeing by the placards it was a publio meeting of the inhabitants and not a meeting of any class , he should sU . te his opinion upon the subject before them . At the election , of delegates he had allowed himself to be put in nomination merely to gain a hearing , knowing from past experience that it was not always to bo obtained . An observation had been marie that a member of the Council of the Complete Suffrage Union was in the room . He acknowledged being the person alluded to . He had stated at the election that it was a matter of perfect indifference to him whether they elected him or not , as he could attend as a member of the Council , aud speak upon any subject , though he should be detooof vote

      prived , and that very justly , , a . He should have been a most consummate blockhead , if he had expeoted to have been elected after the treatment he had received on various occasions . Mr . Neesom then stated that if he had been at the Conference , he should have acted in a similar manner to their delegates ; that he considered th « Charter entitled to equality , if not to precedence . He had no hopes that union could be tffected between the middle ai d working classes . As a whole , they were both too ignorant to be in a condition to unite for any common good , but he bad expected that a union might have been effected between the honest and intelligent portions of both classes . He disapproved ot the conduct of the Council of the Suffrage from cheers

      Union , and should retire that body—( ) . He did not say that to gain their applause , for he would as soon have their displeasure . He should also withdraw from being a member of the Suffrage Association , if they in any way acted inconsistent with the principles they professed . Mr . Frazer moved the following resolution , " That this meeting haviDg heard the report of their delegates to the late Birmingham Conference , highly approve of their straightforward , manly , and independent conduct , aud hereby tender them , as a commensurate reward , this their public mark of confidence and approbation . " Mr . Benbow seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously . Mr . Neesom moved the resolution embodying a portion

      of that passed at the Birmingham Conference , and concluding wiih entreating the Chartists to abstain from wantonly interrupting public meetings called by any section of Reformers , aud in a long address endeavoured to show the impolicy of opposing the Corn Law Repeal meetings , disclaiming at the same time that he was receiviug any portion of the League £ 50 , 000 . Mr . Hooper bri fly seconded the resolution . Mr . Robson moved , as an amendment , the resolution passed by the Conference . Mr . Mantz , in a speech of considerable length , seconded the amendment . Mr . Edwards supported the motion , and charged the Chartists with violently interrupting public meetings—( cries ofi" Name , name , " )—at the City-road , during the discussion between Watkins and Watson . Mr . Wheeler replied to the charges of

      Mr . Edwards . Mr . Boggis supported the amendment . Tne Chairman then put the motion and the amendment , when the latter was carried with two dissentients . A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , and the meeting separated . Floba Tavern , York-flace , Barnsburt Park . —Mr . Kni « ht lectured here on Sunday evening ; subject , " What is the secret enemy which destroys ns , " and showed to the satisfaction of his audience that pride and prejudice were the principal causes of the disunion and weakness existing in the people ' s ranks j when united , the people were all-powerful , but when divided they were weak and powerless to effect any great object . The room was crowded to excess , and » vote of thanks was unanimously given to Mr . Knight for hia services .

      CiEBK . ENWELL .--Tb . e Chartists of Clerkefcwell held their usual weekly meeting at the Patriot Coffee House , on Monday evening last . Mr . Fnzren in the chair . Afteit the transaction of *"" " ness of minor importance , on the motion of Mr . Wheeler , it was resolved that the locality elect * delegate to the Motropolitan delegate council . Mr . Sharp was accordingly elected as a delegate * Some observations w / re then made by a member on the propriety of cc / asidering Mr . Cooper ' s plan of organization . Tha chairman read the plan to the meeting , when it was determined that it should be brought before the members next meeting night , fox their approval or dissent . The subject of tho new City Hall was brought before tbe meeting , and , after some dis ^ snEsion Mr . Colemap . wag appviuted as agent for this locality

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      Lamketh , 1 , Caina . Wa-vs , —At a public meeting especially convened to elect two j delegates from this locality to attend the meetings of Metropolitan delegates , at 55 , Old Baife ^ , Mr JBia&n and Mr . Moy were elected . At a moeting on Tuesday it was agreed that the members of this locality snite wi'h tlte Chartist constituency of Lambeth to have a public meeting of the borough , to hear the report of the delegates to the Conference a-t Birmingham , and to form an observation committee . ' Mr . Rathbone , delegate from the Central Chartist Hall committee attended to impress on the members the necessity and utility jf taking shares in that concern , stating that the shares were only five shillings each , to be paid at sixpence per week , and that Mr . Dron was appointed in this locality to dispose of shares ; it was also agreed that next Tuesday , the Charter , as amended , and Mr . Cooper ' s plan of organization , be taken into cousideration . '

      Mr . Doffield lectured at the Chartist Hall , 25 . Star-afreet , on Sunday last , and gave great satisfaction . Mr . Thomas Jones , tailor , 5 , Baker-street , was elected as one of the council , in the room of Mr . W . H . Wilkins , resigned , and Mr . Wm . Dooksey was elected sub-Treasurer . Metropolitan Victim Defence ^ and- Support Fund Committee . —This body , established in accordance with the unanimous resolution of the Metropolitan Delegate Meeting , met on Wednesday evening , at the Dispatch , Brido-lancj Mr . Simpson , in , the chair ; Mr . Rose was appointed secretary , and Mr . Simpson , treasurer . The Bum > of 5 s . was

      received from the city of London , for the victim , Robert Wild ; and 2 g . from Flora Tivcru , Barnsbury-park , for the same purpose . Mr ; Rose reported that he had sent the sum of 10 a . to Mrs . Wild . Tne following resolution waa carried : — ' * That in order to more efficiently carry out the object for which this-coujinittee has been created , we ! recommend to i the Metropolitan Delegate Meeting and to the various London localities , the propriety of enlarging the ' . committee , by receiving one delegate ftom 62 ch locality in the metropolis at present unrepresented . " i The Committee then adjourned until Wednesday ' evening , at eight o ' clock , in the above house . I

      A Suppeh and Ball in honour of tho Executive , was held on Tuesday evening , at Mr . Savage ' s , Circus-street . Messrs . Bairstow and ] Cambell were present . We have not room for tie report : it only reached us on Friday morning . i Marylfbone . —A meeting of the mem 6 ers of this locality was hvld at thoir Hall , on Sunday morning , Mr . Mudge in the chair . Mr . Maiden , Mr . Rouse , and Mr . Fealetter , were appointed auditors of their balance sheet . Mr . Abel D . Cook , off No . 15 , Lisson Grove , was elected as corresponding secretary , and Mr . Vincent Pake ? , of No 15 , Lisson Grova , as Secretary , in place of Mr . Edwards , who has resigned . The meeting then adjourned until Thursday night , for the purpose of discussing Mr . Cooper's New plan of organisation . Communications to be addressed to Mr , Abel D . Cook , 15 , Lisson Grove , Marylebone . !

      Ashton usder-Lttne . —Mr . Peter Rigby lectured here on Monday night . Ha Bhowed the various means men had adopted at various periods of human existence to redeem themselves from classmade bondage , but in consequence of man allowing wealth , instead of principle , to govern ^ man hitherto remained a slave . He shewed that ! the People ' s Charter identified itself with piinciple , and with principle only , and proved to tbe satisfaction of the whole meeting , that the said Charter had within itself the moral and political elements ! of universal renovation .

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      TO THE CHARTIST PUBLIC . My Friends—I earnestly direct jour attention to the fact , that the " Political Victim . Defence and Family Support Fund" has been almost entirely overlooked during the past month or t six weeksyour attention , during that period , having ( naturally enough ) been absorbed by the proceedings connected with the recent Conference . Now , however , that the business of that Conference has been transacted , you will not be angry when assured that you will prove yourselves as base slaves and cowards &b ever disgraced manhood , if you further delay a duly , which , it must be candidly admitted , has been a great deal too much neglected . f

      Tae recent Conference honoured me by their unanimous appointment as the Treasurer of this too necessary , and I repeat , equally unfortunately , too greatly neglected fund . Now , it rests with youthe people—to determine whether this { appointment eha 1 be something more than a mere ] pretence—a bitter mockery to our perstcuted friends , and an insult to myself personally ; for in u < v other light , could I view the appointing me to an office to which no duties are attached . Mako me really and truly your treasurer , and 1 will honestly fulfil my trust , ; but I will not be a treasurer in name only .

      As an evidence of my desire to aid you in creating a fund equal to the necessities of the occasion , I now beg to submit a proposal to you . As the proprietor of the English Chariist Circular , I have accumulated an immense stock of back numbers of that publication ; that is , I have sunk " a pretty considerable " sum , —as Brother Jonathan would say ^ -in printing more copies of each number of the Circular than the people thought proper to purchase . Possibly , in the course of time , this " back stock" of mine might be lessened by its subsequent sale fur perfecting sets and volumes of the Circular . But be that as it may , I think it better to devote it to an immediate good

      purpose . Well , then , I propose to place this " back stock" of my Circular at your disposal . ' This offer , however , is a conditional one , namely , that you sell as well as purchase tho Circular , and apply the proceeds to the Defence Fund ! This c ^ n be easily effected . For instance , a Local Council of the National Charter Association , forward to mo ten shillings and four-pence ; in return , I will scud them four hundred copies of the Circular . Having disposed of these , they will have returned their ten shillings aud fonr . -penco , ( which I shall jhave placed to the Defence Fund , ) together with ja profit for their own local association ! '

      Say , is not this a plan in which evjen the very " poorest of the poor" can co-operate ? Recollect , too , that it will enabh you to effect ; three good objects at one and the 6 ame time , namely , the creation of a defence fund—the diffusion of your principles , as advocated in the Circular—and the augmentation of your local funds . j I now leave this matter in your hands , with the hope that you will decide quickly upon it . At any decline offer

      rate , whether you accept or my , one thing is quite certain—we must ncw have a proper defence fund . We can count but af few weeks between the month of March , when our persecuted friends must take their tria\—defended , if you supply them with tbe meaDi of defence : without defenoe , if you are base ep ough to leave them to the " tender mercy , " and unchecked brutality of an Abinger I j Brother Chartists * ] up , then , " to the rescue , " is the earnest exhortation of

      Your Friend , ) John Cleats , Treasurer . P . S . —Wh > , t about Abinger ! Have y ! on forgotten him ! I shr , uid like to hear how many petitions you have prepared to the House of Commons in support of hovad Thomas Duncombe's" proposed motion tor an enquiry into the couduot of ( our modern Jeffries . " Good folks all , " look to this . Parliament will re-assemble in February ( next month . ) Ar ain . 1 ask , where are your petitions ! .

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      Dewsbcrt . —The Chartists of this place hive commenced meeting with renewed vigour , in their room over the Stores . The Evening Star ,, Northern Star , Chartist Circular , and the British Statesman are read every Tuesday and Sunday evening . Keighlet . —Tho Chartists of . Keighley wish Miss Mary Ann Walker , of London , to favour them with her address . She may direct to Joha Garnett , Dam-side , Keighley . Todmorden . —On Sunday last , Mr . James Leach of Manchester , delivered two lectures in the Odd-Fellows' Hall , to numerous and respectable andiences . His lectures were on the subject of

      machinery , profits upon industry , and repeal of the corn laws . Mr . Leach contrasted the enormous amount of the fruit of industry destroyed in exchanging it for articles of no real utility to the nation , such , for instance , as the costly gems that decorate the head of royalty ^ with fhe paltry amount deducted from labour by tbe present eorn laws . At the close of the SeettirelSs . was collect cd for Mr . Mooney , and the council made it 20 a £ 7 was placed in the hands of Mr . Leach for Doctor P . M . M'Douall . Mr . 3 > avid Ross , of Manchester , will deliver two lectures on Snaday ( to-monraw ) in the Odd-Fellows ' Hall , to- oommeace at two »' cloek in tbe afternoon and at srr in the evening .

      HUOraSHSPJBlD . —There was a goodly number in attendance at the Association Room , on Tuesday night , aisd a apiritod subscription was entered into- for tbe purpose of supplying Mrs . Roberts , of Birmingham , with ihe means of purchasing a mangle . —Mr . Edward Clayton , news agent , has been nominated sub-Treasurer , and Mr . John Chapman , sub-Secretary . Any lecturer wishing to visit Huddersfield , must write to the sub-Secretary , before he announces sush intention in . the Star .

      BRADFORD . ^ -0 n Sanday , Mr . Smyth lectured to the Chartists of Little Horton , on the present position of Chartism , and- the necessity of Union in the Chartist rank-s . T « n members entered their names . It was arranged to have a Sunday school for adults to be instructed in reading , writing , and arithmetic ; all persons are to be admitted gratis . The Committee for getting up a tea * pany and ball on the 6 th of Mawl * , for the benefit of Brook and Peddie , who will be liberated on the 4 th of

      March , met on Sunday afternoon , and arranged to invite Mr . O'Connor to Bradford , on the occasion . Some of the female Chartists requested to be allowed to furnish trays , and attend to them on the evening of the soiree . A resolution was unanimously carried , thanking them for the offer , and respectfully inviting the female Chartists of each locaUfty to follow so good an example . The Committee adjourned to Sunday next , at balf past two o ' clock , to meet in the Couucil Room , Butterworth-buildiags .

      Mn . Smyth lectured at Idle , near Bradford , to a crowded audience , on the necessity of union in the Chartist ranks , and the free-trade principle of tho Sturegoitcs . NEWCASTLE . —Mr . Kidd , delegate to the Birmingham Conference from Glasgow , delivered a lecture iu the Chartist Hall , Goat Inn , Cloth Market , on Sunday evening . Mr . Kidd was received with general marks -of approbation , and lectured in firstrate style for upwards of two hours , proving to the satisfaction of . all present , that nothing short of the People ' s Charter coald effectually remove the present misery so lamentably prevalent in the industrious ranks of society in these realms . After

      depicting the great amount of misery which exists in many parts of the country which he had lately visited , ha declared himself prepared to prove that nothing short of the suffrage of the People ' s Charter could substantially alleviate that distress ; he was prepared to prove that the agitators for Complete Suffrage ( as they termed themselves as a distinction from the Chartists ) were ether dishonest , or that they were acting impolitic , and consequently inimical to the cause of unirersal freedom ; and that he was likewise prepared to prove to Mr . Cobden or any other person that the free-trade nostrums of the League would not enrich the working classes of this country , as they pretend , but that a repeal of tha

      Corn Laws , under existing circumstances , would be a curse instead of a blessing to tbe British sons of toil . Mr . K . advanced many strong arguments in support of his position , and remarked that he had many more to advance , which he would then reserve , as he would in all probability have an opportunity of entering more fully into the subject in the course of the week , when he hoped the advocates of free trade (?) would have the manliness of meeting him upon the subject . Mr . Kidd concluded the lecture by calling upon all who had the interest of the industrious classes of tbi 3 nation at heart , to come and unite for the Charter , as nothing but' unanimity on the part of the

      working people was requisite to effect their glorious object . The chairman then said thai if a ^ it ji «» soy would have ihe same opportunity afforded them of expressing their opinions as he had , that he would pledge himself that they would get a couneous hearing , and that Mr . Kidd was ready to answer any questions respecting his lecture anri to maintain the post ions he had taken . No questions having been put , a vote of thanks was unanimously tendered to Mr . Kidd for the able manner in which , he had advocated the principles of genuine liberty that evening , and the meeting separated highly gratified with the entertainment . Several names wero enrolled after the meeting .

      The Chartists of Newcastle and Gateshead met on Monday evening , as usaal for business , Mr . Wm . Smith , in the chair . The minutes of the previous meeting h aving been confirmed , Mr . Sinclair was requested to postpone the discussion of Mr Cooper ' s plan of Orgauisation , in consequence of the great pressure of local business that evening , until next meeting night , when a special meeting of the members would be called to take the subject into consideration .. Mr . S consented and the local business was proceeded with .

      MANCHESTER . —On Thursday evening week , Mr . James Leach delivered a lecture to the Chartist Mechanics , in their room , Bromj-sireefc ... ffho lecture was listened to with marked attention by the audience , who -were highly satisfied with the clear aud lucid manner in which Mr . Leach handled bis subject The thanks of the meeting were given to the lecturer and tbe chairman . Carpenter ' s Hall .. —On Sunday last , the usual weekly meetings were held in the above halL In the afternoon , Mr . James Wood was called to the chair . He opened the meeting by a few appropriate remarks and introduced Mr . C . Doyle . Mr . Doyle commenced by saying that the weather was very cold , bnt not near so

      cold as the hearts of tbe men of Manchester in the great eause of political redemption . He was sorry to see tbe thinness of the meeting , in fact he was more than sorry , he waa displeased : especially when be knew that on certain occasions twenty thousand Chartists could be mustered with very short notice . He did expect that as the town bad been placarded announcing the meeting and tbe subject of the lecture that they would have had a good meeting , for be must confess that he would much rather have seen three thousand in the hall than a few hundreds as on the present occasion . Not that he caied , as lax as the advocacy of the Chartist principles were concerned , whether there were tweniy ot twenty thousand present ; but in the town where Chartism was tbe most popular , it showed a great amount of apathy in tne people . Mr . Doyle then gave a faithful account of the late

      Conference , and showed up the " Sucking Pig" party in their proper colours , amid the repeated plandits of tbe meeting . He concluded by an earnest appeal to tbe people to arouse themselves from their apathy , as , in his opinion , there never was a time that required greater energy and watchfulness than the present Tbe thanks of the meeting being given to tbe chairman and lecturer , the assembly broke up . In the eveniDg the spacious ball was well filled with a highly respectable audience . Mr . John Murray was called to the chair , who , after briefly addressing the meeting , introduced Mr . Brown , from London , who delivered a most powerful address , which was loudly applauded . A collection was then made , aftsr which Mr . Thonaa Dickinsoa addressed the meeting , for a short tiina , upon tbe £ 50 , 000 swindle . Tbe thanks of the meeting having been given to tbe two gentlemen who bad addressed them , and to tbe chairman , the people dispersed .

      On * Mop dat evening , a meeting of the General Council took place in the Chartist Room , Brown-street , for tbe purpose of investigating the charges against Mr . T . Dtckenson , better known as the Manchester Packer . Having beard the evidence . brought forward in substantiation of those charges , as well as Mr . Dickensou ' a reply , they came to the unanim&as resolution of honourably exonerating Mi . Dickenson from any intention of doing injury to the peoples eause , at the same time declaring tbe charges brought forward as frivolous and unworthy of notice . Mi . Dickenson having thanked tbe Council for their good opinion , Btated that he bad determined to retire from public life ; and presented the Council with bis credentials as a lecturer .

      It was moved by Jeremiah jane , and seconded by Me John Nuttall , and carried unanimously , " That Mr . Dickenson be requested to . take back his credentials , and hold himself in readiness to attend bis engagements with the county . " This invitation Mr . Dickenson complied with . A resolution was then passed , That their representative to the Coanty Council be instructed to bring the matter before toe delegates , and : get them to pass similar resolutions , and make them known through tiie Northern Star , as that might tend to undo the injury which Mr . Bkk « nson suffered by . false reports getting into circulation ; and that Mr . Psbcon , as secre tary to the County Conncil , lay the whole matter before the delegates . " Mr . Dickenson m # then engaged to deliver two lectures in the Carpenter * ' Hall , oa Sunday next .

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      Attorneys . —145 gentlemen have given the regn- . Jar notices of their intending to apply , during th ^ v / «* present ( Hilary ) term , to be admitted to practi «? r , ; ¦! ^ £ attorneys of the Court of Queen ' s Bench ; anriH ^* - ^* ^ , 5 are also twenty-sight notices of applioatu ^ , " * - ^ '• •• *^ 0 admissian . 4 & ! &'if ~ **** £ *

      The * League" Challenged. Uaee They Accept ? We Shall See

      THE * LEAGUE" CHALLENGED . UAEE THEY ACCEPT ? WE SHALL SEE

      (Eiiatttet 3cniemsence.

      ( Eiiatttet 3 cniemsence .

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      SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED BY MR . CLEA . VE ; POLITICAL VICTIM DEFENCE AND FAMILY SUPPORT FCTND . ' £ S d Previously acknowledged 163 7 11 Beeston , Notts 0 5 0 A few friends , Pentouville ... 0 16 * - ikeYr " : o 2 o " Boxing-day collection" of a few : friends , Tower Hamlet 8 ... 0 2 4 Rochester , third subscription ... 0 4 6 A true Chartist 0 5 0 Collected by female Chartists , Long Buokby , n «> ar Davpntry ... 0 13 6 Proceeds of Rafflo for Northern Slav

      Petition Plate , Long Buckby ... 0 6 2 Chvrtist friends , ditto 0 8 4 Salisbury 0 3 6 Dewfibury 0 10 0 Oldham ( for Ellis ) 0 10 0 £ 167 2 9 P 0 B DR . M ' DOUALL . Manchester 3 0 0 Portsea 0 13 0 Yew Green Chartists 0 5 0 A friend , ditto 0 0 4 ^ Females , Great Horton j 0 4 0 Members of the National Charter ; Association , Great Horton ... 0 16 6 . } Manchester-road National Charter Association 0 11 5 ^ John Leadley 0 3 6

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      ! ; t- ^ AND LEEDS GENEEAL . ADVERTISER .

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      , Y 0 L- VI- Is 0 . 271 . SATURDAY , JANUARY 21 , 1843 . «»« m ,. ^ ^ , , „ ' > - « - ^^ v Plve amillngB per ; , »?>» Tter . ,

      Sheffield.

      SHEFFIELD .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Jan. 21, 1843, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct465/page/1/