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      MB . O'COKS QR ^ S TISIT TO BARHSLEY . On Saturday evening last , Mr . O'Connor visited jjanisSeji and was met -wBtliia * : mlle of the town br * large procession , Leaded by a band ; iethen So ^ eded to the OM Tetiowtf Ball , which -was jipirfiiriin afl parts , -when Pster Hoej tob eiJlea joihe chair . « 3 3 jeCHAiB 3 i ^ "rery briefly introdQeed Mr . O'Connor , "who was received with loud cheers . Mr . ( yCoxseZ spoke far . two hoars jtipon the subjects most interesting to jthe working ; ' classes ; ^ q flajmag Jhe errors into whieh those parties had iUlen , or rather the side-blows teat non-conformists took at inn far fca"rin £ attached iheojiestion of the lana to the Charter . He showed £ h * t his plan of

      Jareingthe landlords to bring tbeiresiatesinto ihe xetsol market could only bp -accomplished by depriving the land of its representanve property ; wKleiecontended thM fhe ^ resnltpf . alargo . expei&nent npon fliFTlanS wonld have the . effect of Increasing ibe dear © for the Charter ias ~ the only jneaias of providing for what was called the sorplns pojmlznon . Thai , it "was treachery to the working classes , and a weakness to our cause , to keep continually iolloing out the Charter ! the Charter 3 the Char ter 1 without pointing ont the great and beneficial object that ~ that measure was calenlsted to achieve—{ lond cheers ) . He for one -weald noi . give twopence for the land if nofc ; fenc&d in "by the Charter , whfle "he had do hesitation in

      saying that Ihe landed ^ nestion was now the one of all-absorbing interest , the discussion of which would lead to more active agitation for ; flje Eeople s Charter— ( lond cheers ) . Jle then iproceeded to shew the value of the land ^ when asufficient Emonnt of labour is applied to it , as compared witbv its present unpro * dactire state : he Slewed that theland and Its proper cultivation -was the only channel that the Charter eonldopenfii tlte new system-made surplus population , wh 0 e 4 iie increased activity in the agricultural market , -would lead to increased activity m the £ hopkeeping department , and ihe trade market ; ^ whereas the only effect it conld hare upon inachinery , would be to slrive lite masters from the orerstocked Market-place , where human slaves

      werehired te the free-labonr market , : where man ' s labonr would Devaluedaecardjng to theamount that he could make of It iimself—Uoud cheers ) . Ml . O'Connor lien congratulated the Irishmen of Barnslejj upon the perfect onion that existed between them and their English brethren . After he-isd concluded an address that gave general sadsfactien . " ^ r , Wat Akaros presented himself to bring some efearges against 33 r . O'Connor , and was received ¦ wi th great disapprobation . The first < jharge that he had to mention was , that Mr . O'Conuor had said that lie ( Ashten ) was too prond to "work and too poor to 3 rre iratnoni 5 t . ^ Tlie second was , that his

      correspondence to tie Northern Star had been inEnltingly treated . To the first , Mr . O'Connor replied that he had iDiiicted that censure generally to those who tried to lire npon the people , and not to Ashton ; sod to ihe second lie -replied that lie did nol-inow Tfhat Ashton "was driving at . Ashton rose again , but the-meeting not seeming disposed to hear him , he said that he £ honld . take another opportunity when Mr . O'Connor was at Bamsley to set himself right , as probably Ms statement might . take $ 31 three o ' clock in the morning , and Mr . O'Connormight not wish to remain so long ; io ¦ which Mr . O'Connor replied that he wonld remain till three or four o ' clock , or to any lour that Ashton deemed proper .

      33 us announcement was met by lond cheers , and Ashton , witfeoat evincing either malevole&ee or any bad feeling , said that as the meeting was not disposed to hear him , he wonld Resist . We allow Mr . Ashton a perfect right to his opinions , and to his node of defence , if any real cause of complaint existed ; and we shall be as free in giving our opinion of him . We beliere , then , that there is not oneT ^ orking man in England who more earnestly deares the success of the democratic cause than Wiflram Asbic-n i -whale we fear that las hastiness of temper Toy frequently leads him into conflicts , not

      intended to injure , bnt calculated to retard the progress of the moTement . Mr . O'Connor has not the Eame cause to feel inri fnih Ashton , who we believe does justice to Ms motrres , that he has to feel hurt with many -svio follow him in public , and would damn and denounce Mm in private . We trust to see Ashtcn once more restored to Ms former useiDbera . The meeting broke np , after a role of ihankB to J £ r . O'Connor and Peter Hoey , mnch delighted with the lecturer , and ihe prospects held ost of a better Hnderstandiiig being created amongst the working <« h > , g «> R-

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      HOBWXCS . —* Ehe Charfcte of ibis locality being dedrons that their brethren in the agricultural districts -should have sound political knowledge disseminated amongst them , procured one of their own body { a person eminently calculated for that purpose ) to delirz ? a Chartist sermon to the inhabitants of Babnr , a small village four or five miles distant from 2 ? crwiehj at which place he was reeerred with a hesny welcome . The greatest enthusiasm was manifested on hearing a discourse replete with Bound xrgHment and wholesome troths . After he hid celivered a sermon and lecture , a large quantity of feat excellent little work ; the { Jhar&sl Greular ^ -were distributed graxniiwnsly io the ^ bystanders , and

      t&e lecrnrer was earnestly requested to pay them another Tint for the same purpose , which reqnest be complied with in three weeks from that time . At that visit he was informed the ** -Bull-frogs , " as Cobbett facetiouEly called them , had given strict lnjniictioii xo ibelabonrers in their employ not to go and tear Ihat mas again , -on pain of losing their ranplojment , and the Hector of ihe parish { the humble follower of the meek and lowly Jesus ) had been xotmd tie Tillage , cautioning the poor serfs against listening to the " firebisad / ' as he ibonskt proper to designate Mm , if he came to deliver any more Cbarrist lectures in the Tillage . The rev . gentleman then demanded the tracts that were given away , and many were afraid to deny them , bnt in many instances they . refused to let him have them 5

      but he proceeded to irnimnage & ( 3 t books about and took sway the Char&t pABcations , and stuck them In the fire before their iacesv saying aone of those infidel works shonld be read by the flock under Mb «» . This is the my they eDdesnmr Jo destroy tbe tsase of ChaniETO , but all to no avail , for ^> n his next "nsahehada much larger congregation , and they expressed a detenninauon to listen to him whenever ie could favour them wifli a Tisit . ! He Chartist body in this city think thai all pnblicity should be iPeB to snch proceedings as these , and if after this feeiCT . gentJeimnshOTiIclxesort to the sameprao-* ees , soiue other way mnstbfi tried to iringiim to aKnseofhisdntj . It is gratifying to learn , that a spite of all their petty maleToltnt practices , the ** bss of Chartism is slowly and silently gaming Stttcsd .

      • te ihe Beefing of the members on Satnrday I ^ mee last , a letter was read from a gentleman in t *^ % -Bio formerly liredin Norwich , statmgthat asiad iad an mfcrriew ^ ja Mr . O'Connor , and the j ^ -soakanaa oapowered Lim to inform bs that ™^ d Tiat Norwich during the next month , and g ** ais fisbiet to » seuse of its dnty in the S ? * aase - Th& enUmaasm with srMch this te ^ T ^ : rECdTed ia ^ eJt >» P ' of i ^^ Se woesente . and much good , to are certain , wiU * e ?** ^ ien ih&i inde ^ aable ehampion of liberty * 2 Susimh his preeencc She Secretary was Z ^ f " ** corr ^ pond Immediately with the ion . SeeiJea ^ BPBnib subject . fe 5 ^ 1 ?^ w > -Ai * puHie jaeefisx of the Chw ^ SSSfe * Hoad * WMun ^ iahinrtanWiJ J ^ Ted Thai we , tb , B € har&ts of Brighton , ^* ac laeeting assembled , Tecommead thai the ^^® appointed « MancheBter shonld relieve ¦^^ l ^ fied Charfist "VicdiQB , by disbursing the

      Partf * t * ° CKBY . XoBmiarpioNSHiBE—Mr . J . sfa S *} »» m Sheffield , delivered a spirited and sonl-! h s ^ W 3 e to the ChardstB of this place , on Wedlfl ? * ' lOihinst , to wMch the peopl " * - »»•« mji ^ eep attrition .

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      l » inBHK . —The Irish Unirersal Association met at six o'dock on Sunday evening ¦ at half-past six , Mr : jPatrick Safter was called to the chair . ' - Mr . Henry dark acted as Secretary pro tern . \ The Secretary read the correspondence of the week , amongst which were letters from Mr . "Wm . Wood , of Chorley ; from Nottingham , Manchester , Devizes , . London , Leith , and Glasgow ; and from that indomitable and persecuted patriot , Mx . John Lowry , . of French Part ; IHE 5 SPBA 1 HOTEUSST , —GSEAT itKEHKG AT IAKA .

      -Mr . CHisGnre said that he had traversed the greater part of the North West part of the county of Dublin on Saturday , and he never witnessed any thing equal , or at all comparable to the enthusiasm wMoh perraded all classes npon the approaching great Tara demonstration . It would be one of the greatest meetings ever held iu Ireland . The great farmers of the' county Dublin had Dot only given permission to their labourers and servants to go to the meeting on Tnesday next , but had actually supplied them with the means to go to , and return from Tara , in addition to their regular wages Their expenses are paid by their employers ; and their wages go on the same as if they were working , —( cheers ) . " While he ( Mr . O'fl . ) could not but

      admire the conduct of the farmers and gentry towards their men , which was beyond all praise , and also the patriotism and enthnsiasm of their labourers . he could not help feeling deep regret that this patriotism , this warm-hearted and enthusiastic devotion to their country did not receive a proper direction , that it was sot made available to practicable and holier purposes . Had ihe people of Ireland been instructed in the principles of the people ' s Charter by the same master-spirit which aroused ihe present ^ xcatwjgnt . jn ; JsTonr of- a Sepeal of the Union , the People ' s Charter would hare been carried in 18 S 9 { hear , hear ) . And strteiy there is no comparison between the benefits which the the working classes would derive from

      a Repeal of Union compared to that which they , and there posterity , would enjoy Xromi the enactment of the Charter—( hear , iear . ) These poor hard working men will gain nothing whatever by a Repeal of the Union . He , Mr . U'Higgins , would be a very considerable gainer by it ; but how will it benefit the poor labourer and the artizan ! The Hepeal of the Union will not extend the franchise . It will not give power to the people to return better representatives to College Green , than they return now to Westminster —( hear ) But ; give the people the Charter or even the first item of it , Universal SuSrage , and then tbey can return men who will and must attend to the interests of the state , and not , as they do now ,

      attend to nothing but their own interests- Jnstioe , or anything bordering neon justice , never will be done to the working classes until they feave the power to return men of their own choosing to represent them in Parliament—( hear , hear ) . How is tie Union to be repealed 1 He had often asked that question before , bnt no one conld tell him . It anmb-foanded the whole Repeal staff . Kot one , from that low , drunken , cowardly bully , Tom Steel—and he could go no lower than the registered insolvent- and self-convicted forger , op to the liberator of the forty shillings freeholders . The great Repeal Magician could net answer that simple question—* ' How is the Union to be repealed I" The fact iB , that they are one and all afraid to answer it , because

      that answer must be , " that the Union cannot be repealed without the aid and co-operation of the very men whom the Repeal agitators vilify , misrepresent , and calumniate—the Chartists of Great Britain—( great cheering ) . Thousands of the poor deluded people who will go to Tara , go there under the impression that the Union will be repealed at that meeting . The poor confiding honest fellows are told this , and they believe it . It is a crime , a sin against Heaven , to lead those honeBt , confiding , warm-hearted people astray by lying . If they really knew half the extent to which they are deceived , it would require all the "exemplary and efficient" police in Dnblin to protect Mr . CTGonsell ' s house in Memon-square from destruction .

      I The eyes of the Irish people would be sufficiently : opened if the Irish newspapers would but give a faithful report of passing events . It would produce a great change in the feelings of the people of Ireland , were they once made acquainted frith - the cordial alliance which subsists between the Irish Repealers and the English enemies of Repeal , and the holy hatred which the Irish Repeal agitators entertain for the honest Rcpealera" in . England . As address to the Irish people , signed William Lovett , was read at the Corn Exchange last week . The address was couched in the most Sriendlj- + ertno towards ihe lii&h Repealers , and written in a style of refinedefoq 5 ence ~ amr good feeling , which did infinite honour to the head and

      the heart of the author of iu This admirable address made a tender of the hearty , sincere , and cordial co-operation of the great body of the English people to join the Irish for the attainment of objects in which the people of both countries are equally and mntuaQy interested , and which would be of the mmoBt benefit to the people of Ireland , ' as well as England , and without which , as a preliminary step , the Union can never be repealed . Well , what was Mr . O'Connell ' s reply to this address?—" That it was unworthy the notice of the Loyal National Repeal Association of Ireland , because it purported to have emanated from an Association of the existence of wMch he knew nothing , and was signed by Mr . William Lovett , who , he said , was a

      gentleman of great talent , bat a dishonest politician ]' In what do yon imagine did Mr . Love ' tt ' s political dishonesty consist ! Mr . O'Connell < ie--clared that his political dishonesty consisted in this , and nothing more—** That he had opposed Mr . Stnrge , atnd joined Mr . O'Connor , at the great Birmingham Conference , in December last "—( hear , hear , and shame , shame ) . Th < ze is a charge for you J Bad Mr . Lovett tnrned round , and repudiated Ms own principles , then , according to Mr . Daniel O'Connell ' s notions , lie would have been politically honest—( cries of hear , hear . ) Had Mx . LoYett become knave and hypocrite , Jhe would hare been politically honest . Had the address been hypocritical and hollow , instead of honest ,

      jnst , and sincere , as it was , it would have been cheered io the echo . He { Mr . O'H ) was present at the Birmingham Conference , and a member of ] it , for which he owed a deep and lasting debt of -gratitude to the inhabitants of Anderston and Tollcross , in Scotland , who bad elected him as a delegate for both places without his knowledge ; and he could bear testimony to the fact , that Mt . Lovett did not join Mr . O ' Connor at the Birmingham Conference , but Mx . O'Connor , on the contrary , joined Mr . Lovett , and apologised on the spot to Mr . Lovett for having , e > en for one moment , entertained a donbt ; .: © f Mx . Invert ' s political integrity . This apology was made with such candour and manliness that it elicited the spontaneous and hearty cheers of the whole assembly . The facts of the case are , a most

      absurd , ridiculous , and dictatorial proposition was submitted to the Confertnee by Mr . Stuige ' s friends , to which Mr . Lovett moved an amendment , which was carried by a majority of three to one ; whereupon , Mr . Stnrge and his friends left the Conference , and formed a little middle-class meeting of their own , partly republican and partly revolutionary ; at all events , they went far beyond the Chartist propositionB . Mr . O'Connor voted for Mr . LoveU's amendment . It is surely clear in this case , at any rate , that Mr . O'Connor joined Mr . Lovett , and and so did the three-iourthB of the members of the Conference . Soppose that he ( Mr . CliigginE ) had proposed ^ resolntion at a pnblio meeting of the citizens of Dnblin , embodying tne principles of the

      Irish Universal Sufirage Association , and that Mr . O'Gonnell , seconded the motion , and that it was carried by a Tast majority , as no doubt it will be yet , would not every man , except apolitical knaye , say that Mr . O'Connell joined Mr . O'HigginB , which he must do in the long run—( great oheeriDg ) . This is a case in point . Mr . Lorett , Mr . O'Connor , and all the Chartists in Great Britain , are strenuous advocates for giving to Ireland a perfect equality ot rights with Great Britain , and in the event of any attempt at Id joBtice towards Ireland then to Repeal the TJnion-lhear , hear ) . TheAttwoods , the Cobdens and the whole anti-Corn Law League are O'Connell ' s bosom Mends , and he has treated Mr . LoTeifa address with contempt and scorn , because Mx . Lotett ad not join thiB party , Now , Mr . Atwoodand the « tt » ritj * f these UagnerB , with to

      whom Mr . O'Connell is Associated , are opposed a Repeal of the Union , or wen »« guality ofnghte inSviUes wiAlEBJ ^ nd . *<* Mr .. G Connell jrinSWpartj who are hostile , to Irish interests inddewmnwsm ltftettMa dishonest poUttojan , bwaaisehedoes not join this parly j andthe reaso ? JbrhBtee * not jo&ihwa is , ^ becausethey « the SjnJjTsoTd sort * patriotism . The people of ^ & ^ &t 3 ^ lf £ ^ wiSd ^ p ^ TEqnal wpr ^ nt ouo * « « . ™ g * place Ireland on an eqnality ™*^^ ^™ 3 destroying that ascendancy wMA to ** ou * g years England bad maintained orer Ireland ^ . Sear Sx in mind . Let it never be forgotten , that Mr . G'Connelldenounced Mr . Lorett «> a ff hon « tpob > tician becaBse he co-operated with those who wished

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      to place Ireland npon a footing of perfect equality with England , and opposed Mr . O'Connell ' s friends , who profess their determination to keep Ireland in her present state of degradation and vassalage—( shame , shame ) . Mi Attwood is a banker , and an adrocate for rack rents , high prices , and low wages . Mr . O'Connell is a banker , an issuer of one pound notes , an advocate of high prices , and consequently , rack rents and low ; wages . Mr . Lovett ia opposedto the circulation of one poand notes , opposed to rack rents , high prices , and low wages ; therefore , according to Mr . O'Connell ' s logic , Attwood is an honest politician and Lovettja dishonest one * Or to pufr this proposition in another point of view ; Mr . At twood will maintain the ascendancy of England over

      Ireland , and resist any attempt at equality , Mr . Lovett denies the right of England to any ascendancy over Ireland , and insists upon perfect equality with England in every respect . Therefore , O'Connell tells his countrymen , that Mr . Lovett is not an honest politician ( shame , shame ) . What a pity that every man in Ireland did not know these facts—( hear , hear ) . He ( Mr . O'Higgins ) had trespassed too long upon the meeting —( no , no ) . He should conclude by moving the admission of a gentleman who was introduced to him in the most affectionate terms by bis esteemed and respected friend , Mr , James Moir , of Glasgow . This gentleman , Mr . Samuel Bennett had- suffered much persecution for his adherence to , and advocacy of , political truth . He was a thorough Chartist , a scholar , and a gentleman . He hoped that Mr . Bennett would be admitted into theiri ranks by acclamation , Hia

      sacrifices in their cause entitled him to every mark of respect which theSr Association could bestow . He moved that Mr . Bennett be admitted a member of the Irish Universal StiffraRe Association , Mr . Woodward seconded the motion . ' Mr . Bennett was admitted with three hearty cheers , After the cheering subsided , Mr . Bennett rose and returned thanks in an eloquent and admirable speech , and concluded bv proposing Mr . James Moir for admission . Mr . Henry Clark seconded the motion in a speech replete with sound sense andgood feeling . Mr . O'Higgins supported the motion . Mr . Moir was admitted by acclamation , the chairman remarking that it affordedhim great pleasure to have had the honour of presiding upon the occasion . Mr . O'Higgins postponed his motion npon the banking system until that daylfortnight . Mr . Woodward was called to the chair , and the thanks ! of the meeting were given to Mr . Rafter ; after which the meeting separated .

      BRISTOL . —National Conference . —A public meeting was holden , according to announcement , to elect a delegate to the above-named Conference , in Bear Lane Chapel , Temple-street , on Monday eveniKg , the 14 th instant . Mr . Simeon was elected to the chair . He opened the business by reading the bill calling the meeting ; and , after some preliminary observations , called on Mr . Clifton to move the first resolution , when Mr . iC , in an able speech , moved , and Mr . Reed seconded , the following : — " That we , the citizens of Bristol , in public meeting assembled , are of opinion that it is necessary , for the purpose of amending the Chartist Organization , and adapting it to the wants and wishes of the people generally , that a National Conference should beholden ; and

      that one delegate is sufficient to represent this city in that Conference . " Mr . Powell moved , and Mr , Rogera seconded , in neat and sound speeches , the second repolution : — -MLThat , in the opinion of this meeting , Mr . R . H . Williams is a fit and proper person to represent this city in that Conference . " Mr . Jacobs moved , and Mr . Tudor seconded , in speeches that met the approbation of the meeting , the third resolution : — " That the delegate be hereby instructed to investigate and deliberate on all the plans that shall be produced at that Conference , and give his support to the best plan of Organization for the Chartist body that 6 hal ) be framed , embodying a National Benefit Society , Land Fund , Savings' Bank , and any other extensive operations

      for the elevation of- the working class , by the contribution and appropriation of any stuns that they can afford or feel inclined to subscribe to such a society . " Mr . WUliamBTose to return thanks for the honour conferred on him , and concluded by moving the following resolntion : — " That the thanks of thia meeting are due , and hereby given to the Rev . Wm . Hill , for his able advocacy of the People's Charter whilst editor of the Northern Star . " Mr Clarke warmly eulogised the talent , discernment , and honesty of Mr . Hill , in the course he had pursued as editor of the Star ; and concluded by tendering him his most hearty thanks . The whole of these resolutions were unanimously agreed to . After the ¦

      usual compliments to the chairman , he returned thanks for the easy task their conduct had giv « n him ; and announced that there would be a camp meeting held on Brandon-hill on Sunday afternoon , aTTH % e o ^ eJoct , by tire youths . That there would be a discussion on tho det&Os of the Organization every Tuesday evening , in the chapel , when persons could enrol themselves in the Association ; that the youths met every Wednesday evening ; that the United Chartists met every Monday evening in West-street ; and that any person desiring to join the National Charter Association could do so at either of those places , as it was all one Association . The business occupied the meeting till a quarter past ten , when they orderly separated .

      BB . I 5 T 0 I . YOCSG MEH ' S CHARTER ASSOCIATION . —According to announcement , a camp meeting , convened by the above body , was holden on Brandon Hill : it "vms numerously attended . The meeting \ m ably addressed by Messrs . Cook , Barton , and Gawler , who were listened to with great attention . The singing excited universal admiration . A policeman was in attendance , who kept the children at the outskirts of the meeting quiet It Is exactly twelve mouths since Mr . Bairstow attempted to deliver a lecture at the same place , when be was prevented by the interference of the police . It was announced that another camp meet * ing wonld be holden at the same place , on Sunday after , noon nest , at half-past six o ' clock .

      DbWSBTJRY . —Glorious Demonstration in Honour © f the Liberation or Mb . J . H . Dew-BIBST . —Satnrday last , the celebrated 12 th of August , was honoured in Dew&bury , by the liberation of Mr J . H . Dewhirst from Wakefleld Heuse of Corrrection . The nigfit was beautifully Sue , and the Dewabury lads mustered in right good style . Long before the time named is the placard , hundreds were waiting . At five o ' clock , tboBatley Carr ; brass band entered the town accompanied with banners , having appropriate mottos . The procession then formed and marched off to the Railway Station , to await the arrival of Mr . Dewbirat by the train . 'When the ; train appeared in sight the cheering was tremendous—it made the valley ring again . Mr . Dewhirst , accompanied by a number of friends , entered a carriage awaiting to take them to town . The procession again formed . - On reaching Dewsbury not

      leBS than from 10 to 34 DDipeisons had joined the procession . Every window and thoroughfare was filled with human beings wanting to catch a glimpse of Mr . Dewhirst , while the conjoined voices of the assembled thousands burst out in one Renetal shout of joy . When the ptoceision reached the Vicar ' 8 Grof t , the place of meeting , the crowding ¦ was tremendous . On the motion of Mr . Clark , IIr . Edwards was called to the chair . He opened tho business of the meeting in & abort and appropriate speech . After the address of the Chairman a deputation from Bradford presented Mr . Dewhirst with an address , which was read by the Chairman . Mr . Bewhirat then came forward and spoke for upwards of an honr ; bathe was ) so weak from ill usage in prison , that be was forced to refrain before be bad done . The meeting broke up ; and thus ended one of the most clorions demonstrations ever held in Dewebury .

      Me . Dewhirst delivered a short address on Sunday afternoon , in the room over the Go-operative Stores , on Prison Discipline . BIRMINGHAM . —On Sanday morning last , Mr . Mason held his usual open-air meeting at Duddeston Row . The numbers were greater than have assembled on any previous morning since Mr . Mason commenced ; and indeed every meeting has increased . The Advertiser has , week after week , called upon the magistrates to put a stop to these " Dangerous gatherings of the unenfranchised "; but , above all , to prosecute the seditionist who was in the habit of addressing them . So far the Tory Advertiser has served us . Mr . Mason has , however , afforded not the slightest pretext for any interference on the part of the authorities . On the contrary , heh&s implicitly

      enjoined the strictest obedience to the law in all his discourses . The magistrates have hitherto regarded the noise and splutter of this contemptible organ of a fallen faction j as unworthy of consideration ; and these peaceable , orderly , and moral assemblies of the enslaved ! have been held without interruption or annoyance . However , on Sunday morning last , the first ' silly was made , two * blue messengers' charged with instructions—only instructions—made their appearance , and walked up to the lecturer just before he oncluded , and m the ? most civil Banner intimated that the meeting must be broke op . Mr . Mason instantly asked them for their authority ; they kad none ; and consequently they retired , leaving tho lectwer to proceed . How disgraceful to the character of ihe Birmingham' magistrates—unhappy instruments of a vile corporation . ;

      AsroN-SiEKEr . —The Committee for Mr . George White s support met oa Sunday evening last , the 13 th inst ., to receive subscriptions for the support of this victim of class-made laws . Letters were read from Mr . White , detailing his situation and

      expenoeB m th *^ aeen s Prison more fully than was understood before , A resolution was passed to endeayour to , ^ raise funds to keep I him comfortable while hewiijoarcerated . The Shoemakers' locality sent five thilhngs towardB Mr , White's support . Mr . W . CaiLxoN gave a leclurt on Sunday evening last ,, in Jhe Agton-street Room , on " The present eri&te , aa . a . to betrare of false prophets- " His audience was . highly gratified with the soundness ° * .- "W je ttarics , which brought i forth repeated plaudits dnringhiB lecture . T ^ ^^ fc / espectfuily wish as many friends of liberty to . attend at the Chartists' meeting room , in Aston-strcet ^ on Sunday , the 20 th , at sis o ' clock in the evening , as can make it convenient , as there ia busjneaa of vast importance to be brought forward before the meeting . &

      Om Tuesday evening Mr . Mason lectured to the largest and most enthusiastic audience which has yet attended , ] since thai gentleman has commenced weekly teotnreain the Hall of Science . At the conclusion fifteen members were enrolled . The prospectBarft truly gratifjing , Mr . Masons lecture next Tuesday will } be "On thelHistory of Greece . " OL » noRY . - | Mr . Mason visited this place on Monday ^ evening , . and lectured in a large school room , whicflwaa crowded to suffocation . . "W ^ WICIK . —A general meeting of the Chartists of Warwiok and Leamington was held on the 13 th inst ., and the following resolution was unanimotfaly adopted : —^ That one delegate shall be sent to the Conference on the 5 th of September to represent this locality , and that a public meeting shall be holden on Tuesday evening , the 29 th inst ., at the Saracen ' s Head . Park-street . Warwick , for the

      dutppsejof eleflffcg the . said delegate . "; A Committee of eight members were elected to collect funds for the purpose , and U 3 s . was immediately subscribed by the friends pjresent . Mr . C . French was appointed Treasurer , and it was further agreed that all monies for this purpose shall be paid in , on or before the 29 th inst ., and that the committee ! shall meet at the Saracen ' s Head , op each Sunday evening , to superintend the business of the Association , & « . &c . The meeting was addressed by several of our old friends , and the business was concluded in a spirit of unity and brotherly feeling that gave new life to the hopes of all present . Several new members were enrolled . Mr . Candy has lately addressed several out-door meetings in this neighbourhood , and he intends to address the people of Alcester on next Sunday . He will be at Redditch and Headly Cross on Monday , and Bromsgrove on Tuesday .

      ANNAN . —Mr . R . C . Gammage , of Northampton , last night delivered an address in the open air , to the inhabitants of this League-ridden burgh , on " the Present } state of Society . " In this address , which was one replete with sound sense and discrimination , betook occasion ably to expose the sophistries which have been foisted upon the people , by those immaculate Repealers , Richard Cobden and John Bright , members of the anti-Corn Law League . One of the gentlemen ( 1 ) of this place , a disciple of that august body , having attempted during the address to deny some of the statements made by the speaker , was bid to hold his tongue , until the close of the lecture , when Mr . G . would reply to any questions he thought proper to ask' ; but before that time arrived . the said gentlemen , knowing doubtless that " discretion is tho better part of valour , " had wisely resolved to '' make himself scarce . " The working men ; dispersed highly satisfied with the lecturer .

      ABERDEEN . —At a general meeting of the Charter Uniop , holden in the Hall , 33 , Georgestreet , on Monday evening last , the following resolution was moved by Mr . Legge , and seconded by Mr . M'lntosh , and carried unanimously ' . *—* ' That we , the Chartists of Aberdeen , have seen with regret , the premature manner the English Chartists are pushing forward the National Delegate Meeting . We are of opinion that such a Conference , holden earlier than the month of December , would be ineffective in answering the very important purpose the

      Chartists have in view , and will render it utterly impossible for ! Aberdeen taking part in it if not so postponed . " It was moved by Mr . Logan , and seconded by Mr . George Smart , and carried as the unanimous opinion of the meeting— - " That we respectfully suggest that a portion of the Star beset apart for the ) publication of the various plans of Organization which has been , or may be , proposed previous to thersitting of the Conference , in order that the Chartists generally may be fully acquainted With a subjeot'of such vital importance . " ¦ Mb . Q . j . Barney in Dumfries . —This advocate

      ot the rights of the industrious classes , on passing through this towu , on Saturday laat , was solicited by the democrats of Dumfries , to remain and addiress the people at the forthcoming open nir meeting on Monday evening , the 14 tU inet . To this he consented ; Mr . Wardrop opened the proceedings ; and introduced Mr . Harney . lie defended the policy by following out which tbe traitor Whigs bad been , ousted from the high offices of the state , and the Tories , the ancient , stern , and uncompromising ; enemies ef popular liberty , placed in possession of the reins of power ; thereby setting the most inveterate and dangerous of . the people ' s enemies In the front of the battle , and setting down the Wbi ^ s where alone they can be useful , in opposition ,. He expsBed the fallacies of the " Free

      Traders , " showing , by a reference to statistical facts , that "Free Trade" means low wages . After going over the different measures introduced into parliament by the present Ministry , and diBcussing the probable effects of an empty Treasury , likely to continue so , he gave the middle classes a severe and well applied caatigation for their manifold sins against thai people , winding up with an eloquent annunciation of the prospect of the speedy application of the Charter , las a cure for the evils afflicting the body politic . ; and after warning thej working cbeses against indulging in feelings of hatred towards each other , on account of the squabbles of leaders , sat down , having spoken about an hour and a half . Three cheers were then given for " toe Charter and no surrender , " and tbe meeting broke up .

      Ok Tuesday evening , Mr . R . G . Gammage , of Northampton , lectured in the same place . He was received by a numerous audience , who listened with great attention to a lucid , argumentative . ) and convinoUH ? address . SOOTH SHIELDS . —Election of Delegates to sekve in THE CONFEBEMCE . —The Chartists of South Shields held a meeting on Monday night , to elect a delegate to represent them in the ensuing Conference . Previous to commencing the business , three new members were enrolled , and a short discussion on the Organization ! took place . Mr- John Willea then proposed , " That ; it is the opinion of this meeting that South Shields should be represented in the

      forthcoming Conference to reorganize the Chartist body ; being convinced jtbat without a proper Organization , and an Executive ) having tbe confidence of the Chartist body , our cause Swill be greatly retarded in its progress . " Seconded by Mr . Wilkinson , and carried unanimously . Mr . Gilflllan proposed Mr . Wm . Beesley aa a fit anil proper person to represent them ; Mr . Natb . Franklin , in seconding the nomination , dwelt at great length on the character of Mr . Beesley , and tbe sacrifice be he had made for principle . Several other members spoke in tbe highest terms of Mr . Beesley , referring to bis noble and honourable conduct since he came to thia district . Mr . BeeBley was declared duly elected . ;

      NEWGASTIiE . —The Chartists of Newcastle and Gatesbead held their weekly business meeting on Monday evening last , ; Mr . M'Farlane in the chair . The secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were confirmed . A discourse ensued respecting the straight-forward conduct of T . S . Dancombe , Esq ., M . P ., on all occasions , and particularly on his unflinching conduct in the House of Commons on tbe llth instant , which terminated by the unanimous adoption of the following resolution ; — " That this meeting place implicit confidence in Thomas S . Dunc&mbe , Esq ., M . P .,

      and tender him our sincere thanks for his patriotic opposition to those pernicious measures introduced by the enemies of the people , at midnight , on the llth instant , in the House of Commons . " The committee appointed to examine the different plans of Qr&antev tion reported tbe ! progress they had made in Mr . Cooper ' s plan , expressed their determination to consider that by Mr . O'Connor , and wait lor ! the one promised by the Editor of the . Stor before they should publish the conclusion they had come to . After disposing of some local business the meeting adjourned ,

      BLACKBURN ;—Oa Sunday evening last the Chartists of Blackburn were favoured by visit from Mr . & Peddle , who delivered an animating lecture in theMueio Hall , to a considerable audience . On Monday evening he went into the foil particulars of bis trial for the Bradford riot in 2840 . On Tuesday ef ening a- public tea party and soiree w * s ! held in the same place to commemorate toe 16 th of ^ August latt ; when the pewesblo inhabitant * of this town were fired upon , and severaj persons seriouflly wounded through the strike . Above ISO sat down to tea : at the aoiree the place wa » literally crammed , when ; Mr . Peddle delivered an address on the occasion . The . whole gave mucb pleasure . i

      CUTHBROE . —Mr . Baintow lectured here on Tuesday night He fully , calmly , and dispassionately explained the objects for which he and all those incorporated in the National Chatter Association were peacefully , constitutionally , and determinedly strug gling to establish aa the law .

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      London . —Tower Hamlets . —On Sunday next , all Charfcista residing in tnis locality are requested to attend at eight o ' clock in the evening , on important business . London . —Golden Lion , Dean Street . — Mr Grovet will lecture at the above place , on Sunday evening next at eight o ' clock , Someks Town Locality . —Mr , M'Grath wiJl lecture on Sunday evening next , at Mr . Duddridge ' s , Bricklayer ' s Arms , Tonbridge-Btreet , New-road . Stab Coffee House , Golden Lane —The Committee for tho getting up of the Supper and Ball , are requested to attend at ten o ' clock on Sunday morning ; and the councillors are all invited to attend at the same time . j

      Mr . Wheeler will lecture on Sunday evening * at the Black Horse , Fieldgateistreet , Commercial-road East . Nottingham . —Dokman ' s ) Tehperance Hotel . — On Tuesday evening next , Mr . Jonathan Brown will give a History of ihe Rise and Progress of Jacobinism in Nottinghaml Hyde . —A camp meeting will be holden on Sunday next ( to-morrow ) , at tjvo o ' clock in the after noon . The meeting will be addressed by Mr . C . Doyle , from Manchester , j Bolton . —Notice . —A Chartist Camp meeting will be held in a field near to the West Loughton chapel , at two o ' clock iu the afternoon , on Sunday , the 20 th instant , wheu Mr . Dixon ( from Manchester , and Mr . Marsden , from Preston ; along with other friends , will address them . Mr . Peddie , from Edinburgh , is also expected to attend . Oldham . —On Sunday , Mr . Clark , of Manchester , will lecture ia ( he Chartist room , Greaves-street , at eix o clock in the evening .

      Stockport . —A members meeting will be holden in the large room , Hillgate , at two o ' clock on Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening , ' to discuss the Land Question . 1 BAYTHor . —Mr . J . Pepper will preach here on Sunday evening next , at six . o ' clock . Dewsbdrv . —Mr . Dewhurst will deliver a lecture on Sunday ( to-morrow ) , in the large room over the Co-operative Stores , at six o ' clock in the evening . Hebden Bridge . —Mr . Bairstow wilt lecture in the Democratic Chapel , on Monday the 21 st inst ., and at Todmorden on Tuesday and Wednesday the 22 nd and 23 rd inst . at eighl o ' clock in the evening , on each occasion . j Sheffield . —Fio-tbee Lane . —On Sunday evening next , the Northern Star and Nation newspapers will be read , commencing at six o ' clock . A public discussion will be holden at half-past seven .

      On Monday evening , Mri Edwin Gill will deliver a lecture on " the life of that celebrated patriot and martyr , William Wallace , i NoxitNGHAM . —A Chartist camp meeting will be holden on Nottingham Forest , on Sunday 20 th inst ., at which friends from Bel per , Sutton-in-Ashfield and several other places will aitend . Mr . Deyle will address the meeting . He will likewise preach in the Market-place , on Sunday evening next , ; and in the chapel , Rice-place , on Monday ; at Arnold , on Tuesday ; at LambJey , on Wednesday ; and at Hucknall Torkard on Thursday ; each ! evening at seven o ' clock . Bury . —A camp meeting will be holden in the old

      Market-place of this town , ion Sunday next , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , which will be attended by Messrs J . Chadwiok , and 'J . Wood of Roohdale ; J . Mills . of Whitworth ; and W . B . M . of Hey wood . West Bidins Delegate ! Meeting . —On Sunday , ( to-morrow , ) a West Riding Delegate Meeting will be holden in the large room over the Co-operative Stores , Market-place , Dewsbury , on purpose to nominate two persons to be ] elected at public meetings , to serve as representatives in the forthcoming Conference , for the West Riding of Yorkshire . It is requested that only one delegate be sent from each locality .

      Holmfirth . —A District Delegate meettDg will be holden immediately after the Camp meeting , in theChanist Room , Holmfirth . Mr . Samuel Kydd will lecture at Blaydon-laneend , Blaydon , on Sunday , 20 th inst ., at three o ' clock in the afternoon ; and in the ' Chartist Hall , Goat Inn , Newcastle , at seven . 1 Radcliffe . —The Chartists of Radcliffe Bridge , intend having a tea party and ball on Monday , the 28 th instant , in honour of the liberation of Mr . John Allen and Mr . Thomas Greenhalgh , who were committed to Lancaster Castle for twelve months , for the plug-plot last August . Mr . William Boll , from Hey wood , and auother gentleman from Manchester , will address those who attend on the above

      occasion , j Mr . Mason will b « at Duddeston Row on Sunday morning next at half-past ten o ' clock . Halifax—A Gamp Meeting will fbe held at Siddal top , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) at two o ' clock in the afternoon . ' ¦ On Sunday ( to-morrow ) the ChartiBts of Idle will hold a Camp Meeting at two | o ' clock in the afternoon Several of the Bradford Chartists and others will address the meeting . Are-organization of the Idle Chartists will commence , and means adopted to unable the forthcoming Chartist Conference to be what it should be—the honest reflection of the Chartist body . 1 The Bradford Chartist Visiting Committee will attend at Daisy Hill , on Sunday morning at ten o ' clock . 1

      The Chartists of the Central Locality will meet in the Large Room , Buttenvorth-bujldings , and arrangements will be made to establish a school on Sundays in the same Room . A full attendance is requested .

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      LARGE AND IMPORTANT MEETING OF THE BROAD SILK WEAVERS OF SPITALFIELDS . A public meeting of the above trade was held on Tuesday evening , at the extensive rooms of the British School , Abbey-street , ' Beihnal Green . At half-past seven o ' clock , the place being orowded to suffocation . Mr . Delaforce was called to the chair , and opened the business by requesting their patient hearing to all who might address them . The object of the meeting was to receive ) the report of a deputation which had been appointed to wait upon the Board o / Trade . A resolution ! haying been passed , limiting each speaker to ten minutes , Mr . Burroughs , the secretary , made [ a long report of the business transacted since their last meeting , read two

      resolutions passed at a previous meeting , attributing the evils under which they [ laboured to foreign competition , the unrestricted usn of machinery , and above all to the grasping avarice of manufacturers as evinced in their destructive home competition ; and stated that o petition embodying those resolutions had been presented to Parliament . The Secretary aleo read corrrespondenoe between , the Commit'ee , Lord Stanhope , Mr . Ferrand , and the Board of Trade , which eventuated inj Mr . Gladstone , receiving a deputation from the ] trade . He also detailed the particulars of an interview with Lord Stanhope , in which that nobleman gave it as his opinion , that if " Free Trade" doctrines were carried to much further extent ) , a dire revolution

      must be the result ; and j that too sp eedily He advised the workingmen generally to call meetings , and express their oppostion to "Free Trade ;*' and also to demand a restoration of the Old Poor Law , protection for the labourer , and a ohange in the currency- The Secretary | then detailed their interview with Mr . Gladstone , and stated that thev impressed upon him tbe difference between Free Trade in theory and in practice * . In the former it was beautiful ; but in the latter it waa horrid and demoralizing . They showed him that it set master against master , and made victims of the men , and only served to encourage the ; great mercers or " slaughter-houses" as the trade termed them , to the injury of the honest manufacturer . Mr . Gladstone then read the memoral , which set forth these evils , aud prayed that the Commissioners appointed

      to investigate the causes of I the depression of the framework-knitters of Nottingham might also investigate the causes of the distress of the broad silk weavers . Mr . Gladstone enquired whether tho Memorial represented the feejinga of the general body of weavwrs . The siifof the meeting at which it was adopted ; made some observations on the high duty on velvets , fall which subjects were satisfactorily answered by the deputation . Mr . Gladstone , in reply stated that he knew not how prohibition would benefit them , on account of the increase in smuggling to which it would give rise ; inquired . whether the number of weavers had not increased , and whether they thought a Repeal of tb . 9 Corn Laws would benefit them ; to which question the deputation gave a decided negative . He then inquired whether the alteration in the Tariff

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      had not ameliorated their condition ; when ihe deputation informed him that their wages bad been lotoered in proportion ; and that if immediate steps were not taken , the best paid portions of the trade would speedily be reduced to the level of the worst . Mr . Gladstone promised to consider the subject and let them know the result . On the following ^ aturday they received an answer agreeing to their request to appoint a -Commission , if they could show him by another memorial that it was the wish of the trade ; and he enlosed a . copv of a letter sent to ihe

      frame-workknitters , warning them not to be sanguine in their expectations of benefit from legislative interference . The real cause of their depression arose from want of a demand for their goods adequate to the increased machinery ; but the Government , whenever eviJs were shown to exist , were bound to investigate them , and had accordingly agreed to their request . Mr . Percival moved that tbe report bo received . He thought the intelligence ought to glad the hearts of all interested in the trade . Mr . Preston seconded the motion , which was carried unanimously .

      rir ' S&OTHttd moved the following resolution : — That , in the opinion of this meeting , the answer received from Government , in answer to the memorial of the tradf , is highly satisfactory ; and in order that the Government may be fully convinced that it b really the desire of the broad silk weavers to have the causes of that depression and misery endured by their trade fully inquired into , they hereby agree to present another memorial , setting forth more fully the causes of that depression , and procure the same to be numerously signed . " He thought every man present had bitterly experienced the havoc wrought on their trade by " Free Trade" doctrines . They had seen themselves reduced to poverty , and every benefit -of their labour torn from their wives

      and families . They had suffered greatly , ? 9 their petition stated , from "foreign competition ?*; but they had suffered still more from the home competition of unprincipled masters . It was their duty to stand up for protection for their labour , and offer a determined opposition to those parties who , for . their own benefit , were roving the country , promulgating the doctrines of " Free Trade / ' He wished to see the whole body united aa one man ; and never again allow themselves to be crushed by unprincipled manufacturers . " Free Trade" to them , meant starvation ; the reduction of their wages to the lowest ebb for the benefit of their masters . When the Spitalfields Act , for the protection of their labonr ,

      was in force , they had comfortable homes , good clothing for their wives and families , and knew not what it was to want a meal of victuals—( hear , hear ) . " Free Trade" did not eventually benefit the manufacturer ; it only benefitted the great mercera . Mr . Sherrard then alluded to the Strike at Ashton ; plainly shewed the great wealth acquired by the Cobdens , the Gregs , and others , by aid of machinery , while their workmen were dying of starvation ; and ridiculed the idea of the Cobdens , the Brights , and such men having any consideration for the interest of the working man . He concluded by calling on thenu to rally round the Weavers ' Union , and shew the Government that they were in

      earnest . Mr . Pdynder seconded the resolution . He was convinced that until they had the protection of the law for their labour , they would sink lower and lower in the gulph of aiserfc ^ He was convinced that if they were in earnest , ; they could , make out such a case that Government could hoi resist it ; at least not on the principles of truth and justice . Reduction had followed reduction ; not because a majority of the manufacturers were favourable to it , but because they were under the control of an avaricious and speculating minority . He had shewn to the Board of Trade that reductions generally emanated from one man . They wanted not monopoly , but protection . Government had reduced the duty on the raw material from 143 . 8 d . to Is . per pound ; all which went into the pockets of the upper class ; whilst it had operated to reduce wages to one half their previous rate . Was it likely they would longer submit to such ) a state of things 1 He was happy to see such a spirit abroad ; and called upon all to aid in procuring equal rights , and thus prove themselves benefactors to mankind .

      Sir . Moles observed , that it waff the tyranny of the masters that had produced the spirit which was now animating them . He showed them instances in which manufacturers , who some few years back were weavers , but who had now built palaces ; and he urged them to join the union and protect their labour . Mr . ^ agreed with most of the sentiments uttered ; but disagreed that Cobden and others were going about for their own benefit . He thought that

      " Free Trade" had not been carried far enough ; but admitted that its partial operation had been a great evil . He thought it wrong to oppose men Who were trying to alleviate their condition by giving them "cheap" bread—( shouts of laughter ) . He thought they should allow them to carry " Free Trade * ' further ; they would then see if they were hoaest . He believed the true cause of their distress was machinery ; and that the deputation should have prayed Government to enquire into the effects of machinery .

      Mr . Bury differed with the last speaker respecting " Free Trade . " They had all felt the curse of " Free Trade" ; and the more " Free Trade" they had the greater would they feel the curse . Mr . Bury then read a statement of the price now given for some descriptions of work compared with the price gives some years back ; and showed that in some instances A BEDUCTION OF MORE THAN FIFTT P £ B CENT . HA * taken place ; and that during the same time house rent and other articles had risen . The Jast Commission appointed -had dealt unfairly by them , taking the wages paid at the highest shops instead of the average . He had some little hopes from the present enquiry . He thought the Tories had found out thai " cheap" labour would not pay M high" taxes 1 and that machinery paid no taxes !

      An old veteran , named White , next addressed the meeting . From his past experience he was aware no benefit wonld arise unless they drew up taa ground-work of a bill , and got Government either to adopt or reject it . Government knew nothing about the silk-trade . They were sick of the labours of commissions sitting months and doing nothing . The weavers should take the casein their own hands ; appoint a committee ; draw up a bill ; and show Parliament What they wanted .

      Mr . Rickaby thought that " Free Trade , " or "Monopoly , " had little to do with the question . They wanted an act to protect men from the injustice of masters ; an act to settle prices , which , to be beneficial , must apply to the whole country . When the Spitalfields Act was in force no fault was found with " Free Trade . " Wilberforce was twenty-three years in getting the Slave Trade abolished ; and if they were twenty-three years about it they should get an act to regulate priceB . ( We shall all be dead before then , and laughter . ) -

      A Weaver spoke at some length in favour of thetr demanding a reduction of Taxation . No country burthened as this was , could ever compete with others . He believed Government had no intention to assist them . They had always been bamboozled by Government . Men in office were always FAVOURABLE TO " CHEAP" GOODS , BECAUSE IT INCREASED their FIXED INCOMES ! He thought Gladstone only wanted to get some arguments from the weavers to bring against ihe League next Session .

      Mr . Ackman ( an ex-Committee man ) was at a loss to know how they could expect a measure of prohibition from the present Government . The whole of their acts in office had been in favour of "Free Trade . " There was now a Bill before House for exporting machinery . How , then , could they , expect Foreign goods to be prohibited f If tbey had " Free Trade" to-morrow , they conld not be worse than they were then—( loud laughter ) . He meant they could not have their wages reduced farther or faster than at present . He believed , " Free Trade" had not been carried for enough , however much that meeting now might differ with

      him . < It was not three years since , when at a not small meeting of the trade , they had passed resolutions in favour of " Free Trade" in Corn and Sugar , instoad of prohibition of Foreign SilkB—( cry of " We know better now , " received with loud cheers . ) He doubted if the greater part of the meeting were not in favour of a Repeal of the Corn Laws—( shouts of '' No , " and loud laughter ) . He knew most of his neighbours had taken tickets of the League . With France so near , and the aid of steam , it was impossible to have a system of pro * hibition .

      Mr . Sherrard , in a long and eloquent speech , demolished everything advanced in favour of ** Free Trade , " and the resolution was then unanimously agreed to . Mr . Sherrard moved along and forcible memorial , shewing in 'detail the evilt of * Free Trade , " unrestricted machinery , and home competition . Mr . Guraell ably seconded the memorial . Mr . Lane wished to know how machinery affected the weavers . Mr . Berry was surprised at a working man asking that question , and shewed that if machinery threw out handB in one pare of the country , that the hands thus deprived of employment naturally directed their attention to other trades ; and thus inundated tho whole labonr market . fcMr . Sherrard , in winding up the motion , said he

      was sorry to see a working man so ignorant of the effects of the unrestricted application of steam power ; and he then gave one instance in the spinning department of the cotton trade . He stated than in the year 1767 , before the improvements of Arkwright . one man used to spin upon one spindle ; bat since the introduction of the double decker , one man has to spin , on the astonishing number of 2044 spindles ; and each spindle goes with three times the velocity it used under the old system . He advised them to get a thorough knowledge of the injurious effects of steam-power ; of the "Free Trade" principles ; so that they might not be led away by the sophistry of the " free" marauders . A vote of thanks was given to the Committee for the use of the room , and also to the Chairman , and the meeting quietly separated .

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      LEEDS . —Stealikg . —On Tuesday , a man who gave his name Henry Edward Harding , was brought up at the Court House , on & charge of having stolen a quantity of rope . From the statement made , it appeared that the prisoner Wa ' s the mate of a vessel belonging to Mr . Ingham , of ! Mir field , from which vessel a quantity of rope had been stolen during the time it had laid at Iieeds . The rope waa found at Mr . Horton ' s , iu Wharf-street , at which place the prisoner had sold ] it . The captain of the vessel had gone to Mirfield to see Mr . Ingham , and the case was therefore remanded until Wednesday . | i # t > il 0 » f # i 0 J tS 0 k ^^^^^^^^^ mt m m K 0 t m ¦ ¦¦—

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      ¦ ¦ -- ¦ -. ¦ i I ' AID LEllDS GENEBit ADVERTISER . '

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      YOL- YI- 2 ? O . 301 . SATURDAY , AUGUST 19 , 1843 ** """ wf ™*™»* » _ : ¦ ¦ _ ... , _ - ' ' Z—_ = — —L _ l _ ^ plvc Shillings per Jaarter .

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      LEEDS MEETING TO OBGANIZE . In compliance "with ihe desire of the ChartiEts of Leeds , Mr . O'Connor , contrary to his nsual practice , consented tcaddressihem in iieirtvsra To » m , -on Sunday evening last , a £ ialf-past six o'clock ; and so anxious were all to near , that long before the time cf meeting , the room ins crowded and the Bnmbers ont ade wished Mr . O'Connor to adjonrn to tbe Tjcar ' s Croft . This , however , he declined-The object of ihe meeting "sras to raise a fund to send delegates to the forthcoming Conference : and : ih » w > £ nrje . Mi . O'Connoi' took Union for his text , and preached a most TaruaBIe ~ * snnon -cnmi n ^ vineb met yfiih the hearty and repeated cheers j of the meeting . In -conclnaon , lie told them ] th&t recent srrangments at the Northern Star ^ effice Trcmld render Ms presence for the future more

      HBce ? 5 ary ; and as he had learned to talk to the people instead of making speeches to them , he wonld establish conversation rooms to "which the very poorest rroi ^ i be admissible , as poverty shonld not leadio erdnsion ( this announcement was received ¦ with loud cheers ) , and the meeting broke up , hiving opened and conclnded by singing a hymn . Before Mr . O'Connor commenced his address , an interesting little grrlj about ten jeaxs of age , the daughter of a good Chartist elector , named Barker , repeated a piece of poetry in very afiecting and feeling style . Tie men of Ireeds find themselves in much better position , both locally -and financially , by Mr . O'Connor ' s riait ; while ire hear not a dissentient Toice as to the propriety of instructing the people on ihe landed question as a means of insuring a more hearty co-operation for the People ' s Charter , by fFhich alcne the object can be accomplished .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Aug. 19, 1843, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct495/page/1/