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      BOROUGH OF LEEDS . BSUNZCIPAXi BEVXSIOHT . ^ NOTICE IS HEREBY GlYE ^ . thj ^ WruaiK Smith , Esquire , Mayor of toe Borough of Leeds , in the County of York , together with Johjj Hops Shaw ., and Epw ^ bd Bond , both of Leeds aforesaid , Solicitors , tho ReviinngAsseseors of an 4 tor the said Borough , or their legal D puties , witt hold an open Court for the purpose of Hevising the Municipal Burgesa Lists , aad the Municipal Listg of Claimants , and of . Persona Objected- to respectively at the Court House , in Leeds , withia the said Borough , between the First and Fifteenth Days of October next , both inolnsiye , to oommenca on Friday * , the First Day of October next , at Nine o ' olock In the Forenoon of the same Day , and will sitand adjourn from Day toTJajrCSondaYaexcepted ) at the same place , until and including Friday the saidFifteenth day of October , unlessthe said Reviaioa shall be previously completed . All Overseers of the Poor , and' all Persons appointed to execute , or part perform any of the duties , ot Overseers of the Poor , and all Vestry Clerks and' Collectors of Poor Rates of every Parish , Township ., Vifl , Hamlet * Chapelry , Precinct , or Place , within or partly within the said Borough , are requested to attend the said Court and answer upon oath all such questions as the Court may put to them , touching any matter necessary for Revising the said lists . Aad all Overseers , or other Persons having the enstody of any book or books containing any rate made for the Relief of the Poor during the present or any preceding year , in any Parish , Township , Vill , Hamlet , Chapefry , Precinct , or Place , wholly or in part , within the said Borough , must come prepared to produce the same if required . ByOrder , EDWIN EDDISON , Town Clbbk . Dated this 24 th Day of September , 1841 .

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      BIRMINGHAM DEMONSTRATION . ( Concluded from ovrfirtt page . ) At the dost of the sleeting , it mi announced that the various delegates present -were to meet the Execntire at six o ' clock in the evening . Accordingly , the persons represeotiag Tarioos distzieta assembled at the JTsw Itm , Brotttsgrove-street . There ¦»»» present—from Bbomsgbote—Mr . H . Prosser and Mz . Haylfi , and Mis . Cooper from tbe females . Bedditch—Mr . Cooke and Mr . Pinfieli gTOPRBiiDGE—Mr . Ch&ace and Mr . Forbes . W 0 I . T £ aHAMPT 05—Mr . Mogg and Mr . Farmer . COTEKIB . T—Ms . Baekney tad Mr . Hartopp . - Wa » wick asd IiEAMi 5 CT 05—Mr . Donaldson . ' Staffoedshibb Pottkbies . —Mr . M . Simpeon sad Mr . H . Sharps . Kjddbrmissikb . —Mr . Turner , Hx . Caailton , Mr . jrifh an , aad Mr . Slurps .

      Mr . Jakes Lxxch presided . Mr . B . K . Phii-p aid tie Executive hid availed themselves of this opportunity of catting the delegates together , to learn fr * in tiem the stats of Chartism in the places th « y represented , and to make known the line of actisa which Che Execative had laid down , is older to ascertain hew fa ; their recommendations corresponded vith the sentkaente and feejinga Of the Chartists generally . The delegates then , in succession , gave in reports of

      the progress of Chartism in their localities . From their statements , it appeared that the principles are rapidly spreading in the middle and ¦ working ranks ; and that if a little energy and perseverance in the -work of organisation were resolTed upon , the harvest would prove abundant Lecturers , it appeared , were much needed ; and the necessity of * p *>'" g adequate provision to give information to many thousands of anxious Inquiries npon the nature ol Chartist designs , was powerfully impressed upon the attention of the Executive .

      In the course of the proceedings , Mr . F . O'Connor entered , and was loudly cheered . Addresses of a congratulatory description were jireeentad to Mr . O'Connor , fr » m Bromsgrove , Potteries , Stourbridge , Bath , and other places . The IWegates then resumed their reports , and made several recommendations for future action . Each M ^ rnSer of the Executive addressed them on the necttssuy jf unity ind increasing perseverance ; and the President announced that the Executive farther required the attendance of the Delegates on the following morning at eleven o ' clock . The meeting then broke np .

      MONDAY EVENING . After the demonstration had passed over with so much gratification to every lover of liberty , the enthusiasm seemed still to lighten every heart , and although no lecture was announced , the Association meeting room is Freeman-street was crowded . Tiro members of the Union were despatched to Mr . Mason , to see if be could leave the delegate meeting , which was then sitting , and go to the room te lecture . This -was instantly complied with , and a most enthusiastic meeting closed the proceedings of the day .

      TUESDAY MORNING . The Executive and Delegates assembled at the hour appointed . Mr . Leach said—We are now assembled for the purpose of completing what we last night begun , isforofing you ef the plan of operation we have laid down -, and impressing on you , that you may further urge on your various localities , the necessity cf harmonious , energetic , and unremitting exertion . I trust the time has arrived when the working classes are convinced that to save themselves from utter destitution and misery , they must unite with us to carry out a peaceful struggle against hateful injustice and oppression . { Hear , hear . ) I will not at present remark further upon this subject , but call upon Dr . M'Douall to give you a brief outline of the task we have allotted ourselves , and the method of agitation which the General Coned ] and ali oar Member * will be required to aid as in carrying out

      Dr . M'DocA-iL said—I feel great pleasure in rising to communicate to the Delegates who are here , an important line of action , which will , if entered upon with spirit , and judiciously managed , effect the principle of our great cause . ( Hear , hear . ) We have thought it wise as an Executive in ths £ rst placs , to visit the populous districts of the county , r > aiticulariy those large towns where divisions nuy exu . ; , — ( hear )—and where our presence may be necsssary to £ emov * obstacles la the way of the agitation , and instil greater energy into the people . ( Hear , hear . ) VTe do net consider that as a sitting body we would be able to eficct our objects » speedily , and , therefore , we decided on becoming an agitating body , visiting all considerable towns , consolidating , fee associations , and giving advice

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

      times , ought not only to be ths man of the people ' s choice , bat at tha same time , is deserving of sur respect , confidence , and esteem . ( Loud , cheering . ) Having decided this one first course , which I parceive you approve of and applaud , I will next direct your attention to the further measures we propose . We conceive that a National Petition should be drawn up and universally signed throughout the country . ( Hear , tear , and cheers . ) We win prepare the heading of the Petition , and print it ( Hear . ) We will likewise state the exact breadth of the Petition sheets so that they may be uniform—( hear , hear )—and to give impetus to public opinion , ""* importance to the grand Petition itself , we propose to summon a Convention , -to meet in Xondon , electe-i by the people , and representing them

      in that body which , in my opinion , will be the most Important held in tiis country . ( Loud cheers . ) I have been inform&d that several of the glorious thirty-nine in the Honse of Commons will sit upon the Convention , and advocate and advance our principles . ( Loud cheering . ) I will next allude to the arrangements made for the purpose of summoning the Convention . Equal representation is what we desire ; and certainly Mr . O'Connor was very bappy when he said , that when two Englishmen , one Scotchman , one Irishman , and one Welchman were on the Executive , the people had shown their determination to do justice and to have fair and equal representation for the people of these kingdoms . ( Hear , hear , hear , and loud cheering . ) We claim to effect the same , therefore , leaving

      Scotland , Ireland , and Wales to' fix then number of delegates , vre at once name twenty-four representatives foi all England . ( Cheers . ) Beginning Northward , we conceive that Northumberland and DurBam should elect ens ; Cumberland and Westmoreland , one ; Yorkshire , four members , to be paid , and two , probably O'Connor and another , to be unpaid . We propose . to give Lancashire two members ; Cheshire will have one ; Derby , Leicester , and Nottinghamshiie can support two , and likewise agitate the counties of Lincoln and Butland ; Staffordshire can support one member , and agitate the neighbouring county of Salop ; Warwick and Worcestershires can support two ; Monmouth and

      Hereford each one ; Gloucester and Somerset can support two , and acitate and unite with it the county cf "Wilts ; Devonshire and Cornwall can support one delegate , agitating Dorsetshire , Hants , and Sussex ; the Isle cf WUht can seed two ; Essex , Middlesex , Surrey , and Kent are to elect three members ; Norfolk and Suffolk send one member , agitating also Cambridgeshire . There are remaining to be agitated five counties , which are too poor to support members , and too little alive to comprekecd our principles , but which must be organised and agitated from the metropolis . These are the counties of Huntingdon , Bedford , Bucks , Hertford , and Berks . I have now , gentlemen , given you an outline of c-ta future movements . I have clnlked it

      down to you , and you cannot avoid perceiving its importance , and acting up to its instructions . ! Cheers . ) I -will finally aliude to tlie means of carrying out such gigantic objects . ( Hear , near . ) Union is the first thing to be secured amongst us , —( hear , hear )—and . if we struggle to effect tint you may rely npon : t that a more gigantic effijet ¦ will be produced than mere organization . I allude to the carrying out of the great Charter of yam future liberties . > Lcud cheers . ) We intend to make a common fund , that ia to Bay , to have a Cenventior Tund in the hands of the principal secretary cf th <

      National Charter Association , out of -which an equal i salary will be paid to the members of the Convention . We desire equality in the payment of members . ( Hear . Having stated to you the great objects ' we have to , effect , you will perceive that our duties ars important , ' and I may say , in the name of my brother delegates , j that these objects we must and will effect in spite of party opposition , and the power of our enemies bs-iked by the rabid Tories or the weeping Whigs . ( Laughter . ) These objects we will now strive to gain , - and when once launched forth in the cause , it will be a stiff bmze that ¦ will make the Executive bark return to port iLoud

      Mi Campbell stated that during the last six weeks forty-two additional towns { had joined tie Association ; in . 4 veral towns where there bad been Working Men ' s Associations they bad been dissolved , and the National Charter Association established . He made it a point of doty , the moment he could discover that any body of men had met in any to-ro on the democratic jSaciple , he immediately wrote to that town .- In fact , correspondence was becoming very heavy , and faft ^ SSKd w * to say , what with the feeling be perceived manifested at the present moment ia Birmingbam , and the nation at large , be hesitated not to ¦ ay , ** if the Association continued to progress as it is doing now , before Christmas be could not be at all able to fulfil the onerous doty of his office ; and he to pood to state at the present moment there was not a stsglfl letter unanswered , and they must recollect that ¦ o « aa » as seventeen letters in one day was so idle

      workioaanrer . He hoped for the future the errors ol tbt part wwjW be forgotten and forgiven , and t hat aU Vpsld » tt » to obtain jwtioe for all

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      Mi . R . E . Philp said he deeply felt the responsible p * sition in which the Executive body was placed ; bat he entertained « irremovable oanvictioa that if the members and General Council of the National Associa tion did their dnty , and rendered the Executive their strenueus support , they ( the Executive ) would be unflinching , and struggle energetically with the corrupt enemies of the people . ( Hear . ) It was above all things most important that every individual holding the national card should labour with his fellow members to extend political truth , organisation , and unity of purpose and of action . It would be useless for plans to be laid down , and recommendations made , unless they were matured and brought into action by the great body of members . ( Hear , hear . ) Th « Executive alone ,

      unaided , and inefficiently supported , would ba powerless , and could effect nothing : with the members' confidence and support , they would do more to advance democracy than had ever been effected by any previous movement ( Hear , hear . ) Every regulation or movement resolved on by the Executive should Immediately be taken up with zjtl , and carried out to the fullest possible extent It u one of the provisions of the plan of organisation , that the cards of membership shall be renewed every six months . This rule is not only important as a source of income to the national fund , but it has the effect every half year of demonstrating the position of the National Association , shewing the number of members , and excluding from our enumeration all who , from want of integrity or fixedness of

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

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

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

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

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

      punctuality . Let them become examples for the people—the latter will follow if proper examples are set them . ( Heir , hear . ) The caus * goes gloriously on . There can be no doubt , if yon all give as your aid , we shall obtain 4 , 000 , 109 signatures to the petition we are preparing . Select judicious and intelligent mea for your next Convention ; look aronmd you at once , and watch narrowly the actions of all , that yon may be prepared to make a correct choice when called upon for tie election . ( Hear , hear . ) I lavtte yon to watch narrowly the condact of the Executive ; satisfy yourselves respecting their character and ability ; and , if you find them worthy , back them vp by yoar union —bury all differences—whether they have arises from election policy or other matters—let ua Join from this time hand , heart , and soul ; and , rely mpon it , we shall era long be victorious in o * r crusade against tbe oppressors of the earth . ( Cheers . )

      Mr . J . LSiCB said he was glad to witness the harmony of sentiment tfeat prevailed . He- tBUy concurred in the observatioBs of previous speakers . It was necessary that unioa should be immediately restored , and he hoped to- see the differences that had existed in Birmingham entirely dona away with , and all good Chartists enrolled in the National Organization . ( Cheers . ) The meat glorious feature in the political afiairs of the cooniry was , that the working classes were beginning to thiak for themselves . Mo one co « td lead the people by the nose ; Uind confidence in political mercenaries waa done away with—( hear , hear , and lead cheers )—and no man eoali gain the esteem of the people but ahoae who- were virtuous , henest , and adautted the rights of ail mankind . But

      a few years ago & working man dare not express hb opinion on political matters ; now we could vie with any party ; -we- could defeat either ,, or both combined . ^ Cheers . ) The Com Liw Repeal had failed , for the people ' s eyes were epen , and they saw , until they wew fully represented , they could nevex be free or happy . ( Cheers . ) One tiling was- most esswitial i the Executive have laid down great and important plans for fiibue action—they have determined on eflfectiag much—but they must ie backed up by tie people . ( Cheers . ) Every exertion must be made , and that immediately , to raise funds . ( Hear , bear . ) If this- is doee immediately ,

      ire will raise a cry ia favour of the Charter louder than has ever yet bean heard . We have resolved on doing out duties , and look t » the people for tig performance 6 f theirs . It is therefore hoped wi « n the delegates return to their dirtricte , they will enforce this upon their constituencies . ( Hear , hesr . ) The Govemmnt can never resist the efforts of a united people to be free . Nearly two hundred towns and vil ! a * 93 have already enrolled unfier our oiganisation . In Irtland the cause was fast progressing -, and it only was ueeessary for the people to back up and support their elected head , to bring the struggle to a successful and speedy determinatien . ( Cheers . )

      Dr . Doxaldsox , Mr . Simpson , Mr . Chance , and others made some excellent observations , which we have not space to give . Mr . M'Dotjall moved , and Mr . Philp seconded thanks to the delegates . A vote of confidence in the Executive was passed unanimously by the delegates , and this important and beneficial meeting ended . THE EXECCTIVE COUNCIL TO THE SaTTOXaL CHARTEB ASSOCIATION . BF . GIHER Chartists , —Deeply impressed with the importance of the trust you have reposed in ia , and ¦ wishing to carry out the great principles of ova sacrec cause , we will be plain and candid , that unless yot assist us in our endeavours to carry out out objects ox a grand and imposing scale , our efforts will be srippled and the good that might be done must necessaril ] : be considerably lessened .

      Oar General Secretary addressed all the eub-Secre- ! taries : some nobly responded to the call ; others have ! maintained a perfect silence . Money matters , of all ' others , we do not wiah to al ' . aile to , as we are convinced that you know yota duty on tni 3 Eubject , in fact , we must have funds at our disposal to enable us to go on . i There are nearly 10 . 00 ^ cards issued , the price of which is £ S 3 , yet they ars noi paid for : this must no longer be the case . Hoping that you will at once perform your duty , We subscribe ourselves , Tots Faithful Representatives .

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      DO NCASTER . —The cause of Chartism is extending very rapidly ia this town , wo had a very good meeting at the Association Room on Tuesday night , when we enrolled three new members and two more wero proposed . STROUD . —Tho Chartists met here oa Monday . Thanks were given to Sharman Crawford and those tvno voted with him ; the conduct of Roebuck and Ward was censured . Thanks were also voted to the stonemasons of London , and the men of York , for their patriotic and spirited conduot on O'Connor ' s bbera : ion .

      BA&SAGE , NEAIt STROUD . —The Chartists of this placehxre weekly meetings every Monday night . On Sunday laEt , Mr . Harris preached an excellent sermon , and a collection was made for the Execntire . BIRSTAL—Mr . T . B . Smith will preac h three sermons ( by request ) in this village to-morrow . — Morning , half-past ten ; afternoon , half-pa 3 t two : and evening at six . CHTOWELL .-Mr . T . B . Smith , will deliver a political lecture at this place , on Monday nuht

      . Subject—The principle of the People ' s Charter in ; strict conformity with real Christianity and the ; British constitution . ¦ RCCHDALE . —The preparations for the O'Con-¦ nor demonstration , which ia to take place after the I return of the w uncaged lion" from the North , are ! progressing in the most spirited manner . The |'" lads" are coing to work in right earnest . The j Committee beg to acknowledge the receipt of 1 9 a . Id , from the operatives at the Stanefield Print I Works .

      CHORXJBY . —Mr . Charles Connor lectured here on Friday evening ; after which , it was resolved t > agitato for nothing leas than the whole Charter . A vote of thanks was passed to Sharman Crawford , Esq ., and those who roted in favour of his amendment . The cause is progressing . Mr . Dixon , of Wig * n , lectured here on Tuesday night .

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      &OM 9 OX . —A lecture was delivered in the Bootmaker ' s Charter Association Room , Star Inn , Goldenlane , on Sunday « vening last , to a very attentive audience , after which a friendly discussion took place on the merits of the Charter , when a great deal of interest waa manifested , after which the usual business of the Association waa gone into , and several new members were enrolled . The Tailors' National Charter Association met at the Three Loaves , Berwick-Btreet , < Soho , Me . Cuffay in the chair . Several new members were enrolled ; and it was agreed that Mr . Wheeler should lecture on the effects of class legislation on September 29 th . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman , the meeting separated . ; London Delegate Council . —The Council met on

      Sunday , Mr . Goodfellow in the chair . After the transaction of the usnal business , and the receipt of monies towards defraying the cxpence of the late meetings , it was unanimously resolved that a deputation , consisting of Messrs . Ridley and Fussell , bo appointed to wait on the Finsbory locality , to request the withdrawal of Mr . Hogg from the Council , on account of his violent conduct . Mr . Watkins handed in ft protest against a portion of the previous minutes , but it was decided that it eonld not be received . Mr . Fussell gave in most cheering reports from the Westminster , St . Pancras , and stone-masons' bodies . Mr . Martin gave in a good report from the shoe-makers' bodies , bat regretted to state , that owing to the absconding of the

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

      numerous and powerful auxiliary in the cause of Chartism , Mr . Parker brought before the counoil , the subject of a rumour widely circulated by our sham friends that the council had a B « oret committee sitting for the purpose of hatching another Bethnalgreen plot . A member ef the council stated that he had been waited en by individuals belonging to Mr . Uetherington ' s disenssioa committee , requesting him not to attend to his duties , as he would be liable to arreBt . Other members of the council bad received anonvmous letters , connected with the same subject . Mr . Parker moved , and Mr . Simpson seconded the following resolution : — "That this counoil having heard that reportshave gone abroad , in reference to a secret committee , beg to declare that they have no

      connection with such , or ever will have , and discountenance everything that will bring them into collision with the law . " Carried unanimously . Arrangements were made for a deputation to wait on the blacksmiths . Deputations wore appointed to wait on three bodies of tailors , on the East and West-end shoemakers , on the Hackney and various other localities . Deputations were also appointed to request the loan of Marylebonc and City Chartist Halls , for concerts , &c , the receipts to be applied towards discharging the debt inourred by the late meetings ; Mr . O'Connor ' s committeo for getting np the discussion with Mr . Hetherington , reported that after meeting three different times they had at length succeeded in getting the following statement from Mr . Hetherington ' a committee , " That Mr .

      H . having to examine a great number of old Stars , and having several documents to prepare , would not be able to meet Mr . O'Connor before the middle of October . " Mr . Wheelar reported that he had informed Mr . O'Coanor of this extraordinary postponement , and awaited his reply for further instructions ; but it was his opinion that no discussion was ever intended . Messrs . Wheeler and Ridley reported that the Kensington locality had unanimonsly agreed to a levy of sixpence on the members , to discharge the debta incurred by the late triumphant displays of the power of Chartism in the metropolis , and gave notice of a motion to that effect . Mr . Simpson gave ia the monthly report of the Finance Committee . Several plaus were discussed torthe better arrangement of theLecturing and Visiting Committees , and the Secretary was authorised to enquire of the Editor of the » SV < rr , the reason

      why the White Conduit meeting , containing the splendid speeches of O'Connor and Vincent ( speeches deserving even to be written in letters of ffoid ) was omitted , and to request its insertion . After the transaction of other business , including a motion for a Committee for O'Bhen ' a press , the- Council adjourned . [ The report of the White Conduit House meeting never reached os . In fact , we had nothing from our London correspondent last week until Friday . The slight reports we had of Mr . ©^ Connor ' s speech t » tho matoas and * f the Chartist movemeats is London , wero derived from thersouartes . Otrr correspondent writes ; us that he sent the report of the White Conduit Hoaec , and various other matters , by post ; if so , they have certainly been barked by the way ; with yrh « m tho fault lies we c * naot of course 8 » y , but it is quite certain they never reached us , and- our friends will therefore see that it was impossible tor us- to > insert thenu—E » .

      N . S . 3 Chelsea . —The Chartists « f this place met on Monday , at the United Coffta-house , C&orge-street , Mr . Twy ford in the chair . After the settlement ef the usual weekly meeting , Mr . Wheeler read a letter from the Executive , when it was unanimously resolved , " That the Secretary be instructed to immediately forward 108 . to Birmingham fan the Exeautive ^ a levy of sixpence pur member was unanimously agreed to , in order to meet tha- late heavy expence 8 attached ta Mr . O'Connor ' s visit to London . Secretary reported county counoil ,, and likewise reported tho postponement of the expected H « therington and O'Connor ' s discussion . Mr . Ford reported that a gentleman , favourable to tho cause , had made through him , a present to tho society , of an excalUnt violin to be raffled for thobenofit of the

      victims . The present was received , a vote of thanks given to the donor ,, and tha subject referred to a committee * who are engaged in getting up a . raffle for apairof life-progerycrs giv « n by Mr . Fosd . A committee of si :: individuals was appointed to wait on all persons whose names were on the books to collect the levy , and to takasuch other steps as they might deem expedient for tile good of the cause . A committee was aleo , appointed to get up a ball and concert at the Soyal Bath Gardens , Chelsea , oa Tuesday , Sept . 28 th , for the benefit of the Secretary to the London Delegate Mlseting ; singie tickets Is ., double tickets Is . 6 d . tickets may be had of Mr . Cleaw . Secretary explained the reason of Mr . Fussell ' s non-Utendance to lectuse that eroning , aad announced that Mr . Fussell wou * i lecture on Manday , the 27 tb instant . The mcetmg was then adjourned .

      . London District . —Ike Cra . —On . Sunday , naoraing , the Chartists mei at 55 , Old Bailey . Tna committee of shareholders gave in their report . Mr . Dale waa elected secretary . In tho afternoon the County Council mek Pecuniary nuana ara necessary ; the-localities are called on to . do their duty . In the evening tho Rev . Mr . Cameron , preached au excellent sermon to a crowded and respectable audience . Mr . Wm . Carrier also addressed tho assembly . On Tuesday evening , the city membora again mot ; ten shillings were \ oted , to . tho County Council . Bermondsf / jt . — -The cause is progressing . On Monday eveunig , at the weekly meeting , thanks were voted Xq Sharman Crawford , and those who voted with him . The meeting was most unanimous . .

      Lambeth . —A concert took plaoe on Monday evening , at 1 , Chelsea Walk , in aid of the funds . On Tuesday evening , Mr . Morron lectured on the Suffrage . It was resolved that abenefU society be formed , and the co-operation of the various localities is solicited . Tha names of several new members wero added . Finsjsdry . —The Chartists had an excellent meeting at Luut ' s Coffee House , oa Monday . Saveral members were enrolled . It was determined to have an open air uieetiDg , and to iavito O'Connor . A vote of confidence in Mr . A . Hogg was passed . Whiiecuapei .. —Mr . Ruffy Kidley lectured on Snnday , at tho Freemason ' s Arms , North-street , Whitechapel-road . This locality is increasing ia numbers aad strength .

      Camuerwell . —On Thursday week , an oveiftowing raeetiDg was held here , to welcome Feargus O'Connor , Esq . It was feeld in the long room at the Rlontpeliev Tavern , and the men Of Surrey di < i their duiy . Mr . Brown presided , and the assembly were addressed by Mr . Ridley , Mr . -Fossell , Mr . Parker , Mr . Ncdder , and Mr . liatcliffe , -who moved and seconded a series of resolutions , the first of which Mr . O'Connor responded to in a thrilling speech of nearly two hours' duration , interrupted only by the fervent cheering of the immense assembly , notwithstanding he waa suffering under a severe cold . The report of this meeting only reached us by post on Thursday morning , and by the same post we received more than sufficient of much later news to occupy all the remaining space of tho paper . We ought to have tad this on Tuesday morning at the latest

      SKIPTON . —Mr . Thomas Knowles , of Keighley , lectured here on Saturday . On Sunday , Mr . Knowles visited Embsay . Hi 3 lectures have done good . CAI . VERTON .-Mr . Dean Taylor lectured here on Monday night to a crowded assembly on thesis points of the Charter . . STROBD . —The Chartists met here on Monday . Thanks were given to Sharman Crawford and those who voted with him ; the conduot of Roebuck and Ward was censured . Thanks were alw voted to the stonemasons of London , and the men of York , for their patriotic and spirited conduot on O'Connor ' s liberation . BLACKBURN—Mr . Lctoa lectured here on tho 17 th , to a crowded audience .

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      BRADFORD . —Mb . Oastlkr and T . Thorkhill , Esq . —At a meeting of the friends of Mr . Oastler , held at the New Inn , in Bradford . September 17 th , to consider the propriety of addressing Thomas Thomhill , Esq ., on the snbjeot of Mr . Oastler ' s liberation , a deputation , consisting of Messrs . Auty , Bulmer , and Clarkson , was appointed to wait upon Mr . Thomhill , at Fixby Hall , which mansion he was expected to visit the early part of next week , The deputation having received information , on Monday , that Mr . Thomhill was at Fixby , took an early conveyance , and arrived at Fixby Hall at three o ' clock , previously to which two deputations had already had interviews with Mr . ThornhilJ , viz ^ nuuuenuioiu iuu /

      MUUI xottduuijj vu > uo nuun subject . The Bradford deputation , however . « oon found themselves in tha presence of Thomas Thornhill , Esq ., when the object of their mission was briefly stated , namely , that they had been deputed by a meeting of the friends of Mr . Oastler in the town and neighbourhood of Bradford , to wait upon him , for the purpose of inducing him to liberate Mr . Oastler from the Fleet ; believing , as they did , that his services in Yorkshire at the the present time would be of essential service to bis country ; and thus they feared that , if Mr . Oastler was confined much longer , his health would be materially injured and his life shortened ; and that they trusted that he had no desire to shorten the days or

      injure the health of his old steward . Mr . Thomhill , ia reply , Btated that he had no ill will towards Mr . Oastlor whatever ; that he bad no wish to shorten his days or injure his life ; that he had no doubt but that Mr . Oastler might be of- service to his country were he at large ; that he 'should be glad to see him liberated ; but , he felt that he would not be doing his duty to himself and to his family , were he to consent to his liberation , without Eeourity for the debt . The deputation discussed the subjeot with Mr . Thomhill for upwards of an hour and a half , urging Mr . Oastler ' s claims npon him , believing , as they did , that he was suffering for his country ' s welfare , all of which Mr . Thomhill listened to with the greatest courtesy , and stated that an influential gentleman in London had called

      upon him a short time since on the same subject , aud to whom he had returned the same answer . Mr . Thornhill also kindly showed the deputation a letter he had lately received from one of his own counsel in tho late action , Thornhill v . Oastler , interceding in Mr . Oastler ' s behalf , bat to which he had not yet been ablo to reply . The deputation expressed their gratitude for the interest which that learned gentleman had exhibited on Mr . Oastler ' s behalf . The deputation retired , regretting that Mr . Thornhill could not consent to liberate Mr . Oastlor , but was glad to hear him express himself ready to enter into an amicable arrangement for that purpose , and they would hope that the day is not far distant when Mr . Oastler will be again restored to his family and friends .

      Public Meeting . —A public meeting of the females took place on Sunday evening last , in the room over the Chartist Provision Shop , Goodmahsend , Mrs . Jackson ia the chair , when the following resolution was unanimously adopted : — " That the members of the various Female Associations ba requested to attend a . meeting on Sunday , the 26 tb instant , to be holders at Mr . Carrodus ' s , North Tavern , Wapping , at half-pabt six o ' clock , to arrange the order ot prooession on Mr . O'Connor ' s public entry into Bradford . "

      Mb . Martin . —Ever since the last general election , Mr . Win . Martin , who was elected one of the members for this borough by a largo majority on the shew of hands , has been subjected to frequent insuHs'by many unprincipled and curious Whig 3 . During the recent election , these insults have been turned into threats , and from threats to actual assault . This is too much to bear by one who is himself under heavy bond to keep the peace , and Mr . Martin determined to seek that protection to which every Englishman is entitled , he last week obtained a peace warrant against a person of the name of Moorfiouse ,

      a Whig constable of the township of Horton , who , in a state of intoxication , threatened to do him some grievous bodily harm and who it is feared but for the prompt and very proper interference of Mr . Ibbetson ( who also happened to be a special constable ) would have inflicted immediate punishment . Moorhouso has since confessed his error , and on payment of the legal expenceB , Mr . Martin , with leave of the Magistrates , has withdrawn the prosecution , his object b-ingaccomplished in bringing the offending party to a sense and ef his misconduct .

      XEE 9 S . —Independent Order of tue Ark . —On Monday last , the officers of the Horsforth district opened the 139 th Lodge of the above order , called " Fawkes ' s Rose in the Dale , " at the house of Mr . George Cslvert , the Bay Horse Inn , Otley . And on Wednesday last , the Dove Lodge , No . 5 , of the same order , held its eighth anniversary , at the house of Mr . Rich . Wood , the Fleece Inn , Briggate , Leeds , whea the officers of the order and members of the Lodge sat down to an excellent dinner , which gave great satisfaction . M » . Dotty . —Received by Mr . Hick , on behalf of Mr . Duffy : — s . d . Mr . Roberts , Leeds 0 8 Mr . Swaine , do 0 6 A friend from Dewsbury 0 3

      Walter Merwin 1 ft waiter Jwerwin 1 0 Thomas Barker , Leeds 0 6 No . 18- Class Chartist Association , Edinburgh 4 6 Other friends 1 3 £ 0 8 6

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      Leeds Coaff Market , Sept . 21 st . —The arrivals of all kinds of Grain are larger than last week , and a large show of samples of Wheat from vessels near at hand . The weather has been very fine all this week and very little Grain is left out in this neighbourhood . New Wheat has been one to two shillings per quarter , and Foreign one shilling per quarter ' lower . Oats without alteration . Beam dull sale and rather lower . THE AVERAGE PRICES FOB THE WEEK ENDING Sep . 21 , 1841 . Wheat . Barley . Oats . Rye . Beans . Peas . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs , 2074 656 194 6 138 — £ s . d . £ b . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . £ b . d . aEs . d . 3 6 111 2 1 4 A 13 2 * 2 09 2 2 . 93

      HUDDEBSFIELD CLOTH MARKET , TdESDAV , SEPT 21 . —The business done in the market this week was much less than a many previous weeks . There was a fair quantity of all kinds of goods brought into the market , but the buyers were not to be found .- The prices in wools , oils , &c . remain pretty firm . Bradford Market , Thursday , . Sept . 23 ai > . — Wool—The market for English Wools still continues flat , though there is a tolerable demand for the heavier sorts ; Prices are not any Jbatter L nor ia here any prospect of improvement . In Foreign Wool the business continues muoh the same , and prices ( notwithstanding the quantity arrived front the ' sales , ) are firm . Yarn—The demand for Yarns continues without alteration . Prices steady . Piece —We do not notice any change to-day ; the demand is steady , and a moderate business doing for the fall trade . In prices no observable difference .

      Bedale Fortnight Fair , Tuesday , Sept . 21 . — Our show at this day ' s market of Beef was not large , but well sold up ; there was a good supply of Sheep which stood long . Beef , 63 . 9 d . to 7 s . 8 d . Mutton , 6 d . per lb . Richmond Corn Market , Sept . 18 . —We had a very abundant supply of grain in our markat to-day ; the new samples of Wheat were very fine , aud in excellent condition . Wheat sold from 9 a . to 10 a . New Wheat 6 s . to 8 a . Oats 2 s . 6 d . to Ss . 6 d . Barley 4 s . 6 d . to 5 s . Beans 5 s . 6 d . to 6 s . per bushel .

      Leeds Cloth Markets . —We are happy to announce an improvement in the demand of the staple productions in this district ; and , although hundreds are yet without employment , and those who have work are not remunerated , still the trade on the whale is better , and in the warehouses particularly much business is doing—and business , too , of the best kind , for domestio consumption . The manufacturing villages are generally much better off than they were . Liverpool Cattle Market , Monday , Skw . 20 —There has been a good supply of Sheep , with a few Lambs at market to-day , and a good demand for prime . Best Beef 6 } d . dorm toSd . ; best Wether Mutton 6 $ d , Ewes and inferior quality from tyi . down to 3 d ., and Lambs 6 | d . per lb . There were a few Beasts and sheep left unsold at the close . Number of Cattle at market : —Beasts 1492 , Shew 6507 .

      Liverpool Corn Market , Monday , Sept . 20 . — During the last seven days we have not had any arrivals from Canada , and moderate imports of British Grain , Flour and Oatmeal . There are re . ported from foreign states 15 , 878 qrs of Wheat , UO qrs of Oats , 1 ? 2 qrs of Barley , 2217 qrs of Beans , 700-brlsof Flour , and the duty having declined to the- lowest point , the Wheat and Flour , together with the previous stocks in bond , amounting to about 170 , 000 qrs and 140 , 000 bris respectively , ara now offering for home consumption . At Tuesday ' s market a large business was done in Wheat ( principally in bond on speculation ) , but with fine weather since , and the release of the foreign , the trade

      has been less animated , and whilst the better descriptions of Wheat are the turn lower , we have to note all other qualities 2 d to 3 d per bushel cheaper . Flour in moderate demand at Is below our last quotations . At Friday ' s market there was rather more inquiry for Oats , holders remaining firm ; however , at previous rates , there were not many sold : no new at market . Oatmeal dull , without change in value . Barley , Beans , and Peas , have sold only ia retail at about last week ' s currency . The local growers have exhibited some Bamples of new Wheat ; their best samples of white have sold at 9 s 3 d to § 3 6 d ; damp inferior parcels at 8 s 6 d to 83 lOd per 701 be .

      Manchester Corn Market , Sept . 18 . —Notwithstanding the release of the bonded stocks of Wheat and Flour , there was but a small shew of samples at onr market this morning , and the transactions in Wheat were to a limited extent , at about the previous currency . Prime qualities of English Flour were likewise in short supply , and commanded late rates . For Oats and Oatmeal there was a fair inquiry at our former quotations . No variation in the value of Malt or Beans . Borough Hop Market , Sept . 17 . —Hop picking has now become very general in all quarters , but we

      learn that the produce is much lighter than was anticipated . However , the trade here is very heavy , at further drooping currencies , while the duty is backed at £ 165 , 000 to £ 170 , 000 . Nearly GOO pockets of new hops have come to hand , chiefly from Mid Kent , but as they have proved mouldy , they have not produced more than from £ 6 to £ 9 per cwt . East Kent , in pocketb , £ 7 \ 0 s . to £ 8 10 s . ; ditto , in bags , £ 6 10 s . to £ 7 03 . ; Mid Kent , in pockets , £ 1 to £ 8 ; ditto , in bags , £ ( j 5 s . to £ 7 ; Sussex , £ 0 . 103 . to £ 6 10 ^ . ; ditto , in bags , £ 4 5 a . to £ 5 5 s . ; Farnhanm , £ 12 to £ 14 ; Old Olds , £ 2 to £ 4 per cwt .

      London Smithfield Market , Monday . Our market of to-day waa , on the v ? hole , numerously supplied with beasts , yet there was a slight falling off compared with that exhibitod on this day se'nnight . As the attendance of dealers was good , the beef trade was firm , and last Monday ' s quotations were firmly maiantined ; in fact , a slight improvement waa noticed hi some instances . The receipts from Scotland consisted of 200 Scots , and 194 sheep , in good condition . Although the numbers of sheep were by no means great , the inquiry for them wa s rather slow , and the highest price obtained for tha best old Downs was 5 a . per illbs . In calves , of which a fair supply was brought forward , little doing , at drooping rate 8 . Tho pork trade was firm , at higher currencies . Tho general quality of the stock wa 3 good .

      Yobk Coaif Mahket , Saturday , Sept . 18 . —We are plentifully supplied with New Wheat to-daythe condition and qnality of Wheat varies materially —that housed during the present week being much the best : in the prices wo note little alteration from last market day . New Barley , though mostly kign coloured , is of bottcr quality than we expected , and there are buyers of the best samples at about Is . per . stone . Oat 3 dull sale and rather lower .

      Leeds .:—Printed For The Proprietor, Feargffs O'Connor, Esq., Of Hammersmith, County

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      Middlesex , by JOSHUA HOBSON , at bis Printing Offices , Nea . 12 and 13 , Market-street , Brifr gate ; and Published by the said Joshua Hobsoh , ( for the aaid Feakgus CCO ^ WOB , ; at bla !>* & ling-house , No . 5 , Market-street , Briggate ; . •" Internal Communication existing between \ h * B& No . 5 , Market-street , and the aaid Noa , 12 sad 13 , Market-street , Briggate , thus constituting U » whole of the said Printing and Publishing Offlc « one Premise * , All ConmunicaUoa * mast be addressed , ( Postpaid / ** J . Hobsoitj Northern Star Office , Leeds . Saturday , 8 « j * e » D « r SS , 18 U .

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      placed above the Chairman , and the light of the gas on its brilliant colours prodnetd a pleasing effect . A full length portrait ot Fetrgw O ' Connor , Esq ., waa placed on each Bide of the orchestra ; ana likenesses ot Frost , O'Brien , and other friends of the people were placed against the walls invarious parts of the Hall . An effective quadrille band was engaged for the occasion ; and every thing waa done to secure the comfort of all present , as far as the crowded state of the place would admit . The pressing demand was such that the secretary , Mr . Wilkinson , vras obliged to issue written notes , after the tickets were disposed of . Mr . George White was appointed chairman , and as the crowded state of the hall and eallerv would

      manage the details . Thg tickets were ail disposed of a fortnight since ; ana such was the demand for them during thftlast week that three thousand « ould have been sold , had it been possible to obtain a p lace large enough for their accommodation . Many hundreds were of course disappointed . The Hall was beautifully decorated with banner * of various descriptions , some of which have been already described , being in the procession ; bnt oae of them deserves to be mentioned in particular . —the splendid green silk banner of the National Charter Association , painted by Mr . Goodfellow , who has produced a splendid specimen of his art , by delineating the appropriate device which ornaments the cards of the National Charter Association . This flag was

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

      and the produoors of all the riohes for which this country was distinguished . He would therefore give them (> the sovereign people , the only legitimate Bource of political power . " ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Leach , president of the executive , responded to the toast in a brief but excellent aadreBS . He described the power and resources of the people , and the insignificance of the parties by whom they were oppressed . He said that both Whigs and Tories acknowledged the people to be the souree ot power , bnt they generally defined the people to mean the pot-bellied shopkeepers . Bnt they had now got a new version of what was meant by the people . He maintained that those who produced the nation ' s wealth had the best claim to be entitled the people , they produced a ll for others , and employed nothing themselves ; after several appropriate remarks Mr . Leach retired loudly applauded .

      The Chairman then gave the next sentiment , after an appropriate preface . "The Charter , tho only stepping-stone to political liberty and national prosperity . Dr . Me DotiiXL responded , and pointed out the benefits that would be derived from the passing of the Charter ; as there wero so many ladies present he would advise them to give their powerful aid in spreading its principles through the length and breadth of the land . He then alluded to the glorious 39 who had voted for Mr . Sharman Crawford ' s motion , and hoped to see more of such men in the House of Commons , and concluded by stating his unwillingness to occupy their time any further ,, as they naturally looked forward to a little amusement . He was loudly cheered .

      The next sentiment in the order of the proceedings was , Feargus O'Connor , the unflinching advocate of the peoples rights . " The Chairman , previous to announcing it , said that he had deferred mentioning the cause of Mr . O'Connor ' s absence until that time , as he thought it might seem more in order . Mr . O'Connor could not possibly have been there that evening , as his health would not permit him , and he felt-assured that there vras not a dingle Chartist present that would not cheerfully forego the gratification when he knew it would endanger him by being present . ( Loud cheers ) Mr . O'Connor had requested him to thank them for their kind invitatios , and had signified his intention of paying them a visit on some future occasion , when they would have the pleasure of enjoying his company for an evening . ( Loud

      cheers . ) He then gave the following sentiment : " Feargus O'Connor , the unflinching advocate of the peopled rights , " this sentiment was received with rapturous applause which wa 3 continued for several minutes . Mr . Moses Simpson responded te the sentim « nt in a very clever manner . He said that he did so with extreme p leasure , as Mr . O'Connor was sot only a political bu ; a social reformer ; what man was there who had read his splendid letters oa the snail farm system , that could forbear admiring aia taieots . He had outstripped all who had preceded him iu laying down plans for the happiness of mankind , and whilst the remedies of others were merely superficial , Mr . O'Connor dived t » the very bottom of tho causes of the naVieo ' s misery . He was loudly applauded .

      The next sentiment from the chair was " the Executive of the National Charter Association ,. "" which was ably responded to by Mb . J . Campba ll , se « retary to the Executive . He was loudly cheered . The Chairman then gave the following sentiment : " the exiled and imprisoned patriots ,. may they soon be restored to their country . Mr . Mason responded to this sentiment iaa beautiful and a&oting manner , and was repeatedly cheered . The next sentiment put from the chair was * ** the Chartist press . " Mr . Philp- delivered ao excellent address . He aaid that they were indebted to a person whose name was dear to tham all far the establishment of a Chartist press , he meant Feargus O'Connor . ( Loud cheers . ) He had established the Siar , the

      Glorious- Star wbioh had carried their principles through the length and breadth ef the earth . Mr . Vineent had also endeavoured to establish- the Western Vindicator and had been much persecuted , and they had re-established it again under the title of the Rational Vlndioattry . being determined st ill to battle with tyraany ; they had also the- Scottish Patriot and other good Chartist papers , and he hoped soon to see a paper published as the organ of tha Executive , Mr . Philp was-waraly applauded . Tho Chairman then gai « the next sentiment which he thought they would ail agrea in , " vie Charti 6 t Ladies .. " ( Loud cheers . } , Mr . Donaldson of Warwick , responded in a noat address , and quoted several beautiful verses fc » m

      Byr » n'a poetry which bere upoa his subject . The Chairman then announced the naal toast of the evening , and though . last on the list not tholess imgonant . "" May all those who desire the happiaess ana prosperity of the country , unite themselves in oaa common band of lsroiherkood , under the auspices of the people ' s selected plan . " Mr . Ma * on responded to this sentiment in his usual style of i ' ervjd eloaaeace , and was warmly applanded . Mr . Richard Thompson of Hur&t street , thea presented himself on the platform , and addressed the assembly . He said he stood before them for tbo purpose of pwsenting to Mr . G . White a token of hk esteem for the upright conduct since he had boea amount tnsm in Birmingham . ( Loud eheers ) Ho had struggled with the people ' s

      enemies , aud had opposed " Finality Joha" in Yorkshire ,, and afterwards upset " Legality John" in Birmingham . ( Loud cheers . ) He then presented Mr . White with a splendidly wrought inkstand , with two glass stajads and braso covers , the whole being surmounted by a lion , in excellent workmanship . Mr . White- ihsnked Mr . Thompson for his present , aad the kind manner in which it vras given , and was londly cheered . Mr . White then brought forward the necessity of subscribing towards the ' ^ O * Brien Press fund , " when £ 2 . 53 . waa collected . Dr . Me Douall then moved , and Mr . Campbell seconded , a vote of thanks to the Chairman , which was carried unanimously . The Chairman returned thanks , after which dancing commenced , and the glorious demonstration finished with harmony .

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      The Parliament . —The House of Lords has not met since Monday . Oa Tuesday and Wednesday the Commons were occupied with business of very little importance , prineipally in preparation for the prorogation till the end of the year . Bob&iblr Murder , is Eastcheap . —Oa Tuesday night , at about ten minutes past ten o ' clock , a most horrible murder was committed at the King ' s Head public-house . Eastcheap , ou tho person of Mr . Bourdon , the landlord of the above house , as well as an attempt at the lives of two other persons , the sister of Mr . Bourden and kis wife . The particttlars of the horrid case-, as far as we could learn , are as follows

      At about three o ' clock on Tuesday morning a person of the naae of Blakasley accosted Sergeant Bradley , 503 of the City police , and inquired of him how he could obtain possession of his wife , whom he stated was stay / ing at the above house ; but after beiBg advised to' call ia the afternoon , he went away . At about ten o ' clock on Tuesday night he ( Blakesley ) went to- the King ' s Head , with every appearance of extreme agitation , depicted on his countenance , and proceeded behind the bar , where the deceased was sitting on a cbair dosing , and his ( Blakesley ' s ) wife attending to the customers ; the villain , without saying one word , drew ftoso his peeket a butcher ' s knife , such as are used for killing sheep , and made a desperate thzust at his wife , wounding her in a

      dreadful mauner . Her screams awoke Mr . Bourden , who , while ia the act of rising from his seat , was stabbed ia the stomaeh by Blakesley , the knife panetratio » g to the handle , aud he fell at the bardoor in tbe passage , bleeding in a dreadful man-Ber . After making an attempt to strike Mrs . Bourdejj , tho murderer stepped over tho body of his victim , who was writhing in the agonies of death , and made his escape . Mr . Smith , of Graceohurchstroet , was instautly sent for , who I 03 ; no time in attending , but ere he arrived poor Bourden had expired . His attention was then directed to tho unfortunate woman , who had £ one up stairs , leaving traces of her blood from the bar to her bed-room , and whom ho found in a very dangerous state ,

      having beea severely wounded , but we could not ascertain whether mortally or not . At the time the murder was committed , there were several persons passing by , and taking the a 4 arm , ran after the murderer , calling out " Stop him ! " The direotion he took was towards the Tower , down Thames-street , and was soon lost to his pursuers . Latest Particulars—The following additional particulars relative to the above awful murder havo been obtained . Between nine and ten o ' clock on Tuesday night , a 3 Mrs . Bourden , aud her unfortunate sisterin-law were in the bar , they observed the door to open repeatedly , and someone to look in , but they thought nothing of the matter , neither did they recognise the featurosof the individual so obtruding . There is no doubt he was watching an opportunity when the bar waa clear of customers ( which , alas , f 0 soon presented itself ) to carry his horrid desigu into effect . The name of the wretched man is

      Blexley and not Blakesley . His father is a highly respectable man , living in the City-road , and has offices in Basinghall-street ; and owing to the profligate life which his son had lived he determined , about twelve months since to discard him , since which time he became acquainted with the sister of tho deceased , who was formerly bar-maid to her brother , and has been married to the murderer about three months . For a short time they lived at Seven Oaks , where the husband carried on the business cf a carcass-butcher , but being unsuccessful , he roturned to London , and made an appeal ( through his wife ) to his father for assistance , but was refused , when his wife returned to her brother ' s at the King ' s Head , which circumstanco seemed to prey npon his mind . The knife was actually ground at the back , and was as keen at both edges as a razor . A number of the city police , under the directions of Mr . Inspector Brake , hare been dispersed in search of the murderer .

      ACLAND , THE " PLAQUE" AGITATOR , IN TROUBLE . —This notorious tramp , after his recent exhibition at Tamworth , proceeded to Lancaster intppose the re-election of Lord Stanley for the Northern Division of that County . He was proposed and seconded , and had three hands held up in his favour after which he departed , and , shortly after he left the court , he was taken into enstody by the superintendant of the police , by authority of a bench warrant granted at the last assizes , a true bill having been found against him for inciting the people to riot at the late general election , and for a libel on Mr . W . Robinson , the mayor of Lane&ster .

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      BXBA-IXNOrHAZIX . GRAND CHARTIST TEA-PARTY AND BALL . One of the most crowded and enthusiastic pleasure parties ever wimessed in Birmingham took place on Tuesday evening in the Hall of Science , Lawrence-street , to which the Executive of the National Charter Association were invited : and it is bnt justice to the Birmingham National Charter Association to state that the whole arrangements of the procession and tea-party reflected great credit on their judgment , and completely upsets the nonsensical jargon of working men not being capable of conducting their own affairs . In fact , it is hutprising how the Council could have arranged the mass of business they had to perform in connection with the procession , public meeting , and tea-party ; bat it was all as well managed as if they had a year to prepare for it , and a score of petty ehrka to

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 25, 1841, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct568/page/8/