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      SHEFFIELD . ( From our own Correspondent . ) Scsdat Ethokg Lectpkb . — -Mr . Harney Iecjared in & « National Charter Association room vsV Tree-lane , on Sunday evening last . Subject , the XewPoor Law . The room -was "well fitted by a tLpectable and attentive audience . At the close of Jkelecture , a gentleman from Satton-in-Ashfield ^ dressed the assembly , in stirring and bold lan-« aee He appealed to his hearers to do their duty , lad emulate the noble hearts of the little fortress ^ freedom from which he came . His address was -jnnly responded to .

      JJOHISA 1105 0 F DELE 6 AIES TO THE CoXVSKTIOK . . Che usual public meeting ef the members and Mends of the National Charter Association , -was Sid in their room , Fig Tree-lane , on Monday -ygnine last , Mr . Stokes was called to the chair . After some preliminary matters had been settled the fi _ riety of nominating delegates to the forthcoming Convention was ta ^ * n consideration . Mr St «] e said he had a resolution to mote that he fcjT ass sred would cot only have their cMDDort , i > ni also - the 8 ancti ° D of all York-S ire his resolution was , that the champion of their S rH * ' Feargus O'Connor , was a fit and proper TJkon to represent them . lHear , hear- ) With that & « would all concur , for who had done for tha what O'Connor had done ? Was he not

      e ^ e jmrsedinthe lap of wealth , bred a scion of aristoffjcT and passed his youth in the ranks of those -ko " profited by oppression and reigaed by misrule Yet did he , with a nobleness of mind rarely equalled — ¦ BcTer surpassed , abandon caste , station , all the - radices and interests of his order , to serve the people . ( Chetrs . ) In that service he had been an jatiring worker . In the senate , on the hustings , jb the pnbUc hall , and prison cell , O'Connor was eTer the watchful guardian of ihe people's cause ; teither the persecution of a tyrannical government jor the factions opposition of traitors in the Chartist amp could drive him from his post . ( Cheers . ) He * xs still the unchanged—nnchangable champion if the poor man ' s rights . Who , then , so fitted this hive of and

      •» represent great industry ( Yorkshire at large , ) as Feargus O'Connor ! Mi . Steele concluded by proposing the following resolugen , "That we hereby nominate F . O'Connor , Esq ., the unfinching and unchanging champion of the people ' s rights , as a fit and proper persnn to represent the Connty of York in the forthcomifig Con-TBiiion . ' Mr . Fearn seconded the resolution , which t » s carr ed by acclamation . Mr . S eele said he had icother resolution to propose , it was his pleasing tiik to now propose for nomination two gentlemen irith whom they were well acquainted , the one a leading member cf their association , who was , liowever , absent to-nigV ., engaged in the laudable j rork of addressing the shoemafcers of Sheffield in support of the National Petition ; the persons he should propose were George Julian Harney , and Lawrence Pitkethly . ( Cheers . ) He considered that

      these two gentlemen had peculiar claims upon the confidence and suffrages of the people of Yorkshire , inasmuch as they had practically vindicated the principle of Universal Suffrage ; ihey formed part of the band of patriots who , in the late skciion , had , for the first time in England ' s history , cared to defend upon the hustings , ihe right of the labouring millions 10 the franchise . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Harney , in particular , had nobly paved the part assigned him ai Leed-, at Hudcers-£ sld , at Bradford , at SarcsJey , at Dewsbnrj ; and co tie election hustings at "Wakefield , he had met the champions of the factions , and exposed to their teeth iheir hypocrisy and tyranny . If Mr . Barney * is a fit and proper person to defend the people ' s rights npon the parliamentary hustings , 3 urely , he « 3 Sited to perform the duties of a delegate in the people ' s parliament—( cheers)—they knew the hisjsrv of Mr . Harney ; he was one who had ttruegled

      jad suffered m their cause ; he was no mushroom lader ; years of public life had tried and proved iaa to be an honest and unflinching advocate of the good cause ; no man in the movement had been so aiamniated and slandered , and no man had ever bok triumphantly refuted the factious calumnies d o { pn enemies and treacherously pretendedfritnds tain Mr . Harney . Mr . S : eele concluded by propping the following resolution : — " That we consider ihe men who have on the hnstings of class legislation fefeoded the rights of the working miHoris , to be jre ^ eminently fitted to represent the people in the ferthocming Convention ; as such , we resolve to

      tcminate sa fit and proper persons to represent the county of York , George Jnlian Harney and Lawrace fttkethley , men who , in defiance of the corrtpniig infimence of wealth , and the intimidation of power , bearded to their teeth the aristocratic advoaies of class-tyranny , and who through years of pablic life , have pioved themsflTes patriots , incorruptible , and true . " The resolution was seconded by It . Trown , and carried nnanimonsly . Mr . Prioi fen addressed the meeting in an excelled speech . i collection having been made in support of the invention , three cheers for O'Connor , three for frost , Williams , and Jones , and ; hree for the Charier and no surrender , terminated the proceedings .

      Thk Trades . —A crowded meeting of the boor aid shoemakers' trade society , was held at the Kor" olk Arms , Bow-street , on Monday evening last . In ie course of the evening , it was announced that a Jeputation from the National Charter Association rasin waiting , and requested admission ; this wa « Bucediately granted , ihe chairman haviug vacated ihe chair , Jir . Charles Duinont was called thereto , tmi Messrs . Harney and Spencer , the deputation , rere introduced by Mr . Mellish . 3 Ir . Harcey Bated that himself and his friend had the honour to

      ippear mere a 3 a deputation from the National Gaiifci Association , meeting in pig Tree-lane , to request the support c-f the united boot and shoe-Bikero , to the National Petition , and to solicit Eta co-operation , as their own judgment would £ U £ - £ ei was rational and proper ; having briefl y stated iheojictsof the petition , Mr . H . then explained the points of the Charter , entering inw % lengthy and argumentative illustration and vindication of ihe principle of Universal Suffrage ^—provieg that Uni-Tersal SsfiVage was based npoa nniversal right and jtstice . Mr . H . concluded by showing that the only dikiBal remedy for the all-prevalent distress and Bi « rT of the present time was to be foand ia rhe

      VEsthig in the people the power to right themselves lie assembly listened with the deepest attention to &e truths propound .-d by the speaker , asd at the to ' -riuaon , testified their approbation of his address , * cd tie principles therein proclaimed , by loud and TaiTtral appianse . On the rcoiion of Mr . Firth , Kct-iided bj Mr- Wilson , the thanks of the meeting * = re giren to Mesirs . Harney and Spencer , ilr . H . biTing ackaowifcdgcd the compliment , the deput » con ¦ sritcdrew . But one feelbg seemed 10 animate * jf pr&eat—that of a detcrminatioa to snpport the C ^ - ~ er . Arrangtmeuts will , we trust , be shortly £ ice , by which the boot and shoemakers of ShtffadI iriii be tf-ULd in organized co-operation with tat > i ; r , icBai Charier Association .

      . Ecclgfield . —The } s " atio > 'al Petition . —A meet-Ui £ vi the Chartists of Ecclesfield was held on Moa-OijtTening las ; , when the National Petition was * ot . p ; ed . Active measures are about to be taken to p rocure iigiutJures in the village and it 3 neighbour'' ThePoob Max ' s Chcech . ' "—Another illnstraf' ° ^ Chrirt : an spirit of the Slate Church , las j * e » afforded us within the last week or two , by the ^ rsctf ul colcuc : of a pastor in this neighbour-* t * J aad Ms satellites . The Keverend and religious Pin' ^ s in question , passed a decree some months * S * . tiixohig ali redding out of the parish who tt ^ nt wLh io feury their dead wkh-n the parish Jo P ? J tTStiiij-i-h : iiin ^ 5 for the pri vilegeever and

      , *|* fc the ui-aal burial jees and charges J The case xl . ? kloui t 0 narrot 2 L > as follows : —George . j ^ - ' -i , tib . e-kadc forger , belonging to Ecclei-fifilJj g ^ t prostm residing m Sheffield , had a child dieJ , ^_ '" - " -arr " William Jennet is the proprietor of two g ^ s a the Cnarch-ysrd in question , the ground { , 1 " ^ a P ^ cbastd and in the poHse .= sion of the ~?' J » " great Dumber of years . The father p ^ ^ se son permission to bury hL 3 child ia " - <• - the ss . id graves , accordiij ^ ly notice ^ Eirjn to t he sexton ' s wife ( the sex ' -on btii ; g f » . " "' - « AIUU ij WHO V . IUC Ki-UU utiijf , of

      » n ipine ) to bare o ^ e the graves opened ; she ~ : : h r ould be done . Sunday , January " ^ d , , "" . ! V Giy of the funeral ; ihe mourner ? , with ^ r eaa rge , left Sheffield . On reaching their des-^~ i . oa , a aif-ance of several miles , they found the ^• - ^ t-pped . The constable and churchwardens ; Wd . "i - " " aj dDWn tl 19 church-jard , and ; - -a not aJcw them to proceed one st- ; p furtner , f c ^ v r £ it the ^ S l ° e ^ sa the bearers , the , Jsrd T' s ac ' ualiy pushed out of the church- , U > < i Ji ^ 7 Were competed to bring back the corpse : Aidi ' Wllere ll W 3 S tn » ed tbe following day . ; mtj of

      ^ a coarmitted t For the want the twenty j trr ^ p . the part of the unhappy parent . Gtrurge i-te ; is a poor m 3 B i therefore Jet him be treated ^~ * . ° fi : be cantct aiford the twenty shillings to < ft-L / r ? P ° us maw of the state-fed black slug , j i > ° ^ i e msj bur ? i " 5 chm beneath a dung-hiil j ^ e will ; but Lot in the " consecrated ground" of '— church-yard . __ - . ¦ ,, , ^

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      BBD IrSRSpiri ( j ) PISTHICT _ aojonmed rt l'Eg of the National Charier Association was held - « mcay laM . in the Chani&t rDom . Honley , to pro-* e tteins for employing a lecturer . The following , T ; f ^ s were present : —Huddersfield , John Chap-Sri « on 3 ey . John Shaw ; Mekham , Jo ; fph , Hirst ; ^ rjbrow , Wm . Shaw ; Stcckimoor , James Sre-I ^ Ecn ; Bolmfirth , JohB Lntlewood ; Shelly , Geo . t « v ' ^ ^? ithorpe , Jabea Lockwood ; Lepton , gKflew Whiitle . After the business of the meit-|? * a 5 ovcr , it was moVt-d aud seconded , That j £ - toeetina be ndjouraed to Sunday rext , the ! 6 . h f p ^ ° . be held In the Chartist room , Hopley , at one otk-n the afternoon , when all ihe district delewj ? ** - particularly requested toautnd a ; the time ^ o ^ tt a , as important bu £ iness will have to be

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      NOTTINGHAM . —On Sunday evening last , Mr . Simmons , of Sutton-in-AshSeld , preached an excellent sermon at the Democratic Chapel , to a numerous and attentive audience . There appeared throughout a lively spirit among the people , and the discourse told well upon 3 ll present At the conclusion many pereon 3 signed the National Petition On Monday evening , the Chariists held their usual weekly meeting , in the Democratic Chapel , Mr . Thomas Hawson was appointed chairman , who , in a neat speech , opened-the business to the meeting . The names of fifteen person ? , who had been nominated the previons evening for the General Council , were read over ; but , on reference being made to the secretary ' s book , three of the candidates were not eligible to serve ; three others were then put in nomination , and the ebairman and secretary immediately proceeded to the ballot . After the council was elected , some-business of a pecuniary nature was transacted , when fhe chairman ckso ' ived the

      meeting . IdtNROW . —On ^ Tuesday last , a spirited soiree was held in the Milnrow Charter Association-room , when patriotic songs and recitations were delivered ; after which the following resolution was carried unar ' niously : — " That the thanks of this meeting arc cue and hereby giren to the patriotic body of Independent Odd-Fellows of the Paddock Unity , for their spirited resolution for pledging themselves in the name of the order to agiiate for the principles contained in the People's Charter .

      CROYDON , ( Sitbrey )—A Chartist meeting was held on Monday , convened by placard in the long room of the Ricing Sun Tavern , at h&if-past seven . The room was completely Juli . The authorities had sent three policemen to keep the peace ; but , from the good condect of toe assembled multitude , their office was a sinecure . Mr . Hodges was called to the chair . Mr . Seagrave Prince moved the first resolntion as follows : — " That thi 3 meeting is of opinion that extreme distress prevails throughout the country , that thousands of industrious persons can scarcely obtain a sufficiency of food—many are dying for the want of the common necessaries of lite—that this disire&s is net confined to one portion of the community ; for the tradesman , the

      small agriculturalist and manufacturer are alike on thebrink of ruin , and are 01 opinion that an exclusive system of legislation has produced thi 3 state of society , which can alone be xtmedied by the establishment of the People ' s Charter . " Mr . Matters , coach builder , seconded the resolution ; and Mr . Balls , in a speech " -replete with good sense , supported it , showing the awiul distress that existed in all the large towns of the united kingdom , traced its origin to class Je ^ ' slation , and demonstrated that the only remedy was the Charter . He was loudly applauded throughout . . The resolution was put from the chair , and carried nifanimously . Mr . Kilmis : er , joiner , then moved the adoption of the National Petition Mr . Stubbings , joiner , seconded the motion . It was

      supported in a most iaaiinous speech by — Sewell , E = q ., who was rapturously applauded . It wa 3 earned unanimously , ^ r . Titus Bennet , plumber , then moved an address to her 3 Iajesty , setting forth the immense distress eow prtvailiug , asking the adoption of the Charter as a remedy , and praying the restoration of i ' rost , Williams , and Jones , ana the liberation of all political victims , which was seconded by Mr . D . Keliy , boot-maker , and ably supported by Messrs . Maynard and S . allwood , who elicited the frequent applause of their hearers ; it was then put Jrom ihe cnair , and canied unanimously . A conquerable number of members were enrolled—a vote of thauk * given to the chairman ; and thus ended one of the ; must important meetings ever htld in Croydon .

      SOUTH SHIBiDS . —A public meeting was held on Tuesday evening , s . % Mr .. Hind ' s , "' Banks of Tyne , " when Slessrs . Taylor aud Chappie , of Sunderland , gave an exceilent lecture to an attentive audience . Three times three were given for the Charter , O'Connor , . and Frost , Williams and Jone ? . DUBLIN . —The Irish Universal Suffrage Association intt ai their great room , 14 , Noitn Ann-street , on Sunday , the 9 tli inst Mr . Cjrbett was called to the Chair . The Secretary read the minntes of the lost

      meet Eg ; he . also lead letters from ilr . Thomas Cooper , of Leicester , Mr . Edward 3 fayne , of Wakefield , Mr . J . Wcjd , of iJacclwfield , Air . Butterly , of Halifax , and Mr . Hsffeii / , ol Ballaghadirrine . The meeting was then aaufesscd by the Chairman in a clear and dispassionate spttcli , in which lie said- the man , whether priest or layman , who opposed the right of the Suffrage to the working classta , was an enemy to his country ; and I say this ( said he ) as a Roman Catfcolic , and as one who conscientiously believes in all the doctrines which the Catholic church teaches :

      but 1 will not bow to any man in political affaira , nor will I pin my opinions to tue slteve of any man , no matter how transcendant may be his abilities . The Chairman resumed his teat amidst loud cheers . Sir . Clarke rose and said , as a Roman Catholic , he entirely repudiated the conduct and vituperation of thoss professed patriots , who said that the Chartists were a set of low Orangemen , and-that Irishmen should have no sympathy for , or cormtxioB with either Englishmen or Scotchmen . He said the day was gone by for Bowiog ditEersion- The schoolmaster waa abroad , » nd so long as our English and Scotch brethren sent to Ireland the Northern Star , he had no fe&r but a union of sentiment , moral and legitimate , would exist .

      and the safierirjR poor be triamphimt over their rich oppressors . Mr . Rafter rose and read a paragraph from the Northern &iar , relative to two Cbaitists getting tie petition signed ,, and their bellies filled at the Catholic CoHege , Stonyhurst The meeting was further addressed by Messrs . Dyot , Dillon , Freebairn , Forbes , and Me . Carts n . A vote of thanks was given by acclamation , to the proprietors of " Freeman Journal , Drs . Gray and Atkinson , for opening thtii colnmns to the Irish Universal Suffrage Association , to repudiate the chaiges -which ilr . O'Connor made against the Association . Several flew merabers were enrolled . Mr . O'Connell met Das ) vas called to the chair , - when the meeting , ¦ which , ' » a £ ec ' tli imiDeieus and respectable , separated .

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      BAKNSLEY . —A public meeting was held in the Odd Fellows Hali , on the 10 th inst ., to adopt the National Petition , to memorialise the Queen for the Restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones , and to put persons in nomination to represent the people of Barnsley in the National Petition Convention Mr . Vallance was called t > the chair . Mr . Mirfield addressed the meeting at great length and concluded by moving the following resolution : — " That this meeting ascribes the numerous evils and unparalleled distress which has overtaken this once happy country to a corrupt system of class legiBlatioa , and being anxious for the welfare of all our fellow citizens , it is our firm opinion that unless the rights of every man of twenty-one years of age , and of

      sound mind , to the franchise be acknowledged and enforced by law , there can be no permanent peace or prosperity to the industrious millions of this empire . We deem it our duty to petition Parliament , setting forth our grievances and pointing out an effectual remedy , by which prosperity may be restored . " Mr . Robert Garbutt seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously . Mr . John Shaw moved the Petition , and spoke at length . It was seconded by Mr . Thomas Katcliffe and carried unanimously . Mr . George Uttley moved the memorial on behalf of Frost , Williams , and Jones ; and it was seconded by Mr . William Ellice . Mr . Thomas Lingard moved , " That Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., Mr . George Binns , of Sunderland , and Mr . Frank Mirfield are fit and proper persons to represent the people of Barnsley in the forthcoming Convention . ' Mr . John WtddoD moved , bv wav of amendment

      " That the name of Mr . William Ashton be inserted instead of that of Mr . George Binns , " which was seconded by Mr . James Noble ; and a connter resolution was also moved by Mr . John Shaw , *• That the names of the four be put to the meeting separately , " which was seconded by Mr . Peter Hoey , and the names of Messrs . O'Connor , Binns , aud Mirfieid were ultimately carried . Mr . Michael Segrave moved the fourth resolution , " That the petition of this meeting be entrusted to the National Petition Convention when assembled in London , to be presented to Parliament in such a manner as they in their wisdom may deem most advisable , and this meeting do likewise pledgo itself to pay their share of the expences required to support the said Convention during their sitting ; the meeting was afterwards addressed by Mr . Peter Hoey and others , when a vote of thanfes was given to the Chairman , and the meeting quietly separated .

      BRADFORD . Reform Clcb , Manchester Road . —The Reform Club , or Household Suffrage Association , met at the house of Mr . James Sharp , the Q ,-ieen Inn , on Monday evening last , for the purpose of adopting the principles contained in the People ' s Charter . The large room was well filled with Chartists , anxious to witness the proceedings , and hear for themselves the results of their deliberations . Mr . Whitehead was called to the chair , and stated that they had met that evening , to take into consideration the principles of the Charter , and the best way would be to consider them seriatim . Two members of the club moved and seconded that the

      word " universal" be substituted for " extension ' in their laws . Mr . Henry Hodgson , Chartist , rose and spoke at great length on the principle of Universal Suffrage . He said that every man that had arrived at the age of twenty-one years ought to have tho power ef electing those delegates to Parliament who were entrusted with their liberty , their Iive 3 , and their property . He asked if it was reasonable that men at twenty-one years of age , and even under , Bhould be called upon to defend their country without haviug a voico in electing the legislators who made the laws to compel them to ^ ear arms to protect the property of the nation ? ilr . Hodgson ably combatted the objections made against the ignorance of the working classes , and said if they were

      ignorant who were they to blame for it buc their rulers , who had only given £ 30 , 000 for the education of the whole nation , while they havegiven the Queen during her minority , £ 1 € 000 for her education . The best way to make the people intelligent would be to give them the franchise . He noticed several instances of the ignorance of the present voters , during the late elections ; some , instead of mentioning the candidate ' s name they intended to vote for , named the landlord ' s name ; whikt others had to be regularly drilled several days before an election took place , to prevent an error . Mr . H . next noticed the subserviency of the generality of the present voterB , and how their connexions made them more dependant than the lowest cl » s 3 of workmen . A comber for

      instance who earned only ten shillings per vretk , would aot have &s much to sacrifice as a person who had thirty or forty skilling 8 per week ; and would be more independent than the last-mentioned class . Mr . Hodgson ably refuted many more objections of a like nature . The Chairman asked if aay other person had any remarks to make , when no one appeared , he put the moiion ; the members ealy were allowed to vote . The motion was carried unanimously , amidst the cheers of the assembly . A membe r then proposed " no property qualitit&tion for Members , " which was seconded and carried without a disientient . " PajHK-Bi ol Members" next proposed and carried . Also " equal electorial districts " The Ballot was considered one of their

      principles already , but was put and carried . The Chairman then said they had . at length gone through , all the points of the Chirter , and they would now proceed to elect new members and a new committee . Mr . Brook reminded the Chairman that there was still one important point of the Charter they had not noticed—the duration of parliaments . This caused some slight disagreement . Sir . Rowniree said he thought Annual Parliaments would cause a great deal of excitement every year and would have a bad effect upon trade . Mr . Brook said that any person who had read over and considered the Charter attentively , would find that any excitement had been provided against by not

      allowing any convassing ; two days' excitement would be ail that there could possibly be , and if they got & good member it would only be the same as calling a public meeting to give him , a vote of thauka ; if they get a rogue , twelve months was long enough to keep him . Mr . Wilson moyed , ivhich was seconded , ' ¦ Tiiat Annual Parliaments be adopted , and that a power be given to the electors to recall him when they thought proper . " This was also carried without a disseutient . Nearly thirty members were then added to the society , and a committee of fifteen was appointed to carry out its principles . Mr Hodgson and two other persons were appointed to prepare an address against next Monday night , their next meeting being Held on that evening .

      Great Hobtojj . —The Chartists of Great Horton have met a long lime in West Croft Fold , until ihe place had become too small for their members , a » d ihty have taken the Lodge Room of a Secret Order , situated at Salt Pye ; they met the first time on Sunday morning , to transact the business of the Association . Tne meeting was very numerous . On Monday evening , the room was publicly opened for holding Chartist meetings , and the place was crowded to excess . Mr . John Burrows , an old veteran , nearly seventy years of age , was called to the chair , who opened the business of the meeting in au able and appropriate speech , and called on Mr . Dewhirot to aadre&s them , who did so in an able and eloquent speech , on the miserable condition of the working classes , and gave it as his opinion that

      nothing short of the Charter would cure the evils under which the working classes groaned . Mr . Rossnextaddressed the meeting , aadgavethetyranta and oppressors a severe censure for their base and cruel conduct , made use of towards those who provided them with every comfort which they enjoyed . Mr . Smyth , the sub-6 ecretary of the Council , was next called upon , who made an excellent speech , and showed , in language not to fce misunderstood , what had been the cause of the distress and misery of the working classes , and called upon them to uhiie in bondd ol nn . on , and to strengthen the hands of the Executive Council , by every means in their power , as noihiDg but the Charter would elevate them to that standard and station in society which every working man ought to enjoy . Thanks were given , to the Chairman , and the meeting separated .

      Thompsoh's Houses . —The Chartists of this neighbourhood have taken a chamber iu which to hold their meetings . They met on last Sunday morning , at ten o ' clock , to hear a lecture from Mr . Thomas Ibbotbon , who delivered an able and soul-stirring address on the Charter , and the benefits that would result from it when it was made the law of the land . He advised them to become united in the great work of regenerating the country in which we live . Middletojj Fields . —The Chartists of Middleton Fields met at the sign of the Three Pigeons . Mr . Joshua Brooks was appointed to attend and deliver a lecture ; he attended at the time appointed , and acquainted them of the meeting of the Reform Club , at the house of Mr . James Sharp , the Queen Inn , Manchester Road , for the purpose of adopting Universal Suffrage , aud requested them to allow him to go there , which they very kindly consented to .

      WXSBEACH . —The Chartif ts keep moving here . They have issued an address to the men of Wisbeach , which was ro-pubhshtd in the ChartUt Circular . The Council have engaged the service of Dr- P . M . M'Douall , to lecture for them on Monday and Tuesday next , and much good they hope to tffeot through his labours .

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      CITY OF LONDON .-Mr . Stallwood delivered a very excellent an < i instructive lecture ^ n the evils and very baneful effects of monarchy upon the general family of mankind , especially in this country , to a numerous assemblage of respectable workingmen , in . the Political ; -a « id Scientific Institute , 55 , Old Bailey . The lecturer was one hour and a half in h ' 13 discourse , but no discussion followed , as is usually the custom , as the lecturer ha 4 to deliver another lecture at nine o ' clock the same evening in another district in this city . Mr . Catbb gave the following announcements : — Next Sunday morning , January the 17 th , will be the quarterly meeting of the shareholders of this Institute . The present Committee are particularly desirous that they will not fail in their attendance . In the evening of the same ; day , Mr . Mo . Grath will lecture In this Hall .

      Goldeb-Lane . —Mr . Stallwood addressed a inost numerous body of shoemakers in the Large Room of the Star Coffee-House . Messrs . Knight and Martin had briefly addressed the meeting previously , / . Mr . Stallwood lectured for an hour and a half on the principles of tne Charter ; showing them how seriously politics affected them as a trade ; asked them how they would like to have boots and shoes brought duty free from abroad ; showed them , how the combination laws were brought to bear on them as trades' societies , while the employer was allowed to combine to oppress them with impunity . A great number of members were enrolled . A vote of thanks was passed to Messrs . Knight , Martin , and Stallwood . Mr . Stallwood was unanimously , admitted an honorary member of the boot and shoemakers' Charter Association .

      St . Panchas . —Mr . Ruffy Ridley delivered a most argumentative , lueid . and eloquent lecture on the appropriation of the soil , at the Feather ' s TaVernj Warren-strcet . on Sunday evening . Chahtjst Deputations to the Tbades . —ShobmaKeks . —In our last , we mentioned the appointment of deputations for rhe above purpose . On Monday , they attended their duties as follows : — Angel and Cboww , Regent-Street . —Messrs . Cuffay and M'Fredericks attended here . Mr . C . pointed out the fallacies of Free Trade under present circumstances and the importance ef political power to them . He was listened , to with the greatest attention .

      Horse and Gboom , King-stheet , Lonc Acnu . — Messrs . Farrell and M'Carthy addressed the meeting , pointing out the UBelessnegs of trade strikesthat their employers had that they so much required , and the necessity of their obtaining their right by means of the Charter . Clock House , Cecil-Couht , St . Mabtin ' s-Lane , —Messrs . Acland and Mat hews attended here . The body promised to consider the matter . Star and Gartee , Poland-Street . —Messrs . Ruff y Ridley and Dove . Mr . R . addressed the meeting , showing in a lucid manner what politics had to do with trades , and what mechanics should have to do with politics .

      Red Lio . n , PoBTLAND . STREET .--MessH . Martin * Stacy , and Freeman . Mr . Martin addressed the meeting , observing that it was expected in the next session of Parliament , that a bill would be introduced fo r the suppression of trade societies , and the necessity that existed for a . union of all , to raise ourselves in the political , moral , and social scale . Robin Hood , Great Windmill-street . —Messrs . Knight and Langwith . Mr . Knight addressed them on the objects of the People ' s Charter , the present deplorable condition of the mechanic's of England , and that salvation only could be looked for through the Charter . From the very favourable . reception the : deputations experienced from this highly intelligent b » dy of mechanics , an increase of a thousand at least may bd anticipated to our ranks .

      Bebmondskt . —A . vote of thanks was passed by acclamation to Mr . Robert Wild , of Simmpndley , near Glossop , by the Bermondsey Chartists for his manly conduit , while belonging to the Bermondsey Charter Association . The members meet every Monday evening , instead of Tuesday evening , at the Horns , Crucifix-lane , Btrniondsey-street . Business of the greatest importance will take place on Monday evening next , at eight o ' clock . It is expected no member will be absent , as the anti-Corn Law Leaguearehard at work in Beimoudsey . Soho . —The tailors of this locality held their aaual meeting on Sunday last , at the Three Crowns , Richmond-street , when Mr , Farrer delivered an excellent lecture on the Repeal of the Corn Laws to a crowded and attentivea udience . Four new members were enrolled .

      Lambeth . —At the usual weekly meeting of the Lambeth Chartists , a very spirited discussion took place on the subject of co-operation and exclusive dealing , which ended in the appointment of a committee to carry the I ' . bove objects into effect . Chelsea . —A public meeting was held on Monday , when important steps were taken in furtherance 01 the cause , and twelve shillings collected from the various leaders . It was also determined that the future meetings be held in the old i quarters—the United Temperance Coffee House , Lower Georgestreet , Sloane-square—and . that Mr . L . H . Leigh would lecture there on Monday evening next , at half-past seven o ' clock in the evening , on free trade fallacies .

      H AMHERSMiTH . —Mr . L . H . Leigh lectured to a mo at numerous audience , on Tuesday , on the fallacies of free trade . Sidney Smith , Esq . was invited to bo present and discuss the matter , but forgot to attend . A number of Corn Law repealers were present . Mr . Leigh ' s sound reasoning made many converts . A considerable , number of cards were issued . LEcryRE . —Mr . Fussell lectured to the satisfaction of a numerous body of tailors , at the Red Lion , King-street , Goldea-square , on Tuesday evening last . ¦ , ¦¦ ¦ . ' . - ¦ ' ¦ ¦ ¦¦ ¦•¦

      POLMONT , by Falkibk . —A total abstinence society has been instituted in this village . Mr . Clelaud , missionary of the Faikirk Total Abstinence Society , delivered a lecture on the subject , and after the meeting the society was constituted . It now consists of twenty member ? . It is in contemplation to have a soiree in a short time , and 011 the whole fair prospects are had of doing good . Robberv . —On the evening of Saturday , the 1 st inst ., some persons having more inclination for good feeding than honest employment , robbed the hen roost of a farmer in this place , of two fat chickens and a cock . From the Bitaatisn of the hen house , the parties mubt have been wel ) acquainted with the premises . The finger of .-suspicion points to certain individuals , who had better be 1 n their guard for the future . .

      X 7 I . VERSTON . —The Nanonal Petition was adopted at a meeting at this place , on Monday night last , and a committee of seven persons was nominated to ' canvass for , signatures , CHOH 1 TON . —Mr . Campbell lectured in the Chanist room , -York-street ^ Chprlton . Forty cards were ordered , and a good spirit prevailed . salford . —Mr . Rankin delivered a lecture to a numoroua audience in the Association Room , on Sunday . The lecturer commented in an able and effective manner on the fallacies advanced by the

      Anti-Corn Law p » rty . Mr . Littler also briefly addressed the meeting , " exaortinj ; 7 them to sign the National Petition , and assist the Council in going round the neighbourhood to get signature ? . At the conclusion a subscription was made on behalf of Mrs . Frost . —On Monday eveniDg there was a discussion in the Association Room . —Tbe youths of Salford have established a Youths'Chartist Association . They meet every Wednesday evening at eight o ' clock , in the Chartist Association Room , Gre ^ t George-street . ¦ : ,

      MANCHEST ? RiT-On Monday evening there waB a numerous attendance at the York-street Chartist Room to hear Mr . Bairstowy who has lately been engaged in the midland counties . Mr . J . Murray waV elected chairman . Mr . Bairstow commented upon the very unfair manner in which the Chartists have been treated in Manchester since he last saw them ; and passed a high eulogium upon them for their courage , consistency , and resolution , anm all the persecution and opposition of the league . He then drew a most appalling picture of the destitution of thousands of our fellow creatures . He defended the working classes against the oft repeated charge , of a purpose , if they had the power , to . destroy ™«« m . Ha illustrated his arguments-by

      snowinY that they created all the wealth by . tilling the land , building the houses , manufacturing the clothes , W ; and if there was the disposition on the part of the working classes , as . many would insinuate , sorely they had , while producing it , sufficient opportunity to destroy the property . The ' contrary a * &s the fact . It was thepnde of the artizan to turn off his work in a skilfarman-Ber . creditable to himself , and to the ^ highesl satisfaction to the employer . He contended j and logically fibewed , that the industrious millions were actuated with as sincera love for their country as those who live upon their labour . The speaker occupied an hour and a half in the delivery of his address , and sat down at the coiiolusioa much applauded .

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      HEBDEN BRIDGE . —Mr . Du 2 y lectured here on Monday last to a very crowded audience . -After the lecture had concluded seven new members were enrolled . . : "¦ /; . ;/ ¦> . ' . ¦ . . . ' ¦ . v ' . -- - \ . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ; '¦ . ¦;; : ' ¦ :. ¦ ¦ - . HECKMONDWIKE .-The Chartist * at tbfs place continue to hold their regular fortnightly roeefrlhg . At the last meeting a vote of thanka waa passed to Mr . Penny , for his letters to Mr . Stansfeld , with a hope that Mr . Penny would continue the » . It was also arranged that at our next meeting , whicft will be held on Monday evening next , the National Petition be adopted , and also a memorial to her Majesty , ^ rayiBg . "her ; . to remit the remainder of the term of the transportation of Frost , Williams , and Jones . .- - . ' - ' . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ . - : ¦ " ¦ "¦ ¦ ¦ ' ¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦

      OURSXiEY . —Bbeakewj up New Ground . —A public meeting was held here on Monday evening last , for , the purpose of adopting the National Petition , Mr . Lacey , of Wotton-under-Edffe , in the chair . The meeting was addressed by Mr . Knowles , Chartist lecturer , Mn Cook , of Biseley , and Mr . Witts , of Wotton-under-Edge . A great many Cha , Hst Circulars and copies of the Petition were eagerly bought .- ; ' ;• " .. - ; ... ' . . ¦ ¦; ' ¦ ¦ . - : ¦ )¦ . .. ; ' ; . - -. .. CHORLTON AND HULME .-A public meeting waa held itt the Chartist Institute , on Friday evening last , for the purpose of considering the propriety of petitioning Parliament for a Ten Hours' Bill . A petition was unanimously adopted , At the close a vote of thanks was given to Lord Ashley , Mr . Fielden , and other frknds to the cause , ' after which another vote was given separately for the old King , R . Oastler .

      ASiXEy .-, Ateaparty took placethere on Monday , the 3 rd of January , at which the interest excited , and the enthusiasm manifested was great , and the muster of the friends of Democracy large . The place was very tastefully decoroted with laurels and evergreens , surrounding and adorning portraits of O'Connor , Frost , Emmett , and others . Two excellent and soul-stirring addresses were given by the Rev . W . V . Jackson , and Mr . Candy , from Wolverhampton . A resolution , pledging the meeting to the adoption of the National Petition , was passed * Also a memorial to the Queen , for the restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones * MVTHOLXttROYD . —Mr . James Duffy delivered an excellent lecture to an enthusiastic meeting here on Monday last . Several questions were asked and annswered satisfactorily to all .

      EASIWGTON—Lately , a supper was got up by a few friends of the cause of liberty , which was well attended , particulariy by the females . The supper took place at the Bell Inn . After supper , Mr . Biddle was unanimously called to the chair The party was briefly addressed by Messrs . Paul and Cook , from Stroud , who were highly applauded . A few songs were also sung , when three . hearfcy cheers were given for O'Connor . The company then dispersed , highly delighted with the evening ' s entertainment .

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      NOMINATIONS TO THE GENERAL COUNCIL . . PLYMOUTH . Mr . John Dodd , woolcomber , 21 , James street . Mr . Simon Col well , haiter , Cambridge-street . Mr . Robert Shute , tailor , Charles-street . Mr . Samuel Lockwood , tailor , Barrack-street . Mr . Thomas Gibbons , shoemaker , Ghapel-street . Mr . William Skelton , carpenterj Richmondstreet . ¦ : ' , ' . . \ - ¦ . ; ' . . " , " : : ¦ . '¦ ¦ ¦ . ;¦ ¦ - . ' . ' '¦ ¦ . Mr . Philip Tory , weaver , William-atreet . Mr . Thomas Beer , dyer , Russoll-square . Mr / John Rogers , boot-closer , Bull Hill , sub-Treasuror . Mr . John T . Smith , new 3 agent and printer , 14 , Westwell-street , sub-Seoietary .

      COLCHESTEB . Mr . James Glubb , flock manufacturer , North-street . Mr , Matthew Brown , cabinet-maker , North-street . Mr . Benjamin Parker , truiterer , Maldon-road . Mr . Thomas Rawlins , baker , Maidenburgh-street , Mr . WiliiaiB Flats , tailor , Moor-lano . Mr . Stephen Clubb , seu ., millwright , North-street , sub-Treasurer . : J Mr . William George Blatch , North-street , sub-Secretary . LONDON . T-ST . PANCBAS , Mr . Beek , plasterer , 22 , Deatou-atreet , Somers Town . Mr . Graham , painter , 32 , Slide-street , Bloomsbury . Mr . Holland , printer , 21 , Collier-street , Pentonville .

      Mr . Dunbar , painter , 19 , Huntley-street , Upper Gower-street . Mr . Mortlock , boot and shoe maker , 3 , Upper Seymour-strett , Somera Towu . Mr . Thomas Smith , pipe-maker , 16 , Little Clarendon-street , ditto . Mr . Sparrow , carver , 98 , Cromer-street , ditto . Mr . SinithV traveller , Uuiversity-atreet , Tottenham-court Road . Mr . James Goodfellow , tailor , 13 , Tottenhamstreet , Tottenham-court Road . Mr . Richard Poyser , grainer , 7 , Henrietta-street , Drummond-crescent , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Joseph Polling , carpenter , 19 , Huntley-street , Upper Gower-street , sub-Secretary .

      LAMBETH . Mr . Wiliiam Bateman , builder , 3 , Tyer-strcet , Lambeth . Mr . William , Stangroom , tailor , 1 , China Walk , Lambeth . Mr Joseph Rainsley , upholsterer , 2 , Webber-street , Blackfriar ' s-road . Mr . Charles Thorpe , shoemaker , 9 , London-street , London-road . Mr . Joseph Burgess , brushmaker , 31 , Elliot-row , St . George ' s-road , ftouthwark . Mr . Benjamin Rogers , cooper , 1 , China-walk , Lambeth , sub-Treasurer . Mr . John Moy , tailor , 1 , China-walk , Lambeth , sub-Secretary .

      MOSSLEY . Mr . James Buckley , Mossley . Mr . John Mason , Mossley . Mr . Joseph Hall , Mossley . Mr . Henry Wood , Mossley . Mr . John Robinson , Mossley . Mr . Eclward Bradbury , sub-Treasurer . Mr . George Hoyle , sub-Secretary . TIVEBTON ( DEVON ) . Mr . Joseph ThomaSjlacc-hand , Westexe . Mr . Henry Marshail ; ditto , Westexo . Mr . Joseph Ruddj ditto , Westexe . Mr ; Wiiiiam Rowcliffe , butcher , Bridge-street , sub-Treasurer . Mr . William Kibbey , lace-hand , Quick's Court , sub-Secretary .

      WEST AUCKLAND . Mr- Francis Myers , mason , Evenwood . Wr . Ctiriatopaer Hodgaon , quavryman , Evenwood Mr ; Frcierick Burn muwr , Eveawood . Mr . Richard Lee , blioumakor , West Auckland . Mr . Duncau M'Queen , shoemaker , West Auck land . Mr . Joseph Ay er , carpenter , West Auckland . Mr . Thomas My croft , West Auckland , sub-Se oretary .

      READING . Mr . George William Wheeler , baker , 30 , Coleystreet . ' ¦ . ¦ ¦ ' , ¦ - . ' . ¦ ¦ ' . -.. " ¦ ' ' ' .. .. Mr . Alfred Preston , shoemaker , 2 , Finch Court . Mr , James ^ Gibson , stonemason , Friars-street . Mr . ThomaH Truss , cordwamer , ^ 5 t ^ , Chathamstreet , sub- Treasurer . Mr . Thomas iMajor , printer , 4 , Whitley-street ^ sub-Secretary ,

      BBISTOLi Mr . Wm . Davies , Horse Fair . Mr . Wm . Williams , Stapleton-road . Mr . John Morgan , Elbroad-striBet . Mr . George Pulien , Narrow Win&-street . Mr . Charles Bittle , Castle Greek . Mr . Wm . Edwards , Lower Easipn . Mr . Henry Cooke , Denmark-street . Mr . Frederick Gioson , East-street , sub-Treasarer Mr . Geojrg « P « well » Narrow Wine-streetv sub Secretary . ¦'¦¦ " [' . ' ' ' '¦ - ¦'¦ ' ; ' ' .

      ¦ . - .- . ¦ ¦ - . : ' . ' ; . . ¦• ¦¦ .., -: ¦ ¦• ¦ ' ' HDLI- " . - . . - . ¦ . Mr . Rwger Pinder , Weatherill Place , Carr-la / ie , joiner . - ' - . ' - " ¦ . ¦ . ¦ . ¦ ¦ ' . .:. .. ¦; ¦¦¦ . : : ¦ ¦ '¦ : . : V ¦ . ' ^ ,,. \ . ¦ ' Mr . Matthew Mudd , 2 , Mechanic-Iaae , ¦ Etf . garstreet , tailor . Mr . Rebert Jaokson , Carton ' s Entry , Marketplaoe , tailor . Mr ; J > Jaek » on , No . 10 , North Walls . Mr . Wm . Webster , Thornton-squaro , Pasture ¦ G » te , joineh \ •¦¦¦ ' . ; - . ' .. ' - . : ¦"¦'¦ . ¦ : ' ¦ . ¦¦'• [ J - :- ¦" Mr . George Barnett , 3 , Cook's Bmyiings , Bowlr alley-lane , tailor .

      Mr ; James Hendrick , 25 , West-street , oordwaiue . r , ^ ' ¦ ¦ : ¦ ¦ ' ^ . ¦ -: ¦ . ' . ¦ ' • : ¦¦ ' ¦ - ¦ - - '' ' ¦ Mr . Wai . Padget , Pullan ' a Buildings , Spencerstreet , joiner , sub-Treasurer . # Mr . James Grassbyy 4 , Garolir . e-street , Soulcoates , joiner , sub-Sepretary .

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      ¦ . . : ... S ¦ ¦ ¦ ' .. —¦»¦ V , I . , ' - .: v ,:- ' :.: , ^ % ^" ' :: ? 5 :: ; % i ^" :. ^' YORK . —At thei weekly meeting of the National yi / f Charter Association , held on Tuesday evening last , J v ^ V the following resolutiona Were moved and carried y fV " r * - k unanimously : —1 st . " That the thanks of this m&aw ing be given to Mr ; J . B ; O'Brien for hia unwearied exertions and uiflinching advocacy of the cause of liberty , and that we , the ChartistB of York , reposa full coufidence in him as an old and , tried leader of the people , ^^ and pledgo ourselves 1 to 1 support ^ him to the utmost in our power . ^ 2 nd . "That ^^ the thanks of this meeting be given to the jnen of Leeds for their patriotio conduct at the Music Hall , on the 4 th instant . " . .. ' ¦' . ¦ .- •" . ¦ ' - ¦ ¦ ¦' ¦ : ¦¦ ¦ : ; y \ '' ¦ : -v '' : '

      ¦ Coventry —Mr . Starkey lectured ? -her © on fnday last , on the proceedings of the late Qonfeience of Ministers at Manchester , he having beea one of that body . Mr . Starkey shewed the fallacy of the arguments put forth by the gentlemen whom the coaimittee of management thought proper to ^ ow * o speak . ^ During bis lecture Mr . George * vyhitei of Birmingham , made his appearance , on his way from Rugby , and at the request of the meeting , Mr . Starkey gave way , and Mr . White delivered an address on the fallacy of the working classes )' oining aay agitation , eave that for thd universal rights of man , and concluded by exhortirig the working classes to union and perseverance . ¦ ' . ';• ¦ Kv'JCHDAliE . —On " Sunday last , Mr . Bairstow tireacbed two e'ermons . The room was filled with

      numerous and respectable audiences , who listened with breathlesa attention to the eloquent and fervid manner 4 n which he appealed to them on behalf of the poor . He made some pointed remarks on tae contiuct of indrndaals who call themselves philant hropbiats a nd lovers Of their country who extend their eharity five er six . thousand miles across thfe ; seas , amd will not see the distress of their fellow- ' creatares who are dying arotind them for want of " the comaton necessasries of life . He appealed eloquently to ; his heareia to join ia the good cause . At the condusion twenty-three nwmbeis enrolled their namea ; . ¦ . ¦"'¦ - ¦ " \ : ¦'¦ - " '¦ - ¦'" ¦ . ..: .- ' - ¦ ; ' ¦ : ¦ ¦' ¦ '

      On T ^ feHfcvir , the Female Chaartists held a public tea party ia the Association : Roojbj , Yorkshire-street , which was well attended . The chair was taken at six o ' clock ,, by Mr . Thomas Wil 4 y ; 8 o » e exceUenfc toasts and sentiments were delmrid- A female named Parkinson , from Oldhani ,. appealed powerfully to her sea to come forward and joia the Assooiation . Mr .-Candy , from Wolverhaaipton , delivered an excellent speech , arid the meeting broke up at nearly twelve o ' clock , highly delighted with the ; proceedings . , : •• CEIORIiETr .-rMr . H . H Swinglehttist , from Preston , visited this place on Sunday last , and delivered a Jecturei ia the Chartists' Room .

      B . DTHEKGBEK . —On Thursday , th « 6 th inst the Chartists of this place held a meofcing in the Town Hall , at the hour of two o ' clock—the magis trates generously granting tho same ; Mr . John Muir , a working man , filled the Chair , The Hall was crowded to excess , great numbers- not being able to obtain admission , to hear a report from Mr Peargus O'Connor , of the- manner in which he had discfearged his duties , as their delegate m the Scotcli Convention , which he delivered in his usual masterly manner , showing up tire fashion in which the National Petition , was strangled ia the Gonvention , by the number of delegates not- being in proportion to the cougtituenctea , espeoially iu and around

      Glasgow , some being returned from places where Chartism was never known to exist in the shape of an Association—even some of them being appointed oa the morning of the day that the Convention sat down , aud others riot voting according to their instructions , and some of the large towns ( for instance , Aberdeen ) sending two delegates , ; oneiof theaa being appointed at a twopenny ticket meeting , tvho voted contrary , thereby neutralising ; their votes , which caused a parity of votes on tiio qjiestion of the National Petition , thereby putting the Chairman into the disagreeable position of giving the casting vote , which was in favour of the Scotch Petition . Mr . O'Connor recommended

      the meeting to adopt the National- Petition . After which he continued to address the meeting is a soulstirring strain , pointing out tho many wrongs under which the people labour , showing all to arise front class legislation , giving- protection to the monopoly of land , machinery , money , law , the church , &c . all which will continue until ; ihe people obtain the Charter , Mr . O'Connor addressed the meeting for about an hour , as he had to address a meeting in Greenock that night , but before retiring a , vote of thanks was given amidst plaudits * whieh Mr . O'Coanor acknowledged in a very courteous manner . Mr . Pitkethly then addressed a few words of advice * to the meeting on the importance of abiding by

      principle ; alter whveh they both departed amidst : great applause . The meetihgr , then resunied its business , when Gabriel 'Hamilton proposed , and Alexander Gilliea seconded a resolution to adopt the National ' Petition , which the meeting unanimously adopted ; likewise , that one hundred copies of tho petition be purchased , and a number of sheets for / signatures and a committee of twenty-two was appointed to canvass the town for tho same , and to uplift a subscription to cover the expenses attending upon the same . The sheets were purchased next day and distributed , and a great number of names is Jikely to be

      procured of both males and females ; but from the high church party , we will receive a deoided opposition-DARXiIfvGTOJf . —On Thursday and Friday evenings , the ( Jth and 7 ch instant , J . B . O'Brien , E ^ q . delivered two lectures , in the Jong room- belonging to Mr . Bragg , of Friestgate , in this town , u-poii the subject of Chai-tism ; The company was very numerous , and many persons were obliged to go away , not being able . to obtain admission . Mr . Cp'Brien was well received ; his arguments were sustained with a masterly knowledge of the subject , and evinced superior talents for eloquence and erudition .

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      TO THE EDITOR OF THE NOBTHfittl * STAB . Sir , —At the meeting of the Town Council last week , you will be aware that Mr . Kelsall delivered himself of a long rambling speech about the hcinousuess of the present Corn Laws , evidently desirous of commencing an ofBcial move among that body of gentlemen against so monstrous a monopoly . Now , while I am as much opposed to monopoly as any man , I always endeavour to act with something like ¦ consistency ; when I condemn monopoly in one thing I condemn monopoly and injustice in every form aud t-hape . Is this the case wuh Mr . Kelsall I quite the contrary . Mr . K . is one of the overseers of the pour and gives his sanction , in connection with

      his associates in office , to one of the most contemptible moiiopoiius in the management of the poor , on record . Does he sanciion tho corn law-monopoly ? . O no , worsetlian that jabread monopoly . When the overseers " would give ) a shilJing in the shape of reiief to a poor applicant , they generally give it in bread— -a shilling loaf . Now , this shilling loaf costs tenpence ; and , although some thirty pounds a-year is paid for a baker oh the establishment , it is boasted by these Whig economists thai by this plan alone from £ 300 to £ 400 a-year is saved to the poor ' s rate . Excellent ! But are the poor benefitted by such a p lan I Not a morsel . Does it benefit any , body ?; xes ^ o £ " course , all tho ratepayers in the town have lees to pay . Does it injure any I f ^ es- ; , while it lessens the Rat ? of the baker , the millers or the fLoue seller , Ies 3 than one farthing , it robs him of nearly ,

      twopence . But these Whig political economists justify this by saying u The greatest happiness- to the greatest number ; " and this i » the perfection , of their policy . They know aothiBg . beyond this in the morals or philosophy of politiaa- ; . tney forget , or else they never knew , that it ia the greatest possible happiness to all , at the expenq 8 or su&riiiff of none , that we Chartists seek , " and that all good arid onlightened men would Beek ^ but they feet no compunction of soul while they rob the retaileJ in flour , or the baker , ; w ho hasias- much right to . have the privilege of his calling respected as- the . clothmaker or tradesman . ¦¦¦ '• What does thisplaa do , then t Does it do no more than rob their tradesmen ? It also robs the poor . For suppose one-halt ' of those who obtain relief to bake it themselves , they would at leas '; save the bakers '' share . Foe no one will

      suppose that if the bvesseers can saise . £ iu . Q . ;> year by the trat&o that they ! will give a . much larger loaf for the shilling thaathe baket Swould do . Here then are a set of VVh : ^ economists oaught aiiain in their o ' wri trap ! ¦ .. ;' Well " , well , good , iaiii come--good is doming out of it . ali . The shopkeepers and bakers ara all turning Chawists , for ih'ej see plainly if a , monopoly of the profits is to be toleiated , repeal wili d » no good until tkey are firsi romflved from class inSuence and parish monopolyv anxl , therefore , thoy say '' Hurrah ' ¦ & $ ¦ theChartejr ., '' WhenMr . KiiVsaU and bis- cO'Sopeers shall efcep forward and deaounce all au > nopoly , and especially the contemptible affair at tbe workhouse , and prove his sincerity byeiving the poor afull shilling ' s worth

      for their shilling , in bread if he think propeiTj thea will we allow that he has- a right to complain , of the Corn Laws- ^ , or any « ihe ^ monopoly * and I promise hi ia also that tho ftaurseller and the bakerwill cease- to grumble at this unequal taeatment . Could you answer me the following queries : — What amount of money does it require to Jay dead at the stone heap i aad if -the compelling of poor men to vrork there who are forced to apply for psxish relief , that have been accustomed to sedentary em > ployments , such as tailors , drawers , &c-, does not Often end in their death , by being exposed to breafe stones in the cold * I know of one individual vc ^ a came to his death this way : perhaps you could tali maofmOre ! : v ;

      We know a few things— -we want to know saore . One thingwe know for certainty ^ that ere aiother twelve months are over , we shall bother these gentlemen off the perch , as safe as the ; imagine themselves to be . We are aware they are almost selfelected ; but our way is somewhat open through the Council , and next November shall seal their doom . We have carried the Commissioners , aud we will also carry their stronghold , or lose the uame of Chartists . " Destruotion to hypocrisy and Maltbusiaujsm ** ia our motto .

      I haTe the honour to be , YourB . respeotfuUy , . Wiw . UK Hick .

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      TO THE CHAHTISTS OF NORFOLK , SUFFOLK , AND CAMBRIDGE . Beothks Dexcckats , —You -will have seen , by the Star of Saturday last , that 1 waa in nomination for two different districts , viz . Cheshire and Yorkshire ; but as I consider that every man engaged in this sacred struggle ought to do ali the good he can , and as little mischief ; and as I think if I allowed myself to be bailotted for , some good man might be thrown out , 1 beg most respectfully to retire from both the counties ttf Yoik and Chester , and to stand for the couaties of Suffolk , Norfolk , and Cambridge .

      I should not do this ,, but that no person has intimated to me th&t any candidate has effered himself as yet , for your three counties . If elected by you I shall endeavour to perorm my duty to the best of my abilities , and will make it my business to attend amongst you , and render an account of my services . - To the Chartists of Yorkshire and Cheshire I have only to say , that it is not from any disrespect to them j withdraw ; I do it for the sole purpose of securing the services of good and honest men on the Convention . I am , Your "Brother in the Cause , John Campbell , Secretary . Salford , January 11 ih , 1 & 42 .

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      A LIST OF NOMINATIONS TO THE NATIONAL CONTENTION , FOB MARCH , 1842 . Northumberland and Durham . Cumberland and Westmorland , Bronterre O"Brien . Yorkshire , Feargua O'Connor , George Julian Harney , Edward Clayton , John West , Gteorge Binna , Thps . Tevers , J . B . O Brien , James Penny , and John West . Lancashire , James Leech , * John Beesley , Dr . M'DouaU . Cheshire , W . Griffin , and Christopher Doyle . Norfolk , Suffolk , Cambridge , JohB Campbell , * Secretary to the Executive . Derbyshire , Leicester , Nottingham , Thomas Raynor Smart , Dean ^ Taylor , George Harrison Farmer , Jenathan Bifrstow . Staffordshire , G . B . Mart , John Mason , John Richards .

      Warwick and Worcestershire , George White . Northampton and Oxfordshire . Monmouth and "Herefordshire , Morgan Williams . * Devon , Cornwall , and Dorset , Thomas Smith and Mr . PowelL Gloucester , Somerset , and Wilts , Wm . Prowting Boberts , Robert Kempt Philp , * George Meree Bartlett , Felix Wa Simeon , John Copp . Hants , Sussex , ana Isle ol Wight , Nathaniel Morling , Wm . Woodward . Essex , Middlesex , Surrey , and Kent , P . M . M'Dou&U , * Wm . Carrier , Wm . Protrting Roberts , Wm . Benbow , Goodwin Bannby , J . "W . Parser , John Fussell , Edmund Stallwood , Bnffy Ridley , Wm , Robson French , Philip M'Gratb , Wm . Fox , John Waifcins , —— Rainsley , Robson , Balls , John Knight , and John Maynard . * Those marked thus * are members of the Executive .

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      YOL . T . ffQ . 218 . SATURDAY , JANUARY 15 / 184 ^

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      AND LEEDS GENERAL ^ p ^ ERTliSil .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Jan. 15, 1842, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct582/page/1/