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      Beloved Rueem , —I hire glorious news for you this weak . Aii thb Tbadbs abb coiokg otrr , — nobly coining oni . Bat 1 ha ! better report progress , * fi ffiy poor Keporter ms one of the nnfortunate sufferers in ika * accident" ( 1 ) committed fey thenazagers otfte Great Western Railway on Christmas ere ; and M the substitute who ias since Vtaftl supplied his- |> laee-ftss-b « ea- ealled off-to lecture- and preach ChaTtiam elsewhere , ' I shall give you as . abstract of the week ' s proeeediags in

      Lvn-Bat , my friends , was I not right in . lay ealcu Ittioa of the Glasgow saints ? I told Mr . Patfopn thai Mb notion was concocted , wiih a "new to hand ns ot « boaad neck and heels to ihe Corn Law Repealers , 4 md Bltimately to destroy C&artism . Well , he and Brsw 3 ter are gone orer j and what strength , do they take to the enemy ! Why , Brewstar , with Pattison on his back I Thav's the 2 o&-il » great prise they hate gamed . Ah ! I haTe long watched and suspected fiiese parsons and shop-keeping saints . Now to feosioesft .

      On Monday w « had aa ctvetfi < Mnn £ . ioeeting of the trades on behalf of _ tne glorious stonemasons , and although the business was special , yet eTery speaker threw in the Charter . A Mr . Butler , carpenter-, one of the delegates , made a mostlucid , powerful , sad statesman-like speech , a fine justification for ihe masons , and a fqjl exposure of their oppressors , Grissell , Pete , aad Allen . We must hare their names fairlyout Mr . Bafler concluded a splendid appeal by aligning all their grievances to the fact of their not being represented . Other trades " moved and seconded the resolutions- and masonB supported these . I only

      heard Anderson , xad one Mr . Armstrong Walton , one of the eighteen , and thej made Chartist speeches Wakley , the meaVer ^ was . time r * od he $ * ra as a bit , but a rery little " bit of Chartism . He was evidently fencing . He was glad to see the most violent article in the Tones against the masons , and he did not blame Grissell and Peto ; no , only Allen , their understrapper . This running with the hare and holding with the hounds won ' t do . I spoke on the Charter , and wa 3 most enthusiastically received , as was that fine fellow , Dr . M'DoualL Yes , he is

      a fine fellow ; and yet I have not yet got aay of the promised subscriptions to start him in his profession , and thereby render him more serviceable to tho good cause . The room was crammed , and the delegates on the platform would have put the palefaced pigmy aristocracy to the blush . You never saw a finer set of physical force looking fellowsstrappers ! I wish to God I was commander of $ 00 , 000 of tham in the Qaeen ' s service . The resolutions were all passed unanimously , and " the meeting was most glorious . at

      Last nl ^ h : I addressed shoemakers the Hall of Science , City-road—an immense place . It was crammed in every part ; and I laid our principles and position before the meeting ; and the shoemakers , like the masons , eondacted iheir business like gentlemen and freemen in every respect : an ont and ont resolution for the Charter , and not a single hand held up against it , although there were sceres of middle men present . At the conclusion of my addres 3 , the folloiving note was placed in my hand for announcement : — " Sib . —You -will oblige the City Ladies' Shoemakers by announcing , from the platform , that they nave formed a Trades * Charter Association .

      *• I remain , Sir , " Yenrs , respectfully , "J . Daxixls , Secretary . This annouL cement was received with , dea ' emng cheers . A great number of the middle classes of Si . Luke ' s , who havs establiihed a balf-acd-half Charier Association , vrere present ; and a Mr . Palliser , a man of excellent character , I learn , followed me , and placed the folio-wing petition of the St . Luke ' s Association in my hand : — To the JZenovraVe ihe Ccvanms of Great Britain and JreUmd , in Parliament assembled . The Petition of the Members of tbe Saint Lute ' s Enfranchisement and Anti-Monopoly Association , and others , in public meeting assembled .

      SHEWZTH , —That your petitioners aw of opinion that the legislation ef this country . has been detrimental to the happiness and prosperity of the empire—that file cause may be traced to the limited nature of the elective franchise—to the fart that those inhabitants ¦ who possess that privilege sie unprotected in its exerese—and to tbe absence of a principle of unity , arising from an unequal distribution of political power throughoa ' v the electoral body . That ycur petitioners farther conceive that

      irrespective of the natural and constitutional right possessed by every man to a voice in the election of members of Parliament , the increasing intelligence ¦ which has manifested itsdf of lat e yeaia amongst the unenfranchised inhabitants , renders it a duty incumbent upon the Legislature to expend the franchise to every man twenty one years of zee , untainted by crime ; to protect every eaeetor in the exercise of that right , by adopting the principle of vote by Bal ot , and thai of equal electoral districts , —that the whole community may be fully and fairly retreserted .

      That your Petitioners are convinced that the adoption cf these principles by the legislature , "would speedily be attended -with the most advantageous results to all eiasses—inasmuch as a Legislature so convened , "would truly rtflfct thernational will , and consequently-recog nise the principles of Free Trade in all their integrity —promote an enlightened system of education , so tkst every ebiia born in the British Empire wenld be trained is an intelligent human being Reptal Prohibitive duties on provisions "which are producing Eifcary , poverty , disaficction , and crime—increase the loyalty of her Majesty ' s snrjects—restore confidence in the -wisdom of your honourable House , —strengthen and mzinUin the credit , ilie dignity , and the glory of the British Empire !

      Tour PirdtioneTs therefore pray your honourable House to pass Measures which shall extend the Elective Franchise to tTtry citizen twenry-one years of & % v , untainted by crime , —to protect the electors in tbe exercise of that rigLt , by the Yote by Ballot—and secure equal Electoral District * . In told him that it would not do , and be acknowledged the justice of all the points of the Charter ; » ad presently , if we are firm , they will all come round . ^ The battle is now between Chartism and Toryssa ; but the mock friends would again introduce Whi ^ gery by a side Bind or a sliding scale . Bui never , no never eccin .

      T-o-nigat I address the weavers , the starving * esvets of Spitalfields ; aad also the hatters of Berffiondsey . JTow Spitalfields is ten miles from me , * sd Benaondsey i ? a great distance from Spiialfields , and then I have to return ; but I am more fcaa repaid bj the progress of Chartism . The tailors tad compositors are coming out , and then tbe Saddle classes will see wherh-r or not we can do * i&oai them . The trade 3 and ths people will kat tbe world befora them .

      Sow a worxi about Leicester . The Tory paper Ct ^ us 250 for our procession . The go-lcttceen , *^ Bn-radical Mercury < a bad came for a paper ) ^ M ns 600 ; while the Whig Chronicle gives us , " * i « it calls an immense concourse , from 4000 to SKfl . Now what gay you ! 2 oO , 60 d , and 4000 j ° 5000 , ia three different papers . I am « sa 4 to admit that the Chronicle report of my ; speech 3 fair , yery fair , while tho Mercury j 13 * disgrace lo iha reporter , it is m < P | - -re lisa my speech shan a horse chesnut is to a ' « ££ na ; horse . i

      la my l ^ st 11 expressed a hope that you would be \ ^ tioss ia the selection of Delegates , and that you \ would pa . twopled-03 w them . Now , as I never ** " tee ? a 3 e ; ret from you , you shall know my j ^ on for providin * against disunion . You are ] ** sre that the professed object of the first Conven- j ., Wis to create a good feeling among all classes , j » favoor of the Chartsr , and above all to ) ^ e union among oursel ves . Well , I * freqasntly hinted at the treason and fr ^ nery to which lj in common with others , was ^ jected : and now give ear to a plain unvarnished

      *« About a fortnight before the Convention "ft * -Mr . R . B . B . Cobbett , Mr . Reginald John ffardson , and Mr . Mills , of Oldham , all being Jffe gttss , went to Oldham , and met at the Spotted j ^* ad there mustered Bome adherents , and pro-^ dastrhjg of resolutions having the approval , ^ I believe , the signature of Dr . Fletcher , another *« g « . e . One of the persons present asked the meanr * * a ; i object of the resolutions , and was told by Jttawdswi that James Paul Cobbett , another dele-^ wss to propose them in the Convention . The «« bon was then asked if he could , ssrry them ! and

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      the answer was n »; but O'Connor and O'Brien would oppose them , and would in consequencs lose all their popularity , andihrov the people into the hands of the Cobbetiites . ' I make no comment , but give you Isaac Nichols and Henry Chappell , as my authority ; and I do this with their permission . I would not now mention it boi wfth a "view to prevent , a recurrence of the eviij bnt it proves to you the motives of some of " 'the dastardly fellows who made so many loud professions .

      ^ , Now , my own dear friends , to-morrow the ^ feney-mongere' Parliament will open . To-morrow SFsball have been nkie years , exactly nine years , before the English public ; and during that period , for want of an opposition to a profligate administration . I never anticipated any good . But now that the trades have joined , and the people are united , and the WhigB in opposition , I have sow Borne hopes . Go on ; sign , every man and woman , sign the great National . , London , believe me , will do its duty , and so will Mr . Dan combe . I had an interview with him on Tuesday , and he is resolved to do his duty fear ies ? lyio the people ; and will the people not tio their duty tothemselml Again , I say , onward and B 9 , sjrran « tae jftofa ^ jo » t lea ttvaath * whokfikarter . They must some to the mountain at last , if we are but true . to ourselves . And now take advantage of the Oldham information I have given yon , and believe me that the same would now be practised , but for " the unanimity of the people themselves SlBN IHE PETITION EVEET HAN AND WOMAN . Ever your faithful friend , FeatujOS CCossob . London , Wednesday .

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      SHEFFIELD , ( From our own Correspondent . J The Press-Gakg . —The late meeting at the Town Hall , where the Chartists boldly maintained their principles to the dismay and defeat of the clerical " and " respectable" gents who then and there affected to feel so much sympathy with those they have plundered , has as might have beea expected , excited the bitter wrath , and called forth the fierce denunciation of ihe corrupt press of both factions , as the following extracts will show . Take first the organ of the despotic Tory faction , the Mercury . Speaking of the meeting , the Editor says : — " The occasion waa taken advantage of by a mob of evil disposed

      persomuo perpetrate one of tbe most gratuitous and insulting outrages on pnblic decency , of which eve the mischeivous party in que > tion are wont to be guilty . We allude to the disgraceful invasion and breaking up of the meeting by the Chartists .- * * The matter of thespeeches of the Chartist and Socialist orators , was of such a nature as to call for a still raore emphatic denunciation ; * - * things were said with impunity , which thirty or forty years ago would have exposed speakers to the chance of the gallows . * * Is it not enough that the influential emissaries of modern liberalism be . allowed to burn Bristol , to sack Birmingham , to get up a Tebellion in Wale 3 , to prepare to murder the inhabitants of Sheffield . &c . &c .: but that the disciples ef

      Fear-gus O'Connor , and Robt . Owen , must be allowed to interfere in the meetings of men , who , however they may differ on other subjects , are agreed to denounce as a rabid revolutionary dream the socalled 'Charter' of tbe insurgents ? " The article thns conclndes-1 " So long as the laws are inoperative in respect of a line of conduct so destructive not only of the present security of the lives and property of wtll-disposed persons , but so dangerous to the freedom . of Englishmen , which is being so sadly abused , we recommend to parties responsibly cencerned with all meetings , public as well as private , to prevent instantly , and in every instance , ail attempts of known Socialists and Chartists to

      speak or otherwise to interfere , however smooth or plausible their address , " &c . tc . Thus much will satisfy the reader of the infamous intent of the writer of the above extracts who avowedly draws bis inspiration from thegud ef follies I Those he designates a " mob of evil-disposed persons . " formed in reality the meeting ; the * clericals ' and ' respectables' diu not Dumber forty at the outside ; there was no ' invasion , ' or * breaking-up' of the meeting as asserted by tius miserable tcribo ; on the contrary , the Chartists gave their undivided support to the resolutions" proposed by the parsons and "others , the temporary confu .-ion that subsequently took place was wholly caused by the *

      respectables' refusing to bear Mr . Barker . As to the Socialists , who are so bitterly denounced aJong with the Chartists , we may simply remark , that the Socialists had nothing whatever to do with the proceedings . The above extracts shew that in spirit Toryism is now what it ever was—the bloodthirsty foe of freedom in every sense of the word . Englishmen , mark tbe sIJumob to the " gallows" of " thirty or forty years ago , " and understand what are the tender mercies of Toryism . In conclusion , we tell this hireling scribe , that as the Chartists of Sheffield have hitherto opposed Whig cunning and falsehood , so will they oppose Tory duplicity and humbus , and let that faction attempt to stifle the right of free discussion , if th ? y dare !

      " The Sheffield Ixdetehdzxt . "— This paper , the organ of the Whigs , of course disapproves of tbe " conduct of the Chartists , " but is , on the whole , moderate in its tone . It talks some stuff about the being " bound up with all our national habits of ihon ^ ht and feeling , " which contrasts rather oddly with the following from a preceding part- of the article •— « Who -can wonder that the snffering people , contrasting the splendour of their Government with their swu law-made misery , entertain revolutionary ideas ? Who can be surprised ( hat disaffection exists—that loyalty is a word of derision —that scoff * at royalty and aristocracy aboundthat the institutions of England cease to be the hoist and pride of Englishmen , who look with envy ai the simpler institutions of democratic state ? , wnere an aristocracy roiliD ? in wealth and revelling in lnxnry , and a starving and miserable people are alike unknown J "

      " The Ibis" gives a very brief sketch of tbe proceedings , and of course condemns the " interruption " of tbe meeting . " Le : Whig and Tory a' agree , " is always the tune pUjed by the " pipers" of both factions when the Chartists are to be condemned . — Corrcspondcn I . Couscil Meetikg . —At a meeting of the Council on Sunday last , it was resolved , " That all persons holding petition sheets , be requested to return them 03 or before Monday , February 7-h , to Mr . G . J . Harney , sub-secretary , 33 , Campo-lane , that the number of signatures gotten may be ascertained preparatory to a general canvass of the town .

      Scxdat Evenisg Lectukb . —Mr . John Campbell , secretary to the Executive lectured m the National Charter Association rooin , Fi ^ Tree-i an e , on Sunday evening last ; the room was densely crowded , and great numbers went away , nnaoJe to obi » in admission . Mr . Harney was called to the chair , and introduced the lecturer , Mr . Campbell , who was warmly received , and addrtssea the meeting in an highly interc-sitEg discourse which occupied about au hour and a half in the dehvery . Previous to Mr . Campbell ' s address the starvation anthem for the royal christening , was sung by the whole company . Mr . Campbell enroUed above twenty members , and his visii his altogether been productive of great good , and will aavance the progress of the

      cause . Ox Mo 5 Day Evem . ng a meeting of the Chartist fema ' es was held in the room Fig Tree-lane . Mr . James DuFFr . —This old veteran lectured in the Fi * Tree-lane Room , on Monday evening . The room was densely crowded , a great number of our Irish , brethren being present . Mr . D . ' s address gave universal satisfaction , exacting the loud and repeated applause of the meeting . Mr . Harney moved * tae adoption of the following resolution , whiehT waa seconded by Mr . Cartledge , and passed unanimously , " That this meeting viewing with detestation the false , scurrilous , and infamous article ia the Sheffield Mercury of

      Saturday last , inciting the Government and Magistracy of the country to a renewal of the ruthless persecution before-time waged against the Ch * rtist body , hereby declare that we wid bold fast by tbe sacred right of Englishmen to meet , when , where , and how . we think proper , to express any opinions , or to agree to any resolution a majority may sanction . And this meeting expresses its deep di 3 gust at the conduct of the writer who penned tho vileartici « above denounced . " A number of new members were enrolled , and the Chartist National Anthem having been sung , tbe meeting dissolved , first giving three cheers for the Charter , thiee for Frost , Williams , and Jones , and three for the Repeal of the Union ,

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      Youths' Association . —The same evening , the Chartist Youths mustered , and enrolled themselves members of . the National Charter Association , they adopted an address , which will be found elsewhere . They will hold their second meeting ( we believe ) on Sunday morning next .

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      BUM » ERLAHI > . —A requisition to the Mayor , for a public meeting to consider the efficiency of the Charter , as a means of national redemption , is now in course of signature . Whigs , Tories , and all olawes are signing it . DURHAM . —At a meeting of the Chartists of this city , held in the Association Boom , on Snnday last , Mr . Benjamin Hill in the chair , Mr . Mowbray moved the following resolution , which , yfes seconded by Mr . Dreghorn , a true Scotchman , and . carried unanimously : — That thiB meeting views , with

      feelings of deep regret , the decision of the Scotch delegates in regard to the National Petition , believing that it has a great tendenoy to sow dissension ia the Chartist ranks . We would , therefore , earnestly impress upon our working brethren in Scotland , more particularly in those places which have adopted the petition , to make a determined effort , and assist us in getting the four millions of signatures . " Mr . Clark , with a view to elicit the opinion of the meeting , moved a resolution deprecating an interference with public meetings by the Chartists , which , not finding a seconder , as a matter of course fell to tbe ground .

      BIRMINGHAM . -Chabtist Meetisgs . —The usual weekly Chartist meeting was held at their room , Freeman-street , on Monday evening last , Mr . Smith Lindon , in the chair . Mr . Richards , ot the Potteries , delivered a very instructive lecture , which occupied upwards of an hour . After which , a requisition to the Mayor , requesting him to call a public meeting of the inhabitants for the purpose of considering the propriety of petitioning Parliament in favour of the People ' s Charter , was read to the meeting , and unanimously agreed to . A large number appended their names , and the meeting separated . Steelhouse-Lane . —Mr . Richards addressed a meeting here on Tuesday evening , Mr . Davis in the chair . After which , arrangements were made for Mr . Leach ' s lecture on Friday , at the Mechanics ' Institution , Newhall-street .

      Frost , Williams , and Jones . —The General Restoration Committee of Birmingham , held its usual weekly meeting . on Tuesday evening last , aA the Gharter Association Room , Freeman-street , Mr . Blake in the chair , when it was resolved , " That the report of the deputation be published . " We shall give the report uest week ; we received it too late for our present paper . KXRKHEATON . —Mr . Candy lectured here on Monaay evening , at the New School Room , Shop-lane . QLOSSOP . —At tho weekly meeting of the Chartists , held at the Howard Arms Inn , Glossop , on Tuesday last , a vote of thanks to Mr . Francis Sumner , for allowing the sheets of the National Petition to lie at his mill for signature , was adopted .

      ETALYBIUDGE Mr . J . Leach delivered a lecture , iu the Chartist Room , on Monday evening , to a numerous audience . Several new members enrolled their names . On Sunday evening , Mr . Thomas Clarke , of Stockport , was planned to lecture , and preparations were made , and a good meeting assembled . Mr . Clarke did not appear . This is a second time they have been disappointed , and it has done a great deal of harm to tbe cause . B 1 YTHOLMKOYD .-A pnblic meeting waa held in the Chartist Room , on Friday , when a very eloquent and powerful address was delivered by Mr . Ibbotson , from Bradford .

      POBTOBEUiO , ( near Bilston . )—The standard of Chartism has been plan tod in this village , through the exertions of Mr . Dudley , from Bilston . A well attended meeting took place on Monday evening , at the house of Mr . John Love , to hear a iecture from Mr . Dudley , on the necessity of the Charter becoming the law of the land , which was well received . ABEBDABE . —The Aberdare Chartists held their weekly meeting at the New Inn , Mill-ttreet , on Tuesday evening , Jan . 25 th . The three speakers , after showing the distressed state of the country , earnestly adviued all present to unite for the People ' s Charter . A memorial for Frost , Williams , and Jones was agreed to .

      BOSTON . —The Chartists here had a spirited meeting on Monday evening , at which it was resolved to agitate for nothing less than the Charter . A vote of confidence in the Executive was passed , and one of thanks to O'Connor . They have sent 2 s . 6 d . for cards of membership . - BRXDPOiiT . —The Chartist meeting was held on Monday . Mr . Gilpin delivered a lecture , and seven new members were enrolled . NOTTINGHAM . —The members of tbe Chartist General Council , held tfcWr weekly meeting at

      the Democratic Chapel , on Sunday morniDg , Mr . C . Fawkes in the chair . The Secretary read over the ainutes of the last meeting , when Messrs . Skerritt and Brammer were authorised to audit the last quarterly accounts of the missionary fund . Mr . Wright moved , and Mr . Carrington seconded , that delegates Tom the General Council of every locality within the CoHnty , hold a monthly meetiDg in the Chapel , and that the first monthly meeting be helden there , on Sunday , the 13 th instant , at ten o ' clook in the forenoon .

      On Sunday eveking , a sermon was preached by Mr . W . D . Taylor , County Missionary , for the benefit of the stone masons uow on strike . The sum of 16 s . 6 id ., over and above the expenoes , was collected . Mr . Campbell , Secretary to the Executive , visited this town , on Monday and Tuesday last , on hiB way to Bristol . On Monday , he attended a dinner , and on Tuesday delivered a lecture . Twenty new members were enrol ied . CANTEKBUK . T ' , ( Kent . ) A requisition , signea by sixty-iwo of the citizens , forty-eight of whom were registered electors , was presented to W . Bowman , Esq ., Mayor , on Saturday last , asking the use of the Guildhall for Mr . E . Staiiwood , to deliver

      two lectures , illustrative of the principles of tho People ' s Charter . His Worship refused , on the plea that it had been recently granted for a similar purpose ; but the lads , nothing daunted , and determined not to be outdone , repaired to tho Guildhali Concert Room ; and , having succeeded in engaging that , issued large placards , announcing two lectures on Mon . tay and Tuesday evenings last . Theimmense room was densely crowded . Mr . Staiiwood entered the room , accompanied by Mr . Burnfield , aud was welcomed by the loudest acclamation . Mr . Barn-Seld having been called to tha chair , said that at a meeting convened by working men , and composed ohicfly of the same , he thought a working man tbe fittett to preside . Oa a recent occasion , they had

      asfcembled in the Hail of Justice over the way . He thought the Hall was the property of the citizens . and that they had a right to meet there at any and ; every suitable time and occasion . So thought I evidently William Bowman , Esq , at one time , ' as be had allowed its use to the Socialists and ' themseires oni a former occasion , and for so doing he bad made ample apology to the 1 Turnpike Baronet at the cattle show dinner , but ! when the revolution of a few months brought round the 5 ; h of November , and Mr . Bowman presented himself a candidate lor municipal hocoHrs , bis con-: stituents would require a much more ample apology

      at his hands . He then introduced Mr . E . Staiiwood , who rose and rivetted the attention of his audience , while he laid before them the principles of the Cnarter , and laid bare the sophistries of Corn Law repealers , moderate Reformers , BaJlot men , and numbugs of every ^ description ; he showed them clearly the means of obtaining their just rights—exhorted them to perseverance , pointed their attention to the successful efforts of Norway , America , Switzerland , &c , and concluded an animated discourse amid the loudly expressed acclamation of his audience . At no period during the lecture , could there have been less than 600 present ; there was a vast number of signatures obtained to the petition .

      Os Tuesday Etejmng , Mr . Bornfield being again voted to the chair . Mr . Staiiwood showed the necessity of change—3 > y the immense amount of distress prevailing in all the large towns ; showed the vast amount of laws on the statute book acting against the working men , clearly tracing their existence to class legislation , and that the only remedy was the Charter . He concluded an animated discourse , amid the plaudits of a delighted audience . The National Petition was then read by the chairman , and Mr . Viney moved its adoption , which was seconded by Mr . Wilson , and carried unanimously . Mr . G . Cole moved a vote of censure on the Major , for bis rtfosing the use of the hall ; Mr . E . B . Addis seconded the motion , which was carried by acclamation : A vote of thanks was then unanimously passed to the lecturer and chairman ; three cheers was given for the Charter , three for O'Connor , and the meeting dissolved . Upwards or 200 signatures was received to the petition .

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      - - COVENTBY .-rThe corn law humbugs of this town have bad a tea party . A "limited number" of tickets was served out ; the great gnn of the evening was Mr . Cobden . St . Mary ' s Hall waa "kindly " granted For the purpose ; none but th « broad cloth gentry were admitted . While this farce was being aoted , the Chartists assembled in their own room , George Inn ; Little Park-street , fco hear a lecture from Mr , Peter Hoey ^ At eight o'clock Ur . Starkey a staunch Chartist , was voted to tho chair . He made a few pithy remarks and then called upoa Mr . Peter Hoey , who spoke more than an hour . IiEEDS DISTRICT . —A delegate : meeting was held on Sunday morning , in the Association Room , Chcap&ide , to take into consideration the propriety of forming the out-townships into one

      district . The following are the names of the delegates who attended ;—Fur Leeds , Mr . John Smith , and Mr . Wm .. Brook ; Holbeok , Mr . George -Chambers , and Mr . Charles Cluderay ; Hrinslet , Mr . James Longbottom , and Mr . Archibald Mitchell ; Wood- heuse , Mr . David M'Gowan , and Mr . Wm . Sniithies ; Morley , Mr . Joseph Forstor , and Mr . Joseph Garnett ; Charwell , Mr . David Dodgedn , and -Mr . James Sutclrfa ; Braroley , Mr . Wra . Smith ; Wortley , Mr . John FJather , and Mr . Wm . Shrip-Iington . Mr . George Chambers was called to the chair , and Mr . Brook was requested to act as Secretary . Tbe following resolutions were agreed to : — 1 st ' . " That a district be : formed , to be called the

      Leeds District . " 2 nd . ' " That a delegate meeting be held once in every month , and that they be moveable . " 3 rd . " That a Treasurer and Secretary be appointed for the District . " 4 th . " That Mr . John Smith be the Treasurer , and Mr . Wm . Brook , the Secretary . " 5 th . "That two delegates attend from each place . " 6 th . " That each delegate brings ' u the next delegate meeting their contribution books , and that a levy of I £ d . per month be made upon every financial member , who is hot more than four weeks in arrears . " : 7 th . " , That a Chartist Lecturer's Plan ba drawn up . " 8 th . " That the next delegate meeting be held in the Association Room , Holbeck , on the 27 th of February . "

      O'Buien Press Fund . —Rccived by Mr . William Brook from the men of Woodhouse , after a meeting on Tuesday night , 11 a . 7 gd , f MANCHESTEK . —The Redfern-street Room was densely filled on Sunday evening , Mr . Mitchell , of Stockport , delivered a highly interesting lecture , for which he received the thanks of his hearers . The cause in this district ' .-was never doing batter : so ' far as educating the people is concerned , we are makins more rapid strides than ever we were since the agitation commenced .

      OLDHAM . —Mr . Greaves and the Chartists of Oldham . —Tho above gentleman delivered a lecture on the Corn Laws , on Tuesday evening , at the large room , Globa Inn ; and , as he spoke more of the Charter than tbo Corn Laws , the Chartists tendered him a vote of thanks . Mr . Mills was iu the chair . A resolution was adopted that a collection should . bo made to carry on the agitation for the Chatter . STOCKPORT . —On Sunday evening last , Mr . P . M . Brophy , late Secretary to the Irish Universal

      Suffrnjje Association , delivered a splendid address on the state of "improved" Ireland . It is hoped that the surrounding towns will not fail to secure the services of Mr . Brophy , as his addresses are calculated to rouse the exiles of Erin more especially to a Benso of trwir duty , and the folly of expecting a repeal of the Union without the aid of the En «» - liih ChaTtista . A vote ot thanks to the . lecturer and Mr . Carter , the Chairman , terminated the business of tho evening . All those who wish for the services of Mr . Brophy must correspond with Mr . ; Thomas Clark , Temperance Yard , Hillgate , Stockport .

      Hazel Grove . —On Sunday night last , Mr . James Torkington , of Stockport ; delivered an eloquent lecture . He exposed the fallacies of the Cora Law Plagiierp , and advised tbe people to join the National Charter Association . HEADLESS CROSS . —The Rev . Mr . Humphries , of tho Independent chapel of this town , after service , gave notice that a lecture would be delivered in his chapel on the necessity of - repealing .. the Corn Laws , and that a petition would be submitted for the adoption of those present ' ,.-and he hoped the congregation would attend and bring as many friends as they could with them . Thursday being tho appointed time , Mr . Mas ; n and a number of Chartists attended . A polite note was handed to the Rt * v . Gentiemari , who at the close of his address informed his hearers that a request had been made for a gentleman to

      make a few observations , but as the assembly present were members of his ehurch , he could not alldw a s-tranger to do no , unless he had previously conversed frith him , tb > Ti : fore , placed as he was , he should conclude as he began , by singing a hymn and prayer , after which he hoped those who approved of the memoriil and petition , would sign the samo , and the others go peaceably away ; no resolutiona were named . The petition was not moved or put ty > the meeting for adoption . The CimrtistB left the plafce of meeting , six abreast , followed by throe-fourths of the assembly to the centre of the town ; where a chair being procured , Mr . Mason delivered a short bin pithy addresR , and the people quietly dispersed at a few minutes to eleven , after giving three tremendous cheers for the Charter , which made the town echo .

      LONDON . —Mr . Huffy Ridley lectured to the shoemakers , at the Star Coliau House , Golden Lann , on Sunday erening . Be was followed by Sir . Deaa and Mr . Walkerdiue . Surrey CouNcit—At the meeting of this body , on Sunday , . the usual routine business was transacted . Four shillings were received from Detitford , for the exp ^ nces of the York delegate . ' Deputations were appointed to visit each locality in London , in order te spread tho principles . Martlebone . —The Chartists nere are determined to assist the members of the Council residing in Surrey iu every way for the advancbment of the cause . Each sub-Secretary to uieet at the Dispatch Coiftee HoUse . Bride Lane , Fleet-street , on Monday evening next , at half-past seven o ' clock , for the purpose of arranging the public meeting for the election of members to the Conyention , when the Qeueral Secretary i 3 expecttd to attend .

      Marylebone . —Middle Class Mercies . — ChartiBts of this locality ruet at their Hall , No . 5 , Circus-street , on Sunday last , when Mrs . Harris , a poor woman was in attendance , and from whom they received the feilowinsr brief statement of facts : — "In April last , my hiisliancl went to America ,- ami left me with five small children . In this situation I scarce knew how to act , but after some consideration riotertermined to dispose of my little business and fixtures , which cost ray husband £ 25 , and endeavour to join kirn in America . I obtained a putchns « . Mr ; L ^ a , wlio was to give me £ 40 . but on application to my landlord , who is a butcher in Tottentum-court-roaU , he said he woul < 5 not receive him or aoy otiter parsoti ; it I wished to leave the bouse I must give it up to him . I am at a loss to account for this strange conflnct . There was only onia quartor ' 8 rent due at the

      time , which I afterwards with , great difficulty manage' ) to pay . Tn July , my humane landlord put in an execution for one quarter ' s rent , due June 25 th , 1841 , and he took away every article I possessed , even my children ' s bed . He haa prbvented me from joining my husband and supporting my family , and although he has since taken away " -all the windows imd rtoors , and expoeed us to the weather at this' Inclement season , I am determined " io keep possession as long as lean . On Saturday morning , between three and fourVi'i ' clpck , nine men entered the house , and in the moat brutal and indecent manner dragged rae and my children into the street , but I have regained possession . " — After this statement , Mr . Savage commented on it at great length . A subscription was entered into , which anionnted to 13 si 2 d ., when a deputation was appointed to tike it to the injured woman .

      Bermoxdset , Horns' Tavern ; GauciFix-LAWE , —The Charti ; ts of this locality ( are progiMsaing in thu mt'St satisfactory maDner . Animated discussions iike place every Monday evening ; six new members joined this week . Every mem be is ex ^ ectad to atteud next Monday evening at eiglt o ' clock , as business of impottance will be brought forward . ' At A Meeting of the city of London Chait ^ ts held on Tueeday evening last , it was unanimously agreed , t ' j ^ t an especial general meeting do take place , 011 Tuesday evening next , to receive « deputation from St Marylebone , on business of the utmoat importance to the members of this locality . ;

      Lambeth . —CbartUm is progressing steadily in this quarter . The Lambeth Co-operatlTe Joint Stock have removed their tt > re to 1 , China-walk , where tie members , of the above locality can procure all necessary articles of oongumptlon . The membera of the co-open-ttve store mett everj Blonday evening , for the purpose of enrolling member * A dUcuwion Will take place next Tuesday evening , aV which tas members are eftrnestly wques ^ d to attend . Last Tuesdat evening tha OhaftUttwhe belong to th 9 City of London Political and Scientific Institute , Old Bailey locality , met as usual , Mr . Wyatt in the chair ; the result of the election of this locality for members ot tbe Convention is as follows : —The firee highest in numbera : are Dr . M'Dooall , J . W . Parker , and Philip M'Grath . The aembers of this locality are psitcularly requested to cttend this locality next Tuefidxiy , on vtry importftnt business .

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      SAUPOKD—Mr . Griffia lectured here on Sunday evening to a very attentive audience . Subject" Our present position as a nation . " He spoke for two hour ? , and gave great satisfaction . A discussion took place afterwards , which ended in the corroboration of every statement adduced by the lecturer . " ¦ . ¦ . ' .. '' : ' - ¦ ' : < -. . /' : '¦ ¦ ¦¦/¦ - : . -.. ¦ ¦¦ . ¦ ' . ' ¦ " v ' ' \ :. ¦' - . ' ¦ . ' T h e YOOTH 8 held the 5 r weekly meeting on Wed - nesfiaylafttj whien Mr . William Nuttal addressed thft audience on the necessity of enrolling themselves mbmbers of the National Charter Association . WAT-ERHEA © MXtl ^ Mr . . littler- . ¦ lectured here to a numorons audience on Sunday afternoon , and in thfl evening to a crowded audience at the Chartist Room , Oldham , and gaye universal ^ satisfaction . - • • -.. -.. : - .-: ¦¦ : ¦ : ; : J--. Y' \ , r ' . ; : ¦ ¦ . ' . ¦ •; .. ¦ -.

      NORTHAMPTOW . —CftUNTY CODNCIL—A meeting of this body waa held on Sunday last , at the house of Mr . Jones , Horse Market , Northampton , when the following delegates , representing the several places annexed tJ their names , were present ; James Peberday , WelHngborpugh ; John Roddts , Kettering j Daniel Marks , Daventry ; W . Cooper , ^ Weldon and Ouudle ; Samuel Arthur , Pittsford ; John Bobbins , Northampton . John Boddis was called to the cbair . TLe several delegates gave cheering reports of the progress of the causainthelt respective localities , and exptessed a tiesire to have a lecturer in the county , as soon a * possible . It was agreed that a lecturer should be engaged for one fortnight . ¦ ' .. " ¦ „• '' ¦ " . ' . "¦ ¦' .- ;" ' ' ¦ . - . .. •' . '¦ " ¦

      LONGTON , Staffordshike Potteeies . —The GhartiskB held their usual weekly meeting on Tuesday last ; th » Chairman in opening the meeting , spoke on the benefits of exclusive dealing and co-operative stores which had a good effect on the meeting , and brought a many to the determination of forming a co-operatiye store as Boon as possible . ' liEICE ^ TEIl . —Mr . Bairstow preached in the Shaksporean room to a crowded assembly , last Sunday night . Our adult school now numbers 250 ; the middle classes are beginning to contribute towards its support The number of signatures obtained to the National Petition now reaches 10 , 600 . TRoVbhIOGB . —On Sunday , the 30 th ult , Mr . E . P . Mead , of Birmingham , on his return from Cromwell , delivored two sermons in the Democratic Chapel .

      CRABBY CROSS , neae Redditch . —Mr . Mason lectured htire on Friday , to a crowded and enthusiastic meeting . . ¦ ¦¦ ¦' ¦ iviKssn ? . Richabd Maesden and Thomas Tatte kSALL —These gentlfiujn have recently been holding spirited meetings at Anaan , Dumfries , Sanquhar , and Glasgow . PERBY . —Chartist News and Reading Room . It has been determined to throw open the Association rooth to the public , free admittance , as a reading room . The following pagers will be on the table i ~ -Star , Windicat » ri Nofuonformist t Dispatch , fyc . - The room will bo open every Sunday , fiom ten in the morning till ten atnieht .

      KBNDAL . —On Monday Mr . J . Lund , the district lecturer ^ delivered a very animating lecture in this town on the doctrine of Malthus , clearly demonstrating that the i : md of Great Britain and Ireland iB capable of maintaining iii affluence 123 . , 000 of people . The ; neeting was also addressed by the chairman , Mr . John Bobins , and Mr . Smart . After the meeting was ovei several persons joined . ASHTON . —Mr . James Dewhirst , of Bradford , lectured hers en Sunday , to a numerous audience . HUlil » . —At a Chartist meeting , at this place , on Monday evening , areso' . ution , approving of and strongly recommending CampbeU's Corn Law pamphlet , was uuantmously agreed to . BSI » FAST—The members and friends of the Belfast Universal Suffrage Association continue to hold their weekly meetings in their room , No . 171 , NorUxawetit , and their cause is in a more prosperous state than it has hitheito been . :

      SOWEEBY .-On Thursday week Mr . Ibfeotson , of Bradforil , addressed a goodly liumhor of the Chartists of tnia pUce . lie detailed , in feeling terma , the sufferings which tbe working classes bad to endure , and showei that the . only remeAy for this was ia the adoption of the People ' s Charter . DTJBMN . — -Irish Universal Suffrage Association . —The above society , notwithstanding the temporary absence of its president , is progressing greatly , and has already produced a crop of talented und energetic , speakers , some of whom , for extent of information ana power ot eloquence , would reflect credit on any political association that ever existed , not excepting the glorious Old Catholic Association itailf . On Sunday last , the proceodiugs were marked

      by unusual spirit , and many excellent speeches were delivered . The entrance of Mr . Christc > pber Coyne , well known , as an honest and effective agitator in tliio liberal cause in Dublin , and who had during the election distinguished himself by his exertions , and more so by his mauly avowal amidst the man-worshipping myrmidons of the . Corn Exchange , that the Suffrage , ; m < l nothing short of its uuiversality could relieve the . suffering aud degraded mHlions , gave TiBe to a sensation of surprise and satisfaction , that one of Mjr . O'Gonneli ' s most faithful followers had at last the hardihood to come forward and visit the vilified and denounced Uuiversal Saffrage Association . Mr . Coyne expressed his wonder that ' - - ' the AsBbciation did not hold its meetings ' on-a more extended scale , and in a still more public

      manner ; on which Mr . Dyott rose and thus addressed the Chairman ,- —Sir , Mr . Coyne , whose presence here I hail as indicative of theap proaching triumph of truth h 4 « asked us why we do not assemble in some more public place . Sjr ,-r-to thai ; we have an answer brief , but comprehensive , —we do not wish to unnecessarily enoounter : physical force and brutish violence . Does Mr . Coyne not know that when an exponent of the views of Chartism arrived in Dublin , and issued an invitation to the citizens to come and discuss its principles , —doeB he not know that bludgeon men were provided by one of VhoBe mild an 4 moTal-force liberals , lie who also organised the coal-porter canvass at the late -election ; for the purpose of knocking the brains out « f those who had dared to use them , and has he not heard

      that the hustled and ill-used missionary was glad to escape , like BaitlieNicbolJarvie , with tbe loss of one of his skirts . ( Hear , and laughter . ) Yes , such was the melancholy state of the public mind In Irelandso entirely prostrated was the intellect of the people to political aubserviency—so pte-occapied by the prejudice of faction—so blinded Was their mental vision by tiie thick iiim of partizMiHhip—such worshippers were they of mere names , that , no matter how truthful' and iucontrQVcrtible the doctrines and principles prop-luaded , ! ike tua unbelieving Jews , they . shut both eyea and euM , and only raised with eager malignity their hands to injure and strike down the Apostles of political redemption . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Coyne , and all men of bjs siandiug , knew how grossly the Chartiits were

      slandered . He knew by whom they were slandered , and with what a fervent hate thoy were viewed by th * t . iou ^ iitless and uninformed followers of their groat lender ' s caprice , But he nlss koow the vital- value of that Biagriiflcett document , the Peoples '? Charter , und he had the honourable hardihood to attend their meeting He ( MrVD . ) hailed his appearance as the harbinger of success to their exertions—they wanted such man , clear-headed , independent , and well informed . Taey were now toiling up an acolivity , but by parHeVeranbe thay wpuld attain tha sumaiit of their wishes , and , with the assistance of their English aud Scotch brother patriots , succeed in procuring eiifr . inchicemerit for the masses . All they sought was fafr'tiiiiy , patieut hearing , free discussion ; they had no

      do < i it of the result This must be procured for them by those Mho exeroiBed an influence among tho pebble , and he called on Mr . Coyne to iissist them in disabusing the piiolic inind , and Btrippin ? Chartism of the monstrous mask placed on its fair face by wily and interested ingenuity . Before he sat down he would mention one fact which showed the deep malignity engendered in the ' -minds of the people against them and their holy cause . A few days after the vindication of their society had appeared in the Freewari's journal , he had csllod en an opulent tradesman on business , who immediately set about rating him tor identifying himself with Air . OHiggins . . ¦¦ Were that scouudrel" ( these

      were the man ' s words ) "to be thrown to the people they would tear hiiin . to pieces ! " On expressing his ( Mr . D jay horror at the words , the man added , " Yes , and 1 would lend a hand myself . " ( Sensation . ) Such were the sentiments , and such the feelings , which existed amoi&st the ignorant and misled , and when a man , Buch as he had alluded to , was found so to express himself , what could they hops from those who moved in a still more illiterate spnere 1 This was the reason why they had not yet more publicly opened their earnpatgn ; but they were mining their way into the understandings of their abused : fellow citizens ,: and would , ere long , take tbe field In moral , constitutional , and numerous array . ( Cheers . ) ¦ ;

      / Mr . "P . - M . Brophy . —A letter from Mr . West informs us that hia countryman , Mr . P . M . Brophy late eocretary to the Irish Universal Suffrage Asaocli tlon , who has been driven from his native land by the mean and caluniniom persecution of Daniel O'Connell , is now about to vielt Yorkahire , to detail to you the present condition and future prospects of our glorioug cause , in poor , deluded , and betrayed Ireland . We hope his nception will be such as shall evince to Ireland ' s " juggling chief" that despite bis oft refuted falsehood , Englishmen know no country , 01 pir ^ distinctions , but that where principle and integrity present themselves , they are sure to meet with sympathy andresD ect ¦" ¦ ¦ :. ' " ' ¦ - ¦ ' / . - - ' . ; -- ' - ' ,. ¦ - ¦ : ,

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      DBLPH ( 8 AiBt * WoiiTH . )—On Saturday evealsf last , a public meeting was held in the Priraitiva Methodist Cbapel of tils place , for the jpurpogeof adoptlnf the ^ Chartist National / Petition . This ^^ t ownflhip is a very extensive one , teacnin !; each way BeretaJ «» iles ; s » that patties would have to come as far as from three tofourraUes tothe me « Season of the year . ^ The ( tomndttee 1 ^ be ^ . veiy i »» dostriously engaged for tbe last fortnight in makiBS arrangements in order that the affair might be conducte * in such a raanner m to reflect credit npon themselTMi , and worthy , the just , righteous , and admirable cause ; they hid esoouaed . nameb . the aaltation of those tight * ^

      and immunities , which nttnre and nature ' s God entitlea them to . The time announced for commencing tha meeting was efx o ' clock . Mr . Pontefracfc , an acttf * young man , was called to the chair , who after thanking them far the exalted position ia which they had placed him , said that he thought there were ofeers his Benios present , who would have beian much better qualified to nil suoh an important situation , but as they bad thought prudent to elect him , he would bow to theil judgment , and perform his duty to the best of hl « limited abiiities . He said he should allow every one t * express his opinions fully and ; fairly , and it would b « an insult for aim , taking their previous conduct into consideration , to ask them to give every man a candid .

      ^ nd patient heariDg . Mr . Wm . Shaw moved the first resolution . " That this meeting ascribes the nomertum evils which press so heavily upon the induatrious millions , and the unparalleled distress which ^ as knm ^ ti this country , to an unjust and corrupt system of class legislation , and being anxious for the welfare of our fellow conntrymen and the salvation of . a rapidlf falling naUon , it Is our firm opinion that unless tha rights of 6 very man of twenty-one years of age ^ of sovai mind and uneonvicted of crime , to the franchise , ba acknowledged and universally acted upon , being first enforced by law , there can be no permanent peaos or prosperity to the industrious millions : of this empire ; we therefore deem it our duty to

      petition Parliament setting ' - ' . / . forth only a modicum of our grievances , and at the same time point out what we conceive the only effectual remedy for the past , and the surest guarantee of prosperity for the future . " Th * resolution was seconded by Mr . James Winterboitom und it was carriefi withont a single dissentient Mr . Wn > . Hirst , moved the adoption of the National Petition . Mr . Ibbotson seconded It , and it was supported at length by Mr . C . Connor , of Manchester , who spoke for about three quartets of an hour ia hla usual humourousand sarcastic style , touching upon a variety of topics which were highly interesting , laid down the proposition of " labour being the source of

      all wealth , " showed how the working man had beea robbed of his earnings , attributed our present awful a ? d degraded and ruinous position as a nation , to class Jegialatioa , and recommended the Charter as t remedy He waB liskened to with marked attention . Mr . Qriffin , of Manchester , also addressed the meeting tot upwards of an hour , on a variety of eubjeate , and ? defendedeirery principle of the People ' s Cfeafter . The Chairman enquired if there was any opposition , and no one coming forward , he put the petition to the meet ing , and it was carried unanimously . A vote of than&s was tendered h ' j acclamation to Messrs . Connor and Griffin , and the Chairman , which was duly responded to , and the mestina broke up .

      StiTTOJ ?—On Friday and Saturday , the 28 th and 2 . 9 th January , Mr . Thoaaas Constantine visited the Tillages of Cross-hiil , Swttoa , and Gluabura , for the pnt » posss of obtainingsignatures to the National Petition ? the places were pretty well canvassed many objectton * war-i raised by the timid , but were iu most instance removed . IJ ^ on the whole , we may say that a yeij favourable imprttssion was evinced towards the Chartigt movement . ' ' . HANtBY , Stasfobdshire . — -The Chartist local lecturers for this district held their meeting according to appointment , on Sunday last , at the house of Mr . Starkey , at Stoke-upon-Trent . Mr . j . Camper was called to the chair . The . - 'business ' , of the plan waa brought before the meeting and duly discussed , when it was finally arranged for the next three months , andl ordered to be printed . At the conclusion of the above business the District Council for the Potteries held taei * sittings . Mr Capper wis requested to remain ia tha chair , when the usual business was gone through .: jfi was moved and secondcl ; and unanimously agreed to * " That the best thAiika of thia District Council are due to Mr . C . DpyJa for his valuable services in this district " After other noc ^ asary business it was moved , <• Tba % this District Council stands aiijourned to Suniiay , 6 t& February , to metit at the house of Mr . T . Starkey , at Stoke-upon-Trent , business to cotnmence precisely at three O ' clock . " : . - . ' . ¦' ... ¦ .. ¦ ; .. - . "¦ .- . ' :

      WORCSBTEH . —Mr . Mason , the Tectarer tor this dlBtrict , delivered a highly effective lecture , to a nu 4 merbus and attentive audience 011 Monday evening list , At the conclusion of the lecture , which occupied two hours in delivery , Mr . H . Powell moved the following resolution , which was seconded by Mr . & . Davie , and carried by acclaniation , " That this meeting is o ^ opinion that a repeal of the Corn L > wS accompaniedl by other just and necessary measures , ia unattainable " but by and thorough a Radical Reform in the House ' of Commons , and this meeting pledges itself not to assist in the agitation of any political queatiou save tb . pt of the enfranehiaem « jnt . of th « whole people , and will never cease their effoits in the cause of ripht unUT the People ' s Charter shall become the law of the land . "

      BILSTON . —AT ) jorjH : NfD Vestry Meetinq . — Second Defkat of the Chukch-gqixg Party . — Thursday , the 27 ih . xtlt . < bi-irig tke day appy > nu ; d forresuialng the businssa " wjunoctad with the levying of the church rate , the 'lovitm . Were all upon thd alert , running about- the town to muster . their forces , and collect their whole strength , aua u pretty muatcr it waa —lawyers . and lawyers clerks , : auctioneer ^ , bmaxbailiffs , petty constebles , and beil-men , all assembled afc the appointed hour . The parson , as usual , moved himself into the ehair , and commenced the proteedinga He called upon those who wtre opposed to the levying of the rate to fairly state tho grounds of their objection . Ho then called on Mr . Stiran . Mr . Bew ,

      cliapelwarden , begged to be heard rii-st , as he wished to explain the business of th ? meeting , and after painting out the position in which the chapel-wardens stood responsible to the" mortgagees , he hoped the meeting would not be bp ^ sed to granting the rate , as the mortgagees had the power of throwing a n -ahdamus on their shoulders , and thereby involve them ingreat enzbairassment Mr . Stiran then rose , and stated that ha had not obtained aa adjournment for the purpose of negativing the rate , but merely to see what bad become of the money ah-eady collected . There had been £ 8 , 000 borrowed for the rebuilding of the chorch , and to pay off this debt / £ 23 , 006 had been collected , and yet £ 4 , 556 10 s . remains due to the mortgagees . He ( Mr . Srirau ) was prepared to prove that a considerabla amount of the monies , had been illegally expended , and a great portion had be ^ n withheld by Messrs . Purry and

      Thomson ; which had not been handed to their successors in office ; also a considerable sum had not been accounted far , that had been collected by one Parks * who had been employed to collect the rates . The Rav-Gint ' eman in the chair interrupted Mr . Stiriin , and said that was not the business of : the meeting . Mr Stiran— -This is the business of the meeting ; it appeara to me that the Rev . Oentleman wishes me to say jusfe as he says . ( A . laugh . ) The Chairman has to'd you that ray object in adjourning the meeting vraa to sea whether I could be a rogue or not ; but he was then ia a dUeidma , for it retoited on himself and hia parly , as they have been endeavouring .-to rogue the parishioners by concealing the defalcaiiona of individuals connected with the collection of church-ratea . ( Cieers . ) I will now go to the question , for I see Mr . Willim , the afctorrioy is here ; I sball now he able to obtam some

      information relative to Parks ; the defaulter . Here Mr Stiran questionedthe lawyer as follows : —Do you Snow anything of Parks ' s aflSiir ? Can ' t say . Mr- S . —Did you never enter an action against Mr ^ Salter , of Weat Bromwich , the bailsman of Parks ? Mr . Willim—1 believe I did . Mr . Stiron- ^ Pid yon recover the money ? No . Mr . Stiran—Will you be so good as to tell me who employed youf I employed myself . Mr . Stiran . — Ol then you employ yourself ; and when you cannot succeed , you think you will make the town pay for it ; here is £ 13 ^ 16 s . 7 d , ttiat . you have received out of the rates that ought to have been paid to the mortgagees Great

      ' . uproar . ) Mr . Stiran here turned to the chapel " wardens , and asked them if it was legal to applj money for any other purpose than that ^ of paying off the principal and interest , according to the Act of 58 and 59 of George 3 rd , when the rate bad been made by the chapel-wardens out ef vestry ? Mr . Bew / a Liberal chapel-warden , replied , they iad no right , according to those Acts , to do anything of that sort . The voucher * were then called for , of the year 1838 , from which it appeared that Mr . Willim received £ 80 for law and travelling expences , a great part of w ) iich were numerous Bixand eightpenees for advice . When these items

      were read much excitement followed ; the meeting became quite uproarious : At this stage of the busin 68 « BIr . Stirart ebseryed that the books were in such a complicated atate that it would require a long time to go through them ; therefore , he would move for a further adjournment for another fortnight The chapelwardens begged that Mr ,, / S « would withdraw his motion , and negative the rate , which . he refused to do . The motion was then ' put ami carried unanimously The meeting then separated * the Chartists to the Association room , ^ here they were addressed by Mr . Stiraa and Mr . Richards , after which , many rignaturea warn added to the National Petition . ~^ ^^^> -ww

      SDMDAT .-Oar usual weekly meeUnga were weU attended . Several applications were made from various villages for assistance in spreading the knowledn of Chartism , whioh we endeavoured U > help immedi ! atoly by tending tracti , circular . , * c ft £ u ^ X such of onr members as were capable of giving tete £ « on in the Chartirt creed . Mr . OiaSnTfrom ai Pottenes , Ieetond to a numerous auntenoeln tU Mokdat . —Mr . Q . Dudley visited PortobeUu . and ^ dressed a meeting , who much apptoted rt tte pff olples he laid down for their ooSration . BbJS new members were enrolled . Messrs . Stiran wdQad . n 7 ^ 2 ? ^ work at P « io «*« nd , in U » , puUt of Tipton . thto was the first timTScbjtfttsittWi preached in this place , and the chief part of those who , ito ^ L *^^* *^ ***™* ' , ^ ' Ji

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Feb. 5, 1842, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct585/page/1/