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      ^ S UNITED W }*™™ GREAT B * ethss » am Si 3 TKM ,-Are you awake r If w ma rouse you from your slumbers . You ^ iJVthV 6 ali made in the behalf of onr ^ K ? ftj ^ nds . Frost , Williams , and Jones , and !!?^ Sfexpresnon of your feelings to the foot of gS ^ S ! ^ t heir i *** " " ' */** ^ ewm and pre-MSfriends had deserted their duties , and left ^ ft ^^ rLi J-ffl ye shew less Byrapatby , ^ nwe msS leas affection , will ye exercise less T ^ L now you have . Jearet ihe aggravated soifer-6 o ?' o £ bWd friend , O'Connor ! WillIje "JSLiithat ; nun to be Bade a sacrifice to the hatred gSLr . of ^ tciKS bke Nomanby , FinaUty , id i £ t Uaule , without lifting « p yonr voices to reach S&S ofhu dasurfly persecutors acd oppressors 1 ? i ^ essary to recapifcolate all that he has said , LI ^» ed , onoirbehalf , toinduceyontoco ?! e 7 JS Vnd show at least tha * you retain a grateful SSffue ^^ ^^^ i * *?*? 10 u « oimauifio

      % ^ ,-i in TOUT pOWer » UBTUM * : oSSLJhi infer *** you of this new attempt to rSSoeS ra « become p" * " !**®" in tte . deT 3 i fy ' J , to STUbjsW * ' of lasers , " accessories after ^ B ^ fihis can reach your eyes Parliament will fJfSembled , for iheirnsuil do-nothing or do-SSriefiToeatioM . Up , m ? friends , and let . us tod S ^ T * l ittle emp loyment ! Let our petitions , or SnirS ,, 1 care not which , be poured within gfJjStf Saint Stephen ' s , in fall number , weight , Sd ^ eWJie . in his behalf , and couched m as strong f £ L 5 rt as ihe fonns of the house permit , and their g ££ ble *^ right honourable throats can swalvfw-Is for their digestion , never mind it . If we JSmoTnttt e them ashamed . of themselves , ( and to SSLa Whig blush I acknowledge W be an underw ««™ metfc ng akiii to blaciamoor wasting , ) let ^^ SaM Them to the whole world for

      « fc * i thev realTv are . There are a few men amongst ^ LsTin that house , who will undertake to present i ^ rvTritioDS , and who will also no ; fail to express ^ &frd W » a » at such a foul , such a truly JSaUe mode of ridding themselves of an enemy , ?^ o » Jwme the cowards tremble and turn pale . £ T y friends , let their names be handed down to l ^ enit by the pen , and in the pa « e of the hfeto-Storaoi with the Zero's and the Caligula ' s te « roel * y , and the Cataline ' s and Syphax ' s for t-rUtherv conspiracy , and treason . I would also , 25 T all deference , propose that petitions be also Smarted to her Majesty . There wiU be . I trust .

      iod iffieaftj in finaing presenters , and I snouuu-. Ke jir to be truly informed wnat kind of thins- ? these vLnr-moniMS' people-gnUing ministers of hers » re 7 wB 0 , for oar sins , I suppose , have rode , and eontmne to ride , roughshod ever our prostrate neck ? , in payment for our folly in thruiticg them into Ihire » 3 thorougv a dislike , generally , to long eoistles , as I have to l ^ g speeches . The principal and etcioua / is

      eject of bo : a is to mjziitj wm m itself plain ^ d simple ; confusing the minds and mnddyiag the unders-. andiu ^ s of those who are nafortanate enough to be doomed to read and hear fliem . If year hearts be ruhi , which 1 believe and trust thej are , I hare wriiieu quite e ;; ou *; b for ihe purpose of ibt aidrc-s ; but if , uuforluLateiy , there ire some yrho are not so , rhythm * 1 could add would be of eo avail to stir them , tho' I ten-ihcnea By letter to a o \ z-n coiumas in the Star . T . R . Smart . Leicester , 25 i Janusxy , 1 S 41 .

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      ADD RESS OF THE EaST LOXDOX FEMALE TOTA-L ABSTIXEXCE ASSOCIATION . Sisters asd Cocntetwome-v . —Theajein which Te live u , perliaps , the most raiiarkul-ie ac > l important ptee in the -worid ' a histcrj . We » -. e maltitudrs iEdonr iy searching for the fi . 'ua ^ . n » f tcowledge . Ibeligit of the glorious sun of txutu U dispelling tiis clouds o ? snptr « tition aa-J the : a . is : 3 of trr-jr . Iron : tjis ntun&n mind . Almoi ' . ir credible improvtmt . nts ire mitiBg in tie nits and sciences ; ti . e bountiful A . utLvr of ill Good showers down his blessing , afld causes rbe «« i to briug fonh abundantly ; yet , stran £ e to relate , midst all this prosperity , at no period of time was jockey in » mare inh&ppy and miserable conditioE Starring people and pleateons harrcsts ; lie markets glutted iritli pro-risions , -warehouses "with clothing ; iritii an industrious , hungry , and nakwd working popu-JitiDn . The priccipil causes which have produced tiiia

      ad K&ta are three in number—namely , selfishness , esKapetiUoB ., * && iguorsace . Oti mlers hate legislated , and still contiiine to legislate , unjustly . They derive the principal of their reTenne from the necessaries of life , and the vices of the people . Parliamentary documents will prove , that the duty on malt , spirits , vrioe , and tobacco , comprise the greater portion of the re-Tenua . A . dd to this the taxis on food , be , and it \ ri \ l be found tliai three-fourths of the revenue is derived from these two sources . Our clergy preach contentment

      and passive obedience to the toiiiny and e&re-trorc hungry mechanic and labourer ; irhile a numerous standing army of red and blue-coated soldiers are ready , at the bidding of their o&etis , to . enforce submission to arbitrary lairs , with the bayonet and truncheon . The only practicable means to remedy ice ¦ rril Eiider wiich tre labour , and renovate society , is to abandon the use of all intoxicating drinks , to become a thinking anil strictly moral peopls , and acquire sound -political knowledge . It is nee ssirj to abstain from all sirens

      drinks—1 st . Because the mest valuable medical testimony , tad individual experience , prove them to be highly injcricra to health ,- and their certain effects are likewise to demoralize and destroy the power and energies of tht ffiiad . 2 nd . It is necessary to abstain , as an example to our tusb&nds and children ; for how can we expect our offcpnag x » be sober , virtuous , and dutiful , if we do not iEfaace them by our good conduct . Dear sisters , re-BEibei it is at the fire-side , on the domestic hearth , in the txhl circle , at home , when the first relish for th ^ H insidious dr inks is imbibed . It is the first trsaeheroM glass of friendship , the i : p from the mother ' s haadj that bows the Sted of future druukenaea

      Sd . It is necessary to abstain , because that portion cf hard-earned wages which is sow squandered sway at the pot-house aud gin-palace would enable us to secure * sound sad proper education for our children , in ae-• CoidiMe with our views ami feelings . We should no loafer submit to our childrea wearing the garb of equity , and the degrading policy number-badge of J ^ sTery . Only Ulink of the working man's sons and dizpiters being ticketed , like prize sheep ! Depend upon this fact , the charity and policy badge of rational school * , is the remnant of the ancient 5 sxoe " b serfs collar . "Why should our feelings be Tomdad by seeing the finger of scom pointed at out children , and the ippellation of " charity brat" applied to them ? A well-regulated mind Him >» imj aerrility and crmgiag . Let us reject their Church and State offers of edueatitn for our children , which is only caleal « ed to debase the mind , and render it subservient to class interest ; let us teach our offspring to do to others * s tbey woald others should do unto them .

      * th . We can abstain from all intoxicating drinks with a ^ vy and benefit , even at those critical times when &ey have hitherto been considered most needful and iaaitpeosably nectssary . Some of us have proved it by partial experience ; therefore you may safely rely upon rcr testimony . Sitters , we have been hitherto considered inferior to s&a is p * wen of intellect , and truly the want of proper education has made us appear so ; but we much doubt ¦* h : ther this would have been the ease had we pos-• sssed the same opportunities of acquiring a propt-r e&cuion which the other sex has enjoyed . Let us EadtMour to rsniove this rs-proaeh , by embracing every * PP ° rtBidty of cultivating and improving our minds . »* e earnestly entreat you to this , that you may be &b ! e to tapart a sound education to your offspring , and train a « r tender minds in the way of fruth . and virtue .

      Be not discouraged at your want of ability and knowkose ; dose application and perseverance will achieve ^ fflders . The one-half of mankind acquire their know-« l fe under difficulties . Perhaps at no former period « Sine hai the female character exhibited so much «*¦ , or displayed so much brilliancy of talent , as in the Paeat day . The press teems with valuable writings , " * productions of women Remember , if we bestir * rfc ; ves in these matter * , our huBDands cann * t keep « -Snd for very shame : pride will stimulate them to •^ as . Then how delightful it will be to see a S 806 " ^ strife between husband and wife , trying to ^ eel each other in knowledge and morality !

      Jf } J * * foUy for men t « complain of misery and ^ Bttta , who make no effort to remove it Let us urge * r husbands , sons , and brother * to throw off theii »« uden the heavy tax on that filthy weed , tobacco , by *** &iainf from it Com * then , sisters and countrywomen , unite with w ~?* kmg » grand effort to ameliorate our condittoa , * " remove tbe plague-spot *—partial legislation and Hj ^ Perance , from society . Unite with tu to obtain jfciPeopte ' B Charter ; let u » form Total Abrtinence *** rist Associations , without delay , in every town and jjwje throughout the Vnited Kingdom ; nor oeaw r&ttUU until our exertion * am crowned with success

      f *« never torjet , that more than foar hundred " *** and honett men have been imprisoned bj those •¦ 7 mea wh * liTi on onr hard eaioiagi ; and shall we r ^ . ki * the hand that ii raised to destroy us ? Nevei * ut be aid that we , who are tbe advocate * of equal tJJ *»» » dead to onr own interests u to lead us to ****« of ttioee things that debase the mind , and give **« & to the enemy . ** Wfielusioii , we implore you to remember the cony ° tot words of the noble-minded Vincenfa Addre * lotal Abstinence , name-y—•• That no Sovemmeni ^ wag withstand the just claims of a people who have " •« toe courage to conquer their own Tiees . "

      We remain , Sisters and countrywomen , Toms , in tbe cause of universal redemption , ~ ^ "sebs op thb East Lojtdox Femal -Eoii . 1 , Absiiskxcb Chabtist association . Bi ^^ f ? RoomB ' > Brick-lane ,

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      TO THE "WORKING CLASSES OF BIRMINGHAM , THE iTJRROTJNDING DISTRICTS , AND TOWNSHIPS . FELLOW TICTIMS , BROTHER SLAVES , —We now appeal to you , as the mo » t virtuous classes in society . We now ask you what benefit you nave received from the other classes who move above you as tack-mastersand oppressors , bat their legalized demand for plunder , the labour of your hands ? Who , now , will deliver you from the degraded position you occupy * Will a middle-class crew , who frown en all equality ? Whose misdeeds mark them to be as vicious and corrupt as the Government they uphold ? Can you look up to an aristocracy of title or wealth ? Tbey who have blasted peace and liberty in ages past , will they deliver you ? You answer , No .

      Can you appeal to any tribunal that recognises you or yonr order ? Hav « you any hope in the Commons ' House , either tj petition or remonstrance ? We tell you—no , emphatically no . Can any bodies of men inspire you with confidence or bepe equal to the task of reading or signing a petition , to the House of Lords , where sit men in person , who bave been the political haeks of all administration * , who , if they retained their proper names , would be a disgrace on the community ; whose elevation to high rank , stamps yon m slaves ; dooms you to disgrace , to amoral degradation , and hopelessness in life ? Such your hopes from this estate , this branch of tbe Legffi&ture . N » , you will exclaim—bo 6 b we .

      Can you , who toil too late and too early , muster enough of hope or confidence to apply to the * ' Throne " for redress of youT grievances , where several different families have sat in opposition to tbe r . ill of our forefathers , and while there are things behind the throne greater than the throne itself ? Ask yourselves what liberties you possess , or can have , while you have royalists and BUte-pauper dolls to maintain ? Will tbe mitred gentlemen assist yon ? Ah , do . They partake » f the general prizes aud plunder with the privileged few . Then , fellow-countrymen , we publicly proclaim our determination not to enter into any alliance with any class who have deceived us or cajoled you , nor go one step to save the linking trading community . We despise , as tricksters , those wbo go for local reforms , and leave the old villames in existence . We are proud to sea such knaves die in the estimation of the working classes daily .

      With pleasure do we behold an organised plan of action going throagh the land—the " National Charter Association , "—to obtain the people's Charter . The plan jb glorious ; it has swamped all other societies ; being- the cheapest anil the best , it bids fair to produce the best results . The working classes begun the scheme , —they continue . it ; and those who have opposed it should seek other employment We proclaim them political traders to all intents and purposes ; legal ghosts , doing the work of the public prosecutors—trading traitors : The virtoes of the assoriatiors must be , to leave the people better than such associations found them .

      We pledge ourselves to give way for moro honesty of purpose , to more intellect , to more ittmoiracy , to taore knowledge ; yea , and to more power to do good . We will school those of our brethren politically , who are ignorant , that they may adv ^ Jcate their political tquilitj , aad the People ' s Charter shall not be a " final m-. asure , " n » r can it be a heal-all of our grievances . No , -fellow-countrymt n ; your moral wort )* , your intellectual grra ' . ness must shine forth in every company yon enter . Make converts to Universal Suffrage , obtain jnstice by demanding yeur rights , question those who plunder you and live by yonr labour . Do so , on all occasions ; just ask them to shew their superior intellectual -endowments , tbeir right to trample on you or your order . Dispute with them their right to a vole , ¦ whilst you are not represented at alL Shew them how their property is protected , whilst jour labour is swallowed up by their hungry wolves , their idlers .

      In conclusion , brother slaves , we ask your assistance to free ourselves and families from poverty and death . Forsake ail your old amusements and haunts , leave all useless engagements , denounce all petty and paltry considerations , and go at once for your political equality , the People ' s Charter , Give your children better laws , better educations , tliin you yourselves possess . By order of tbe Birmingham National Charter Association , T . P . Gh . ee >' , William Herbert , John Barratt , John Ltnall , William Bocgh , W . Smallwood , J . Williamson , Robert Hopkinsoj . Isaac Pej > s , Sub-secretary .

      As the Council intend to have this address printed for general circulation , the friends in the surrounding district * , and associations , can have any quantity they choose to subscribe for , by sending their order and remittance to Mr . J . Barrett , painter and glazier , Whitehall-street , Birmingham .

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      TO THE MEN OF NEWCASTLE-TJPON-TFNE , AND NORTHUMBERLAND . Patriots . ' Englishmen !—It becomes every day a more imperative duty , that we should resume active and energetic operations , for the diffusion of those exalted sentiments of freedom , which inspire the heartbroken slave to grasp the tyrant's golden sceptre , and prostrate his recreant nnsparing arm , to resuscitate those noble characteristics of Englishmen , to awaken infinite energies of mind , and to develope public opinion upon tho e great measures of legislatien , which command the consideration of the suffering sons of labour .

      Can you reflect on the condition of yonr class , ( if you have a single virtue to excite reflection , ) without contemplating the fatal consequences of your sullen , soulless , yes , your criminal apathy ? We demand your im mediate exertions ; in the name of every principle sacred t 9 man , we call upon you to delay not another moment , in proving that you have integrity , virtue , patriotism , and honour , to contribute your share of influence in this magnificent struggle , for the salvation of our common country ; a cause too sacred , too glorious , too just , for the basest slave to doubt its ultimate triuiuph .

      . We appeal to you , men of the North , as patriots , aa husbands , as fathers , —to yon en whom all the obligations and duties of a country and a home devolve ; to consider that while all the misfortunes , miseries , and degrading tasks of toil-doomed slavery , fall to tbe lot of the &rtizan , the miner , and the labourer—that justice proclaims you wronged—that reason , religion , and -philosophy elevate you to the highest distinction of cliss , in the division of the social body . You , the sourcs of all wealth , the fountain of all power , by whose industry and ingenuity England has surpassed the world iu the fabrication of the m « st costly and essential manufactures ; who have erected large and magnificent cities , and stored them with immense riches ; who have transformed almost every village in England into a

      mart of merchandise ; whose commerce has extended to the confines of the habitable globe ; whose arms havevanqukhed the most powerful empires—are you to sleep on the couch of slavery ? Tbe proud soul of an Englishman revolts at the idea . To exalt your country and debase yourselves—to render your country glorious by your bravery , yourselves depraved by your submission—to enrich tyrants by your industry , and silently and mur-Hiurless permit them to plunder you—to venerate and tremble before your oppressors—while they despise you for your ignorance , and trample upon you for your cowardice ? No , men of Northumberland , your country commands you to the field of freedom ; you must respoDd to the voice . Every district of importance in Britain is appointing able and virtuous men to enlighten and instruct the working classes , in those great principles of political liberty , justice , and

      equality , and all those measures of legislation which affect tbe condition of the various classes of society . Why is such an important district as Newcastle and Nertbnmberland without a missionary ? but it must not be so longer . And we , the delegates of a variety of districts assembled on Monday last at the Chartist Council Room , agreed to make this appeal to you , and hereby request a delegate from each Tillage and factory , or an individual favourable to the cause , to attend for the above purpose at the Chartist Council Room , held in Jit " Wilson ' s school , Byker-buildings , Ousebum , on Sunday , . the 7 th of February , at ten o ' clock in the forenoon ; when , by a peaceful , judicious , and prudent agitation , our triumph will be rendered inevitable . By order of the County Delegates' Meeting , Jakes Sinclaib , Secretary . January 2 « , 1841 .

      LOIiCON . —At a special meeting of the members of the National Charter Association , resident in the City of London , beld at the Dispatch Coffee House , Bride Lane , Fleet-street , ou Jan . 24 th , 1841 , Mr . S&unders in the cb * ir , it was resolved unauimsusly , " That the County Council be jnstrueted , with the other localities , to tall a public meeting as early as possible , for the purpose of giving further instructions to Messrs . Spurr , Neesom , and Boggis;—Lord Normanby refusing to receive them as a deputation , with a Memorial agreed to at 5 public meeting of the inhabitants of London , beld at" WhiiSe Conduit House , on the 4 th of January last , in favour of that ill-used patriot , Feargus O'Connor , Esq . ; and that this locality are willing to defray any reasonable expense attending the same , " It was was then further unanimously resolved : — ' ¦ That this meeting are of opinion , % hat the minds of a vast majority of the trn " ' * " ^ portion of tbe people ol thia

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      great metropolis would-have been acquainted aa { reconciled ( previous to this period ) to Ihe sacred principles of out Charter , and would b * r » beeome zealous supporters in the laudable struggle for the attainment of the same , if tbe Chartists of London liad been united in giving their pecuiury aid , to procnie efficient Chartist lecturers , in accordance with the example of onr friends in other parts of Great Britain ; and that this meeting do suppert , and earnestly- ' reeomtaeart these our -views to the consideration of the members of the other localities of this metropolis , with a view to obtain their co-operation , through the medium and

      management of the County Council . " It was then announced to the Society that Mr . Cleave had kindly offered to this Association , for their benefit , 100 of the new Black List , leo of the Drunkard ' s Coat of Arms , twenty copies of the Victims of Whiggery , twenty Cobbetfs Tracts ; and the meeting returned their grateful thanks for tbe same . It was then carried unanimously that the Council be instructed to use every means to get up a great demonstration in favour of Henry Vincent , upon bis release from prison , and that they recommend the same to the other localities . Several new members wereemolled , subscriptions paid , and voluntary contributions made to the Victim Fund . i ¦ . ¦ ¦ ' ¦ ?* ,,

      The North London Charter Assd&tifibv , one of the oldest fn the metropolis , has recently been re-org&nised ; a short cotie of simple laws has been adopted ; lectures , discussions , and readings take place on Monday evenings , at their place of meetin * ( the Star Coffee House , Islington Green ); and , still further to aid the dissemination of xound political knowledge among its members , it has been determined to establish a library , for reference and circulation . Though small in number at present , tbe Association promises to be of some service to the cause of sound Chartism .

      LIVERPOOL . —Tea cause is progressing here with more rapidity than can be imagined , considering the powerful influence we ltav « to contend whh . Mr . Bairstow'a leciurea converted souiu who have since joined us . We had treat , difficulty in getting a place for him in this Whig and Tory ridden town . However , we applied to tho Social Board , who generously gave us tbo use of t io Hall of Science , Lord Neitson-sireet , for the two lectures , or on any other occasion , when we waut ii j for which wo beg leave to return our sincere thanks . We are determined to redeem the character of this town , and no longer to be a drag chain to the movement . WILTSHIRE . —The County Council will meet at Mr . Tudgey ' s , Monkton Deveral , at ten o ' clock , « n Sunday morning , February 7 th . It is hoped that every town and village , that can make it convenient , will send a delegate .

      WESTMIN&TSR . —The National Charter Association meets at . the Marlborough Coffee House , Great Marlboroujjh-sirett , Golden-square . On Simday last it was resolved that the Council have instruction to rep ' .-n » ho motion of Mr . Cater , as to the necessity of having a paid lecturer for London . Mr . Wall lecture . * to-raorrow night . REDD ITCH . —Ou Sunday , Mr . \ Vna . Clements , of Broms # rovi \ preached to a hijjhly-attentivo and respectabio congregation , in the . Nauoual Charter ApsociatiuJi-rooras , Wiu / JmiD-hil ) , Mount-pleas . tm , Rcdditch ; two Btrmous were delivered , one in the afternoon , at halt ' -pa . ? t two o ' clock , and the other in

      the evening , at six o ' clock . In the course of his sermons , Mr , C . made some beautiful allusions to the ChartPr , pointing out tho duty of the working clasd to strive for their liberty , which appeared to give great satisfaction . Appropriate hymns were sung from Watts ' s collection . After each service a collection was made at the door , towards defraying the expence of Siting up the rooms , Sec . which amounted to the liberal sum of ten shillingsand tenpence three far things . The rooms will contain about one hundred and thirty comfortably seated ; many more could stand . The place was crammed . All appeared perfectly satisfied , and at the close quietly retired to their homes .

      SOUTH LANCASHIRE . —Delegate Meeti >« . — Oq Sunday , January 24 th , a meeting of the above description was held in the National Charter Association Room , East Manchester . Mr . Thomas Daries was elected to the chair . Delegates prosent : —Thomas Davies , Tib street Ward , Manchester ; James Cartledge , Brown-street ; Mr . Hume , Salford ; John Foyston , from the boot and shoe makers ; Joseph Eckersley , Unsworth ; Samuel Yardly , Oldham ; Joseph Rogers , Newton Heath ; Edward Whitworth , Middleton ; Jouah Schofield , Droylsdeh ; Isaac lsherwood , Radcliffe Bridge ; and John Dickinson , Pilkington . We were highly pleated to Ree delegates from places which had not * ent any before ; at the same time ^ we regret that

      those places which have been most punctual were 6 omewhat neglecsful , which should rot be , for , H ever the Charter was worth anything , it is now . The business commenced by every delegate paying in the levy , towards the support of the lecturer . The following resolutions were carried unanimously : —1 . That the Lecturers be requested to recommend a small publication , called the Midland Counties Illuminator ^ and a lecture delivered aud published by R . T . Richardson , of Manchester , on the Rights of Woman . 2 . That no lecturer be allowed to go to any place , only the one to which he is appointed , without consulting his brother lecturer , and that no

      town or village invite a strange lecturer , without first informing the person appointed by the plan for that time . 3 . That this meeting engage Mr . James Leach , of Manchester , aa lecturer for South Lancashire , for the month ensuing . 4 . That the arrangements made by Mr . Bairstow , for visiting the various towns in South Lancashire , be null and void , excepting Salford and Droylsden , which that gentleman has , by request , engaged to attend before he leaves for Yorkshire . In justice to the men present , we are happy to say , that the most kindly feeling existed during the discussion , and the business was done in a manner which reflected great credit upon the working-men .

      MANC 3 ES 7 ER . —Aflame of enthusiasm seems to animate tho breasts of the people of Manchester and surrounding villages , at least of the true Democrats , since the Leeds meetiDg . On Sunday afternoon , according to announcement by placard , Mr . Bjirstow delivered an eloquent lecture to tho people at Newton Heath , iu the adult school room , which was well filled ; after which he gave a description ol ihe demonstration at Leeds , that elicited the plaudits of the audience . A . vote of thanks was given to tho lecturer and chairman , and it was moved , seconded , aud carried without a dissentient , " That the best thanks of this meeting be given to the delegates who assembled at Leeds , for their strict adherence to the principles of the Charter . " On

      Sanday evening , Mr . Bairstow delivered a lecture in the large school room , Failsworth , to a numerous assembly of " hard hands and fustian jackets . " He also gave a detail of the doings of the Chartists at Leeds at this place , which was loudly cheered , anu a vote of thanks was given to the delegates for maintaining the principles of the Charter , boldly and manfully . A vote of thanks to the lecturer and chairman was given , and the meeting dispersed highly edified . On Sunday evening , a meeting was convened for the purpose of hearing Mr . Littler , member of the Executive ; but before commencing his lecture , as Mr . Doyle had been detained in Rochdale , Mr . Gnhln was called upon to give a sketch of the Leeds demonstration . He commenced by giving

      a detail of what had not appeared in the Star , and then commented upon the leading articles of the Leeds Intelligencer , the Mercury , and the Times , and remarked that if those papers wnioh have beeu amongst our moBt inveterate enemies could give us credit , surely it conld not be without merit . He was loadlj cheered throughout , and the steps taken by the Chartists seem to have pleased them to a high degree . Mr . Littler delivered a very interesting and instructive lecture , in which he strongly recommended his hearers to adopt the total-abstinence principle as a powerful auxiliary to the spread of Chartism . On Sanday evening , the Tib-street room was crammed almost to suffocation Mr . Leach delivered a powerful lecture , shewing up the present

      system in its true colours , amid the repeated cheers and plaudits of the assembly ; after which , Mr . Griffin rose and gave a long account of the proceedings at Leeds , commented upon the leaders of the three Leeds papers , and at almost every sentence he was impeded by lond cheering , The people appeared to be wrought up to a pitch of enthusiasm , and evinced determination to Btick by the Charter at all hazards . A vote of thanks was moved by Mr . Leach , and seconded bj Thomas Daviea , to the Delegates assembled at Leeds , for so nobly defending the principles of the Charter . A rote of thanks to Mr . Leaoh , Mr . Wheeler , chairman , and to Mr .

      Griffin were all carried amid tremendous cheering . On Monday evening , Mr . Leach delivered a lecture to the Salford Chartists . The people seemed to be animated with fresh vigour and firmness . Mr . Leach is expected to deliver a lecture in the Carpenters' HaU , on Monday evening next , by the request of the Trades ; subject , tk The insufficiency of Trades' Unions to sustain wages . " Great interest is taken in-this affair , and it is supposed that the large room will be crammed , he having made such a powerful impression the last time he handled that point in Tib-street , after which the trades will form themselves into Chartist Associations . Hurrah for the Charter !

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      WEjpH . —Ma . Bellamv ' s Liberation pbou Lancastbb . Castle . —At a meeting held during the week , ( our correspondent does not name the evening , ) Mr , Bairstow , having been invited to lecture here , the friends obtained the use of the Rev . Mr . Aitkins' chapel , which is capable of holding five hundred perdons . About two hours before the commencement of the lecture , Mr . Bellamy agreeably surprised the Chartists , by his Gudden , and quite unexpected , arrival from Lancaster Castle , ( where he has been confined fifteen months , ) having obtained a respite of three mouths . Mr . Bellamy appears to enjoy excellent health | and has undergone do change of principles . The chapel was completely filled , owing to the excitement created . At the conclusion of Mr . Doyle ' s lecture , three cheers wail given for O'Connor ; the Lecturer , and the Chatter ,

      PRESTON , —On Monday night , this town was visited by Harrison , the spy , who was discovered there ; and , by the activity of one of the Charthta , taken before the Guardians on Tuesday , for leaving hiti fareily . chargable . Tne lenient ex officio Chairuman , however , let him loose again pou-society , on his promiatngcto pay whenjie got work ; and would toot allow tbje * " 10 s . reward for his apprehension . IVXXLNROW . —Mr . Doyle , of Manchester , lectured here on Sunday last , to a crowded and respectable audience .

      HANLEr , FOTT £ RIE 5 .-Mr . Candy , of Birmingham , lectured in the room , adjoining the Golden Lion Iuu , on Monday last , amid tremendous applause . Three cheers were given for Feargus O'Connor , Esq . ; for Frost , Williams , and Jones ; for Brouterre O'Brien , Vincent , Peddie , and all the imprisoned Chartists ; and tho Northern Star . Mr . Candy will agitate tho Potteries , and proceed thence to arouse Nuneaton , Rugby , Leamington , and Warwick . At the conclusion of the above leoture , several members were enrolled , including six or suveu females , who came forward aud enlisted under the ^ loriuua banner of Chartism .

      OLDHAItl . —Oil Sunday last , two lectures were delivered in the Natioua Charter Association-room , Grcavrii-sireet , Oldham ; that in the aftoruoon , by Mr . Hunry Smethurst , Oldham ; and theother in the evening , by Mr . James Gre * ve 3 , of Austerlands , near Oldham , to crowded audiences . On Sunday next , Mr . Charles Connor , of Manchester , will deliver two lectures iu the National Charter Associaiion-room , Greaves-street , Oldham ; the first at tsvo o ' oiook in the afternoon , aud the other at six in the t ) veiling . GALASHIEI . S . —The quarterly meeting of the Gala-shiels Working Men ' s Association was held in the Salmon Inn assembly room , on Friday evening , the 22 nd of January , when tho Committee gave au account of their stewardship , which communicated universal satisfaction ; and u . new committee of the right material waa elected .

      The late Committee got up several 6 ocial meetings , at which addresses and re ^ uiar lec : ure « on various subjects were delivered , such as— " On the etilcia of despotism ; "' " Tho Principles of Ihe Charter ; ' "Tho Eastern Question ; " "The Holy Alliance ; " &c , &c . There- were , also , numberless original and select patriotic songs , recitations , &c , £ tveu by excellent perfornier * , who gave tlioir services , thereby enabling the Committee to expend £ 5 iu beaming the hall tor their meetings ; sending 10 a . to the huntings ease , Edinburgh ; fending / 1 Is . to Mrs . Peddie ; and 14 s . to the fund for the wives and families of the incarcerated Chartists ; also furnishing t \ io committee-room ; and , what is best of all , there is a trifle in the fund yet . The recommendations of the Border Council , which met at Jedburgh on New Year ' s Day , will shortly he carried into practice ; and GaJashiels will still prove a town where , save Chartism , no political party exists .

      NEWBUR 6 H . —A split having taken place in the Secession church here , as was formerly announced , the party leaving applied to the session for a disjunction , the session declined to grant the prayer of their petition ; they then applied to the presbytery for a supply of sermons , but , owing to an informality , the reverend body laid the case aside . This informality ( not laying tbeir petition before the session previous to its presentation to ihe presbytery ) was not intentional on the part of the petitioners , but , from an unnecessary delay on tho part of the presbytery clerk in not sending the necessary information until ten or twelve days after being applied to ; the

      deputation had to return home with this consolation , that only one of the reverend body wished a committee to enquire into their grievance without deliy . A reverend brother declared that to appoint a committee would be attaching too much importance to the case ; tho people of Newburgh thought otherwise , having resolved not to trouble that reverend body any more with it . Ye sticklers for the Charter give in your verdict and say who are the men that would create a demand for Chartists' Kirks ; or whether the spiritual interests of the people or the temporal interests of the clergy are questions of most importance in the ecclesiastical courts of any

      denomination . Soiree . —A Chartist Soiree was held in the Masons' Hall , here , on old Hansel Monday , when the meeting was addressed by several speakers from the neighbourhood . STJNDEfttAMD — Liberation of Williams and Binns . —Monday , the 2 oth instant , being the day on which it was expected that these indefatigable patriots would leave the dungeon in which they had been confined for advocating the cause of the suffering millions , crowds of people began to assemble in front of the prison at an early hour . At half-past ten o ' clock , a deputation from the council of the Sunderland Charter Association , received the liberated patriots at the prison gates , and conducted

      them to a carriage , drawn by four horses , which had been provided to convey them to Sunder land . The council having seated themselves in another carriage , which was also in attendance , a dense mass of people , who had now assembled from all parts of the county , moved in procession , accompanied by a band of music , and banners bearing patriotic inscriptions , to Pradford ' s Temperance Hotel , where a public breakfast was provided by the Chartists of the city of Durham , at which Mr . Andrews was called upon to preside . After giving " the people , " as the first sentiment , tho chairman proceeded to propose'' Honour , health , and happiness , to Williams and Binns , the talented and unflinching advocates of the cause of truth and justice , " which was received with

      tremendous applause . Messrs . Williams and Binns , in returning thanks for the manner in which the sentiment had been received , expressed tbeir determination to renew the labours for which they had suffered imprisonment ; they had told the judge , on their trial , that , if imprisoned , suoh was their intention on their liberation ; they were determined to redeem the pledge they then gave , and never cease to agitate uutil the great principles for which they contended were carried into complete effect . The following sentiments were also given , and responded to by Messrs . Deegan , Hume ( of Newcastle ) ; Maw , ot'Middleabro '; Lawaon , of Coxhoe ; and M'Arthur : " The Charter ; and may it soon become the law of the land : " " The Northern Star , and the

      Democratic Press ; " 0 Connor , and the imprisoned Chartists ,- " " The Chartists of the City of Durham , and may they be organised on a firm and permanent footing . About one o ' clock , the procession again formed , and after parading part ot the town , proceeded to a place called the Sands immediately contiguous to the oity , where the people , numbering upwards of 3 , 000 , were addressed by Messrs . Lawson , Deegan , Williams , and Binns , who endeavoured to remove from tbe minds of their nearer ? , the prejudices which had been created by the misrepresentations of the enemies of Chartism , and to show them what it was that the Chartists really wanted ; the people , notwithstanding the efforts made by a few despicable wretches who fatten on the present

      corrupt order of things , to create a disturbance , listening to the different speakers with a degree of interest and attention not to have been expected in this strong hold of clerical influence and imposition . At the close of the meeting , three hearty cheers were given for Williams and Binns ; three for Frost , Williams , and Jones ; three for O'Connor and the imprisoned ohartiBts , &c . The procession was then again formed , and the people , after escorting the carriages out of the town , dispersed . On the arrival of the carriages at Houghton-le-Sprinf , a crowd of people had assembled to receive the liberated patriots , who , after briefly addressing the inhabitants on the great principles of the Charter , partook of tea with

      a great number of their friends , at the Golden Lion Inn ; after which , they again set out for Sunderland . Between two and three miles out of the town , they were met by groups of people , whe bad walked out on foot to meet then , and who began to form a procession behind the carriages , to escort them into the town , which the ; entered about half-past seven in the eveiing . In marching along tho streets , the mass of people who had joined the procession could not amount to fewer than 30 , 000 . Had the procession taken place in day light , the scene would have been one » f ihe most imposing ever exhibited in SunderlanC The procession baited at the Golden Lion Inn , where energetic addresses were delivered by Measis > Deegan , Wiittaoi 8 » an < t Binns . The whole of the proceedings of the day tvere conducted with the itrjtfiUMt order .

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      NEWCASTLE-TJNDER-LYNfE . — Mr . Candy gave two Chartist sermons here on Sunday last , to crowded audiences ; he was recently Bent out to lecture by tho council and committee of the delegate meeting heid in Birmingham . BARNSXiEY . —The Bociety , recently meeting at tho Railway Tavern , has removed its sittings to Mra . Hoey ' s . KIDDERIKIN&TSR . —A Chubch Cleroyhan and Chartism . —The Council of tho National Charter Association of this town , met on Monday evening last , for the dispatch of business , when one of its raerabors ( Wm . Choriton ) informed the Council that

      he had been in communication with a friend of his , a clergyman of the Church of Eoglandi and that he had received a letter from him , whicn , as he considered it cuntained matter of the greatest importance , he thought it hh duty to lay before the Council . The letter was accordingly read ; and the Council were of the same opinion as Mr . Charlton , and also thought that the country at large should know of the proceedings of the present ' ministry . An extract of the letter , therefore , will not be altogether unintereBtjBg . ' . > The most important is as follows : — "Preachers are now exerting themselves to prevent their people' becoming Chartists , and in papers , accompanying the Queen ' s letter for national education , the awful increase of Chartism is specified

      asoneof the horrible evils ; to correct whicn , a due attention to the Queen ' s letter is urged tobeabsolately necessary . I read all to my congregation , as was my bounden duty , aud strenuously did 1 urge them to encourage education ; but I told them i hoped and believed that the spread of education among the poor would inevitably spread Chartism , for that Chartism was ueither more nor less than granting to every man his just rights in society , and thus turning serfs into free men , and so making the British Constitution what it ever ought to have been , in practice , but never was yet ; when the poor man could feel that his well-being was as well looked after as that of the rich man , and his person and property , however contemptible , as equitably aud

      justly regarded by law and government . No effort will now be spared by preachers of all sorts to put down Chartism . It will be regarded as worse than the Jacobinism of by-gone days ; but I think it will be all in vain . The more the poor know of it , the moro they must be convinced it is their only safety , aud the comprehension of it is in a very small compass . Tell the Kidderminster Chartists that every ono of them should possess the little book of the Charter for himself , and another copy of the same to give away to any acquaintance not already acquainted with it . " It was then moved aud seconded , that the above extract be sent to the Northern Star

      for insertion , that its readers may understand how the present Government intend to act . By the above extract , the Chartists of this country will perceive to what extent of means the ministry would resort , to stay the progress of Chartism ; but , as is stated in the above extract , it will be of no avail . Chartism is too deeply rooted in the breasts of the millions to be eradicated by the hypocritical eloquence of Mother Church , and the cause is too just a one for those who have already embarked in it ever to disown it . To the Chartists , then , we would say , persevere in this truly noble and just cause , ever keeping in view the mottoa of peace , law , aud order , and Universal Suffrage , and no surreuder !

      NEWCASTLE . —The Delegate Meeting for the county of Northumberland , took place ou Sunday , iu tlio Ncvvuxstio Couucil Room , according to announcement . The Delegates having taken their seats , Mr . N . Frankland , of Newcastle , was unanimously called to the chair ; and Mr . J . Sinclair , of Newcastle , was elected secretary for the day . The secretary read several letters from d . ffereut places , where they were willing to acquiesce with whatever measures might be duly adopted by the Delegates , the same as if they were there present , at the same time assigning satisfactory reasons for their absence .

      Mr . James Morris , of North Shields , said , that there wore some as good Radicals in his town as could be found in Eiigland , andakhouga they were persecuted on all sides , so that they could not get a commodious place to meet in , yet they were determined to push on towards the grand mark , and reat satisfied with nothing short of tbe whole hog . They believed that a cOunty lecturer would do much good . in this quarter , and were willing to contribute towards his support . Mr . Isaao Bruce , of Ouseburn , said , that there were above seventy payable members in his district , who were determined for the Charter and no

      surrender . They were in a very nourishing condition , and would most cordially contribute towards the support of a faithful missionary . They had engaged a school room in Byker Buildings , capable of containing upwards of 300 comfortably . Mr . Peacock , of Kenton , said that there were two or three classes of stauuch Chartists in his locality , which number he believed could be quadrupled by a visit or two from a spirited lecturer . They dare not seet in public houses , but they were at all times heartily welcome to the U 6 e of his house . They would likewise contribute to a missionary . Mr . Frankland , of Newcastle , said that the association which he represented would give their most hearty support in behalf of a missionary , providing an efficient person was appointed ; but they were really heart-sick of the procrastinating and indolent conduct of their late missionary , as having done by far moro injury to the

      cause instead of good . It was then resolved , " That a committee of five , inoludingtrea 3 uierandsecretary , be appointed , to carry the arrangements into effeot , respecting raising funds for the occasional employment of a lecturer , until the next County Delegate meeting . " " That Mr . Mason be retained as occasional lecturer , until the next Delegate Meeting . " " That the missionary be required to give a written account of his miesion weekly to the committee , that they may publish the same if thought requisite . " "That the secretary be requested to draw out a short address to the towns and villages of Northumberland , requesting their attendance at the next County Delegate Meeting , " " That this Delegate meeting do now adjourn until Sunday , the 7 tli of February , when they will meet in Mr . Wilson ' s school room , Byker Buildings , at ten o ' clockja . m . ;" strangers may enquire at the house of Mr . John Hall , Lime-street , Ouseburn .

      The Council met here on Monday night . Minutes of last meeting , and report of delegate meeting , were read by the Seoretary . Contributions are going on well . A lengthened discussion took place , on the propriety and necessity of denouncing the Newcastle ( middle class ) Observational Committee , who continually seek to bring the council into disrepute , because composed of working men ; and who disown us because we proclaimed them renegades , when they left our ranks for those of the foreign policy humbugs . It was ultimately determined to take no public steps at present . A deputation was appointed to wait upon the Ouseburn Chartists , to see about arranging a tea-party for M'Douall .

      BRISTOL . —The Whigs of Bristol appear to spare no expense in endeavouring to lead the people after their tail again , knowing that they are politically destroyed , if the working class keep aloof from them . In order to raise their execrated , sinking party , they have , for some time back , taken to the Corn Law delusion , thinking to get the workies to run after the Bhadow of a large loaf , painted to deception by them , and lose , or leave , the Charter for another and wiser generation ; but the present appears too wise for Whiggery—albeit the deceitful faction are very wily . Being thwarted at their Corn Law meeting , and their lecture at the Assembly Rooms , they hired the H all of Science , and threatened the Chartists with the police . Still failing in

      their attempt , they betook them to the exploded Whig trick of close meeting by circular . Finding their goeds unfit for public sale or gift , the Hall of Science was again taken for Wednesday , the 20 th inst . Circulars were printed , and addressed to such of the inhabitants as they deemed gullible . Man were employed to deliver them . The circular , as stated thereon , was to be the ticket of admission . Of course , but few Chartists were present ; not being sufficiently gullible to be presented with circular tickets . The old Whig hacks and masters were about the platform , and a smart muster of the middle class formed the audience , who were feasted by the lecturer , Mr . Paulton , with hii usual details of corn , cotton , machinery , dormant capital , &c . He appeared to think the people of this country have bellies as large as coal mines , for he talked of oar taking the surplus corn and timber of America , Prussia , and the German States . His appeals ,

      however , appeared to be wasted on hie auditory ; but few seeming willing to join for such a hopeless agitation ; . and , unless the dying faction can find « ome better subject to amuse the people with , they are doomed to die unheeded , pitied by none , and execrated by the majority , who will sing their requiem in a Chartist cheru 8 . To hasten their end , the Chartists should bestir themselves , have a Chartist lecturer for Gloucester , Somerset , and WUts . It is the shabby Whigs who descend to every meanness to prop their desperate cause : —the base Whigs , who treated Feargus O'Connor with every ungentlem&nly , mean , despicable , annoyance ; aaalso , om talented friend , O'Brien , and the host of patriots ; and now say . Oh , come with us for a cheap loaf , cheap labour , oheap manufacture , and large profits . " Workies , keep your eye on them . Chartists , give tho word , ana your pence , and thereby fill the nation with Chartist lecturers , good and true .

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      ^ e ^ i ^^ y ^^ — #£ Le # 3 ¦ v-HKTWQOD *—J&x \ Cov&Iawi 5 h » . caA&rmr — -Heywoodand the neighbourhood have of late been placarded with T « ry large bills , announcing that a meet * ing would be held in a died lately occupied as a factory , near Wrigley Brook , for the . purpose of peuijiohittf Parliament fora total repejjbof the obnoxlow Qom Laws , and that several Members of Parliament , pij& $ ' trttea , reverend gents ., esquires , factory nuwten ^ and attoraiea , would address the meeting * 3 «» meetta * * x * convened for J » o »* ry . > 23 rd , and the , ch ^ tolw taken , at half-past six o ' clock in the evening , by g .

      Grttndy , Esq ., magistrate . Tne ,. room , which is aaid to'be capable of holding mote than 6 , 000 j ^ rs ous , bad been Well lighted with gas ; and a very large platform erected an £ earpete-t for tbe occasion . Sbferal appropriate mottos bung over the chainnanWtoMd . which werev No fixed duty , " "No Cor ^ . ^ Laws , " and " FraBroade . " It has been stated by food authority that the expenses incurred on this occasion were mote than £ 40 . Before the meeting commenced , the spacious platform w * i ascended by the . Cjiartut leaders , and a few of tbe middle class , apparently ihopkeepet ^ and factory bookkeepers , ovei lookers , Ac At aevem o ' clock , Mr . Grundy took tbe chair . After a few introductory remarks , the Cbainnan introduced Mr . had , ( attorney ) who said , he believed the evils of this eooo *

      try were owing to tbe Con Laws . They were obnoxious to the welfare ot tbe commercial , manufacturing , and labouring interests of tM » community . If repealed * the merchants , manufacturers , and the labourers , would be greatly benefited thereby . If repeated , it would increase " the labour , f *» Wo have enough "); ifc would increase the demand for labour , and conaequeatly , the labourer ' s wages would be raised . ( ' ¦ No , & * . " > He then read the resolution whiebke would propose ta the consideration of that meeting , which was as follows : — " That the existing Corn Law is in principle unjust , and in practice grievously eppre * sive ; existing only for the benefit of a smaU and rieh minority to the prejudiae of a , large majority ; limiting the demand for labour aad rewaxd for industry ; whilst at the same

      time it enhances the price and thedifknlty of obtaining that which is neeeagtty to human existence . " Mr . T . Aiken , factory master , seconded the-resolution which he read , and aaid the Corn . Lawa ¦ were a&jnst in principle and grievously oppressive in practice . He hoped the men of Hey wood would be no longer gulled as they had been . ( Groans from all parts of the room . ) Tbe men of Hey wood got up a petition to eoth House of Parliament soma time since , praying for a total repeal of the Corn Laws , and there were none scarcely in tbe -whole of this town , he was glad to Bay , feut signed that petition . ( Cries of , " because they weta forced to sign it ; it were i'th' counting-house , and we had to go and sign . * ' ) If we wanted taxation removed—( cries of , " we must ba' Universal Suffrage , ")—we

      must repeal the Corn Laws . His friend before him mentioned the increased demand for labour , and some ne interrupted , him ; bat he would cull that man a fool ; for increased trad « would increase the labourer * * wages . Mr . Walker , M . P .. of Bury , Lad very little to say that evening , on account of his bod health . He knew no other means of henefittingr the labourer than —( criesof , " Universal Suffrage , " )—the repeal of the Corn Laws . Universal Suffrage might do the thing , but he did not know . Mr . Till man , of Manchester , then came forward , to pvopoee an amendment . A speaker before him bad also hoped that the people of Hey wood would no wore be gulled . He should not have been there that evening , if he bad never been gulled—if he had never been deceived by the very

      party of gentlemen of the Corn Law League . The people had petitioned the Houses of Parliament , and thoir prayers were jeered at , laughed at , spumed , and cast under the table , by those who pretended to be the people's friends . Although he condemned the Com Law as an evil , he would not assist in its repeal under the present franchise . He then read over a itatemenfc of wages as paid ou the continent , which appeared very low , ami asked , how was it possible for oar English manufacturers to comp * te with the foreigners f How was it possible * to carry cotton over the Bea , thousands of miles , ni&nufacture it iu this country , aud then cenvey it back ' ugain , and there sell it cheaper in a country where there was scarcely any taxation whatever ? " The thing was impossible . Now , if the Corn

      Law was repealed , the English manufacturer would have to reduce his workman ' s wages , to be able at all to compete with , foreigners in foreign markets . One had spoken before bim , who said that the place in which we were met ought to have been filled with . looms , and the people engaged at them ; bat he ( Mr , Tillmani said the room was far better employed in discussing the public wrongs . The people had a right to a fullrepresentatiohin theComnions'HouBsof Parliament , without which they would never be enabled to better thfcir condition . He then proposed , as an amendment , " That it is the opinion of this meeting , that , until the Charter become the law of the land , we shall not be able to repeal - tha Corn Law , or any other bad law , and that therefore the Charter shall be our only object . "

      ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Ward came forward , and siid he opposed the League in attempting to repeal the Com Law , because the working people " could not be really benefit ted without Universal Suffrage . Under the present franchise ,, the labourer lived according to tha manufacturer ' s conscience , Which was at the starvation point . It was true that thousands of labourers were pining out of existence , at a time when all the market * in the world were tilled with nec « s ? aries of life of every description ; yea , even abounding with luxuries , yet the capitalists , with their fall faces and big bodiea , were still crying for " Trade , trade . " Many of the previous speakers hs . d mentioned the importation of flour into this country ; but he must say that all whieh was brought into Engbnd was not eaten by the people .

      but was sent back again in the shape of cotton goods Eugland wai said to be the admiration of the world , and he was certain it was indeed to be admired for it « craft , and powers of deception . Without the franchise , we shall gradually go worse and worse ; and with it , we should always be in a prosperous condition ; and ha said , if any one was disfranchised , it was he who produced nothing , but lived as a drone en the produce of others . ( Cheers , and hear , hear . ) He would beg leave to sit down , by seconding the amendment . Mr . John Bright wished to make a few remarks on a distinction between the resolution and the amendment . He said , after reading them both , there was no contradiction in the amendment to the resolution . The question was , whether the people of this country should

      now struggle for the repeal of the Corn Laws or for the suffrage . He said he had no objection to any extent of the franchise . The man was a slave—yea , an ass , it he had not a vote in the making of the laws by which , he was governed . Which-way was the best to better the condition of this' country—the repeal of the Corn Law , or the obtaining of the suffrage ? ( Cries of " The suffrage . '" ) He did not wish to claim all tb :, t tho League called for . He was glad to think the people would not be gulled by either the name of Whig or Tory . He would advise tha people to obtain all the good they could , and not reject any measure that was calculated to bttter them . — Mr . Job Plant said the question was not whether the law was a bad one or not , but whether the people ought to struggle for a repeal

      of the Corn Law , or for the suffrage . He considered the people having once been gulled , ought not , yea , it was not their interest any more to seek half measures , but to ge the whole hog , and have the Charter . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman then introduced Mr . Sbarman Crawford to the meeting . After the cheering had subsided , be raid , be never expected lie should have had to address the meeting ; but he was on his way through Heywoodfrom Leeds , where he had been advocating the rightsbf the people . With regard to the Corn Laws , although he was a landed proprietor , he must say they were unjust and injurious to the country . He did nofc think there was any man who would be so far deceived , as to think that tke Corn Laws were a good to him . The

      cheaper food was , ami the more independent was the labourer of bis employer . As to machinery , he thought there existed an error among the people on that point ; but he must say they might as well attempt to stop the flowing of tbo ocean , as to prevent the progress of this puwer . He said the people had a right to the franchise , and that tbe rich ought to assist them to ebtain it . There had been that joint manifestation in Leeds on the question of the rights of the labouring class . He Slid he could venture the Suffrage to any extent among the people . He would advise that the rich join the people , and proceed for the Suffrage , and that the working class would sot interrupt the Repeal of tbe Com Laws . ( A person in the meeting , " That ' s the most honest chap that's got up to-neet . " ) The Corn Laws were no good

      to Ireland , but rather an evil . He had only to state be had been called on by the people of Rochdale to stand as a candidate at the next election . ( A shout of " may you get in , " amidst cheers wbicb lasted for some time . )—Mr . Butterworth , of Manchester , said , that if ever there was a philanthropic speech delivered , that was one Jnst spoken by Mr . Crawford . He could not support the present Corn Laws . He had once been deceived by the gentry of the league ; and , therefore , he could not support the object of this meeting . Before he supported them in the Repeal of tbe Corn Law , he would have in the shape of security to himself and fellow men , the Charter . He assisted the middle elasr in 1832 , and was deceived in 1838 ; lie was strngflin& for the rights of mankind , and was , by the middle

      class , thrown into Lancaster Castle . After some few remark * about the right * and duties of tbe people , ansl thetiirtocratle robberies , the speaker concluded . —The Chairman then read the resolution and the amendment , to give a proper understanding of them to tbe meeting ; alter which , he desired all who were in favour of tt » amendment to hold up both theii hands , when a fores * of hands appeared , eoverinf the heeds of the assembly . He the * deaixed all those who were in favour ot tk * resolution to hold up both their bands , when but a "HIJ few could be seen . —The Chairman declared the resolution lost , and the amendment passed . Thanks wer » voted to the Chairman ; three eneen were give * foe Mr . O'Connor ; 'three for the Charter ; and three foe Frost , Williams , and Jones , and all tbe Imprisoned Cbartiste . It la said that on a very low estimatiom

      there were not less than 3 , 000 BMttns in the room •»> once , all of whom behaved tbelaflm ^ tfsttkOfrtJifav respondent ) like Quakers . J ^ ffieetg / j » a « sW separated about half-past ^^^ m ^ W ^ Mr . BuTiB&wo&tH . ~< OA ^ awQ ^! $ > ln inst , Mr . Butterworth , otaM&BSfgmWmk in Lancaster Castle , fordisttM ^ liPWlfigHB ^ fiL a lecture In Mr . T 1 « nf'rfViflliliLT' W ^ sMsMfcsilSJfal chiefly composed of the wVJM ^ ij ^ Bfaffla with tbe greatest attention . ^ -f ^ SLM ^^ Hf

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Jan. 30, 1841, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct692/page/1/