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      " ^ TT ^ ICATIONS STANDING OYRR & * FROM LAST WEEK . t i most sererely , and eTery week more tf' / iLfffilS , the want of our daily Slar . ^• iwmffl that we hire not loads of *?* m * matter , for which it is morally impossible olf ^ i ^ rMid to which we very often cannot t » * irZdo « r of justice . Last week , we had * -Ji w W , after * e paper was _ fu ll , uuierea

      ^ "ivin a hundred letters trom * piacob—•*? Staining interesting reports of meetings , re-•^ iSnnatory of the " new move" and •^^ nssters relative i © the movement . We now *?* wodensed gniamary of some » f the more im-2 £ t « ftbem . r Vllin-v —Votes of censure on tne eonooctora . ° Kew ' move , " *¦<* of confidence & Fearjrus * . Jr . Lr were passed , at the Sunday morning STin ^ k er ^ Buildings School Room , b k .- Watebhexd Milu—At a Corn Law ^ nTheld here on the 28 th nit ., one Lees , a ¦*^ r mister , being in the ohair , declared" the * £ Lentofthe Chartists for Universal Suffrage *^ fiost although there was a majority of at least * * *^ n e in its favour . The meeting showed their *** of ( ke fellow ' s " honesty" by a strong rote o

      tnGHLST —At a general meeting of the Chartists , utoa Tue sday the ° new move" was roundly de-^ Za and confidence in the Manchester Execu-^ Td edired . gyseoTf . —The Corn Law repealers have again u-i gloriously npse ; . TrnapooL . —The Liverpool Chartists have de-J ^ he " newBOve . " ^ caciix- -Tne u new move" waa heartily de-» K ^« d here . ^ rtrt — The Rev . W . T . Jackson preached tvro jL » as on Sunday , in the Garden-street Lecture KJmHid lectured on the Monday evening , in the . miTkice , on ** The means to our national s&lva-S * " ^« ween fifty and sixty members were added !? % e National Charter Association . ^ jEtoL . —The "fustian jackets" here have ^ Sred in public meeting , to stand by O'Conncr , Sgen . iBdtlw - oldlUt . "

      Pjpsjov —Here the Chartists have denonnced &f " iiew m ° Te " gentry in " good set terms , " and Shred tbeir confidence in O'Connor and the " old . S ^« nd their thanks to O'Brien and to Mr . Hill . ViLK of Letes . —A very spirited lecture was fevered on Friday , the 28 : h nit ., by Mr . Thomason , ^ Jeircasde . Qtxise , Atrseibb . —At a meeting held here on « 0 B ( iaT « irong resolutions , condemnatory of the " new Btfnf gentrj were P * 55 ^ - Dan also got a dose ImiliY sweet . Voies were passed of confidence in SfiiBHxrnev , and of thanks to Mr . M'Crea , for Vg reoactaiion of the "new move" connection , ^ iih an assurance of re-established confidence . Hoscktos Deveball . —Resolutions were here pgsd ggainsi the " new move . "

      fliviCL—Th e Hawick Chartist Associatio * held i ssciaJ meeting on Monday , the 19 th ult ., which J ^ S is usual well attended . A number of songs , fog { c md recitations , with instrumental music ia taekiervals , formed the entertainment . Alexander fya aad Anthony Haig delivered each an excel-Vni address . Everything of * n immoral tendency ns oreraBy excluded , and the who ] e passed off to jiesaaefaccon of a numerous and delighted audieee . Yet , as if to prove that the middle classes Tish to conciliate the workies , threats have been aj&to Mrs . Watson of the Commercial Inn , where £ se meetings bave been held , that , if the Chartists were allowed to hold their meetings there , she would fee deprived of ihe license .

      Ch estkbfieu ) a ? td Br * shto >\—The Chartists of ftis Bti ^ h bouThood passe-d strong resolutioas coni « B « orTof ; he " new move , " and returning thanks to O'Connor and the Editor of the Slar . SiLsnsx . —At a meeting recently held , after a Mdewis exhibition of ** physical force , " cowardice , led blackguardism , by the " respectables , " a-petition mi adopted for the Welsh victims . Tqs " new jsofs" was denounced , i : c . Sottzxbt . —Mr . Arran lectured to crowded audioes , on the 25 th and 26 th ult . Much enthusiastic fr ^ rng was excited , and very strong resolutions s ^ eaave of confidence in " Feargus and . his wild isod&tes ; thanks were voted to Mr . Arran ; fafmrnp cheers were . given for the ' caged lion in ¥ ok Castk and tbe incaicerated victims , and for

      the exile of Cambria . Abebdssk . —The "JJew Move" movhb to the jkhi iBorr . —The following resolution was passed it m nBUsaally large meeting , held on the : 25 th ult ., tteiski o ' clock in tfee evening , no placarding or | oHie notice having keen given , evincing the soul-Kjrrinf interest excited on the occasions— " That 1 st ) Aberdeen Charier Union , in pablic meeting ttsembkd , sfter haviag duly considered a document wkieh had been privately circulated by William Lwstt , John Collins , and others , for sigoateres , and ^ iHi appeared in tbe ~ Norlhrrn Star of April 10 th , ttd sabseqnentlv bearing to have been additionally

      « ppcated by the names of a number of persons altogether unknown to the members of tbi 3 Union , with the exception of "'¦ John Mitchell , 25 , Queenttwei , Aberdeen , do hereby denounce that document a ; decepuve , and caleclated to work the overthrow ¦ of OanisBi , if suffered to be put in practice ; and ibe Union accordingly renounce all connection with ikse irao shall hexeafier be found advootiing its kadmg principles . " S ? he meeting numbered 500 persons and upwards . Astounding cheers for M the < aged lion , " the National Charter Association , and tiie opponents of tbe document were gi'Ban , and gnats , hisses , and yells for its supporters .

      inTH . —TsiOtPBAiT iDEFBAT OF THB RTFEiiLBBS . The Corn Law League having called a meeting for & purpose of Petitioning Parliament for ansJtera-&D in the existing Corn Laws in the Trinity House si Boon , a few of the Ckartists attended and after MM iliercarlon , prevailedupon them to call tmeetkgfor the evening , whes the working classes might * MEd ; the town was accordingly posted with bills eaffia ^ a meeting in Storisa Alley Chapel , to afford fte- » orking classes an opportunity of expressing ftes opinions upon the -c&noxions bread tat , on W « dnesday evening lasc The Committee of ^ he liagBsin thi 3 town , met tke Chartists on the Mondajeiaiiiig previous to tbe public meeting , when

      • n *» lengthy discussion , they declared they wocld aot attend the public meeting if the Chartists persaedifl moving counter resolutions . Determine * to text tiem forward at all hazards , tbe Chartists * reseto them the following-day stating that tkey ** i a ^ endoned their former intention of moviag Rhs tteolutioas . The meetinji accordingly took ** & , a « ry full one . Messrs . Berry and Mitchell , a the part of the Repealers , addressed the ¦ jttang at some length , followed by Stewart « LaTae , Mr . John Duncan , aad Robert Lawery . ¦ Q * ? ae « krawss then put froa tbe Chair , if the ¦ J *^ agreed to petition , when about thirty "O dswEfe held up ; the opposite being then put , * m carried araidsttremendous cheeringand clapping

      WfltEds , Mr . Lowery then moved a vote of thanks ~ the Chainnan , complimenting him upon his ^ P ^ niil eoaduct , and impressing apon the middle tases the neeessitj of mixing more frequently with « £ opTatiTei Thus ended one of the most splendid yrampaj erer achieved in Leitb , tbe discussion ^ fS eondncted with the greatest order and good te 6 iiag by both parties , J ^ * a 2 « ock . —A . general meeting of the Kilmar" * tcarrisi Association was held on Monday , the * » rit-, when it was resolved : " That in the g ^ on of this meeting , the ' new move' for a Na-« " * Uiarter Association , by Lovett , Collins , and ^ is totally uncalled for , and ought not to receive ewnitenance of any man who wishes to see his e *? try emanems . tftri from iH « crrjisDinff hand of its

      ^** & « i opp ' ressors ; and further , that we a 3 fure ¦ W that we are quite satisfied nnder the guidr" w the Central Committee for Scotland . "uT ^]* 5 " That Feargns O'Connor , Esq . has proved •!**« to be a true and patriotic friend of the worki&d a ' ^ Or Wflien we return him our sincere thanks , J « > au bo long as that gentleman continues to « the Eame siraightrforward , consistent , and ^^» DDer that be has hitherto done to expose jj T ^ and advocate tbe rights of suffering hu-^^ T , that we pledge ourseiTes to give him our •"" "aed support / " '

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      * pCETON . —At our meeting tbe following gaaooas- WtreuiiaiiilnouBlj carried : —lsi , " -That ^ S ^? pledge themselves to stand by the CrCwT ^ ^ ' ^ er AEsociation , the Star , and Feargus fiat Z ° > " wng as they Btand by tbe people ; and ^ por thanks are due and hereby given to tbe " fiai ? - conductors of that ' journal . 2 nd , «» uug meeting views with indignation the £ ^ pt made by Messrg . Lovett , Collins , and others , tofcitwi ? 1 an 0 lner association , in contradistinction wj : ?? 86111 one now in existence : and this meeting

      * E £ r 5 *» leaders , and deems as unworthy tbe « e » L T uini £ ls ' ^ individuals who sanction Frmeiples contained therein , as it is a deviation " ¦* *« princi ples of the Charter . " 1 l ^ ff ' . -7 The Chartists of this place held their jk " ? meeting Ott Sunday last , when the letter of Sj ^ f ^' wM read , as inserted in the Star of last i&Jzli be memberB hail with delight the manly ^ T ^ V ^ he has made , and beg to state , that if * el th £ feelb / p by their resolutions , a fortnight eaj bi T ^* ? nowise sorry , because they conceive fcn jl ? l ? i it had the effect of re-establishing •¦• dy tffl . 1011 theJtt »< i so long formed of him , fc » 8 , 5 TT * k . k in nccompromising , patriotic ^ attv S' ^^ r tist meetings are in future to be JofceA I ** " ofth « Northern Star , ( formerly the Lod gt . ^^ *) . top of Bridge-street , bottom of k ioJt ^ V- ere au conmunication ! must be sent * *• fi&SSfSS ! w the N > c > A "

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      BORWIiKT . —At » meeting held on Monday evening , the letter of Mr . H . Vincent was discussed , when it was resolved "That the letter of Mr . Vincent in last week ' s Stdr , together wjth his previous conduct , ia the eanse of the suffering millions , entitles that gentleman to the eonfidenoe of the Radical public of this kingdom , and that this meeting transmits through the columns of the Star , a rote of thanks for his straightforward , manly and fearless conduct throughout his political career . " KINROSS . —A meeting of the Chartists waB bald here on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., when the National Petition was adopted , and the following resolution was passed : — " That this meeting considers the new move' of Lovett , Collins , and Co ., ia eminently calculated to create division in the Chartist ranks , and ought not to be encouraged . "

      SALPORD . —Co-operation . —Mr . Doyle lectured on Suaday evening to a crowded audience , and did tbe most ample justice to his subject . As usual , the lecture was followed by discussion . On Monday evening , the adjourned discussion on Capital and Labour , " was resumed ; Mr . Bell , on behalf of tbe Ctiartists , and Mr . Warren on the opposition . Mr . Warren and other gentlemen of the political economy school , will attend to discuss the question with the Chartists . The working classes take a very great interest in this important discussion . The eo-opertive system pursued by the Chartists is increasing rapidly every week . £ 140 worth of provisions were purchased and divided by the working men . Just

      think of the workies here , from Saturday morning until Tuesday at noon , having bought thirty-six bags of flour for their own use ; they paid £ 2 8 j . per bag for it ; there are twenty-three dozen and four pounds in a bag ; they sell it at 2 s . Id . per dozen . The shopkeepers are in amaze ; they know very weD that this is a system that would Boon break them , and force them into the Chartist ranks . The following resolution was unanimously adopted : — "That the Chartists of Salford tender their warmest congratulation to the men of Dublin and other parts of Ireland , who are now making a stand for the holy cause of Chartism , in defiance of the traitors and oppressors who would wish to retain Ireland for ever in bondage . "

      XOTTXNGHAK . —At a meeting of the Chartists in the Democratic Chapel , Rice-place , Barker-gate , on Monday last , resolution ? were agreed to , of confidence in the present organization , and the Northern Star , and deprecatory of the " new move , " though exonerating Mr . Vincent from blame . It was resolved , that in case the Whigs make the Corn Law a cabinet measure , the Chartists would not lend them assistance unless they liberated all tbe Chartist prisoners . A subscription , has been commenced for Mrs . Frost and family , and 16 s . lid . it : » jw in hand on tbeir behalf .

      CONGLBTON . —At their usual weekly meeting , the Chartists of Cong ' . eton passed resolutions denunciatory © f tbe " new xaoyej ° and stating it to be tbe object ef Messrs . Collins , Lovett , and Co ., to eclipse the Siar , whilst Mr . O'Connor was in prison , whk : h attempt was designated as mean and cowardly , and , considering the treatment of tho ? e men hitherto by the people , it was held as exhibiting tbe-greatest ingratitude . They also expressed their firm confidence in the existing organization and the Northern Star , and passed a vote of thanks to the Proprietor and Editor of that paper , for their exposure « f tbe "new move . '' Other resolutions were agreed to afSrming the treatment of the incarcerated Chartists to be highly unconstitutional , and calculated to lead to rovoiutiou , and adopting tbe National Petition .

      OLDHAM- At a late meeting of the Chartists here , it was resolved that tbe name of Mr . J . Greaves be erased "from the plan as a public Chartist lecturer ; and the reason for them taking this step is in censequence-of his having m < md a resolution at a Whig meeting , in Saddlewonh , in support of Lord Morpeth ' s Bill , for a five pound franchise to Ireland ; and likewise for assisting ike middle classes in tbeir bit-by-bit Reform . LEICESTER . —Emboldened by the recent Nottingham triumph , and by tke confessed fears of the Leicester Whigs , the Chartists here have determined on" takmg a decided step : ; they have resolved on starting our patriot Feargus O'onnor , as parliamentary candidate / or 3 he next election . Mr . O'Connor has boldly replied that he will stand che contest "" and no mistake . ; ' and the canvass haa been proceeding , through the past week , with considerable Euccess . The name of our caged lion seems

      to take the breath out of the middle classes whea it is first mentioned to them , and they evidently dread the consequence of the people ' s enthusiasm for O'Connoc . " At any rate 1 shall not vote for the Whigs again J" 13 the prevailing answer , even with those who demur , at present , to giving iu their adherence to the cause of the Chartist champion . A petition is in course of signature by electors md non-electers , praying tbe House of Common' ! to direct that O'Connor shall have perfect liberty to address tie people of Leicester , like other Parliamentary candidates . Our lads are bent upon showiag the shopooracy that there is-such a thing as putting on the screw ; and when roused , aa the name « f O'Connor rouses them , every thing is to be expected from their . energy and determination . The lapse of another week will afford the means of a safe reckoning as to 4 he probability of -success . The general state of our -society is prosperous—our numbers are

      increasing . BUB . T . —The association , which was formed here on Monday , the 26 th ult . met agiin this night , when Mr . John Campbell , Salford , ga-vo a most instructiveand entertaining lecture . W-e are but few members , as yet ; but what there are , appear to be of the right stamp ; there is also every appearance of a great increase- The people are . anxious to have stated lectures , and Mr . Campbell promises to send some -one to lecture next Monday night , and we shall esteem it &s a favour , if you will announce it in the columns of your paper of Saturday next . Our meetings are held in the Garden-street Lectureroom . A comrafetee is formed ; John Lomax is appointed vice-president , and Ralph 2 sut £ ali , secretary .

      BIRTHINGHAJL—Dr . M'Docaia ' s Lectures . — The above-named eloquent advocate « f the people ' s rights , delivered tw « lectures at theHaJl of Science , Lawrence-street , oa Friday evening , the 30 th of April , and the Sunday afternoon following . The worthy lecturer proved by his able disesur = es , that £ e is well qnalified to hold the important office of an ifiEtructor of the people . He was loudly applauded throughout hi 3 discourses , which gave unmixed satisfaction , and departed for London oh 31 on day , to lake hi ? seat in the Convention . He wa * escorted to " tbe Railway station by a large party of friends .

      Meetings at Freemax-stbeet . —The members of the National Charter Association having cocsented to allow the nse of their room for the benefit of Frost's Committee , a meeting was held on Sunday evening last , at eight o ' elock , Mr . Thome was called to the chair ; after which Dr . M'Douall and Mr . Wm . Martin addressed the meeting . A large box containing the memorial to the Queen , for the restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones was entrusted to the care of Dr . M'Douall , and the credentials of the deputation to Mr . Wm . Martin , together with hi 3 own ; after which the meeting separated .

      Chabtist Mestizo is Fekekan-street . A numerous meeting of the members of the National Charter Association took place at their room in Freeman-street , on Monday evening Jast , Mr . Nisbett in the chair . The Chairman opened ths business by , calling on the sub-Secretary to produce a balance-sheet of the receipts and expenditure for the last month . The accounts were then read by Mr . White , and approved of ; after which , he proceeded to read the minutes connected with the votes of tbe Council . An animated discussion took place respecting the appointment and payment of a lecturer ; and it was finally agreed that a ballot should take place on tbe following Monday evening for a lecturer , all members to have a vote in the choice of whoever they think a proper person . Notice was also given that all tbe members should vote for five persona tut of the list of fourteen published in the Star orSaturday last , as members of the

      Executive ' , theBames to be written on a slip of paper , and placed in a box , which would be provided for the purpose . The election to take place on Wednesday evening , and all persons who could not then attend to give their votes on the following Monday . The following resolutions were then unanimously agreed to : —1 st . "That Mr . William Dean Taylor be appointed lecturer for a fortnight . " 2 nd . " That in the opinion of this meeting , sufficient has been said in exposition of the ' secret move' and its conooctere . We , therefore , respectfully suggest to the Editor of the Northern Star that the columns of that journal ought , in future , to be occupied with somethiflg more interesting to the people than giving notoriety to rach ' worthless characters . At the same time , we beg leave to return oar sincere thanks to the Rev . Wm . Hill , for his able exposure of their trickery . " A collection was then entered into for the lecturer ' s fund , after which the meeting separated .

      Fbost , &c , Restoration Committee . —This committee held their usual weekly meeting , in tbe Chartist Room , Freeman-street , on Tnesday evening last , Mr . Lowe in the chair . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , after

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      which Dr . M'Douall was elected as honorary member of the Committee . £ 1 6 s . lOd . was received from Mr . J . Ardill , which bad been remitted to the Northern Slar office ; Is . from Mr . Rowbottom , of Manchester ; and 9 s . which had been collected at the meeting on Sunday evening , and 6 d . iaihe committee-room ; Mr . Lowe ' s book , Is . ; Mrs . Blake , -id . A discussion then took place as to the measures which should be adopted in case of her Majesty refusing to grant the prayer of the memorial and petition , when it was agreed that an address , containing the sentiments of the Committee , should be drawn up and transmitted to the Conventtoa , as they are determined not to allow the matter to drop . The Committee beg to return thanks to the persons who have been so prompt in sending copies of the memorials , all answers required by the parties who have sent will be given aa soon as possible . Cash for Mrs . Frost . Mr . Guest has received : —

      s . a . Ann Palmer ... ... ... 0 6 Aram Palmer ... ... 0 6 Benjamin Dudley ... ... 0 3 B . Smith ... ... ... 2 6 James Guest ... ... ... £ 0

      8 9 . The following ia a correct list of tbe places from whence memorials bare been received : — KiBgston-upon-Hull , signed S . Healey , chairman . Davenport , Andrew Camming , do . Preaton , William Liddell , do . Merthyr TjtiI , Henry Thomas , da Newbridge , David Thomas , do . Frome , Sellwood , James Cook , do . Plymouth , Tboaias Beer , do . Monmouth , Thomas Tyler , do . Worcester , George Henry Young , do . Cardiff , Henry Watkin , do . Nottingham , Charles Roberts , do . Kuneaton . Josiah Shaw , do .

      Birmingham , John Collins , do . BaTnsley , William Bygate , do . Stourbridge , William Bowker , do . Liverpool , John Robinson , do . Sheffield , Richard Otley , do . Stafford , William Peplow , do . Trowbridge , James Haswell , do . Tavistock , Richard He man , do . Traro , 650 signatures . Manchester , James Cartledge , do . Heywood , Thos . Wrigley , do . Stockton-upon-Tees , James Ball Owen , do , Wigan , James Hyslop , do . Brighton , Frederick Page , do . Stroudwater , John Harris , do . Cheltenham , Wm . HolUs , do . Aberdeen , Archibald M Donald , do . Giteshead . O S . Morton , do .

      Norwich , Robert Payne , do . Middlesbrough , James Maw , do . Chesterfield , Walsinghaiu Martin , do . Kcttering , John Ayre Leatherland , do . Newcastle , James Sinclair , do . Yale of Leven , Charles Glen , do . GldbatH , John Bromley , do . Leatham , Forfarshire , James Sturrack , do . Huddersfield , Thomas Vtvers , do . Bristol , Richard Daniel , do . Sutton-in-AsbfieUl , Thomas Lee , do . Kidderminster , William Ellary , do . B . mtrton and Rennoway , Henry Laosden , do Marking , Henry Cockett , <' . o . Kinross , Richard Mtlcolm . do . Kings Kettie , David HoUow , do . Charleston , John Fiadley , do . Carlisle , John Armstrong , do . Aahton-under-Lyn-, Joseph Hilton , do .

      WILTSHIRE—On Sunday morning last , were assembled , under the fertile hills on Salisbury Plain , near the central part of tho county , delegates from the following places : —Trowbridge , Messrs . Moore and Watts ; Bradford , Messrs . Gordea and Haswell j North Bradley , Mr . Hay ward ; Westbury , Mr . Tucker ; Warminster , Mr . George Kinston ; Monkton Deverall , Messrs . Tudgey and Garrott ; Mere , Mr . Mills ? Devize ? , Mr . Spencer ; Market and West Laving * ons , Messrs . Moore . The Secretary read the ruinates of tbeir last meeting ; after being confirmed , several letters were read from the following persons , Messre . Roberts , Philp , Vincent , Bolwell , and Ca » pbell , Secretary to the Executive , also one from Shaston . Each delegate then gave

      an account of what progress they were making in the Chartist cause , ia their localities . Nearly all gave a cheering account , but what was most needed were lecturers . Messrs . Mills and Tudgey said , since Mr . Bolwell lectured in their districts it had befcn the means of doing »\» eh good . Mr . Moore , of Lavington , said they enly wanted some one to come amongst them to givo instruction , and an Association would be formed immediately . Since many of them had become Teetotallers , they had become good Chartists . The following resolutions were unanimously carried : — " That Mr . Cullins is not a fit and proper person to sit in the Petition Convention . " " Tta . t the letter of Mr . Vincent is quite satisfactory aad a proof that he does not wish

      to see disunion in tbe Chartists' ranks . " *• That we , the delegates assembled for the county of Wilts , do hereby pass a vote of censure upon Messrs . Lovett and Co ., in attempting to cause a disunion of the Chartists of Great Britain , in their present peaceable organisation , and are resolved to join do other league , nor countenance any measure short of that embodied in tbe People ' s Charter . " " That we the Delegates of Wilts , consider it highly essential that there should be some person chosen on the Executive from tbe West of England , and that we do recommend Mr . R . K . Philp to our respective constituents

      as a fit and proper persou . " " That a vote of thanks be given to F . O'Connor Esq ., for his manly and uncompromising conduct in the cause of universal liberty , and hope that he will not forget the Jim Crow hats and smock frock labourers of Wilts , as well as the fustian jackets of the north . " " That the next County Council Meeting be held at Bromham , the first Sunday in June . " A vote of thanks was then giren to the Chairman and Secretary , and the meeting broke up into three divisions , one to the North , one to the South , the other to the West . Thus ended the first Chartist Delegate Meeting that was ever held on the Plains of Salisbury .

      BARNSIJETX " . —The Barnsley Radicals had their weekly meeting at the house of Mr . Peter Hoey , on Monday last , Mr . Francis Mirfield in the chair , who opened the business of the meeting by reading the letter of Mr . Pitkethly , which appeared in the Star , respecting the property of Mrs . Frost . The meeting was addressed by P « ter Hoey and others , when it was resolved to divide the town into districts , and appoint cellectors , to raise our portion of the money ; after which the sum of ten shillings was collected in the meeting , to commence the good work ; as the name of Mr . Frost is sufficient to call forth the energies of every true Radical in Great Britain and Ireland . The petition for tho release of the imprisoned Chartists is numerously signed , and will be sent for presentation this week . The ChartistB also intend to Bend petitions to Mr . Fielden , in favour of the factory children , which wi ll be signed by all parties . _ _ . _ '

      YEOVXIi . —At a meeting of the Chartists in this town and neighbourhood , held on Monday evening last , Mr . George White in the chair , a very warm and animating discussion took place on the relative merits of the present National Charter As 3 ociation , and the proponed plan of Messrs . Lovett and Collins , when the following resolution , proposed by Mr . John Bainbridge , and seconded by Mr . William Hewlett , was carried : — " That this meeting ia of opixion that a good system of education is highly necessary in this country , and we highly approve of the plan laid down by Messrs . Lovett and Collins ; but for the purpose of carrying the Charter , we are of opinion that the present National Association is calculated to effect it more speedily , and therefore we shall still continue to give it our warmest support . "

      BRISTOL . —A public meeting was held m Mr . Bennett ' s yard , Pontypool , on Monday evening last , Mr . Tudor in the chair . The meeting was addressed by Mr . Bolwell , jun ., and Mr . 1 L K . Philp , of Bath . Resolutions were passed in favour of the People ' s Charter and ( he National Petition . The meeting separated , after giving three cheers for Mr . O'Connor , Frost , Williams , and Jones . Mr . Wm . Morgan was nominated as a candidate for the People ' s Executive some time ago in Bristol , and it was with much surprise that the Council did not see his name attached to the list of candidates in last week ' s Star . The Secretary has been requested to write , forcing his claim as candidate .

      X . ONDOW . —St . Panchas . —At a general meeting of members , held at the Goat in Boots , Brook-street , New Road , on Monday evening last , Mr . Herries in the chair , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : — " That it is the opinion of this meeting , that the conductors of the Planet newspaper are wolves in sheep ' s clothing , and , if they had the power , they would subvert tte present agitation for the Charter , having proved it by not inserting the letter of H . B . Marley in the Planet of last Sunday , in reply to John Hampden , the eaid John Hampden having requested a reply , with respect to the 1 new move . ' This meeting , therefore , recommends to their brethren throughout the kingdom tbe propriety of discountenancing the aforesaid paper by withdrawing their support . " The night of meeting hat been altered to Monday .

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      EAST LONDON . — At a meeting of the East London Democrats , last Sunday evening , at the Hit or Miss Inn , 79 , West-street , Globe-fields , the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , and various imp ortant matters of business were attended to , amongst which was a resolution , carried unanimously . "That the &um of five shillings be voted from the funds for Mrs . Frost , towards making up the sum contained in the appeal to the Chartists of Great Britain . " Public Meeting . —A public meeting of the Chartists of London was holden at Johnson ' s Lecture Room , Clerkenwe ll Green , on Monday last , to elect a delegate , in the placo of Mr . Neesom , resigned . We have received the particulars of this meeting .

      from which we collect the following statement : — Mr . Hetherington ' s letter respecting the " new movement" was read amidst almost unanimous condemnation . Mr . Cameron was called to the chair , and addressed the meeting on the " onward movement . " Mr . Neesom complained of the Editor of the Star , for not having inserted a letter he had forwarded , fco . His resignation of his office as delegate was received by the meeting unanimously . A resolution having been passed that the individuals representing the Association in the Petition C » nvenlipn should state distinctly whether they are members of the said body ; Mr . Wall atftraed that he * i s , bat Mr . Boggia evaded the question . After Mfa&femarks had been made , Mr . Boggia said that

      at the time of the formation of the present Association he had an indictment hanging oyor his head , and it would have increased his difficulties to have been a member . He had no objection to take a card , but it mast be distinctly understood , that he declined taking one for the purpose of being elected . It was finally agreed that Mr . Boggis was ineligible to sit as a member of the Convention , after an amendment to tbe contrary had been put , and rejected . — The meeting was occupied some time with electing MessrR . Ridley and Rose as delegates to the Petition Convention . Messrs . Martin and Skevington addressed the meeting in an able manner . Mr . Wall moved the following resolution , " That this meeting is of opinion that the Chartists

      of Nottingham are deserving of the best thanks of the working classes of England , for having struck the first blow at the mean and serpeut-like Whig Government , which has always betrayed the interests of the working classes when in office ; and that this meeting further recommend tho enfranchised Chartists o : the various towns of England , to go and do likewise , and that a copy of this resolution be Bent to the Star . " This resolution was seconded by Mr . Sivage , and carried unanimously . Mr . Martin stated that , in the event of a general election , Feargus O'Connor would stand for Leicester , which announcement was received with tremendous cheering . The meeting broko up a late hour , with the usual honours to Feargus O'Connor , the Star , Convention , &o .

      BERMONDSEY . —The Chartists ef Bermondsey have determined to give poor Rose the benefit of a vocal concert at tho Horns * Tavern , Crucifix-lane . We sincerely hope the house may be a bumper . GLOUCESTER . —Mr . Vincent lectured here to an audience of two or three hundred persons , on Friday , the 23 rd ult . A strong feeling of enthusiasm was excited . ECCLES , ( near Manchester . )—Mr . Finagan , the anti-Corn Law Lecturer , having been spouting forth his usual sophistry four nights last week , in this town and neighbourhood , without opposition , it was thought a good opportunity , by the Leaguer .- * , to hold a public meeting to pass resolutions in favour of a Repeal of the Corn Laws , which was

      accordingly done on Saturday night last . The Leaguers expected to have had it all th < ir own way , but were woefully disappointed . Several of the Manchester Chartists unexpectedly appeared at tho opening of the proceedings . A resolution , in favour of a Repeal of the Corn Laws , was moved and seconded , and an amendment , in favour of the Charter , was then handed to the chair nun , Mr . Plant , by Mr . Morrison . Mr . Hornsby , from the body of the meeting , seconded it , and Mr . Sixsraith , of Salford , supported it , in a Bpeech replete with good sense , and exposing the conduct of the present anti-Corn Law agitation . Mr . Warren , of Manchester , late President of the defunct Operative anti-Corn Law Association , supported the motion in

      a-long speech , evidently to occupy the time so long that tho Chartists would not have au opportunity of replying . Mr . Bell , of Salford , supported the amendment . Mr . Murray , the Lecturer for the League , also attempted to meet the arguments of tho Chartists by misrepresentation , and was followed by Mr . Cartledge , of Manchester , Mr . Finagan , Mr . Campbell , of Manchester , and Mr . Warren . After they had spoken for some time , the chairman put the amendment to the meeting , which was carried by an overwhelming and astounding majority , amidst the most enthusiastic cheering . A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman for his impartial conduct in the chair , and the meeting separated . We are informed that a thousand persons were present .

      BUECHIN . —At the usual weekly meeting held on Saturday last , the circular sent forth by Lovett , Collins , Hetherington , and Co . was submitted to the meeting , when the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to : " That this meeting , having read and duly considered their plan of organization , deem it to bo only calculated to divide the energies of the people , instead of assisting and carrying out the plan already in existence ; and as our cause requires union and exertion , we never will countenance any plan which may be intended , or , if known , to be the means of breeding division in the ranks of the people , we therefore embrace the present opportunity of denouncing the same . " "That the thanks of thi 9 meeting be given to the Editor of the Northern Star , for his straight-forward and undeviating line of conduct in this aud all other cases regarding the people ' s rights . "

      HECKMONDW 1 KE .-On Monday week , tho Whig ? had a meeting to arrange for petitioning for the repeal of the Corn Laws , but separated without agreeing to anything , but to adjourn till better prepared for submitting something to the public . At the second meeting , it was proposed and eventually carried not to have a public meeting , but get up petitions for the repeal of the Corn Laws , and hand them about amongst the people for signature . One among them said ho would not sign a petition that did not emanate from a public meeting ; and another observed that it was the fear of meeting the Radicals that led them to adopt such a course . To be governed by the Radicals , and told so to their

      teeth by one of their own party , was more than could be berm ; by a little man of consequence , who declared they were not afraid to meat the Radicals , and vcuted a little of his spleen ou oae whom he considered a leading Radical in the town . The meeting separated , after agreeing to a petition for the repeal of the Corn Laws , which is now passing quietly about the town for signature . The Whigs here are fairl y beat , and on no account will they meet the Radicals in public . If the individual who was so ready to calumniate the Radicals had not been prudent enough to burk the meeting , he would have received a severe castigation for his daring temerity , at the hands of him whom he affected to despise .

      The Convention and the Executive . —We have received tho following communication from the General Secretary : — " As complaints have arisen touching the nomination of persons for the permanent Executive , who are not on the General Council , it ia to bo hoped that no person who is not one of the General Council will allow himself to be ballotted for . The Executive are sorry that there are not 100 candidates instead of fourteen . Allusion , has been made to Dr M'Douall , to know if he is one of the General Council ; he certainly is , at Tib-street , Manchester . The Executive expect that each town will send its return in by the 15 th , as the Secretary cannot wait any longer for them . John Campbell , Secretary . "

      Bbonterre O'Brien . —While the Committee were met to issue an address to the Chartists of Great Britain , they received a communication , highly approving of their object , from Brighton . The Committee earnestly request the Chartists of every town throughout the kingdom to attend to the plan published ou the 24 th ; and they also desire them to send in the monies , so that a report may be published monthly . The following is an account of all that they have hitherto received : — £ s . d . March 21 Titus Brook 0 10 0 28 By Mr . Scott 0 2 0

      S . Fletcher 1 6 A . Dick 0 1 4 April 4 By Swain 0 4 0 S . Fletcher ... 0 1 « Surplus in buying the Dundee Chronicle ... 0 0 1 15 Received at the Star office , which had been contributed on the 27 th of March , by Wright , of Acorington ... 060 From three persons of Clifton , * near Halifaxper Mr .

      Pen-, ney ... 0 16 From Plymouth , contributed April 3 0 5 0 From Castle Donnington ... 0 2 0 18 S . Swvae ... ~ » v * . » 1 «

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      TROWBRXBGE . —The managing committee for the reception of Mr . H . Vincent received a letter from him , BtatiHg he will be in Trowbridge , on Saturday , May 22 d , when a public tea party will be prepared , at which it is hoped the Chartists of Trowbridge and the neighbourhood will be present , to do honour to a man that has done such great good in the West . The rooms will be tastefully decorated with flowers , evergreen ? , and portraits of patriots in the cause . The band will be in attendance , favourite airs will be sung , and recitations spoken , to enliven the evening ' s amusement .

      CIRENCESTER . —At a meeting of the Working Men's Association , held on Monday evening . May 2 nd , Mr . Taylor in the chair , the following resolutions were adopted : —1 . " That we do joiu the National Charter Association . " 2 . " That we consider the object proposed by Messrs . Lovett and Collins , in their pamphlet called " Chartism , " and republished with the signatures of Messrs . Cleave , Hetherington , he , to be highly desirable , our only fear being that so excellent a scheme for the moral and intellectual cultivation of tbe community will never be fully carried out till the people can direct to the purpose the energies of a government of their own choosing . We see nothing secret in Mr . Lorett ' s proceedings , nor can wo discern any unwarrantable self-constituted power in those who signed his

      plan , —their power depending entirely upon the voluntary conounrence of the people , and enduring only until the proposed Association should be properly formed . We aie equally at a loss to discover any evidence of a Whig or O'ConnelHte connection , beyond the mere assertion of one or two individuals , unsupported , or rather contradicted , by facts , and we are determined to take nothing for granted on the ipsi dixit of any man . We shall continue to place confidence in Messrs . P . O'Connor , W . Lovett , Ji ) hn Collins , and other leading men , so long as they adhere to the principles of the Charter ; and we will not denounce one portion of them ) n order to exalt another , or to minister to the vauity

      of any individual , however great bu services . We can but consider the bickerings , jealousy , suspicion , and party spirit , which have pervaded the Chartist camp , from the meeting of the Convention to the present hour , as betraying in the people a species of political insanity , which has made them a terror to their friends , but a laughing-stock to their enemies -, and we must express our earnest hope , that from this moment , such lunatic conduct will cease , and the united efforts of the working classes be directed , soberly and rationally , to the attainment of their great and glorious object—the Charter . " 3 . " That Mr . Taylor , as chairman , be requested to transmit the foregoing resolutions to the Editor of the Northern Star . "

      STJND £ RIiANI > . —In consequence of the severe state of the weather Mr . Binns did not lecture at the Life Boat House , as he intended , on Sunday afternoon . A . meeting was held in the Carpenters' Hall in the evening , at which it was resolved to send £ : i to Mr . Deegan , ( who was then in Dublin on a visit to his friends , ) to defray his expences to London , he having been elected a member of the Petition Convention . DURHAM . —On Monday evening Mr . Will Lira a lectured bere to an excellent audience . A wonderful change appears to have taken place amongst the workiug men of this priest-ridden city . The attendance was both numerous , and , in the best sense of the term , respectable , and by tbeir unanimous plaudits it waa evident that they were almost , if not entirely , Chartists . It is a singular and honourable fact that , amongst the regular supporters of the cause are several respectable young men connected with the legal profession .

      Teetotal Despots . —The leaders and gentlemen connected with the Total Abstinence cause , in the city of Durham , have been endeavouring to deprive the Chartists of their place of meeting , by threatening to withdraw their support and patronage from Mr . Bradford , if ho permitted them to assemble at his house . Mr . Bradford appeared before these gentlemen when assembled in Committee , and , with a spirit that does him honour , told them he would not submit to their dictation , and defied their threats . His house was one established for the accommodation of all who require refreshment ; and he would not refuse it to any , because he might differ with them in political creeds . The Chartists had always conducted themselves with order and propriety , and , as long as they did so , should be welcome to accommodation . This floored and astonished the poor bigots .

      CARLISLE . —MR . George Julian Harney . — This gentleman addressed two public meetings at the town of Wigton , near Carlisle , on Monday and Tuesday evenings , in the Chartist Hall ; from whence he proceeded to the village of D&lston , where he held a public meeting on Saturday evening , in the Ball ring . The people paraded the village with banners and music , which had a most enlivening effect in so quiet and rustic a place . Mr . Murphy , of Carlisle , an Hibernian Chartist , was called to the chair . He opened the business of the meeting in a vigorous and energetic speech , after which he introduced Mr . Harrier , who was received with loud cheering , which lasted for some time . After tho cheering had subsided ; he proceeded with his address , which took him in delivery upwards

      of two hours and which seemed to give universal satisfaction . He will address the public of Carlisle again , this ( last Monday ) evening , in a large room in the Backhouse ' s Walk , where a large audience ia expected . We regret to say , that the indefatigable exertions of this gentleman h&ve been so poorly rewarded . Daring the last twelve months he has travelled upwards of two thousand miles on foot—in some of the wildest and most mountainous districts of Scotland—held some hundreds of public meetings , at many of which he had to contend with tbe gross prejudices of- tbe middle classes , who persecuted him to the greatest possible extentand yet he has scarcely earned a miserable subsistence . What prospeot can there be for erecting Trades Halls and paying public lecturers , Sec , when this is the case ? Tbe project is as ridiculous as it is futile .

      ELDERSLIE . —On Saturday evening , an address was delivered in this place by Mr . William Thomasson , on the principles of the People's Charter . The School Room , in which the meeting took place , was well filled , and a resolution was unanimously carried similar to that adopted in the Vale of Leven , deprecating the " education move" of Lovett and Collins , and a vote of thanks to Feargus O'Connor and the Editor of the Northern Star . A discussion followed on the Repeal of the Corn Laws , but the meeting declared their stern resolva never to stir for their abolition , so long as they continued sin anti-Corn Law class . The National Petition was also adopted—and a number of men chosen to canvas , for signatures . A vote of thanks was given to tho lecturer ,

      and the meeting separated . Mr . ThomaBSon preached three times in Johnston on the following Sabbath . In coming through . Paisley , the misery and distress is deplorable ; five hundred have left for America . Mr . T . was informed that one house hod paid off that morning ( Monday ) two hundred females engaged in sewing —one entire street of warehouses are nearly closed . Mo hum of industry is heard . A stranger could almost imagine himself among the stately and deserted ruins of Carthage . Let the Chartists of England nnd Scotland arouse themselves , or the country will bs ruined by aa hellish a faction as ever exeited their influence over the destinies of man . Mr . Thomasson took in tte National Petition sheets from Leven to Glasgow on Saturday , signed by 2 , 138 males and 1 , 74 « females .

      BOLTON . —The Editor of the Northern Star and Mr . Lovett—At a numerous meeting of the members of the Charter Association , Mr . Pitkethly ' s letter respecting Mrs . Frost ' s property was read , and a sum amounting to upwards of Its . was-immediately collected . A discussion then ensued on the letter of William Lovett to the Trowbridge Councillors , in which Messrs . Marsden , Anderson , Sharrocks , Gilleapie , and several others took part After a dispassionate examination of its contents , as well as the scheme of the " new movement" party , and Mr . Hill ' s strictures upon the same , the following resolution was unanimously passed : —" That a vote of thanks is duo , ana liereby given to the Editor of the Star for his forcible remarks on the Lovett-and-ColIins ' scheme , and that we freely and deliberately approve of every sentence he hath written thereon . "

      Tricks of the League . —At the same meeting , one of the members said that a letter bad appeared in the Sun , Liverpool Mercury , aud other newspapers , signed Charles Bakewell , " and dated " Moor-lane , Bolton , March 29 th , " tbe object of which was to break the confidence of the working classes in their leaders , by representing " O'Connor , M'Douall , Leech , and others , . as fighting for self-interest only . " " This Bakewell , " said the speaker , " tells us that he baa been a Radical Reformer for twenty-six years , " aided tbe " cause of freedom with Hunt , Cobbett , ice ., and contributed largely for the People's Charter ; " but " that with the present leaders of the ChartfeU he has done for ever ; that hundred * in Bolton have come to the same determination ; " and that " another pound would not be collected in Bolton for Chartist purposes , "

      because , Bays Mr . Bakewell , these leaders " and the Star" are always opposing " a Repeal of the Corn Laws . " The speaker said he believed the letter to be as gross a fabrication of the enemy , as it was a calumny on ¦ " hundreds" of the men of Bolton . He took that opportunity of bringing the matter before the meeting , seeing there were roanr of the oldest and truest Radicals in Bolton present , for the purpose of ascertaining whether any of them knew anything of this Bakewell . Several individuals stood forward wko have lived for msny years in and about the neighbourhood of Moor-l » ne— one of them ( M * . I . Sharrooks ) upwards of twenty years—and all declared that no such person was known either in Moor-lane , or wdj other part of Bolton . Several persons stated It to be tfuir MWf that to he fro » ptbU * aoafidsBM beirg

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      m ^ » ^ y ^ & f ^ < &l , Z £ .. ^ uLs 7 ~ £ ^/ u ^ 4 /? y ^ . ^ < s ^ , ^^ L ^ tC ^ u shaken in the Star , and those leaders who have ate * . fastly maintained the principles of the Charto " , ft is even more rooted and confirmed than ever . Tha ftj . lowing vote of confidence in P . O'Connor , Esq ., wm then unanimously agreed to : — " That we , the *• " »—t W > of Bolton , have the utmost confidence iu the irtegriljgv and disinterestedness of Feargus O'Connor , Ekq » ia his advocacy of the People's Charter ; and Mat -w » shall continue such confldenos in bin and the pstrioto

      be has named , so long aa they adhere to and maintain tbe principles they have hitherto advocated . " Oa Monday evening a numerous meeting naa held at tiba Room , Oxford-street , when the following resolution was agreed to .- — " That we view with detestation the late base , but we trust futile , attempt of Mr . O'ttaroaU to keep . alive dissension and division between tba people of Great Britain and freland ; and that tba thanks of this meeting ore due , and hereby tendered , to Mr . Peter M . Brophy , Secretary of the DuWia Chartiat Association , tor his truly spirited aH ( tteait » the Chartists of Great Britain and Ireland . " The cob of 10 s . was voted as a second contribution to the Con * vention Fond . Tbe " new move , " and O'ConnetHi attack on Chartism , have aroused the people from their lethargy .

      BATH . — -Alteration . —General Couiccil . — Mr . C . Clarke , 9 , Phillip-street , to be sub-scCTetaifj Mr . Bolwell ( former sub-secretary ) to be Councillor . Discussion . —On Wednesday evening , April 2 Mb , the question ' Whethsr the late proceedings of Wm . Lovett , and those who have acted with him , should remove them from the confidence of the people V came on for discussion by the Chartists , and persona favourable to the principles of Chartism . Mr . Clacks was unanimously appointed to the chair , and after several speeches pro and con ., Mr . Firth proposed tba following resolution : —" That we regret such wen as Messrs . Lovett , Colling , Cleave , and Hetheriogton , instead of joining with aud assisting in making the present National Association as effective as possible .

      should secretly attempt to establish another , the effect of which they must know would be to divide the Cbartiat body , and consequently retard the attainment of tho object they professed to have so much at heart . That we consider all plans , having for tbeir olject tbe organisation of the Chartists , should , in the first place , be submitted to the Executive Council at Manchester , as we consider that body to be the only ose recognised by the Chartists of the kingdom . We tender our sincere thauks to the editor of the Star for his able exposure of this subject" Mr . England seconded the motion . Mr . Pbilp proposed the following amendment : — ' That in the opinion of this meeting , Messrs . Lovett , Hetbeiington , Cleave , Vincent , and Collins , bare , through a long series of years , manifested a deep sod

      unchangeable love for the great principles embodied ia the People's Charter , upon which tbe hopes of the enslaved masses , for an amelioration of their unhappy condition are founded . Tiiat the persons at present assembled , ( deeply as they regret to find a disposition on tbe part of tbe parsons before named to pursue a system of organisation apart from that already adopted by a large portion of the Chartist body ) believe that hot a Bhadow of evidence has yet been adduced to show that , in the steps Messrs . Lovett , && , have taken , they have any other object than that of endeavouring to cause Uie Charter—the whole Charter , to become the law of the land . That , therefore , the fullest confidence of this meeting is reposed in all those who signed tbe document - issued by Mr . Levett And that the

      present assembly sincerely laments the unfair and unwarrantable imputations in the Northern Slar , aad in various resolutions from numerous localities , that Lovett and those who have acted with him are traitors , aurl have deserted the people ' s cause , merely because Daniel O'Conuell—( the most politically dishonest man that ever appeared in the arena of public life ) has chosen for the purposes of deception in Irealnd , and with a view to create division , distrust , and hatred amongst the Chartists of England , to use their names , and false assertions that they were about to join a struggle for a measure short of that which thb people have declared their full determination to persist iu until their rights are conceded . The present meeting , after calm deliberation and discussion , record

      these as their sentiments and opinions , and they call upon their Chartist brethren at once to rally for the reeitablishment of union—union irresistible , that cannot be broken or defied . " The amendment was about being put , when Mr . Gittus exclaimed , " That's for Lovtjtfs plan ! " Mr . Philp protested against Mr . Crittus ' s conduct ; the amendment was not for the plan , but defending the characters of Lovett , &c from the charge of traitorism and connection with O'ConnelLMr . P . claimed to have both the motions read again , that tiiey might be perfectly understood . Amidst much uproar , during which several persons left the room , tbe resolutions were again read , and upon the amendment being put , it was lost by a majority of owe . Thanks were voted to the Chairman , and the meeting broke up .

      NEWCASTLE . —A requisition was sent to the Mayor , requesting him to call a public meeting of ths inhabitants of-Newcastle , to petition against church * rates , &c , signed by 102 requisitionists . Many of them were anxious . that the meeting should be held at a time when all classes would have an opportunity of attending , but the Mayor gave the deputation appointed to wait upon him to understand , that unless they would accept of-. his' hour , one o ' clock p . m ., ( an hour when none of the working classes could attend without making a great sacrifice , ) that he would not call a meeting at all . At half-past one o'clock , bis worship made bis appearance , followed by several genta . in black—I do not mean honest sweeps , but eanting hypocrites , a $ many of them afterwards showed . . The

      Mayor , as if by natural instinct , took possession of the chair , saying that he hoped every person would get . a fair bearing , aud declaring that nothing else bat the subject for which the meeting was convened could be entertained . Mr . Clayton , town clerk , then read the placard calling the meeting , upon which Mr . William Cook , of Gateshead , rose and said , Mr . Chainnan and Gentlemen , the Chartist body of this town , at their last weekly meeting , passed a resolution , a copy of which I now hold in my band , which bears the signa tures of the chairman and secretary , who are both now present , requesting me to attend here to-day ; and , as soon as the chair was taken , to move an adjournment . I therefore beg leave to move that this meeting be adjourned until . seven o ' clock this eveiring .

      so as to give the industrious classes an opportunity of expressing , their opinion upon the subject . The speaker was interrupted several times by Jamee Watson , the Quaker ; Pringle . the parson : and the Mayor declared the subject irrelevant , and said that he would dissolve the meeting , if persisted in . Mr . Cook insisted that it was quite relevant , and not without precedent in this town . Tbe worthy Mayor wanted to run away in the pet . Mr . Clayton , and several black coats , formed a conclave , and entered into private conversation , when Mr . John Mason rose , and called the chairman and his associates to order ; and , in a very appropriate speech , seconded Mr . C . ' s resolution . Mr . Pringle , secession minister , then wanted to go on with the business of the meeting , wbenMt .

      Cook caller ! him to order , telling him that there waa a motion before the meeting , and he would beg leave to submit it to tbe meeting , before any other busiteas should cotne on . The Mayor made another attempt to run away , and waa again brought back . Tbe Bev Mr . Browning then came forward , and said , that upon a former occasion , at a peace meeting , some of the Chauista moved a resolution respecting the return of Frost , Williams , and Jones , which wo 3 candidly put from , the chair ; and , although negatived , they appeared perfectly satisfied with the result He would , therefore , suggest the propriety of putting the present resolution to the meeting , believing it to have the same result , and thereby enable them to proceed with business . Mt Mayer was so stupified as not to be able to comprehend

      tho part given to him to perform ; so that a person , through sympathy , put it to tbe meeting , and a show of hands was taken , which they wished to pervert to their own purposes , when some of the Chartists , seeing that there was no intention to do them justice , called for a division . A gentleman in black then proposed that Mr . Pringle should count the numbers on each side , when Sinclair said that he had seen so much of the hypocritical yillany of the Rev . Mr . Pringle , that he could not depend upon Mr . P . 's decision , but would refer it tbe Rev . Mr . Browning , who appeared to bear tbe only resemblance to impartiality of any on the bench . The goats were then requested , upon tho suggestion of Sinclair , to move to the left , and the sheep ( Chartists ) on the right , when a majority of six .

      according to their own reckoning , was in favour of the adjournment . Let it be recollected that it waathea half-past two o'clock , when no man that had employ rtient to go to could ba present After the parties returned , when the division was over , the ReT . Mb . Pringle moved , and Mr . John Mason seconded , "Thai a vote of thanks be given to the Chuirman . " Mr . Sinclair moved , as an amendment , and Mr . Matthew Bobson seconded , " That this meeting considers that them i 3 no thanks due to tbe Chairman , for , not to take Us awkwardness and stupidity into account at all , be was the most dishonest chairman ever seen preside . " Mr . Sinclair's amendment was carried by more titaa nine-tenths of the meeting . Mr . Sinclair then moved , ' ¦ That the thanks of this meeting be tendered to the

      Rev . Mr . Browning , —he being the only person on the bench having the least resemblance of justice , about him , " which was carried nearly unanimously . The Chainnan had then run away , and Mr . Sinclair had to put the resolutions to the meeting himself , after moving them . The Rev . Mr . Beil then came fbrwatd and told us , that as . the meeting did not approve of one o'clock , he would not grant the liberty of the Guildhall in" the evening , and suggested the pro priety of appointing any chairman the working people might be pleased to appoint , and to enter into tbe business of the meeting , aa he believed it would ntve a greater effect in tbe House of Incurables , that tbe

      petition should emanate from the GuildhalL TheBer Mr . Browning urged the same question ; when Mb Mason protested against the decision of the meetfag being encroached apon . Mr . Sinclair then moved thai three hearty cheers be given for the Charter , wtriea ifas seconded by Mr . Robson , and given in grand style . Mr . Sinclair then moved , and Mr . Elliott seconded , that three cheers be given to Mr . O'Connar , which was likewise carried m firBt-rate style . Mr . Sinclair then imovea three cheers for Frost , Williams , and Joue »; likewise for all incarcerated ChirtUU , which w * s wooded fcy » p « non in the body of the room , eAdttKbmUdiaavttaM Witt tfae lotdaav of tbe dwarfem

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      YOL . IY . NO . 182 . SATURDAY , MAY 8 , 1841 . ** " * , Z ?«^? J !? % ^ 7 "'

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      AND LEEDS GENERAL ADVERTISER .

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), May 8, 1841, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct705/page/1/