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      CARl * ISIiE . —The Chabtist Cat ; sb . —During tlie past week , indeed ever ainoe the news reached as of the liberation of Mr . O'Connor , the greatest exertions have been made in re-organising the male and female Chartist Associations . Local councils have been chosen in tha various districts « f the towa , and collectors appointed . Every one seems to taste a more than ordinary interest in the caaae , and we haTe no douVt , when Mr . O"Connur visits Carlisle , that he will meet with a glorious and most brilliant reception . The dastardlj and unjust prosecution of the mean and despicable Whig faction , has only tended to make him still more endeared to the people . We heartily rejoice at the present degraded condition of the Whigs , for their

      ¦ whole conduct has been marked by a vacillation unequalled , cowardice before unknown , and an injustice never before practised . They have all but rained the country , destroyed our trade , blasted our foreign commerce , cramped our resources , insulted and injured the people by their heartless and cold-blooded prosecutions , degraded themselves in the eyes of all right-thinking men , placed the Tories in power , with a majority in the House of Commons which will enable them to inflict the worst of tyrannies on the people . Tes ! we do heartily rejoice at their present degraded position , from which they will now endeavour to extricate themselves , by pandering to the worst passions of the people , tut who know them sufficiently well not to place the ¦ ligbtes ; reliance in their hollow promises .

      BANBUB . Y . —Ttie X on-Electoral Association of this place held their fortnightly meeting at the Fieur de Li * , on Monday evening last , when it was resolved " That the thanks of this association bs given to Sharman Crawford , Esq ., General Johnson , and the thirty-nine vho supported those gentlemen on their addition to the amendment to the address to the Queen . " CITY OP LONDON . —The usual weekly meeting of the City Boot and Shoe Makers' Charter Association , took place on Sunday evening last , at the Star Inn , Golden-lane , when , after enrolling several new members , it was unanimously resolved , — " That a public lecture Bhcmld be delivered , by Mr . Martin , on Sunday evening next , at eight o ' clock , with a trifling charge for admission . - Subject of the lecture : —The Charter and the best means of making it the law of the land .

      XtEXTH . —Mr . Lowery delivered a lecture here on Tuesday , the 7 th iastant , in Storey's Alley ChapeL It was well attended , and there was a considerable sprinkling of ten pounders present The lecturer aiumad-Terted , in severe terms , ou the selfishness ef the Bbopocracy , and their treachery to those who aided them to get the vote . He did not spare the working men for the apathy they have shewn in forwarding the cause ; he insisted , in a most happy manner , on the necessity of nnios and organization ; and the good consequences ot his eloquent and able lecture are . best ¦ hown in the accession of a goodly number to the ranks of the Chartists .

      BRADFORD . —The Rev . J . T . Jackson , of Manchester , preached three sermons , on Sunday last , in the large room of the Social Institute , to crowded assemblies . At the conclusion of tha service , the child of George and Mary Hellewell , of Bradford ; was baptised by the name of George M'Ikraall ; the worthy minister of tiie Chartist church , and the sub-secretary of the No . 6 Association , stood sponsors . The Rei ^ Mr . Jackson delivered a most impressive exhortatiom on the occasion . XJUffB&EY . —The Chartists of this place , are a ^ ain associating together , with every prospect of a large increase to their numbers . Mr . I > ean Taylor has given them an excellent lecture , and they are preparing a demonstration in honour of O'Brien ' s release ; which » ill take plaoe on the 27 th instant . Tickets for the tea may be had » t Are old and Calverton .

      TORS . —On Thursday evening , the 9 th instant , Dr . M'Douall delivered a lecture in the Charter Association Boom , Fossgate , Mr . Buriey in £ be = ehair , on the jjghta of labour and the benefits to be derived from the adoption of the Charter . The room was crowded to excess . At the close of his lecture a number of highly respectable females came forward and formed themselves into an association foi the purpose of assisting in carrying out the principles of the Charter . Hurrah for ike Charter , Universal Suffrage , and no surrender . HtTLIfc— "We have had Dr . M'Douall here , who deliyerei two highly iateresting lectures , explaatory of the Charter . A favourable impression was made in our favour by them .

      DTTK 0 ES . —A meeting of the Bakers , and Confectioners Democratic Association of this town was held on Wednesday , the Sth instant , in the Chartist School 3 toom , Mr . Leechman in the chair . After the business o f t h e society h ad b ee n go n e t h ro u g h , Mr . Willia m Anderson delivered a very effective and eloquent address , which was listened to with great attention . — Messrs . Peterken , Lowe , and Richardson afterwards addressed the meeting . The cause is steadily progressing here . We are" anxiously waiting the arrival of the " Lion" of freedom .

      STOCBPORT . —On Friday evening , a public meeting was held in the Chartist room , Bomber's Brow , when Mr . Griffia , by the request of the meeting , deli-Tered a lecture , showing theinjurious effects reductions had on society , both locally and nationally -, a n d see n lraa the disgust of the people against the Corton Lords , whilst the speaker was explaining their conduct , that a general murmur , and symptoms of execration , accompanied with cries of shame , shame , ran through the aeeting . At the close , Mr . Wright moved , and Mr . Ellison seconded , a vote of thanks to the worthy lecfcorer , which was carried by acclamation . Lxctcke . —Mr . Griffin , of Manchester , lectured here to a Humeroas andi = nce , on Sunday evening . At the close of his address he received the thanks of the audience . Mr . Linney was expected but did not attend .

      A Public Mseiisg of the inhabitants of Hazel Grove was held in the Ass oc iat i on Roo m , o n Thursda y Bight , yii . Daniels was unanimously called to >^> cfraiy Hi . John Wright , of Stockport , addressed the meeting 8 t great length , dwelling chitfly on the conduct of the masters reducing their hands , and the effects such a coarse was likely to have on the besj interests ot society . Jlr . Ellison , of Stockport' next spoke on the necessity of union to accomplish the object which was the regeneration of their country . Mr . Cawthorn also spoke on the propriety of geekisg for political power . Mr . Thomas Clark , of Stockton , moved the following

      resolution : —" That in ihe opluion of this meeting the distress which at present pervades this unhappy country arises from class legislation , and that we hope for bo amelioration of onr condition until the Charter becomes the law of the land . " He said it was evident from the positioB the Chirtiits occup ied , that the day was not far distant when the Charter would be the law by which the people of the three kingonur wunld > e governed . He c . ncludcd a lengthy and powerful address by calling on them t-j join the association . Mr . Brown seconded the resolution , which was carried , and the meeting broke up .

      © ALSTON , seas . Cae-Usle . —The Chartists ef this village held a public demonstration on the day oi Mr . O'Connor ' s liberation , ¦ wLich was kept up Trith great spirit until a late hour in the evening . On the 12 ui instant , ile&srs . Arlbur end Hanson attended a public meeting held at the s-.-ne place . Mr . Arthur gave an historical account of Lis visit to York , to witness the liberation of Mr . O'Connor . He related several interesting anecdotes ¦ which happened to him on his way to and from York . Mr . Hanson then came forward , and addressed the me-. tirg at considerable length , in a very spirited and humorous strain . A vote of tftanVit was then given t » Mr . Arthur for attending the great demonstration at York , and another ' -vote of thanfru -ras giTen to Mr . Hausua for his excellent address ; after which he was elecvi a delegate to represent the hand-loom weavers ai the great Anti-Corn law tea-party , to be held on Tueiiaylieiu

      _ DtTBIJtN . —The Irish TniTersal Suffrage Association held their usual weekly metUE ? on Sunday last , Mr . W . O'Toole in the chair ; letters were read from the following persons and pl&c- ¦ ¦ . — From Mr . T . M'Douall , of Newry , containing the Eames of six persons to be enrolled as members ; from Mr . " -CharJes Campbell , of Bai ' ibriggan , brother to John Campbell , secretary of the Executive , requesting to be enrolled a member of the Irish Universal Suffrage Association ; from Mr . Patrick Hig ^ ins , of Sligo , rc-qnesting Star light in that quarter , they having no press to speak out their grievances , which are many , and declaring Mr . O'Connell tebenot the advocate of tie Irish rights , iut to have compromised the people ' s liberties for patronage and place for his friends and family . This

      speaks well , coming from that quarter . From Mr . T . Clarke , o f Stoc k po r t , requesting to be enrolled a member ; and from Richard Romagne , Esq ., Cork , congratulating ihe Association upon the progress it is TmtVing in promoting the principles of real liberty , and stating that he was quite at a loss to know who the O'Higgins was who bad the temerity to institute a Chartist Association in Dublin , and braTs all the fury of Dan and his myrmidons , until he saw his excellent letter in the Weekly Register , which explained all and reminded him that it was the same O'Higgins who accompanied their ever-mourned friend , the immortal Cobbett on his tour through Munster , in ISSl .- Mr . O'Cennell ( not Dan ) spoke at considerable length and ¦ with great effect , on the principle of the People ' s Charter . Mr . " Wood spoke on the bad effects those letters would have which called Dan " swindler , " " archtraitor , " "ODoobleface /' and the like , and recommended

      the friends in England n » t to use such language . Mr . l > iyle , of Manchester , wa » admitted a member , after which he said if ever he felt proud it was upon the present occasion , and from the fact of his being enrolled a membar of the Irish Universal Suffrage Association in his native city , an honour which he once despaired of , but which now was past all doubt Mr . Doyle spoke at great length , in defence of tfae Charter , and concluded amidst great cheering . Mr . O'Higgins said that he should not trespass on the time of the meeting after the admirable speech ef Mr . Doyle . He had seldom beard an abler or a truer urposi of Whig delinquencies than that which they bad all heard from Mr . Doyle . He hoped that there vss cot a man at that meeting who was not convinced that the English working classes were the real friends of the people of Ireland . Can any manMoubt now that tbt sole end aad object of the English Poor Law

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      Amendment Act was to force the worldof classes of England to live on coarser food ? Little they know of what is in store for them . An attempt will soon be made to force them to live on " lumpers , " a kind of potato upon which the Irish labourers are obliged t » livs , although the very pigs will not eat them when they can get any other sort Mr . O'Higgins said that he should then bring before the meeting the motion of which be had given notice on that day fortnight In d o i ng so , or rather in discharging a public duty , which was by no means a pleasant one , but the very reverse , he should sot enter into a lengthened account of the evidence which Mr . O'Conaeii gave before a Committe of the House ef Lords on the subject of the disfranchisement of the forty-shilling freeholders . In his ( Mr .

      O'Higgins ) opinion , it would have been wiser in Mr . O'Connell to have let that evidence sleep . His account of the character , the rani and station , and the motives which influenced the Irish Catholic priesthood to enter the Church is really incredible . How he can face them , and praise them , and cajole them now , is matter of amazement . It ia realjy imcredible . Who would imagine that Mr . O'Connell would have stated in that evidence to which he has recently directed public attention , and which has formed the subject of the resolution which he , Mr . O'Higgina , should submit to the consideration of the meeting , that the Irish Catholic priests were Ihe sons of a low class of Irishmen , whose

      first sUp to an advancement in the world was to get their eldest sons into the church ; and that it was the duty of the Govemmemt to take means to secure the loyalty of the Irish Catholic clergy by a golden link from the Crown ; that is to say , to be paid by the state , to be subject to the whims of that purest of princes , that pattern of virtue , that best of fathers and best of husbands , King George IV . This evidence contains a mass of information which , when published , will really astonish those who had no knowledge of it heretofore . The evidence against we Irish priesthood is dated the 11 th of March . 1825 . and is to be found at page 8 in the Report Surely , this will not be considered as abuse of Mr . O'Connell taken from Orange

      papers . Will Mr . O'Counell venture to say that this report is not true ? Will he charge the House of Lords or the House of Commons with the crime of giving to the world a false report ef his evidence ? If he do , I solemnly warn him , beforehand , of the consequences Mr . O'Higgins concluded by moving the re » oluiion : — " That although the members of the Irish Universal Suffrage Association have no wish to entangle Daniel O'Connell , Esq ., M . P ., in a dilemma , nor to add to his mental agonies or embarrassments , but on the

      contrary , they feel a most asxious desire to assist in relieving him from the difficulties in which he has involved himself by his publicly acknowledged desertion of those principles to which he says he is pledged by an oath ; yet , they cannot conceal the astonishment and the regret with which they have read a speech of Mr . O'ConnslTs in the Dublin papers , of the 23 rd ultimo , in which he repudiates the doctrine of Universal Suffrage , and declares it to be absurd and ridiculous ; and calumniates its advocates , while in the very same speech he

      sayB' When I was examined before a committee of the House of Lords on the subject of a forty shilling franc h ise , I stated there , o n my o aih , that the remedy for the franchise would be the conceding of Universal Suffrage . I am the only public man in the British dominions who is found by oaih the doctrine of Universal Suffrage . " _ Now , he knows , ryrht well , thai the meaning of rniversal Suffrage in 1825 , and before that period , was precisely th « same as it is now , namely , that every male inhabitant of Great Britain and Ireland , of twentyone years of age , of sane mind , and net convicted by a Jury of a felonious offence , should have the right to

      vote at the election of a Member of Parliament As the sworn testimony of Mr . O'Conaeii in 1825 , in favour of Universal Suffrage , cannot be reconciled to his present denunciation of it , and of all those who relied upon his oath and acted upon it . We leave this contradictory testimony between himself and his Creator in the hope that his conscience may one day or other prompt him to adhere to his oath . " Mr . Thoe . Wood , seconded tie motion in a very eloquent and energetic speech of considerable length ; after which eleven new members were admitted , and notice for the admission of several ot h ers g iven , when the meeting separated highly gratified at the prospect now before them in the city of Dublin .

      ABERDEEN . —On Friday evening , the 10 th inst ., a grand jubilee was held is the Temperance Hall , George-street , in honour of Feargus O'Connor , Esq . Seven hundred and thirty sat at tea , and the eveniDg was spent in such hilarity and good humour as will cause it to be remembered as one of the kappieit nights of Scotia ' s sons . The Chairman of the evening was Mr . M'Pherson , comb manufacturer , whose easy and happy turn of mind gave a jest of p leasantness w hich charmed the whole audience . The speeches of the Chartist leaders on the platform vrere excellent and very far surpassed for soundness of matter and vivid flashes of wit , those of any previous meeting . On the whole , Chaitism at no former period shone so brightly in Aberdeen as it now does , and in this instance the company separated regretting nothing so mach as that time had winged its way so rapidly .

      Grind Demonstration and Open Air Meeting . —On Saturday evening last , a meetiag was advertised to be held on the Inches at half-past five o'clock . Long before the appointed time great numbers from all quarters of the city were seen travelling to the spot , and by the time advertised , thousands were on the ground . At eight o ' clock the chair was taken by Mr . M'Pherson who opened the business in a manly and st r ai ghtforward speech . Mr . Smart addressed the immense crowd on the by-gone sufferings of Mr . O'Conaor , and the bright prospects which would result to the cause of Chartism by his liberation , and concluded a neat and forcible speech , by proposing the following resolution : — " Thatthis meeting hail with pleasure and delight , the release of tieir l # ne-tried and faithfal

      mend Feaxgus O'Connor , from the dungeon of our common oppressors , and we pledge ourselves , while he goes unarmed demanding liberty for the enslaved millions with such bravery and onshakea fortitude , we will stand by him , or fall with him in the struggle , and that this meeting highly approve the conduct of the Charter Union , in having invited Mr . O'Connor to visit Aberdeen . " The resolution was seconded by Mr . Dm can Nicholson . He dwelt at great length on what Mr . O'Connor bad done for working men ; what he had suffered for them , and what in all probability he might still suffer even to life itself , and in conclusio n , a r o u sed the congregated thousands to ajsense of that injustice which had been too long practised upon them , and which had been altogether occasioned by their own apathy in nit demanding redress . The second resolution was moved Ly Mr . John Legge , in a speech of great

      force . It was " That it is the opinion of the meeting that although the Parliament as presently constituted , be Hot the representatives of the people , yet bo harm can possibl y acc ru e to u s b y dema n ding o ur ri ghts through the slavish door left open by petition . Therefore this meeting approve of again petitioning the representatives of the aristocracy &sd money jobbers , ic P arliame n t asse mb led , to enact or cause to b « enacted into law teat document entailed ' the People ' s Charter ' , and that toe said petition contain an earnest I-iajcr for tL ' .- immediate restoration of Messrs . Frost , Williams , and Joses ; ard the liberation of all our CLartUi brethren ; ir . sently confined in the cuiiuion gaols throughout Grep . t Britain . " The resolution was britny seconded by Mr . Joseph Rowell and carried unanimously . Mr . Richardson , editer of the Dundee Chrcuide , next addressed the meeting , and spoke with great ability . The meeting shortly &f lerw&Tds separated .

      LONDON . —A meeting was helden on Friday , at the Thre = Doves , Berwick-street , So h o , for the purpose oi incorporating the tailors of London in the National Charier Association of Great Britain . The following persons were nominated for the General Council : —Mr . C . 'iarles Phillips . 3 , Y or k squa r e , Regent ' s Park ; Mr . Win . Metcalf , 38 , Wardour-street , Soho ; Mr . Wm . Cuffay , 409 , Strand , and Delegate to the County Council ; Mr . John Hemmin , 28 , Haymarket , and sub-Treasurer ; Mr . Charles Turner , 2 , Dear ' s-place , Sjmer ' s Town , and sub-Secretary . A Deputation attended from

      the stone masons , consisting of Messrs . Walton and Wilso n , who ful . y explained the princi ples of t h e Charter , and the necessity of adopting it . A vcte of thanks was then passed to the Deputation , likewise to the Chairman , Mr . George Babb , and the meeting adjuurned to Monday , Sept . 13 , Mr . Metcalf in the chair , when th = minutes of the last meeting were reitd and confirmed . Several new rcember 3 were enrolled . And it was agreed that a lecture shosld he delivered on Wednesday evening , the 22 nd , by Mr . StaJlwood , en the principles of the People ' s Charter , in the room of the Association , Three Doves , Berwick-street , So h o .

      BIRMINGHAM . —O'CONSOB Demonstration . —The committee for conducting the Demonstration have been busily engaged for the last fortnight making arrangements for the procession , &c , in favour of the people ' s champion , and from the favourable manner in which it has been taken up by the trades and the working classes generally , it is expected to be one of the most splendid , numerous , and well conducted processions that has ever taken place in the town of Birmingham . The greatest enthusiasm prevails j the men and women of Birmingham are determined te show their patriotism on Monday next , as -well as their respect for the unconquerable friend of their rights and liberties .

      The arrangements for the procession are nearly completed , several trades have si gnified thei r i n t e n t i o n of taking part in the proceedings . Deputations and delegates are expected from several towns at a distance . The men of Bilston , Darlaston , Wednesbury , Redditch , Bromsgrove , Stonebridge , and other places are expected to take part in the procession ; in fact Bilston and its neighbourhood haTe engaged a bind of music for the occasion . All is bustle and activity , and it will be seen from the copy of the placard in another part of the S t ar , that nothing has been omitted to make the " Demonstration" cue worthy of the " uncaged lion "Bibhingham and District will do its dtjtt i

      Fkeeman Strzet Meetings . —The Demonstration Committee assembled at Freeman-street , on Sunday , at half-past two , when the main part of the business connected with the procession , w as ar r a n ged , and the meeting adjourned to the following Wednesday . A spirited meeting was held in the evening at half-past six , Mr . Parkes in the chair , which was addressed by Mr . George White , and others , after which the assembly separated .

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      Mondat Evening . —Th « usual weekly meeting of the members of the National Charter Association , took place on Monday evening last . The room was crowded , and Mr . Thomson , of Hurst-street , was called to the chair , who introduced Mr . John Mason , of Newcastleupon-Tyne , the lecturei for the district , to address the meeting . Mr . Mason , who is winning golden opinions in this district , delivered an eloquent and argumentative address , and concluded by exhorting all present to exert themselves so as to give a proper reception to Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., and sat down amid load aad repeated cheers . Mr , George White afterwards ad ' dressed the meeting , and gave a cheering account of the progress which was being made in Birmingham and elsewhere , and exhorted them to perseverance He was warmly applauded . Mr . Williamson and others also addressed the meeting in good style , and werec beared by the meeting . The best possible feeling prevailed , and after a collection was made for the Demonstration Fund , the meeting separated .

      HECKMONDWIKE . —At the meeting held on Monday evening , a vote of congratulation was passed to Mr . O'Connor , on his release from prison ; also a vote of thanks to Sharman Crawford , and those who supported him , on his amended address to her Majesty . The regular fortnightly address was gives by one of our members . His subject was the obstacles in the way of obtainiDg the Charter , and the best means of removing them . The obstacles were held to be disunion among the working classes , prejudice , class legislation , and class education , and these were only to be overcome by the working classes uniting more firmly , that they might act more effectually . Our next , meeting will take place on the 27 th inst , and a lecture will be given on the Suffrage question .

      ECCLES . —There was a splendid meeting here on Monday night , Mr . Linney , from Manchester , give a most soul-stirring lecture upon general topics and the progress of the glorious cause throughout the empire , which called fortk the approbation of all present He did not forget , in his animating discourse , the honourable reception which our champion , O'Connor , received on his liberation from York Castle . At the close of the meeting seventeen new members were enrolled . Messrs . Kankin and Tillman lectured here on Sunday evening , but as no public notice was given , the meeting was but thinly attended .

      MANCHESTER-—The committee are industriously engaged making arrangements to honour Feargus O'Conner and J . B . O'Brien , Esqu i res , on the 27 th . Flags and banners are being finished , of the most costly description . Many of the trades have resolved to come and join the procession . Eight or nine bands have already been engaged for the occasion . Upwards of a thousand tickets are sold for the tea party at the Hall of Science , at which the two gentlemen are announced to be present ; and , to all appearance , the forthcoming demonstration bids fair to exceed anything ever attempted by the working people , to show their esteem and attachment to the noble advocates of their rights . A programme of the procession , and other arrangements , will be found in another column . Lectures . —On Sunday last , Mr . Richards and Mr . Cartledge lectured in Brown-street , and Mr . Clark at Tib-street

      Progress op the Cause . —We are happy to say that another room was opened last Sunday , in Strandstreet , at which , for the future , meetings will be held for the purpose of explaining the principles of the Char t e r , ot transacting any other business connected with the movement Mr . Starkey lectured in the afternoon to a crowded audience , and Mr . James Leach in the evening . An enthusiastic feeling prevailed . KNARESBRO ' . —The Infant Chartist Society here met ou Monday night last It is now making rapid progress . Several new members were enrolled , and the prejudices which have long existed here against Chartism are fast declining . Feargus O'Connor would be of essential service here , if be could possibly eome . His visit would be of immense service to the cause in this part

      WOLVEKHAMTON .-Mr . Mason , the lecturer for the district , delivered an excellent address at Mr . M ogg 's Temperance Coffee House , Snow Hill , on Friday evening hut The room was nearly filled , and the lecture gave general satisfaction . BILSTON . —District Meeting . —A few friends from Wolverbampton , Wedneabury , and Darlaston , met the Chartists of Bilston on tho 12 th instant , for the purpose of making arrangements for attending the Demonstration in Birmingham on the 20 th . Mr- Mogg , of Wolverhampton , was called to the chair , when the

      following resolutions were passed unanimously : —1 st " That the Chartists of Wolverharopton , Bilston , Darlaston , and Wednesbury go to Birmingham on the 2 « tb , to welcome Mr . O'Connor on his liberation from prison . " 2 n d . " That the members walk in procession . " 3 rd . " That the band that usually attends the meetings at Bilston be engaged . " 4 th . " That the procession , with the band and banners , leave the Ball Court , Biiston , at seven o ' clock . " 5 th . "That the procession proceed from the Ball Court , Bilston , through Wednesbury and West Bromwich . " 6 th . "That the resolutions be sent to the Northern Star for insertion . "

      BLOOMSBURY . —At the weekly Chartist meeting , on Monday night , it was resolved that the sum of 2 s . Cd . be sent from the funds of the Association , together with the subscriptions of members and other individuals , towards assisting O'Brien ' s Committee in purchasing for that gentleman a printing press . Tho following address was also agreed to : —

      ADDRESS OP THE MEMBERS OF THE BIOOMSBURT NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION TO THEIR FELLOW-MEN . Brothers in Bondage , —You no doubt feel the hand of oppression as well as those who now , through the columns of the Northern Star , address you . You , the producers of wealth , are suffering all the miseries of slow starvation , while those who produce nothing are fattening upon the produce of your labour . Look around you , which way you will , lasiness and luxury meet you on one hand , while slavery and misery

      meet you on the other . Why should this be ? Is it our fault that numbers are out of employment ? No , but through the workings of machinery the great manufacturers are enabled to do the work of many hands ; the men of course not being wanted are discharged : c onseq u e n tly , machinery , which otherwise would be a blessing , has , through bad Government and class legislation , become a curse . Are we not willing to work ? We answer for ourselves we are , but not willing to slave from morning till night , when we know that the profits of our labour are squandered away on a useless class .

      Fellow-men , how is this state of things to be brought to a close f We answer , by uniting together to obtain the People ' s Charter , without which we are convinced we can never hope to better our condition . Wo therefore respectfully request your attendance on Monday evening in each week , to co-operate with us in our endeavours to obtain for the working classes their emancipation from their present degrading position . J . Moore , sub-Secretary .

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 18, 1841, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct721/page/2/