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      SIHMXNGSAaS . —Fbost , WiiiiAKS , AinB Jojtes , —The General Committee of Birmingham , for ihe restoration of ihe three above-named patriots , now call upon all friends of freedom throughout the country , to act with them in furtherance of the glorious object they have in view , by commencing operations in Uie following planB , viz ^ -resolved , B That in order to secure the retnrn of Frost , Williams , and Jones , the friends of freedom in every city , town , and borough , throughout England , Scotland , and Wales , be requested to form committees for ibe purpose of superintending the getting op of pet' - . ions in favour of : he thr ^ e Welsh victims . That every conmiitiee sit publicly , and the committeemen be the speakers at such public meetings—that every committee , fanned in union with the General

      Committee of £ jiningham , doseeure the presentation of theirraspeetivepetitioasbyand through their members of Parliament , or if not by such other members as are willing to present them—that snch committees keep their owa accounts and remit such sums to thk committee as they think proper , and use every means in their poorer , to be effectual-in their locality and districts by holding weekly meetings of their committee , and a public meeting to adopt every separate form of petition , and that this committee requiring the same ; and also ill committees are expected to write to ibis committee at least once a month to report progress , &c . Welshmen , if you wish to see your countrymen return , up and be doing , lads . Scotchmen , if you love justice , join tee holy league and covenant . " Englishmen , if you re-Tere your liberties do your duty .

      E ? De .--Mb . Editor , —Thinking a report of tae progress of Chartism in Hyde would not be nriateresting to s-sae of the readers of the Star , I hare Eubjoin it . Chartism has now been publicly advocated in Kyde five weeks . We had our fifth meeting on Wednesday evening week , Mr . Quelch , a workirg man , in the chair . The business of the evening commenced by Mr . J . Ballard , the sub-Treasurer , stating the cambers of the Association , the present amount of the funds , and its general prospects . A rery eloquent speech was men made-by Mr . Jean Butler , sub-Secretary , in which he enlarged on the necessily for , and thejostice of the Charter , and the benefits trm would accrue to all by its becoming

      the law of the land , illustrating his harangue by pointing to the enormon ? distress now existing in the manufacturing districts of the north , destitution , comparatively speaking , being nearly unknown in oar own little island . He was enthusiastically cheered thro :: ghout the whole of his address . He was succeeded by a Mr . George Type , who though not an ostensible member , kindly condescended to advise tke " unwashed" on the minnti » of public meeiiEgs , most of the members being novices in affairs of that nature . A vote of thanks was then given to their Newport brethren , for their opportune

      present of fifty copies cf the National Petition , -. wo petition-sheets , and sever al other . Ghiriis : publications , through the medium of their Secretary , Mr . Cantello . A . vote of censure was then passed on lie Catton Chartists for their ii--advised proceeding , at the consecration of t . e new church in that town . Previous to separating , the National Petition was unanimously : uiop : ed , and signed hot' only by in- ? members , btr * by ethers in attendance . 1 am , Sir , a Irambk , though sincere labourer in the cause 01 democracy , Joh ^ t Weaver , —I omitted Etnting that oar meetings are held at the laT , ~ o room a ; the Nag ' s Head . Our present number i 3 iwenty -eight .

      ROCBDALS . —Mr . Griffin , of Manchester , lectured here twice on Sunday last ; in the forenoon , on the wretched state of the country generally , as confirmed by Government returns ; in the afternoon on the relatr-e merits of Socia ^ sm , Teetot&lism , ar . J Corn Law Repeal , as a panacea for the evils of society , giving to each : ;? propeF bsariL ^ , and comparing them with ^ Chanism , contendirg that the last was the be .-:. He gave great satisfaction , and received an unanimons vote of thunks after each service . Twelve new members were added to the Association . KE ? "DAi .- The Chartists . of this town have KSOlvtd ims :: dia . tsly , or & 3 soon as conTenient , to join the National Charier Association , tdieviug it so be the only plain aid practical way of mak ^ g the People ' s Charter become the law of the land .

      XiONDON , —Tovteb Hamlvts , Carpenter ' s Arm 3 , 171 , Brick-lans . —Mr . Lees lectured here on Su . iday , and gave great satisfaction to a crowded audience . WssT ^ issTra . —Charter Coffee-house , Str ^ ttongronnd . —ilr . rt'ilson lectare-H hare on the Jaw of primogenAiViTe , asid much nppl&ns ' e . Two new members were enrolled .

      BIK GIST . —Mr . West , the West-riding lecturer , j visited ihis pLee on Tuesday , the 23 rdlult , by the i kind conssns cf our Keighley brethren , Mr . West i was th ? . 4 day ordered to attend at Keighiev , but the j Cnartiiis of Binglc-y having ouained a room for the i purpose of holding their meetings , and having lee- 1 tales delivered , t , boxis ; ht that ii ' was possible to get | the coutciit of waeir Keighley friends to allew tl ^ em ( to have the treat of M . r . West ' s visit to their place , i

      instead of to Ksighiey ; they were solicited for that purpose , and wr mast heartily j > . vethem our warmest and sincere tLanis ftr their consent . The lecture vrz 3 called for eighJ o ' clock , and by taat time lise room wasfilled to excess in a few minutes , after th 9 Bingley old band was heard approaching near the place of rr meting , and bronghs hundreds along » vith it , which ii was impossible for them to obtain even a = ngbt of the lecturer . The lecture occupied nearly two hours , and Mr . West handled his snbjeci in such a maitcrly style , that he surprised all who heard him .

      HAMILTON . —EEZiKiso v ? of New Gbou . nd . ; —According to previous appointment three oi the : committe 9 cf our&sfoeiarion , accompanied by a few more , went e « -sr to Motherwell , on the 13 ; h inst ., \ for the purpose of meeting with the inhabitants and : addressing ihem on the principles of Chartism . When vre entered the village between six and seven ¦ o ' clock , our ens were saluted by the ringing of a i hand bell , an- _ - qlc of the villagers vociferating at ; the top of bL I : iiigs , amidst the pelting of a merci- '¦ less s : ? m of deet ' and rdn , the fallowing : — " Notice —A public n-eting of the inhabitants will be ield , ihi 3 evening , it seven o ' clock , in the school room , ' when several gentlemen from Hamilton , will address ; tteni ca the principles of Universal Suffrage . " In a i

      Ehort time , we were conducted to the School-room , and though not » crowded meeting , owing to the Etoriay night , yet the room was nearly fLcd and W& 3 wh 2 t we termed an excellent meeting . Mr . Wm . R ^ id , an aged man , but a sterling Radicsl , was unanimously called to the chair . He opened : he jneetirg with a short but powerful appeal to both fediogs and judgment on the present Btate of the country , which called forth the plaudits of iL « meeting . He then introduced Mr . Artbar RobertfoD , who addressed them on the evils of class legislation . He continued for three-quarters of an hour , lading bare corruption wherever it hai a lodgment ; explained the pe ^ er of royalty , which m : at the absorbing , annually , a large snta of money from the of the

      industry nation—the power of her Majesty ' s Ministers , with the secret service money at their disposal , and the army and navy , and rural police espionage , and t ' ae pension list . Such astouiiding facts as were elicited in his address , made a deep impression oh the meeting . He concludea amidst the ehesrs of all present . The Chairman in a neat and pointed address , nest introduced Mr . Archibald "Walker , who addressed them on rhe principles of Chartism ; explained in regular order the six points in the People ' s Charter ; the natural and civil rights of man , how they were wrested from us and how they were again to be obtained . ; Whigs , Tories , priests and employers , &s oppressors of industry got a severe Cistigalion . He sat dovra amidst great cheering . The Chairman again shortl

      y addressed tea mesling , and introduced Mr . Thomas Crawrcrd , president of our . Association , jrno addressed the mefc-., ag on the power of union , fcy showing in a clear , plain , mxd forcible manner its effectsby the crowned heads of Europe . the aristocracy © f this and oi ; - _ -r countries , by our employers and priestcraft , both church and dissenter , went through every £ ? ade of soeisty with snch tact that called forth burst 3 of applauds throaghoot bis address . He concluded by exhorting them to follow the example of their enemies with regard to uak-njand impressed on them the necessity of becoming subscribers of the Northern Star , Scottish Patriot , and all thoE-j politieal publications which advocated the rights of the poor man .. Mr . Walker again shortlv addressed the

      meeting . Tfis ebairman wound np the whole by Calling on the meeting to take it into their serious consideration what they onght to do after the excellent addresses they had beard , the time was now arrived when they must either shake off the chairi-s with whieh they had been so firmly rivetted , or submit to be more cruelly oppressed than ever , the following resolutions were moved by Mr . Jisus Allen , and seconded from all parts of the room , and carried un&nimonsly—1 st . That we form ourselves into an association , and that we do all in our power , along with on / brother slaves in the united kingdom , to make the Peoples' Charter , the law of the land . 2 nd . That as soon as possible we will become fab-B € ribew for the Star , Patriot , xnd other Dolitical

      penodfeala as recommended by the lectur-ers—SrU . Thii the above be sent to the Scottish Patriot and Northern Star for publication . The election of offie * - beawra then took place , when Mr .-William Wilson was elected president , William Ried , treasurer , James Walker , secretary , and twelve of the com-Buttee . General meeting to be held weekly . Annmo « of Jearestin colliers were present , :-. nd added their names , and we learn since they have made arrangement for ibe Patriot and Star to shine in thai d * rkdomains . A number of Chartist Circulars were given lor distribution in the meeting . Three ^ tefBWtksn given in rotation for the lecturers flrwuHamiitoa , the Charter , O'Connor , and the Bfcges press , when the meeting broke up all highly tKtttvL—Correspoiidmt .

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      LEEDS . —The cause prospers welL Membera are em oiled in great numbers every meeting night . A spiendid lecture was delivered on Sunday eYening , by Mr . J . Smith . KNARES 2 RO '—A Soiree , in honour « f ibe Charter , has been held here ; about fifty patWHlB , amongst whom were a number of females , sat down to t »» . The room was tastefully decorated ; the singing was of the first order ; the recitations , music , and dancing was equally good ; a number of patriotic toasts were given and responded to , and the evening ' s entertainments furnished one scene of pleasurable and edifying enjoyment .

      BARRHKAD . —At a public meeting » b « ld on the 24 th ult ., a verr strong resolution expressive of disgust and indignation at the contumelious treatment of the great body of the Chartists by Mr . Brewster , and declaring the conviction of the meeting thai Mr . Brewster is a dishonest politici&B , * nd a tool in the hands of other p&rtiei to cause diBsention in the Chartist ranks , was unanimously adopted . KIDDETUHINSTER , —E-ABBY MsBTIKQ . —CHAB-• nsT TiacMrH . —A public meeting was convened by the Mayor of Kidderminster on Friday last , at eleven o ' clock , in the Town Hall , for the purpose of congratulating the Queen , Prince Albert , and the Duchess of Kent , on the auspicious event of the birth of a Prince , and it was very evident that the

      " privileged class , " composed of bout Whigs and Tories , had unanimously agreed on an address at a hole-and-corner meeting , and the working classes were not expected to attend , but were to be crucified between ihe two parties , Whigs and Tories . But , thanks to the leading Chartists , who summoned their men together ; for by a quarter to eleven o ' clock they assembled in great numbers , the sight of which put the privileged class to a stand , and ii was twelTe o ' olock before the business of the meeting com * menced . The Mayor , a Whig , was voted to the chair . During this time the Tories were sending their emissaries to the carpet factories and publichouses , to collect all the tag-rag together , telling them that the Chart , ist 3 were breaking everything in the Town Hall . The Vicar of Kidderminster read

      tue aiaresses and moved their adoption . A gentleman seconded the addresses , and the Mayor was abou ; to put them to the meeting , when Mr . Chorlton rose to propose , by way of amendment , that an address , which he held in his hand , representing to her Majesty the unparalleled distress of the country , hi attached to the original address , which he introduced in a speech which would not have disgraced the Hou ^ e of Lords . He then asked if any gentleman on that side of the hall weald second it , observing that he had plenty of pereons beside him ready to second it , * but he wished to give the gentlemen on that side the house an opportunity of shewing their sympathy for the working classes by seconding the amendment . Mr . Dadswell , an extensive grocer and tc ; -dealer , and a late member of the Town Council , arose and seconded the amendment , in a very neat speech , shewing that taxation and representation

      ought to be co-existent . He was frequently interrupted by questions from the big WhigB , and thunders of applause from the working classes . Mr . Hitchin , SecretaTy to the Charter Association rose to support the amendment , and was interrupted for a short time by the respectables and great applause from the working class . The following conversation ensued among the respectables : — " Who is he !" " A Chartist lecturer , " said a secoad . li We don't war ; t itinerant lecturers here , " said a third . The Town Clerk— " Are you an inhabitant 1 " Mr . Hitchen— " Yes , and a rate-payer . Yon have never seen me at your meetings before , but you shall often have my company for the future . " ThiB was done to prolong the time , eo that they could collect their tools together to disturb the meeting . The amendment was then put and carried almost nnanimously . One of tho Tories then demanded a division . Just at

      that moment a swarm of drunken feliows , who had never heard either the addresses nor the amendment read , rushed into the hall , evidently bent on a disturbance , challenging the Chartists to go into the Lioa Field ; but , on a furtht :: ¦ view tLey found the Chartists too numerous , so they dropped their flag . The Chartists took no notice ot the blackguards , but , to the great surprise of the meeting , tho Mayor decided that the amendment was lost by a very small majority . At this announcement , the cry of " Shame , shame" resounded from all parts of the hall ; but , in order to convince the Mayor that he was wrong in his decision , Mr . Hitcbin rose , and requested every one who had voted for the amendment to leave the hali immediately , and go to Mr . Stockall's , the Talbot Inn , where a meeting would be held for the purpose of taking inte consideration the condnct of the Mayor . This request , was instantly obeyed , aiid in five minutes there waa very

      few in the bodj of the hall , and those wko rera&ined in tho q'her part were chiefly those who had been treated with money and drink to come and disturb the proceedings . The meeting was held at the Talbot Inn , and it was agreed unanimously that a public meeting should be held on Tuesday next , to take into consideration 'he conduct of the Mayor , and report thereon . The bills are printed , announcing the meeting , and we expect a bumper . This base conduct of tho factions has opened the eyes of the public , and has caused many to be favourable to the Chartis ; cause who vrre formerly opposed to the Chartists . N . B . It is but justice to say that Alderman Talbot protested against the blackguards being let into tho room , stating that the doors ought to be locked until the divisioa wa 3 taken : he left the Town Hall in disgust . It was unanimously agreed at the meeting at the Talbot Inn that the proceedings bo ? ent to tho Northern Star for insertion .

      © LAseow . —Mr . John Rodger delivered a lecture , in St . Ann ' s Church , Great Hamilton-street , ou Monday night , the 22 ad ult-, on the best means of obtain ing the Charter , Mr . Proadfoot in the chair . The lecture , in general , was good , and many of the propo- > ition 3 which it contained worthy of serious consideration . Mr . Con Murray delivered a lecture , in the same place , upon the subject of Orangcism and Ribbonism , on the following Wednesday . The discussion continued till nearly twelve o ' clock , after which a vote of thanks wa 3 given to ihe leciurer , and the meeting dissolved .

      CANTON . —The members of the Young Men ' s Association met en Tuesday night , the 23 rd ult ., at No . 23 , Kirk-street , Mr . Young in the chair , for the }; arpose of discussing whether New Zealand or America were the best quarters to go to , providing thoy intended to emigrate . They contended that New Zsaland , while it had hordi of savage canni-Lals in its bosom , was yet nnder the influence of a British colonial system of legislation ; hence it was no port for a free-born spirit ; they , therefore , demded for the States of America , the land of the toive and the free .

      Nobth QfAaTEE—A meeting of the Chartists of tho North Quarter was held on the night of the 24 th ult ., Mr . Kilpatnck in the chair , to hear a lecture en the prospects of Chartism , by Mr . Currie . Tko lecturer was eloquent and interesting , after which Mr . Colquhcun addressed the meeting , at the conclusion of which thanks were given to the lecturer and the Chairman , when the meeting dissolved . EDINBURGH . —A public meting was bell on the evening of Thursday last , for the purpose of taking into consideration the National Petition . Mr . Cribbe ? was called to the chair , and stated the object of the meeting , hoped that all parties who wished to speak , either for or against the petition , would get a fair hearing . Ho called upon Mr .

      Rankin to read the petition . Mr . Rankin came forward , and afier some remarks , proceeded to read the petition , which was well reeeivt-d by the meeting . Mr . Rankin proceeded to speak in support of the petition , and concluded by moving that it be adopted by t ? e meeting . The modem was seconded by Mr . Blackie . After considerable discussion on the propriety of mixing up the question of tho Repeal o ? th 3 Irish Union in the petition , it wa 3 ade ; ^ d by a large majority , not uiotb than five oi six hands being field up against it ; after which the me 9 ting proceeded to biect a delegate to attend the Convention at Glasgow , on ths : hird of January .

      Messrs . WatBon and Rankin were declared elected by-a rgennjirity . Mr . Nisba then stated that as Mr . Brewster bad been elected to attend the Convention of Scottish delegates , and as he anticipated that the humbug question of physical force would be brought forward to the annoyance of the delegates and the exclusion of more important busi - ntxs ; he would move , " That our delegate be insirncted : o protest against such a subject being introduced at that meeting . " After a vote of thanks to the chairman , and three cheers for O'Connor , the meeting , which was numerously attended , quietly dispersed .

      ABERDEEN . —At a meeting of the Council of the Aberdeen Charter Union , on the evening of the 25 ih of November , the following rese-Jation tvas unanimously adopted : —Resolved , — " That thia meeting recommend our ChartiBt brethren , and every friend of humanity and justice throughout the empire , to adopt and sign instantly , petitions praying her Majesty to extend the Royal clemency to Messrs , Fro 3 t , Williams , and Jones , on tha occasion of the christenng of the Prince of Wales , by granting a free pardon to them and a return to their native land . *

      Cockcil Meeting , —On Monday tho 22 d ult . Aberdeen Charter Union met , Mr . M'Pheison in the rh *\ r . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , toe Chairman informed them that & the time of servitude of one half of the Council was expired , they would require to elect others in their stead . Ho gave a short outline of the duties devolving upon members of Council , after which the vacancies vrere filled up . Mr . Archibald M'Donald was reelected joint-chnirmsn , John Frazer , treasurer , and

      George Smart , Secretary . The subject of sending a delegate to the Scottish Convention was then discussed ; and it was agreed to postpone the settlement of it , until it -was seen whether , as in anticipated , » previous meeting of delegates will be helu in Edinburgh , ' whea our delegate shall do there . The Secretary then read an account of the receipts sad expeciiiVare of the last six months , v , ; : ? n it V £ s seen that there was a dear balance in hand of foity- three pounds A letter was read from Mr . Leader , MJ ? ., regardicg the two females who bad been discharged for

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      presenting the plaid to Mr . O'Connor . Those present were quite shocked when they beard how he had been misinformed bj the managers . They threw the odinm on the poor female * , to screen themselves from Ihe displeasure of Mr . Leader , who Is a > large proprietor of the works fav wbltb th « j were employed . After some other business bad been transacted , the meeting separated . Twelve membera were enrolled . On Wedhbsday night , a public meeting ws » held In the Great Pavilion , New Market Street , to take into consideration the oonduot of Magistrates and Town Council La their lavish expenditure of the public money , in the present distressed state of the country , and likewise to bear Mr . Lowe / y ' s farewell address . At a quarter nut eight the building having tveen pretty fall ,

      Mr . M'Pherson , comb manufacturer , was unanimously called to the chair . He thanked them for-the honour they bad conferred on him , and animadverted In very severe tarns on the conduct of the authorities . Mr . Archibald M'Donald moved the first resolution , which was a * follows .- — "That this meeting view with the greatest disapprobation the conduct of the Magistrates and Town Council in their profligate waste of the public money in useless and dangerous displays in the present distressed and excited state of the country . " He spoke at length on the inconsistency of the Magistrates in their blewing away so many hundred pounds of our hardeuned money in fireworks to please themselves , and a few old women , and likewise on the grand " guale ; " thsy are t » have at the public expence ;

      but they have said that while the rich do feast and drink , that the poor shall also have their " banquet ' for in their muniftclant charity they have voted £ 50 to charities , that was all very good ; but he ha * yet to learn that it was charity first to take that money out of their pockets , and then pretend to give a part bade , such conduct was adding insult to injury . Mr . David Wright seconded the resolution , Which Was unanimously agreed to . Mr . Jehn Legge moved the second resolution as follows , and was greeted with load applause : — " That the inhabitants of Aberdeen , in public meeting assembled , pledge themselves to use every lawful and honourable means in their power to have the franchise extended , as contained in the People ' s Charter , that they may be

      enabled to replace the present imbecile and Inconsistent magistrates of Aberdeen , by men who will not first exoite the inhabitants , and then allay that excitement by bludgeons , bayonets , and ball cartridge , and other such Reform Bill arguments . " He condemned , in very strong terms , the conduct of the magistrates for their would-be loyalty , for gathering a crowd of people to huaa and throw up . their bonnets in the air ; but if they chanced to throw them too far , then the soldiery were ready at their backs to tranBUX them with their bayonets , or there were five hundred special constables , at a moments notice , ready to march upon the people with their bludgeons ; and ail these fellows have to be paid out of the public purse . Such meetings as these would teach the magistrates that we are no longer to

      submit , or be driven from the paths of rectitude and justice by such tomfoolery as was about to take place in our city . He continued in an eloquent strain for a considerable time , and then sat down amidst cheers . Duncan Nicolson seconded the resolution . The chairman then put the resolution , which was carried unanimously . He then introduced Mr . Lowery , who was hailed with rapturous applause . He descanted on the loyalty of the magistrates , and the great fuss that was made about royalty . He then entered into the fitness of the people to exercise the franchise , and answered all objections on that head , Mr . Lowery continued in a thrilling strain of eloquence fur a considerable time , and concluded by thanking them for tho quiet manner in which they had listened to him , and telling them

      that he would again have a chance of addressing them abont the New Year . He sat down amid cheers . The chairman then briefly addressed them , and declared the meeting dissolved . The usual votes of thanks and cheers were given previous to dispersing . This is a meeting from which we expect the magistrates will learn a lesson ; It will teach them that the people ue now too intelligent , that they are too much olive to their own interests to be any longer hoodwinked by those would-be " loyal authorities . " The passing of the second resolution will make those petty despots tremble ; it shows that the Charter is now the adopted creed of the multitude , and that neither the cry

      of" hurrah for tho Queen / ' or any other elap-trap humbug , will lead theui from , tho path of duty , or make them give up the broad principle of universal justice to one and alL They may persecute men for holding those principles , they ruuy immure men in their dungeons , they may banish them to distant climes to languish in exile , but truth and justice ore immutable , and will prevail . They may retard the achievement of justice , they may endeavour to stem the torrent of ' public opinion , which is breaking against the crasy hulk of legislative monopoly , this they may do , aye , more , but vengeance yet shall come , and that too , when least expected . —Correspondent .

      ALLOA . —A meeting of the Central Committee of this district was held on the evening of Saturday , Mr . R » bert Ramsay , from TillicouHry , in the chair . After the Secretary had read the minutes of last meeting , and some routine business had been gone over , it was stated by the delegates from Alva and Coaltnaughton , that it was agreed by their associations to snpport Mr . Abram Duncan as their dulegata at th © Convention about to ba held in London , and hoped that the other associations in the district would report at next meeting of committee their intention . It was also agreed that a delegate be sent to the Glasgow meeting of delegates , to be held there on the 3 rd . of January , 1842 , and recommended to each place in t ' aia district the propriety of sending Mr . Abram Duncan as the delegate tor this district , to Glasgow , as business of great importance is

      likely » j be brought i or ward at the said meeting . It was recommended by the delegates from Alva , the propriety of engaging Mr . A . Duncan for a month , to lecture in and around this district , he giving four kctures each week , and receiving the sum of one pound ten shillings per week for his trouble , Mr . Duncan paying his own expenses . It was agreed that ; tae treasurer and secrttiry " * books be examined , in cuu-Kequence of their having to retire from office , the centre being removed from AHoa to Coalsnanghton , as the most Central place of the district . Mr . Thomas Hall and Mr . WiilLm Wilson examined the books before the Committee ; they were found correct an < l signed by them . The committee will meet again in the New Hall Coalsnaughton , this evening at six o'clock . The meeting then adjourned .

      TOHK . —Female Charier Association . —At the weekly meeting of this Association , held on Monday evening , the 30 th . ult , after the usual business was gone through , a petition committee was appointed for the purpose of obtaining signatures to ihe National Petition , the females being determined not to be behind their Chartist brethren in thbir endeavours to advance those glorious principles which thty advocate . HONLEY . —A delegate meeting will be holdeu at Jamea Stevenson ' s , Stock'a Moor , on Sunday , the 12 th of December , at two o ' clock in the afternoon . The folio whig places are requested to send delegates : — Huddersfield , Almondbury , Honl ^ y , Holmnrth , Melttrnn , Shipley , Selby , Burton , Skelmontiiorp , Marsden , Slaitbwaite , Kirkheaton , Yew Green , Paddock , and au the surrounding districts , upon business important to the Chartist cause .

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 4, 1841, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct731/page/2/