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      FEARGUS O'CONNOR'S TOUR . The Chsxtirts of Stoekport placarded the town , and made all necessary arrangement * for the reception of Mr . O'Connor on Thursday evening , on -which occasion they got op & tta party . The placard announcing his entry Into the town did not state the exact time he m expected to arrive . The consequence was , U » t » large raiment of the blistered hands , fustian jaekets , and unshorn chins assembled at tie Railway Station to hare a glimpse of their great Champion , and a wag of his hand . The O'ConneUite party feeing that the Irishmen should fad disposed to attend the meeting in the evening , and hear for themselves , and thus see how their professed Mend * and teudert had led them astray by continually

      calumniating and misrepresenting Mr . O'Connor , resorted to all means to create an excitement ; sent for a Mr . Merry from Manchester to deliver a lecture on the Repeal ot the Union , aid isroed flaming placards , calling npoa the Irishmen not to go to bear Feargus O'Connor . There was also a rumour that the Union Repealers were to assemble , armed with ticks , arc ., to prevent Mr . OV . from coming . This was done merely for the purpose of intimidating him . The particulars of this ridiculous affair ¦ were conveyed to 3 fr . O'Connor , and the step which be adopted will show them how much he was afraid of his countrymen , for whombs has made such great saerinoes in defending them , and advocating their cause for the last

      twenty years at his own expenee , without regard to religion or polities . A Httle before the time for tea being spoa the table , the anxk > u 8 desire of the crowds who were waiting his approach to gratified , he having arrived by train , and , instead of getting into a boas , to escape the execration and angry feeling of his countrymen , he put in his luggage paid his fare , but walked down the town amid the most enthusiastic shonfcg , hundred * pressing to get the privilege of slaking his hand , until he arrived at the Buckley Anns Inn , where he spent half an hour with Mr . Fietcher , a very rich man , who invited him to stay ail night and next day with him , and a number of the " bonny lads" of Stockport .

      A deputation having arrived stating that tea wis on the table , Mr . O'Connor , accompanied by the fustians , repaired to the Social Institution . Every thing was served up in proper order , and a very pleasant half hoar wasspess in discussing the good things of life . After which , the forms and table were " aided , '' and the band played aevexal lively airs by way of entertainment The company were also treated with several well selected aoogs and recitations , which reflected great credit upon the youths . Mr . O'Connor then commenced enrolling names until the Hale announced for opening the doors for the public , and obtained forty-five names , who took cards of membership . We msy ju * t remark here , that had it not been , for the room falling in , our anticipations were that the number would have been mads 200 . Tbe doors being thrown open at twopence each admission , the room , which is a large one , was crammed so that it was like a bath to remain in .

      Mr . Joseph Hibbe&t was called to the chaw , and without any ceremony , save soliciting order aad attestendon ., called upon Mr . Tho jus Clark to move a resolution of confidence in Mr . O'Connor , and pledging the meeting to the principles of the Charter and the Repeal of the Union . Our correspondent wishes to say , that in the Koffle . when tbe room gave way be lost the resolution . Mr . Clark went into the history of the O'Connor family , and whilst relating the various persecutions and prosecutions they have undergone in behalf of the people , made a powerful impression . His remarks were made In a feeling and touching tone , and drew the big tear * from many faces , amid repeated cries of " God bless him , " from both males and females . He animadverted upon the conduct of those who had called a meeting is opposition to a man who was destined to be the deliverer of them and their country from a system cf

      tyranny and oppression . He Went threugh tbe conduct of Mr . O'Connor since he entered the English political itage ; showed how he bad educated the working classes so as t « fortify' them agsisst being made the tools of any party ; spoke highly of the movement for tbe principles of liberty in Ireland , and in the most eulogistic terms af the NorOtem Star , and tbe inflaence it &&S hid la bringing the TnTTWoTM to a sense of their duty aad a knowledge of their rights . He fired a little sarcasm at plain John Campbell for " patting down" Chartism , yet showed how it was progressing through the length and breadth of the land , and wound up a powerful address by hoping if there was any one present who had any objection to make either to the resolution or his remarks , be would come forward to the platform , where be would have a pruper hearing , and not go away and make his objection afterwards . He sat down moving the resolution . ( Load cheers . ;

      Mr . JOSH . Can tee rose and said , he did not come forward to take up their time by any remarks of his , wbea he knsw they had before them one whom they were all anxious to hear , and who would do justice to tbe glorious principles of the People ' s Charter , and who was endeavouring to put down the tyranny of both Whig and Tory . He believed there to no hope for the People bat in the achievement of their political rights . He cat down seconding tie resolution amid the plan * dits of iixe ercwded assembly . The Chaib . xa . 3 proceeded to ttie resolution put it to the me&ting , rved it was carried wnyrimnTmiy amid the most rapturous applause .

      Mr . O"Cox > 'OB iLbn rose upon his feet amid loud cheers , and one of the youths , Aaron Bfntley , mounted a form for tbe purpose of presenting him with an address , which had been got up in excellent style by himself ( Bentley ) , a lad not maze than about sixteen years of age . He performed his part in an admirable manner , read it in a dear , loud , and distinctive tone , without faltering in the least , giving proper emphasis to every word , whilst doing which be commanded the most strict attention , h gbly gratified Mr . O'Connor , and elicited universal approbation . When he bad concluded reading , he banded the address to Mr . O'Connor , who , before he left the room , gave it to Bentley asain , with » request thai be would re : it framed , and he ( Mr . O'Gl would pay the expenees . The address has been sett to us ; but we have nit room for it

      Mr . O'Coxnob then addressed the meeting in his usual powerful , instructive , impressive , and convincing manner , for two hoori In commencing , after calling the anritenft ? hia brother and sister democrats of Stockport , be said that it was then seven years since he first bad a commission to go through the country for the purpose of establishing Radical Associations , and in that town it was he established the first ( Cheers . ) He had been in the field ever since he received that commission from the Association cf London—had spent an immense Bum of mon y , and had laboured and done one man ' s share ; stuiered sixteen months' imprisonment , and as a proof cf his consistency , and their * pprci » acm of his conduct , there he wa * , after seren yean' -watching , to meet tatm again . Turning to the

      Chairman , he said , ' that for his sufferings , sacrifices , and labours , he was mere than adequately paid by tbe address which he had received from the youths of Stockport , because he could then see that the seed which he had sown , even when ha was a stranger , amsngst tbe working classes , had germinated , and brought forth fraii . ( Loud cheering . ) He next referred to the conduct of those who went witn their dark lantbern to stab his reputation in the dark ; but who would not meet him face to face . He feued not anything from bis countrymen . During all hb speaking and writing he defied them , his enemies , to bring forth one « fogi <> word against his country or coun trymen . ( Hear , hear . ) When he was told that he had better not go to Stockport , because four or five hundred

      had gone from Manchester , in order to meet him and attack him . He told them if there -was so other earthly reason why he should go to Sioefcport , tiit of itwlf wa » Euffident , and when he entered the town he said he put his great coat in the buts as a shilling passenger , and walked to tbe inn . Mr . OXJonnor then expressed bis joy at hearing tbe resolution read , in which the meeting pledged themselves for a" Bepeal of the Union . He had repeatedly declared , and he would do it a ? ain , that if he could help it , the English and Scotch should not have that liberty one moment before his own countrymen . He handled the subject of the Corn Laws with a masterly hand ; dwelt upon the use and abusa of machinery ; analysed tbe conduct of Whigs and Tories towards the people ; on his vie-WB on tie land , -wtiicii

      were clear and eonvincin ? 5 shewed he was folly master of his subject , aad , is the coarse of bis address , he took a shew of hands without dissentient in favour of a Repeal of the "Onion ; the return of Frost , Williams , and Jones ; and the Charter ; and after going int « the whole system of corruption exposing it to tee glire of open day , be conjured them ail to be united and firm ; not to gnrs op one point of the measures which they "Were advocating , because awx were just , and no more ; aad if they gave up one point oae day , it would give licence and eneouraeement to their sedncers to call upon them to give up another point tbe next day . In addition to the prosperity of the cause is England and Scotland , it gave him infinite pleasure to ese the cause progressing la Ireland

      by the laudable exertions of those patriotic men , Brophy sod O-Higgiaa . ( Applause . ) The working men of £ n » gland had , no prejudice against them ; but that it was the suns system , the same horde of tyrants which oppressed ; and although they bad been taugM to despise each other , U was not the fault of tbe working classes of either country , but rather thoae-who had an interest in keeping them divided , whilst they at bead quartets were robbing both tbe wodring meo of Eogland sad Ireland . TJw tad blood betwixt tbe two countries bad been created in a great measnie . by the misrepresentations of a corrupt hireling , and prostituted press , and by the pens of middle elaas men who

      bad written upon his counter , and tbe habits and customs of his countrymen , and at tbe «* t ° " time professing to be their friends . But the working classes ought not to be ma Is responsible . No . They had no part In the matter . Mr . O'Connor then cleared his countrymen tbe working men of Iralasd from aay blame respecting the jealousies which bad hitherto existed , but which was dying away . He likewise , in a very able and powerful manner , defended the working men of England . He believed tbe day was not far distant when Ireland , ir > stead of being a drag chain on tbe popular movement -1 772 * ' irottld be fi « t ia il » field , and when it would be out of the power of designing men to nw the

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      seeds of d i * onion . As a striking illustration of this part of Mr . O'Connor ' s remarks , and in confirmation of bis former statements relative to the cause of disunion betwixt the working men of England and Ireland , he would read a few extract * from a work which had bees written by a man whom tbe Catholics of Manchester , and the Irishmen both of Stockport aad Manchester Lad considered as one of their best friends . Mr . O'Connor , before reading them said , that if he had taken np iU pen and written such abase , he would justly have deserved to be hated—a * man > of the enemies of the people wenld etdeavour to wake people believe he was —by his countrymen , instead of which be had that confidence in them that they , rather than attack him , would act as marshals and render him every protection . ( Cheers , ) He then proceeded to read the following extracts from a book , -with the author ' s name attached to it : —

      " But , " says the writer , " there exists , apart from all intolerant or party feelings on the question , a cause , and we believe a primary one , of tbe retrograde position , aa compared with England and : Scotland , in which we find Ireland at the present day . In the circumstance of tbe Catholic religion being the faith at its people . Let us net be misunderstood ; our business does not lie In polemics , and fax be it from us to presume to decide which mode of worship may be most acceptable to the great author of our being . We wished to speak only of tbe tendency , which judging from facts that are before as . this church has to retard the secular prosperity of nations .

      " Vic-wing , as we confessedly do , tbe Roman Catholic religion to be a great operating cause against the amelioration of the state of Ireland , it becomes an interesting question how it happens that we find Its dogmas to be professed with so much zsal at the present day in that country . Hew does it arise , that whereas , daring the last three centuries , history exhibits cation after nation yielding np its religion to those reforms which time had rendered necessary , until nearly tbe whole of Northern and Western Europe has become Pro-testant Ireland , notwithstanding so much contiguous change , still dings , with greater devotion than ever , to tbe

      chattered tiara of Rome ? That such is the case is proved by the evidence of a trustworthy author , whose recent travels in Ireland we shall have occasion to allude to ; We fervently believe that persecution—perhaps honestly devised , but still persecution—has done for this church what , under tho circumstanoM , nothing besides could have achieved ; it has enabled it to resist , not only unscathed , bat actually with augmented power , the shocks of a free press , and tbe liberalising inflaence of tbe freest constitutional Government in Europe . In corroboration of the preceding statement , the same author quotes tbe following : —

      " la no country is there more bigotry and superstition among the Ig-wer orders , oi more blind obedience to the priesthood ; in no country is there so much intolerance and zeal smengst the ministers of religion . I do believe at this mtment Catholic Ireland is more rife for the re-establishment of the inquisition than any other country in Europe . "—Ingle ' s Travels in Ireland , Mr . O'Connor here made a short comment in defence of his country , and , although a Protestant himself , defended them ( the Catholics ) against the imputations east upon them , in the above extracts , and then proceeded to read tbe 3 d . The writer speaking of the Protestant Church says : —

      " We are of that church , and we reckon it amongst the happiest circumstance * of our destiny—that Providence has placed us in a Protestant land . In our opinion , and we haveendeavoured to prove it from the homely bst incontrovertible arguments of fasts , no greater temporal misfortune can attach to a people of the present age than to profess the Roman Catholic religion , sod it is in order to give the Irish an opportunity of considering with that indifference , which , we believe with Locke , is the indispensable prelude to the successful search after truth , the doctrines of oar reformed faith , that we -would do them the justioe , in the first place , of putting them on a perfectly equal footing , as repects matters of conscience , with their Protestant fellowsubjects . "

      Mr . O'Cosnor , after speaking for a short time on what he bad just read , proceeded with the fourth extract , which treats upon the customs and habits of his countrymen , and surely , wheu the Irishmen have read it , they will at once come to the conclusion , that a man who could sit down and deliberate '/ write such accusation * against them cannot be theirfriend . " Manchester ( says tbe author ] is supposed to contain fifty thousand Iruh , or the immediate descendants of Irish , The quarter in which they congregate is like the districts of St Gils ' * of London , a nursery of all tbe customs that belong to savage life- In the very centre of our otherwise civilised and wealthy town , a colony which has acquired for its locale the title of little Ireland , exhibits all tbe filth , depravity , and barbarism , that

      disgraces its patronymic land . Ner is the evil eonfined within such limits . Its influences are felt in the adulteration of character , aad the lowering of the standard of living of oar artiz-uu generally ; it Is a moral cancer , that , in spite of all the efforts of science or philanthropy to arrest its progress , continues to spread throughout tbe entire mass of our labouring population . No part of England or Scotland is exempt f rum its thare in the natural consequences of this terrible Et&to of degradation to which the people of Ireland are reduced . There is sot a village or Parish oi the kingdom into which its impelled natives do not , at certain periods of ttve yeax , penetrate to shard the scanty wages of our peasantry ; thus dragging them down to their own level , and in return importing to them

      the sad secrets of their own depraved modes of life . " [ Th 9 author in seeking a remedy says , " we shall pass by the cry fur the Repeal of the Union , because every body knows that to have been only used as an engine , for tbe purpose of acquiring a power to coerce England into other acts of justice . A Parliament in Dublin would not remedy tbe ills of Ireltnd . " Again reverting to the subject of tbe Catholic religion , tbe author asks , " What coold so much tend to destroy all hope of their proselyting tbe poor Catholics , what in fact could be so much calculated to make those ministers despised and rejected , as to send amongst them , as is now the case , and ever has been , strangers , who whatever may bs their worth , and we believe the Cnurch ef England clergy , as * class , to be at this moment about the best

      body of men in Ireland , are ignorant of the character and habits , nay of the very language of the people , what chance have these in competition with the Roman Catholic priesthood ? " When Mr . O'Connor had concluded reading from this work , many of his countrymen cried out with one voice , " who is tbe author ? " Nay , says he , I will not tell you ; but do you press for tbe author ? Here hundreds of voices cried out simultaneously " yea , yes . " Well , then , I will accommodate you . It is Richard Cobden , the great Com Law repealer , tbe mun vho was Chairman at the Stevenson ' s-square butchery—( hear , hear , hear , )—and member for Stockport borough in Parliament " ( The name was followed by symptoms of execratiun and disgust ) Mt . O'Connor then went through the persecution which the Catholics of Ireland hare been subjected to , instancing Ratbcormae , Jto . ; and at the time ibe shooting Church was carrying on their tyrannical conduct towards the Catholics , he was found at

      his post on a Sunday morning , side by side of tbe Catholic priests . He then , having done ample justice to this part of the subject , launched out on a variety of topics , and spoke with such energy as to cause the sweat to fly from his face in large drops , and bis clothes were drenched with sweat Just as be was concluding , a most tremendous crash was heard , which was immadiately drowned by the shrieks of the women , a general rush was made to the door and the confusion and uproar was indescribable for about five minutes . Tbe partition of an anti-room was knocked down . Mr . O'Connor called silence , and asked if any one was hurt ? The reply was " No . " He then promised to pay another fisit in order to obtain names to the Association . It was ascertained that one of the beams bad broken and sunk about twelve inches . Hundreds of voices , as soon as the bustle was over , cried , at the top of their voices , ** Is Mr . O'Connor injured ? " and on being informed he was not , they , at his request , left the room as soon as possible .

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      * B 1 ASHTON . During the last week , the Chartist committee issued very large bills , calling upon their fellow working men to come forward on Friday evening , to welcome into their town Mr . Feargus O'Connor , tbe advocate of the rights of labour , and tbe liberti-. s of the millions . At the time appointed , the large Charles Town meeting rooxa wes crammed almost to suffocation , upwards of £ 9 were received at the door for admiasien , and nearly as many outside , who could not get in remained under the windows to bear as well as they could . In the meeting we recognised faces from as far aa Glossop , and all the surrounding towns and villages Shortly af ter eight o ' clock , Mr . O'Connor entered the .- oom , and on bis way to the rostrum , he was greeted with cheers , clapping , and other manifestations of applause .

      The company were convulsed with laughter at an old veteran , who stepped up to shake his hand , and Teapect / u !! y said " God bless thee Feargus , thou art the bravest man in the world . " He requested a card of membership , and paid his twopence . Whilst the people were coming in , nnttl every standing place was filled up , and the audience became one solid Emss of human beings , Mr . O'Connor enrolled names to the tone of upwards of fifty , and double that number would have come forward , bad thsy not been afraid of proscription . Mr . Richard Pilling was called to the chair , and opened tbe business is a neat and appropriate speech , and read the placard calling the meeting . Mr . Sto&sb . was called upon to move tbe first resolution i—

      " That it is tbe opinion of this meeting , that the incarceration of Feargus O'Connor , Esq . was illegal and unjust , and that we bail his reappearance amongst us , as a favourable omen in rapport of the people's cause . " Seconded by Mr . Cash . Pnt aud carried amid loud cheers , 4 c Mr . AiTKiu , schoolmaster , was introduced amidst load expressions or applause , to move the next resolotion : —

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      " That , in tbe opinion of this meeting , the many evils which are now existing amongst the working classes of this country are brought on by class legis lation , and that these evils never can be effectually removed but by the passing of the People ' s Charter . " The speaker , after addressing the audience as ladies and gentlemen , said that nothing could give him more pleasure than to see his fellow-townsmen onoe more assemble so numerously to assert their independence , and to assert it , too , in the teeth of those who wished

      to keep them in bondage . Nothing could be more gratif yi « f to him than to see such a concourse of beaming countenances , and more especially the goodly sprinkling of th « female sex . Mr . Altkin then went into the misery , poverty , and destitution of the country , and concluded an eloquent and energetic speech , which was applauded throughout , by passiBg some very flattering remarks on tbe exertions , abilities , and character of Mr . O'Connor . Putting his hand upon his bead , amid tbe cheers of the meeting , he repeated the following lines : —

      " He it is , the jost , the generous soul , Who owneth brotherhood with either pole , Stretches from realm to realm his spacious mind , And guards the weal of all the human kind ; Holds freedom ' s banner o ' er the earth tmfurl'd , And stands the guardian patriot of a world . " ( Lond applause . ) Mr . A . then read the resolution , and sat down moving its adoption . Tbe Chairman then introduced Mr . Dixen , as M . P . for Wigan . Mr . Dixoh addressed them as brother and sister democrats . He considered that he had been robbed of his honour teat night by being called a Member of Parliament , and contended that if it wu St Stephen ' s the Chairman meant , he , for his part , should look upon it more as a disgrace . ( Laughter . ) The present meeting , be said , augured well for Chartism : he was glad to see that Ashton could produce such a meeting , because it shewed the progress of the principles which

      they had met to advocate , contained in the petition which they were about to send to St Stephen ' s . The time had arrived when every man was called upon to perform his duty , and , so far as he himself was concerned , he was determined to use every tffort , and to leave no stone unturned , which would be calculated to release them from the oppressions under which they were suffering . Mr . Dison then lashed the masters for reducing wages ; the Whigs , for building battues ; tbe Tories , for feeding the people with churches ; and tbe Corn Law Repealers , who cry cheap bread for a certain end , bat would not give the people their political rights ; denounced tho conduct of the government for their late prosecutions of the Chartists ; eulogised Means . O'Brien , O'Connor , and all the rest , fox remaining firm to their pledges ; exhorted the people to sign the petition , bo that the design of the Executive should be fully carried out ; touched upon many other topics , and concluded a capital speech , which gave universal satisfaction , by seconding tbe resolution .

      The Chairman put it to the meeting , and there was not a distenUent voice against it , followed by thunders of applause . The Chairman then , in a very complimentary manner , Introduced Mr . O'Connor , ttiting that he had devoured the Whigs and would , by the assistance of the people , eat the Tories . ( Laughter . ) Mr . O'Connor rose , and was prevented from proceeding by loud , long , and enthusiastic applause . He , by way of commencement , referred to tbe very uncomfortable meal which had been laid out for him by tbe Chairman . He next stated tbe time it had been since be bad the hooonr of seeing the working men of Aahtontouched upon the persecution which he received ; referred to his imprisonment ; yet it was but the day before , that the Attorney General had moved for another rule against him . ( Shame , shame , and other expressions of

      sympathy , went like an electric shock through the meeting . ) Mr . O'Connor , in reply , said , come none of that- No shame at all . They are quite right In doing so , because they knew if they did not be « t him , he would beat them . ( Loud cheers . ) He had repeatedly told them that he would either break oppression ' s head , or it should break his heart ( Cbeera ) They must not lay the flattering unction to their souls , that by the juries , judges , and special verdiets they could intimidate him—for so long as be bad tbe people with him , in a just and righteous cause , he would laugh to scorn the pigmies of faction . He then want into an elaborate , powerful , and convincing address which lasted two hours in the delivery —tbe eyes of tbe people being firmly fixed upon him . Bo was listened to with the most silent and marked attention .

      At the conclusion , many were heard to say that it was tbe most powerful , argumentative , and statesman like speech they bad ever heard . When he concluded hia exertions , the heat of the room had caused him to sweat to such a degree , that his clothes were completely soaked , and when retiring he fell upon his seat as though be had exhausted himself . In a short time , he called upon the meeting , both male and female , to come and enroll themselves . Many answered the call , bat we could not bear tbe number .

      Tbe National Petition was likewise adopted nnanl mously , aud the meeting dispersed highly pleased with the evening ' s treat

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      DEMONSTRATION AT OLDHAM , ON SATUKDAY LAST , TO WELCOME INTO THE TOWN FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE HIS LIBERATION , FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ . Tbe Oldham Committee , since the announcement of Mr . O'Connor to visit this town , bare been very industriously engaged , and nave spared no exertions , in order to give him such a reception as would reflect credit upon themselves , as inhabitant of the leading

      Democratic town in the Empire , aad to show their devotion and attachment to the glorious and undying principles ; for which Mr . O'Connor is the undaunted advocate , and for which he bad suffered . Could the factions have witnessed the enthusiasm , the numbers , the order , and determination of the people , notwithstanding tbe unfavourableness of the weather , they must have seen how futile their puny efforts have been in trying to arrest the progress , and smother the principles of liberty , In order to uphold the citadel of misrule and corruption .

      Six o ' clock was the hour fixed for meeting him at Hullingwood , about two miles from tbe town . Tbe females during the dsy were busily engaged , with a portion of the male Committee , in making preparations for tbe tea paity , at the Mechanics' Institution , whilst the other pait of the Committee were engaged at the Association-room , in getting ready the ligfcts , nags , and banners for the procession towards dusk . Mr . Yardley and Mr . Smethurst , according to arrange ments , took a carriage and four to the Moeely Hotel , Manchester , for Mr . O'Connor . At half-put five o ' clock , the band struck up—the colours were brought out , accompanied with twenty-five temporary square and oval lamps , made with oiled paper , with a lighted candle inside , which caused great attraction . In a

      short time , all being regulated , and ready for the Tfin-Tf-h , Mr . Afilop , one of the marshala , gave the word of command , and the numerous body advanced to the end of the street , where they baited till sucb time as tbe Chartista from Waterhead Mill , who were headed by a large lamp in the shape of a globe , ( and which certainly looked well , ) could pass . The Oldham procession , headed by the band and a variety of splendid flags and banners , followed up . Tbe sight was truly gratifying , to see tbe globe as far as the eye could discern at the beginning of the procession , in addition to nearly thirty smaller lamps , altogether appearing like a nioviDg illumination . Tbe town appeared quickened , people were seen entering from all the surrounding villages ; the proceasien , like a snow ball at every turn gathering in strength , until the streets appeared to be too narrow to contain the accumulating thousands ; although the weather was severely cold , drizz'ing with rain , and damp under feet A more

      demonstrable proof there could not be of their sincerity aad earnest adherence to the principles of democracy , and of tbe esteem , affection , and admiration of Mr . O'Connor , aa the advocate of those principles . When we arrived at Hoiiingwood , having gone before the procession , we found tbe flame had reached the people , the bouse where tbe carriage drove np to being surrounded long before b « made his appearance , by people anxious to gratify themselves with a sight of what they termed a good man to the poor . The passage was crowded the few minutes he remained there . As the roads were so very dirty , it was considered a judicious step instead of waiting till the procession came up to , take tbe carriage &n 4 meet it accordingly Me . O'Connor , Mr . Yardley , Smethurat and Aitken , came out of the inn , and ascended the carriage amidst the most tremendous shouts from the multitude who followed the carriage to meet the procession , which had then come within a quarter of a mile of the inn , which could be seen at a long rthtance .

      When tbe twe parties came together , the sight was indescribable ; the shouts of the thousands vibrated and rent the sic , and continued for -five minutes the procession breaking , in order to get a sight of their champion . "Hurrah , " " O'Connor forever , " " God bless him , " fee ., && were heard from all parts of the dense crowd , and it was not till the carriage was stopped , that the procession , notwithstanding the exertions of the marshals , could be regulated again . In moving along , -the music 2 nd flags flattering over tbe lights , and the enthusiasm of the people was truly Kr » nd—every one seemed to be in his proper element

      In entering tue town again , it appeared almost dangerouj to see the streets filled with a solid mass of human beings , who at intervals made the welkin ting with their stentorian voices , and more especially , when passing a shop , the owner of which is a friend to the people . In this manner they proceeded np Manchester-street , through the Market-place , by the Town Hall , through several other streets to an open space of ground contiguous to the Mechanic's Institute , where they formed themselves into a body before tbe carriage . Mr . Yard let was called upon to preside .

      Mr . O'Connor addressed the assembly for about twenty minutes , in bin usual , powerful , and manly strain . He was greeted with much applause when introduced , and , at the conclusion , it was vociferous and lasted several minntas .

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      A resolution of confldenee in Mr . O'Connor -was moved by two working men , and carried unanimously . Tea being on the table , we went into the Institution . Whilst the thousands outside were dispersing , hundreds were much grieved , in consequence of their not being able to procure tickets . Considering the crowded state of the room , the tea was served up by the females far better than we could have imagined . Tea being over , and whilst the tables were " aided , " Mr . O'Connor get to his work of enrolling names , and the most unfavourable circumstance was , that though the room was a very large one , it required one four times as large . -

      Mr . Ailiday was called to the chair , who expressed himself highly gratified At seeing Mr . O'Connor once more amongst them in good health , strength , and vigour , both in body and mind . The Chairman continued to speak very highly of the character and consistency of the gentleman who sat then by his side , having known him upwards of six yean , likewise of the progress of the principles o £ which he had been the faithful and persevering advocate . After making a neat , sensible , and appropriate speech , he introduced Mr . O'Connor . Mr . O'Connor rose , and was sainted with various manifestations of applause . He then delivered a speech , which took up an boar and a half , replete with argument , eloquence , reason , legie , sarcasm , and sound sense , and got for his pay a good sweating , and the universal approbation of all present , as was clearly manifested by their frequent plaudits .

      Miss Trittan , at the conclusion rose , read , and presented him with an address on behalf of the females of OMbam , to Which Mr . O'CONNOR responded , and referred to a motto which hung before him— " Bepeal of the Union . " Bllaa Smith afterwards rose an 1 presented him with a silver medal , on which was engraven— " Presented to Feargus O'Connor , for his unflinching advocacy of the rights and , liber ties of the People . " Reverse—The fire points of the Charter and the Repeal of the Union . " Mr . O'Connor said that he had made it a rule not to receive anything as presents from the Peeple . Yet he would think it very indecorous t » refuse sucb a token of respect , and hoped when they did manifest their approbation o * his conduct , they wool . let the gift be as trifling as possible . He set as much value on an address , though but a bit of paper , as though it had cost a great sum .

      Miss SciJOFIELD presented an address from the females of Waterhead Mills , and Miss Beaumont presented him with a beautiful scarf . A vote of confidence % yas moved and seconded by two working men , and carried unanimously . , A vote of thanks was tendered by acclamation to the Chairman , and the meeting , which had been like a bath all the ereuing , dispersed near twelve o ' clock .

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      NOTTINGHAM DELEGATE MEETING . On Sunday , Nov . 28 th , agreeably to the advertisement in tbe Star , the delegates from the Chartist Societies in the Counties of Leicester , Nottingham , and Darby , assembled in the Democratic Chapel , in Biceplace , to consider of two fit and proper persons to represent tbe three counties in the forthcoming Convention ; to apportion the respective shares of the money necessary to be raised for their support ; to appoint a General Secretary and Treasurer , and other important business . At ten o ' clock the following delegates were assembled ;—

      Mr . T . R . Smart Leicester . Mr . Wiliam Eveleigh Beeston . Mr . James Sanders ...... New ark . Mr . Benjamin Hutchinson ... ditto . Mr . Thomas Hawson Nottingham . Mr . Thomas Shepherd . ; .... ditto . Mr . William Parker ...... ditto . Mr . John Hamilton Mansfield . Mr . William Grundy ...... CARRiNGTON . Mr . Edmund Wright NEW Basford Mr . Samuel Simpkin Old Basford . Mr . Jacob Bostock New Lenton . Mr . John Pratt Longfaboroogh .

      Mr . Bostock wu unanimously called to the chair , and Mr . Smart waa appointed Secretary . The letters were then read : from Leicester , stating that Mr . Smart had been nominated as a proper person to represent the United Counties in the Convention ; from Helbrook , recommending Mr . Balrstow ; and from Cariton , recommending Mi . W . D . Taylor for the said purpose ; and one from Gainsborough , leaving it wholly to the delegates . At this stage of the proceedings it was moved , " That owing to an error in the time of meeting , in the last Star , other delegates might be expected , the meeting should , therefore , adjourn till ene o ' clock , to give time for their arrival , " which was seconded , and unanimously carried . On tbe reassembling of the delegates at the time , the following additional ones had arrived : —

      Mr . George Kendall Sutton . Mr . James Viekers Belpkr . Mr . Henry Knott Derby . Mr . Joseph Wilkinson ... Hyson Green . Mr . John Largsdale Lambley . Mr . Thomas Hillyer CalvertON . Mr . Daniel Mellon .... * .... ARNOLD . Mr . John Walters ......... Do . The Chairman then read the advertisement calling the meeting , and the names of the several persons put in nomination for delegates to the Convention , which were Mr . Smart , Mr . Bairstow , Mr . Harrison , Mr . Skevington . and Mr . Taylor . Mr . Hawson was of opinion that missionaries are not the most eligible persons to be sent to the Convention , as their services would be wanted elsewhere .

      Mr . Vickers , in a pertinent speech , Baid , be was of the turne opinion , and that others had better be appointed ; but that as . two of those nominated were present , it was not proper to enter into the respective merits of the parties in their presence . Mr . Sanders waa of opinion that it was not proper to select any particular persons , an the election must be left with the people . The Chairman explained , that recommendation was all that \ 7 &b meant . Mr . Vickbrs explained , and said he believed they were sent there by tbe people for the purpose of considering and recommending . Mr . Kkoxi then said that another delegate had arrived , when Mr . Joseph Turner , from Derby , waa then introduced . Mr . Hawson was then appointed secretary pro tern , and Mr . Smart and Mr . Taylor withdrew . Mr . Kendall thought it bad better be left epen .

      Mr . ViCKKHSk again said , that he thought we were sent for the purpose of discussing the question , and expected by our constituents so to do , and after some very lucid remarks npon each Candidate , recommended that the ; should be chosen from Smart , Harrisoa , and Skevington . Mr . Kendall thought Skevington might be dispensed with , if any were . Mr . Knott was of opinion it would be injurious to send tbe missionaries away . Mr . Vickers did not wish it to be thought he intended to make a > . y arbitrary distinctions , but would wish to look for experience aud solidity of judgment , and after seme further remark proposed , " That in consideration of the official usefulness of the missionaries they be not sent away , and that it U the opinion of this meeting that Messrs . Smart and Harrison are fit and proper persons to represent the united district in the Convention .

      Mr . Turner in seconding it said , that he felt compelled to rote against hia own miasionary in favonr of Mr . Harrison , Mr . Knott thought we should be guided by oux constituents , and that if we were not to exercise our judgments a letter bad better been sent Mr . Vickers said he had been misunderstood . Mr . Grvndt proposed as an amendment , that each Candidate be proposed separately , which not being seconded , fell of course . A conversation ensued , in which Messrs . Vickers , Sanders , Wright , Knott , the Chairman , and others took part , in which it seemed to be the general opinion , that the delegates should confer together , and exercise their discretion . Mr . Kendall then proposed , as an amendment , " That Messrs . Smart and Bairstow be recommended ;" which was seconded by Mr . Hamilton .

      On the amendment being pnt , two hands , the proposer and seoender were in its favour ; and on the resolution for Messrs . Smart and Harrison being put , the members were for the resolution seventeen , against it two ; the resolution consequently carried . The Chairman then observed , that tbe next busi ness waa the appointment ot a general treasurer and secretary . Mr . Pratt proposed Mr . James Sweet , as general treasurer , which was seconded by Mr . Kendall , and carried with one dissentient . Mr . Parker then proposed Mr . W . Kossell , as general secretary , which was seconded by Mr . Simpkin , and carried unanimously . The next question was the raising the funds , and their proportions . Mr . Sanders thought it would be the best for . the payments to be made in proportion to the number of members in each section .

      Mr . Walters said , that as some portions of the people were poorer than otheis , it could not be fairly carried out . Mr . Vickers made a few observations , during which Mr . Smut having been lent for returned , and resumed his office aa secretary . After a rather lengthened conversation on the subject , it was finally agreed , that Nottingham district should raise £ 10 ; Derby £ 5 ; Loughbro' £ 3 ; and Leicester £ 7 i the transit and . return of the delegates to and from London , to be considered at a future time . Tbe agitation of the counties of Lincoln and Rutland was then brought before the delegates , when Mr . Vickers observed that however desirable it might be to carry out the agitation into those counties , neither the funds of the Union , or tbe season of tbe year , -were at all favourable to the attempt , and that it would be more prudent to defer it till a more favourable opportunity .

      Mr . Smart argued on the same side , but added that he trusted that tba Union would never lose sight of the object , and that they might be assured of the hearty

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      concurrence and co-operation of Iieioestor whenever a proper opportunity arrived . Mr . Sanders was of the same opinion-Mr . SUart , in explanation , again reiterated his objection to the time , and that all the money they could raise woald be wanted for other purposes . Mr . Vickers then proposed— " That the attempt to agitate the counties of Xincoln and Rutland be postponed till Spring , " which was seconded , and unanimously carried . It was then proposed that an address be drawn np and sent to the different constituencies , and that a Committee be appointed for that purpose . Mx . Russell , Mt . Sweet , Mr . Bostock , Mr . Patket , and Mr . Hawlon were appointed the Committee . A conversation then took place on the propriety Of meeting the Com Law repealers at Derby , when

      Mr . Knott proposed , and Mr . Turner seconded , " That an address be drawn up by the Committee , and that our Derby friends present the same , " which was carried . It waa then , proposed , seconded , aad carried , that a report of the proceedings be sent to the Northern Star for Insertion . Mr . Hamilton moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman , which was seconded by Mr . Shepherd , and carried unanimously . Mr . Bostock moved , and Mr . Vickebs seconded , a vote of thanks to the Secretary , for bis services , which was carried by acclamation . The meeting then separated .

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      ADDBESS OF THE MIDLAND COUNTIES DELEGATES , ASSEMBLED IN NOTTINGHAM , ON SUNDAY , NOVEMBER THE 28 TH , 184 L Brother Democrats , —Appointed by the said meeting as a committee to draw np an address , we feel it to be our duty to point eut the course we think most advisable for you to pursue at the present crisis of our country ' s fate . Firstly , we call upon every man and woman in the district , who love their native land , to aid by every means in their power the raising of sufficient funds for the purpose of supporting our friends Messrs . Smart and Harrison , as members of the forthcoming Convention .

      Secondly , we recommend yon to divide every town and Tillage into small districts , to which appoint two individals wfta Instructions to call at every house therein , ( without distinction of class 01 religion ) to solicit signatures to the National Petition , and also to respectfully request contributions at the same time ; this will afiord every person an opportunity of giving their mite to aid the great national movement . Thirdly , let each country treasurer forward the Bums so raised , as soon aa possible , to Mr . James Sweet , of Nottingham , the general treasurer of the district Brethren , the position taken up at present by the people of this country , is perhaps one of the most imposing ever taken up by a people , dispairing of obtaining any good from the Government of the country . We must now rely upon our own unaided energies , and combiied intelligence in working out the redemption of our common country . -

      It has been asserted that the principles 0 f the Charter are only advocated by men of little or no standing in society . This assertion displays either gross ignorance or a total disregard of truth . The working classes cf this country have never advocated a measure which has not met with the pretended support of some of the greatest men both , in and oat of the senate of this country , these men , while they did not occupy a seat upon the Treasury benches , were thick-and-tbin Reformers . Earl Grey was a very great pretended democrat in 1792 , when he introduced a petition into Parliament in favour of Universal Suffrage .

      Lord J . Russell , too , was an anti-standing army man , and anti-Rural Police man—a man who , when straggling for place , could state that taxation , without representation , is unjust ; and afterwards made an agreement with the middle classes , in 1832 , to hand over . the rights of the working man , like a parcel of moveable goods , into the hands of the middle classes . But the day has arrived that his finality ship is found rather too weak and flimsy to bind the spirit of an insulted , impoverished , yet liberty-loving people . Brethien , we must now be determined to act as though such men were not in existence , fully assured that sentiments of high-toned patriotism flourish in the bosoms of the virtuous poor , aod demonstrate not only their fitness for the exercise of the suffrage , but also their determination to maintain the honour and dignity of the nation , and point them out as the only persons to wbem the nation can look for her emancipation .

      The history of tbe present straggle shews that it has commenced and progressed as every great change in the public Institutions must do , and those feelings . which burn in the hearts of the operative are beginning to be transmitted to those above them . Tbe manner in which the people have expected changes to be wrought in this country has been directly opposed to the order of nature . They expected that measures of regeneration should have begun with the higher order of society , and then learn to follow after . The Reform Bill began at the higher orders we admit ; and the limits of its condescension was the £ 10 householders . Chartism , on the contrary , began at the very root of society ; it has gone on advancing , till It has risen by imperceptible degrees both in numbers and strength , and the pulsation of the human heart must cease , and that love of happiness which God has made the fint law of nature must be compUtely eradicated , before Chartism can be arrested in its progress .

      In order effectually to silence the cavils of opponents In their senseless hostility which they manifest , we need only refer to the situation of this country , to show the Impossibility or Parliament , constituted as it is , to legislate for tho honour and happiness of . tbe nation . In conclusion , we Implore you to stand by the principles contained in the People's Charter , as the only means likely to repeal the Corn and Provision Laws , and other bad laws . We wish not to irritate , or to use harsh expressions towards the middle classes of society ; we earnestly desire their welfare , in conjunction with our own : and we beg moat respectfully to assure them , that without political power it will be Impossible for us to maintain them in their present position , or to improve our own wretched circumstances . We anxiously desire to obtain their support and co-operation ,

      in order to effect a peaceful and bloodless revolution . But we solemnly declare that if they longer stand aloof , while we struggle for our political rights , the country generally will charge them with a gross neglect of duty to those who braved every danger to enfranchise them . Now is the time t Tbe Charter ! with you , if we may —without you , if we must We pledge ourselves never to cease agitation , until every man of due age , of sound mind , unconvicted of crime by a jury of his countrymen , shall be put in possession of his political rights , with power ' to exercise the same as he may think good . If the Com Laws were repealed to-morrow , without political power we could net prevent an irresponsible government passing other equally cruel and unjust laws . No surrender . We remain , Fellow Countrymen , Faithfully yonrt ,

      Wh . Parker . Thomas Hawson . Jacor Bostock . James Sweet , General Treasurer Wm . Russell , General Secretary . Nottingham , Nov . 30 th , 1841 .

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      PUBLIC MEETING OF THE TRADES AT BATH , ON BEHALF OF THE MASONS ON STRIKE , v Last Monday evening , an important public meeting was held at the large room , King ' s-mead-square , to take into consideration the ease of , and to express sympathy for , the masons now on strike against the foreman Allen , employed at the works of the new Houses of Parliament Delegates were appointed by the various trades to represent the latter at the meeting . Delegates present : —Messrs . Owen and Scamp , from tbe united body of stonemasons , at Bristol j a Delegate from the printers ; Messrs . Paulson and Clemenson , tbe tailors ; Messrs . Philp and Bartlett , on behalf of the National Charter Association . Other Delegates promised to attend , but their bodies were represented by the attendance of the greater portion of the members themselves , all of whom concurred in the object of the Meeting .

      Mr . R . K . Philp was called upon to preside . He said they were met that night to take into consideration the case ot the masons , who had struck against the unmanly conductot tbe foreman , Allen . Asthepresshad misrepresented their case , it had been thought proper to call that meeting to lay the particulars of the case before the public , that they may judge of it accordingly . ( Hear , hear . ) It was the duty of working men to take up their own affairs , and to take a bold stand in defence of their own order . He contended that the conduct of the masons was justifiable , and he hoped their voice would go forth and insist upon working men been properly treated . He then introduced Mr . Scamp , to address the meeting , tbe attention of which he called to a mass of correspondence between the body of masons in London , and Messrs Grissell and Peto , respecting the conduct of Allen . The masters evaded tbe questions of their workmen in a manner nowise creditable to themselves

      Much disapprobation was expressed at their conduct . It gave him ( the speaker ) great pleasuxa to find that the trades of Bath bad taken up the case of the illtreated masons ; they had not struck for an n-ivance of wages , but against tyranny . ( Cheers . ) And he rejoiced to say , that out of the whole number of masons on strike , only two had turned traitors . ( Much cheering . ) It may be asked hew it was fie men at Nelson ' s monument had struck ? The reason was that they were In the employ of Grissell and Pet ); a .. d , being members ef the Masons' General Union , they thought that the strike would not last so long , if they all struck . ( Hear , hear . ) The press had greatly misrepresented tbe case . The Sim , Dispatch , and Advertiser , were against the masons . Only one paper had done them justice—and that was the Northern ' Star . ( Cbeera . ) The case was sustained ; and public meetings would soon set the press to rights . He thanked the National Charter Association for calling that meeting . The body he represented were determined to join tbat

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      Association . ( Much cheering , and cries of " Br&von They knew the cause of their manifold grievances , and ¦ w ere determined to struggle for their , political rkhtT ( Much cheering . ) HW " The Chairman thought the correspondence of m , * masens was mild and respectful . He would next can * pon . . ^ Mr . Owen to address the meeting . He said he re presented the Bristol masons , who were determined to assist their brethren in London while on strike agafaut the unbearable conduct of Allen , fie' ( the speaker stated several eases , showing tbe atrocity of tbat nun ! which called forth the execration of the whole meetmt The speaker asked if such cam did not form su ? flcient ground for the strike of tho xnase-na ? ( Loud cries of "Yes , yes . ") He nest detailed the mi CcSdiflgs of Allen when afr Birmingham some

      time ago . It was customary for the men to do their work in sheds erected fox the purpose , but Allen refused the privilege , notwithstanding the orders of Grissell and Peto for sheds to be erected ; To show the vindictive , tyrannical canduct of ADen in a stronger light , he ( the speaker ) begged * to state , that if a mason could not get a stone into the shed , the stone beinf more than he could carry , Allen would refuse him « 5 assistance , and oblige him to work the atone in tbe scorching heat of the cnn . ( Disapprobation . ) The orders given to Alien by Peto wen given under false colours , to deceive the men . The men knew this and would put up with It no longer . ( Cheers . ) The fore man , Allen , was upheld by the masters m hlstyraa nical proceedings . Let the country support the masons and they doubt not that , at no distant day , they wilj be successful ( Cheers . )

      Mr . Phillips , plasterer , entreated the meeting to contribute towards the support of the masons on strike . He thought that if the masters wanted good work done they should afford encouragsment to their men . He was a master man , and be would say toe himself , that he never lost anything by kind treatment to his men . ( Cheers . ) Mr . PaULTON rose to express sympathy for , and to promise support to , the masons on strike , on behalf of the tailors . Mr . Clemenson suggested that a general plan be laid down for the raising of a fund . His few remarks were well received . He proposed the following reso lution : —

      " That in the opinion of this meeting , the ston masons recently working at the New Houses o ( Parlia ment are justified in striking against the overbearing tyrannical , and . unmanly conduct of the foreman , Allen , and that it is the duty of the public to assist them in Uieirjoat struggle . " After being seconded by Mr , Phillips , it was put and carried unanimously . A delegate from the printers promised the masons all his body could render them . Mr . Scamp proposed the following resorotion : — "That the Dispatch , Morning Advertiser , Times , Sun , and Observer , having misrepresented the case of the masons on strike , were deserving of the contempt of tbe working classes ; ocd that the meeting pledges itself to support no papers but those which advocates the interest of those classes . " - -

      The resolution was seconded and carried unanimously Mr . Bart lrxt proposed the next resolution , which was seconded by Mr . SCAMP , " Tbat the inhuman conduct of Alien , backed as it hod been by Grissell and Peto , as well as by tbe Government , arose from the perverted influence of capitalists , who would ever so act against working men till they , the working men , were represented in the House of Commons . ¦ Mr . Vincent supported the resolution in bis usual style . It was also supported in an able manner by Mr . Alderman Crisp . It was pnt and carried without a hand being held up against it . ^ Cheers . ) The Chairman then announced that steps would be taken by the Charter Society to call the attention of the trades of Bath repeatedly to the subject under consider altion . ' . , ¦ After a vote of thanks to the Chairman , the meeting separated . A collection was made to defray expenees .

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      NOnTHAMPTON .-On Monday and Tnesday the 22 nd and 23 d of November , Mr . O'Brien delivered two lecturers in tho large room , at thft Peacock Inn , on tbe present position and futon prospects of the working classes . Mr . Spencer , on the motion of Mr . C , Harrison , seconded by Mr . Miller , was called to the chair . The lecturer , in bis usual forcible manner , showed that the present state of society is most corrupt , and therefore productive of a vast amount of destitution and misery , which is to be fonnd among the most usefnj portion of its member ? , viz . the working classes . He showed how the working mas was robbed of five sixths of his earnings by Acts of Parliament . Hethen traced ( he property thus ttolen to the receivers }

      whom he found to be Honourable , Right Honour * able , Gallant , Most Noble , and Reverend Gentlemen . He also showed how , by Acts of Parliament , a change might be brought about which would be productive of peace and comfort to all olaises of the people . And this could be done without one drop of blood being shed , or even depriving the present holders of the above stolen property of any portion of the same . He would only have such laws enacted as would prevent them from continuing their depredations on labour , which is the onl y property of the working men . Mr . O'B . concluded both lectam by impressing on the minds of all present the noeessity of using their argumentative and persuasiTe powers in getting the National Petition ndmerooslr

      signed with henest signatures , as it would give him additional power in forwarding the cause . At the conclusion of the first night ' s lecture , a note wu handed through the Chairman to the lecturer from the Secretary of the Social Body in this town , stating that their attention had been called to a paragraphin iheNorthernStartoi Nov . 13 , in whiah he was reported to have said that the " people are humbugged by social lecturers , and that he knew that discussions were got np by thoeo partiea , for the purpose of pocketing the money , " and the writer of the note requested him to state ** publicly at tto close of his lecture that evening , whether he did or did not give utterance to the expressions alluded to . " Mr . O'Brien replied that ho said something very

      similar , and stated the reason ho had for saying so , ana demanded in return , that the author of the note should require ot the Huddersfield br anch of the social body , the name of the reporter of the pan * graph alluded to , who had in the same paragraph , in a most cowardly manner calumniated Mr . O'B . by stating that he ( Mr . O'B . ) was drank , bat dare not give his name along with his slander . The meeting being perfectly satisfied with Mr . O'Brien » explanation , it was resolved , on tho motion of Mr . M ' Farlane , seconded by Mr . C . Harrison , Tais the members of the Northampton Branch of the Universal' Community Society of Rational Religionists , commonly called Socialists , be requested ( as they have taken upon themselves the duty of quef

      tioning Mr . O'Brien on the subject , and injustice » that gentleman ) to get from the Huddersfield Brandt of tho above society , the name of the slanderous reporter , and publish the same in the New Mom World and Northern Star . " This report has reached to a greater length that I at first intended it shoal * have done , but I cannot conclude without mention * ing the cheering fact of working men coming from the surrounding towns and villages , some the dis tance of twelve and fifteen miles , on purpose of getting moral instruction from the great schoolmaster , and what is more cheering , many of these men who are thirsting after sound political knowledge are agricultural labourers . Mr . O'Brien has done » great deal of good in this town . —Correspondent >

      8 TJTTOM-n ? -ASHFXEM > . —At the usual weeBJ meeting the following resolution was . moved by Mr . H . Berry , and in a neat speech seconded by Mr . T . Cromp * ton , and carried unanimously : — " That the Chartins of Sutton-in-Ashfleld having read the letter of Mr . Black , of Nottingham , in the Northern Stir ot tbe 27 th inst , regret to learn that an article in the Star a few weeks back headed 'Save us from our Friend * , should have caused any suspicion with regard to his honesty ; that we hare known him long , and haw every reason to believe that a more staunch aad zealous advocate of tbe principles of the People ' s Charter , or * more unflinching opponent of the oppressors of tM working millions does not exist : aud if he have at aa * time made use of any unguarded expression , it has bsea the effects of his own zeal in tbe cause , and not through a desire to mislead the people . "

      ILKE 8 TONE . —Mr . Bairstow preached on Sanday ta a very dense meeting . Hi * discourse gate uniTerw satisfaction . On Monday erentag , he lectured to an attentive audience on the be&t mean * of ebtsining I Repeal of the Corn Laws and other obnoxious imposts . Ei ^ teen new members joined the Nattenal Charter association . The distress in this locality baffles description , people at one time moving fa a eomfortawe sphere are reduced to live upon the wild berries of tne field , such as this inclement season suffer to remain upon the hedges . OUD ) BA 8 FORD—At the meeting on Monday evening the following resolution was unanimoosiy agreed te : — That , without in the least reflecting on the character of the Rev . W . Hill , as editor « the Northern Star , we consider George . Bl »«* * iJ honest and sincere advocate of the Peoples Charter .

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      . . . ; - — m ¦ ' Detkkmined Suicide . —On Monday afternoon , between two and three o ' clock , Mr . Thomas «« maine , a gentleman of independent property , J ™ resided aA No . 2 , Westmoreland-plaw , . Citproad . put a period toTiia existence by shooting hiinseu through the heart with his own sporting gan . ^ «» housekeeper , who was in the yard , nd . " V dE been his servant about fourteen years , }*»*« £ report of a gun in the back parlour , ™* J £ Jl 5 ceeding there , found her unfortonate master sW »»» upon his couch in the agoaiea of death . , = ™ L"T stantly ( having alarmed a lady and her d » o « hgj residing in the house ) ran for a medica man . a latter , on his arrival , declared that death had oew almost instantaneous . For some days P » »» !^ & , fortunate gentleman bad been much depressw spirits . He was about 52 years of age .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 4, 1841, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct731/page/6/