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      TO FEARGUS OCONTTOB , ESQ ., Zfce Address tfOe Chartists sneetlxg < d AU SainPs Open , in the Boroufr of Leicester . PATEIOT A 5 D BaoTHM ,- —nongrt toe many J ^ orjoy . **•* your prasentvisitto the ancient ^ rfffi a h » crested , there are none which we 2 SS > iwM « entertain for yourpersonand *> ^^ S 5 U * . -iwrfth »* . iJo ^^ infeb ty movement commenced , wbacb _ pnn .

      ^ = SsrH 53 : s BorewMvumuw ignorance , and fostered SSASJ ^ S ; JVS- !* « w _ * » - « y tte « rfSf instiee _ 4 mercy . has raised yon up for an ^ T ^ lfio _ X&nfi 8 , to deliv * the poor and needy faSSSSh rf tWwhooppresa them , and gran-J £ ? J £ t £ n . and to establish , by a moral , a blood-^' revolution , » FoiSea order of society , -where equal SSSSn * respected , _ J just and equal laws esf abli ^ ed _ d administered . Sister Islandand de

      Born and educated in the , - scended from the ariftocracy , jour earliest feelings must necessarily have been tinctured with the prejudices of felrth and caste ; wMUt the profession to -which yon were devoted has a direct teadency to harden the human heart , and confound the distinctions of right and -wrong . But the magnitude of jonr mind , -when « rriv « l at ife maturity , triumphed over these petty distinctions ] and your first acquaintance with the tyranny which enslaved , and the consequent poTerty which degraded , the toiling operative in this country % t once determined you nobly to step forwards as his advocate ; and , with an apostolic zeal , devote yourself to the great work of bursting asunder the tends ¦ which mana&ed him ; to restore to him those lights of which he had be-en forcibly " or fraudulently depriTed ; and to elevat * the alare to the dignity of a

      pinw - , And how hare you performed this mighty task ? Spurning from you that wealth which courted your acceptance ; disdaining the professional and senatorial honours which were placed within your grasp ; and rrjecting with contempt the fallacious advantages of birth and jak , yon entered at once into the ranks of the people , and proclaimed your adherence to the < sase of troth and ju 3 iice , and your determination to gtsnd forthas the champion t , t democracy ; and from that day to the present hour we have beheld you with joy , " and even surprise , pursuing your undeviating la 6 in its orbitLaughing at the

      course , like a mighty pne . threats of your numerous and powerful enemies , and daring the utmost which their diabolical malice could icflict , you hava devottd your matchless talent , your all but supeihuman energirs ; your time by day , your rest by night ; your health sacrificed , and the period of your Eckntss not spared , tsp nding your wealth even to your own priva . ion ; and , when released from that feion ' s dungeon , into which yenr and our enemies had _ st yon , at once resuming your more than herculean labours , witn a zeal and perseverance rather increased and invigorated than relaxed fey persecution and

      suffering . - - Proceed , tben , indomitable Champion , in the career yoa Lave so nobly begun , and so worthily continued ; Becure of our zsalous , though humble , co-operation and support , while the aspirations of millions of our suffering feliowmen , are waited to Heaven ' in-your behalf ; and , when the pages of the future historian are pollute ! with the bloai-stained names of -whole-sale murderers called heroes , and blackened with the crimes snd oppressions of statesmen , you will stand lovely and cheering as the Oasia in the midst of thej 3 re&ry and barren desert , or the living spring in the thirsty plains of the East , as the friend sad benefactor of the human race , whilst succeeding generations to Units remote thail be taught from their infancy to lisp with veneration the name of O'Connor . Signed , by * rcer of the Meeting , Esoch PaT > £ . Chairman .

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      KEWTOWN , 2 H 0 XTG 0 : JERYSHIRE . —BETITAL OF CHARTISM . TO THE EDITOB OP THE 50 HTHEB > " STAR . Sik , —Permit me through the medium of your invaluable columns to furnish you and the friends of freedom with a brief account of the state of CI _ rtisin at Ifewtown . During the agitatioH of 1839 the Chartists of Xewfeown were fully alive to the cause of the people , and extrted thrii energies fey contributing nearly £ i $ towards the rapport of their delegate ( Mr . Cfcaf . Jones ; ¦ who sat in the first Convention : but by the indiscreet

      eontinct of some sincere friends of the cause by attending military evolutions , the enemies of the people possead npon them with tiger-like fury , dragged a number of them to the tribunal of what is called justice ; many were sentenced to long confinement , and one doomed to transportation ; the effect of this damped their enthusiastic feelings for a time , and being destitute of any leaders , the people's cause seemed to be beclouded , and the enemies of the people adopted the language of plain John CampbelL " That Chartism is dead . -

      A few friends whose souls burned within them at seeing the apathy of the people , resolved upon trying an experiment by an appeal to their fellow woikiuen ioz iKM ^ -BTifla , to ecmnienea another campaign on the Ottp of the enemy—the appeal was mide , and responded to in aliberal try "**—500 national Petitions , 100 of the People ' s Charter , and 20 Petition Sheets Were purchased . The National Pciiti « -n and the People's Charter were distributed through the town , the tSect of which has been such that many of the middle class have declared their willingness to sign the Katk _ l Petition , being convinced that the Charter is the gTand panacea for England ' s misery . Encouraged ftt the success that attended the efforts of the noble few , tfcey resolved to eonvene a public meeting for the adopticn of the National Petition ; accordingly a meeting was held Jan . the 18 th inst , in a large room in

      HarpmYc ' s Buildings , -which was crammed to suffocation . On the metion of Mr . Thomas Davies , seconded by Mr . John Oliver , Mr . John Healey was unanimously voted to tfet chair , who opened the business of the meeting in ft neat Epeech ; and called upon Mr . Thomas Jones to mo-re the first resolution . To give a description of his Epcich would occupy mere Bpace than ycur columns will ai ' . ow , suffice it to say that he entered deeply into the distress of the country , traced it to its proper source , e ^ lfcgislauon ; , gave the priesthood a severe castigafcion fit preaching the doctrine of passive obedience ; Greeted the sophistry of the Corn Law advocates ; haaaieu in a mattcrly manner the question of machinery ; atoned the peop ' . e to renewed exertion in the giorious && * :, aEd Eever to relii > quish their efforiB until th ^ Peop . e s Charter is the law of the hind ,- and concluded by moving the following resolution : —

      That in the opinion of this meeting the many evils which are now existing -among the working class of this country are brought on by class legislation ,, and that these evils never can be effectually rtmoved but by the Pasac ., ' of the Peoplt ' s Charter . " The speaker was frequently cheerfcd during his = p * ch , and resumed his seat amidst enthusiastic applause . ilr . Thomas Thomas rose and seconded the resolution in an aW . e and efficient manner ; be pointed out the Injnftce of the present restricted representation , showing that it was unconstitutional in its nature , unequal in t * operation , against the dictates of reason and religion , « nd the primary cause of our present distress . The speaker in a very logical manner handled the brick tai s ; trtar suffrage , and proved as cl ^ ar as any maxim of Eucdd that the ' suffrage must be vested in mind , as it was infinitely superior to matter . He then took a eareor } g . ' ance at the different remedies held forth to

      ttmovc our national grievances , aod concluded an ^ pqnent speech by showing the superiority of the **" srt « to every other nostrum propounded to the Pwpic His arguments made an impression on the ** 2 ic : ce , for his was frequently interrupted by the ™ e * rs of ths meeting , and aat dawn amidst deafening * Pplia ~ s . 3 he resolution was then » nt and carried cnani-BlOfiijT . 5 lr . John Owen , a young man , then proposed the wp ' -bn of the National Petition , which ha read in **» iKUt ityje .

      ilr- J ? hn Humphreys ( a yonth of seventeen yeirs ef *?*) rose to second its adoption He commenced by * j * & ^ the reasons why he did so , extolled lie £ xecuto 6 L ' i £ trams of eloquence for the able manner in wajch they have drawn up the imperishable document , * fce Xitionai Petition , and in the most bold , convincing , S&S elt quent msnKi entered upon the origin , niture , ^ d tendency of Government , defended the National JPeaiiun in its different beariegs , lepuaiated the idea ™ piytical force , urged the necessity of union bet « een « e ffiisidie and workiDg classes ^ and cone ' raded by an ™ pa > sir . ned appeal to the people , from "B . chardson ' s « paiar Poetry , " and B » t down amidst ths plaudits of « 8 aitfttiBg , -which Listed a considerable time . * t is ti » opinion cf » 11 tkat heard the youthful speaker "at h « iB dtitiied to become an able advocate of the peoples cause . The whole of the speakers have excited the av . onishment of the town , as each of them at the "" ssing delivered their maiden speeches .

      A Mr . Bichard Jones , from South "Wales , rose and « q ? port « i the petition , ably advocated the People ' s vnsrttT , ad exited considerable interest . The resolution was then proposed from the chair , and carried unanimously . ilr . John Griffithaproposed the third resolution : — "That the town be divided into districts , tor the ^ ore effectual method of canvassing and obtaining aig-Mtares to the National Petition . " Mr . John Sullivan , ( one of the sobs of Erin and a « pealer , ) seconded the Ksolutien . The resolution having been put from the chair , was Curled unanimously .

      Mr . Olivei then read over the financial affairs which gave great satisfaction , and as there was a surplus of a « ey in hand , he proposed the following resolution :

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      " That the surplus money be devoted to the purchase of one hundred pamphlets , entitled ' Reconciliation between the middle and labouring classes , ' taken from that excellent piper the N < mcoxformist t to be distributed among the middle class . " Mr . Thomas Thomas seconded the same , which was pub to the meeting and carried almost unanimously . " Some few wished the surplus money to go to suppoit the forthcoming Convention , but being informed thats tea party is to be held in a short time , the profits thereof to go to the support of the Convention , they were delighted with the idea of endeavouring to convert the middle class , and of supporting the people ' s delegates .

      A vote of thanks having been given , to the chairman and three cheers for the Charter , the meeting separated highly delighted with the proceedings of the evening , and with a full determination to exert every nerve to forward the cause of democracy among the sons of Gromer , and blow the " horn of liberty , " till it shall echo and re-echo among the mountains of " wild Wales . " . A Co-respondent . Newtowa , January 23 , 1 , 842 .

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      A LIST OF NOMINATIONS TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION , FOR MARCH , 1842 . Northumberland and Durham . Cumberland and Westmorland , Bronterre O'Brien . Yorkshire , Feargus O'Connor , George Julian Harney , Edward Clayton , Lawrence Pitiethly George Binns , Thomas Yeevers , James B . O'Brien , John WeBt , and Erancis Moofield . Lancashire , James Leach , * Dr . M'DoualJ , Win . Dixon , - and W . Beesley . Cheshire , Christopher Doyle . Norfolk , Suffolk , Cambridge , John Campbell , ? Secretary to the Executive , Derbyshire , Leicester , Nottingham , Thrmas Raynor Smart , Dean Taylor , George Harrison Farmer ,

      Jonathan Bairstow . Staffordshire , -G- B . Mart , John Mason , John Bichards . Warwick and Worcester , George White . Northampton and Oxfordshire . Monmonth and Herefordshire , Morgan Williams . * Devon , Cornwall , and Dorset , Thomas Smith and Mr . PowelL Gloucester , Somerset , and Wilts , Wm . Prowting Roberts , Robert Kempt Philp , * George Mersa Bartlett , Felix Wm . Simeon , John Cf pp . Hants , Sussex , and Isle of Wight , Nathaniel Morling , Wm . Woodward . Essex , Middlesex , Surrey , and Kent , P . M . M'Douall , * Wm . Prowting Roberts , Goodwin Barmby , J . "W . Parker , John Fussell , Edmund . allwood , Ruffy Ridley , Philip M'Grath , Wm . Fox , John Watkins , — - Rainsley , Balls , and John Knight . * Those marked thus * are members of the Executive . ¦

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      NOMINATIONS TO THE GENERAL COUNCIL . SALFOSD— JVVEMLE CHARTISTS . Mx . Garnet , 13 , Rosamond-street . Mr . Thomas Rankin , 3 , A < ielphi , Smith's Buildings . Mr . Edward Cassidy , 66 , Durham-street . Mr . Wm . ' Sumner , 3 , Ford-street . Mr . Poliit ' ,-Oldneld-lane . Mr . Wm . Suthera , Silk street , Adelphi . Mr . James Hovle , 3 , Adder ley-street . Mr , John Even ? , 15 , Legender- street . Mr . Samuel floweii , 4 , Heywood-street , Oldfieldlane . Mr . Thomas Hulm , 79 , Durham-street . Mr . John Mil Union , 43 , Hope-street ,

      Bub-Treasorer . Mx . John Miller , 7 , Rassell-s' . reet , sub-Secretary

      TEW GBEEN . Mr . Benjamin Gledbill , weaver . Mr . Nathan Thornton , weaver . Mr . David Gledhill , smith . Mr . John Thornton , weaver , snb-Treasurer Mr . John Ashton , weaver , sub-Secretary .

      ALMOJTDBUHT . Mr . John Lodge , fancy-weaver , Farnley Bank , near ATmondbury . Mr . James Bancroft , fancj-vreaver , Longcrofi . Mr . John Moss , fancy-weaver , near the church . Mr . We . Sykes , fancy-weaver , Grass-croft . Mr . Thomas Dearnly , fancy-weaver , Longcrofi . Mr . Thomas K& 5 e , fancy -weaver , Wheat-Royd , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Wm . Broadbent , fancy-weaver , Well-head , sub-Secretsrj . MIDm . FTO * .

      Mr . Edward Battenvorth , printer , King-street . Mr . Roger Gregorie , collier , Tong-lane . Mr . Robert Ward , weaver , Church-street . Mr . John Beswick , weaver , Toag-lane . Mr . Moses Jaqnes , weaver , Top of Hebers . Mr . Edmund Whitworih , warehouseman , Spring gardens , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Edmund Fallows , weaver , Bottom of Barrow fields , sub-Secretary .

      CARDIFF . Mr . Thomas Morgan , High-street . Mr . Henry Campbell , Bridge-street . Mr . David Jones , Key-street . Mr . 'John Waddington , Frederick-street . Air . Benjamin Jones , Mary Ann-street , sub-Treasurer , Mr . Edward T . Waddington , Frederick-street , sub-Secretary .

      BIRMINGHAM . Mr . Charles Thorp , Bartholomew-row . Mr . Frederick Corbett , Adam-street . Mr . Walter Thorn , 86 , Lower Hurst-street . Mr . Smith Lyndon , Nine-court , Water-street . Mr .-Thomas " Rouse , Skinner-street . Mr . Thomas Wetsford , 11 , Barr-street . Mr . Charles Stewart , Curzon-street . Mr . Charles Asfcton , 60 , Great Lister-street . Mr . E . Spink , 135 , Lancaster-street , sub-Secretary

      xzyvxu Mr . Thomas Milenest , weaver , Far Cross Bank . Mr . Francis Summers , carpet weaver . Mr . John Pennington , twine spinner . Mr . Wm . C&ton , weaver . Mr . Uriah . Smart , ca ^ et weaver . Mr . Joseph Atkinson , fancy weaver . Mr . Edward Dawson , carpet weaver . Mr . Henry Bird , comb maker , Far Cross Bank , sub-Treasurer . Mr . John Robinson , painter , sab-Secretary .

      K 0 B 1 HWICH , ( CHESHIRE . ) Mr . Thomas Rowland , joiner . Mr . James Dean , confectioner . Mr . Wm . Axon , cutler . Mr . James Whitehead , painter . Mr . Ellis Ellis , cooper . Mr . John Cork , brush maker . Mr . Joseph Bradburn , sail maker , President . Mr . James Green , shoemaker , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Job Benbow , paincer , &c , sub-Secretary

      WADSWOBTH . Mr . James Greenwood , weaver , Wadsworth row . Mr . William Ingham , weaver , Hey-head . Mr . Henry Spencer , weaver , Wadswortb-lane . Mr . John Greenwood , weaver , Wadsworth-lai . e . Mr . Thomas Wade , weaver , Sowterhouse . Mr . James Barritt , weaver , High-street , sub Treasurer . Mr . Robert Towusend , twister , Wadsworth row .

      CROTDOX Mr . John Kilmister , carpenter , Old Town , Croydon . IAt . Titus Bennett , clumber . Barrack Field . Mr . Frederick R . Ciaxton , joiner , King-street . Mr . Charles Lea ^ rave , joiser , Pit ' s-lake . Mr , DanielSelley , bootmaker , North End . Mr- David Tilling , painter , Croydon CoiBmon . Mr . Knox , cordwainer , Old Town . Mr . William Hodges , vrood-sawyer , Charter Cottage , Barrack Field , sub-Treasurer . Mr . L . R . Stebbings , coach-builder , High-street , EUB-Secretary .

      W 00 T 0 S-UNDER-EDGE . Mr . Joseph Witts , cloth weaver , Bradley Green . Sir . Samuel Brutom , cloth weaver , Bradleystreet . Mr . Daniel Cox . spinner , Old Town . Mr . William Bennett , cloth dresser , Coomb Road , 8 nb-Tre » 8 urer . Mr , Rowland Lacey , green grocer , Coomb Road , sub-Secretary ;

      BEBM <» "DSET , Mr . John Goihard . Mr . William Bliss , York-street , RofcherhUhe . Mr . Henry Russell , bootmaker , Bond-street , Roiherbithe . Mr . Henry Foster , hatter , Butler ' s-buildings . Mr . Wm . Jones , tailor , Fendail-street . Mr . John Maynard , Norfolk Cottage , Hunterstreet , sub-Secretary . Mr . Charles Jeanes , hair-dresser , SoowVfields , sub-Treasurer .

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      stocKPoar . Mr . Henry Smith , weaver , New Bridge-lane . Mr . Jonathan Dooley , dresser , Heaton-lane . Mr . James Johnson , weaver , ditto . Mr . James Mitchell , beer-seller , ditto . Mr . John Ashcroft , shoemaker , ditto , Mr . John Kitchener , hatter , Hope Hill . - Mr . John Green , handloom , weaver , Carrington Field . Mr . Wm . Conway , shoemaker , Wind MiU-street , sub-Treasvirer . Mr . Thomas Davies , weaver , Harrison-street , Portwood , sub-Secretary .

      PBESTON—( jlTVENItK CHARTISTS . ) Mr . John Kilner , labourer , 4 , School-street ., Mr . John Thompson , Arthur-street . Mr . Richard Kendrick , cordwainer , Russell-Btreet . Mr . David Brockbank , weaver , 29 , Gradwell street . Mr . James Williams , cordwainer , 40 , Russellstreet . Mr . Joseph Hutchinson , labourer , Moss . Mr . John Cartwright , Howarth , Bridge-street , President . Mr . Henry Johnstone Rawsirone , overlooker , sub-Treasurer . ¦ ; . - . ' . ^* " ¦'' Mr . Henry Hunt , Swinglehuret , power-loom weaver , 29 , Gradwell-street , sub-Secretary .

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      tONDOK . —Ladies' Boot and Shoekakees . — A deputation from the Bootmakers' Association accompanied by two of the Middlesex Council waited upou the ladies' boot and shoe makers at the Bell Inn , Old Bailey , and met with the most flattering reception . Mr . M'Carthy addressed them at some length and exposed in an able manner the almost total imnility of trades unions , under existing circumstance ? . He was followed by Mr . J . Knight , who explained to them in a lucid manner the great principles of the People ' s Charter , and the extreme necessity of the trades of London uniting to achieve their independence and obtain political power . Mr . Matthews waB then called upon . He spoke for some time on the general-bearing of class legislation , and its enormous evils . The members finally agreed to meet on Sunday next , to form a branch of the National Charter Association .

      A Public Meeting of the St . Luke s Enfranchisement and anti-Monopoly Association , was called ou Mouday evening last , when a great body of the members of this association and of the Chartists oi the locality also attended . But a few months ago , this association was an anti-Corn Law , afterwards it changed ita name to the anti-Monopoly , and went for an extension of the franchise . This would not do , the Chariists would not bite , and they have now come oat for the Charter Suffrage , the Ballot , and the Equal Electoral District clauses of the People ' s Charter . Mr . Walkur moved a resolution in favour of Universal Suffrage , the Ballot ,

      &c . Mr . J . Ivmght , a member of their Committee , moved an amendment for the whole six points of ihe Ch&rier . -Mr . ' . Knight , on the suggestion of several of the Committee withdrew his amendment , on the pledge of several of the influential members of the committee , to make a motion on tho several point 3 in committee , and bring them before the next meeting , and a recommendation from the meeting was unanimously carried for the committee to include the three remaining points of the Charter . A vote of thanks to Mr . PaLisier , the chairman , was carried , and the meeting broke tip . It has oreattd a great sensation among the middle classes .

      Lambsth . —A spirited meeting of Chartists , from various localities , was held at the Charter Hall , Lambeth , on Tuesday , January the 25 th , and adjourned till Tuesday , the 16 th of February , when all persons interested 111 the Convention are requested to attend , as business of great importance will be then transacted . Eastbkn Division of Bootmakers . —On Sunday evening last , Mr . Lees delivered a lecture on the Corn Law fallacy to the above trade , in the large room at the Star Coffee House , Golden-lane , which gave great satisfaction to the numerous assembly present . Seventeen shillings and teupeace was contributed to defray the expences of the public meeting .

      Three Chow > -s , Richmond-street . —The tailors of the above associatiou held their usual weekly meeting on Sunday last , when Mr . Stallwood delivered a lecture upon the principles of the Charter to the general satisfaction of all the present . Globe Fields . —Mr . R . Ridley lectured to an approving audience at the Hit or Miss , oa Sunday last , Jan . the 23 rd . \ Marylebose . —Mr . Savage ' s lecture was such as gave universal satisfaction to a very numerous and delighted audience ; after which three additional members were enrolled on the immortal volume of the People ' s Charter .

      Tower Hamlets . — A deputation having been appointed to wait on the silk weavers to request their co-operation , in calling a meeting to hear an address from our patriotic leader , Feargus O'Connor , to those connected with the silk trade , it was agreed that a district committee be forthwith formed for the especial purpose of carrying the objects we have in view . Uur cause is rapidly progressing ; on this occasion v ? e are much indebted to Mr . Everett , Mr . Campbell , and Mr . Buck , chairman , Chartists to a man . Mr . Wilkins also very ably laid down the principles of the Charter , showing the necessity of the weavers uniting with us to a man for the attainment of our political rights . We had last night a viryfull attendance of persons at , the Crown and Anchor , Waterloo-town , when our friend , Mr . Garth , delivered an eloquent addres 3 .

      PEEBLES . —A meeting was held here at the Bridge End , for the purpose of forming a Charter Association , Mr . James Donaldson in the chair ; it was moved , seconded , and carried unanimously : — " That this meeting do agree to form an association to be ' called the People ' s Charter Association . " A committee of seven was then appointed to conduct the necessary business . Mr . James Donaldson was elected chairman ; Mr . John Niven , secretary ; and Mr . Thomas Keddie , treasurer . Mr . Ranken , from Edinburgh , addressed the meeting . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman , and the same to Mr . Ranken , the meeting dispersed . WEST KTXBRXDE , Ayrshire . —The Chartists of this place , held public meetings in the Secession Church , on Wednesday , the J 2 th and 19 lb , when they were addressed by Mr . Richard Marsden , late member of the Convention , and Mr . Talersell , of Bunl y .

      WIGTON . —A few spirits of the right kind have combined together , and , after some difficulty , procured a room . On the 17 th instant , they held a meeting , and formed a committee . On the 24 th instant , they held a second meeting , when their arrangements were completed , and the cause is now progressing . WXGAN , —On the 13 th iastant , Mr . Bairstow delivered a Chartist lecture at this place ; and ou the 24 th instant , Mr . Beesley lectured in the same

      hall . . BR 1 DGETON . Chartist Revival . —The largest public meeting which has taken place here since the first visit of John Collins to Scotland , was heid in the Relief Church , on Monday last Mr . Cameron was called to the chair , and the meeting was addressed at great length by Messrs . Rodger 3 , Johnston , Pattison , Cullen , Gardner , Proudfoot , and Currie . BIROTIMGHAIVI—Frost , Williams , and Jones . —In consequence of a letter arriving from Mr . Feargus O'Connor , accepting the office of presenting the memorials which this Committee held from the country , agreeably to a former resolution of this Committee , a special general meeting was

      held on Friday evening last , at the house of Mr . T . P . Green , No . 1 , Bath-street , when it was resolved , " That both lots of the memorial be sent together to London , and that the last be presented , if possible , first ; but if it be found that the memorials cannot be presented before the baptism of the royal Prince , that the last memorials be presented through the Home Secretary , and the originals presented personally to the Queen . " It was then thought expedient to send a deputation to London , to facilitate the presentation of the memorials , and give such instructions and general information to Mr . Feargus O'Connor as he might require . Messrs . W . Thorn and J . Barratt were therefore appointed as such deputution , who departed from Birmingham on

      Saturday last . —At the usual weekly meeting , held on Tuesday evening last , at the Charter Association Room , Freeman-street , Mr . Thornton in the chair , the deputation having returned , gave in their report . A vote of thanks-was then given to the deputation . In consequence of the above our frienda will peroeiye that the appointment of Messrs . Watson , Benbow , and Wheeler , as reported in last week ' s Star , was rendered nugatory . Memorials bare been received from Newport , Sneetford , and Ashton-njider-Lyne , and forwarded to London . . FaEEHAN-sTaEET . —After the transactioa of local business , Mr . Mason addressed the assembled Chartists on Monday evensng , in a long and eloquent Bpeectu

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      Notting ham . —The Chartists field their usual weekly meeting , in the Democratic Chapel , on Monday last . Mr . Russell waa appointed fthairman . _ There was a numerous attendance of members . The Chairman , in . opening the business of the' eyeniDg , csnfined his remarks to the most important part , that of selecting two fit and proper persons to serve as members of the forthcoming Convention . A tetter was read bearing upon the same question . Some further observations having been made by different individuals , the voting was immediately proceeded with ; at the conclusion of which some other financial matters weie adjusted , and the meetlng . separated , ¦' . - . ¦ . " : ; - •; : - , : ¦' ,- ' . . ; : - '¦¦ ¦] ; ' - '<¦ .. •; ; WADSWORTH . —Mr . Knowiesleotured at this place on Wednesday , the 19 tb , to a large audience . Ten new members were enrolled .

      . BOtTON . —Oa Sunday evening last , Mr . Isaac Barrow preached a sermon in the TJnitarian Meeting House , a building capable of holding about sixteen hundred people , which was filled to excess . At the conclusion a collection waB made for the purpose of establishing a Sunday school in the -Chartist Association Rooms , which amounted to < £ 3 . 17 s ; 5 £ d . lYIOTTKAM . —Mr . Bailey lectured on Sunday , at half-past two o ^ olook , in the Mottram National Charfer Association Room , to an attentive audiencer and gave the utmost satisfaction , when a few members were enrolled . ; SKIPTOH— Mr . Duffy has delivered an excellent lecture in this place , on the principles contained in the People's Charter . SILSDEN " . —Mr . James Duffy lectured here on the evening of the 2 lst instant , the petition being numerously signed .

      lrlACCXiESFIELD , —Mr . West lectured to a numerous audience , on Sunday evening last , on the natural law of wages , and then showed the proud position . Chartism occupied at present , and the cheering prospect of the future . ' HOLtIN"GWORTH .-Mr . 'J 6 hnBaiIey , fr 6 m Manchester , lectured here on Saturday last , in the large room of Mr . Robert Hampson's New Inn , Hollingworth , in the room of Mr . Jonathan Bairstow . Mr . Robert Wild , late ef Bermondsey , was called to the chair . Mr . Bailey said thai he appeared before them as the substitute of Mr . Bairstow ; and , after making some satisfactory remarks why Mr . Bairstovv could not attend to his appointment , he proceeded to the subject , which was tho present alarming state of the country , its evils , and its remedy , which he handled in a masterly manner , and gave ttriking proofs of the necessity for a change .

      ALMONDBUEY .-Mr . Candy lectured here on Tuesday evening last , to a very crowded and attentive audience . At the close of the lecture several new members were enrolled . COVENTRY . —At a pHblic meeting held on Friday last , Mr . George White , of Birmingham , was nominated for the Convention . The mooting was addressed by Mr . Mason , in a long , energetic , and eloquent speech . ? SAXiPOBB . —The ' youths , of Salford held their second meeting on Wednesday evening last , when

      Robert Roberts , a member of tho Salford Youths ' Association , delivered a lecture on trade and cqihr merce . The lecturer , although it was his' maiden speech , entered deeply into the subject , and .-showed plainly from facts and statictical calculations , that as trade and commerce had increased , wages had been reduced , in consequence of machinery supplanting manual labour . Several other members of the association delivered speeches . At tho conclusion nine members joined . On Sunday evening Mr . Bailey lectured here to a respectable audience .

      HUDDERSFIELD .-Mr . Campbell , of Manchester , being in Hudderefiold on Sunday evening , gave us a lecture in the Chartist Room , ¦ U pperheadrow ; it was well attended , and at tho conclusion a many respectable persons , male aud female , entered their names as membsrs . Mr . Candy , the Chartist lecturer , is now in this neighbourhood , and is engaged for one month ; he has already commenced his labours , and is making a very great impression in favour of the Charter j indeed tho cause . of Chartism is visibly progressing hero . : . ¦ ' ¦' ' : " ¦• - ¦ --- : ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ' . ' " , ' ¦ ¦ ' ' / ¦ . ¦ - ¦ . ' . '¦ •"¦ . - ¦ ¦ .

      -WXSBEACB . — The Chartista 6 f Wisbeach being desirous of strengthening and consolidating their association , and giving the people an opportunity of hearing the principles and objects of the People ' s Charter explained by ono of their advocaies , opened a communication with Dr . M . 'Douall , and succeeded in engaging that gentleman * who arrived in Wisbeach on Saturday evening , Jan . 15 th , and on Monday and Tuesday evenings he delivered lectures in the people ' s new . Temperance Hall . ASKTON-UNDER-LYNE .-Mn , Editor , —I am directed by the members of the National Charter Association , Ashton , to inforiu you that we placarded the town announcing that Mr . William Bell , of Salfprd , would lecture in our room , on

      Sunday ereninglaft .. We had a good audience ; but from some cause or other ho disappointed us . We expected he would have sent a . substitute ,. or assign a reason why he did not come ; but he did neither . To disappointments of this sort , we attribute the late apathy of the people of Ashton ; for we ha > e been disappointed once by Mr' James Leach , and once by Mr . J . Bairstovv . We were at great expence in placarding the town on every occasion , and got good audiences ; but as I before said , we were disappointed : and through the people beintj disappointed so often , wa could Dot raise an audience when we advertised a lecture , until Mr . O'Connor came to

      our town ; for the people said "Oh , we'll not go , we shall be disappointed again . " Thus you will see , it is this alone which threw us into the back ground : and now that Mr . O'Connor has roused them from their past slumbers , the lecturers are determined to undo the good he has done , by allowing themselves to be put upon the plan , and then disappointing us . We hope that no lecturer will allow his name to be on the plan , unless he intends fulfilling his engagements . Sy inserting the above , you will greatly oblige the Ashton Chartists . I am , Mr . Editor , yeur 3 ; in the cause of liberty , Andrew Newton , sub-Secretarv . '

      DALZIEZi COUiIEKV , near Hamilton . — On Saturday , the 8 th current , a meeting of delegates from sixteen collieries , was held at the house of Mr . Simpson , Bailieston-toll , at which Mr . Duncan Robertson , of Mansfield Colliery , delegate to the late Scottish Convention for Sanquhar , attended along with Mr . M'Lay , delegate from Langloan ; Mr . Robertson was called on to give an account of the proceedings of the Convention , which he did , and which seemed to give much satisfaction to all present ; he stated that he had informed Mr . O'Connor of the disposition on the part of the mining body to join the movement in favour of the Charter * and that he was proud to inform , them . that . 'Mr . O'Connor had paid , that as soon as the dayB wefe a little he would

      longer , and his health a little improved , have much pleasure in complying with their request , namely , that of addressing a meeting of the coal and ironstone miners of Lanarkshire . This announcement was well received by all present , eaoh delegate saying that he would communicate it to his constituent ? , believing it would be the means of extending their organisation . It was' then agreed that Mr . Robertson should remain for sometime in this district and address th 8 miners in their respective localities on the principles of the People ' s Charter , to which he agreed . At the request of the delegate from Carnbroe Colliery , Mr . R . delivered his first lecture in the schoolroom of that place , ob Monday evening , the 10 th , and at Dalziel , ' on the 12 th ; at

      Coatdyke , on the 14 th ; at Old Carnbroe , on the 15 th ; and at Mother well , on Monday , the 17 th . At all the meetings we harehad an opportunity of attending , Mr . Robertson never fails to give universal satiefaotion , and we confidently believe that much good will result to the good cause , from his exertions . HAWORTH . —Mr . James Duffey , of Sheffield , lectured here on the 19 th inst . in the Foresters ? Hall . At the conclusion of his addressi discussion was invited , when the Rev . J . Winterbotham , requested permission to ask Mr . Duffy a few question , or to speak a few words relative to that panacea of all our evils , the Corn Laws . He commenced by ridiculing the Chartist body generally , for continually interrupting and upsetting all the meetings of the anti-Corn Law party . Heexerted himself in a very eloquent manner , in his endeavours to make it evident to the meetinff , that the Chartists were

      acting inoonsistently in their continual opposition to the Lsaguere . Mr . Doffyi replied to the Rev . Gentleman ' s remarks in a masterly manner , and requested his antagonist to answer him one question , vi ^ , " How are the Corn Laws to be repealed ? " ^ " . Wiuterbotham honestly repUed , that , . the . Corn Laws were to be repealed by extending the suffrage to every male adult , of twenty-one years , of sound mind and uncoHtaminated by crime ! After which be declared himself a Chartist , and said he had been one lone before the name was known ^ or wtore many in the room had a poUtioal exi ? itenoe . The discussion was carried on . in mi orderly manner nearly two hours , when Mr . Duffy wound up weproee&dings by proposing a vote of thanks to the Rev . Jlr . WiBterbotham for the honest and straightfor--ward definition , he had given of how the Corn Lawa were to berepealed , vfhich proposittou was seconded i u anied amid bud cheering .

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      MANCHESTFR , Bhown-STBEET . ^ -On Sunday evening , after a strong lecture from Mr . Leach , the following resolution was passed unanimously : — "We , the members of the National Charter Association belonging to Brown-street district , have heard with feelings of regret j abhorrence , and dismay , the base , treacherous , and bloodthirsty conduct of the Irish Orangemen towards pur poor , oppressed , and unoffending Catholic brethren in Ireland ; we take thi 3 opportunity of eutering our most solemn protest against the sanguinary wretches who would dare to

      interfere with the political or religious opinions of any man , and further that we have ever been opposed to suoh men , and considered them to be the worit species of tyrants , and the bitter opponents of the interest of the producing classes , and further that v ? e never have had any connection with , or concurred in the opinions Of the Orangemen of Ireland , the Tories of England , or any man , or body of men whobavbndt been willing to giveafpll measure of justice to the whole people of the United Kingdom , but that we are of opinion this cannot be done until the People's Charter becoiaes the law of the land . ''

      WESTaUKV . —The County Council met on Sunday , at Mr . Tucker ' s , but owing to its not being duly noticed in the Star , there was but a thin attendance ; Mr . Tudgy was unanimously called to the chair , and Mr . George , Secretary for the day . 'ihe ( following aams were Beat to the Executive : — ¦ ¦ " ' :. - ' ¦ - '¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ : : ' .:. ¦ - ' ' ¦ .. ' ¦• . '¦ - . " . ¦ ¦ - '' -s . d . Trowbridge w . 4 6 * Bradford ... 2 6 Westbury ... ... 5 5 Moukton-Deveril ... ... .. 6 6 Warminster 1 5

      Total ... £ 10 4 CHESTER . —We had a lecture delivered to us on Monday evening laet f by Mr . C . Doyle ^ on the overwhelming distress of the industrious classes of this- country ^ The meeting was convened by placard , and took place in the Chartist Meeting Room , Steam Mill-street ; and notwithstanding there was a small sum charged for admission to defray expences , thei intense Qoldness of the night , and the uninviting situation of our room , especially in the winter season , the meeting was well attended . Mr . John Vaughan was called to the chair . He opened tho business in a lucid style , and concluded a neat and argumentative speech by introducing Mr . Doyle to the meeting , as an unflinching assertor of tho people ' s rights . Mr . Doyle then came forward , and gave tho enemies and o ppressore of the people , lay and clerical , such a castigation and exposure as perhaps never was excelled within the yralls of that rooom , or any other

      in the kingdom . It occupied two hours and a half in the delivery ^ and he wa 3 frequently interrupted with bursts of applause . He in ah especial manner shewed up the unchristian , infidel , tyrannical , inoonsistentj and inhuman conduct of the ciergy of the law-made Church , as evinced by them in their overbearing and intolerant conduct towards the people . He also shewed , as plain as two and two make four , that nothing but the full adoption of the People ' s Charter would Or could be a panacea for the present unparalleled distress and misery of the toiling millions . After he had concluded , it was moved by Mr . John Burkhill , seconded by Mr .: J . Challenor , "That the thanks of the meeting be given to the lecturer for his very able and soul-stirring lecture , " which was passed unaniniously , as was also ; a vote of thanks to the Chairman , for his excellent conduct in the chair . Before the meeting broke up five new members were enrolled .

      DONCASTEXl . —Aboption of tpe NATiONAt Petition . —A requisition , numerously signed , having been presented to the Mayor / : Thomas Johnsoiij Esq ., for the use of the Town Hall , to hold a public meeting of the inhabitants of Doncaster , to adopt the National Petition , ihafc gentleman , after reading the petition , generously called the meeting for Thursday , the 20 th ; at seven . p'eloek in the evening . At half-past six the doors were thrown open , and by seven o ' clock , the time appointed for calling the meeting , the ; body ^ of the hall , the galleries , and every avenue leading to the hall , \» ere crowded to Buffocation . On the motion of Mr . Henry Foster , seconded by Mr . John Waller , Mir . Thomas Dernie , shoemaker , was called to the chair . The Chairman

      opened the business of the meeting by stating that as this was the first time tho working men had ever had the use of the Town Hall to state their grievances to Parliament , and what they believed would remedy those grievances , he hoped that the meeting would prove s by their conduct that evening , that the Mayor would have no cause to regret jiis impartiality , in allo wing the working men , for the first time , the use of their , own building . If any individual had any objection to any of the resolutions that would be sabmitted to them for their adoption or rejection , he wauld endeavouri as far as in him lay , to obtain for him a fair and impartial hearing ; but should any individual : attempt to dirturb the meeting , he should mbst certainly , as Chairman ,

      exercise his power , and have him removed . Mr . Henry Foster moved the first resolution , which was as follows : — " That as the Reform Bill has failed in the object far w hioh it was intended—that of securing to all parties peace and contentttxenti that a further reform is nece . siry ; and that this meeting is of opinion that the People ' s Charter is the oniy remedy for existing grievances , and that unless it be speedily enacted ^ this country will be Involved in one common ruin . * ' Seconded by Mr , John Waller ^ and carried Unanimously . The second resolution , moved by Mr . George Bloomer , was for the adoption of the National Petition , which was read at full length , and being seconded by Mr . John Bradley , and spoken to by Mr . Jones , the Chartist lecturer for ; the East and North Ridings , was put from the chair , and carried unanimously . The third

      resolution , moved by Mr . Charles Buckley , " That : this meeting pledges itself to use every legal and constitutional means to cause the People ' s Charter , as speedily as possible , to become the law of the land , ' ' was seconded : by Mr . Foster , and carried unanimously . Mr . Foster then proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor for calling the meeting . At this part of the proceedings the Mayor was seen close by the platform , and was loudly cheered . Mr . Foster continued that as the Mayor had been present ^ and witnessed the proceedings , he had no doubt that should they again apply for the use of the hall , it would be granted , to which the Mayor kindly nodded assent . The motion was seconded by Mr . Jones , and was carried unanimously . A yote of thanks to Mr . Thomas Dernie , for his impartial conduct in . the chair , terminated the proceedings .

      XWERTHYU Tirpvili , Wales , —A meeting was held here on Friday last , called by a requisition to the chief constable , who refused his sanction , but which took place notwithstanding , relative to the introduction of the police force into the place , which important event has just taken plaoe . The parish authorities finding that a large sum of money would be required for this purpose , and finding but slight hopes of getting it from the tradesmen , who are already groaning under high rents and heavy taxes , came to the resolution of taxing the great bulk of the working classes , though at the same time , knowing that many huudrede of them were in want of the common necessaries of life . The meeting was called to take the sense of the people upon the matter ,

      when it came to the following resolutions unanimously : — " That it was of opinion that the police force was not wanted , and that it would not pay the proposed rate towards its Bupporti" Excellent speeches : were delivered upon the occasion by several of the working men . A few of the blue coats themselves were present upon the occasion , and contented themselves with grimacing and making monkey faces at the speakers . One or two of the speakers : impressed upon the meeting , the absolute necessity of taking their money out of the banks . This place is very strong in benefit societies , and some of them have considerable sums of money in the banks , but from every appearance , a great many of them will be divided , as the persons belonging to

      them cannot pay their contributions . Such is the truly deplorable condition of the people in this once prosperous districc . The Chartist cause goes on well , and never was thera a better spirit than at present amongst the people of this place and the neighbourhood . The association room is filled to suffocationIjoth on Sunday and Monday nights , and a very great number of new members are each night enrolled . S * great was the attendance on Sunday night last , that the orosa beam under the gallery gave way with a loud crash , the wholo gallery giving way towards tjhe centre—much alarm was of course produced but fortunately no injury done to any person . In fact , hundreds are obliged to go away every meeting night for want of room , and we

      may confidently assert that the principles of-the Charter Vfere never more deeply engraven upon the minds of any body of people than upon those of the people of the Welsh hills . They are gradually extending , and nothing is wanting to complete the good work but a talented and an active lecturer capable of apeaking the two languages . The places most backwards are Swansea , Carmarthen , ; and the Bhires of Pembroke and Cardigan . They want visiting very much , and it is expected that a streng effort will be made for that purpose in the course of a few months . Universal Suffrage and no surrender is the motto of the Welsh Chartists , and io this they will aland , come weal , come woe . —JWe have also received another report of this meeting from » pox respondent whom we thinL—Ed . ]

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      NORTHWICH . —Mr . Doyle has been lecturing * hero ; Discussion being as usual invited , a Corn Law repealer , named Thompson , took up the gage , but found he had lately burnt his fingers , and sneaked out of the room aiuidsi the hootings of the as-; sembl yv . - 'J ; - : ¦ ::.: '¦' : " . ' . ; - -: - ' '" . '¦ ' : '¦ . '¦ ' . - ' > ¦ .. " ' ' . - . " . ' ¦ , KNARESBRO . '—A deputation of Chartists from this place have waited upon their members , A . ' Lawson and W . B . Ferrand , Esqrs ., leaving with each a copy of the People ' s Charter ind : of the National Petition , and requesting their support thereto ; tney also left with them Mr . Campbell's Corn Law pamphlet . Both gentlemen received the deputation cpurteously , but declined to vote for the Charterj expreasing perfect confidence in Sir Robert Peel and his colleagues .

      . OTIDDI . ETOM . —On Sunday ^ Mr . John Crowder of Lower Moor , Oldham , delivered a lecture in the Chairtista chapel , to an attentive andiance ; ; - ¦ ' . BURY . —Mr . Thomas Clark , of ^ tockport , and Mr . P . M . Brophy , of DubliD , paid a visit to this town on aionday last , and delivered two interestiag and InBtmctive speeches to a large and attentive audiencej and gave general Satisfaction . BATH .- ^ Mr . C . Clarke delivered , in the Chartiflts ' Room , % lecture on the character of Robert Eniaaett , the Irish patriptj on Sunday evening last , Mr . Vincent lectured here on Tuesday night , the day of the christening of the Prince , on the words , " Put not your trust in Princes . " : - ' .- ' ¦ ¦/; . ' : ¦ . " . ' :. " . '• - /¦ - , ¦/ - ¦ ' ' :

      mtYTHOtMROYD . —A meeting of the Chartiats of this locality was held on Friday . ' night ,- Jan . 21 st , in the Primitive Methodist ChapeL A largeaud attentive assembly was : congregated together , who were ably addressed by Mr . Knowles , of Eelghley . Another meeting wasfaeW on the Monday nigbt following ; in the above-mentioned place , -when Messrs . John West , EearguB . 0 Connor ,, G . Binris , and Bronterre OBrien were nominated to serve in the forthconiing Con-Vtntion . ' ; - . - ' : '; ' : "¦'¦ - ' :, ¦ " : '¦ ¦ ¦ : ¦ . ' --BILSTON . —Chartism TBiUMPHAiJT . —rOn Thursday last , a vestry meeting , called by the bhapelwardens for the purpose of levying a church rate , was held in the school room belonging to St . Leonard ' s Church . At

      the appointed hour , the gentry were in attendance , expecting to have aU their own way , but to their utter astonishment our watchful general , Stiran , and his ^ atalF , with a few hunareds of the Chartist corps , rmade their appearance , and completely disconcerted tho Churchgoing party . The Rev . J . H . Fjesher , as a matter of right , moved himself into the chair . The Rev . CbRirinan addressed the meeting , aaying he had come , there for the purpose of granting a rate iccording to Act of Parliament , 58 th and 59 th George III ; and that the Chapfcl wardens were compelled to make them a grant of ' the said rate , lla then proceeded to read the proposals oiV the Chripelwardens , yho requested ' .-. a- grant of sixpance in tt ^ pound . Mr . Stirsn then rose and

      said that he had an amendment to proposev and also , a few questions to . ask the Chapelwardens . It -was his opinion that a great poition of tho monies collecied to pay off the debt owing ; to the individuals who advanced certain sums for the rebuilding of tho Church , have been appropriated to other purposes , which is a direct violation of the contract entered into by the parishioners and mortgagees . : The Rev . Chaiiman re ^ plied , " We are not aware of that" Mr . Stiran—I am able to prove that such la the case . I shall now ask the Chapelwardens . if there ha 3 not been a great portion of this money expended in law ?—Oae of the Chapelwardens replied , "There haa beenupwards of £ 120 expended in law in one year . " ( Great upTdar . ) - ^ -A

      Mr . Willim , a lawyer , one of the mortgagees , disputed it- —Mr . Stiraa— We shall Boon decida that , by examining the books . He then proceeded to prove that £ 56 . Us . 4 d . bad not been handed over to the succeeding Chapelwardens , by Messrs . Thomson and Perry ? A long discussion ensued between Mr . Stiran , the Chapel wardens , and the Chairman , -when Mr . Stiran moved his amendment as follows : "That thia meeting stand adjourned until this day week , the 27 th instant , for the purpose of affording sufficient time to examine the books , and that a committee of six Chartists be

      appointed to proceed with the examination of the accounts of the receipts arid expenditure since the year 1838 , up to ; the present time . " The Chairman put the amendment , which was carried by an overwhelming majority . Tne meeting then adjourned ; and the Chartists mpveiToiF to rile Association Room , -where Mr . Stiran delivered a spirited and soul-stirring address , shewing to the people their capability of managing their own . affairs ia both local and political mattera , and that they had to rely ; on their own power alone for obtaining their political redemption . . ; :

      Mb . Mason lectured the same evening to a numerous audience . The place was fliled . Upwards of a thousand persona were present Hundreds were obliged to go away without beiDg able to obtain an entrance At the conclusion , eightven joined the Association , and great numbers * signed theNational Petition . Sdnday . —The meetings in the morning and at night were addressedby Messrs . Edwards and Jennings , from Bradford . The meeting in thd afternoon was addressed by Mr . Richarda , from the Potteries ; after which fourteen shillings were collected for Mr . White's defence fund . ¦> ' ' . " ' - ' " " ¦' ¦[ - ' . . • , - '¦ ' . ' ¦ " ¦ ' ¦ ¦ : ¦ - '" : ¦ : ¦ ' ¦ : " ¦ ' : ¦ ' - fEEDS . —Mr . Jonea delivered two very eloquent lectures , in tho Chartist Room , Fish Shambles , oa SuDday- afternoon and evening . The lectures were well attended . " . '¦ - ¦ •¦; ¦ ' .. - - . '; : ' - . ; ' - " .: :. :- ¦; ¦¦' : r . _ -. / ¦

      At the weekly meeting of tte Chartista of th a town held in their room , Fish Market , Shambles , on Monday eveniijg , Mr , Dixon , in the chair , Mr . Jones , the East and Worth Riding lecturer , rose and expressed his pleasure on seeing so many persons present on that occasion . He considered that any person taking part in public meetings ought , to arrive at proper conclusions , to consider and compare the opinions of other men , or if _ they neglected thai , they would be apt to run away with a false notion . It appeared that at the present day the more wealth a man had , the more he wanted ; hence it was that so many pooi iadividiials acted the part of cringing crawling ' slaves , so as te bow the knee to another man , because that man happened to have been

      more fortunate than himself . If ever a poor slave was raised up or elevated to a higher er superior station in society , he thought that because he had been accustomed in former days to bow the knee to hfs iyrannJcil taskmaster , that all other men ought to do the same to himself ; and thus wtalth was made the tool in the hands of a crinf ing faction for the purpose of oppressing their poorer and more unfortunate fellow-men , and grinding them to the dust . Government could never have put down , the efforts of the people ' s leaders , had itnot been for the treachery " -Of those who pretended to support them , the people first deserted their leaders , and when they had been hubg upon the scaffold ,. and put into their graves , then did the people erett some monumental

      piles to the mouldering relics of those who they their called patriots in ther cause , and they handed their names down to posterity , as patriots who had struggled arduously for the attainment of the rights of the working millions . VCheers . ) The great evil which affected the country at the present day was class legislation . Some parties asserted that there was a surplus popular tion , but the persona who assorted it were utterly ignorant of the knowledge of the amount of population at all . ( Hear , hear . ) It was a well known fact , that there was enough machinery in existence to support 600 , 000 , 000 , while the extent of the present population was only 26 , 000 , 606 , and . therefore there were yet the means of sustenance for 574 , 000 , 000 of human beinga

      in a comfortable situalien . And still , with these facta before their eyes , they kept crying out that there was a surplus population . He believed that there was a surplus population , for there was one class of society in existence which they could very well dispense with , for there -were the useful and the useless class of society , and if bx > wwre to decide which of these classes could be the most easily diapensed with , he would say that it was the useless class , viz .. tfce aristocracy . He dwelt [ . it great length on the conduct cf the religious ministera and was warmly applauded , and said that they were in the hands ef a baie faction , for the purpose of crushing the rising spirit of freedom . But could they do that ? No ! for the prin

      ciples ef the People ' s Charter were implanted in the heart of every working man , and would therefore crusk to atoms all Ihe puny attempts of an insignificant faction to put them down . ( Hear , hear . ) The laws which at present existed did not protect the labour and the property of the poor man , and therefore he would say , let the People ' s Charter be enacted , and then laws would be passed which , while they would protect the property of the rich man , would likewise protect the labour of the poor man . ' ( Cheers . ) They must not look for indemnification for the past , bat protection for the future . The middle classes ought to join them hand in hand , in attempting to crush that monster , distress , and entirely annihilate the factions who have so long

      combined for the purpose of crushing the Peeples cries for bread 1 And when you ask them for bread they give you " :. a Btone . When O'Connell attempted to identify Orangeism ; with Chartism , either be waa labouring under a sad mistake , did not understand the subject upon which be was treating , or did not wish ibi ~ people : of either country to be free ; but in either case , he considered him wholly undeserving of the confidence of the people of Ireland or England . ( Heat , hear , hear , ) All that they wanted was a fair day's wages for a , fair day ' s worfc Although the good and pauiotic men who had come forward , dared to stand : between the oppressor and oppressed ,: and assert the rights of their fellow-men , yet none of them , had accomplished . the object which they were at present advocating ; but atillCbaitism"wonid erect its proud standard on the mouldering rnina

      of tyranny and opprtsaion , and would yet defy the base hirelings of faction to put it down . And in spite pf the perady of the Whigs , -who endeavoured to accompliab . what the Tories failed to do , still the causa of Chartism would roll on , and increase in its numbers until success crowned the eflforta of those engaged in expounding it . A strong desire was going on in the country for the BccompUshment of that most desirable end . Let him have his freedom , then would be fight for '' Old England ' s glory , " if any other nation dared to attack it ; but not till then , so help him God I Mr . Jones sat down amid the deafening eaeers of the meeting . A short dfacuMion afterwards eniued between Messrs . Roberts and Jones ; on what the people mnst do with the Chatter when they bad obtained ita enatVment After the usual preliminaries bad bees goat through , the meeting sepmted ,

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Jan. 29, 1842, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct739/page/1/