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      HOUSE OF COMMONS . { Concluded from cur sixth page . ) fraud thai the same oppressive proceedings were In jjjicy intfaBces chargeable on the cultivators of the xfil—( hear , hear . ) He would read to the House a itsleoent -whieh appeared two sr three weeks ago in the public nevapapere . The proceeding to which it referred took p lace in a const ; magistrates' office on Monday , Feb . 1-i . when there -were present Messrs . H . S . Olivier , "W . Hughes , and T , H . Grnbbe . The Hon . member then jead the following paragraph from the Wiltshire Inde pendent : — " Jeff-y Dovse , a labouring man , was charged ^ ith ( fa ™ "gi"g a maiden oak tree , tiie property of the trnstees of the lata Mr . WaUon Taylor , at TTrchfont A Tioliceman stated that issaw the defendant go from his housa to a tree , into , which he climbed and cat -wood ¦ He to him and I — - — . ' *

      ^ ith & Iffllhoofc then went stopped i ^ inv , and took away the hook . This wus before &x o ' clock in the morning . Is was bright moonlight- Mr . yew said that the damage waa 1 b . Dowse , in his defence , said , * I 'iras driven to do this by distress , to get aome-^ ng to niaie a fire to wash clothes for my family . I ' ve » -wife and tve child en ; and no week this winter have 3 earned more than 7 ? . Last wetk I only earned 63 . 3 d . ; slid ott of that I paid Is . lOid . rent , and 9 d . for firing , and -what -was left i 3 s . 7 | d . f wasall we had to keep seven persons . One of the Magistrates—Tou need not kiYe married ; besides yenx distressed condition did net authorise you to sWat Dowse—No , Sir ; but distress drives one to do what you would net do at another ~ ma If J go to prison , I sh » U have some victuals to eat , that's one comfort . A Magistrate—Yvu have aa hon « t ftxe ; it is a pityyen shouid do such thines . You

      look honest . ( A more xcspectable-looking labouring man ¦ jre hsve Beldom seen . ) In answfer to one of the magistrates , Doirse said that hs had been digging for Hr . John Snook , and before that for Mr . Weeks . Pined 20 a inelnding costs- iDuwse—I could nut pay 20 & , much less 10 s . I must go to prison , I snppose . He was committed for fourteen days . ' If the House would set about devising a remedy for such a state of tilings they must lock to the poverty which oTeripread the people both in the rural and manufacturing districts . Whilst this poverty existed they inusi expect to have such' complaints urged upon them again and again ; and , however discreditable to the House and the country the statements might be which had been made by the Hon . " Member for Knaresbosoogh , he waa glad they bad been * brought forward , and he hoped the Hon . Alticber would insist on their feeins foil ? investigated .

      Sir . LaxBTOS , as tha representative of a northern constituency in some degree affected by the statements of the Hon . Member for Sn&resborough , expressed a hope that he would move for a Committee forthwith . Sir . Feurand said he had brought forward these charges in i * ply to Hon . Gentlemen opposite . The Bon . Member for Wolveihampton told him =, few nights & 20 that the matt&r should not be alio-wed to rest ¦ w here it "was , and he thought the Hon . Member would instantly have moved for a Select Committee to enable fti-m to prove the charges he had made . He was prepared that instant to producs his authorities to tha House , or before a Select Committee , whenever it should be appointed ; and he had made up his mind himself to move before Easter for a Committee to in-Testigate the whole matter , unless soma other Hon . Member should do so before Fridsy next

      Mr . Tilliebs . said he had not allowed the matter to Test , havng produced to ths House the names of upwsrds cf 100 manufacturers who broadly and most uneqnivneilly denied the charge . After some sentences from Captain Pechell , Mr . O * COSSELL , in moving for a return of the persons who had registered arms in the county of Dswne , imputed a reoeat murder in tiiat county to the spirit of Orangeism . lord Eliot gave some explanations , and expressed fiie regret of the Government . He believed , howeTer , &si ths offance "F »* d begun upon the Hainan Catholic ade . The production of the return was agreed to . Tee Speaker having left the chair ,

      Sir H , Hakdisgb brought forward the Army Estimates , proposing an addition of 1 , 447 men to the force voted in ths last essunnte . making a total of 95 . 628 men , exclusively of the troops employed in India . He explained the necessity of reliefs for some regiments Trtneh had for many consecutive years been kept abroad ; and observed that efficiency was the truest economy . Lord Howick was understood to express his appro bation of Sir H . Hardinge's statement-Lord Abthcx Lbssos thought that in the present state of our re atisns with America and France , a larger force should have been proposed . He wished , too , that more of encouragement should be bestowed upon tha service , in order to induce good mtn to join it Mr . Macacjuat said a few words .

      Sir H . Hasdisgs , in making some additional obstr TaiioES , declared that her Majesty isd now six batta-¦ gans ill the completest order , . ready at any moment to lje sat to any quarter of the globe . Soeb conversation about the depot system took place between Sir H- Hardixge and Lord Johs Rcsseli ., in the course of which Lord John expressed his general concurrence in the vote . Mr . Williams thought that the statement of the WayEacd Meaas ought to have preceded the discussion of the "Rstrma'EPa . The revenue fell short of ths

      expenditure in the last year ; sad the expenditure in this year was greater than in the ls * t The deficiency was Si millions in last year , and in this year it would be Esore . He saw no occasion for so large a force , acu would move a reduction . He objected also to the amount of the half-pay and retired allowances ,- to the lite brevet , which he said thrt the army had not mextsd by any recent services : ana to tie pensions sll 9 " » ed to widows . He proceeded in a simflsr vein of citiosn thrcngh varieus other items . of military expenditure .

      Sr Botvasd EorGLAS was not surprised that the late Ministers did not resist the now proposed provisos ; it wss only what they themselves ought to have r ecommended . The reliefs of the , army had hitherto bees very insufficient , as was also the force now employed in India , He insisted on the importance to tit feoop 3 of religious instruction , of libraries , and of ETJB ^ j ' -festks . - Captain Lataed wished tfeat the soldiers * pensions should be increased , and that , after ten years , a soldier ihocld be entitled to a free discharge .

      SirH . HiSDlSGE inclined to concur in the opinion tfc-t the ptriod of service entitling a soldier to his discharge migh : be ^ csefally shortened . As to the increase of Persians , the difficulty was chiefly a financial one . With respect to 3 Ir . Williams ' s observations , he stated , that seven battalions of the proposed force . were Kquired for the war in Ckina ; and that the half-pay fist had been nuch diminished , but could not be iur-&er reduced , except by death , the officers being cow , fcr the jeo ^ part , too old to be recalled into active terries . As ike number of officers dimlEishecl by ficSih , fcs utmber of pensions to their "widows had EiiTtiiably augmented . The service abroad was so Kvere , that the reliefs must absolutely be iMreastd ; cd tiis required an increase in the total f orce . ilr . TVilxiajis said , that afier the explanation giTen is to the txigencifcs of * he Chinese war , he would ioibar frDin dindiD ? the House .

      Mr . OCo . f . xexl said a few wards , and ths rote was sSimed . Oz ths secczl vc-te , for the sum required to maintei t ^ gj e fetcts , Mr . ^ iiiiams proposed to cut efi" the aces of pay received by the Household troops beyond -srhat was received by other regiments . Sr H . Habdixge defended this extra pay , on the Srcrad of tie peculiar character of these troops , * a 3 . ths greater txpence of living in the metropolis . ColoEci Rawdo > " confirmed this view . " ^ - T ^ itLiAji s , pfcr 3 evere--I in dividing the Houee , ^ i » £ s defested by a majority of Hi against 12 . Xi . TTilliass , Eotxnna daunted , took another airuiaa ncoa ths -role for tkc -yolunteers , and was again tested .

      T & Cammittue then ca « ed the remaiader of the ^ J Ev . iiaWs , asd " proceeded to these of the * STy . ^ & GraiEis raised another discussion upon the a of Elton , defending gome parts of his conduct . Captain Beukelet ga-fe a sketch of Mt . E . ton's ffltnl life , impeiCiiing him of habitual insubordinsnon .-Ciptaia Rors vindicated the court-martial , and disfppioted the clemency of the Admiralty in resitting !*« of the sentence . Sdjm conversation followed about the effects to be f ? 68 ^ from the Merchant Seaman ' Bsgistry Att ath and eth William IV ., c- 19 , which Sir C . - ^ pier eonsicEJEd a measure of great benefit t © the BSTJ-. The Committee then proceeded with the other votes , > = d the Hcuss adjourned .

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      ^ G rxAa DciTE . —A feTv days sxz : e a labourerf ^ td ityle ? , jlviflg as an ancient farmhousej called J ^ e , sear Boai-hes . d , Eotherfid-l , parcook of semv j ^ f- in aiteEpting u swallow a bone vnth s ; ^ of fsh , the former stuck in Ms jhroat , and j *« 5 a aiia . —Sussex Express . i

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      IMPORTANT CONFERENCE AT BATH . CHARTISTS ^ READ AND JUDGE FOB YOURSELVES ! On Monday afternoon , a Conference took place at the room cf the anti-Corn Law party , alias Liberal Asso ciation , between certain individuals calling themselves Chartists , and a majority of " all shades of Reformers . " The circular , requesting the attendance of the parties alluded to , was worded thus : — " St . James ' s Liberal Associatien Room , 2 , Church-street . " SlH , —At ameefcmg held in thisiwm it was resolved , ' That a further preliminary meeting of the Reformers of Bath be fatld in this room on Monday next , Marca 7 th , at one o'piock , to take into consideration the best means of effecting a poweif al union of the several parties desiring a better representation of the people . ""

      Copies of the circular vrere sent to aome of the Chartikts , and to many of the Liberals . Among the former were Reberts , Vincent , Pfailp , Twite , Clarke , Bolwell , Bartlett , and others : among the Liberals were the . Ruv . 2 dr . Spencer , Admiral Gordon , Alderman Crisp , John Edri ^ e , Esq ., and some other leading characters The numbers at this meeting were about one hundredno more . " . Admiral Goedo : v was called to the chair , and after reading the circular calling the meeting , called upon The Rev . Mr . Spbnceb to address the peraens prest-nt as to the object for which they had met . He said Mr . Sturge , who was a Quaker , and a corn-factor , bad issued , a declaiation in . favour of complete suffrage ; and had submitted to the conntry a memorial to the Qustn for a fair , full , and

      entire representation of the ptople , and calltd upon the p « ople to sign it . ( Hear , hear . ) He had sent to him ( Mr . Spencer ) requesting to be informed wieiher the Chartists of Bath would sign that m-morial , as they and the Chiitists of Bristol had been lukewarm and inactive ; ana he could not tell -what were their opinions on the sn ^ ject of complete suffrage . The declaration of Mt . Siurge was for every man of full age , untainted by crime , and of a fixed six months * residence , ( so we understood ) to have a vote ; and that a conference should be held in Landon or Birmingham , to decide upon the details necessary to secure an henest representation of ths people . Mr . Spencer said he was for the Charter ; but as we could not get that all at once , we should go -with Mr . Sturge for complete suffrage , as he was a man of -wealth , and ha-J been instrumental in abolishing slavery in the Indies ..

      Mr . Edrige said the meeting was called for the purpose of hearing the opinions at different parties ; and that say man present , if he could not agree with Mr . Starve , could originate anything of bis own . He spoke in favour of justice to all ; eaid the country was going to ruin in consequence of clas-. legislation ; and he ciilid upon all Reformers to unite with a view of altering the representative system . Mr . Philp here rose aud 3 aid he ha «? heard different itatemsnxs with much pleasure ; end while he would not cease to go on till every principle of the Charter was obtained , he would mo 3 t cordially sign the memorial t f 3 Ir . Srurge for complete Buffra&e . He waa for going with any party for justice—for a full and entire « ysttm of representation -, and he thought as that meeting was called for a specific purpose , it would be wrong in any person to force his opinions upon those present by moving any resolution contrary to the objects of the meeting , which was called for the purpose of agreeing to Mr . S ; urge's declaration .

      > Ir . Babtlett rose and said he had heard with much-pleasure the conciliating tone of Mr . Spencer , and the bald speech of Mi . Edrige . On many points lie couid not agree with either of these gentlemen ; nor could he agree with Mr . Phip that the Chartis t * should sign the memorial of Mr . Sturge . No man could be more deEirous than he was at seeing a coalition take place between the working and middle classes- ; h , e had endeavoured , by every means in his power , to bring about that union . But he must say that he would not advocate any union of the two classes up&n any but honourable term * . He was sorry to say that the middle class had stood aloof from the people . After the passing of ti 9 Reform Bill , they forgot the promise they made the working men . It was disgraceful that ten

      years after that event , the Tories should be in effice . It was because the middle men had cot been true to their promise , because they forsook the cause of the people . He said that more in sorrow than in anger . ( Hear , hear . ) But the Chartists were willing to forgive the middle classes for any misconduct ; and he . trusted that they would forgive the Chartists if they bad been guilty of any impropriety . ( Cheers . ) "We had arrived at an important crisis , calling for active exertion , and bidding us to be true to our piinciplta . Jt had been said that if the two classes were to unite they could accomplish everything "Why not then unite for the attainment of the PeoplS ' a Cfajiitei ? Mr . Specter bad spokes ef " complete suffrage , " which in Ms ( Mr . B . * a > opinion definsd

      nothing—it was vague ; if it meant that every man , fsventy-one years old , untainted with crime , and of six month ' s residence , sht > i : ) d have a vote , why then it meant the " Charter Suffrage , "—( hear , hear , )— 2 nd he could nsfc sea why , is that euffirage had met with the approval of the great majority of the people , that it should not be recognised in name as wcil as the other . For bis pait he . would not quarrel about a name ; but he wanied a fair understanding ; he wanted the right of suSYage to be recognised , and for the people to struggle for its attainment , not forgetting the nectssary adjuncts mentioned in the Charter , which were necessary to give fail effect to any system of representatioBilr . Spencer had said that Judge Biackstone stated that reprtstntaUon ought to be co-i-xtensive with

      taxation . He ( Mr . B . ) differed with that commentator , who , he thought , was ? ery vague , very indefinite as to what ought to constitute a just principle of representation . All mtn paid taxt-s , felons tud minors , but no oae -srill say , they ought to vote- But it appeared that thtra was no very great difference in the opinion of those present , in regard to the justice of the Chartists principles . Why , then , should they nofc make their ui . ion one Jiksly to be productive of some good . If we were ironfcst to our principles ; if we on all occasions supported them by fair and honourable discussion , we ihuuid make numerous converts to them ; but if we buriid tiem in a cloud of names , we shall only bewiJd- _ -r , instead of niaking converts of men . If there was uzj man present who had not made up his mind , as to the josiice of the principles of the Charter , be advistd him w think deeply upon thum ; to ponder

      well—he did not wish any to eci contrary to their con-Vxctioiis . Any union to be permanent must be composed c ! fclnt = re men , convinced of ths justice of their principles—ihear , hear . ) If the meeting agree with the priuci ^ ies cf the Charter , and that was what ha called upoz . tija to do—they -would agree to appoint aay liuiLki-er . of men to znessia Convention ior too purpose i , l dtvLdng ib = 2 uis of carrying these principles into effect Bu : ietit be understood that he Tras for the people n : sci : i ; g in public , for the purpose of agreeing to what details they think Et-ce&iary to tfiect that tnd . He -ffis for the people meeting to form a constitution , as d : d ths p ^ . iple of America and of Snilzirfand . He ¦ sr eiit on f-. t soaie time longer , shewing that we hail no conitituutn in England , and that bad we such , the Tories would not oeeupy their present position , nor would the country be in imch general t ; . siress . He concluded by moving ths foliowhig resolution : —

      " Tliat the l 3 te decision in the House of Commons in regaiu to the Corn Laws , affutds a ttrung proof among many others afforded by the nature and disposition of that Hi-use , cf the necessity there exists for a thorough organic change in the representative system . That in onler to effee ; this change , with a view of repealing the- Com Lsws and every other bad law , a coalition bttween the middle and working classes is nectssury . Bu : it is the opinion of this meeting that this coalition should be upon none but honourable terms , tliat is to sajv no : fur party purposes or class interest , but f . r the purpose of fitnigclin ^ fur the whole of the principles lif tiie People ' s CharUr , according to the senaa of the majority fairly taken in public meeting assembled " Mr . H . BaKTLEit secocucd the motion . Mr . Crisp taid that resolution would entirely upEet the objects of that meeting , ¦ wiAch was to agree to the declirarson of Mr . Sturge .

      Mr . BaSTLETT said it bad been stated that they were met to give tkeir opinions aa to what should be ticiie to . better the condition 01 the country , and tlierefuie , Le had staed his views . He was not aga : nsc ary body who choose to go with Mr . Sturge ; but he would caii ' upun the Chartists to bd true to their principles . He mis sorry that men generally were not ; they reganied more their own se . 'fi-. h interests . If there Merc men oipoi&d from prrjuilica to CaartLsm , that was no reason * why w « should ieave our old course of rightful action . Mr CLAEiiE gave in Ms msst cordial assent to Mr . Sturgc ' s position ; and thought if we could get the suffrage , we Eiicnld afterwards get the other points of the Charter ; sad he hoped Mr . Bartlutt wouid withdraw his motion . Mr . B-iBrLETT said ts wouid do no such thing .

      Mr . SPE . NCER spoke in explanation , and said he was for the whole Chatter ; but he would not refrain from signing Mr . Srarge ' s memorial . Mr . Phillips said he wouid have the Chartists to be on their goord—th ^ y could tra ^ t uo oce . Tte middle men bad deceived us . ttfoie . Several oihers spoks in the sime strain , as did Mr . Spencer . Mr . VI 5 CEM said he thoug ' ut it unfair for any individual to force his opinions upon that meeting . He would Eisn Mr . Stur&s ' s memorial , for it went u grtat -way for the Charter . We sbxu ' . d not qucirel about lliicgs ; wethongiit ail Charti ^ a woniti si ^ n tfee memorial ; and he hoped 31 r . Biriittt would nct press bis

      motion . ' ^ Ir . Akchbald spok e in favour of union ; but S 3 iti nought as to what ihould be the terms of that imion . Mr . JBaetlett said , he did not wish to prevent any persons signing Mr . Sturge ' s memorul , Le wanted thtm to express their assttt or dissect to the resolution . Hr . * Viscest mcved an " ainenament , "That we agvee with , and are detenmned to sign Mr . Sturge'a luoriou . - % The amendsient was put and cameo . A motion was then made thst a public meeting should be li- 'd to conceit the pnblic on the subject ef the memorial ; but Mr . SF £ > 'CE £ and his party objected to 5-py such thing . "

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      THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION TO

      THE PEOPLE . Beoxheb Chartists , —The crisis which we hare long anticipated has at length arrived , and it becomes as , as your representatives , to exchange opinions in regard to the course which we ought to pursue , for or against the middle class , and the Corn Law Repealers . We conceive it will be admitted on all hands that our principles cannot vary nor be affected by any change of Government , or revolution of opinion amongst the electoral class . '

      Our relative position with the middle class has Bome-¦ wkat changed ; that is to say , & party of the middle class have approached neater to the sentiments of the non-electors , and have professed similar opinions on the suffrage question . . We must not conceal from ourselves that this change has been effected much more by a pressure of circumstances than force of argument , and may he attributed to the necessity of the day rather than to the conviction of their mindp . The grand Junction proclaimed between Sir Robert Peel and Lord John RuEsell , having cemented Whig and Tory interests on the question of the Corn Laws , and the obvious imp « ssibility of any Parliament elected according to the principle of the Reform Bill legislating for tbe working , middle , or manufacturing classes have had their effect np-jn the minds of hundreds who have hitherto stood aloof from our agitation , and derided and opposed our movement for the Charter .

      Under these circumstances our course may be somewhat difficult , but it is so clear and just that no honest man can wander from it . Our watchword should be to stand firm upon the Charter and refuse no adherents . The Charter should be like a fixed , immoveabte magnet , all attracting and never repelling in its influence . It should be the polarity of opinion around which all political matter should revolve , and upon whose stability all Ehouid depend . Brethrea , —The following are our general landmarks : — Firstly , the six principles contained in the People's Charter , having been approved of and adopted by a vast majority , are declared to be indivisible . Secondly , the rules and , regulations of the National Charter Association drawn up by tbe people '* delegates , duly elected , having been confirmed by the people , no other authority can alter its laws , or its government

      Thirdly , the National Petition having bsen drawn up by tho Executive Council , likewise duly elected , and having been adopted by the majority of the people , we recognise it as the National Petition to be presented to the present Hottse of Commons . We have given you three testa to be applied to all future aspirants to Chartism , whether working men , manufactures , ot middle class . We do not recommend oaths , affirmations , or pledges , but the following simple plan to be adopted . When an applicant present * himsdlf for admission to our Association let tbe officers of the Association address him thus : —Here is our Charter , do you approve of it and profess its principles ? Here is the plan of oar organised association , do you agree to it 1 And here is our petition , will you sign it ? If he refuses to subscribe to our opinions , you cannot admit him , and if he approves of part only and not the whole , then jour own judgment can guide you in trusting him .

      These are the private arrangements necessary at thia vital moment ; but there are also , in as far as the middle class are concerned .

      PUBLIC ARRANGEMENTS . lit . Every Corn Law Repealer or middle-class professor ef Chartism , should make a public and unreserved declaration of attachment to the whole principle of the Charter , before he can take part with us in the agitation , or co-operate with us . 2 ml The Corn Law party or middle class agitators desiring to eo-eperate with us , should be callvd upon to agree to the unqualified right of speech for all our leaders at all political meetings , and the full privilege of moving amendments to all motions , whenever it may appear to the people or their advisers to be necessary . Without tbe first unreserved admission , we can have no security for the sincerity of their professions , and consistency of conduct ; Without the second all important provision , we can have no effective check upon the guidance of public opinion .

      PUBLIC MEETINGS . The - resolutions passed at public meetings , moro especially those held to consider the Repeal of tbe Corn and Provision LawB , the causes ot existing distress , and the remedies to be proposed , should be firm , without being factious , based en principle ratlier than policy , and should admit the rights of all in opposition to tho usurpation of the lew . FIRST CHARTIST RESOLUTION . That cJass legislation is the original and existing cause of all grievances , political , social , moral , and physical , that its effects are self-evident in the discontent , poverty and bondage of all tha useful classes in society ; that this meeting is firmly of opinion , that the first remedy ehouid be as comprehensive as the first cause , and therefore adopt without alteration or deduction on the entire principles of the People ' s Charter .

      SECOND CHARTIST RESOLUTION . That this meeting unreservedly cocdemna all taxes levied upon bread and other nece&sa ies of life , that it is of opinion that the monopoly in food depends upon the moTjopoJy of the Suffrage , that it his no confidence in any Government appointed under the present system , and despairing of the removal of existing misery , is fully convinced that the total and entire repeal of the Corn and Provision Laws , can only be tho act of a Parliament representing : the interests and opinions of the whol 8 people of Great Britain and Ireland .

      These resolutions are , in our opinion , sufficiently comprehensive for all sincere Chartists , and emphatic enough for every really humane nnd benevolent advocate of the rights of the ustfal classes . The rejection of the first resolution by our professed a ' : lies should at once decide our connection with them , and the adoption of the second by the Chartist body , ought to affoid sufficient evidence of our desire to abide by principle , acd to speak the trutb , free of all factious motive and sinister intentions .

      DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT . In the event of the Tories being driven from power by the universal exercise of public opinion , the grand test of sincerity cau be applied to the middle class , and in tho mean time can be held out as the ulterior resolution which we have adopted . if o unioa can or ought to tofce place between the ¦ srorfcirg men and the midaie class unie 83 a positive and binding resolution is agreed to , to return thirty members to Parliament of the people ' s choice . This is the sacred key-stcne uoon which tha arch of union depends , and without which co-operatisn cannot last for a single day , nor security outlive tho passing moment

      Brethren , we have offered our suggestions , ponder well over them , reason ' upon-them , cairaly and dispassionately ; end if you r . ciopt them , print nnd distribute them widi-iy . L ' - 't . all minor diff-rences cease ; act ; with stern and resoiutt honesty , and Jet fixedness of principle and unity of purpose be the energetic features of our ass ? c :. itio ) i . Your faitbfn ! representatives ,

      James Leach . P . M . M'Docall . R , K . Philp Mokgan Williams . John Campbell , Secretary

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      CHARTIST JJISiJiO-VAHV ToVH THROVQB GALLOWAY . Within the last fortnight I have attended a series of ineetiuw in that province of Scotland cummonly called Galloway , which for numbers , enthusiasm , aii . l determination , have not been surpassed , I am sure , in aDy Dart of ths United Kingdom ; and what renders this the more remr . rkab-e is , tbr . t in this quarter of tho country , Chartism has nayti before been .-. guatoJ , . it les > t to any extent , many of the people being p =.-jfcci ' y ignorant of what Chartism is , wiii ; e those -who " 'did know anything about it received their information through the corrupted channel of a lyin ^ press , -. ifld , of course , were led to look nuou it as a monstrous bu ^ : ea r .

      G : lloway , including the Ceur . ty of Wigtown , and Ste ^ artry of Kirkcudbright , is sirietly ' aa agricultural district , and although tas people g < _ ricnii ! y itre intelligent , and inspired with an insiiactlve iove of freedom , still it has too much of that puilacai inactivity and serfdom which chaiacteriae similar po ; tious ot the country . A few scattered villages are to be found hvre and there , aoiong ths hills , in waich the principles of liberty have been kindly nourished , but no effoit has fceen

      spared by the lordly owners of the soil to crush the first breathings of independence , and to k ^ ep the people in a slulo of political and mental slavery . Associations of working men , ho waver , on the principlea of the Pdoplo ' 8 Charter , wers formed some time 115 , 0 in Castle Douglas , Gatehouse , and Kewton Stuwtrt . With the members of these associations first originated tha design of holding -meetings throughout tbe whole- of Galloway , in promotion of the cause , una your humble servant "was selected , by mutual consent , to peifonn the arduous yet noble task .

      Conscious of the difficulties which lay in my way , but strong in the integrity and goodntss of my cause , I set out upon my mission on Tuesuay , the 15 th . uk . That evening I held my first meeting in Creclown . Much opposition had been previously manifested to our principles in this village ; but suddenly tho public miud had become changed . The evening was fine a : ; d clear ; the people came flocking in from , the country , and a > the hour , of meeting , tho com mill , which ' was kindly granted for the puipcse , . was filled to ths door , so much bo , that msuy had to ttaud on the'outride;—I wonld fay tuat there were at least four hundred present Mr . George Kish , tailor , was calied to the chair . I then commenced my address , exposing tho injustice of the arifctscracy ; tweed it all to the irresponsible power whicli the people had peimltWd them to extrciBe , and defescVa ILe Bix measures of the Charter as the

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      only means hy which the rulers could be made to consuit the interests of the ruled . During the whole of my speech , rthlch lasted about two hours , the people appeared to take the warmest inteKat in the matter , and although all standing on their feet , did not betray the least symptoms of uneasiness . At the close of my address , a showof handB was taken for the Rational Petition . and immediately a foreat of stalwart arms appeared , which was followed by a cheer , which showed at once the enthusiasm and determination of tbe men . An active committee was elected to get tha petition numerously signed , and to organise an associatian en the principles of the People's Charter . Soon after the meeting dismissed , I set out per coach to Castle Douglas . On my way thither I passed through ( iate > house , a splendid . little town which teems with pure and ardent Chartism . Although it was one o ' clock in

      the aerning before the coach arrived at Gatehouse , yet so spirited and zealous are the Chasttets of this place , tfeat nearly a dozen waited to see me and hear the news from Creetown . They insured me of a large and enthusiastic meeting whan I , retorned * and as the coach started , they made the silent streets re-echo with three invigorating cheers for the Charter . I arrived in Caatle Bough * about three o ' clock . The authorities of this town have done everything in their power to suppress Chartism . They have hunted tho friends « f freedom out of one place of meeting to another , until they cannot find a roof to cover their heads . The Masons' Lodge is freely granted to daiicara , playera , and Corn Law Repealera , but they would not give it for our meeting either for love or money . Providence was kind , however , Wednesday evening was fair and clear , and we held bur meeting at the Market " Cross . The assemblage was large and entiiuaiastic .

      Mr . Martin , shoemaker , was caile'dto . 'the . chaiTV and , although I was not accustomed to speak in the opon air , yet I got through my work pretty cleverly , and bad the satisfaction of seeing the National Petition adopted . The next day I went to Kirkudbi'ight , a royal Burgh , in which the Charter , I suppose , had scarcely ever been named . So odious were our principles to the magistrates of this Burgh , that I jemeinber , when my friend , Mr . Wardrop , of Dumfries , about two yearB ago , attempted to advocate tkeui publicly to the people , he was actually driven out ef the town . I fully expected to meet with , something like the same treatment . Indeed , I was told that if I got out of it without beiug put in gaol , I might consider myself very snug . Fortunately the Mason ' s Lodge , a large and splendid room ,

      was procured for tho meeting ; and , although the magistrates did . everything in their powia : to stop the meeting , the Master of the Lodge was brave and honourable enough to hold good hia bargain . Soon after I arrived in Kirkcudbright , I waa joined by a deputation from Gatekeuae , who were kind enough to laud me their aid on the occasion . As wo were proceeding to the Hall , a little before the hour of meeting , we were met by several persons , who came to tell us that large crowds of people had gathered round the door , wishing to be admitted . We accordingly made all possible haste ; and > when we reached the Hall , we found the street completely blocked up with people . The doors were instantly opened ; and , so great waa the excitement and anxiety to giin admittance , that in five minutes the Hall was crammed to the

      door . With a proud heart I mounted the platform , followed by the Gatehouse deputation . Mr . Wallace , tinsmith , was called to tho chair . Mr . Doualdson , of Gatehouse , gave a short address , and I folio sved . Resolutions were passed amidst the greatest enthusiasm , condemning class legislation , recommending Universal Suffrage , and the other points of the Charter ; and adopting ; the National Petition ; a committee was also elected . During the whole of the proceedings chser after cheer : burst from the vast assembly , and as the meeting drew to a close , there was one universal

      cheering , accompanied with Waving of hate , handkerchiefs , dec . I wua perfectly astonished , ! and frequently asked myself the question , is this Kirkcudbright—and are these the raeu who are Tory-ridden ? A more splendid meeting I never witnessed . Ifover will I forget the gallant men of Kirkcudbright . Intelligence and freedom sparkled on their very face ? . I entered this town with a doubtful and desponding heart , but 1 left it the following day filled with joy , and convinced that the majority of ita inhabitants were propared to act their part in the present struggle for popular liberty .

      I next arrived . in Gatehouse ; here I found everything in readiness , and the people on the very tiptoo of excitement . At the hour ol meeting , tho Mason ' s Lodge , a large room , capable of holding five or six hundred people easily , was completely packed . The committee marched in procession to the hall wiVh drum and fife . As soon * however , as we made our appearance in the Hall we were greeted with the most enthusiastic cheering , which told us that Chartism was here triumphant . Mr . ponaldsoii , a gentlcnian whoso enthuaiasrn is tbe cause is unbouudedi WOS Called

      to tho chau-. Mr . Samuel Wallace , Mr . Snodgrasa , and others , addressed the meeting , and proposed resolutions expressing the unabated confidence of the meeting in the principles of the Charter . 1 fiupported the National Petition , and advocated at great length the necessity for a radical reform of theHouBe of Coinraohs . The whole of the resolutions proposed were unanimously carried without an ameiidiufent . After giving many a loud and hearty cheer for tho Charter , Feargus O'Connor , Frost , Williams , and Jones , and other sentiments usual on such occasions , thia large and memorable meeting was dismissed .

      Although I could have ¦ wished well to have remained a short time longer among the spirited men of Gr . te housc , I was obliged to leave them immediately after the dismissal of tho meeting . A number of the brave fillows , however , escorted me to the coach , and as it started we niutaally cheerad for the Charter . Two hours afterwards I was safely seated in my own house . . Thi 3 finished my fur through the stewartry , and seeing that my letter bis reached a ccnsiderable length , I will reserve an account of the Wigtonauire meeting to another letter . I am , ' Yours , &o ., Robert Someks . Newtou Stewart , March 2 nd , 1812 .

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      will be the ruin of the middle classes , and if not directed to universal , instead of class purposes , must ultimately , and that speedily , throw all tiie producing power into the hands of a few of tbe most wealthy and successful gamblers . i : . . - ¦¦ : ' . "¦ ¦**¦ I am , my friendi , ¦ - .. ¦' ; • ¦ ¦ " " *• Your faithful servant , . . . " Feargus O'Conkoiu " Hammeramith , March 2 nd , 1842 . "

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      TO THE EDIX 9 B OF THE HOB ^ HBttN STAR . ; Sia , —In ref ^ oe to axe statemenU wWcli appeal wcier the neacliiig " Ddmfrie 8 ' in your last paper , wa have to mention that they are essentially fata * . We have not left the Chartist body , far less have we been seduced , or bought up , by the Anti-Corn Law League . '¦ ¦• - - / . ' " : ¦ . - ¦ ¦ ¦' ¦¦ ; V -y '' ¦ ¦¦ ¦ ¦ : ' . ¦/ ' . . V' ' :: ¦ :: ; " ; - ¦ ¦'¦ ¦ " -. ¦ . ' We are sorry that the gratification of personal dislike , rather than tbe spirit of patriotismr or the dictatsa of charity , should have prompted your correspondent when he penned the paragTaph referriBd to . He has not given hia name ! Have you been acting wisely in thus allowing three individuals to be assailed , in your pages , by a cowardly assassin , wh » daro not ahow his face : ? ¦ ¦¦ . ¦ . ; -: ;' - . ¦ V ¦ - : ;¦ . ¦ ' . ' . " ' ' ' We are , Sir , Your most obedient Servants , Andre > v Waudrop . John H . Bell . William M'DuUall . Dumfries , 2 nd March , 1842 .

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      NOMINATIONS TO THE GENERAL COUNCIL . LAMBETH TEETOTALLERS . Mr . Edward Blackmoor , baker , 185 , Blackfriais ' - rpad . -- . - ¦ : . " ; ¦* ¦¦ ' ¦ ¦ - ' ' . ¦ : ' ¦¦ - ' ¦ ¦ " ... ' ¦ '¦ ¦¦ . ' , ¦ ¦ ¦ Mr . Charles Graham , smithj 24 , York-street , Yo « kroad .- /; . ¦ .. ¦ ' ' .. ¦ . '¦ ' ¦' ; * - .. ¦¦"' -. Mr . Stephen . Mackey , shoemaker , 14 , Herbert ' abuildingp . Mr . Richard Hamblyn , shoemaker , 27 , Cross-street , Blackfriars' -road . Mr . James Baker , stonemason , 7 , Church-atreet , Waterloo-road . Mr . Wm . Lyons , hatter , 53 , George-streefc , Blacks friars ' -road i sub-Treasurer . Mr . John Mawmaa , tailor , 3 } . Berry-street ,-sub ' . Secretary .

      SOUTHAMPTON . Mr . G . Goodman , < 5 hairmaker , Back of the Walls Mr . J . Hill , cordwainer , 8 f Spa-road . Mr . Pra ^ iiell , brushmaker , ;' Charlotte-street . Mr . Russell , cordwrainer ^ Russoli-couri . Mr . Palmer , dordwairier , Mount-street .

      HANLEY . Mr . Joseph Heath , china potter , Slack-lane , Kanley . Mr . John Harrison , china polter , Oxford-street , Shelton . Mri . John Younf j potter , ditto , ditto . Mr . John Slater , cordwainer , Chapel-fiald , Eauley . ; .. ¦ '¦ ¦ ¦ ' ..- " ' ::- .. ' ¦¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ " . ¦ ¦ ' ¦ ¦ . ' ¦¦ ¦ . Mr . Hamlet HensUall , potter , Shelton . Mr . Ja . mes Liveaey , potter , Hill-sweet , Shelton , 6 ub-Trea 8 uxer . Mr . Moses Simpson , cordwainer , Pall-mall , Shelton , Bub-Secretary .

      SHEFFIELD FOLITICAL INSTlTOtE . Mr . James M'Ketterick , braah ^ maker , Pinstoastreet .. ' ' ' .. ¦ ¦ . ¦ . ' . - ¦ ¦'¦¦ ¦ :. ¦ . ¦ ' ' ¦ . '¦ '"¦¦ ... Mr . Joseph Marsh , sfonemasqn , Mitton-skreet . Mr . J 08 . Harrison , wood turner , Nursery-street . Mr . R . OUey , tobacconist , South-street , Sheffield -Moor ., . - • ¦ - . .: ' .- •' ..... ¦ . ' ¦ .. ' ¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦ ' .. ' ¦ . - . Mr . John Drinkwater , pea-blade grinder , Upper Hoyle-streetb Mr . William Trost , newsagent , Bridge-street .

      Mr . William Wells , clerk , Duke-Btreet , Moor . Mr . Henry William Needham , cutler , Broomhall-Btreet . -: ., ,. ¦ .. "' ; ' - ¦¦ ' -- - ¦ - ¦' . '¦ ; ' .. '¦' - ' ,, ' . ¦' Mr ^ James Dyson , mechanic , Little Pond-street . Mr . David Walker , labourer , Johnson-street , Mr . Charles Wilden , steolburner , 5 * , Thomas-Mr . William Gill , scale cutter , Bub-Treasurer . Mr . Robert King , engraver , 21 , Canning-street , sub-Secretary .

      NEWPORT , MOSMOXJTHSHIBEMr . John Ablart , carpenter , Commercial-atreet . Mr . John Brewer , labouTer , Gold Toops . Mr . Robert Brown , labourer , Gold Topps . Mr . Edward Davies , cordwainer , Bane Well . Mr . JohnWiUiams , saiVmaHert Gommeroial-8 treet Mr > John Hitchen 3 , cordwaiher , MeUon ' 8 Bank . Mr . William Jones , tailor , CardifE-road . Mr . John Hitchens , oordwainer . Mr , Richard Burns , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Sainuel McFarlane , artist . sub-Seoretary .

      NEWCASTLE-UFJN-TYNE . Mr . Douglas Bo&ner , HiU-stiect . Mr . William Pardy , Side . Mr . Thomas Gray , Groy-street . Mr . James White , Lax ' s Building ? . Thomas Scott , Lax ' s Buildings , eub-Treasurer . Mr ^ William Wallace , Jb ' orth Terrace * a ;; d Mr George Cains , But-kingham street , sub-Secretaries .

      LE £ S . Mr . Lewis Harrop , cotton spinner . Mr . Thomas Wood , engine-tenter . Mr . Squire , Shelderlow * cotton-spinner . Mr , Reuben Haigh , mechahio . Mr . John Briorly , Neather , warper . Mr . John Beaumont ; , cottou-spinter . Mr . Enoch SykeSjShflderiow , mechanic . Mr . John Gartside , Hey , cotton-twister . Mr . George SaviJle , ditto , ditto . Mr . Joseph Greaves , tinplate-worker , sub-Trea surer . Mr . James Dawson , shoemaker , sub-Socretary .

      STALYB 1 UDGE . Mr . Thomaa Cheetham , Back Grosvenor-street . Mr . Thomas Cooper » Top Spring-street . Mr . Jaoies Greenwood , Mount-pleagstut . Mr . VVtu . Crabtree , Mottram-road . Mr . John Hunt , Grysveuor-street . Mr . John Marsland , Gas-street . Mr . William Harmby , Back Spring-street , sub-TrGssurci * Mr . WiiliamlHall , Mouat-pleaeant , Ncnton-street , sub-Secretary .

      STAFFORD . Mr ; Joha Brooks , sen ., shoemaker , Sash-street . Mr . Alfred Humble , ditto , Mill-lane . Mr . Heiiry Mearea , ditto , Fargats-street . Mr . John Peake , ditto ? Friar-street . Mr . William Wood , ditto , Cottage-street . Mr . Henry 'rayloiyditto . Friar-street . Mr . William HaldeD , ditto , HelleyVeciuare , sub Treasurer . Mr . Samuel Ward , ditto , Friar-street , sub- Secre tary . ¦ ¦ ' ;' ¦ . . ' ¦ -. ¦ . ' ¦ - ' . '¦' . ¦ ¦ . Mr . Wm . Peplow , ditto , Friar-street , Correspond ing sub-Secretary .

      EUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD , FOREST-STREET . Mr . Richard N » ylar 4 framework knitter , Pinglo Mr . Samue ] Fox , ditto , Now-roy / . Mr . Peter Mep , ditto , Reform-istreet . MrVJohn Walker , ditto , Forest-street . M r . Joh 11 £ ili pl . t , di t to , Kef oral- street . Mr . Joha Jsh'aw , enb-Treafeurer , Towaend . Mr . Thomas Lee , sub-Secretary .

      KINGSWOOP HILL . Mr . Charles Gowoil , hatter ,. Oldland-commun . Mr . Caleb Francombc , baker ,, Kingswood-JijlJ . Mr . Joseph , Iuiiis , engineer , ditto .. Mr > William Evans , maohin . eat , ditto . Mr . Thomas Harr 3 , ditto , ditto , Mr . Henry Bartle , engineer , ditto . Mr . William Stanley , hatter , Oldland-common , sub-Treasurer . Mr . George Burchill , Kingswood-hill , carpenter arid joiner , sub-Secretary .

      BRISTOL . Mr . John Newman , baker , Glouoester-larie . Mr . Henry Firth , engineer , Barton-hill . Mr . JahuGopp , shoemaker , Chureh-lano . Mr . Thomas Woocirooiie , stonemason , ' -Kirigsdown . - Mr . Thomas Wynn . porter , 16 , Great Ann-street . Mr . Keiiry Onion , Freiich-poJisher . Levk-iaKe . Mr . William ' "Blower , - tailor . Lower Caaile-street . Bub-Treasurer . Mr . Felix William Simeon , letter-prcss-printer , 1 , Temple-Sureet , &ub-Secs . 'etafy .

      N 0 TTINGHA 5 I . Mr . Jonathan Barber , Brougham-street , framework-knitter . Mr . John Bucklaud , Col wick-street , Sneiaton , frainework-knitter . Mr . JphnHoslam , laca-roaker i York-strtet . Mr . Joha Burbidge , necdlo-nsakev , / Nelson-street . Mr ; John Sponcer , Sun -Hill , ; framework-kiiiuer . Mr . William Parker , Cricket Court , Barker Gat «? , frdmework-kKitter . Mr . Benjamia Humphries , Lee 3 Yard , Narrow Mach , framework-knitter . Mr William Dove , Poplar Place , lace-maker . Mr . Thomas Giaaevcr , South-street , frameworkknitter .- - . / .. ; ; ¦ ' ¦ ' " f ¦ ' : ' . ¦' ; , "¦ ' . ; . ' ¦' .- ¦ . ¦ ' ¦ . Jilr . William Ginnever , East-street , fiameworkkniuer . -- , ' : ¦' .. ' ; . ' ' . ' . ¦ . --..- ¦ . ' .. - ¦ ¦ '¦ . '

      Mr . John Brooks , Tyler-street , frameworkknitter . . "¦ : ¦ ¦ ' . - ¦ , . .... '¦ ¦ . .-. - .. ¦ ¦ ¦ . ¦ . .-Mr . Joseph Cook , Noah ' s Ark , Coalpit Lane . Mr ; Robert Hursi , Cherry Place , iijimeworkknitter . ' ' ¦ . ; ' / ¦ ¦ " ¦' . ' ..... ¦ . ' ' •• . - ¦ ' " ¦ ' ' .: .,:. ' ' ¦ . ' •¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ - ¦¦ ¦ ' ¦ ¦ Mr . Thomas Elliot , Cherry Place , frameworkknitter .. - '' . ; . - ,. ' ' ; .. ' ' ' .:- .. ' .-.- - ¦ : ¦' ; ¦ ';• .. . . i . -. . •¦ ' '¦ ¦ - . Mr . John Gibson , King George en H < s- € eback > jubrTroasurer . Mr . Timothy Thatcher , Shoiidan Slrtet > oordsvainer , Eub-SocretarT .

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      : — . A EDINBURGH . ¦ ' ¦ ¦ " ¦ " ¦ » .-. - . ¦ v . ¦ '¦ ; '¦ ¦ " ¦¦ ¦¦• ¦ ¦ .. ¦¦ .. ' ¦¦; . ¦'¦ . ' ¦ ¦ ¦ SOIBEE IN HOSODB OP JAMBS BRONTEBRB P'BKrEN , Esq . —A Soiree in honoar of this gentleuiaa was purposed to have been held here upon his first visit from the South ; put . in consequence of prior engagements , it liad to be postponed tmThureday last , the 3 rd inafcaat , v » hen . ft came off in grand style .. The company wu numerous , and the arrangements all that codld be iwiahed . In addition to the V eehoolnmter * himaelf , Mr . John Duncan , from Dundee , and / Mr Abram Duncan were pr ^ nt . Mr . I'hpHiaB Blackie ^ otu excellent and active 8 eca : etary , occupied the Chair . T&e Cannon JdUlabaad . Vbo voluteered theireervicea pnt of respect to the gueat of the night , delighted the company with several airs , executed in their usual brilliant style . Mr . Abram Duncan spoke to the first sentiment . : ' * '

      people , the legitimate source of all power , " and elucidated ita trfith in hia uaual masterly manner . Mr . John Duncan followed , and responded to " The Charter , and may it speedily become the law of the land . " He urged , io a glowing and forcible style , the necessity for all true Reformers standing fast by the Charter to tut very letter , as well as for their counteractingihedesigus of the many huinbuga who , under one name or another , are so auxioua to destroy our movernent . He gavu a graphic description of the discomfiture experienced by these parties in Dundee , and pointed out the groaa hypocrisy and knavery by which all their late actshtive been characterised . Ifext came the toast of the evening , V Succesa to and long life to Mr . OBrieri . " This was received with the most enthusiastic applause , waving of handkerchiefs , icJ Mr . Abram Demean pronounoed a glowing eulogium-upon Mr . O'Brien , who , he said , had ( apart ' . 'from the good done more immediately by himself ) been the means of raisirjg up a bouy of

      political instructors who rank among ** tae first and . '; ., most useful in the movement : Mr . p'Brlen then addreBsed the audience iu his usual impreBsiye and effective manner , V \ V cannot , of T course , give even an oadine ot what he said , but it may be noticed that he took -occasion , to repiy to the " new move" of Mr . Stiirgei and clearly -laid down the course which the Chartists ought to pursue . Ho would hitve them on no account countenance the " complete suffrage" movers , until they went the whole length of the Charter ; nor even then , if they required ns a condition that we were to mix it up with the question of Corn Law repeal , for , because , in the latter c » se , they-would use the aid tbus borrowed from ns , to forward that part of - the mdvement in which alpue they feJt interestei , and throw ; our share of it overboard wherever they could conveniently do so . He concluded ainitlst the moat tremendous cheering . After soaiesODgs , Uo ., the company disperse ^ laach gratified and instructed by the proceedings of the eveniiig . v

      Discussion . —Owing to the late hour to whicit Mr . O'Brien ' a last lecture had been necessarily proloris- 'd , when here before , it wa 3 resolved to have another night devoted to discussion , in order that the S-jciafiats and others who txpressed a wish to discuss some of his positions , had there been time , might hu , ve an pri'ortunlty of doing so . Friday , the 4 th , was anneuccs < i for that purpose . The chapel was crammed to the docrb at ah early hour , Mr . Ranken in the chair . It is singular that although many individuals waxed wonderfully valiaut " after Mr . O'Brien . . left town , and spoke rnuch of the great things ; they would have ' - ' 'done hud tutrei - ' bre ' n time , no one appeared to discuss but Mr . CilarlfeR Doncan ( who addressed a letter to Mr- OB . in the ^ Var , some weeks ago ) . fMr . Duncan referred Mr . O'Br = en tft

      his letter , and wished his reply to it . After remarking upon the unfairnesswith which Mr . Duncan had chesen to send to a newspaper as his ( Mr . Q'B . ' s views , what really was not so , while any answer that he migbt give could only come before those present at that meetings he procfcedel to expose Mr . Duncan ' s fallacies in s * ying that an aristocracy an * l xnoneyocrnoy were es ? enti » l to a State ; &C , ttc , all of which he triumphantly ^ refuied to the satisfaction ef all- present ( with the exception , as appeared by the show of hands , ot Mr . Duncari him-Belt ) At the same time , Mr . O'B . took occasion to enter at some length upon his political viewxi The ' Chairman then asked if any other person present w ^ hed to be heard . After a slight pause , a qnestion or t s-o of explanation on minor points : were asked arid satiaifaC '

      torily answered . ' No one else appearing at . the-rcqui- ' sition of the Chairman , he took a snow ' . of-bands , ' « hcn ; with the exception already noticed , every hacd Wa could see was held up . Mr . Watson then -. niovect a vote of thanks to Mr . O' Brien , ¦ who , he said , had given iiirn , that night , inforniation he would never forget , and * hich ha would prize while he lived . The vote was carried by exclamatfon . Mr . OB ., we may mention , -referred ,- . in the course of the evening , to the Sturge ruove , the position -of which he placed id the clearest light : indeed , there can be no doubt that the 1 effect of all he said on the subject is either to throw these gentry Into the Jirins of the Chartists , or confine them to ifnete committees of electors , in "which latter Capacity they may do good , and will be , at least , powerless for niiachief . -- . ; ¦ ' •¦ '¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ' ¦ ' ' ' . ¦ •¦ ¦ ' . ' ¦ ¦ ,. ¦ : ; :- .: ; . - . ¦ " . ; ¦ ' . ¦ . ¦' . ¦ '¦ ¦

      M eeting OF THE ASSOCIATION .--A meeting of this body was called by placard , to consider the " couiulete suftrage" move . It was the most tumerously atituded of the Association we have ever Eeen . Mr . Rankio in the chair . After some routine business , the " tug of war' ' cornmenced . The " movers , " seeing the appearance of the meeting against them , tried an a « journ ; ne » t Pi . GSover ( who had joined the - Association-the ; night before !) thought we should pause and consider , &c . &c , but the adjournment was negatived . . A Mr . Green then moved a resolution to the effact , " that although , as a body , \ ro could not , consistently with our principles , support the complete suffrage move , yet that ... a « individuals , we should . " Another member moved the foilowing amendment : — " That this Association , titfler

      individually , or as a body , will not sanction nor support an agitation got up for a measure of reform short of the People ' s Charter ; and that they will in future , as they have in times patt , express this their opinion at public meetings . " Ho exposed the gross fallacy of making a distinction between the course to be pursued by the Association aud that by all its members . The Association was nothing but a . b ' edy of meu joined for a certain purpose ; aiid if it was 'finconsistent with their demands" ; . ~ to > -support- 'the ~ ' Now Move ; " they would be acting a part at once ridiuulons and inconsistent to support tLas same move as individuals . He dsfiied thiit that the '' declaration" neces sarily meant Universal Suffrage , but that it admitted of other constructions niore or less honeai in proportion to the length of conECiouce . . . possessed- by the person subcribiag . ( If this be so , what may a loug conscience , and truth-loviug Quaker not mean by it !) Dr . Glover defended Ike " new move" men , who , he

      declared , were excellent fellowe . He had heatd a working man speak at one of their meetings ; and it was perhaps one of the b&t speeches lie had ever heanJ , &c . &c . He , of course , supported the motion . Mr . Biackie opy . osea the ¦ motioh , " and ably supported the amendment . He informed the meeting that ; the " v ? orking man , " whli whbse speech the worthy Doctor was so much iu lovp , was no working man ; but a p 2 . rsoa's son ! ( Precious few of , tte ;« icake . their soas working- men if they caa help it , )—and ^ uoUidi as p : irt of that said " exct'ilent speech , " a passage to the effect , that the . " nt * w move" associations would , like Pharaoh ' s- ' leaa . kicei ¦ ¦ - " . eat up the fat ones . " He put it to ; the Doctor whether tbia was not tliocase , sad the Doctor could not deny it ; Mr . Kauksu then lift the chair , and ably supported t ' se Rrriendiiient . Wbea the vote was takeni jive hands were held up for the motion all the remainder for the amecdmeut ! The humbugs are done for here .

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      SA&FORB . —Mr . Roberta lectured here on Wednesday week . ROTHERHilM .--Mr . ParkeB lectured here on Wednesday . ABZNGDOPr , Berks . —Mr . Sialiwcod lectured here on Xhursday Week . BlIiSTOW' .- ^ Tfle Chartists of tflia place finding our unpurchasiib ! e champiun , Eeargua Q- 'Cumiur , Esq ., was in Birmingh&m , the ' coui : cil and cOinciitteernuatored to ! i man ; within an hour ' s notice and iinmediateij deputed Mr . Styran in conjanction witk Mr . Mogg , the Wolverhaniptou delegate , to wait oa Mr . O'Connor , and endeavour to obtain the liouour of a visit fiom him to our locaiity . Tu « application "was successful ,: and the result was received with great applause . At the meeting Mr . Styran -was called to the chair , and introduced Mr . Bairstow to the meeting as Mr . p'Connpi '' a pi-ecursor . Mr , Bairstd . w in a most impressive uiiiiner addressed tho mtetiiJg at . great length , and wiUi excel-: lent eifftt . ' - - : ; ' ¦ ¦ ;

      On Sunday . we bad another feast r , i intellectual information frorn Mr . Bairstow , buv . uiue and circuiasUmcis renders it impossiblti to give any thing liite aa outline of his addressfes . At the . clise cf eitch 1-jcture , the epfeaker pointed to our noble Cfeartev as the groundwork of our faith ^ cdcctions . andenergeticallyfioiicited every , hearer present who' was not enroiwd , to come forward in the cause of freedom arkl of fcfoi . ; Upwards of fifty voluntetrs joioed ourtisnis on . S-. iturcay , and several cards of niemb&rabip were delivered . - ' , Delegaxe MeetJ NG . —On Sunday .- ; . ' delegates from the Councils of Wolverkampton , WalsaU , Darlaston , Dudley , and surrounding localities , met at Biiston , to devise tb , 8 best means and route . to . bo taken in Uie riemonstvaiion to F . O'Connor , E-q . ^ oc Monday next . Thedolegatesdctermined on thefoliowingroute , viz : ThcParlagion and WalsaU Associatidu ' to be , at the top of Hor 8 ley Field , a quarter before one o'clock , p . m ., and wait there the arrival of Biiston and Woiveriampten

      Assnciatiuns , and then the whole body moved on to . the Kailway Siation , and arrive there twenty minutes before two p . m ., and wait theavrtival of our cbampioa Upon his . arrival , re"turn by . Canal-street , Horse Fair , North-street , Maiket-placa , down Qaeen-Btcet , toSL James ' s sqar . re , Woiverbarnpton , ; &c , theuce proceed up Piper ' s-row , downBilfiton-street , directfor Biiston up > V « lverhampton-street > High-street . CliHrch-strcet , Old-rodd , down "rempre-strcet , up New Town , && , to be haaded by a heral 3 on , horsebacfc , supyoried by two fl-igs bearing the inscription ' Peace , ; law , ah < i Order . '' and the procession ti follow as agreed upon . Friends of liberty , of justice and humr . iiity , eoise forth in your thousands , and honour on that day the brave , the unpurchased and the unpurchasable O'Connor , and let the monopoiisiDg tyranta of si ; - factions see that viitae sbaU . and ' -w . iU have 5 ts reward ; and receive the grateful adoration of tbe people , through a bspevoleut . and tried champion , the poor man ' s friend ; tiis widow ' s solace , O'Connor .

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      PETITION . : To the Bonouralls the Representatives of Property , \ for Great Britain and Ireland ^ in Parliament ; esientlkd , ' \ HrxB She ^ eth , ¦ ! , , J oar Petinoners , with extreme sorrow , see i « a near of tbousasd < of our fell&w com-iry-men f ^ own cst of tmploTmciit bj their ivork biiig per- : Knacd by maciiLerv , and vrhich , of conrsc ; deprives i gsasanQs of our ' brtthren of their dsiir bread , ; ^ Ccs r obbing the national treasury of its revenue , i r tee machines requlrs onlv coals and oilwhereas j

      _ , ¦ a conniEe 10 VJ . highly taxea arrides . ^ Wepray , therefore , that man may bs pnfc spon an ) -Huai _ iooia ; g ¦ whh the machines , sad tiiat a direct ; ^ atica srcaJd be pet upen the productioa of , « J ^ iii eTj in vroponi&u as indirect- taxation bears 9 en the procEctiGn of canaal labour . -i Ani jour Periuoners shall e ^ ery prs y . PrlmeelSj Sawtees , : Masons , Ttjisees , : "Weaybbs , SmxEKS- ¦ ¦ --urdrle , 2 G : h Febmary , 1842 . j

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      THE ENGLISH CHARTIST CIRCULAR . We know not a more thoroughly deserving work than this little inexpensive and unpretending periodical . Aud few tningd have lately given us more sincere pleasure than to learn that O'Connor lias determined to write in it aserica of lotters to the working people . We hope that no working mari or woman will omit to buy and read those letters . It wiil of course be neither possible nor necessary : for uh to transfer these lottery to the Slur—buttHo-fix-st , which appears this week , is short , and so fully expressive of' opinions in reference to the Circular arid its excellent publisher , in which we perfecrly coincide that we cannot resist ; the impulse to give and recommend it to our readers .

      " TO THE WORKING PEOPLE . " Mi' Dear Friends , "I have undertaken to write a series of letters to you through the little Halfpenny Circular , I must write in short and complete seiitencea , as the space is very limited . I have often thought that our opponents ( who rely so much upon the power of Uieir . press , } measure our weakness by popular indi 5 " jrence bo frequently manifested in neglect of cheap Chartist periodicaiB . In this , my introductory letter , I muist observe that the little publication in behalf of which I now appeal , had at one period a very large circulation ; and that one of the causes of its decline was unprincipled , thoughtless , and unjust in the . extreme ; it arose from a supp' ^ iiion that , certain parties net in good repute , oit . er edited it or contributed to it . Tiiia uotion was

      erronenus ; but supposing such to hiiva been the ease , j denunciation in constquence was highly reprehensible , and especially upon > he part of Chartiit 3 , -whosp prjn- j ciplo Is " measures , not MEN . " Tbe '"' mtiUer , 'there- ; fore , and not the writer , should have been . ' subject for . f comment I have ever looked upon a cheap press as j the skirmishiDg force of its political party , and I have ¦ wondered , over arid over again , that a sufficient number of such a papsr as the English Chartist Circular could be . published in this country in ita preaent position . ¦ I " Let me , in this my &cs . t letter , recoitunend a plan j for increasing the circulation " of the Clictrlist Circular . ' Suppose , then , each subscriber should canvass . for one ¦ purchaser ; and where is the mari so destitute of in- j fluence , who has not one halfpenny friend in the { werld ? By this mode the ciiculatidn would be doubled in one week .

      •• The subjects upon "which I mean to ^ address you are , tiie six points of out Charter as compared with j any other description or Clutter offered by any other ] party . I shall make my seiisa . full . , ami complete , so j that if he chooses , tho publisher may afterwards publish them in a pamphlet This service , you must bear iu mind , is gratuitous , and lii ' y reasons for undertaking j it are threefold . Firstly , an anxious , desiie to % d political food at a cheap rate ^ for all whom , poverty has deprived of the means of purchasing a higher priced' payer ; and , after all , the poorest has a pride in hav * I ing entire poesession of whatever he buys . Secondly , a wish to prtserve se valuable an auxiliary to out cause : from perishing ; . with a view to indues the circulaticn \ of such a paper in every town throughout the laud : | and thirdly , because Jfee Northern Star cannoti at all . 1

      times , afford space for as much as I would wish .. to say , to you ; and , moreover , I . . shall' bave opportunities of j addressing the men of London up to the last of the i week , while Wednesday is the last day upon which . 11 can write from London to the Korlhem Star ., ¦•• This b ' tva been a busy avid anxious week with me ; it j has , in truth , been a great week for Chartism in the ; Metropolis , and therefore more than this / myintroduc- ; tory epistle , cannot be expected in the present number ; of tha Cireular . Inrny nex ^ I shall di aw the attention of tho trades to the ateolute necessity of achieving their i redemptioa from the influence of capital , ere it be top late ; and I shall show that through the Charter j alone can they hope for that redempUor . I shall also I prove that no two interests are more inseparably bound j up together than those of tho shopkeeping and working j classes ; while no two classes of the middle order , under existing circumstances , are more oppossd to each other than the sttam-producirig class and the

      shopkeepiag ciuss ! In fine , I shall show thtt unrestricted machinery has heen t&e ruin of the working classes—

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), March 12, 1842, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct745/page/7/