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      ScMJEBLiXD . —On Snnday afternoon , Mr . Williams lectnred to a large audience on tae Town-Moor . Commixiee Mebxixg . —On Tuesday morning , a meeting of the General Committee was held in the Register Buildings , when the town was divided into districts , and district collectors appointed . A subcommittee was also appointed to wait upon the Comiaissioner 3 for the improvement of the Hirer , the Commissioners for the improvement of the Town , and -various other public bodies , to urge them to endeavour to _ devisa some means of employing in their respective departments , a portion of the unemployed operatives , by the various improvements which vrere stated to be necessary and practicable in these departments . It is expected that employment for a considerable number may be found in

      Qasmy . MosE . v > 'EiBMorrrH . —Oa Tuesday evening , Messrs . Dobbie , Chappie , and Taylor , addressed the meeting a ; this place , after which some new members were enrolled . The following is the result of the rotinz , giving the five highest : —Leach 34 ; M'Don-» 3135 ; Campbell 31 : Morgan Williams 27 ; and R . K . Piulp 24 . TAVISTOCX . —At a pnblic meeting of Chartist 3 , Mr . J . Stephens in the chair , it was resolved , " That the best thanks of the Chartists of TaTi 3 tock be giren to the Rev . Win . Hill , for his past services in the people ' s cause , and while he continues in the same coarse , we will support him to the best of our ability , and we hope this will be the last time that

      there will be anything like disoord between him and j our respected friends of the Executive , for we respect j them both , and are determined to support them j both as long as they abide by the people's cause . i BRIGHTON . —At a recent meeting here the conduct of Mr . O'Brien , in reference to his indecent and S scurrilous attacks on the Star , tas been made the i subject of discussion . A resolution was proposed by I Mr . Allen , regretting the course adopted by Mr , i O * Br ien , and implying a censure on that person . ] This met with furious opposition from a small knot of partizans who heaped upon Mr . Allen and several Other of the best Chartists in Brighton every foul j epithet with which the vocabulary of their " school- 1 | ; i j j ; | I i J !

      master" could supply them . Words being found I insufficient for the pupose 3 of " free discussion , " ; Moh-3 were had recourse to , and the police were j acinally called in to settle the row . These " intsllec- j tnal" proceedings were carried on for fire successive [ evenings , during which all decent men being turned j out , the O'Bnenitea found themselves on the next night" alone in vheir glory , " and having it" all their ' own way / ' an unqualified vote of confidence was j of course given to O'Brien . Such is the fair substance of a number of communitions which we have received from both sides . God help the man who : ha 3 many friends like those of Mr . O'Brien at i Brighton . I ;

      BATH . —At a public meeting , held on Monday ; evening last , at 3 , Galloway Buildings , Mr . Mose- ; ley in the chair , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : — " That this meeting feels called ! npon to declare , 1 st . that the Northern Star we ' recognise to be the National Organ of Chartism , i the Editor of which , the Rev . Wm . Hill , is entitled i to , and has our confidence and respect for his watch- ' fulness over the interests and rights of the people ;' and for having , in the most important , because most- ; responsible office connected with the National i Organization , guarded the cause against matchless fraud and unbounded the handand

      power , on one , against treacherously feigned friendship of self-Etyled democrats , and the middle-class popnl&rity ' hunters , on the other . Secondly , that we consider ; Mr . Hill Mly justified in making comments , Buch as he has recently made , on the conduct of publio : men , as well as on the policy and documents of ; Chartists bedies . That in altering Chartist docu-: meats , -with a view of guarding against the law , Mr . Hill does wisely , so long as the alteration does i apt materially affect the sense of sueh documents . " i Signed on behalf of the meeting—Alfsed Mosslet , Chairman , i

      BRISTOL—At a meeting of the Bristol Chartists held in Bever-lane Chapel , Temple-street , on Tuesday the 14 th of June , 1842 , it was unanimously resolved : —Proposed by Mr . Joseph Marriott and ' seconded by Mr . C . Clark— " That this meeting comprised of members of the Bristol Charter Association , cannot under existing circumstances refrain from ; expressing our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Mr . Wm . Hill , for his conduct as a public man , and the i more especially as the honest and talented advocate of the people's Charter , in the exercise of his functions as Editor of the Northern Star , the duties of which office lie has so ably performed , has entitled }> irrt to our best regard , and we repose in him entire and perfect confidence , and we also entertain so high an opinion of that gentleman's honesty and ability , that if a censor over the actions of the people ' s hwt i i ¦ 9 + ¦¦« f *

      w m mm ww ¦ 'w * * r »** v «* v * m- ^ Tr * v * v ** w p * w v » w w j leaders , and the public press were necessary , "Mr . TTfllj in our opinion , would be the most qualified , person to hold such an important pos : / ' Proposed j by Mr / J . Reed , and seconded by Mr . B . Gibson— j M That a-vote of thanks be given to Mr . Cooper for the spirited and manly manner in which he ques- ; tioned Mr . O'Brien at Xeicejfeer . " REDDITCH . —Jnne 11 th . —Resolution proposed : by G . A . Newell , seconded by Edward Cook , and carried unanimously : — "That we , the Chartists of Redditchj in public meeting assembled , having read the letter of Mr . Hill , and also his leading or Edi- i torial articles from time to time , do hereby declare , & 3 our opinion , "without pinning our faith to the sleeve ' of any man , that they have been such , and such M «« I w ft a a j » « m a bw \ * ± aa * i * 4 w * *»^ # >* r * 9 f \ * s »^ V 1 44 * fx r * w \ # \ I onl became the conductor of journal

      ^ ^ * ^ ^ y as a public , advocating the rights of laJxrar against tyranny , ' whose duty we conceive it to be to watch with a ; eareful and jealous eye , the conduct of pnblic men , \ and especially those professing tobethe leaders of the « people , and without fear or favour , when in error , to ' . report them ; and we hereby declare our entire ap- ; proval of his conduct during the period of his Editorship , and we , therefore , accord to and request ; Mr . rtill w > accept & vote of thanks , being his jutt due ; and we the Chartists , now assembled , do fur-: ther declare our determination to support , by every jneans in our power , the Rev . Gentleman , the Northern Star , and Feargus O'Connor , so long as they tsentinue the just and consistent advocates of the people , " i

      LOUGHBRO ' . —At & special meeting of the I Chartist 3 of Loughborough , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : — " That we , the ' Chartists of Loughborougb , cave confidence in the ; Editor of the Northern Star , and believe that he has nsed the power he possesses in the office he holds ; with an eye to the good of the people ; and that ; wnen he nas administered rebuke to any leading ' . Tria-n in the movement , that the said individual has merited the observations made , either by his leaning to thai which would ultimately blast the hopes of the prodncers of wealth , or his neglect of the regulations by which the body professed to be governed . " STOCKFORT . —On Sunday evening last , Mr . Booth , from Newton Heath , lectured in the Associa-:

      tion Room , to a numerous audience , and gave en-, tire satisfaction . At the close of the lecture , Mr . Thomas Webb moved the following resolution : — " That the Chartists of Stockport having since the establishment of the Northern Star , carefully and strictly watched the conduct of us Editor , the Rev . Wm . Hill , take this opportunity of registering our grateful acknowledgements of his past conduct ; and also to assure him , that as long as he pursues the ' same nndeviating , upright , and honourable conduct , ; he shall always possess , a 3 he does at present , our unqualified and entire confidence and este-m , of which so many are seeking to deprive him . It was seconded and carried by acclamation , after which the meeting quietly dispersed . '

      nOWCASTER . —At our meeting , on Monday night last , it was nnanimon-= ly adopted , " That a vote of confidence be tendered to the Editor of the Northern Star for his honest and manly conduct , as Editor of the above organ , and this meeting pledges itself to support the Northern Star , &ad the Editor , so long as he pursues the same impartial conduct be hitherto has done . ' It was also resolved unanimously , That thi 3 meeting views with disgust the attack upon the Northern Siar by Philp , O'Brien , and several others ; that we consider the whole as a plot to divide the pe * ple , and get rid of Feargus O'Connor and the Star . "

      SHREWSBURY . —At a meeting of the Chartists , held June 11 th , 1842 , if was resolved , " That _ we hereby express our approval of the manly spirit , ahility , consistency , and taleni , | of Mr . Hill , Editor of the Northern Star , and hope he will still pnrsne the same independent path he has h . therto done , and , at the same time , express our unlimited confidence in the Executive Committee , and are of opinion , that the Chartist body is highly indebted to them for their perseverance and z ? al , so ably displayed by them in the good and glorious caase . "

      8 J 5 AZ 7 ZNG , Bekks . —The following resolution was eArried at our weekly meeting ; , en Monday evening last , without a single dissentient : — That we , the Chartists of Reading , having read with pain and regret the many attacks and " denunciations" that have lately appeared in the Star , and having carefully considered the Editor ' s conduct and remarks feereon , we herebydedare that we have the fullest confidence in Mr . Hill , and are determined to support him , so long as he pursues the same plain , ioaest , aad straightforward line of conduct that he && 6 hitherto done .

      STAFFORD . —At a crowded meeting of the members of the National Charter Association , at their loom , a £ night , after the Town Hall meeting , at wMcb Mr . P . Rigby ^ lectured , the following resolution was proposed by Mr . Wm . Peptaw , the oldest leader of the Northern Star in Stafford , and seconded by Mr " .. Wm . Halden , the next oldest reader : — M That this meeting , having reviewed the conduct of the Rev . " 97 m- Hill , as Editor of the Northern Star , do tender biff our heartfelt thanks , for his honest and straightforward advocacy of the people ' s right ? , and pledge ourseiTes to rapport him and the Star , so

      long as they pursue the same impartial line of conduct . " It was carried with approbaxion with oaly one disentieat .

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      OLDHAltt . —The following resolution was passed unanimously at the nsnal weekly meeting of the female Chartsts , resident in Oldham : — That the thanks of this meeting are justly due , and are hereby given , to Mr . W . Hill , for the very able manner in which he has conducted that bright luminary of Chartism , the Northern Star , while it has been under his care ; and this meeting having the greatest confidence in Mr . Hill ' s honesty and integrity , pledges itself to support him against the wicked designs of evil men , bo long as he maintains the Fame straightforward , honest course he hes hitherto pursued . "

      LOWKH MOOE , NEAR OLDHAM . —TEE-TOTAL CHART-1 ST 3 . —At a meeting at the above place , held on the 13 th of June , the following resolution was passed unanimously , — " That we view with pleasure , and have perfect confidence in , tho manlinesB and straightforward course pursued by the Editor of the Northern Star , and so long as he continues the same line of conduct , we will continue to support him . " On Sunday Evemx g , Mt . David Frazer Pearson , preached a most eloquent and impressive discourse from the first chapter in Genesis , to a very attentive audience in the Chartist Hall , and gave very j . great satifac tion . ; STOKESLEY . —The Chartists of this town have : sent a letter , full of gratifying expressions of confi-: dence in Mr . Hill , and the Proprietor of the Star . ; They have our thanks ; but their letter being only , received on Thursday , it cannot be inserted for lack i of room .

      ! | ! ARNOLD , Nkab Nottingham . —At our weekly meeting on Monday last , the following resolution was unanimously passed : —** That we , the Chartists of Arnold tender a- vote of thanks to , and confidence in Mr . Hill , the Editor of the Northern Star , for his fair and impartial conduct during the time of his service in our cause—the cause of Chartism—by defending our cause , and exposing all the new movers" and humbugs , and hereby pledge ourselvts to- stand by him and the Northern Star , so long as ! he per 3 ever « 3 in the straightforward course he has - hitherto done , and that we tender a vote of thanks ! to that noble patriot , Mr . Cooper of Leicester , for the brave manner in which he defended our cause and association , in the amphitheatre , before that once-favourite , O'Brien .

      tEAMINGTON . —At a meeting of the Chartists at their room in Newbold-street , in this town , the following was proposed and carried : — " That this society beg to tender a vote of thanks to Mr . Hill for the able manner he has conduoted the people's cause and paper , for the last five years . " DAISY HXUi . —At a general meeting of the Chartists of Daisy Hill , held on Sunday , the 12 th of June , the following resolution was unanimously adopted : — " That we , as Chartists , place the fullest confidence in the Rev . Wm . Hill , Editor of the Northern Star ' , and we pledge ourselves to support the Editor and the Star go long as they advocate the just rights of the people . "

      MANCHESTER . Cakpenier ' s Hall . —Mr . Dixon lectured in the afternoon on the Coal Mines . Mr . C . Doyle lectured in the evening on the principles of the Charter , to a large and intelligent audience . At the close of the lecture there was a vote of thanks and confidence tendered to the Rev . Wm . Hill , Editor of the Northern Star , for his services to the people and their paper . SKS 6 BT , near Ma . nsfield . — Dbab Sib , —At our weekly meeting , held here in the Chartist Room , a vote of confidence was given unanimously to you for the straightforward manner in which you have conducted the Northern Star from the beginning , and they are determined to support you and it so long as it is carried on in the same manner ; and they will support you in putting an end to this system of denunciation and abuse , for they consider that it is an injury to our cause in that district . —Geo . Didsbury , sub-Secretary .

      ROCHDALE . —At a meeting of the Rochdale Chartists , on Monday evening last , the conduct of Mr . Hill , as Editor of the Northern Star , was taken into consideration . His general liae of conduct was approved of ; the ability admired with which that journal has been conducted , with so many difficulties to contend against as it has had , and a unanimous vote of confidence was passed in Mr . Hill . DESHOLJIE . —ilr . We Wilkinson , of Culllngrforth , lectured here on Monday , the 13 th of Jane , to a numerous audience . He spoke for an hour and and a half , in an eloquent and argumentative style , and gave perfect satisfaction .

      Halifax . —2 > Ir . Brophy delivered one of the most soul stirring discourses that for a long time has fallen to our lot to hear- He drew a true picture of the interests of the middle and -working classes as being identical . A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer , after which a vote of confidence was most enthusiastically given to the editor of the Northern Star . London . —Chartist Sunday School . —The working Men ' s Hall , 5 , Circus-street , New-road , is opened as a Sunday Bchool , to which the inhabitants of Marylebone are invited to send their children , whom they are desirous of being instructed in the rudiments of general knowledge . 2 io charge whatever is made . All communications relative to the aboTe school , will be received by Mr . Savage , treasurer , No . 29 , Circusstreet .

      Hoslet . —On Sunday last , the 12 th instant , a meeting of leading friends was held at Honley , when the following -were present : — Honley—Brammall Dyson , J . Roberta . ' . Huddersfield—James Shaw , John Chapman . Yew Green—Pavid GledhilL Lepton—Charles Smith , Matthew Booth . Sirkheaton—John Jessop , John Broadbent . Mr . Shaw in the chair . After various matters of local importance had been dispatched , and the financial department settled , the following was agreed to , viz . that each Sub-Secretary in

      toe diftnct be requested to make out a correct return of the -whole of their members enrolled , the number that h&s contributed within the last three months , and one-fowth of their contributions that has been paid within the last month .. It was determined to hold a camp meeting on Snnday , the 3 rd day of Jnly , on the summit of Castle Hill , to which Mr . David Ross , of Manchester has been invited . Also the snm of twopence per member was laid for the ensuing month for the lecturer ' s fund , to be paid in on or before next meeting , -which will t > e held at Huddersfield , on Sundaji July 10 th . A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , and the meeting was adjourned .

      Oldhah . —On Snnday last we had two of the most orderly and numerous open sir meetings we ever had the pleasure of beholding on the Sabbath day ; there could not be less than 7 . 000 present ; the weather was fine , a solemn silence pirvaded around , and the greatest attention was observed ; the speeches were firm ytt mild . The pfece of meeting was a sloping ascent upon the hiil side fronting the north-east ; the sun poured forth its scorching brilliant rays , and a strong northeast -wind qualified its burning heat , and carried the thrilling eloquence of the speakers , mingling in the brsezs the glad tidings of freedom , among the assembled

      thousands who were seated on nature's green carpet at the bottom cf the eminence , which had the appearance of a Grecian theatre . The hustings were erected on a small plain , and from which the scene was truly imposing . The services commenced by singing a hymn . Mr . Roe , of Oldbam , was introduced to the meeting , who toot for h ? s text the 30 th and 31 st verses of the fifth chapter of Jeremiah's prophecy . The following gentlemen addressed the meeting in succession , namely , Mr . Littler , Mr . Lane , il r . Ross , Mr . Bell , Mr . John Leach , and Mr . Roberts . All -was peace and harmony throughout .

      Merthth TrDYii . —The usual place of meeting being found much , too small , on . last Monday night , it was resolved to adjourn the meeting to a more commodious place , and a beautiful green spot on the hillside was fixed upon . The following resolution waa unanimously agreed npon : —Moved by Mr . Ellis , and seconded by Mr . Miles , "That this meeting is of opinion that every confidence should be placed in the Star and the Rev . Wa Hill , and that we regard « very attempt to interfere with the liberty of the press , either by the Executive , er private individuals , as

      diametrically opposed to tb . B spirit of the Charter . " Mr . Simeon , of Bristol , who was on his way to attend a publio met ting at Swansea , was introduced and spoke at great length upon the necessity of union amongst the people to obtain what would prove the sole remedy to their sufferings—the Charter . It is expected that Mr . Simeon " s exertions at Swansea , aided by a few good spirits residing there , will prove of great serviea there . Tue working classes of Swansea will do good work in the Chartist cause with perseverance and a little aid .

      ' Ross ( Heuefosdshibe ) . —In this agricultural district Ccartiam is gaining ground . If an able lecturer sbonld pass this way he would meet with an hearty ¦ welceme , and cause hundreds to adopt the principle . It is in contemplation to open an association in this town . All communications to be directed—Mr . Rudge , Green Dragon Inn , Ross , Herefordshire . Chalfoed . —Last week we received a number of printed resolutions to be distributed among the members . At our meeting on Monday night the following resolution was passed : — " That we , the members of the Chalford Charter Association , cannot agree with the resolution passed at Newton Heath on Sunday evening , June 5 th , which runs thus : — ' That this meeting places

      entire confidence in R . K . Philp . ' We do not approve of the word entire , which means sole , undivided . We tender oar hearty thanks to the Executive as a body , and are sorry that we cannot better support it : but to single out one individual is to deal unfairly with the rest ; neither do we place our entire confidence in any man , but in the united exertions of an oppressed people : and , at the same time , we tender our sincere thanks to the proprietor and editor of Q&Slar lor theii straightforward and manly conduct , and shall always co rider them as pilots placed upon the watch tower , ready to give the alarm -whenever our vessel ifl like to be dashed against the rock * of persecution , or towed into the waters of pride and ambition , —hoping tkat they -will continue in the taae coarse that b » always marked their conduct .

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      Huddersfield . —At a weekly meeting held la the Association Room , Upperhead-row , after a very spirited discussion the following was all but unanimously passed : Resolved , "That this meeting laments the difference which has arisen betwixt the Executive of the National Charter Association and the Editor of the Northern Star , yet believing bath are actuated by the purest motives to further the cause of universal freedom , this meeting has therefore the fullest confidence both in the Executive and the Editor of the Northern Star . Mat lock . —Mr . James Duffy lectured Jxere on Thursday evening , the 9 th instant , in the Large Room , Crown Inn , Matlock Bridge , to a very attentive audience . He delivered a very soul-stirring and eloquent address ; be showed the evils of class legislation ; likewise the necessity of union amongst the working classes , and pressed npon his hearers to stand firmly by the Charter . Mr . Duffy gave great satisfaction .

      SHEFFIELD . —Mr . Samuel Parkes preached at VTadBley , en Sunday afternoon last , a goodly number of tho Sheffield Chartists attended . Mr . Parkea delivered an excellent discourse , giving great satisfaction . Mr . Edwin Gill lectured in fhe Fig Tree Lane Room , on Sunday evening . The Council have resolved upon discontinuing the Sunday evening meetings in the Association Room during the summer months , and holding open air meetings instead . A reference to the notices of " forthcommiDg meetings" will show where

      the meetings will be held next Sunday . AT THE 0 JSUAL "WEEKLY MEETING of th& Chartist body on Monday evening last , Mr . Bullus in the chair , Mr . Kelly read the first portion of Mr . Hill ' s letter in the Star of last Saturday , in which is given his admirable advice to the people as to their conduct in their present destitute and wretched condition . Mr . Kolly offered some remarks in approval of Mr . Hill's advice . Mr . Parkes fallowed , delivering a heartstirring address in exposition ef the crimes of the wealthy and the sufferings and duty of the troddendown people . Mr . Parkes was loudly applauded .

      JIB . Hill and the Executive . —At the meeting in Fig-tree-lane , ou Tuesday evening , Mr . Prior in the chair ; Mr . Clayton read a copy of a packet of resolutions of confidence in Mr . Philp , passed at certain meetings in South Lancashire , and -which packet had been received by the sub-Secretary , a few dayB previous , the parties sending them requesting that they might be distributed among the members . Mr . Harney moved the adoption of the following resolution : — " That this meeting returns its thanks to the Executive Committee for their arduous labours in promoting the establishment of the National Charter Association j and for the industry and ability with which they have struggled to further the principles of Chartism . And this meeting regretting the inadequate Buppert furnished to the

      present committee , pledges itself to do its duty in giving its full support to the ensuing Executive . " Mr . Willey seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously . Mr . P&rkes moved the adoption of the folio-wing resolution : — •» That this meeting deeply lamenting the differences that have arisen between the Editor of the Northern Star , and the Executive and other parties ; and having carefully considered the causes of disagreement aa stated by all the parties concerned , la of opinion that Mr . Hill , in his strictures upon public men anrl measures , has but performed his duty to the people ; and this meeting hereby award to that gentleman its hearty thanks and tonfldence for his time-tested honesty of principle , and long and consistent services in the democratic cati ^ e . " Mr Bullus seconded the resolution . Mr Edwin GUI spoke in its support . Mr . Fof moved that the following be a / lded to the resolution— " And this meeting requests the editor of the Northern Star to

      publish in a small pamphlet the letter which appeared from his pen In the Star of Saturday last , believing that ite publication would effectually check the Stardenouncing mania , by placing in the hands of the unsophisticated sons of labour an uocoloured statement of facts , to which they might refer when any snarling driveller attempted to question the usefulness of the people ' s paper , by their slanderous and unjustifiable attacks on its manly and patriotic editor . " The resolution , with the addition proposed by Mr . Foy , was carried unanimously . Mr . Kelly moved the adoption of tbe following resolution ;— " That this meeting , aware of the cowardly and base attempts being made at the present time to destroy the well-earned reputation of that indomitable champion of the people ' s rights , Feargus O'Connor , pledges itself to their continued support of that friend of the people so long as hitherto he continues to stand unflinchingly by the principles of democracy . " Mr . Clayton seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously .

      Aceworth . —We have at last succeeded in unfurling the banner cf Charf . sm in our village . Mr . Julian Harney ( agreeable to invitation ) paid us a visit on Wednesday , June 8 th , and that evening delivered a lecture in the Public Rooms , Low Ackworth . John Gully , Esq ., the late Radical M . P . for Pontefract , entered the room shortly after the commencement of the lecture , and was loudly cheered by the meetiDg . Mr . Harney , after describing the unparalleled distress of the poople , proceeded to show the remedy , and in so doing fully explained the principles of the People Charter ; he was listened to with deep attention only interrupted by the occasional plaudit 3 of his hearers . Ou Mr . Harney sitting down , Mr . Gully rose to

      correct an error m certain remarks by Mr . Harney ou the subject of tte late Halifax election . Mr . G , further condemnedthe policy of the Chartists in interfering with the anti-Corn Law meetings ; -he spoke highly of Mr . Sturge , and concluded by avowing himself a Chartist to the fu . lest extent , assured , as he was , that until the whole of its principles became the law of England there could be neither freedom , prosperity , nor happiness in the land . Mr . Harney explained with respect to the Halifax election , and defended the conduct pursued by the Chartists towards the Repealers . Mr . Gully then shook hands with Mr . Harney , and moved the thanks of the meeting to him for his instructive address . Thanks were then voted to Mr . Gully for his attendance , and the meeting dissolved .

      Mb . Haiwev delivered a second lecture on Thursday evening . Recovered from fatigue and seemingly better in health than on the previous evening , he spoke with much greater animation , and was repeatedly and loudly cheered ; he showed at great length , the history , power , and crimes of the aristocracy , and proved that the enactment of the Charter was the only means for the destruction of the monopolies that press so heavy on the labouring nclasses . Mr . Harney succeeded in forming the aeucleus of what we must labour ourselves to make floHrisbing portion of the great Charter Association ; he enrolled about twenty members on the spot . These are the first Chartist meetings that have been held in Ackworth—they shail not be the last . Hurrah for the good old cause .

      Dew-shitry . —Our Association met as nsnal on Tuesday evening Jast , in the large room over the Co-operative Stores , when the following resolution was agreed to , moTed by Mr . Ephraim Clark , and seconded by Mr . Philip Walsh : — " That we , the Chartists of Dewsbury , having closely watched the tone and tenour of the Northern Star , and -when times of greatest danger threatened the organisation of our body , we always found its Editor the faithful advocate of the rights of the people ; and we therefore return him thanks for past services , and pledge our support to the Star so long as it continues to suppert the interests of tee people . "

      SuTTON-iN ' -AsnFiELD . —At the weekly meeting of the Chartists assembling at the Old Trooper , Sutton-in-Ashfield , on Saturday evening the 11 th inst , the foll owing resolution was agreed to unanimously : — " That we , the Chartists meeting at the Trooper , having watched attentively the conduct of the Editor of the Northern Star year after year , some of us ever Bince his commencement of that arduous and important undertaking , and feeling convinced that had it not been for the prompt and unflinching manner in -which he has confronted every foe to our cause , both open ami

      disguised , the Chartist movement would ere uow have been swamped by self-interested parties , who aiike a trams of the people's miseries , aa other movements have been , during the last thirty years' struggle for political freedom , during which period the people's cause has been repeatedly bought and sold like a bullock at Smithfield ; we do , therefore , declare our unequivocal approval of his past conduct , and shall place implieit confidence in him for the future , so long as he pursues the same undaunted and patriotic course , and shall give him our utmesfc support "

      RooDEN-LAJiE , Pkesiwich . —On Sunday evening last , the Chartists of this place met in their room . After the transaction of other business , they proceeded to take into consideration the ' ¦ ' dictatorship" of the Editor of the Star , and the declamation of other parties who promise to leave Dan himself in the shade as regat ds criticism on their acts , -the following resolution was unanimously adopted ; proposed by Mr . Robert Hilton , and seconded by Mr . Wm . Shaw , " That the thanks of this meeting be given to the Rev . William Hill for the conduct hs has displayed in the capacity of the Editor of the Northern Star ; and that the Editor of tho Star has the confidence of the members of this Association , who are determined to support him against the malicious party who at present are seeking to destroy bis well-earned reputation . The resolution was adopted by all the members of the Association in this place without one dissentient .

      Newark . —At the usual weekly meeting of the Chartists of this town , after the financial business of the Association was gone through , a vote of thanks and confidence was passed unanimously to tb « Editor of the Northern Star . YEW GREEK—At the meeting of the Chartists of this locality , held on Monday , the following resolutien was passed unanimously : — " That a vote of confidence be placed in , and s vote of thanks given , to the Executive , and also that a vote of confidence be placed in the Editor of the Star , as we believe he had no intention of injuring the Bxecutive . "

      Hanley and Siielion , POTTEkiES . —The resolution underneath was passed at our meeting , and we request its insertion . June 13 th . Resolved—" That we , the Chartists of Hanley and Shelton , have unabated confidence in Mr . William Hill , as Editor of the Northern Star , and shall continue to reader hiia otu support , so long as he pursues the Btraiglitfoiwarvl ccaduct he has hitherto done . "

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      Durham . —At pur Council meeting , on Sunday evening last , at the house of Mr . Craig , it was moved by Mr . Bray , seeonded by Mr . Mowbray , and carried unanimously ;— «• that 'while we have the greatest confidence in the political integrity of the Editor of the Northern iStor ^ -that "while we can bear testimony to the honest and consistent manner in Which be has advocated the rights of the industrious classes , yet we deeply regret and deplore the dispute which has recently taken place between the Editor of that paper trad Robert Kemp Philp , which it appears has originated in

      the over-sensitiveness of the latter in the first instance , and been continued by the retaliation of the former ; and -we have reason to believe that if a more conciliatory spirit had been evinced by each , it would have reflected greater credit upon the people ' s cause . We cordially concur in the recommendation of the Executive that Chartists should be slow to condemn men whose lives have been devoted to the people's cause ; and we takethisopportuntty of expressing our confidence in Robert Kemp Philp until sufficient evidence can be adduced to oonvince us that such confidence is misplaced . " ¦¦ ¦ ; ¦ • • ¦ - ¦ ¦ ... ¦;¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦¦ ¦¦ ' . v : ¦; :

      Lecture . —On Monday evening , according to an announcement by placard , Mr . Williams , of Sunderland , delivered au energetic and Boul-stitriug lecture to a very large and respectable audience on the sands . The meeting was annpnnced to take place in the Market Place ; but owing to the interference of the Mayor , was adjourned to the sands . The subject of the lecture was — " The people of England a » they are , as they could , should , aad must be , " and which was handled by the lecturer in a masterly manner . There ia at present a good prospect of the spread of the principles of the People s Charter in this priest and Tory-ridden city . . ¦ ¦' .. : ¦ ' - . - .. ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ . ¦ ' ¦ ¦ ¦¦ ¦ : ' ¦ ¦ . .-

      Burt . —Mr . Littley lectured here on Monday , to a crowded meeting . Seven new members were enrolled ] and a resolution unanimously past to the effect that : — 11 , the Chartists , of Bury , take this opportunity of declaring our opinion that so long as the Rev . William Hill shall go on in the straight forward manner in which he has so nobly performed his duty , since the commencement of his labourious undertaking in the Editorship of the Northern Star , we shall give our entire support to him and the Nortlurn Star , and will not countenance any man or party of men , who wish to sever us from our glorious and noble undertaking . "

      Mansfield . —The Chartists of Mansfield met in their room on Sunday afternoon , when the members recorded their votes for the respective men of their choice . And the following resolution was unanimously passed : " That it is the opinion of this meeting that the acknowledged organ of the Chartist movement ; ' - ' the Northern Star , should not be the medium of . personal abuse or party spleen , and that the late most unfounded attack upon the Editor , by men who bad stood high in the estimation of the sons of labour , is highly censurable , and calculated to retard the onward progress of universal truth and freedem ; and that this meeting hold that the ground of attack upon Mr . Hill , in reference to resolutions coming from other quarters is most puerile and unjust , and cannot be too much condemned . "

      LONDON . —Limebouse . —At the weekly meeting of the Limehouse locality on Monday last > Mr . Frozar , in rising to propose a vote Df confidence in Mr . Hill , Editor of the Northern Star , said he was gla < J the crisis ( which he had some months ago predicted ) , had arrived , when it weuki be of importance to act with decision , in reference to the unfortunate misunderstandings that at present existed between that gentleman and some of the prominent members of the betdy , more especially the Executive Committee ; that intriguing treacherous politicians and disappointed men would feel annoyed by him , or any other man who would discharge his duty fearlessly was as : natural as that the thief should fear each bush an officer , but that the Executive whose conduct upon the whole , had

      gained them unfading laurels , should feel so thinskinned upon a mere question of technical legality touching addresses , was to him inexplicable ; he was sorry to say that he feared those who were accustomed to look on their proceedings with a jaundiced eye , would say it afforded evidence that they were more tenacious of their own legal acquirements than the general safety of the movement they were appointed to direct ; he regretted this , as he would have wished them to have left a better impression upon the public on their retirement , though he was in hopes he would see a majority of them renew their lease of cfiice . It would appear from the conduct pursued to the Star and its Bditor by some men , that they would like an ' organ " very well , but then it must be a hand organ ; and the

      player a mere automaton—every tune must be in praise of themselves , not fcven an extemporaneous variation must be introduced ; now he would like the musician to compose his own airs , and alter the subject as circumstances might require ., Ho said he never read a piece of music more congenial to his taste than the whole of his article of Saturday , June the 11 th . He would admit that the Editor had faulty ; one of them he thought the most prominent was the extreme caution and studied courtesy he pursued towards the " Lions" of the movement , which he ' - . believed was the sole cause of the present bickerings , they having presumed upon his forbearance . He might say himself , as . far as he was personally concerned , he had been treated more courteously by the Star than by any ptber journal

      with which he had tbe honour to correspond ; bat was that any reason that he should endeavour to deprive the Chartist cause of an honest , talented , and unflinching advocate ? The conduct of Mr . Cooper , of Leicester , who had the courage to btard one of the angry Lions , cannot be too much admired by his brother Chartists ; for notwithstanding bia fierce and ungovernable ravings when allowed to roam at large , yet when attacked by the arms of reason alone he Seems to be quite a harmless animal . He thought if the people would follow the example of Mr . Cooper and express their decided opinion upon mature deliberation , it would show : public men that they were only to be judged by their outward bearing , and would eventually be the cause of introducing a better state of things . He thought the

      strongest proof of the honesty and efficacy of that unflinching journal , its Bditor and Proprietor , was the extreme hatred entertained towards it , and them , by the opponents of the amelioration of the condition of the working classes , which alone was a sufficient cause for the Chartists reposing renewed confidence in it ; and then / after a long speech in which he reviewed the conduct of seme of the discontents , he concluded by moving the following resolution : — "Thatthemembers of the Limehouse locality , believing the conduct of public men in their public capacity to be fair ground for publio critVeism , are of opinion that Mr . Hill , in his capacity of oditor of the Nor--them Star ( the accredited agent of the National Charter Association ) bad done no more than his duty in delivering his opinion upon their actions , at the same time leaving the columns of his journal open , to

      to any explanation or contradiction they may have to offer . They at the same time cannot dismiss this subject without expressing their unfeigned admiration of the general conduct , of the Executive , and their deep Bense of the extensive benefits conferred on the cause by the exertions of Mr . Hill . " The motion having been seconded , Mr . Gilroy moved as an amendment , which was seconded by Mr . Squires"That Mr . Piiilp ' s name bo excluded from that part of the vote relative to the Executive ; and that Mr Cooper , of Leicester , receive a vote of thanks for his courageous conduct with reference to the affair with O'Brien , " which was carried by a considerable majority . Thanks having been voted to the Chairman ( Mr . Tayntou ) , the meeting broke up with the greatest harmony , proving that the " small fry" can reciprocate opinions without abusing each other .

      Chartist Boot and SHOKMAKERS . ^ -Mr . Hhngworth lectured here on Sunday evening , at the Star Coffee House , Goidgnlarie ; after which the meeting resolved unanimously , " Tftat we have the greatest confidence in the Editor of the Northern Star , whom we respect for his atraighiforward and manly conduct ; and our ponfldenoe in him shall continue aa long as he continues to advocate ihe rights of thQ working classes fearlessly and boldly as he has hitberto done . " Hit or Miss . Globe Fields . —At a full meeting

      of the raembrtrs of this locality , the following resolution was resolved unanimously , " That we , the members of this locality do p ace ttie most implicit cenfidoiicti in the Rev . Wm , Hill , Editor of"the [ Northern Star , for his integrity of conduct on all occasions that concerns the e&nsa of the people ; b « i » g fitmVy convinced , fiom having watched him with impartiality , that lie is deserving of our utmost support while he continues in the same line of policy on which he has hitherto acted ; and that we are determined t » support him as far as our abilities allow . "

      London Hattkrs , Brown Bear , Southwauk Bridge Koad . —At the weekly meeting of the above locality , after tho looai business had beea settled , the following resolution was carried uqanitoQusly .: — " That we consider tb > remarks made by tbe Editor of the Star , on the Hath movement , were perfectly justified antt called for by rhe cirpumataflces of the case . Yet feeling the most perfeot : confidencei in the bouesty ot Mr . Philp ' s intentions , they lament that those remarks should have led to such unfortunatedisputes . But whilst the Star is conducted , as at present , and its proprietor maintains the same undeyiating-. line of conduct , they consider it entitled to tho confidence and support of the Chartist body . —John R . Kelscy , sub-Secretary .

      TO THE EDITOR OF THE hORXHERK 3 XAB . Sib , —You have asked for our opinion on year every aet , whilst Editor of ihsNorUtern Star , and here

      laouranswer . : Sir , —After strict watchfulness and mature deliberation , wo , the menibW of the Charter Association of Pilkington , came at once to the conclusion that you , Sir , have done utt only that which is right , but necessary for the good of the Chartist cause . ; Whenever you see any thing likely to create divisions in onrrank * , you ought , nay , you would not be doing yonr duty , if yon riirt not speak boldly out on the subject , and l * t the people know and decide . ' In conclusion , we a ** ure you of our unabated confldenoe and esteem , so long as yon discharge those duties as you hitherto have dene .

      Signed t > n behalf of the Meeting , James Entwistle , Cfcaimaa Thos . Petty , Bftb-Swxetarr .

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      TO . IHBBDITOtt OF THE NORTHERN STAR . DEAR SIR , —We have the pleasure to Inform you that , in consideration of R . K . Philp ' s letters ; being entirely oncalledfori that at our weekly meeting , on Monday , tbe 13 th , a vote of confidence was uuanidenee was unanimously carried in favour of yourself and the Northern Star , -which you hafe so ably conducted for almost five years ; and we admire yonr Editorial defence made in behalf of yourself and the Star . ' " " - ¦¦¦ ¦ , ¦ . ¦ . " . - '• ¦ ..:. "¦' . ' . ; . : ¦¦ ' The above to appear in thin week ' s Star , with ; the following names of parties who are all members of the General Council of the National Charter Association , as well as leading men in this locality .

      jAjiiES ViCKERS , Bookseller , Bridge-street , Belper George Bell , Stonemason . John WoRTHiESi Nail-niaker . William Sampson , Framework-knitter . John Davies , do . Sampson Newton , do . Wm . Winter , do . _ ¦ ¦ John Weeldon , Cabinet-maker . George Allen , Tailor . John Dean , Tailor . Jos . Tickers , Corresponding Secretary . John Weeldon , sub-Secretary . George Bell . sub-Treasurer . Belper , June 14 , 1842 .

      TO MR . WM . HILL . Sir—We , the Chartists of Hey wood , after due consideration of all the circumstances connected with the various " new moves , " are of opinion tnat you have acted in a manner calculated to advance real Chartism , and retard the progress of real humbug , for which we return you our best thanks ; also we pledge ourselves to support the Proprietar and Editor of the NoHhern Stai ; so long as they act in the straightforward manner in which they have hitherto done . : James Milne , sub-Secretary . Heywood , June 12 , 18 U .

      TO THE REV . MR . HILL . Sir , —It is with considerable pain that we , the undersigned , sse the necessity of answering your call to the people , whether it is in accordance with the wish of Ule people that there should be so much bluster about dictation and denunciation in the Star . We tb 4 nk it the duty of the people to come forward and jsupport the Star and its Editor in the present juncture , and toll their enemies ( we can't call them friends ) that they will not allow their citadei to be undermined . Sir , it is painful to see such men as O'Brien and Philp so jealous of their own importance as to consider themselves above suspicion , and not suffer their names to be mentioned by a publio writer , except in praisp and commendation , without considering themselves " denounced , " and using Virulent language in what they call their " Vindication . "

      We have read the Stars of . March and April last , over and over again , and we can see nothing to call forth the unmanly attack made upon you by these gentlemen . We consider snch conduct suspicious , and we say they are doing more to injure their influence in the Cbattist ranks than you could Jdo , in seven years were they honest . We have carefully read your comments in the Star of the 4 th inst ., and we say you are fully justified in those remarks in consequence of Mr . Philps letter , and his attack in the Vindicator . Sir , it is with pain and deep regret we see the Executive this week go so far out of their way to the length of six pargraphs ; in censuring you , we thought some of the Executive would have learned different

      from the opinion given by the whole of the meeting in Carpenter ' s Hall on Sunday night , the 5 th inst , when they brought forward their paltvy ; resolution . This shows a disrespect to public opinion , and is much more deserving of censure than anything they have charged nponyou . ;; . : ¦ -, .. ' . " - . ; .. .. : ¦ ¦ '¦' . •• ' . ¦'¦ ' : ... " ' ' . " '¦ ' . ;¦ ¦ We are sorry these gentlemen are so sensitive , because a document of theirs was acknowledged to be altered by you ; it made them " criminally ignorant of their duty , " and '' lowered them in the estimation of the people , " forsooth I They have laboured hard to strain at a gnat , and swallow a camel . We think you deserve credit for your careful perusal of every document you send to press , and your good intention to keep our society out of the fangs of the law . The

      Executive are but working men like ourselves . " The great bulwark of the nation , " consequently , cannot be sufficiently versed in the various Acts of Parliament touching political societies . If you , Sir , were not fcufficiently cautious , Mhat would be the consequence ? The Star would be like the Manclieste ) Herald oi former days ; the publisher of which bad twenty-one indictments against him at one As& ^ zes , in 1821 . The eonsequence was the failure of the paper . And does any one think the present Government la chip of the old block ] would not pounce on the Star , in the same manner , and crush it at once , if they had the least chance ? . AU-Uiey want is a pretext to do bo , and it requires great caution and care on your part ; the more so as there are many others Who would willingly crush the paper , as well as the Government

      Sir , continue in your straightforward and manly course , and yon will soon vanquish all yiour narrowminded and selfish foes . You have the strength of the nation at your back , and who can withstand them ? In justice to you and the cause we have at heart , we thus step forward to declare our full approval of your upright conduct , and our determination to support ypu and the Slar . Signed by a few neighbours in Chorlton-upon-Medlock , Thomas Choker John Dixon John Jacobs Joseph Grindrod John Guest Joseph Cotton Richard Lomax William Rothwell John Bolt James Edmondson .

      TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAR . Dear Sir , —In reference to the angry feeling manifested towards you by Messrs . O'Brien , Philp , Vincent , and others , we have come to the following resolution : — Resolved , -- " That the thanks of this meeting are due , and are hereby given to the Editor of the Northern Star , for his unflinching advocacy of the people ' s cause , and likewise for his mild yet manly criticisms on the actions of several individuals belonging to the Chartist cause , and that we promise him our support and confidence so long as he continues in the straight-forward course he has hitherto pursued .

      Signed on behalf of the meeting , Wm . Barrett , Sub-Sec . Ripponden , June 15 th , 1842 .

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), June 18, 1842, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct758/page/5/