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      MEETING OF DELEGATES TO CONFERENCE : * FSJDAT—SEPTSH 3 EB 8 . H 0 K 5 ISG SITT 1 SG . 5 i ; . Firtar resumed the ch u :. Ta > e minutes of the prerjcas sitting were read and c-nsr : n » d . > 5 x . O'Connor mured , and Mr . Ciarie secoflded the lollo'sriag resolution : — riis : tbs Conference proceed to the election of an

      Exr -onii ; * Committee pro tern , to hold cfiiee until the mtr-ti--i ; -. 'f she Convention m April next ; that it contist . »? ! i = s cEcew set forth in the rales already agreed to ; UJ * i the seat of government be London ; that the « afcv J - « ' -he G ^ ueisl Secretary be j £ 2 per wee k , with a po-sr-r o the General £ rvcutive Cununttee in ease the dn- > -- *¦ i-. TolTiBg upon the General Secretary be more thri , r- caji fdl 7 perform , to engage an assistant at sn- i --- > ry as they may deem fitting ; and thatthe salary of i-a . J ther mfcniber of the Executive Committee be £ 1 ? r : , >• . * week . "

      i- . < . ^ - ¦ jth proposed , as an amendment , to a portion Bo- ' ¦ ' : ^ 9 resolution , that the Executive sit in Manet-- * - " u : stead of London . r U . whurst EK « nded the amendment . ? : r ? 'irn ? y supported the ominril proposition . Be ¦ WS- " ¦ -r thi Executive bivtina ic l ,. EGon . brc = TJse Los-Son — . a the 5 t t of ths c ^ neril government ; and tVr .- :-fcr ; cld be cstsbllshed ths government of the pe- - Heine ^ something of the metn-polis ; and fa :. - - tiLit if e ? = ? 7 four out of Ule & 7 a Executive trere * j > - £ rr * and fiittdfur the task of lecturing , th&t tL&y in ; : ¦;; ot be too m-iny to roasa and regenerate . London . —( Hr t . £ ? ar . ) ¥ -. i O CoEear cor . tfinded tha' a permanent sitting in Jot . - - « a * ^ oscJutely Eeceyrary to give to the Aesociati » ii " i habitation snd a name . " Thtre were savants- >~ - . ETiiEsaable , calculated to strengthen the Exi . cntir- ¦; iheix btdnc stationed ic London . T- - citation v * 3 th ^ n-pnt , ami L-ndon . carried .

      > . r . tfinyth proposed snothsr aTDPniiaeEt , that the nL -7 of the Sserfetary be thirty shillings instead of two pcius'ts ; and the other members of the Executive t * - 3 : j-5 tb , instead of thirty shillings . His constituents ksd > = > -feiTii £ ily instructed him to ¦ vote for the rao ^ t ecoj nJeal salaries for their officers . The state of the ccc ^ iiy . tiedeplcraKeprivations < ftbe-workingclasses . den : vi ^ -rf thzt ths people fihonld te taxed as litlie as j" > - > > ie tor ths support cf the Orgarrx . uon . - '• ' r . \ D = swhnrsi seconded thB amendment- He ' knew Ha . ' . ' . e , is a working rtisn could live -wtrll on twentyfonT shillings per west ; and he thonght that any Other ¦ rfpr tnis man nslgbx do ths same , 3 ir . L 2 Tge "would remind 3 ir . Ds ^ whurat of the great diif reece between living in the country and living in liC 3 .-rfii , be iMr . D i vaa mneh better ofF with his 253 . ic D-irirnry than he "would be -srith 30 a . in London—( he ^ . , bear ) .

      Xtj- . J > oEaldBon thocsht £ 2 for the Secretary too ifctlr ; that the remuneration -woald be insufficitnt to inos . talented men to take the ifiiee . 2 ir . O'Connor replied to Mr . Donaldson . He thought s £ 5 p-rr -week qcite amplej he tne ' w that there irere hva ^ iica caBing thnnselTes ** guaUsmcn '' who would BB-r at the Eituation , and thici tttmsclTes "well off in getta ? theealary . i : t ^ r some farther discussion a division tgss taken on the a = * - > - ^ on c-f the Secretary ' s alary . Oi . tta motioa of Mr . Dewhuist the names 'were ca ' ^ - F <^ Two Pgcsds—Messrs . L ; nton , Dixon , DoyJe , Mt rr ^^ os . Donal-. isgn , Chance , Robins , Wheeler , O ' C-ja-Bor . Clarke , Hosier , Mason , Sale , Maisden , Sha"w , Wer .--th Ross , Tirgo , Large , Hcbscn , flamey and Wi ^ ts—24 . r > s Thibtt Shillings—Messrs . D .-wLirit , Smyth , EUu S . M-J Eames—4

      1 h ? iliscoision sas then resumed on the salaries of tLs ether members of the Ext-cnrvB . Z ' z I > > yle considered that thirty shiliiBga ^ r » quite little rr _ 2 ih . If the directors were expected to act as jnifs ' -r . i-jes , he knew frum expfcrier . ee th ^ t they would ¦ wti ? -arii their money— ( Lear :. He had worked in a feet yy , -nd coasdentionsly he Siid he far preferred ev . 3 : b * t lalour to the toil—the wearing ont both of nsini sjad bedy as a lecturer or sgitator— ( hear , hear ) . Ht Si i never worked for less than tbir ^ shillings a » tt : k , ^ Ed he ceTEr would do so . y- . R ' j * s supported thu th ' . rtj akUttxigs .

      3 ? r . O'Connor supported the original motion ; when It ^ wM rt-n&mbt * ed -whst the circctors srould have to do , ht th-nshtall wonld admit th-.-y wonld not be too Ve ' -l paid at thirty « bilHnp « a -wvtk . He expected , that J ^ ficL ^ ideEt of their labours as an Executive , they wc-Id be weD and hsrd worked by the men of London , in arieadiag meetings , delivering lecture ^ , it Rememlar that for this there wouM be no allotrance for expi ^ CnS , no coscb or cab fare *; they must stump it froii ( .-at end of London to the olber if wanted—( hear , te ? r Indeed their situation would be no bed of to * -s , ai . d he therefore thonsht the pay " » a ^ not too iOB ; h . A division -was then taken , the names being again c&V : Q- < zi z

      r-. n thirtt SniLI . 1565—Messrs . L nton , Dixon , D"j ] e , Morrison , Donaldson , Chance , Hobina , Parrer , Wh ler . O'Cenror , Clarke , Hosier , &ile , Usrssle-i , Sh ~ -9 33 Srath , Hosa , \ ir ^ o , Laigs , Hohson , Baintow , Han-f-y , ^ nd Williams , —24 . POi : TW £ 5 TT-TITS SHILI . IXGS MeSSTS J > ewhniSt , Sin—h . Kius , E » mes , and Pkce , —5 . 11- original motion "tras then put acd carried . Ki- V C-onuoz moTsd that the election of Secretary be . ott ; -roceeded "with . Agreed to . > Ir D-ion msved thst Mr R T . Morrison , delegate for > " -triighsm , be appointed Secretary . > Ir- Morrison fiec'intd . He thanked the parties who hi «? -jr-r .-posed bini for tte huntmr they had intended to cciii _ 7 ch him ; but fcis private circnmslances would not aHo »? hkn , if elected , to serve : te anas Uierefore deciine . > Lr . Shaw moveS , seconded by Mr . Cbrke , Uiat Mr . I . H- " rVnrfdeT baappoiatfcd Secrstary .

      31 r - O Connor said , though he shonld regret the loss of >¦> v . iicsole aBsrv ^ nt as Mr . Wbesier had been , stil , 3 f 2-ir- Wteeler was elected to the post of Secretary , he gate . ' .. a ; notice thit he must no longer , efiiciate as « orrt # v-jadcat for the Star . It h 3 d been the custom trlth all who had honoured him with their opposition and s- ^ rrsction , to denounce a ? his tools" any ' the advocates < . f CbaitLjn -who were in any way employed by him—hea .-, hear ; . 0 / coarse , ffhsB be selected his srv ^ nt ^ , he looked about him for the be * l men -in the aov-sctTit ; and , in fairness , he thought that as he was not liki-ly to airy himself to bid men , the very selection of tbtric aaD should cife iheai increased claims en

      the euLd ^ = ace tb . 3 public— ( hear , heai ) . Bnt this taf ; b- ^ 3 reversed ; and bis servants ¦ were denounced and i- ; c : ariated a 3 " toois" of his , simply because tbty £ UeU sor . j .-urablfc avoc-tioEa wiih ability , and were al"wa ; r s f _ -n- ^ d on the side of pnre and nncWnled Chartism . Bat tLat Tt _ = re Hbcsald be not even thb ima ? in 3 rj appearance - - - - " "ictailon" on his pirl or snbierviency on the part ¦¦; -itbers , te W 3 S dete-ni-sfed that-no man filling an ; = ivc . *' on in the 0 "&n z tion should be in his 6 in ? ^ ;¦ - ¦> -i H- "wenVi be i ^ ilependeEt of tbt-m and CM ; : " sl-rii—schssrs ; . H-s therefure gave notice to Mr . "Wi - "' -r . -. r ; at if he took , to the one employ-ient , he must give i ; - 1 oihei .

      J ' j i ^ -v- proposea ilr . vl 2 £ -n , cf BirmiEgham . Mr . Mas ^ -i .--i :-ied . J ' j- P .- _ -- ¦? proposed , second d by Mr . Ross ,. Mr . J . Har .,- .. . f Sheffisld . —Mr . E = j-i-ey decliseil . y ,- K-H-as proposed Mr . Ciarke , of Siockport — Ur t' -Vt < - aeclined . 5 Jt . L ;» j-s said there was 3 catar of some imporjincs he "» - > k ^ d : mention . Cjnsiderabie pr jndice . tXJ ^ ttd in tfv .- -. ji" -Is of scma o * vh ^ s > aajylebone Cbartuts to" » vr' .- Mr . "Whseler , —it bad been aastrttd thai Mr . "Wii < - ' - ~ - -id atone tim <) btioEftd to s sscrt : ! Bociety .

      l * r . v % h-tlsr save an u ^ q veined denial to the charge . Be '^ l he ^ rd of it T-ef--r ? : be bad challen ^ rf bis accii . rs 11 the proof ; he haJ t-fferfe-J to attend a meuting jl - ' * :: lebone , or anywh-re e ' tse . to n » oet any charge that i : j pi . ^ tymi ^ ht hare to prefer se iiest h-. m , but jjo ont -..-. I --. f-r dared to confro-nt him He solemnly dei - •¦ tht charga ( Cheers- ) 3 i r . Lir ^ e -xpres 3 ed himself tattrfied . ii- " iV * . > i was tbea unarat ^ 'iUjly elected S ? cr ^ tary . >* - ^*' J-Ta-h propossd , sto . Diiinl by Mr . Dewbum , 11 1 Lit I- -Tius O'Connor E-q s « appointed Treasurer . " Hr OC- naor 8 a d thit th a ^ h some months agjo he iai , it .- " 0 . « -qn 6 nce of the "srr > "fc 5 of the men of Londci , - 'I --1 himself as a tar . 3 ie for the Execnrive , bBhvi 5 V ^ qnentty flecJ-awL f > eTr . g desirous of ziving i Ui

      DO « .-cr . e cy of .. d cti . _ . n "— bear , hesr , —and be bju ; x , uie most distant tL-. ^ bt , wien he came to Bir < cia ? L-w , of taking - . . sia . He would niher pay a -ivussnd pounds thin v ^ t the tffic ; bu > be tod r ^ a si ^ ured by srveral of thb rie . e ^ tes that if « 3- ^ J ^ ire of Uwa coM-.-toentt tbkt he abooM * er » - H-fclt tt » T «! iKadK :. i , of the Bitu ^ tion-be fell -ai . tennght do son .-t ^ , toward s es' -Ablisbing cokk t ^ acd ao lan by taku .. it * oSse , and , -therefor * . ne ! fic- » fcd , ho ^ onM £ ^ TVP _ irl ! e « a ) Mr . L ^ - thonjhx flat Mr . O'Connor -B-ould be mor ^^ vic ^ bleoirthe Execu v ^ tbau on . Jit ^ ra-D . yle ^ Ros , , ar 1 c . ^^^ thought ttat Mr . O-Cunn : r could fulfil the dnttei , « f ths offl ^ ^ wi > l tiniii to agiane as he kad kiuwrto done . If they ttongst Mr . O'Connor could not visa the country a .-id do cut which up to this time k » ha < rdone , &ud which lie cidj c * uld do , the > would not kapport bis tleetion

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      1- the report of Wednesday's proceedings pab . liabed in the Star of last Saturday , Mr . Marsden ii teprr «^ ted to have stated that he had been prevented lecturiu ? in Lvne * shiro bscaue he war supposed to be a " pbysica : force" man . Hr . Mar&ie-i waa not speaking of himsulf , but another person , a Manchester man , who was prevented lec turing , not becsaM ha was or was not a " physical force" man , but becacsa he had deserted the Chartisti and joined too Corn Li » iRspe&leir . This was not Mr . JiarsJen , but anotber person of whem Mr . M . wae speaking . The mistake arose from the reporter being seated near the chairman , and Mr . Marsden being at the far « d of the table and speaking in so lew a tone that the reporter conid iiot hear distincUy the remarks oi > lt M . H > iac « the mistake for ¦ which cui report *? vrpratsahis regret .

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      After some more discuiiion , the question " ^ as put to the vote , and Mr . OCoanor declared to be unanimously elected Treasurer . The asnoncement was received yr ' vh loud cheers . Mr . O'Connor proposed Mr . James Leach , of Manchester , as a fit and proper person to BCTTe on the Executive , in doing so , Mr . O'Connor highly eulogiaed Mr . Leach for bis talents and patriotism . Mr . Donaldson seconded tfee nomination . Mr . D xon questioned if Mr . Leach could serve : not only tras he in the claws of the law , but he had a business to attend to , which required every attention : he had a young family to rear , and could not leave home . Messrs . Clarke , Djjle , and Hobson spoke to the same t-ffi-c ! - Mr . O'Connor , in consequence of thB speeches of Mr . Leach's fritrds . withdrew his nomination .

      Mr . Dajle proposed , seconded by Mr . Dixon , Mr . M Gmth , of London . Messrs . O'Connor , Large , and Robs spoke in support of Mr . M'Gratb , Mr . Ciarke proposed , Eeconded by Mr . Harney , Mr . Dixon , of Manchester . Mr . Dixon expressed his sense ofthe honour intended , but thought he could ba of m » re Bervice in Lancashire ; he therefore declined to stand . Mr . Large proposed Mr . Bairstow , of Leicester . Mr . B-iirstow declined . Mr . Dxon proposed , Mr . Robins seconded , Mr . CHarke of Siockpcrt . Mr I arge propossd Mr . Doylo of Manchester , Mr . Dojle rl < -c 1 infd . Sir . O'Connor proposed Mr . Ross of London , he had known Mm -for eight years , and a sounder democrat he never knew .

      Mr . Harney claimed the honour of seconding the nomination of Mr . Rjbs . He had known him for many years , and from his earliest acquaintance with him had found Ir-iu to be an unyielding democrat , and the stern entsniy of all humbug . True Mr . Ross -was not known to the country at large . He was not a speaker ; be had not the reputation of being an orator : but he ¦ was what fitted him much better for the responsible ofBcr of a director of the Association ; he was a clear , cool beaded man of bnsiiu-sa ; a thinker , one whose years went bail for his discretion and sound judgment ; he sfeoonded the nomination with great pleasure .

      M . L ' . rge proposed , seconded by Mr . Shaw , Mr . Do ^ biist of Dewsbury , Mr- Hobson supported Mr . Rosa . 3 ir- D'Xon supported Mr . Boss . Mr . Smyth moved an adjeurnment to the afternoon , seconded by Mr . Shaw . iii . Hobson opposed the adjournment ; to at \ joara might be ts give sn opportunity for private cabaL Mr . H . moved that the elections bB decided pievioua to the adjournment . Mr . Hosier stsconded the motion . Mr . Large supported tbd adjournment . Mi . Haino proposed Mr . Divid Robs , of L-eds . He had not the honour of a ¦ very close personal acquaintance with Mr . Roes , bui there were those present who knew Mr . Ross well , and he hoped they would testify what they knew . Mr . Dixon warmly eulogised Mr . Ross , but believed , under present circumstances , he conld not serve .

      Mr . Harney being unable to say whether Mr David Ross would serve , if-elected , "withdrt-w his nomination . Mr . Dawburst proposed Mr . Farrarof Leeds— , Chairman ) Mr . Farrpr declined . Mr . BaiTBtow proposed , and Mr . Large seconded Mr , Wiiliam Jor . es , of Liverpool . Mr . Masen supported the nomination of Mr . Jones . Mr . Mason proposed , seconded by Mr . Morrison , — Mr . Cbonce , of Stourbridi ? . Mr . Ross , of London , desired to withdraw from the election . Messrs . Hobson and D xon warmly protested against th& withdrawal of Mr . R ^ sj . Mr Smjth again pressed the adjournment . il r . Barney moved as an amendment that the Confer ence proceed with the election .

      Mr . M-Grath moved the suspension of the standing order pr » vidiDg for the atf j-mrnment of the Conference at twelve o ' clock . Mr . M'Grath ' a amendment was carried . Mr Ross proposed Mr . Smyth , of Bradford . Mr . Smyth declined . Ha could not We spared from Bradford . Hs conld bett « * erva the cause in hiB own locality than by going to London . The vete 3 were then taken , the names being called , the following is the list as taken down by the Secretary . Of course , nu candidate voted for himself ; and it must be understood each of the candidates present gave only two v » tes : —

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      ~ x . - " s ? S ? ? f I £ ^ X 3 -i » Mr . Dewburst 11 Mr . Smyth Ill Mr . Lmron ... 1 ) 1 Mr . Dixon Ill Mr . Doyle lj 1 ] Mr . Morrison ... II 1 1 Mr . Donaldson ... ... . „ Jj 11 Mr . Chance i 1 I Mr . Eilis 1 ll Mt . Robins „ ... 1 1 1 Mr . Wheeler l 1 l , Mr . Feargns O'Connor—absent ... Mr . Clarke 1 l Mr . Hosier ... ... ... 3 11

      .. aason l Mt Eimes ill Mr . Sale Ill Mr . Marsden : J j Mr . Shaw ... ... ... ... i l i Mr . M-Grain i 1 Mr . R < 3 ss ... ... ... ... j l Mr . Yirgo „ ... ill Mr . Large l l i Mr . Hobson ... Ill Mr . Bairstow l l ] Mr . Place l 1 i Mr . Harney ... 1 ) 1 Mr . Williams ... J 11 Mr . Fsrrar , Chairman ... ... J 1 1 25 18 J 16 893

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      The Chairman announced that tbe election had fallen on Z-Jessrs . M-Gr&lh , Clarke , and Ross . Tbe announcement was received with applause . Mr . Hubson then moved that Mr . M'Grath having the highest nutuber of votes should bs appointed President of the Executive . —Carried unanimously . Tee Conference adjourned at forty-five minutes past twelve o ' clock .

      AFTERXOOX SITTIJ . G . The ilinutes bavins been confirmed , Mr . Hobson moved that the following list be Bubmitttd t « the Executive , out of whom they should procure tbe consent of three to act as trustees to the Socirty . va : T . S . Dancombe , Esq ., M P . ; J . Fielden , Esq .. M . P . ; Sharaa : > Crawford , E ^ q .. M . P . ; Alsop , Esq ; J , Li .. ton , E-q ; J P . Bohms . E ; q ; Titus Brook , E ^ -q : J . Gaily , Esq -, and J . Holiday , Esq . Mr . Morrison seconded the motion , which was unanimously carried . Mr . Mar&rien moved , that in order to prevent any undne i-ias tvwardB tbe Land question , members of iha Ex-icutivr should not be allowed to pay more than ene penny per wtsk to the Land Fund . Mr . Piace seceaded tea motion . After considerable discussion , in which Messrs . Hobson , Dixon , Wbetler , and Ross took part , tbe motion was lost by a great msj .-r-ty .

      Mr . Al . > rrison moved that a committee be appointed to dravf up an address to the country . Mr Snaw seconded tbe resolution . Mr . Barney enquired whetber the Committee had been able to draw up a report relative to the communication reraved under the nfcme of Gracchus ? The C- 'iamittee reported they had not previous to their suspension been able to effect that object . After some dibcussidn the motion for the Committee was adjourned . Tee Conference then proceeded with tbe Plan of Ontan : ziticn ; Section relative to Auditors . Messrs . Cieave and Shaw w « r « nominated , but withdrawn . Mr . Harris , of tbe Chartist Circular , and Mr ScwtU , of London , were then unanimously appointed GrD » -ral Auditors . Teems of Occupation . —Clause 8 G . was agreed to , on the morion uf Messrs . Dixou ana D ^ rmlusun , with sliebt alteration .

      Clause 97 was proposed and seconded by Messrs . Bairstow and Dixon . Mr Linton onjfccted to the sale of tbo 1-ind . and waa desirous that it should always be the freehold property of tbe Society . Mr Morrison was desirous that a clause should be inttited , comptlling those who were located on the land , stiil to continue membeis of the Society . Mr . Hobson stated , in explanation , that it would be effected by another clause which would stand intermediate between cLjnstB 98 and 98 . After a very long discussion , in which many members took port , aid several divisions ensued , tbe clause was carried . Clause 98 , oo the motion of Mr . Wheeler , seconded by Mr . L'nton , was agreed to ; also an intermediate one , on tbe motion of Messrs . Large aad Baintow .

      Chaptbb ix—Clause 99 was adopted , on the motion of Mr . Clarke , seconded by Mr . Mc ^ Grath . Clause 100 waa agreed to . on the motion of Meaars . Doyle and Dewhirst , Chambb x—daue 101 was alto adapted , on the nw > tton of Messrs . duke and Doyle . CUuwiM waa agreed to , on the motion of Means . Baaw and Mason . dSxj&t 1 adopted ' *• ° * m ot Mem 8 - ?^ ^ iT" Bgreed * ° - ^^ « fl W « alteration . agSto ' " d 107 ' '"• ^ onnanimonsly uSSSS ^ fS-- " - 109 - ™> ««

      Clauses Ml , n 2 , US . lu , U 5 . 116 . 117 , and 118 SJe ^ dSoT ^ ***** ' ° ° » ^ *< M --

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      Chapter xii . —Section 1 was adopted , with a slight addition , on the motion of Mr . Shaw , seconded by Mr . Clarke . Clause 120 was expunged . Chapter xiii . —Clause 121 was unanimously agreed to . . ' * CHiPTEK . xit . —Was agreed to , on the motion of Mecsr ? . Lirge and Dewhirst . Chapteb ,. xv . —With an additional clause , providing for Bye-L * w 8 , waa agreed to , on tbe motion of Meaars . Morrison and Bairstow . Clauses 71 and 72 , which had been omitted , were agreed to , with some alterations , proposed by Mr . Morrison . M . Mason suggested a clause ' relative to any charges or disputes which might be brought against any of the officers of the Society . Messrs . Hobson and Wheeler showed that clause 66 already provided lot that case .

      Mr . Mason stated that tbe clause did not meet his -views , and suggested that an appeal might be made from the Executive to the Convention , and ultimately to the arbitrators . The suggestion waa ultimately adopted . On the motion of Mr . Hobson , seconded by Mr . Liuton , Chapter 7 , Section 3 , relative to the power of borrowing monies , which had previously been expunged , was aga ;« restored to its original position , after a calm but determined opposition from Mr . Marsden . Mr . Morrison tbeu proposed that the Pian of Organisation , bb agreed to clause by clause , should be adopted . Mr . Dawhirst seconded the resolution , which was cairied with great -pplause . On the motion of Mr . Bairstow , seconded by Mr . M ^ son , Messrs . Morrison , Hobaon , and Wheeler , were appointed a Committee to arrange the Plan of Organization ready for publication , and procure its enrolment . Carried unanimously .

      On the motion of Messrs . Doyle and Clarke , Messrs . Mason , Bairstow , and ftlc'Giath , were appointed a Committee to draw up an address to the country . The Conference then adjourned uutil 8 o ' clock ihe following iziorniug .

      Saturday mormsgs sitting . At a few minutes after eight o ' clock the Chairman took bis seat . The Secretary read the minutes of the last sitting which were confirmed . The Members entered into a conversation as to what meanB ahuuld V > e adopted should Mr . Tidd Pratt refuse to enrol the society , when the following resolution was Moved by Mr . Bairstow : — ' " That should there be any demur ogalnst the enrolment of tbe society , that the committee be authorized to consult F . O Connor , E ; q . and W . P . RpberU , Esq . upon tbe objections to ascertain if such objections be valid or otherwise . " Mr . Shaw seconded the motion which was agreed to . Mr . Doyle moved , •* That tbe committee to draw up the address to the country bs called upon to report . " Mr . Linton seconded the motion . Agreed to .

      Mr . Mason , on the part of the Commit ee , read the address . Mr . Hobson moved , and Mr . Dixon seconded , " That the addreBsjast read bo received by this Conference and ordered to be printed . "—Carried unanimously . Mr . Wheeler said that he had received a Dumber of Chartist Circuinri from Mr . Cleave , as a present to the members of the Conference . Mr . Dixon moved " That the thanks of the Conference be given to Mr . Cleave for his present . ' Mr . Dewhurst seconded the motion , which was carried unanimously . A lengthy correspondence was then read from Mr . Cieave , containing the Balance Sheet of the Victim Fund , and tendering bis resignation as Us Treasurer . Mr . Wheeler moved , and Mr . Bairstow seconded , " That Mr . Cieave " s resignation be accepted , " which with a vote of tne Conference to him for his services , was agreed to .

      After some discussion on the motion of Messrs . Dixon and Large , it was decided that to avoid a complicity ot Funds and Treasurers , it would be advisable to appoint tha General Treasurer , Mr . O'Connor , as Treasurer to the Victim Fund ; which met with tbe approbation of the majority of the Conference . Mr . Hobson moved •• that the Conference recomuiend the appointment of n Victim Fund Committee in Manchester by tbe Manchester Cbartuta , to whom application could be made for relief . ** On tbe inetion being seconded by Mr . Large , it waa agreed to .

      Mr . Hobson moved , "That the General-Address-Committee be authorised to draw up an address , appealing to the country on behalf of the victima " Mr . Dxon seconded the motion , wbicb was agreed to . Mr . Ea : a brought before the Conference a suggestion as to whether it would not be advisable to houi simultaneous meetings in every part of the country , to memorialize the Queen in behalf of Frost , Williams , Jones and Eliis . It was finally ageeed to leave the matter in the hands of the Executive . Mr . Large said , tbere was a subject which he cansi dered tbo Conference ought to take up before it separated ; and that was to point out to the people tbe necessity of taking part in the municipal and parochial elections . He would , therefore , move the following resolution : —

      "That , in the opinion of this Conference , it is highly desirable that the Chartist body should endeavour , by all means in their power , to choose such Hie to fill the various parochial arid municipal vfiiccB as wjuld assist in carrying out tbe principles of the Charter . " Mr . Robins seconded the motion . Agreed to . Mr . Mason observed , that on a former occasion he bad said that be thought the Chartists of Birmingham would pay the r « nt of the io- > in for the Conference to meet in ; but he "was - sorry to Siy that such was the stite of their funds , that it wa 3 not in th « j power of the Council to do so . Mr . Doyle thought that it would be much better for « ich piace that was represented to pay its tq al shore of the rent He would therefore meve— " Tuat each delegate pay tbe sum of two shillinga " Mr . Clarke having seconded the motion , it was agreed to .

      Mr . Hoh .= on moved—" That this Conference of delegates Jo not think it advisable at the present time , to link the questions of a s ' k-. V . md burial society , and a society to afford immediate pecuniary relief to those in need , with the other objt-cts already determined on ; at the same time they thii . t they aTe questions deserving of consideration by tbe working people themselves , with a view to their being brnutht btforo a future Convention of delegates , to be embodied into a code of Jaws to accomplish the desirable object . " Mi . Ciarke seconded the motion . —Agreed to . Tha Conference a < 'juurned until two o'clock .

      AFTERNOON SITTING . At two o ' clock , the President took the chair . The minntes were read and confirmed , on the motion of MfSET 3 . Largtj and M Grath . Mr Large movtd the following resolution : — " That this Conference recommend to the Chartist body the propriety of their tanking a simultaneous collection , in aid of the General Victim Fund , on Sunday , Sopt . 23 rd , 1843 . " Mr . Robins seconded tbe resolution , which was unanimously adopted .

      Mr . Mason * aid bo bad a resolution , winch he would submit to the Conference : it was es follows : — "That this Cor . f-repce , after mature iifl-cuon on the suVjt < ijt of an tflicient co-opemion '>• tween tbe v ^ bartists of Entlnnd and Sc'itlaud , to fctcure uniformity of action on all measures of general policy , roc { , ecifuliy nubmit for the consideration of our Scottiab fullow-patriota the propriety tither of ruloptiug tbe plan of Orpau zition devised by this bi < riy , or of offering some suggestions which may prevent the recu .-iti . ce of such a division in public sentitueat as txistuU on the last National PcUtlOE . " Mr . flobflon seconded tbe motion , which was then agreed to .

      Mr . M'Grath moved and Mr . Duwhurat seconded the following : — " That tbt bi-st ibaiiks uf tnis Confeier . ca are prc-eminentti } " < iiw and fire brreby aivt-n to Mr , J . Hohaon , for tha Pun of 0 .-Kc zition ' rrougbt by bim bfcfore the Conference , and liktvsiL- « fu . the Zeal iinii ability evinced by him in eX i ><> uui . ling its various c !» nseB . "' Seconded by Mr . Dewturstand carried with acclamation . Mr . Hobton referred thar . hs in a neat and appropriate speech . Mr . Hobson movod : — " That the thanks of tbe Conferrrsce ba given to -dr . Morrison for bis laborious duties as secretary . ' Mr . Large secoEned the resolution , ^ h ' . ch wsa agreed to unanimously . Mr . Doyle moved : — " That Mr . Ferrer do now leave the chair and tbat Mr , D s jn i' ¦> take it . " Mt . Hosier j > = eon * Ud ths ni <> L ' un . Agreed to .

      Mr . D" > yle the-. i moved : — ' -T « . it tbe best thanks of this Conference aro due uud are hereby givau to * lr . Farrtr for his centkmauly conduct i : t tns chair during its deliberation !; ' ¦ Mr . Hob . * on seconded the resolution , wbicb was carried ami *) rep-. atcil rounds of applause . Mr . Hobson moved and Mr . Smyth seconded : — " T ^ at this Conference ba now dissolved . " Agreed to . The Conference was uissolved forthwith , after having eat Svt < daye In deliberation upon one of th « moat important , questions ever brought before the Chartist body . And notwithstanding there were niembtra in the

      Conference whose opinions were not altogether in favour of mixing tbe question of tbe Land with that of the Charter , yet tbe deliberations were conducted with the greatest harmony and concord . The delegates separated to return to their various constituencies . Taeir parting from each other was such as can only b * . felt and appreciated by men who are engaged in the god-like work of a nation ' s freedom . They thook the warm hand of frseedthip , and departed with mutual good wishes and prayers for esch other's and the cause ' s v-rlfsre . We trust teat their labours will be product . =- ' of much good to the cause of universal freedom .

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      ing , where desirable ; and for the due occupation of such place of meeting for lectures , discussions , discourses , meetings for members , and ail other purposes not unlawful t » r inconsistent with the objects of the Association . They shall also arrange for the enforcement of tbe rules of the Association , by providing means tor the due collection of tbe subscriptions of the members , either by the Branch Secretary weekly sitting at an appointed time and place to receive them ; or by Visitors appointed to wait weekly upon the members at taeir own homes to collect them ; or by Cass Leaders , whenever It is deemed expedient by the members of any branch to form themselves into classes ; and the branch boards shall generally listen to , and carry out , the suggestions and instructions of the members « f the branch , when such instructions do not infringe on the general laws and tuies of the body .

      15 . Classes—Whenever the members of auy branch determine that it might conduce to the w « lf « e and advantage of the Branch to be divided into Classes , the Branch Board have hereby the power to constitute them of as many members as may be determined on , according to locality . Each class , when constituted , shall choose for ! itself a leader , subject to the confirmation of tbe Branch Board . The duties of the Lsader will be to arrange for conversational meetings with bis class , at a pmeej of meeting most convenient ; to hold discussions raiative to the principles and objects of the Association ; to ! read the tract " , and authorized documents and reports of the general body ,- to collect the subscriptions of | tbe members , and weekly band them over , to the Branch Secretary ; and generally to infuse a spirit of kindness aud forbearance amongst tha members . < .

      16 . Appointment of Auditors—At the time of each election tor muuibcra of the Branch Board , two Auditor * shall also be appointed , to remain in office till their successors are appointed . They aball he nominated and appointed just in like manner as the Branch

      Boardmen . ; SECTION TII . 4-ON ORGANIZATION OV DISTRICTS . 17 . Formation , of Districts . —Great Britain shall be divided into districts , comprising a union of Branches for district purposes , conformable to arrangements which may frorai time to tim « be made by the . Annual Convention , : md Whject to such revisions by the Geue / al Executive Committee ., aa local or temporary circum-Btance may call for . the eiza of the district shall be governed by tbe necessity of each case , regard , being first had to tbe lability of tbe confederated Branches to maintain an < i employ a district lecturer . 18 . District Councifs . —Each District shall be governed by a D . 8 tr ; ct Council , consisting of one member from each Branch , elected by that Branch to serve for one quarter . The nomination and election of the Quarterly District Councilman shall take place at the same time , and in tuo same manntr , as the nomination and election of the Branch Board .

      ID . Place of Meeting . —Ib . e District Council , so constituted , shall meet , either in a fixed piace regularly ; or move from place to place , as shall bo deemed moat advantageous by the j majority of Branches comprising the dmtrict . i 20 . District Officers- —The District Council shall appoint a District j Treasurer , and Secretary , either from tbeir body , or from amongBt the members of the society , gucii Treasurer and Secretary , to be allowed to &peafc on tbe Council but ; not to vote , nn . esa they are elected members of tbe : C < uncil . 21 . District Auditors . —The District Council , at their fito ;; meeting injevery quarter , shall appoint two auditors from atimnght , the luaiuburs of the ABbouialion not Dis rict CxUDcili ' nen .

      22 Duties of the District Council . —The District Council shall make arrangements for the district lecturer to lecture in each locality of the district , according to their best judgment ; they shall examine as to the fitness of any lecturer in their district applying to become district lecturer for tha society , and certify their opinion to toe Executive Committee : they shall examine , appoint ; , and suspend loo il lecturers ; see that their labours are suitably directed ; draw up regular plans for local lecturing ; asaist in superintending the arrangements fur places of meeting in tbe several branches ; or make the necessary air augments for taking aud occupying , a place on behalf of the whole district , where it is' determined to have j only one place of pubic meeting in the district , that operations may be concentrated . They shall also review and finally determine all matters of complaint appealed from any branch in the district ; see to the general < fficiency of the brauches ; and generally , co-operate to carry out the objects' of tbe society . \

      SECTION IV—ANNUAL CONVENTION . 23 . Comtitulion . —The legislative powers of this Association shall be vested in an ANNUAL CONTENTION OP Delegates ! from the several districts of the Asaeeiatiou . The scale of representation being one delegate for every flvs hundred member a . Districts not containing 500 Hiembttts may , according to their geographical positiou , unite to send a delegate or delegates . 24 Mode of Nomination and Election . —Every branch in the district shall have the power to nominate tha number of Ddiegates required for tneir district , at a meeting of tbe members holden specially for that * purpose between the lost day of February aud tbe 7 th day of March in each year . When the nominations are made , they shall be immediately communicated to the District Secretary , so that an alphabetical list of the whole nominated in tbe district may be made out ami seut to each brunch by tbe District Secretary , with the

      least possible delay . The eltoWon for the lvnmbur wanted shall take place at a Special Meeting of tbe members in e&ch branch , holdeu for tbat purpose b&tween the 2 l 8 t and 31 at days of March , iu each year , and of which meeting a full week's notice fahaU ba given . The names of the persons nominated shall be put to the vote from tho list in tbe oruer in which they stand , by the pruxideat or Chairman ; aud the number proclaimed in each case , pro ana con . registered by the Branch Secretary . A return , attested by tbe signatures of the President and Secretary shall be prepared at the meeting , and UausmUei by the next post to tbe District Secretary ; who ] shall , fiom sueh returns , declare on whom tha election has falleD , and communicate such declaratiou to the General Secretary , and also to the Secretary of each branch in tbo District , within three days af s « r the day ot meeting for election . The returns from each branch shall be duly tiled and preserved by tbe Distact Secretary , amougsi the papers of the

      Association . ; 25 . Annual Session . — An annual session of tbe Convention shall be jfcoldtn on tbe Monday in the third week of the month of April in each year ; and « hall continue its Bluings so long as is rtquisite for the transaction of busiuf os to be brought bctore it . 26 . Powers ofi Convention . —The Convention shall have power to mike anU rcviso tha laws of the society ; to consider upon , i and rep it aa to the progress of tht > principles of tho society , and the efficiency of the meana employed to extend a knowledge of them , and induce their enforcement in practice ; to appoint the seat of Government i £ Q elfOt tne G neral Executive Commit tee , and the % rusW 8 s of ta > Socibty ; to appoint paiu officers , end fix the amount of salary ; arul generally lo transact iiictx busuie-ss as roay come before it .

      27 . Qualification of Delegates . —No person shall be eligible to tit &a a . delegate , tvno has nut been a member of this societyiat least six moaihs , unless he oeiotj ^ a to a branch which has uot been that uiue in operation 28 . Ex ufficio Members . — Members of the Ue : i > -r > ii Executive Cauiiufti . ee and tuo trus ' . ees of ttie soctc > may bit and speak tu CoavouUon , Wotigb uot etactt-d t represent any d ; stnct ; but m such case tney sbiiii flot VOtrt . ; 29 Tenure of Office . — The delegates shall ba elected 10 j > ervts iii C'liVbucwa fur tWdva uiuoths ; or until tUv next general ciceupn . 38 . Removal of ] Delegates —If any delegate ^ aould beouiua Sj tjituattid , oy absence from tho uiat . net ., or oUnrwiet ' , na uot » o be iu a tit . position , in tb > - - chiuna tion uf the duitrub . to continue its delegate , Uie district may declare clio office vacant .

      ' SI . Facancies .-rOa the death , resignation , or removal by the diatr . ct . of any delegate , tbe president and secretary of the district-, for wu en such delegate waa elected , aba . il certify the euu . e to the General Executiv Cuuttnitttie , who fihuli forthwith issue ciieir precept for cue elcctiou of some nviier member to supply tue vuuaucy . 32 F ' otes of Officers—No lecturer , or other 8 .. r » rieo efheer , elected us a delegate to Convention , by auy dtbtnet , shall vote on questions personally atibcuug themselves . I 33 . Special Fund—All questions connected with the Laud Fund th > t may be brought before tae Acinus Special CjBveiitiin , SQutl bt > considered by , and ueterunusa upon , by those ouly of the delegates wLtoare tsubacribers to that Fund .

      34 Place of Meeting—The Annual Sessions of Convention 8 tij . ll be beiu al Leeds , MaQcnedter , Bimiingb / au , London , Westuiiubter , Kuinburgti , Glasgow , or bucu place us tha eurouiueuc ul itits la ¦> s may authorize , * u < i as ni ^ y bo determined on uj tae Aouuai Couveutiou . The SSpt ci . tl 3 o . > 8 ioijK may be beta at such places u * the ecruluiit-ui uf tliv . oe lawn iuu > auinyrizo , ana tne Executive Cuiuiuit ' . *! tifctt rniiue . 35 . Special Meeting can . be called by Members . — Whenever ttie ineiuuef 3 hu . n Ubcu \ il uctit-Btary tUai ii bpeuoi meeting of tbe ConydQUo * . ab , ud we uoKtcu to dtsteruimB upon matters of preying unu lmuieuiace unpofii ; ii \; e ; Spactiil Sessions sbaii Oe c < avttiiaa by tile < icueral Execulivo Coiuiiiaue , uu a i \ qa ; auiou from ttio uniuert : of two inirda of tLa 0 'iiiicL ^ a , on behalf uf the braiico .- s , requiring them to oo ao ; ami , m cium tfie General Exucutivo bnoulil dtiuii / ja vi ncgiect to uvuVuau such special session , on jsucii requisiiiou , the i-ffi ^ M of the branches Beading such i-.. quiij ; aou ahaJJ convene it themselves . :

      SECTION V . —GENERAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE . J 6 . Appointment —The General Executive power sliall be vested in a CeutnU Committte of Dicuetozs , to bo chosen annually by Ooaveution , from lisu of nominations from tbe diffeieut bronchos of thu Asaoola . tlon , made at special meetiugts f « r us purpose , in the tecand week of Match in ] euch year ; such nominations to be sent to the General ; Secretory forthwith , that a general list of the whole may be in the hands of the members before the special meeting for the election of delegates lo Convection . ! -

      37 . Officers —The Central Committee shall consist of presideut , treasurer , general stcrotary , and two other lemher * . Three pereoug shall also be annually apointed or conaruieji by the Ci > uvantio ! i as the trustees f tha Society , > vl > 6 si all be ex- ^ £ Bcio nieuikers of the toard . Two ccupstout . y . r » ous shull also bo appointed nnually by Conven ! tea m General Auditors . 38 . iiua / i / icatian ^ - Ev < uv uitmoat of the . Gocml

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      Executive Committee shall & a regular subscriber te the funds of the Socie « y , before , 0 * at the time , of taking office . 39 . Powers and duties . —The General Erecative Com * mittee shall direct and . control the general proceeding of the Society , for , and in the came ot the Society ; they shall see that tbe laws are obeyed , and that the various orders of the Convention are carried into effect ; they shall receive alt applications for Charters , and grant them where expedient ; they shall appoint general missionaries and lecturerers , when applied to

      by the district councils , and certified of their fitness . They shall publish such tracts and other works as they may consider calculated to promote the objects of the Society , to tbe extent of a fund set apart for tbat purpose , by the Annual Convention ; they shall summon the Annual , and a Special Session of Convention when necessary as provided by the laws ; but in the latter case * they shall be unanimous ; and generally tkey shall take the most efficient means in tbeir power to promote th * dissemination of the principles , and tbeir application to practice .

      CHAPTER IV .-SPECIAL AND GENERAL DUTIES OF OFFICERS . SECTION I . — P 3 ESIDENTS . 40 . Duties—The President of the society shall take the chair during the sittings of the Convention ; and he shall preside at the meetings of the General Executive Committee at which he may be present The Presidents shall only have a casting vote . The Prasident of the society shall be tbe active superintending officer of the society . The Presidents pt the districts councils shall preside at the meetings of such councils : the Presidents of each Branch Board shall preside at the meetings of tbe branch or of tbe board at wbicb he is present . Each chairman shall superintend the business ot the Branch or Board of which he is chairman , aud regularly authenticate the minutes , as entered and confirmed in the minute book .

      41 . Casual Chairman . —If at the bour at which the business of auy meeting should commence tbe President should be absent , the directors , managers , or members present at such meeting respectively snail elect a chairman for the occasion .

      SECTION II SECRETARIES . 42 . General Duties . —The secretary of each board , council , or committee , shall perform the following duties : — ( 1 . ) He shall attend at all meetings of the board , council , or committee , of which be is secretary . ( 2 ., Ha ? ball record correctly the names of the members there present , and keep tbe minutes of the proceedings in a book provided for that purpose . { 3 . ) He shall keep all tbe accounts , documents , and

      papers of tbe board , council , or committee , in such form , manner , and place , and for such use , as tbe laws require , or board may appoint . ( 4 . ) He shall , under tbe direction of the board , council , or committee , conduct its correspondence , and transact all business committed to him by the laws . ( 5 ) Each Branch Secretary shall , in the first place , receive ail monies payable to the board , of which be is secretary , and pay over the same to tha treasurer , after defraying such expences as may be directed .

      43 . Tbe General and District Secretaries shall keep a book , or books , in which shall be entered correct copies or impressions of all cffi . ial letters despatched by them . Such books shall have their pages numbered , and an alphabetical table of contents , of subjects and persons , made out quarterly . Each secretary shall also keep all official letters received by him , and arrange them monthly according to their dates . Such copies and letters to be deposited in such place as the several committees may direct . 44 , Resignation of General Secretary , —It the general secretary should wish to resign , he shall give the General Executive Committee three monkhs' notice , or pay a sum equal to tbe three months' salary . If bis services should be dispensed with , tbe like notice shall be given , or the like amount of money bs paid .

      45 . Suspension and Dismissal . —Should any Branch , or District Secretary neglect bis duties , or conduct himself iu a manner likely to be injurious to tbe interests ot the Society , the branch board may suspend him until bis case is decided on fey tbe members of the branch . Tbe District Secretary may be , suspeuded and dismissed by tbe District Council . The General Secretary may be suspended from bis office by the General Executive Committee for neglect of duty , or injurious conduct ; and if such Secretary do not give notice of his intention to apDeal against such suspension to the

      arbitrators hereafter provided , withm seven days after such suspension , bis dismissal shall follow as a matter of course . Whenever a vacancy thus occurs in the office of General Secretary , it shall be notified in tbe official organ of tbe Society , and nominations required from tbe branches , to be sent in within ten days after such notification . A list of such noniinatiosn shall be forwarded to each member of the General Convention , who shell return bis decision within three days to tbe General Executive Committee , as to which of tbe persons on the lint he votes for to fill the vacancy .

      SECTION III . —TREASURERS . 46 . —Duties—The Treasurer of each Board , Council , or Committee , shall have the charge of all subscriptions and other monies paid to the Secretary ; and he shall pay all monies authorised by the resolutions of the board , council , or committee , on an order signed by not less than three of its members ; and bis books shall be a check on the Secretary of the board , council , or committee . A duplicate , or abstract thereof , kept by the Secretary , and authenticated by the Treasurer , shall be laid before each council or committee meeting . He shall balance bis accounts quarterly , and supply the Secretary with an abstract thereof , and shall , if required , attend the meetings of the board , council , or committee . He shall also pay over the various funds as provided under the beads of " Funds" and "Returns ; " be shall also give such security for the funds placed in his bands as the committee , council , or board , may require .

      SECTION IV . —TRUSTEES . 47 . Duties . —The trustees of the society for the time being , may , by the direction of the General Executive Committee , purchase land , buildings , implements , and other things which may be required for tbe purposes of the society . Tht-y may also buy , sell ont , or transfer stock when and as directed by the General Executive Committee . Tbe trustees shall , when required , execute a declaration of trust of all tbe stock , funds , or property standiug and being in tbeir names belonging to the society . 48 Neglect . —If any trustee of * the society , at any time for a period of fourteen days , neglect any of the duties requited of him , tbe directors may suspend sucb trustee , and appoint another in bis place .

      SECTION V . —GENERAL AUDITORS . 49 . Powers . —Every auditor Bhall have access , at any time , for the purpose of inspection , to all the books , papers , deeds , and documents whatsoever , necessary to the due performance of bis duties . Any general auditor , in the execution of bis duties , may call for the production of the books and papers of any branch or uiutrict . 50 . Dulks of General Auditors—The general accounts of the bocittty shall be audited at least quarterly , by the auditors of th « accounts ot the General Executive Oommittec

      51 . Duties of District and Branch Auditors . — Dis . 'rict and Branch auditors anal ! look over ttie oooks of the branch or district to which they belong , at least twice a quarter ; anrt , at the end of the quarter , report to tbe general meeting of members the condition m which they flad the books at that time . They are not to confiue their attention to a mere adding up of the accounts ; but satisfy tbemstjlves as to the correctness uf each Hem , by calling for explanation aud vouchers whenever there is tho least doubt . It will also be tceir duty to report immediately t <* the branch , whenever they discover auy , the slightest defalcation ; or a departure from the strict rules of business and order .

      SECTION VI — RESPONSIBILITY OF 0 FFICEI 1 S . 52 Limitation — No trustee , treasurer , or other officer ot tbe society , shall be liable to make goud auy deu ' ciency which may arise in tho funds of ttxp society , uuiesu sucb persons sdall have respectively declared oy writing under their bands , deposited and registered in like manner with ihe laws o' thu society , that they aro ' .- ¦ illing so to be answerable ; aud every sucb officer , or the whole of them collectively , may iimio such responsibility to the sum aptciHed in such instrument , or writ ' m ^ . But every aucu oft ^ r shall be personally responsible fur all monies or other ttfsets actually received by bun oa accuuut of ot to nuu fjr the use of the society . do Goo . IV . c 56 a 22 )

      63 , Priority of Claims . — Any monies er effects belonging to the aueteiy , or any deeds or securities reiuting to toe uuine and coming into possession of any officer of tne aociety , may be recovered befora any ot ' : er debts ara paid or sa'ttsiied , on the deatb ot bankruptcy , &u , of uuou tmcer ( 4 and 5 William IV . a 40 , s . 12 ) .

      SECTION VII—OFFICEKS . 64 . Vacancies —Eve ; y vacancy i-o any office , unless otherwise provided for , shall be filled Up by the bony in whom is vented tho original appointment . But < n the meantime ttie vacancy may be > filled up by the other members of the commntee or Board until tha general body shall appoint . 55 . Re eligibility . —On the termination of the tenure ef any office , the ) retiring member way be re-elected .

      CHAPTER V .-BUSINESS . 8 ECTI 0 N I . —KEETINGS . 56 . General EteaUiv * Committee Meetings . —The General Executive Committee shall meet weekly , or of tener , if necessary , . at such , time a » they shall appoint , at tha general office of the Society in such place as tha enrolment of these lairs may authorise , and as ths Convention may determine . 57 . District Cotmeil Meetings . —Each District Cowrcfl shall meet once in six wetks , or of tener if necessary , at sucb place as they shall appoint . "'' 58 . Branch Board Meetingsv—The Board of eacb branch shall meet weekly , or of tener if necessary , atBUcn tHiio as they shall appoint . S 9 General Meetings—Every branch shall bom tnteuaga as often as expedient for the purpose of coiiVeraation , htanng lectures or discussions , or otherwise extending tee general principles , and peomotuig ( Continued in our Seventh page . )

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      ^ THE NORTHERN « T ¦ A _ U _ . ^__ " „__ ' . ..

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      What next follows is The Plan , as agree 1 to by the Conference . It embodies all tbe alterations , amendments , . *> nd additions . In the shape in which it appears here ii will be laid before tho Certifying Barrister . As sGon as he has certified that it is in accordance v . ith law , so Boon will active operations endtr it commence .

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      CONSTITUTION AND LaWS OF THB NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION , ESTABLISHED FOB TBS MUTUAL BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS . ( Enrolled under the Acts , 10 , Geo . IV . c . 56 , and 4 and 5 Wtiltam IV . c . 40 J CHAPTER I .-BASI 3 . SECTION I . —OBJECTS . 1 . The objects of this Association are , by peaceful and legal meanB alone to better the condition of man , by removing the causes which have produced mo > al and social degradation . 2 . To provide for tbe unemployed , and means of support for those who are desirous to locate upon tbe Isnii .

      SECTION II . —MEANS . 1 2 . These objects are to be attained by the following means : — First—By creating a sound public opinion in favour of thia ehtroge iu the condition ot man , through tbe mtdiuni of public meetings , lectures , uiu-Bionanes , discussions , petitions to Parliament , tracts , cheap publications , and the Newspaper Press ; all those nituus being so Miipioyud as to biiug the objects of this Association prominently before the public . Second—By raising front time to time , by subscriptions aiuoiig tba members , or by voluntary contributions ; « r bt qut ; Bt 3 , tii loans , various atoefca ot funus , for tbe mutual aesisunco and beuuEt of the members .

      SECTION III . — iPIUNClPLiS 3 . The fundamental principles of this society are : — First—Tbe uud of till Government ought 10 ba the happiness of the governed ; and tu attuu thva cud , without injustice to any , it ia nceea .-ary to aufg ' ect those who nave tbe power of making ttie laws to a whokeome and stmi responsibility to t ose whose duty it is to obey them when made . Second—Taat this responsibility can be beet enforced through the " instrumentality of a body uiaaaating from , and immediately subject to , tue whole people ; thus completely representing ihsir feuliugs aud their interests . Third—That itiva representation to be just , fu ll and

      complete , must iueluatj the Sujrrage of all mates who tiave urnved et tile ago of cweniy-ono . Fourtu— TH'it tbd peiforniauca of duties by public servants iu bent tutiured by a strict reaponsjibili y ; and tli « best meuna of enforcing auch responsibility is by ttie tunu vf huuL ) service * being only for one year , and an u .. liudi choice or uletuion . Film—Taut tho reprcsuuted cugut to be protected in tbe exercise ot ttieir rights of frantnuju , that their suffrage may bo an expression ot tbbir own 1 freely-formed auu honest ojnmo . i , ana not swayed by the pow < 3 r of wea . itb . » r uiation audng upon dependency ; aud Una protection cau be besi aftordou by a general U'lojiUou of tuu plan of private voting , uudur bucU arra geinenta as » hatl Btcuro the election from a . i chuuee of fraud or

      deceit . Sixth—Tbat the choice of the electors ought aloue to be ine teat or qaulitiuuiion iauil not a mere puBbetjiuon of propu . t ) ) , necessary to entitle a en z _ d to act as a reprcatujtauive of his ieiiovyciiiZsns . Seventh—That no man , much less a body of men , have auy right toexpecu Sehtices wttaouc remuneration ; therefore wtieuuvtr auy uietubvsr of the community is called upon to < icvoi . o his energies aud talents for tlie weal of the people , he ought to : be maintained at the txueuae of those wLutu Uc ia serving . Eighth—That in order to prevent a number of persons or districts from ooiim . iug aa undue li fiaence , it is necesutuy to have equ . il electoral districts .

      CHAP . IL— MEMBERSHIP . ELIGIBILITY , AND CARDS OF MEMBERSHIP—4 . Every person sbuil bu eligible to buuouie a member of this A-sOtiation , by entering bis name on its books ; he thereby expre&siug oia ugceemeut with iu principles aud objects , aud his deidrminaitiun to abiue by ita ihws . Cards denoting niciubersLip ahull be given to each mtii-V . duxl uicjuoer when Ub jjias ; and a . l cama b ^ j . 11 be renewed every three uiuiuUs . 5 . Right of f ' oiing —Alembers of the society shali haVe uiu rght of nytniiiug anil voting uii uuy ouaiuem of tho society relating to the genorai funus ana general purposes , sucb as the election of oth ' ocra , ( Jcc ; thtt members paying to tbe Special Fund [ to be hereafter provided tor ) jiball alone Have the ueci&iou of matter * connected with thit fund . No moinbtr , unaer any circunistaucsB , shall be entitled to more than one vote .

      G . Suspension . —The right of members shall be suspended by the ne » payinent of aiibscripUons for three mouths , unless satisfactory reasons cau Ou giveu to the Biauiigers ot tUa breach 'or euoa uou-paymeui : sucu suspension being unnoted by the wuhiiouUng oi the quarterly reaowaJ caid , until the ari ' earti ure puiu up , or ttie managers satiftlied with the reaaous advlucud tor such , non-puymenc . 7 . Dismissal . —Members may be dismissed from the society by the inaniigars of their branch for auy aggravated tffcuce aguiust the principles or laws of tho society ; She disniiased m ' uiuour may appeal against aOhli disuiissil tu a general meeting of the Branch , or to the District B said , whose decision shall be tinul .

      CHAPTER III—ORGANIZATION . SKCtlON I . DIVISIONS . 8 . This Association suail couawt of the members joined togethtr in accordance with tbe precuuiag piovisi

      SECTION II—ORGANIZATION OP BRANCHES . 9 . Formation of Branches—Persons desirous of fonniiig ; a Brauuh of tnis eociety , stiall forward to the Guucral Executive Committee an ttppUcation for A CHAitXEil , signed by at least ten nuuiuo , aud in accoruuncs with ths following form : — We the undersigned inhabitants of in the county of » havicg been made acquainted with the ol'jecte , principles , and la » a of the " National Charter Association for Mutual Benoat" and being desirous of prouioiiug the oijacts oi that socitity , aud willing to abide by tho rulea which aro now promulgated , or which may be from time to tune enacted , in accordance with the constitution of the society , and in accordance wim the laws proti cting Benefit Societies , do hereby itqaest thiit a Caartor may db granted to us to v / pau a brunch of the aooi ^ ty in abovcui » nuoned .

      Name of street Name ( in full ) . Age . Trade . or place of abode .

      On th 8 receipt of such application , the General Extuutivu Ct'iiiuiittbe sh . Lll institute icauiries as to tLe knowledge and gbaerai niuesd of aucir ^ eraous for p : omoting the general objects of the society ; and upon satisfaction as to these p-. aliculara , a CHARTER authorizing the applicants to upon a UracviQ . of the National Charter Association for Mutua Buneiic , shall be issued , and to remain iv Br » tich of tUu esaid Associalion , b . > luug us they hitiour to promote its interests , and advance its ofijicu , by a strict uuherence to the laws aud constitutiou , a hi a due pt'riorm , ir ; ce of the dutiea of membership . Fur such CHARIER a sum not exceeding 2 s . ( ia . shall liu p u >< tu the Cfaoyrai Executive Committee , to be appr i > rj . itci ) to Ktsiitr . il purposes .

      10 . Constitution of Brandies—Kach branch * hall cousibtof the poisons lu wiujtu a Charter his beep , granted , ana of the perfaonu eniotted under it , so loog as they Lonimuo to comply with tho la > 'sof the Association ; out oegiec - of the iawa , or uoncoa o : miej r thereto , shall surject any branch ao < fi ' duoing to forfoiture of its ^ butter , ai ihv tiitciotu'u of the General Executive ! Cuinmuio ; . AgaiiiSl bUcii hkcisiou the branch m&y appeal to the An : ual Ciiiveiuiou , at its next session , whose decision shall bt > tliiiil . Should that decision le ' in ucco ; dance with the 0 < ci-tton of the Executive Com- ' niituse , iLe lMj-. ies in hauu , belonging such branch , shali j be returiif-u . !

      11 . Duties of Branches —Each branch shall carry into tffeet iae mies .. « to ii > e a << inu £ t » u , suspension , or dismissal of membcrb ; the collection and application of funds ; the obtaining aud management , of places for pub . ic meetings , and fur meeungB of the memoers for business , instruction , and entertainment ; and generally to ico-operatti to carry out tke objects of the Association . li . Government of Brandies . —The Board , or Committee < f AJamigemtnt of . each branch nball consist of seven members ; namely , a president , secretary , treasurer , and four others , ail of whom shall be appointed by tbe mem I ¦ era of tbe braiicb

      13 Election , and Tenure of Office . —Three members of of such Board ahull reaigu office each quar ; ei ' , in rota * tion ; the members electtd oy th « fewest votes going out atfthe end of the flret quarter ; and afterwards the tbrea next longest In offlve . All tbe members to be eligible to reelection . The nomination * shall be made at least two weeks before tbe day of election j ana the election shall take pluee at a general meeting of tbe branch held within wven days after tbe 1 st of tbe respective months ef March . June , September , and December , in eaeh year . The persons then electud shall enter upon office on the 1 st day of tbe following month .

      14 . Duties of Branch Boards—Tbe duties of the Branch Boards shall consist t > f the general supervision of the business of the brnnch ; entering into arrangements for tbe due possession of a place of public meet-

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 16, 1843, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct819/page/6/