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      BIRMINGHAM DEMONSTRATION . ( Concluded from ourfirtt jMge . ) At the dose of the meeting , it was announced that the various delegates present -rare to meet the Executire at six o ' clock in the evening . Accordingly , the persons representiag various districts assembled at the Ifew Inn , Bromsgrove-atreet . There were present—from Eromsqrotb— Mr . H . Prosser and Mr . Hayle , and Mrs . Cooper from the females . Beddttch—Jir . Cooke and Mr . PinfielcL StoCBBWD&S —Mr . Chanee and Hi . Forbes . WotrsKHAMpros—Mr . Hogg aad Mr . Farmer . Covkxtbt—Mi . Backney and Mr . Hartopp . "Wxbwick asd Lbamisgton—Mr . Bonaidson . Staffordshire Potikbies . —Mi . M . Simpson and J £ r . H . Sharpe . K . iDDE&ttiKSTBE—Mr . Turner , Mr . Ckarlton , Mr . IPtc > if ™ , and Mr . Snarpe .

      Mi . James Leach presided . Mr . R . K- Phiip said the Executive had availed thenaelTeB of this opportunity of calling the delegates together , to leam fr * in them the state of Chartism in the places they represented , and to make known the lice of actien which the Executive had laid down , In order ts ascertain how far their recommendations corresponded with the sentiments and feelings of the Chartists generally . The delegates then , in succession , gave in reports of

      Mfi progress of Chartism in their localities . From their statements , it appeared that the principles are rapidly spreading in the middle and working ranks ; and that if a little energy and perseverance in the work of organisation were resolved upon , the harvest would prove abundant . Lecturers , it appeared , were nmeh needed ; and the necessity of making adequate provi-^ on to giYe information to many thousands of anxious inquiries upen the nature of Chartist designs , was powerfully impressed upon the attention ' of the Executive .

      In the coursa of the proceedings , Mr . F . 0 "Connor entered , and was loudly cheered . Addresses of a congratulatory description were presented to Mr . O'Conaer , fram BromsgroTe , Potteries , Stourbridge , Bath , and other plac ? a . The Delegatss then resinned their reparti , and ciade several recommendations for future action-Each M ^ m ^ er of the Exscntite addressed them on the nbcossi : } of unity and increasing perseverance ; and the President announced that the Executive further required the attendance of tbe Delegates on the foDowjpg morning at eleven © 'dock . The meeting then broke up .

      110 > T > AY EVENING . After the demonstration had passed over with so much gratification to every lover of liberty , the enthusiasm seemed still to lighten every heart , and although so lecture waa announced , the Association meeting room in Freeman-street was crowded . Two members of the Union were despatched to Mr . Mason , to see if be could leave the delegate meeting , which was then sitting , and go to the room te lecture . This was instantly complied with , and a most enthusiastic meeting dosed the proceedings of the day .

      TUESDAY MORNING . The Executive aad Delegate * assembled at the hour appointed . Mr . Leach aid—We are now assembled for the purpose of completing what we last night begun , informing you » f the plan of operation we have laid down ; and impressing on you , that you may further urge on your various localities , tha necessity of . harmonious , energetic , and unremitting exertion . I trust the time has arrived when the working classes are convinced that to save themselves from utter destitution and misery , they n ; ust unite with us to carry out a peaceful struggle against hateful iDjusuce and oppression . ( Hear , hear . ) I will not at present remark further upon this subject , but call upon Dr . M'Douall to give you a brief outlins of the task we have allotted ourselves , and the method of agitation which the General Council and all our Members will be required to aid us in carrying cut

      Dr . M'DOVAiL said—I feel great pleasure in rising to csmmnnisate to the Delegates who are here , an impertant line of action , which will , if entered upon with spirit , and judiciously managed , effect the principle of our great cause . ( Hear , hear . ; We have thought it wise as an Executive in the ' first place , to visit the populous districts of the county , particularly those large towns where divisions may exiit , — ( hear )—and where our presence may be necessary to remove obstacles in the way of the agitation , and instil greater energy into the people . iHear , hear . ) We do n # t consider that as a sitting body we would be able to effect oar objects se spesaily . and , therefore , we decided on becoming an agitating body , visiting all considerable tawns , consolidating , ic . associations , and giving advice

      to , and receiving instructions from the people . Hear , bear- ) We will , for instance , proceed next to London , because at this time , when the great trades of the metropolis are movmg , it is of serious importance that our presence in London should restore confidence amongst the working men , and put a stop to dissension and difference—if our Efforts can effect the one , and cur reason can prevent the other . I admire Mr . O'Connor for the wiedorn he has displayed in leaving the case in the hands of the Executive according to tha desire of the members of the association , being one of the delegates assembled , and of the people themselves . ( Hear , hear . ) I have always found Mr . O'Connor ready to be guided fey tha wfll of the people , and he who will shape Jus actions according to tha wiahas of the majority at all

      times , ought not only to be ths man cf the people ' s choice , but at th * same time , is deserving of our respect , confidence , and esteem . ( Loud cheering . ' Having decided this one first course , which I p 2 ieeive you approve of and applaud , I will next direct ycur attention to the further measures" we propose . We conceive that a National Petition should be drawn up and universally signed throughout the country . ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) We will prepare the heading of the Patition , and print it ( Hear . ) We will likewise stste the exact breadth of the Petition sheets so that they may be uniform—( hear , hear )—and to give impetus U ) public opinion , and importance to the grand Petition itself , we propose to summon a Convention , to met ; in London , elected by the people , and representing them

      in that body which , in my opinion , will be the most impertant held in this country . ( Loud cheers . ) I have been informed that several of the glorious thirty-nine in the House of Commons will sit upon the Convention , and advocate and advance our principles . ( Loud cheering . ; I will next allude to the arrangements made for the purpose of summoning ths Convention . Equal representation is what we desire ; and certainly Mr . O'Connor was very happ 7 whan he said , that when two Englishmen , one Scotchman , one Irishman , and'one Welchman were on the Executive , the people had shown their determination to do justice and to have full- and equal representation for the people of "these kingdoms . 'Hear , hear , hear , and louJ cheering . ) "We claim to effect the same , therefore , leaving Scotto of

      land , Ireland , and W ^ les their Eumber delegates , we at once name twenty-four representatives for all England . ( Cheers . ; Beginning Northward , we conceive that Northumberland and Durham should elect one ; Cumberland and Westmoreland , oze -. Yorkshire , lour members , to be paid , and two , probably O'Connor and another , to be unpaid . We propose to give T . n . nwui'hiTP two members ; Cheshire will have one ; Darby , Leicester , and Nottinghamshire can support two , and likewise agitate ths counties of Lincoln and Butland ; Staffordshire can support one member , and agitate the neighbouring county of Salop ; Warwick and Worcestershires can support two ; Monmouth and Hereford each one ; Gloucester and Somerset can support two , and agitate tnd unite with it the county of

      Wilts ; Devonshire and Cornwall can support oae delegate , agilities Dorsetshire , Hants , and Sussex ; the Isle of WU'at con se :. d two ; Essex , Middlesex , Surrey , and Kent are to elect three members ; Norfolk and Suffolk seel one member , imitating also Cambridgechire . Tb £ re are remaining to be agitated five counties , which are too poor to support members , and too little alive to comprekend our principles , but which must be organised and aptated from the metropolis . Tht » e are ths cociUes of " Huntingdon , Bedford , Bucks , Hertford , and Bsiks . I have now , gentlemen , given you an outline of our future movements . I have chilked it down to jou , and yen cannot avoid perceiving its importance , and acting up to iis instructions . ~ ; Cheers .. I will finally allude to the means of carrying out such gigantic objects . \ Hear , hear . ) Union is the first thing to be secured amongst us , —ihear , hear , —and if we

      struggle to tffect that you may re ; y upon it that a more gigantic effect will be produced than mere organjzitlon-I allude to the carrying out of the great Charter of your fnture liberties . ( Loud cheers . ) We intend to make a common fund , that is to say , to hav * a Convention Fund in the hinds of tfie principal secretary &f the National Charter Association , cat of which an equal salary will be psid to the members of the Convention . We dssire equality in the payment cf members-. -Hear . ; HaTing stated to you the great objects we hive to effect , you will perceive that our duties are important , and I may say , in the name of my brother delegates , that these objects we must and will effect in . spite of party opposition , and the power of oar eccinies hacked by the rabid Tories or the weeping Whigs . ( Lauxhter . ) These objects we will now stri 7 e to gain , and when once launched forth in ths cause , it will be a stiff breeze that will make the Executive bark return to port iLoud

      cheers . ) Mr . Campbell stated that daring the last six weeks f » rty-two additional towns jhad joined tee Association ; in ? sveral towns where there had been Working Men's Associations they had been dissolved , and tbe National Charter Association established . He made it a point of duty , the moment he could discover that any body of men bad met in any town on the" democratic principle , he immediately wrote to that town . In fact , correspondence was becaming very heavy , and in fact , he hesitated not to say , what witb the feeling

      he perceived manifested at the present moment in Birmingham , and the nation at large , he hesitated not to say , that if the Association continued to progress as it Is doing now , before Christmas he could not be at all able to fulfil the onerous duty of bis office ; aad he was proud to state at the present moment there was not a single letter unanswered , and they must recollect that * o Bany u seventeen letters in one day ms no idle work to answer . He hoped for the future the errors of the past would be forgotten ami forgiven , aad that all voald oalto to obtain jwtioe to alL

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      Mr . R . K . Philp said be deeply felt the responsible pwition in which the Executive body was placed ; bat he entertained an irremovable conviction that if the members and General Council of the National Association did their duty , and rendered the Executive their strenueos support , they ( the Executive ) would be unflinching , and struggle energetically with tbe corrupt enemies of tbe people . ( Hear . ) It was above all things mast important that every individual holding the national card should labour witb his fellow members to extend political truth , organisation , and unity of purpose and of action . It would be useless for plans to be laid down , and recommendations made , unless they were matured and brought into action by the great body of members . ( Hear , hear . ) Th « Executive alone ,

      unaided , and inefficiently supported , would be powerless , and could effect nothing : with the members' confidence and support , they would do more to advance democracy than had ever been effected by any previous movement ( Hear , hear . ) Every regulation or movement resolved on by the Executive should immediately be taken up with zaal , and carried out to the fullest possible extent It is one of the provisions of the plan of organisation , that the cards of membership shall be renewed every six months . This rale is not only important as a souree of income to tbe national fund , but It has the effect every half year of demonstrating ths position of the National Association , shewing the number of members , and excluding from our enumeration all who , from want of integrity or fixedness of

      purpose , fail to perform their parts in the great parsuit , and who would merely make use of their cards to gain admission at any particular attraction , or just when it may suit their purposes . ( Hear . ) It is to be hoped , then , that in all the recommendations which may be put forth , we shall receive your hearty cencurrence , and your aid in making them of full effect Some dissent has arisen , although of no great import , upon the alleged illegality of our Association . It cannot , however , be denied that it is , as amended , as legal as any organisation cm be made . ( Hear . ) Experience must have taught you that anything is illegal which is not designed to uphold the power and emolDtnent of the corrupt and tyrannical few . There is not an act of ours , ooupl&d with political movement , but sime old

      and irrational enactment may be found , to render it illtgaL Ws may aU be fined for not attending church j and not a meeting or movement of the people can take place , but it may be construed into a breach of the law , if it is the interest or inclination of the powers that be to do so . To talk , therefore , of illegality , is absurd . ( Hear . ) Let us pursue a peaceful tkough determined course , and we need not entertain anxiety for the welfare of our persons . It has been said Sir Robert Peel will suppress us . ( Hear . ) The fact is , Whiggery is dead—gone for ever ; and it is a happy event for the Chartists that the Tories now hold office . It will have this effect—there will be but two opposing parties , the people and their oppressors . ( Hear . ; The exoediency-mongers , the half-and-half m 6 n , will be

      cempeUed to join us , or sink under the ruin that awaits them . ( Hear . ) Suffering , as these men are , from commercial depression , they will come over to our ranksbe convincsd of the justice of our claims—and will not , as before , lend themselves to the evil purposes of a corrupt govenment ( Hear . ) We need not , therefore , fear the Tories , brave as they may be . Judicious conduct on our part will neutralize their power of doing evil ; and to render the National Association legal and powerful , it is sufficient that ye join it ( Hear , hear ; Another plan of organisation has been put forward—& plan nominally embracing more educational advantages than our own . It is very clear , while there are two organisations , the Chartist body must be divided ! The majority of Chartist * have decided in favour of eur

      present plan , which is now become widely extended . We have made no calculation of the thousands of pounds required to complete our object—how many halls—how many pleasure grounds—bow many baths ; bat we are quietly and steadily doing much to promote the moral and intellectual improvement of the people . ( Hear , hear . ) We have very many able lecturers about—we are ourselves a moving and teaching bodywe are distributing political papers and tracts in thousands—our organs are the Northern Star , National Vindication Chartist Circular , several Scotch papers , the Udgern Cymur , Merthyr Advocai $ , M'Douall ' s Jovrr . al , and several other papers . ( Hear hear . ) We have put firth several addresses to the people , and we purpose shortly having a paper under the direct

      management of the Executive body . ( Loud cheers . ) It is proper to be understood by our General Committee that they have every liberty to form libraries , reading rooms , debating classes , and take such other means as may be found necessary in their several localities . The management of local affair * is entirely their own—and it is right this be perfectly understood , for some persons have improperly asserted the Executive deprives members of various towns from carrying out such designs . ( Cheers . ) We shall soon publish the plan of organisation , with suggestions and notes that will be found useful in guiding the General Council in the management of its affairs . ( Great cheering . ) I cannot enter at greater length on this subject now . Permit me to urge upon you in returning to yoar towns , to enforce on the General Councillors the necessity of activity , perseverance , and

      punctuality . Let them become examples for the peopie—the latter will follow if proper examples are set them . ( Hear , hear . ) The cause goes gloriously on . There can be ro doubt , if you all give us your aid , we shall obtain 4 , 000 , 809 signatures to the petition -we are preparing . Select judicious and intelligent men for your next Convention ; look around you at once , and watch narrowly the actions of all , that you may be prepared to make a correct choice when called upon for the election . ( Hear , bear . ) I iavite you to watch narrowly the conduct of the Executive ; satisfy yourselves respecting their character and ability ; and , if you find them worthy , back them up by your union —bury all differences—whether they have arisen from election policy or other matters—let ns join from this time hand , heart , and soul ; and , rely upon it , we shall ere long be victorious in our crusade against the oppressors of ths earth . ( Cheers , j

      Mr . J . Leach said he was glad to witness the harmony of sentiment that prevailed . He fully concurred in the observations of previous speakers . It was necessary that union should be immediately restored , and he hoped to see the differences that had existed in Birmingham entirely done away with , and all good Chartists enrolled in the National Organization . ( Cheers . ) The most glorious feature in the political affairs of the country was , that the working classes were beginning to think for themselves . No one conld lead the people by the nose ; blind confidence in political mercenaries was done away with—( hear , hear , and loud cheers)—and no man could gain the esteem of tha people but those who were virtuous , honest , and admitted tha rights of all mankind . But

      a few years ago a working man dare not express his opinion on political matters ; now we could vie with any party ; we could defeat either , or both combined . ( Cheers . ) The Com Law Repeal had failed , for the people's eyes were epen , and they saw , until they were fully represented , they could never be free or happy . ( Cheers . ) One thing was most essential ; the Executive have laid down great and important plans for future action—they have determined on effecting much—bnt they must be backed up by the people . ( Cheers . ) Every exertion must be made , and that immediately , to raise funds . ( Hear , hear . ) If this is done Immediately ,

      we "will raise a cry in favour of the Charter louder than has ever yet been heard . We have resolved on doing our duties , and look to the people for the performance ef theirs . It is therefore hoped when the delegates return to their districts , they will enforce this upon their constituencies . ( Hear , hear . ) The Government can never resist the efforts of a united people to be free . Nearly two hundred towns and villages have already enrolled under our organisation . In Ireland the cause was fast progressing ; and it only waa necessary for the people to back up and support their elected head , to bring the struggle to a successful and speedy determination . ( Cheers . )

      Dr . Donaldson , Mr . Simpson , Mr . Chance , and others made some excellent observations , which we hive rot space to give . 1 ' r . 31 'Doiall moved , and 3 > li . Philp seconded thanks to the delegates . A vote of confidence in the Executive was passed unanimously by the delegates , and this important and beneficial meeting ended . THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL TO THE NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION . BnoTHEB Chartists , —Damply impressed with the importance of tbe trust yen have reposed in us , and wishing to carry out the great principles of our sacred caxise , we will be plain and candid , that unless yon :: ss \ st us in our endeavonrs to carry out our objects on a grand and imposing scale , our efforts will be erippled , and the good that might be done must necessarily be considerably lessened .

      Our General Secretary addressed all the sub-Secretaries : some nobly responded to the call ; others have maintained b . perfect silence . Money matters , of all otkers , we do not wish to allude to , as ^ rs are convinced that you know your duty on this subject , in fact , we must have funds at our disposal to enabJe us to go on . There are nearly 10 . 006 cards iK-u&d , the price of which ia £ 83 , yet they are not paid for : this must no longer be the case . Hoping that you will at once perform your duty , We subscribe ourselves ^ . Your Faithful Representatives .

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      BIRMINGHAM . GRA ^ T ) CHARTIST TEA-PARTY AND BALL . One of the most crowded and enthusiastic pleasure parties ever witnessed in Birmingham took place oa Tuesday evenine in tha Hall of Science , Lawrence-street , to which the Executive of the National Charter Association were invited : and it is bat justice to the Birmingham National Charter Association to state that the whole arrangements of the procession and tea-party reflected great credit on their jsdgment , and completely upsets the nonsensical jargon of working men not being capable of conducting their own affairs . In fact , it is surprising hew the Council could hare arranged the mass of business they had to perform in connection with the procession , public meeting , and tea-party ; bat it was all as well managed as if they had a year to prepare for it , and a score of petty clerks to

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      manage the details . The tickets were all disposed of a fortnight since ; and such was the demand for them during the last week that three thousand could have been Bold , had it been possible to obtain a p lace large enough for their accommodation . Masv hundreds were of coarse disappointed . The Hall was beautifully decorated with banners of various descriptions , some of which have been already described , being in the procession ; bat one of them deserves to be mentioned in particular , —the splendid green silk banner of the National Charter Association , painted by Mr , GoodfeUow , who has produced a splendid specimen of his art , by delineating the appropriate device which ornaments the cards of the National Charter Association . This flag was

      placed above the Chairman , and the light of the gas on its brilliant colours produced a pleasing effect . A full length portrait of Feargns O'Connor , Esq ., was placed on each side of the orchestra ; and likenesses of Frost , O'Brien , and other friends of the people were placed against the walls in various parts of the Hall . An effective quadrille band was engaged for the occasion ; and every thing was done to secure the comfort of all present , as far as the crowded state of the place would admit . The pressing demand was such that the secretary , Mr . Wilkinson , was obliged to issue written notes , after the tickets were disposed of . Mr . George Whitb was appointed chairman , and as the crowded state of the hall and gallery would

      not admit of that dispatch which would have taken place had the company been less numerous , it was eight o ' clock before the tea department bad been brought to a close . The band then struck up a lively air , after which the chairman called on a gentleman present to sing the Marseliaise hymn , which was performed in first rate style , the company joining iu the chorus . The Chairman then opened tbe business by assuring the ladies that it was not the intention of the parties who would have , to respond to the various toasts and sentiments , to entrench on their dancing time , and that each speaker would be as brief as possible , especially as they had all heard such excellent speeches on the preceding day . He would therefore give them the first sentiment which should always distinguish Chartist parties of that description . The people had been long oppressed , they were the upholders of every thine useful in the state ,

      and the producers of all the riches for which this country was distinguished . He would therefore give them " the sovereign people , the only legitimate source of political power . " ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Leach , president of the executive , responded to the toast in a brief but excellent address , He described the power and resources of the people , and the insignificance of the parties by whom they were oppressed . He said that both Whigs and Tories acknowledged the people to be the source of power , bat they generally defined the people to mean the pot-bellied shopkeepers . But they had now got a new version of what was meant by the people . He maintained that those who produced the nation ' s wealth had the best claim to be entitled the people , they produced all for others , and employed nothing themselves ; after Beveral appropriate remarks Mr . Leach retired loudly applauded .

      The Chaiejian then gave the next sentiment , after an appropriate preface . "The Charter , the only stepping-stone to political liberty and national prosperity . Dr . Me Douall respondod , and pointed out the benefits that would be derived from the passing of the Charter ; as there were so many ladies present he would advise them to give their powerful aid in spreading its principles through the length and breadth of the land . He then alluded to the glorious 39 who had voted for Mr . Sharman Crawford ' s motion , and " hoped to see more of such men in the House of Commons , and concluded by stating his unwillingness to occupy their time anv further , as they naturally looked forward to a little amusement . He was loudly cheered .

      The next sentiment in the order of the proceedings was , " Feargus O'Connor , the unflinching advocate of the peoples rights . " The Chairman , previous to announcing it , said that he had deferred mentioning the cause of Sir . O'Connor ' s absence until that timo , as he thought it might seem more in order . Mr . O ' Connor could not possibly have been there that evening , as his health would not permit him , and he felt assured that there was not a single Chartist present that would not cheerfully forego the gratification

      • when he knew iUvould endanger him by beingpresent . { Loud cheers . ) Mr . O'Connor had requested him to thank them for their kind invitation , and had signified his intention of paying them a visit on some future occasion , when they would have the pleasure of enjoying his company for an evening . ( Loud cheers . ) He then gave the following sentiment : " Feareus O'Connor , the unflinching advocate of the peopled rights , " this sentiment was received with rapturous applauss which was continued for several minutes .

      Mr . Moses Simpson responded to the sentiment in a very clever manner . He said that he did 60 with extreme p leasure , as Mr . O'Connor was not only a political but , a social reformer ; what man was there who had read his splendid letters on the small farm system , that could forbear admiring his talents . He had outstripped all who had preceded him in laying down plans for the happiness of mankind , and whilst the remedies of others were merely superficial , Mr . O'Connor dived to the very bottom of the causes of the nation ' s misery . He was loudly applauded . The next sentiment lrom the chair was the Executive of the National Charter Association , " whioh was ably responded to by Mr . J . Campbell , secretary to the Executive . He was loudly cheered . The Chairman then gave the following sentiment : " tho exiled and imprisoned patriots , may they soon be restored to their country . " Mr . Mason responded to this sentiment in a beautiful and affecting manner ,

      and was repeatedly cheered . The next sentiment put from the chair was , " the Chartist press . " Mr . rhilp delivered an excellent address . He said that they were indebted to a person whose name was dear to them all for the establishment of a Chartist press , he meant Feargus O'Connor . ( Loud cheers . ) He had established the Star t the Glorious Star which had carried their principles through the length and breadth of the earth . Mr-Vincent had also endeavoured to establish the Western Vindicator and had been muoh persecuted , aud they had re-established it a ^ ain under the title of the National llndicattr , being determined still to battle with tyranny ; they had also tho Scottish Patriot and other good Chartist papers , and he hoped soon to seo a paper published as the organ of the Executive . Mr . Philp was warmly applauded . The Chairman then gave the next sentiment which he thought they would all agree in , " the Chartist Ladies . " ( Loud cheers . )

      Mr . Donalbso . n of Warwick , responded in a neat address , and quoted several beautiful verses from Byron ' s poetry which bore upon his subject . The Chairman then announced the final toast of the evening , and though last ou the list not the less important . " May all those who desire the happiness and prosperity of the country , unite themselves in one common band of brotherhood , under the auspices of the people ' s selected plan . " Mr . Mason responded to this sentiment in his usual style of fervid elcqueace , and was warmly applauded . Mr . Richard Thompson of Hurst street , then presented himself on the platform , and addressed the assembly . He said he stood before thsm for the purpose of presenting to Mr . G . White a token of his esteem for the upright conduct since he had been amougat them in Birmingham .

      ( Loud cheers ) He had struggled with the people ' s enemies , aud had opposed " Finality John" in Yorkshire , and afterwards upset "Legality John" in Birmingham . ( Loud chta-a ) He then presented Mr . White with a splendidly wrought inkstand , with two glass stands and brass covers , the whole being surmounted by a lion , in excellent workmanship . Mr . White thanked Air . Thompson for his present , and tLe kind manner in which it was given , and was loudly cheered . Mr . White then , brought forward the necessity of subscribing towards the " O'Brien Press fund , ' when £ 2 5 s . was collected . Dr . Me Douall then mored , and Mr . Campbell seconded , a vote of thanks to the Chairman , which was carried unanimouE . ? . The Chairman returned thanks , after which dancing commenced , and the glorious demonstration finished with haimony .

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      DONCASTEE .-Tho cause of Chartism is extending very rapidly in this town , wo had a very good meeting at tho Association Room on Tuesday night , when wo enrolled three new members aud two more wcro proposed . STROTJD . —Tha Chartists met here on Monday . Thauks were given to Sjarman Crawford and those who voted with him ; the conduct of Roebuck and Ward was censured . Thanks were also voted to the ftonemasons of London , and the men of York , for their patriotio and spirited conduct on O'Connor ' e hberaiion .

      B- ^ SAGE , NEAR STROUD . —The Chartists of this place have we-kly meetings every Monday night On Sunday last , Mr . Harris preached an excellent sermon , and a collection was made for the Executive . BIRBTAX .. —Mr . T . B . Smith will preach three sermons ( by request ) in this village to-morrow — Morning , half-past ten ; afternoon , half-past two and evening at six . CKURWELfc—Mr . T . B . Smith , will deliver a political lecture at this place , on Monday night Subject—The principle of the People ' s Charter in strict conformity with real Christianity and the British constitution .

      BCCHDAltE . —The preparations for the O'Connor demonstration , which is to take place after the return of the uncaged lion" from the North are progressing in the most spirited manner . The " lads" are going to work in right earnest . The Committee beg to acknowledge the receipt of 9 s . Id . from the operatives at the StansSeld Print Works . CHORtEY . —Mr . Charles Connor lectured here on Friday evening ; after which , it was resolved t > agitate fox nothing less than the whole Charter . A vote of thanks was passed to Sbarman Crawford Esq ., and those who voted in favour of his amendment . The cause is progressing . Mr . Dixon , of Wigan , lectured here on Tuesday night . '

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      LONPON . —A leetare waa delirered in the Bootmaker ' sCharter Association Room , Star Inn . Goldonlane , on Sunday evening last , to a very attentive audience , after which a friendly discussion took place on the merits of the Charter , when a great deal of interest was manifested , after which the usual business of the Association was gone into , and several new members were enrolled . The Tailors' National Charter Association met at tbe Three Loaves , Berwick-street , Soho , Mr . Cuffay in the chair . Several new members were enrolled ; and it was agreed that Mr . Wheeler should lecture on the effects of class legislation on September 29 th . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman , the meeting separated .

      London Delegate Council . —The Council met on Sunday , Mr . GoodfeUow in the chair . After the transaction of the usual business , and the receipt of monies towards defraying the expence of the late meetings , it was unanimously resolved that a deputation , consisting of Messrs . Ridley and Fussell , be appointed to wait on the Finsbury locality , to request the withdrawal of Mr . Hogg from the Council , on account of his violent conduct . Mr . Wakkins handed in a protest against a portion of the previous minutes , but it was decided that it could not be received . Mr . Fussell gave in most cheering reports from the Westminster , St . Panoras , and stone-masons' bodies . Mr . Martin gave in a good report from the shoe-makers' bodies , bat regretted

      to state , that owing to the absconding of the secretary of the coppersmiths with £ 35 in his possession , belonging to the men on strike , that their body was in a disorganized state . Mr . Walton gave in an excellent report from the body of tailors , which he had waited on . Mr . M'Garth stated that the result of his interview with the Hackney friends had caused them to form a section of the Chartist army , and from the spirit evinced he expected they wonld shortly lead the van ; they intend sending a delegate to the ensuing Meeting . Mr . Drew ' s credentials were received on behalf of a body of tailors , all good and true men , whose names and addresses were handed to the scoretary ; Mr . Drew stated his belief that the body

      he appeared to represent , would speedily become a numerous and powerful auxiliary in the cause of Chartism . Mr . Parker brought before the council , the subject of v rumour widely circulated by our sham friends that the counoil had a secret committee sitting for the purpose of hatching another Bethnalgreen plot . A member ef the council stated that he had been waited on by individuals belonging to Mr . Hetherington ' s discussion committee , requesting him not to attend to bis duties , aa be would be liable to arrest . Other members of the council had received anonvmous letters , connected with the same subject . Mr . Parker moved , and Mr . Simpson seconded the following resolution : — "That this counoil having heard that reports have gone abroad , in reference to

      a secret committee , beg to declare that they have no connection with such , or ever will have , and discountenance everything that will bring them into collision with the law . " Carried unanimously . Arrangements were made for a deputation to wait on the blacksmiths . Deputations were appointed to wait on three bodies of tailors , on the East and West-end shoemakers , on the Hackney and various other localities . Deputations were also appointed to request the loan of Mary lebono and City Chartist Halls , for concerts , &c , the receipts to be applied towards discharging the debt incurred by the late meetings ; Mr . O'Connor ' s committee for getting up tho discussion with Mr . Hetherington , reported Jhat after meeting three different times they had at leugth

      succeeded in getting the following statement from Mr . Hetherington ' a committee , " That Mr . H . having to examine a great number of old Stars , and having several documents to prepare , would not be able to meet Mr . O'Connor before the , middle of October . " Mr . WheeUr reported that he had informed Mr . O'Connor of this extraordinary postponement , and awaited his reply for further instructions ; but it was his opinion that no discussion was ever intended . Messrs . Wheeler aud Ridley reported that the Kensington locality had unanimously agreed to a levy of sixpence ou the members , to discharge tha debts incurred by the late triumphant displays of the power of Chartism in the metropolis , aud gave notice of a motion to that effect . Mr . Simpsuu gave iu-the monthly report of the Finance Committee . Several plans were discussed torthe better arraugement of the Lecturing aud Visiting Committees , and the Secretary was

      authorised to enquire of the Editor of the Star , tho reason why the White Conduit meeting , containing the splendid speeches of O'Connor and Vincent ( speeches deserving even to be written in letters of gold ) was omitted , and to request its insertion . After the transaction of other business , including a motion for a Committee for O'Brien ' s press , the Council adjourned . [ The report of the White Conduit House meeting never reached us . - , In fact , we had nothing from our London correspondent last week until Friday . The slight reports we had of Mr . O'Connor ' s speech to the masons aad of the Chartist movements in London , were derived from other sources . Our correspondent writes us that he sent the report of the White Conduit House , and various other matters , by post ; if so , they have certainly been burked by the way ; with whom tlia fault lies we cannot of course say , but it is quite certain they never reached us , and our friends will therefore see that it was impossible for us to insert th «? m . —Ed .

      N . S . ] Chelsea . —The Chartists of this place met on Monday , at the United Coffee-house , George-street , Mr . Twyford in the chair . After the settlement of tho usual weekly meeting , Mr . Wheeler read a letter from the Executive , when it was unanimously resolved , " That the Secretary be instructed to immediately forward 10 s . to Birmingham for the Executive ; a levy of sixpence per member was unanimously agreed to . in order to meet tho late heavy expences attached to Mr . O'Connor ' s visit to London . Secretary reported county council , and likewise reported the postponement of the expected Hetherington and O'Connor ' s discussion . Mr . Ford reported that a gentleman , favourable to the cause , had made , through him , a present to the society of an excellent violin to be raffled for the benefit of the

      victims . The present was received , a vote of thanks given to the donor , and the subject referred to a committee , who are engaged in getting up a raffle for a pair of life-preservers given by Mr . Ford . A committee of six individuals was appointed to wait on all persons whose names were on the books to collect the levy , and to take such other steps as they might deem expedient for the good of the cause . A committee was also appointed to get up a ball and concert at the Royal Bath Gardens , Chelsea , on Tuesday , Sept . 2 iHh , for the benefit of the Secretary to the London Delegate Meeting ; single tickets Is ., double tickets Is . Cd . Tickets may be had of Mr . Cleave . Secretary explained the reason of Mr . Fussell ' s non-attendance to lecture that evening , and announced that Mr . Fussell would lecture on Monday , the 27 th instant . The mooting was then adjourned .

      London District . —The City . —On Sunday morning , the Chartists met at 55 , Old Bailey . The committeo of shareholders gavo in their report . Mr . Dale was elected secretary . In the afternoon the County Council pet . Pecuniary means are necessary ; the localities are called on to do their duty . In the evening the Rev . Mr . Cameron preached an excellent sermon , to a crowded and respectable audience . Mr . Win . Carrier also addressed tho assembly . On Tuesday evening , the city members again met ; ten shillings were voted to the County Council . Bkrmondsey . —The cause is progressing . On Monday evening , at tho weekly meeting , thanks wero voted to Sharmau Crawford , aud those who voted with him . Tho meeting was most unanimous .

      Lambeth . —A concert took place on Monday evening , at 1 , Chelsea Walk , in aid of the funds . On Tuesday evening , Mr . Morron lectured on the Suffrage . It was resolved that a benefit society be formed , and the co-opeiaiion of the various localities is solicited . The names of several new members were added . Finsdory . —The Chartists had an excellent meeting at Lunt ' s Coffeo House , ou Monday . Several members were enrolled . It was determined to have an open air meeting , and to invito O'Connor . A vote of confidence in Mr . A . Hogg was passed . Whitechapel . —Mr . Ruffy Ridley kctured on Sunday , at tho Freemason ' s Arms , Ncrth-streot , Wlutcchapel-road . This locality is increasing in numbers aad strength .

      Cajiberwell . —On Thursday week , an ovaiflowing meeting was held here , to welcome Feargus O'Connor , Esq . It was beld in the long room at the Montpelitr Tavern , and Ihe men of Surrey did their duty . * Mr . Brown presided , and the assembly were addressed by Mr . Itidley , Mr . Fussell , Mr . Parker , Mr . Nodder , and Mr . Ratcliffe , who moved and seconded a series of resolutions , the first of which Mr . O'Connor responded to in a thrilling speech of nearly two hours' duration , interrupted only by the fervent cheering of the immense asseiiib . ' y , notwithstanding he was suffering under a severe cold . The report of this meeting only reached us by post on Thursday morning , and by the same post we received more than sufficient of much later newa to occupy all the remaining space of the paper . We ought to have bad this on Tuesday morning at the latest

      SKXPTON . —Mr . Thomas Knowles , of Keighley , lectured here on Saturday . On Sunday , Mr . Knowles visited Embsay . His Icciurea have done good . CAX . V £ RTOK . —Mr . Dean Taylor lectured here on Monday night to a crowded assembly on the six points of the Charter . STROTJD . —The Chartists met here on Monday . Thanks wero given to Sharman Crawford and those who voted with him ; the conduct of Roebuck and Ward was censured . Thanks were also voted to the stonemasons of London , and the men of York , for their patriotio and spirited conduct on O'Connor's liberation . Blackburn—Mr . Leach lectured here on the 17 th , to a crowded audience .

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      BRADFORD . —M& . OastIbr as ? T . Thobnhiix , Esq . —At a meeting of the friends of Mr . Oastler , held at the New Inn , in Bradford , September 17 th , to consider the propriety of addressing Thomas Thornhill , Esq ., on the subject of Mr . Oastler ' s liberation , a deputation , consisting of Messrs . Auty , Buhner , and Clarkson , was appointed to wait upon Mr . Thornhill , at Fixby Hall , whioh mansion he was expected to visit the early part of next week The deputation having received information , on Monday , that Mr . -Thornhill was at Fixby , took an early conveyance , and arrived at Fixby Hall at three o ' clock , previously to which two deputations had already had interviews with Mr . Thornhill , viz ., from Huddersfield and Dewsbury , on the same

      subject . The Bradford deputation , however . Boon found themselves in ths presence of Thomas Thornhill , Esq ., when the object of their mission was briefly stated , namely , that they had been deputed by a meeting of the friends of Mr . Oastler in the town and neighbourhood of Bradford , to wait UDonhim . for the purpose of inducing him to liberate Mr . Oastler from the Fleet ; believing , as they did , that his services in Yorkshire at tho the present time would be of essential servico to his country ; and thusihey feared that , if Mr . Oastler was confined much longer , his health would be materially injured and his life shortened ; and * that they trusted that he had no desire to shorten the days or injure the health of his old steward . Mr . Thoruhill , in reply , stated that he had no ill will towards Mr .

      Oastler whatever ; that he had no wish to shorten his days or injure his life ; that he had no doubt but that Mr . Oastler might be of service to his country were he at large ; that he [ should be glad to see him liberated ; but , he felt that ho would not be doing his duty to himself and to his family , wero he to consent to his liberation , without security for the debt . The deputation discussed the subject with Mr . Thornhill for upwards of an hour and a half , urging Mr . Oastler ' s claims upon him , believing , as they did , that he was suffering for his country ' s welfare , all of which Mr . Thornhill listened to with the greatest courtesy , and stated that an influential gentleman in London bad called upon him a short timo since ou the same subject , and to whom he had returned the same answer .

      Mr . Thornhill also kindly showed the deputation a letter he had lately received from one of his own counsel ia the late action , Thornhill v . Oastler , interceding in Mr . Oastler ' s behalf , but to which he had not yet been able to reply . The deputation expressed their gratitude for the interest whioh that learned gentleman had exhibited on Mr . Oastler ' s behalf . The deputation retired , regretting that Mr . Thornhill could not consent to liberate Mr . Oastler , but was glad to hear him express himself ready to enter into an amicable arrangement for that purpose , and they would hope that the day is not far distant when Mr . Oastler will be again restored to his family and friends .

      Public Meeting . —A public meeting of the females took place oh Sunday evening last , in the room over the Chartist Provision Shop , Goodmansend , Mrs . Jacksou in the chair , when the-following resolution was unanimously adopted : — " That the members of the various Female Associations be requested to attend a meeting on Sunday , the 26 th instant , to be holden at Mr . Carrodus ' * , North Tavern , Wapping , at half-past six o ' clock , to arrange the order oi procession on Mr . O'Connor ' s public entry into Bradford . " Mb . Martin . —Ever since the last general election , Mr . Win . Martin , who was elected one of the members for this borough by a , large majority on the shew of hands , has been subjected to frequent insults by many unprincipled and envious Whtgs . During the recent election , these insults have been turned into threats , and from threats to actual assault .

      This is too muoh to bear by one who is himself under heavy boiid to keep the peace , and Mr . Martin det rmiued to seek that protection to which every Englishman is entitled , he last week obtained a peace warrant against a person of the name of Moorhouse , a Whig constable of the township of Horton , who , in a state of intoxication , threatened to do him some grievous bodily harm and who it is feared but for the prompt and very proper interference of Mr . Ibbecson ( who also happened to be a special constable ) would have inflicted immediate punishment . Moorhouse has since confessed his error , and on payment of tho legal expences , Mr . Martin , with leave of tho Magistrates , has withdrawn tho prosecution , his object being accomplished in bringing the offending party to a sense and of his misconduct .

      LEEDS . —Independent Order of the Ark . —On Monday last , the officers of the Horsforth district oponed the 139 th Lodge of the above order , called 44 Fawkes ' s Rose in the Dale , " at the house of Mr . George Calvert , the Bay Horse Inn , Otley . And on Wednesday last , the Dove Lodge , No . 5 , of the same order , held its eighth anniversary , at the house of Mr . Rich . Wood , the Fleece Inn , Briggate , Leeds , when the officers of the order and members of the Lodge sat down to an excellent dinner , which gave great satisfaction . Mr . Dcffy . —Received by Mr . Hick , on behalf of Mr . Duffy . —

      8 . d . Mr . Roberts , Leeds 0 6 Mr . Swaine , do 0 6 A friend from Dewsbury 0 3 Walter Merwin 1 0 Thomas Barker , Leeds 0 6 No . 18 Class Chartist Association , Edinburgh 4 6 Oilier friends 1 3 _ £ 0 8 6

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      BOROUGH OF LEEDS . MUNICIPAX , REVISION . N OTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN , that Wrrxu * Smith , Esquire , Ma yer of the Borough of Leeds , in the County of York , together with Job * Hops Shaw , and Edwabd Bond , both of Leeds aforesaid , Solicitors , the Revising Assessors of and for the said Borough , or their legal Deputies , will hold an open Court for the purpose of Revising the Municipal Burgess Lists , and the Municipal LiaU of Claimants , and of Persons Objected to respectively at the Court House ^ in Leeds , within the said Borough , between the First aad Fifteenth Days of October next , both inclusive , to commence on Friday , the First Day of Ootober next , at Nine

      o ' clock in the Forenoon of the same Day , and will sit and adjourn from Day to Day ( Sundays excepted ) at the same place , until and including Friday th » said Fifteenth day of October , unlessthe said Revision shall be previously completed . All Overseers of the Poor , and all Persons ap « pointed to execute , or part perform any of the duties of Overseers of the Poor , and all Vestry Clerks and Collectors of Poor Rates of every Parish , Township , Vill , Hamlet , Chapelry , Precinct , or Place , within or partly within the said

      Borough , are requested to attend the said Court and answer upon oath all such questions as the Court may put to them , touching any matter necessary for Revising the said Lists . And aU Overseers , or other Persons having the custody of any book or books containing any rate made for the Relief of the Poor during the present or any preceding year , in any Parish , Township , Vill , Hamlet , Chapelry , Precinct , or Place , wholly or in part , within the said Borough , must come prepared to produce the same if required . By Order , EDWIN EDDISON , Town Clebk . Dated this 24 th Day of September , 1841 .

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      Leeds Corn Market , Sept . 21 st . —The arrivals of all kinds of Grain are larger than last week , and a large show of samples of Wheat from vessels near at hand . The weather has been very fine all this week and very little Grain is left out in this neighbourhood . New Wheat has been one to two shillings per quarter , and Foreign one shilling per quarter lower . * Oats without alteration . Beans dull sale and rather lower .

      THE AVERAGE PRICES FOR THE WEES ENDING Sep . 21 , 1811 . Wheat . Barley . Oats . Rye . Beans . Peat , Qrs . Qra . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs 2074 656 194 6 138 — £ b . d . £ s . d . £ b . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . 3 6 11 ^ . 2 144 1 3 2 | 209 2 2 91 Huddersfield Cloth Market , Tuesdat , Sept . 21 . —The business done in the market this week waa much less than a many previous weeks . There was a fair quantity of all kinds of goods brought into the market , but the buyers were not to be found . The prices in wools , oils , &c . remain pretty firm .

      Bradford Market , Thursday , Sept . 23 rd . ~ Wool—The market for English Wools still continues flat , though there is a tolerable demand for tha heavier sorts . Prices are not any better , nor is here . any prospect of improvement . In Foreign Wool the business continues much the same , and prices ( notwithstanding the quantity arrived from the sales , ) are firm . Yarn—The . demand for Yarns continues without alteration . Prices steady . Piece —Wo do not notice any change to-day ; the demand is steady , and a moderate business doing for the fall trade . In prioes no observable difference . ' B £ dale Fortnight Fair , Tuesdat , Sept . 21 . — Our show at this day ' s market of Beef was not large , but well sold up ; there was a good supply of Sheep , which stood long . Beef , 6 s . 9 d . to 7 s . 8 d . Mutton , 6 d . per lb .

      . Richmond Corn Market , Sept . 18 . —We had a very abundant supply of grain in our markst to-day ; the . new samples of Wheat were very fine , aud in excellent condition . Wheat sold from 93 . to 10 s . New Wheat 6 s . to 8 s . Oats 2 s . 6 d . to 3 s . 6 d . Barley 4 s . 6 d . to 5 s . Beans os . 6 d . to 6 s . per bushel . Leeds Cloth Markets . —We are happy to announce an improvement in the demand of the staple productions in this district ; and , although hundreds are yet without employment , and those who have work are not remunerated , still the trade on the whele is better , and in the warehouses particularly much business is doing—and business , too , v of the best kind , for domestic consumption . The manufacturing villages are generally much better ' off than they were .

      Liverpool Cattle Market , Monday , Sept . 20 . —There has been » good supply of Sheep , with a few Lambs at market to-day , and a good demand for prime . Best Beef 6 Jd . down to 5 d . ; best Wether Mutton 6 | d ., Ewes and inferior quality from 6 £ d . down to 5 d ., and Lambs 6 £ d . per lb . There were a few Beasts and sheep left unsold at the close . Number of Cattle at market : —Beasts 1492 , Sheep 6507 .. ' ., Liverpool Corn Market , Mondat , Sept . 20 . — During the last seven days we have not had any arrivals from Canada , and moderate imports of British Gram , Flour and Oatmeal , There are re . ported from foreign states 15 , 878 qrs of Wheat , 140 ? rs of Oats , 172 qrs of Barley , 2217 qrs of Beans , 00 brls of Flour , and the duty having declined to the lowest point , tbe Wheat and Flour , together with the previous stocks in bond , amounting to about 170 , 000 qrs and 140 , 000 brls respectively , are

      now offering for home consumption . At Tuesday ' s market a largo business was done in Wheat ( principally in bond on speculation ) , but with fine weather since , and the release of the fore i gn , the trade has been less animated , and whilst the better descriptions of Wheat are the turn lower , we have to note all other qualities 2 d to 3 d per bushel cheaper . Flour in moderate demand at Is below our last quotations . At Friday ' s market there was rather more inquiry for Oats , holders remaining firm ; however , at previous rates , there were not many sold : no new at market . Oatmeal dull , without change in value . Barley , Beans , and Peas , have sold only in retail at about last week ' s currency . The local growers have exhibited some samples of new Wheat ; their best samples of white have sold at 9 a 3 d to 9 s 6 d ; damp inferior parcels at 8 s 6 d to 83 lOd per 70 lbs .

      Manchester Corn Market , Sept . 18 . —Notwithstanding the release of the bonded stocks of Wheat and Flour , there was but a small shew of samples at our market this morning , and tbe transactions in Wheat were to a limited extent , at about the previous currency . Prime qualities of English Flour were likewise in short supply , and commanded late rates . For Oat 3 and Oatmeal there was a fair inquiry at our former quotations . No variation in the value of Malt or Beans .

      Borough Hop Market , Sept . 17 . —Hop picking has now become very general in all quarters , but we learn that the produce is much lighter thau was anticipated . However , the trade here is very heavy , at further drooping currencies , while the duty is backed at £ 165 , 000 to £ 170 , 000 . Nearly 600 pockets of new hops have come to hand , chiefly from Mid Kent , but as they have proved mouldy , they have not produced more than from £ 6 to £ 9 per owt . East Kent , in pockets , £ 7 10 s . to £ 3 103 . ; ditto , in bags , £ 6 103 . to £ 7 03 . ; Mid Kent , in pockets , £ 1 to £ 8 ; ditto , in bags , £ 0 53 . to £ 7 : Sassex , £ 5 10 s . to £ 5 10-. ; ditto , in bags , £ -t 5 s . to £ 5 5 a . ; Farnhams , £ 12 to £ 14 ; Old Olds , £ 2 to £ 4 per owt .

      London Smithfield Market , Monday . Oat market of to-day was , on the whole , numerously supplied with boasts , yet there was a slight falling off compared wiih that exhibited ou this day se'nnight . Aa the attendance of dealers was good , the beef trade was firm , and last Monday's quotations we , re firmly maiantined ; in fact , a slight improvement waa noticed in soiao instauces . The receipts from Scotland consisted of 200 Scots , and 194 sheep , in good condition . Alihou&h tho numbers of sheep were , by no means great , tho inquiry for them was rather slow , and the highest pr . ee obtained for tbe best old Downs wa 3 oa . per 8 ibs . In calves , of which a fair supply was brought forward , little doing , at drooping rates . Tho pork trade was firm , at higher currencies . The general quality of tha . stock was good .

      Yokk Corn Market , Saturday , Sept . 18 . —We are plentifully supplied with New Wheat to-daythe condition and quality of Wheat varies materially —ihat housed during the present week being much the best : in the prices we note little alteration from last market day . New Barley , though mostly high coloured , is of better quality than we expected , » nd there are buyers of the best samples at about Is . per . atone . Oats dull sale and rather lower .

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      Middlesex , by JOSHUA HOBSON , at his Printing Offices , Nes . 12 and 23 , Market-street , Br ig-Sate ; and Published by the said Joshua Hobsou , ( for the said Feakgus O'Connor , ) at bis Dwelling-house , No . 6 , Market-street , Briggate ; as internal Communication existing between the odd No . 5 , Market-street , and the said Nos . 12 and 13 , Market-street , Briggate , thus constituting the whole of the said Printing and Publishing Offio * one Premises . ; AU Goxuaunicatlons must be addressed , ( Post-pild ) to J . Hobson , Jftrthem Star Office , Leeds . Saturday , September S 3 , 1841 .

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      The Parliament . —The House of Lords has not met since Monday . On Tuesday and Wednesday the Commons were occupied with business of very little importance , principally in preparation for the prorogation till the end of the year . Horrible Murder in Eastcheap . —On Tuesday night , at about ten minutes past ten o ' clock , a most horrible murder was committed at the King ' s Head public-house . Eastcheap , ou the person of Mr . Bourden , the landlord of the above house , as well aa an attempt at tha lives of two other persons , the sister of Mr . Bourden and his wife . The particulars of the horrid case , as far as we could learn are as follows :

      At about three o ' clock on Tuesday morning a person of the name of Blakesley accosted Sergeant Bradley , 503 of the City police , and inquired of him how be could obtain possession of his wife , whom ho stated was staying at the above house ; but after being advised to call in the afternoon , he went away . At about ten o ' clock on Tuesday night he ( Blakesley ) went to the King ' s Head , with every appearance of extreme agitation depicted on his countenance , and proceeded behind the bar , where the deceased was sitting on a chair dosing , and his ( Blakesley ' s ) wife attending to the customers ; tha villain , without saying one word , drew from his pocket a butcher ' s knife , such as are used for killing sheep , and made a desperate thrust at his wife , wounding her in a

      dreadful manner . Her screams awoke Mr . Bourdeu , who , while in the act of rising from hia seat , was stabbed in the stomach by Blakesley , the kaife poneirationg to the handle , and he fell at tho bardoor in tho passage , bleeding ia a dreadful manner . After making an attempt to strike Mrs . Bourdeu , the murderer stepped over the body of his victim , who was writhing in the agonies of death , and made hid escape . Mr . Smith , of Gracechurchstreet , was instantly sent for , who los ; no time in attending , but ere he arrived poor Bourden had expired . His attention was then ; directed to the unfortunate woman , who had gone up stairs , leaving traces of her blood from the bar to her bed-room , and whom ho- found in a very dangerous state , been wounded

      having severely , but we could not ascertain whether mortally or not . At tho time the murder was committed , there were several persons passing by , and taking the alarm , ran after th » murderer , calling oui " Stop him ! " The direction he took was towards the Tower , down Thames-3 trcet , and was soon lost to his pursuers . Latest Particulars—Th& followina ; additional particulars relative to the above aw ; ul murder have been obtained . Betv . een nine and ten o ' clock on Tuesday night , as Mrs . Bourden , and her unfortunate sister-Hi-law were in the bar , they observed the door to open repeatedly , and someone to look in , but they thought nothing of the matter , neither did they recognise the featuresof the individual so obtruding . There is no doubt ho wi 3 watching an opportunity when the bar was clear of customers ( which , alas , so soon presented itself ) to carry his horrid design into effect . The name of the wretched man is

      Blexley and not Blakesley . His father is a highly respectable man , liviag in the City-road , and has offices in Basingball-street ; and owing to the profligate life which bis son had lived he determined , about twelve months since to discard him , since which time he became acquainted with the sister of tho deceased , who was formerly bar-maid to her brother , and has been married to the murderer about three mouths . For a short time they lived at Seven Oaks , where the husband carried on the business of a carcass-butcher , but being unsuccessful , he Teturned to London , and made an appeal ( through his wife ) to his father for assistance , but was refused when his wife returned to her brother ' s at the King ' s ' Head , which circumstance seemed to prey upon bis mind . Tho knife was actually ground at the back and was as keen at both edges as a razor . A number of the city police , under the directions of Mr . Inspector Brake , havo been dispersed in search of the murderer .

      Acland , the Plaque" Agitator , in Trouble . --This notorious tramp , after his recent exhibition at Tamworth , proceeded to Lancaster to ppose the re-election of Lord Stanley for the Northern Division of that Coanty . He was proposed and seconded , and had three hands held up in his favour alter which he departed , and , shorty after he left the court , he was taken into custody by the superintendanfc ot the police , bv authority of a bench warrant granted at the last assizes , a true bill having been found against him for inciting the people to wot at tne late general election , and for a libel on Mr . W . Robinson , the mayor of Lancaster ,

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      8 TH ^ NORTHERN STAB .

      Leeds :—Printed For The Proprietor, Feargus O'Connor, Esq., Of Hammersmith, Connty

      Leeds : —Printed for the Proprietor , FEARGUS O'CONNOR , Esq ., of Hammersmith , Connty

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 25, 1841, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct863/page/8/