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      SKIPTON . —The cause continues to progress here , in spite of persecution . The Chartists have been driven from the Hall they have hitherto occupied , and have taken a room in High-3 treet , Which they have fitted up to hold their meetings in . Mr . Knowles , the district missionary , has delivered an excellent lecture on the British Constitution , and Beveral new members hare been added . UVBRPOOIi—The O'Brien Press Committee meet every Wednesday evening , at the Democratic Coffee House , Gerrard-street At the last meeting , when the accounts were read over by the Secretary , there appeared £ 17 whieh the Committee had reeeived since they commenced their labours , after

      deducting expenses , besides many books in the hands of the collectors which have not yet been handed in , but which the Committee weuld be desirous of settling as soon as convenient to the parties holding them , with a view to winding up finally their aocounts and their labours , and they therefore trust that all who are favourably disp sed toward the object in view but who have not yet rendered their assistance , will , in the course of the ensuing week , come forward and lend their pecuniary aid to that . laudable and . praiseworthy undertaking . —Received twelve shillings from & few journeymen tailors , on the 3 rd November , which the Committee beg to acknowledge . All communication to be forwarded to the Secretary , Evan Davis , 42 , Gerrard-street ,

      ROCHDAUS . —Mr . Rankin , of Salford , lectured twice last Sunday . Both lectures wars well attended , and several sew members were enrolled , YOBS—Ob Sunday evening last , » number of females met in a large room of Mr . Wood ' s , cheesenumger , Spomergate , for the purpose of forming themselves into a Female Chartist Temperance Association , -when resolutions to that effect were brought forward and carried Hnanimorsly . They then paid in their money , and agreed to meet regularly every Sunday evening ; after which they unanimously appointed Miss Ann Barker , dressmaker , Spurriergate , snb-Treasurer , and Miss Julia Franks , xriargate , sub-Secretary .

      WOLVERHAHIPTON . —On Wednesday evening , Dr . ITDonali delivered a lectjiTe at the George Inn , Sa . ' op-stre ^ t ; the place was crowd ed to suffo cation . Many Com Law Repealers were there , but they were completely dumbfounded by the convincing arguments of the Doctor . It was a complete victory of the principle of Chartism over the Corn Repeal agitation . Many fresh members were enrolled . On Sunday afternoon , Mr . W . Mogg delivered an exeeUeni address at Brad more , to a numerous aad attentive congregation . Chartism progresses well in this rural and retired place , and the meetings are generally well attended .

      COVSNTRY . —Chaktjsm TfiiCMPHA . vr . —Owing to the proceedings of the Corn Law gentry in this town , i ; was thought desirable by a few friends to send for That talented advocate of the people ' s rights , Dr . M'Douall , to lecture on the free trade question . The meeting took place on Friday evening last : it would be impossible to give even an outline of the Doctor ' s excellent lecture , suffice it to say he spoke for more than two hours in an eloqnent and masterly manner , and in one continued strain of cutting sarcasm . Tse following resolution was then agreed to : — " That it is the opinion of this meeting that it is impolitic te agitate for anything short of the People ' s Charter .

      XPSWXCa . —Mr . Ruffy Ridley , late M . C . is engaged to commence a lecturing tour at Ipswich , on Sunday . Nov . 14 th . The Chartists of Bury , Yarmouth , Friston , and the surrounding dh-Tricts will , in our opinion , greatly advance th ? eausS by securing the services of tnis talented advocate of th ? rights of mankind , as embodied in the People ' s Charter . GI « ASGOW . —A public meeting of the ci "' zens of Glafsrott- -was held in St . Asn ' s Church , on Monday night , tie 8 ; h instant , for the purpose o'' appo : nting

      two deiejrates to sit in the Scottish Couvemion about to be held in Glasgow . Mr . Pet ? g :.. w was called to " the chair . Messrs . Moir and Proudfoot were el-et « d as the delegates .- A vo :-j of thanks were then given to the Chairman , when the m&jting dissolved at a late hour . WOTTCN-TJNDER-EOGS . —a pnKiic meeting ¦ w as hfcid , here on Monday evenicg last , Mr . D . Cux in the chair . The National Petition iras read and sAopteA , and a resolution was passed in support of the Executive and the Ooaveution .

      BTCE . —Many of the working men of the town of Ryde are on the stir , they have joined the National Chartist Association , and hope to assi . st in the restoration of their fellow men to their political righ t * so long "Withheld . ZtSZC- » iiK .-Oar number is now 530 , all duly enrolled members , divided into tbir . ' y-seveH fiuaiiciil classes , which are regularly visited by their resprctive leaders , or collectors ; in addition to a large flaw -which is under the care of tbe secretary , and is composed of individuals who do not choose to be called upon , at their own houses . Htnry Yiacein , preaehtd in theroom at All Saints' Open , on Sunday night . On Monday night , the National Petition was adopted . Again on Tuesday night , Mr . Vincen : addressed a delighted audience in the New Hall . Mr . YiDcent remains wkh us , to leciure again , in the New Hail , ou Monday night .

      MELTON MOWBRAT .-Mt . Bairstow delivered two impressive sermons in the marketplace , lasx Sunday . Eight tradesmen were enrolled to form '& % their own desire ) the Melton class of the Leicester Association . NORWICH . —Mr . Clancy lectured here on Wednesday fcvvn-ng week , to a numerous audience . A report , two columns Jong . reiched us only on Thursday morning , nine days after the delivery of the lecture . DEWSBTJB ? . —Mr . We 3 t lectured here on Sunday night . Several new members were enrolled . PfSTHOUTH . —At a spirited meeting , held on Monday , the petition was adopted ; nine new members were enrolled , and Plymouth - pledges to 10 . 000 signatures .

      MANSFIElD .-JJr . D . Taylor leetmrod here on Sunday v Oct . 31 ; at Worksop on the following Wednesday ; and at Mansfield Woodh&use on Thursday . I ^ OUGHBOB-OUGH .-Mr . Dean Taylor lectured here on Sunday and Monday evenings . HATHEEIT .-Mr , Dean Taylor visited this place on Monday .

      STAFFORDSHIRE POTTEEIES .-Dr . M'Douall has visited the Potteries last week , and I lectured in every district . The lectures were deli-1 Tered with his usual tact and ability . The first lecture given in Haaley was on " the comparative merits of me repeal of the Corn Laws and the Charter . " On this question the v * onhy Doctor challenged discussion , but no objcciwus were offered . The second lecture was on the question of " land , capital , the currency , and the surest and safest way of paying off tbe National Debt . " These lectures were well attended , and gave general satisfaction ; in fact , the effect has raised the standard of liberty much higher in this neighbourhood . On Tuesday evening week the talenud and wor ; hy

      Doctor delivered a lecture in Longton to a very crowded audience , hundreds going away unable to gain admission . This was the second lecture he delivered in this place , where ( not long ago ) Mr . Bairstow , and some of our o ^ b leaders , were stoned away ; but , thank God , the power of right has pre-Tailed , and cannot now be put down : it is now the most fiourishuig place in the Potteries . Since these lectures have been given , upwards of an hundred members have been added to the National Charier Association . The cause ia now rapidly progressing in the Staffordshire Potteries . On Monday week , the brave Doctor hoisted the standard of liberty at Stone , in this coaniy , where he , with some good hearts from- Hanky , met with some opposition from the Chief Bailiff of that place . We told him our

      meeting was a legal one , and that he had no right to Btop it . A Corn Law repealer offered some opposition , and made some charges against ns , but could not substantiate them : he attempted to offer gome arguments , but was successfully rebutted by tbe Doctor , and he politely slunk away from the meeting . An impression was left on the niiuds of the " workies" of Stone which will not easily be erased . Resolutions were passed , and the National Petition adopted . N . B . —A mistake occurred in the Star of the 30 th ult ., stating that Captain Meeke was the person who . would put a stop to tbe meeting in the abiye place . The people of St ^ no wish to contradict tnis statement , as the worthy magistrate has allowed them to meet when they please : he says the Chartists have ft right to meet , as well % s other parties , on polities .

      MOUNT SOBHEL— On Tuesday Mr . Dean Taylor iectnred here , after which fifty-seven were added to the Association .

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      NOMINATIONS FOR THE GENERAL COUNCIL . BRADFORD , WILTS . Isaac Garden , Ruiton Place , weaver . George Holbrook , cloth-dresser , Toug . Charles Barter , Beaxneld . baker . Win . Wilcox , labourer , White Hill . Wm . Garden , weaver , Wine-street . John Howeii , carpenter . Foliy-row . Thos . Mile 3 , shoe-maker , Whit * Hill . John Sniit ' o , cloth worker , sub-Treasurer . John Hasweil , shoe maker , White Hill , sub Secretary .

      WAHMIXSTER . Mr . Charles Rudiek , shoemaker , Back-street . Mr . Joseph GaisiorJ , carpent-er , Pound-street , Bub-Trea-urer . Mr . Joseph George , plasterer , Church-street , sub-Sejretary . ARNOLD . Mr . William Bates . Mr . William Brown . Mr . Solomon Cundy . I ' . ir . Jos : ah Saarcy . Mr . Frederick Marples . Mr . John Taylor , Wood ' s-yard , Treasurer . Mr . Isaac Thorp , Kaigbtsbridge-square , Eub-Secre : ary .

      PRESTOS . Mr . Humphrey Odleum , tailor , Talbot-street . Mr . Robert Walton , mechanic , Park's-place . Mr . William Dickinson , c ' ogger , Bridge-street . Mr . Peter Eddleston , dresser , Crown-street . Mr . Robert Ball , coal dealer . Willow . Mr . William Berry , joiner , Trinity-square , llr . James Murphy , weaver , Wellington-street . Mr . James Duckworth , ditto , North-street . Mr . Cartwright Howorth , rush dealer , Bridge street . Mr . William Liddle , oordwainer . Russell-street . Mr . Geo . Halton , news-agent , 27 , LawEon-street .

      FKOMB . Mr . James Collins , Markel-plaee . Mr . John Webb , Orchard-street . Mr . Abraham Haley , Lock ' s-lane . Mr . James Penny , BInnt-street . Mr . William Webb , New Buildings . Mr . Job Keevil , Great Elm . Mr . James Cook } Morgan ' s-lane , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Charles White , Catharine-hill , sub-Secretary TAV 1 STOCK . Mr . F . Stephens . Mr . H . Horswffl . Mr . S . Collwill . Mr . William Willcock . Mr . H . Rogers . Mr . T . Drew . Mr . J . Garworthy . Mr . William Commins , sub-Treasurer . Mr . R . Webb , Brook-street , sub-Secretary .

      STOKE , STATTORDSHIEE . Mr . George Woulor , shoemaker , Chapel-street . Mr . Henry Rose , shoemaker , Newcastle-street . Mi . George Whyax , shoi maker , ditto . Mr . Chaiies Rose , shoemaker , ditto . Mr . Samuel Shelley , publican , High-street , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Wm . Tunstall , shoemaker , Newcastle-street , sub-Secretary .

      LOJiGTOK . Mr . John Naylor , tailor , Church-street . Mr . John Tarns , potter , Queen-street , Fenton . Mr . Joseph Ray , potter , Daisy Bank . , Mr . George Bonkin , potter , Furnace Road . Mr . Joseph Coielough , potter , Longton-road . Mr . John Barker , veterinary Burgeon , Chad wick ' s Lane , Treasurer . Mr " . William Nicholson , carver , Church-street , sub-Secretary .

      BCBTOJf-OXTREITT . Mr . Philip Tjzack , brewer , High-Btreet . Mr . Daniel Baisley , stonemason , Wood-street . Mx . William Dudley , coal dealer , New-6 treet . Mr . Charles Dooley , labourer , High-street . Mr . William Hall , cooper , Gooseooming . Mr . John Bennet , cordwainer , New-street , sub-T . reasurer . Mr . William Sudlow , sews agent , New-street , sub-Secretary . KHlKESB&O .

      Mr . Mark Parkinson , tailor , Beeoh Hill . Mr . Wm . Johnson , ditto ditto . Mr . Wm . Tcasdale , Fishtr-garderi , weaver . Mr . Thomas Seweli , weaver . Parsonage Yard . Mr . Robert Gregson , weaver , Piccadilly . Mr , Samnel Buck , wf aver , High-street . Mr . George Williamson , Savage Yard , sub Treasurer . Mr . John Dooker , weaver , Fieher-garden , eub Secretary .

      MOTTRAM AND HOLLINQWOETH . Mr . Saville Crowther , Hadfield , co-operative store keeper . # r , ; ' ? -, Mr . John Pickford , Padfield President , boot ana shoemaker . Mr . Samuel Lees , Hadfield , weaver . Mr . Michael CJwrton , Hollingworth , calico printer Mr . Jamep Wild , Woolley Bridge . Mr . John Campbell , Hollingworth , calico printer . Mr . John M'Kelvy , Hollingworth , ditto . Mr . Joseph Hall . Mottram , dyer , sub-Treasurer . - ¦ Mx . WiUiam Wildgooae , Church Brow , MoUrun « dyer , Bub-Secretary .

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      BIRMINGHAM . PUBLIC MEETING' OF TlUDUS' DELEGATES AND OTHERS . STRIKE AT THE NEW HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT . An important meeting of delegates from the various trades in Birmingham , and other parties favourable to the strike of tbe London Stonemasons was held at the Grand Turk , Bell-street , on Wednesday evening last . At half , past eight the business commenced . Mr . Jqh 8- Roddie j stonemasoB , was unanimonsly called to the chair . He addressed the meeting in the following terms :-Gantlemen and Fellow-workmen it ia with great diffidence I take the chair on this important occasion , particularly as I am not in the habit of addressing public meetings . I have no doubt that my labours will be light , and that each speaker will obtain a fair and impartial hearine I

      will not trespass lnrther on your time , but call upon Mr . John Gray to address yon on the facts connected with the strike of the London masons . Mr . Gnxr oommenoed bis address by reading a circular . a copy of which had been sentto the various trades in Birmingham , and which set forth some of the leading reasonB why the London stonemasons struck against the tyrannical conduct of Allen , the tyrannical tool of Messrs . Grissell and Peto , the contractors for building the new Houses of Parliament . He then said he had no doubt but most of the persons present had heard tell of the strike of the stonemasons at the new Houses of Parliamen t ' , bat as they all might not be aware of tbe facts connected with it , he would endeavour to explain them .

      He would commence by describing the conduct of the foreman , whose inhuman tyranny the men felt bound to resist . One of their ahopmate » received intelligence from Manchester of the death of his mother ; he informed Mr . Allen of his wish to go and see her interred , and wished to have a week or fortnight ' s leave of absence . Allen informed him that if such was the ca-e , he might stop away alto-5 ether , as he would not keep a job open for any man 3 at length of time . Another of the men had the misfortune to break his leg , by a fall from a Bcaffold ; and on his return to work , thought , of course , that no objection would be offered , as he had been lamed in the Bervice of his employers . Allen immediately discharged him , saying that he wanted no such

      damned hobbling fellows there . The same foreman had told another of the workmen who had been at home ill for some tim <\ and whose wife was also in the same condition at the time , that he did not want men there of his description . Another of the men had been called from his work to attend the death-bed of his wife , and when he returned , ho was told by this monster to go back and die with her and be damned . Another , who had been a long time out of employ , and had been so pinched in consequence , happened to fall sick and staid at home three days ; whenhe returned , Allen told himhe wanted no such men as him—he must have sound men .

      Those were the chief reasons why they had determined to strike against him . The men employed at Woolwich Dock and Nelson ' s Monument , had struck for the same reason . Mr . Grissell had promised a deputation , that if the charges brought against Allen were true ha would di .- * charge him ; and when another deputation waited on him , he denied having said so , aud told them that he had lowered his dignity by condescending to speak to them . He would leave the meeting to judge whether such conduct ought to be tolerated by the trades of London aud Birmingham . ( No , no . ) He would now retire , having stated the essential points of the case , Mr . Gray then resumed his seat amid general applause .

      hlr . Peter Bishop , saddler , next addressed the meeting . He said , although he was not connected with the 8 toncmasous , yet he sympathised with them and would yield them all the assistance in his power . From what he could gather from the Northern Star , he understood that Allen had formerly been connected with the Trades' Union , had been very efficient , and acted his part well , and that he had been well backed by the stonemasons for so doing . His efficiency in this respect , no doubt , marked him out as a prizeablo object to the masters , i ' or a' he knew so well how trade affairs were oonducted , he would be the better enabled to practice tyranny on his follow workmen . He considered the stonemasons perfectly justified in the steps which they had taken , aud would endeavour to

      indace his fellow-workmen to assist them , especially as he considered theirs to be a strike on principle , aud not for au advancement of wages , for he had long seen through the inutihty of striking for wagis . The working men produced all tbe wealth in the country , and ought at least to have a good living , and be treated as men . It was now quite clear that no one trade could sustain itself against the inroads of their masters . The men who earned thirty shillings per week ought to unite with those who had fifteen , and then they would be enabled to effect something . It was that which caused him to admire the character of O'Connor , who often told them the foil ; of the man who earned 8 O 3 . holding himself alcof from , and looking down on , the man who

      only got las ., it was that feeling which made the masters take advantage of the men . He had himself been offered situations over other men , but would never accept of them , for he knew that had he done so , he would be expected to act the part of a tyrant towards them . Ho bad no wish to introduce party politics , but from the manuer in which Mr . O'Connor had acted towards the working men , he thought him worthy of their esteem . He saw sufficient in the Star to convince him of Allen ' s infamy , and thought hanging too good for such conduct . He was sorry that the stonemasons' trade was each as would preclude the possibility of their sotting up trade for themselves , for oa all strikes , no matter if they had ten thousand pounds of a fund to begin with , the masters knew that it would be exhausted at some time . He should like to see things so managed , and

      such unity existing amongst the working men , that they should turn out one day and set up for themselves the next . He looked upon the system of " chasing" , made use of by some of the m&sons as an abominable system , for it was quite clear that there would always be some men more able than others . Having said so much , he would repeat his determination to do all in his power to forward their interests , and would leave it to others to throw more light on the . matter . He wished to know from the masons which plan they had adopted to carry their point Mr . Thomas Seaburn , a stonemason , said that tbey allowed the men ten shillings a-week , and were under very heavy expences besides . Bat tboy hoped to gain sufficient assistance from the other trades , which was the reason why they had called the present meeting .

      Mr . Thompson , carpenter , wished to know whether they had a list of the trades to whom oircnlars were sent . Mr . Wm . Slanky , secretary to the stonemasons , then read a list of the trades which had been sup * plied , amongst whom were the following : —Carpenters , Bricklayers , Braziers , Engineers , Mechanics , Button Burnishers , Curriers , Brash Makers Tinplate Workers , and Tailors . r Mr . Walter Thorne , tinplate worker , wished to know whether they intended to form a committee of the trades . His trade would assist , but wished to

      understand the real grievance ; he thought that all the trades bad not received circulars . It was then suggested that ea « h delegate present sbeuld speak aa their trade stood on the list , and that they should form themselves into a committee , and appoint a secretary . Mr . " John Williams , delegate from the Tailors ' Society , thought it would be folly to do so in the present stage of the business . He hoped they had all come there to act fairly and honestly ; and , as whatever was transacted would have to be read over on the next night of meeting , he thought that one of the stonemason's body should be appointed .

      The Delegate from the Engineers agreed in the sentiments of Mr . Williams . Mr . Henry Beck was then unanimously appointed secretary for the evening . Mr . Gosliks , silver plate worker , rose and said he considered that the present strike was not only interesting to the master stonemasons , but also to the masters in other trades , for it was the principle involved m the present strike , which was the grand object , and if Messrs . Grissell and Peto succeeded ill oompelling the men to submit to such treatment , it would be a heavy blow to the working men throughout the country . He hoped it would not be

      determined that the names of all the delegates from the other trades who were present should be published . He knew several there in the room it would be calculated to injure—they might also have persons in thai room ia faroar of the masters . He did net know how it was in other towns , bat such was the ease in Birmingham . lie therefore thought they bad better not call over names , but merely mention the trade . He did not mind anything about it himself , bat thought they should get a larger number to attend and support them by so doing . The Slcretary then commenced © ailing over tbe names of the trades .

      A Delegate from the 1 st society of carpenters , stated that their trade had not time to call a meeting . He was not , therefore , offioiallj appointed , bat

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      they intended to call one , aud would give the masons their support . A Delegate from the 2 nd society of carpenters stated that their body were enthusiastic in the cause , and would give their cordial support . Two Delegates from the tailors' society stated that their body considered the present - strike not one for money but for principle . They never felt more warmly on a subject than the present . They had empowered them to act at that meeting on behalf of the body , and would respond to their call . They had formerly had occasion to complain of the apathy of other trades towards them at the time of their strike in London ; they would , however , forget the past , as they considered that if the tyrants

      succeeded inthis , it would be the signal for others . A Delegate from tbe Engineers stated that they had received the circular late , and had not time to calUtheir body together , but their committee had deputed him to attend and get what information he could in this matter . Their rules did not allow a fund for strikes , therefore whatever they did would be voluntary . He wished to ask a few questions before he sat down . Was Allen a member of the mason ' s body ! No . Were any of their members at present in the employ of Grissell and Peto 1 One . He wished to know what steps they intended to take towards those who had turned in ; for if th « y were

      to be looked upon as being as good as others after this affair was over , he thought it would be wrong ; for it was not the masters who had done them so much injury as the unprincipled men who went to work for thorn under Buch circumstances ; he thought that proper steps should be taken to induce men not to go to London . The Secretary replied that the only method they took to get them out , was to pay their oxpences back to the places they had left , if they choose to accept it . They had also placarded the towns where men were likely to be engaged . They had also employed delegates , to follow Grissell and Peto ' s agents , and when they had engaged men , endeavour to disengage them .

      A Delegate from the mechanics said that he had been sent from that trade to inquire into the matter . They had no fund for supporting a strike , but would do what they could by voluntary contribution . His trade was very warm in the matter , and would assist them . A Delegate from the Labourers * Society said they had received a circular , but there were very few present at the time . They were going to call a meeting , when he had no doubt they would come to a satisfactory conclusion . A Deleoatb from the Saddlers' Society staled that they would have a meeting on the following Tuesday , when he had no doubt they would give their assistance . A Delegate from the bricklayers stated that they held a meeting every week , and would do what lay in their power .

      A Delegate from the braziers said he was desired to inform them that they should have their support . They considered it to be a strike on principle . He thought it a proof that the masons had some moral eoling about them , by not allowing themselves to > e trampled on . They would receive the support of u ' s trade for that reason . A Delegate from the silver-plate workers stated that he had no doubt this would be made a national case . He was very sorry to find the press so much opposed to them . Delegate meetings like the present are very useful , as they prove to the gentlemen of the so called Liberal press , that they would not be tolerated in blinking those questions whero morality and justice were at stake . He thon animadverted on the unprincipled conduct of the

      Weekly Dispatch , and said that the present meeting would show to those gentry that if justice was not done to the working men they had sufficient intellect and determination to set up a press for them-Belves . ( Loud cheers . ) He then descanted on the conduct-of the press generally towards the working classes and showed their effect on those who trusted to their lying statements , and concluded by advising the working men to withdraw their support from all papers that did not fairly represent them . Mr . George White then addressed the meeting . He considered as he had had a good dual of experience in trades' unions and Btrikes , that a word or two from him would not be thought amiss . He was not a believer iu the doctrine so sedulously

      diBseminated ia trade societies , that they should exclude politics . He had seen ~ a vast number of strikes and struggles between the masters and men of various trades ; but he found the power and influence of capital , assisted by a corrupt Government , always sufficed to turn the scale against the working men . It was true that the workmen sometimes succeeded ; but as soon as the difficulty was over , they became apathetic , and in due time the employers pounced on them like a tiger , and completed their design . This meeting ought to be a lesson to the working classes , for as soon as one trade found its utter incapability to defend itself from the tyranny of employers they uniformly appealed for assistance to their fellow-workmen ; thus

      showing their true interests ; they found nobody else to assist them ; why then did they support and assht those parties who would not help them in their time of need ? It was quite clear to every thinking man that the working classes would always be tyrannised over and tantalised by such men as Grissell , Peto , and others , until they got a voice in making laws which would protect them , and put a curb ou the ingslence of such arrogant scoundrels . One part of the charge against Grissell—and a tough grissel he thought ho was—( laughter)—was , that he had lowered his dignity by condescending to talk te the men who had raised him to such dignity . The brute . Did he never reflect that working men had feelings of respect for themselves , sufficient

      to compel them te reseut such outrageous insolencef He again repeated that nothing short of political equality could protect them from all the Insulting taunts and oppressions of those who were allowed to rule over them . The working men themselves were to blame , for they had abundant means to remedy it . If a union of a few trades was good , what would not a union of the whole body of the working classes accomplish ? Let them therefore scout the doctrine of non-interference in politics ; for did they not Had politics interfering with them every moment of their livea ? This strike of the stonemasons was truly emblematical of the state of thenation . Every

      one knew that the members of the present House 3 of Parliament : were a common nuisance , and the greatest curse the nation could endure ; and it was a fine prospect for the people when they heard that every stone of the new Houses was hewn and laid amidst the sighs , groans , and curses of the oppressed and insulted workmen . Ho would , nevortheless , give his most cordial assistance to the masons now on strike , and hoped thav every man present would do the same , whether he was a delegate or not . He then suggested various plans which should be adopted by the meeting ; aad concluded amidst loud cheers . Mr . Bishop then

      moved"That all the delegates present hand in their names , and bo considerod a part of the Committee . " The motion was agreed to . A large number of delegates then gave in their names , together wiih the trade they represented . Mr . John Williams , tailor , said he thought they ought to come to a resolution on the conduct of Grissell and Peto , and thoir miserable tool Allen . He would , therefore , propose the following : — Resolved , ¦¦ *• That in the opinion of this meeting the conduct of Mesnrs . Grissell and Peto is inconsistent with the character of upright men , by

      denying to one deputation the statement which they had made to a paevious one , and also for the insulting statement of Mr . Grissell , that he considered he had 'lowered his dignity'by speaking to working men . We are also of opinion that the stonemasons of London were not only justified in the course they have adopted , but they deserve tho thanks of ever working man in the oountry for resisting the tyranny of their contemptible would-be slave-driver Allen ; they have thus entitled themselves to the thanks of their class , for upholding their dignity as men , and not allowing their feelings to be outraged in such a manner . "

      Mr . P . Thompson seconded the resolution . The Delegate from the Engineers suggested an addition to the resolution , which was afterwards adopted and embodied in it . Mr . Gray then addressed the meeting . He stated that the Weekly Dispatch had misrepresented the masons with regard to the system of " chasing . " The manuer in which it was done waB as follows : — Allen picked out a strong man , and encouraged him to do avast deal of work , permitting him to turn it off in a rough state . The Dispatch complained that the Mason ' s Society had not done right in fining him for doing more work than others ; they had not fined him for " chasing / ' but because he had turned his stone off in a rough state , and had not placed his mark on it . It was quite clear that all men could not work alike , but Allen told them that they should all do as much as this man . The strike was not as some of the papers had

      represented it , for if the men had left work on their own responsibility , they would receive no support ; they were ordered to strike by the trade , after the cause had been fairly represented . Grissell and Peto were at the present time employing batchers , shoemakers , and others , merely to keep up an appearance , in order to hoodwink the Commissioners of Woods and Forests . A Member of Parliament had also made himself very busy endeavouring to procure men to work for them ; but the main body of those he sent knew nothing about the trade . From the spirit he had seen displayed he had no doubt they would succeed . They had upwards of 6 , 000 members connected with them , which , added to the support of the other trades , which was so handsomely promised , he had no doubt of ultimate Buccess . Allen had on a former occasion come to Birmingham , and boasted tbat be would break up their Society in that hod-bed of Unions ; but they had shewn him they would not be put down by such a fellow . ..-.... ¦¦ ¦

      Mr . Peter Bishop said he had intended to bring forward a resolution with regard to the press . He had some knowledge of the workings of thoir sham

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      friends , and kuew the necessity and importance © f having an honest newspaper to represent them . He had lost all that he could lose on the Midland Representative , and had since closely observed the cosduot of those who pretended to be friends of the people , and found out that the best way of testing them was by taking notice of their behaviour in small things which they might think would pass unnoticed . They ought to feel thankful to the Northern Star for sending a reporter to their

      meeting . Where was their boasted liberal press of Birmingham f Why had they not sent a reporter f He hoped the working men would think for themselves , and not be gulled by pretended frienda . Where would the cause of tbe people be were it not for the Northern Star ? Where would they have been that evening were it not for Mr . White , who had rendered them such efficient assistance ! He thought the mason ' s strike would be burked were it not for the S / ar , and therefore thought the proprietor of it entitled to their thanks .

      Mr . John Bamfoed said the previous speaker should not be content to leave the question without coming to a resolution on it . He admired the conduct of the Star , for the long reports they had inserted on behalf of the masons ; he , therefore , moved , M That the thanks of the meeting be given to the Proprietor and Editor of the Northern Star t for giving such goed reports of the masons' proceedings . ' Mr . Bishop seconded the resolution . It was afterwards stated that tho readers of the

      Dispatch and other papers might take umbrage at the resolution . ' . Mr . Bishop said they might obviate that by passing a vote of thanks to Mr . White . After a long discussion , it was agreed that the resolution should pass by adding Mr . White's name to it . It was then put and unanimously agreed to . The Delegate ! from the . Engineers , then asked , whether it was true that the masons demanded a uniform rate of wages ? as he considered that would be an encouragement to sluggards .

      The Secretary answered that they made no such conditions , if a man went to work for less , it wa 3 his own choice , if he thought he was not worth so much as others ; but if he refused to work for less than others , and the society thought him : worthy the same amount , they would justify him in his refusal . Mr . Ryland made some remarks " to the same effect . -. . .-The Delegate from the engineers then moved , " That the answers given to the questions put to the stonemasons are highly satisfactory . We therefore deem them worthy the support of the country- " Mr . Weirdon seconded the resolution . The Chaihman then put it , aud it was carried unanimously . On the motion of Mr . Bishop the meeting was adjourned to Wednesday next , at eight o ' clock . Tbe Committee meet on Saturday evening .

      A vote of thanks was then given to the Chairman and the meeting separated . All parties who wish to assist are invited to attend on Wednesday evening , and any moneys collected for the purpose , can be handed to the committee at the Grand Turk , Bell-street , on Saturday evening ., [ We have inserted the above lengthy report , at great inconvenience to ourselves , and to the exclusion of much valuable maltar , because of the important effect it must have upon the masons' strike throughout the country . The meeting , it will be seen , 'was held on Wednesday night ; the report reached us on Friday morning : we thank our correspondent for his prompt attention . ]

      Men op Birmingham , another Whig Plot is Hatching . ——The Liberal-Whig-Fixed-Duty-total-RepDal-of-the-Corn-Law-men had a hole and corner meeting , in the committee-room of the Town Hall , on Wednesday evening . Watch them ! No humbug ! Nothing less than the Charter !

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      TOANCHESTEXt . —A very numerous meeting of the trades of this important towu was also held on Wednesday evening , on the same subject , when detailed statements were entered into . We were just going to press with our Second Edition vVn the parcel containing the report reached the office ; and we are therefore compelled , though ieluctantly , to omit it till next week .

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      GLORIOUS MEETING AT DEWSBUEY . It wa 3 announced by placard that Lawrence Hey worth , E ? q . and Mr . Robert Jones , an operative , both of Liverpool , would deliver addresses to the people of Dewsbury , on Thursday evening last , in the Wesleyah Methodist Sunday School Room , on the iniquitous Corn Laws . It appears these two gentlemen wore invited to the Temperance Festival , to take place in Dewsbury last night ( Friday ) , and somo of the anti-Corn Law gentlemen connected with the Temperance Society , wishing to make all the use possible of thsir two Liverpool friends , agreed that they should also lecture on the cheap bread question . At the time appointed not less than betwixt one and two thousand persons were assembled in the room .

      Benjamin Wilson , Esq ., banker , begged leave to introduce the lectnrers , when the Chartists , who were assembled in their might , immediately suggested that the meeting should have a Chairman , as they wished through their advocate ( Mr . West ) to discuss with the lecturer the merits or demerits of the subject . The gentleman agreed to this , and " Mr . Ephraim Clarke , a working man , was unanimously called to the Chair . After arranging that half ah hour should be allowed each speaker % j

      deliver himself , ; ' J :, ; Lawrence Hetworth , Esq . came forward , who dwelt chiefly upon the distress of the country , scarcely touching upon the question of the Corn Laws . He said he was the friend of the poor man , and that fce was an advocate for Universal Suffrage , because he thought taxation aud representation ought to go together . He highly complimented the Chartists , who were present , for the excellent and intelligent spirit which they had evincad that night , and sat down amid loud applause .

      Mr . West , a silk-weaver , of Macclesfield , aud the West Riding Chartist lecturer , then stood forward . He was vory sorry that Mr . Hey worth had not gone into the question as he could have wished . Mr . W ., howover , entered fully into the subject of free trade , rebutting the arguments generally advanced by the free trade advocates , and clearly proving that the People ' s Charter was the only true remedy for the people's wrongs .. His arguments were powerful and convincing , and drew forth repeated bursts of applause . Mr . Robert Jones was then introduced , but advanced no new argument on behalf of free trade . He had not come there , he said , to discuss with the Chartists , as he himself was a Universal Suffrage

      man , and could not see what they had to discuss . After making a few other observations , but not to the point , he sat down loudly cheered . Mr . West rose again to reply to Mr . Jones . [ Mr . Jones and Mr . Hey worth then leaving the meeting , Mr . W . spoke for a great length of time upon the evils of the Country , together with the remedy proposed by the people . His style of argument was masterly , and made a very great impression upon the meeting /] ¦ - <¦ ¦ : ; ' " ¦ ''' . ¦' ' : - Mr . W . M . Stott , the West Riding Secretary , then rose to move the following resolutions which were seconded by Mr . Taylor , and carried unanimously : —

      1 st . " That this meeting has beard with pleasure Messrs . Hey worth and Jones , on behalf of the anti-Corn Law question , but at the same time , believe a Repeal of the Corn Laws by class legislation , cannot permanently benefit the condition of the people ; and further this meeting solemnly pledges itself not to assist in the agitation of any public political question , gave and except the People ' s Charter , which great measure we will never cease to agitate till it shall become the law of the land . " 2 nd . " That this meeting heartily thanks Mr . West for the honest and powerful manner in which he has advocated the causa of tbe working classes this evening , in reply to the Anti-Corn Law advocates . "

      Mr . Stott , on behalf of the Chartist 3 of Dewsbury , then called upon the advocates of free trade to bring forward any man , or set of men , to advocate their views , and they ( the Chartists ) would be glad to meet them at any time to discuss tbe subject ; but the forlorn hope of the Whigs in Dewsbury appeared to be chop-fallen , as not any one ventured to speak . The Rev . John Stamp , of Hull , then asked permission of the chairman to make a few observations . He saidhewaa a complete Chartist ; nay , in fact , he was for more than the Charter ; he wanted to see Reform carried out in all its various ramifications , in the state- and in the family circle , at home and abroad , in doors and out doors , in the church and the pulpit generally , aad in all matters , whether of a civil , religious , Or a

      soeial nature . He lashed the priests severely for their want of attention to the peor . He spoke for a considerable time amid the most loud , aad deafeuing cheers . We have neither time nor space to give anything like a report of the speeches of Messrs . West and Stamp , suffice it to say they were replete with eloquence and sound philosophy ^ Messrs . Heyworih and Jones were evidently dissatisfied with their position ; we believe their motives to be honest and well intentioned , and strong hopes were entertained that they would become converts to the Chartist cause . The meeting broke up in a very peaceable manner . The Chartists of Dewsbury obtained the high opinion of all present for the excellent spirit which they displayed . Thus euded this Anti-Corn Law meeting , muoh to the praise aud profit of the Chartist causa .

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      Leeds Ca' ¦» , JJ" «« S Tuesday , N » vjoibi » 9 - —Toe arrival ° f Wheat to this day's market isjnueiT " smaller than lav * week , other kinds if GtaUlara * There has been * limited demand for Wheat , at » i . decline of Is . to 2 s . per quarter . Barley has beeT *? dull sale , and Is . » " *« quarter lower ; the inferior - verv bad to quit . Ok ' *** Beans scarcely so well sold . . ¦¦ ' . .. - . r ¦ .. " ... '¦ ; .: ' :, ¦ ' ";•¦; . ¦¦^" Kf ; ai XHB AVERAGE FBi'CES FOB THE WBBjpC ' ENDING » ov . » th , lS « . >^ Wheat . Barley . Oats . Rye > Beans , P « a $ , fl Qrs . Qrs . Qra . Qw . Qra . Qn . - 3210 880 652 — 226 0 " ' ^ £ b . d . £ e . d . £ 8 id . £ s . « . '• £ b . d . £ n . d . ' S 7 0 i 1 14 61 1 5 7 | 0 0 0 2 1 2 J 0 0 0

      Leeds Cloth Markets—There has not b een quite the same extensive demand for goods dVring the past week , as there was the week previous ; Vneverthelesa the sales of manufactured goods have * ot been by any means small , and the business drin ^ in the warehouses is tO : a fair extent . 1 Hvll Cork Mabket , Tuesday , Nov . 9 .--Since my report of last Tuesday the weather has undergone a complete but most favourable change-fo" the country , and the farmers will now be enabiea' to finish autumn ( sowing , which the previous Wet we * 4 -er prevented . In trade there has been scarcely anj *• thing ' pawing , and prices of Wheat as well as aft spring corn may be considered nominal , arisinar from :

      actual want of demand . —There is no linseed of fine quality on the market for sale , and but little to offer of second quality , for which comparatively high prices are paving where sales are made . York Corn Market ,, Nov . 6 " . —During the fine Weather of the past Week , our farmers have been able to get on with wheat sowing , and we have , today , a much larger display of samples than for some weeks past . In wheat we quote no material alteration , but there is not so muca anxiety to purchase as of late , unless at a reduction in price . Barley fully supports its value , and for very fine samples rather higher rates are procured . Oats and Beans the same as last quoted .

      Newcastle Corn Market , Nov . 6 . —We had » large supply of wheat from the country to-day ; the beat samples of which sold readily on fully the terms of last week , but other sorts hung rather heavily on iaad . Tiiere was not much doing in old wheat . Rye is a steady sale , and the turn dearer . Norfolk barley , of fine malting quality , is muoh wanted , and Is . to 2 i . per quarter dearer . Other sorts are difficult to quit . Peas and beans are without alteration . Malt is not a free sale , but held for fully as good prices . We had only a small supply of oats this morning , and there being a good demand , the prices of last week were exceeded by 6 d . to Is . per quarter . There was no alteration made in the price of flour to-day .

      M anchester Corn Market , Saturd&y , Nov . 6 . — There was a very sleuder attendance of buyers at our market this morning , and few transactions in any article were reported . In the value of choice qualities of Wheat no alteration can be noted , but other descriptions were offered at a decline of fully 2 d . per 701 bs . The business done in Flour and Oatmeal was likewise unimportant , and we repeat the quotations of this day se ' nnight . For Oats , Beans , or Malt , only a very moderate inquiry was experienced , and great languor prevails in the trade . Liverpool Cattle Market , Monday , Nov . 8 . — The number of Beasts at market to-day has been rather larger than that of last week , but principally of inferior quality . The best Beef from 6 Jd down to 5 d ; best Wether Mutton 7 d down to 6 d . per 1 b , according to quality . Number of Cattle at market : —Beasts . 1 , 437 , Sheep 5 , 708 . *

      Malto ' n Corn Market , Npv , 6 . —We have a fair show of samples of grain offering to this day ' s market . Wheat is Is . per quarter lpwer ; fine Barley Is . per quarter dearer ; inferior same as last week s rates ; and oats . Jd . per stone lower . Wheat , red , 64 s . to 70 s . per quarter of 40 stone . Ditto , white , 633 . to 76 s , per ditto . Barley 32 s . to 35 a . per qr . of 32 stones . Oata l 0 £ d . to ll £ d . per stone . ThiRsk Corn Market , Nov . 8 . —A great deal of business was done at this day ' s market ; there was a large supplv of grain , which met with ready sale ,

      at generally a little advance m price . Wheat , 7 s 9 d . to & > . ; Rye , 53 . to 5 a . 5 d . per bushel . New Oats , 21 s . to 27 s . ; old ditto , 20 s . to 24 s . ; "Barley , 30 a . to 34 a . per quarter . . . .. . ' . . Rochdale Flannel Market , Monday , Nov . 8 . We have had to-day a very good demand for flannels at previous prices . The number of buyers in tho market was rather smaller than usual ; but those who did attend purchased very freely . The wool market continues in the same languid state , manufacturers buying only from hand to mouth .

      Huddersfield , Market . Nov , 9 , —This was afar duller market than had been anticipated . Few buyers were present , and comparatively few goods were sold . Notwithstanding this , the demand for wools was considerable ; and a general feelinr obtains that a few weeks will witness a revival « trade . " Sta . te of Teu . de . —Owing to theadvance of the season , and the non-arrival of a Hamburg mail , tbe demand for yarn for the continent of Europe h « considerably abated ; but no material alteration has taken place in ¦ prices . Manufactured goods , wita the exception ef fustians , continue greatly depressed , and it , is difficult to force aadea without submitting to serious aMriSiitel— ' MaiichesterGum-dian of Wed .

      : lilvBRPOOL ' ^^ mM ^ 'l& ^^; ^ oyr . 8 ^ During the laat two days , we have . had numerool arrivals of , vessels with grain , and tho week ' s supplj of Wheat coastwise amounts , to nearly 33 , 525 oiiai ^ ters , by fir 'the greater portion free foreign , fro * London ; 3992 quarters of Barley , 1994 quarters of Beans , and 3301 sacks of Flour are also reported coastwise ; and , from Ireland we have received 10 . 462 quarters of Wheat , 8032 quarters of Oats , 2231-sacks of Flour , and 6719 loads of Oatmeal . The imports of foreign comprise 4622 quarters of Wheat , 2147 quarters of Barley , 889 quarters of Beans , 760 qrs . Peas , 129 G barrels of Fiour : froa Canada 1530 barrels of Flour . The duty remains at

      243 8 d per quarter for Wheat , but ha . 3 advanced 12 a 4 d for Barley , 15 s 3 d for Oats , 93 6 d for Beans , and 11 s per quarter for Peas . The trade in Wheat , which had not during the former part of tho week been active , received a check from the large kflux of supply already noted , the dealers buying with great caution ; the finer qualities of free foreign , however , have been firmly held for last week ' s rates , but inferior sorts , as well as Irish must be quoted 2 d . per bushel cheaper . The demand for new Oats his also been of a limited character , on which pric « have scarcely been maintained . Flour and Oatmeal dull sale , without alteration in value . No change as regards Barley or Beans . Peas upon a moderate demand , are fully as dear .

      London Cohn Exchange , Monday , November 8 . —There was a moderate supply of Wheat , Barley , Beans , aud Peas , from Essex , Kent , and Suffolk , for this day ' s market , but the fresh arrivals of Oms were good , consisting principally of Irish , haying fifteen vessels up with this article since Friday . Tn « imports of foreign grain have been unimportaat during the past week . There has been no rain since this day se ' imight , aud the weather is now very . " * for field work of every description . The conditiott of the new -Wheat- being generally very , poor , »• trade for this was dull at a decline of Is . to 23 . 9 * quarter , whilst old was held at last week ' s pnoeJJ which , however , checked sales , aad the buaneaf transa « ted was only to a moderate extent . Floor

      was without any alteration in value . Prime matting barley supported nearly the rates of last Monday , but all other sorts were fully U . per QB * *** cheaper , and in , slow request . Malt was much 1 tne same as last week . New Beans were scarcely so free sale , those at market being mostly large ana « low quality ; fine old were enquired for , and tne turn dearer . Prime boiling Peas brought aboutine rates of this day ' s se ' nnight , but secondary < & & £ * were rather lower . The Oat trade was dull , bat good old corn commanded somewhat higher r 9 " . ^ the consumers , and there was scarcely any quotable variation in the low aorta of Irish . Smithfield Mabket , Monday , Nov . 8 th . -0 b account : of the svipply of Beasts on sale in ourmarKw tn . Hn . ir hnintr rnnr limifoH anil til A attflndSIlCfl . ; 01

      buyers numerous , we have to report a steady deroano for Beef , at an advance in the quotations obtainea on Monday last of full 2 d per 81 b ., and a clearance was readily effected . The general quality of »« stock , from the favourable ohange in the we »!»«» was improved ; yet many of the Beasts and oneep were much affected with the prevailing epileo ^ There was a great comparative falling-off « u » ° numbers of Sheep , which circumstauce P ™^ " ?^ fair inquiry for them , at arise of 2 d per 81 b , the ow old Downs selling briskly at 5 a per 8 : b . From b «* land there were no fresh arrivals . Wehadamodenw display of calves , for which the sale was firpfc . "" no improvement took place m the currencies . !««• small porkers moved off freely , but otherwise" » trade ruled heavy . —

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      SHEFFIELD . ( From our oven Correspondent . ) Scitoay EvKKiKQ Lecture . —Mr . Beale lectured to a crowded and respectable audience , on Sunday evening . The subject of his discoHrse being , "Popular SBperstitions . ' The -lecture was both amusing and instructive , aad gave general satisfaction . On the monon of Mr . OUey , the thanks of tbe assembly ; was awarded to the lecturer . Papsa versus Gold—At the weekly meeting of the ChartLt body , held in the Association Room , Fifftree-lane , on Monday evening , Mr . Needham in

      the ehair . Mr . Gill proposed for discussion the following question : — " That under wise and necessary regulations , paper money is more- advantageous than gold to a commercial oommunity . " Mr . Gill took the affirmative of the proposition , arguing in favour of a National Bank—its issues regulated by the legislature—and , the legislature elected by the whole people . Mr . MiKet-jick took the negative side of the question , arguing in favour of a metallic currency . Your correspondent cannot pretend to five a report of the discussion , as he was deputed y the meeting to attend to other business .

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      THE LEEDS TIMES AND BRONTERRK O'BRIEN . Chaxtism !—Bkoktzhbe O'Bbien . —On Sunday afternoon and evening , two " lectures '' ( harangues ) on Chartism and the prospects of the people , were delivered in the Hall of Soienoe , by Mr . Bronfettre O'Brien . The Hall was « row < iad to suffocation-w both occasions , many having to return from not being able to obtain admission . It was with unfeigned pleasure that we last week recorded tbe philosophical , moral , and manly lectures , delivered by Mr . H . Vincent , in the same place , and it is with equal pain , that ear duty now compeb us to denounce the above harangues as the most contradictory , immoral , aad brutal fulminations , ever belched forth by a drunken man , ( and indeed he was drunk , and no mistake . ) He never dealt with

      principles or measures , but furiously attacked all classes , and his language was low , mean , and scurrilous , and excited the uneducated portion of his audience to frequent disorderly shouts and excianations . " Yon are humbugged , " said he , " by Social lecturers ; you are humbugged by the parsons ; and you are humbugged b y demagogues' " There nvght be some truth in this , but he never showed them bow to evade , or detect the " humbug " nor advised them to any elevated oourse of action , by which they Bright improre their condition ; and he forgot to tell them that he was tbe greatest humbug of them all . Such a discordant u lecturer , " before a popular audience , as might naturally be expected , produced the most shocking disorder and uproar . Alas ! if such be the peopled leaders , their ** prospects" are truly dreadful . — Leeds Times , Nov . 6 th , 1841 .

      In reference to this brutal" paragraph , we have received the following letter , to which we call attention : — Mr Deab Sib , —I happened to be at Mr . Pitketbly's when Mr . O'Brien arrived in Huddersueld , He got bit dinner with Mr . Pitkethly , and Mr . Pitkethley repeatedly solicited him to have either some spirits or wine , all of which be declined , and would take nothing but water during bis nay there . I accompanied him to the " Hall of Science , " which , aa the writer says , " w&s crowded to suffocation , " a gnat quantity having to go away -without having tbe pleasure of hearing the " ma&t brat&l fulmlnatlgna erer belciied forth by a drunken man . " The ¦ writer most

      have forgot himself when he said that " he never dealt vith principles or measares ,- " for he must know that he dealt with the measures of the Socialists , and triumphantly showed tbat it was impossibla that their " dreams of benevolence" would ever be carried into effact without Universal Suffrage , aad that in such a way as called forth tbe shouts of his " uneducated " audience . Bat to think of a Socialist being scandalised by the exclamations of the uneducated because it was Sunday ! That Mr . O'Brien said they were " humbugged" ia true -, feat as the writer ' s memory appears te have been treacherous as to the cause of the exclamation , I beg to inform you that some person , apparently unconnected -with the Socialists , gave out , among other

      things , a notice that there was going to bo a discussion as to " whether the character of Jesus Christ , as developed in the Scriptures , or the character of Robert Owen , as developed in his life , were the most worthy of imitation . " Here Mr . O'Brien did exclaim you are humbugged , and said tbat he knew tha : discussions of the kind were arranged between private parties for na other purpose than to draw an audience , and then divide the profits between them . As to his not advising them to follow any course of action , the writer eannot have forgot that he told the audience that he -would , on that evening , state a few of their grievances ; but that , on the Tuesday night , he would lay down his

      plan for improving their condition . Aa to the " discordant lecturer producing the most shocking disorder , " is really too ridiculous ! I have attended a very many meetings of that kind , and I do believe the writer never saw one so much crowded with less disorder . Bat then a Socialist being shocked because there was disorder on a Sunday ! this is sublimely ridiculous . I have troubled you long enough , but I canaot help saying that something like decency is due to any public cbaraetar , and that parties who deal in this unqualified condemnation only provoke the exclamation " save us from oar friends . " Believe me , yours truly , James pennt . "

      Mr . Penny seems to have written under the impression that the Leeds Times man is a Socialist . Whether be ba or not we neither know nor care ; nor do we think that would be any fair ground on which to attack him in reference to his report . Every man is fully entitled to have his own opinions on all matters of opinion . The question of the public with this infamous paragraph , has regard , not to the opinions of the writer , but to his infamous perversion of facts and assertion of falsehoods .

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      8 THE NORTHERN STAR . . " ,, ' . . . .. ,-.- . . . ; ,. ; .- - ;

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      Middlesex , by JOSHUA HOBSOW , at hi » W in « Offices , Nea . 12 and 13 , Market-street , ^ P ? gate ; and Published by the said Joshua HpBjOBi ( for the said Fbabous O'Cokkor . ) at fii » Wf Ung-houat , Ne . 5 , MarlMt-stwet , Briggate ; J " internal Cfemmuaication existing between tbe ^ j » No . 5 , Market-street , and the said Nos . M •*• 13 , Market-street . Briggate , thus eonsUtatJng w » whole of the said Printing and PobUshin * «»* one Premises . . All Communications must be addressed , iPost-pal * J . HOBSOW , Northern Star Office , Leeds . Saturday , November 13 / 1841 .

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 13, 1841, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct869/page/8/