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      I— TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ . C Continued from oar latt . ) The people of this country an by so means prepared for such an overture ; then vrhat are they prepared for ? I can exeas * the Whigs for their ailenee on this hod , knowing that they have a method of managing ender inch circumstance * - They ean , as vo&l , declare inr against tome foreign power HtmQariy situated a * Qjemselves , which at once pro-rides avocations for the jnper&bundant , starving , obstreperous population of either party ; than tht field of strife shall core the evil , jad far erer extinguish the complaints of all who cannot conveniently be provided for otherwiae ; -while the ^ rotXhonae and bastQe are available for the aged and infirm , "which is all satisfactory enough , in as far as the Bat

      ^ liigi are conoamed . shall this satisfy , or shall th ey be permitted to resort to thia oft-played game ofiee more ; whit aay you , Sir-have yon nothingfcetter in contemplation than thia ? or hare you yet properly considered the means necessary to . preTent these other ptrtie * from carrying their views into effect ? Yob bare either said too little , or too much ; too mnch to allow any sixty to lead us into the golf unawares ; and too little to enable to to perceive by what means we can avoid it . Is « nil ? round the People ' s Charter yoar answer ? " 1 hen I uk , can men exist on the privileges granted by that document » Were we to stand for the system of which gi » t Charter is a part , -we -would consider ourselves in a fair way , and beyond the reach of being misled by isy party . In the meantime , Charter or not Charter ,

      j beg to remind you that if it is contemplated to destroy jH monopolies , " a fair day ' s wage for a lair day ' s work * b a false , ambignotu term , misunderstood by the greatest part , and should be simplified . If a " spade must be called a spade , " give that its proper name ; irijh a proper system , in view , I am aware Universal Suffrage -would work to it , bat I scarcely think this on be attained , while the many are buoyed up by a false delusive hope ; with this end in Tiew , TJniYersal Suffrage is certain te lead to disappointment and ruin . We hare heard enough concerning unjust monopolies , &C-, and are now taught to hate them to the heart ' s core ; but we ha-re not been taught that their repeal would destroy the resources by which three-fourths of the population exist ; nor that

      their repeal , i * tbe repeal ef the constitution ; and thai before that can be effected , we matt hare another to ill its room . Bad this side of the question been as Tr&ll argued as the others , we had been in a fair way , long , ere now ; bat because the fa « n « m ^ > in the Chartist cause hare been mate on the subject , the great body , in opposition to their convictions and common prudence , not only overlook thia most important of . all points , &s being unnecessary , but shun thoae who do , as their enemies , for fear of disturbing the Chartist cause forsooth ! In opposition to which , I say , if the Chartist more is rightly consolidated , as inquiry ot this nature cannot disturb it , and if not , the sooner it ii disturbed , and its errors rectified , the better . None tan be blind to the fact , were the Charter attained pn * i hour , much m ?« nn ^ prKt » Tirfi fig ajKj confusion wsuld tBoae even among Chartists themselves , from baring no well grounded ideas concerning what is necessary along with it to establish our freedom . Add to this ,

      the great body who think not , and would most assuredly -rote for aristocrats , independent of ail our iksoriea . And mark here , all are taught to hate ooi present monopolizing , Blare bearing system , and would unite to pull it down . Should they succeed , as doubtlea they would , -would the delusive hope of " a fair diyi wage for a fair day ' s work" satisfy the demands of n&tnre , after the employer was deprived of the only meass he erer had of commanding the services of -any one ? This , with you and your partisans wrangling , seetionally , concerning the means to be resorted to , to sable men to lire independent of the monopolising system just put down , from what source shal l the means come to supply their necessities in the memtime ? Who shall be conservative of the peace , or prevent the multitude as a matter of necessity from once more taking shelter under the wings of the expelled aristocracy ? Could men exist fifteen or twenty Tears on nothing ? All this might be accomplished , bet not by creatures who cannot lire a week without

      support . I hear much of principles and rights ; and I ask does tie right to rote for Members of Parliament include an 7 If not , what are the others }? or is it dealing f&ii with s principle of justice to hold it up when voting ii concerned , and smother it in every other case ? If oor right to the franchise is good , so are all our other righU ; as they all depend en one principle , not prin- ] dpks , as we have been taagkt . 9 Another falsified Whig axiom , not yet expunged by ' Chutists , is , " fresh circumstances call for fresh legis- litre enactments , " and " it is presumption , and worse , to strike a line ef demarcation at all , as improvement must go on , " Thoae who study the human ' ' character see the case very different ; a 3 the mind , i body , wants , and necessities of the first rain were , so ¦ ours are ; therefore , I assert no right or privilege that ntnre entitles us > o , has in the smallest degree altered

      siBce time was . Place the line of demarcation at the j right point , and i t will stand ; as human nature is not ' liable to change , so the constitutional laws that ; answer it will require no alteration . In opposition to the improvemsnfr-go-on-tenetr I have to say , the histories of all tbe kingdoms of the earth have been ' nearly the same ; they all epring up gradually to the ' monopolising system we are under ; but a very short : time brought that system to a stage beyond which it : C 3 uld not pass , and , because the people knew no other i i ; stem to adopt , down they all tumbled one after j mother ,, and were no more beard of ; such has been tbe fate of Idumea , Chaldea , Judea , Greece , and Rome ; I and such Is the fate that awaits us as next on the list , if not promptly averted . Justice or not justice is the point at issue , and as we deal with it , the result will , be ; if we stand for the right , we ride on the top of the j surge ; should we turn from it , we sink to rise no j n \ or& '

      The WSiigs and Tories , wisely for themselves , have iaae what they could to cover the results of their moveoeotSj evidently from an inward knowledge they were filse ; bat , should the Chartists imitate them in this ? If they are guided by truth and justice , the more that ii known of the results of their movements the better , and if these are overlooked , they may despair of bettering their condition ; or , if disregarded , talk no more of i principle of justice , or liberty of discussion . This maeb I call yonr attention to , to remind you of your iwfnlly responsible position ; demur not at the admonition of friends , or how shall you abide the attacks of the enemy ? All this , and more , is available ; and may be turned against you , perhaps at a time when you will ao > have the same opportunity of correcting mistakes as Si present

      Think on tbe French Revolution . The movement Sat produced it was similar to ours , and once bade fair to ameliorate the condition of mankind ; but mark the Bid . With no correct knowledge of human rights , and no defined course to pursue , they took their model from America—slave-bearing , money-grubbing America , « nd we all know the result . And again in 1 S 30 they bid the po-srer of their Government prostrate , and what ( fid they ieeom ^ lidi ? Merely displaced a -weak despotism to establish a powerful one . Sot are these exceptions to the movements of the lower classes in all ages : so uniform have these been , flat it has become a proverb— " They can gain an ephemeral triumph , but no mere . " And why is it so ? Simply , because they neither know their rights , nor how ttiey are to be established , even ii they had the power . 2 * 3 this been otherwise , we had possessed all we eontead for long ere now .

      y er is the case as yet altered with us . Generally ^ Peaking , -sre know as little of the changes necessary to work cut our emancipation , as the French did . Will tie tirht to Tote destroy the monopely of power ? oatasea the late election . > or tell us tae influences iau overawed it will not exist , even though the Charter * ere l « w . The landlord would hold the same sway orer Ms vassal ; money would hold its power ; clerical Power would not be abated ; our course of training would no : point out the path to peace more than now , nor would our knowledge of what justice awards be aore . And it win be acknowledged the party , -ffboeTei they are , whosoever shall overcome all this "will ™ P& $ Tery correct knowledge indeed , as to ita move"Wats and ultimate end .

      Sir , you say you have taught us to do without you ; ken yon have taught us concerning onr other rights , ** yon have done , in as far as the vote is concerned , yen * 31 bare accomplished the task , not before . Ignore is the mother of dissension and opposite opinions , to obviate Which ., clear the arena , court aiscofcsion , nor ** th 9 result . Monopoly is the heart and lungs of ^ present system . Ignorance and bigotry are its guards , * oi nay be got under by holding justice as a rule , ani Prcnmlgating & system therewith , not otherwise . If they *** to be put down , the Booter -we all know that sys-« a the better , and if not , it matters very little , to the « ove class , whether they get tbe franchise or not , as « sj must be hlaves still

      The right to vote depends on a principle , bnt that SSMipIewill not bear monopoly ; let it , in the first place , be fairly decided that that principle shall rule * 7 » all ; and I see little difficulty in drawing a com-P « W system in accordance there-with , in every respect *¦ intelligible ma pointed , as the People's Chart *! is , ** ¦ regards voting ; nor will the power that can carry Kte oae&Q to establish tbe other ; with such a doeu-£ * tf in the hands of the people the result U certain ; oat ^ those whs look for " a fair day ' s wage for » fair " *? « work" must oppose this course . The principle on WMch it depends , and these who wonld work it to its ** " « al results , tbfiir cotiMe ii to nphold exiting mor ^^ S j or rear others in their stead , all they can do is wjmprore the present system by psying more taxes , « a creating new monopolies , and allowing the nation rj ° . * ° leeward as much as possible , always taking j *» that the pririleged class spend all their money at jw& e , and that none hoard it , or pnt it out to useless r ^ P * , aad that the use of machinery , of all kinds ,

      2 * JiscoDtinaed ; tha * o rules ffrit-Trfnlty carried into r *^» there is no doubt but all who will may have * rak to their heart ' s content And shall we leave it so . ' Does Chartism lead to j *™ Bg better than this ? Do Britain ' s sons brave « e aieen and rouse the persecuting fury of the privi-•• SfaclaBs-, by in « i » tipg On a nominal section of another ^* en > , merely to engraft it on the unjust monopor « £ g system , which gives them the power to enslave 1 ^ oirevBr this may be , those who fa » Y « liken an irtire ** " ia the Chartist more , as yet haTe given us no lure

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      grounds to suppose that they contemplate anything else . We have aQ along beta told that the Charter ii a eon for every evil , yet , after all , I beg to be excused , whea I tell you frankly , I doubt the truth of the assertion . As yon are the first man in the Chartist movement , I haTe thought proper to call your attention to these matters . If it was premature to consider these things before , now I certainly think not a moment more is to be lost : the die is bow thrown that will try the merit * of Chartism . All pusillanimoa » attempt * » t improvement will now be laid aside , and Chartism well understood and directed with prudence and energy , may very speedily lead to results , too important and beneficial to the human race , to be mooted in this painful and rather foreboding communication .

      Finally , I beg to remind you it will not do , either with or without the Charter , to poll down the present system until another is propounded ; nor will the franehiae ever be purified while toot system exists . What is to he done must in the first place be understood , Too nre wrong if you suppose yon can drive the people of this country from one system to another , like a parcel of sheep . Say , then , what is to be the order of the day . Maithosianism or not ? monopoly , or not monopoly ? cooperation , or competition ? justice , or injustice f What system is to be oars ? Is it any of those already in existence , or one not yet propounded 1 A system we must have—not like Chartism , which is only a section

      of a system , but one perfect and complete , embracing all the arrangements of society . This much is necessary , if justice shall rule and peace be the result ; and , for the satisfaction of all parties , that none may be taken unawares concerning the results of Universal Suffrage , and for the promotion of the Chartist cause , that it may be discussed , understood , and agreed upon , after which let the franchise come by itself , or along with tbe other parts of ila kindred system ( which I have good reason to believe will at last be the case ; either way the end will be certain and salutaiy . These things attended to , in the meantime , will do more for Chartism fchun a petition with tke nypc ^ # f ten millions of Britain ' s sons adhibited thereto . I hare the honour to be , Sir , Your obedient Servant , CHaSI . ES DXTNCi ^ . Cannon-street , Cannon Mills , Ediabro ' , November 22 d , 1841 .

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      THE STRIKE AT THE NEW HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT . TO 1 HB ED 1 T 9 B OF THJE NORTHERN STAB . SlB ., —As the eirenmst * nefcs of my misfortune at the new Houses of Parliament have been taken up by the masons , and as Mr . Allen , in denying the charges made against him , has thought fit to deny mine amongst the rest , I consider it my duty , in justice to the masons and myself , to give to the public a true statement of the case . On the 13 th of February last , I was ascending a

      ladder with a st » ne in my arms , and when about te step from the ladder to the scaffold one of the poles gave way falling against me , I fell to the ground , and had my leg broken ; I was carried to toe Westminster Infirmary on a hand-barrow . At the end of fourteen weeks I returned to the works , having bo far recovered , I thought I should be able to resume my employment , and considering I had received my injury on the works , and being then lame , I hoped some sympathy would be shewn towards me if I could not perform ray duties with the same alacrity I used to do before I received my accident

      On the fifth day , as I was dragging & heavy chain at the river front , George Align , the foreman , came to me and said , "Why the h—1 don't you quicken along with that chain ? " I told him I was not able to perform my work with the same ability that I could before I received tbe accident ; he then called me a d—d lame cripple , and said that 1 was no use there . I replied , I was doing tbe best I could , and reminded him that I received my lameness on the works . Allen then " d—d my eyes , " and bade me be off the ground immediately . I said I would inform Mr . Peto how ill he had used

      me . Allen said if I was not off immediately he would kick me , using the same abusive language as before- I then went to the pay-clerk , and told him of the usage I had ' received from Allen , and asked him to give me the money that was due to me . While I was BtandiDg at the office Allen again came round , and with a flood of Bwearing called me " a d—d lame cripple ; " and said if I was not off the ground immediately he would sentl for a policeman to take me off . 1 then left the works , and went to ilr . Chappie , Mr . Cnbitt's foreman , who , after hearing the usage I had received from Allen , immediately gave me employment .

      I have not been inth « employment of Messrs . Grusell and Peto since , as stated both by tkem and Allen , neither have I been able to make anything like full time since I received that accident ; this can be proved by Mr . Chappie , foreman to Mr . Cubitt , likewise by Mr . Irvine at Mr . Winsland's , both of whom have been most indulgent to me since I was discharged by George Allen . I am at present unable to work from the effects of the accident ; my ancle swells , and is attended with extreme pain , so that I am compelled to keep to my bed generally three days a week , and am now confined to my bed through the accident which I received while employed at the new Houses of Parliament by Messrs . Grissell and Peto , under the superintendence of George Allen . Thomas Hickbt . No . S-t , Yine-rtreet , Westminster .

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      TO THE RADICALS OF ASHTOX-UNDEB-1 YNE . FB . IENDS a > d Fellow Townsmen , —In consequence of an appeal being made 2 > y Feargus O . Connor , to those on whose behalf my friend M'Douall has suffered , I address thiB letter to you . It has long been a wish of mine that Dr . M'Douall would locate himself somewhere in the neighbourhood of Manchester , ani follow hia profession , but eircumstaoces of a pecuniary nature have lutherto prevented him . Our patriotic and truly philanthropic advocate Mr . O'Connor has undertaken " to raise a loan of one hundred pounds" to establish him in his profession at Manchester .

      At the time our agitation commenced for the Charter , he was living in Ramsbottom , and in professional language , was in " excellent practice , " but bis extreme political opinions being hostile to the only manufacturer of note in that place , ( and who had antecedent to his taking up the people ' s cause , been hii friend and patron ) of course did all he could to injure him in his profession , and he succeeded but too well . His burning zeal in the cause of human regeneration , brought him before the notice of the Radicals of this

      town , and he was accordingly electtd to serve in ths first Convention , which he did till it broke up , the greatest part of the time without receiving a penny from Ashton or anywhere else . With or without pay he slackened not in his energy for the public cauae , and although his all has been spent , he is still with you and for you . While some few were reaping a golden harvest , by appealing to the passions and superstitions of their hearers , he , the poor and fanatically maligned honest little fellow , was spending his time and his fortune .

      And shall we , the men of Ashton , see him and those who are endeared to him by every tie of human and divine , sink beneath the cruel gaza of the doubleheaded monster , poverty and want' I know that in spite of a factious and miserably deluded opposition , the majority of my fellow-townsmen will ans-wer " no ! if my mite can relieve him and his , poor though we be , ' we will assist him . " A letter appeared a few months ago in the Star , signed " A Sincere Chartist , " and nothing but the contempt I had for the assassin in disguise , could have prevented me from answering it at the time . It would

      have " passed by Hie liie the idle winds , which I respect not , " but as I am writing on behalf of tbe individual whom be secretly attacked , whom he mentioned " affected to belong to some of the learned professions , " I could not help nsticing that portion of his letter which assailed & man , whose public and private conduct are as exalted as the other ' s is contemptible . This Billingsgate is two well knovm , even under an anonymous signature , to escape tbe detection of those who know him , but my excellent friend M'Douall is too dearly entwined round the innermost core of the majority of those who know him to suffer the least iDJury from such puny and jealous attacks .

      In conclusion , fellow townsmen , I have but to ask that which I have ereij reason to believe will be granted—pardon for intruding on you at the present time , but whenever I see silent , suffering worth , my heart leans towards and bleeds for it with tbe same devetion that yours will , for him on whose behalf I have thus , unknown to any but myself , made this appeal . I remain , fellow townsmen , Yours sincerely , In the cause of justice and humanity , W . Aitkin .

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      TO THE EDITOR OP THE NOBTHERJf STAB . DeaB Sib , —Kowing yon are ready on all occasions to give publicity to any design which may tend to elevate the character and improve the condition of the working men , I beg leave to lay before the public , through tbe medium of your valuable columns , the objects and the means for which it is proposed to accomplish them , of tbe Hunslet Friendly Trading Society . The friends of Hunslet considering the degraded condition of the working classes , and believing that the principles of union and co-operation , are tbe only ones which can effect a Radical cure , have recently

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      commenced a Joint Stock Company , by means oi Which , they intend , under the blessing of Provid « Doe to accomplish the following

      objects : 1 st . To secure the independence of the members , by tbe formation of a fond derived from the profits , arising from the sale of various articles of general consumption . 2 nd . To provide employment for Bach members of the Company as may be out of work , as far as that may be practicable , and at tie same time , to secure to the public , a good article at a reasonable coat . 3 rd . To allow the profits of every kind of stock to accumulate until sufficient capital is obtained to

      putohaae land and machinery , to be built upon , cultivated , and employed for the general and equal benefit of tbe whole ; and also to erect and endow a school , la which every branch of human knowledge shall be taught to the children , male and female , » f every shareholder . 4 th . To provide for the sick and aged , so as to preclude the necessity of any application for parochial relief , and at the same time securing the independence of each member , by giving him or her a bonafidc claim upon the superannuated members' fund , after a given number of years , without reference either to age or

      circumstances . Tbe means by which they propose to accomplish these noble objects are—1 st The money arising from the sale of shares , the value of which and the mode of payment shall ba as follows : —All persons becoming shareholders during tbe first three months , commencing November 6 , 1841 , are to pay thirteen shillings and sixpence per share , that is one shilling en the night of entrance , and threepence per week for the ensuing twelve months , the weekly payments are to be made on Saturday evenings , and any member neglecting to pay for one month will be fined threepence , and threepence for each succeeding month .

      If be neglects six months without giving to tbe directors a satisfactory reason for so doing , he will be excluded , and half the money he has paid in will be forfeited . Any person entering daring tbe three months mast pay up his arrears by an additional threepence per week upon each share he holds . After three months the value of the stock will b « calculated , and divided according to the existing number of shares taken , and the price at which they shall be taken daring tbe ensuing three months , will be determined on . After six months a new calculation of the value of shares will be made , and the price for the remainder ot the year will be resolved on , after which the valuation of shares and their price will be determined annually .

      2 nd . The accumulation of profits arising from the various articles of consumption sold in the store or stores « f the company . 3 rd . The application of 20 per cent of the profits to one or more blanches of lucrative industry , the profits arising from the said branch or branches of trade to be after a certain time , not exceeding ten years , invested in the best kind of security in land or buildings , which can be obtained , the rents and other emoluments to accumulate during an additional term of ten yean , and at the termination of two and twenty years , fnm the 6 th day of November , 1841 , the annual income to be called the superannuated member fund , shall be divided in equitable proportions amongst tbe shareholders of 22 years standing ; securing to the families of deceased members their fair proportion , according to the time which the original shareholder bad been a member . If the share is still retained in the family , the person holding it will , of course , stand as the original shareholder .

      Members may bold five shares , but not more ; and , in order to secure the perfect equality ultimately of all the members , it has been resolved that every one shall purchase five shares ; and , in order to nuet the circumstances of those who cannot deposit 5 s . at the outset , and Is . 3 d . weekly , the following plan has been adopted : —Each share is to be secured by the deposit of is . and the payment of threepence per week until the price of tbe share u paid up . All who enter before the 1 st of February , 1842 , will have their shares at 13 a « d . with the option of taking up one share annually upon the payment of 2 s . additional per share . The property of the Company will be invested in the hands of toree trustees , chosen by the general body , and its affairs will be managed by a treasurer , secretary , storekeeper , agent , and nine directors , five of whom will be taken as they stani np « n the books , and four will be elected by a general meeting ; half ot the electors will retire every half year , but may be re-elected . Everymember is required to lign the following declaration : —

      I , A B , do hereby pledge myself to do all in my power to promote the prosperity of tbe Hunslet Friendly Trading Society ; and I will , as far as practicable , purchase all my necessary articles of consumption at its stores . A body of efficient laws has been adopted . Tke co-operative ship is fairly launched , and all we have to hope for is a fair wind , a prosperous voyage , and a successful arrival at her destined port , with timbers sound , colours Hying , and her crew in health , peace , and prosperity . I am , Sir , Your ' s , in the cause of Democracy , A Chartist . Honslet , Ncrv . 3 tb .

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      ADDRESS TO THE ART 1 ZANS , MINERS , AXD AGRICULTURAL LABOURERS OF THE BOROUGH OF HELSTON . Brethren in Political Bondage , —Tbe time is at last come when it behaves you , and every lover of your country , to stand forward and aid in rescuing the land of your birth from degradation and ruin—a nation that could ence boast of being " the admiration of the world and the envy of surrounding nations , " is rapidly on the decline , and threatens shortly to become like Tyre , Sidon , Carthage , Babylon , and Rome , known only in name . Nature has so bounteously bestowed her gifts upon and around our Island , that it embraces within itself every requisite fur National greatness , with a population proverbial for their industry , and

      surpassed by none beneath tbe vault of heaven tor bravery and skill ; yet we find ourselves surrounded by poverty , destitution , and distress , to an extent unparalleled in the annals of the British history . Capital finds little or no profit , and labour no reward . Our merchants and manufacturers are on the brink of ruin , and are daily becoming bankrupts . The streets of our manufacturing towns are filled with half-starved , unemployed mechanics , whose care-worn countenances at once bespeak their wretched condition ; subjected to such distress they wander with hat in hand , forgetting that they are men crouching like spaniels at the feet ot their tyrant lords . They ask leave to woik that they may live , but are denied . Thousands of our beat artizans and mechanics are forced from Albion ' s fertile shores to seek

      in other climes that which unjust legislators have deprived them of in their own ; those who , from love of country , cling to their native soil , driven to the last cursed alternative of allowing themselves to be entombed alive in the Whig bastilea , where the husband is separated from the wife of his bosom , who is as near to him as the sovereign of these realms is to the heart ol her royal consort—the wife ia taken from him whose delight it was to solace her in affliction and distress , and who vowed at the sacred a'tir to be her protector through life . Children , those pledges of connubial lore , are torn from the affectionate embraces of both ; thus bursting asunder every tie of nature , and grossly outraging every feeling of humanity . Tbosa are among the least of tbe evils wa suffer under class legislation .

      Brethren , our evils are increasing and will atill continue to increase while we are like serfs and slaves , forced to obey laws , we have no voice in making . But the present corrupt system must shortly vanish before a nation ' s will , and a government formed on the philanthropic principles of democracy will be raised on the ruins . It ia because we wished to work with the materials of out ancient constitution and divest ourselves of the shackles which the two vile factions are riviting , by their every action , more closely to our shoulders , that we have been denounced as revolutionists , levellers , and infidels ; but we hurl the foul calumny in the teeth of our calumniators , and defy them to prove what they have had tho unblushing effrontery to asser t . Rather than 866 Our country engaged in bloody revolution , we would

      allow our oppressors to sway their fiend-like sceptre of tyranny over the producers of their comforts , till death bid us quit the stage of action , and mingle with our fellow-clay . Those who have been pleased to stigmatize us with the name of levellers , are knavish designing politicians , whose object in so so doing was to thiow tbe veil of prejudice btfore the eyes Of the middle classes , and thus effect a desperation which would allow them to maintain a little longer their usurped authority . Middle class men , wo covet not your property , but we wish that property which we boast of as being the gift of nature , and which is in our blood and sinews , should be fairly represented . Bui they have dared to brand us with the name of Infidel -, but this word , which in former days used to act as magic on the minds of their dupes has lost its charm ; but we could , ye sanctified hypocrites of a

      Church , that costs the country annually nine millions and a half for its support , we could unfold a tale of your horrid deeds that wonld make the blood of every sincere Christian become stagnant in his veins at the perusal ; but , contrary to you , wa render good for evil , and refrain from drawing aside the curtain that bides your infamy , and tell you that we are politicians , but not Infidels—we are Christians , but not bigots . Brethren , wa have had every party to contend with , from the middle class te the Crown but the middle class are fast joining in tbe struggle of right against might , and t&e tide of Democracy has begun to flow , and in opposition to tbe combined efforts of the two factions it will , like the billows « f the mighty ocean , roll onward in the plenitude of its strength till it has swept every remaining vestige of corruption from the shores of Britain . More than two millions of our

      countrymen have declared with ft voice that is not to be misunderstood , that they will no longer wear the fettsra of despots . And wftl you look tamely on while so many patriots are battling for freedom ? If you do , you deserve not the name of Cornishmea . There is a noble band of patriots in this borough who have nailed their colours to tbe mast , and will stand the hnzard of the die , and this appeal will , it most , be responded to , by your coming forward and enrolling yourselves members of tbe National Charter Association , and showing that the patriotic spirits that fired the breasts of your brave sires is transmitted to you , and that you still cling to your ancient admirable

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      motto " Oo » Ud alL" We meet eve * y Monday evening , at Mr . GKU ' s , Temperance Inn , Carriage-hall-strcet , where we shall be nappy to meet any parties for enrolling names , ot any who wish for informationrespect ing ear principles , oar motto is Universal Suffrage and No Surrender . . Done in behalf of the Association by DA . Y 1 D JILLiftD . Helsion , Cornwall , Nor . 2 ffUi 1841 . [ We deviate from oar general practice in giving insertion to the above address , because we learn that though there are several printed in the place whenca it emanates , not one ot them bad enough of honesty or moral courage to print it , though , they wen all applied to—Ed . N . S . 1 '

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      CARLISLE—At the meeting of tbe council on Saturday , Mr . John Armstrong in the chair , it was resolved that copies of tha National Petition , and also sheets for signature , be ordered immediately , through Mr . Arthur , bookseller ; and that the . most active mwns be resorted to , for the purpose of procuring signatures . We have no doubt bat a great number of signatures will be obtained , as tbe National Petithm is a document that very few will object to sign , more especially in the present state of trade , for nearly all classes depending on labour , are more or less affected from tbe great depression which now exists . Iu addition to the extreme low Btato of wages , work ia very scarce ia all departments of business . Several of the public works have been working short time ; and , where this is not the case , the masters

      have been reducing the number of bands ; so that many have been thrown out of employment . Provisions are very high in price , and how : the winter wiU be got over , we know not ; for tbe wretched peer are already starving in all directions . There was a ball on Tuesday evening last , the proceeds of which , after all expences are paid , were to go to some charitable purpose ; but what avails the casual hand of charity , when such general distress prevails ? What mockery ! to commemorate the birth of a Prince , by music and dancing , while the wails of misery and starvation are heard in every street and lane throughout tbe city . The conduct of thn parties getting up this piece of foolery to commemorate the birth of a Prince ,

      contrasts strangely with the benevolent conduct of Q . H . Head , Esq ., banker , in this city , who , a few days ago , gave orders that the whole of the paupers in tke three different workhouses , also all the prisoners In the gaol—debtors included , should be regaled witQ roast beef and plumb pudding I—which they had , ( to the number of some hundreds ) in very great abundance . This is what we would call real aud substantial charity , as compared with the silly buffoonery of a ball room ! We trust oar present worthy Mayor , 6 . Q . Mounsey , Esq ., will take immediate steps to get op a public subscription , for tha purpose of relieving the shocking distress which at present prevails . —Correspondent .

      Lectures in the Council-boom of the Charter Association . —We feel great pleasure in stating , that several valuable and instructive lectures have been delivered in the above place , by Mr . John Armstrong , chairman of the association , after which collections have been mode in aid of the funds . These lectures have led to the establishment ot a debating society , at Which questions of public importance win be weekly discussed . There is no charge made for admittance , but collections will be made , after each discussion has closed , in aid of the funds . We consider such a society calculated to do much good , if properly conducted , and may be the , means of bringing out young men aa pnblic speakers and advocates for the Charter , who might , under other circumstances , nave remained in comparative obscurity . NORWICH . —Defeat of the " Plague . "—Some unforeseen circumstance has of late made converts of

      the leading Socialists of this town to the Corn Law Repeal . Ia consequence thereof , they challenged all opponents to discuss its merits . The Chartists accepted the invitation , and on Wednesday , Nov . 17 th , each party met in the Social Room , and the discussion proceeded until a late hour , when it waa adjourned till the following Wednesday . The meeting waa then numerously attended , and the Repealers were assisted by Whigs of the first water . Each speaker was allowed fifteen minutes , and during the early part of the discussion all was orderly and peaceable ; bnt the Repealers finding'themselves unable to palm tbe delusion upon the people , became warm , and , aa is too often the case with parties attemping to lead the intelligent astray , they treated their

      hearers with unbecoming language , telling them it was an act of tyranny for a majority to hold in subjection a virtuous minority , and that if they had only ten Socialists In tbe room , they would discuss the question with ten thousand opponents . This insult was received by the meeting as an evidence of failure , and a strong disposition waa shown not te bear them . A resolution was then moved , expressive of sufficient evidence having been given , that to Repeal the Corn Laws , without accompanying it with those measures detailed in tbe People ' s Charter , would not restore comfort or contentment to the people . Mr . Clark , the Social missionary , warmly opposed the resolution , stating he bad been taking notes all the evening , and he had a right to speak , but the meeting being

      dispoaed to cony the resolution , Mr . Goat , the Chartist Secretary came forward and moved , as an amendment , " That Mr . Clatk be allowed fifteen minutes to Bpeak , and himself as many to answer him , " which being put from the Chair , was carried without opposition . Mr . Clark then addressed the meeting with great rapidity , endeavouring to show , that by a Repeal of the Corn Laws , bread wonld become cheap , labour plentiful , and thus might we gain comparative cemfort . Mr . Goat , in answer , observed , that Mr . Clark had many times told his hearers that the soil of Great Britain and Ireland was more than sufficient to supply tbe wants of her Inhabitants ; as such there could be no need of foreign corn . He had also said , that we have a

      producing power mere than sufficient to supply the world ; if so , horn whence was trade to come to employ this vast amount of machinery , and the other also , to restore this comparative comfort He said we had too much trade at the present day ; if half the trade were well-directed we should nave enough to make all comfortable . But to direct trade so as to benefit the working man , the people must have a power in legislation , and then they might repeal the C > rn Laws , or any other offensive laws . These remarks determined many favourable to repeal to desert it , and seek the Charter . Tbe motion was then put , and a forest of bands held up in its favour ; in fact it was nearly unanimously carried . The meeting then broke

      up . ABERGAVJENKY . —Mr . George Black , of Nottingham , lectured here on Friday last . Mr . Ingram , VIr . Griffith , and Mr . David Jonathan , also addressed the meeting . The whole gave the greatest satisfaction . The roem was crowded . Mr . Black bas lectured here before , and has given great satisfaction ; be is a warm advocate in the cause . COVENTRY . —The people of tbis town , have been favoured with a visit from the indefatigable champion of the rights of labour , James Brout . rre O'Brien . Tbe " schoolmaster , " consented to deliver two lectures on Wednesday and Thursday evenings last ; subject * , tbe " Rights of Labour , Suffrage , &e . " The moment it was made known , a few of th 8 " schoolmaster'a"

      disciples met tagnther and determined to welcome his uppearanca in Coventry , by a public snpper on Wednesday evening , tickets is . each about thirty good men and true sat down to a good subitmtial repast , consisting of roast beef , after discussing the good things of this life , and the cloth being removed , several toasts was given from the cbair , when it was time for Mr . O'Brien to commence lecturing ; the company then immediately retired to the large room , occupied by the Socialists , who kindly granted the use of the same to the Chartiata for the lectures . The room waa well filled . Mr . Mahon was unanimously voted to the chair ; he made a few appropriate remarks , and called upon Mr . Joseph PttsTS to read nil address to Mr . O'Brien . Mr . Peters then mounted tbe platform , und read a short address ,

      coinpliment ng the " sehooluicUstBr" for the great services be had rendered tbe c > use of democracy . Mr . Samuel Knight then proposed that the meeting adopt the address as their own ; seconded by Mr . Thomas Marshall . Tbe Chairman then called for a show of bands ; tbe call was responded to by a forest of blistered hands . The contrary—not oao single hand . ( Loud clapping followed the announcement , that the address was carried . ) Mr . O'Brien then rose , and waa received with vociferous cheering . He commenced by saying that his health would not permit him to address them as he could wish , but he would endeavour to make them all understand . He had had splendid meetings at most of the places he attended for the purpose of lecturing , with the exception of Bury ; that was chiefly owing to the

      division between the friends of O'Connor and Dr . Fletcher ; but a better spirit was growing up amongst the people of that place . He then entered at great length into the distress endured by tbe labouring and manufacturin g population of Great Britiin ; he contrasted tbe wages of the present time to those received by our forefathers , showing how the working classes of society was robbed without their will or consent ; he showed to the meeting , by irrefragable proofs and demonstrances , that the Charter was the only means by which they coald work out their political and social emancipation . Mr . O'Brien then expatiated , at great length , on tbe necessity of tbe people signing the National Petition ; he then said he was willing to answer any question that any person pleased to ask ; he stated that he would enter more into detail hereafter .

      On the following evenlug , ( Thursday ) , Mr . David Buckney waa called to the cbair . After a few observations , he called upon Mr . O'Brien , who appeared in much better health than on the previous evening . He waa loudly applauded on rising to speak . He commenced by showing that the interests of the middle classes was not identical with those of the working classes . The object of the middle class waa to get labour cheap and sell it dear , whilst the object of the working man waa to get as much for his labour as he possibly could . He traced all the evils of society to tbe accursed usury laws , showing how they operated on society . He then pointed out , in a most masterly manner , the only means left to the tolling and iadustsrous millloBS to remove the load of misery and wretchedness under which they groaned , which was to

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      adopt too phm of Mr . Fmgni O'Comor , by placing them on tha land and throwing them on their " own resourcea . " He spoke nearly three hours in one continued stralm of eloquence , showing that if happiness is to be the lot of the millions , the millions must accomplish It themselves . He then stated , as before , that he was willing to answer any questions put to him . Some discussion then ensued between Mr . O'Brien and some thick-headed middle-class man , whose brains seemed to be wool-gathering , relative to the letting of the land . The lecturer then repeated the assertions made use of in

      his lecture , that his plan would not deprive any of the landed proprietors of one farthing . Several questions were asked , And the discussion kept up to a late hour . Mr . Peters then rose to move that the thanks of the meeting be given to Or . O'Brien for the many great and valuable services rendered to the cause of Democracy , whieh waa seconded by M * . Richard Hartopp . The Chairman then pat the question , which was carried With overwhelming applause . £ 2 9 s . lOd . was col ' lectedatthedoor . A few friends came the distance of seven miles from Brinklow each night to hear Mr . 0 . B . All parties seemed highly satisfied with both lectures .

      BERRY BROW , —On Monday , a meeting was held in tbe Berry Brow School room , Mr . William Wood in the chair , to hear Mr . F . B- Lees , of Leeds , the teetotal advocate , gave an address on tbe principles of Chartism . The room was full consisting of Chartists , Tories , and Whigs . The lecturer gave the latter their true character , and concluded his address by exhorting his hearers to temperance , knowledge and union . A vote ef thanks were given to the lettarer and chairman , and three cheers for tbe Charter . An association is forming here , and we hope ere long , to be able to join the National Move . tAMBtEY . —The Chartiata here have joined the National Charter Association . They have sent us their nominations of Councillors , but having gives as no trades nor residences , we do not print them .

      NOTTINGHAM . —The usual weekly meeting of the Chartists was held in the Democratic Chapel , on Monday evening , Nov . 29 th , Mr . Jacob Bostock waa called to the chair . The following resolution waa passed : — " That in the opinion of this meeting , Mr . Q . Black , from over zeal in the cause of democracy , gave utterance to a few sentences , at Shtffield , which were indiscreet , notwithstanding which this meeting has full confidence in his political integrity and sincerity . " The following resolution was carried the same evening , at the meeting of Chartists , held at the King George on Horseback : —That this meeting ia of opinion , that the language used by Mr . George Black ,

      at Sheffield , as reported in the Northern Star , waa rather intemperate , and ought not to have been used ,-bnt this meeting has the most unbounded confidence in the honesty and integrity of Mr . Black , and believe a more consistent democrat does not exist- " A committee waa also formed , in the Democratic Chapel , to superintend the National Petition , in obtaining signatures , < tc A committee was also appointed lot more effectually agitating the town , in districts , and fur waiting on the various trade committees , and to solicit their co-operation in the great movement Mr . Cornelias Fawkes , a working man , gave a most impressive address at the conclusion of tbe business . Some new members also enrolled their names .

      BRI 8 TOI * . —On Monday evening another t ' . cket meeting was called to hear an Anti-Corn Law lecture from Mr . Brown . Great care was taken in the distribution to friends of the league ; notwithstanding which , a considerable number of Chartists gained admission . The lecturer was frequently interrupted with exclamations of impatience and dissent doting the progress of his lecture . When he had concluded , Mr . Clifton , a Chartist , arose to make a few observations on the msay fallacies he had advanced , when the " respectables '' on the platform began hooting and yelling like beasts and reptiles ; the Chartists cheering . Mr . Simeon next rose on the platform , when a posse of police were marched in at the back door upon the platform . A dozen disorderly

      gentlemen pointed to the Chartist speakers , and gave them in charge ; but for what I know not , unless it was because they did not yell so loudly as the " gentleman . " These worthies , however , took the "Christian " course of bearing none but their own side , and of handing over their opponents to the blue devils . When-the Whigs wero opposing and upsetting Tory meetings by amendments , the conrse was quite right , but now the case is altered . The working classes having dared to follow the Whig course , and move amendments at Whig meetings , and challenge Whig spouters to discussion , ( 0 , very wrong !) the liberal Whigs have discovered a new doctrine for public meetings and lectures . It is , that the public should

      listen , not reply ; hold up their bands , but not more amendments . However , in this case , the preachers and bine devils \ v < re disappointed , for the Chartists dragged their ivvo speakers from the platform into the body of the room . Your humble reporter was next pointed out as one of them , and got pushed off the platform by tho tender haads of tho said corn law police . The big-loaf-mouthers and bludgeonmen held possession of the platform , and were wellshowered with the ju * t indignation of the Chartists , who gave three cheers for the Charter , three for O'Connor , three for Frost , Williams , and Jones ; and , after discussing in numerous groups tbe subject ot repeal , with tho dupes of the plague , each wended his way home . —Correspondent .

      DEPTFORD . —At the Surry Council meeting on Sunday last , after the transaction of local business , it was resolved : — " That it is requested of the various localities to come forward immediately to support the Executive , in every possible way they can . " After other business relating to the localities , the meeting adjourned to the Horn ' s Tavern on Sunday next , ( to-morrow ;) the chair to be taken at half-past four o ' clock , when it is requested that each delegate should attend , as the plan for a district council , as recommended by the Executive , will be taken into consideration .

      O , LB Basfobd . —On Saturday , Nov . 27 th , Mr . W . D . Taylor delivered a lecture , iu a school-room , at Old Basford , on the repeal of the Corn and Provision Laws , and the probability of the People's Charter being first enacted , their relative merits , and benefit to the people , Mr . Russell in the chair , who opened tbe meeting by inviting discussion , or reply , on the subject of the lecture . Some middle-class religions in en , Coxn Law repealers , made several attempts to put the meeting in confusiou , when the chairman interfered , and stated that if any further confusion was created by these parties , he should feel it his duty to call oa a constable and prefer charges against them ; all then passed off quietly .

      BURTON-ON-TRENT . —On Thursday week , Mr . Bairstow delivered a stirring lecture in the Chartists' Room , at Mr . Philip Tyzack ' s , High-street , and on Friday evening , at Swadlingcote , in their room , and on Saturday evening , at Burton , to large congregations . On Sunday morning , the Chartists of Burton paid their second visit to the only poor man ' s church , in Need wood Forest , accompanied by our able lecturer , Mr . Bairstow . The text wa 3 taken from the 13 th chapter of Romans , and the 10 ih verse . The words are— "Love worketh no ill to his

      neighbour , therefore love is the fulfilling of the law . " All came home highly delighted , and intend to visit the poor man ' s church again on the 12 th of December , and fill many of the empty seats . We hope the working men of Burton will muster that day , and do honour to the only poor man ' s church . On Sunday evening , Mr . Bairstow preached a sermon in our room , to a very large congregation ; his text was taken from the 22 nd chapter of Ezekiel , 23 rd and seven following verses . This sermon , we believe , has done immense good in Barton , together with his lectures .

      CORNWALL , —Mr . Powell lectured during the past week , on Monday , on Castle Hill , Truro ; on Wednesday , at the Market House , St . Columb ' s ; and on Thursday , at Padstow , a small sea-port town , that never before was visited by such a lecturer . Having convened a meeting , and a good one it was , Mr . Powell explained the Charter , when , in the course of which , a tall , slight , saintly , long-faced "local" created much merriment in the great assembly , by heaving many a heavy sigh and dismal moans , and then at once interrupted the lecturer , by calling the attention of those near him , and plaintively requesting them not to notice the man who would thus seek to destroy the happiness of society by revolution , remarking that patience would be the only

      means to remedy avils , if any—that patience exalted a nation , and the evils we experienced where bubbles , and that " the powers that be" were ordained of God . Mr . Powell commenced dissecting these sentiments in such a style as caused the whole crowd to join in one continued roar of laughter , putting to flight the time-serving , pulpit-hunting man of any party . Having touched on the blessings of the Poor Law , where five wom en had to give birth to infants in two beds , reminding them that the rural blues" were to force obedience , he contrasted , the people ' s condition with the Queen ' s Household , and urged down the execration of the multitude upon tho poor , sleek-faced , hypocrite Methodist , who , to make the matter worseowned that the poor man ' s means

      , were low , but that they should wait for a Moses who if they prayed unto God would come as a deliverer of the nation . Next day , Friday , having repaired toWadebridge , where the men are up to the mark , they and previously called the meeting for tbe evening , at the large room , at the Commercial Inn , which waa numerously and respectably attended by lawyers , doctors , and such like , many waiting to catch the sound of Chartism as it reached the outer part of the building , many too went away reluctantly at the conclusion of the lecture . Another religionist attacked him , but in a more mild and conciliatory

      manner , partially approving of the means likely to redress the grievances of the poor . Several » ew members enrolled . A debating society was formed , which bids fair to produce some good speakers . Mr . Powell said that he had received a letter from Truro , informing him that Mr . O'Connor wonld shortly after Christmas visit them , having it through the highest authority , the Executive . This for a moment created a dead silence , as if to , one and all raise , ( heir voices to the highest pitch , and such a cheer never was heard ia the town of Wadebridge . Thus ended another of tke many-spirit stirring meetings of Cornwall .

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      — ? From ittc Gazette of Tuesday , Nov . 23 BANKRUPTS . Stannard Algar , common brewer , Dec . 8 , and Jan . 11 , at eleven , at the George Inn , Reading . Weedon aud Slocombe , Reading ; Hill , Throgmorton-street , London . Robert Pritchard , druggist , Bangor , Carnarvonshire , Dec . 17 and Jan . 11 , at eleven , at the Liverpool Arms Inn , Bangor . Abbott , Jenkins , and Abbott , 8 . Newinn , Wyoh-street , Strand , London ; Poole and Powell , Carnarvon . William Blatch and William Lampert , printers , Grove-place , Brompton , Dec . 6 und Jan . II , at one , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Pennell , official assignee ; Boulton , Northampton-square . Thomas Wain , dyer , Leeds , Bee . 9 and Jan . 11 , at ten , at tbe commissioners' rooms , Leeds . Few , Hamilton , and Few , Henrietta-street , Co vent-garden , ¦ Upton , Leeds .

      James Smethurst , smallware manufacturer , Manchester , December 17 , and January 11 , at eleven o ' clock forenoon , Commissioners' -rooms , Manchester . WalmaJey , Keightley , and Parkin , Chancery-lane ; Humphrys , Cunliffes , Charlewood , aud Bury , Manchester . Richard Collis Walker , earthenwars-nianufacturer , Newboldmoore , Derbyshire , Dec . 24 , and Jan . 11 , at twelve , at the Rutland Arma Inn , Bake well , Derbyshire . Lueas aud Cutts , Chesterfield ; Spenca and Bullivant , Alfred-place , Bedford-square , London . Jeseph UnsWorth , builder , Liverpool . Dec . ll , and Jan . 11 , at twelve , at the Clarendou-rocms , Liverpool . Holnio , Loftus , and Young , New Inn , London ; Boaker , Castle-street , Liverpool . Edward Morris Morgan , barytes manufacturer , Welchpool , Montgomeryshire . Dec 17 , and Jan . 11 , at ten , at the Royal Oik Inn , Welchpool , Montgomeryshire . Milne , Parry , Milne , and Morris , Temple , London ; Yeaisley , Welcbpool .

      Richard Goolden , coach proprietor , Welcbpool , Montgomeryshire , Dec . 17 , and Jan . 11 , at eleven , at the Royal Oak luu , Welchpool , Montgomeryshire . Milne , Parry , Milne , and Morris , Temple , London ; Yearaley , Welchpool . James Hugh Loundes , wine and porter merchant , Manchester , Dec 16 , and Jan . 11 , at three , at the Commissipners' -rooms , Manchester . Johnson Son , and Weatlierall , Kings-bench-walk , Temple , London . ; Hewitt , King-street , Manchester . Thomas Giles , wire-worker , St . John ' s-lane , Clerkenwell , Dec 6 ; and Jan . 11 , at twelve , at tae Court of Bankruptcy . Pennell , official assignee ; Crosby and Compton , Church-street , Old Jewry . Benjamin Oliver and William Goodwin , drapers , High Wycombe , Bucks , Dec 7 , at one , and Jan . 11 , at twelve , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Green , Alderraanbury , official assignee ; Ashurat , Cheapaide .

      Bartholemew Berrill , merchant , Liverpool , Dec . 11 , and Jau 11 , at one , at tha Clarendon-rooms , Liverpool . Yatea , junr , Britannia-buildings , Fenchurch-Btreet , Liverpool ; H « lme , Loftus , and Young , New-inn , London . John Marshall , merchant , Birchin-lane , London , Dec 14 , at one , and Jan . 11 , at twelve , at the Court of Bankruptcy , lurquand , official-assignee , Copthallbuildings ; Willis , Bower , and WilliH , Tokenhouse-ytrd . Reynald Hogg Goddard , fringe-maker , Wood-street , London , Dec . 14 , at two , and Jan . 11 , at eleven , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Lackington , Coleman-streetbuildlngs , official-assignee ; Rickards and Walker , Lincolns'Inn-fields . John Buckle , tea-dealer , Kensington , Middlesex , Dec . 6 and Jan . 11 , at eleven , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Belcher , official-assignee ; Hill and Matthews , New London-street , Fenchurch-street .

      Thomas Pilbeftm , smith , Parier ^ sfcreet , Drary-Jaoe , Dec 11 , at two , and Jan . 11 , at eleven , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Edwards , official assignee , Frederiok ' splace , Old Jewry ; Mayhew , Johnstone , and Mahew , Carey-street Edmund Adams , livery-stablekeeper , Blenheim-street , New Bond-street , Dec 6 and Jan . 11 , at two , at the Court of Bankruptcy . Bel * ber , official-assignee ; Tomer and Yates , Duke-street , Westminster . William Miles and Joseph Dawkina , boot and shoe makers , Southampton ; Dec 17 , at two , and Jan . 11 , at twelve , at the Star Hotel , Southampton . Walker , Southampton-street , BloomBbary-sqnare , London ; Deacon and Long , Southampton . Henry Carey and George Daniel Carey , hat manufacturers , Basford , Nottinghamshire , Pec .. 4 , and Jan . 11 , at the George the Fourth Inn , Nottingham . Yellop , Furnival ' s Inn , London ; W . and S . Parsons , jun ., Nottingham . _ _ ' _ .

      . . . _ Allen Cook , commission agent , Manchester . Pec . 15 , and Jan . 11 , at tea , at the Commission-rooms , St James's-square , Manchester . Adlington , Gregory , Faulkner , and Follett , Bedford-vow , London ; Clay and Thompson , Princess-street , Manchester . William Burton , tanner , Nuneaton . Warwickshire , Dec ll , at twelve , and Jan . 11 , at one , at the Newdegate Arms Inn , Nuneaton , Warwickshire . . Battye , Fisher , and Sudley , Chancery-lane , London ; Craddock , Nuneaton , Warwickshire .

      PABTNMSHIPS DISSOLVED . M . and S . Gemrd , Manchester , ledgtng-houaekeepera . B . Roskell , W . Williamson , and J . B . Upton , Flint , and Liverpool , lead merchants ; as far as regards J . B . Tipton . S . Sbingler and 8 . T . James , Liverpool , Uses * drapers .

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      TO THE EDITOS OF THE N 0 BTHBE 5 STAB . Aabton-under-Lyne , > 'ov . 22 nd . 1841 . Deas Sis , —By giving insertion to the following , you will oblige me , and most likely the individual in ¦ Whose behalf it is written . Youh , most respectfully , William Aitke . v .

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      From the London Gazette of Friday , Nov . 2 « . BANKBDPT 8 . Robert Holds WOlth , CarewHnnt and Edward Osbarne Smith , Old Broad-street , merchants , Pec . 11 , Jan . 7 , at twelve , « t the Court of Bankruptcy , Baringhallatreet Solicitors , Messrs . Heathcote and Holman , Coleman street ; official assignee Mr . Whitmore , Basinghall-street Leopold Sehwabaoher , Minories , wine-merchant , Dec 7 , at eleven , Jan . 7 , at twelve , at the Conrt of Bankruptcy , BaslnghaU-street Solicitor , Mr . Spiller . BankbuUdings , Lothbury ; official assignee , Mr . Graham , BasinghaU-street . Henry Thomaa Coggao Kerr , John Henry Baughan , and Thomas Targis Haines , Suffjlk-strert , Pall-mall East , army-agents Dec 6 , at twelve , Jan . 7 , at eleven , at the Conrt of Bankruptcy , Basinghall-street , Solicitors , Messrs . Pain and Hatheriy , Great Mariborough street ; official assignee , Mr . Torqaand , Copthall-buildings ,

      William Barnes , St Paul's Church-yard , milliner , Dec 11 , at one , Jan . 7 , at eleven , at the Court of Bankruptcy , Basinghall-street Solicitors , Messrs . Turner and Hensman , Basing-lane ; official assignee , Mr . Qroom , Abcharch-lane , Lombard-street . * Charles Richardson , Bramley , Surrey , builder , Dec 14 , at one , Jan . 7 , at eleven , at the Court of Bankrupty , Basinghall-street Solicitors , Messrs . Blackmore and Co ., New Inn ; official assignee , Mr . Johnson , Basisghall-street ¦ Joseph Hey , jun . , New Pellon , Yorkshire , carpenter , Dec 14 , Jan . 7 , at three , at the Shakupeare Inn , HMifMt . Solicitors , Mr . Wavel , Halifax ; and Messrs . Adlington , Gregory , Faulkner , and Follett , Bedford-row . Samuel Evans , Read , Somersetshire , clothier , Dec , 9 , Jan . 7 , at twelve , at the George Inn , Frome Selwood . Solicitors , Mr . Miller , Frome Selwood ; and Mr . Frampton , South-square , Gray ' s Inn .

      John Hilton Bazoley , Manchester , warehouseman , Dec . 15 , Jan . 7 , at twelve , at the Commissioners ' Rooms , Manchester . Solicitors , Mr . Hadfield , Man-Cheater ; ana Messrs . Johnson , Son , and Weatherall , King ' s Bench-walk , Temple . Thomas Lyster , Manchester , Corn Factor , Pec 16 , Jan . 7 , at two , at the Commissioners'Rooms , Manchester . Solicitors . Messrs . Johnson , and Weatherall , Temple ; and Messrs . Hitson and Son , Manchester . Henry Grevea , Leamington , Priors , Warwickshire , timber-merchant , Pec . 6 , Jan . 7 , at twelve , at the Lanadowne , Hotel , Leamington Priors . Solicitors , Mr . Gary , St . Swithin ' a-lane , City ; and Mr . Eitchin , Warwick . John Brown , Birmingham , victualler , Dec 10 , at eleven , Jan . 7 , at nine , at the Waterloo Rooms , Birmingham ; Solicitors , Mr . Chaplin , Gray ' s Inn-square ; and Mr . Harrison , Birmingham .

      Thomas Nock , Oldbury , Shropshire , coal-master , Dec . 7 , Jan . 7 , at twelve , at the Waterloo Rooms , Birmingham . Solicitors , Mr . Chaplin , Gray ' s Inn ; and Mr . Harrison , Birmingham . Joseph Wood , Manchester , lace-dealer , Dec 17 , Jan . 7 , at fonr , at tbe Commissioners' Rooms , Manchester . Solicitors , Mr . Yallop , Furnival ' s Inn ; and Messrs . W . and S Parsons , jun . Nottingham . Samuel Higginbotton , Dukenfleld , Cheshire , shopkeeper , Dec . . , Jan . 7 , at four , at the Commissioners ' Rooms , Manchester , Solicitors , Messrs- Richards and Walker , Lincoln ' s Inn-fields ; and Messrs . Higglubottom , . Buckley , and Lord , Asbton-under-Lyne , Lancashire .

      Edward Leeeh , Cinderhul , Lancashire , cottonspinner , Dec . 17 , at half-put three , Jan . 7 , at eleven , at the Swan Inn , Bolton-le-moors . Solicitors , Messrs . Clarke and Metcalfe , Lincoln's Inn-fields ; Messrs . Snarpe , Field , and Jackson , Bedford-row ; Messrs . Grundy , Bury ; and Mr . Grandy , Manchester . William Pennington , Marple , Cheshire , grocer , Dec 16 , at twelve , Jan . 7 , at three , at the Commissioners ' Rooms , Manchester . Solicitors , Messrs . Milne , Parry , Milne , and Morris , Temple ; and Mr . Walmsley , Marple . . James Griffin , Dudley , Worcestershire , upholsterer , Dec 6 , Jan . 7 , at eleven , at the Swan Hotel , Wolverhampton . Solicitors , Mr . Combe , Staple Inn ; and Mr . Fellowes , Dudley .

      . PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED . J . Hinchiiffaand G . Hiuchliffe , Holmfiith , Yorkshire , merchants . T . Fozard , D . Milnes , J . Hudson , B . Scargill , T . Spedding , S . Mitchell , J . Lister , T . Blakeley , J . Newsome , J . Ward , sen ., J . Ward , jun ., G . Ward , P . Hirst , J . Greaves , B . Bailey , T . Clegg , J . Greenwood , J . Greaves , D . Ramsden , and B . Rothery , Batley Can . Yorkshire , scribbling-millers ; as far as regards T . Fozird . R . Bridge and J . Hargreaves , Tottington Lower end , Lancashire , cotton spinners . W . Swift and R . Crompton , Manchester , haberdasLera . J . J . Brown , and J . T . Ansdell , Liverpool , attjrneys . W . Hall , J . Bradley , and J . Gibson , jun ., Rochdale , Lancashire ,, woollen-printers . T . Wilson , J . Hudson , and T . Hudson , KingEton-upon-Hull , merchant j .

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 4, 1841, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct871/page/7/