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      ( Concluded from our seventh Page . ) j IT- That for the pnrpose of tsting the Totes of the tpraliSed electors , the parish officer in every parish of Iho district , { or in every two or more parishes if United for that purpose ) , shall cause proper places to be "provided , so as to admit of the arrangements described in Schedule A ; aad so eonstrncted ( either permanent ]? or temporarily as they may think proper ) that the votes may be taken frith due dispatch , and so as to secure the elector -while voting from being inspected "by any other person . T . That-the parish ¦ officers of every parish in the -district provide a sufficient number of balloting boxes , made after a model described in Schedule B , ( or made on one plan by persons appointed to make thun 5 is "was the case ¦ with "weights snd measures ) , sna none bnt sash Kxia , duly certified , shall be

      TI . " Thai innw-iVrfy preceding the con-Tiencenient of ifes baJlotios :, t ^ -ca ballet-box shaD be ci - er 4 by the tlepsty Tctnmfeg uScer tor otherwise examined , as the case Bsay ^} , in the presence of an agent appointed by eKh t&ndi&ste , and shall thea be sealed by him and by the agents bT the candidates , and not again be opened iota the bdlofing has finally closet , -when notice ^ hall be-gfeen to snch of the agents ef the candidates = ss may then be present to attend to the opening of ¦ 5 Qie boxes , and ascertaining the member of vdtes for ¦¦ each candidate .

      Tll- " ^ ti » at the deputy retarfiing officer presidein the inmt of the ballot-box , and see that the balloting is ¦ eondncted wiSh strict impartaafity and justice ; and that the various clerks , assistants , and parish constables , jiroperiy perform theii respective duties , and that strict-enJer and decorum be preserved aaong the Mends of the candidates , as tfdi as among al . persons employes in conductiBg the election ; and he is hereby snthcrised and empowered to cause all persoss to be lakes into enstody -who interrupt file -proceedings cf Inspection , Betk to -contrsven « the provisions of this Act , or fail lo obey ois'lsTrfol sutberity .

      < TID . That during fee tame the tailoring Mooing on , ¦ frse agents of each cs&dijiai * msy i > e in the «> ace fronting the baQot ^ box , and immediately behind -the deputy Tetnming efneer , in order that they may « e that the election is fairly -condncted -, snch persons to be provided by the dsj > uty returning cfitcer -with cards of admission , and to yass in-snd ont by "the entrance assigned them . IX That the * egistration -clerk of « rery parish in ^ t he district , -who -has been appointed for the purposes of registration , be at tau balloting aplace , in the station assigned &iin , -previonBly to the comraencsjnent of the baflofing , and see that bo person -pass on to the balloting place till he has examined his certificate and sssn that it corrtsponds "sriih the registration list .

      X . That the parish -esnsi&bles an « l the officers stationed at tbe entrance of tht balloting place s-h&ll ust permit any ^ serson to enter unless he shows iis "voters' certiSesSe , except tee persons employed in conducting the -election- ; or those . persons "who have proved the loss of their ~ ot « rt certificate . 33 . That at iie end-rf retry 3 / tar , or -whenever the returning officer is elected at the same time as the member for the district , a division shall be -made in the balloting place ,- £ Bd the boxes and balloting so arranged as to ensure the candidates the strictest impartiality and ^ astice , by preventing the voter from giving two Totea for el&er of the candidates . XIL . That on fee day of election , the balloting commence at sis . ofelock in the forenoon , and terminate at six o ' clock on the afternoon of the same day .

      XIIL That vraea aoyToters-certiScatc -is examined by the registration -clerk , and ionnd to *> e correct , he shall be allowed io . pass on to the next barrier , where a balloting ball shall be given him by the person appointed for Sat parpese ; be shall then pass en to the balloting doe , and , -with all due despatch , shall put the balloting -bell into the aperture opposite tbe mme of the candidate he -wishes to vote for , after which he shall , TritJiout delay , leave the room by the door assigned isc the purpose . \ See Scktduk A ¦ and B . )

      XIY . That at &e close of the balloting , the deputy TetamiBg officer , in the . prcs&nee of the agents of the candidates and other persons present , shall break open the seals of the baRoling box , and ascertain the number of each candidate . ; he shall then cause copies < A the same to be publicly posted outside the balloting place ; ana ImmedBatsiy iorwsrd tbj a trnsty messenger ) a eojpy of the same , -signed by himself and the " agents present , / to the rat « rning officer cf the district ; he shall then deliver a -similar eopy to the registration -clerk , "who shall eese £ ally preserve the same , and produce it if necessary .

      XV . That the -persons -employed as assistants for j inspecting the certificates , ana attending on the ballot- j ing / jbe Bald as hereinafter mentioned . j XYL That all the . expense of registratien , nomina- < tion and election , as aforesaid , together -with the salaries ; of the returning tiffietrs , registration clerk , assistants , ! -constables , and such other . persons as may be necessary , « b -well as the expense of all balloting places , balloting | boxes , hustings and ether necessaries for the purposes 01 this Act , be paid -oat of Jan equitable-district- rate , j "Which a District Board , . composed of one parochial ¦ officer chosen ty each of the parishes in the district , or j for any two or more parishes . , if united-for the purposes ' ¦ of ihiB Act , are hereby ¦ empowered and commanded to ! levy on all honseholdeES ¦ within . Vhe district . j XVU . That all expenses necessary 'for the pnrpose !

      of this Act incurred "within the district be paid by the j District Board as aforeeaid , or their treasurer ; that the ' salaries of all officers sn& assistants re < fnired for the ' purposes of this Act be -fsisd and paid by the said Beard ; according to the trpmses and duties of the various i localities . * ^ j XTHL That all aceonnts-of receipts and expenditure ' for electoral purposes shall be kept dUtinct , and be > sndited by auditors appointed by tbe District Board as ' aforesaid ; copies of vridah accounts shall be printed for the nse of iherespee&Fe-parish e * in the district . I XiX . That all canvassiBgif or Members of Parliament , ' as irell as tbi reaming offices , is hereby declared to be Illegal , and meetings for that-pnrpose during-the ballot- \ ing , in the day of election , are hereby also declared to ¦ be IHegaL—See Penalties . ;

      DXJSATION OF ^ AKLIA 3 iEXT . ' I . ie it enacted , thai tbe Members of the Bouse of GommonB chosen as aforeeEid , -shall meet on the first . Monday in June in each year , aad continne their sittings ' xrom time to time as they ros ^ deem it convenient , fill ¦ the Sxtb Monday in Jane folk > Tring , ^ rhen the nszt new ; Parliament shall be chosen ; they-shaH be eligible to be ! re-elected . ! 1 L That during an adjoursKest'they be liable- tc be j called together by the execnti * e in . ease ef emergency . I III . Tjjita register be kept of ^ the daily attend&sce : of each member , which , at the dose of the sassian , ; shall be panted ass sessional paper , shoving ho-w-lia members h * Te attended .

      iPATMJEXT OF MEMBERS . I . Be it exacted , that every 3 &ember « f the- House of Gommonfrte entitled , at tbe ek > 3 e . of rthe session , to a -writ of expanses on the Treafnry , -for his legislative duties in the jeihlic iervice , and &h ^ l be . paid per annum . *}'

      KESfcESATlONS ASD DSiSSS . I . That any Msmber of the House of -Commons "who stay -wish to resign his seat , shall ootify the same to the Speaker , -via , is hereby authorised £ Bd . eommaoded , without delay , tc cause the said notiee -to be delivered io the district T&tsming officer for a new election according to the provisiacs of this act . II That on iiw-death of any Member of ^ Parliament oiTetnming officer , Jthe rejistrar of deaths , "whose duty it isio record the s&fie , shall -within , three ^ aya after be his received snehiotice , forward an aceeant-of snch daath to the Speaker , of the House of Commons , who is hereby authorised i * 3 commanded to give bis orders as afprssaid * ; provid « 4 always that if such Members ox letarjiag officers should , have died abroad , the ^ i&d of kin of sach deceased j )* cson shall give notice as aforesaid as-early as possible after snch death .

      PEJ ^ lLTIES . I . Be-Ji enacted , that if ^ sny person cause himself -to be regi 8 te " r # d in more thau one electoral district , sod vote in more than one sacs , district , upon convietioB thereof before any two jae ^ ses of the peace ¦ wrthic either of . szch districts , it shall incur for the first ofiknee the . penalty of thsat months" imprisonment , and for the . . second offence twelve months' unprisoomest . IL That any 4 > erson "who shsll be convicted as aforesaid of -wilfully neglecting to fiil np his or her notice "within the pro >« time , or ef le&ving ont the name of any inmate in " his or her notke , shall for the first oSfeucs incur the penalty of one pojpid for every name cm $ iteg $ and for Ou . second vfeaee jsxur the penally of three inmgAs' ivtprisgpmai t , aad leotprived ' of his elecixoe Tights for three yezn .

      t ??** " ^ V *** * ' ¦ ' bo ahall be convicted as aforesaid of forging any same , age , or time of residence on any BoBse , shall fci the first ogence incut the penalty of lhree : monthv impriBonmeat , and for the second offence three vux&t' itn , priso % aaeni , and be deprvgeckefMs / btfive right * for three yeai » . 17 . That any . parson -who sball be eonvieSed as aforesaid , of baring ia any manner ebtained tba certificate of an factor . other &an his on , and of basing Toted or attempUd to vtfte by nm » m o / sofa fajje aertifieste , ahall for the first © fence incur ihe penalty of three xno&Qu' impritoBment , and for tb * second oSt&ce three

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      * The Committee having considered Oat , as the dufies aad expen * ei of all thtae Tadoiu offices will greatly vary , according to their localitiai , it -will be onwije to biTS a aam fixed by Parliament and paid oat f a » treainry . Believing , moreoter , that a just ly * teni of Tepresantation will aoon purify Uu local eorrnp fccaa that exist , they think that the united expanditore Trill be much leas under the immediate superintandence of the local authorities , -whan responsible to tbfipoople , i ^ aa -gnder the Tn » Ti « LgaTtj ^^ t of GrovemnientVaiid ff >?» T ^ bon Hnaie agents . ^ - Tha Ctanmitiae understand that tha'DAiLT payaient of Membea of Parliament has operated beoafl-» aUy in CSmada ; bnt tliey fear that « udi mode of pay . JcentholdionV a xnoMre for lengttiening ttie sesnona vtamamalj ; and if the time of sitting i » limited by J » w , it m » y lead to too iiaity legialatioo , both of which ct& W o ^ TitWbJ » a iaM * lp » jQ « it

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      months * imprisonment , " and be deprived . of 003 elective rights for three ytars . ' "V . That suiy person -who shall be t © uYicted as afore- j Baid , of having forged a voter's cerf jlcate ; or of hav- ing forged the name of any person ^ anj certificate ; or having voted or attempted to f , tte on such forged certificate ; knowing such to have t ^ n forged , shall for the first offeKce incur the penal' ^ of & ree months' imprisonment and for the second offence three months ' imprisonment , and bo deprive 1 ± of his elective rights for three years . YL That any person -who f jjall be convicted as aforesaid , ot having forged , or caused to be forged , the names of any voters toarer ^ isition nominating a Member of Parliament or a ie turning officer , shall for the first offence incur the pena' ty of three months' imprisoni ment , and for the second offence three months' imprisonment and be deprh jed of his elective rights for 1 three years .

      Til That any person » ho shall be convicted as afore-B&id of bribery , in ordt j to secure his election , shall be subject for the first oJ Jence to incur the penalty of two years' imprisonment , and for the second offence shall be imprisoned two yeai b and be deprived of bis elective rights for five years . VIII . Tbat any aj jent of any candidate , or any other person , -who shall 1 je convicted as aforesaid of bribery at any election , sb all be subject for tbe first offence to incur the pei ialty of twelve months' imprisonment , aad for th e second offence to twelve months * imprisonment , and ! he deprived of his elective rights for five ¦ sears .

      IX- That any person -who shall be convicted as aforesaid , of going fi .-om house to house , or place to place , to solicit in any -w ay votes in favour of any candidate jf > r Parliament or i . ! etnrning officer , after the nomination as aforesaid , shall for tbe first offence incur the penalty of one ¦ months' imprisonment , and for the second offence tw months . 3 t That any person who shall be convicted as aforesaid of calling together , or causing an election meeting to be held in any district during the day cf election , si all for the first offence incur the penalty of three Btontbs" imprisonment , and for the Becond offence six months . XI . That any person - « -ho shall be convicted as afore-¦ s aid , of interrupting the balloting , or the business of tbe election , shall incur tbe penalty of three months ' imprisonment for the first offence , and six monthB" for the second .

      XII . Tbat if any messenger who may be sent with the state of the ballot to the retnrnine officer , or -with any other notice , shall wilfully delay the same , er in any ¦ way by his consent or conduct cause the same to be delayed , on conviction as aforesaid shall incur the penalty of six months' imprisonment . Xfll . That any returning officer who shall be convicted as aforesaid of having neglected to appoint proper officers as directed by this Act , to see tbat proper balloting places and balloting boxes are provided , and to give the notices and perform the duties herein required of him , shall forfeit for each case of neglect tbe Bum of jg 20 . XIV . That if any returning officer be found guilty of bribery or corrupt practices in the execution of tbe duties herein assigned to him , he shall incur the penalty of twelve months' imprisonment , and be derived of his elective riehts for five years .

      XT . That if any deputy returning officer be convicted as aforesaid of haviDg neglected to perform any of the duties herein assagned him , he ahall forfeit for such neglect three pounds . XVI . That if any depnty returning rjacer be convicted as aforesaid of bribery and corrupt practices in the * xecution of the duties of his office , he shall incur the penalty of six months' imprisonment , and the deprivation of his elective rights fon ^ three years . * XVIL That if any registration clerk be convicted as af-resaid of having negUcted to perforu any ot tbe duties herein assigned him , he shall forfeit for each BEich aeclect five pounds . XVIIL That if any registration clerk be convicted as aforesaid of bribery and corrupt practices in tbe execution of the duties of biB office , he shalllncuT tbe penalty of six months" imprisonment , and the deprivation ol bit elective rights for three years .

      XIX That if the parochial officers in any parish neglect or refuse to comply with any of the provisions of this Act , they shall forfeit for every such neglect , or izoncompliance with the provisions of this Act , the stan of £ 50 , or in default of payment ttce ' ve months imprisonmad . XX . That all fines and penalties incurred under the provisions of this Act be removable before any two jnstices of the peace , -within tbe district -where the offdEce shall have been committed , and in dtfault of payment , the said justices shall issue their warrant of distress against the goods and chattels of the offender ; or in default of sufficient distress , he shall be imprisoned , according to the prvruions of this Act .

      That all Acts and parts of Acts relating to registration , nominations , or elections of Members of Parliament as veil as the duration bf Parliament , and sittingB of Members , are hereby repealed .

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      Lom > os . Black Bull Jsn , Hammebsmith Road—A meeting wiH be held at this place on Monday evening , at eight o ' clock precisely , to consider the propriety of meeting for the future at the Political and Scientific Institute , Broadway , and on other important business . On Tuesday evening , Mr . Co-sran will lecture at the Political and Scientific Institute . Hammersmith , on the Political and Social Rights of Women , at half-past seven . Clock House , Gastls-Street , Leic £ &teb .-Squake . — -Mr . Preston Will lecture Jerej on Sunday evening . Sowers Town . —Mr . Wheeler will ledare at the Gold Beaters Arms , on Sunday evening .

      Toweb Hamlets . —Mr . Illingworth wiH lecture on Sunday evening next , at seven o ' clock , at the Chartist Scaool Room , Grey Eagle-street , on the principles of the Charter . Mr . Ejkicht will lecture on Sunday evening , at the Flora Tavern , Barssbnry Park . Subject , " What i 3 the secret enemy that destroys the people ?' Messrs . 3 eows axb Maku will visit Manchester by way of Congleton , Macclesfield , and Stockport , during the ensuing weak , and will lecttse at the above places . The Eioee Coscert of the Somers Town Committee , for the benefit of the Political Victims , will be held on Monday evening ,. at the Goldbeaters Arms , Old St . Pancras-ioad .

      Os Sktdat Stbosg , Mr . Parry will lectnre tt the Hall of tba National Association , on iiee Trade , the anti-Corn . Law League ,. and the Charter-On Wednesday evening , Hugh Datethy , Esq ., will lectnre on the rights of labour . The Clerrkjwtell Chartjsts . meet for the transaction of important business , on Monday evening next , at-ei ^ ht o ' clock , at the jPatriot Coffee Souse , Clerken welliGreen . Bttbt . —Mr . Jaavss Leach , from Manchester , is erpected to address the people of Bur . y , on Monday evening next , * t < e 4 ght o ' clock , in the Working Men ' s Hall . Eoxlet . —A lecture will be delivered ifi 4 he Chartist joom , Honley , by 2 . . young man from Holmfirth , oh Sanday eyening , Jaauarj 22 nd , at six 4 , ' elock .

      Mottbah . —The Cousici } will meet on Sanday , at two o'clock in the af ternoon , at Mr . William Wildjpose's Coffee and News Room , M& £ tram Moor . Idle . —Mr . Thomas Ibbotson , of Bradford , vmll preach two sermons in the Idle Chartist Room * on Sunday text , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , and At six in tbe evening . Leei » . —Mr . David Ross , from Manchester , will deliver two discourses to-morrow afternoon and evening , in the Chartist room , Cheapside , to commence as half-past two , and six o ' clock .

      WEDXE ^ restT . —a delegate meeting will take place in the Chartist room , Wednesbury , on Snn-< iay , at two o ' clock , to seulo the accounts connected with the proseeation of Mr . John Mason ,, and the Sedgly victims . Bradford—The tea-party committee wiH meet sX the conncil-roo-n , on Sunday , at two o ' clock in the afternoon . A full attendance is re § utsted . 5 he Amusesikni Cosimiixee will meet on Suaday evening at six o ' clock , in the 100 m , Butterwortfa ' sbuildings . Every member is expected to attend . Mr . Smyth will deliver a lecture on the present state of Chartism to tke Chartists of Little Horton , in their room , Park-laae , on Sunday morning at ten o ' clock .

      Mb-Smtzh will lectnre at Idle , near Bradford , on Monday evening , at seran o ' clock , on tho present prospects of Chartism , and the necessity of Union m the Chartist ranks . S 0 WEB 3 T . —3 Ir Richard Wheelwright will lecture here on Sunday afternoon , at three o ' clock . P . M . Bropht will visit the following places in the course of the ensuing week : —Bacup , Monday ; Todmorden , Tuesday ; Hebden Bridge , Weduesdav ; Halifax , Thursday ; Huddersneld , Friday ; and Dewsbury , Sanday , 22 nd . v ^^^ - —Oa Sunday ( to-morrow ) , a lecture will be deJiveraain the large Room , Swan-coppice , by Mi . rewDewden , to commence at six o'clock in the evening .

      Maxchbsteb . —On Snnday ( to-morrow ) iwo lectures will be delivered in Carpentart Hall ; one in fee afternoon , at half-past two o'elock , by Mr . C . Doyle , and the other in the evening , at half-past six , iy Mr . James Leach , * Koteisdhah . —Mr . John Rioharda , wiH lecture in the Democratie Chapel , on Monday evening next , ( January the ICth , ) at eight o'olock . Mr . G . Harrison , ol Calverton , will give an address , at Mrs . Smith ' s Coffee Rwrns , on Sunday the 22 nd insL , at half-past six in the evening . Kkwcasha—Mr . Beesley , of Aocrington , is expetted here in Sunday evening .

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      Ashtos . —Mr . Joseph Carter , of Stookpr . rt , will lecture here on Sunday evening next . Stockport . —Tho members of the National Charter Association are recqueBted to attend a meeting of members at the association rotym , at two o ' clock to-morrow evening , to consider 'Air . Cooper's new plan of organization . Dewsbttrv . —A district counoil meeting will be held on Sucday next , in the room over the stores , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , when delegates are requested to attend from all parts of the district . Birmingham . —A meeting of Chartists will be held at the large room of the Royal Oak , Little Charle 8-| street , on Monday evening next , at Beven o ' clock , when the state of the cause in this town will be entered into with a view to its improvement .

      Earlsheatqn . —A lecture will be delivered in the Association Room , Earlaheaton , this day ( Saturday ) , by Mr . H . Marsden , from Holmfirth , a young and talented advocate of the rights of man ; to commence precisely ut eight o ' clock in the evening . Mossley . —Mr . Christopher Doyle , of Manchester , will lectured in the Association Room , on Monday evening next ; subject—war and taxation . A collection will be made towards the defence fund . Bacup . —A publio tea party will be held in the Chartist Room , on Saturday next , in honour of Mr . Tegg and Mr . James Stott , the Chartist . advocates , being released from their confinement in Preston House of Correction . Tickets for females , sixpence ; males , ninepence .

      Shkffieid . —Fi g tree-lane . —Mr . Peter Foden will deliver an address on Sunday evening , January 15 th , at half-past six o ' clock . Mr . Julian Harney will beliver an address on Monday evening , at half-past seven o'clock . The Albion Locality having removed from Mr . Martin ' s to Mrs . Smith's , Gloucester Coffee-house , Church-street , Sbereditch , will hold their first meeting on Tuesday evening next , at eight o'clock , to hear a lecture on tho People ' s Charter . JIr . KeaN will lecture at the Siar Coffee-house , Union-street , Borough , on Tuesday next : subject —** The causes that have produced the present amouat of misery in this country , and the remedy . " Hamjstead —A lecture will be delivered on Moneay evening , at seven o ' olock , at Mr . Nott ' s Coffeebouse , High-street , with a view of forming a locality there .

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      TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAR . Dear Sir , —On the part of the Chartists of Scotland and lor the advancement of our cause in that country , I am desired to request a corner in the people's paper for the fallowing resolution passed at a meeting of Scottish delegates , held in the rooms of tho Mechanics' Institution , New Hall-street , Birmingham , on the evening of the 30 ; h ultimo . Moved by Mr . Robert Somers , seconded by Mr . A . M Do :: ald , and paBsed unanimously . Resolved— " That the Chartiste of Scotland are bound

      to see that the debt due to Mr . George Ross , of Glasgow , as General Treasurer , should be refunded to him . And the Scottish delegates here present pledge themselves to bring the subject before their constituents , and urge upon them the duty and necessity of getting up social meetings or any other means that may be deemed necessary to raise funds for that purpose . And that -with the view of recovering as much of the debt as possible , Mr . Ross be requested to take steps to prosecute al ! agents standing indebted for circulars , whose circumstances render such proceedings advisable . "

      To the above resolution the following delegates have affixed their names : — Archibald M'Donald , Aberdeen . Abram Duncan , Arbroath . Robert Cocbran , Paisley . Robert Somers . Galloway . William Parks , Anders ton . Thomas Da vies , Ha wick . James Adams , Glasgow . Samuel Kidd , Do . Thomas Ancott , Do . George Robertson , Greenock . Henry Rankin , Edinburgh . William Emerson , Leith . William Davidson . Dundee . William Cotton . Kilmarnock and Aberdeen . Con Murray , Vale of Leven , and Campsie . John Colquheun , Glasgow . James Moir , Do . Archibald Walker , Hamilton .

      Now , Sir , the debt to which the above resolution refers is justly due to George Ross , through bis kind-D .-as in advancing money upon all occasions when the Central Committee for Scotland ot the cause of Chartism rt quired it ; if those who contracted the debt as an Executive have thought proper to secede from ui without an effort to get it paid up , it is to be hoped tbat the men of Scotland for whom Mr . Ross has done so much , will not allow him to be left minus of £ 117 ; if they do , it ia at variance with their general character . I remain , Sir , Sincerely yours , Con Murray .

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      TODMORDEN . —The female Chartists of this place got up a tea party and ball on Monday , the day a'ter Christmas-day , for the benefit of Dr . M'Douali , and after defraying all expences , there ia a surplus of £ 3 153 . which has been made into £ 5 by the Female ChartiBt Society ; a subscription is also set on foot that is likely to raise a good sum . On Wednesday week , a meeting was got up by the Council to hear addresses from Mr . Con Murray and Mr . Kidd , of Glasgow , but they did not come , and therefore the people were disappointed another time . There has t een more harm done to our cause by disappointment than any other thing . The Council have come to the conclusion not to get up a meeting for any man unless he will be at Todmorden the day he intends lecturing by twelve o ' olock at noon .

      LONDON . —National Association . —On Tuesday eveniugtbe members held their weekly meeting , Mr . Crate iu the chair . After the minutes of the previous meeting had been confirmed , and some new members elected , the following members were nominated to serve on the committee for the next half year , twelve of whom to be elected on Tuesday evening , January 24 th , at the half-yearly meeting , by ballot : Messrs Hoppey , H . B . Marley . Jenkinson , Simmons , Wade , Lawrence , Banfield , Bennett , Alexander , Woodward , Linton , Moore , Hetherington , Turner , Maine , Capps , Taring , Skelton , Vinables , Lovick , Jameson , King , Harding , and Barber ; Messrs . Watson and Mitchell for the office of treasurer ; and Mr . Win , Lovett for secretary . Mr . iNeesom gave notice that at the next meeting he « hould bring forward tbe national remonstrance for discussion . Mr . Linton also gave notice for discussen , at the next meeting * tbe subject of the New M * del Prison .

      Clerkenwkll . —The Chartists of this district held their -weekly meeting for the transaction of business on Monday evening last , when some new members took out their cards . Tnis body , which was commenead a few weeks back , by one or two individuate , now promises to become as powerful as any locality in Loo&ra . Tne members intend hiring a large room for the purposes of lectures and public meetinge . Brohpssn . —The usual meeting cf Chartists was held on Tuesday evening , at the Eagle , Mr . Ford in the ch * . ir . The balance sheet for the last quarter ^ m produced by the Secretary , and Messrs . Heath , Ford , and Budding appointed auditors . The sum of ijs . 9 d . was voted to be sent to the Vjciim Fund , and considerable other business transacted . A deputation attended from the Central Hall Committee , and several shares were taken .

      Flora Tayerm , Barnbury Park . —At a meeting faeld here on Suaday evening , a vote of tLeaks was given to Messrs . O'Connor , Parry , and Lovett , fox their patriotic and uncompromising eonduct £ t the Birmingham Conference . 1 , China Walk , Lambeth Walk . —At a meeting especially convened to receive the report of the DelegaieB to the Conference held at Birmingham , after Mr . Dron had given a faithful account of the proceedings at the said Conference , the following resolution was carried unanimously : — " That we highly approve of the conduct of ' our delegates at

      the Conference held at Birmingham , and consider , by the judieious exercise of the trust reposed in them , that they have given a decided proof that we will not for any party , or under any pretence , sacrifice principle for expediency ; and that we will use our utmost endeavours , by legal and peaceable means , to obtain our rights ; and that the certain means to obtain them , and ensure prosperity , contentment , and happine 35 universally , is by causing the People ' s Charter to become the law of the land . It was also announced / . bat a lecture would be given on Tuesday evening next to commence at eight o'clock , and discussion in fited .

      Dorking , Surrey . —Late on Satnrday night a fire was discovered in a flour miL , called Westcott Mill , about a mile and a half fronv this town , the property of Mr . James Bravery , an extensive corndealer , miller and farmer . The person who first discovered the fire , upon entering the premises , found that the door of the mill had been broken open , aad the windows been thrown open , which leaves no doubt but that it had been entered and wilfully set on fire ; the windows , no doubt , were thrown open to give velocity to the flMneB , and the wind blowing

      rather strong , thp wholeof the millr together with itscontents , which consisted of about 200 quarters of grain and meal , were completely destroyed before assistance could be procured . The property destroyed is estimated at 12000 , none of which was insured . This is the fourth incendiary fire that && » occurred in the vicinity of Dorking within the last ten or twelve months , and not the slightest tracer has yet been discovered of the perpetrators , although a reward of £ 470 has been offered for the apprehension of the offender or offenders .

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      Sheffield . —Mr . Parfces preached a sermon in the Fig Tree Laue Room , on Suaday evening last , the subJQot ot * his discourse being , the Church of Christ versus Church Establishments . Mr . Samuel Kidd , of Glasgow , one of the delegates from that city to the late Conference , visited Sheffield on Monday last , and the same evening lectured in the Fig Tree-lane Room . Mr . Parkes was called to the chair , and introduced Mr . Kidd , who delivered an eloquent and soul-stirring address , which occupied two hours in tie delivery . The room was crowded by an enthusiastic audience , who testified their approbation of the eloquent lecturer ' s discourse by ioud and repeated cheers .

      Mr . Con Murray , another of the delegates from Glasgow , should have lectured on Tuesday evening , but did not reach Sheffield in time . Mr . Murray accompanied by Mr . Harney , left Hull by the Thome packet , at ten o ' clock , on Tuesday morning , and ought to have reached Sheffield at nve o ' clock in the evening , but owing to the very unfavourable weather , the packet did not reach Thorne till five o ' clock . As the Hight advanced , the storm increased , and the coach did not reach Sheffield till half-past nine o ' clock . The meeting was of course disappointed in not hearing , Mr . Murray , whose place was , however , ably supplied by Mr . Kidd , who delivered a second address replete with sound argument and sterling eloquence . On the motion of Mr . Cartledge , the thanks of the meeting were voted to Mr . Kidd for his two able lectures . Mr . Kidd acknowledged the compliment , and the meeting dissolved .

      Dkwsbury . —Mr . Fox , of this place , has received tho sum of £ 5 , from Mr . O'Connor , for the defence of the Chartists of Dewsbury , for which they re ; urn most sincere thanks . Leamington . —On Tuesday evening Mr . Gammage of Northampton , delivered a lecture at the Prince of Wales . A vote of thanks was given to him ! , and the meeting separated highly gratified . Leeds . —On Sunday afternoon and evening , Mr . David Ross , from Manchester , delivered two very eloquent discourses , in the Room , Cheapside . Such was the jdesire of the people of this town to hear him , that the place was crowded to suffocation both times . He appeared to give universal satisfaction . At the conclusion an unanimous vote of thanks was

      given to him . The Chairman then introduced the business of the Association . A motion was made " That the thanks of this meeting be given to Mr . Brook , for his valuable services during the past year as sub-Secretary to the Association . " The Chairman put it to tlie meeting , and declared it carried unanimously . It was then moved and seconded , "That Mr . Brook be requested to continue his services as Sub-Secretary to the Association for the ensuing twelvemonths . " This was also carried unanimously . Mr . Jas . Cooke brought in for Dr . M'Douali 4 i , Sh 4 . ; this makes with the ll . s . collected at the meeting which . Mr . Ltach attended , 15 s . 3 . jd . If any other

      persons have subFcriptions for the same object , they are desired to bring them in as scon as possible tu Mr . Brook , in order that all may go together . On Tuesday night , at the weekly meeting , the only business of importance was the nomination of five persons as a committee to examine the books of the Executive , agreeable to a resolution passed at a meeting of Chartists at Birmingham . Aft « r a little discussion , the follow . ng were carried : —Mr . J . H . Party , London ; Mr . Cnristopher Doyle , Manchester ; Mr . Bernard M'Cartney , Liverpool ; Mr . N . Morling , Brighton ; aud Mr . Richard Marsden , Preston .

      Mossley—Mr . William Dixon , of Manchester , lectured here on Tuesday evening last , on the " Principle of Total Abstinence . " After the lecture a collection was made towards the Defence Fund . Huddersfield . —On Monday night last , according to arrangemeut , the Huddersfield delegates to Birmingham met at the Hall of Science , for the purpose of giving an account of their stewardship . Unfortunately the weather was so boisterous that very few attended ; those who did were pleased with the account . Tbe fall of snow was so great on Tuesday night that few attended the usual weekly meeting ; yet the members generally approve ot the conduct of the delegates at Conference .

      Sunderland . —At a meeting of the counoil of the Sundtrland whole hog Chartists , on Monday night last , a vote of censure was unanimously passed upon Mr . James Williams , for bin conduct in the Birmingham Conference . The whole hog Chartists have greatly increased in numbers , and still couti nue to do so , at a rapid rate , which has obliged them to remove to a large and commodious rooms , No . SI , Robinson ' s-lane , where the Evening and Northern Stars t are read every night , to which room all Chartists are invited .

      BIRMINGHAM . —A lecture was delivered at the Chartist Room , Aston-atreet , on Sunday evening last , by Mr . S P . Mead , Mr . Steward in the chair . The Old Commodore lashed priestcraft and hypocrisy in gallant style , and was warmly applauded throughout Mr . John Mason was loudly called for , and delivered a short and spirited address , in which he approved of the watchfulneaB of the people over the conduct of their leaders . He was loudly cheered on retiring . The meeting then separated . Monda y Evening . —Mr . George White addressed the meeting assembled in Aston-street Room , on Monday evening , on the position of the people . He also pointed out the necessity of improving the organisation of the Chartists in Birmingham , and gave notice that printed circulars would be forwarded to each member , requiring their attendance at a meeting to be held on the following Monday evening , at -which plans would be brought forward to strengthen and improve the pusition of the Chartists of Birmingham .

      Conference Delegate * . —As the main portion of those who attended the late Conference as delegates for various places are dependent on their labour for subsistence , and as those resident in Birmingham attended with an understanding tbat their wages would be paid by their constituents , those towns who have not yet forwarded the necessary means are requested to do so as soon as possible . All letters to be addressed to Mr . George White , 38 , Bromsgrove-street , Birmingham . TUB CASE OF SIRS . ROBERTS AND HER FAMILY , WHOSE HUSBAND WAS ^ SO USJL'STLV TRANSPORTED AT THE TIME OP THE BIRMINGHAM FIRES .

      Friends of Libertt , —We , the undersigned committee , deem it our duty to appeal to you on behalf of the wife and fami . y of the . unfortunate victim Roberts , of Birmingham , whose case excited so much com misaeration at the time of bis conviction . It will not be necessary now to enter into any lengthened details of the circumstances which led to bis transportation ; suffice it to say that he told tbe Judge on his trial " that he was most innocent of the charges preferred , and that he could have proved such to tbe satisfaction of the ' court , but being too poor to support his witnesses up to that time , they bad to leave town , and therefore he must suffer . " The present situation of his wife and family is we understand most deplorable ; hence we hope this appeal will not be made iu vain .

      Englishmen , reflect on the situation of this unfortunate family , who are now pining amidst want and , misery ; whose home is made desolate by the myrmidons of tyranny and oppression—the husband banished from his native land—his wife , his family , and all that is dear to man , to linger through a miserable existence ia wretchedness aad misery ! and for what ? Why , because ( as he stated to the judge ) he bad not the means of buying justice . Our object in thus addressing you , is to raise a sufficient fund to purchase for his unfortunate wife a Mangle ,- so that she may obtain a livelihood by her own industry , for herself and children , and thus render her independent of public subscriptions .

      This humble appeal , on her behalf , will we feel fully atsured , meet with immediate and favourable consideration from every humane disposition . Her hus band , herself , and family , are victims for the cause of liberty—they claim our sympathy , and surely if a small sum will procure the above article , and render her and her family comparatively comfortable , it is our solemn duty to see they do not starve . Signed by the Committee , J . Newhouse , D . Potts , T . Welsford , J . Bentley , C . Taylok , C . Thorpe , J . A , Fussell , Treasurer . Subscriptions to be forwarded to the " Star Office , " and to Mr . St . White ' s , 38 , Bromsgrove-street , and Mr . Fussell , 30 , Bordsley-street , Birmingham .

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      Intelligence arrived in Wigan on Wednesday noon , that Whitle y-hall , the residence of Mr . Alex . Fowden HaUiban ' on , was on fire . The report caused a great sensAtionj as the hall is one ef the finest mansions which add interest to the scenery in the neighbourhood of Wigan . The fire was occasioned by seme lighted eoals falling from the firegrate in the study down a black flue constructed for the purpose of increa . 'u ' ng tne draught in the chimney from the cellar .: *> ome straw , which was in the cellar underneath the St ady , caught fire , and , had a timely disoovery not beon made , it is more tban probable that the noble m ^ Mon would have been' aoon enveloped in flames , ft'om its elevated situation and the strong breeze whi ^ h was blowing at the time , The damage done was trifling .

      Death from Startation . —On Monday morning , as a per ' son named Andrews was proceeding to his work in the neighbourhood of the village of Harefield , Middlesex , about four miles from the town of Uxbridge , his attention , was attracted to something which he observed behind some old houses in Har < 3-field-lane , and on proceeding to the spot he found the body of a mam sitting upon an old saucepan , with his head bent between his knees , and quite dead . From the dreadfully emaciated and attenuated appearance of the body , there can be no doubt that the , unfortunate man died from starvation , which ia confirmed by the fact that no money or otter article whatever was found upon him , except a quantity of haws ' , from the hedges , in bis pockets . There was something , also in his appearance that would lead to the supposition that he was some poor insane individual , who haying escaped from an asylum , had wandered about in a destitute state , and eventually bad sat himself down . wher « he died .

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      TlIF M 08 T VALUABLE OF EARTHLY BLESSINGS IS gCOd health , aud this may often be destroyed by Blight negligence , or preserved by simple means . We beg to refer our readers to Mr . Kirman ' s advertisement , elsewhere inserted . We believe this gentleman to belong to an altogether different genus from the brood of common quacks , His opportunities of obtaining medical prescriptions from eminent practitioners have been extensive , from his own , very largo and respectable practice as a dispensing chemist . \ Passports were taken out on Wednesday by the Marquis of Normanby , for himeslf and family , The noble lord intends to be absent for the greater part of the year . They proceed from Paris to Sardinia , pass some time at Rome and Naples , and the autumn at the German spa ' s .

      Peace with China . —The First Billiard-table for HosQ-KonQ . —tio sooner was the peace concluded between Chiaa and England , than the officers of her Majesty ' s | S 8 th regiment seat an order to make a first-rate table for their use at Hong Kong , This has been completed and shipped on board the armed ship Possodiae , Capt . Valentine , which carries despatches to her Majesty ' s government .

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      j AMERICA . By the New Vork packet-ship , "New Yor-k , " Captain Cropper , sailing from that city on the 20 th ult ., papers to that date , being four days later than those brought by the "Acadia" sfceam-ship , have been received , The latest dates from Europe were London , Nov . 18 ; Liverpool , 19 . h ; Havre , 37 th ; and from Canton , Sept . 24 . The Royal mail-packet Britannia was due , and hourly expected , with 15 days later news . The news brought by this arrival is not particularly important . A bill was brought into Congress to repeal the Bankrupt Law , and was expected to be carried . I

      A Message was received from the President of the United States , setting forth that the reason why no action was had by him on the Bill to repeal the distribution clause of the Land Bill , and the Bill regulating the taking of testimony in cases of contested elections , was their presentation to him just as Congress was on the point of adjourrment , owing to which he had not time to examine them before the adjournment took place . The Secretary ( of the Treasury had made his report . j Since the election of the Members of the present Congress , ten deaths have occurred among them—a larger number than ever died from the Members of any preceding Congress . . Tnere is nothing decisive from either Mexico or Texas . i

      Wnh regard to the health of Sir Charles Bagot , we have contradictory statements . Th « Neiv Y 6 rk Sun of the 17 th says— "Private letters from Kingston , to the British Consul , state that Sir Charles Bagot is fast recovering ; indeed , bis health is so far restored that the drives out ; " while in that of the 19 th we find ! the following : — " From Messrs . Pomeroy and Co . ' s express we learn that the latest advices from Kingston represent the health of the Governor-General ; Sir Charles Bagot , as much worse . But slight hopes are entertained of his recovery . " . .

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      W HEREAS , a ; Petition of Thomas Grunwell , of Leeds , in the County of York , Butcher , having been filed ; in the District Court of Bankruptcy at Leeds , and the Interim Order for Proteotion from Process having been given to the said Thomas Grunwell under the Provisions of an Act of Parliament passed in the Parliament holden in the 5 th year of the reign p f Her present Majesty , intituled " An Apt for the Relief of Insolvent Debtors * " the said Thomas Growwell iB hereby required to appear in Court before M . J . ^ EST . Esq ., the Commissioner acting in the matter of the said P « tition on the sixth day of February next , at eleven o ' olock in the Forenoon

      precisely , at the District Court of Bankruptcy , Comn ) ercial Buildings , [ Leeds * for the purpose of being tht'oand there examined touching his Debts , Estate , and Effects , and to be farther dealt with according to the provisions of the said Act . AH persons indebted to the said Thomas Grpnwell , or that have any of his effects , are not to pay or deliver th ^ same but to Mr . Y 90 NO , 14 , Bishopgate Street , Leeds , thai-Official Assignee , nominated in that behalf by the Commissioner acting in the matter of the . said PetitioH . 1 SAMUEL PAYNE , January 11 th , 1843 . Deruxr Rbqistereb

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      Leeds Corn Market , January 10 th ., 1843 . —The arrivals of Grain tb this day's market , are smaller than last week . Tuer 6 has been a fair demand for Wheat , and prices Is . per quarter higher . Barley in good demand , and 1 * . per quarter dearer . 0 » tt and Beans little alteration . THE AVERAGE PRICES OF WHEAT , TOR THE ffBffi ENDING JAN . 10 , 1843 . Wheat . Barley . Oats . Rye . Beans . Pt ^ Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . QrB . Qrs . Qr * 3837 2182 698 — 263 « £ s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . £ b . d . £ 8 . d . £ »• 2 9 ] £ 1 7 7 ± 0 28 2 } 0-0 Q 1 ° H ' . i 12 ° Leeds Woollen Markets . —We are sorry tbert is no improvement to notice in the demand forgo *" at the Cloth Hall , nor indeed is there any baajNg doing at all in the warehouses . The present prw * pects both of merchants and manufacturers , »** cheerless in the extreme ..

      WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET . Friday , Jan , 13 . —The arrival of Wheat for thia day ' s market being small , and the millers general !? lean of siock , a good extent of business has been done , and an advance of Is . per quarter readilj obtained . Barley has also met ready sale , at ail improvement of Is . per quarter . Oats have bw ° more in demand than for some time past , and *> advance of 4 d per stone freely paid . Shelling m ^ be noted Is . per load dearer , and Malt is in reqoes at at advance of Is . per load .

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      Middlesex , by JOSHUA HOBSON , at hfa WO » ing Offices , No « . Hand 18 , Market-street , Brigpty and Published by the said Joshua HofsO * ( for the said Fkak « us O'ComnobJ at his D * v * ling-house , No . 6 , Mwket-atreet , Br ! ggat »; •* Internal Communication existing bet ween tbe ®» No . 6 , Market-street , and the said Noa . 12 . ;••» 13 , Market-street , Briggate , tb . ua constituting tbl whole of the said Printing and Publishing Offi * one Premises . All Communications must be addressed , Post-paid * t ? Mr . HOBiev , N » rthern Star Office , Leed * Saturday , J&mun 14 , 1843 .

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      Release of Mr . Robert Peddie . —Under the bead " Bradford , ") in last week ' s Star , it is stated , that Mr . Peddla ' s time jwill expire on the 17 th ' of March . This is a mistake , Mr . Peddie ' a time commenced on the 5 th of March , 1840 , and will expire on the 4 th of March , 1843 . Let his friends therefore look ta it . TODIWORDEN . —Magistrates' Room Friday , Jan . 6 . —Three persons were brought before James Taylor , Esq ., whose names are John Crowther , Wm . Overend . and Thomas Stunsfield , for cutting Mr . Joseph King ' s coat . It appeared from the evidence of j William Crossley , that Crowther and Stansfield kept the complainant in talk while

      Overend cut his coat . Mr . Bloomley , attorney , appeared for the prisoners ; he cross-examined Crossley but without shaking his evidence at all . He then called Richard Chaffer , Ashworth Earnshaw , and Thomas Smith , and they all swore that Overendwas not in the room they were in that day , but his worship convicted Overend and Stansfield in Is . 6 d . each and expense ' s , and Crowther to find sureties , or in default thereof they were to go a month to prison , but eventually he liberated Crewther , and committed the other two fourteen days . The League and the League ' s Fund . —On Wednesday wees , placards appeared ou the walls of Todmorden , informing the people that an

      anti-Corn Law tea party would take place on Monday , in the Wesleyanf Association School Room , after which they would adjourn to the Chapel , to hear addresses from H . R . R . Moore , and John Bright , of Rochdale . The charge to the tea pasty aud lectures was one shilling , or sixpence to the lecture . When Mr . O'Connor came to Todmorden , the Council waited upon the the trustees , to try to take the School Room , and the answer they got was that they could not let it for a political purpose ; they informed them that the League bad had it once for buch a purpose . They said , " Yes , but they were not aware | at the time that there was a rule upon their books [ strictly prohibiting all such

      meetings . " They distinctly stated that neither the League nor any other party should bare it again . The Chartists , seeing jthat the League were for making money out of them , came to the conclusion to keep away . The Bill stated that no tickets would be issued after Saturday night , but when Saturday night came , they had only sold about 150 ; they , therefore , on Monday took a very good plan to get rid of the tickets ; they placed a quantity in the hands of their slave drivers , and sent them round the mills , stating to the people that they might have a ticket without paying for it just then , and if any one refused to have one they looked daggers at him . They managed to get rid of about 400 with such

      proceedings as these . When the meeting commenced there was a tolerable good muster , to say it was called by tbe League . Mr . R . R . R . Moore had to take tho begging department , and a right good cadger he is ; he told th | e natives that if they would only give largely they | would receive a greater reward when the Corn Laws wore repealed . What struck me most at , tho time was the manner of collecting th < 5 money , l'hoy had got cards printed and circulated them in the meeting along with a pencil , and parties had to write what they intended to give upon the cards . This yras a new move , and calculated to force the people to give contrary to their opinions

      for who durat refuse to give when their employers were stariDg them in the face ? They might as well have gone to eaoh operative and said '' You must either give something to the League fund or else you must take the bag and walk . " After they had collected the cards , Mr . Moore got up and said , if there was any one that after giving the thing consideration , thought he had not given euough , he requested them t <> speak up ; this was an arranged plan , for individuals rose from different parts of the room and altered ; their subscriptions , some doubling the amount ; this ; was done , no doubt , to show those who had not given up to the mark . Thero never was in Todmorden such shameful conduct before ^

      even their own friends cry shame on them , and with all they could do they only got that night £ 150 . Thty put the subscription they had made before to it , to make the people think they had got more than they really had .-4 Correspondent . MARSDENj . —Mechanics' Institute . —The first anniversary of the above institute , which had been in existence little more than one year , was held in the large room jof the Institute , on Friday night , the b'th inat . Its founders ( three in number , ) have , during the last twelve months , beeu most incessant in their labours . Many and great were the obstacles they had to encounter , but perseverance overcame every difficulty , { Whatever was considered by them as requisite for the well-being of the society , measures

      were immediately taken for its obtainment . In justice to Mr . Taylor , one of the founders , ' we should say that His individual efforts and sacrifices , including time and money , are almost unparalleled . His general character is an exemplification of the tendenoy of the acquirement of knowledge to ameliorate and elevate the dispositions of men These hi ^ b and pleasureabie attainments , stimulate within his generous soul , a desire to see them more generally diffused and appreciated ; and up to the present time his ] most sanguine expectations have beeu more than realised . About 200 of both sexes , sat down to tea !; after which the president and other speakers delivered appropriate addresses , and the buainebs of the evening passed off most agreeably .

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Jan. 14, 1843, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct918/page/8/