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      * . U 2 ? IY £ B 3 AL BBOTHERHOOD . 1 ETTEB XXT 1 . TO THB XIHTOX OP THE J 5 OETHXB 5 STAB . gj ^— TPltsa I "wrote my last letter to en Hie ¦ aWect of ti » Ghsrtlst movement I had aoiiead the Tddress of Hi- O'Connor in your paper of the 19 th i nfant I taw to-day done thii witn . much plea , -ue , M * l » hi ; letter in UusHlay- a paperj yonr excdtea outline # the practical « rrangementa to be adopted ^ ith regard to the 2 Tew Organlntionj yonr principal tiding articles cn tte subject and hare seen with great jjjjgj ^ t toe manner in which yonr call to Organize is ^ gjponded to generally throughout the conntry . 33 « se indications cf progress are so cheering that I jaay perhaps be excusedfor dwelling a little longer on jhjs movement before I proceed'with the examination xg various other remedies for the erils of society -which 6 » to yet to be-considered before our ndsdi -will be prepared to comprehend , in its true simplicity the effectual remedy we have at hand , and theeasy mode by -which it may be put in operate * .

      In dwelling however Bpon this division of the great tJunje that is taking place , rwould not have the Charjki » to consider that they are doing all , or that it is allotted to them to do alVthat is required ; The power that is working throughout society acts through innngiersbls agrseies ; and in proportion , as each of us can jnbBii « srre ! y , bat acti-rely and energetically , and in trne jotb for all oar brethren , answer the suggestions made -within us , we may depend apon being used for the fcijbeei purposes which to are by our organixation and jiaining capable of effecting . The evidences ef progress in ether qnarters aad of impressions of the troth made on other minds , that jure coma to my particular -knowledge daring the pact Ve& , are of no ordinary character ; and thty lend moBt EtroBgly to eonfirm my faith that -we shall all soon see ib&t -we have bat one interest , and that we are in fact only portions of one great whole .

      This knowledge -will stimulate to increased ^ xerSon in proportion as ithecomea manifested , and will abate lhat portion of acrimony and Individual attack which jjffliiugers among ns ; for we shall not fail to see , that however men may have acted in detail ; they "have teen stimulated by thB . same general desire , namely , gat ofpTomofing their greatest permanent happiness . lit O Connor in his two addresses gives aome vainable practical information ; aad there is one portion of his remarks to which attention cannot be too strongly , or too fnqnently directed ; 1 allude to the necessity there crisis for temperance . Hen may be theorlzars on reform ,-tbey may disconrse eloquently , assert strongly , and for a time draw people towards thtm ^ b « t when

      practice begins , the true reformer most himself be , what he wishes other * to become . Intemperance is the grand besetting sin of humanity ; and by intemj erance , 3 do not mean the mere excessive use of beer , spirits , vine , or other intoxicating liquors ; but all those habits , tices , and propensities that disgrace and degrade our lace . I know I may be told that these are the effects of the circumstances in which we are placed ; and so they are : bat it will be an all powerful circumstance towards their removal if we can bs made to know individually , that we can live more healthily , and more agreeably , not only without the articles above enumerated , but also without tea , etffee , tobacco , and many other things which now appear isdispeoslble , and eaa be broucfat to act in accordance with this knowledge .

      The operatrre classes possess the means of putting an end to the present iniquitous system by cutting off , eren for a short time , the revenue derived from them , by the means of taxation in articles of consumption ; and the benefit that -would be . gained by the improved state of being , necessarily resulting from the attempt , would be beyond all estimate . There would then be so diSeolty about getting on the land ; no asking the upper eluses to do this or that ; so superabundance of laboar matting ni at every turn , and person * praying to be allowed to work , as a matter of charity , which they oaght to be ashamed to do eren far what is called * ' a fair day ' s . wage .

      Tbetrus dignity of manhood win sever be felt by ihe peraoa who uses any powers he possesses , moral intelleciuil or physical , for hire , gain , or reward . These powers or talents are sacred busts conferred by thegreat -Creator and snstainer of all things , for the purpose of being used for the universal good ; and they must be Bo used bsfsre man again has rest or peace . "We may still for a short time call things our ewn , and affirm that Te will do this or that ; but as -we see thatondifidnal selfishness or party feeling , at least in public matters , has already been obliged to give way to the appearance of the desire to promote a mare general good , bo shall we soon see that man -will hare to yield himself up -entirely to goodness , as the centre from trMch he will derive all things necessary for him in abundance .

      It must be evident , that tbere is plenty for all ; and Tremay depend that -when -we begin in truth , the power from which all things are derived is aH sufficient for the care and piera lation of its creatures ; and Done "will suffer either -want or the fear of it . Bat until this is done , Tain and empty will be all theories of man ' s superior happiness that shall be attempted to be practically ^ worked by falsehood and deception . I notice your appeal for funds , which appears to me a » extramely modest one j and although 3 was is hopes ere this to have been entirely dispossessed of individual property ; yet as this is not quite the case I shall jay 2 dx . Cleave one sovereign to the account of the treasurer , the first day I am in town ; asd I trust the Executive will be placed in the position for making the « Mi start" yen wish them to do , by this course being generally adopted .

      The events bow acting around us show that we live 5 n no ordinary times ; let us , then , individually see What portion of the great work we can best perform , -and set to it in good earnest , being confident that every member of the great family of man will soon be urged to do the same ; and let us avoid all cavilling and disputing which can only impede and hinder us . Since I last -wrote you , the following prominent occurrences have taken place , each of -which -would not long sines have prodsced a consternation of tbe greatest magnitude , although they now appear quite ordinary . 1 st Mr . O'Connell , at the head of the Irish people declines the assistance , and aid of Englishmen and Scotchmen , having long since defied the Government . 2 nd . A proposition is aeriously made that the people « f Ireland should pay so more rents , rates , tithe * , « r taxes , which is being practically carried into effect to a great extent

      3 rd . In a ease of deliberate murder , a jury of the middle classes refuses to convict , or to give the slightest allusion to blame , notwithstanding the clearest evidence . 4 th . A trial to laHmidate the Rebeccaites by force haiTjeen attempted , and is admitted by the Time * to have been a signal failure ; the reaction having frightened thosa -who made it so much as to induce them to leave tbe country . 5 th . A PoorXaw Union in Wales , unable to collect ihe means of reHeviisg tbe poor , have applied to the Poor Xaw Commissioners for permission to send them home to their respective parishes .

      I cannot better conclude this letter than by copying Ihe reply made by the Commissioners to the application Jnat HJentioned , as it shows the first -working of that power to effsct a change , which I stated in a . former fetter existed , even in the Poor law Act itselt " Pool law Commissioners * Office , Somerset House , Sept 15 . ' ¦ Sir , —I am directed by the Poor Law Commissioners to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 9 th instant , representing that the Cardigan "Union is'in a atate ^ jf bankruptcy , in consequence of the refusal of the rate payers to pay the rates , and the difficulty of enforcing payment of them in the present excited state of ihe country .

      " The Commissioners desire to state that under tbe present provisions of the law tbe Guardians alone are responsible for the due relief of the destitute poor within their union ; and It is their dnty to make the secessary calls -upon the overseers of the respective parishes for contributions to the union funds , and to enforce such calls , if necessary , in the manner provided by the legislature . " It ii , moreover , the duty of the overseers to make fixe DEcessaxy rates to enable them to meet the demands Bade upon tbera by the Guardians , and the other legal demands upon the poor rates , and , if necessary , to enforce payment of such rate * by tbe means which the law provides in such case .

      " If either the Guardians nor the Overseers can relieve themselves from the duties which the law has imposed spon them respec 8 vely ; ind they -would incar a aeripas responsibility if , owing to any neglect on the part of either tbe Guardians or the Overseers , the poor should fo msrelieTed , asd any serious consequences should XGEDltirom it "The CommlBsIonera are aware of the difficulties trMug from the preaeat state of some of the counties of Wales ; but they do not thick that these difficulties « an be obviated by the persons npon whom tbe law hss

      « ast duties of mnch responsibility , abandoniBg their calces , asd relinquishing the performance of those duties . 5 be more difficult the collection of the rates »» y be , the more it behoves the Guardians to exert ibsmsdres , and to endeavour ± o eoforee a bigber obedience to the law from the parties amesable to it ; and the Comaisslonen cannot believ * that the establishment of acourseof preeeedisgs wholly afc variance with the law , such as those suggested in your communieatios , is ttlealated to restore that composure aad proper regard fc > the law in general , which nut be to earnestly desired »/ all veli-disposed persons .

      "lam , Sir / " Yo * r most obedieat servant , " W . G . Xuklit , Aniataat Secretary . * 5 o £ a Ti « -Ct * 4 ia& » rfiht Ca-rflign p Board of GuavdiaBB . T " readers ^ 11 hers tee the dMkct aSoioion that ail property , asd even aH personal considesations , Bart give way to the paramonat daty of relievjogthe poor ; and that none dan even legally , mmcb-leu acrally atglectit . \ . - ; ¦ ^ 3 » responsibilSty may , for a time , l > e shifted from fiie < k ) mmisBioEers * tothe ~ GBardiani , from the Guardians to the Overseers , from the Overseers to tbe Batepayers , and so on ; but as tfee Commissioners bow begin t * dread , let any seriou consequecee xanlt from it , nd yom will soon see the duty belongs to every one of us . That power hy wHeh aH things exist is afl-suacient f « the -srorkitg oe | of Its » n imniutaKe and eternal

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      laws ; and in proportion to « ur opposition to them must be onr pain and trial ; -we have hitherto b # en grossly blind regarding these laws , but there is now much to hope tor in the progress we are making ; and when once we can bear the full light of truth and walk in it . -we may immediately become partakers of erery beneat ire desire . I am , Sit , your obtdlea * Serrant , WlLlIAK GAUIK . Concordium , Ham Common , Surrey . Sept 23 , 1843 .

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      - ^ THE TYPE FOUNDERS . The following address appeared in the Weekly 2 >« . patdi of Sunday last We commead it to our readers , trusting that it will be heartily and liberally responded to by the public . TO IHB PUBLIC , SSPECULL 1 T THATPOMION KKGAGED IN PBINIIKG AHD LITKSAiT PDBSUITS . We , the type-founders of Londea , having been eight -weeks ont of employ , and having failed in all our effort * to effect an amicable adjustment of our differences ( our desire to do so having been met by our em . plojen with a degree of superciliousness amounting to a total disregard of onr interest as workmen or their character as gentlemen ) , and , moreover , Mr . Besley having determined to " war to the knife / ' and feeling that passive obedience , under such circumstances , -would be highly criminal to ourselves , unjust to our ¦ wives and families , and a tacit acknowledgment that we are slaves , and deserve to be treated as such , have resolved npon this address .

      The trade of a type-founder is , above all others , the most pernicious to health and destructive to life ; they are continually -working in a degree of heat that would be inconvenient to a person brought up in a tropical climate , and breathing an atmoBphtre as Impure as the «• Blaek Hole at Calcutta ; " standing In one position from twelve to fourteen hours per day , with their heads not s foot from the metal , ¦ which for casting small types requires to be red-hot . The composition of this metal is regains of antimony and . lead , the fames

      arising from -which is Tank polios . Neither is this all : the particles of metallic fiust which fly off in the process of rubbing and dressing are constantly being inhaled by those employed in the manufacture of type . These two causes combined produce numerous and serious disorders , such as rheumatism , asthma , and pulmonary complaints , dreadful pains in the head , arising from the impure state of tbe stomach , and , finally , a premature deaft . This picture is not overcharged—the truth of it will be borne out by the testimony of any medical nan .

      Ifow for the remuneration . A man at the old prices , if a good woikman , will cast abont 4 . 000 types per day , for which he received on an average 3 s . 4 d . ; now the reduction proposed upon this trifling income is from 23 to 75 per cent That is an Income Tax with a vengeance ! and this , be it understood , not for aBy public benefit that can possibly arise from such a reduction , but for the purpose of compelling some obnoxious firm or firms either te close or join those combined for tbe purpose of extorting from the printers -what they -well know , and have admitted by their recent conduct to be exorbitant prices ; but of that the public shall judge by the subjoined list ef cost of materials , workmanship , &c

      The cost of metal to cast one pound of brevier types , is about 43 . The price for casting one pound , 7 d . ; rubbing , l } d . ; dressing , 2 d . ; fire aad other expenses might amount to 4 d . more ; it -would certainly be less rather than mere . Now , the price charged to the printers from Messrs . Thorowgoods own list , is 3 s . 4 d . ; the cost , the outside coBt of manufacture , as will be seen of this pound of type is Is . 6 } d ., and the masters' profit on the same will be Is . 9 d . Now , supposing a " man to cast six pounds of brevier types la one day , he will receive Ss . 6 d . far his day's work , and the masters profit on the day's work , is , as will be pereeived , upwards of 10 « .

      If a master printer speaks to a master type-founder upon this statement , tbe founder will point his attention to the expense of cutting punches , making moulds , &c ; bnt we reply , that upon the -whole , taking an average of founts , from Pearl to Pica , from the time they are cut , until they are superseded by thers , tbe cost does not amount to one farthing per poudQ for all the types that have been east from tbe punches , j <hough the outlay appears great , in the first instance , yet the immense quantity of type that can be produced from ene punch , renders il a mere fraction en each pound . ' .

      If the masters have reduced their prices from 3 s . 4 d . even to Ss . 6 d ., in this case are not the profits much greater thin any other class of masters upon the same amount of capital ? Metal for casting diamond types does not cost more than 5 d . per pound ; and this body is sold for 12 s . per pound . If too much regulus were mixed with lead it-would be impossible to irork it ; and if it were possible to work all regulus , it would not exceed 6 } d . per lb . at the preseBt price of that article . As to the art required in mixing , it is so great that the porter ifl the important person who performs this part of the basiaess , and acquires tht art in a few -weeks . : Having stated these few facts relating to our present position , we hope to meet with that sympathy and support -which our oppressed situation requires . Thomas Webb , Chairman of the Committee of Journeymen Typefounders . Committee Boom , Ship Tavern , Glass Hoose yard , AlderBgate-street , Sept 21 , 1843 .

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      RICHARD OASTLER . In the Time * of Friday , Sept 22 nd , appeared a review of " Oastler ' s Fleet Papers , " which was promised to be continued . In the Times of Tuesday last , appfcared the the following letter . Heartily concurring with the views of the writer , and earnestly anxious along with him to see the great and good Richard Oastler restored to liberty , we hasten to give wider publicity to the appeal , that thereby the friends of the " Old King" msy be stirred up to do battle in his s * half , by carrying out tbe views of the writer : —

      To the Editor of the Times . Sir , —I , with thousands and tens of thousands , I am sure , . right heartily cobcut in tbe observation of a correspondent , ia your able journal of Friday , that "it is , in truth , high time to do justice to Richard Oastler . " To the integrity of the principles , to the power , the benevolence , the disisterestedoeu of his mind , as -well as to the value and importance of his exertions in the cause of humanity and equity , you , Sir , and troops of active friends , have never failed to do justice . We all feel , -we all appreciate , the ^ weight and worth ef his public services ; in this , I dare say , there is no lack of justice . But surely it can never be said that we have done justice to himself , so long as we suffer him to linger in prison for a debt of no overwhelming amount

      under any circumstances , bnt which is paltry indeed when regarded as the price of the personal liberty of so great a philanthropist Efforts , I am well aware , have been made to accomplish this act of jnstic * . I myself have taken an humble part in them ; but though they have failed so far , I am still persuaded that it wonld not be difficult to effect a consummation » o devoutly to be wished . All that is -wanted is a " long puH , a strong poll , and a pull altogether . " Let us meet and resolve that , God -willing , it shall be dome ; and we need tot for one msmsnt despair of success . I would urge this course npon the consideration of the friends of the poor , who must assuredly be Mr , Oastler ' s friends . "With him , " undoubtedly , " originated the factory question , and those ameliorations which have taken place , " Verily , "if Oastler , with his treBchant blade , had not hovra his way throngs the positive

      mountains of obstruction which were raised to it in the early stages of this brilliant advance of humanity and justice , Lord Ashley would never have had a standing place ; ' and in thus remind , ing that Neble Lord of what he owes to so able and valiant * pioneer , " in a work which gains for him bo much genuine renown , * you do indeed bat suggest a duty , the neglect of which is a spot that greatly impairs the splesdonr of his exertions . " We all , 1 b fact , owe a duty to Oastier ; and it is the discharge of that 4 uty that I would now insist upon . To witness such a man the inmate of a debtor ' s prison , through no fault of his own , bat rather as a conssquence of his philanthropic labours , is a stigmsr ^ poa our ago and country—a stigma , in the djSgraee ^ of' -whicfl we are all individually participators , who can esteem such labours , yet passively behold tbe devoted doer of them a persecuted prisoner ,

      " And see him sink without one arm to save . "' Well persuaded that your columns will ever be open , even to eo bumble an appeal aB this , in furtherance of such an object as giving liberty to one who has done bo mueh to deserve it as Richard Oastler , aad not without hope that , feeble though this effort may be , it wiH mot be altogether in vain , " I remain , Sir , " Your obedient and ebliged servant , AN BXGLIB&UAN . BromptoD , Sept 28 , 1843 .

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      Cojwtitutiojul Question . —The great constitutional question whether ike Queen oonld geto France was all of a sudden Beitled by her g * rag there . We had been reading up Pie : af with a view to is elBcidatioD , and had got through * h « S 8 ; h Tolnme of the reports , when our infmrj was put an end to by the arrival of the kitelligeHce that the Royal legB -w « re at that moment under French mahogany . We mean , however , to turn-on all eur information Jo the equally important qnestion , whether the overseer of Cheteea can legally and constitutionally so to Kensington ^ urifig hw year

      of ©« oe . The overseer 4 hmkBhe « an .- ^ amaaeii , the beadle—who generally hits tha right nailjapon the head-relieves he can * t ; mod we * w of © piracm , that there onght to be a parochial regency , or that the beadle's cocked hat should be p « t into commission until the return of the overseer to the scat—we mean of coarse the aMj-thair- ^ of government . Id constitutional language the overseer " is always abroad f and lifee the nraxin , that the Sovereign Beta dies , the saying tkat the " overseer is always out , ' geems to warrant Ifc going to any lengths whaterer , —PuncA .

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      Caulxslb . —Meeting of the Council oi the Cabltsle Chartist Association . —a publio meeting of the above-named body took place in their Room , Kb . 6 , John-atreet , Caldewgate , on Sunday last , Mr . James O'Neil in the chair . Ssveral sums weie paid in ftom the different districts forthe VictlmFund . It was then moved by Mr . Robert Graham , and seconded by Mr . William Coalth&rd , and- carried unanimously : — " That the * um of 10 s . be sent off to the Vietim Fund . " Reference wai then made to Mr . O'Connor ' s letter in the last number of the NorOitr * Star , in respect to the

      policy to be observe * fey the Chartist body at the next election . After some appropriate remarks , Mr . Bowman moTed , and Mr . James Muir seconded , the following resolution : — «« That our Secretary write to Mr , O'Connor , giving him every information respecting the voters at the last election .: the numbers who voted for the Whigs and Tories , and the number of Chartiste who did not vote , which will shew that the balance of power la ia the bands of the people , and if cautiously exercised , may secure a Chartist Member of Parliament for the Borough of Carlisle . " The Council then adjourned until Sunday , the 1 st of October .

      BRADFORD . —Oa Sunday evening , a public meeting was heldat Idle , near Bradford , Mr . Thomas Ibbltson addressed the meeting on the present position of the working classes , urging on them to join the Chartist ranks . Mr . Smyth next addressed the meeting , and explained the new plan of Organization . On Sunday evbning the following sums were paid to Mr . Smith : Mr . T . for the victims , Is . ; for the defence fund , Mr . T . H . ; Betty 6 d . ; Mm . Warton , 6 d ., for the fourth count Men ' s Dafence ; from Ktighley , for West Ridiag levy 5 s . ; Council Room rent from Warpers 4 s . ; James Greeaough ' a Defence Is . A special meeting of the Council willbelaeld on Sunday evening at six o ' clock in the Council Room .

      ZiONDON . —Metropolitan Delegate Meeting . —Sanday afternoon Mr . Matthews in the chair , credentials were received from Messrs . Large and Cook , for Marylebone , and 3 s . for the deleeate meeting . Mr . Wheeler was appointed to officiate as secretary during the temporary absence , of Mr . M-Grata . The Treasurer gave in a report of the receipts and expenditure cf the delegates to the Conference . Mr . Wheeler reported relative to the concert got up for that object The auditors reported the corretneBg of the Balauce Sheet , and it was ordered to be sent for insertion to theiVoWAernSlar ; £ l was ordered to be paid to the Treasurer of the Institution , on account of the late publio meeting , and 6 s . to be remitted to Birmingham on account of expenses incurred by the Conference . The Secretary

      was instructed tc lay before the meeting on the ensuing Sunday , Balauce Sheets of the funds connected with the delegate meeting with a view to their settlement , prior to ita dissolution . Steps were also ordered to be taken relative to certain defaulters . Mr . Cowan moved and LIr . Mantz seconded : "That on the ensuing Sunday the delegates should meet in committee to decide upon the best steps to be taken relative to the New Organization " Many of the delegates expressed their opinions upon this subject , aad urged the necessity of supporting the Executive , and working with renewed energy under tbe New OrganJzitlon . Mr . Grover moved and Mr . Mantz

      seconded : '' That a large out-doors public meeting be called of the unemployed population of London . '' Messrs . Grover and'Mantz . expressed their opinion that the trades of the Metropolis were becoming alive to the necessity of political pewer , as the only means of bettering their condition , and that much good might be effected amongst them . After some discussion upon the subject the motion was withdrawn for the present , it being considered important that every energy should be devoted to carrying ont the New Organizitlon , prior lo any other measures being adopted . Arrangements were entered into relative to the Victim Fund , and the meeting adjourned .

      POLITICAL AND SCIENTINIC INSTITUTION , TCRNagain-Line—Mr . Mantz lectured hero on Sunday evening te a large and attentive audience . At the close of the lecture an animated discussion ensued . MONTROSB—Tfco democrats of this priest-ridden town have recommenced the social meetings for the winter months . On Saturday the 23 rd , Mr . R . G . Gammage , of Northampton ! , delivered a most excellent addreBB . A resolution to the following effect was passed at our weekly meeting , unanimously : " That this body ia of opinion that a usion of the Chartists of England and Scotland , would he productive of great benefit to the Chartist cause . "

      SHEFFIELD- —On Sunday , Mr . West , accompanied by a goodly number of the Sheffield "lads" , visited Woodnonse , a village about five miles from the town , for the purpose of once more unfurling the glorious banner of the Charter . The inhabitants are chiefly agriculturists and colliers . Tbere was a good attendance . Mr . G . Evinson opened the proceedings in a sensible speech , describing the poverty of the peopletracing , in a plain manner , the causes that produced it , and the only efficient remedy—the attainment of pelitical power . Mr . West followed ah great length , expounding the word of truth , and replying to she calumnies and misrepresentations that have been heaped upon the Chartist body . Mr . West was invited to visit Woodhouse again in the course of a fortnight to open a branch if , in the mean time , the New Plan is enrolled .

      Fig-Trbk-Lanb . !—On Sunday sight , Mi . Wert dellvered an address in the above room , " on the blessiBgs of Monarchy ''!?)—The late moTements of our " gracious Qoeen" and tbe " Citissn King" came under special aotice . The history of aome of our monarchs and their squanderings of hundreds of millions of money , and sacrifice of millions of human lives , which Mr . West detailed , produced an ardent conviction in the minds of his numerous hearers" that they manage these things better in America" ! On Monday evening , there was a public meeting , Mr . Hall in tbe chair . Mr . J . EvinBon spoke at some length in his usual forcible style . Mr . Hill , an agricultural labourer , next addressed the

      meeting . Mr . West followed . At tbe conlusion of the meeting , several names were given in for enrolment 1 WJDGLEY . —Ofl the 25 th of September , 1837 , a Radical Association was formed in Midgley , and ever since it has been usual to celebrate that event on tbe return of each anniversary . Monday last being the sixth anniversary , the members of the Association met in their room to celebrate that event Several speeches were made , numerous songs sung , pieces recited , and toasts given , and the evening was spent in the greatest harmvny . The flag of the Association was hoisted in front of the room , and remained there during the whole day .

      BUBUM ,-The Irish Universal Suffrage Association held their usual weekly meeting at one o ' clock on Sunday last , at their rooms , Ne . 14 , North Anne-street An incident of rather an amusing nature occurred at this meeting . While the members were assembling , a number of mischievous little urchins from ten to sixteen years of age , fall of fan and devilment , gathered about the entrance for the purpose of disturbing the proceedings . They soon commenced operations by making all manner of noises , when Mr . O'Hlggins went out and told them to be quiet for a Bbort time until the business of the meeting was over , and then whoever made most noise would be the the best boy . But , said one , we are all Repealers , and all for O'ConnelL And we are all for Repeal too , said Mr . O'Higgina , Oh , yon are

      all Chartists , said another lad . What do the Chartists want , saidatkird ? Well now , said Mr . OHijjgins , that is just the question which it was right you should ask , and which you ought to know . Can you read and write ? Tes , yea [; we can all read and write . And your fathers are tradesmen and labourers ? Tea , bricklayers , draymen , porters , and boatmen . Well , now , tbe Chartists * want to enable your parents to give yon good clothes , plenty of beef and mutton four days in the week , and twice on Sundays , and butter on both sides of your bread , if you like it How are we to get that ? Be quiet , sit down here , and read these papers while we are settling our affairs for tbe meeting , and you shall all be admitted when tbe chair is taken , and

      you will then bear how thes 9 good things are to be gotten ; you can then tell your parents what yoa heard and saw here , show them these papers , and if they do not approve of it you need not come here any more ; bnt , if they give you leave to come , you will be welcome . Seats were then provided for them , and Mr . Rafter was called to the ehair . Mr . H . Clark acted as secretary . Mr . O'Higgins rose , and , in a clear aHd perspicuous style , explained the principles of Chartism , and showed , in tbe plainest and simplest manner , how the adoption of those principles would benefit the working classes and their children , and how easily they could be obtained by a cordial and hearty co-operation of tbe working clasBes of England and Ireland . He then read an admirably written and eloquent address signed by thirteen

      electors of the burgh of Anderston in Scotland , enclosing a post-office order for thirteen shillings , and requesting that they sboald be proposed and admitted members of the IriBh Universal Suffrage Association . Tbe address stated that the majority were Irisbmea and Catholics . In a posteript ; to tbe address they complained of tbe curtailment of the Dnblin reports of that Association in the Northern Star , and requested that this complnint should get all possible publicity . He ( Mr . O Higgins ) took tbat opportunity of thanking his Ander-Bton friends : for the very kind and flattering terms ia which they had rueationed his humble name . Their kindness and good feeling towards him had led them to overrate tbe services whten he had rendered to the cause of democracy in the land of his forefathers . He was under a deep obligation t » the men of Anderiton aad of Tollcrosa for having

      returned him for both places , to the great Birmingbara Conference in December last- The only merit that he ( Mr . O'H . ) could claim was a firm and fixed determination to do what be knew to be right at all brairds . His Scotch friends , wnom he had not yet bad the pleasure of seeing , had done him justice by giving bto credit for having always entertained an anxious desire toachieve thoseTobjects which bifl osMcienpe approved . He ( Mr . O'H . } believed In bis sonl -that the ^ fcebievement of the People ' s Charter wonld be the political redemption of the country * and he fully agreed with his Anderston friends , " that the professing patriot wh « opposed it or sneered at it 18 A K 1 UTB ijr politICI AND A HTPOCBITK IV B * L 1 « ION . " With respect to tbe curtailment of tbeir report * in the KorOtem Star , be must state for the tafomiBUcn of his Andwston friends and others who bad written upon tha same subject , that these reports w « ra very T&rely curtailed j bnt

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      generally printed at -foil length in tho Star . It freqoenUy hBppeiw that condensed reports of the proceedings are sent from the Association and published in the fornvin which they are seat , tor which he ( Mr . OH ) ° a , I - Patt of the Association , thanked the proprietor , editor , printer ; antt publisher of the Northern Star . M J ; ? , ni 8 &m concluded by movinff that the following inhabitants of Anderston be admitted members of the Iriarr Universal Suffrage Association : —Peter Bonar , Archibald M'Qinnis , James Murphy , David Boggle , William Clark , Hugh M'Gavan . Joba BoyJe , William Doherty , Neil M'lnathy , Neil Thomson , James M'ttlachlan . George Creighton , John Wataon . Tbe motion was eecoaded by Mr . Patrick Morwi , in an admlrable and spirit-stirrlag spetscbin the course of

      , which he observed , amongst a great many ether topics , that he found the country people through every oatt where he had been , complaining that after alf the money they bad paid to the Catholic rent ; to tho OConnelltribute ; to the Repeal rent . ' and after all they suffered in prison , and all the blood that was shed in resisting the payment of tithes , they found their condition far worse now than it was twenty years ago , when this system of agitation commenced . It was decidedly an agitation for the benefit of lawyers and middle-men , but ia not , nor was it ever Intended to be of the least use to the working man . The forty shilling fretholders , who were the wealth * the bone , and sinews , and mainstay , in fact , the political sheet anchor of the country , were sacrificed for a species of Catholic

      emancipation , which opened the flood gates of corruption for professing patriots and barristers , but which left the working people and the small farmers in a far worse condition tb . au taey wore before . Look at the state of the couuty of Carlow ; the tenants ) of that county wen . driven against their landlords—men who had actually voted for Catholic Emancipation , some of them being the very best landlords in Ireland ; and Jews , jobbers , place-hunters , strangers of every sort and sisa were sent into this county , to ride roughshod over the resident gentry of the county , at the bidding of Mr . O'GonneU , who , after having excited deadly hatred between landlord and tenant , basely abandoned these tenants to their fate ; and in order to help the landlords to get their refractory tenantry out of

      the way , so as their dying groans could not be heard , actually became , and is now , President of an Emigration Society ; thus making money of the expatriation of his unfortunate dupes to an unwholesome clime , where he knows they cannot live many moDths after their arrival —( hear , hear ) . The most tyrannical and infamous landlords in all Ireland have been held up to the public as sterling patriots , because they paid a pound to the O'Gosnell Repeal Fund at the Cum Exchange . It was written on tbe gates of Bandon—• 'Jew , Turk , or Atheist may dwell here , but not a Pupiat . " Now , O'Connell , the hollow-hearted , canting brawler about civil and religious liberty , has written in his own handwriting on the books of the Corn Exchange , and published ft to the world , that Jew ,

      Tuuk , or Atheist , aim welcome there , — but not A Chartist ' — ( hear , hear , and great cheering ) . To be sure the people are -worse ' off now than they were before emancipation . And they will be growing worse and worse evtry year until they get tbo > Charter . Mr . O Connell got a great deal for them . He praised and supported the Whigs who gave the present poor laws , and gave poor Mr . Morgan O'Connell a fat place . Under the shallow pretence of reforming the House of Lords , be thought to lead eff tbe English people from their opposition to the Poor Law Amendment Aot . He spposed every good measure for Ireland , and supported every bad one . He professed to be the opponent of tithes , while he voted against Mr . S Crawford ' s motion for the total abolition of tithe . He

      supported the ministerial bill converting tithe into a rent charge , and giviag it precedence of rent or mortgages , or any other claim . And why ? because fcl * son Maurice hod nothing else to live upon . He voted for the Wbig spy system in the shape of a new police , because the Whigs made master spies of his two sons-in-law , French , and Charles O'Connell , by making them stipendiary magistrates ; that is to Bay , government spies and sworn informers . He pat the Repeal of the Union in abeyance in order to get a place for his son-in-law . Little Kit Fitziimon , who sold tbe county Dnblin to a non-Repealer , and left tbe unfortunate dupes who voted for him and against their landlords at tbe mercy of those landlords . He voted for the Irish Coercion Act ; though be has since had the daring audacity to deny it , While his

      letter in support of that vote , and against Mr . Crawford for having opposed it are on record . He advised the people to pay neither tithes nor minister's money , and swore before high heaven aad bis assembled countrymen , tbat he would rot in jail sooner than pay one shilliDg of the unholy impost ; yet , he paid that impost , and voted for the Irish Municipal Reform Bill with a clause in it , makiiig the payment of minister's meney , the condition upon which his fellew citizsns , who do not belong to his old friends the Orange freemen , shall become burgesses j thus Insuring tbe prompt payment ef the very unholy impost which he professed to denounce : and , when Lord Mayor , actually disfranchised with his own band and seal the President of this Assoeiation , because he did not pay ministers'

      money—( shame , shams ) . Now if this man be not " a knave in politics and a hypocrite in religion" tbere never was one . Has he not done all these thiogs and more for his country ? and if the people , through his policy , have been reduoed from living upon beef and mutton to live upon potatoes and salt—has be not helped the Whigs to reduce the people of England to the same condition ? and as he has done his beat to bribg the working people cf both countries to a perfect system of ¦ unenviable equality , what right have they to complain ? Has be not got their shillings to the ameunt of £ 10 , 006 under the pretence of Repealing the Union ; and have they not p ^ t leave to cheer the "QaeeB and O'Connell , " and "O'Connell and the Queen , " at all the great meetings , and to walk homo afterwards and eat—potatoes } np , but Jumpers and a-tft every day they can get them i and what mere do they want ? After all these blessings which tbe Liberator

      { some profane rascals say Dictator ) got for bis countrymen , what do they complain of . They are most unreasonable . Has he not gotten from the enemies of his country " the Saxon and the stranger , " £ 1 , 000 a year for his son-in-law , Christopher Fitziimon , Esq ., clerk ef the Hanaper , and deputy informer general of the county Wicklow . B . L . For his son-in-law , Freneb , £ 900 as Stipendiary Magistrate . For his son-in-law , Charles O'Connell , £ 900 a year as Stipendiary Magistrate ; and £ 800 a year for his son , Mr . Morgan O'Connell , ; and £ 200 a year each for six of his nephews , informers in tbe new " exemplary and efficient police . " If this dees not satisfy the Irish people , they are most unreasonable ; aye , and incorrigible , too . Mr . Moran concluded a most humorous speech by seconding the motion , which was put and carried with three hearty cheers . Mr . Clark read a letter from Mr . P . M . Bropby , of which tbe following is a copy : —

      " Whitehaven , September 20 , 1843 . "TO PATRICK O ' HIGCINS , ESQ . " Dear Sir , —I am directed by the Committee of the Miners' Association of this town to return you their most sincere thanks , and also to the members of tbe Irish Universal Suffrage Association , for the interest you have taken in their affairs , and your prompt and efficient compliance with their request , by distributing their addresses amongst their brethren , the Irish Coal Porters , and others engaged in the coal trade . " The Miners , to the number of 1 , 500 , have been thrown destitute upon the world because they refused to sign the following test : —

      " ' We the undersigned , being workmen employed in tbe Earl of Lonsdule ' a collieries , do hereby severally declare that we are not rnembtrs of , nor in any way connected with , an association now being formed , called The Miners' Association of Great Britain and Ireland ; and , further , we severally promise not to become members of the said association , or any other of a similar nature , whilst employed in the said Earl ' s collieries . ' ' " There was no attempt made to carry this tyrannical test into effect , till Monday , the 28 th of August ; sinee wbicb time time tbe poor men and their families Lave suffered extreme privation , and the men bave been subject to insults which under other circumstances they would not bear . Tbe object of this treatment was te provoke them to a breach of the peace , in order to afford a pretext for letting loose the military and special constables upon them ; but the poor men remained firm , quiet , and determined under the most trying circumstances .

      " The name of tbe tyrant who has treated them in this barbarous manner is John Peile , who is agent to the Eu-i of Lonsdule , and resides at Somerset House , in this town . " The poor men parade the town every morning , several of them carrying placards stating"' We are Collitra who are willing io work . We seek no advance in priee or reduction in our measure . All we seek is the right of every British Citizen ; and this right John Peile dmies . " " Accept again the thanks of the poor Miners , and also the heartfelt thanks of the : writer , and " Believe me to be , dear Sir , " For the Men of Whitebaven , " Most truly and gratefully yours , « P . M . Brqphy . "

      It was gratifying to tbe meeting to hear a letter of Mr . Brophy ' s read . They all knew bis sterling worth ; they atl knew bis snfferiaes : they all knew how he was bantabed from his native country by the libirty-loving Liberator f they all knew how bis wife and children sunk into a premature grave in consequence of the prosecution of poor Bropby . The jwberutor hunted tbem to death , and gloried in tbe deed when he heard it . They all knew bow this man—this canting spouter about civil and religleus liberty—thla man who keeps a domestic chaplain for show , first calumniated Mr . Bropby . by telling the world , through a base , slavish , aad

      profligate press , tbat Brophy was first a Catholic ; that he changed bis reBgton , became a Protestant atod an Ojqangeman ; that while a Catholic he bad joined Father SpraU'a Scapubr Society t that he had afterwards held * p the Scapular ia ridicule at an Orange meeting : every ¦ ward ef which the Liberator knew to bs false when he vrttered it 1 And when poor , persecuted , and calHtrniated Bropby went down to the Corn Exchange with Father ; Spratt's certificate in his pocket , stating tiat he bad always known him as a Protestant i that he never belonged to hla Scapula' , Society ; bnt that he was a useful , active and fcffioif . nt member , of the Temperance Society ; the liburtj-ltrVitg

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      Liberator , who kea ^ s a tfomeiftie cbaplafo / would not allow poor Bropby to clear his character from the foul calumnies which this pious old sinner had heaped upon it . Brophywaa kicked out . Tfia ealmany was repeated and published ; the consequence of which was that Bropky lost hia employment 1 His wife , who wfca an Englishwoman , seeing all hope of subsistence cat off , sank under it and died of a broken heart f One of her little children soon followed her to her grave . But a day will yet come when the following epitaph will be inscribed on their tomb— " Brare lietb the body of Mrs . Bropby [ whose premature death was caused by the liberty ! -lOving Liberator , Daniel O'Connell , having deprived herself and her children of the means of subsistence by persecuting and

      cafasmiating her husband , P . M . Brophy , « n honest hard working sober man , for having bad the honeity and the manliness to avow himself a Chartist . " Let this epitaph be kept safe , and treasured up by every Chartist ia the Empire ; and let jit be thrown in the teeth of the canting hypocrite wbosB tyranny , calumny , and persecution , cansed the death ! of an innocent uuoffanding woman and her infant ' child—( hear , hear ; "it shall never be forgotten "! . The Chairman said that he had known P . M . Brophy i well and long , and an honester fellow or a better patriot , or a truer friend did not exist Mr . Woodward said that the Irish Universal Suffrage Association sustained a heavy loss in bis friend Mr . Bropby . He could not remain here ; for the prejudice which Mr . O'Connell { excited against him was such that men in business were afra d to keep him ia

      their employment . Their respected president , Mr . O'Higgins , got an excellent situation for him ; but the prejudice against him was such that be could not keep him in his employment although he bad no fauit to find with him ; but on tbe contrary he answered him in every respect . Mr . Hogan said , though once an admirer of O Connfll ' s , yet he jwould engrave the epitaph on the tombstone gratis— icherrs ) . It was then moved and seconded tbat Mr . Broptp ' sletter , the address from Anderston , and Mr . Moir's letter should be inserted on the minutes . Mr . Woodward was called to the chair and the usual thanks having been voted to Mr . Rafter , the meeting separated . The young lads , who remained attentive listeners all tbe time , asked leave to give a cheer , and they did give tbtree hearty eheers for Mr . O Higglns and tho Association . This looks well .

      LONDON . —Mr . Waddltigton lectured at the Golden Lion , Dean-street , Soho , on Sunday evening last , on " the land " . After the lecture a spirited discussion followed . A vote of thanks was givea to the lecturer , aud the meeting separated . [ BRIGHTON —At a public meeting holden on Wonday , September 18 th , at the Cop of Liberty Portlandstreet , Mr . Giles in the chair , it was proposed by Mr . Page , and seconded by Mr . Davy , " That the Treasurer transmit £ l to the Victim Fund " . Carried unanimously . !

      KENT . The members of the Greenwich and Liwisham localities hcl < 4 a meeting at the Hope Inn , Lewiabam , Mr . H . Hiiiman in the chair , to hoar Mr . Ross , the delegate for the counties of Kent and Surrey , deliver in his report The following resolutions were passed : — " That in the opinion of this meeting , Mr . Ross is entitled to our thanks for his praiseworthy conduct as delegate to Birmibgham " . " Tbat tbe thanks of this meeting be given to the members ef the late Conference for tbeir praiseworthy labours in perfecting the New Pan of Organiziiion ; aud we hereby express our determination to abldefby it , and give our support the Executive pro tem . " j SUNDERIiAND . —Messrs . Charlton and Doble lectured in the Chartist room , on Monday evening , to a goed audience , after which a collection took place for the Victim Fund . f

      OLD HAM —On Sunday last , Mr . William Boll , of Hey wood , delivered a very energetic and soul-stirriug address in the Chartist room , Greaves-street . The audience were respectable and listened with great attention . At tbe conclusion , 9 s . 3 ^ d . were collected to defray the expence of the room , when the company separated highly satisfied with the lecturer . ILKESTON , Derbyshire . — A large meeting was held in this place on Sunday evening last , at the housa of Mr . Ellis , to take into consideration the plan as laid down by the Conference , jMr . Thomas Potter in the chair . Tbe Secretary thenjread the new Piaa , elanseby clause . The following resolutions were agreed to : — " That we , the members of ; the late Charter Association , do agree to join the New Association as soon as its enrelmtnt shall have been made public . " " Tbat we commence making preparations , as recommended by the Editor of the Star of this week , by paying our subscriptions for defraying the expences of the Charter and cards of membership as soon as they are ready . "

      NOTTINGHAM . —On Monday evening last , a public meeting was huldea in the Democratic Chapel , for the purpose of choosing delegates to represent the various localities near Nottingham in the forthcoming delegate meeting , which will be held at Derby on Sunday , Oct . 1 st , when Mr . Samual Boonham and ilr . Samuel Etches were unanimously elected . BATH . —On Monday evening , Sept . 25 tb , a meeting of tbe members of the Cbnrtists of this city was held at their rooms , Gilloway Buildings . Upon the motion of Mr . C . Balwell , late of London , seconded by Mr . T . Bilwell , Mr . Twite was called to the chair . Mr . C . Bolwell aaid they were ; met to discuss the best plan of rallying the people in this part of the country . He thHUiiht tbat nothing would more effectually serve their

      purpose than a delegate meeting convened from the different localities in the West of England , Mr . T . Bolwell said he too bad' thought a delegate meeting essential to the carrying out of their object If they had any faith in Mr . O ' Connor , which he was sure they all had , they might believe that the New Plan of Organization was strictly legal , and tbat tbere was every probability of its being - duly enrolled . If the plan should be enrolled , it would give a great impetus to their movement Many were timid , and bad a kind of fear that there was something illegal about their proceedings , who were otherwise good Chartists , and if the Plan was enrolled , all doubts of such a nature would be removed . He thought there could not be a more favourable opportunity than the present , when a new

      Organization was about to be adopted for them to call on tbe people , or to which the people would more readily respond . He had noticed tbe proceedings of the delegate meetings in the North , and be believed the manner in which the excitement had been kept up there was mainly owing to these meetings . Ho thought a delegate meeting would be the best step to take , in carrying out their present object Mr . Fuizs having borne his testimony to the good results of the delegate meetings held in this part of the country during the agitation , it was moved by Mr . Young , seconded by Mr . C . Bolwell , and carried unanimously— "Tbat this meeting is of opiaion , in order to arouse the people of the West of England from their present apathy , and bring their latent energies into operation , in faveur of the principles of tbe People ' s Charter , and to determine upon the best means of

      carrying on the New Plan of Organization , it is highly desirable a meeting of delegates , convened from the different localities , should be held as early aft possible ,, and that the Secretary be instructed to write to the Secretaries of the various Associations in the district , to solicit their co-operation . " Mr . C . Bolwell suggested fibat Sunday fortnight , October 15 th , be the time , and Bith the place in which the delegates Bbould assemble . [ The Secretary in Bath , j not having the directions of the Secretaries at Cheltenham , Wottoa-uader-Edge , Cirencester , Gloucester , j and other places , would feel obliged by those gentlemen who do not immediately receive letters from him , to accept the resolution in the Star instead ; and would consider it a great favour if they would communicate with him as early as possible . Address , Mri T . Bolwell , Galloway Buildings , Bath ] ;

      CMTHEROE . —Mr . Mead paid ns a visit last Sunday . He lectured in the evening , and although only a few hours' notice was given , at the appointed time the room was filled to overflowing . Mr . Mead delivered an excellent discourse from an appropriate text , in the delivery of which he very highly delighted his audience . On Monday evening , he delivered a second lecture , " On the present prospects of the British empire . " A collection was made for the Victim Fund , and a vote of thanks given to the lecturer , after which the meeting dispersed . I

      MANCHESTER . —Carpenters' Hall . —A leetare was delivered in the above Hall , on Sunday evening last , by Mr . James Leach . The hall was crowded in every part by a respectable audience . The lecturer gave great satisfaction ; which was manifested by tha repeated plaudits of the assembly . Fifteen persons gave in their names for enrolment at the close of tbe meeting . Tbe cause of j Chartism is looking brighter in Manchester now than It has done for some time back , and we are happy to say tbat the New P / aa of Organization has given thsj greatest satisfaction to the people of this part , of [ the country . Many who have hitherto stood aloof say now the Chartists are going te commence something practicable , —we wiM leader them all tho assistance in our power ; and accordingly several small sums bave been handed in for the purpose of enabling the Executive to commence their labours as speedily as possible . We have received for that purpose one shilling from Mr . Gaorge Pittan , and we know that tbe secretary has also received Borne monies for tbe

      same purpose . : STOCKPOR . T . —Mr . Dixon delivered a lecture on the Land and the N ev / Plan of Organisation , to a respectable audience , T , n Sunday evening : last , in the Association Room , Bobber ' s Brow , Hill Gated PSNRITH . —Mr jDickenson has been delivering a course of six lectnv J 8 on Chartism in this town , to large and enthusiastic ' audiences . At the close of his last lecture the foi ' . owlng resolution was unanimously adopted : " Tb at we cordially agree with the principles of thePeopl 6 * a Charter , and resolve to contend for no

      political mer . sure short of its Just provisiom . That we pledge ouTjelves to support none but Chaatist candidates at any fu / , Bre election ' . That wefeeartlly approve ef tbe New BJ . an of Orgihiaitlon , and pledge ourselves to carry it oat in this locality . Tbat we- express our hearty thar . ts to Feargus O'Connor , Esq . and the Editor , of the ft otthemStar for their untiring advocacy ofthe rights f the industrious millions . That , lastly , we offer our warm thanks to Mir . Dickenson for bis talented and truly instructive lectures . " The above resolution was carried at a meeting ( of nearly one thoasand ' of Ihe inha-. bitanta of Peuitb , with one dissenting voice .

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      • rn tht ? CHARTISTS OF NOTTINGHAM AND TO THE SOUTH DERBY . ¦ R rothfu tjv MOCRATS . —On Sanday evening , Sepfc 17 th I deiirored k 1 V first le < * ttre B P ° n the Corn LaWi In NotttoiharMtrk et-Place ' in tno course of whidl ^^ weTiSfk * * * .. arguments of the Free Traders namely that k Increases the wage * ITS ^ iS ^' and . " TtS ^ IXS documents that as trade tea ^ r ^ i ^ wSl the wages of labour had deereaK * ' ***»* £ afeta the year 1781 we mWactared . 1 * * f Uait ^ K " ^^/ five and a-balf million pounds of cu'tton . while i £ l 8 U we raanufactnrea no less than five hundred and twenty ' eigfc million povn&s ; or in other vords where we

      Barmfactored one pound of cotton in 17 S 1 . wd manufactnretf one hundred and one poonda in 7841 . Nowwefintt that in 1796 the handloora weaver had 33 s . 3 d . tor weaving the same quantity SBd quality of cambrio'cloib for which he only had 143 ., in 18 h "»> the very year mark yoa that the Corn Law was e * . acted—the law wfeich the Free Tradtrs complaJB so much about as the cause of all the evils that sffltct the woridrjg people at the present time ; and yet we find tbft * during the apaco of eighteen years , when there was ia reality no Corn Law , or rather a Com JLaw that ™ " but nominal , a reduction took place in the wag * w . of the handloom weaver of 19 s . 3 d . out of 33 s . 3 d . Again from 1815 to 1843 ( the present year ) wages were reduced from 14 s . to 2 s . &d . I So much for the increase ov * trade

      bringing an increase' of wages to the working man . Tbs meeting was a very good one , both for nutt'bers and respectability ; and I have great pleasure in siav'ing : tbat the people of Nottingham are remarkable for ' . tbe good behaviour they manifest at all meetings , wbet&or for or against them . Tkis one fact says much for the&t intelligence . 6 a Monday , I proceeded from Nottingham to Arnold , a distance of four miles , and addressed the people in the open air . Mr . Anthony , an active frieud to the good cause , occupied the chair . I am happy to say that the Chartists of Arnold are in favour of tbe New Plan of

      Organization , and mteod taking out a Charter as soon as they find that the Plan is enrolled . On Tuesday evening I addressed an open-sir meeting in Lambley . Mr . Bingham , a young man , and one of the right sort , acted as chairman . Tbe Chartists of Lambley also are in favour of the New Plan of Organization , and will join it as soon as they find it enrolled under the Friendly Benefit Societies'Act The Chartists of Lambley , my friends , have , though upon a vary small scale indeed , found the good effects of the allotment system , even under very great disadvantages and difficulties . Oae of our Chartist friends , with whom I took , tea , informed

      me tbat he bad bat half-an-acre of land , which yielded asjmuch wheat and barley as would supply bis family and himself ( four in number ) for forty weeks ; with plenty of potatoes for the year , besides onions for the winter ; aud as to peas and beans , they had more than the family could use during the summer months ; and not only that but he had sufficient fodder , if I may be allowed to use the term , to keep two pigs , wbicb by next Easter , would be ready forthe knife ? and , upon a moderate calculation / woa ' id be worth to him £ 6 . Hear that , ye freebooters and blush j ye who bare repudiated the very idea of tbe land in this country being capable ta produce enough of food for the people .

      Oa Wednesday , I proceeded from Lambley to Bas > ford . When I arrived , I found there had beenne proper arrangements made to get up a good meeting , fn consequence of there being no organization amongst those holding Chartist principles in the above town . However , a few of tbe friends met together , between seven and eight o ' clock , and I explained to them the new plan , and they agreed to hold a meeting on the Sunday following , when they would examine the plan , and if they generally agreed with ita provisions ( which I think they will from what I heard ) , they would use every possible means to get a branch formed . On Thursday , I delivered a lecture to the people of Hacfcnai , in the open air . The meeting was a large one , taking into account the number of inhabitants in the

      village . My subject was the land , and the necessity of the people uniting in one mighty phalanx , and using all their energies to get upon it . The persons present Beemed to be fully impressed with the importance of the question . Mr . Henry Brown , a very a ; alous and honest Chartist , acted in tbe capacity of chairman . My friends , aa a proof that the working men of Hucknal are embued with the belief tbat the land and its capabilities is the question of all questions , two hundred of them formed an association four months ago , having for its object the getting of small allotments in which object I am happy to say , they have succeeded . They have already taken twenty-five acres . The working men composing the land fond society , made application some twelve months back to the

      parties empowered to let it ; and they have agreed to let them twenty-n > e acres , to be laid ont in cottage gardens of one half rood each , which will be 200 half roods to the twenty-five acres . Consequently , every member of the society will bave air equal share . One of their rules is , that the land must be cultivated with the spade . Brother democrats , yoa have no doubt seen Mr . O ' Connor ' s excellent letter of September the I 6 tb , in which he shews what 25 , 000 members might do under the New Plan of Organization to spread the principles of Chartism . I have also besn calculating what might be done if only a portion of those who profess bur principles would but do their duty . My calculation is

      something above Mr . O'Connor's . Supposing we had 2 $ 800 paying members in the Association—and snrely out of tbe millions who have signed their names to the National Petition , it is not too much to expect 28 , 800 paying members ; the above number paying one penny per week each for one year , would amount to £ 5 880 . Now one-fourth of this sum would pay the Execative tbeir wages , besides enabling them to employ fifteen missionaries at 303 . per week . These fifteen agitators being of course efficient men . would be sent through the country for tha purpose ef breaking up fresh ' ground and implanting therein the good and fruitful Beed of genuine democracy , which would in due time , with prudence aud virtuous perseverance , produce SO , 100 , 500 , and I would fervently hope , in some instances

      1000 fold . I remain , as usual , Your servant and fellow-worker in freedom's cause , " Christopher Doyle .

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      A Man of Business . —In a back township of Upper Canada , a magistrate , who kept a tavern , sold liquor to people till ? hey got drank and fought in his house . He then issued a warrant , apprehended them , and tried them on the spot ; and , besides fining them , made them treat others to make up the quarrel . Puseyism . —The Rev Mr . Newman . —Mr . Newmau has resigned the vicarage of St . Mary's , in Oxford , which living ia attached to the chapel of uittlemore , built by Mr . Newman himself . The fact is , that for a length of time Mr . Newman has been exposed to a systematic opposition from the heads of houses , who have reBOrted to every possible means in order to prevent young men attending his sermons . It is now two years since Mr . Newman alluded to these circumstances , and intimated to the Bishop that he contemplated the resignation of his oure in consequence .

      Shoky Statistics . —A writer m the New York American state ! that one million and a half of cigars are manufactured daily in Bremen , or nearly five hundred millions annually . The population is 50 , 000 , and it is estimated that 30 , 000 cigars are sraaked daily , one day after another , throughout the year , to say nothing of the pipes that are in requisition . Upwards of 3 , 000 persons find constant employment in the cigar manufactories . A Feat on the Harvest Fibld . —A " kemp , " as it is called , or , in other words , a competition with scythe hooks , among six crack Irish reapers from

      Antrim ( three to a rige ) , came off on Thursday afternoon , in a field of fine ripe oats belonging to Mr . Graham , farmer , Bankhead , near South Queensferry . The result was that half an imperial acrewas out in thirty-one and a half minutes , including a delay of four and a half minutes occasioned by oneof the shearers having cut his hand , so that the time actually employed on the half acre was only twentysix and a half minutes—a feat almost unprecedented . Two adjoining riggs took six shearers two hours seventeen minutes at the usual rate of cutting . — Edinburgh Paper .

      A Soldier shot by a Comrade . —Chatham , Sept . 26 . —An inquest was held this morniag-at the Golden Lion Inn , ifromptoH , before Mr . J . Hinde , coroner on the body of Corporal Heory Donelly , of the o 8 th Regiment , who was phot dead by Corporal Lowrie * of the same corps , on Saturday afternoon ,. the 23 rd instant . The inquest-room was erowded with civilians and military . The jury having been sworn ,, repaired to K house , 5 room , in the Artiilery-barracka , and took a view of the body ; Unas lying : on a bed , aud presented a most awfui spectacle , being covered with gore ; the right eye beiug forced out of the socket by the force of the ball * which appeared to have entered under the left ear . The body

      was dressed in regimentals . On the return of the jury to the jury-room , the colonel Of the regiment ,. Lieutenant-Colonel Wynward , with Major Bridge * Captain Nugent , and Lieutenant and Adjutant M'Lorie , were present to watch , the proceedings * , also Dr . Chwholm , R . E . The prisoner was Brought into the inquest-room by an escort under the charge of the Serjo-ant-Major , and plaeed batore tbe Court . It appeared frosa the evide&oe of Thomas M'Connell and Francis GaUaghsx privates of the same regiment , that the prisoner had been , playing with th ^ firelock and was not aware of \ itg . being loaded , A ' g the deceased sat eating his dinner , the prisoner b ad

      fired the piece a * ) &a , waen ; te his horror- , his comrade immediately , dropped deadvThftjary found that the deceased was accidentally shot by tb / j priBOuer , who did-not Jb&ew that thefiuaiwwio ^ fid an d they added thai due cadrion had not . b /^ n ^ ken by the proper au . tkp * itie& on thearr ^ ai ^; . of ibe . eseort . ; The Coroner , trusted that the ^ presen ^ inquiry would aot as a wjArniug to the pnaonei vf ' jr the remainder of his life ; and also that all . ' soldiers would take warning and not play with , ihe firearms entrusted to vneir , care . The prisoner * , who was much affected ' during the tour hours' inquiry , was released from custody . The deceased tiad been four yesxs in vhe regiment , and was iw . nty-two ytais oiage .

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 30, 1843, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct949/page/7/