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      - CBABTIST SCARFS . ff ! HE Maon&ehirar-iriio has presented the Chartist 1 Tri-oolonred Silk Scarfs , to the Executive , has appointed Mr . Leach , 110 , Tib-street , Manchester , as A gent fer the sale of a quantity of them he has on hand . The priee of each Scarf ! s 4 s . 6 d . An article of S 8 good a quality cannot be purchased in any shop in the Kingdom under 6 s . 6 d ., and any . Association requiring one dozen may have them for £ 2 . 10 s . He is induced to do this in order to assist the Execative in the agitation . He intends giving ihe profits , which will amount to seven or eight per cent , to the good work of the agitation for the Charter .

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      DR . P . M . M'DOUALL begs to inform his Friends , and those who are disposed to become Agents for the Sale of his Medicine , that they can laTe hi 3 Treatise on the Nature and Progress of Disease in the Human Frame , on Application to Mr . J . Cleave , 1 , Shoe Lane , London . The Treatise will be descriptive of the rational and scientific 3 iemedie 3 to be used in opposition to the Professional and non-Professional Quackery of the present day . As the List of Agents will be immediately completed , those who are desirous of the Appointment most send their Names and Address to Dr . P . M . jPDotall , or to Mr . J . Cleats , 1 , Shoe Lane , London , or to Mr . James Leach , 110 , Tib-street , Manchester .

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      CHARTIST CONCERT . A TOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT will be held at the Political Institute , 55 , Old Bailey , on Monday Evening , the 7 th instant , to commence at Eight o'Clock , to consist of Songs , Daets , Recitations , &c . The following Gentlemen have promised to attend : —Messrs . Cameron , Handle , Coffey , Swindle , Symonds , Peat , and WisedilL Tickets 2 d . each , to be had of the Committee , and of G . Wyatt , Secretary .

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      T > Ay . TT » g —An alarming took place during last week . The development of Sir Robert Peel ' s sliding scale threw Mrs Com Law Repeal Into labour . An old woman , a friend of hers , and of the same family , and being a little accustomed to midwifery , wi 3 in attendance on the occasion , and safely delivered her of a fine chubby boy , and gave to him the name of "Pnblic Meeting . " But how to bring him to maturity was the great question ; for if he got out among those boys called "justice , " he would be spoiled . At all eTents he znuEt be christened ; a godfather was wanted and must be had . " 0 , " says Mr . Gullable , " I mentioned the circumstance last night to Mr .

      Deception ; he ha 3 no objection to officiate . " Mr . "Weathercock was deputed to wait apon Mr . Deception , to request him to stand godfather for the child . All was made right on Friday , the 25 th . A family meeting was called , when the midwife expressed ' her fears that all was not right with the dear child , and for fear he should die , they agreed amongst themselves that the safest way would be to send for Dr . No Surrender , and ask hi 3 advice . A messenger was despatched without further delay , and the Doctor was quickly in attendance- The Doctor felt the pulse , shook hi 3 head , and declared the child very bad . The family , in astonishment , exclaimed , " "What ' s to be done ? onr

      child must be savedi" " O , don ' t be alarmed , " says the Doctor ; " I have had many such cases in hand before . I understand the disorder perfectly well ; I can prescribe him some medicine that will make a fine fellow of him , if he can take it . It is not so palatable , I will allow ; but it must be taken , if the child be to live . It is a compound of six ingredients , an excellent thing ; it will remove nearly all infectious disorders : I-call it Charter . " To savo the life of their darling boy , consent was given that the Doctor should prepare the medicine , which was to be administered on Monday , and a party were appointed to be in attendance with the Doctor at the fcae . Monday arriving , the Doctor was punctual , and the party were all in attendance , making

      preparations for the administering of the dose ; when lo in comes the godfather , and declares that if they persist in administering that dose , he will not stand godfather for the child , declaring that the first ingredient , Universal Suffrage , is sufficient . The Doctor shewed very clearly that any one of the ingredients by itself would have no effect at all ; declared it must take all six , or its dear life would be in danger—nay , that death would be certain . The godfather was obstinate , and the ; child is dead ; and the mother is not likely to survive the shock ! The disorder being infections , no fewer than twenty caught it last Monday ; but by taking Dr . No Surrender ' s medicine , they were completely restored . Any one wishing this medicine , may be supplied by attending at the political surgery , in Swan Coppice .

      TH 1 B . SK . —Thiesk . Wobkhobse . —The dreadfol pestilence still continues its fearful ravages amongst ihe unfortunate inmates of this workhouse prison , daily adding to the number of its victims at a rate to bid fair to depopulate tbe place . What a relief to the rates when they are all " worked off " . " BABNSLET . —Trade in this town is in a most dreadful condition . There are hundreds working on the high road for the miserable pittince of a pound of bread and a quartern of bad potatoes per day . The money has been raised by subscription—a fine specimen of admirable old England , the envy of the world !

      Tsx HotBS' Bill . —The following letter has been received by the Secretary of the Central Short Time Committee of the West Biding , from Lord Ashley in acknowledgment of an address which was sent to his Lordship from a recent meeting of delegates from the Short Time Committees of the West Riding : — " London , Feb . 21 . 1841 . "Sir , —I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of a letter from you , accompanied by an address from the Short Time Committees of the TfestRiding of Yorkshire . . " a much gratified by their expressions « f kindness and by their determination to persevere in aa effort to obtain that most jnst and necessary enacaaeat , a Ten Hours' Bill . They may be asnred that I shall devote to their cause the utmost energy of which I am capable . " I am , Sir , " Your very obedient humble Servant , M A CUT T ? 'V n 2 £ &tthewBalme , " Secretary , &c . "

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      LIVERPOOL . —Mr . T . B . Knowles , of Keigh-« J , delivered an animated and powerful lecture in the National Charter Association Room , Whkechapel , on Wednesday evening , Feb . 23 rd . The meeting was numerously and respectably attended . Air . Knovrlea sailed from Liverpool in the ship Beseoe , on Monday morning , for New York . ETIDDi . ETOJf . —Mr . James LeacC lectured here , according to the announcement in our last- The Gspel "was crammed , and a good effect produced .

      HOIiBECK . —Here , too , the League have been compdlai to come out from their " Fox and Goose " wra into the even plain of Chartism . At a meeting on the snbject of the Peel Corn Bill , the following re-** rti ° ns -were unanimously adopted : —" That thia siee&ig not only -view "with indignation and abhorrecce the Corn Law monopoly , but all other unjust aad oppressive laira ; but that this meeting considers ? " ™ as bat the effect of a cause , and that cause a elaas legislation ; and that this meeting pledges itself to use every legal means "within its power to ease to be enacted the doenmeut entitled the People ' s Charter . "— " That this meeting do adoDt the National petition . ' * The speakers were Messrs . Stead , { the «« innaii , ) Chambers , Dixon . Nussey . Frazer , Stansfield , stu OrreL

      ^ scol—The members thi 3 association will not bear the expence of any lecturer that may call at this place from this time two months . The society is a little embarrassed . Sibocd-h- atee . —The Chartists of Strond at their pnaal meeting on Monday , after the transaction of iocal business , agreed unanimously , that a reply be seat to Mr . Sturge ' s circular on complete snffrage , «? the following efi ' ect : — " That the Chartists of otroad approve not nor conntenance any such plan ; we foll y concur in the document called the People ' s garter and the National Petition , and at the same piae we earnestly solicit all classes to join with us m our just object to relieve our countrymen from their oppressed condition . "

      ^ wpoet— The Chartists of Newport at their weekly meeting , King ' s Head Inn , Feb . 22 nd , came onammousiy to the following resolution : — " That f e ^^ n O'Connor is entitled to our warmest thanks , ior ins letter in the Ster , and we pledge ourselves to suck to the Charter , the whole Charter , and no surrender ; and earnestly recommend our brethren ^ ? Te * 7 part of the country , not to abate one ioto of their just demands . "

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      Pisdes ' s Bu&ceikg—The money due thi 3 week to tne Executive from the sale of Boger Pinder ' s Blacking , is as follows : — ? . d . Mr . Platt , Bippondon 3 2 Mr . Smith , Halifax 0 5 Mr . Wilson . Adrian 1 10 Mr . Uegel , York ..- 0 6 Mr . Padgett , Hull 0 6 Mr . Plant , Lamblej 0 SJ Mr . E . WilliB , Canterbury 1 0 7 104

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      ~ OXFORX * . —Chartism has at length taken root in this , probably the last place where it might be looked for . At an adjourned and numerously attended debate of the Working Men ' s Association on Monday evening , called by advertisement , to consider the respective merits of the Charter and Corn Law repeal , and in which several speakers avowed themselves favourable to an abolition of the Corn Laws . Ths following resolution was unanimously carried " : — " That the principles of the Charter , being founded in justice , and in Btrict accordance with the ancient institutions of this country , it is the opinion of this meeting that it shonJd be adopted , and that the House of Commons be petitioned to pass it into a law . " The petition has since been lying for signatures , and the names attached prove that freedom is making rapid strides even here—here , where dark and anti-christian pnestism rears its sternest front , and obsequious menials most

      readily bow the Leek to the mock professors of a religion of peace , morality and good will . Another development of the rise of liberal principles in Oxford was given on Thursday last , at a meeting in vestry of the parishioners Of St . Peterle-Baileyi in this city . A rate of twopence in the pound was moved by the Churchwarden , and met by a proposition for a three month ' s adjournment . The church rate party demanded a poll , but finding they should only create a monster they could not control , their courage , like Bob Acres , oosed out at their fingers * ends , and they reluctantly submitted to the chagrin and mortification of not being allowed , to plunder the rate-payeM of a very poor parish for the support of a church tbe most overpaid and inefficient the world has perhaps ever witnessed . We understand that it is the intention of the Chartists to stand by their principles here , and to move its adoption , as an amendment , on the first political proposition which may be made at any public meeting in this city .

      NOTTINGHAM . —On Saturday evening last , Mr . Dean Taylor lectured at the Rancliffe Arms . New Members again joined the Association . The Chastise held their usual weekly meeting at the Democratic Chapel . Mr . N . Longmire presided . The meetiHg was well attended . Several new members enrolled their names . Same evening , Mr . Dean Taylor lectured at the Butcher ' s Arms , to the Chartist Shoemakers . This respectable and patriotic body of men are doing much to forward the cause .

      The Cosyextion . —Mr . G . Harrison , of CalvertOD , and Mr . J . B . Bairstow , of Leicester , having been duly appointed at a large pablic meeting announced by placard , as delegates of the Convention of the industrious classes , meeting in London on the 12 th of April next , and also previously by ballot of the members of the'Natioual Charier Association of the District of Nottingham , Leicester , Derby , Lincoln , and Rutland , the sub-treasurers of the various localities within the said district , are respectfully requested to forward their quota of monies to the general treasurer of the district immediately . The sum must be made payable by post office order to Mr . J . Sweet , news agent , Goose-gate , Nottingham .

      LEICESTER . —Prosperity sits on the helm of the Sbaksperian Association of the Leicester Chartists . A- general meeting was held last Monday night , to adopta re-classification of the members . Our total number was found to be 850 . —Mr . Cooper preached in the Shaksperian rooms to a crowded audience last Sunday night . BRSCHXN . —Chartist Triumph . —The Sturge party held their first pablic meeting here on Satnrday last , in the Town Hall , the largest I ever witnessed in Brechin , when they offered the Suffrage and Vote by Ballot . The No Property Qualification was moved in addition , which they readily accepted Next the Charter wa 3 moved , as an amendment , without mutilation or addition , by Mr . James Spalding , and seconded by Mr . James Hood , and carried almost unanimously , only three hands being held up against it . —Correspondent .

      SALPORO . —A great public meeting was held in the Salford Town Hall , by authority of the Boroughreeve and , constables , to pass resolutions in support of the People ' s Charter . Mr . Millar was called to the chair . The speakers were Messrs . Littler , Cassidy , Rankin , Roberts , Duffy , Warren , Hey wood , and Richards . The resolutions attribute the awfully distressed state of the country solely and entirely te class legislation ; declared the only remedy to be the enaction of the People ' s Charter , and pledged the meeting to a continuous and unceasing agitation for that and no other political consideration until it be obtained . The Hall was very full , and after the Boroughreeve and constables had received a vote of thanks for the use of the Hall , and the Chairman a vote of thanks for his conduct , the meeting dispersed at eleven o ' clock at night .

      DBWSBUEY . -Mr . H . Candy delivered a most elcquent and soul-stirring lectare , on the frauds and impositions of priestcraft , on Sunday last , m the large room , over the Co-operative Stores , to a crowded and respectable audience . After which feur- new members were enrolled . BRIGHTON . —A concert will take place at the Artichoke Inn , William-street , Brighton , on Monday evening next , March 7 th , for the benefit of the Convention Fund . The services of a party of glee singers , are gratuitously given . Tickets 6 d . each , the holder of each ticket will be entitled to three-pennyworth of refreshments . We hope a bumper of the lads and lasses of Brighton will be present . -.

      IiOTJGHBOROTJSH . —According to previous arrangement , Mr . O'Connor , the brave champion of Chartism , visited this place on Wednesday , the 23 rd . Every obstacle had been thrown in the way of his friend * . The Theatre Vaa promised but refused ; the Baptist School Room denied . A suitable carriage could not be obtained foi love or money ; and the two inns either could not or would not take him . But the people , nothing daunted , went on . Tbe day was gloriously fine , and eariy in the morning the p # ople ¦ were on the stir . About eleven o'clock , the Mountsorrel band , with about twelve flags , some of which had been taken to meet him , arrived . { One of them made by a working man of -Mountsorrel , was splendid ; it had one of the O'Connor plates on each hide , with very

      suitable devices . Shortly after , the Sheepahead band , ¦ with as large a number of flags , arrived . ThepTOcession then proceeded to the station-house of the railway , to receive the brave patriot , who was cord iaJly received hy the people . After the procession had paraded the principal streets , it stopped in the Market-place , -where a hustings had been erected . Mi . Skevington vas called to t * * e chair , Who briefly addressed the meeting , and introduced Mr . O'Connor , who , for a short period , in his usual style of eloquence , rivetted the attention of the meeting . Mr . Cooper and Mr . Bairstow also addressed the meeting , when , after cheers for O'Connor , the Charter , Frost , &c ., a vet « of thanks being given to the Chairman , the meeting dissolved till evening , when a room having been provided , though raiall , the people assembled again ; and , such -was the number that assembled , that not only was the

      room crammed to overflowing , but vast numbers were in the yard below , so that it was arranged foT the speakers to speak from the window . The same Chairman presided , and Mr . O'Cocnor , in a speech of unusual eloquence , pointed out to all their duty , combatted the sophistries of our enemies , and concluded with a pledge that when we number 350 members , he , Leach , and M'Douall -will visit us on one day . Mr . Bairstow and Mr . Cooper also delivered soulstirring speeches . After tbe usual cheers , the people retired , highly delighted . At the afternoon ' s meeting , a resolution of confidence in , and a dttermination to stand by , the champion , was unanimously adopted . The fruita of the abo 7 e meeting are beginning to appear , as eighteen more have been enrolled , and more are expected on Monday night next , when a special meeting of members tafees place .

      IiONDON . —At the usual ¦ weekly meeting of the City of Xidsdon Chartists held as the Political and Scientific Institute , 55 , Old Bailey , on Tuesday evening , a " most excelling lecture was delivered by Sir Mead , ef Birmingham , who was invited and promised to lecture , here , on Sunday evening next , at seven o ' clock precisely . After enrolling some new members and transacting some other minor business , the meeting was adjourned to ntxt Tuesday evening . Shoemakebs . —Mr . Whiteside addressed a meeting of the shoemakers at the Red Lion , Poland-street , PortlandH&refct , on Sunday last . Mr . M'Greeor

      proposed the follewirg resolution , which was unaniniou 3 ly carried- " That this meeting is of opinion that our fh-mt-g are due , and are hereby given to the Executive for the manly and straightforward management of tbe duties entrusted to them , and we do hereby pledge ourselves to assist them in their onward course , until the whole Charter be proclaimed the law of the land , and we do assure them that nothing short of full and entire justice can , or -will be accepted , " A lady , a ratepayer , joined and presented a donation . Several members were enrolled and many signatures to the petition have been obtained .

      Chelsea . —The Chartists of this locality met at St . Luke's Coffee House , Lower George-street , on Tuesday evening . It was moved and seconded " That all class leaders and members be particularly requested to attead on Tuesday , the 17 th inst , to settle accounts and on other business relative to this locality . " Tinsbcrt . —On Tuesday evening last , at the usnal meeting of the Chartists of this locality , several new members were enrolled . Mr . Watts announced the receipt of ten shillings towards the Convention Funds , and afterwards introduced the plan of the projected rules for the Finsbury public hall ; Messrs . Mason , Cameron , and Watts were app minted to revise them .

      Lambbih Teetotalleks —This locality progresses steadily , and will , in a short time , form a considerable body . Amongst the members who joined on Friday last , was Mr . Mee , cf Kensington . A discussion was entered into by Messrs . Ketn , Lyons , Blackmoor , Sale , Westbrook , &c , &c , on the best means of causing the People ' s Charter to become the law of the land . The conclusion arrived at was in favour of co-operation , and strictly adhering to the present organisation of the National Charter Association , and supporting , the General Cenvention . Mabyzebosb . —On Sunday evening Mr . Benbow lectured here . Fifteen members were enrolled .

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      New Locality . —Mr . Fanar delivered an excellent lecture at the Gold Beaten Arms , Old-street , St . Paneras-road , to a numerous audience , when it was resolved that they should form themselves into a Locality , and meet on every Sunday and Wednesday evenings , at seven o ' clock . Many members were then enrolled . - Camberwell and Wai / worth Tbe Chartists of this locality met last night , at the Montptlier Tavern , when the following resolutions were carried unanimously . —" That tbia meeting view with pleasure and

      satisfaction the firmness of our brethren throughout the country in their determination not to join the willo ' -thwisp cry of the repeal of the Corn Laws , bnt to nobly stand forward and demand their just rights , the People's Charter , and nothing less ; that we have entire confidence in the Executive , Mesar ? . O'Connor , O'Brien , Vincent , and other advocates of liberty and justice against tyrannyjand injustice , and pledge ourselves to give them oar undivided snpport . Also that a vote of thanks be given to the Secretary for the correct reports sent to ihe Northern Star and National Findicator ; and to the talented editors for publishing them . "

      derby . Mr , Feargus O'Conkou . —It being knows for some back that Mr . O'Connor intended paying a visit to Derby , oil was anticipation on the part of the pBople as when that day weuld be , and on the appearance of bills announcing the long wished-for fact that he would be in Dsrby , on Tuesday , Feb . 22 nd , considerable excitement was manifested . It was agreed by the Association , that considering the low state of our funds , that no procession should be got up , but merely to fetch him with a carriage and four from the station . But early en the Tuesday morning , the Hobrook band made its appearance , having volunteered its services for the occasion . It was not known till late on Monday night by what train O'Connor would arrive , but it soon spread like wild fire , that half-past three in the

      afternoon , on tbe next day , was the time ; and long before that hour , hundreds were seen wending their way towards the station . At half-paat two , the members of the Association , with the band , and an open I mdau with four greys and postboys -wearing rosettes , proceeded to the station , where they awaited the arrival of O'Connor , who , the moment he made his appearance was saluted with tbe most deafening cheers . On stepping Into the carriage , accompanied by Messrs . Knott , Moss , aad Briggs , the mass of the people moved towards the Royal Hotel , when , on its arrival there , there was not less than two thonsand people ; this -was wholly unlooked for . After a few words from Mr . O'Connor , the assemblage broke up to meet again at the Theatre The time announced for the ope-iing of the Theatre

      doors was half-past six o ' clock ; but long before that time the street in which the Theatre is situated was crowded ; and , on the opening of the doors , a regular rush was made , and a considerable time before the time for the commencing of business , the Theatre was crowded to suffocation in every part . The price of admissien was , boxes 6 d-, jpit 4 d ., gallery 2 d-, and stage 6 d , which was so crowded that hundreds went back , unable to obtain admission . Mr . H . Knott was called to the chair , who , after a few remarks , called upon Mr . T . Briggs to propose the first resolution , when Mr . T . Briggs then rose to propose the resolution : — " That this meeting declares its unqualified approval of the principles of freo and unfettered trade , while at the same timu it denies either the

      competency or the right of the representative body as at present constituted , to make so great a change as that sought by the advocates of a Repeal of the Corn Laws , as any advantage derived from it would not be for the benefit of the working classes ; and this meeting further protests against any partial alteration being made to affect any separate class , or interest , pledging itseif in common with the people of all other parts of the United Kingdom , to look with a jealous eye to the application of the People ' s Chaiter to the settlement of those many and conflicting questions , which now agitate the public mind , always keeping in view the ab-Bolute necessity of legislating justly for all , instead of partially for a class . Under these circumstances , we pledge ourselves not to agitate for any other measure

      than tbe whole of those principles embodied in tbe document entitled the People's Charter , and to which we look as a means of attaining all those just and beneficial results , which are ever sure to follow from free and unfettered legislation , and from which alone can emanate national greatness , free trade , respect abroad , and ' peace , law , and order' at home . " Mr . John Moss briefly seconded the resolution , when Mr . O'Connor rose to suppoit it , and was received with long and continued cheering . Mr . O'Connor spoke for two hours , eloquently defending tbe principles of the Charter , and exposing to view both . Whigs and Tories , and

      concluded by an appeal to the Chartists to be firm and united , and the victory must be theirs . Mr . O'Connor sat down amidst the loud applause of the assembly The Chairman , then put the resolution , every handling held up . Mr . John Jackson then proposed a vote of confidence in Mr . O'Connor , which was secended by Mr . Johnson , and carried unanimously . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman , a gentleman in tbe boxes proposed three tiroes three for O'Connor , and three times three for the Charter , and , the meeting broke up . Tbe money tzken for admission was £ 16 8 a . 2 } , < L All ia anxiety to bear Mr . O'Connor again ; another visit by him would crush all the other " isms" in the town .

      BARMSX . I . 7 . —The Chartists held their usual weekly meeting on Monday . Mr . Candy , of Birmingham , delivered an exce lent lecture . The meetingwas also addressed by Messrs , Hay and Collins , after which eight new members were enrolled . The Ashton ' s Support Committee return thanks to their fellow townsmen for the kind assistance they have advanced towards keeping William Ashton from the Whig skilly tub , during the last sii months of his two years imprisonment in Wakefleld hel ! . The following are the receipts and disbursements during tbat time . Total receipts , £ 12 5 s . Bd . ; total disbursemeutfl , £ 11 lGs . 5 d . Surplus wbieh was handed over to William Ashton , 8 s . 7 d . Any person wishing to ¦ see the separate items can do so by applying to Mr . John Widdop , Jumble-Jane , secretary , or to Mr . David W . Pil / nore , New-street , treasurer .

      MANCHESTER . —The Town Council and General Council assembled to transact business connected with the Association . The accounts respecting the grerct demonstration were read over and approved , and votes of thanks tendered the parties who were appointed to manage the business . ASHTOK-tJNDER-LTNE . —Triumph OB the Principles of the Cuahter .. —On Thursday last , a meeting was called by the Mayor of this town , to be held in the Town Hall , at seven o ' clock in the eveniDg , at the request of 160 merchants , manufacturers , bankers , shopkeepers , and tradesmen . Long before that time thousands were in front of the ample space before the Hall , determined to LeaT what the " privileged cl . vs- had to eay . As 8 OGn as the cloora were

      opened , the Hall , which is capable of holding upwards of two thousand was filled immediately . In consequence of the vast numbers outside , a motion was was made to adjourn to the Market Place , which the Mayor put to the meeting , and it vroa carried unanimously . The Mayor very courteously said that his health would prevent him taking any part in the proceedings outside ; consequently Mr . John Redmayne , mechanic , was called to the chair . Hiigh Mason , Esq ., moved the first resolution , which was for the whole Charter . Josh . Spencer , E = q ., seconded , and W . Aitken , pur well-known townsman , supported it in a speech that gave the greatest satisfaction , calling on

      the people to agitate tor nothing short of the Charter , and showed , in glowing language , the necessity of an union between the working and middle classes . This is the first time the Corn Law Repealers have , in Ashton , come forward to advocate tho right 3 of the people , whole and entire , and it has caused do small degree of surprise in the minds of the inhabitants . The meeting was one of the most enthusiastic we have had fora long time , and numbered from eight to ten thousands . Let but the leaders of the people , and the people , now stand firm , and the banner cf democracy will speedily wave triumphantly on every part of our sea-girt Isle

      -TONBRIDQE , Kent . —A delegate meeting of the Char tist localities already formed , took place at Chatham , on Monday , to take into consideration the best manner of extending the ChartiBt cause , when Delegates from Tonbridge , Canterbury , Sheerness and Chatham , were present , and the following resolutions passed : — " Tbat the beat way of organising the different localities in the county , will be to engage a lecturer to agitate the whole county . " " That it is the unanimous opinion of the delegates now assembled , tbat

      Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., bo requested to visit tbe county , to disseminate the principles of the People ' s Charter . " " That a county lecturer's fund be established , and that each locality bear its equivalent expenses . " " That Mr . L . Snelling , of Tonbridge , be appointed county secretary and treasurer , for the lecturers fund , * nd that he be empowered to levy on each sub-Secretary , what the respective amounts of each locality maybe . " "That the delegates unanimously recommend to their different localities , to support the Convention by voluntary contributions . "

      SHEFFIELD . ( From our oven Correspondent . J " Breakers Ahead . ' —Chartists , look otri ! " — The Independent of Saturday last , has a letter from the Rev . Johu Davis , on the subject of " Complete Snffrage , " to which Mr . Davis appears to have become converted by the Editor of the Nonconformist . There are two or three fallacies in the Rev . Gentleman ' s letter that require correction . Mr . D . means by Complete Suffrage" that the franchise should bo extended " to every man in the empire who is of age , untainted with crime , not dependent upon his parish , and duly registered . " Why , let us ask—why , i » the name of justice , should the working man be

      denied the franchise because ho may be " dependent upon his parish" ? Is then poverty a crime , that the recipient of parish relief is to be denied his natural rights of manhood ? What has brought the bard-toiling Englishman to the parish but the want of the franchise ! His labour Las been tbe common prey of all the idlers of the community ; ho has been taxed and plundered in every possible way , and why 1 because to him the Legisla ' uro has afforded no protection . If you would have him clear of the parish , let him have the suffrage—let him , through its exercise , protect himself from tbe fleecings of princes , courtiers , landlords , capitalists , and state priests , and he will not then need to be " dependent upon his parish . " If Mr . Davis's sohexne is the

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      much-teiked of—little understood " Complete Suffrage , then we protest against it . We know scores of working men m Sheffield who are at this very timo " dependent jipon their parish , ' who ; rank among the most intolligent ^ and patriotic of tho working class . Mr . Davis says " go for complete ! Suffrage . I do not mean for the Charter . My great objectipn to agitating for it is based upon its complexity . It does not confine itself to principles . Let us settle pnaciple 3 and details will take care of themselves . " Mr . Davis does not seem to understand the Charter , he appears ' not to know that all the "detail *? , therein contained are necessary for the working of the " principles . " We very mnch fear from bitter

      expwienoe of class legislators that if we had a house of £ 500 , and £ 300 per annum qualified representatives elected by " complete suffrage , " their business being to "take care" of the " details , " that the party . would " take care" to frame such " details"as wocld " settle ' * the " principles" with a vengeanco I We are loth to believe that any but the purest motives actuate Mr . Davis , but duty to those whose cause we have at heart , compel us to view with strong suspicion tho letter of Mr . D . Avhea we find him avojwing that Were it possible to unite the people to obtain Corn Law Repeal , "it were both wise and hopeful" to re-commeucp an agitation for such object immediately , thus giving us to understand that could you ( the working classes )

      have been deluded into supporting the repealers , yon would never have heard from them a word about" complete suffrage . 'f So much for Mr . Davis . The Independent contains further internal evidence to afford good reason for anticipating that a movement m suppoit of this •*¦ complete suffrage" scheme will be attempted in Sheffield . A circular from the Birmingham ^ Complele Suffrage Association , signed by J . Sturge is given , and annexed is a proposed memorial to the Queen emanating from the said association intended , we are told , for general signature . The said ^ mem orial is meagre , paltry , and - contemptible in the extreme , being , in fact , a mere echo of Mr . Sturge ' s declaration , condemned long since by the people of Sheffield . That such a thine will ever be

      allowed to supersede the ' "National ; Petition , " knowing what we do of the good sense of the people , we cannot for a moment suppose . If Air . Sturge and his friends are really deairous of seeing the complete" enfranchisement of the working classes , why not adopt the " National Petition \ " In the Independent , we see that a'Mr . / T . W . " urges that a great meeting Bhould bo held , to which the heads of each manufactory should march in procession , at the head of their men . " ( I ) Do you understand this " move" ? Leave you to yourselves , and you will not fail to play the part of men ; hence this suggestion that you should be marched to tho ground as slaves ; there , under the eye of" liberal" " masters " and their jackalls , be compelled upon pain of

      starvation to support tho humbugs of the parties for whom Mr . T . W . has made his suggestion . Well , let them act upon it , and they shaH find that there will be those to- meet them who will honestly plead your cause , and do their duty to you and the sacred principles they espouse . , > Vo trust you -mil do yours . Important was tho triumph you recently gained ; let the next , if possible , bo still more glorious . Be on the look out ; have a care that you are not taken by surprise ; trust not too much the Binners that so hastily repeat ; confide only in yourselves ! Lot " No Surrender" bo your watchword ; " the Charter , the whole Charter , and nothing less than the Charter , " your battlo cry , and success must crown our labours . ;

      Mr . JvLUX HAiuiBY lectured in the National Charter Absociation room , Fig Tree-lane , on Sunday evening last ; the subjeot of his discourse was the duty of tho people iu the present crisis , " A gentleman , from Sutton-in-Asbfield , followed Mr . H . delivering some very sensible remarks . Public Meeting . —Tile usual public meeting of the Chartist body was held in the room ' , Fig Treelane , on Monday ' evening , Mr . Ward in the chair . Mr Ward read from the Independent ^ a . proposed memorial to the Queen , Vomanating from tho Birmingham Complete Suffrage Association , arid after some ' remarks , moved the adoption of the ^ following resolution : — " That this meeting having heard read the proposed National memorial emanating from the

      Birmingham Complete Suffrage Association , considers it wholly unworthy the adoption of the people , whom they urge to support and universally Bign the National Petition . " Mr . Cartledgo seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously ; Mr . Harooy moved the following resolution :-- "That several schemes having been lately put forth by the Corn Law Repealer ^ aud other parties , in support of which the working classes have been appealed to , to unite with the middle class . Wo the members of the National Charter Association of Sheffield , to prevent any misunderstanding of our intentioha , hereby declare thai we will unite with the middle

      class , only upon condition that' that class will make the Charter , whole and entire , the one and sole object of agitation ; sinking all , minor objects , and looking forward to the repeal of the Corn Laws , and the abrogation of all other bad laws , as the end to be attained when the means , universal enfranchisement as provided for in the Charter , shall have been fir 3 t accomplished . These are the . honest terms of union , and upon none other will we consent to unite ourselves with any class or pary , " Mr . Edwin Gill seconded tho resolution , which was carried unanimously . After an able address from Mr . Parkes , the meeting adjourned .

      DUBLIN . ( From a private Correspondent . ) One of these very extraordinary scanes which baffles the philosopher , the statesman , and the politician , occurred in thia city last week . The man must bo stupid indeed , who does not 8 ee in the signs of the tintes , approach of a complete revolution in society . The whole mass of the people from the Monarch to tbe Prime Minister , and down to the little petty place-hunting parish orator , appear to be in one delightful state of indescribable confusion . The Monarch parts with favoured advisers , and ia forced from circumatinces to take council from those whom she cannot trust . The Minister too haa been forced , bypassing events , to forego his cherished Conservatism and adopt more liberal measures

      than the Whigs proposed . He has out-Whigged Whiggery . The parish orator , yea even the batter to his Excellency the Marquis of Normanby , the humane Home Secretary , even he the Whig hatter to the Whig lord Lieutenant , has avowed himself a Chartist . Well , who would have though it ? But no > v to the matter at lBBue , as tb . 9 lawyers say . J 3 a it known then , that on Friday last , that Mr . Christopher Coyne , cf Capel ^ street , hatter to bis Excellency the smiling Marquis , was to be put on his trial for the crime of having attended a meeting of the Irish Universal Suffrage Association , which is held every Sunday at one o ' clock , at No . 14 , North Ann-street . This was the charge against him . Mr . Coyne , it appears , was a candidate for the office of Poor Law Guardian , and a resolution , calling

      upon the rate-payers of the Service Hall Ward to support him , was moved by a Thomas ATkins , of Orjnond-quay , who was his accuser' upon the present occasion . The meeting to put Coyne on hi 3 trial was announced to be held in a large auction room , in Ciipelstreet , into which I sauntered , for the purpose of satisfying myself as to the fact that a man should be publicly denounced 4 for exerciainga common right . I had a great desire to hear Mr . Arkins . A gentleman of the name of Thunder was called to the chair , The chair having been taken , Mr . Arkins rose , and said he had a charge to prefer again his old fritnd Mr . Coyne . He called that meeting together to take Mr . Coyne to task for attending an unlawful assembly tbat met at the house cf " Paddy Q'Higgins , " the mortal

      assassinator of the character of the Liberator . Did they not all of them know that the Liberator , his bosoni friend , had denounced Paddy O'Higgins , and how dare any man go near a meeting , an unlawful illegal meeting , that tendered illegal paths to its members ? Did his friend not know that the Liberator of his country had in bis own bouse told the people that himself and his friend , Tom Steele , the pacificator , that he would never speak to the man that would speak civil to Paddy O'Higgins ; and how then could Mr . Coyne expect support from the rate-payers of that ward after having aitended a meeting at the house of Paddy O'Higgins , the Chartist ? Him that would not vote for the Liberator at the electisn of 1837 , or the last one , but had the audacity to ask Mr , OConnell for a pledge in

      writing— - ( hear . ) Ob , I see how the cat jumps , the room is full of ChartiBts ; staid back , you Sir , I must spake . I am , Mr . O'Connell ' B friend , and here Is . my worthy friend , Tom Steele , by my side . I put down the Chartists in Henry-street I hunted Mr . Lowery , their missionary , out of Dublin , an I'll hunt them down agin an agin too . How dare any man interrupt me ? I am here to vindicate the character of O'Connell . He detests Paddy O'Higgins , and I .. detest .. ' him too , ah 80 does every staunch foliowerof the Liberathor . Mr . ' Coyne went to his house and joined the fiscal-force Fargasites , who wants to assassanate O'CpnneH . No boys , I am your frin ; I put down the Chartists ; I hunted them put of Dublin ; I'll . hunt them out agin . Now , mind what I say ; as sure as you Bee me here , if you do not

      help Hie to put out Mr . Coyne thla night ; particularly as ye ' s » U know that I call'd this meeting ; it will be reported in the 'Star ; , thut bluddy paper that abases Dan in every column . I'say it'l be repented in iiiQSlar nixt week ; that the Chaitists , Paddy 6 'Higglns ' s Chartists , overthrew the O'Connell party , lead on by his two trusty frins / mysfelf aDd Tom Steele , and oh ! boys dear , what a disgrace this -would be . ( Enough , we Dave heard you lopg enough . ) Well , well ; aa yc ' s won't hear me I must stop . ( Mr , Coyne , Mr , Coyne . j After a great dsal of uproar , Mr , Coyne commenced by stating > that although he held the principles of the

      Charter , aad attended a very respectable meeting at Mr . O'Higgins ' a house , which was held in that geDtieman ' s absence ; yet he had not , however , joined the soci * ty of which Mr . O'Higgins is the president— - ( hear , bear . ) Mr . O'Higgihs is an honest man and true patriot . ( Arkins—You lie , he is not—order , order . ) Mr . Coyne bold in his hand a letter from Mr . Dyatt , which would show that he waa not a menir ber of the Irish Universal Suffrage . Association- ^ fthe more sh » me ^ for you );—perhaps so , but the principles upon which tbat Association was based were thVvery principles which he \ Mr . Coyne ) avowed * and would maintain at all hazards—( great cheering . ) He said he

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      would read a certificate from Mr . O'Higguis which he obtained from him that day —( read , read . ) ( No , no , ¦ £ r # m Mr . Atkina ) " Agreeably to Mr . Coyne ' s request , I hereby certify tbat Mr . Christopher Coyne , of Capel atreet , is not a member of the Irish Universal Suffrage Association . "—Patrick O'Higgina , President ( Mr . Atkins—Don't mind what Paddy OSiggina writes , he ' s a Chartist ; an * sure , he writes a letter to Mr . O'Connell every Easter , reminding him of the injury he did his character at the time of his expulsion , and

      calling upon him to justice before he goes to communion—^( hear , hear . ) Now , who . would mind what he . ' . writes after that ?) ( Why does he hot do him justice ? MR 6 'Higgins want i nothing ; but justice ; we know all about the matter , Tom . ) Mr . Coyne— -Upon what authority am I to be called to account ? Who has a right to call me . to account for the honest expression of my political sentiments?—^( hear , hear . ) ( Mr . Arkins--There is no use in spaking here , ye * s are all Chattifits—hear , hear . ) Mr . Coyne was completely triumphant

      Irish Universal Suffbage AssocrATioN-- ^ - Although the day was remirkably cold and wet , yet the genuine friends of Ireland assembled to a considerable number , at their great rooms , No , 14 , North Arinestreet , on Sunday last . Mr . John Toble was called to the chair . Letters were read from Messrs . Gougb , Fetueratone , Malcolmson ( a member of the Society of Friends ) , Finlaysbn , Lowery , Farreil , Hanly , Skelly , Green , Fitzgerald , Rev . Mr , Laulor , Rev ; Mr . Grady , Dra Jackson and Daly , and Messrs . Thomas Gallagher , Pat Nugent , Thomas Dooner , and John Chapman , and an admirable address from the tenantry of John Tredennick . -Egq ., acknowledging their gratitude to himself and his amiable and accomplished lady , for his kindness . is a landlord upon all occasions ; . but , more

      eispecially , on account of his having told them that they neither incurred his displeasure , nor did they violate any known law \ by joining the Irish Universal Suffrage Association . The address states that they shewed Mr . Tredennick their Cards of admission , and the rules and objects of the A 8 ociatiou , with which he waa well pleased . The address is eigned by twenty-one of Mr . 'XredennJck ' s tenantry , and is bigbly creditable to both landlord and tenant A letter was read from Mr . James Hebblewaithe , of Belfast , with the names of three men to be proposed as members . A letter from Mr . P . Murpby , of Drogheda , was read , : which stated that he had : got C 00 names in that town to the petition for the People ' s Charter , and that the petitioners were preparing to send up their subscriptions , ia order to be proposed

      members ef the Irish Universal Suffrage Association—( hear , hear ) . Mr . O'Higgins proposed the admission of Mr , Wardandthree other members , resident in BeH ' aBt . Mr . Dunn proposed Messrs . Corgruve , Kussell , and M'Mahon , as members ; Mr . Dyott said it gave him great pleasure to second ihe admission of those individuals—a pleasure enhanced by the information that his small pamphlet had been the humblei instrument of their conversion . While on his legs he should seiz » the op-: portunity of congratulating the Association on the rapid progression of their principles . When , a few months ago , he joined them their number were few and their prospects anything but cheering ; they were surrounded by prejudice , suspicion , and malevolence . He did not , hewtiver , even at that tinie despair , for ho knew truth

      was mighty and would finally prevail , but he fearefl that much time would elapse before : the public mind in this country could be disabused of the gross ideaa which had been foisted on it respecting Chartism . He knew that they had artifice and ignorance to contend with—the misled and the misleaders , Happily a conjunction of circumstances had taken place likely greatly to accelerate the march of truth nnd the triumph of freedom ; and who could say ifiat such conjuncture hs he hmi alltided to was not brought about by that Being who must delight to see bis creatures stand in the erect ; position of freemen ; The Corn Law Repeaiera find that thry ; ire insufficient to combat the agricultural interest without falling back on Chartist aid ; and Daniel O'Connell , who Bvcays the mind of Ireland as he lists , had found it

      either just or expedient to issue a petition—an excellently well written petition—the structure and style of which : was worthy the Liberator's palmiest d » ys ,- ^ -a petition " very firmly" asking—for what ? Why for the Charter and nothing else ; V Manhood Suffrage , " which means sixteen years of age and upwards , and no mistake . And this petition was to be signed by universal Ireland , who up to the day of its issue were taught to look on Chartism as an unclean thing , unfit to be touched by the delicate digits of the Corn Kxchange patriots . Thus the Lord Mayor had legalised them at last , and he little doubted but they would have " buttons" ere long with Universal Suffrage on one side and Repeal on the other . For his own part so unjust , iniquitous , and absurd d ' . d he think the property

      qualifiaition , or indeed any qualification other than being a sane man , mature in age and unstained by crime—that though qualified on the score of birth to claim his freedom , and on that of being a householder to register for the franchise , be bad not availed himself of these privileges , and it was a question with him whether the resolution ¦ would not b ? generousaud politic by which all iibernl electors would forbear to vote until the brand of political yiUianage was removed from theiir unprivileged brethren—( hear , and laughter . ) Before he sat down he might allude shortly to another matter , which showed that the exertions of their society were telling for the great cause . Many who heard him might recollect that a Mr . Coyne , a very sturdy repeal agitator , had visited . them a tew Sundays sinpe , and given in ilia

      adhesion to their principles , though iforoiiviousraaaons he had not enrolled himsolf as a member . This gentleman was candidate for the situatiou of Poor Law Gnardian , in his own Ward , and it was brought against him . as a matter of the blackest enormity tbat lie had visited them , by a certain would-b « -demagogue , whom he need not u&me . After telling them that he was the non-physical force man that got up the bludgeoning afiair in which Mr . Lowery lost the tail of his coat aud was . otherwise illused—( hear . ) A gentlemen near him suggested the skirt might have been cut off on the same principle that glorious boys break windows . ( Hear , and languter . ) However that might be , this well-meaning individuil denouueed Coyne , called a mettihg , thought to floor the Chartists .

      He and his meddling , however , were hissed and laughed at ; and , in the paroxyism of his rage at the failure , he fancied the hour ef retribution had arrived , and that he was going to get bludgeoned himself—an alarm principally caused by a movement on : the pait of a friend of his , who went by the fiobriquet . of mad Brennan . This zealous genius , fancying he was wielding the ferula , and throwing his cloak about , after the manner cf the old Roman ioga , brushed the defeated demagogue rather roughly acroBs the visage with the corner of the aforesaid mantle , 'whoimraetiately bellowed out he was going to be assassinated , and called on the coal porters to rush to the rescue : they , however , in common with the rest of the assembly , laughed most vociferously at the discomfltted Alderman ; arid Coyne , if not cbairecl , was cheered to the echo by the meeting , after an able exposition of his principles-rwhich are those of pure Chartlsm ^ -iiay , Tom Steele himself , gave it against the " public accuser , " inasmuch

      as the great leader had now declared that the time was come to give over abusing ; the advocates of the Suffrage , and it wa 8 for them hot to question his consistency , but obey his commands . ( Hear , and laughter . ) Mr . O'Higgins recommended the members to use all their influence to urge their friends and acquaintances to obtain ' "the ; franchise , ¦ : ' - ' . 'Mr ; Woodward said that he knew of a great many , say twenty , who -. were preparing to get the elective franchise , -and he knew tea or twelve freemen who would come there and give a guarantee that they would vote f or . no niau but the man who wouldgiye them Mr . b ; Higgin& ' 8 pledge , andth&t too , in writing , ( Hear , hear . \ This is the test of a candidate ' s hoiiesfcy , and the elector who will not exact it before he gives his vote is no friend to his country . ( Hear , hear . ) Mr . Henry Clark supported Mr . Woodward's views . Mr . O'Conneil ( not Dan ) said that he knew of several in bis trade who ebjoyed the > igbt to vote both as freemen and hsuseholderg , and who

      promised to come here and pledge themselves to vote for no man but the man who would sign M > . O'Higgins ' s pledge . ( Hear / bear . ) One of these freemen told hini ( Mr . O'Connell ) that it was Mr . O'Higgins alone , and unaided ( at first ) that got the country iBleased from the payment of church cess , which amouats , > a the whole , to upwards of , £ 64 , 060 a year . ( Hear , hear , hear . ) Has Mr . Daniel O'Connell done any service equal to that ? It is well he does not lay claim to that at any rate . Mr . Martin—I waa present in the vestry-room , ia St , Michan ' s Church , when Mr ; O'Higgins could not get a man in tbe whole parish to isecond his motion for the total repeal of parish cess for Church purposes , and I was present also when he was turned put of the vestry by the police ; and I saw him perse / ere until he

      carried his motion , year after year , in the same vestry room . I was opposed to him at first ; but when Isaw he was right I joined him , and I joined this Association when I heard that he approved of it . Depend upon it he will overcome all his enemies —( hear , hear . ) Mr . Benson said that he could bear testimony to every worfi that fell from Mr , Martin ; He kept all the newspapers of the day in which the vestry proceedings were reported , and he was so well pleased with Mr . O'Higgins' conduct upon these occasions , that ( though a Protestant ) he paid his subscription of £ 1 towards the tea service of plate which the parishioners presented to Mr . P'HJggins , as a token of their gratitude for his services—( hear , hear . ) He knew , too ; that the very man who has been going about late and early vilifying Mr . OHiggins , and striving to deitooy bis character , is the very man who voted the surplus parish cess fund ( f £ 200 to the Protestant curates , to curry favour with them , in the hope they would return

      tke compliment by going to Mary ' s Lane / and laying part of it out in the parshase of cloths . Mr : CHiggins made these curates hand ba ^ k the money at the next Easter vestry , after several day ' e trial before the magistaates in Henrystreet , Police Office , and he made the churchwardens apply it to the parish cess for coffins for tae poor , and other good purposes , and kept the parish < A iSfr . Michan ' s free 6 E parish cess for two years —( hear , hear)—and be had the papers in which these things were publicly recorded . Gratitude is not dead in the parish of St Michan ' s—( great cheering . ) Notice of a motion for the enrollment of several members was then given , after which Mr . Wooaford was called to the chair , and the marked thanks of the meeting given to Mir . Toole . The meeting gave three hearty cheers for air . Q'Connell ' s " Manbood Suffrage , " amidst mars of laughter , a wag asking if Mr . O'Connell himself was entitled to such a sufftage now ? ' Oh , yes ; far past sanices "—( roars of laughter . )

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      ¦ ¦ . '¦ : '; . . ' . ¦; .. HU ^ BBSETtEiPw '¦ " ' '¦ . - ; }; ' {¦} . ¦ _ GLORIOUS TRIUMPH OF THE CHARTER OVER HUMBUG AND . ' . " MATTERS OF DETAIL . " On Tuesday : eveDing last , agreeably to ^ a very numerously signed regnisition , a law and moat important meeting was held in the Philosophical Hall , for the purpose of considering the question of a " full , free , and fair representation of the people in the Gommona' House of Parliament . " The chair to be taken at half-past seven o ' clock . 5 o early as six o ' clock vast numbers were congregated round the doors , loudly demanding admission . At seven o ' clock Messrs . Vevers , Clayton , and other Chartist friendsarrived . The dooraivere still closed , upon which Mr . Claytonj with great difficulty , made his yeay through the mass to the private

      entrance , and , on finding the keeper of the Hall , demanded to havo the doors thrown open . This was refused , on the pretext " that the Commit U e had issued orders that he should not do so until requested by them so to do , '' upon , wbich Mr . Glayton exclaimed , "Itis false ; lam one of the Committee aad no such orders were given by the Committee ; and if any individual member of that Committee has done so , it is ' a grossi violation of bis duty , and as such ampunts to nothing . ' ' . Mr . Clayton , therefore , a . i one of the Committee , repeated bis demand , which was complied with . : This doue , tho rush of the "fustians '' -was so great , that in a very few moments the orchestra was filled , and that part of the saloon generally reserved for the gentry was filled also . '¦ • ¦• ' ¦ " ¦ . ¦ . :.. " - ' ; ; ^ - :.

      -Mr . Clayton then moved that Mr . Bray should take the chair . j ¦' .. ¦ ¦/¦ - . ¦ ' ¦\ ' - ^ . ' " ' - . ' , "• '¦ •' . ' ¦ '¦ ' ¦¦¦•¦ ' ;; V / Mr . Bradley seconded the mct-. ou . Upon which , : Mr . Tempest moved that Mr . B . Robinson take the chair , . ¦ _ " .., ;;¦ . ¦ , '¦ ¦ . ¦ ¦ , \ ¦ -. /'¦ ¦; . ¦ ¦; .: ;¦ . ¦ ¦¦¦ - . '' Mr . BooTHHOYD seconded it . p » ibeiug put to the meeting Mr- Bray was elected almost unu . niaiously . Tho CHAiBMiii advised the mctting to be orderly , and hear every speaker patiently and calmly ; arid hoped , above ail , that the speakers would be calm and dispassionate . : Mr , H . Edwaeds moved tho first resolution : —

      "That it is the opiaioa of this meeting that to secure & full , free and fair representation of the people in the House of Commons , Utuiversal Suffrage ; Vote by Ballot , and Electoral Districts , must become , the law of the land . " : Mr . Edwards in a maiden speech of considerable length , expatiated largely upon the three points embodied iu the resolution , and proved very satisfactorily , the fight of the snffrage , the justice of secret , vofcng , and : equal electoral districts . The other three points he considered as mere opinions or ma tter of detail . He also shewed the necessity of uniou between the middle and working classes , and that when once united upon a common principle , no Government in the world could be found that could

      witholdjustice from them . Mr . Capstack seconded theresolution very briefly and then left tho platform . . Mr . E . Clayton next came forward and was receive d with ' loud cheers , which continued for some time .. Mr . Clayton spoke for nearly an hour and was only interrupted by loud and repeated applause , tie concluded by moving the following as an amendment : — "That ib is the opinion , of this meeting , that to secure a realj > ' full , free , and fair representation of the whole people in the Commous' House of Parliament , ' the whole of the principles cojUaiBed in the People ' s Chaffer , viz . Universal Suffrage , Vote by Ballot , Annual Parliaments , No Property Qualification , Payment of Meaiberd , and Electoral Districts must become the law of the land , the whole of which are requisite and necessary to ^ secure a real and : efficient representation . " ';; . ., ' ¦ Mr . James Shaw seconded the amendment .

      ¦ Mr . Sfiers next came forward and made a few very good : ; remarks upon the Suffrage add other points , after which The CHAittJiAijf put the amendment , which was for the whole Charter ; a forest of hands were held up ; then followed the original for the three points , when there appeared but four jn the body of the saloon , and three in the orchestra , leaving tnem altogether minus m the gallery . Tne Chairman then gave it in favour of the amendment . Mr . Clayton then came forward and announced that the Secretary of the Charter Association waa present with the book and cards of memberBhip , whereby the sincerity o £ the Whigs might be tested . Ho then cailcd upon all converts to earol themselves as members . V : '"' ¦

      Mr . Copsxack , who had left the platform , and , located himself in the gallery , hero got up and said much as he admired eiucerity , he wouId also test the sincerity of Mr . Clayton , by moving , "That this meeting do denounce the Corn Laws , and will never cease to agitate for a repeal . " Mr . Clayton then moved as an amendment , " That the agitation for the whole Charter should take precedence of air other agitation , " which was carried unanimously . ' Mr . Edwards then moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman , seconded by Mr . Vevess , and carried unanimously . ; ^ The C 1 IA . IHMAN then briefly returned thanks and dissolvedthe ineetiiigi .

      Great numbers eurolled themselves as members , soine of tlicin declaring they would go the whole hog . A more peaceable and attentive meeting was never known in liuddersfield . The numbers present were estimated at no less than 3000 . , V AM EETiNO of the members of the Working Maa ' s Library took place in the aissociation room , on Monday night last , when many new members were enrolled , several donatiens were given , and the subscriptions paid ; A librarian and secrelarywa 3 elected , and a resolution passed that a soiree should take place on Monday in Easter week , of which dua notice will be given . ;

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      WIANCHESTEB .. —Pursuant to notice given by circular to the trades of Manchester , a delegate metiing of the trades and other public bodies was held on Wednesday evening , at : the Hop Pole Inn , Deansgate , to take into consideration the propriety of getting up $ demonstration on Kersal-moor , on Easter Monday ^ in support of the People ' s Charter and the abolition of the Corn Laws . Qaing to tha short notice which had been given , many of the trades had not had time to convene a meeting , of members . Tha spinners , masons , dyers , and several other trades were there assembled i for the same purpose in various parts of the town . Delegates present—Messrs . Hutchinson , Child , and Coifce , for the United Smiths : Mr . James Morris ,

      from : the Operative Anti-Corn Law Association ; Mr , D . Dunaron , ' Power Loom Weavers ; Mr . John Murray , Shoemakers ; Mr * Richard Cossidy , and John Campbell , Salford Chartists ; Messr ? . White and Russell , from Helherington and Lees , Mechanics ; Mr . Connor , from the Fustian Cutters ; Mr . Higginbottom , Engravers ; Messrs . Curran and Moor , Hand Loom Weavers ; Mr . John Bell , Mechanics ; Mr . Hutchinson was called to the chair , who explained the . object of the meetingi afid remarked that his trade would coma cut for the Charter , and nothing less . Every delegate from the trades . expresBed himself in the ^ Bame mannier , that is ,, tbat they were instructed to say they would come out for nothing short of the whole

      Charter . A ' discussion commenced , which lasted a long time , on the best means of giving publicity to the object of the meeting , and it was determined to call auother meeting , in order to give every trade , association , benefit society , and public body of any kind , to send a delegate to represent them . Several resolutions and amendments were brought , forth and exploded , and -the following was finally agreed to . Resolved , " That the delegates now assembled at the Hop Pole , Inn , Manchester , being deputed from various trades and other public bodiesj do forthwith take the most speedy meaii 3 of getting up a demonstration in support of the People ' s Charter and the abolition of the Corn Laws , and to carry out which , the : Trades of

      Manchester and other bodies of men , are particularly requested to convene meetings of their members as early as possible , and choose a delegate to represent them at au adjourned meeUng , which will be held on next Wednesday evtsning , in the same room . Every Delegate to be furnished with credentials duly and properly signed . " " That the above resolution bo advertised in three of theManchesterpapers , viz ., Guardian , Times , vend Advertiser , likewise . printed" upon 306 placards , and that Mr . Griffin , Chartist , and Mr . James Morris , of the anti-Com Law Association , be entrusted to carry OHt the above recommendation . " Mr . Hutchinson signed the resolutions as chairman , and after some further business of minor importance , the meeting adjourned till tbat night week . ¦

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      HULL . —Token of Esteem . —Oh Monday evening ; last , the members of Bethel Church , Hull ; held a public tea meeting in the WiJberforce Rooms , in ' honour of their Minister , the Rev . W . HiU-v As a mark of their resj ) ectlul and grateful appreciation of his five years' services , they presented that gentle ' man with a large quarto Biple , splendidly bound and Kilt , and with massive silver tips and clasp , purchased for the purpose by the joint subscription of the whole Churcn ; every member haviDg contributed thereto . ' About sixty persona sat dowu to tea ; the provisions for which were abundant ahtl cf tho best . Several beautiful pieces of sacred lausie were

      sung by the choir , who were on this occasion kindly assisted by several friends . The Bible was presented by Mr ; Joseph Bee , who , as the oldest member , occupied the chair . The address accompanying its presentation , which , at the Cha , irman ' s reqvii sit , was read by a junior member , ( Mr . S , 1 leaky ) expressed in strong terms , theafieotiou and esteem of the congregation for . their pastor ; it declared t heir fall knowledge and approval of bis whole conduct sijico he had been amongst them ; it spoke gratefully '^ aad earnestly of his zeal , his benevolence , and patu ^ bei and concluded . with a prayer that tliia Churcfcl might long enjoy the privilege of his pastoral atieititibu ^ The address was signed by upwards of fifty persons , including every member , male and female . "

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), March 5, 1842, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct964/page/5/