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• CHABTIST INTELLIGENCE , MESSRS . BARTLETT AND BOLWELL'S . VISIT TO . TEOWBRIDGE . ( GmrnxnittOed o > Mr . BarUett . ) Hat ^ ba » yvited by the men of ' Trowbridge to I » y -tlimi a visit ; we proceeded thither by the packet < m at ^ n day tast . - The weather was " rather windy ; but braopejua * nplsMa ^ : < . We bad the . compaaypf an « W ¦ Bar ind » eTealladfeB , irtio were all Chartista . Thereohgr » fcol » ted % 8 cn » our release from the fangh of arbitrary power , and ejgpreawdi hope th * t something wfldbedone to better tie tOTuittan © fthe country ^ and to put an « ad to the present Tniserable state of things . Oar conversion vro ou different topics ; - —on the-jtospeaks » f war . with France , the aflUrr of tte 2 £ uk > the Boundary <> -fwHcii , the position of tbe-HffiBJtt )^ -fllB » fnt ^ Ty » t q { tlie SlshopB , |>> wt maOV OthflT iatertliMVaubjeetsi on all of which some pretty wmn remsikrwwema ae by all , bat more especially by the ladiea . A-pleuing sign of the times this ! . wAAAAsW ¦ A # sr ssB wM aa iGbwbIbsIbKZmbbmM «^ JSbi
AtthitTftnAfffPi station a frtisrt **•—**»« ""> « " ** t 4 . He was glad to » e us , and expressed awish tint -we sbxmld not forget to visit the Bradford boys . We prozniaei that we would address them at tieir rooms on Wednesday evening . Thoa plighted , we proceeded to Trowbridge in an humdrum * ort of a thing , which told -a * plainly by it * rambling noise , and the shaking it t ^ ive us , that we were on dry land . We arriTed at our destination at about one o ' clock . We were heartily received , and all expressed towards us the wannest feelings of sympathy . Mr . SToore , fcbe treasurer of the Trowbridge Chartist Soctety , who is made of famous metal , and is as determined a Chartist as any in the West , conducted as here and there , pointing eut to om especial regard the abodes of warm-hearted Chartists , and likewise the
mansions of their rich opponents ; he bad us to renew the infcp » n * J machinery of one of . tlte cloth factories . Tfcia was a rich treat , aa we neTer had seen the inside of a . cloth factory before . The impressions the scene made on oar minds can be better conceived than described . . In an overheated and tainted atmosphere , amid the stunning noise , of the machinery , tender infants , that had hardly escaped from their mother ' s anna—old men , whose days should be those of ease and comfort , were incessantly toiling , to obtain a scanty gubsistenee > and tender female * , who should be attending to their duties ia the domestic circle , were necessitated to labour it work that should be performed by the strong and hc « lthy of the other sex . Work that was done by two hundred men some few yean ago , can
be performed now by less Han ten . Not a twelve month ag » there were ten mfen working where tnere axe sow onlytirree . Jfo -wonder , then , said I to my-« etf , as the man was telling me and my friend BolweU these things , that the Poor Laws were passed' to get rid of the people— -no wonder that Emigration Committees have been established , to let off " the steam , " or , in other words , to lessen the pressure which such a state ot things cannot fail to prodoee in the towns , when the taroed off hand * will surety come to , In order to obtain employment , * r to thieve for a livelihood . Ai mf sneh a state of-thlngs is frightful tocontemplate I Who will net endeavour , despite the attempts of magis terial tools , and the opposition of the factory lords , to pot aa end to such a state of things ? We must not
cease agitating toll the Charter is established . We left the factory undo this impression , and said to our-• eives that it is clear that a great change most be effected in the system of society , before machinery will prove advantageous to the wealth producers . That n" »" who wants information retpecfiog the effects of machinery , either in a moral or political light , should pay a visit to tiie elolh factories of Trowbridge . Thanking oor friends for their kindness in shewing as the machinery , &c » , we proceeded next to visit the Barracks , it which is staiionfcd a ecmpany of the Light Dragoon * , whether for the purpose of cutting d « wn the Char tists , or keeping the railroad men quiet , we are not disposed to say . Be this aa it may , the aoUtiezs received ns cordially . A young fellow , of a good appearance , and an excellent phrenological east , was our guide He was very affable ; he shewed as the stables , which
-were well famished with the right sort of animals to •* stand fire ; " and we saw , of course , the places wjiere the soldiers keep " their powder dry . " Our guide shewed us his carbine , and I remarked that be would have to employ it against the French . "Oh ! 1 dont know , " said be , "it may be so . " " We shall have to go against the French , or some other set , by and bye , " cald another with & cmiln We did not ** " »« it 1 f > r the remark u applied in any respect to ourselves ; of course cot , ao we turned the conversation upon something else . We were very much pleased with the cenduct of the soldiers , and remarked to ourselves , that they appeared not so bad as they were represented to be . We next proceeded to the residence of our excellent friend Moor » , with whom we took tea , and afterwards proceeded to the place of meeting , which was toe Demo * craSc ChapeL
Mr . J . Haswell was called to the «***» He felt a pleasure in presiding on that occasion , as there were present two "victims of Whig persecution . ( Hear , hear , bear . ) They appeared to be in nowise daunted . He should be glad , and so would , he trusted , all the Charlists , -when such great guns as O'Connor , Vincent , and O'Brien were once more at large , stirring up the people . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Rawlixs said he addressed the meeting in the eaose ef freedom and religion . They bad met to hear what their persecuted brethren had to say respecting how their opponents behaved to them whilst in prison . W «* srs . Bartiett and Bolwell had come there to express their determination still to persevere in the good cause . ( Hear , hear . ) Th «? y had been put into prison , kepi apon the felon's fare , and for what * For advocating
the cause of their y-oor fellow-men . In all ages of the world the rulers of the people , when they saw that the latter were endeavouring to obtain their just position in society , endeavoured to put them down by means of persecution , But their cause was just ; it was founded on Christianity ; and he , therefore , -would ever advocate it , be the cost what it may . ( Cheers . ) He "Was proud to see the cause progressing : it would continue to progress if the Chartists did not fall out about trifles , and would only become united and firm . He had published a little tract , in which he had endeavoured to impress upen the mind the necessity of acting with anity and determination ; and in which he called upon Christians of all denominations to come forward to assist the Chartists in thai ? righttons tndeavonra to benefit the condition cf the country , and to diffuse far And wide the light of truth . ( Cheers . )
Mr . Bahtxett on rising was loudly cheered . He * aid ;—My friends , it if with heart-felt pleasure , made « acred by the love of liberty , that I address once more the spirited men and "women of Trcwbridge . Since I bad the pleasure of addressing you last , some Important events have taken place . The storm of persecution has darkened the political horizon ; seme of the best friends of the people have been cast into prU-on , and while there have been treated in such a manner as never political prisoners were treated before . The fi » rt is , the Government "wants to suppress Chartism , and to feffeet that object they will have recourse to every means that lay in their power . But they vriH Eot succeed in this object , if the people become united . I am sorry to find that there is so
much , dispute with Chartists about matters of trifling difference . There are three parties in the country , the Teetotallers , the Cb&rtisU , and Secialiste , all of wfc « ai are aiming at one and the some tiling , namely , the bettering of the condition of the people . ( Hear , hear . ) 1 have been a teetotaller an my life ; and it is my desire to see ell men teetotallers , knowing that when they Lecome such they will enjoy a greater amount of happiness . But though I believe that it would be better lor « vtry man to become & teetotaller , I am not going to attempt to force upon him , that the propriety of which it would rtqnirea deal of time te convince him of .- I do not wish to place unnecessary obstacles in our way . We may not all agree to become teetotallers ; but I think "we shall all agree that every ttiuji ought to keep
himself sober . ( Hear , hear . ) I must state it as my bouest conviction that the people must become morally enlightened before a good system of social reform can be established Heat , teax . ) Bat Uifi present ii & political agitation ; its object is to obtain the means of effecting social reform . 1 would impress this upon the minds of every Socialist present ; I wouid have him to bear in mind that until Uiese means were obtained , the system ef Robert Owen cannot be carried into eSect . According to the law of this country , but eert&in portions of the land are purchasable ; consequently there is a great obstacle in the "way of the establishment of Socialism , which is founded , as ia well known , upon the principle of a community of property . That being the case , the
Socialists must have land . Now the law of primogeniture , and that of mort maise , which , in this case , are virtually the same , uphold a territorial aristocracy , to destioj which it requires ail the strength of the people to be cuwhined in general union . The Socialist * cay go on establishing their communities , but the folly cf Bach & line ef procedure will be obvious to ' th&ni by and bye , -when they are sufficiently strong and prosperous to invite aristocratic aggression . Owen expects to supersede , by gradual means , by the manner is which he is now proceeding , the present system of things . He imagines that the prosperous appearance of his social community , will induce the aristocracy to sanction and assist him in carrying out his Neve Moral Worid ; but upon such supposition it is dangerous for him to proceed . First obtain political power , and then voa will b « enabled to repeal any law that stands in ths way of social happiness ; then you will be enabled
to employ machinery to the advantage of alL You eoold not do this under the present state of things . Some such system as that advocated by Robert Owena system of co-operative indus&y—must then be established . Tbe Chartists are , like vrfse generals , iuucg az the means of doing this ; but the Socialists are deluding themselves with the belief that that can be done without political power . I would advise ailpresent to unite their energies to set aside all petty < i"Serenees , and anitedly press forward to obtain your poitiei ! privileges . ( Hear , hear , aad cheers . ) " First o ; . t . \ iu the po ~ fcr , and then you can establish what yea like , that is , supp ^ sinj you cave the majority with you . But here it mil be asked , fcow are we to obtain political power ? By the same eb&ies as th ^ Socialists prupojre to establish their communities— that is , by diffitsifig' sound kaow ^ edse among all classes of the j ) .-jple—rfceax , htar , tears—by pointing out to them tiicTils ' of the present Btat « cf * things , and liow m < : eh
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happier mankind would be under a system . at * cooperative industry . If by such a mode ot proceeding we cannot succeed , then there is no- prospect of succes * for the Socialists . - ^ ( Cham ) Now , friemds , jcfX-lqw * that , whenever indivMuahv attempt t * -bet *»* ttaaafK dition of the peopl ^ T thafc when they potnjgiiklny plan whereby ti » t can- be dbne , ^ hoae ttdiviabals aq » sure to , be aKS » Ded with caloiany , 1 * ad-tbe grosiwt insult They are sure to be called infidels , levellers , and I know n » t what besides . Now , let us observe , that infidelity does not consist , as Paine observes , in believing or in disbelieving , but in profowifo f fe >• . Uevewhai we do « ot believe . ( Hear juj ft « heen . f That is infidelity , and may I not then reasonably call neariy all tb »« krgy of 4 h * £ « tablished Church infidela 1 mnrtiav v *^««« 1 rS ««< t ^ v * a *« U ^ & ___ . j ^_ _ * —af . _ , _
They , do . m * grac ^ ice -what they , preach . They- have set parties wrangling with each other about religious matters . Wtiat wttes , what strife , what bloody contention * have there not been in contequencft of reUgiottuWfpwmnft . The Protestants aad CatfcoUe « « re equally to . HasM ; when the Protestant * obtained ascendancy , they butchered the Catholic ^ and when the latter obtained ascendancy , they , in their torn , so hated the Protestants . The danger is in giving any sector party irresponsible power . ( Cheers . ) AUooghi to be under the wholesome < "fl"i « woB ot an eoligbteaed public opinion , in the present agitation all sects should be united , hi order to obtain the object sought
for : Catholic , Protestant , and Socialist , should meet peaceably and friendly together , so that by their union they may pat down those who an fomenting strife and ill-will between them ,. ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) He wesk on next to show the- present state of parties , and then referred to foreign affairs , invader to prove that the cause of the people was never In a more cheering condition . Innumerable circumstances tended to favour the cause of Reform , and to « r » kmwi its opponents . He exhorted the men of Trowbridge to become united , and never to cease agitating till they had obtained the Charter- They heartily responded to his sentiments , and he tat down .
Mr . C . BOLWell next addressed the meeting . He said , Brother Democrat * of Trowbridge , I cannot express the pleasure I feel ia witnessing your present conduct ; right glad am I to have this pportunity of addressing yon respecting the good cause in which we are encaged . You are met not to idolise me or Mr . Bartlett , fast to show your love of the cause , and the sympathy yon feel for its advocates , who , by the base Whigs , have been basely persecuted . ( Cheers . ) Persecution , instead of intimidating me , as some thought would have been the case , has made me more eealous , and has prepared me to take a more determined stand in behalf of our Charter . ( Hear , hear . ) I would advisa the young men to seek after political Information ; for by so doing they would improve their minds , and
become mighty champions in the cause of liberty . Our oppressors want to keep knowledge from the people . Bat the young men of England are making great progress in political knowledge ; they are qualifying themselves to fill the places that will soon be vacated by their aged fathers . ( Cheers ^ It was useless to attempt to crush the spirit of the people . Persecution may intfiniriatft seme , but it would make others more zealous , and more anxUus to obtain a redrew of grievances . For my part , whether in prison or out of prison , whether in danger or out of danger , I shall be found advocating the cause of the injured and oppressed . ( Cheers . ) We hitherto have been too ca&did with our opponents ; we have thrown our doors open to them ; they were allowed to know all our proceedings . It must not be so in future , because they have taken advantage of our openness and candour . ( Hear , hear . ) On Monday week we had a famous meeting in Bathsuch a meeting as most have convinced our opponents
that Chartism is not dead —( hear , hear , hear)—and that persecution bad net suppressed the spirit of the people . Bead the accounts in the Northern Star of the Splendid meetings thai have taken place in Sootland , to welcome the patriots M'Douall , Collins , and White . These account * were sufficient proof that the cause is progressing , and that persecution has not effected its object ( Cheers . ) Let the people become united and the erase would sooa be obtained . The higher classes were opposed to etaeatiag the people , because they know that an enlightened people would not submit to slavery . I trust that no sectarian difference may arise among you ; that Socialists and Chartists will become united in order to obtain the one thing needful , namely , political power . That obtained , anything that the people wish can then be carried with effect Mr . BolweU , after Tnalrtng a few remarks on paimfrf events , concluded by pledging ^ tm «^) f to renewed exertions hi the cause of the Charter . He sat down amid loud applause .
Mr . Moobe next addressed the meeting . He called their attention to the National Charter Association . The cards of membership he had received that day ; they were well got up ; and he thought with Mr . Bartlett , that what was on them would furnish exoellent subjects lor s > lecture . On the top of the card was the polar star of liberty ; beneath , the globe , for the purpose of shewing that Chartists were titisens of the world , and had the love of all mankind . On the upper corners of the cuds are the bee-hive and the sheaf , representing mercantile and agricultural industry ; and in the centre the lion , bearing the cap of liberty , and attended on the one side by a young man -with a spade in his hand , and on the other by a young w « m&n , the goddess of the harvest , at whose feet are the shamrock , the thistle , and the rose , with this inscription , " God is our guide . " Mr . Moore concluded by hoping that the members would take their cards .
Mr . Rich proposed a vote of thanks to the two victims for their noble conduct that evening . It was passed , and a jolly dap followed , -which made the building shake to its very centra Three cheers were given for Frost , Williams , and Jones ; three for Potts , Carrier , Vincent , and O'Connor : three for all the other victims ; and three for the Charter . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman , the meeting quietly separated . About nine o ' clock , forty-four sat down to a cold sapper , at Mr . Cox ' s . After sapper , Mr . Moore was called to the chair . He trusted that all present would keep silence , and that when they broke up they would go home in good fellowship . ( CheerM He would propose a toast , which he thought no one present would object to ; it was " The Queen , her rights , and no more . The People ,
their rights , and nothing less !" Drank upstanding . Mr . Heath was proposed to the vice-chair . Mr . Harding sung , with much humour , " The Democrat bold . " Mr . Israel Pappi sung " O'Connor and liberty . " After which , Mr . Bolwell proposed " The health of Frost , Williams , and Jones , and may they speedily be restored to their native land . " Mr . M « J * in gave a recitation on " Vincent ;" And afterwards another was given by Mr . Knowles , beginning " Lovett—magic ia hi that name ;* Both of which were loudly applauded ; as was also a recitation , from Mr . Rich , on
" Factory Slavery . " Miss Dowall , and Messrs . Pearce and Parnell , sung some excellent sougB , among which were " There is a dear , beloved spot" " The light Guitar . " And " Come join the social band . " Mr . Bartlett next addressed the company on the subject of Socialism , pointing out to all present that the Socialists and Chartists were seeking for one and the same object ; but that the two parties were - only divided in opinion as to what vras the best way it going to work in order to effect that object He hoped to see both parties combined , for unless they were so , neither eonld expect to succeed ; Chartism would be retarded , and Socialism also .
The health of the two victims was drank upstanding and in silence . They returned thanVB . Several good soags were afterwards song . A vote of thanks was given the President-and Vice-President , and the meeting , in good spirits , separated .
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ST . PANCRAS , MIDDLESEX
A meeting ot the Victim Protection Committee of this parisn was holden on Tuesday evening week , at their Committee Room , Wright ' s Coffee House , 117 , Cflalton-street , Somers Town . Mr . Hodge was called to the chair . After the usual preliminary business , the sub-committee brought up their report of the laws for the government of the Committee , which will continue its sittings till every individual in prison be discharged , and those expatriated be returned home . The rules were received and adopted , subject to subsequent amendments . A treasurer , two auditors , and a secretary were appointed .
Mr . Smith moved— "That every individual committee-man be a collector , and that each member of the Committee contribute not less than one penny per week towards the victims . " He said that , in moving this resolution , he was influenced by this motive , that winter was approaching , and the widows and orphans whose cause they had come forward to assist , and whese means they ougnt to augment , would , by the imprisonment of their chief supporters , have but a dreary and miserable time to pass . Provisions were rising in price : every necessary was becoming dearer ; and crippled in pockets as these poor yet patristic individuals were , how could they look to face the rigours of the approaching season , if no friendly hand was extended to them ? Let them , the men of Pancras , set an example , and he was sure the country would follow ; and thus , whilst doing honour to themselves , they would be extending the shield of protection over their unfortunate and pereecnted countrymen . ( Cheers . )
Mr . Hall seconded thu resolution , because he thought it not only right and proper , bnt absolutely necessary . The men were suffering for the people ' s cause , and the people ought to support the families of the imprisoned , as a point of cuty . ( Hear , hear . ) Time had been lost in speaking ai ; d talking : now let them put their shoulders to the wLeel , and they would carry the people with them . Up and doing ; the public required nothing but direction , and eo&b would , tte cause of
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the imprisoned be the fireside conversation ; and whUfe enjoying the warmth of that fire , thoughts would artjfe respecting the condition of the helpless , children aijl . wires of the imprisoned , and , the hean . exparfjlnk ffie hand would cheerfully be exfcnided to i ^ ev « lhe % distnaiBf . * ¦? . $ ; ¦ $ ¦ ¦ § W . ' " ^ She motion wjatput ^ and carrjUd unanjtajjgBsm ?\ Mt Viner moved—" ThaWh ^ Edtto ' oft ^ JWr > them Star be made acquainted with the proceeding * , of this night" He did this that the publlo might know that there , waa a goodieeli ^ c existing towards ihe iuv prjaoufd ; » d thf > mne ibis wft shewn , Ufe bfptetyu would-: be . fctfoidaa tte imjri&ned vlctimi . tGHcMl He liked publicity ; and he was glad that one of the rules adopted thatevening set out with stating that a ii . * > « «_ _ ii a —I J — ..-H » u . it . n _ & J ^ h . 1 > I I _
weekly account be furnished to those papers who advo cated the cause of the Charter It wa » good—it was honest , and it would cause onion and strength | for thus every one who subscribed would know . what became of their monies , thus preventing cavil , and that , knowing everything was above board , it * ould give tnjB Committee a moral power ' which no' calumny would be able to shake or destroy . ( Hear , hear . ) ' After pasting a high encomium on Feargus O'Connor , and condemning the conduct of hia assailants In rather strong language , Mr . Viner sat down aialds £ ' much cheering .
M& Wall briefly seconded the motion , which was ' carried unanimously . , The Sbcebtaet announced that a . friend , Mr . Adams , of -Somers Town , had that day left » sovereign for the purposes of the Committee , and . that other persona both of the middle and higher- classes had expressed their desire of abolishing the Committee , The following was . the announcement of the sums received this week : — £ . s . d . . From Mr . Adams ... ... 10 0 " Collectors ... ... g 4 6 £ 1 4 6 Mr . Wall rose and said—Now , friends , we see there are persona ready to assist the distressed , and it only remains for us to go Forward ; no dallying ; no delaying—but all to business ! This is our first week , well begun ; and by the end of another week , and proper exertion , Instead of £ 1 4 s . 6 d .. « e shall be enabled to say £ 10 ; and then , when the cry is raised of " The cause of the people being backward , " and " Chartism dead , " we shall be able triumphantly to point to our accounts and say , La one parish here is « ur proof ; and if yoa want further proof of oar being alive and well , wait for three months , and we will show yoa that we in . Pasenu . h&ve £ 100 subscribed to Assist the injured and imprisoned . ( Cheers . ) Yes ! tha public had began
to wish that Chartism and Chartists had , not been , so hardly treated . He bad that day been told by an old opponent of the Charter , that something required to be done . And why f For this reason . Xook . says he , showing him ( Mr . Wall ) a notice of assessed taxes , the infernal vagabonds have raised my rates upwards of twelve » h » iHT » e » a half-year . ( 3 La « ghter . ) O ! yes , the shoe was beginning to pinch , and depend upon it , the cry will eoon be raised— " We have had enough of Whigs and increased taxation . " In conclusion , he exhorted those present to continue working for a little while longer , and then he was certain that a few months would see all classes united for carrying out the salvation of their country . ( Hear , hear . ) The meeting then separated . [ This report should have appeared hut week , bnt was mislaid . —ED . ]
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DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY TOUR . The reception which Mr . Deegan , the Durham missionary , has received at the different places which he has visited , in the discharge of his duties , bas been ef the m » st cheering and gratifying description . Everywhere he has had the strongest assurances of support and encouragement ; the people testifying their sincerity by wishing him abundant success in his ardooua undertaking . The general exclamation is— " Only let us have persons to address us , and we will have public meetings , contribute liberally , support enr missionary , and labeur zealously to promote Chartism . " This glorious spirit reflects the greatest credit upon the Chartists of Omrham , and deserves encouragement The missionary has to face many difficulties during his
first toor through the connty , which will , no doubt , disappear when he becomes better acquainted with the people in the various localities where his services may be required . After his first visit all will be smooth and pleasant ; his exertions will be productive of more good to the people . In future , due notice will be given , through the medium or the Star , to the several places which Mr . Seegan intends to visit The people may rest assured that be will be most punctual to his appointments . The leading Radicals in each place are urgently requested to make every preparatory arrange ment necessary to ensure successful meetings ; and to use their utmost influence in establishing classes . The attention of the Chartists is also particularly directed to the best means ef supporting the Missionary Fund .
On Tuesday evening , the 13 th instant , Mr . Deegan paid a visit to the Cbartitts of New Durham , a colliery village in the vicinity of the city , where he was re * ceived with great cordiality . He addressed the people upon the principles of the Charter , and demonstrated , to the satisfaction of his hearers , the utility of the class system . Several persons volunteered to become classleaders , and pledged themselves to prevail upon their fellow-workmen , if possible , to enrol as members of the society . On Wednesday , Mr . Deegan arrived at West Auck land ; but as some uncertainty existed as to tho precise time when he would arrive , the meeting was not convened for that evening ; he , therefore , remained till Thursday ; and notice having been given to the people
that he -would speak to them at seven o ' clock hi the evening , there was a numerous attendance . The meeting was an out-door one , held at the place where the patriotic and eloquent Binns had bo often descanted upon the principles of the Charter , and had enraptured the inhabitants by his manly and glowing appeals . The meeting evinced a lively spirit ; and passed off without the sllghest interruption from the authorities . Two large trees afferded shelter to the speaker , nature appearing to have especially intended them for oar protection , when the unkind and ungenerous spirit of ignorant or self-interested men refused us an asylum . Repeated cheers were given for the missionary ; for Feargus O'Connor ; for Williams , Binns , Byrne , and Owen ; and also for the Charter .
On Friday evening , the 16 th , Mr . Deegan addressed the Radicals of Sonderland , in the Co-operative Hall , L&mbton-street , when about twenty new member * were enrolled . Mr . Taylor occupied the chair , and delivered some excellent observations upon the injustica of the New Poor Law . Mr . Deegan spoke for abeut an hour upon the manifold grievances of the people , strongly recommending them to unite ; and was enthusiastically cheered . On Saturday , the 17 th , tho lecturer paid another visit to the men of Tbornley , where he succeeded in
forming six classes ; the leaders pledging their honour , as men and Chartista , to labour zealously and indefatigably . So well were they pleased with the remarks of Mr . Deegan , that they unanimously requested him to address them again on Sunday morning , to which he assented . New leaders came forward , and many members were enlisted . After his lecture , he proceeded t » Wyngate , and held a meeting in the open air , at three o ' clock hi the afternoon . Mr . Barkas , a genuine Radical , spoke to the audience , and Mr . Deegan ' s remarks were received with evident satisfaction .
On Monday evening , the 19 th , the missionary arrived in the Tory-ridden town of Stockton , where , under the presidency of Mr . Maw , a spirited meeting was held in the Chartist Association Room . Upon his entrance into the room he was greeted with three cheers , and during the delivery of the lecture , which occupied more than an hour , he was repeatedly interrupted by the plaudit * of the assembly . At the conclusion , a vote of thanks was given to him , and an ardent desire expressed that he would soon revisit them . Several females were present , who seemed to be highly delighted with the proceedings . Mr . Deegan has engaged to visit Bishop Auckland , on Sunday , the first of November .
DAHLINGTON . —Mr . Deegaa lectured here on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings , the 20 th and 21 st instant , to large and attentive audiences , in the Chartist Association Room , Priestgate . Tarious resolutions were uoanimously agreed to establish a National Charter Association . Messrs . Bragg , Moss , and Robinson also addressed the meeting . Mr . Grose , the proprietor of the Darlington Theatre , also stated , that ho intended "Wat Tyler" to be performed at hia establishment , the surplus proceeds to be devoted to the support of the Durham political priaonera .
South Chdbch . —The Chartists of this place applied to a widow , who keeps a public-house , for the use of her room , to afford Mr . Deegan an opportunity of addressing the people , which she readily consented to graat An officious , intermeddling and ignorant shopkeeper no sooner heard of it , than he went to the magistrates ' meeting , at Bishop Auckland , and informed them of the alarming news , that a Chartist gathering -was to take place at South Church , that he apprehended a serious disturbance or riot , and beseeching them to interpose their authority and prevent the The
meeting . magistrates , as simple as their informant , immediately sent word to the publicans , that if any of them allowed the people to assemble in their houses , they would forfeit their licenses . Notwithstanding , a large meeting was convened on Thursday evening , the 22 ad instant , in the open air , which was addressed by Messrs . Embleton and Deegan . At the conclusion , three hearty cheers were given to the missionary ; the same for Williams , Binns , Byrne , and Owen ; tbree for the brave O'Cennor , and all imprisoned Chartists ; and three for the National Association .
SCNDES . LAKB . —Mr . Deegan addressed the inhabitants of this town on Friday evtniug , the 23 rd of October , in the Co-operative Hall , Lambton-street Also on last Sunday , in the afternoon , at the Life Boat House , and in the evening , at the Hall , ia Lambtonstreet The different addresses -were listened to with great attention , and ga ? e general satisfaction .
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? V . f . ^ T lsa ^ oBaarraft . ; y : v M ^ KmaiO ' pETITIO ^ f ^ aTiis LIBERATION . ^ - : ^^ .:-: ;^ .., ^ r . ; OT' ? EppiB . . _ , ¦ ;; - ¦ , . . _ , A public meeting was held ' on Monday evening , October . } atb , is * & Brown-street'National Charter Association Rooms ' , to petition the" Home Office on bebittf ot Robert Peddle , prisoner in Betsrfty Hdnge of CoHteotton .-, Great Interest seemed to be manifested by thaChirtists of the East MaacJwttej District , aa the lacge and coaunodioua toom was pretty welL filled by the working men . ¦ --- ¦ ¦ ; ¦ : " ¦ ¦'¦ ¦¦ - . ^^ : ¦ :.:.. /» .. m-v-On the motion of Mr . Cueiuh , ¦ eoonded by Mr . Cabtlkdo ^ , Mr . Thomas WhltUker , Froaidentof the District , was unanimously called to the chai * . - ¦ -
Mr . Whittaker said , working . men and working women of . Manchester , the # bject for which you are called together is not of a party nature . No , my friends , it U not to consider whether Whigs or Tories shall be placed in power . No , jny friends , it is a cause in which every One that lays eUimto the name of Christian , or that has the least spatk of fellow-feeling hi hia breast , ought to coo » forward and tender , all the assistance he can . The object for which you have been , called togettjer , is to take ^ Into consideration the exfergue ease of persecution and Bufferings of that senloMadvocato of the people ' s r ights , Robert Peddle , who is suffering » U that a base , and brutal Government can heap \* poa , ium-by , wli * t they pleaae to call prison discipline ,: ( Loud cries ofv bear , hearbear . )
, You wUl . no doubt some of yen remember the trial of that individual and the circuuutanoes that happened on his trial—you will remember how he was entrapped by those base villains , Harrison and Smith , who acknow ledged on giving theirevidenoe , that one of them had received £ 80 for his services and expected to receive more ., it was upon evidence given by such menaa theso tbat he waa Bald to be convicted of sedition , conspiracy , and riot , and sentenced to three years imprisonment to hard labour and to that inhuman silent &y « teuv . What « an have been the intention of Government in inflicting euch severe , punishment as this I cannot tell , perhaps they thought to frighten the people from the Charter ; bat , friends , if we look back to times gone byas well as . to theLpresent . we shall find that
persecution has always defeated its own object Yes , myfrleads , persecution may purify , but neTer can destroy , the golden principles of Chartism . I have taken a retrospective glanoe of the conduct and character of these who are treating Peddle and others so cruelly , and I find , ia the years 1832 and 1833 , they were in the field of agitation , exciting the people to rebellion —( here the speaker held n P the picture of moral-force meetings at Leeds , which produced great sensation)—crying out "We'll pay no more taxes , if the . Government do not grant vu the whole Bill * and nothing but . the Bill . " My friends ,. I thauk you for the . patient hearing you have given me , and I now have the pleasure of calling upon Mr . James CaxUedge to mere the first resolution .
Mr . CA . RTLBDGE said—Mr . nh » w and fellow-Chartists , it is with feelings of regret , mingled with joy , that I rise to address you on the present occasion ; of regret when I consider the object for which we have been called together after the toil * of the day ; of regret that in this , the nineteenth century of the Christian en , to deprecate the base and brutal conduct of a professed Christian Government , bat whose acts an as opposite to tme Christianity , as light is to darkness . But , Sir , with all this regret , I rejoice to see so many of those who are termed blistered hands and fustian jackets , by that patriot who is now caged in York Castle —( cheers )—assembled together to do an act of justice towards an individual that baa been prosecuted and persecuted by the Infernal spy
system ;—( hear , hear )—he has been entrapped and placed within the iron grasp ef the base , bloody , and brutal Whigs , who have prosecuted him and consigned him over to a slow but sure process of murder . To corroborate which , I now hold in my hand a letter from bia wife t « oar secretary , in which there is an extract of a letter from Peddle to her , which I will read to you , and leave you to judge whether I am not warranted in my expressions :-. " Since I wrote you last , I have been very ill ; the cause I may briefly mention was a disease brought on me by the very serious effect of the treatment , or rather the mill , upon my system , for which a very small quantity of mercury was used , not so inuehasIhaTeknown given toaebild , without prodncing any ill effect ; but , to the astonishment of myself and , I the
believe , surgeon , the effect was a most severe salivation , which lasted for twenty-seven or twenty-eight days . For the first twenty-one , I could not swallow anything but water gruel and milk , upon which I lived all that time , with the exception of the irst five days , In which I had nothing but cold water to take that I could swallow . Upon the twenty-flrrt day , I , with great difficulty , got swallowed some soft bread , with gruel , from which time I have been , by God ' s blessing , gradually recovering . I am at present sadly annoyed with piles ; alto a constant pain and weakness in the left knee , which is very troublesome , especially when ascending a stair , or even walking . On Friday , just when writing the letter which I hoped would have reached you before this time , I was Mind with a very severe pain indeed in all the right side of my head , and what both surpised and alarmed me , my jaws became partially dosed , and still continue so , so that the utmost distance I can get them asunder will scarcely admit the
point of my little finger . The surgeon thinks it is a rheumatism , and has ordered leeches to be applied , &a , kc I am compelled by truth to state that the prospect of returning health conveys to me but little satisfaction , aa I expect to be again shortly subjected to the barbarous tortnn of the mill , and again to be laid on a sickbed . I cannot shut my eyes to the fact that I painfully feel that it is physically impossible for me much longer to bear up against it" Yoa hear , Sir , what is the effect of tkis cruel and unjust prosecution : that is nothing to the pain of mind he must feel from the persecution of that class for whom he suffers . ; he has been called traitor , spy , villain , and a host of other epithets too gross to mention , by the people he sought to benefit ; but , thanks to the working men of this district , they have wiped the stain of ingratitude from their foreheads by coining forward to do justice to the injured Peddle ; therefore , Mr . Chairman and friends , I have the pleasure to move : —
" That , in the opinion of this meeting , the case of Mt . Robert Peddle , now a prisoner in the House of Correction at Beverley , is well worthy of the most earnest attention of every true friend to liberty , and this meeting not only sympathizes ¦ with Mr . Peddie in bis present unmerited suffering , but recommends that petitions be forwarded to the Secretary of State for the Home Department , praying for a remission of his cruel sentence , and that the right of communicating with his family and friends be granted to him ; and tho illegal practice of the keeper of the prison detaining ni » letters after examination be done a"way with . "
Mr . W . Shearer then said—Mr . Chairman and fellow-seekers of liberty , I rise with great diffidence to second the motion that has been eo ably laid before you . I am not accustomed to public speaking , as most of you know ; but , Sir , when called upon to do an act of justice to a deeply injured man , one that has been-wounded in the cause of his friends , I feel in duty bound to add my mite to the general stock . I , therefore , most cordially second the resolution . ' Mr . TlLLMAN rose to support the resolution , and entered into a masterly exposure of the conduct of the Whigs , and brought forward statistical tables to shew how the public money is lavished away in secret-service money , on the Chartist prosecutions and a pampered aristocracy . The motion was put from the chair and carried unanimously .
The Chairman then introduced Mr . James Dew . hurst , who read the following petition : — To the Right Honourable the Marquis of Normanby , her Majesty ' s Secretary of State for the Home . Department . The Petition of a number of the Inhabitants of Manchester , in the County Palatine ef Lancaster , agreed to in Public Meeting assembled , this 26 th day of October , Io 40 ^ Respectfully . Sheweth , — That your petitioners approach your Lordship with a view of laying before your Lordship the distressing case of Robert Peddie , now a prisoner in Beverley House of Correction , in the county of York .
That your petitleners wish , in the first place , to state to your Lordship that the said Robert Peddie was convicted at tbe Assizes held at York , in March , 1840 , and was afterwards sentenced to be imprisoned in the House of Correction , Beverley , for three years to hard labour , for having been , as your petitioners understand , said to be engaged in a riot at Bradford , in the ^ said county of York , some time previous . That your petitioners regret exceedingly that such riot , or that any cause for such riot , should take place ; but your petitioners wish your Lordship distinctly to understand that it is their firm opinion that a man of the name of Harrison , employed by her Majesty ' s Government , or some one acting for them , has been the principal cause of such riot , and of bringing this unfortunate man / Robert Peddie , into his present deplorable condition .
That your petitioners wish most respectfully to inform your Lordship , that without your Lordship will kindly interpose on his behalf , and that of his distressed family , it is not likely , from his present state of health , that he can possibly survive to the end of the period for which he was sentenced to remain in the said prison at Beverley . * Teat your petitioners , knowing your Lordshi p to be the most proper person to apply to , wish further to state , that no ietters from the friends of Robert Peddie are allowed to pass the Governor of the said prison , which appears to your Lordebip ' s petitioners to be a great hardship , and in direct violation to the real meaning and spirit of the law tbat empowers the
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magistrates to rdei an examination of prisoners ' letters . - : $ : '^« & \ ' ; - ' ; V ¦ . That your petltbners % iab still further to inform your Lordship , that ; Mrs . Pe&ie , the wife of Robert Peddie , Is not allarfred to him mote'ihan one letter per montli frejft her husband , ajgd thfj | # rhen she writes he la onJif alljWredip read , aft ^ tlugkfjftturn her letters ( tohhrtto-hpkeepet ; tttsla ^ JKt your petitioners think U welFwortby of your tordship's most earnest attention , as it u ; 4 aiaet , adding cruelty to misfortune , and your petitioners most sincerely hope that your Lordship wjll no longer tolerate such treatment to be adppti&d ; bjjany gaoler towards an unfortunate prisoner , wno , " after all , is bnt the victim of the spy system , which is acknowledged Wy all great-and good-men to be one of the greatest and foulest blots that stain the . _ .. _ . _ . __ — .- _
actions of 4 be etoveranieafc of our | e 4 minoii con » t * y , £ nd should never - \» tolerated By any people salSt ' lo be the p ^ de and einy of mirro ^ That you ^ petitioners * i ^ conclusion , most earnestly . but respectfully pray . 'that ' your Lordship . Iwuklndly interpose oil behalf of the prisoner , B « bert Peddie , aad cause a . remission of bis sentence i such as shortening the duration of bis term of impr iaonment , » M can * ti * be allowed the free interchange of letters between him and his family , and such of his friends as may think proper to write to him ; and in the event of your Lordship doing so yon will have the blessings and prayers of bis ; unhappy family , and the approval of a just God , in whose presence there is fulness of joy . And your petit ioners , as in duty bound , will ever pray , ¦ - ¦ ¦ ' . Ac , < kc - ¦¦ .. ¦ ¦ ' ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ' ¦ ' ; :
Mr . Dewhurst spoke to the character of Mr . Peddle , being personally acquainted with him , and believed biro to be as true a patriot as any that moved in the . agitation , and concluded a short but energetic speech , by . snQving , " That the petition now read be adopted , and signed by the Chairman , on behalf . of this meeting , to bo forwarded as speedily as possible to : the Secretary of , State for the Home Department ; " which was ably seconded in a lengthy speech by Mr . E . Curran , in which he showed the illegality of detaining the letters of prisoners after their having read them ; and exhorted the people , by unity , to put and end to such an infernal system . Mr . Joseph Linney supported the resolution , which Was carried unanimously . The ChairmaS then called upon Mr . John Cartledjre to move the next resolution .
Air . Cartledge" said , Mr . Chairman , and fellowseekers of liberty , you must excuse any blunders that I may make , as this is the first time I ever stood up to say any thing of a public nature ; however , I move " That Joseph Hume , Esq ., ; M . P ., be entrusted with the petition for presentation to the Marquis of Normanby , her Majesty ' s Secretary of State for the Home Department" I do so because we have so recently entrusted a petition to his care , which proved successful . I allude to the petition of Geerger Henry Smith ; who we expect to be released from his dungeon every day , and 1 wish this petition may prove as successful . Mr . C . Conkor seconded the resolution in a short humorous speech , in which he hit hard at a meeting that was then sitting at the Corn Exchange on African slavery ; .
Mr . John Chance , of Worcester , was called upon to address the meeting , which he did very briefly by exhorting every man and woman to become total abstainers until their country was regenerated . The motion was then carried unanimously . A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , and the meeting dispersed highly delighted to see an effort made on behalf of Peddie .
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LONDON . — Metropolitan Charier Association . —A meeting of this Association took place last week to hear the first ef four lectures for the benefit of Mrs . Roberts , the wife of the Whig-made Chartist victim of that name . Mr . Peat was the lecturer , and Mr . Cohen officiated as chairman . After the lecture , an animated discussion ensued on the several topics of Corn Laws , Teetotalism , Socialism , and Chartism . Mr . Cohen declared himself averse topltdges in favour of Teetotalism , which he denominated a soul-enala vine pledge , and alleged that a man might exercise all proper moral restraint against excess , without making any pledge on the subject . This called up Mr . Dominick , who , in a short speeoh , expressed his opinion , that , according
to Mr . Cohen ' s doctrine , » man might be a very good Chartist , and carry out his principles without any p ledge , and while altogether isolated from his fellow-men . ; He thought the argument cut against itself . Mr . Cohen replied " No ; a pledge in favour of Toetotalism is a soul-enslaving pledge , but one in favour of Chartism is a Boul-enfreeing pledge . " Allusion having been made to the theory of political and social equality , and Mr . Peat having referred to the " aristocracy of intellect , " Mr . Dominick begged to be informed whether an agricultural labourer ^ whose talent did not extend beyond the culture of the fruits of the earth , was not as useful a member of society as the man who was distinguished by the term ** one of the aristocracy of intellect I " He believed the ultimate end of the human race is
the attainment of political and social equality . ( Movement , and cheers . ) We all of us have various giftB , calculated to promote each other ' s happiness ; and these gifts are so diversified that all are useful , although the diversity does not prove an inequality or inferiority in any of them severally . Mr . Cohen rejoined that there always had been , and always would be , a greater amount of influence possessed by those who had talent and genius than by those who possessed neither of those qualities . The discussion , which was highly animated , and often instructive , was maintained with great spirit , till half-past ten , when some other business being transacted , in connection with the objects of the meetiag , a vote of thanks to MeeBrs . Peat and Cohen was carried , and the meeting separated .
south HBTTON . —Messrs . Byrne and Owen . The South Hetton Chartists have written to Messrs . Byrne and Owen to accept a welcome Chartist demonstration festival on their liberation from Durlam Gaol , where they have been imprisoned for the last three months . Messrs . Byrne and Owen have accepted the invitation , and will attend a tea party at Easingtoa Lane , on Monday , the 2 d of November , where as many friends of the great cause as can attend are expected to give a hearty welcome to the distinguished patriots . Up to this time a great many tickets have been sold , and there is no doubt but the reception of two men who have suffered imprisonment for them will be most cheering . —[ This paragraph seems to have been meant for our last number , but , though the letter accompanying it was dated . October 20 th , it did not reach our office till the 24 th . Ed . 1
QUE £ N 8 BSAX > . —On Sunday evening last , Mr . John Arran , from Bradford , delivered a lecture in the National Charter Association Room , Street Top , to a crowded and attentive audience . He commenced by tracing man from a state of infancy to manhood , shewing how tyranny and oppression , slowly , and by degrees , wound their coils around him , so that , when he arrived at manhood , he found himself a perfect slave , politically , socially , and morally ; and it was to remove such astate of things as this that they were struggling . He then took a survey of the various quack nostrums which are propounded by the political empirics of the day , but more particularly the " cheap bread" men . lie next passed on to notice the various opposing forces
with which we have t © contend , the most formidable of which were the "black-coated gentlemen , " upon whom he bestowed a very severe castigation , observing that , though their religion taught them that riob . es were a great and grievous evil , yet they were always to be found arrayed on the side of wealth and power . The question of the land next came under his observation , when he shewed that agriculture was the most natural , the most healthful , and the most happy state of society ; and that , could the people be removed on to the land , instead of being , as now , locked up from morning to night in the infernal rattle-boxes , then would happiness and virtue adorn our land—then might it be said , with truth , that we had sat down under " our own vine , and under our own fig-tree , none daring to make them afraid . " He then , briefly summed ap , and concluded a powerful and convincing lecture ,
which was listened to with the most profound attention . The Chartists of this neighbourhood are again beginning to arouse themselves with increased and renewed vigour ; the Sooiety continues weekly to add to the number of its members , and the utmost confidence and unanimity prevail . A subscription ia about to be entered into towards the support of the wives and families of the imprisoned Chartists ; and it is to bo hoped that the Chartists of this neighbourhood , on this occasion , will shew themselves worthy of the principles which they have espoused . A meeting for the above laudable object will be held at the above-mentioned room , on Sunday evening , November 8 th , to commence at six o ' clock . Let the friends of freedom and humanity be there ; and though they are unable to release their friends from the fangs of Whig torture , let them allay the virulence of the sting , by contributing to the support of their destitute families .
Manchest er . Ratcliff .- On Thursday evening , ' a public meeting was held in the Association Room : Mr . Joseph Isherwood was called to the chair , who , after making a few observations , introduced Mr . Thomassou , who addressed them for half an hour on the present state of society . Mr . Leech next addressed ihem in his usual style on the present plundering system . Each speaker was listened to with the greatest attention . A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , and the meeting broke up highly delighted . We were highly delighted with a young Feargus O'Connor , who was exhibited to the meeting . Through the intercession of Mr . Joseph Hume , M . P ., George Henry Smith is about to be liberated . He was expected at the meeting on Sunday evening last ; but he has not arrived yet .
Tibb-sireet . —A long discussion took place on Sunday afternoon , en the responsibility of man . Each party kept their temper . A great deal ot information will be derived . Irom the question . It was adjourned till evening ; after which it wa 3 adjourned till that day fortnight .
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: Nbwxo $ JrEAT ^ - ^ On , . Sunday afternoon , a fm » friends from , Brqwt- ^ treef district ; atfclded a tfe ! vitation 'tieyinvFrebeiTea from Newfon Heath ; , and assisted in establishing a Rational Charter Asso ciation ; when a resolution was passed that thej jpfn the-National Charter Association it Gr « t Britain . They nominated theiiioffioera , and ' set to work in good earnest . ¦ ^ . . , y > i Lecture . —Mr . 'E . Currah delivered a lecture at Brown-etreet , on ^ Stlnday-e venmj ^ a& noticed in last week ' BiStar . on the present pro ^ pecta oftheB adicaU in Which'he . rev&v / ed ^ conduoi of tlw . Government ¦ tot ; M , last fortjtyaiws , iwd fll ^ rlypibyfd thai & people could never mend their tiohdiition mtm , the . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦
Miai ^ ijeqOMfi ttt «^ f OTja « i | n < L . ^ < .. ; ., . f ; -. , /; - CQZjKE . —6 n ; M |> nd » y evening last * , the members of the Radical Association , in this place opened ap ^ oious lecture room , bv holding a public meeting ana passing a string of resolutions in ~ accordance with the occasion . The audience was entertained by the attendance- of a > select company of vocal and instrumental performers , who sang and played patriotic airs at intervals . The meeting , whW was crowded almost to BuffwatioiLjw a * very ably addressed by Messrs . Stowe , 7 JBaldirin , TattersalL Ashworth , Oldnam , Smith , Hartley , addMooney ; and at a Utfl hour the meeting broke np , highly gratified with the entertainmenta of the evening .
A 8 HTON .-0 n Saturday evening kit , the juvenile members of the National Chatter Aaa « ciation performed the trial ef Robert Emmett , in the meetmg room « Charlestowu i The judges entered the rqom about eight jo ' eloek .. when * the grand jury was sworn . The Attorney-Generai opsned the proceedings in the regular conrt style . Robert Emmett was brought forward in chains ,, attended b y an officer , ana six soldiers . The judges and councillors vrere dressed , in the Tegular court uniform , and every one concerned acquitted himself so well , that the hearers could not but be struck with the reflections of reality—indeed , while the character of Emmett was being perfornwd , tears were seen trickling
down many cheeks . The rattling of the chains , and the solemn toll of the bell , whilst the judge was passing ; 'sentence , produced a striking effect upon the audience . In justice to the ^ ersoa who took the character of Emmett , we most say that too much credit cannot be given for-the very -able manner in which he delivered the defence . All was carried on in the greatest dscorum , and had its due effect . They intend to give s similar treat on the 7 th of November , and we wish them success for a two-fold reason , viz ., the monies are to be put to charitable purpose * , and the young men give their labours free , besides making good use of their precious time f it draws the dupeat front the public-house . Such scenes as these indicate the march of intellect .
BELPElL-TThiB town of Belper was visited on Tuesday and Wednesday , the 20 th and 21 st , by Mr . Bairstow , the eloquent and indefatigable West Biding Chartist Missionary . The meetings were convened in alarge room , at the George Inn , which was most numerously , and respectably attended ; hundreds returned who could not gain admission . NEW V jEBDS . —The members of the National Charter Association of Great Britain met on Sunday last , at the house of Henry Edwards , Croftstreet , when a number of new members were enrolled . All members axe earnestly requested to attend on Sunday next , as business of importanoe will be transacted .
WEST RISINO . ^ -Mr . Bairstow , lecturer for the West Riding of Yorkshire , will deliver lectures at the following places ,-in the rotation undermentioned , commencing on November 2 nd : —ofl Monday at Barnsley ; Tuesday at Wakefield ; Wednesday at Gawthorpe ; Thursday at Dewsbury ; Friday atDawgreen ; aud Saturday at Mirfield . On Monday , November 9 th , at Huddersfield ; Tuesday at Lepton ; Wednesday at Halifax ; Thursday ' at Bradford , Friday at Bingley ; and Saturday at Idle . Mr . Bairstow ' s services will be demanded at Loughborough and Leioe 8 ter for the week , i cominencuy November 16 th ; after his return he will lecture on
Monday , the 23 rd of November , at York ; Tuesday at Selby ; Wednesday at HundletJ ; Thursday at Woodhouse * Friday at Upper Wortley ; Saturday at Holbeck . Week commencing November the 30 th : — Monday at Armley ; Tuesday at LeedSj or ia the vicinity ; Wednesday at Pudsey ; Thursday at Birstal ; and Friday at Eeighley . Ewh of the lectures will begin at eight o ' clock in the evening , and at the close discussfouwillbe invited , and opposition challenged . Mr . Bairstow is peculiarly anxious that publicity should be extensively given in the respective localities , aa he will Bubmit to each meeting a new and effectual plan for the release and return of Frost , Williams , and Jones , during the coming session of Parliament .
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m ¦ ¦ COLLINS AND WHITE AT STIRLING . On Friday , October 2 Jrd . a splendid soiree was held at the Corn Exchange of this ancient and celebrated town—celebrated not only as being the seat of Kings and nobles , bnt also for the many bloody struggles which took place in its neighbourhood ; In its vicinity is the far-famed field of Bannockburn , where the Scotch patriots gained a victory over their English oppressors ; on a hill close by the beautiful Castle of Stirling , where James the First was nursed , is a small eminence , on which some scores of the Scottish nobility were beheaded , and last , though not least , in front of Stirling Gaol , those noble-minded patriots , Hardy and Baird , offered up their lives in Bupport of the cause of freedom .
As soon as the carriage appeared , in which Messrs , Collins and White were seated , they were Immediately received by a deputation from the Stirling Chartists , and conducted to the Corn Exchange HoteL The Corn Exchange , which is 200 feet long and forty wide , was fitted up in excellent style . A commodious platform was erected for the accommodation of the cheral and instrumental bands , who were employed for the occasion . Over the platform was a figure of Britannia placed between two very large Scotch thistles . A great number of beautiful banners were tastefully arranged . Portraits of several leading character * -were also interspersed , and produced altogether a brilliant effect The large Hall was lighted with six beautiful
The chair was taken at half-past six , when about six hundred respectably-dressed men and women were present The Chairman opened the meeting with an appropriate address . Tea was then served , good ia quality , with various sorts of bread and sweetmeats , which seemed to give general satisfaction . Several sprightly airs were played by the band , after which the vocalists entertained the meeting with some excellent singing . The Chairman introduced Mr . Abram Duncan , to the meeting , who was loudly and deservedly cheered throughout an argumentative and eloquent speech , in which he severely castigated the , lawyers who nestle about Stirling , and exposed the base hypocrisy of the priesthood generally . Mr . Duncan resumed bis seat amidst general applause .
After another interval of vocal and Instrumental music , the Chairman introduced Mr . George White , of Leeds , who delivered a long address in his usual style , and was repeatedly cheered . The Meeting was afterwards addressed by Mr . John Collins , who delighted the audience with his pointed remarks and humorous anecdotes . He sat down amidst loud cheers . , Several other comic and sentimental songs were performed . Three « heers were given by acclamation to the imprisoned Chartista , the People's Charter , the Chairman , and a variety of other subjects connected with the people ' s cause , and the meeting separated highly delighted with the musical and intellectual feast The meeting will be long remembered in Stirling .
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REPORT OF JOHNSTONE MEETING . We arrived at Paisley on Saturday , at twelve o ' clock , and were met by a deputation from John * stone in an open carriage , in which we proceeded to Johnstone . We were met within a mile of tha town by a large procession , in whicb were several very handsome banners , and portraits of Frost , M'Douall , Collins , &e . The procession halted before a large oak tree near Elderslie , took off theif hats , and gave three hearty cheers . It is called Wallace ' s tree , and is highly venerated by the people , who say that the illustrious patriot took shelter there at some period . Close by stands an oldfashioned buildingwhere Wallace was born . As
, the procession approached the town , it increased rapidly ; and , on entering into Johnstone , it was a truly splendid and soul-stirring sight . A Dubuo meeting was held at one of the largest halls rathe town . Mr . Whitelaw was called to the chair , and opened the meeting in a very neat speech . He afterwards introduced Messrs . Collins and White , who addressed them in their usual style . After several resolutions were passed , and three hearty cheers given for Feargus O'Connor , the meeting broke o > A splendid soiree was got up in the evening ) W which about 250 sat down . Patriotic songs an * toasts , and animated speeches , was the order of the
evening . The company separated highly delighted On Monday evening , a political lecture wasdeliverea by Mr . White , at Shane ' s Assembly Room , woicB was crowded by an intelligentand attentive audience Mr . White entered into an examination of the existing miseries , their cause , and their remedy . W went at great length into trades' onions and-stnWS , pointed out the futility of all the struggles that hM been made by the working men in ord « r to k 66 ? " their wagesj and showed that there would be no protection lor labour until the Charter became aw . The meeting separated highly satisfied ¦ with ; - W » proceedings .
QREENOCK . — . A Lecture was delivered at the Mechanics' Institute , on Tuesday evening . j > 7 f Dr . M'DodaU , on the rights of labour . In < " *> $ the windows fronting the street was a »«» U SS ^ transparent likeness of Feargus O'Connor , J »* The place was crowded , and the Lecture or w » first-rate order . The Doctor has well snsHunea nw character as a clever and devoted advocate oi »« Charter . The Chartist cause progresses rapicuy u » this place .
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