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May 13, 1848. THE NORTHERN STAR. 7
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Tbe nswi of yesterday ana of this raorn-n ; have been received at ailan with BaiTcraa ! jov . Tne operation of Pij ^ renfje , es a military movement , is rassriificeut Tee rosd to tbe T ; r- > 1 is risw intercepted ; Pcschura remainsisolated ; and the passage cf the Aoige is secarei Daring the night after the affile of Pwtrengo , the Pieo-noatese army took ponession of Bnssolengo . Darins the niaM of tbe SOih ttu < aoknge waa taken , and the passage ofthe Adfge fft-cted at Pontone , by which means a body of Austrians was completely surreonded . Intelligence from the head quarters of Charles Albert states that this body , to tbe number = ljTOO infantry and 40 cavalry , ted been made prisoners netwean Peschiera acd Lszise .
DECLARATION OF WAR BY THE POPE AGAINST AUSTRIA . On the 11 of Mav a popu ' ar rising took place in Rome , the object of which was to force the Pope to declare war against Austria Bv a telegraphic dis . patch , we learn that on the 2 ad May , the Pope , after much resistance , had yielded to the demand of tbe peop ' e . The minittry has received full powerato decide all questions of temporal government , including * declaration of warajainst Austria , the Pope having entered into a formal engagement to sanction ^ its actf . The Austrian ambassador at Rosa had been ordered to withdraw .
RUSSIA . The Bsrsnu Gazkttb has a letter from Warsaw , dated the 20 th ult ., which we subjoin : — ' The disorganisation in the ranks of the Russian army in Po lisi is said to be very great , and , generally speakinj , the troops manifest little attachment to the person of the Emperor . Private letters from Kaminiei announce , on the faith of letters from St Petersburgh and Mescow , that the Imperial Guard has revolted in the former city , and that the people have risen in the latter . Welhvnia and Podolia are only awaking a favourable opportunity to join the movement .
POLAND . SLO & DT BATTLES BETWEEN THE POLES AKD PEC-SIAKS A furious cot-flict took place at Xionzon tho 29 th nit ., between the Prussian and Polish troops . According to the Posks GizKTiB , the latter , who fought , most desperately , suffered immense 1 ss . Th « slaughter was immense , for the troops used nothing else bat bombs and ball cartridge ? , and the Poles , who would not give way . have fa'len by hundreds . B is said thatout of 1 , 700 , seventeen ocly made their escape , the remainder being taken prisoners or killed ; a whole square was cut down ta a man . The Prussitns . according to the same journal , had . forty killed and fifty-five wonnded . On the previous day the Prussians had taken Gra'z . after a severe contest in which twenty Poles were killed .
News from Posen ( Mav 1 st ) states that after the combits of Gtatz and Xior-z , which were most ¦ bloody , a real battle took place on the 30 th April at Milcslavr . Tha town was 5 rrt taken by the Pru ? . sian troops : the Poles succeeded in expelling them . The Prassias troops , havingreceived reinforcements , retojk the tows ; but the Poles drove them outonce more , though the Prussians were more tban six thousand strong , not to speak ^ of their artillery . Every one of these Ssfati was most murderous . The Poles of the city of Posen , and all those iu the grand duchy , protested against any division of the duchy , and refused to take a part in the elections of 1 st May for the Frankfort Parliament . A proclamation ef Afieroslatrski has called the province to tbe general insurrection . The whole of the cxcle of Buk is under arms . The Polish National Committee has repaired to the camp . Stefanski is provisionally ap . pointed dictator ofthe grand dacby . We may expect a violent struggle .
The contest sfe Miloslaw lasted fire hours , at tha expiration of which all the Prussian troops f to quote the report ) were entirely e xhsusted . In killed and mi ? sine , the Prussians lost 27-5 men . including three officers and three sub-officers . Tbeir wounded araounted to forty-one , including eleven t Seers Another contest took plica fin tbe 2 nd instant , near Kurnik , between several hundred P « les and a Prussian escort that were conveying 500 Polish prisoners to Posen . Several fell on bDth sides . It is stated that Mieroslawski has been killed , and that the Prussians had resolved to make another attack on Miloslaw on tbe 3 rd instant and to take it by storm . The German Rr-man Catholic cUrgjmen of the Duchy of Posen have issued a circular , urging their parishioners to oppose the incorporation of any part cf the dneiy with the Gerrranie Curtfedera'i'in , and to remain true to their Polish brethren . The Archbishop of Posen has a ! soop ? nly espoused the cause of the Poles .
Perhaps one of the worst features in the line of pnliey adopted by the Prussian government , is the order given to drive back asain across the frontiers these arnud Poles who flte ( rum Ru ? si 8 n Poland into Po-en , ncder tbe irepre .-s ; on that Prusna is favenrbg tbeir natitnaliiy . On tbeir return tr F-ufsian Po . ' atd tbey are arrested , either as deserters or as rebels . According to tbe Frankfort OntR-? 05 TAMT 3 Zeitckg ( avery cautious jtumal ) there * r < many Russian spies and scents in " West Prussia , having for misne-n tbe keeping up the bitu ; animosities esirtieg between the German and Polish races .
B 3 fBiKDiI 25 T CF CKiC-W . Accancis frcm Cracow nfthe 27 ih ult . Jescrifce the cnibjaik of a vio !« nt insnrrtction there , and the sub . stquect bembsrdment ot the city by Field Marshal Count Castiglione , who was wounded . The inMir Sents finaliy capitul . ted , the principal ttipuiatiou b = icg tte withdrawal of ail the Polish and French emigrants who are rjot subjects from the city and it * territory beyond tbe Austrian { rentier , an untroUsled departure being guaranteed to item to the Austriai < frontier . A complete amnesty is also guaranteed to ail persons who have taken part in the events ot this dav .
The whole of the Grard Euchy of Posen is in a slate of insurrection . Tbe Prussian official Gazette cf the 7 th instant , publishes a decree , p ' acing the duchy under martial law , and proclaiming puni-h rrent of death ngsinst all insurgents taken in arms This decree is countersigned by General Colurab . Mieroslawski , on the otter band , is said to have declared tbatii tbe Polifh prisoners are shot , he will cause every Prussian that fal j into his hands to be put to death .
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TEE 'NATIONAL ASSEMBLY . ' TO THE EDITOK OF THE KOBTHEBS STAB . Sib ,. —It is now aVout thirty yesra since I enlisted under the banner of Democracy ; the question then propotnidtd ^ a « * the best means of obtaining s Rtdica ! reforaj of the Gammons Ho & se ? of Pariiamr & t . ' After this lapse of time your correFp-mdents are prescribing methods , ' How to get the Charter . ' TFiil you ahoir ne abriefspacs to make af . w observations on the negative side cf tie question ! * How shall we not get the Charter ?
I am not going to argue the demerits of abstinence from all excisable articles of consumption ; as j believe it right that we Ehauld ' go the whole hfig' in a good thing , tad that tha physicians should set an erampla to osfcers by frtkirg thrir obti nostrums . I believe f * er O ? them feel disposed to go naked and foodless , and be Cast coSnless into the grave . If they restrict their decline to the pips and tha pot , the tea cup and the sutifi . bor ; I can only say , Met ail abstain from these tfeiogs b . Vo think proper . ' Tne creatu-e-comf-r « of a VfcrkinsBngiuhman tie' fcw and far between' Many a poor labourer is cornpelled to make a meal c . f his pi pe . Let h ' m br-ak it it he chooits , Althcugb Mr NipSg sells ' good h json at 4 s . per pound , ' ye : little penny , werth ' sonly constitute the orders of the cottei ' g wife . Iret htr teapot go t . pot , if ehe tniafc * prop-r . Ale and sp irits doss cot flow very absndantlT down the throatei ofveritafcle Chartists . I leave the quacks to libb the Chartists—a drunken Chnrtist is a misnomer—the real Cbsrtists are thinking—sot drinking—aiea .
In 1817 , 1818 , and 1819 , 1 , and thousands of Radicals , smoked cur yarrow , brewed our nettle beer , mint and belm was our tea , and roasted corn our coffee . Did it result in crippling the revenue ! No . The Sidmocths and Castkreagha were adepts in roga-ry they put tho pea under another thimble , which as effectually drained the pocket . However galling it may bs to a few fanatical erotchetmonEer * I do , sir , hops to ee " . the day when er . ry labourer can enjoy his pipe and mug of hoTie . brew . d ale , after the toils of the day , on his e « n clean hearth , sur . rounded by bis cheerful and happy family .
Stxt , sir , allow me to observe that we shall not get the C & artti by c & Uins together a 'Nation » l Assembly , ' to tfcrow the torch of discord arcoa ; . our ranka and calumniate our general ; tbe proceedirgs reported in last week ' s St * . ri were disgraceful to any assembly of men . If they are men cf business tbey fcave certainly a most aovel method of commsccing work . But I suppose they ate paid by the i & y , not by the pkce . You knew tbe kind of material composing the convention of ' S 3 . Is there notastrict similarity in the hetero genBOUs composition of this 'Assembly . ' with theaddi ton of a more copioui outpouring of vituperation ? l £ r O'Coansr justly thinks the pltnet Mars must now ba is the ascendant . I think some of the ' Assembly ' must have fallen from that planet , a * they are of a ctrange genas—not even tbeir names bsiag btfers knotrn to cs is . this political world .
A large fitaeant of money must be raised to carry on the egitaticn !!! Don ' t they wish tbey may get it b \ abasing our cbitf * Ah ' . but they begin to see they must steer another cosrje . I was told last night b y s mem bee oi the ' Assembly , * that chUss they could prevail on l £ c O'Connor to aid them , they were dsmnei in public estimation . I am glad of tbeir ' fix '; and hope Hr d'Concor will refuse to succumb to thtir tntreatles . Let the country appoint a committee of twenty old , tried . * ad honestGhartists , with whom Mr O'Connor can ce psrste , thea the causa will progress ; but while th . p « ien > AtssEbly' ills , it will rstrogade , and «» shall rvMgst the CharUr . Toon , troljv London , Ha ; 9 ih , Witiux Sxoes ,
The 'National Assembly.' To The Editor O...
THE 'NATIONAL ASSEMBLY . ' TO THE EDITOR OF THE KOBTHEaW 8 T 1 B . DEiBSiB , —W . J . P . Wilkinson , E-q ., of this cit y , having been elected as delegate to the National Assembl y , and not having taken bis place amongst them , a few words may be requisite , to show tbat Mr Wilkinson is not tired of struggling in a goo 1 cause . When Mr O'Connor's Irtter tras read , every word on the subset of thj National Assembly was calmly discussed by a full meeting , after which it was unanimously resolved : — 'That we fully coincide with Mr O'Connor , and decline sending a delegate . ' It may be well to state at the same time that we , from the great depression of trade aad the apathy of some , r ? ho will loudly bawl for the Charter , have not the means of paying a delegate ; it is a glaring fact , tbat the local expenses fall too heavily oa a few ; this is invariably the case in this part of tha kingdom .
It would be nothing but jusiica for those parties , wbo declaim se loudly against ilr O ' Connor to make themselves acquainted with the position of many of the Chartist bodies , before they make wholesale statements , which , to say the least of it , are founded en ignorant assumptions . Tour's obliged , P . J . O'Biiek , district secretary .
The National Assembly, Mr O'Connor, And ...
THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY , MR O'CONNOR , AND THE 'NORTHERN STAR . ' re * tse EDirofc or the soBTBEftH stab . Sib , —Words will hardly convtiy an adequate repre . sentatieu of the indignation with which I am pottesaed , on hearing the language that his beea used in a meeting , calling itself tha National Assembly , in the coarse of the last week . The propriety of the course suggested by our long-tried , faithful leader , Mr F . O'Connor , respecting the limitation of the number of delegates that thnuld constitute the Assembly , was accepted and recogniitd by tbe cemocratic body here , and acted upon . I bail tbe suggestions of tbe good and true in Leicester , as being in perfect accordance with the dictates of truth , prudence , and sound sagacity . I beg te remind these aspirants to leadership , that history has furnished us with the lives
and characters of many political charlatans . , Let me asfc of these men , how Mr O'Connor can be considered a frce age-nt if he is to bs denounced , abused , and threat , enel , because he will not make an unconditional sur . render of his honest convictions , and render himself liable to fresh persecution ! Had the least doubt existed , as to the prnprloty ef the course suggested by Mr O'Connor I consider that it is most effectually removed by the exseilence of the matter contained in bis Utter to tho Assembly , which considering the treatment he had receives , breathes towards them a spirit of generous , magnHniraous forbaarance . Bat . we are promised another
Paper that is to destroy the Koethebn Stab and ita pro prietor . Now , Mr Editor , as you are in a position to know the expense of getting up a paper , if there be any foundation in tbe assertion , does it not argue theexistenca of some more wealthy party behind the scenes ! Por who Is going lo trust a jjaupsr with property , unless he can furnish security ! Does not the thing speak for itself ? An entire week has been consumed in acrimonious denunciation , and propositions—Ibegpardoef > r a money tyrant of £ 5 , 009 was voted . I believe their bistptau will be to retire as soon as possible to their respective domiciles , lest the people should be so hardheurtdd as to neglect their appeals .
In conclusion , I hereby inform these gentlemen , that I will not be instrumental in collecting one penny for thtir expenses , nor will I recognise any of their acts , as being the legitimate representation of the Chertist body , until tbe Chartists throughout the country give their opinion ea the sutject . I remain , Sir , your obedient servant , E . R- > BEETSOIf . Pl ymouth , Hay Stb , 1348 .
Tbe Gagging Bill. ' If The House Of Comm...
TBE GAGGING BILL . ' If the House of Commons will not reform itself from within , it will bs reformed with a vengeance from with out' Lord Chat-bast .
to tSe editos or rae nobtHe & H sf AB . Sib , —We are led to understand the bill of Sir Gacrge Gr :-y , for the security of tbe Crown and Government , is nov : p-ts . ed into law , and any person who will hive the audacity to stand before a public meeting , and advocate the propriety of' htr Majesty to change her measures , or her counsels , or in order to put any fores , or coustraint upon , or to intimidate or overawe either House of Parliament , or dtclare such by publishing any printing , or writieg , orbyop ; nand advLed speaking , shall bedeamed guilty of felony ; and every ptisonso offending , on beisg convicted tbtriof . shall be liable , at the discretion of tho court , to be transported for life , « r for a term not Its * than seven years . '
So the people are to be plaeoi under a law that fifty yenrs ago , in the rampant days of Tory ism , even the bloody-minded Castlerfagb wonld not have dared to attempt . Will the ptople submit to this infernal tteat . meet by tbeir ' quondam' friends , the Whiv's ! I hope not—nay , I confidently trust—that tbe first attempt te enforce this in quitous act , will be tho si / nal for the downfal of tbat riastardly faction whose atrocious acts of treachery to the people , have proved them to te the cost cipgraceful tint ever yet held authority in the manege ment or mismanagement of the affairs of this nation .
It may not be amiss , at tbe present moment , to compare tbe former- sentteeiitg , with the present acts or general policy ofthe Whigs while intffiea . Let ns take a elsnce at the language used by them in aEitaiing for ibeir favourite measure , tbe Reform Bill , sixteen years ago . I find in a speech delivered in the Hou ^ e o ! Commons Yj the Prime Minister of the present dsy , ' the little libertj-loving Lord' John Rus ? ell , the f . Honing werdii : — ' There is no question bnt tbat yeu rau « t either reform , orwith this esnstitullon , you must perish . This oouse has nothing to look to but tae countenance , the support , and the sympathy of the people ; and now , wken the people by multitadesof petitions . and millions of voices , are calling for reform , will the Home of Commons desp ise the warning they hear—will we keep our power against
remonstrances pgsinstall petitions , acd take our chance of the dreadful consequences ! ' Perhsp * it would be as well for Lord John and his colleagues , were he to apply a satisfactory eolntion to his own question , which may he deemed fully as applicable to the present HOUSS of Commons , as it was to tbat of sixteen years past . We find another of the present ministry , Bibington Mscaulsy . in the Jscufc st the game period , speaking as follows : — 'Now is the accepted and sure time—now is the day of our salvation , when the great debt due from the aristocracy to the people stoald be paid . But if that day is lest , I pray to God that this house may not have reason to ranet that they did not employ the means to prevent the dissolution of social order . ' The following is a speech of Lord
I Palmerston : — ' Some there mny be who are'hcedless of j the signs of the timQ ( I faar my lord that you and your colleagues ere among the number ) , and who think , perhaps , that the power of public opinion may be thrown as'de by a ministry in the working of the government e > f the couotry , and that they may proceed as well in defiance tj the wifnes and opinions ofthe people , as by concession acd deference to that voice . Such will not , I trust , be the majority ofthe house , but if so , the result I fear will be unfortunate . ' What says another lord of Whig creation , Francis Jeffrey— ' The peop le ' s just expects , tions have been formerly raised cniy to be disappointed , but the smouldering embers hava now caught Sine , and must either end in the destruction or purification of the ! institutions which have Ci-eatedlhero . ' I shall close these I
extracts for tbe present in tbe words of R . Grant , M . P . — ' Delusion , his long been tried and fiileJ . The power of knowledge is every day making itself known , and it is worse than falilo on the part of any government to resist it . Such times have existed , and have passed away , and to talk of their return would be wild in the extrnne . The geaeral riifTasion of knowledge ha * enabled the people to know their rights , and tbey are sow in a condition to aaaer ; them , ' Such were the gentimeats formerly used By the party
whose first act of the present session was a Coercion Bill , to force tbe people of Ireland to submit to death by starvation quietly : and whose last ( would to God it wert trieir last ) was a Gagging Bill , to stsy the agitation for the Char er , which threaten ! the destruction of that despotism , around which they seem to cling with the frantic tenacity cf a despairing crew now about to sink with tbo wreck of fheir once favourite ship , whose shattered timbers proclaim its speedy dissolution . I cm , sir , yours respectfully . Dairy , May 1 , 1818 . DrxoAH R 0 BE 8 T 8 OK ,
Tfie Persecuted Shoemakers. To The Edito...
TfiE PERSECUTED SHOEMAKERS . TO THE EDITOE Cr THE H 0 MBE 6 N ST * 8 . Sib , —As there appsired in a late number of the Stab an account of tbe trials of the shuemakers , and the appeal on their behalf to the trades generally for funds to carry their case to a superior court , past experience teaches , or ought to teach us , tbat sectional unions will never in eny way better our social condition ; but a national incorporation of trades will have a tendency to foster good feeling amongst all branches of industry , asd create that harmonious union amongst the operatives so essential to tbe well-being of society ; thea the protecting arm of a natioa ' s might , would shield from oppression the humblest of its sons ; the JIalthu . sisu tyrant would then know that he had not isolated individuals tojeontend with ; and as tbe a aountr- quired is so trifling , I hope and trust the appeal will be respi-nded to with alacrity . It is to be regretted that all trades are in a most depressed state at present , but trade was not in a rery Swisbin ; state at tbe time the
Newton conspiracy case was in hand , and eur trade alone gave to that case £ 153 . I , as an individual , made myself a great many enemies through advocating their cause , was mainly instrumental io getfiag them forty pounds in Loudoa frcm our trade , althoug h it appears by reference to the Stab of April the l « t , they have a fund of £ 25 , 009 . As ' one good turn deserves another , ' they can sorely assist those men who have been so grossl y ill-used by a tyrant employer . I hope , sir , they * ill bury their aristocratic notions , and hold out tbe hand of fraternity and equality to all , It is now time to Uy aside prejudice and have bat one feeling , and that unanimity of purpesa and action , I am aware they feel the pressure of the times as well as oth-: rs , but many can help one . I know a number of well meanlo ^| men of that oody who wish to fraternise , bat they are overwhelmed by a majority who weald disdain to be ranked with tht poor stockingejE . er any of the lower paid trades , hera la a prsof , —Lsst Whitiun week tbeir delegates wewsiUlDjat Manchester , so also were the d . elegates . gf
Tfie Persecuted Shoemakers. To The Edito...
the boilermakers' society ; ko had several meetings lc Lendon , and oar trade was with but few exceptions all but Unanimous for joining the National Trades Association ; tbe delegates from that b"dy were siding the sime week at Birmingham ; our delegates wrote to Mr Dancombs at Birrainithara , requesting tho aid of some missionaries ; Messrs Parker , Peel , and Jacobs . attendtd at Manchester ; our delegates received them wl'h courtcBj aaa kiodnesB , and after discuaBing the rules an * the good things of the table wiih our delegates , as thes . gentlemen can vouch for , a deputation of three dele gates and our corresponding secretary , waited upon the mechanics to sea what their intentions vrere respecting joining the national trades . Now mark the difference between ths bodies : —after our delegates sent their
eredentlals Into tho room , th « y seat their secretary , Mr Selsby , to tell tho deputation that they could not be admitted to an audience , and that they could not tMnV of lowering themselves to an equality with other trades ; after pocketing £ 130 of our mvBey not two months before ,. subscribed by levying on our members , aad many could ill afford it at that time . We having left the final decision to our delegates ; so that we would join in a body , and have no sectional movement ; the consequence was theuncourteeu * reception our delegates received . acd the unjust indignity with which th'y were treated operated powerfully on their minds at that time ; but I hope and trust that feeling has subsided , and that they Kill
consign to the tomb of oblivion , all animosities ; let u ' all help that can , so that we may wrir-g from tbe t \ rants ' grasp our fellow operative ? , as It behoves all who can assist to do « o ; let us look on those men as shoptnates ; this k Dujald and M'Qaeen ' s Gauging Bill , we know not hew soon it may bo put in operation with ourselves Oar employers know well the condition of the workinf ! classes ; their tyranny in many instances is almost unbearable . Let not the baneful influence of capital af feet our social position to such an extent tbat a man may not refuse to work for an unjust , avaricious , grasping tyrant . AlEXatiSEB FLiTCBEB , Boilermaker . Lambeth , Surrey .
To Feargus O'Connor, Esq. M.P. Sib.— At ...
TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ . M . P . Sib . — At a meeting of tbe Chartists of this to < rn tbe following resolution was carried unanimously : — 'That in the opinion of this meeting tbe delegates to tho Na . tional Assembly are not sent thsre for the present , to give an opportunity tor ascertaining tbe views taken of thit body by Feargus tS'Counor , Efq „ end the Nobthebn Stir . ' Enclosed you have a bill , publi » hed by the council who , together with the Chartists of this town , h ^ vo thr fullest confidence in yon , as their leader , aud in tli-STAR , as their ergan ; ana I beg to express a hnpo , tba »
ynu will , when you honour us with your presence on Monday next , favour us with your views on this naatter , to assist us in curbing violence , calumny , and folly . I am Sir , Yerj truly , jour most obedient servant , A . J . Mundell , Secretary . Brannston Gate , Leicester , May 5 . 1848 . [ The above enclosed a placard calling a public meet ing for Monday last , and announcing that Mr O'Connor would attend , and be welcomed to Leicester b y a publK procession . ]
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THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND THE NORTHERN STAR , ' Sie , — Having for some ytsrs past sincerely struggled for the principles of the People ' s Charter , and I think all who know me will admit without the least probability of profiting , thereby , allow me the following f jw words In reply to the gross libels on me as a member oi the National Assembly , via ,: — I never wished to see tbe Stab go down , ror did I ever desire to see any one supplant Mr O'Connor in the affections of tbe people ; but have always defended his character from the attacks of every foe I ever met , in public sr private .
The base , bin ling and subservient press have misconstrued the words I need in the National Assembly ; the ; have traduced my character for consistency ; they are liars to a man ; aad if you continue to animadvert and write leaders on my conduct , and tbeee misstatements , which are as false as bell , in my opinion you are verj little better . All I want is truth and Justice . Yours fraternally , J . Shaw , P . S —I had prepared along letter on tbe subject , but as jou are necessarily pushed for room , on r , flection , 1 think tbo brief foregoing will set me to rights in the eyes of the c untry . Yours , J , S . 24 , Gloucester-street , Commercial road East , Sunday , May 7 . 1848 .
[ Mr Shaw writes as thcugh we had libelled him . We bes to refer him tack to our article , in which he will see that we neither a * sailed him nor any o ; her person . We merely placeel en reccrd the furious denunciation ? reported to have been uttered against us . If Mr Shaw is aware tfcat he was ' the delegate for the Tower Hamlets ' spoken of in the Daily News , and if tbat paper misrepresented his sentiments , bis best defence would have been tbe stztlng ot it bat he really did ssy . To be angry with usfer dtf . nding ourselves is fl quter way for friend Shaw to Ebow his 'fraternity . ']
To Peargus O'Connor, Esq., M.P. Respicti...
TO PEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P . Respictid Sib , —I first saw yeu addressirg a num . htr of people ( myself , then a young man , bting of the number ) , frnm the back windowofthe Tentine Hotel , in the eity of Glasgow , in tbe year 1835 , if I mistake not Since that time I have been aclose but quiet obse : ver ot joui- motions . I have seen and read a great deal of the tvuff that has hem written agMnatyour public and private character , find iu my conscience ; I b licve it to be all spite . I have seen and heard Brontirre O'Brien , I do not like him , and 1 fancy that there is some , of his * p i eer occasionally displayed in the columns of Lloyd ' s . As a working man who knows something of tbe class to wMcli I belong , I fearlessly state that Feargus O ' Connor , Eyq ., has more friends than be or any of bis enemies ar < aware of ; and I do say that you bavegelntd ihe confi dence and esteem of a goodly nnmber of recruits by th .
very letter that there is bo much talk about . Talk o ' deposing O'Connor ! I smile at this . Wh > t dots O'Connor want by leadershi p , or what do we want by follow . Ing tire ? Simply this , tbe power to do good io oar frllow . creatures ! Oh far the power to make tbe Lani ' Plan , a government plan , a national plan . I am pa > inj ; Is . per wetk out of my small earnirgB to support the unemployed of my trade ; end for so doing we are refused registration as a friendly society . Talk of poor rales , they weuld be much heavier , were it rot for trades ' nnioBS . I fondly hope that the trades will cor vert thtir club rooms into political clubs , and that the working men of this country will agitate individually and col lectively , until tuey have obtained tbeir political rights ; as jou have a thousand times over told us wo ean nev ^ have any social change of any value , until we ore fully freely , and honestly represented by men of our own
choice . I cannot write letters to public men , I am not scholar eneug h tc hold cosference with grammatical editors ; but I hsvethus for the first time in my life , ventured to write to a man tbat I revere for the noble , manly stru / gles he has made , end is sill making , for the benefit ol myself , and my poor brethren . May God bless you , and smd you good health , Is the fervent prayer e f A Manchester Mechanic . ' Itscomin , yet for a'that . '
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TO TBS EDITOR OF THE NOBTHEBH STAB . Sib , —To my surprise I have heard tbat an expression in a recent letter of Mr O'Cocnor , has been attributed to me , namely—that I am stated to have been the delegate who gild , after delivering an exciting speech ' Did yi u hear the d—d foole—bow tbey cheered me . ' On my oath I deny ever having cuid anything of the kind ; and as I was charged with having said so to Mr James Leach , on enquiry of that gentleman , he has publicly declared , that I never made use of that or any similar expression , and tbat he never charged me with having done so . Ia conclusion I can only say , that I reluctantly intrude these few lines on your columns , for now is not the time for personalities . The Chartist movement is on tbe very brink of success , and I trust no designing indi cidubls will tucoeed in dividing our strength by party bickerings or pitiful ambition . I am , yours in tbe Chartist cause , Ebnest Johes .
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THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY . TO THE IDITOE OF THE HOBTHEBN STAB . Sib , —If reasons were wanting to prove the policy of r O'Connor ' s postponement , as to the time of meeilog , the National Assembly , fucb . reasons are no longer quired when we look at the proceedings of this body ; the end of tha first week of tfceir assembling . The [' . raragant drolleries and quaint buffooneries oi Cuffiy the late Convention , were sometimes amusing , sn 4 ould excite a smile ; but I confess the present Asgpmy does not move my risible muscles—I cannot eff . ird laugh at tbe want of sense and reaton requisite in ranclllors—at the rashness , vindictivenees , and folly
too many members ofthe Assembly . Someof thesewhom tte world never heard , and certainly not tbe lartiats , until about a week prior to the 10 ; h of April . e tired of agitation , (' tis a pity they hare laboured eo ng)—are for measures , not men ' if tbey can push emselves Into notoriety at the expense of those who ive borne the burthen and heat of the day of priva jb , agitation and persecution , at the expense of those io have made Chartism respectable , and given vitali'y the movement they would have shrunk from th * ima e-f Chartist as a thing contagious , until they lerged from their shells about the time beforcmen > ned .
In their magnanltsous souls they boast that they 'have Connor on the hip . ' and tbat they win destioy the 3 BOT 4 BN . Stab . ' Puny obstructives ! As well may ey think to stop the world in Its jrogress , or to snatch o stars from Heaven , as to think of destroying the ie , or trampling upon the other , until O'Connor ' dlsnoars himself' and tbe Stab ceases to- actvocate the Jhtfrof man . Were the people so vacillating as they Here them , I should despair of England ' s redemption ; it it is gratifying to know that the . country does not notion their proceedings , and thait their day of triei
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awaits tbem , when they severally meet their constituents . TheEO ephemeral CbartiptB ( who huvo not paid a penny to the cause ) want to know the income aud expenditure . of tho movement for tho last ten years , and , strange to say , havo finned an ' order for the country u supp ly them with £ 10 , 000 , and appointed an Eiecutive and twenty-six commissioners , at £ 2 a wetk , to agita i ihe country . Tliia is what brother Jonathan would call ' jjoing a head . ' By what power have the Aiscmbij deprived the members ofthe Association of their righ . to an Executive of their own choosing It matters not whether tho Executive is chosen for seven weeks , oi sewn years ; I dispute the right of the Assembly to dis
franchise mo or any oilier Chartist ; and allow me to ¦ ay , that I have no objection to any Individual of thv new Executive , but that until they are elected by the whole Chartist bod y , I cannot recognise them as tho government of tbat body ; in justice , however , toman ) of the members of tha Asflembly , I must state that I believe they deservedly possess the confidence of the country but that thelrexertions have been rendered nugatory by the noisy clamours < rf the ignorant brawlers , who , If allowed to go iato tbo coun . ry as lecturers , will assuredly drive Irons tbe ranks of democracy every a * nsibla man , and effectually prevent the middle classes from embracing tho principles of tha Charter . Yours etc ., London , May 9 th , 1818 . Justitia .
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MR O'CONNOR AND HIS ACCUSERS . THE PEOPLE'S VERDICT . Leeds . —The Chartists of Leeds unanimously adopted the following resolution at a full meeting ii ? the large room of the Bazaar , on Sunday evening :, May 7 th , 1848 : — ' Tbat this meeting is of- opinion that some members of the National Assembly in attempting to undermine the public character of F . O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., and thereby create disunion in our ranks , is calculated to do qreat injury to the cause of Chartism . Also , be it further resolved , that we place the utmost confidence in our indomitable champion of the people ' s rights , F . O'Connor , E > q ., M . P . '» A similar resolution was pas ed by the Land members at their meeting on Sunday .
Bolton . —At the monthly meeting of the Land and Charter Association a discussion ensued on Mr O'Connor and his Inducers , after which the foU lowing resolution was passed : —* That this meeting has unbounded confidence in Mr O'Connor , and that he is entitled to its best thanks for the exertions he has and is making for the emancipation of the working classes . ' Blackburn . —At a meeting of the Chartists and members of the Land Company held on Sunday last , at Nurton ' s Commercial Coffee-house , Backlane , Mr O'Connor ' s letter to the National Assembly was read , during which feelings of much commiseration were expressed toward Mr O'Connor , and of great dissatisfaction towards some of the members of the National Assembly for their uncalled for
attack upon him merely for giving a kindly advice . After the members had expressed their approbation towards him , and avowed their determination to stick to him as their leader , so long as he has a button on his coat . The following resolutions were unanimously passed : —* That we place the utmost confidence in Mr O'Connor as a leader , and we are determined to support him as such , and we deeply regret the party feeling shown towards him on this trying occasion . ' ' That we , the members of the Blackburn branch of the National Land Company , do hereby place the utmost confidence in Mr O'Connor ' s mode of management and procedure in the affairs of the Land Company , and we deeply regret that be should be continually annoyed by such timeserving serfs bnt we are determined to support him against all such vile and detestable machinations . '
Kiughley . —At a numerous public meeting of the Keighley Chartiss , held oh Sunday last , the following resolution was passed unanimously : — ' That this meeting continue their unabated confidence in Mr O'Connor as the great advocate of their cause , and are extremely sorry that any party should exist who have hot the same confidence , being quite convinced that no man ever yet displayed so much honesty , talent , and perseverance in tbe cause of the working class as that gen'leman has done , from the commencement of his careev up to the present time . ' Holme . —The Chartists and members of the
National Land Company at their weekly meeting held in Holme , passed the following resolution : — 'That we place most implicit faith and confidencp in ihe judgment and wise council of our illustrious leader , Feargus O'Connor , and treat with disrespect the conduct of the National Assembly . ' CoiNE - —At a public meeting of the Chartists ot Colne held ou Monday , May 8 th , the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to : — ' That the Chartists of Colne place implicit confidence in F . O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., for his manly , persevering , and untiring labours in behalf of the rights and lilirriiHS of the oppressed and enslaved millions of the
United Kingdom , and view with admiration and thankfulness his patience , and the discretion and soundness of his policy a , nd advice , both in the columns of the Northern Star , in the National Convention , and in the House of Commons , during the late critical , trying , and momentous excitement , and we confidently hope and trust that he will continue his patriotic and disinteresied labours in the cause of suffering humanity . ' ' That the Chartists of Colne have learned with deep refrret , from the columns of the Horthern Star and other public journals , that several members of the National Assembly have indiscreetly used language towards Mr O'Connor . which the Chartists of C > ilne consider unwar .
rantable and uncalled for , and express their diaap . probation of such individuals' conduct for so doing , and . moreover , they are of opinion that if such indiscretion and crooked policy is persevered in it will have the effect < jf alienating the respect and support of the Chartists of Colne , such conduct being calculated to give to the enemies of our holy cause a temporary triumph , by creating discord and dissatisfaction amongst the Chartist ranks generally . ' Malton .- —At the weekly meeting of this branch of the National Charter Association the following resolution was come to ¦ . — ' That we place the most implicit confidence in Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., for his fearless and noble advocacy of the people ' s rights , and we also consider the members of the National Assembly highly censurable for their abuse of that gentleman . '
Rotherham branch ofthe National Charter Associaaon ; resolved : —' That it is the opinion of this meeting that the conduct of Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., in his advice tendered to the Chartist body on the 22 nd of April was a wise and necessary interference , and we hereby express our unqualified approbation tif his conduct on that occasion , and we view with feelings of regret the unmanly attack made upon him in his absence by a portion of the National Assembly . ' Signed on behalf of the meeting , Robert Mason , president ; Joseph Turner , secretary .
Con'gleton . —The Chartists held a meeting on Monday last , in Waggs-road , when the following resolution was unanimously carried : —• « We , the Chartists of Congleton , in public meeting assembled , beg to express our entire confidence in our worthy and respected leader , F . O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., and to express our satisfaction with his general conduct , and at the same time we cannot help expressing our disapproval of the conduct of those persons in the National Assembly who have been abusing Mr O'Connor in hj s absence . ' The members of the Land Company in this town passed ^ a similar resolution to the above on the same evening .
Mottbam . —On Sunday , Mr Joseph Barker , of Wortley , preached here for the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows , in aid of the Widows' aud Orphans ' Fund . The collection amounted to £ 8 . The sermon was an effective and soul-stirring oration , and did credit to the head and heart of the preacher . On Monday evening , Mr Barker lectured in the New School , on ' National Welfare . ' Several questions having been satisfactorily answered , a vote of thanks to tbe lecturer , with three hearty cheers for the French Republic , and three cheers and one more for the People ' s Charter , closod the most respectable and enthusiastic in-door meeting ever held in Mottram .
Sowerby , —On Sunday last , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : — ' That we , the members of the Sowerby branch of the National Land Company , return our sincere thanks to Feargus O'Connor , for ' nipping in the bud * the attempt of the promoters of the meeting in Dean-street , to depose him in the affections of bis Land children . ! . And we beg to assure him that , however disappointed men may question , contemn , or revile his honesty , sagacity , or judgment , he still possesses our unbounded confidence . '
Mixbnden Stones . —Resolved :- — ' Tflai it was our full conffdence iu the wisdom and integrity of F . OfConnor , Esq ., that first caused ua > ta join the Land Company , and we have not , hitherto , seen or heard anything of that gentleman ,, hut what has ' nded to strengthen our confidenc & lriiibmtegrity , '
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' That we can never place the same confidence in any other man , or set of men , « e place in him , our whole reliance being placed on him to carry out the scheme successfully . The day he leaves tbe manage ment of the company will be tbe death-blow of our hopes . ' Wakefield . —At a meeting of the members of this branch of the Land Company , on the motion of Mr Wilcock , seconded hy Mr Thomas Gill , it was unanimously resolved : — 'That this meeting having heard read the letters nf Mr O'Connor in last Sauirday's Star , are of opinion that that gentlemen has .
up to the present time , managed the affairs of the National Land Company to our entire satisfaction ; and we are further of opinion that the attempts which are made , from time to time , to damage his public and private character , are the work of vain , malicious , and disappointed indivieluals , who . to serve their own ends , would resort to any dirty trickery and deceit . This meeting would further record their unshaken confidence in the honesty and unswerving integrity of Mr O'Connor , in his Herculean efforts in the cause of freedom , liberty , justice , and social regeneration . '
Birmingham . —At the usual meeting of the members of the Land Company held at the Ship Inn , on Sunday last , the following resolution was unanimously passed ;—• That we , the members ofthe Nation Land Company , meeting at the Ship Inn , vie * with feelings of indignation and regret , the great annoyance and inconvenience to which our zealous and indefatigable propniinder and manager of the Land Company , Mr F . O'Connor , has been subjected to on many occasions , by men whose only object seems to be the destruction of his character . We are perfectly satisfied with the arrangements made by Mr O'Connor for the completion of the different estates , and we respectfully request him to adopt such course as he may think best calculated for tbe welfare of the members .
Easington Lane . —At a meeting of this branch of the National Lund Company and Charter Association , the following resolutions were passed unanimously : — ' That this meeting view with feelings of regret , the conduct of certain parties wishing to create a bad spirit in the ranks of tbe working class of this country ; and , further , we are of opinion , that such parties are not the friends of the people , hut their greatest enemies . ' ' We are of opinion that the attacks now made hy certain parlies , upon our faithful , courageous , and illustrious leader , Mr
F . O'Connor , proceed from the basest motives , know , ing as we do , and which none can deny , that he has merited the thanks of all friends of freedom , and the working class particularly , throughout the world . In conclusion , we say , that he has our entire confidence , which nothing can take away , but his desertion of our cause . ' ' That G . Julian Harney , the Editor of the Northern Star , still has our entire confidence , for the able manner in which that journal is conducted ; we , therefore , tender hina our grateful thanks for the same , & c . '
Winlaton . — The following resolution was adopted by the members of this district ofthe National Land Company ;—* That we place our fullest confidence in our friend and champion , F . O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., and likewise return our hearty thanks for his past services , hoping he will continue them and give us his aid , until he has located every member of the said Company , in his own castle , and on his own estate . Otley , near Leeds . —The following resolution was passed by this branch of tbe National Land Company : — ' That this meeting views with disgust ,
the proceedings ofthe parties convening the meeting in Dean-9 'reet , on Tuesday evening last , and more particularly so , when we learn that it was got up for the purpose of casting reproach upon the noblest and most honest man that tbe working classes of this or any other country can ever boast of , F . O'Connor , Esq . , M . P . We , therefore , look upon their conduct as highly censurable , and the parties base enough to resort to such acts , are not worthy of the confidence of the w . rking classes of this country ; and further , that this Association places every confidence in Mr O'Connof , and pledges him their most untiringsupport ;'
Sheffield . —The members of the Land Company are hereby informed by the committee which was appointed at the last meeting to draw up rules for the Aid Society , that they are read y , and may be seen at any time , by applying to Mr Ca vill , 33 Queen-street . The objects are , —firstly , ! o furnish every drawn member with a donation of £ 10 . Entrance fee will be 6 d per member , and a fortnight previous to a ballot tickets will be given to every member , for which they will he charged otio shil - ling , and the fortunate member or members will receive £ 10 . Tbe Committee fully anticipates that the question will be taken up in that spirit , which seemed to animate the members on last quarter day , when the subject was before them .
Ashton-under . Lvne . —At the meeting ofthe members of this branch held on Sunday last , the following resolutions were passed unanimously by the members : — ' That we , the members of the above branch , beg to a-sure Mr O'Connor , that our confidence in him and his management of the Land Company ' s affairs , remain as unshaken as ever . ' ' That we hereby pass a vote of censure on the accusers of Mr O'Connor , for their base and unmanly attack on that gentleman ' s chaiaetcr , and their endeavours to fling a firebrand amongst the members of the Company .
Hyde . —At a full meeting of the members of this branch of the National Land Company , held at the house of Mr Thomas Wood , the following resolutions were carried unanimously : —' That we , the members ofthe Hyde branch of the National Land Company , do declare that George Candelet , delegate from Hyde to the "National Assembly , obtained his return through falsehood and deceit , and that this meeting declare that he does not represent the wishes or feelings of the members in the Hyde
branch of tbe National Land Company . ' ' That this meeting place the utmost confidence in Mr O'Connor , and feel greet disappointment in seeing through the Northkrx Star a report of Geonje Candelet denouncing tbat paper , when we feel assured , tbat it is the only paper which has and now is advocating the intcfests of the working classes of this country . ' ' That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the chairman ofthe Assembly , and one to the Northern Stab , for insertion .
Sheffield . —The weekly meeting ofthe Sheffield branch of the National Land Company , was held in the Democratic Reading Room , 133 . Queen-street , on Monday evening . Mr Charles Bagshaw in the chair . The letter to the chairman of the London Growlocracy by our esteemed friend , Mr O'Connor , was reid . On the motion of Mr William Cavill , Seconded by Mr William Briggs , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : — ' That it is the opinion of this meeting that the frequent a ; tacks made uponthe conduct of Mr O'Connor , are both selfish and foolish , and we beg to suggest to Mr O'Connor and the Directors , the propriety of treating such insane proceedings with utter disdain and contemp-, for the future , unless solicited by a majority of the society ; and further that our best and unqualified thanks be given to Mr O'Connor , for his arduous duties in carrving out the Land Platr '
Worsborough Common . — -On Sunday evening last , May 7 th , a special public meeting of the members of the above branch of tho National Land Company was held at Mr Charles Hampson ' s , Belle Vue Tavern , when the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : —That Ave , the members of the Land Company , do hereby express our confidence in the ability , the honesty , and integrity of Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., as conductor and manager of the Land Company , notwithstanding the ravings of disappointed individuals , or the calumnies of a base
and prostitute press . ' That we are of opinion that the meeting got up in Dean-street , on Tuesday evening last , was the handiwork of the enemies of Mr O'Connof , and consequently the enemies of the working classes generally . ' ' That it is tbe opinion of this meeting , that the expenses of the seven persons who attended the meeting in Dean-street should be paid out of the expense fund of the Company , and we recommend each branch to give their opinion without delay . ' 'That we do her . by pledge ourselves to render all the assistance in our
power , to that staunch and unflinching advocate of the working classes , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., who is ever ready to suppoit the toiling millions in their just and righteous demands . Stafford . —At a meeting of the National Land Company held on Monday last , the following resolutions were agreed to ;—' Tbat we consider the conduct of certain members of the National As sembly , in their puny attempt to blast the character of our leader , Feargus O'Connor , Esq .,. M . P ., as calculated to injure the sacred cause of liberty , and therefore highly censurable . ' That so long as Mr O'Connor continues to pursue the line of conduct which has hitherto characteiised him , we consider him worthy of the thanks anti confidence of the toiling millions , and hereb y pledge ourselves to support him to the utmost of ouir power . '
Southampton . —Ataimeeting of this branch held on Thursday , May 9 thk the following resolution was adopted ^ - 'That m flunk Mr O'Connor should
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not be at the expense of bringing seven men from the countrv to London , to please the minds of a few discontented individual *; and we trust Mr O'Con . nor will acce .-t from us an approval of his conduct both social and political ; that we do not see the least fault 'o be found with him , and we are willing to contribute our mite towards defraying ^ what expense may have occurred by defending his management of Ihe Land Company . ' Bath . —At a meeting ofthe Bath branch of the National Land Company held on Monday evening
last , tbe following resolution was car ied unanimously : — "That we , the members ' ofthe Bath branc of t' e National Lind Company , ' having : read with disgust , the insidious a't mpts to injure the hardearned reputation of Mr O'Connor , as manager of the National Land Company , do hereby declare our unbounded confidence in his wisdom anrl integrity ; and further , we beg respectfully to offer that gentleman our truly grateful acknowledgments , for his almost superhuman efforts on behalf of the working classes generally . '
A South Lancashire Delegate Meeting was held at Whitaker ' s Hotel , 93 , Great Ancoats-street , at which the following resolutions were passed , by delegates from the under-named localities ;—Manchester Land and Chartist Association , Warrington , Burv , Stockport , Ashton , Oldham , Heywood , anrl Rochdale : — ' That the minutes do pass . ' 'Thata deputation wait on Mr Thomas Rankin , requesting him to present a balance sheet of the money affairs of Mr Thomas Barrow . ' ¦ That , while we offer no opposition to the progress of reform principles among the middle classes as a body , yet , should
tbey make an appeal to the people , we shall feel it our duty to propose for adoption the People ' s Charter . ' ' That the Observation Committee shall elect their officers for the future . ' ' That Messrs O'Hea , Clark , Donovan , Nuttall , Leach , Grundy , Wbitaker , Fildes , and Gutridge , be the Observation ComimUee . ' ' That Messrs Groeott and Birley be auditors . ' ' That we hold a camp meeting at Middleton , on Sunday , May 14 th . ' That Messrs Treanor , Archdeacon , O'Connor , and Dr Reynolds , of Liverpool , be invited to attend , and that 500 imperial crown bills be printed , calling the same . '
Carlisle . —At the usual weekly meeting ofthe council of the National Charter Association , Mr James Montgomery in the chair , the following resolution was adopted : —' That the council is of opinion that the conduct of certain members of the National Assembly towards Mr O'Connor is both cowardly and ungentlemanly—cowardly in attacking him in his absence , and ungentlemanly in endeavour ; . ing to cast odium on a man who , though it may be our lot to disagree on certain points , is , » otwiihstanding , the best of our acknowledged leaders , we therefore beg to state that- we have the utmost confidence in Mr O'Connor , and place the most perfect reliance in his honour , integrity , and love of justicp , and , further , tbat we look upon the Httlcminded libellers of his character as we do upen the passing breeze which we regard not .
Wolverhampton . —A meeting of the members of the Chartist Association was held at the Black Boy Inn , Horse-fair , on Sunday evening the 7 th instant ; Daddy Richards , of Bilston , delivered a short address , at tbe close of which an inquiry was entered into relative to a communication sent to the Star office , condemning the postponement of the meeting of the National Assembly as suggested Uy Mr O'Connor ; we beg to state that no such resolution was ever passed by the Chartists of Wolverhampton . The following resolution was unanimously agreed to ; moved by Maurice Whittingbaro , and
seconded hy Mr D . Gibson : — ' That we , tfie members ot the Charter Association , view with astonishment and alarm the conduct of individuals in the National Assembly attempting to undermine the character of our trustworthy friend and advocate of the people ' s rig hts , F . O'Connor , Esq ., and thereby create division in our ranks , which is calculated to jeopardise the holy cause of Chartism . ' It was further resolved , ' That we place unshaken confidence in Feargus O'Connor , Esa ,., for bis straightforward manly conduct and integrity . ' A vote of confidence in the conductors of tbe Northern Star was
also adopted . Berry-Edge . —At the usual weekly meeting of this branch of the National Charter Association the following resolution was unanimously passed : — ' We , the members of the Bcrry-Edge branch ofthe National Charter Association , beg to tender our thanks to Fergus O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., for having by bis letter in tbe Star , advised the postponement of the meeting of the National Assembly , and view such advice as being well-timed ; at the same time , we regret that several members of that Assembly
should have so far forgot their duty to tbe cause of democracy as to have given an opportunity to the press of this country of abusing and traducing the character of Mf O'Connor . We beg to tender to that gentleman the exuression of our utmost confidence and thanks for the straightforward and manly way in which he has conducted himself since bis connexion with democracy in this country . ' The members of the Association are reqursted to attend the meeting on Sunday next , as the subject of holding a camp meeting will be brought forward .
Newcasle-on-Tvne—The following resolutions were agreed to at the regular meeting of the Chartist body on Monday , Mny 8 th : — ' That the conduct , counsel , and advice of Mr O'Connor up to the present time have bad our decided approval , and that we unhesitatingly resolve to place our confidence in his counsel and advice iu future , while such CJUnsel and advice is in accordance with tbe principles of the National Charter Association . ' Moved by M . Jude , seconded by P . Murray , and carried with one dissentient . 'That this meeting g ve notice that a full house he called for next Sunday , May 14 th , to consider the utility of adopting a vote of confidence in F . O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., as director and treasurer of the National Land Companv . '
Cleckheaton near Lefds . —The West Riding de ^ gate meeting was held on Sunday last at Bradford . Delegates present ; Bradford , Messrs W Clark and Hurley ; Horton , Mr John Smith ; Bowling and New Leeds , Mr W . Brook ; Queenshead , Mr John Bates : Bradsbaw-lane , No . 2 , Mr Johnson Hope ; Bingley , Ur James Crabtree ; Keighley , Mr John Town ; Leeds , Mr Jamrs Harris ; Dewsbury , Mr Vincent Brr > ok ; Elland , Mr Thomas B . Taylor ; Huddersfield , Enoch Sykes ; Halifax , Mr W . Cockcroft . Mr Harris in the chair . It was resolved , ' That the secretary ' s accounts having been audited and found correct , do pass , that the thanks of this meeting he given to the secretary for the faithful discharge of his duties during the past year . ' Mr W . Lacy was then unanimously re-elected secretary for the next twelve months . ' Mr Culpan , jun ., thea handed in the balance sheet of the
Demonstration Committee , which being examined , and found to be correct , it was then resolved , 'That the best thanks of this meeting be g iven to the committee for the satisfactory manner tbey have discharged their duties . ' On the motion of Mr E . Epps , an unanimous vote of confidence was awarded to Feargus O ' Connor , Esq . It was then resolved : — ' That the next delegate meeting be held at the above place c-n the first Sunday in June . After a vote of thanks to the chairman , tbe meeting then broke up . Signed , W . Lacy , W . R . S .
HECKMONDwriKE near Leeds . —A numerous and enthusiastic meeting took place on Monday evening , May 8 th , at the Red Chapel . Mr Joseph Hatfield , an old veteran in the cause of Cbartism , was unanimously called to the chair . The following resolution was adopted : — ' That this meeting is of opinion that Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., M , P . for Nottingham , deserves the thanks of the whole comma , nity , and especially of the Chartist body , for his excellent conduct on the 10 th of April last , and for tbe discretion and prudence displayed in preventing a collision betwixt the assembled thousands on Kennington Common , and the armed harpies of
government . And that this meeting having reviewed his political conduct from its commencement to the present time , declare him to be tbe incorruptible and unpurchasable friend of the industrious classes , and that the present attempt lo malign his unsullied character , has excited our indignation , and that we pledge ourselves to support Mr O'Connor in all attempts , both politically and socially to improve the condition of the working classes . ' Tbe resolution having been duly seconded , was put to the meeting and carried unanimously . A meeting will take place in the above Chapel , on Monday evening , May 15 th . Chair to be taken at eight o ' clock . i
Carrington . —At a meeting of this branch o the National Charter Association held on Sunday evening last , Mr John Haskard in the chair , it was resolved— ' That , having heard that certain persons belonging to the National Assembly , and others , have made gross attacks on Mr O'Connor's integrity as a Chartist and a leader , and believing that Mr O'Connor has not transgressed as represented , ^ jee ~ . consider him entitled to our highest confider ^^ rul H esteem as a leader , a gentleman , and a f ^ artist ^ andp : ¦ '¦ hereby tender him our warmest thanli ^ nr ^ ratlil ,. tudfi for his exertions in behalf of t ^ ^ o ^ ir /^ millions . < P £ § - £ ' ' ^ . Pbeston . —At a meeting of the CharJ ^ ms ^^' . v , ation ou Sunday evening , May 7 tb , Mr / iXfflfc ^ lwi ;^ r * . v & 'ilS ^ vrs
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Northern Star (1837-1852), May 13, 1848, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_13051848/page/7/
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