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Gatsion Will Take Place At Chapman S Cof...
_gatsion will take place at Chapman s Coffiee-house , 8 Q " The objects and practicability of the Chartist land Sodetj . "
The Martyr Frost
_THE MARTYR FROST
Snms Received In Cash, Post-Office Order...
Snms received in Cash , Post-office Orders , or Postage stamps , by By Mr . O'Connor . Mr , R . _CfclKngs , Newark ... 0 5 0 Three Friends at Ledbury ... 0 1 0 T . C _. "Ingram , Abergavenny ... 0 2 G H . Conway , ditto . ... 0 2 6 Totness , per W . JL Tanner ... 13 8 Todmorden _. perJ . Stansfield _... 17 0 Hollinwood , per J . "Rayner ... 0 io 0 Greenock , per R . Burrell ... 4 11 0 Cheltenham , per W . Wilson ... 0 15 o J . Cloona , Avonclift ... 0 5 0 W . Cordon , Bradford - __ 0 1 0 Mrs . Housman , Bath , per T . Bol well 2 0 0 The Servants of the above benevolent
_tai .. . 010 0 A few Chartist Friends at Bath 0 17 0 Jarrow , _jer J . Mitchell ... 0 4 8 H . Fink , Gloucester ... 0 1 a Leeds , per W . Brook ... 14 4 Scarborough , per Charles Weadley 1 3 _U Dudley , per W . Rankin _. „ 0 10 0 Abergavenny , per T . C . Ingram 0 3 0 Yale of Leven ... 1 10 0 Barnsley , per Frank Mirfield ... 6 0 0 liTerpool , per H . Smith ... 2 0 0 £ 25 8 a
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ByiIr . T . 3 _L-Srheeler . _Pi-eston _, p » _LMMl ... 0 6 0 _Barnber Bridge , per ditto ... 0 5 3 Ashton-nnder-Lyne _, per Taylor 4 0 0 Tavistock ... 0 10 0 -Halifax , _collected by 3 tr . Crotrtlierst a Camp _Meeting at Hedgley 0 5 8 Halifax , by Mr . Smith ... 0 5 6 Ditto , by Mr . Crossland ... 0 9 8 Ditto , by Mr . Duckworth ... 8 2 1 'Chartists of Strood , Rochester 0 8 0 Rochester , two Friends who disapprove of physical force ... 0 2 Kewark , Mr . C . Bobert ... 0 2 fi -Oxford , a few Friends 0 4 0 "Ditto , J . B . ... 0 7 6 Oldham , Rhodes-bank weekly news
room , per Hamer ... 0 8 6 Westminster , H . Sberlicker ' s Book 0 13 9 Ditto , ilr . "Wheeler ' s Book ... 0 4 6 _Rensington , Messrs . Hath , Newman , andWflliams , per " Wheeler ... 0 3 0 * Total £ 8 17 11
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6 . Julian _ILimHET . Burnley , per John Gray ... £ 4 10 0 Dorking , per "Win . Russell 0 4 3 Selby , per John Bryan ... 0 7 3 _f ailsworth and Newton-Heath , per P . Brown ... ... 0 4 0 Hebden Bridge , per John Smith 0 10 0 Brighton , per Wm . Flowers 4 0 6 Worsborongh Common , per R , Ellison 0 6 0 Tnrnstall , per John Steele 0 6 3 Sheffield , per George Cavill ... 2 0 0 A Friend ... ... ... 0 10 little Horton , near Bradford , per J . Brook ... 0 33 0 -Shiney How , County of Durham , _oer
T . Blakey 0 5 9 "Heywooa , Two Friends , per "W . BeH 0 15 0 "Leamington , per J . "White ... 0 3 6 Thornton , near Bradford , per T . Drake 0 6 0 Stafford , per S . Ward .,. 14 0 "Manchester , ( second sum ) per R . Radford ... ... 9 5 0
Total £ 25 3 5 _^ The following is * copy of Mr . Rogers' receipt for the -sums acknowledged by me in last Sasurday ' s Start"JnneWtb , 18 _ie . "Mr . Harney paid me twenty-nine pounds , nineteen shillings and three pence , being tbe sum total of the following items—Nottingham , per H . Donnan , 7 s ; New Zealand , 4 s ; F . Elliott , 3 s ; Birmingham , per W . Thorne , 6 s 83 ; Swindon , per 3 ) . Morrison , £ 1 ; Blackburn , per B , Troudlove , £ 2 3 s 5 d ; P . J . O'Brien , Plymouth , 2 s 6 d ; J . P . Hunter , Warkwortb , 2 s ; Lille ( France ) , per "W . Anchterlonie , 9 s ; Badford , per J . Saunders , 14 s Cd ;
Wigan , per J . Stockley , 5 s ; Preston , per R . _Uarsden , £ 2 ; Rochdale , per E . _JGteheM . £ 3 7 s lOd ; Longhborongh , per J . Skerington , 4 s 9 d ; W . _Caoper and J . Edwards , Derby , ls ; G . Didsbury , Skegsby , and C . Meakm , Suttonin-Ash-field , 5 s ; Brass founders Arms Locality , per J . & . Knowles , 4 s ; _3 JeireastIe-on-Tyne , " per M . Jude , 16 s ; Gateshead , per K . Palmer , Gs Cd ; Manchester , per R . Radford , £ 13 4 s 7 d ; Heywood , per J . Scott , £ 2 Ts ; CSrencester , perT . Smith , I 3 s ; J . Pare and P . Bishop , 2 s ; Lancaster , per J . Harrison , iis 6 d ; a few German friends , 5 s ; total , £ 39 IPs 3 d . " Ceohce Eogebs . "
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Subscriptions received by Mr . Geobge Rogebs , acting Treasurer to the Fand , np to Thursday , June 25 th . Acknowledged in _last ] week-s Star 50 5 3 Two Communists , Berwick-on-Tweed ... 0 2 0 J . R . ... 0 10 Subscriptions , per P . O'Connor , Es _^ , ( second sum ) ... 39 3 7 Subscriptions , per Mr . G . J . Harney ( second sum ) ... 29 19 S Subscriptions , per Mr . J . Leech 2 17 6 Sir . Stewart 0 3 0 Collected bv Mr . Low , per Mr . Gooptr " ... o 12 3 Do . DyMr . Fox , DewsDury ... 3 6 6 Mr . W . Thom , per Mr . Moore ... 0 10 0 Total ... 127 0 4
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* The above items , with the money acknowledged in the Stab of the 13 th _and 20 fh , make a total of 3 GI . lSs . 3 d ., for which I hold Mr . Kogers ' s receipt . T . M . "Wheeler .
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_jrram wc rrtaay , _so . j J ) . A . Morel , Langham-place , Marylebone , dentist—E . Soul , Taoernackle-walk , Finsbury , bookseller—T . Knight , Minories , draper—R . H . Beart _, Great Yarmouth , wine merchant—P . Hohes , Romford , baker—S . U . Evans , Coppice-row , Clerkenwell beer shopkeeper—j . _Sugden , Steeton , Yorkshire , worsted manufecturer—E . Dibb , Idle , _Yorkshiwigrocer—H . J . Marcus and 3 . 18 aylor , Leeds , share brokers—W . _Lonergan , Liverpool , wine merchant—J . S . Lyddon , Birkenhead , chymist—C . H . Stonehouse , 2 Jewport , slap broker—3 . iloltham , ieethampton , Gloucestershire , grocer ~ T . P _. Derhanh Bristol , linendraper—W . H . Ilorrasfield , _Cardm ** draper—J . Pailp , Bristol , wholesale sta * ioner .
Chartist Ftesekai..—The Remains Of Onr T...
Chartist Ftesekai .. —The remains of onr truly democratic friend , Mis . Ford , was borne to her last resting place , ( the Cemetry " attached to the Holy Trinity Church , Brompton , } by some of her brother Chartists , followed by her family and numerous friends , who deeply deplore fhe loss of a sister democrat , -whose greatest pride when living was that of forwarding the glorious cause ol which she was so great an admirer . Destruction of a Ship bv Fibe . —Mausehxes , _Ju 5 e 20 th . —Theship Nouvean Tambour , of upwards of 300 tons , was totally destroyed by fire on the night of the 18 th inst . She had discharged her cargo and was anchored near the Falissade Sainte Anne , fronting the Canebiere . The son of the captain perishe d in the flames . The young man was aged 26 years , and leaves a widow and child to deplore his loss .
Storh Jtf _GiuvKSEjrD . —On Saturday there was a heavy faU of rain , accompanied with thunder and lightning , in the neighbourhood of Nortbfleet and Gravesend . Towards the middle of the day , therain fell in such torrents , that it . is leared tbe crops have suffered seriously . "Visitors to Gravesend were very disagreeably surprised to find such _unpropitions weather awaiting them . _"BuRSiKG os a Vessel off BaxxHiM . —Shortly after ten o ' clock on Tuesday morning , much surprise was created at Brixham , by the anproach towards the
shore , of aTesselon fire , in tow of two fishing smacks , -which , as she _ueared , proved to be the Unity of Padstow , a London trader . A rumour having got abroad that the vessel had gunpowder on board , and other dangerous combustibles , itwas strongly advised not to bring her into harbour . Snch _, however , proving not to be tbe case , she was hauled near the Queen ' s quays that some water from a reservoir might be conducted on board , which was quickly accomplished , bnt , ere _theilames could be got under , she had burnt to the water ' s edge .
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ROTHERHAM . A vote of confidence in Mr . O'Connor has been passed by the members of tbe Chartist Co-operative Land Society residing in this town . BLACKBURN , A Tote of confidence in Mr . O'Connor , and of censure on Mr . Cooper , has been adopted by tbe Chartists of this place . MARTLEBOKE . Mr . Clark lectured atthe Coach Painters Arms , Circus-street , Marylebone , on Monday evening , June the 22 nd , on the objects and progress of the Chartist Land _Society .
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HYDE . A subscription for Mr . Frost is going on here and will when closed be remitted to Mr . Rogers . WHITECHAPEL ( L 0 JSD 0 N . ) Messrs . O'CoNsoEAsn Coopeb , ~ -A general meeting ofthe Brass Founders' Arms , Whitechapel Road locality , took place on Tuesday , the 23 rd inst ., when the following _. resolutions were unanimously carried Mr . Hoeksey m the chair — That we have the greatest confidence in the honest _inregrity of F . O'Connor , Esq . That this meeting cannot part without passinea vote ofcensure on the unmanly and cowardly conduct of Mr . Cooper .
COVENTRY . The Chartists of this locality held a meeting In their room , bottom of _Greyfriara-lane . on Tuesday evening , Jane 23 rd , when the following resolution was unanimously passed : — Resolved , That it is the opinion of the members of this branch that the charges brought against Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., by Mr . T . Cooper , are base and nn . founded , and dictated by a vindictive spirit , and deserve the csnsure of every honest man ; that we hereby express onr confidence in Mr . O'Connor ' s honour as a gentleman , his judgment asa politician , and his feeling as a philanthropist , and tender to him our warmest thanks for continuing the deputy treasurership .
Several snms were banded in for tbe Frost Funa . The subscription will filially close on Tuesday evening next , when a meeting will be held at the Infant School Room , bottom of _GreyfriarsJane , to nominate a person to represent the Chartists of Coventry in the forthcoming Convention .
SHEFFIELD . Mb . Cooper at _SHEmEtn . —The following should havebeen atthisoffice by Thursday , the 18 th , instead of Saturday , tbe 20 tb ] : — Mr . Cooper wrote to ns to get him np a meeting in behalf of Frost , which , after a little _wnsideration , we determined to do . "We considered Frost ' s case onr case ; and we thonght Mr . Cooper ' s giant talents could not fail in obtaining a goodly sum for the exiled patriot . Sat I am sorry to have to say , that instead of gaining ; anything , we have lost two pounds by Mr . Cooper ' s visit , which gives as great pain . We were at a loss to discover the reason why so few were present . The bills calling the meeting were forge—the place was large— and we thonght the man would command an audience . But not so : at the time the lecture would have commenced there were
not twenty persons in the Circus , ( the largest meeting-place in the town . ) Instead of beginning his lecture , Mr . Cooper went ont for a walk with Mr . Otley , and did not return nntil one hour after , hy which time one hundred and fifty-one persons , men , women and children , were present iu a place which will hold more than two thousand persons . At the conclusion of the lecture , Michael Seal , a _Sturgite , moved a vote of thanks to the lecturer , whom he was delighted with since his ( Mr . Cooper ' s ) renunciation of - 'physical force . " After some difficulty a seconder was procured , and the dismal farce-terminated . This is too true : and Mr . Cooper himself cannot deny it . We have been very angry with ourselves since that we were not content withour private canvass , when we were doing so nicely . No more lectures of the above description for us I
PROJECTED GRAND DEMONSTRATION TO AND HOLIDAY ON THE CHARTIST ESTATE , HERRINGSGATE FARM , NEAR RICKMANSvYORTff , HERTS . A considerable number of delegates , from the several Chartist Land Districts , Chartist localities , and other Democratic bodies , in the metropolis and its vicinity , assembled at the call of the " Directors " ofthe Chartist Co-operative Land Society , at their office , 83 . Bean Street , Soho , on Sunday . June the 21 st . Mr . Chkistopheb _Dotxk was unanimously called to the chair , and briefly opened the proceedings , and called on the Secretary , Mr . T . M . "Wheeler , testate the object for which that meeting was convened . Mr . Wheeler said the directors thought tbeir members and numerous friends , would like to view the estate , and that a day might be set apart for that purpose which might at once be made a scource of pleasure and profit . They had _originally named the
first Monday in August for that purpose , but on second consideration , they thought the corn would not be got in by that time , tbey had therefore come to the determination that the third Monday in August would be the more fit day for the contemplated object —( Hear , hear ) ---and as they wished to have a Grand Demonstration" on the occasion , they thought it advisable to call a committee of delegates , from the several Land districts , localities , and other Democratic bodies , to tbeir aid on such an important occasion . ( Cheers . ) The directors thought it would be well on such an occasion to invite the attendance of those gentlemen who had stood forward advocates of the allotment system , to view the Chartist estate , and join the sons oflabour , in theiramusements . It was now for that committee acting concurrently with the Directors , to say what steps should be taken to effect that object . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Stallwood ( Hammersmith ) moved—and Mr . _Brbwebton ( Greenwich )
seconded—That a demonstration take place on Monday , the 17 th day of August next to Herringsgate "Farm . Whieh , after considerable discussion , in which Messrs . Grassby , Packer , Caugblm , Pattenden , Clark , Pakes _, and Wheeler took part , was unanimously adopted . On the motion of Messrs . Stallwood and Jambs Tasker , it was resolved—That any surplus funds that shall arise from the demonstration , shall be left at the disposal of the " "Directors . " A long discussion next ensued as to the best and most profitable means of carrying tbe friends to and fro . It was ultimately resolved—That vans and such other vehicles as shall be deemed advantageous , be provided for tbe occasion . And that 2 s . 6 d . be the charge for such transit . Mr . Stallwood moved , in accordance with the instructions Of his
district-That it is the opinion oi this Committee , that it would be advisable to let ground for the erection of dancing and refreshment booths , also for the purpose of certain exhibitions , on the occasion ' of the demonstration to Herringsga * eTaTOV , also that it would he politic to charge each visiter the sum of threepence for admission to the estate , on that occasion , the proceeds arising therefrom , after defraying the expences , to be devoted in equal portions to tbe allotees on snch estate . Mr . _SlAiiLWOOD said he thought that , should the weather prove auspicious on the occasion , that thsy might fairly expect 7 , 000 persons to visit the estate ; he thought this no exaggerated view , a 3 our own members and friends took a very lively interest in the matterand there was a great number of towns
, and villages within a few miles of the estate , for instance , Watford , Rickmansworth , Harrow , Pinner , Bushy , "Oxbridge , Drayton , Cowley , & 0 ., & C , comprising a very large population , whose cariosity would undoubtedly be excited . He knew from experience that the people were fond of tbe amusements and exhibitions his motion embraced ; and he also fcnew that the proprietors of dancing booths and exhibitors , like Womtorell , paid largely for thegronnd they occupied . He had attended a large Teetotal " Demonstration , to Dyerham Park , Herts , the property of Captain Trotter ; a charge for admission was _ma'le . the proceeds going to fhe several societies constituting the demonstration , and a large sum was
thereby obtained , and he thought as the first allotees would take possession at a rather awkward season of the year , they could not do better than adopt this resolution , and appropriate the proceeds to the allotees , deducting the expenses , and thus would the first occupants be rendered secure . ( Cheers . ) Mr- James Tanker seconded the motion . Mr . T . Clark said he could not agree to the - 'Exhibitions , " he thonght they would be out of place on the occasion , as they wished to have some rural games in which tbe ' ¦ Young England " party might have the opportunity of mingling with " Young Democracy , " and as to the charge for admission , he thought threepence too much , and would move as an amendment that the sum charged be one
penny . Alter a few words from Mr . Gathakd , Mr . T . M . Wheelkr said he did not altogether _disagree with Mr . _Stalltvoods motion , and the directors had an idea of having » hand or two of music on the ground for the _accommodationjof dancers , and there would be other amusements , snch as cricket _, provided for the occasion . He agreed with a charge for admission , but thonght those who took van tickets ofthe committee should be admitted free , he would therefore move as an amendment—That all persons presenting themselves for admission to the estate at Herringsgate , on the day of the Demonstration , who shall not be in possession of a committee ' s van ticket , shall pay the sum of three pence , such admission money to go to the allottees on that estate . Mr . Bbewertos seconded the amendment . Mr . Wheeler ' s amendment was carried by a large majoritv . _
„ On the motion of Messrs . Stallwood and Gathabd , it was resolved—That the directors be requested to furnish a dinner , consisting of bread , beef , ham , and salad , at oHe o ' clock on the day of the Demonstration , at the sum of Is . 3 d . each person , and that they be also instructed to provide tea and other refreshments at a moderate charge . On the motion of Messrs . Stallwood and Clabk , it was _' resolved nem . con . — That the vans or other vehicles engaged in the transit of visitors on the day of the demonstration , shall start from Tyburn Gate down the Uxbridge road , at the hour of seven A . a . precisely . The committee would wish it to heundcrstoou that the start must be at the precise time mentioned , in order to give time for tbe amusements projected on the estate . It was also unanimously
resolved—That all persons who have made themse lves prominent as advocates of the " allotment system" Shall be invited to attend on the occasion , and that Messrs . Clark , Stallwood , Gathard and Knight , be a sub-committee to wait on and invite such gentlemen . That the "Directors _bs hereby empowered to issue bills
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and cards for the Demonstration as soon as the answer shall be returned . That this committee do stand adjourned until , tbis day week at three o ' clock iu the . afternoon , then to meet at the Chartist Land Office , 83 , Dean street , Soho . CITY OF LONDON LOCALITY . Mr . Antill in the chair . Mr . D . _Gover moved—That tbia locality deem it but justice to Mr . O'Connor , and also to Mr . Cooper , as members of this locality , tbat a public meeting of tbe Chartists of london be called , at which the charges made against Mr . O'Connor be entered into , and that a committee of five persons be appointed to call such meeting , and the above gentlemen to be invited to attend . Seconded by Mr . Wright . —Carried . The following gentlemen where chosen as the commit!®—Messrs . Antill , Caughlin , D . Gover , Wilson . "Nobbs .
TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ . Estbehed Sra , —We , the members and friends of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , who assemble at the Parthenium , St . Martin ' g Jane , Westminster , have learned with unfeigned sorrow and regret , that another attempt has been made to damage your reputation and rob you of that confidence which we , and myriads of our order throughout the country , have so long reposed in you , and which is the only reward tbat you will accept for the herculean efforts which you bave made to elevate us in the scale of society , by the destruction of that system which has reduced us to the most cruel and galling slavery .
Sir , wo are not amongst those who would clamour down opposition to a popular advocate of our cause , if such opposition were at all warrantable by facts ; on the contrary , we conceive it to be our own interest , as well as our duty , to afford every facility for the fullest and most ample investigation into the public conduct of those who undertake to guide the people ia matters affecting their political and social welfare , but in the case which has impelled us to thus address you , we have sought in vain for any reasonable pretext tbat could in the _slightest _decree justify the attack upon yon , which ia contain _^ in Thomas Cooper ' s letter , in Lloyd ' s Weekly Newspaper , addressed to the Chartists of London .
Now . sir , as one of the metropolitan localities , we repudiate the interference of this vain , mischief-making meddler , and beg of him , in future , to attend to his own affairs ; and , if his envious _andsplenetic ' nature will not allow him to act in our movement without being a dictator , we would rather dispense with his services altoge ther , than accept them upon such a condition . Tou , sir , are now engaged in an _undertaking of the greatest magnitude , upon the result of which depends more than we can here express ; and we hope that no attack , how ever malicious , upon your reputation , will induce you to abate one tittle of tbe energy which has enabled you to bear up _against the host of malignants that have beset your path from the commencement of your glorious career amongst us . Tou bave often been tried , but have never heen found wanting ; jour great talents have always been at the service of labour and base , indeed ,
must be our nature if we could stand tamely by and witness this last infamous attempt to stab you in the most vital part , without stamping its author with the brand of our most severe condemnation . For the same reason that we have not allowed eno mat touGurpthe guidance of our movement , we will not recognise the right of another to set himself up as the ONE nnd ONLY authority , to whom we are to look for advice and instruction . We have a responsible body , to whom we have entrusted the management of our Society , They are responsible to us for the security of our funds , and the proper conduct of our affairs , they enjoy our unenialified confidence ; and as long as they conduct themselves as they hitherto have done , they Bhall not have cause to complain of our backwardness in rendering them all necessary support , to secure the triumphant success of our cause .
In conclusion , Sir , we congratulate you , upon your unanswerable refutation of the vile accusations of the " Poet" and assure you that language would fail to express the feelings of disgust , which have been created in our minds by the numerous attempts whicb bave been made to deprive you of your dearly bought reputation , and think in the present instance , under the guise of security for the property of bur society , we can perceive an anxious desire to dethrone you from the distinguished position which you hold and assign the vacant seat to your modest accuser . Go on then , Sir ; as you have hitherto done , and rest assured that no power on earth can deprive you of our affectionate regard , and if others wish to rival you in our esteem , the would-be assassin of your fame shall never be that rival . "Robert Pabkes , Chairman .
THE FRATERNAL DEMOCRATS . At the usual meeting of this society on Monday evening , June 22 nd , Charles Keen , in the chair , several new members were elected , including David Ross , late of Leeds . After the transaction of other business , Carl Schapper moved the adoption of tbe following resolution : — That this meeting congratulates Jfr . Feargus O'Connor on his complete and triumphant refutation ofthe calumnious charges advanced against him by Mr . _Thomas Cooper , and this meeting heartily accords with those resolutions of sympathy with Mr . O'Connor , and censure of his accuser which have been unanimously expressed by the Chartist body .
The mover grounded his resolution on the fact that Mr . O'Connor had been , and still was , entrusted with monies belonging to the Fraternal Democrats , and also monies belonging to the German and French Democratic Societies . Mr . O'Connor ' s reputation was , therefore , of not less importance to his democratic than to his Chartist friends . Ile believed Mr . O ' Connor to be a man of unpurchaseable patriotism and sterling integrity , and therefore he moved this resolution . C . Schapper continued his comments , speaking at great length in vindication of Mr . O'Connor , and in reprobation of his slanderers . We have no room , however , to report the speeches . The resolution was seconded by J . A . Michelot . Mr . David Ross moved the following amendment : —
That the decision of this meeting be suspended until Mr . Cooper and Mr , O'Connor hate had an opportunity Of appearing before the public ; as both parties have ex . pressed their willingness to do so . Joseph Dunn seconded the amendment . After speeches from John Moy , G . Julian Harney , and a friend from Scotland , the question was put by the chairman , and the original motion carried . Carl _Schapper then moved the adoption of the following resolution : — That this meeting expresses its strong disapprobation ef Mr . Cooper ' s expressions against the Northern Star , which paper he calls "filthy , " and that this meeting declares , that the Northern Star is the only English paper in which the true principles of democracy and fraternal brotherhood are defended , and pleges itself to use its most strenuous efforts to circulate this paper , in the different countries to which the members belong .
J . A . Michelot seconded the resolution . JosbpiiDbnn moved an amendment to the effect that the resolution stand over until after the public meeting between Messrs . O'Connor and Cooper . John Mot seconded the resolution . On the question being put , the original resolution wn 3 caTTieQ The meeting then adjourned .
HUDDERSFIELD . At a meeting ofthe members ofthe Land Society , held on Tuesday evening , at Turner ' s , Temperance Hotel , there were present fifteen members , ten of whom had paid np their shares . It was moved by Mr . John Gledliill , and seconded by Mr . Hans Finlay , and carried without a dissenting voice : — That Mr . O'Connor ' s statement of his cash account with the Land Society is perfectly satisfactory to the members here present ; that he be requested to continue bis office as under treasurer , and to treat with contempt the insinuations of those who endeavour to create dissatisfaction and mistrust between him and the members ofthesociet _* . The regular meetings of the members will be held at the usual place the second and last Tuesday evenings in the month , when the attendance of those members who are in arrears with their subscriptions , and contributions for the directors , is requested . John Stead .
CLAYTON WEST . to mbarous o _' coknok , bsq . Dear Sin , —We , the members ofthe Chartist Cooperative Land Society of Clayton West , cannot refrain from expressing in the strongest terms , our disapprobation ofthe manner in which Thos . Cooper has attempted to injure your character , by promulgating a falsehood ; but we hope yon will take no heed of him , as we , the members of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society of Clayton West , do not consider that he has got clear of the malady that he was labouring nnder while in Stafford gaol , and we hope you will take no heed of him on that account . On behalf of the members of Clayton West , Edward Evans , Sub-Secretary .
HALIFAX . At a meeting ofthe members ofthe Chartist Cooperative Land Society , holden in the Workingman ' s Hall , Halifax , on Wednesday 17 th June , Mr . R . Roth well in the chair , the following resolutions were adopted : — That this meeting is deeply impressed with the necessity of the members of the Co-operative land Society rallying around Mr . O'Connor at the present time , especially when pretended patriots are assailing his character in the most shameful and scandalous manner by per . sons who have reaped great advantages from their connec tion with Mr . O'Connor , and who ought to have had the clearest proofs before making such a serious charge against biro who had been their best friend .
Resolved , that we , the members of the Chartist Cooperative Land Society , beg to state that we have the most perfect confidence in the integrity and honesty of Mr . O'Connor , and regret that such an unfounded calumny should determine him to give up ths office ef deputy treasurer , which he has fiUetl bo honourably aud satisfactorily . We , likewise , beg to tender him our grateful thanks for bis eminent services in our cause ,
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HU past faithfulness and integrity is a sufficient security for our confidence in him for tbe future . BRIGHTON . AimciiOKB Ih . y Locality . —Mr . Coot in the chair . Proposed by Mr . Flower _. seconded * by Mr . Williams , — That after reading the attack of Mr . T . Cooper on Mr . O'Connor ' s reputation , and Mr . O'Conuor _' s reply , it is the opinion of this meeting , that Mr . Cooper no longer deserves the confidence of the Chartist body , inasmuch as he , in an underhanded manner , attacked the Land Plan , instead of giving his just reasons , for or against it , as every honest man ought to do . "We return Mr . O'Connor onr sincere thanks for _resuming his office as deputy treasurer , we having implicit confidence in him . We also return our thanks to Mr . Clark , for exposing Mr- Cooper ' s base conduct . Carried unanimously .
, BIRMINGHAM . At the usual weekly meeting of the Chartists , held at the Ship , on Sunday , June 21 , after the reading of . Mr . O'Connor ' s letter , the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to : — That having read Mr . Cooper ' s letter , published in Lloyd's Weekly London Newspaper , and coppied into tho Star , we are of opinion that the conduct ot Mr . Thomas Cooper is _baae , ia attempting to destroy the character of F , O'Connor , Esq ., and thereby alienate the confidence and respect ofthe people in that gentleman—he who has struggled so many years . and made such great sacrifices , —he that has endured imprisonment and suffered persecution , —he that has deprived himself of the enjoyments and pleasures of tbis life , all to promote ihe liberty and happiness of mankind . ¦
Mr . Cooper has clearly proved himself a hyprocrite and renegade to those doctrines of peace and good will to mankind , on the advocacy of whicli he prides himself , but which his conduct proves he does not practice . His attempt upon the present occasion is disgraceful in the extreme , and calls aloud for the reprobation of every honest Chartist throughout the country . Mr . Cooper has now added his name to a too numerous list of base WretChCS Who first wormed themselves into the confidence Of Mr . O'Connor , and then with base ingratitude haVe conspired to destroy him , and we hereby declare that we have no further confidence in Mr . Thomas Cooper . John _Newhouse , Secretary .
GLASGOW . TO SEABGUS O ' CONNOR , ESQ . Sir , —There are periods of the world ' s history , re markable for the production of great talent and energy , one bright genius succeeding another , like the stars in heaven , till tbe moral world is one blaze oflijht , the rays of which penetrate far into futurity , operating as a warning , or example , for mankind to avoid or imitate . We believe we live in such an era . We . consider that the people of this country , in the course ofa very little time , will have raised themselves to the highest pinnacle of renown , or have sunk into the very depths of degradation . We have watched with deep anxiety the struggle betweeen the oonressors and the oppressed : every movement made
has been to us the cause of intense excitement . We have scanned the conduct of every succeeding leader as with a telescopic or microscopic gaze . Many professed patriots have been put in the balance and found wanting . The long-continued effort made in behalf of the working classes has seen many of these rise and again sink into obscurity . But you , Sir , bave laboured with a zeal and patience beyond all praise . These our sentiments might never have been expressed , but from the treatment you have lately received from Thomas Cooper , wc are bound to speak out . We could wish you above envy , for we are jealous of your honour ; but you seem to stand in the way of some men ' s ambition , or are they but the tools of the enemies of liberty and of roan .
We cannot avoid entertaining the latter suspicion , seeing so many attempts made on frivolous pretences to destroy you as the leader of the people . Of the many plans promulgated for the henefit of our class , none has kindled such emotion within us as the Chartist Co-operative Land Society . To that the wearied , toil-worn slaves look for repose and a home . When our little children cry for bread , we tell them of our hopes of brighter and better days ; we endeavour to animate our youths amidst their longprotracted toil with comfort from the same source , and , in proportion as we have suffered , so are our feelings lacerated by every blow aimed at your
reputation . Woe , woe to him who would blight our anticipations , and dash our cup of hope to the ground , who would cause our sorrows to gush forth anew , and the many wounds we have received from oppression to bleed anew , Of you , Sir , we have no fear : descended from a family honourable among patriots , we firmly believe tbat your name will go down to posterity with increasing honours . Go on , noble sir , yours is tbe work of redeeming an enslaved people , and we trust youra will be the thanks of grateful millions . We remain your friends of the No . 1 Branch , Wm . DonEKTr , Chairman .
CAMBERWELL AND WALWORTH . At a very numerous meeting of the Camherwell and Wa ] worthdistrict ,. _* _held at theMontpelier Tavern , Walworth , on Monday evening , June 22 nd , Mr . Keates in the chair , on the motion of Messrs . Jolin Simpson and Rhodes , it was resolved unanimously—That this meeting places unbounded confidence in the honesty and integrity of Feargus O'Connor , Esq . On the motion of Messrs . Edward Murhall and John Cunningham , it was resolved nem . con . That this meeting have looked with suspicion on the conduct of Mr . Cooper ever since he issued certain letters from Stafford Gaol , and hereby tender their thanks to Messrs . Simpson and Stallwood , for the motion they submitted to the Metropolitan District Council , at that time tending to throw light upon the _sui-ject . That this meeting hereby severely censures the interference of Mr . Cooper , with the management of a society of which he is not a member _.
Three new shareholders were enrolled in section No . 2 , and Mr . John Simpson announced that he had received £ 110 s . for John Frost , amidst loud cheers , Three cheers was then given for Feargus O'Connor , aud the meeting broke up .
GREENWICH AND DEPTFORD . Hosestt Triumphant . — At the _^ usual weekly meeting of the members of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , on Tuesday , the 23 d instant , held in Mr . Paris ' sroom , Cold Bath , Mr . Paris was called upon to preside . Mr , _O'Contior's and the auditors ' lettors in the Northern Star , were brought under discussion , and the following resolution was unanimously adopted : — That the thanks of this meeting are due , and hereby given , to Messrs . James Knight and William Cuffay , for their impartial and praiseworthy conduct in auditing the acaounts of the Chartist Co-operative Land Soeiety , whicli has proved to us the unmanly _unchartistattaclc of ThomaB Cooper , upon the character of our Sub-Treasurer , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ,., to be false and groundless . Samuel Brewerton , Sub-secretary .
SHOREDITCH . Ml ' . Thomas Ola ' rk , attended an overflowing _meeting at Chapman's Assembly and Coffee Rooms , Church Street , on Wednesday evening , June 21 th , and lectured on the all popular subject ofthe " Land . " ALVA . To _FuABCuS O'Connop . Ego .. Most respected Sir , —We the members of the Alva Branch ofthe Land Society , in public meeting assembled , seizethe present opportunity of tendering to you our very warmest thanks for your herculean efforts in the cause of suffering humanity . We have unbounded confidence in . your honesty and
patriotism , despite the ravings of would be leaders . We also press upon you the necessity of still acting as our deputy treasurer , knowing that our funds can never be in safer keeping , or more righteously or economically expended . Would tbat we had in your possession ten millions of pounds , with no other security than at presept , glorious would be the revolution we should effect . I JWith the very best wishes for our directors , we conclude by thanking our esteemed friend Thomas Clark , for the timely exposure of . Thomas Cooper ' s treachery . Signed on behalf ofthe Society , John Robertson , Sub Secretary .
ALEXANDER , YALE OF LEVEN . A general meeting of the Chartists of the Vale of Leven was held on the evening of Monday last , when it was agreed to set on foot a subscription for Mr . Frost , among those friends of liberty who were known to sympathise with that unfortunate patriot in his present distress . The result of which is the enclosed Bank order for £ 110 s . It was further agreed , that to show that we have the utmost confidence in Mr . O'Connor , the money be transmitted to him , accompanied with a request that the money be sent to Mr , Frost , by bank order , instead of by private hand . It was also resolved .
" That as there is a regularly appointed National Victim Committee in existence , we think that _ibt individuals who received intelligence of Mr . Frost ' s distress , ought , as an act of common courtesy , to have apprised the Victim Committee ofthe same , as it was the especial duty of that Committee to havemadean appeal _^ o . the country on his behalf , and to transmit the money , _ejected through ths hands of their honourable _trcasisBeii ,. Feargus O'Con . nor . " That we are in no way surprised at thevillanous con . duct of T . Cooper , as we have long suspected that all was not rig ht rvitli bim , notwithstanding all his boasted Christian philanthropy .
The members ofthe Land Society wish to state that they have entire confidence in Mr . O'Connor ' s integrity and abirity to conduct ( with tlw valuable assistance ; of _Wx V . Roberts , Esq ., and the board of directors ) the 'affairs ofthe society to a successful issue , and are extremely gratified to learn that Mr . O'Connor has ' been induced to retain the office of deputy-treasure' e . They also \ ake this opportunity of saying that they look upon T . Cooper ' s fiendish , and detestable conduct towar / Js _Mr # O'Connor , as being beneath the contempt'of every honest man . James M'Imttre , Sub-S . ecretary to the Land and Charter Societies .
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AMBETH DISTRICT OF TB . E CllARllST _COOPERATIVE LAND SOCIETY . At a meeting of the shareholders resident here on Sunday evening last , the conduct of Mr . T . Cooper became the theme of discussion , in which Messrs . Gathard , Millward , Tobin , Williams , J . Knight ( one of the auditors ) , J . G . Dron , dsc , took part , 'ihe extremely ridiculous position of Mr . Thos . Cooper , _theauthorofhisownj » Mr _£ ra _^ orj ; , of ( hi 3 0 wn ) _suicirf-ic _«^ acts , was cleared pointed out and severely commented on ; the following resolution was unanimously passed by the meeting , ( which was much more numerously attended than usual .
That we , the shareholders ofthe Chartist Co-operative Land Society , assembling in the Seuth London Chartist Hal ) , do hereby express our entire confidence in the integrity of Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., and request liim not to resign the oflice of Deputy Treasurer , feeling convinced tbat his secession would cause the most lamentable consequences to the _society . And we are further convinced that the statements recently made by Mr . Thos . Cooper ( who calls himself a Chartist ) are false and unfounded , asd could only have b < _. enmade with the diabolical and fiendish _motivo of destroying that confidence which is so deservedly reposed by the . working classes In Mr . O'Connor , and which Mr . Thos . Cooper 'knows to be essential to the successful developement of o _urAssociation .
EDINBURGH . A meeting of the Edinburgh branch oi the Land Society , was holden in the Painters' llall , _^ _aruthers Close , on Sunday evening , Mr . Walker in the chair . After some local business was gone through , Mr . O'Connor's letter to the members of the Society , published in the Star of the 13 th was considered , when the following resolution was moved by the Secretary—That we bave perfect confidenco in Mr , O'Connor ' s integrity and ability ; and offer our best thanks to him , and the other Directors for their untiring exertions to forward the interests of the Society . Carried unanimously .
_EitiNBunan —Mp . James Gumming haa been ap pointed district agent for the Land Society . Parties desirous of purchasing shares may apply to Mr . C . either by letter or personally , at li , Duncan Street , New Town ; or at the Committee Rocms , Carruthers Close , on Saturday nights .
DEWSBURY . The following resolution was unanimously passed at a meeting ofthe members on Monday—That we , the members of the Co-operative Land Society in tbis district , have the fullest confidence in the abilities and hontft integrity of our wonhy Bailiff—Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., and request that gentleman to continue in his office of Sub-Treasurer , confident tliat we cannot have a better ; and further , ihat so long as he continues to pursue the same straightforward courseworking laboriously and gratuitously to promote the physical , moral , and social elevation of the Working Classes—we cannot but look up to him with tho greatest confidence , esteem , and respect ,
BRIGHTON . Fbost , thk Exile . —A public meeting was held at the Artichoke Inn , William-street , on Thursday evening , the 18 th inst ., to take into consideration the distressed condition of the above-named individual , and to take the necessary steps to assist him in bis present circumstances . Mr . Good was unanimously called on to preside . The Chairman , in an excellent address , opened the business of the evening , and called upon Mr . Giles to propose tbe first resolution . Mr . G ., in a short but _^ appropriate speech , moved the following resolution : — That a _subscription list be opened in the town of Brighton towards the assistance of Mr . John Frost , the "Welsh patiiot , who is now in great distress in a penal settlement . Which being seconded by Mr , Flower , in his usual energetic manner , and ably supported by Mr . Marriott , was carried unanimously .
Mr . John Page proposed , and Mr . Mitchell seconded the following resolution : — That a Committee of five persons be appointed ( with power to add to their number ) , to superintend the snid subscription list , and forward the sums collected to the Abrtftero Star for insertion . Wliich , having been supported by Mr . Flower , was unanimously adopted . The following persons were chosen as the committee—namely : Mr . Flowers , Mr . Mitchell , Mr . Page , Mr . Good , and Mr . Williams . Proposed by Mr . Marriott , and seconded by Mr . Woodward , — That tbis meeting recommend to the Frost Restoration Committee that an effort be made at this particular time , on behalf of Frost , Williams ; and Jones , by memorialising her "Majesty for their immediate return to their homes and families .
The resolution having heen supported by several persons , was unanimously carried . The sum of £ 1 10 s , was collected in the room , which , with £ 2 10 s . since collected , was immediately sent off ) and tbe subscriptions are still going on gloriously . And now we ask our tyrants , is Cbaitism dead ? Feahgus O'Connor , Esq . —A general meeting of the Chartists of this town was held at the Artichoke Inn , on Tuesday evening , June 23 rd , Mr . Mitchell chairman , when thesubjoinedresoiution was proposed by Mr . John Page , seconded by Mr . Williams , supported by Mr . Flower and others , and unanimously
adopted—That we , the Chartists of Brighton in general meeting assembled , deem it our imperative duty to express our opinion of Feargus O'Connor on this particular occasion , "We , ofall men , deprecate man worship above any and _everything , save and except vituperation and base calumny . We have watched with a strict eye the conduct of Feargus O'Connor , as well as other professed , or would-be leaders , and we candidly confess that we never hare in the whole course of bis political career , seen anything to shake our confidence in that gentleman ; on the contrary , the stricter our observations have been , the more our confidence has increased ; and ne deeply regret that men professing to be friends to our cause , should from time to time attack
and calumniate the character and motives of one who is dear to the hearts ofall true and honest Chartists in the Empire . It affords us great pleasure to see , that after all the attacks from " starved vipers , " and the _worrjing of " political pedlars , " that Mr . O'Connor is determined to stand to his post ; and we now solemnly pledge ourselves to support him to the utmost of our power , so long as he acts as he hitherto has done . As to the gang who have , and still , may calumniate that noble inindedjPatriot , we will consign them to that tomb of oblivion , which they so * ichly deserve . In all storms and dangers , and tricks avid traps , 'twas Feargus O'Connor was diligent then . We'll rally around him again and again !
DARLINGTON . At a meeting of the Chartist Land Society held last Monday evening , it was moved by William Carlton , seconded by John Macauly—That we , the members of the Darlington branch ofthe Chartist Co-operative Land Society , view with deep regret tbe unprincipled attack of that political pedlar , Thomas Cooper , upon our esteemed Mend and champion , Feargus O'Connor . Carried unanimously . Moved by William Carlton and seconded by John
Macauly—That we , the members ofthe Darlington branch ofthe Chartist Co-operative Land Society , teeniest Mr . O'Connor to still hold the office of Deputy Treasurer , as we have the most unbounded confidence in him for his past exertions in the people ' s cause , hoping that he will still continue to pursue the same honest , straightforward course be has hitherto done . Carried unanimously .
TODMORDEN . At a meeting of the members of the Chartist Co . operative Land Society held at Mr . Robert Brooks , it was unanimously resolved—That we view with deep regret , the barefacedassertions and unmanly conduct of Thomas Cooper , the professing Chartist , against Mr . O'Connor ; aud that we tender our best thanks to Mr . O'Connor for his past services ; also that we have and shall have full confidencein bim as a Chartist and Treasurer , so long as he keeps in the straightforward path , which we consider he has hitherto pursued , aud we pledge ourselves to defend liim on every occasion from the slanders of individuals , who are useing their ever } effort to injure him and our glorious movement .
DUDLEY . At a meeting of the members of the Chartist Cooperative Land Society resident in Dudley , held at Mrs . Wright ' s , Great-hill , Dudley , Mr . O'Connor's letter was read from the Star , when the following resolution was unanimously adopted : — Tliat ' we , the members of the Chartist Co-operative Land So _' ciety , feel the greatest pleasure in the announcement made by Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., that he will retain his office of Sub-Treasurer ; and in gratitude to that gentleman for his unmatched exertions to elevate ou ? order , we tender hiwour sincere thanks , feeling as we do unbounded confidence in bis straightforward honesty .
BIRMINGHAM . At a numerous meeting of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , held on Monday , the 22 nd inst ., at No . Ill , Red Street , the statement made by Thomas Cooper against the best and " most abused man" in the kingdom was introduced , and tho following resolution unanimously agreed to * . — " Tbat we have implicit and unbounded confidence in our long tried friend , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., for his Zeal , honesty , and perseverance , in promoting the interest of the working class . We believe his equal is not to
be found in Christendom ; and when he is attacked , we think it a duty to * Rally around him again and again ; ' to denounce all base calumniators that attempt to injure his character , be they pretended friends or open enemies . We glory in him for his devotedness to our cause , and hope that he may live to see his great plan of emancipation crowned with complete success , and not think for one moment of resigning his office as Sub-Treasurer—he knowing full well he has the confidence of . all concerned , but continue to go on not heeding the wicked attempts of disappointed knaves , whose objects aro to injure
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both him and the great and glorious cause in which ho is engaged . We consider the eniuiuet of Mr , T , Cooper as treacherous and base ; and that he ilcserves , and will receive , tbe contempt ofall friends of hunesty and lovers of irutb . Thos . Clark bas our best thanks _nFn coromUH _'* cating Cooper ' s calumnies to Mr . O Connor ; anil the whole of the iii rectors have cur unbounded confidence , believing them to be honest aud trustworth y . "
MOTTRAM Iff _LOmBEXDALE . At a special meeting of the Chartists anil members Of the Co-operative Land Society , held June 21 st , 9 s . 6 d . was collected for the fund in aid of the _expatriated Frost , and the subscription was ordered to remain open until Sunday , July 5 th . After whicli _thefollowing resolutions were carried . unanimously •—1 st . That we _highly approve of tbe spirited resolutions of the Somers Town lociility , respecting the base and unfounded charges preferred by Jlr . Couptr ag ; iin « air . O'Connor , _atld also beg to tender our thanks to the
country for the general , unanimous , and noble verdict against the accuser , _nith an equally strong _rlecluration of confidence in the accused in which we lieaililv _i-oiuur . " 2 nd . That we are further- of opinion , that , unless tho Chartist body at once stop this wholesale slanderer , who , according to the eighth paragraph of his letter , intends , under cover of collecting funds for Frost aud speaking his mind to working men . to sow discord in our ranks , a state of things no real Chartist would wish to see . ( Whether he dare put his head into the manufacturing towns for that purpose , remains to be seen ?)
Brother Chartists , Mr . Cooper stiinds a monument of falsehood and folly , self loudcmned , a wilful slanderer , a convicted liar , upon ihc clearest evidence , that of Messrs . Knight , Cuffay , « $ _*« ., and consequently has forfeited every claim to national confidence . Yours truly . ¦ Robert _Wilu .
LEEDS . At a meeting of the Land Society , on Monday evening , the following resolutions were passed unanimously : — That tlie Charge ; _nipde b y Mr . Cooper against Air-O'Connor are uncalled for , and cukulitu-d to dussi-iious injury to the iutvvests of the society , uncalled lor , because it appears tbat no proof has been given ihat they are true , and injurious , because it might be the means of leading many of the members to _discontinue their payments , cause doubts and jealousies amongst _ilii-in , and consequently prevent that success from being realised , which all so ardently dusiie . That all pirsuns choosing to make such statements ought to be called upon by those immediately concerned , either to make good their assertions or retract them , and be taught that they are not at hbeity to make loose and unguarded assertions respecting men ' s characters with impunity .
That in order , however , to prevent for the future any _unpleasantness among the members respecting tlie uontidence to be placed in their ofiieers , it is the opinion of this meeting that the soeiety should be enrolled under Act of Parliament as soon as possible , TUE CUA . HTIST SHAREHOLDERS OF MANCHESTER , TO THE DEA 10 CUATS Of _GUEAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . Brethren , —Itis with feelings of indignation _i-nd disgust that we behold the _frKjiunt attempts ol * disappointed and ambitious men , to destroy tbe character of the man
who alone ot bis order bas stood by the people , and whose disinterested love for the oppressed , has led hiui to sacrifice early friendships , squander aD ample fortune , und dustroy his health . In return fur . which , the people , itis true , have given him their entire confidence , but at the same time , has . rendered him obnoxious lo those who find that his presence is a barrier which prevents Hum from _, making traffic of _thepeople for their own pecuniary and selfish purposes . Hence the many attempts which have been and are still being made , by designing men , to destroy that confidence which jou have placed iu jour true friend and champion , Feargus O'Connor , Esq .
We believe , and not without cause , that the object whieh these men are driving at , is , if possible , so to dis « gust Mr . O'Connor with their conduct , as to induce him to leave the movement , the consequence of . which would bo the setting of ibat bright Star , which has rescued the people outof the hands ofthe tricksters , who before its existence could sell the people , to ' whatever party would give tho best price for them . Since its appearance in the political horizon , the Star has put a stop to thc pedlars thateould be Radicals at Manchester , Tories at l'inringham , and Whigs at Nottingham . This is the head and front of its offending . Therefore nothing is too mean rbr them to do , iu _i . rder to remove that obsticlc uut ofthe way , which prevents them filliog their pockets at the _people ' s expense .
With _regard to the base attempt of Thomas Cooper , we think it almost unnecessary to say anything . His charges to us are preposterous ; in fact , after 11 years intimate connexion with Jlr . O'Connor , during which time we have found his conduct has b _« n that of a patriot and a gentleman , it will require something mens than the ravings of a disappointed mad man to shake our confidencein him . We would , therefore , advise Mr . Cooper to stick to his rhyming , and not . to meddle in n . attcrs which _ennuuot concern him . The members of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society consider themselves quite competent to conduct their own affairs , without his interference _. As it regards his bounce about coming to Manchester , let Aim ecme , he shall have a fair liear ' ng , but will have to answer a few questions—which perhaps he will not like to have pui to hiui before a public audience . The Manchester men are , and have been , watching men ' s doings for some time , and 1 ; no iv a little more than some of tho growlers are aware of , and only bide their time Io expose the whole of their tricks .
In conclusion , Brethren , we call upon ynu to " stand fast by O'Connor and the Star , " so long as they net as tbey heretofore have done , for the benefit ofthe toiling millions . We call your serious attention to one groat fact which has been brought about by the Star , it has concentrated Chartist opinions ill every part of the country , an 4 no matter how popular any person may have been , the very moment he swerves from the beaten path of principie , or turns either to Whig or Tory , the masses _allnwthem to go , but they have to go by themselves , they wil . not follow them . No , tbey hare learned to lead themselves , and if leaders go astray tbe people aro determined to steer a straightforward and stediast course , until they accomplish the objeet of their exertions , the " _People ' 3 Charter , " and their motto is , " No Surrender . "
To Mr , O'Connor all we have to say is , that we , the Chartists of Manchester , beg leave to thank him for his past services in the peoples cause , and hereby record our unbounded confidence in his integrity , and most respectfully request-hira , not to give up the office of subtreasurer to the Co-operative Land Society , _becausa Mr . Cooper ' s wounded vanity has led him so Jar to forget himselt , as to interfere in a matter in which lie had no business . "Brethren , —It has often been said , this is thc time t 9 try men ' s souls . But we tell you this is the time to watch men ' s actions . Very likely by the time you read this , some from whom jou have expected better things , will have united themselves with the people ' s natural enemies . Ho matter , should every leader leave tho ranks , even O'Connor himself , let your cry be " measures , not men , " and all will be well hi the end . Signed on behalf ofthe Shareholders of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society . 1 ) . Donnovan . J . Murray , Manchester , June 23 rd 181 G . " W . Dixon . ¦
N . B . —The observation Committee are of opinion that it would be well to have a delegate meeting of representatives from the various branches of the Laud SO * cicty in Lancashire , on the Sunday preceding tbe next ballot , when an explanation , will be given to the question asked by the Oldham resolution . The localities favourable to sucli meeting being held , must correspond with Mr . Wm . Dixon , Temperance Hotel , 33 , Great Ancoats-street , Manchester , on or before Sunday , the 5 th July . Should it be the wish that sueh meeting should he held , time and place will be made known in tha _Slfift , HULL . TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ .
Respected Sir—Assailed by the envenomed spleen of disappointed ambition and the vindictive abuse of trading philanthropists , we deem it a duty _vt e owe to yourself , and ihe Chartist publie iu general , to express our _entira and increased confidence in your moral and political integrity ; assuring you , that in tlie affections of the people your past consistency and patriotism will _withstand all the puny attacks of those political ephemeras—who , inflated with that vain conceit of their own importance , forget that duty teaches them consistency , or ( at least ) gratitude to their fellow-inen , aiid merge all theirpoetical p'lilantl-. _i'opy and mock philosophy of "non-resistance " into base ingratitude and destruction of chimicter _, "Yes , Sir , your name will withstand the shock that all the combined forces of corruption , ingratitude , and treachery can bring _apalust you—be remembered iu the hearts of our children and our children ' s children , when the verynames of your calumniators will have been forgotten , and "liko the baseless fabric ofa vision left not a wreck _, fcehind . "
We also deem it ourduty , Sir , to request that you will npt even for a moment forego the exalted confidence tha people have placed in you , by iuvther noticing the conduct of any such ingrates ns Thomas Cooper , but on tho contrary , frustrate the ravings of this mad visionary , hy leaving him to the justice of your political children , who will not fail to meet ( 1 vouch for Hull ) and refute the calumnies of this man of " wise saws and modern in . stances , "wherever he may present himself ; and thus practically show your tiaducers , and thc world , that your character , nnd political doctrines , are grounded in the hearts , even of the younger generation ; and that they will not allow you to remain undef nded , . whenever an Opportunity presents _itselfi of meeting your _traducers face to face , and proving to the letter , that " as the tw ' g is bent the tree is inclined . "
In conclusion , Sir , we beg to express our sincere re- _, gard , and heart-felt gratitude for your past services in . the people ' s cause , and hope jou will yet live to see _yOut _^ glorious mission fulfilled . Who strove for the peoplo , was up Right and day _t Who saved them from fulling to tyrants a prey » 'Twas 1 ' _eargus O'Connor was diligent then ' . We ' ll rally around you again und again . I have the honor to be , Sir , yours , ic , On behalf of the Hull Councillors , N . C . A , Joun Bunt's , jun ., sub .-see .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), June 27, 1846, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns3_27061846/page/5/
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