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THE MEDALS AND PORTRAITS , ft are under the necessity of Postponing the presentation of the O'Connor Medal to oar Lancashire , Yorkshire , and Sootch friends for a short time . The Medalist hiring expressed % great desire to pack each parcel of H © dals , in a way peculiar to himself , aod Tfhich preserve * them from injury , lists of the agents and their respective numbers hare bees handed in to him : bat the time announced has been too short to permit him to complete his task . They are now in the coarse of being
gent off , and each agent Bhali be supplied as fist as they ran be forwardad . The time of presentation in the respective districts , we Aii II hereafter announce . Qte Plates of the Monmosth Court House are nearly ready , and in most eases will be forwarded along with the Medab ; thus saving Borne amount of cannge fees . Ha Plates will be presented to the Subscribers immediately after the Medals are distributed . Due notice will be given .
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THE O'CONNOR DEMONSTRATION . Monday last , was the day appointed for the Chartists' demonstration of this town and neighbonrhood . The day previous the rain fell in torrents ; all was anxiety for Monday , fearing the state of the weather would be unpTopitiwB ; the moniiBg certainly was lowering , and about ten o ' clock , when the people of the different localities were mo-ring towards the place appointed for the wooeaskm to start froa , the rain fell freely about three quarters of as boor , completely drenching the « enle flea bead to fts * . Notwithstanding all tins , § e people moved with hearts light and glad , to meet their fearless and undanted champion , Mr . O'Conwr , who arrired in a hackney coach from Brigfcosse . and on alighting was loudly cheered by the tgasbled thousands . The procession immediately fell in , in the following order : — Pear marshals on horseback with green scarfs . Large flag .
Full length portrait of Mr . O'Connor . Hotto— " The people ' s friend and the tyraat's foe . ' Reverse—* A corrupt government must bow before an united and determined people . " Forester ' s Band in green dresses . PeBOsstradon Committee , two and two , with green scarfs aod white rosettes . Members of society four abreast . Another large green stuff flag . Banner . Daisy Hill Chartists . " Universal Suffrage , Annual Parliaments , Yoie by Ballot , No Property Qualification , Payment of Members , and Equal Eieclonil Districts . "
Reversem God is our guide , no sword we draw , We kindle not war ' s battle fires ; By reason , union , justice , law , We claim the birthright of oar sires ; And hark ! we raise , froa sea to sea , The sacred watchword , liberty . " Another large zreen stuff flag , with gilt letters" The Charter , and bo surrender . " Obverse— " Onward and we conquer . " Large green stuff flag . Little florton Ce artists . M » y toe people of England never forget Frost Williams , and Jones . " Reverse— "Poor working slaves , Hard is your fate , You ' re eaten up With , church and state . "
Then , another band of mafic Large green flag with gilt letters ; New Leeds— " What is life bnt liberty . " Reverse— " The Charier and do surrender . ' * Members four abreast . Small flag . B More pigs and less parsons . " ( treat Horton . Large greea flag— " Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor shall cry himself and not be heard . " Beveree—** The real property of man is the knowledge of enjoying thai advantage . A society " oppressed is composed only of tyrants and slaves . " Another band in Highland dresses ; then the female Chartists , two and two abreast , wiih white scarfs and green favoars . A large splendid oil painting , with portraits I on
erne sioe " Arthur O'Conncr the Exile of Erin ;" Reverse— Robert Emmett , who died for the caase , " Green silk flag"Let millions who labour , unite heart and hand , And the Charter will soon be the law of the land . " Manchester-road Female Chartists . JLlxrgB , beautiful , and f plea did garland , Kanposed of evergreens , interspersed with a , large Dumber of gold balls . Tbe garland was in the form of an arcb , and was adorned with two caps of liberty . From the centra sf the arch , hung a hollow globe , adorned with various coloured ribands , white , red , and green . Ths iraole was surmounted by a dove , as an emblem of
peace . MR . O'CONNOR in an open carriage , drawn by four grey horses , adorned with green rosettes . Postilions in green ti'k jackets and caps . Two marshals on horseback , one ou each side of Mr . O'Connor ' s carriage ; 4 en followed a number of carriages , in one of which Vas Mr . Qarkson , attorney , and Ms friends , -who went next to Mr . O'Connor ' s carriage j then followed another band .
Members and their friend four abreast . tiih beantifnl green banners from Thornton , Clayton , Qaeenshead , and several other villages ; then , another band , with members four abreast . The precession then moved down to Great Hortoa , akm £ Sonthfield-lane . This lane is nearly three ShitUm of a mile long , and the procession extended froa one end to the other , and the road was used on both sides with persons anxious to get a gEapse of the " Uncaged Lion . " The immense Wj then went down Little Horton , Back Lane , Qajton Lane , Manchester Road , down Hope-street , DaioB-street , np Goodmansend , down
George-** eei , and Leeds Read ; then along New « street , ap Kirtgaie and Daxley- street , to ' the Nelson Ian j then on John-stree :, down Westgate , and negate , along Tyrill-street , and np Little Horton ** ae , to the place of meeting . The procession **« hed Bradford about half-past twelve o ' clock . ¦ Qje streets through which the procession was anawmeed to proceed were literally crammed with People—so that it was with difficulty the procession ttoved along . From eleren o'clock till eight at A p t the weather was uncommonly favourable at ics season of the year , and the people mustered j ttafully at the place of meeting . There never was efore half such a concourse of people assembled in Bradford . Mr . Clarkson presided .
t \* ^ Akhak , in an excellent speech , moved as arsi resolution , as foliow * : — " That this meeting views with regret and dismay the nBi arising out of the present corrupt system of repre-ISBtaitioa , aad rrhiet ia daSlj increasing : BSviBg wifcle * Kd tbe complete failure of the Reform Bill at a ¦ ' m of improving the condition ef the industjiwu ^ ffions , we hold the present nicknamed Home of Com-*•« equally aa bad at the Boroughmongering Parlia at of former days , and consider that all patchwork ^ Pedient * are unwise and dangerous , wiahing to see *** and social order prevaiL That anxious for the **« re and proiperity of all tiassei of the people , we aef ? ° » te 3 ge the right of every man of twenty-one yean
5 * Jf 8 to the franchise , at being inherent and Indelibly ?* tea oa the person of man by bii Creator , and that r * 0881 or deny that right is an offence against reason * m humanity ; we do petition Parliament Betting forth ** grierancei , aad pointiBg out what we conaider a » *• tffeetnal remedy . " The resolution was briefly seconded by Mr . Joseph Btecx , supported by Mr . Wist , in a sp « ech of * ae length , and of great merit , and was unani-« w » Iy adopted , amidst tremendous cheering , whieh wri for some time . -Juttsecond resolution was moved by Mr . Jakes r ^ Hpsr , seconded by Mr . R . Ross , and carried j aeekaation .
. " Tbit the Kational Pttition now read be adopted * S Uni meetmg . * The resolution was responded to by Mr . O'Cokjioe , too , on coming forward was again received with an mUmaassB almost without parallel . He spoke for r * fly aa hour , in a strain of eloquence which » Htt < d the attention of his audience . The troths *« eh flowed from his lipB , the soandnws of Mb P ^» » the excellence of bii advice , and the manly «« erarinatioa which he expressed to triumph ever ** wy obstacle , until the whole rights of man were ¦• jBsoj made an impression upon all which will
wt soon be erased , and called feith hearty and re-Jewed plaadita . " » third resolution was moved , seeonded , and rpP « t « i , in appropriate and able addresses , by «*• JEfinjiGs , Mr . EDWAiDs , and another gentleman . « was also carried by acclamation , and was to the feUowin g { fleet : — " That this meeting pledges itoelf never to rert » ti * - * fli tmUl MeBira . Frort , Willianu , and Jones , be f ** ° * ed to the boaomao / their vshxppj and diseoaao-*« tamiliesj u well utoon everj lawfnl meana foi ae lQwUion ^ fcll political priaonew . "
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It was then , on the motion of Mr . Knowles , and seconded by Mr . B . Rushton , proposedu That FearguB O'Connor , Esq ., Mr . Geo . BinnB , and Mr . West , are fit and proper persons to represent the West Riding of Yorkshire in the forth * coming Convention . " This was unanimously sgreed to , and the proposition met with the most hearty approval of the meeting . Thanks were then voted to the Chairman , for his conduct in the chair ; and hearty cheers having been given for tee Charter , for O'Connor , for the Star , and for Frost , Williams , and Jones , the meeting broke IP , in order to attend the so ree .
TEA-PARTT , AND THE SOIREE . Thii wai well and tastefully laid oat in the spadou ¦ aloon of the Social Institution , whieh was fitted up for the occasion in a style that reflected the highest credit on those ladies under whose management the arrangement * had been made . At the principle end of the room w&t a large and well executed banner belonging to the Bradford Female Chartists , containing , on one side , a fine portrait of Arthur O'Connor , with a motto , " Arthur O'Connor , the Exile of EriDj" on the reverse wa > a portrait of Sobert Emmett Opposite to thii was placed a large banner with a fall length portrait of Feargu O'Connor . Barrounding the platform , oa which was placed a table for Mr . O'Connor and the principal guests , vaa a magnificent artificial bouquet , of very tasteful workmanship .
The demand for tickets was far greater than the com-¦ aittee could sspptj . At tbe first it -was arranged to issue only one thnn «* "rt , but theae were found so Tery tar from supplying the demand , that a large extra number were given out , besides which , after all these had been disposed of , numbers were admitted on payment of- money , so that in tbe whole , not fewer than 1 , 500 sat down to tea . The Committee now regret that they did not at once build an amphitheatre of their ownhad they done so , they would have sold five thousand tickets .
To accommodate the number now present , however further arrangements -were still necessary , and aa only about 500 could find room at the tablas at one time , the Committee determined on applying forth © use of tbe Hall of the Mechanics' Institute , which was granted , and as soon as the first 500 had taken tea , they adjourned to the Mechanics' Institute , where Mr . O'Connor , Mr . West , and other speakers had to attend to address them , after having first spoken at the Sodal Institution . To attempt to describe the enthusiasm whieh
prevailed would be a work of supererogation . But whiJe we mention this , we must not forget to notice the excellence of the whole BxrangemeBts ; the ladies Tied with each other , and success crowned all their endeavours . They are doubtless well repaid by the glorious results of the most important day * proceedings which has ever transpired in the town of Bradford . There was no confusion—tbere was no dissatisfaction ; order was -the polar star of every one present ; tbe working classes proved to demonstration their superiority , by their excellent and very proper demeanour .
The second party had sat down to tea before Mr . O'Connor entered tbe room ; be waj received with moat tremendous cheering . The whole company aroa ^ , and continued « fr » vtiTig until he had taken his seat , at the head of tbe table , provided for him on the platform , where tea vu served by Mrs . Ibbetaon . ' There were two excellent bands of music , one stationed in a temporary orchestra and the othtr in the gallery , which played a number of cheerful and appropriate airs . The jt" "i """> auditory having all partaken of tea , the table * were cleared away , and the forms arranged crosswise , when such of those who had previously retired , who chose to return , were admitted into the room , as well as tbe public generally on payment of a unall ram as entrance money . The room was speedily crowded to suffocation , and tbe temperature rose to nearly boiling heat . At nine o ' clock
Mr . cxabksok , solicitor , the chairman of the days proceedings , advanced to the front of the platform and proposed tbe first sentiment of the evening ; one , he remarked , which could not have better selected , for , unless the whole people had a voice is the formation of those laws which they were called upon to obey , it was impoasble . that happiness oi prosperity could dwell upon the earth . Be gave " tbe people , the only legiti mate soaree of all ik > wer . " t Cheers . ) Mr . West was called upon to respond , which he did in a pleasing and talented manner . He remarked that the tout itself , by the splendid appearance of that meeting , seemed to furnish a realisation of its own truth . The factions were fond of bandying the toast , and of responding to it , while they practically denied
their own doctrines by the denial of the people ' s jost rights . To show that the people -were entitled to tbeir rights , he instanced their power in production—the splendid palace , the triumphal pillar , the mansion of the peer , the most exquisite machinery , the finest manufactures furnish proofs of their skill and pewer ; proved that they were the creatures of England ' s greatness , and demonstrated that they must be the saviours also . ( Cheers . ) Tbe proceedings of tkat glorious day were & practical proof of tbe poirer of tbe people ; they were met for a { practical pnrpoae ; not to take part in what be would call a " babby" meeting—such things they left to those who called themselves the educated and the enlightened classes . They were met to prove that they were determined no longer to be deprived of their rights , —that they were determined to exercise their power for the benefit of themselves and
of posterity , and thus convince tbe factions that they were aboTe all tbeir attempts to be any longer gulled . Mr . We ** , in a very humoureufl style , related the fable of the ass and the lion hunting , which he illusirated by remarking that the aristocracy were the " lien" of society , and the people the " ass , " -who when they brayed for the benefit of the lion till he had got all there was to get , and then asked for their share of right * , were told by the wealthy that they ought to be Tery thankful they had not passed more ttringtct lairs to deprive them of even the small portion which they hid . He called upon them to persevere in their present course , and the full measure of their rights could not be long withheld from them , After stating that it had been arranged by tbe committee that he should address the assembly at the Mechanies' Institution . Mr . V . ' ett retired amickt cheers .
The Chaiemas then proposed " the health of our distinguished gaett , Feargns O'Connor , Esq ., and may be live to see the Charter become the law of the land . " Tbe tout was received with deafening cheers , which lasted for some minutes . The cheering having subsided , a company of young men advanced to the platform , and mag is excellent stylo the following glee , composed for the occasion by Mr . . Ross and Mr . Dewhirst , the one a woolcomber and the other a painter . Air— " Here ' s a health to all good lassies . " Here ' s health to brave O'Connor , Pill a hamper to his honour , Let O'Connor ' s health go round ; irny he live a life of pleasure , WLen attain'd tbe people ' s measure ; Let O'Connor ' s health go round ; StiU dismaying Whigs and Tories , Still di ? playing all that's glorious .
Hereg a health , fee Peace and happiness attend him , From his foes may heaven defend him , Long and happy may he live ; ihus , in strains of lively measure , We'll repeat with joy and pleasure , Let O'Connor ' s health go round ; Still dismaying both the factions , Still displaying generous actions-Here's a health , fee . Liberty iB now appearing , Freedom ' s voice is fondly cheering , Onward may our patriot go ; May fee live a life of pleasure , When attain'd the people ' s measure , Let O'Connor ' s health go round , Still dismaying Peel and Russell , Still displaying strength of muscle . Here ' s a health , fee .
A deputation from Thornton was then Introduced to present as address to Mr . O'Connor . This having been read , one of tbe deputation briefly addressed tba meeting on the evils which class legislation had inflicted on the country , and calling upon ttitm to rally round O'Connor , as * not to rest satisfied till the whole Charter had become th » Jaw of tbe land . Mr . O'Cohhob then rose , when the cheering was renewed with increased vigour . He addressed the meeting for about aa hour and a half , in a strain of . fervid and impassioned eloquence , vhith produced a powerful effect opon the whole attdisaee , and called forth repeated cheers , bal of whieh it would be impossible for us even to give an oitUtte here , for bo connected was it , that to oommeaoe would be to give ths speech entire , and then fanwell to the oontribatioma of all our friends , for it alone would occupy a very great portioa cf the Star . Mr . O'Connor sat dowa greatly exhausted from tbe beat of tbe room , ant bis previous
exertions . The Chairiuj * next gave" The People's Charter , and may it soon become the law of the land . " ( Great cheering . ) Mr . Rush ton responded to the toast He said the Charter had now become tbe rallying point of th * whole people , and well it might be , for it was the foundation stone of their rights—the Corinthian pillar on which
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must be based universal liberty . He was as old man , but still he hoped to see the day when tbe Charter should be the law of the laad . He lashed the Whig and Tory factions most unmercifully , and said that the only point of difference between them was as to whieh of them should have the largest share of the plunder whieh waa annually wrong from the toiling millions . He called upon them to unite as one man against both Whigs and Tories , to jein the National Charter Association , to let their watchword be the Cnatter , the whole Charter , and nothing less than the Charter ; and tben , come what might , they would be more than a match for all their enemies . Mr . Rushtsn , on account of the lateness of the hour , spoke very britfly , and retired , amidst great cheering .
Mr . O'Connor now left the room to address those assembled at tbe Mechanics' Institution , and who had beoom « impatient for bis arrival . He evidently incurred great danger , as he was ttUl la a high itite of perspiration , and out of doors the wind was blowing a hurricane , and the rain pouring in torrents . It was after eleven o ' clock , but before his departure be announced that he should return , in order to stttol tha names of those who wished to join the National Charter Association . He stated that b * had brought seven hundred cards from the Executive , at Manchester , and he trusted that all who had not yet joined would show their sincerity by at once coming forward to do so . The Executive did a great daal of work , and did it well too , and for very little money ; he trusted , therefore , the people would give them hearty support
Daring Mr . O'Connor ' s absence some other Benument were given and a number of excellent songs wen song , not a tittle of the enjoyment having abated at the time Mr . O Connor returned , at considerably after midnight Mr . O' Connor , on bis arrival at the Mechanics Institute , was received by the crowded audience with tremendous cheering ; he Bpoke here , though suffering from a dreadful hoarseness , for nearly an hour . At the close of his excellent address , he announced bis intention here , also , of enrolling members of the association , and requesting those who wished to do so to bold np tbeir hands . A considerable number being held up , Mr . O'Connor despatched a messenger for his portmanteau , and was soon at work , entering names and giving out cards . In the whole , 53 cards were issued here .
On Mr . O'Connor ' s return to the Social Institution , he sat for above an hour for this purpose , and 44 cards were issued , making , with those taken at the Mechanics' Institution , a total of 97 . While this was going on at the platform , tbe other end of the room waa cleared , and the mtuio having struck up , the merry dance was participated in for some time , the happy party not finally separating till nearly four o ' clock . The retrospect of the day ' s proceedings is of the most gratifyiag kind ; nothing occurred to mar its pleasure , and the success of the demonstration far exceeded the most sanguine expectation of its promoters .
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load and long continued plaudits . Not the slightest expression of dissatiafaotiofi escaped any part of the prooeaaion , aa they passed the houses of their more violent political opponents ; dor did any accident occur to mar the pleasures of the day . Oa arriving at the Odd Fellow ' s Hall , Mr . O'Connor verv briefly thanked the assemblage for the manner in which they had received him and conducted themselves on that day , and encouraged them io proceed , legally , peacefully , and . in union and good fellowship one towards another . The Rev . Mr . Jaokeon of Manchester , also addressed the assembly for a few minutes . The numerous procession then separated , in order to prepare for theiprincipal festivity of the evening ,
THE SOIREE . This elegant entertainment was given in the Odd Fellows' Hall , a very large and spacious room , but , as we have said , not capable of accommodating onetenth of those who were not only anxious , but had come miles to attend , in order that they might hear and see the great chieftain . The committee of management , unwisely , we think , limited the issue of tickets for tea to 500 ; the roam , however , will comfortably accommodate more , and after the tables had been once crowded , others were admitted , so
that from 900 to 1000 , in all , took tea . The provisions were plentiful and excellent ; and the good atftnagement of the females who presided rendered all-as happy aa could be ; all , in fact , went" merry as a marriage bell . " The good things having been amply discussed , the tables were cleared away , and the forms arranged as close as possible , in order that as many as the room would contain might be admitted . Upwards of 2000 were packed in . Every inch of space was soon crammed , and thousands went away unable even to get near the doors .
Mr . B . Bushton was called to the chair with acclamation , on the motion of Mr . West , seconded by Mr . Burns . Mr . O'Connor here entered , and was received with three enthusiastic cheers , and reiterated dapping of hands . Mr . Beix , from Manchester , gave the toast « f " The people , the source of all power . " ( Cheers . ) The speaker observed that this was a sentiment en which those expatiated on the platform who were crushing the liberties of the people ; aad they would only cease to violate tbeir professions when the people themselves became the active wielders of their power . No Government , not elected by yourselves , will ever legislate for your benefit . After commenting upon the plan of emigration , and the
advisability of reforming the country , and hying happily upon its produce , rather than forsaking it , and traoing our evils to class legislation and popular apathy , pointing out the remedy in the suffrages of the whole people , and nothing Bhortof it , the speaker sat down amid loud cheers . Mr . West then gave the toast of " The Executive , and may their labours be attended with suooess . " ( Cheers . ) In order that this toast Bhould be carried out , there are duties to perform on yoar part , to support that Exeoutive in the dangerous post they have assumed . After a just eulogium upon the intelligence aad honesty of that Exeoutive , composed of men from the three kingdoms whose prosperity they are seeking to accomplish . He implored the
people to enroll their names andsupport it with their means as well as their voices . The Executive have a bombshell to watch over , to see that it does not explode prematurely , and that is the National Petition . ( Cheers . ) but money you know is the sinews of war . The big loaves are suspended an long poles very significantly ; for you all have to climb the pole for it , and then only get the little loaves , for the promises of the Whigs are always much greater than their performances . ( Laughter . ) Mr . West then humourously proceeded to explode the " knowledge diffusion" fallacy employed by men who taught the people useless sciences but not how to fill their bellies , tho most useful of all . He contrasted the proceedings of the people ' s meetings with the catcalls , brayings , and grunts of the birds and beasts , the sort of knowledge to be learned by the books of the knowledge mongers . The people alone know the wants of the people , and if they do not come forward
to assist in the , work of reform , they richly deserve the miseries they must endure . ( Cheers . ) Mr . LEESgave thessntiraentof tho ChartistPress . " He congratulated the meeting upon the condition and proBpocts of Chutiem . Referring to the " new movement" of the more honest amongst the Corn Law League , Mr . Sturge and others , for complete Suffrage , he trusted that the document to be issued would at leaBt contain the Ballot as one of its points , for without that there was no security for the free exercise of the Suffrage . This would form a test of their honesty and sincerity , and in this case , be would not oppose the movement , though it would be fit for them to adhere to the Charter in its perfection , that was the design to which the people must gather . Referring to tho plea of ignorance , he said that tbe two factions dreaded above all the enlightenment of the people—for they loved darkness rather than light , and for the usual reason . ( Cheers . )
An address was read by Mr . Crosaland to Mr . O'Connor . Feabgus O'Connor , Esq ., then stepped forward , and was received with tremendous cheering . He said—I have been present with you on many previous occasions , assisting in your struggles , and glorying in your success ; but , after two years absence , 1 uow recognise the accomplishment of one of my favourite objects—to teach the working men to serve their own interests by tbeir own efforts . After feelingly thanking them severally for the manner in which they responded to the address , and especially to the allusion to his native country , he observed that we were not seeking sectional privileges ; but endeavouring to create a pubJio opinion for
the rights of man . In his own eloqueut way , he referred to tho position of the Chartists , and tho policy of attempting , should the National Petition fail , to throw out the Tories , but not bring in the Whigs . The press of this country would not report their proceedings and meetings . Since the Reform Bill , we have had no opposition , but one which impelled the Whigs on to measures which have proved their ruin . ( Hear , hear . ) Four millions ef of signatures to the petition will leave no doubt on the minds of Parliament as to the power of the people . Two millions of signatures , a year ago , taught them not to despise the Chartists on the day of election , but we shall send now twice that number . He then referred to the system of
emigration . He would rid the land of its social weeds to allow the working man to flourish . He opposed the political economists that population pressed upon the means of subsistence . But these saddled nature with their own iniquities . There was sufficient land to feed twice the number of the present inhabitants . He now came to the exposition of the tricks of the "Plague . " The Corn Law Repealersnow , afterfailing to sever us from our principles , are coming out for Universal Suffrage . But ho waa not for anything short of the Charter , for without ; the rest of the points we have only to take the best of a bad lot—to select out of the class of those who who have always mie-legislated for us . Ha was therefore sorry to differ with Mr . Lees , but he thought all the points essential to the Charter . Now what respect can we have for those who have joined us at the eleventh hour , and asked us to do what they could not do themselves . He who is not
for us is against us . The shopkeepers are now discovering that they are more dependent upon the consumers of the country , and that steam power , under its prasent arrangement , is no more their friend than of the working man . For ten long years they had the means of carrying your measures , bat ouly when going down the backstairs of Downingstreet , that they call upon you for support . They toll you that you are unfit to vote , wbile they throw themselves upon yon for support 1 No great question ever originated in the Legislative House . It is impossible for them to carry a Repeal of the Corn Laws without the Charter ; and then you will repeal them when their advantages can b « turned into the pockets and sromachs of the people . ( An exposition of the power of new machinery to produce the great amount required to exchange for corn . ) But what will the shopkeepers do in the mean time !
" A fellow feeling makes us wondrous kind . " ( The raw material forms no estimate of the price of the manufacture . But what goes through more processes , &o . ) You have ho power over its manufactured state . Tbe elements may blast it , and the price of floor will be raised 6 d . per stone . Their oven is their thermometer . Bread rises in a light , bat it falls not in three months . He would make them their own producers , and then the eorn would pass only from then to the baker . Beware of the tricks of the trade . They want neither household suffrage nor universal . Thev wish onlv to amalgamate the
corn laws with these popular things , and to taka advantage of oar movement to return the Whigs to power . ( Loud cheers . ) He had been preBeeuUd three times . The last time for being the proprietor of the Northern Star . But so long as bis organ is read by the people , he feared neither the dungeon nor the scaffold . ( LoDg-ooutinued cheering . ) The reason , why the aristocracy will still hold ^ dominion over jou is this . The landlords let their farms in large allotments , because ther ean thereb y better command the interest and vote of the tenant . Bf this means they lose £ 20 , 000 , 000 in rent , but
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gain £ 250 , 000 , 000 in taxation and monopoly . Why are the steam-lords opposed to your interests ? Because they are enabled now to live upon youd labour . The master who employs 1 , 000 hands , an 0 reduces wages from 15 s . to 133 . a week , puts £ 2 50 a year in his own pocket ! ( Shame . ) Hereby this man is enabled to speculate—to lose vast sums in speculation , and yet put a vast balance in his own pocket . One master pockets £ 31 , 000 , and the Legis - Iature gives £ 30 , 000 a year for National Education The drunkard will not vote for a drunkard , &c but appmnt some one who ia a teetotaller , to watch over bis rights while he was insensible or drunk . He gave his enemies of the pross a carte , blanche to speak what ill of him thev could devise .
bat they could not say he was ever prosecuted but for libel . Yon may hava Religious Liberty , bat very unequal Civil Liberties . Mr . O'Connor concluded his long and interesting address , with a feeling response to the notice of the "Repeal of the Union ' in the address ( which would be obtained by the same effort as the Charter . ) The Duke of Wellington , poor old man , pledged himself to the peace of the nation ! He , Mr . O'Connor , would do so , beo&use on the peace rested the prosperity of the country . Mr . O'Connor eloquently denounced secret associations , spies , and physical force conspiracy . ( Repeated cheers . ) Rev . W . V . Jackson was received with cheers Toast . u The Exiled Patriots . " These are those who had long ago earned your affections , and I am happy thai a committee has been formed to
pronote their restoration ; but to their reoal I look , mainly , for the gaining of the Charter . These men have been sentenced lor the crime of high treason , though never proved ; a crime , on the law of which , the Judges of the land are not agreed . The people have sworn that these men shall come home , and I for one , though I have suffered twelve months' imprisonment tor the same principles , will suffer again if necessary . ( Loud and tremendous cheers . ) But shall we give up tbe eaure ? Never , while there is life in me , though I fight the battle singlehanded . After a very effective and eloquent appeal en behalf of the exiled patriots , he concluded by declaring that he had only two religious principles' Love to God , and love to man f and one political principle— Do unto all men as he would have all men to do onto him . " ( Loud cheers . )
Mr . Knowles , of Kcighley , was received with cheers . He proposed the toast : " May all the friends of liberty unite in one common band of brotherHbod under the auspices of the people ' s selected plan . " The sentiment was supported in a short but excellent speech , which was loudly applauded . On the proposal of Mr . O'Connor , a vote of thanks was passed to the * veteran Chairman , amidst the cheers of the meeting . Three cheers were given for the Charter , Mr . O'Connor , Mr . Jackson , and the Northern Star . Mr . O'Connob waited to enrol names , and many were addded .
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DEWSBTJRY . THE O'CONNOR ( DEMONSTRATION . On Thursday evening , Mr . O'Connor visited Dewsbury . It had been previously arranged that a procession should meet him at Mill Bridge , from whence he was to proceed through Heokmondwike . Mr . O'Connor arrived at Mill Bridge about halfpast four o ' clock , where he was welcomed by a very large party of genuine fustian jackets , who had a carriage and four grey horses in waiting for him , together with an exsellent band , and a number of banners . After a brief stay at the house of that true and worthy friend of the people , Mr . James Penny , the procession was formed , and proceeded o Heokmondwike , the numbers in attendance int reasing at every step . A . t Heckmoadwike , a very large addition waa made to the procession , by the arrival of numerous
parties from various places at a distance . Here Mr . O'Connor left his carriage , and the Tory publican of the village , Mr . Fall , having offered him the use of a front window , he very briefly addressed the assembled thousands , the procession having assumed the form of a dense mass . The cheering was tremendous . Mr . O'Connor congratulated them on the triumph they had achieved , over themselves and over the enemy , the day having gone by when they were watched in their every moment by the soldiery and by the police , and the period dawned when even in the very darkness of night there was a confidence that they would so conduct themselves as to merit the respect of their most violent political opponents . He exhorted them to preserve their character , by a peaceful and gentlemanly demeanour , and to shun those who would desire to entrap them into a breach of the
peace . The procession then re-formed , and proceeded , in the dark and silent night , to Dewsbury , and about half way waa met by the men from the latter place , in immense numbers , with flags , banners , and music . A shout which rent the air was raised on Mr . O'Connor ' s approach , and the scene was one of the most beautiful that can be imagined . The procession was illuminated by a large number of paper lamps , elevated on sticks ; the men from Dewsbury formed in line on each side of the road , the lamps being in front , with the banners so stationed that a strong light was thrown on them . Mr . O'Connor ' s
carwage passed through , when the procession at once formed , and accompanied him on his progress . The effect was beautiful ; the lights being seen , dancing , as it were , at an almost interminable distance . As the cavalcade approached Dewsbury , also , most of the houses by tbe road side were illuminated , and Mr . O'Connor everywhere throughout this densely-populated district was received with most enthusiastic and hearty applause . The procession reached DewBbury at soon after seven o ' clock , in most excellent order , Mr . O'Connor ' s advice having been acted on to the letter .
At Dewsbury , there not being a room in the town large enough to contain the numbers expected , a large pavilion was erected for the occasion , capable of accommodating four thousand persons , with a gallery at one end , with seats for three hundred . The admission was sixpence to the gallery , and threepence to the standing places . The tickets were nearly all Bold , and a large number got in without tickets , so that the large and spacious erection was well filled . At eight o ' clock , Mr . Daniel Hart , a working
man , was called to the chair . H » thanked them for the compliment they had paid to him , and congratulated them on their present position , and on being assembled in their thousands to welcome once more amongst them tbe second Moses , the true leader of the people , Feargua O'Connor , Esq . * ( Cheers . ) Nor were they without a second Joshua in the camp , ( Mr . West ) , who , whenever and wherever their enemies appeared , was ready to confront them and able to scatter their forces . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Hart , after alluding to others , of the people ' s leaders , introduced
Mr . Clissett , of Mill Bridge , who , after a few observations on the unparalleled amount of distress which pervaded the country , moved the first resolution : — " That this meeting deeply deplores the extreme misery and distre s which at present exUta among the commercial and industrious classes of the country , and are of opinion that the whole of that distress may be traced to class legislation , and that nothing short of the objects aimed at by the National Petition are calculated to remove the grievances under which
the country groans , and to restore that confidence which is so indispensible for the perfect establishment of public happiness . " Tbe resolution was seconded by Mr . John Haigh , of Ossett-Btreet side , and supported in a lengthy and excellent speech by Mr . Wbbt ; . after which -it was put by the Chairman , and every hand was held up for it . Loud cheers followed the announcement that it was carried unanimously . Mr . Titus Bbookb , of Dewsbury , after reading the National Petition , and addressing some observations to the meeting , moved the following resolution : —
" That this meeting highly approvespt that important docmnient the National Ptttion , and recommends a requisition to be presented to the Constable of Dews bury , requesting him to call a public meeting on Menday , the 13 th day of December instwt , to take into consideration tho propriety of its adoption . " Mr . Thomas Wass seconded the resolution ; and it was carried unanimously . Mr . MosELST Sxorr then read an excellent address from the Dewsbury National Charter Asso ciation to Mr . O'Connor , which received , as it deserve , the cheers of the meeting , and to which Mr .
O'Connor responded , as soon as the applause which hailed his appearance had subsided . He spoke for nearly an hour in bis best style , explaining and enforcing , in nervous and beantifnl language , the principles of tho Charter , and its superiority over every measure that had previously been concocted . The statement of his views on agriculture and the land made a deep impression .. Heiwas repeatedly cheered throughout the whole of his addres 9 , Emore particularly when he solemnly pledged himself , in reply to a , passage in the address , ever to abide by the principles he had always advocated , and not to agitate for anything short of tho whole measure of the people ' s rights .
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LONDON . — -The Chartist tailors were addressed , on Sunday , at the Three Crowns , Richmond-Btreet , Soho Square , by Messrs . Knight and Wilson . London 6 'Bbien Press Fund Committee , 29 th November , Mr . Nagle in the chair . Resolved ^ u That the diffurent delegates do recommend to their localities that a ball , or concert , be got up in their several association rooms , in Christmas week * for the purpose of forwarding the Objects of this committee .
BIRMINGHAM . —Mr . James BaoNTSBBE O'Brien . —The above-named gentleman arrived in Birmingham , on Saturday evening last , and was soon waited on by a number of the most aotive Chartists , who cordially welcomed him , and immediately proceeded to make the necessary arrangements for allowing the public to hear this able and Unflinching opponent * vf fraud aad oppression . On Sunday , the news flew like lightning that Mr . O'Brien would deliver a leeture in the Chartistroom , Freeman-street , at six o ' clock in the evening :
the effect of which was , that the room was crowded to suffocation long before the time for commencing business , several hundreds not being able to gain admission . On entering the room , Mr . O'Brien was received with enthusiastic applause , and delivered a most powerful and instructive address on the wholesale robbery perpetrated on the people by the present murderous system of society . At the conclusion of his excellent address , he was warmlj applauded ; after which the meeting separatee , highly delighted with Mr . O'Brien ' s address , a large number accompanying him to his Inn .
WINGATE . —The friends here having procured a large room , held their first meeting on the 27 th ult . A good spirit was manifested and excellent speeches made by Messrs . Embleton , Arkles , and others . MOTTRAM . —Mr . Clark lectured here os Sunday . Several new members were enrolled . BASNSLET . —Some new members were enrolled at o < ur last meeting . All determined to do all that can be done for the Executive . HUDDERSFIELD . —The Chartist room oa Tuesday night , was full of life and animation , preparatory to the reception of Feargus O'Connor , Esq . on Saturday next . There appeared to be a great number front all the adjoining hamlets , anxious to do honour to the man of the people .
SAliFOTstD . —Messrs . Car tledge and Daffy , each addressed the Chartia : s here on Sunday night * Several new members were enrolled . ECCLES . —The cause goes nobly on in this little village , and , ere long , if we keep progressing as w © have done for the last four months , its name will be changed from that of a Church and Tory-ridden town to one of the mo 3 t enlightened and democratic little spots in the empire . We had Mr . Linncy here on Monday night , who gave a soul-stirring leoture on different points connected with the principles of our Charter .
FROOTE . —Public Meeting . —A meeting of the working men took place in the Association Room , on Thursday evening last , for the purpose of hearing Mr . C . C . Clarke . The attendance was not numerous en account of its being fair day , bat those present listened with marked attention . Mr . Clarke delivered an able address , and concluded by a powerful appeal on behalf of the National Chatter Association . KINGSTON DEVERKLL . —Mr . Clarke arrived here on Friday evening , and held a meeting in the Independent Methodist ChapeL Not half an hoar ' * notice was given , and the chapel was nearly fall . Me .
Clarke delivered an address which was listened to with delight by our people . At the conclusion he announced his intention to address them again oa the following evening ( Saturday ); on which occasion the chapel was crowded to excess . In compliance with a wish of the trustees , the proceedings were commenced by singing and prayer . At the conclusion of which , Mr . Clarke delivered an address replete with argument . and good sense . An excellent feeling was aroused in theanind of tbe labourers , many of whom gave in their names , and promised their support to the National Charter Association .
Leeds....Wbeklt Contributions To Tho Unemployed Operative Enumeration Fund :— £. S. D.
LEEDS .... Wbeklt Contributions to tho unemployed operative enumeration fund : — £ . s . d .
: Balance brought forward ... 16 17 5 From Ripley and Ogle ' s , per Joseph Thompson ... 0 3 2 Ditto , Fenton , Murray , and Jackson ' s per John Carlton ... ... 0 2 L Ditto , George Smith and Co ., per J . Shackle ton ... 0 12 , Ditto , Messrs . Brownridge ' s , per Joseph Appleyard ... ... ... 0 5 2 Ditto , Titley , Tatham . & Walker ' s , per T . Child 0 13
Ditto , Messrs . Fenton , Murray , and Co ., per Wm . Hesketh 0 3 8 Ditto , Messrs . Priohard ' s , Barley Mill , per Wm . Snowden .. 022 Ditto , James Binns and Sons , per S . H . Horn 0 5 6 Ditto , Robert Scarth ' s , per Thomas Greaves 0 1 10 Ditto , Mr . Cawood's flax-mill , per Thos . Card 0 1 0 Messrs . Ripley and Ogle ' s , per Edward Metcalfe ... 0 2 2 Ditto , Messrs . Dickinson & Barraelough ' s , per Marville Wild ... 0 2 3 From Halliley's , per Mr . Humphrey
Bloomfield 0 2 5 £ Ditto , Messrs . Sherwood and Booth ' s per Geo . Jowett 0 2 3 Ditto , Sheepahanks ' s per Joseph Saville 0 3 0 Ditto , Messrs . Brown and , Co ., Marshallstreet , per James Vevers 0 13 Ditto , Rogers and Hartley , per Wm . Cliff ... 0 10 Ditto , Messrs . Marshall ' s overlookers , per T . WildredjEe 0 7 4 Ditto , Messrs . Fenton , Murry , and Jackson ' s , per L . Smelt ... 0 3 2 Ditto , Messrs . Titley , Tatham , and Walker ' s , Der H . Thomas ... 0 4 0 Ditto , Mr . iloldforth's , per James Hale 0 2 6 Ditto , Wm . Robinson and Co . ' s , per Alex .
Towart 0 15 Ditto , Robert Wood and Son ' s , pet James Stewart ... ... 0 14 Ditto , Titley , Tatham , & Walker ' s , per G . W . Thomas ... ... 0 4 fr Ditto , Mr . Howard ' s Low Fold mill , per James iieald ... 91 9-Ditto , Lord and Brook ' s , per Richard Best 0 2 5 Collected at the Shakspeare Tavern , York-street , per Mr . Tilloteon ¦•• 0 1 2 Donation from a Friend 0 0 6
Total £ 20 8 4 J Defrauding the Poor . —Yesterday , a number of petty shopkeepers and dealers in coal appeared bj summons , before Messrs . Holdforth and Lupton , borough justices , to answer the complaint of Mr . Hanson , inspector of weights and measures , fee having light weights and false balances in their possession . ' The parties were fined in penalties varying from one shilling to one pound , with the costs in all cases except four . The following are the names of the possessors of these instruments of fraud upon their poor neighbours and customers : — Tho 8 .: Lockwood , Regent-street , six small weights light , fined U . and costs . Tabitha , Wood , Livery-street , fire weights verj light , fined 203 . and costs . James Bragg , Dyer-street , five weights light , fined 203 . and costs .
Barbara Cowen , Dyer-street , two weights light s fined 10 a . and costs . / ,.,. » ¦ John Webstw , Djer-street , two weights light , fined 103 . and costs . Mar ; Thornton , Saxon Lane , one weight light * lined ls > . and costs . William Batty , Store-street , unjaat balance , fined 20 s ., including costs . Henry Leuty , Saint-street , deficient balance , fined 103 ., including eosts . John Shaw , Plane-street , deficient balance , ined 10 s ., including costs . Georgo Aghwortb . Madras-street , deficient balance
and some light weights , toned 109 ., including costs . . John Sirnius , 24 , Duke-street , unjust balance aad a deficient half hundred weight , fined twenty Bhfl * lingS including costB . The following were fined one BhiUing each , aa < the costs were forgiven , on account of the poverty of the parties : —William Teale , Star-street ; Robert Hartley , Duke-street ; William Townead , Viaeartstreet ; and Thomas Pearson , Harper-street . In addition to the fines , the deficient weight * a »< unjust balances were forfeited * and an order was signed by the magistrates that they be broken op . — The costs in each ease amount to nine shillragg .
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HALIFAX . THE O'CONNOR DEMONSTRATION . Halifax has had its demonstration , and Halifax has most nobly done its duty . A procession so overpowering in numbers , eo well arranged , so orderly and peaceably conducted , was never before witnessed in the town . But it was not Halifax alone—it would have taken the entire population , old and young , rich and poor , and these would not have been sufficient ; every town and village within a circuit of tea miles contributed its quota , and to particularise each place here , would be to give the names of nearly every town , village , and hamlet in tke district . To make a calculation of the numbers would be preposterous ; the entire ot tbe procession could never at any one time be seen , and the broadest Btreets through which it passed , were literally crammed with human beings , who nobly sustained the motto , Peace , Law , Order . "
It had been made known through the columns of the Star that Mr . O'Connor would bo at Halifax on Wednesday last , and no time was lost in making the necessary arrangements to secure him a good reception . The committee ¦ were active ; their arrangements the best that could be made . The largest room in the town was engaged for a soiree ; but this , large as it is , and crammed as it was to suffocation , would not hold a tithe of those who were anxious to be admitted ; consequently , thousands , most of whom had come from a distance and did not apply for tickets before Wednesday , had to return homo without being able to get into the room at all . A pavilion to have accommodated 10 , 000 persons , if such an one could hare been erected , would not have been sufficiently large for alL
Mr . O'Connor arrived at Sowerby Bridge , by railway train from Leeds , at twelve o ' clock , at which place thousands were assembled to welcome him , though the procession from Halifax had not arrived . The cheers with which Mr . O'Connor was greeted astonished those of his fellow passengers who were not previously aware of his presence . A desire was expressed that he should address the people here out of doors , and we believe it had been generally expected that he would do this . Mr . O'Connor , howevsr , was physically incapable of the task . Open air speaking in cold weather is most oppressive to the lungs ; and his recent super-human exertions have left him bo hoarse as to make it
impossible for him to exert himself so as to be heard at an out-door meeting . Besides , he had a long evening before him , and when he commences , speaking with him is no sinecure . Mr . West , the West Riding lecturer , therefore , spoke for a short time , and explained to tbe people the cause of Mr . O'Connor ' s silence . He made some excellent remarks also on the duty of the people at the present crisis , and gave great satisfaction Soon after hall-past twelve , the procession from Halifax arrived , accompanied by an open carriage drawn by four horses , for Mr . O Connor ; in which , having taken his seat in the miuBt of most tremendous cheers , the procession moved to Halifax in the following order : —
Marshals on Horseback . Band . A mass of people about twelve deep . The Halifax large banner , borne on a waggon drawn by four horses , in which were Beated a number of well-dressed females . Tbe front of the banner presented a well executed full length portrait of O'Connor ; on the reverse waa the motto : — " Halifax National Charter Association . " " A nation should have courage to achieve its liberty ; wisdom to secure it ; power to defend it ; and generosity to communicate it . " A mass of people . Mr . O'Coanor , In an open carriage , drawn by four horses ; the postilions in green jackets and caps . A mass of people . Another open carriage , drawn by four greys ,
containing invited quests from a distance . Band . The whole people , amongst whom were borne the flags from various districts , some with mottoes , and others with emblematical devices . Amongst them we observed the following : —
Todmorden National Charter Association . A beautifnl emblematical device , au infuriated bull attacking monarchy , state , law , and church ; motto , " Men of England do your duty ; the seed of liberty is Bown—may tke people reap a plentiful harvest . " Reverse—emblematical illustration of industry . Motto— Justice , Fidelity , and good feeling : Free trade and well paid . " Green flag . Motto— * O'Connor , the Charter , and no surrender . " Two tri-colours , inscribed ' Liberty . " Large green banner . Motto—The six points of the Charter . Splendid flag . Motto— " United we conquer—divided we fall . " Ovenden National Charter Association . An emblazoned Star . Motto— " England free or a
desert . " Hlingworth Moor National Charter Association . Motto . — He that will Kot work neither shall he eat . —Union is strength . " Mixenden National Charter Association . Large Banner , with Charter motto . Hebden Bridge National Charter Association . Charter motto . The procession having been formed , proeeeded at a slew pace to Halifax ; and when on the road , aa attempt waa made by the marshals to form , the people four a breast . This , however , en account of the immense number , was a difficulty not to be overcome , the length would have been interminable .
Arrived at Halifax , the procession went en the following route through th « town : —King Crvss Lane , Cheapside , Corn Market , Crown-street , Old Market , Horton-street , Churoh Lane , round the Church , Woolshops , Nerthgate , Broad-street , Wallhouse street , Silver-street , Cow Green , to the Odd Fellows ' Hall , where a halt was made soon after three o ' clock . Throughout the entire route , the middle and higher classes had their windows fully occupied in every street aloug which the procession passed , and Mr . O'Connor waa again and again received with
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* - ^ Af . ^ rT .. ^ y ^~ A ^ t > ^ < sJ ^^ LJ 2 ^>^^^^ — The meeting was ono of the most enthusiastic ever held in Dewsbury . . At the close of Mr . O'Connor ' s address , he sat , aa at other places , and a number of names wet j enrolled as members of the National Charter Association . " . . ";• . ' ' . .,- ¦ ' ¦"¦ ¦ -. ¦ . % ¦ - Thanks were then voted to the Chairman , and the meeting broke up about midnight .
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( bt bxp&bss . ) Friday , December S . —We have a fair arrival of Wheat to-day . We oannot quote any alteratittt in prices for either new or old Wheat , bat the trade is decidedly more firm , with a Bteady retail demand . Only the best descriptions « f Barfajr find buyers , aad these are again rather lower . Oats steady . Shelling in request , at a little more M 0 MJ * Beans and other articles as before .
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VOL . V . ffO . 212 . SATURDAY , DECEMBER 4 , 1841 . ffMcl V ^ S ^^ , g 5 S ^* >"
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— * C ^/ O - Jr T AND LEEDS GENERAL ADVERTISER .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 4, 1841, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1138/page/1/
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