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FEARGUS O'CONNOR'S TOUR . The Chartists of Stoekport placarded the town , and made all necessary arrangement * for the reception of Mr . O'Connor on Thursday evening , on which occasion ibsj got up s tt 4 party- , , .. . ... The placard announcing bis entry Into the town dm not state the exact time he was expected to arrive . The eopseqnence vsi , tbat a large raiment of the Mistered banrfs , fustian jackets , and unshorn chins assembled at tfce Railway Station to hare a glimpse of their great Champion , and a was of hia hand . The O'ConneUite party fearing that the Irishmen should feel disposed to attend the Tnnating in the evening , and beer for themselves , and thus see how their professed friend * and kaden had led them astray by continually
ealunmiatang and misrepresenting Mr . O'Connor , retorted to all means to create an excitement ; sent for a Mr . Hurry from Manchester to deliver & lecture on the Repeal ot the Union , aad issued flaming placards , calling npoa the Irishmen not to go to bear Feargus O'Connor . There was also a ramoar that the Union Repealers were to assemble , armed with sticks , && , to prevent Mr . O"C . from coming . This was done merely for the purpose of intimidating him . The particulars of this ridiculous affair were conveyed to Mr . OOonnor , and the step which be adopted will show them how much he was afraid of bis countrymen , for whom he has made such great sacrifiow in defending them , and advocating their cause for the last
twenty years at his own expence , without regard to religion or polities . A little before the time for tea being opoa the table , the amdoag desire of the crowds who were waiting his approach was gratified , he having arrived by train , and , instead of getting into a bus , to escape the execration and angry feeling of his countrymen , he put in his luggage paid his fare , but walked down the town amid the most enthusiastic shouts , handled * pressing to get the privilege of shaking his hand , until ha arrived at the Buckley Arms Inn , where he spent half an hoar with Mr . Fletcher , a very rich man , who invited him to stay til sight and next day with him , and a number of the " bonny lads" of Stockport .
A deputation having arrived Mating that tea « s ou the table , Mr . O'Connor , accompanied by the fustians , repaired to the Social Institution . Every thing was erred up in proper order , and a very pleasant half hoar was spent in discussing the good things of life . After which , the forms and table were " sided , " and the band played several lively airs by way of entertainment The fnpp ^ nj were also treated with several wen selected tongs sad recitations , which reflected great credit upon theyoHths . Mr . OXXmnor then commenced enrolling names until the time announced for opening the doors for the public , and obtained forty-five names , who took cards ef membership . We may just remark here , that had it sot been for the room falling in , our anticipations were that the number would have been mads 200 . The doors being thrown open at twopence each admission , the room , which is a large one , was crammed so that it was like a bath to remain in .
Mr . Joseph Hibbe&T was called to the chair , &ad without any ceremony , save soliciting order and attente&tion , called upon Me Thomas Clark to move a resolution of confidence in Mr . O'Connor , asd pledging the meeting to the principles of the Charter and the Repeal of the Union . Oar correspondent wishes to say , that in the sec file ¦ when the room gave way he lost the resolution . Mr . Clark went into the history of the O'Connor family , and whilst relating the various persecutions and prosecutions they have undergone in behalf of the people , made a powerful impression . His remarks were made in a feeling and touching tone , and drew the big tears from many faces , amid repeated cries of " God bless him , " from both males and females . He animadverted upon the conduct of those who bad called a meeting in opposition to a man who was destined to be the deliverer of them and their country from a system cf
tyranny and oppression . He went through the conduct of Mr . O'Connor since he entered the English political stage ; showed how he had educated the working classes so as t « fortify them ag&iast being made the tools of any party ; spoke highly of the movement for the principles of liberty in Ireland , and in the most eulogistic terms at the Northern Star , and tHe influence it hftB h&d In banging the T " W < m # to a sense of their duty &Ud a knowledge of their rights . He fired a little sarcasm at plain John Campbell for " putting down ** Chartism , yet showed how it was progressing through the length and breadth of the land , and wound up a powerful address by hoping if there was any one present who had any objection to make either to the resolution or his remarks , he would come forward to the platform , where he would have a proper hearing , and not go away and make his objection afterwards . He sat down moving the resolution . ( Loud cheers . )
Mr . JOSH . CAN TEE . rose and said , be did not come forward to take up tbeir time by any remarks of his , wbea he knew they had before them one whom they -were all anxious to hear , and who would do justice to the glorious principles of the People ' s Charter , and who was endeavouring to put down the tyranny of both Whig and Tory . He belie vad there wm no hope for the People but in the achievement of their political rights . He « at down seconding the resolution amid the plaudits of tits crowded assembly . The CHA 1 B . MA 3 proceeded to tie resolution put it to the xnedtisg , rmd it was carried "Tiitr"rr | nT' ** y amid * N * most rapturous applause .
Mr . OCossoa then rose upon his feet amid loud cheers , and one of the youths , Aaron Bfntley , mounted a form fox the purpose of presenting him with an address , which had been got up in excellent style by himself ( Bentley ) , a lad not more than about sixteen years of age . He performed his part in an admirable manner , read it in & dear , loud , and distinctive tone , without faltering in the least , giving proper emphasis to every word , whilst doing which te commanded the most strict attention , h ghly gratified Mr . O'Connor , and elicited universal approbation . When he bad concluded reading , he banded the address to Mr . O'Connor , who , before he left the room , gave it to Bentley again , with a request that he -would rei it framed , sad he { Mr . O'Cl would pay the expences . The address has been seU to us ; but we have n <_ t room for it .
Mr . O'Coxxos . then addressed the meeting in his usual powerful , instructive , impressive , and convincing HianntT , for two hoori In commencing , after calling the audience bis brother and sister democrats of Stockport , be said that it was then seven years since be first had a commission to go through the country for the purpose of establishing Radical Associations , and in that town it was he established the first . ( Cheers . He bad been in the field ever since he received that commission from the Association of London—had spent an rm-mwnse sum of mon-y , and had laboured and done one man ' s share ; sunered sixteen months' imprisonment , and as a proof cf his consistency , and their approbation of bis conduct , there he wa * . after seTen ysattt' -watching , to meet tntm spain . Turning to the
Chairman , he said , ' that for hU sufferings , sacrifices , and labours , he was mere than adequately paid by the address which he had received from the youths of Stockpost , because he could then see that the seed which he had sown , even when he was a stranger , amsngst the working daises , had germinated , and brought forth fruit . ( Loud cheering . ) He next referred to the conduct of those who went with tbeir dark laatbern to stab his reputation in the dark ; but who would not meet him face to face . He feved not anything from his countrymen . During nil bis spavking and writing he defied them , bis enemies , to bring forth one single word against his country or oountrymen . ( Hear , hear . ) When he was told that he had better not go to Stockport , because four or five hundred
bad gone from Manchester , in order to meet him and attack him . He told them if there -was so other earthly reason why he should go to SUxtport , that © f it ^ ir was sufficient , and when he entered the town he eaid bs pat bis great coat in the buss as a shilling passenger , and walked to the inn . Mr . O'Connor then expressed bis joy at bearing the resolution read , in which the meeting pledged themselves for a" Repeal of the "Uniou . He had repeatedly declared , and he would do it again , that if he could help it , the Euriish aad Scotch should not have their liberty one moment before his own eonntsryinea . He handled the subject of the Corn Laws ¦ wi th a masterly hand ; dwelt upon the use and abusj of machinery ; analysed the conduct of Whigs and Tories towards the people ; eave his view * on the land , which
were dear aad convincing ; shewed he was roll ? coaster of his subject , and , in the course of bis address , he took a shew of hands without dissentient in favour of a Repeal of the Union ; the retnm of Frost , Williams , and Jones ; and the Charter ; and after going into the whole system of corruption exposing it to the gl-ire of open day , he conjured them all to be united and firm ; not to gin up one point of the measures which they were advocating , because they were just , aad no more ; and if they gave up one point one day , it would give licence and ensooragement to their seducers to call upon them to give up another point toe next day . In addition to the prosperity of the cause in England and Scotland , it gave him infinite pleasure to me the cause progressing in Ireland
by the laudable exertions of those patriotic men , Broshy asd CHiggina , j Applause . ) The working men of En * gland bad , no prejudice against them ; but that it was the same * ystem , the same horde of tyrants which oppressed ; and although they bad been taught to despise each oUier , U was not the fault of the working classes of either country , but rather thoea-who bad an interest in keeping them divided , whilst they at head quarters were rohbing . both the working man of England asd Iretacd . Tie tad blood betwixt the two countries bad been created in a great measure , by the mtoepresentatiow of a corrupt hireling , and prostituted press , and by the pens of middle class men who
had written upon his country , and the habits and customs of his countrymen , and at the same time professing to be their friends . Bat the working classes ought sat to be male responsible . No . They had no part in the matter . Mr . O'Connor tbea cleared his countrymen the working men of Ir 3 laad from say blame respecting the jealousies which had hitherto existed , but which was dying away . He likewise , in a very able and powerful manner , defended the -workim : men of England . He believed the day was not far distant when Ireland , ir-**^ of being a drag chain on the popular movement |«» t 3 r , ¦ would be first in the field , and when it ¦ wxmld be out of the power of designing men to sow the
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seeds of dUinion . As a striking illustration of this part of Mr . O'Connor ' s remarks , and hi confirmation of his former statements relative to the cause of disunion betwixt the working men of England and Ireland , he would read a few extracts from a work which had bees written by a man whom the Catholics of Manchester , and the Irishmen both of Stockport aad Manchester kid considered as one of their best friends . Mr . O'Connor , before reading them said , that if he had taken op iis pen and written such abuse , he would justly have deserved to be hated—as man ) of the enemies of the people would esdeavour to make people believe he was —by his countrymen , instead of which he had that confidence in them that they , rather than attack him , would act as marshals and render him every prctection . ( Cheers , ) He then proceeded to read the following extracts from a book , -with the author "! name attached to it : —
" But , " says the writer , " there exists , apart from all intolerant or party feelings on the question , a cause , and we believe a primary one , of the retrograde position , as compared with England and Scotland , in which we find Ireland at the present day . in the circumstance of tbe Catholic religion being the faith ef its people . Let us net be misunderstood ; our business does not lie In polemics , and far be it from us to presume to decide which mode of worship may be most acceptable to the great author of our being . We wished to speak only of the tendency , which judging from facts that are before us , this church has to retard the secular prosperity of nations .
" Viewing , as we confessedly do , the Roman Catholic religion to be a great operating cause against the amelioration of the state of Ireland , it becomes an Interesting question how it happens that we find its dogmas to be professed with so much zeal at tbe present day in that country . Hew does it arise , that whereas , during tbe last three centuries , history exhibits nation after nation yielding up its religion to those reforms which time had rendered necessary , until nearly the whole of Northern and Western Europe baa become PTO-testa&t Ireland , notwithstanding so much contiguous change , still dings , with greater devotion than ever , to t&e
shattered tiara of Rome ? That such is the case is proved by the evidence of a trustworthy author , whose recent travels in Ireland we shall have occasion to allude to ; We fervently believe that persecution—perhaps honestly devised , but still persecution—has done for this church what , under the circumstances , nothing besides could have achieved ; it has enabled it to resist ) not only unscathed , bat actually with augmented power , the shocks of a free press , and tbe liberalising influence of the freest constitutional Government in Europe . In corroboration of the preceding statement , the same author quotes the following : —
" la no country is there more bigotry and superstition among tbe lo-rex orders , or more blind obedience to tbe priesthood ; in no country is there so much intolerance and zeal amongst the ministers of religion . I do believe at this mtment Catholic Ireland is more rife for tbe re-establishment of the inquisition than any other country in Europe . "—Ingle ' s Tratds in Ireland . Mr . O'Cosxor here made a short comment in defence if his country , and , although a Protestant himself , defended them ( the Catholics ) against the imputations east upon them , in tbe above extracts , and then proceeded to read tbe 3 d . The writer speaking of the Protestant Church says : —
" We are of that church , and we reckon It amongst the happiest circumstance * of our destiny—that Providence has placed us in a Protestant land . In our opinion , and we hav&endeavoured to prove it from the homely bet incontrovertible arguments of fa * ta , no greater temporal misfortune can attach to a people of the present age than to profess the Roman Catholic religion , and it is in order to give the Irish an opportunity of considering with that indifference , which , we believe with Locke , is the indispensable prelude to the successful search after truth , the doctrines of oar reformed faith , that we would do them the justioe . Id the first place , of putting thea on a perfectly equal footing , as repects matters of conscience , with their Protestant fellowsubjects . "
Mr . O'Coxkor , after speaking for a short time on what he had just read , proceeded with the fourth extract , which treats upon the customs and habits of bis countrymen , and surely , when tbe Irishmen have read it , they will at once come to the conclusion , that a man who could sit down and deliberately write such accusa tion * against them cannot be theirfriend . " Manchester jsays tbe author ) is supposed to contain fifty thousand Iruh , or the immediate descendants of Irish , The quarter in which they congregate is like the districts of St . Gild ' s of London , a nursery of all tbe easterns that belong to savage life . In the very centre of our otherwise civilised and wealthy town , a colony which has acquired for its locale the title of little Ireland , exhibits all the filth , depravity , and barbarism , that
disgraces its patronymic land . Ner is tbe evil eonfined within such limits . Its influences are felt in the adulteration of character , aad the lowering of the standard of living of our artizins generally : it is a moral cancer , that , in spite of all the efforts ot science 01 pb . \ laa . thropy ta arrest its progress , continues to spread throughout tbe entire mass of our labouring population . N ' o part of England or Scotland is exempt frum iU share in the natural consequenoes of this terrible state of degradation to which the people of Ireland are reduced . There is not a village or parish of the kingdom into which its impalied natives do not , &t certain periods of the year , psnetrate to share the scanty wages of our peasantry ; thus dragging them down to their own level , and in return importing to them
the sad secrets of their own depraved modes of life . " [ The author in seeking a remeJr says , " we shall pass by th « cry fur tfce Repeal of tbe Union , because every body kno wa that to have been only used as an engine , for the purpose of acqniring a power to coerce England into other acts of justice . A Parliament in Dublin would not itciedy tbe ills of Ireltud . " Again reverting to the subject of tbe Catholic religion , the author asks , " What could so much tend to destroy all hope of their proselyting the poor Catholics , what in fact could be so much calculated to make thoae ministers despised and rejected , as to send amongst them , as is now the case , and ever has been , strangers , who whatever may bs their worth , aad we believe tbe Church ef England clergy , as a class , to be at this moment about the beat
body of men in Ireland , are ignorant of tbe character and habits , nay of the very language of the people , -crhat chance hare these in competition with the Roman Catholic priesthood ? " When Mr . O'Connor bad concluded reading from this work , many of his countrymen cried out with one voice , " who is the author ? " Nay , says he , I will not tell you ; but do you press for the author ? Here hundreds of voices cried out simultaneously " yes , yes . " Well , then , I will accommodate you . It is Richard Cobden , the great Corn Law repealer , tbe man 'who was Chairman at the Stevenson'B-sqaara butchery—( hear , hear , hear , }—
and member for Stockport borough in Parliament " ( The name was followed by symptoms of exeeratiuu and disgust ; Mr . O'Connor then west through the persecution which the Catholics of Ireland have been subjected to , instancing Rathcormae , fco . ; and at the time the shooting Church was carrying on their tyrannical conduct towards the Catholics , he was found at his post on a Sunday morning , side by side of the Catholic priests . He then , having done ample justice to this part of the subject , launched cut on a variety of topics , and spoke with such energy as to cause the sweat to fly from his face in large drops , and his clothes were drenched with sweat Just as he was
concluding , a most tremendnus crash was heard , which was immadiately drowned by the shrieks of the women , a general rush was made to the door and the confusion and uproar was indescribable for about five minutes . Tbe partition of an anti-room was knocked down . Mr . O'Connor called silence , and asked if any one was hart ? The reply was " No . " He then promised to pay another visit in order to obtain -namon to the Association . It was ascertained that one of the beams bad broken and sunk about twelve inches . Hundreds of voices , as soon as the bustle was over , cried , at the top of their voices , Is Mr . O'Connor injured ? " and on being informed he was sot , they , at bis request , left the room as soon as possible .
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• v ^~* r- ^~—•• » w n i ^ SJSasaSJ «> l <»^ s ^ rfS ^^^ Sif ^ + ASHTON . Baring tbe last week , tbe Chartist committee issued very large bills , calling upon their fellow working men to come forward on Friday evening , to welcome into their town Mr . Feargus O'Connor , the advocate of the rights of labour , and tbe liberti-. s of the millions . At the time appointed , the large Charles Town meeting room wes crammed almost to suffocation , upwards of £ 9 were received at the door for admissian , and nearly as many outside , who could not get in remained under the windows to hear a * well u they could . Is tbe meeting we recognised faces from as far as Glossop , and all the surrounding towns and villages Shortly after eight o ' clock , Mr . O'Connor entered the . oom , and on his way to the rostrum , he was greeted with cheers , clapping , and other manifestations of applause .
The company were convulsed with laughter at an old veteran , who stepped up to shake his hand , and respectfully said " God bless thee Feargus , thou art the bravest man in the world . " He requested a card of membership , and paid his twopence . Whilst the people were coming in , nntil every standing place was filled up , and the audience became one solid xasss of human beings , Mr . O'Connor enrolled names to the tune of upwards of fifty , and double that number would have come forward , had they not been afraid of proscription . Mr . Richard Pilling was called to tbe chair , and opened tbe busineai in a neat asd appropriate speech , and read the placard calling the meeting . Mr . Stoseh was called upon to move tbe first reso lution : —
" That it is the opinion of this meeting , that the incarceration of Eeargus O'Connor , Esq . was illegal and unjust , and that we hall hig reappearance amongst us , as a favourable omen in support of the people ' s cause . " Seconded by Mr . Cash . Put aud carried amid loud cheers , fee . Mr . Aitkih , schoolmaster , was introduced amidst loud expressions of applause , to move the next resolution : —•
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" That , in the opinion of this meeting , the many evfls which are now existing amongst the working classes of this country are brought on by class legislation , and that these evils never can be effectually removed bat by tbe passing of the People ' s Charter . " The speaker , after addressing the audience as ladies » nd gentlemen , said that nothing could give him mere pleasure than to see his fellow-townsmen once more assemble so numerously to assert their independence , and to assert it , too , is the teeth of those who wished
to keep them in bondage . Nothing could be more gratifying to bim than to see such a concourse of beaming countenances , and more especially the goodly sprinkling of tire female sex . Mr . Aitkin then went into the misery , poverty , and destitution of tbe country , and concluded an eloquent and energetic speech , which was applauded throughout , by pasaiBg some very flattering remark * on the exertions , abilities , and character of Mr . O'Connor . Putting his band upon his head , amid the cheers of the meeting , be repeated the following lines : —
" He it Is , tbe just , the generous soul , Who owneth brotherhood with either pole , Stretches from realm to realm his spacious mind , And guards the weal of all the human kind ; Holds freedom ' s banner o ' er the earth unfurl'd , And stands the guardian patriot of a world . " ( Lond applause . ) Mr . A . then read the resolution , and sat down moving Its adoption . The Chairman then introduced Mr . Dixen , as M . P . for Wigan . Mr . Dixoit addressed them as brother and sister democrats . He considered that he had been robbed of his honour that night by being called , ft Member of Parliament , and contended that if it WSJ St Stephen ' s the Chairman meant , he , for his part , should look upon it more as a disgrace . ( Laughter . ) The present meetiog , he said , augured well for Chartism : he was glad to see that Ashton could produce such a meeting , because it shewed the progress of the principles which
they had met to advocate , contained in the petition which they were about to send to SU Stephen ' s . The time had arrived when every man was called upon to perform his duty , and , so far as he himself was concerned , he was determined to use every effort , and to leave no stone unturned , which would be calculated to release them from the oppressions under which they were suffering . Mr . Dison then lashed the masters for reducing wages ; the Whig * , for balldlng bactiles ; tbe Tories , for feeding tbe people with churches ; and the Corn Law Repealers , who cry cheap bread for a certain end , bnt would not give the people thelx political tights ; denounced tho conduct of the government for their late prosecutions of the Chartists ; eulogised Messrs . O'Brien , O'Connor , and all tbe rest , for remaining firm to their pledges ; exhorted the people to sign the petition , so that the design of tbe Executive should be fully carried out ; touched upon many other topics , and concluded a capital speech , which gave universal satisfaction , by seconding tbe resolution .
The Chaihman put it to tbe meeting , and there was not a distenUent voice against it , followed by thunders of applause . The Chaihman then , in a very complimentary manner , introduced Mr . O'Connor , ititing that he bad devoured the Whls ? s and would , by the assistance of the people , eat the Tories . ( Laughter . ) Mr . O'Connor rose , and was prevented from proceeding by loud , long , and enthusiastic applause . He , by way of commencement , referred to the very uncomfortable meal which had been laid out for him by the Chairman . He next stated the time it bad been since be bad the honour of seeing the working men of Ashtontouehed upon the persecution which he received ; referred to his imprisonment ; yet it was but the day before , that tbe Attorney General had moved for another rule against him . ( Shame , shame , and other expressions of
sympathy , went like an electric shock through tbe meeting . ) Mr . O'Connor , in reply , said , come none of that No shame at alL They are quite right In doing so , because they knew if they did not be * t aim , be would beat them . { Loud cheers . ) He had repeatedly told them that he would either break oppression ' s bead , or it should break bis heart ( Cheers . ) They most not lay the flattering unction to their souls , that by the juries , judges , and special verdicts they could intimidate him—for so long as he bad tbe people with him , in a just and righteous cause , be would laugh to scorn the pigmies of faction . He then went into aa elaborate , powerful , and convincing address which lasted two hours in the delivery —the eyes of tbe people being firmly fixed upon him . He was listened to with the most silent and marked attention .
At the conclusion , many were heard to say that it was tbe most powerful , argumentative , and statesman like speech they cad ever heard . When he concluded bis exertions , the beat of the room bad caused him to sweat to such a degree , that his clothes were completely soaked , and when retiring he fell upon his seat as though he bad exhausted himself . In a short time , he called upon tke meeting , both male and female , to come and enroll themselves . Many answered the call , bnt we could not bear the number .
The National Petition was likewise adopted unanimously , and the meeting dispersed highly pleased with the evening ' s treat
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DEMONSTRATION AT OLDHAM , ON SATURDAY LAST , TO WELCOME INTO THE TOWN FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE HIS LIBERATION , FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ . Tbe Oldham Committee , since the announcement' of Mr . O'Connor to visit this town , have been very industriously engaged , and have spared no exertions , in order to give him such a reception as would reflect credit upon themselves , as Inhabitants of the leading
Democratic town in the Empire , aad to show their devotion and attachment to the glorious and undying principles ; for which Mr . O'Connor is the undaunted advocate , and for which he bad suffered . Could the factions have witnessed the enthusiasm , the numbers , the order , and determination ot the people , notwithstanding the unfavourableness of tbe weather , they must have seen bow futile their puny e&bit * have been in trying to arrest the progress , and smother the principles of liberty , in order to uphold the citadel of misrule and corruption .
Six o ' clock was the hour fixed for meeting him at Hullingwood , about two miles from tbe town . The females during the day were busily engaged , with a portion of the male Committee , in making preparations for the tea party , at the Mechanics' institution , whiist the other pait of the Committee were engaged at the Association-room , in getting ready the lights , flags , and banners for the procession towards dusk . Mr . Yaniley and Mr . Smethurst , according to arrangements , took a carriage and four to tbe Mosely Hotel , Manchester , for Mr . O'Connor . At half-past five o ' clock , the band struck up—tbe colours were brought oat , accompanied with twenty-five temporary square and oval lamps , made with oiled paper , with a lighted candle inside , which caused great attraction . In a
short time , all being regulated , and ready for the march , Mr . Aslop , one of the marabalH , gave the word of command , and tbe numerous body advanced to the end of the street , where they halted till snob time as tbe Chartista from Waterhead Mill , who were beaded by a large lamp in the shape of a globe , land which certainly looked well , ) could pass . The Oldham procession , headed by the band and a variety of splendid flags and banners , followed up . The sight was truly gratifying , to see the globe as far as tbe eye could discern at tbe beginning of the procession , in addition to nearly thirty smaller lamps , altogether appearing like a nioviDg illumination . Tbe town appeared quickened , people were seen entering from all the surrounding villages ; the procession , like a snow ball at every turn gathering in strength , nntil the streets appeared to be too narrow to contain the accu mulating thousands ; although tbe weather was severely cold , drizz'ing with rain , and damp under feet A more
demonstrable proof there could not be of tbeir sincerity aad earnest adherence to tbe principles of democracy , and of the esteem , affection , and admiration of Mr . O'Connor , as the advocate of thoae principles . When we arrived at Holliagwood , having gone before the procession , we found the flame had reached the people , the house where tbe carriage drove up to being surrounded long before b « made bis appearance , by people anxious to gratify themselves , with a eight ot what they termed a good man to tbe poor . The passage was crowded the faw minutes he remained there . As tbe roads wexe so very dirty , it was considered a judicious step instead of waiting till the procession came np to , take tbe carriage and meet it accordingly Mr . O'Connor , Mr . Yardley , Smethurst and Aitken , came out of the inn , and ascended the carriage amidst the most tremendous shouts from the multitude who followed the carriage to meet the procession , which had then come within a quarter of a mile of the inn , which could be seen at a long tiWftnoe .
When tbe twe parties came together , the sight was indescribable ; the shouts of the thousands vibrated and rent the ait , and continued for " five minutes the procession breaking , in order to get a sight of their champion . "Hurrah , " " O'Connor forever , "" God bless him , " &c , fee . were heard from all parts of the dense crowd , and it was not till the carriage was stopped that tbe procession , notwithstanding tbe exertions of the marshals , ooold be regulated again . In moving along , -the mu * io 2 nd flags fluttering over the lights , sad the enthusiasm of the people was truly Rtand— every one teumed to be in hi * proper element . In entering tue town again , it appeared almost danger , ou to see the streets filled with a solid mass of human beings , who at intervals made the welkin ring with thsir stentorian voices , and more especially , when passing a shop , the ownur of which is a friend to the people .
In this manner they proceeded np Manchester-street through the Market-place , by the Town Hall , through several other streets to an open space of ground eo&tiguoos to the Mechanic's Inst . itate , where they formed themselves into a body before the carriage . Mr . Yardley was called upon to preside . Mr . O'Connor addresMd the assembly for about twenty minutes , in bin usual , powerful , and manly strain . He was greeted with much applause when introduced , and , at the conclusion , it ~ wub vociferous and lasted several minutes .
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A resolution of eonBdenoe in Mr . O'Connor was moved by two wotting men , and carried unanimously . Tea being on the table , we went Into the Institution . Whilst tbe thousands outside were dispersing , hundreds were much grieved , in consequence of tbeir not being able to procure tickets . Considering the crowded state of the room , the tea was served up by the females farbetter than wo could have Imagined . Tea being over , aad whilst U » tables Were " sided , * Mr . O'Gonnor gat to his work of enrolling names , and the most unfavourable circumstance was , that though the room was a very large one , it required one four times as large .
Mr . Allidat was called to the chair , who expressed himself highly gratified At seeing Mr . O'Connor ence more amongst them in good health , strength , and vigour , both in body and mind . The Chairman continued to speak very highly of the character and consis tency of the gentleman wbo sat then by bis side , having known him upwards of six years , likewise of the progress o ( the principles of which he bad been tbe faithful and persevering advocate . After making a neat , sensible , and appropriate speech , he Introduced Mr . O'Connor . Mr . O'Connor rose , and was sainted with various manifestations of applause . He then delivered a speech , which took up an boor and a half , replete with argument , eloquence , reason , legie , aarcum , and sound sense , and got for his pay a good sweating , and the universal approbation of all present , as was clearly manifested by their frequent plaudits .
Miss TRITTan , at the conclusion rote , Nad , and presented him with an address on behalf of tbe females of Oktham , to which Mr . O'Connor responded , and referred to a motto which hung before him— " Repeal of the Union . " Misa Smith afterwards rose an < presented him with a Bilver medal , on which was engraven— " Presented to Feargus O'Connor , for his unflinching advocacy of the rights and . liberties of the People . " Reverse—The Eve points of the Charter and the Repeal of the Union . " Mr . O'Connor said that he had made It a role not to receive anything m presents from the People . Yet he would think it very indecorous t » refuse such a token of respect , and hoped when they did manifest tbeir approbation o . his conduct , they wool > let the gift be as trifling as possible . He set as much value on an address , though but a bit of paper , as though it had cost a great sum .
Miss ScUOPIELD presented an address from the females of Waterhead Mills , and Miss Beaumont presented him with a beautiful scarf . A vote of confidence was moved and seconded by two working men , and carried unanimously . A vote of thanks was tendered by acclamation to the Chairman , and the meeting , which had been like a bath all the evening , dispersed near twelve o ' clock .
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NOTTINGHAM DELEGATE MEETING . On Sunday , Nov . 28 th , agreeably to tbe advertisement in the Star , the delegates from the Chartist Societies in the Counties of Leicester , Nottingham , and Derby , assembled in the Democratic Chapel , hi Riceplace , to consider of two fit and proper persons to represent the three counties in the forthcoming Convention ; to apportion the respective shares of the money necessary to be raised for their support ; to appoint a General Secretary and Treasurer , and other important business . At ten o ' clock the following delegates were assembled : —
Mr . T . R . Smart Leicester . Mr . Wiliam Eveleigh Beeston . Mr . James Sanders ...... Newark . Mr . Benjamin Hutchlnson ... ditto . Mr . Thomas Hawson Nottingham . Mr . Thomas Shepherd . ; .... ditto . Mr . William Parker ditto . Mr . John Hamilton Mansfield . Mr . William Grundy ...... CARRiNGTON . Mr . Edmund Wright New Basford Mr . Samuel Simpkin Old Basford . Mr . Jacob Bostock New Lenton . Mr . John Pratt ...... Loughborough .
Mr . Bostock was unanimously called to the chair , and Mr . Smart was appointed Secretary . The letters were then read : from Leicester , stating that Mr Smart had been nominated as a proper person to represent the United Counties in the Convention ; fcom . Helbrook , recommending Mr . Balrstow ; and from Carlton , recommending Mr . W . D . Taylor for the said purpose ; and one from Gainsborough , leaving It wholly to the delegates . At this stage of the proceedings It was moved , " That owing to an error in the time of meeting , hi the last Star , other delegates might be expected , the meeting should , therefore , adjourn till « ne o ' clock , to give time for their arrival , " which was seconded , and unanimously carried . On the reassembling of the delegates at the time , the following additional ones had arrived : —
Mr . George Kendall Sutton . Mr . James Viekers Belpkr . Mr . Henry Kaott Derby . Mr . Joseph Wilkinson ... Hyson Green . Mr . John Lavgsdsle Lahbley . Mr . Thomas Hit Iyer Calverton . Mr . Daniel Mellon ... ^ ... ARNOLD . Mr . John Walters Do . The Chairman then read the advertisement calling the meeting , and the names of tbe several persons put In nomination fot delegates to the Convention , which were Mr . Smart , Mr . Balrstow , Mr . Harrison , Mr . Skevington . and Mr . Taylor . Mr . Hawson was of opinion that missionaries are not the most eligible persons to be Bent to the Convention , as tbeir services would be wanted elsewhere .
Mr . Vickebs , In » pertinent speech , said , he was of the same opinion , and that others had better be appointed ; but that as . two of those nominated were present , it was not proper to enter into the respective merits of the parties in their presence . Mr . Sanders was of opinion that it was not proper to select any particular persons , as the election must be left with the people . The CHAIRMAN explained , that recommendation was all that V 7 as meant . Mr . Vickbrs explained , and said he believed they were sent there by the people for the purpose of considering and recommending . Mr . Knoti then said that another delegate had arrived , when Mr . Joseph Turner , from Derby , was then introduced . Mr . Hawson was then appointed secretary pro ( em , and Mr . Smart and Mr . Taylor withdrew . Mr . Kendall thought it had better be left epen .
Mr . Vickebs v again said , that be thought we were sent for the purpose of discussing the question , and expected by our constituents so to do , and after some very lucid remarks npon each Candidate , recommended that they should be chosen from Smart , Harrison , and Skevington . Mr . Kendall thought Skevington might be dispensed with , il any were . Mr . Knoxt was of opinion it would be injurious to send tbe missionaries away . Mr . Tickers did not wish it to be thought he intended to make a > -y arbitrary distinctions , but would wish to look for experience aud solidity of judgment , and after seme further remark proposed , " That in consideration of the official usefulness of the missionaries they be not sent away , and that it is the opinion of this meeting that Messrs . Smart and Harrison are fit and proper persons to represent the united district in the Convention .
Mr . Turner in seconding it said , that he felt compelled to vote against his own missionary in favour of Mr . Harrison . Mr . Knott thought we should be guided by our constituents , and that If we were not to exercise our judgments a letter bad better been sent Mr . Vickers said he had been misunderstood . Mr . Grvnsy proposed as an amendment , that each Candidate be proposed separately , which not being seconded , fell of course . A conversation ensued , in which Messrs . Vickers , Sanders , Wright , Knott , the Chairman , and others took part , in which it seemed to be the general opinion , that the delegates should confer together , and exercise their discretion . Mr . Kendall then proposed , as an amendment , " That Messrs . Smart and Bairstow be recommended >" which was seconded by Mr . Hamilton .
On the amendment being pat , two hands , the proposer and seconder were in its favour ; and on tbe resolution for Messrs . Smart and Harrison being put , the members were for the resolution seventeen , against it two ; the resolution consequently carried . The Chairman then observed , that the next busi ness was the appointment of a general treasurer and secretary . Mr . Pratt proposed Mr . James Sweet , as general treasurer , which was seconded by Mr . Kendall , and carried with one dissentient . Mr . Parker then proposed Mr . W . Russell , as general secretary , which was seconded by Mr . Simpkin , and carried unanlmoasly . The next question was the raising the funds , and their proportions . Mr . Sanders thought it would be the best for . the payments to be made in proportion to the number of members in each flection .
Mr . Walters said , that as some portions of the people were poorer than others , it could not be fairly carried out . Mr . Vickers made a few observations , during which Mr . Smart having been tent for returned , and resumed his office as secretary . After a rather lengthened conversation on the subject , it was finally agreed , that Nottingham district should raise £ 10 ; Derby £ 5 ; Lougbbro' £ 3 ; and Leicester £ 7 t the transit and . return of the delegates to and from London , to be considered at a future time . The agitation of the counties of Lincoln and Rutland was then brought before the delegates , when Mr . Vickers observed that however desirable it might be to cany out the agitation into those counties , neither the funds of the Union , or the season of the year , were at all favourable to the attempt , and that it would be more prudent to defer it till a more favourable
opportunity . u » e opportunity . Mr . Smart argued on the same side , bat added that he trusted that tb 9 Union wonld never lose sight of the object , and that the / might be assured of tbe hearty
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concurrence and co-operation of Leicester whenever a proper opportunity arrived . Mr . Sanders was of the same opinion . Mr . Smart , in explanation , again reiterated bis objection to the time , and that all the money they : could raise WOTld be wanted for other purposes . Mr . Vickers then proposed— " That the attempt to agitate the counties of Xincoln and Rutland be postponed till Spring , " which was seconded , and unanimously carried . It was then proposed that an address be draws up and sent to the different constituencies , and that a Committee be appointed for that purpose . Mr . Russell , Mr . Sweet , Mr . Bostook , Mr . Parker , and Mr . Hawion were appointed the Committee . A conversation then took place on the propriety of meeting the Com Law repealers at Derby , when
Mr . Knott proposed , and Mr . Turner seconded , " That an address be drawn np by the Committee , and that our Derby friends present the same , " which was carried . It was then proposed , seconded , and carried , that a report of t&e proceedings be sent to the Northern Star for Insertion . Mr . Hamilton moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman , which was seconded by Mr . Shepherd , and carried unanimously . Mr . Bostock moved , and Mr . Vickebs ( seconded , a vote of thanks to the Secretary , for his services , which was carried by acclamation . The meeting then separated .
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' * ADDRESS OF THE MIDLAND COUNTIES DELEGATES , ASSEMBLED IN NOTTINGHAM , ON SUNDAY , NOVEMBER THE 28 TH , 1841 Brother Democrats , —Appointed by the said meeting as a committee to draw up an address , we feel it to be our dnty to point eut the course we think most advisable for you to pursue at the present crisis of our country ' s fate . Firstly , we call upon every man and woman in the district , who love their native land , to aid by every means in their power the raising of sufficient funds for the purpose of supporting oar friends Messrs . Smart and Harrison , as members of the forthcoming Convention .
Secondlya we recommend you to divide every town and village into small districts , to which appoint two indlvldals with Instructions to call at every housa therein , ( without distinction of class or religion ) to solicit signatures to the National Petition , and also to respectfully request contributions at the same time ; this will afford every person an opportunity of giving their mite to aid the great national movement . Thirdly , let each country treasurer forward the sams so raised , as soon as possible , to Mr . James Sweet , of Nottingham , the general treasurer of the district Brethren , the position taken up at present by the people of this country , is perhaps one of the most imposing ever taken up by a people , despairing of obtaining any good from the Government of the country . We must now rely npon oar own unaided energies , and combiied intelligence hi working out the redemption of our common country .
It has been asserted that the principles 0 f the Charter are only advocated by men of little or no standing in society . This assertion displays either gross ignorance or a total disregard of truth . Tbe working classes if this country have never advocated a measure which has not met with the pretended support of some of the greatest men both in and oat of the senate of this country . These men , while they did not occupy a seat upon the Treasury benches , were thick-and-tbin Reformers . Earl Grey was a very great pretended democrat in 1793 , when he introduced a petition into Parliament in favour of Universal Suffrage ,
Lord J . Russell , too , was an anti-standing army man . and anti-Rural Police man—a man who , when stroggliog for place , could state that taxation , without representation , is unjust ; and afterwards made an agreement with the middle classes , in 1832 , to hand over . the rights of the working man , like a parcel of moveable goods , into the bands of the middle classes . But the day has arrived that his flnalityship is found rather too weak and flimsy to bind the spirit of an insulted , impoverished , yet liberty-loving people . Brethren , we must now be determined to act as though such men were not in existence , fully assured that sentiments of high-toned patriotism flourish in the bosoms of the virtuous poor , and demonstrate not only their fitness for the exercise of the suffrage , bat also their determination to maintain the honour and dignity of the nation , and point them out as the only persons to whom the nation can look for her emancipation .
The hlttory of tbe present straggle shews that it has commenced and progressed as every great change in the public Institutions must do , and those feelings . which barn in the hearts of the eperative are beginning to be transmitted to those above them . The manner in which the people have expected changes to be wrought in this country has been directly opposed to the order of nature . They expected that measures of regeneration should have began with the higher order of society , and then learn to follow after . The Reform Bill began at the higher orders we admit ; and the limits of its condescension was the £ 10 householders . Chartism , on the contrary , began at the very root of society ; it has gone on advancing , till it has risen by imperceptible degrees both in numbers and strength , and tbe pulsation of the human heart must cease , and that love of happiness which God has made tbe fint law of nature must be complttaly eradicated , before Chartism can be arrested in its progress .
In order effectually to silence the cavils of opponents In their senseless hostility which they manifest , we need only ' refer to the situation of this country , to show tbe impossibility of Parliament , constituted as it la , to legislate for the honour and happiness of- tbe nation . In conclusion , we implore you to stand by the principles contained hi the People's Charter , as the only meanB likely to repeal the Com and Provision Laws , and other bad laws . We wish not to irritate , or to use harsh expressions towards tbe middle classes of society ; we earnestly desire tbeir welfare , in conjunction with our own : and we beg moat respectfully to assure them , that without political power it will be Impossible for us to maintain them in their present position , or to
improve our own wretched circumstances . We anxiously desire to obtain their support and co-operation , in order to effect a peaceful and bloodless revolution . But we solemnly declare that if they longer stand aloof , while we struggle for oar political rights , the country generally will charge them with a gross neglect of doty to those who braved every danger to enfranchise them . Now is the time 1 Tbe Charter ! with you , if we may —without yon , if we must . We pledge ourselves never to cease agitation , until every man of due age , of sound mind , onconvictod of crime by a jory of his eoontrymen , shall be put in possession of his political rights .
with power ' to exercise the same as be may think good . If the Corn Laws were repealed to-morrow , without political power we could net prevent an irresponsible government passing other equally cruel and unjust laws . No surrender . We remain , Fellow Countrymen , Faithfully yonr's , : Wm . Parker . Thohas Hawson . Jacob Bostock . James Sweet , Genera ] Treasurer . Wm . Russell , General Secretary ; Nottingham , Nov . 30 th , 1841 .
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Association . ( Much cheering , and cries of " Bravo n They knew the cause of their manifold grievances , and were determined to straggle for their , political Arhu ( Much cheering . ) ™ The Chairman thonght the correspondeno » of th » masens was mild and respectful . He would next cafl npon . Mr . Owen to address the meeting . He said her * , presented the Bristol masons , who were determined to assist their brethren In London while on strike agahut the unbearable conduct of Allen . He ( the speaker stated several eases , showing the atrocity of that man ! which called forth the execration of the whole meeting The speaker asked if such cajea did sot form « f * Sclent ground for the strike of the masens ? ( Loud cries of " Yes , yes . " ) He next detailed the ^ Jz CiOdlttga of Allen when atf Birmingham aom *
time ago . It was customary for the men to do tbeb work in sheds erected for tbe purpose , but Allen refused the privilege , notwithstanding tibe orders of Grissell and Peto for sheds to be erected . Toabow the vindictive , tyrannies ! conduct of Allen in a stronger light , he ( the speaker ) begged to state , that if a muoa could not get a stone into the shed , the stone betnc more than be could carry ; Allen would refuse hhu « 5 assistance , and oblige him to work the stone in the scorching heat of the « m . ( Disapprobation . ) The orders given to Allen by Peto were given under false colours , to deceive the men . The men knew this and would pat up with it no longer . ( Cheers . ) The for * man , Allen , was upheld by the masters fat his tyran nical proceedings . Let the country support the masona and they doubt not that , at no distant day , they wig be successful ( Cheers . )
Mr . Phillips , plasterer , entreated the meeting to contribute towards the support of the mason * on strike . He thonght that if the masters wanted good work done they should afford encouragement to their men . He was a master man , and he would say for himself , that he never lost anything by kind treatment to bis men . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Paulton rose to express sympathy for , and to promise support to , the masons on strike , on behalf of the tailors . Mr . Clehrnson suggested that a general plan bs laid down for the raising of a fond . His few remarks were well received . He proposed the following reso lution : —
" That in the opinion of this meeting , the atone masons recently working at the New Hooaea of Parii menfc are justified in striking against the overbearing tyrannical , and unmanly conduct of the foreman , Allen , and that it is the duty of the public to assist them hi tbeir just struggle . " After being seconded by Mr . Phillips , it was put and carried unanimously . A delegate from the printers promised the masons all his body conld render them . Mr . Scamp proposed the following reaoration : —
"That the Dispatch , Morning Advertiser , Timet , Sun , aad Observer , having misrepresented the case of the masons on strike , were deserving of the contempt of the working classes ; acd that the meeting pledges Itself to support no papers bat those whkh advocates tbe interest of those classes . " The resolution was seconded and carried unanimously Mr . Bartlstt proposed the next resolution , which was beconded by Mr . Scamp , " That the inhuman conduct of Allen , backed as it had been by Grissell and Peto , as well as by the Government , arose from the perverted influence of capitalists , who would ever so act against working men till they , the working men , were represented in the House of Commons . . i- . . Mr . Vincent supported the resolution in his usual style . It was also supported in an able manner by Mr . Alderman Crisp .
It was pat and carried without a hand being held up against it . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman then announced , that steps would be taken by the Charter Society to call the attention of the trades of Bath repeatedly to the subject under consider altion . ; , . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman , the meeting separated . A collection was made te defray expences .
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NORTHAMPTON . —On Monday and Tnesday , the 22 nd and 23 d of November , Mr . O'Brien delivered two- lecturers in tho large room , at tho Peacock Inn , on tho present position and future prospects of the working classes . Mr . Spencer , on the motion of Mr . C , Harrison , seconded by Mr , Miller , was called to tbe chair . The lecturer , is his usual forcible manner , showed that the present state of society is most corrupt , and therefore pro * tluctive of a vast amount of destitution and misery , which is to be found among the most useful portion of its member ? , viz . the working classes . He showed how the working man was robbed of five sixths of his earnings by Acts of Parliament . Hethen traced the property thus ttolea to the receivers ,
whom be found to be Honourable , Right Honourable , Gallant , Most Noble , aud Reverend Gentlemen . He alfo showed how , b y Acts of Parliament , a change might be brought about which would be productive of peace and comfort to all classes of the people . And this could be done without one drop of blood being shed , or even depriving tbe present holders of the above stolen property of any portion of the same . He would only have Bach laws enacted as would prevent them from continuing their depredationB on labour , which is the only property of tbe working man . Mr . O'B . concluded both lecture * by impressing on the minds of all present the necessity of using their argumentative and persuasive
powers in getting the National Petition namerooBij signed with henest signatures , as it would give him additional power in forwarding the cause . At the conclusion of the first night ' s lecture , a note wu handed through the Chairman to the lecturer from the Secretary of the Social Body in this town , stating that their attention had been called to a paragraphin the NorthernStar , o ( Nov . 13 , in wbiflh he was reported to have Eaid that the" people are humbugged by social lecturers , and that he knew that discussions were got up by those parties , for the purpose of pocketing the money , " ana the writer of tho note requested him to state ** publicly at the close of his lecture that evening , whether he did or
did aot give utterance to the expressions alluded to . " Mr . O'Brien replied that ho said something very similar , and stated the reason lie had for saying so , ana demanded in return , that the author of the note should require of the Hudderafield branch of the social body , the name of the reporter of the pan * graph alluded to , who had in the same paragraph , in a most cowardly manner calumniated Mr . 0 B , by stating that he ( Mr . O'B . ) was drunk , but dare not give his name along with his slander . Toa meeting being perfectly satisfied with Mr . O'Brien ' s explanation , it was resolved , on tho motion of Mr . M'Farlane , seconded by Mr . C . Harrison , " Tin * the members of the Northampton Branch of the Universal Community Society of Rational Religionists , commonly called Socialists , be requested ( ss
they have taken upon themselves the duty of questioning Mr . O'Brien on the subject , and in justice to that gentleman ) to get from the Huddersfield Brancfc of tho above society , the name of the slanderous reporter , and publish the same in the New Mom World and Northern Star . " This report has reached to a greater length that I at first intended it should have done , but I cannot conclude without mentioning the cheering fact of working men coming frost the surrounding towns and villages , some the distance of twelve and fifteen miles , on purpose of getting moral instruction from the great schoolmaster , and what is more cheering , many of theft men who are thirsting after sound political knowledge are agricultural labourers . Mr . U'Brieu has done » great deal of good in this town . —Correspondent
8 TJTTON-1 K-ASHFIELD . —At the usual weekly meeting the following resolution was moved by Mr . H . Berry , and in a neat speech seconded by Mr . T . Cromp * ton , and carried unanimously : — " That the Chartist * of Satton-in-Ashfleld having read the letter of Mr . Black , of Nottingham , in the Northern Stir ot the 27 th hist , regret to learn that an article in theSAw » few weeks back headed ' Save us from oar Friends , should have caused any suspicion with regard to nil honesty ; that we have known him long , and have every reason to believe that a more staunch aad zealous advocate of tbe principles of the People ' s Charter , or * more unflinching opponent of the oppressors of to * working millions does not exist : and if he have at ft&f time made use of any unguarded expression , it has bsefl the effects of his own zeal in tbe cause , and not through a desire to mislead the people . "
TXXESTONE . —Mr . Bairstow preached on Sondsf t « a ywj dense meeting . Hi * discourse gave BniTerw satisfaction . On Monday evening , he lectured to an attentive audience on the bett mean * of ebtainlng ' , * Repeal of the Corn Laws and other obnoxious impost E $ » teen new members joined the National Charter association . The distress In this locality baffles description , people at one time moving In a comfortsWe sphere are reduced to live upon the wild berries of toe field , such as this inclement season suffer to remain upon the hedges . OLD BABFORS . —At the meeting on llonfof evening the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : — That , without in the least reflecting on tlw character of the Rev . W . HiU , as editor « the Northern Star , we consider George j » ' * ° * £ 5 honest and sincere advocate of tbe Peoples Charter .
Determined Suicide . —On Monday afterBOWi between two and three o ' clock , Mr . Thomas Gtfmaine , a gentleman of independent property , _ ww » resided at No . 2 , Weatmorel « id-plaee , . Citv rj »* put a period Vhis existence by shooting hiauW through the heart with his own sporting guu- ^ B » housekeeper , who was in the yard , » & « * ° , X been his servant about fourteen , jears , }< W £ Z report of a gun in the back parlour , «» d ? jKd ceeding there , found herunfortunate master sW » w » upon his couch in the agoaies of death . , one «• ; Btantly ( having alarmed * lady ind >« ^ ngnier , residing in the house ) ran for a medica ' "an . " £ latter , on his arrival , declared that death m ™* almost instantaneous . For some dajs P / »"" j & fortunate gentleman had boea much depressea spirits . He was about 52 years of age .
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PUBLIC MEETING OF THE TRADES AT BA . TH , ON BEHALF OF THE MASONS ON STRIKE . Last Monday evening , an important public meeting was held at the large room , King ' s-mead-square , to take into consideration the case of , and to express sympathy for , the masons now on strike against the foreman Allen , employed at the woifes of the new Houses of Parliament Delegates were appointed by the various trades to represent tbe latter at the meeting . Delegates present : —Messrs . Owen and Scamp , from the united body of stonemasons , at Bristol ; a Delegate from the printers ; Messrs . Paulson and Clemenson , the tailors ; Messrs . Philp and Bartlett , on behalf of the National Charter Association .
Other Delegates promised to attend , but their bodies were represented by the attendance of the greater portion of the members themselves , all of whom concurred in the object of the meeting . Mr . R . K . PHltPwas called upon to preside . He said they were met that night to take into consideration the case of the masons , who had struck agahut the unmanly conduct ot tbe foreman , Alien . As the press had misrepresented their case , it had been thought proper to call that meeting to lay the particulars of the case before the public , that they may judge of It accordingly ( Hear , hear . ) It was the duty of working men to take np their own affairs , and to take a bold stand in defence of their own order . He contended that ; the conduct of the masons was justifiable , and he hoped
their voice would go forth and insist upon working men been properly treated . He then introduced Mr . Scamp , to address the meetiog , toe attention of which he called to a mass of correspondence between the body of masons in London , and Messrs , Orissell and Peto , respecting tho conduct of Allen . The masters evaded the questions of their workmen hi a manner nowise creditable to themselves Much disapprobation was expressed at their conduct . It gave him ( the speaker ) great pleasure to find that the trades of Bath had taken up the case of the illtreated masons ; they had not fctruck for an advance of wages , bat against tyranny . ( Cheers . ) And he rejoiced to say , that out of the whole number of masons
en strike , only two had turned traitors . ( Much cheering . ) It may be asked h « w it was tie men at Nelson ' s monument had struck ? The reason was that they were In the employ of GtiaaeU and PeV >; a . d , being members ef the Masons * General Union , they thought that the strike would not last so long , if they all struck . ( Hear , hear . ) The press had greatly mi * represented the case . The Sw , Dispatch , and Advertiser , were against the masons . Only one paper had done them justice—and that was the Northern Star . ( Cheers . ) The case was sustained ; and public meetings would soon set the press to rights . He thanked tbe National Charter Association for railing that meeting . The body he represented were determined to join tb * t
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