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gTOCKPOBT . —Mz . Daniel Donnovan , of Manchester teetered here on Sunday last , on " tbe policy &nd Bropriety of tha working classes assisting the retain of TffTjiggery to the Treasury benches . " He , in a masterly pxtnei , depicted the sufferings inflicted by this bloodgouty faction on hia countrymen , the Irish , and also jbeb brutal treatment of the -working classes of this eoantry , while seekiag political freedom . Mr . D . -was jBteied to with marked attention , and after a vote of Banks being accorded him the meeting separated , -frith B 0 inclination to see Whiggery again in the ascendant
JffANCBSTBR . —CiKPBKiBBs'HAli —A publicjneetin ? of the Chartists of this town -was held In the absve ball , on the eTening of Sunday last , to hear a jgejure " on the rise and progress of democracy in Spain , jbjJ iti fntnre prospects . " The hall -was densely filled in every part by a highly respectable andiente , Mr . Thos . Baton was called on to preside . He introduced Mr . John 2 f nttall , who read the article on the Repeal of the Union , from the liorihern Star of Saturday last , -which . wat received with the -warm plaudits of the vast assem ily . 3 > uriBg the reading of the article , Mr . Jones , from Liverpool , accompanied by two gentlemen , refugees from Spain , entered the room , and -were received -with a hearty -welcome . Mr . Jones commenced his lecture l » y stating that the people of this country were kept in :
wit , by false historians and a corrupt and pandering press , of a trathfnl knowledge of the position of democracy in Spain . If or was thin to be wondered at , -when we remembered the doings of the soulless and treacberoni Bxrie , who had heaped every calumny and abuse which his pen -was capable of on the democrats of franca . The people of this country ought net to forget tee persecntisns , and prosecutions of the Government , sad the aristocratic -writers of the &aj , against that p&X and good man , Thomas Paine , for his advocacy o t&e -Sights of iian " . Mr . Jone * then save ahMo-£ al account of toe various struggles thit the people of gjoin had had wifii their several Governments from lill , to the tuns -when the people made Esparlero Begeat of Spain . Be read the articles of agreement
betwixt him and the people , -which Sspartero bad broken in every particular . He then ~ gave a dear account of the proceedings in that unhappy country from the flight of Espartero , to the bombardment of Barcelona , by the bloodthirsty and heartless Karvtz , and the pliant resistance of the Barceloni&ns as long aB their ammunition lasted- His detail was much heightened in interest by the recital of the manner in -which the two Spanish gentlemen , then on the platform . had escaped out of the merciless grasp ef Narves aud his blood-stained tools , after an heroic standing -with the forlorn hope for three months . Mr . J . concluded by a vivid description of the present determination of the Spaniards , and illustrated this part of his Butjetf by referring to the late dafrinn fnr t >> n Coites , wiien the Damoratic party would then
vst £ for Ti ^ tT ^* faction . He ^ a . t < i « wn much appended . 21 r . Dlxsjn saiS that he was glad the men of ilMchestfir had given their Spanish friends the hearty recepuea they had done . The true Democrat felt a brotherly love fer aO that professed the principles of universal liberty , no matter -what -were their country or creed . They were aware that when men had to flj from tyranny , as their own friends had had to do at come , they had not lime to make much preparation for thsir journey ; and how pleasing -would it be to their friends to find , that although they -were in a country to wiich they were strangers , asd ef -which they did not eves inow tha language , yet they had fallen
amongst men tint could feel for fellow men in distress . He therefore hoped that the meeting -would carry their Sympathy farther than « znpty applause , by putting fhf fr hands into their pockets and giving -what they could spare towards securing for their friends the means of fT '» ffT- £ in a strange land . Mr . Jicisen also mad ; a powerful appeal on their behalf , and a collection was made , which amounted to £ ' 2 5 s . The thanks of the meeting -were given to the Chairman and Lecturer , and the peeple dispersed , highly delighted "with -what they had heard , and also pleased that an opparhm ity tad ieen sfijrded them to prove that the good lads of 2 dwjdierter cave 3 fello-jr feeling foi the lovers of liberty
in every country and every dime . Gsxsd Tsa Pjlstt a > d Bali , at Masches-1 EB- —The Chartists of Manchester held a tea party and ball in the Carpenters' Hall , Garret-road , on the ere&ing of Monday last , Sept 23 rd , when about ninehundred persons sat down to enjoy the Feasi of reason and tie flow of seuL" An excellent brass-band was in attendance and played several favourite airs during the evening . The spacious hall -was tastefully decorated with fbgs , banners , and splendid pictures , richly framed . About half-past seven o"dock , Mr . Wm . Jones , from Liverpool , accompanied by two Spanish refugees , entered the haD , and -were received with every mark of respect and sympathy . Shortly after , Mr . F . © Connor and Mr . Boberts entered the hall , when a
scene presented itself which defies the powers of deaenptien- The two champions of l » bonr -wiere greeted Wiih repealed JBnnds of ch&ew . The bond then played is EXBfeUeni style " See the Cosqaering hero comes . " The tea equipage having been removed , Mr . Thomas isnXia -wax nnanimfflisl ? called upon to preside . The &ftim * Ti then gave ** The People the Legitimate jource of all power . " Air—Marsellaise Hymn . W . ^ P . Roberts , Esq ., responded to the sentiment , in a short bit powerful speech , in -which he sho-wed the power of SLe people -when virtuously united for the purpose of doing jastica and overthrowing tyranny and oppression . Hi . Boberts was londly cheered throughout the -whole of til speech , and resumed his seat amid the most raptoons applause . The chairman then gave— "The Garter—and may it soon become the lawaf the land . "
Aib—Scots "wha hae -wi * Wallace bled . llr . James Leach rose to respond to the toast amid much cheering . He said the sentiment-was one which bad his hearty support . The present position of Chartism was what they all ought to know and study , for thtre tras a time coming -which ¦ would demand all tbeir energies , and that time was not far distant . Tbe old ha of Whiggery -was set upon another egg , but if ttey vere true to themselves it -would sever be batched There was little doubt but the "Whigs -would go for thst undefined thing called Federalism . For his ( Mr . 1 ' j . i part he coold not tell -what it was . If it was simply to have a Parliament every three years , he would not giT 3 a straw for it . If the same batch -where to sit , it mattered not whether it sat ic Dublin or London . Snt if a Parliament -was all that their Iriah brethren "SriDtfed they -would make them a present of ours altogether , aad if that would not do they -would give thtm
the House of Lords into the bargain—( much cheering ) . Tes , and before they -would differ -with them they would give them , as seals to their watch , the Qasen and Prince Albert besides . Well he was convinced fiat before the next session of Parliament they -would he called upon to defend tbeir principles . The battle -Would have to be fonght in Manchester , and he hoped fiat Manchester would do its part aobly in the 3 » HjicsiT » ajfere— . ' cheers . ) He hoped that -when the Cmeeaaie they-would-be at their posts . In fact , he hid no donbts about the men of Manchester , they were tsffl-rinced that nothing short of an even-handed measure ofgustics wouia benefit tbe -working classes . Nothing ihort of the Charter becoming the lav of the land Weald Emancipate the people from tbeir present posinm . Mr . Leach resumed his Beat much applauded . The Chairman aa 3 d the next sentiment was one in tUcb they -would all agree : — " Trial by jury , and may fflunjast verdicts share the nme fata as that which
etmgu&d Mi OConnell and bis fellow-iufiferers to a Jasat * Air— "St . Patrick ' s day . " Mr . O'Connor , on tang toiapond to the sentiment , -was received with Seated rounds of cheers . He said the sentiment refeaded him of a trite anecdote of a poor Hibernian "S » was tried before a jury , who all spoke English , and m the -witnesses sp ^ ke English , and -when called upoB « » y why . sentenca of death should jjoI be passed np ^ n ™ . " What doyon ay , " said the poor fellow ? The * 2 s » er was , the ^ ury have found you guilty ; hai ? e y » u « JtbiEg-to say why yon should not ha hung ? O , is
* J « an . But by J 3 they may decide as they like , ^ iwon-t abide by it mil , the judgment had been f * *^ , as it ought to be : but the poor Chartists had » sfcjde fcj- ae decision of th * WMgs and Lord Cunpff - - ^ h 33 « ood by Mr . 0 CanneJl when he believed ^ a to be unjustly ImpiiBoned . Bat whilst he had *»«* l " OCoEn 611 » aen fee -was unjustly impri-Z ~ he was not prepared to eupport him-when he : ^ st be * " DarUriBg principle- He never wouio . ^ rhen Lord Stanley and others registered »^ M - T 0 * a m thQ HonBe <* Commons that they JS ?^ 2 l Bq ) al * ° •*»* . , —tMr . O'Connor , ) ^ T ^ - " Tow to ^ ^ Hoom . and on the i&me eTening new to « tf nntD the Repeal -was cart ^ v " ltX yLc - O'Connen do as heTrould , he -would frVJXto to Bepeal and not Federalism . Wh ^ t . nf t « r had 31 thfi
S ^ ^ iaae s ycoald ^^ ^ j 016 Ire - « wiaM £ Bjland , -to enter into an unholy compact to ^ ore them to power ? 2 f o , . never . If Mr . O'Connell « n » W coma in on the one side of HanEbester -with -f i ^ aanam , ie fa ,. tJ'C ] wonld come in on the * Q 5 T Sid meet him in the centre -with Bepsal , and then to y ^ oa uen ^ woald see -whether the people of this f ^ T "were prepared to go for Use restoration of ffSSery . He-would not meet him in an hostile spirit , « u a friend , to convince him that the people of this mtry
« cannot be driven from principle . He -was for «« a a Kepeal as -would make Ireland a nation , and * £ » bis poor unhappy eonntrymen in their proper jr" *^ J lt- O C . again pledged himself , that if the £ *^ -was made to restore Whiggery , that -with K ± L C i v * eta , » he would shew them that their ^ pts -were futile and thai nothing short of pring ~ "ntiUla d 0 for the men of ttds csuntry . 2 Hi . XfC -bZ , ^ * an appeal on behalf of the two Spanish Jan ? j . ^^ *** down loudly cheered . —The next sen-S ?*? PTen from the chair ms , " The exiled Frost , 'mUTftg . JoTIH « T > i 4 mil m-n > 4 nTI nWo » mVr . •„«• ,-
« tae cause of freedom . " Air , " The Exile of Erin . " ^ raa respondedin an able speech , in which be de-Jg * ° > ae ifferings of the « xiles in a manner which gj lrrr * " present . A collection -was then made for the ^ p ? f > Patriots , commencing by a sovereign from ¦ i ' . iioberta , Ssq . ^ the com col ^ eted amonnted to K - « i The brave fellowa caniK > fc speak EngUsh , l ^^^ aaik of their gratitude they * uug the Marsellaise J ™ a » .-wMch . -wig most heartily applauded . The ^™? 3 i t hen gave the laBt sentiment of the evenirg , j « e A » a « n ! « ar and its Editor ; may its rtfulgent ^ n *' illuminate every country and clime , and thereby S » the people the true principles of democracy . " W / T MWe OConnor . " TheBev . W . T . Jackson ™ » a able sj *« h ,-which elicited tbe -sraimest
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plaudit ! of the meeting . Thanks were given to the speakers and the Chairman , and tbe seats being remeved the ball commenced . Tbe dBncing was kept up with great spirit until four o ' clock in the morning , when the company broke up , highly delighted with the night ' * entertainments . LONDON . —Cut Chaexist Hall . —On Sunday evening , September the 22 ad , Mr . Girdener in the chair , the article " O'ConneU and Repeal" from the Horihern Star , was read amid loud cheers . Mr . Stallwood delivered a lectnre on " Our present position and future prospects , " which led at its close to an animated discussion , in wfaich Messrs . Dalrymple , Gardner , and Stall wood took part . A vote of thanks having been passed to the lecturer , the meeting dispersed .
Adjoi 3 ned Meeting ov Metropolitan Delegates . —City Chaktist Hall . —On Sunday , September the 22 nd , Mr . J . G . Dron in the chair , Messrs Pike , Tuff , Tucker , Arnott , Mills , Stall wood , and Buckmaster reported from the several localities on the jfew Plan of Organization . The meeting was then , on the motion of Messrs . simpaoa and Pike , adjomn&d nutil Sunday next , September the 2 £ th , to give the other localities an opportunity of ^ f »^ nyiing the matter thoroughly . METBOrOLITAH DELEGATE COXTSCIL BALANCE-SHBST , COMMENCING MAT 12 TH , AND ISDIJiG SEPTEMBER 1 MB , 1844 : —
Receipts . £ s . d . Marylebone Locality ... 0 12 4 Camberwell do . 0 3 0 City do . „ . „ 0 8 2 Lambeth do . 0 3 0 Cannon Coffee House do 0 4 9 Crown and Anchor do . 6 4 0 Golden Lion do . ... » 0 18 0 . Mile End do . 0 16 Hammersmith do 0 5 0 Weavers do . 010 Saffron Hili do , 0 2 6 White Hoese do , , 0 18 Standard of Liberty do . 0 4 1
£ 3 9 0 Expenditure . £ s . d . To Secretary ' s Wages , Stationary , &c ... 1 2 7 Bent of Hall , for Council Meetings ... 1 10 0 To Printing „ ... 0 5 0 To Somers Town Locality , repayment of loan 0 5 0 Paid Dsbt due from last Balance-Sheet to Treasurer ... ... o 1 6 ^ £ 3 4 U Receipts 3 9 0 Expenditure 3 4 ii Balance in the hands of the Treasurer ... £ 0 4 10 ^ Audited and found correct , Jobs Tcfp , - » ,. THOMAS MaBTIS WHEELEB , j ¦ AacUMrB - September 22 nd , 1844 .
St . George ' s Hall , Blackfrurs-boad—On Sunday evening last , a numerous and tiigblj respectable audience attended to hear Dr . M'X > onall lectnre on " Repeal and its consequences . " The lecture was greeted with frequent bursts of applause . London . Libektt , Fbatebnitt , Eqcalitt . —Gband Banquet , to celebhate the Anniversary of the French Republic—This festival came off on Monday last , and was held in tbe saloon of Highbury Barn Tavern . There could not be less than five hundred persons present . The dinner was served up In Hinton'a best style . On the cloth being removed , Dr . M-IXmal ] was called to tbe chair . The Chairman said—I cannot express the pleasure I feel in meeting men of all countries to celebrate the anniversary of the French Republic of 1793 . To the Chartists of this great
metropslis this scene must be highly gratifying to witness , the fraternisation of nations—( lond cheers ) . He most heartily congratulated them on their meeting to celebrate the anniversary of so glorious an event He did not despair of seeing tho principles thfiD proclaimed yet rendered triumphant The French aristo cracy professed to despise the cobblers , carpenters , and tailors , as they called them ; but when they left the lapstone , tbe bench , and tbe board , and cpmbsttod and defeated them , they speedily changes TEeir note . Be contended that the French Resolution of that period was ore of tbe most glorious events chronicled in history—( bear , hear ) . Whatever feeling may pervade the breasts of the despots of Austria , France , Russia , or Prussia , the Chartists of London had this evening to proclaim the fraternity of natiens—( loud cheers ) . Tbe first sentiment he had to submit was—• ' The French
Republic ; may the principles of equality upon which it ¦ was founded be speedily trinmphant" —( loud cheers ) , Mr . Wm . Lovett responded to tbe sentiment . Monsieur ChSlman rose to support the sentiment By the event they had met to calebrate the royalty of fourteen cen-; tones' standing was crumbled into dust It had been said ! that the principles of the Revolution not being sufficiently 1 understood by the people was the canse of the failure 1 of the Republic Not so . ThB people were thoroughly ¦ ' acquainted with the principles , bnt unfortunately they ' . placed too much power in the hands of the military , ! -who intrigued for the few , while the Republicans were j struggling ; for the many—( hear , hear ) . Thus was divi-¦ sion caused in their oTra ranks , and hence tbe downfall
; of tbe Republic—( cheers ) . Strengthened bj oai dear-• bought past experience , we are now struggling to per-| form again the work done by our forefathers—( lond : cheers )—and satisfied he was , that the aristocracy ' would be ever rea ^ y to reward their humble efforts with ! fines , imprisonment , banishment , and death—( hear , I hear ) . Bnt egually sure be was , that liberty snd hap-I piness would never be obtained witbont a strugglej iloud cheers ) . Never aincsbe came to this conntry had ! he felt bo truly happy as at this moment witnessing so [ many holding ont the hand of fraternity—( lond cheers ) . They were all equally men and brothers . Henceforth be hoped tbe people of all countries would resolve to let their tyrants fight their own battles—itremendois 1 cheering ) . Let but the people be firmly united , and the thrones of all despots would perlBb ^—( gr ^ t cheering ) . Mr . Ruffy Ridley also ably supported the sentiment , and said he hoped the glorious news of this nights' meeting wonld be carried across the waves , and echoed from
pole to pole , and then the doom of tyranny was irrevocably sealed ^—( loud cheers ! . Monsier ChiUman then , in most excellent style , sung the Marseillaise Hymn , the whole audience joining chorus . The conclusion of the hymn was received with loud and prolonged cheering . The chairman then gave the second sentiment as follows : — " The immortal memory of the heroes of the French Revolution ef 1798 , and the brave and good men of every nation who have straggled in tbe cause of Liberty . " Mr . Skelton responded to the toast He said , when they remembered the names of Babuef , Bunoratfi , and their brave compatriots a grateful feeling arose in then- breasts ; bnt while they gave tbe meed justly due to patriots of other climfw , they should not forget their own . They should not forget tbe brave
O'Connor—( enthusiastic and long-continued cheering ) . Tbe Interest of the working classes of all nations are identical . They had a number of good men hi all nations now helping on the good workj and , better than all , a spirit in its f » vour among the millions themselves—tlond cheering ) . Mr . J . Q . Hollyoake anpported the sentiment , and said Irfjrd Brougham had proclaimed the virtue of the heroes of the Revolution , and Toung England had also generously admitted them—( cheers ) . Mr . AmbroBe Hirst , amid much applause , gave the Greek war song ; and Mr . Slater , the Scotch and Irish heroes , Wallace , Emmett , ic . The Chan-man then gave the third sentiment— " The Democrats ef all nations ; may they unite hi a bond of
fraternity to advance tbe cause of Liberty , and exterminate despotism from tbe earth . " This aentfment was spoken to by Mi . Hetherington in a very able speech , which warmly applauded . Mr . C Southwell eloquently supported the sentiment , and said that they had met to celebrate ene of the greatest of bugaboos—( lond laughter )—which was continually pointed ta to intimi-Jda-. e people . Tet a more truly glorious , more useful occurrence than the French Revolution of 1789 never took place—( cheers ) . Had it not been for that , we shouldnot aow enjoy the privilege of standing here to express our opinions —( hear , and long-continued cheering ) . He was prepared to prove that more lives were lost in one war than ever fell during that Revolution—( cheers )
If they wonld be really free , they must have no aristocracy ; all must labour and all enjoy . He was a Chartist—a Socialist , acd he hoped he might add—a whole-hog Republican—( loud cheers ) . He wanted that form of government that would take under its wings every member of society as its child—( loud cheers ) . Hen Schaffr said , fellow-citizsns , our desire ia to effect a union of all ; eur enemies are united , let us unite also . In 1813 , the German nation took up arms against Kapoleon . Germany was overrun with petty princes , as he need not add they well knew—( cheers ) . They promised us constitutional liberty , freedom of speech , the press , &c The Universities rose to effect it . The result was—imprisonment , banishment , and
death—Ihear , hear ) . Bnt in 1830 , when the newi of the glorious days of July spread like lightning through the land , the petty princes slightly extended our liberties ; but when Louis Philippe again pressed the iron ho » t of despotism on tbe Frencfo , tbese petty brifandi again V » k " courage , and again renewed their peraeeution and prosecution . But in 1832 tbe working classes united with the students ; and now tbe ranks of democracy number their hundreds of thousands ; marching under the banner inscribed liberty , equality , humanity— ( lourf cheers ) . The industrious men of their country were wanderersj but It had this good effect , they returned to fatherland with the news that the men of England , of ¥ »»«! and «* hei natiens were not enemies , but
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brothers . If there was now to be a war , depend on It Toung Germany would hot be behind , but would be found In the foremost ranks , rallying for liberty , equality , and humanity—( great cheering ) . Dr . Bowkett also supported the sentiment The Swiss song of freedom was then sung by our German brethren present amid the most rapturous applause . The Chairman next read the following sentiment , — " A L'Avenir ; a L'Organizition Soctale qui natera Ie progrea de la fraternite universelle a la Republique , a la Commnnito ; " which he translated as follows : — " May we have such a social organization which shall lead to nnlyersal fraternity , progress into a Republic , and end in a Community '—( load cheers ) . Which was spoke to by Mr . Herr Weitling . He said the French
revolution rendered every individual capable of electing and being elected . It granted to all what the Chartists of England are at this time demanding . The French nation have passed through various sorts of governments from the French Revolution before reaching their present position , xbe Constitutional Monarchy grants the electoral franchise to those only who pay annually 200 francs taxes , and tbe privilege of being eleated as members of Parliament to those only who pay 500 francs . Therefore the rich govern in France as well as everywhtre else , Tbe principle of the sovereignty of the people could not prevent the government of the rich , yet thai is the pith of the whole qnestioa Suppose a country in which for some years past none but coachmen , carriers , and innkeepers kad been eligible , do you think they would have permitted the construction of railways—( hear , hesr ) ? Certainly not Suppose only
weavers had been eligible , would steam-enginea have been employed in manufactures ? Therefore you must perceive the principle of sovereignty demanded is insufficient—some other guarantee , some other security is required ; a law should be passed by which none but those who give their whole property to the commonwealth should be eligible^—( loud cheers ) . Mr . Herr Weitling resumed his Beat amid loud cheers . Tha sentiment Wai supported in a very able manner by Colonel O'Rooke , a compatriot la arms ol Koacioski , who was & 1 bo rapturously applauded . . ' Tbe Ladies , "' was then proposed by Mr . Goodwin Barmby , and drank with tbe usual honours . The last toast was , " The Chairman , may he live to see his efforts in the cause of freedom crowned with success , " which having been britflf responded to by Dr . M'Douall , the meeting was dissolved .
Limehouse . —Mr . Cluer delivered a very eloquent lecture on the horrors of war , at tbe Marquis of Granny , Ratcliffe-cross , on Sunday evening last , and was warmly applauded . He will deliver the aecond ot the course on Sunday evening next , at the same place . NORTHAMPTON . —A meeting of Chartists was held last Tuesday evening , when a discussion took place on the state of Chartism in this town , and after several speakers had delivered their sentiments on the subject , it was resolved , " That we , the Chartists present , agree to form ourselves into a new locality ot the National Charter Association . That the sub-Secretary be instructed to write to the General Secretary for fifty cards of membership , and the same number of Hand Books . " There is every prospect of a large number coming forward to join oar ranks . Os Wednesday Eves-ing last , Mr . Clark of the Executive lectured in tha open Mark « t-place , on the Repeal of the Corn Laws .
Wellingbobocoh . —Mr . T . Clark lectured here on Thursday evening last , and was warmly received . His address gave general satisfaction . Kettering . —Mr . Clark delivered a Ions ; and interesting address to a numerous auditory on Friday evening hut Long Bucket , —On Saturday evening last , Mr . T . Clark of the Executive delivered an instructive address hi the Working Man ' s HalL Leicester . —Mr . T . Clark lectured twice on Sunday last .
AHS 0 I . D . —Mr . Clark , of the Executive , lectured here on Tuesday , to a numerous and attentive audience . BRADFORD . —On Sunday evening Mr . George Wniie lectured in the large room , Bufcterwortb ' s Buildings , on the present state of Chartism . At tbe conclusion & vote of thanks was tendered to tbe lecturer . On Monday evening a meeting waa held in Sutterworlh ' s JBuildin « iJ ^ io liaara leoinreirom Mr . Kydd . At the time appointed olr . K . not appearing , Messrs White and Alderson addressed the meeting . At the conclusion it was announced that lectures would be delivered every Sunday evening , at halfpast eix o ' clock . On Tuesday evening the ChartistB of Little Horton met in their room . Park-place , when it was resolved , — " That the locality should be divided into collecting divisions , and collectors appointed to visit each Chartist every Sunday mornins . "
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Loxdos . —Cirr Chartist Hall , Turnagain-lane . The adjourned discussion , " Wil ) a Repeal of tbe Legislative Union be as beneficial to England as to Ireland V will be renewed at half-past * ten o'clock on Sunday ( to-morrow ) morning . Tbe Adjourned meeting of delegates will assemble at three o ' clock . Every locality is respectfully requested to send a delegate . Westminister . —Dr . M'Douall will deliver a lecture on " Tho Law of Primogeniture , " at the Golden Lion , Daan-street , Sobo , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening , at half-past seven o ' clock . Cam » er"well asd Walworth . —A meeting will be held at the Montpelier Tavern , on Monday evening next , at eight o ' clock .
Los g Lane , West Smithfield . —On Tuesday evening next , tbe following question will be discussed at the British Coffee House , — " Has the English Government in Ireland been conducive to the happiness and prosperity of the Irish people V To commence at eight o ' clock . Hamheesmith . —A meeting will be held at the Dun Covr , Brook Green lane , on Tuesday evening next , at eight o ' clock . Limehocsk . —Mr . Cluer will deliver his second lecture on " The Horrors of War , " at the Marquis of Granby , Radcliffe Cross , onlSunday evening next , at half-past seven o ' clock .:
South London . —Mr . Wheeler will lecture at the St . George ' s Temperance Hall , Webber-street , Blackfriars-road , on Sunday evening next , at halfpast seven . Tbe members of tbe South London Locality are requested to meet at the Hope Coffee House , Oakley-street , Lambeth , on Monday evening next . Toweb Hamlet 3 . —A public meeting will be held at tbe Standard of Liberty , 171 , Brick-lane , Spitalfields , on Sunday ereningiat eight o ' clock , to discuss the merits of the rules , & . c . for the guidance of the Metropolitan Delegate Council . Toweb Hamlets . —A discussion will take place on Sunday evening next , at eight o ' clock , at the Wbittington and Cat , Church-row , Bethnal Green . Somers' Toww . —Mr . Sberrard will lecture at Mr . Daddridge ' s roem , 18 , Tonbrid « e-street , New Road , on ISunday eTening next , Uo-morrow ) at eight o ' clock .
Mr . Wheeler will lecture on Sunday evening , at the St . George ' s Hall , Webber-Btieet , Blackflriarsroad . Dr . M'Dopaix will lecture on Monday evening nezv , at the Bull ' s Head Inn , Crayfoxd , Kent . Leicester . —Mr . Bairstow will lecture to-morrow ( Sunday ) eveuing , in the Chartist Institution , Churchgate , on Competition v . Co-operation . Lecture to commence at six o ' clock . Royton . —Mr . F . R . Taylor will lecture at the Association Room , Mill-street , next Sunday , at two and half-past five o ' clock . The shareholders of the Working Man ' s Hall are requested to meet at ten o ' clock in the morning , at the same place . Mottrasl—A member's meeting will be held at tbe Association Room , opposite the Bull ' s Head , on Sunday , the 29 th instant , at two o ' clock ia the after-Doon
. ..... Mr . Clabk will lecture al Nottingham , on Sunday next , and at Derby , on Monday . On Tuesday , he will proceed to Birmingham , to attend tha Revising Barrister ' s Court . Kkighley . —Daddy Richards , the old veteran in tbe canae of Chartism , will deliver a lecture in tbe Working Man ' s Hall , Ksighley , to commence at five o ' clock on Snnday evening next . Heywood . —A tea party and ball will take place in the Chartist Association Room , Hartley-etreet , Hey wood , on Saturday , Oet . 5 ib , at six o ' clock in tbe evening . O . n Susday , Oct . 6 di , two lectures will be delivered in tbe above Room » by Mr . WmuBell , at two o ' clock in tbe afternoon , and at six e ' olook m the
evening . Halifax . —Mr . Benjamin Ruabion will preaeh in the Chartist room , Buliclo 3 e > laDe » oa Sunday , at balfpast six o'clock . West Riding Delegate . Msbtins . —This meeting wiUbsholden in the Working Man ' s Hall , Bullclose-lane , Halifax , on Sr . unday , the 6 th October . Tbe chair to be taker , at eleven o ' clock in the forenoon . Halifax District Delegate Meeting . —This meeting will be held at Lower Warley , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) . Chai' „• to be taken at two o ' clock in the afternoon .
Ashtos-wbeb -Lynb . —Mr , Dixon , of Manchester , mttlssetxaa ln the Association Room , next Sun- > day sjs&in& ^ a six o'clock .
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Preston , — -a general feeling has for some time prevailed amongst the working classes of PreBton , that as trade had revived , and as the manufacturer * of Blackburn , and other towns , were increasing the wages of their workpeople , it was a duty the men of Preston owed to themselves , aod to the factory workers of ether towns , to endeavour to induce tbeir masters te follow the example . The spinnerahada meeting , and sent a respectful memorial to the masters , asking for an advance of five per cent Several of them at onoe agreed to this . The power-loom weavers held a meeting of theilf body , on Sept 6 th , at which a very respectful address was agreed to be sent to each of the masters in tbe town and neighbourhood , asking for an advance of ten per cent ; reminding them of a promise made in 1812 , that if the weavers would submit to a redaction
then , as noon as trade revived it should be pat on again . The only notice taken of this address , was a threat held eut at the principal firms in the town , that any person attending a meeting would be instantly discharged ^ - The consequence was no mora meetings ; bat mark the result . The hands commenced a new system of warfare . Eleven piecera to self-acting mules have been committed for one month to the House of Correction for leaving the employ of Mr . Rodgett , because when they gave in tbeir regular notice to cease work , two of their number waa discharged . Tne rest then refused to serve the notice . Mr . Dawson ' a and
Mr . Riley ' a weavers ceased working . They did not leave their looms , but attending regular at the works , but did not work . Mr . Dawaon summoned five of the hands , who were discharged on a promise that they would resume their employment ; the rest still refused . Police were brought into tbe shop , but that " move " was ef no avail . Four more were taken before the Mayor , J . Addison , Esq ., who decided " that to remain idle at their looms was worse than being ont ; as it aggravated tbe masters "; but he refused the request of Ascroft , tbe attorney ef the masters , to commit them , on tbeir promising to go to work . The whole of Daweon'a bands have given a month ' s notice . Mr . Diwson has advanced one penny per cut to the weavers of another firm he is connected with in the
town . He states that he does this for a fortnight , to see if other masters will follow tbe example . Mr . Rlley ' s bands are still stopped ; and in a letter in the Preston Chronicle he challenges Mr . Diwson to produce bis books and prove his assertion , that he ( Mr . Dawson ) waa paying better prices than Mr . RHey . On Monday and : Wednesday , many piecers , and , spinners , and card room bands , appeared to summonses for refusing to work at various mills in the town . They all agreed to go back , and serve their notices . On Tuesday , the 17 th , Mr . Robert Gardenera' weavers struck . They considered that they had a claim for the fulfilment of a promise , made by Mr . Girdener in 1842—that a reduction of ten per cent should be put on again when "times revived . " They all , with one accord .
stopped working , and seated themselves on their looms , when tke engine started after breakfast . Every sort of cajolery and intimidation waa resorted to . but in vain . Wedueaday morning came ; and they all appeared at tbeir looms aa usual , but on them . The manager took his seat in tbe centre of the shade , to watch their proceedings , and remained about two hours . Noon came , and found all in the same humour . It was then announced that the Mayor bad decided that it was as bad to be in the shop , as if they were ten miles off ; that it was conspiracy ; and many , who began to be weary of remaining voluntary prisoners , began to cry out , " Turn out and enjoy tbe fresh air . " Mr . Jordan , the manager , now thought to bring them to subjection . He calKd a meeting of two
"bands" from every overlooker . The bands pressed tbeir claims , but nothing would do but serving a sheriff's notice , or he would summons the whole of them . On this being announced , tbe weavers turned out and risked the consequences . A meeting wag held on tbe Marsh , and i adjourned to next morning at hair-past eight . At that boar the meeting was held , when it appeared that thirteen of the most Inoffensive women ia the works were summonsed to tbe Town-hall . It was agreed to engage Mr . Noble , solicitor , to plead for them . Tbe whole of the weavers proceeded in procession to hear the proceedings . Mr . A « ptoft appeared for Mr . Gatdoner . Mr . WOWe" ^ ably "defended the weavers . Ha appealed to the honour and justice of tbe masters , who bad voluntarily made a promise ;
and then instead of fulfilling it , treated the hands to " law . " He pointed out tbe injustice and tyranny ot tbe mill rules ; but all was of no use . The magistrates determined against tbe weavers . At two o ' clock another meeting was held on the Marsh , when it was agreed that as tbe case was decided against them , they would return to their work on Friday morning , but each take a month's written notice with him . This was faithfully performed . The linen spinners of Garman , Petty , and Co . ' 8 , ceased working on Saturday , at eight o ' clock . Six of them were taken before tbe mayor , but were released on a promise to return to work . On reaching the mill again they , with the rest of the hands , refused , and were put out of the works . They have only six shillings per week , and want an advance of sixpence 1 ! Tb ir master is a magistrate . On Friday , twenty-four of German and Go . 'a linen
spinners , all young women , appeared again at the Town Hal ' , when still refusing to work , two were committed for a month to the House of Correction . One of them had only been married a few day a . The rest were remanded till Monday next . Six cotton spinners , of Mr . Worsley , were committed for one month for a similar offence ; and a young man from Messrs . Horricks and Co . shared the eamy fate . What will be tbe end of these proceedings , is a question asked by many . Tbe Preston factory hands have been long looked on as the greatest slaves in Lancashire ; but the spirit shown aow has alarmed the maatera One firm baa threatened to clese their mill , if tbe men perish , as they did in 1836 , when a cessation from work for thirteen weekB starved their bands into subjection . These are the kind and amiable men Mr . Bright spoto so glowingly Of in the House of Commons . —Correspondent .
NoRTHAMProt * Cobdwaisebs . —On Monday evening last , a public meeting of the boot and shoemakers was held at the Saracen ' s Head long room , for the purpose of forming a district of the Cordwainers' Mutual Assistance Association . Mr . Corey was unanimously called to the chair . Tbe Chairman briefly addressed tbe meeting , promising to use his endeavours to procure for every one , who might address them , a fair and impartial bearing . He then introduced Mr . Fearns , to move the first resolution . The speaker read the rules of tbe society , and called on the meeting to come forward in the spirit of unity ,, and they would thereby secure tbe object they all had in view . He concluded by moving the fellswlDg resolution ¦ • —• ' That we , the united members of the old trade society , hail with delight tbe
formation of a Cordwainers' General Mutual Association haying for ita objects , equity aud justice to employer and employed ; and we unanimously adopt its principles . " Mr . Gibson seconded the resolution , which waa put from the chair and carried unanimously . Mr . Helton moved the second resolution . He read an address issued by tbe cordwainers' delegates , which seemed to create a good feeling in tbe meeting . After urging the necessity of Union , ha moved the resolution as follows : —" That this meeting form a district of tbe Cordwainers' General Mutual Assistance Association , and f hat all journeymen following tbe trade in tbe different towns and villages , be eligible to become members by joining any section ; the journeymen in any town or village to have the power to form
themselves and be admitted a section , With liberty to act on tbeir own bye laws , when these are not inimical to tbe general principles of tbe Association . " Mr . Ogden seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously . Mr . Crawford moved the third resolution . He would appeal to them whether it waa not time for them to band themselves together for tbeir own protection , when such men aa Mr . Moore , a manufacturer , of Northampton , stopped one shilling out of the paltry four shillings ( and sixpence given for making three pair of shoes ; stopped too out of the wages ol aged men , who , from Innrmity , were unable to go and seek work in other towns ; and who were therefore compelled to submit to tho reduction . After addressing the meeting for some time , be moved tbe resolution i— " That the
objects of this Association shall be for the promoting of the general well being of Ita members , in securing justice between the employed and employer , as also to the consumer of the various articles of our manufacture , and , secondly , to create and support a B $ stem of mutual assistance , when labouring under any illness that prevents the euffarer following his usual employment . " Mr . Beardsmore seconded the resolution . The Chairman then introduced Mr . Dean , who was received with load cheers . He Baid the working classes had hitherto been a prey to tbe avaricious capitalists , from a want of mutual confidence in each othsr . Union was the only means by which they could break down this barrier to their independence . It was notorious that labour was now robbed ef ita rights ; and so long aa they were
disunited they wonld be usable to stand up against the growing tyranny of capital . He would ask , why should they be robbed of the produce of tbdr labour ? Without the labourer , the present idta classes would sink into insignificance . Let it not bfj said that those Who advocated justice were uelflsh , when by contending foe their own rights they also contended for the rights of all—( cheers ) . The deadly competition of the employers was reducing them to the lowest possible depth ef misery ; and amongst othdr evils they suffered under was tbe baneful Truck system , which deprived them still farther of tbe fruity of tbeir industry . When work Was taken in on the Saturday night , instead of paying them in money , their proEt-mongexing employers loader taem "With aa much biwA as weald make them bend
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beneath the burden—( laughter ); that was , If their wages would permit them to purchase so much—( cheers ) . Then let them come forward , and by uniting firmly together they would break dewn this system of injustice . They could join this Union at about one-third of the expence of many benefit ] societies , and maintain tbeir rights as workmen at the same time . Tbe speaker addressed the meeting at great : length and with much Ability , and concluded amid the cheers of the meeting by giving bis cordial support to the resolution , which was put from the chair and carried unanimously . Mr . Burke moved and Mr . Bland seconded the fourth resolution : "That this metting having taken into consideration the unprotected state of their labour , is of opinion that as property was obtained and is upheld by labour
alone , it is the duty of every journeyman boot « nd shoe maker to join in union with his oppressed brethren for that protection his labour is entitled to . " The Chairman then , introduced Mr . Mnndy , who said , I do not appear before you with bid gloves , nor soft hands—i work too bard f"i- that—( laughter ) . Bat I presume that you will think none the worse of me if I do not , by others' labour , stand in the ranks of the broadcloth gentry—( loud cheers ) . Allusion has been made to Mr . Moore . Let me mention the fact , that old men make shoes for that gentleman for the sum of eightpence per pair ; and if they are not made exactly to suit the eye of this man , be reduces them to sevenpence per pair ; so that these aged men can with difficulty earn even a miserable subsistence —( cries of shame ) . But
although he reduces their wages thus , who ever beard of him selling goods at a penny less in price ? This Moore is a very religious man—very religions indeed . He pursues these practices for ) six days in the week , and then with uplifted eyes , sings " Glory to God , " on the seventh —( cheers and laughter ) . Yes , my friends , be is a member of a body that devotes its time to the diffusion of Christian knowledge ; and well would it be if the society wonld put a tract into the hand of this one of Its principal members te teach him the golden rule — " Do nnto others as ye would that others should do unto you "—( cheers ) . I deBpise jtbese canting hypocrites above all other men living—( cheers ) . Mr . Mundy continued to address the meeting at great length , urging them to come forward as one man , and unite to obtain tbeir rights . He was loudly ! applauded throughout tbe wbele of his eloquent and ] satirical address . The resolution was then put to the meeting and carried
unanimously . Mr . Dean moved and Mr . Mundy seconded— " That this meeting returns its hearty thanks to Feargus O'Connor , Esq , and tbe editor of tbe Northern Star , for tbeir readiness in giving insertion to all accounts of Trades movements . " Carried amid thunders of applause . A discussion then ensued , in which Messrs Clark , Roberts / Boyle , Hireley , Dean and Mundy took part Several spirited and eloquent speeches were delivered , and after a vote of thanks to tbe chairman the meeting dispersed . The committee retired to the Dun Cow to enrol members . Tbe only annoyance given to tbe meeting was by a Mr . Jones , agent for the Anti-Corn Law League for this district , who mounted tbe platform in a State of beastly intoxication . The meeting , in the spirit of fairplay . voted him a bearing ; but after be had proceeded with a few sentences , which nobody present coald guess the meaning of , and which be apparently did not undtntand himself , he was fairly laughed down . !
Enfield , near Accrington . —A strike took place here amongst tbe steam loemf weavers , on the 11 th iast ., and tbe men are standing firm to one another . They have been earning only some eight or nine shillings per week , while weavers in other factories were earning twelve shillings and upwards . On Tuesday morning , tbe turn-outs had a large meeting , and are all determined to hold out till their request be complied with . It is to be hoped that they will be supported by the trade iu all quarters of the country . Tbe Committee sit every day , at Mr . James Green ' s house , Enfleld Bar , to receive communications , and contributions from any part of the country . Tbe number out on strike are about three hundred , mostly all having families . ' I
Newcastle-OSMY-NE I am requested to forward the enclosed items to you , to be inserted in the Northern Star . —Your obedient servant , J . Clark . —Sums collected for the Miners of Durham and Northumberland , Sept . 16 / A : —Manchester Trades £ 5 ; London , Bexlev Heath , per W . H . Gardner ' s Book 10 s : West End Women ' s Men Shoemakers" Society £ 3 ; Hammersmith Road—R Dunn It ; Roylance 3 * 4 J ; Hankey ' s Shop la ; frienda , per Mr . Safer 12 s 5 d ; J . Bird 23 6 d ; I . Btll 2 i : a few friends , Tothill-street Is 9 d .
Wakefield Miners . —The following sums have been received by the Committee in aid of the men on strike : —Micklethwaite ' s men £ 3 lla ; Crigglestone £ 2 11 ?; Stanley Haigh Moor Pit £ 1 13 s ; No . 11 Pit 13 a 6 d ; J . Greaves' Colliery £ 123 ; Charles Hall Is 6 d ; Haliday and Rhodes 8 i ; No . 6 Pit , Stanley 12 s ; Hightown £ l 2 a ; Methtey lls 5 d ; a few friends 16 s ; Jackson ' s Pit ISj ( 3 J . Mr . Saiithson ' s men have agreed with tbeir employer , at aa advance of 5 1 per dcz-in ; and Mr . Cbarlesworth ' s men , at Outwood Colliery , have also agreed at an advance of 6 d . per day .
Wakefjelq DlSTKlCT . —A ilectura was given on Saturday night , in the Nelson Inn , Crigglestone , by Mr . J . Wilde . At . the close of tbe lecture , notice was given to hold a meeting in the Nelson inn , on Monday , Sept 30 th , at seven o'clock la the evening , when Messrs . Wilde and others will address the meeting . On Monday last , Mr . Wilde addressed the ] Miners in Mr . Wm . Crabbe ' a large room , O * sett Common ; and at the close notice was given for Mr . Wilde its attend on Tuesday , Oct . 1 st , at seven o ' clock in the evening , when it is
expected that all the Colliers in the parish will attend . A public meeting will be held on Monday , Sept . 30 th , at seven o'clock in the evening , at Gawthorpe , when it is expected that Mr . Thos . Shepherd and others will address the meeting . All communications for Mr . J . Wilde must , be directed Hagg ' s L me , near Wakefield . Rawmarsh . —A public meeting of the Miners of Riwmarah was held in their meeting-room , at Mr . Hajgb ' s , oa Tuesday evening last ; a working Collier in the ehair . Tbe meeting was addressed by Mr . D . Swallow . :
BRADGaTE . —A meeting of Colliers was held at this place on Wednesday last . Tbe meeting waa addressed by Messrs . Harris , Stocks , and Swallow . At this place the men have got an advance of fourpence per day . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman , tbe meeting broke up , highly delighted with the speeches which had been delivered . " j West Melton . —The Colliers of this place met at the White Bear Inn , at Watn , on Thursday last , Mr . Henry Kelly in the chair . Tbe nieeting was addressed by Mr . D . Swallow at great length ; The room was well filled . i
Sheffield , Town-Hall , Friday , Sept . 20 . — Explosion at the Deep PiT . t—In accordance with the arrangements on Tuesday week , this case came on for hearing to-day . Since tbe appointment , Thomas Cricblow is dead , and Bolton , ( not Boulding , as be baa heretofore been called , ) has become so much worse , that bis life is despaired j of . John Crichlow alone was therefore now brought { up . Mr . Pdlfreyaian for the prosecution ; and Mr . Roberts , ( of Newcastle , ) for the defence . The principal evidence was that of a man named William Mayberry , of Manchester , brother to an inspector of the Manchester police , who had arrested Cricblow . This witness deposed aa follows : — William Maybeny said , he lodged at the Coach and Horses , in Todd-street , Manchester . Oq Tuesday , the
27 th August , he went into the house , when he saw , in the tap-room , the prisoner and a man named Stocks . A barber was shaving the prisoner . Witness had not seen them before . He noticed that the face of the prisoner was disfigured , aud the barber was a longtime in shaving him . Ha said it was the scurvy . After Cricblow and Stocks had sat together some time . Stocks went out . They returned again , and again he saw Crichlow n » more till Saturday . Stocks , however , returned , and slept at the Coach and Horses that night , and again on Friday night I On Saturday morning , Stocks invited witness to take a walk with him . Stocks gave witnew sixpence to get some ale , and he went into an adjeiaing beer-house .: Previous to this he had on Wednesday morning a conversation with Stocks
about Cricblow . He asked Stocksiwhat was tbe matter with Cricblow ' a hand ?—Mr . Roberta objected that this was no evidence , and tha objection waa allowed . — Returning to Saiarday morning M ^ bewy aaid while in the beer-house Crichlow unwrapped bis hand , which was bleeding . Ha desired witness to get him a bit of soap to put oa it , which he did . Stocks asked it he would shew it to a doctor ? Crichlow replied , he should be afsaid to abow it to any doctor . He aaid he thought of getting a blister , for he was hurt about the ribs and legs , but the breast especially , and be thought of putting a blister on his breast Crichlow asked Stocks if be had seen the paper , and seen anything particular in it?—Stocks told Crichlow , that the paper aaid , that a cap had been found about fifty yards [ from the place , and . that one of the fire-rakes waa broken . Crichlow said ,
the cap was hie , but the tale about tbe fire-rake was a lie . He aaid , they shoved the I barrel into tha fire hole with their feet , and while they were shoving It . some grains of powder mast have got through the lag * gins into the fire , and it exploded ; His cap was blown off , and bo could not find it A wall fell upon him and hurt hla ribs and lega , and the flash burnt Ma Whiskers . Cricblow said he wanted aomo clotnea , and Stocks told him he was to come to Wm at the Coacb and Horses , and he would get him some clothes and shoes , but he was not to come until it was dark , ln the evening , Crichlow came to the Coach and Horses . They went out together , and he saw the prisoner no more till Tuesday , when , be Saw him and Stocks at the Town Hall . Cross-examined by Mr . Roberta : —I am not a police ] officer , and never was . I am a . aAlor . The last conversation waa on Tneads- > * " e previous one on Saturday . I
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^ s fc / C ^ j ^ gave information ef it to my brother . Mr . Boaitijeff said be saw the prisoner on the 3 rd of September , at the Town Hall , Sheffield . He had a sore on the left hand . His eyelashes and eyebrows were singed , and also the hair on tbe bade of his head . There were the marks of recent sores about the head and neck . It was an accident likely to arise from being burnt . George J . Shepherd , an apprentice to Mr . Pass , proved that he knew the prisoner , who was a collier , and had worked tat Mr . Pass . He last saw the prisoner ten or eleven weeks ago . He had then fcusby whiskers , which came under his chin , and much hair behind . [ His whiskers were now gone , and Jhis hair behind was short 1 Other witnesses were
examined , and Mr . Palfreyman closed bis case . Mr . Roberts then proceeded to address the Magistrates for the defence . He said they sat there in a judicial capacity , and before they deprived a man ef bi » liberty ; they must have proof of guilt They were to judge of the case by certain rules of evidence . Ha thanked the gentleman on the other side for his fairness and kindness . Bat he ( Mr . Pilfraymsn ) would admit that the evidence to convict must be such aa , if uncontradicted , wonld secure a conviction . The ? evidence must be positive , circumstantial , or confessory . As to positive proof , or circumstantial proof , there was none . Tbe clothes were not traced to him , though it might have been so , if tbe charge was true . Mr . Overend—He cannot get quit of his face and hair . Are yos
going to call evidence ? Mr . Roberta—No . Mr . Overend—Then I think , after tbe conversation we have bad on tbe ease , that we may spare you the trouble of making a speech . Mr . Roberts said , he waa sorry for it Tbe higher tribunals had always held , tbat before any tribunal but a Grand Jury , the prisoner was entitled to make bis defence . Mr . BagabawQ—We do not sit here judicially . Wehaveenly to enquire whether the evidence is such as to make it our duty to send the prisoner for trial . , We do not try him . The error is on your part . Sir . If we think there is sufficient evidence , we must send him for trial . Mr . Roberts—When I say that you act judicially , I only mean that the effect of an unfavourable decision must be , to send my client to prison . Mr . Bwjshawe—All we can do in a case of this kind , is to hear the evidence . Unless you call evidence , we cannot hear you . Mr . Roberts said be wished to comment on tbe evidence , and to *
shew that it was not conclusive against the prisoner . Mr . Palfreyman suggested , that if Mr . Roberts wished to make some comments on the evidence , he might be allowed to go on . Mr . Overend said , they were ready to hear Mr . Roberts if he thought it necessary . Mr . Roberts resumed , and proceeded to comment on tha evidence of John Mayberry . Mr . Roberts spoke ot some length , submitting tbat this was not a case to commit to trial . If the Bench would admit to bail , it would alter tbe matter . Mi . Overend , addressing Cricblow , said , the evidence was such as to satisfy them that it was tbeir duty to send tbe case for trial , and it was bo serious an affair , that they should not ba justified iu taking baiL Mr . Bagehawe added , that another charge might also be preferred against the prisoner . Mr . Palfreyman said , it was very likely that there would also be an indictment for manslaughter .
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MEETING OF COAL MINERS AT RINGLET . ( Abridged from the Manchester Guardian ) . On Monday afternoon , a large meeting of coal miners of the Hatahaw-moor and surrounding districts took place at Ringley , aud waa addressed by Mr . W . P . Roberts , of Nawcastle-upon-Tyne , " the Miners' Attorney-General , " and several agents of the Miners' Association . The meeting was held in the open air , near tbe Grapes Inn , Ringley ; and commenced shortly after three o ' clock , when Henry Dennett , an old coal miner , was appointed chairman . The first speaker was Wm . Holgate , a miner ; who , ia the course of his speech , eulogised the conduct of Mr . Mickletbwaite , a Yorkshire coal proprietor , who had determined not to employ
a single knob-stick . James Price next addressed the meeting . The speaker alluded to the circumstance of Mr . Roberta obtaining the liberation of two men who had been committed to prison by Col . Lindsay , the magistrate , for leaving their employment . In allusion to the Association , he said , it was stronger than ever in Lancashire . He bad been four or five months subtreasurer ; and , aa a proof that the Association was not about to- be broken up , he might state tbat a month since be received £ 415 2 s lOd . for the fortnight's contribution of Lancashire . A fortnight aince , he received £ 388 123 . 1 ^ i . besides . £ 32 whicb had to be paid away , making something like £ 120 ; and tell him nuw whether the union in Lancashire was about to be broken up .
Mr . W . P . Roberts , solicitor , of Newcastle-on-Tyne , next addressed the meeting , and was loudly cheered at different portions of hia speech . He commenced by remarking , tbat , by the large numbers attending the meeting , he saw tint the / Were Still flm to the principles of union , and he congratulated them , on that as a fact from which they might calculate and . date their redemption from social slavery . He congratulated them eu the speeches which they had heard . He wortd n > t 6 * y -what better speeches might have been made in other times , and under' other circumstances ; but the speakers were men of their own class ; they were men who bad felt tbe same wants' , who had suffered under tbe same oppression as themselves ; , who entertained tbe same aspirations for liberty , and the same determination as the present
meeting to work out their own and their fellow-workmen ' s salvation . He looked upon it as one of the d s « tinguishing features of tbe struggle which labour now was engaged in with capital— : ( hear , hear )—that" , instead of applying to a class above themselves , instead of applying to mere hired agitators—men who felt not for their ciuse , who only looked upon them as , perhaps , tools to work out their own aggrandisementhe looked upon it aa tbe greatest distinction of the present day , that working men chose their orators , their lecturers , aud their treasurers , from their own class , from among a set of men whom they knew , whose honesty they were confident of , and whose deficiencies they were content ta bear with , in order that they might have those around them who were interested iu tbe same sort of redemption as themselves . He was not a lecturer . He could
hardly call himself a speaker . He waa there and everywhere ; and . be gloried in the fact , be was there as a lawyer—( applause ) . It had been bis pleasure and his pride to take up the cause of the injured against the oppressor—( hear , hear ) . As a lawyer he liked to contend with their oppressors . He liked to show , that , ignorant as they were , aud were said to be , they , in his person , had helped to remove the ignoranca of the oppressor . They had tiugbt the Hon . Colonel Lindsay what , but for them , be never would have learned . He and his father had been tanght to believe , that laws were made to wield against those who were below them ; they ( the Miners ) bad taught them , that there was a law which could punish the oppressor , as well aa shield the oppressed ; and tbat , though they might
take two days to send a man to prison , it took but a very short time to obtain that man ' s liberation . It had been said that he was a terror to those evil-doers . He would , tell the meeting what was a terror to evildoers . There was a terror which Lindsay felt , which E irl Balcarrea trembled at : that terror was the Miner's Union . When they saw him tide up to Lindsay ' s Court , or to Earl Bilcarrea'a mansion , it was not Mir . Roberts who was the terror to them ; but the fact of his presence proved that tbe union was in existence , and that the fands of the onion would be brought to bear against oppression in its judgment seat . He did not like to receive any homage which was paid to him personally , and yet he did—checking himself for a moment—like the homage which came spontaneously from tbe working classes , who looked upon him as a firm , tried ,
and a courageous friend . Bat the partieulae power which had been alloded to of terrifying the oppressor belonged to themselves—belonged to their Union ; and that man was a traitor to the cause of liberty , to hia wife and family , and to posterity , who deserted tbe Union tor any thing that pride or power could offur to him—( applause )» Those two poor fellows , Lse and Morris . Aye , little did those men know—Jittle coald they feel , of the feeling which he had in the work which he did . It might not be very pleasant to » pend half his life on the railroad ; but could there be en this earth an ; delight equal to what he felt when he said to Lee— " You at * a free man t" T , bat young man was not yet of a&e : ba earned , it might be , from 149 . to 20 s . & week ; and tbi&ha gave to bis parents . And let the associated Miners ask themselves whether theirs waa
not a glorious destiny , & high and mighty privilegewhether they ought oat to be proud of themselves , and whether he ought aot to be proud of them as their attorney , that by tbeir congregated Wealth they were able to briag . the oppressors to their senses . One hundred pounds from them ( the Miners ) waa not felt ; bat £ 106 from a Mr . Lindsay very much decreased his gloTMr ' s- bills , bis Eax . de Cologne , aud all the rest of the little luxuriea be indulged in—( hear , bear ) . Lee and Morris ' s offence was shortly this—Xney were hired in some term , to woak whenever tne master choae , bat the master waa not bound to ftod them work when they chose . Now a day came when the master refused them work . It would be said that , be had the right to refuse them walk ; , bat the men could not stop the calls of nature , and went to work elsewhere , and for that they were seat to gaol . Now , he asked , whether it was not hor « rible that men , for such an alleged crime as tbat , should
ba sent to prison I Lse was net working for himself , but to support his father and mother ; and yet for thia he was sent to gaoL The Miners had learned long enough ago that they were poor ; but they jbad leerned thai in this way they were rich . Not one of them bad felt the half penny or' penny which had obtained that liberation , asd yet it cost a large sum of money . There waa not oae of them who would [ not feel satisfied at such liberation ; there was riot one of them who waa not less likely to go to prison than if they had not obtained that liberation ; and if he did not mistake the gleam in their honest countenances , they felt for more pleasure in the release of these man than tea times the amount ia drink , or any other excitement —( cheers ) It had oast them nothing . They had defended their class ; they had taught tyranny a lesson ; and having done tbat , there was a heavy responsibility rested upon them , that they maintained the principles upon which the discharge of these men from prison bad been ob * Uined- ( Caeers ) .
_ . __ _ .. _ , __ John Lom&x , coalminer then addressed the meeting M Tneprocledin <{ s terminated shortly after six o'clock , when th& meeting quietly dispersed .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 28, 1844, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1282/page/1/
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