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Scm > sslim > . —Oq Sunday afternocn , \ ' x . Williams lectured to a large aud ence on the Town-Moor . Cokmittee Meetirg . —On Tuesday morning , a meeting of the General Committee was held in the Register Bnilding 3 , when the town was divided into districts , and district collectors appointed . A subcommittee was abo appointed to wait npon the ComjBissioners for the improvement of the River , the Commissioners for the improvement of the Town , and varions other public bodies , to urge them to endeaTour to devisa some means of employing in their respective departments , a portion of the unemployed operatives , by the various improvements which were stated to be necessary and practicable in these departments . I ; is expected that employment for a considerable number may be found in ihisw&y .
Mose ^ earmoutb . —On Tuesday eveniDg , Messrs . Dobbie , Chappie , and Taylor , addressed the meeting ** * h s place , after which some new members were enrolled . The following is the result of the TOtine . giving the five highest : —Leach S 4 ; it'Douall 35 ' : Campbell 31 : Morgan Williams 27 ; and R . K . Philp 24 . TAVISTOCK . —At a public meeting of Chartists , Mr . J . Srephens in the chair , it was resolved , " That the best thanks of the Chartists of Taristock be given to the B . ev . Win . Hill , for his past services in the people ' s cause , and while he continues in the same coarse , we will support him to the best of our ability , and we hope this will be the last time that there will be anything like discord between him and onr respected friend ^ of the Executive , for we respect them both , and are determined to support them both as long as they abide by the people's cause .
BRI&HTON . —At a recent meeting here the conduct of Mr . O'Brien , in reference to his indecent and scurrilous attacks on the Siar , has been made the subject of discussion . A resolution was proposed by Mr . Allen , regretting the course adopted by Mr O'Brien , and implying a censure on that person . This met with furious opposition from a small knoi of partizans who heaped upon Mr . Allen and several other of ib . 9 best Chartisa in Brighton every foul ephhet with which the vocabulary of their " schoolmaster" could supply them . Words being found insufficient for the pupose 3 of " free discussion , "
blows wera had recourse to , and the pi-lice -were acinally called in to settle the row . These "intellectual" proceedings were carried on for five successive evenings , during which all decent men being turned opt , the O'Brienites found themselves on the next night" alone in ; heir glory , * ' and having it" all their own way , " an usqualified vote of confidence , was of course given to O'Brien . Such is the fair substance of a number of commnnitions wiich we have received from both sides . God help the man who ha 3 many friends like those of Mr . O'Brien- at Br ighton .
BATH . —At a public meeting , held on Monday evening last , at 3 , Galloway Buildings , Mr . Moseley in the chair , the following resolution was unani mously agreed to : —** That this meeting feels called npon to declare , 1 st that the Northern Star we recognise to be the National-Orgin of Chartism , the Editor of which , the Rev . Wm . HilJ , is entitled to , and has our confidence and respect for his watchfulness over the interests and rights of the people ; and for having , in the most important , becansemost responsible office connected with the National Organization , guarded the cause against matchless
frand and unbounded power , on the one hand , and against treacherously feigned friendship of selfstyled democrats , and the middle-class popularity hunters , on the other . Secondly , that we consider Mr . Hill fully justified in making comments , such as he has recently made , on the conduct of public men , as well as on the policy and documents of Cbartist 3 bodies . That in altering Chartist documents , with a view of guarding against the law , Mr . Hill does wisely , so long as the alteration does not materially affect the sense of such documents . " Signed on behalf of the meeting—Alfred Moselet , Chairman .
BRISTOL . —At a meeting of the Bristol Chartists held in Bever-lane Chapel , Temple-street , on Tuesday the 14 th of June , 1542 , it was unanimously resolved : —Proposed by Mr . Joseph Marriott and seconded by Mr . C . Clark—* Tha ; this meeting comprised of members of the Bristol Charter Association , cannot under existing circumstances refrain from expressing our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Mr . Wm . Hill , for his conduct as a public man , and the more especially a 3 the honest and talented advocat 9 of the people ' s Charter , in the exercise of his functions as ^ Editor of the Northern Star , the duties of
which office he has so ably performed , has entitled him to our best regard , and we repose in him entire and perfect confidence , and we also entertain so high an opinion of that gentleman ' s honesty and ability , that if a censor over the actions of the people ' s leaders , and the public press were necessary , Mr . Hill , in our opinion , would be the most qualified person to hold such an important pos ' . / ' Proposed by Mr . J . Reed , and seconded by Mr . B . Gibson" " Thai a vote of thanks be given to Mr . Cooper for ihe spirited and nunly manner in which he questioned Mr . O'Brien at Leicester . "
BED DITCH . —Jnne llih . —Resolution proposed by G . A . Jewell , seconded by Edward Cook , and carried unanimously : — " That we , the Chartists of Redditchj in public meeting assembled , having read the letter of Mr . Hill , and also his leading or Editorial articles from time to time , do hereby declare , as our opinion , without pinning our faith to the sleeve of any man , that they have been such , and such only as became the conductor % S a public journal , advocating the rights of la-bout against tyranny , whose duty we conceive it to be to watch with a careful and jealous eye , the conduct of public men ,
and especially those professing to be the leaders of the people , and without fear or favour , when in error , to report them ; and we hereby declare our entire approval of bis conduct during the period of his Edkorship , and we , therefore , accord to and request Mr . Hill to accept a vote of thanks , being hi 3 just due ; and we the Chartists , now assembled , do further declare onr determination to support , by every means in onr power , the Rev . Gentleman , ths North-¦ e m Star , and Feargus O'Connor , so long as they continue the just and consistent advocates of the people , "
IfCUGHBRO . —At a special meeting of the Chartists of Longhborough , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : — " That we , the Chartists of Loughborough , nave confidence in the Editor of the Northern Star , and beliere that he has nsed the power he possesses in the office he holds with an eye to the good of the people ; and that "when he has administered rebuke to any leading man in the movement , that the said individual has merited the observations made , either by hi 3 leaning to that which wf > uld ultimately blast the hopes of the producers of wealth , or bis neglect of the regulations by -which the bodv professed to be governed . "
STOCKPORT . —On Sunday evening last , Mr . Boo : h . from Newton Heath , lectured in the Association Room , to a numerous audience , and gave entire satisfaction . At the close of the lecture , Mr . Thomas- Webb mored the foDowing resolntion : — " Thai the Chartists of Stockport having since the establishment of the Northern Star , carefully and stricdy watched the conduct of its Editor , the Rev . Wm . Hill , take tb . is opportunity of registering our grateful acknowledgements of his past conduct ; and also to assure him , that as long as he pursues the same undeviating , upright , and honourable conduct , he shad always possess , as he does at present , onr unauh-hfied and entire confidence and esie-m , of which so many are seeding to deprive him . It wa ? seceded and earned by acclamation , after which the meeting quietly dispersed .
PON CASTER . —At our meeting , on Monday night last , it was unanimously adopted , " That a Tote of confidence be tendered to the Editor of the Northern Siar for his honess and manly conduct , as Editor of the above organ , and this meeting pledges itself to support the Northern Star , and the Editor , so loa ^ as he pursues the same impartial conduct he hitherto has done . ' It was also resolved unanimously , " That this meeting views with disgust the aitzck upon the Northern Star by Philp , O'Brien , and several others ; that we consider the whole as a plot to divide the peepie , and get rid of Feargus O'Connor and the Star . "
SHREWSBURY . —At a meeting of the Chartists held Juue Ilia , 1 G 42 , it was resolved , " Tnat we hereby express our approval of the manly spirit , abiiitr . consistency , and izdentjof Mr . Hill , Editor of the Northern Star , and hope he will gull pursue the ss . ine independent path he has hitherto done , and , at tas same time , express our unlimited confidence in the Executive Committee , and aTe of opinion , that the Chartist body is highly indebted to them for their perseverance and z ? al , so ably displayed by tnem in the good and glorious casse .
reading , Berks . —The following resolution was carried at our weekly meeting , en Monday evehidjc las ; , Triihont a single dissentient : —** That we , theChar : istsofReading , havingread with pain and regret the many attacks and "denunciations' that have laiely appeared in the Siar , and having carefully considered the Editor ' s conduct aad remarks theivon , we hereby declare that wo have the fullest « oo £ -ie » ce in Mr . Hill , and are determined to support him , so long as he pursues the same plain , honest , and straightforward line of conduct that he lias hitherto done .
STAFFORD . —At a crowded meeting of the members of tae National Charter Association , at their room , at ni- ^ bt , after the Town Hall meeting , at which Mr . P . R . gby lectured , the following resolution was proposed by Mr . Wm Peplow , the oldest reader of the Northern Siar in Stafford , and seconded by Mr . Wm . Halden , the nest oldest reader : — "That this meeting , having reviewed the conduct of the Ker . Wm . Hill , as Editor of the Northern Star , do tenrijr nia our heartfelt thanks , for his honest and straightforward advocacy of the people ' s rights , &nd pledge ourselves to support him and the Star , so long ai they pursue the same impartial line of con duct . " It was carried with approbation with only oae dissentient .
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OLDHAItt . —The fellowing resolution was passed unanimously at the nsual weekly meeting of the female Chartsts , resident in Oldham : — "That the thanks of this meeting are justly due , and are hereby given , to Mr . W . Hill , for the very able manner in which he has conducted that bright luminary of Chartism , the Northern Star , while it has been upder his care ; and this meeting having the greatest confidence in Mr . Hill ' s honesty and integrity , pledges itself to support him against the wioked designs o evil men , so long as he maintains the same straightforward , honest course he has hitherto pursued . "
Lower Moor , near Oldham . —Tee-total Chartists . — At a meeting at the above place , held on the 13 th of June , the following resolution was passed unanimously , — " That we view with pleasure , and have perfect confidence in , tho manliness and straightforward course pursued by the Editor of the Northern Star , and so long as he continues the same line of conduct , we will continue to support him . " Os Sdndat Etjski 5 g , Mt . David Frazer Pearson , preached a most eloquent and impressive discourse from the first chapter in Genesis , to a very attentive audience in the Chartist Hall , and gars very great satifaction .
STOKESi'EY . —The Chartists of this town have sent a letter , full of gratifying expressions of confidence in Mr . Hill , and the Proprietor of the Star . They have our thanks ; but their letter being only received on Thursday , it cannot be inserted for lack of room . ARNOLD , Near Nottingham . —At our weekly meeting on Monday last , the following resolution was unanimously parsed : — That we , the Chartists of Arnold tender a rote of thanks to , and confidence in Mt . Hill , the Editor of the Northern Siar , for
his fair and impartial conduct during the time of his service in our cause—the cause of Chartism—by defending our cause , and exposing all the new movers" and humbugs , and hereby pledge ourselves to stand by him and the Northern Star , so long as he perseveres in the straightforward course he has hitherto done , and that we tender a vote of thanks to that noble patriot , Mr . Cooper of Leicester , for the brave manner in which he defended our oause and association , in the amphitheatre , before that once-favourite , O'Brien .
IiEAMINgton . —At a meeting of the Chartists at their room in Newbold-street , in this town , the following was proposed and carried : — " That this society beg to tender a vote of thanks to Mr . Hill for the able manner he ha 3 conducted the people's cause and paper , for the last five years . " DAISY HILL . —At a general meeting of the Chartists of Daisy Hill , held on Sunday , the 12 th of June , the following resolution was unanimously adopted : — " That we , as Chartists , place the fullest conSdence in the Rev . Wm , Hill , Editor of the Northern Star ; and we pledge ourselves to support the Editor and tha Star so long as they advocate the just rights of the people . "
MANCHESTER . Carpenter's Hall . —Mr . Dixon lectured in the afternoon on the Coal Mines . Mr . C . Doyle lectured in the evening on the principles of the Charter , to a large and intelligent audience . At the close of the lecture there was a vote of thanks and confidence tendered to the Rev . Wm . Hill , Editor of the Northern Star , for hi 3 services to the people and their paper . SKEGBY , > -ear Mansfield . —Dear Sir , —At our weekly meeting , held here in the Chartist Room , a vote of confidence was given unanimously to you lor the straightforward manner in which you have conducted tne Northern Star from the beginning , and they are determined to support you and it so long as it is carried on in the same manner ; and they will support you in putting an end to this system of denunciation and abuse , for they consider that it is an injury to our cause in that district . —Geo . Didsbcry , sub-Secretary .
ROCHDALE . —At a meeting of the Rochdale Chartists , on Monday evening last , the conduct of Mr . Hill , as Editor of the Northern Star , was taken into consideration . His general line of conduct was approved of ; the ability adnvred with which that journal has been conducted , with so many difficulties to contend against as it has had , and a unanimous vote of confidence was passed in Mr . Hill . Dexholme . —Mr . Wm . Wilkinson , of Culluigworth , lectured hera on Monday , the 13 th of June , to a numerous audience . He epoke for an hour and and a half , in an eloquent and argumentative style , and gave perfect satisfaction .
Halifax- —Mr . Brophy delivered one ef the most so " q 1 stirring discourses that for a long time h& 3 fallen to our lot to near . He drew a true picture of the interests of the middle and working classes as being identical . A vote of thanks was given to tse lecturer , after which a vote of confidence was most enthusiastically given to the editor of the Northern Siar . Losdos . —Chartist So'dat School . —The workisg Men ' s Hall , 5 , Circos-strett , . New-road , is opened as a Sunday school , to "which the inhabitants of Merylebone are invited to send their children , whom they are desirous of being instructed in the rudiments of general . knowledge . No charge whatever is made . AH communications relative to the above BchooJ , will be received by Mr . Savage , treasurer , No . 29 , CircusstreeL
H 0 M . ET . —On Sunday lasi , the 12 th instant , a meeting of leading friends was held at Honky , when the fallowing were present r—Honley—Brammall Dyson , J . Roberts . Hudderefieid—James Shaw , John Chapman . Yew Green—David Gledhill . Lepton—Charles Smith , Matthew Booth . KirkheaUm—John Jeasop , John Broadbent . Mr . Shaw in the chair . After various matters ef local importance had been dispatched , and the financial department settled , the following was agreed to , viz . that each Sub-SecreUry in
the-district be requested to mate out a correct return of the whole « f their members enrolled , the number that has contributed within the last three months , and one-fourth of their contributions that has been paid within the last month . It was determined to hold a camp meeting on Sunday , the 3 rd day of July , on the summit of Castle Hill , to which Mr . David Ross , of Manchester has been invited . Also the sum of twopence per member was laid for the ensuing month for the lecturer ' s fund , to be paid in on or before next meeting , which will be held at Hnddersfield , on Sunday , July 10 th . A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , and the meeting was adjourned .
Olphah . —On Sunday last we had two of the most orderly and numerous open air meetings we ever had the pleasure of beholding on the Sabbath day ; there could not ba less than 7 , 000 present ; the weather was fine , a Boleum silence pervaded around , and the greatest attention was observed ; tho &petches -were firm ytt mild . The place of meeting was a sloping ascent upon the hill side frosting the north-east ; the sun poured forth its scorching brilliant rays , and a strong northeast -wind q'lzYi&ed its burning heat , and carried the thrilling eloquence of the speakers , mingling in the breeza the glad tidi&es of freedom , among the assembled
thousands * rho were seatsd on nature ' s green carpet at the bottom cf the eminence , which had the appearance of a Grecian theatre . The hustings were erected on a small plain , and from whiuh- the scene was truly imposing . Tee services commeuced by singing a hymn . Mr . Roe . of Oldham , was introduced to the meeting , who took for his test the 30 th and 31 st verses of the fifth chapter of Jeremiah ' s prophecy . The following gentlemen addressed the meeting in succession , namely . Mr . Littler , Mr . Lane , Mr . Ross , Mr Btll . Mr . John Leach , and Mr . Roberts . All -was peace and harmony throughout .
Merthyu . Ttdvil . —The usual place of meeting being found much too small , on l » st Monday night , it ¦ was resdved to adjourn the meeting tt » a more commodious place , and a beauciful greett spot on the hillside was fixed upon . The following resolution was unanimously agreed upon : —Moved by Mr . Ellis , and seconded by Mr . Miles , " That this meeting is of opinion that every conSdence should be placed in the Star and the Rev . Wm . Hill , and that we regard every attempt to interfere with the liberty of the press , either by the . Executive , er private indivulusils . as
diametrically opposed to the spirit of the CuaTter . " Mr . Simeon , of Bristol , who was on his w » y to attend a public metting at Swansea , was introduced and spoke at great length upon the necessity of union amongst the petple to obtain what would prove the sole remedy to their snffsriags—the Charter . It is expected that Mr . Simeon ' s exertions at Swansea , aided by a fan good spirits residing there , will prove of great service there . Tae working classes of S Swansea wiil do good work in the Cnartitt cause with perseverance and a little aid . '
Ross ( Herefordshire ; . —In this agricultural district -Cuartbm is gaining ground . If an able lec'urer should pass this way he wotiM m * et with an hearty welcome , and cause hundreds to adopt the principle . It js in contemplation to open an asstxaation in this town . All commur . icationis to be directed—Mr . Budge , Green Dragon Ian , Roes , Hereforduniie . Chalfoed . —Last wesfe we received a number of printed resolutions to ba distributed among the membars . At our meeting on Monday night the following resolution was passed : — " That we , the members of the Cialford Charter Association , cannot agree with the resolution passed at Nfcwton Heath on Sunday avening . June 5 tb , which runs tins : —• That tnia meeting places entire conSdence in R . K . Philp . ' We do not approve
of tli © word entire , which means sole , undivided . We tender our hearty thanks to the Executive as a body , and are sorry that we cannot better support it : but to single oat one individual is to deal unfairly with the rest ; neither do we place our entire confidence in any man , but in tie united exertions of an oppressed peapie : ' and , at the same time , we tender our sincere thanks to tte proprietoi and editor cf theSSar for their straightforward and manly conduct , and thall alwayB co Eider them as pilots placed upon the watch tower , ready to give the alarm whenever our vessal is like to be dashed against the rocks of persecution , or tow « i into the watert of pride and ambition , —hoping that thoy will continue in the same course tbat has always marked their conduct .
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Huddersfield—At a weekly meeting held in the Association Room , Upperhead-row , after a very spirited discussion the following was all bnt unanimously passed : Resolved , "That this meeting laments the difference which has arisen betwixt the Executive of the National Charter Association and the Editor of the Northern Star , yet believing both are actuated by the purest motives to further the cause of universal freedom , this meeting has therefore the fullest confidence both in the Executive and the Editor of the NorOern Star . Matlock . —Mr . James Dun % jwtared here on Thursday evening , the 9 th instant , in ( lie Lirge Room , Crown Inn , Matlock Bridge , to a verj ^ ttentI » e audience . Hu delivered a very soul-stlrriiy m ^ loquent address ; he showed the evils of class ^ g ^ Btlon ; likewise the necessity of union amongst ^ t ^ Brting cl » s » es , and pressed upon his bearers to * i ?»)^ Hbr by the Charter . Mr . Duffy gave great BatisCicSLr . ^ Kr , SHEFFIELD—Mr . Samuu F "^ preached at Wadsley , en Sunday afternoon Urt , « fe tlly nuaiber of the Sheffield Chartuti attended . Mr . Patkes delivered an excellent discourse , giving great satisfaction . Mr . Edwin Gill lectured in tho Fig Tree Lane Room , on Sunday evening . - Tbo Council ba va resolved upon discontinuing the Sunday evening meetings in the Association Room during the summer months , and holding open air meetings Instead , A reference to the notices of " forthcommirB meetings" whl show where
the meetings will be held next Sunday . At the usual weekly Meeting of the Chartist body on Monday evening last , Mr . Bullus in the chair , Mr . Kelly read the first portion of Mr . Hill ' s letter in the Siar of last Saturday , in which is given his admirable advice to the people as to their conduct in their present destitute and wretched condition . Mr . Kelly offered some remarks in approval of Mr . Hill ' s advice . Mr . Paries fallowed , delivering a heartstirring address in exposition ef the crimes of the wealthy and . the sufferings and duty of the troddendown people . Mr . Parkes was loudly applauded .
Mr . Hill and the Executive . —At the meeting in Fig-tree-lane , on Tuesday evening , Mr . Prior in the chair ; Mr . Clay ton read a copy of a packet of reselutions of confidence in . Mr . Philp , passed at certain meetings in South Lancashire , and which packet had been received by the sab-Secretary , a few days previous , the parties sending them requesting that they might be distributed among the members . Mr . Harney moved the adoption of the following resolution : — "That this meeting returns its thanks to the Executive Committee for their arduous labours in promoting the estiblishment of the National Charter Association , and for the industry and ability with which they have struggled to further the principles of Chartism . And this meeting regretting the inadequate support furnished to the
present committee , pledges itself to do its duty in giving its full support to the ensuing Executive . " Mr . Willey seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously . Mr . Parkes moved the adoption of the following resolution : — " That this meeting deeply lamenting the differences that have arisen between the Editor of the Northern Star , and the Executive and other parties ; and having carefully considered the causes of disagreement as ' stated by all the parties concerned , is of opinion that Mr . Hill , in his strictures upon public men anil measures , has bat performed his duty to the people ; and this meeting hereby award to that gentleman its hearty thanks and confidence for bis time-tested honesty of principle , and long and consistent services in the democratic cause . " Mr Bullus seconded the resolution . Mr Edwin Gill spoke in its support . Mr . Foy moved that tha following be added to the resolution— "And this meeting requests the editor of the Northern Star to
publish in a small pamphlet the letter which appeared from hia pen in the Star of Saturday last , believing that its publication would effectually check the Mardenouncing mania , by placing in the hands of the unsophisticited sons of labour an uncoloured statement of facta , to which they might refer when any snarling driveller attempted to question the usefulness of the people's paper , by their slanderous and unjustifiable attacks on its manly and patriotic editor . " The resolntion , with the addition proposed by Mr . Foy , was carried unanimously . Mr . Kelly moved the adoption of tbe following resolution : — " That this meeting , aware of the cowardly and base attempts being made at the present time to destroy the well-earned reputation of that indomitable champion of tho people's rights , Feargus O Connor , pledges itself to their continued snpport of that friend of the people so long as hitherto he continues to stand unflinchingly by the principles of democracy . "' Mr . Clayton seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously .
-Ackwobtii . —We have at last succeeded in unfurling the banner cf Chartism in our village . Mr Julian Harney ( agreeable to invitation ) paid us a visit on Wednesday , June 8 : h , and that evening delivered a lecture in the Pubh ' o Rooms , Low Ackworth . John Gully , Esq ., the late Radical M . P . for Pontefract , entered the room shortly after the commencement of the lecture , and was loudly cheered by the meeting . Mr . Harney , after describing the unparalleled distress of the people , proceeded to show the remedy , and in so doing fully explained the principles of the People Charter ; he was listened to with deep attention only interrupted by the occasional plaudits of his hearers On Mr . Harney sitting down , Mr . Gully rose to
correct an error in certain Temarks by Mr . Harney on the subject of the late Halifax election . Mr . G . further condemned the policy of tho Chartists in interfering with the anti-Corn Law meetings ; he spoke highly of Mr . Sturge , and concluded by avowing himself a Chartist to the fu . lest extent , assured , as he was , that until the whole of its principles became the law of England there could be neither freedom , prosperity , nor happiness in the land . Mr . Harney explained with respect to the Halifax election , and defended the conduct pursued by the Chartists towards the Repealers . Mr . Gully then shook hands with Mr . Harney , and moved the thanks of the meeting to him for his instructive address . Thanks were then voted to Mr . Guily for his attendance , and the meeting dissolved .
Mb . Hab . net delivered a second lecture on Thursday evening . Recovered from fatigue aad seemingly better in health than on the previons evening , he spoke with much greater animation , and was repeatedly and loudly cheered ; he showed at great length , the history , power , and crimes of the aristocracy , and proved that the enactment of the Charter was the ODly means for the destruction of the monopolies that press so heavy on the labouring nclasses . Mr . Harney succeeded in forming the aeucleus of what we must labour ourselves to make flourishing portion of the great Charter Association ; he enrolled about twenty members on the . « pot . These are tho first Chartist meeting that have been held in Ackwoi th—they shall not be the last . Hurrah for the good old cause .
Dewsbur . ?—Our Association met as usual on Tuesday evening last , in the large room over the Co-operative Stores , when the following resolution was agreed to , moved by Mr Eyhraim Clark , and seconded by Mr . Philip Walsh : — " That we , the Chartists of Dewsbtiry , having closely watched the tone and tenour of the yoritern Star , and when times of greatest danger threatened tb * organisation of our body , we always found its Editor the faithful advocate of the rights of the people ; and we therefore return him tbanks for past services , and pledge our support to the Siar so long as it continues to suppert the interests of the people . "
Sutton-in-Ashfield — At the wotkly meeting of the Chartists assembling at the Old Trooper , Sutton-in-Ashfield , on Saturday evening thellthinst , the fo } - ' owins : resolution was agreed to unanimously ;—•• That we , the Caartisw meeting at the Trooper , having watched attentively the conduct of the Editor of the Northern Star year after year , some of us ever since his commencement of that arduous and impo-tant undertaking , and feeling convinced that had it not been for the prompt and unflinching manner in which be has confronted every foe to our cause , both open and
disguised , the Ciiartist movement would ere uow have br . en swamped by self-interested parties , who make a traffic of tie people ' s miseries , as other movements have been , during the last thirty years' struggle foi politicil freedom , during whiuh period the people ' s cause has been repeatedly bought and sold like a bullock at Smithfleld ; we do , therefore , declare our unequivocal approval of his past conduct , and shuli place implicit confidence in him f jr the future , so long as he pursues the same undaunted and patriotic course , and shall give him our utmsst support "
Roodes-Lane , Prestwich . —On Sunday evening last , the Chartists of this place met in their room . After the transaction of other business , tbey proceeded te take into consideration the !• dictatorship" cf the Editor of the Sl > ir . and the declamation of other parties who promise to leave Dan himself in the shade as regards criticism on their acts , ihe following resolution was unanimously adopted : proposed by Mr . Robert Hilton , and seconded by Mr , Wm . Shaw , " That the tbanks of this meetiDg be given to the Rev . William Hill for the conduct hs has displayed in the capacity of the Editor of the Northern Star ; and that the Editor of tbeStar haB the confidence of the members of this Association , who are dtternsined to support him against the malicious party who at present are Berkvng to destroy his well-earaeiVreputation . The resolution was adopted by all the members of the Association in this place without one dissentient :
Newark . —At the usual weekly meeting of the Chartists of this town , after the financial business of the Association was gone through , a Tote of thanks and confidents was passed unanimously to th « E ditot of the Northern Star . Ysw Qrees . —At the meeting of the Chartists ^ of this locality , held on Monday , the following resolntion was passed nnaniniously : — " That a yote of confidence be placed in , and n vote of thanks given , to the Executive , and al 30 thnt a vote of confidence be placed in the Editor of the Star , as we balieYe he hail no intention of injuring the Executive . "
HiSLEi and Shelton , Potteries . — The resolution underneath was passed at our meeting , and we request Its insertion . June I 3 tn . Resolved— " That we , the Chartists of Haaigy and Sheiton , have unabated conSdence in Mr , vViiliam Hill , us Editor of the Northern Star , and snail contiaua to render him out support , so long aa hs pu » uea tha straightforward conduct fco has iiithwtft doatv "
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i . , - ' " **^ - ' - " ^ ^ . ' , - ' , , ' - ' ¦ - ' " . - *~ ' " : J " Durham . —At our Council meeting , on Sunday evening last , at the house of Mr . Craig , it wa « moved by Mr . Bray , seconded by Mr . Mowbray , and carried unanimously ; -L «« That while we have the : greatest confidence in the political integrity of the Elltor of the Northern Star- * - that while we can bear testimony to the honest and consistent manner in which he has advocated the rights of the industrious classes , yet we ieeply regret and deplore the dispnte which has recently taken place between the EdUoi of that paper , and Robert Kemp Philp , which iti appears has originated in
tha oTer-sensitiveness of the latter in the first instance , and been continued by tho retaliation of the former ; and we have reason to believe that if a more conciliatory spirit bad been evinced by each , it . ' -would have reflected greater credit upon the people ' s cause . We cordially concur in the recommendation of the Executive that Chartists should be slow to condemn men whose lives have been devoted to the people ' s cause ; and we take this opportunity of expressing our confidence in Robert Kemp Philp until sufficient evidence can he adduced to convince us that such confidence is misplaced . " ¦ - . ¦¦ ¦ - . ¦' . . ¦ . ¦ - ¦ ' ¦ ¦ ; . '¦ . - . ¦¦ " ¦ ¦ . . .. ¦' ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦
Lecture . —On Monday evening , according to an announcement by placard , Mr . Williams , ' of Sunderland , delivered an energetic and soulstirriug lecture to a very large and respectable audience on the sands . The meeting was announced to take place in the Market Place ; but owing to the interference of the Mayor , waa adjourned to the sands . The subject of the lecture waa —•' The p 8 ople of England asthey are , as they could , should , and must be , " and which was handled by the lecturer in a masterly manner . There is lit present a good prospect of the spread of the principles of the People 8 Charter In this priest and Tory-ridden city . ¦ . ¦ . ' ' v .
Bimy . —Mr . Littley lectured here on Monday , to a crowded meeting . Seven new members were enrolled , and a resolution unanimously past to the effect that : — We , the Chartists of Bury , take this opportunity of declaring onr opinion that so long as tho Rev . William Hill shall go on io the straight forward mannerln which he has so nobly performed his duty , since the commencement of his labourious undertaking iu the Editorship of ^ he Northern Star , we shall give our entire bupport to him and the Northern Star , and will not countenance any man or party of men , who wish to sever ua from our glorious and noble undertaking . "
Mansfield—The Chartists of Mansfield met in their room on Sunday afiernoon , when the members recorded their votes for the respective nieu of their choice . And the following resolution was unanimously passed : "That it is the opinion of this meeting that the acknowledged organ of the Chartist movement , the Northern Siar , should not be the medium of personal abus 9 or party spleen , and that the late most unfounded attack upon the Editor , by men who had stood high iu the estimation ef the sons of labour , is highly censurable , and calculated to retard the onward progress of universal truth and freedom ; and that this meeting hold that the gronnd of aittack upon Mr ; Hill , in reference to resolutions coming from other quait-irs is most puerile and unjust , and cannot be too much condemned . "
LONDON . —Limehouse . —At the weekly meeting of the Limehouso locality on Monday last , Mr . frazar , in rising to propose a vote of confidence in Mr . Hill , Editor of ' tho Northern Star , said he was glad ., the crisis ( which he had some months ago predicted ) , had arrived , when it weuld be of importance to act , with decision , in reference to the unfortunate misunderstandings that at present existed between that gentleman and some of the prominent members of the bady , more especially the Executive Committee ; taat intriguing treacherous politicians and disappointed men would fe ^ l annoyed by him , or any other man who would discharge his duty fearlessly was as natural as that Ihe thief should fear each bush an orhcer , but that tho Executive whose conduct upon , the whole , had
gained ttwm unfading laurels , should feel so thinskinned upon ; a mere , question of technical legality touching addresses , was to him . inexplicable ; he was sorry to say that he feared those who were accustomed to look on their proceedings with a . jaundiced eye , would say it afforded evidence that they were more tenacious of tbeif own legal acquirements than the general safety of the : movement they were appointed to direct ; heregtctted this , as he would have wished them to have left a better Impression npon the public on their retirement , though he was in hopes hei would sou a majority of them renew their lease of tffiee . It would appear from the conduct pursued to tho Star and its E Jitor by some men , that they would like an " organ " very well , but then it must be a band orgaa , aad the
player a mere automaton—every tune must be in praise of themselves , not even an extemporaneous variation must be introduced ; now he would like the musician to compose bis own airs , and alter the subject as circuuntances might require . He said he never read a piece of music more congenial to bis taste than the whole of his article of Saturday , June the llth . He would admit that the Editor had faults ; one of them ha thought the most prominent was the extreme caution and studied courtesy he pursued towards the " Lions" of the movement , which he believed was the sole cause of the present bickerings , they having presumed upon his forbearance . - He might nay himself , as far as he was personally concerned , heLuul been treated more courteously by the Star than by any other journal
with which he had the honour to correspond ; but was that any reason that he should tndeavour to deprive the Chartist cause of an honest , talented ^ and unflinching advocate ? The Conduct of Mr . Cooper , of Leicester , who had the couiage to bt > ard one of the angry Lions , cannot be too much admired by his brother Chartists ; for notwithstanding his fieice and ungovernable ravings when allowed to roam at large , yet when attacked by the arms of reason alone he seems to be quite a harmless animal . He thought if the people would follow the example of Mr . Cooper and express their decided opinion upon mature deliberation , it would show public men that they were only to be judged by their outward bearing , and would eventually be the cause of introducing a better state of things . He thought the
strongest proof of the honesty and effioacy of that unflinching journal , its Editor and Proprietor , waa the extreme hatred entertained towards it , and them , by the opponents of the amelioration of the condition of the working classes , which alone was a sufficient cause for the Chartists reuoalng renewed confidence in it ; and then , after a long speech in which he reviewed the conduct of some of the discontents , be concluded by moving the following resolution : — " That the members of the Liraehousc locality , believing the conduct of public men in their public capacity to be fair ground for public critclsm , are of opinion that Mr . Hill , in his capacity of editor of the Northern Star { the accredited agent of the National Charter Association ) had done no more than his duty in delivering his opinion upon their actions , at the same time leaving the columns of his journal open to
to any explanation or contradiction they may have to offer . They at the Same time cannot dismiss this subject without expressing their unfeigned admira ^ tion of the general conduct of the Executive , and their deep sense of the extensive benefits conferred on the cause by the txertions of Mr . Hill . " The motion having been secomled , Mr . GUroy moved as an amendment , which was seconded by Mr . Squires"That Mr . Philp ' s name bo excluded from thatpart of the vote relative to the Executive ; and that Mz Cooper , of Leicester , receive a vote of thanks for his cou ageous conduct with reference to the affair with O Brien , " which was carried by a considerable majority . Thanks having been voted to the Chairman { Mr . Taynton ) , the meeting broke up -with tfco greatest harmony , proving that the " small fry" can reciprocate opinions without abusing each ctLter .
Chartist Boot akd Shoemakkks . —Mr . Illingwortn lectured here on Sunday evening , at the Star Cofive House , Golden-lane ; after which the meeting resolved unanimously , " That we have the greatest confidence in the Editor of the Northern Star , whom we respect for his . straightforward and mamy conduct ; and our confidence in him shall continue as Ions ; as b » contirines to advocate the rights of the working classes fearlessly and boldly as he has hitkertodone ;" Hit or Miss , Globe Fields . — At a full meeting
of the members of this locality , the following resolution was resolved unanimously , " That we , tut members of this locality do pace the most implicit cenfidenco in the Ruv . Wra . Hill , Editor of the Northern Star , tor his integrity of conduct on ull occasions that concerns the cause of the people ; being firmly convinced , from having watched him with impartiality , .. that . fie . is deserving of our utmost support while he continues in the same line of policy on which he has hitherto acted ; anrt that we are determined t » support him as far as our abilities allow . "
London Hatters , Bkow . y Bkar , Southwaok Bridge Road . —At the Wceltly meeDing of the above locality , after the local bu ? inea 3 had been settled , the following resolution was carried unanimously :-r-. " That we consider thfl r ^ iuavksj mado by the Editor of the Star , on the Hath movement , wtre perfectly justified and called for by the circumstances oi" the case . Yet feeling tho most perfect confidence in tho honesty of Mr . Philp ' s mteutiousi thtsy lament that those remarks should have led to such unfortunate disputes . ] 3 iit whilst tho Star is conducted , as at present , and its , proprietor maintains the same undeviating lino of condii <; t , they consider it entitled to the confidence and bupport of the Chartist body , —John R . Kelsey , sub-Secretary .
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAB . 8 ib , —You have asked for onr opinion on yenr every act , whilst Editor of tbe Northern Star , and here is par answer . . ^ Sir , —After strict watchfulness nn& mature deliberation , wo , the members of the Charter Association of Pilkingtan , came at oneo to the coucJasion that you , Sir , have done not only that which ia light , but newi ^ sary for the good of the ChartM Ki \ i 3 e . Whenever you see anything like ! j to create divisions in our ranks , you ought , nay , you . would not be doing your duty , if you did not specfe . boldly out on the subject , and let the people know , bud decide . In conclusion , we assure you of our unabated confidence &nd esteem , so Iodr as you discharge those duties as yj « t hitherto have dfice . Sigxwd on buhalf of the Meeting , Jamfs Entwistle ; Chairman , Tnos . Petty , suWSeeretaiy *
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... __ - - . - . - .-....- . ' . .. _ TO THE EDITOR OF THE HORTHERN STAB . Dear SIR ,- —We have the pleasure to Inform you that , in consideration of R . K . PhHp " 8 . letters being entirely uncalled tor , that at out weekly meeting , on Monday , tbe 13 th , a vote of confidence was unanidence was unanimously carried in favour of yourself and the Northern Star , which you have so ably conducted for almost five years ; and we admire your Editorial defence made in behalf of yourself and the Star- ¦ ¦ ' ¦ ¦ ' ¦ ' . - ¦ ' : ' ¦'• . ' ¦ : ¦' " ; ' ' ¦ '" ¦ ' :, "• '¦ ¦ The above to appear in this week ' s Star , with the foliowin ? names of parties who are all members of the
General Council of the Natloaal Charter Association , as well as leading men In this locality * James VICKers , Bookseller , Bridge-street , Belper . George Bell , Stonemason . John Worthies . Nail-maker . Williah Sampson , Framework-knitter . John Davies , do . Sampson Newton , do . Wm . Winter , do . John Weeldon , Cabinet-maker . George Allen , Tailor . John Dean , Tailor . Jos . ViCKERS . Corresponding Secretary . John Weeldon , sub-Secretary . George Bell sub-Treasurer . Bolper , JuneH , 1 S 42 .
TO MR . WSI . HiLX . Sir —We , the Chartists of Hey wood , after dne consideration of all the circumstances connected with the various " new move's , '' are of opinion that you have acted in a , manner calculated to advance real Chartism , and retard the progress of real humbug , for which we return you our beat thanks ; also we pledge ourselves to support the Proprietor and Editor of the Northern Star . ao long as thtsy act in the straight forward manner in which they have hitherto donB . James Muse , subWSecretary . Heywood , June 12 , 1841 .
TO THE REV . MR . HiLX . Sir , —It i « with considerable pain that we , the undersigned , see the necessity of answering your call to the people , whether it is in accordauce with the wish of the people that there should be so much bluster about dictation and denunciation in the Star . We think it the duty of the people to come forward and support the Star and ite Editor in the present juncture ; and tell their enemies ( we . can't call them friends } that they will not allow their citadel to ba : undermined . Sir . it is painful to see such men as O 'Brien and Philp so jealous of their own importance as to consider themselves above suspicion , and not suffer their names to be mentioned by a public writer , except in praise and commendation , without considering themselves ^ denounced , " and using virulent language iu What they call their " vindication . "
We have read the Stars of March and April last , over and over agaio , and we can see nothing to call forth the unmanly attack made upon you by these gentlemen . We consider snch conduct suspicious , and we say . they are doing more to injure their influence in the Chartist ranks than you could f do in seven yeans were they honest . We have carefully read your comments in the S / ar of the 4 th inst , and we say you are fully jusfifled in those remarks in ennstquftnee of Mr . Philp ' s letter , and his attack in the Vindicator . Sir , it is with pain and deep regret wo see the Executive this week go so far out of their way to the length of six pargraph 8 in censuring you , we thought some of the Executive would have learnqd different from the opinion given by the whole of the meeting in Carpenter ' s Hall on Sunday night , the 5 th inst , when ttisy brought forward their palt y resolution . This shows a . disrespect to public opinion , and is much more deserving of censure than any thine they have charged
upon you . We are sorry these gentlemen are so sensitive , because a document of theirs was acknowledged to be altered by you ; it made them " criminally ignorant of their duty , " and "lowered them in the estimation of the people , " forsooth ! They have laboured hard to strain at a gnat , and swallow a camel . We think you deserve credit for your careful perusal of every document you send to press , and yeur good intention to keep our society out of the fangs of the law . The Executive are bub working men like ourselves . "The great , bulwark of the nation , " consequently , cannot be sufficiently versed in the various Acts of Parliament
touching political societies . If you , Sir , were not iuffleiently cautious , vhat would be the const quence ? The Star would be like the Manchester Herald of former days ; the publisher of which had twenty-one indictments aguinst him- at ona Ass ' asa , in 18 . 21 . The cpnsequeiice was the failure of the paper . And does any one think the present Government ( a chip of the old block ) would not pounce oh the Star , in the same manner , and crash it at once , if they had the least chance ? All they want is a pretext to do so , and it requires great caution and care on your part ; the more so as there are many others who would willingly crnsh the paper , as well as the Govtrnment .
Sir , continue in your ttraigh ' . firward and m . inly course , and yon will soon vanquish all your narrowminded and selfiah foes . You have the strongth-.-of the nation at your back , and who can withstand them ? In . justice to you and the cause we have at heart , we thus step forward , to decla'e our full approval of your upright conduct , and our determination to support you and the Star . Signed by a few neighbonra in Caorlton-upon-Medlock , Thomas Croker John Dixon John Jacous Joseph Grindrod John Guest Josf . ph Cotton Richard Lomax William Rothwell Joux holt Jambs Edmondsqn .
TO THE EDITOR O ¥ THE NORTHERN STAR . Sear Sir , —la reference to the angry feeling manifested towards you by Messrs . O Brien , Philp , Vincent , aud others , we have coma to the following resolution : — Resolved , — "That tho taanksof this meeting are due , and are hereby given to the Editor of the Northern Star , for his ¦ uniiincbing advocacy of the people ' s cause , and likewise for his mild yet manly criticisms on the actions of several individuals belonging to the Chartist cause , and that we promise him our support and confidence so long as he continues in the straight-forward coarse he has hitherto pursued . Signed on behalf of the meeting , Wm . Barrett , Sub-Sec . Ripponden , June 15 th , 1842 .
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