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SROGBEDA .-The eause is progressing here , and there are now more members than at any former period . They desire & visit from O'Connor while he iB in Ireland . STOUBBRIDCB . —A pabiie meeting waa held in the Social Institution , on Thnrsday last , the 7 th Inst , to heir *¦ lecture frem Mr . Mason , the Chartist missionary for this district The room -was -well filled with » ttentive bearers . At the conclusion of the address a unanimous vote of thanks was given to the Lecturer , which was briefly acknowledged by Mr . Mason , who called on his hearers to join the National Charter Association . Severs ! new members were enrolled . A spirit of inquiry is manifested amongst the working men , from whkh we hope much good .
ROWT . SY , Staffordshire . —A meeting was held aX the honsfl of Mr . Samael Barnsley , sign of the Woodman , Comgroves , Staffordshire , on the 5 th instant , when the following resolution was passed unanimously " That it is the opinion of this meeting that it is the duty of erery lover of his ooantry to make common eause with the Chartists , who are united to emancipate themselves from the work of slavery , and assume the dignified same of freemen ; and believing the Natienal Charter Association calculated to effect the permanent establishment of the people ' s rights , —resolved , therefore , tint ihis meeting do join the aforesaid Association without any delay , and that we send for cards of membership immediately . "
CUTHBRO-The Chartists held their weekly meeting on Wednesday evening , the 6 ; h inat , at the Temperanc * HoteL ilr . Whittam was called to the chair , and after introducing the object of the meeting , he called . on Mr . Johnson to move the first resolution -. " That this meeting views with alarm the distress now prevailing in society , and is of opinion that nothing short of a voice in the representation of the country , can raise the producers of all wealth to that state in society they ought to occupy . " Mr . Johnson said he h » d great pleasure in moving the resolution , for nothing short of Universal Suffrage in the very nature of things , ¦ would benefit the working man , and raise him from that thraldom in which the people ef this country are now helC by those who have the exclusive power to
make laws . Mr . whittaisr seconded the resolution ; Mr . ilarsden was called to support it . He entered very minutely into the principles of the People's Charter , showing thenecessity for the adoption 6 f its principles , before the iron grasp of injustice would let go its hold . He went back to the time when the people of this country eijjoyed the privileges we now contend for ; and showed how m * ny legislative acts of Parliament it took to ratify Mzgna Charta , in order to keep the monarch from crushing the people ; he then entered into the objections brought against the Charter , not only by the higher and middle classes , but by some working men . Some say there is not sufficient education—some say they are too ignorant , and others say it wpuld produce anarchy and bloodshed . All those eharzes he rebutted
in a masterly manxer , and laid hare the sophistry of those who laid them upon the shoulders of the working men , and concluded by Tn * . int » i-niTig that if the rights of the people be much longer withheld , they would be justified in resorting to any means for their attainment Mr . Marsdenwas loudly cheered during his rvddiess . The resolution was put from the chair and carried unanimously . Mr . Dewhurst was called to move the second resolution : — " That this meeting is of opinion that nntil every man of twenty-one years of age of sane mind and ^ untainted by crime , have a voice in sending members of Parliament , justice in legislation will never be granttd them . " The resolution being seconded , was adopted unanimously , ilr . Pinder was called to move the third resolution , " That this meeting pledges
itself to use every lawful means until the principles of nniveisal liberty be firmly established as the laws o »" the British nation . " He said he should net trespass on the time of the meeting , as there was a gentleman waiting to support the resolution , who was far more able to ester into the subject than he was , but be said in his opinion there was one law which had done more injury to this country than any other , and he thought from it had sprung almost all other bad laws ;—he referred to the law of primogeniture . This law monopolised the emoluments of that trefele-headed monster , the church , the law , and army , which' pensioned the two , three , four , and so on , sons of the aristocracy , on the industry of the people , which sooner or later , if not removed , would ruin this country or any other . He
looked at tae People's Charter , not only to benefit this country , in a political sense , but to raise the moral condition of the people , inasmuch , as no one tainted by crime , could eBjoy ^ op exercise the privileges , and on ih «* s grounds he contended that it would maie men honest , sober , and upright . Ha referred to the debasing character of the late election , aad said , in his opinion , the present House of Commons , " in nine cases cat of ten , were the representatives of the beer barrel . He paid a high compliment to Mr . Wilson , the member for the borough , in more than redeeming his pledge , in Toting for Shannon Crawford ' s motion , as one of the glorious thirty-nine . The resolution was seconded by
ilr . Robinson , Mr . Tattersall wzs called to support it It is impossible for us to do justice to the excellent speech of ilr . Tattersall ; he treated his subjtct in a truly masterly style , and concluded by stating that now bankrupts are of every day occurrence , and if a timely remedy be not applied , the nation would be like ancient Greece and Rome , irrecoverably ruined . He made a loud appeal to all present , to come forward and assist in the glorious work . Mr . Tatterssall was loudly cheered during his speech , which lasted one hour . The resolution was put and carried without opposition . A vote . of thanks was given to the Chairman , and the meeting broke up , highly delighted with tie evening ' s proceedings .
LASSwADB—A social meeting was held ih the Bonnyrigg School Room here , on Tuesday , October 5 ' . h , which was attended by a numerous and respectable compasy , Mr . Win . Danieils in the chair . The company was addressed by Messrs . Taylor and M'Pherson , of Dalkeith ; also by Mr . Kldd , and the Chairman . The company had the pleasure of hearing some excellent singing by Meesrs . Mcgkt , Taylor , and Trquhart ; and some clever recitations bj Messrs . M'Pherson and Slater . Miss Robinson , of Edinburgh , sang in her usual chaste stile ; and the meeting vras kept in the best of humour by the comic tales and singing of Mr . Milne . They broke up about twelve o ' clock , all pleased , all hsppy ; when " Each tosk their several way ,
Resolved to meet some other cay . " An instrumental band was in attendance , and played a number of the aiast popular airs . This meeting will do much good , and will have a tendency to strengthen the good cause here . Mr . Lo ^ -ery also lectured in the same place , on Thursday , October 7 th Su > jsc = — "The present position of the People , -and prospects of their obtaining the Charter . '" He bandied the subject in his usual eloquent and taknted manner . Midlothian is now completely on the meve . EDINBURGH- —Oar friend Mr . Sankey having paid a visit to this city , announced his intention of addressing his old friends . A public meeting vras , therefore , called to hear him , on Friaa > , the 8 th of this month , Mr . Watson being called to the chair , who , on
presenting himself , vras loudly cheered . Mr . Snake ; then proceeded to recapitulate the reasons tkat induce / him not to go to Birmingham to the late General Conven tion . He Eaid that he had long wished to see his oli constituents , to remove any misunderstanding bet ^ reej him £ nd them , if there Trere in reality any , regardln : him not taking t ^ at prominent position in our rank whicb . we might expect him to tike . He stated tha matters of a family nature prevented him , but that h never could leave them . He then referred to the posi tion of the People , an * said that it was highly cheer ing . He made a happy hit » t the Tories , in ' thei having placed a precedent on record , that the Crowi cannot keep a Ministry in power that is in or-positio to the will of tbs House of Commons , whiihmay td
powerfully in favour of the People , when they a « admitted within the pale of the constitution . Henexi urged us to persevere , not turning to the left band nei to the right , till we had "Universal Suffrage ; and sal do-wiL amid great cheering . —Mr . P . Andersen then ros « to siove the following resolution : — " That this meetins tender their most eordi&l thanks to Mr . Sankey , for hi able address this evening—for his honest and straightforward conduct since he came amongst us—and for th < many valuable services he has rendered us since tha period . '* Mr . Anderson supported the resolution witl a few remarks , highly coHiplimentary of Mr . Sankey regretting that so few of his class felt any sympathy fo the oppressed millions . —Mr . P . Lowery seconded th
motion , and referred to the forward position of Ch&rtie in Seotl&Ed—grounded on a calm and deliberate convi tion , producing a resolution t « have their right 1 ! soon or later—and referred to London being the head of t body , so it ocght to be the head of Chartism . Mr . Lo ' ery sat " down amidst great cheers . —The Chairman put t resolution to the meeting , when it was carried amic reiterated applause . —Mr . Sankey BhorUy thanked 1 friends for this renewed mark of confidence , ej stated his willingness to serve them at any time . —Aft a Tote of thanks to the Chairman , the meeting sej rated . —During tbe last fortnight , about 400 new mei bers have been added to the Association , thus showl the utility of lecturers . —( Correspo 7 zdss £ J
HARTXEPOOI ^—A public meettsg the Cha : ists of this place was held on Monday -evening , for t purpose of propagating the cause of -Chartism ; t mealing was well attested , by a YBry , sttentive a * flth lsastic audience , who all seemed anxious to tak < part in the great stzqfgle lor universal freadom . T cause seems to be going on well her * ; tha coom whe we ass to seel at , has become too smali to ae&mmoSs our membea ,- and we hive taken ane large atough accommodate 360 persona . The public meetingallnd to was got up to celebrate its opecing , Mr . Qaiee . w unanimously called to the * h » tr- He opened th& bo
ness by stating that the object of the meeting was promote the cause of universal justice . Though th had no speakers of their own , that deficiency was ma up by the kindness of their Stockton and Middlesbi friends , -wio had sent delegates , to assist them on tb occasion . He hoped they would be all " attentive ai silent lid , if tny one had any questions to put to ai of the speakers he would pledge himself that th < woald be treated with every mark of respect , ai answered to their satisfaction . Ha would not dsta them long bat called upon Mr . Holinshead to addre the meeting , who did bo in a very masterly style . I commenced by stating that he was only a working" ma
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and ef course they could aot expect bo much from am as they woald from some < jf the great Lords or Dukes ,-or some of the learned of the land who went about filling the people ' s beads with nonsense ; but although he was not far book learned , he knew as much of the evils that afflict society as the most learned amongst them , —nor did he think they ever conferred any great benefit upon society , nor did he think they were able , if even they were willing . As a proof of this , ke would refer them to the learning and abilities of the last four Kings of England . He dealt out some very sarcastic and cutting remarks upon royalty , and in the course of a long and splendid speech , glanced at the various points of the Charter , and called upon those who had the welfare of their country at heart to use every exertion
ib their power to make it the law -tae land . His speech occupied an hour in delivery ; throughout his whole speech he was listened to with marked attention and warmly applauded at the close . The chairman next called upon Mr . Boardman . He commenced by stating that he was no great speaker , but would merely inform them that he was a Chartist and a teetotaller . He had been a teetotaller a > oat seven years and a Chartist all his life , and the more he studied these subjeets he thought them the better . He was glad to see the Chartists here beginning to do their own work . The establishment of this room was a proof of their sincerity Hehoped they would become sober , thinking , and reading Chartists , and do their utmost to support the present establishment . The Chairman next called upon Mr .
Maw . He commenced by showing in a clear and candid manner the treackery of the Tories at the late election . They all , he said , expressed their abhorrence of the New Poor Law and pledged themselves to have it repealed as soon as Parliament met , but instead of that they had done all in their power to prevent any alteration in that obnexions measure ; but if they had been careless hehoped the people would be more determined in their exertions to have that disgraceful measure erased from the statute book . He took a general Burvey of the existing evils we labour under , and pressed upon the audience the necessity of the Charter . He contended that in his opinion it weuld be a cure for all our evils , and that if the people would only work faithfully , it would soon be established as a law . He had hnmbly
advocated the Charter for the last three years , and he was sure he would never cease till it was made law . Mr . Maw concluded a long and argumentative speech amidst the plaudits of the meeting . The Chairman next calltd upon Mr . Anderson who commenced by stating that as the night was far advanced , he w » nld not take up much of their time ; but as the various speakers had pointed out the necessity and beauty of the Charter , he would endeavour to show them that what the Chartists Bought for was their rights according to the Constitution of England . He quoted Blackstone , Smith , and others , in support of his arguments , and proved satisfactorily that what he sought for had , and should again be the law ; he also considered that even bad it never been the law , and
though there was no precedent to go by , still , if it was a thing that a majority of the people wanted , they ought to have it He took a glance at the transactions of the late Gsvernment for the last ten years , and proved that every act they had passed since they came into power was to better the few a * the expence of the many . He showed the cruelties they inflicted upon Ireland , by the passing of the Coercion Bill for that unfortunate country , it being among the first fruits of a Reformed Parliament , and proved that Ireland wanted more bread and less bayonets to make them a peaceable and contented people . He conceded by urging the necessity of the Charter . He said if one case was
stronger than another to convinc 9 them cf the necessity of the Charter , it was the transactions of the two factions at the late elections ; he referred them to the late contest at Susderlsnd , and concluded by moving the following resolution , " That the thanks of this meeting are due and are hereby given to Messrs . Williams and Binns , and the Chartists of Sutherland , for their noble exertions at the late election , and hope they will go on in the good work till Heaven crowns their labours with success . " The resolution was seconded by Mr . Cameron , and carried amidst the approbation of the meeting . A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , and the meeting broke up highly satisfied .
SIXDS&ESBRO ' . —List Tuesday night being the night appointed for the discussion on tbe Corn Laws , bting resumed , by the time of commencing business the room was cranmed full , expecting to bear what the repealers had got to advance in support of their position ; but as nore of them showed face , the meeting took it fer granted that they had seen that they had the wrcng side of the question , and rather than have their pride humbled by poor bnt honest Chartists , they would absent themselves altogether . Tbe meeting of coarse was turned into a Chartist one , and was ably addressed by Messrs . HolliBshead , Sutherland , Boardman , Maw and others , on the great distress which is existing throughout the country .
DELEEGVTE MEET 1 > 'G AT MIDDLES 3 R 0 ' . —According to the announcemtnt in last week's Star , the delegate meeting took place last Sunday , when there were delegates from Stokesley , Messrs , Snaith and Halden ; from Stockton , Messrs . Shield and TVinspear ; from Hartlepool , Messrs . Quin and M'Claren ; from Middlebro " , Messrs . Hollinshead , Maw , and Anderson . Mr . ¦ Winspear was called to the chair , who opened the business by stating that the object of tht meeting was to consider the means of keeping up an agitation in favour of the Charter , aad called upon each delegate to state to the meeting how the proposed scheme was approved of by their constituents , and what was their numerical strength . They all gave cheering accounts , and said that nothing was wanting but agitation to
accomplish all that the meeting wanted . After considerable discussion , the following resolutions were agreed to : —l . " That Mr . Anderson be appointed corresponding secretary for the Committee , and that he send a report of the meeting to the Star . " Moved by Mr . Hollinshead , and seconded by Mr . Quin . 2 . " That the Committee continue in o £ ce three months . " Moved by Jlr . Halden , and seconded by Mr . Shields . 3 . " That Mr . Hollinshead be treasurer for this committee . " Moved by Mr . M'Claren , seconded by Mr . Snaith . 4 . " That ene penny per member be levied for the support of this committee , to enable them to carry out the object of this meeting , and that tae same be submitted to the various localities for tbeir approval or rejection . " Moved by Mr . Anderson , seconded by Mr .
Haldon . 5 . "That the following persons constitute the Central Committee to be stationed at Middlesbro ' , and to have full powers to act in the absence of tbe country delegates . Messrs . Andrew , Boardman , Fox , Hollinshead , Maw , and Anderson . " Moved by Mr . Smith , seconded by Mr . Quin . 6 . '' That we do forthwith join the National Charter Association of Great Britain , amd that we support tha Executive to tbe utmost of our power , and that they be requested to give us all the information respecting the movement that they can . " Moved by Mr . Hollinshead , seconded by Mr . Shields . 7 . " That each district have the power of making such arrangements tor meetings , as is most suitable for themselves . " Moved by Mr . HollinBhead , seconded by Mr . Anderson . 8 . " That a public
meeting be held at Hartlepool , on Monday , the 18 th of October , and Messrs . Hollinshav ? and Maw be appointed t j attend that meeting to assist as speakers . " Moved by Mr . Snaith , seconded by Mr . Shields . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman , the meeting broke up highly satisfied with the proceedings , and they hope by a little exertion soon to be as well organised as any part of England . The delegates wish to acquaint the Chartist friends at Darlington and Tarm , that the delegates will meet again in the course of a month , when they will be glad to have a delegate from either or both of these places . If any information is required , it may be had , by applying to John Anderson , 1 G , Newcastle-row , 3 Iiddlesbro' , where all correspondence respecting this movement , must be addressed .
aiAWCHESTER . —During the last week , this town was placarded with bills , the following of which is a copy which was very extensively read by the people : " Prospects of the people . An address will be delivered and a friendly conversation held in the Hall of Science , Camp-field , on Sunday , October 10 th , 1841 , at half-past two o'clock , with a view to promote a union of sentiment amongst good men of all classes , and consider the best means of breaking down the present grinding system of oppression , and establish liberty , justice , and prosperity as a secure aad lasting foundation . Com Law repealers , Legislative Union Repealers , Socialists , Char tists , and ^ U parties who profess to advocate the cause of the people , are invited to attend and state their views . Messrs . 0 Brien , Leach , Campbell ,
Bell , and others will attend , and take part in the conversation . At half-past six o ' clock , in the evening , an address will be delivered in the same place , by James Bronterre O'Brien , st the close of which , questions will be replied to . Admission—body of the hall , one penny ; gallery , twopence . The surplus , after defraying expences , will go to aid Mr . O'Brien in establishing a newspaper press . N . B . It being the monthly social teaparty , friends froni the country and others can be accommodated with an excellent tea for sixpence each . Wheeler , Printer . " According to the abevenotice , the capacious room was well filled , although the weather was unfavourable ; the audience was composed of nearly all parties . Shortly after tbe time appointed , Mr . O'Brien entered and was received with applause . Mr ,
; Stansfield , a sincere and an intelligent Chartist , was i called to the chair , who , after stating the object of the meeting , hoped that they would give every one ; a fair hearing , introduced Mr . O'Brien to open the ; meeting . In the course of his remarks , be stated that i h « could speak fairly to the present meeting . Be was : himself , a Chartist , a Socialist , a Repealer of the Union , , and a Corn Law Repealer . He then went to shew theutter , impossibility for any of the objects to be obtained withont unity , and that , then , the first object was to obtain j political power , which would enable them to give to i Ireland a Repeal of the Union , Repeal the Corn Laws ,
j and assist the Socialists to carry tHoir system into practice . ^ After delivering an appropriate address to alfpartieB , ,. which occupied half an hour , he sat down . MrT John-¦ son , a Socialist , next addressed the meeting , giving { his Tiews of the state of society , and the best way to i better the condition of the people—acknowledging the ; right of the people to the suffrage , and would much j like to see the working classes improving their minds , aad prepare themselves to make use of that power which i they ought to have , and as a plan of instructing the peoi pie , he knew of no plan better than that of the social-¦ ists . A Repealer of the Union , -who was in the gallery ; next spoke relative to Repeal and the Charter . Mr . i Watts , a social Missionary , delivered ajvery sensible I and argumentative speech , A policeman who said ha
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bftd-ceme thither attracted by the bills , In his private capacity , said he could not agree with the Socialists that tbe speediest way to obtain political power was by adopting Socialism . . He himself was a Corn Law Repealer and a Chartist . Mr . Warren , from the Cora Law Association , spoke * in a very conciliatory tone , acknowledged himself a Chartist , Corn Law Repealer , and a Repealer of the Union , and had come to that meeting although the first he ever attended on the Sunday , to do all he could to effect a union of all patties . This gentleman , like the rest , was heard with dumb silence . Mr . James Leach followed and treated the audience to a speech replete with facts , arguments , and high-toned eloquence , which elicited great applause , declaring that such was the progress of the principles
of the Charter , that no other agitation would meet with the concurrence of the majority of the people . Mr . O'Brien replied , and thus ended a meeting which might be properly called an intellectual feast , and to see how the working men conld meet calmly , dispassionately , and soberly with a view to elicit truth . Surely this would have made the enemies of the people tremble , besides being an indication that shortly there will be a union of the working people to obtain justice , and nothing less . The people dispersed highly pleased with the afternoon's proceedings . The Socialists , in order to prove themselves not only philosophers in theory , but in practice , had provided an excellent tea , which was served up with true discipline and decorum . Upwards of three hundred
sat down . In addition to the enjoyment of the gunpowder and the currant cake , there was a choir of select music engaged , who sang very sweet and lively airs , which added greatly to the entertainment Tea being over , the cloth was drawn and the tables sided , perfect order restored , and tbe people then began to flock into the hall with such rapid speed , that in less than half an hour the room was crowded to suffocation . The magnificent hall , at this time illumined by the gas , and such a living mass , presented a most splendid appearance . Tbe staircase , platform and gallery , both sitting and standing places , were taken up ; according to calculation of competent judges , 3 , 000 persons , at least , were present Mr . Stanfield was called to the chair again . He made a few remarks relative to the truly animating meeting in the afternoon : and sat down , assuring them that any
questions which were proper should be answered . Mr . O'Brien then rose , and delivered a long , powerful , argumentative , and convincing lecture on the land , the currency , the Corn Laws , the Socialists , and the Charter . He continued for three hours , after which answered questions which quite exhausted him , so much so , that he had to be led borne by his friends . Mr . Leach next spoke in explanation of the afternoon ' s meeting . A vote of thanks was given to the Directors and Managers of the Hall of Science , the Lecturers , and the Chairman . Before closing this sketch , in justice to the working men of Manchester , we believe this to be one of the most cneering prospects of a firm determination of forming a solid union , against which the puny efforts of the Whigs , or even twenty Sir Roberts , will be of no avail , and ominous of future events , the rights of the people being achieved .
WOLVERHAMPTON— On Tuesday , Mr . Mason delivered an able and talented lecture on the rights of properly , at the Association Room , Snow Hill , to a crowded and attentivo audience . It was a rare display of talent , and he was heard with the greatest attention , and repeatedly cheered . He entered ably into the subject of labour , the Eoil , capital , and machinery , for upwards of one hour , and sat down amidst general satisfaction . Several fresh members were enrolled , and a liberal collection made ; a great many ef . tha members renewed their cards of membership . We have commenced
visiting the trades , and Messrs . Mogg , Candy and Farmer , are the deputation appointed . At the conclusion of the meeting , we waited upon the Tailors' Society , at the Trade Lsdge , entered into detail of our principles and designs , and Mr . Mason , who had kindly come with us , fully explained the wishes of the deputation , —the necessity of cooperation , —and which seemed to fully satisfy the majority of the members present They , in reply , said , that they would consider our proposition , and lay it before a full meeting , and then give us an answer by that night fortnight
On Wednesday evening , Mr . H . Candy commenced a series of lectures , chiefly intended for the Irish in end about Wolverhampton , on Ireland , its system of govjrnment , its institutions , and the policy with which England had governed her , with its Union and its Repeal , and the necessity ef the sons of toil , in each kingdom , being upon the terms of union and peace , cooperation and love , towards carrying out the great principles of the People ' s Charter , and the rights of industry . The room was crowded , and we were glad to see several lada of the Emerald Isle , who beard the lecture with great attention , and promised to come on the ntxt meeting night of the lecture and bring more of their countrymen to bear for themselves , for they never had heard the like before . This promises to tell well . Some fresh members joined , and several more renewed their cards .
-Biudmore , or better known by the title of the Lad's Grave , a small village at , the extremity of the Four Cross Roads , almost secluded from the world , there resided , in some where about a dozen cottages , many of the hardy sons of labour , in the fire-iron , lock , and hammer line . Several of them were out-and-out Corn Law Repealers , and veritable Whigs . Some of them young men and married , and three of the patriarchal sort , venerable in their appearance , whose words and opinions were both law and gospel to the younger branches of the village . These old men , though far advanced in years , still are obliged to labour twelve or fourteen hours per day . The distance is about a mile
from Wolverhampton . The Charter was not known there some three months ago . Through tbe request of Mr . Joseph Stewart , our friend Candy went over one evening , some weeks back , broke the ground up in spite of Whig opposition , and sowed the good seed . It has not been in vain . Tbe whole village , with the exception of two , have become members , and through the exertions of the two Stewarts , Mr . Candy has for this last three Sundays had remarkable good congregations , and very attentive audiences , and they are some of the right sort The more opposition we encounter , the more resolved we are for the struggle , to gain our Charter and No Surrender .
LOUGHBOROTJGH—A meeting of delegates was held in the Association Room , Swan-street , Oct 10 th , when Mr . North was called to the chair . We had a good attendance , considering the state of the weather ; the rain had fallen very heavy during the greatest part of the afternoon . Moved by Mr . Pratt , and seconded by Mr . Lydall , " That this meeting views with sorrow the apathy of the working class in this district , and deem it expedient that a talented lecturer should be engaged for a short time to arouse the people from their slumbers , that they may assist in the glorious struggle for liberty . " Moved by 3 Ir . Stevenson , and seconded by Mr . Smith , of Normanton , "That the delegates now assembled pledge themselves to do their
utmost to raise funds for the above purpose , as they are of opinion that nothing can be done but by perseverance . " Moved by Mr . Pratt , and seconded by Mr . Jones , " That the Secretary be ordered to write to the villages that have not sent delegates , to ask their opinion of the above , and to adjourn the meeting till the 17 th of October , at two o ' clock in the afternoon . " Moved by Mr . Bucknall , and seconded by Mr . Eveleigh , " That the delegates now assembled ngree to an address calling on their brother slaves to come forward and assist to overturn the citadel of corruption . " [ The address has been sent to us , but we have not room for it—Ed . ]
SKIPTON . —On the 9 tb inst ., Mr . T . B Knowles , of Keigbley , delivered a lecture in the Temperance Hall , to a crowded audience . He went on to shew that so long as the aristocracy was kept up by the accursed law of primogeniture , so long will the working class be oppressed ; and that a repeal of the Cora Laws would not be any benefit to the working classes . At the close of the lecture several persons joined the Association .
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A recruiting party , with the fuU band playing , paraded through the principal streetB of Dublin , accompanied by a motley crowd ; but they did not appear to be very successful in inducing military aspirants to enter .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Oct. 16, 1841, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct725/page/2/
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