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TO JAMES LEACH, PETER MURRAY M'DOUALL, AND JOHN CAMPBELL.
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Mt deab ato much esteemed fbisnds , —In these times , vhen . the success of the most noble struggle erer entered upon by any peop le of any country , mainly depends upon the honesty , courage and prudence of their leaders , allow me to place upon record the opinion and feelings which I entertain towards yon , the truly chosen representatiTes of that party to which I bare the high honoto to belong . In the
first place , as to the constitution of the Executive body , all must admit that in it was practically carried out all the principles of our glorious Charter , even to that of equal representation , perhaps , of all others > the most difficult to be observed in . so limited a delegation of so great a power . The Charter is intended as our Imperial measure ; and see how beanfifally its principles haTe been observed in yoar constitution . "We have two Englishmen , one Irishman , one Scotchman , and one
Webbman , constituting our Elective body . I am Tery proud to be able thus to arrange yon ander the banner of Imperial Chahtism . When I look back to those days when I was straggling with political chaos , and contending almost single-handed against the wild hurricane of , lewd authority and insenced faction , and contrast our firm standing now , with out tottering postion then , I ask what has given -us that Srm footing ? and reason answers , the Executive that gathered the various and conflicting currents of thought into the flood-tide of public * opinion , backed by the Northern Star , which by the
everwatchfhl eye of its incormptible and highly-gifted Editor , was made the reflex of the nation ' s will . Had there not been a powerful combimation of all those elements so essential to the working out of our great purpose , how could ire hare succeeded \ and behold their nature and their magical application to the desired end i The elements , being public opinion ; bebnging to the people , concentration of that opinion belonged to you , and representation of it belonging to the press . Its application was an assault agaiast old opposing doctrines , and how beaurirollyand peacefully that assault has been kept
up . let the delapidated and tottering strong holds of faction bear ample testimony . If the citadel has not as yet fallen , it has been riven by the lightning of those combined elements , and , ere long , it must fall before the thunders of whose approach , the flash gives framing . I haTe been la&By a time and oft irresistibly led to the examination of the character of those men who constituted our moving power j and after deep study and long reflection , muchof my astonishment as to our present position , has vanished . I shall not insult you with flattery , but , in this ajy letter to yon , let me fairly pourtray you to the
country . In Leach we discover the philosopher , ihe philanthropist and the debater ; full of that statistical knowledge so highly essential to the advancement of our cause , with a coolness of manner , a simplicity of eloquence , profoundness of reasoning , and a grace of delivery which is peculiarly his own . No ambition beyond the desire to leave the world better than he found it —no asperity against persons , while he evinces a deep-roored iatred against a system wMch compels his fellow creature to sink the name of man in that of law-made tyrant and class-made oppressor . To
these attributes add the name of honest man ; and show me a mor « perfect character ; and that Leach deserves that high and mighty title , let me inform my reader that James Leach , upon a delegation for the people , spurned the seducer ' s heavy purse of gold , -idib tie mild tut withering satire of : "No , I thank you : it ' s true it rams , the night is dark , and I am far Trim home ; but for the people I came here , and for their sake I can icalh back . " Now would not one word added to thi 3 short biography be impertinence If I should add another , let it be , ' * that those who inoic him best lov-e him most . ' "
? e ; er Hurray M'Doaall is , of his years , one o £ the most highly-gifted men I have ever met with ; he is eloquent in speech , trite in debate , and a powerful writer ; hs appears to understand human nature well , and to have directed his attention almost exclusively to the study of those qnesiions , a knowledge of which he considers indispensable for tie politician . He is- very straight forwxcd ; and I believe him to be honest as ibe sun , -with more ambition and less modesty than Leach ; while the one is governed by a less amount of self-respect and only aimed at by honourable means , and the
other is used only as a means of sustaining him against the more immodest impertinence of ignorant and blustering political foes . In private life } I'Douall is one of the mast modest men I ever met ; but we have only to do with Ms public character . M'Don&ll is a very sensitive man , ever trembliugly alive to the short-lived influence of misrepretation ; and , in my opinion , he spends a sleepless week between the publication and refutation of slander or reproach . M'DonaLTs sectional battles against the factory system and oppression in its various grades , previous to iis enlistment in the Imperial
ranks , at once contributes his title to sincerity , and leads us to the conclusion that ne advocates liberty for liberty ^ sake . Mr . M'Donall is prominently e&lcuiated for a popular leader , from the fact that he is never ashamed of his party , and indeed appears more anxiou 3 to identify himself with democracy when it is under a cloud than when in the Knshine . He is very industrious , and is always Overjoyed by the success and oppressed by any temporary defeat of his party ; and so far divested of jealousy and bitterness of mind a 3 to be wholly regardless a 3 to who shall gain the victory ,
provided it is acliieved . Having thus disposed of the En » liih and the Scotch delegates , what shall I say of my ecus try man ! When we reflect upon the opposition that Chartism has met with from the stupidity of some of my own countryman in Mantheater , every individual must come to the onclusion that not a- lntle courage was required to induce an Irishman to take a prominent pan in the movement , " his very life being threatened for doing so ; and yet we find John Campbell occupying , above all others , ihe post of canger ! T 3 r&Yerj , analiDspit&lilv are said to be
chalacterBiies of Irishmen ; and those virtues Campbell appears to be gifted with ; but those alone would be bu : a poor stock to constitute the whole value of oar admirable secretary . To the industry of Campbell is mainly owing our present position , and the good organisation of the Chanist ranks ; and no qualincatiou is more highly requisite in a public nian than that of industry . But Campbell has claims upon public confidence and respect bcj-ond those which bravery , hospitality , and industry give im . Every man who has read Campbell ' s little work npon the Corn Law =, mtt at once come to
ttie conclusion that he is a man of great research ; and as a general , that he knew the very weapons with , -which he could best assault the enemy . Bis publication upon the Corn Laws should be in every man ' s hand , and to it we are in a great measure to attribute fae decline and fall of anti-Cora Law humbug . Campbell is universally beloved by the whole society of Chartists ; and to doubt bis z ^ al and honesty would be to insult the whole body -smb . which he has been so long associated , and to whom hi 3 services have bten so highly beneficial . 1 nave never heard Campbell speak
and , therefore , I am silent upon his powers as an orator ; but I have heard Mm very highly spoken of , and the great anxiety to procure his services at meetinp is the best proof of his efficiency . Perhaps no man in England has to write so many letters , or to attend to more complicated accounts , or a greater diversity of business 1 han John Campbell ; and nothing can be more satisfactory vhan the clear and able manner in which he has discharged the several duties imposed upon him byhii laborious office as becretary . Having thus registered my opinions of oar Executive , I shall proceed with my address to &em .
My mends , I have thought it thus necessary , for toy own satisfaction , to lay my opinios of you Wore those who will give me credit for sincer-Sj in describing , and jealousy in watching , public fca . I have further considered it my duty , as a Member of th « National Charter Association , to ^ = r an observation spon your merits , in consefeiceof your letter , which , appeared in the Star * last TTeek . I , as an individual , was much grari-*^ with-themild , the firm , and the manly tone of 7 * letter , and as yon therein invits recominenda-^ s from all , allow me to make one suggestion for
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our future government . You have , in my opinion , with great prudence , placed before the country the qneBtion of Chartist representation in the Honse of Commons . Now it is quite certain that this Parliament will not admit even of fair discussion upon the Charter , and it becomes equally clear and selfevident that we should prepare ourselves well for the representation of Chartism upon a dissolution of Parliament , which , above all other changes , the pressure from without can bring about . You will observe , that although we cannot force a measure upon the existing Government , yet we can force any Government oat of oflice .
This , then , ia my advice . That our excellent Secretary should be forthwith instructed to apply to the several constituencies for their register-book of the last election ; that an Election Committee should be formed in " each locality , to look over aud ascertain the politics of every -voter , marking Tories with a T , Whigs with a W , Chartists with a C , and those likely to bo operated upon by public opinion with a D , as doubtful . This done , it will become our duty to strengthen our forces in the thirty places most likely to Eupport us , which will be where the two adverse factions are most equally balanced ; bo that , when the struggle cornea , we may be prepared to say to the Whig party , or to the Tory * party : to the Whigs , yon shall have a
WTiig of your choice , and a Chartist of our choice , or two Tories ; to the Tories , you shall have a Tory and a Chartist , or two Whig «; in no respect making any , the slightest , distinction between the two , farther than is necessary , for the success of our own undertaking . I not only consider this easy of accomplishment , but certain in its operation ' , and I could myself name nearly twenty places where it would be successful . The arrangements for pledging Whig and Tory voters to vote for Chartists must be subject of hereafter consideration ; but by all meana let us look to the machinery . Should this drive tse Whigs and Tories into a union against Charri £ m so much the better ; we shall then know what course we have to pursue .
Such , I am of opinion , should be the next work of the Executive , relying upon the fact that class legislation is making daily converts of the electoral body to our cause , while we shall have au opportunity of testing the sincerity of the Electors' Chartist Association , now about to be formed . The quicker we move the more rapidly will those who profess a desire to join us be compelled to move . I shall hoiy conclude my letter by saying , in reply to the notice of a new Executive , that , as amember of the National Chartist Association , ( and to prove
that Annual Parliaments could not lead to confusion if representatives honestly discharged their duty 3 ) my vote , npon the forthcoming election , shall be registered in favour of James Leach , Peter Murray M'Donall , and John Campbell ; and thank you for the gigantic services which you have hitherto rendered to the people's cause . I pray that God may give you health and strength to persevere . I am , Your faithful and attached friend , Feabgvs O'Connok .
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TO THE CHARTISTS OF THE MIDLAND COUNTIES . Mt beak Friers , —Every moveof the enemy must be jealously watched , promptly met , and bravely encountered . You , my dear brethren of the Midlands , have pledged yourselves in your thousands to stand by the old Charter . On Tuesday next , the " Complete Humbugs ' meet ia Birmingham . W E MUST be there also . Our poverty may prevent those parts at a distance from Birmingham sending delegates , ' but for the Midland Counties there is no excuse . Excuse did I say 1 They require none . The brave miners , while under-ground , will rejoice that their delegates are doing their work upon earth ani in open day .
We require the attendance of onr staff at Birmingham , because the . tactics of the enemy must be met , and may require instant decision upon osr part . They may decide upon a public meeting , and leave us unprepared ; we therefore require the weight and authority of the delegates of those who would attend such meeting to speak for them . To all within thirty miles of Birmingham , I need only say that their presence , by delegation is necessary , yea , iadispensible . We ha ? e no long purse , or interested treasurer to draw upon , therefore our numbers may not be as great , so many
places from a distance may not be represented , but the sons of poverty will meet ,. aye and beat , the creatures of gold . To the thousands whom I saw dancing to the music of Chartism in Wolverhamplon and Biistoiii I need say not a word , while 1 feel conTinced that their noble spirit will animate the heart cf every Midland brother . We should meet at twelve , and the Birmingham friends should take care to . provide a suitable place ior our service Every delegate should have hi 3 instructions , as to
the manner in which the * ' humbugs" should be met . Each delegate should also bring with h im as much money as iris constituents can spare , to make a fund if required upon an emergency , as we must not be crippled for want of means . Let collections be made on Saturday night and Monday ; and as all must have credentials , I offer myself as a candidate for Bilstou , to act in concert with those who may be elected from that prince of Chartist towns .
In consequence of the noble resolve of the Trades of Manchester , and their splendid address which appeared in the Star of last week , I consider it allinaportant that our President , James Leach , should bs present , ex qfficio , to represent that localitv . If they have not funds , we will pay his expences . In fact , 1 will myself , as I consider it indispensible that he or some other member of the Executive j-houid De pieseat . He is nearer at hand than M'Douau , and can be better spared than Campbell . This course will add vigour and give courage and confidence to our Birmingham brethren . They have nobly held out against a strong combination of local treachery . Faction , led on in its united seci ions by their respective leaders , shall retreat before the flood of Chartism .
The Delegates , by applying at No . 3 , Court Essex-street , or at Nc . 42 , Moon-street , will be instructed as to the place of meeting . My friends , the necessity of meeting these frequent tricks of the enemy impose a very heavy expense npon me , aid therefore I would not recommend the course if I did no : see that damage to our cause would be the result of non-resistence . I shall be at Leicester on Monday next , where I will deliver two addresses in the amphitheatre ; the one at noon , the other at night . One upon the bad and destroying effects of class 2 egii ? ai ; on ; the other apoa the expensive and demoralising tendency of a state church religion .
I have now discharged what I considered a duty to the cause , and shall further add that I think it desirable that each Delegate should take the opportunity of bringing the petition sheets from his locality , and that Saturday , Sunday—aye , Sundayand Monday , should be devoted to the procuring of signatures . I am , my Friends , Your devoted servant , Feabgcs 0 'Co : wok . P . S . Of course , any spirited Chartist locality wishing to send a delegate from any part of the country , is invited to do boj and many such , I have no douot , will be present . F . O .
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TRO-frEaiDGE . — At a public meeting held nete on Tuesday . Messrs . Roberts and Pflilpa were elected to the Convention , and resolutions were passed affirming the whole principle of the Charter . A copious report was seat as by our correspondent , but want of space compels ub to omit it .
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TO DR . P . M . M'DOUALL . My deab M'Douall , —I have just seen a letter of yours to the people of Merthyr Tydvil , published in the Chartist oirc «? ar , and in which you say , — " One resolution at Marylebone , moved by Mr . F . O'Connor , had Free Trade at the top and the Charter at the bottom . " Now , let me correct any mistake which may originate from the suppression of the subsequent portion of the resolution . The amendment ran thus : — "That this meeting declares its unqualified approval of free and untaxed trade , while at the same time IT DENIES THE COMPETENCY
ok the right of the House of Commons , as at present constituted , to work so great a change as that sought by the advocates of a Repeal of the Corn Laws . " Hence you will see that Free Trade was not at the top as a thing to be agitated for , or even countenanced by the Chartists under the present system of legislation ; but that , in fact , the tendency of the resolution was to put an extinguisher upon the hope that the Chartists would directly or indirectly co-operate with any patty for any less , or any other measure than the whole Charter . I think the resolutions of
the sixty-four Trades * delegates of Manchester and their address , at once settles this question ; and I feel assured that recommendations , emanating from such bodies , always will , as they always have been , the dial by which our excellent Executive will set public opinion . What , in the name of wonder , could have put it into your head that the Editor of tho Star , or any article ever written by him , was calculated or intended to destroy the influence or to lessen the power of the Executive ? I assure you that I know of no individual more sensitively alive to the value of the
Executive , and tho magnitude of its services , than the Editor of the Slar . And now let me inform you of as much as I know about the great article which appears to have given so much annoyance . I was at Leeds on the Saturday and the first word I said to Mr . Hill was , " My dear Hill , you must have been mad to have written that article mixing the Executive up with the Bath conference . " " Why , really , Sir , " said Mr . Hill , "if either of us is mad , I think it must be you ; as it was neither done nor intended to be doae ; both were subjects which should be commented upon , and they were separately discussed in the same article , but had no possible reference tQO OHO to
the other ; and as to the most indirect mixing up of the Charter with the Repeal of the Cora Laws , or any other question , the people may adopt it if they chose ; but eo long as I am Editor and manager of the Slar , they never shall do so without having my opinion freely and heartily stated . " I mention this fact for the express purpose of convincing you that the Editor ' s article of last week was but a repetition of what he had stated to me . I can not avoid smiling at your aofcion of the irresponsibility ef one whose office is likely to be of long duration , and whose errors may produce a deep and lasting effect ; while you plead the responsibility of those hoZding an annually elective oflice , as a reason why their advice should have more weight .
AOW , m my opinion , both the Executive , tho Editor of the Star , the proprietor , and every leader , are one and all responsible for tbeir every act , and amenable to publio opinion for their every action , but beyond all comparison , I consider the Editor of the Slar the most responsible , for the first step calculated to injure the cause of the people ; while I should hold myself responsible for tho second fault : and so jealous am I of any interference with that great resonsibility , that I have paid some hundreds of pounds , without a murmur for for faults or neglect , of which I aloae was the victim .
I wrote a long letter for tho Star , yesterday , giving my opinion of the Executive ; and , believe me , my dear M'Douall , that 1 am not going to stultify myself by openly avowing the value of men , while I secretly undermine them . " United we stand ; divided we fall . " Ever your faithful and Affectionate friend , Feascus O'Connob .
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SHEFFIELD . ( From our own Correspondent . J Whig Liberalitt—ChaktistsRead !—In answer to a letter addresred to John Parker , E « q ., oue of the "liberal" M . P . 's , for Sheffield , requesting him to support the prayer of a petition , lately presented to the House of Commons by Mr . Duncombe , for the release of Samuel Holberry . The followiu ^ answer has been received from the * ' honourable " gentlenia . tt -. — " Sir , —I received yesterday , your letter of the 21 st , requesting my support to the prayer of a petiiiouin favour of S 3 uiuel Holberry , now a prisoner in Northallerton GaoL
" I wish I could see any features in this case , "Which ¦ would justify me in acting as you , and other friends of the prisoner wish . But not being able so to d *» , I most yeiy respectfully decline any interference should the matter coaio before the House of Commons . " Your obedient 8 § rvant , ' J . Pakker . " March 24 , 1 S 42 . Mr . Ward who was also written to has sent no answer—Chartists i the day will come ! Lecture . —Mr . Thomas Cooper , of Leicester , addressed the Chartists , in their room , Fig Tree Lane , on Thursday evening , March the 24 ta , notwithstanding that very short notice of Mr . Cooper's coming had been received , and as such great numbers were altogether unaware of his visit , upwards of two hundred assembled to hear him .
Lecture . —Mr . G . J . Holyoake lectured to a crowded audience in Fig Tree Lsne Room , on Monday evening . Subject— " The spirit of Chartism . " The object of the lecturer was the showing that the principles of the People ' s Charter were identical with the true principled of morality . Mb . G . J . Harnev addressed a meeting in Fig Tree Lane , on Tuesday evening , giving a report-of tho proceedings at Manchester on Good Friday , upon the occasion of laying the foundation sioue of Hunt ' s monument . Thanks were voted to . Mr . H . for his services . The Costentios Fund . —The Council hereby notify the Air . G . J . Harney , newsagent , No . 11 , Hartshead , has been appointed treasurer to the Convention Fund . All persons holding monies subaciibed tor the Convention , are requested to pay the same to Mr . H . without delay .
The Income Tax . —The Sheffield shopocracy are getting up a memorial or address to our Liberal members , Messrs . Ward and Parker , urging their high mightinesses to oppose in its every stago , the horrid inquisitorial impost of Sir Robert Peel . Working men , be not deluded into signing this precious humbug—let Peel tax away ; the more the merrier ; the sooner will the profitocracy learn justice , and you get the Charter .
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Newcastle . —The members of the Western district held their weekly meeting on Tuesday evening , John David Edgar in the chair , when it was determined that a committee of seven be appointed to collect subscrjpnons for the support of the Convention . Mr , Cockburn announced to tne chairman that the branch of which he was a member , had appointed a deputation of three to wait upou us next meeting night , to ascertain our feelings upon that subject , and to enter into friendly correspondence with us for the purpose of effecting a better organisation in this locality .
ToDJioBDiw . —Mr . G . J . Harney visited this place on Monday and gave a most excellent lecture in the newly opened Odd Fellows' Hall . He dwelt with great ability upon the present prospects of our cause , and the fooiisoness of conceding any thing to the Sturgites who are busy sowing discord amongst onr body here . The weekly meeting of the ^ Chartists took place on Tuesday night as usual , when fresh officers were chosen and other business transacted . The Female Chartist Association of Todmorden is rapidly increasing iu numbers , it bids . lair to out number tie males unless , they bestir themselves .
Scholes . —A meeting was held here on Sunday , which was attended by Messrs John and Thomas Constantine , of Kfcighley , who ! each delivered an excellent address .
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KEtso .--An iffort has been made here to unite the Chartists with the Sturgeites , but it was decidedly foiled . The "lads" were " wideawake . " Bristol . —The central committee of the Charter Association have formed themselves into a local body , and will hold their weekly meetings at No . 54 , Old Market-strect , for tho Parish of St . Phillips . The first meeting of the above locality will be held on Monday evening next , April 4 th , at 8 o ' clock . Manchester . —The Chartists of Manchester and distrust who have petition sheets out , are particularly requested , by the Cottveation Committee , to bring them to the Brown-street room , as soon as possible . The money for the Bufferers who were injured at the Hall of Science outrage , ( allihanka to the working men of the United Kingdom ) cornea in very well There are now upwarda of £ 30 in the Treasurer's hands . Tho poor men are all recovering , but they are not yet able to foliowr their employment . ¦ ¦ . ¦ ¦ - - . " ¦ ' . ¦ . ¦ •¦ : . ¦ ' v ¦ : ¦ .:
The Town's Council of the Chartists of this locality , held an adjourned meeting on Taeady last . The expression of sympathy to , and forgivenesi of those poor deluded creatures , who forgot their duty to themselves and country , on a recent occasion at pur Hall of Science , was both noble and generous on the part of the victims to their brutality , who had sufficiently recovered to pay their respects to their Counoil ; the eleven shillings , of which the old veteran , Murray , had been so shamefully robbed was a » dQ good ; five shillings was paid to Mr . Railton for incidental expences ; twelve shillings to Graham and Hollis for two hats which they had
loss- in the fray . Mr . Swire sent his thanks to the Council for the attention he had received at their hancio , declining all further aspfstance , feeling himself able to retprh to his work . This is as it should be ; no _ advantage taken ; no imposition practised ; reflecting as it does credit aind honour on all parties concerned . On the same night , three thousand tracts were handed over to the propair officers for the purpose of distribution . Wo have received signatures to the Great National , to the amount of 70 , 460 . A general meeting of the members Will take place at two o ' clock on Sunday next , at the -Brown-street room . All persons holding petition , sheets are requested to bring them in .
Larkhaxl . —A pubJio meeting of the inhabitants of this place was held in the lieliei" Church , on Friday eVeiiing , the 25 th ult ., for the purpose of adopting the National Jt * etition . Mr . George Lamont was called to the chair . Mr . Archibald Walker , from Hamilton , gave an excellent address on the present state and prospects of tho working classes . Mr . John Walker , from Stonehouse , moved the resolution for the petition , which was seconded by Mr . Arthur Robertson , from Hamilton , and unanimously Barried .
Holbeck . —The long contemplated Chartist Festival , at Holbpck , came off in excellent style , on Easter Tuesday , and will long be remembered , as one of the most joyous evenings over epent in that village . The viands which Wero of the most excellent qualuyy were provided in profuse abundance and waie partaken off amidst bursts of merriment and laughter , which evinced the joy arid pleasure by which the company were one arid ill animated . After tea , Mr . Fraser was called upon to preside cver ^ the evening ' s entertainment , and opened the proceedings in a neat and appropriate speech , concluding with the sentiment , " The people , the only legitimate source of all political power , " which was responded to by Mr . T . B . Smith , in an address evincing deep feeling , andakoensenso of the wrongs under which the nation suffers . Mr . Jamesi Stead responded in an appropriate manner to '' the
Charter , " and other sentiments were supported by friends whose names did not reach tho writer . Mr . T , B . Smith was again called upon to respond to the sentiment , 'VThe Ladies of Holbeck , " which lie did in a neat and humourous manner , concluding by showing that when woman was what God designed she should be , she resembled the sun for warmth and brilliancy ; the rote for swet-tness and odour ; and the oak tor deep-rooted affection and enduring constancy . This sentiment was followed by the band giving " The Rose of Allandale" in excellent style . The entertainments of the evening consisted Of songs , recitations and dancing , which Was kept up with spirit until twelve o ' clock , soon after which the happy groups departed in peace and harmony , for the demon of mischief , strong drink , was not Buffered to intrude , to their respective homos . Chartism at Holbeck wears a most charming aspect .
Aksixey . — -A public meeting was held at the Nelson Hotel , Armley , on Monday evening last , at which tho Inational Petition was adopted .
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I LONDON .- —BkohIpion . —At the usual weekly meetiug of the Chartists , held at Thornton ' s Coffee House , on Tuesday evening , Mr * WJiitehorn in the chair , after the transaction of the usual business , Mr . Ruffy Ridley was elected delegate to the District Couucil , in the : room of Mr . Leigh , who was un&blo vo attend . Mr . Sputhie delivered an able address ; Messrs . Wheeler , Matthews , Ford , and others also addressed the meeting . The sum of 5 s .- 10 ii . was collected Tor the sufferers at Manchester , anu Air . Whitehoru appointed Treasurer in the room of Mr . Heath , resigned . Someks Town . —Mr . Fussell lectured on Sunday evening last , to a numerous and respectable audience , at . the Goldbeaters' Arms , Old St . Pancras Road , and he gave every satisfaction to the company present . ' ¦
Northampton . —A meeting of the , Northampton Cjinny Council was held on Sunday last , ia the hout-o of Mr . Jones , Horse Market , Northampton . Tho following delegates , representing the respective luca ' uies annexed to their names , were preaent ; -r-Mr . Guvney , Loug Buckley ; Mr . JameaPelverday , VVeHuLorough ; Mr . John Eaves , KeUering ; Mr . Ar / hur , Pnisford ^ Messrs * WiUiam Miller and John Cherry , Northampton , ;; Mr . John M'Farlan , Duvciitry . Air . Miller was called to the chair . ChxHriUK reports were given of the progress which the cause is making in the various parts of the county . Every delegate spoke highly of Mr .
M-dsou as an active lecturer , and regretted Very nauch that the cngagement 8 of that gentleman preveiueu him from continuing hia exertion in thy 3 county at present . It was resolved that ttie Sicietary should engage a lecturer for one fortnight ; and-hut , if possible , he should commence his tour on Monday , the 11 th of April . It was also resolved that the ' parties who held petition sheets ^ for the purpose of getting signatures should . ^ et them as numerously signed as possible , and send them , free of expence , on or before the 11 th of April , to tlm Secretary , Mr . John M'Farlan , Scarlet Wellstnet , . Northampton .
Mil . Mason delivered ?• lecture on the necessity of t / ie working classes < : xposing every agitation which has not the JPeopleV Charter for its object , in uie Guild Hall ; Mil John Corby in the chair . The Hail was crowded to Suffocation , and a vast number were obliged to go away disappointed , because they could cot gain admission . St . Pancras . ——There was a numerous and highly respectable meeting at the Archery-rooins , on Sunday evening last , when Mr . Maograih delivered a most powerful , eloquent , and BOuVstirring lecture on Chartism , which was received With loud applause , and gained the admiration of all present . After which , the Chairman announced that the above locality would hold their usual weekly meeting at the feathers' Tavern , Warren street , Tottenham Ckmrtroad .
Tower Hamlets . —Mr . Brennon gave a lecture at the Rose Twig , Folly , Bethnal Green , Tower Ham ^ lets , on Monday last . At the close , tho following resolution was adopted : ^— " That this meetiuK approving of the princi pics laid down in tho People ' s Qiarter , consider that tho best w £ » ns Tvhich they have at preaeut of promulgating that document , is by torniing > locality at this house . '' DUDJLEY . —At a public meeting of the inhabitant * , of this town , held id the Chartist Hall , Bondstreet , on Monday last , it was resolved ^ " That the thanks of tnis meeting bo givea to Mr . Wright , the Baptist minister , of Uarkhouso Chapel ; to Mr . Parker , ditto , of Coseley ; to Mr . Stokes , ditto , of Weslbroinich , for the support they have given to the cause of Chartism by recommending it to their congregations . ;'"
NOTTINGHAM . —The association met on Monday as usual , Mr . Joseph Leggitt in the chair . Alter the general business was gone through several new members were enrolled , and in consequence of William Russell , the secretary to the council , leaving this town for Scotland , a voto of thanks was passed to him for his persevering exertiona daring his residence in this town * WORCESTER . —Chartism , which has hitherto been dead in Worcester , has come forth arrayed in the majesty of truth and justice , and has totally annihilated the Whigs aa a party . :
MILNROW . —On Easter Monday , a splendid soiree was held in the Milnrow Charter Association Room , when several songs and recitations wero sung and delivered .
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MOftTOKT . —Mr . Candy visited this village on Easter Monday , and delivered an able address in the open / air * . V \ ' ¦'¦¦' , - ; - . - .- ' . . ' ' .. : \ ¦ ' .. ' ; ' DUKiNFiEiiD —Mr * Haslain lectured in the Association Room , Hall Green > on Sunday , on the prinoipies of the People ' s Charter . STOCB * ORT . ~ On Sunday last , Mr . Daniel Donovan , President of the Manchester power-loom weavers , delivered a most convincing and argumentative lecture here . At the conclusion he received a unanimous vote of thanks . The cause goes on well in tibia quarter . Mr . Christopher Doyle , the Cheshire favourite , has been unanimously chosen to represent ui in the forthcoming convention . ECCLES . —Notwithstanding the wetness of the evening and the Easter holidays combined to keep back our forces , yet we had a pretty good muster of both males arid females on Monday night , to hear a lecture from Mr . Joseph Linney , of Manchester .
BISHOP-AUKiAND . —Mr . Powltoa lectured here to a good audience on Monday © yelling * AftftX the Ieciuro the sum of seven shillings and fourpencehalf ^ penny was collected for the Manchester victims , ABERCf AVANNY . —Mr . Morgan Williams lectured here on Easter Monday ; Mr . George Blaak was also expected , but owing to some cause , he was riot in attendance * The meeting was called by placard , which was numerously attended . HAWICa . — -On Monday evening last , the oommittee of the Chartist Association held a sooiat meetingin the Chartist Hall . It was crowded in every part , and many had to go away for want of room .
The recitation ^ , songs , and speeches gave great saiisfaotiori , if we may judge by the applause bestowed on the different performers . ;; HAZEiiGltoVjE . — -Neglect of Lecidses .-- —On Sunday night last , we had the largest audience ever assembled in . this village , to hear a lecture from Mfc Wm . Tijlman , of Manchester . There ware SOOres came from a distance of five miles , anci Went away sadly disappointed * Yon cannot imagine , Mr . Editor , what an amount of injury disappointing people in this manner does . Mr . Clark , of Stockport ,. made arrangements with Mr . Tillman , who promised he would attend . We hope that for the future , gentlemen wili not make engagements , except they intend to fulfil them .
IJEEDSi—On Sunday evening Mr . P . M . Brophy delivered a most excellent lecture in the Chartist Room , Fish Shamble's , to a numerous audience , subject , " Ireland's wrongs and Ireland ' s remedy . " He was listened to most attentively , A voto of thanka was given to the lecturer , after which he responded , and the meeting separated highly gratified . Lecxijhe . —On Monday evening last , Mr . Brophy ag ^ iu lectured in the above Room , and gave great satisfaction . Tea Party and Ball . —On Tuesday evening last a tea party and ball was held in the above Room . Numerous songs , recitations , and dances were gone through , and the" spree" Was kepi up to alate hour . A goodly number sat down to tea , All went off with the greatest peace and harmony . After tea a good number were admitted at 3 d . each . A great number of females were present .
DERBY . —There was a general meeting of members oh Sunday night , to take into consideration the propriety of sending a delegate to Sturge'a Convention , on the 5 th of April , when , after a long discussion , pro . and con ., it was agreed not to send one . STALEY BIttDGrB . —Mr . Jos . Linney delivered a lecture in the National Charter Association , room , to a crowded assembly , on Sunday evening last . At the . olose of the lecture tea members were enrolled . HOtbiNGWOOD— A tea party was held at this
place on Tuesday evening , by the members Of the Association , when more than one hundred sat down to tea . There was alarge sprinking of females , and a better feeling we have seldom seen manifested . After tea there was a number of highly interesting and humourous pieces recited . Mr . John Crowther , of Olcherd , and Mr . William Booth , of Newton Heath , addressed the meeting for some time . At the conclusion , a female Chartist Association was formed , when upwards of thirty females enrolled their names as members .
sottthaiwpton .- ^ Triumph the Chartists over the Complete Suffragettes . — -A meeting of the advocates of complete suffrage was held ( according to the suggestion of Mr . Joseph Sturge ) on Wednesday last , at one o ' clock in the afternoon The attendance at the hour ^ ppointed was very indifferent , and clearly showed the little interest they took in the question of the suffrage . The Chartists ^ nevertheless , were at their post , many Of them sacrificing hali' a day ' s work to attend . It did honour to them ; they showed their political integrity , honeity , and rectitude of principle , by carrying the first re&olution of the Executive in a triumphant manner . Mr . Cooper was called to the chair . Mr . Hood moved the first resolution ; which was
condemnatory of class legislation , and the adopting as a remedy of complete suffrage ' ahd the ballot . Mr . Hood spoke at great length , and in a very energetic manner advocated the right of suffrage and the injustice of withholding it from tho working classes ; He was frequently applauded thrpughoBt , It was briefly seconded by tho Secretary of the Reform Protection Association . Mr . W . Gale , sub-Secretary of the Charter Association , moved an amendment , which was the first resolution adopted by the Executive , for the whole and entire , without any curtailment whatever , of the principles of the People ' s Charter . He was most enthusiastically cheered , and well-received by the meeting ; and in a speech of much good humour , sound reasoning , and common sense convictions , he concluded by
reading tho resolution . Mr . Birtlett seconded the resolution . His appearance was hailed with the most rapturous applause . He said be would give the best of motives , and the most honest intention to those gentlemen on the platform ; he did not rise to criminato any inan or body of men . He rose for the purpose of creating union , and he would say he held in his hand the conditions of that uuion . He was sorry to say that the majority of the middle classes was opposed to the Charter , but nevertheless he would say there were some good-intentioned men amongst then / . They were kept aloof from tho Charter by a
feeling of pride , prejudice , or fear , and he would ask was it proper ? was it honest ? was it just , for tW to concede a matter of right * ia order to pander io their pride , their prejudice , or their fear 1 ( No t no ' . and cheers . ) He deprecated , in a most energetic manner , the policy of Mr . Sturge and Co ., and pointedly explained the danger 6 i' such a vacillating course . Ho sat down amidst . 'great cheering . The amendment was then and put and carried amidst the united acclamation of the meeting . The chairman then declared that as that resolution was ad < pted , the other proceedings were ended , and the meeting was dissolved .
South Lancashire Delegate : Meeting . —The delegate ¦ ¦ meeting was : held on Sunday last , in tho Brown-street Chartist Room , Eas > Manchester . Delegates present : —Mr . Lane , Redfernstreet , Manchester ; Mr . William Growcott , Brown-street ; Mr . Henry Walters , Miles Platting ; Mr . Thomas Lawless , Oldham ; Mr . William Guthrie , Eccles ; Mr . James Cartlodge , Warrington ; Mr . John MasonvMossley ; Mr . Charles Bowman , Opesshaw ; Mr . John More , Lees ; Mr ; John Kay , Failsworth ; Mr . John Millar , Salford ; Mr . John Leaoh , Rochdale j Mr . Marti a Ireland , Bury ; Mr . Thomas St « rcr , Ashtou ; Mr . Jamea Bairstow , Middleton ; Mr . Joseph Gonstahtine , Hey wood ; Mr . Edward Greenwood Shaw , Halshaw Moor ; Mr . Thomas
Clark , Stockport . Mr . Growcott was called to the chair . Tiie following resolutions were carried unanimously : — " That Mr . Cartledge , the Dis | jrict Secretary j write to Mr . Philp for an explanation of his conduct in Bigning the Suirgite declaration . " " That we , the delegates of South Lancashire , pledge ourselves not to sign , or countenance the signing , of the declaration of Mr . Starge . " "That , in the opinion of the delegates present , a quarterly collection should be made in addition to what r has been levied per head through the district , in every Chartist Room , for tho purpose of supporting and carrying out the plans laid down by the Executive ; and those who see the necessity of such a step being taken will carry it out wherever , it is practicable /' " That Mr . Cartledge , the Secretary , bo authorised from this meeting to attend the delegate meeting of North Lahcashifoj on purpose to represent the wishes and opinions of the delegates of South
Lancashire , relative to a uniOD , and fair understanding betwixt the two important districts . " " That a committee be appointed of one from every locality in Manchester , to draw up a freBh plan of lecturers for the ensuing three months , and that the names of Messrs Ross , Ranken , Leach , of Rochdale , and Pohtefract , of Delph , Saddleworth , be added to such plan . " The Treasurer , Mr . Thomas Davies , spoke very highly of the valuable and unpaid services of Mr . James Cartledge during the long time ho had filled the office of Secretary , and the correct manner in which the accounts of the money affairs had been kepi ; and thought that BQme token of respect should be given him , in consideration of the high opinion tho delegates have of him as a ^ trustworthy servant . In this the delegates were unanimous , and a beautiful scarf was presented to him as a token of respect for his beneficial services to the cause . The meeting was then adjourned till that day month .
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• rppr ™^ J = ^ - / T ^ V / £ ¦ - /// s-ip ^ - yl // JZ ^ y ^ •—r-e S < ysl C *^ tL-J - tey *> S 7 / S Sd ^ J ~ . ' fa + i ^ & . / - f-jfez ^ T * ¦ ^ Z * 2- /^ 4 z , ABERDEEN " . —The Aberdeen Charter Unfo met on Monday night last , Mr . James dZThorsOU * in the chair . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Chairman then read tho communications between him and Mr . Thomson , the general Secretary . Mr . Macdonald then made a lengthy speech in reference to the Declaration and the Charter , and recommending a firm adhesion to the whole Charter and nothing less . Mr . M'Pherson also exposed the crooked policy of the would-be-thought liberal minded men , saying thafc it was almost as difficult for'the middle classes to act politicallv honest towards the ^ workiBZ classes , :
at least they were as unwilling to do so , as it was for the Ethiopian to change his coloor , or the leopard his spots . After some good addresses from several members of the Union , it was agreed that should a publio meeting be held to consider the Sturge document , it Was the duty of every Ghartist to attend and look after his own intoresfc . ; O'Connor ' s letter oa Peel ' a tariff was read and commented upon in an able manner by Mr . Fergusou . It was resolved to get new cards of membership printed ; also the new plan of organization , the rules of the Northern District Charter Union , and an address iBsu . ed to the public explanatory of our principles and objects , ia order to j-emove the little existing prejudices against us . ' After the transaction of several other matters the meeting broke up .
BIRMINGHAM . —CHARIIST MBETINOS . —A lecture wai delivered on Sunaay evening last , at the Chartist Room , Aston-street , by Mr . E . P . Mead , on The evils of Fanaticism , " Mr . Welsford in the chair . Tho lecturer showed up the many evils resulting from a fanatical belief in any doctrine where reason was discarded , and produced eoma laugha ' sle illustrations to prove his position , and wa # warinly applauded . :... Monday Evening . —A crowded meeting of the members of the National Charter Association was held at their room , in Astoh ^ trect , on Monday evening last , Mr . Benjamin Sparks in the chair . Mr . Soar , a , highly accomplished young gentleman , delivered a highly instructive lecture on the pauses of the present misery existing aniongst the people . The lecturer displayed great talent , and was loudly
cheered throughout his discourse , at the conclusion of which , a vote of thanks was praposed to him , whiob . was supported by Mr . E . P . Mead , who passed a high eulogium on Mr . Soar . Tii « vote was carried unanimously . Mr . George White then addressed the meeting on the necessity of forming a strongorganisation amongst the Chartists of Birmingham , and showed the propriety ' of meeting the complete suffrage party by an unequivocal display of the real sentiments of the people on the day of their delegate meeting . He concluded by moving " That a public meeting should be held at the Kailway Station , i ) uddeston-row , oa the 5 th of April . * The motion was seconded and carried unanimously A coHsction ' was then made to defray the expences of the meetibg ; afterwhich , ^ several persons were nomiuated to the council , and the meeting separated .
Grurcu Rate Meeting . —The question of ohurch rates has caused a vast deal of commotion in thia neighbourhooxl during the last few days . A meeting was held in the Town Hall to eleoi churchwardens ior the fonhcoming year , at which Messra . Blunt and Salt were elected as churchwardens without opposition . Aston Meeting for the Election op Ghurchwardens . —One of the mo 3 t uproarioas and enthusiastic meetings ever held in this parish took place at
Asten church , on Tuesday last , the Rev . Yica * in the chair - ' . various parcies addressed the asaeillbly , and the most bitter denunciationsi were expressed against the robbery perpetrated by the church establishment . Mr . Oliver , a staunch Chartist was nominated as . a . churchwarden , and another nomir natd on behalf of the Tories . An aotive poll waa then commenced , which ended iu the evening , by a large majority in favour of Mr . Oliver , who stands a fair chance of being elected , the poll being contracted for three days by the church party .
Frost , Williams , and Jones . -- The General Committee of Birmingham held its usual weekly meeting on Tuesday evening last , at the National Charter Association Room ,: Aston-street , Mr . Cain in the chair , pro forma ' , in ^ the absence of the Secretary , Air . T . P . Green acted as Secretary for the evening . Mr . A . Fussell read a letter from Mr . James Clark , of Blagdon , near Bristol , with Is . enclosed for tho Committee , and giving hia opinion that a National Charter Association would be formed in that Village . No correspondence was read from any place , in consequence of Mr . Wilkinson being out of town . The remainder of the evening was spent in reading the London newspaper , ¦ which is done every Tuesday evening . The Committee invite all friends to attend from eight to nine o ' clock every Tuesday night , to hear the newspapers read .
BINGIiET ? . —Mr . Candy preached two sermons at Bingley on Sunday Jastj to crowded and attentive aud iences , after which collections were made towards the support of the Executive Council . NEWCASTI . B .--The Chartists of this' place ; held their weekly business meeting on Monday evening as usual , The secretary read the minutes of the laat meet ing , likewise the appeal of theGhaitista of this district , requesting their support to the forthcoming Convention ; which was agreed to unanimously . ; - ' - ; Mr . Sinclairthen rote and s » i >< he had great pleasure in handing over to the treasnrpr of the Conveation Fund , tae sum of 8 a from the whole-hog Chartists of Blaydon . Thfldeputa ^
tion who . waited upon him , told him that that trifle was only an earnest of what they intended to do iia support of thoir own representatives , that they had . a isubscription on foot for that purpose , and would send another remittance in a few days . Having disposed of the local business of the Association , a lengthy discussion took place respecting the Debating Society ; when it waa anally agreed , that Wednesday evenings at eight o ' clock the diacuasiou commence , and that the subject fornext Wednesdayevening be " Whether is the people in a state of slavery ot of liberty moat to be dreaded . " The Debating Society will meet in . the Chartist ' s Hall , Goat Inn , Cloth Market , every Wednesday evening , at eight o ' clock
BARNSLEY .- ^ -At the weekiy pnblic meetuig oa Monday , under the Odd Eello-ws' Hall ,. Messrs . D'COO . " nor , Pitbethly , ' and Sinns were elected to . the Con * vention .. It was aleo . resol . Ted > on the motion of Mr Leagrani , seconded by Mr . Garbntt , That this meeting thinka it impolitic and unwise for any portion of the National Charter Association to give countenance to the delnahe memorial of Mr . Joseph Sturge , or an ; other party who endeavour to get up an agitation for any thing short of the six points . " - And on the motion of Mr ; Frank Mirfield , seconded by acclamation , " That the thanks of thia meeting are due , and hereby given to the Editor of the Northern Star , lot his able advocacy of the r | ghts cf the working classea , in dei 5 ance of the attacks of open and avowed enemies , and the snarls and growls of pretended friends . "
PRESTON . — -A public meeting waa held here , in the orchard , on Saturday , the 26 th March . A band of music paraded the streets , and all was alive M the anticipation ofiiearing ^^ the ^ great " uncaged Uon /' ^ \ > vX theil ^ antid « pations were blighted . But , uov ? ever , a very sjntited , enthuaiastic , and numerous meeting took place . Resolutions were pVopossd and carried , amidst the most enthusiastic cheers , po the effect that the absence of a fall , fiee , and Mr representation of the people in the Commons' House of Parliament , was the cause , and sole cause , of all -the discoid , contention , and misery which afflicted society , and that the people dp not
agitate for anything less than the entire Bill of Bights , tae People ' s Charter . Messrs . Land ( Chartist missionary } , Halton , Murphy , and SwinglebarBb , jun . moved and seconded the resolutions . Mr . Walton proposed and , Mr . Willianis seconded the nomination of Messrs . Beesley and Leach , as members tf the Petition Convention , which was carried unanimously . Messrs . Beesley and Lund addressed the meeting at great length and in a most argumentative and eloquent style . The meeting broke up amidst cheers for Mr . Swinglehurst , senior , Coairman , and three times three for O'Connor , three for Frost , Williams , and Jones , and three for the people , the source of all wealth .
WOLVERHAMPTON . —Mr . Bairstow has been lecturing here with great success to numerous ani attentive audiences , and has considerably angmented tie number of Cbaitiata . ; ; v : Mr . J . A . Browning ; of Wednesbury , delivered s most excellent lecture on Sunday night last , at Mr . Mogg ' s Coffee House , Snowhill ; after which , ; a vote of tbanks was unanimously passed , amidst loud applause * to Mr . Daniel Hearne , for his jost and impartial conduct in reference to the late disgraceful afiair at tee Hall of Science . Manchester .
Delegate Meeting . —A meeting of delegates from the different Associations in the county of Stafford , was held on Sunday evening last , at Mr . Mogg ' s Coffee House , SnbwhiH , for the purpose of devising the best means to ensure the payment of their share towards the support of the Petition Convention , and to fix the amcunt to be paid by each Association . The following delegates were preaentt—Mr- J . Coldough , i ^> ngton ; Messrsv Rogers and . Hoome , Bilston ; Messrs . Mogg ,
Cheshire , and J . Wilcor > Wolverhampton ; and Mr Browning , W" 6 dnesbary , Mr . iChesbire was appointed Chairman , and Mr . J . Wilcos Secretaiy . Letters were received from Stafford and other places . The following resolution was agreed to , namely— " That the ; -various Associations fee requested to forward their share , u nndermentioned , to Mr , John Cleave , London , Trea surer for the Convention , not later than Saturday , April the 9 th . " The following are the different AssociatiOBV ^ and their respective suma : — : \
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TOL . Y . JfQ . 2 g 9 . SATURDAY , APRIL 3 , 1843 . ^
To James Leach, Peter Murray M'Douall, And John Campbell.
TO JAMES LEACH , PETER MURRAY M'DOUALL , AND JOHN CAMPBELL .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), April 2, 1842, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct748/page/1/
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