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rpHE Fourth Number of Mr. O'Conxob's Treaties X oh ths
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TO THE IMPERIAL CHARTiSTS.
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MANAGEMENT OF SMALL PAEMS is now published and completea the work . 55 , ^ deareof theauthor being to famish a valuable ftfittf ^ ndlaiB At such pries as would enable every ¦ wortinsnian to become possessed of . it J- No , Tom may ba Raid to contain all the practi cal instructions necessary for carrying od ; the plan , together ¦ with Platfs , describing Farm House , Offices , Tank ' , Jarm Yard , &c ; while the who : e contains all the infonsauon requisite fox carrying ont all the operations .
That portion of the press -which has condescended to noace tbe above wort , expresses the opinion that It n : sy be made pre-eminently useful as a means of elevating the worMng glasses from their present degraded eoadition . —Price Sixpence each ^ Number .
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Mt dkab Fbtssbs , —I cannot express the pleasure 3 feel in being able to make a very satisfactory report of my fcst week ' s tour , in aid of the cause of the people . I shall first report progress , and ? then make such comments as I deem necessary fer your guidance in the interim ; tha * is , till tf » are legally enrolled . On Friday monring , 'I left London for Leeds . On , Saturday , I armed aVMaccbepter , to 3 odre 3 s the men of'Salford in their Sown Hall ; but the Police ComnnsEiontra , elected by the people , refused is , as J wss to be the'flteurer . However , the Salford people held their aegiisg in the Carpenter ' s Hall , whf n I spoke forfp&l two hours , and then enrolled
members till neaijy ^ Welve o ' clock . On Sunday , I made one of . Mr . Isaac Barrow ' s congregation at Carpenter ' s Hull , and , a . a : 6 re \ usfrueiive- and valuable Benmnrl ssref ^ bkird "defi-TjeredbyanyPsTtoniatojJnfe . I ; was really beau-EM . I spoke after him , and again addressed ' the people in Carpenter ' s Hall , at six o ' clock , when thousands went away who could not gain admission , the place being crammed in every eornf-r . After my address , 2 again proceeded to eciol members of the Eeneral Association cniil Etar fsvtlve o ' clock . On Monday the cay was horrible , and we had awful forebodings &b < ut the demonstration to receive Duoccmbe ; howevtr , it cleaned Dp , sud at three o ' clock , about ibe iour when it was finest , we arrived in Market-street
from Salford , and the street waslUeraiiy -crammed : the trades that joined as trades , leading wi ; h their magnificent flsgs , followed by tbe ptople . You will see ail nbcutibis in the 35 az , cheEter report . After ihe procession , Mr . Buncombe attended tbe teaparty , ior waich nearly 2 , 100 tickets had been sold ; and he was received as he ought to be . JJe made one of those f eES-ible , straightforward speeches so useful to ibe working clashes , and so seldom delivered bj M-P- s ; one full of facts and useful knowledge . Bairstcw and Jones also spokt , and I need not tell you thai 1 had my word . James Leach was called to the chair by his townsmen , amid the most raptureiw applause . Whrn the proceedings were ovtT I again seV to tbe reuniting service , and at hslf-pss : ce * I had enrolled , in tbethr&enights , ose TBDTSAXD THBEE HrJTDBSD S £ W HiMBKBS . 1 then
went to the platform to see the dancing , when 1 v » ss highly delighted , as were all present , with ihe perfoimatce of two youths , the youngest not more than seven years of age . They were dressed in rbe Highland costume , and dasced Highland Smiis aid reels in tbe most perfect and graceful Btjle , in a ring formed by the people ; ana which , after each cance , was covered with money to reward them . Tbe whole of those assembled appeared to be highly delighted , and so was 1 . I thought thai if the people got fair play , they would very soon surpass their oppressors in politeness and grace , as they now de in useininesB and honesty .
On Tuesday , 1 addressed the good men of Hudderf £ eld , 2 dr . James Shaw in the chair . I spoke for two hours ; and my fritnds sayj that 1 made the Lesi speech they ever heard me make . 1 gav 9 several qniie novel reasons for perseveriDg in tne old course , xatr er than amalgamate with any oihtr party ; and lihrew soms new light upon the powers now placed in tbe hands vf the masters and capiialiiis . The Bndcersneld men are amongst the foremost in tbe ranks of Chartism . Ttty hare had some divisions , n is true ; but tfee Bnakts in the grass are being found out by thtir slime ; and mnst leave or behave "better ia Injure . 1 enrolled " 225 members alter my address , aid then retired to the hospitable home of my frieDd , Piiketbly , wiih some of the best spirits , where we remained m delightful CDnver ? arion till one in the momiDg .
Oa Wednesday , I addressed the good fellows of Bradford m the Oddfellows' . Hall , which was cramin' d ; Smyih , the Irish shoemaker , Chartist and Hepeaitr , was called 10 the ebsir amidst great applause ; sirfi I gave ttem nearly two hours upon Labour and Capital , and the Laud & 7 id Charier . S ^ E-e opposition was threatened by the Conservative Operatives , who are looking out for the bt * t jobs at their woik , and hope 10 gettbvm by seceding from the Cnarttt ranks and joining tbe Free Titders : huz , Lot one showed his nose * . All the Irish Kepeai TVsreeiis were ttere , and bihavtd like gtiitltmen , as Iri ~ hn : en always do , when left to vhtm .- « ive ? .
After my address I commenced fcuroiliEg , and acQLd atout " £ l ) to the corps . I thf n leli iur Leeds , and .-tall be at "H ^ lifaT to-uigbi , where 1 txpcci , in one day 3 e = s than the week , to complete the earolliseDt of 2 , 000 members in four towns . . Now , ib&- 1 eonsder « ocd woik . Tc-morrow ( Friday ) 1 fhall beat Newcastle , to address the mteting there on Saturday , the iiih , acd shall enrol members ^ and reqicfi that the several local Commit ! ees may be prepsKd wjib-aJl the machinery , such as lables , clerks that wriie well , and paper , pens , and ink .
I know not what work the Newcastle men have cut cui for me next week ; but 1 hope they have given me plenty to do : and that in all places the people wip b ? prepared to enrol , as that la now the ore great object ; and when they are made acquainted with the fact , that the work of enrolling costs me , out of my own pocket , nearly as much as all received for raids , which gees to the cause , they will admit that 1 have some claim upon them . Ji will alto shew them Thai 1 valuemen more than mere money . On Saiurday , the 21 st , I Ehail make one to meet cur c * n Duncombe at ^ ewcastie . On Tuesday , tht £ 4 Jl , 1 shall have much pleasure in making one at tLe lea pany ax I ) taicee , in honour of Duiicombe , who ma be entertained by the people on that evening . On Weoneidav , 1 shall be at Aberdeen , and
win cempiy with the request of my mends , by putting up at ths private home mentioned , when I ihail be happy to see them ail . 1 am toid that the AhtT ' : t ' Cinsoirstraiion will be upon a grace scale . 1 shau enrol m-mbtrs everwtere . 2 v 3 y tour for ti e "Keck after Aberdeen will be Eoiiced in next weLk " s Star , li will not be in n > y pewer to attend ibe tea paity is Eiiinturgh on h , oncsy , the 23 fd : but if the I B-ibti ^ ts get a public mefciiug for ibai uijjbt , 1 vfiil giady attend that . It W 23 my intention to have us « . n Arbroath on Tuesday , after Dundee , when . Monday stood for the latter town ; but as Tu « -csy has bevn substituted to suit . Mr . Danct > n : l > c ' = arraEgeiEents , 1 i&ust for the present forego the pleasure of visiting Arbrcaih . and the same refusal I am very reluctsnvy compelled to give to mv good fri » nd Gordon , of Moutrose .
I ; -nss originally my iatenuon to have adcreised thie -t .-tier to Tidd Pr * tt , to thank aim ior tbe lifi he has iit . iiieiitionaliy siven the cause ot CiiariisEa ; but 3 ir . « . -U £ . hi the eompiin ^ ni wonld have bten too great . Now , one woTd about our fnuiTe plans . I am making all the machinery ready for bringing the Plan into full operation . " When it is ZnroBed , yoD must look to me fer the protection of the body . I shall not affect very much mock geniiictntaliiY aboQt icy desire to hold yon clear of the lsw ; " tm I -will nevertheless do to . In order to efftet this purpose , we can only enrol mem bers cf the 5 atioaal Charter As 3 cciauon , ior the pre-Etnt . "ft e cannot tonch the Land question , nor can the Executive isEae Charters . We must do thai wizich the law cannot attack : and a . wLich
cut trfnibl . ngly-alive stsniimenialists cannot nibble In fact , we must neither give open foe , cr p ' retcudeo friEud , an opportunity to destroy us ; the cue i-y tie law , or tie other by a triumph ovir ttir -weskxess or obstinacy . Tbe Executive must be up and doing ; but must be cauiioc * as well as bold . We are waiched by all , and aii sLail be baulked of their triumph . Enrol is ali tiat we will do for t ^ e present . Jl is ihe one great iir . Eg needed . "We will not even for the present So the Ititjcihs that we did under the Old Plan of Organization ; we will even keep within that ; not that litre wonld be any danger in doing eo , but we ¦ will not give those T » ho watch us bet to dedestrcyusjsn opportunity of creating fslse alarm when no canse for apprehension exists .
1 CciiEot conclnde without expressing my hope that ihs ratepayers of Salford will next month turn cut every Police Commissioner , who refused them the use oi ihfcir own hall , and elec ; others over whom tbey will have some contrcul ; and above all , that they wiil onst ould M'Entrie . I will be there shortly in spite o : the Police CommiBsioners . J ^ ow , my irienda , J mnstBtart for Halifax , and shall conclude by congratulating you ipon the first creek ' s werk in honour of Tied Pratt . He has done more than , any other jd&s to raise the cause of Chartism . JJver your faithfbl friend and servant , Leeds , Thursday . Fexe « cs CCoskok .
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BIANCHESTEH . GEAKD PROCESSION AKD DEMONSTRATION IN HONOUR OF T . S . DUNCOMBE , ESQ ., SLP . On Monday last , the 9 : h of October , being the day appointed for the visit of that illnstrions and patriotic gentleman , T . S . Dnneombe , Esq ., of whom it may be said be is the only bonafide representative \ bat the people have in the present corrupt House of Commons ;; the Chartists and trades of Manchester were determined to give honour to whom honoDr
was due . 3-hey , therefore , made arrangements to give him such a reception as his patriotic , straighforward , and manly exertions in their behalf and that of their common coontry , demanded at their hands . In accoTdance withtbis resolve , they made arrangements to-give the Hon . "Gentleman a pnb } io entry mto ' the town , and thereby piove to him that if his exertions on their behalthad been the means of turning towards him the finger of Ecorn oi his own order , yet they , tbe working , enslaved , - and oppressed classes , knew how to appreciate his disinterested -exertions .
The morning was unpropitiouain the extrcme the »* P $ 8 & i % < g ?^ & ** J i- M ^^ to ^ tto asiuwiap ( i « i ^ % ^« &i ^||' w& Several bands " were sending forth tfieir ^ hafmonioas and soul-stirring vtraina as early as seven o ' clock . Stevenson's square had been announced as the general rendezvous ; wherB the proeession would form at ten o ' clock ; but lonj : before that time , the square presenttd a very animated appearance , many hundreds having assembled in spite of the rain , to witness the arrival of the various bodies . At a few minutes past ten o'clock , the trades and country people began to assemble . Tbe members of
the Charter Association met at nine o'clock in the Carpenter ' s Hall , and the Yonug Men ' s Charter Association met in the Grabby-r * w Fields , at the same hour , from nhich places both parties proceeded to the Sqnare in procession . At twelve o ' clock , the signal was given ior the nnited bodies to move off to the Crescent , to utet their illusirious friend . They passpd up Oldbam-street , Swan-street , Shude-hill , Hyde-cross , Hanging-ditch , Cateaton-street , over " Victoria-bridge , into Salford , and up Chapel-street , to the Cmctnt , where they awaited the arrival of the " Man of ihe People . "
At two o ' clock Mr . DBnccmbe arrived , accompanied by Mr . O'Connor , Dr . Hu ly , and Mr . Jones , and was received with repeated rounds of cheers which made tbe welkin ring and the factious stand at hast : and he also told ihe despicable bawJers for " Frte Trade" see that all their efforts to make the demonstration a failure had proved of no avail . The following was tbe order of the Procession : — Six Marshals on Horseback . Mtmbers of the Council of the Nauonal Charter Association of Great Britain four a-brc&st . Borough Band . Committee of the Ladies' fchot-makers , four abreast . Splendid Silk Bauner , with the aims of the Trade . Members four abreast , carrying Banners' with the Jollowing and other Patriotic mottos"The Principles of Democracy are founded upon
justice , and must prevail . " * For a nation to be free it is sufficient that she wills it . " " Tbe Charter and no Surrender . " Mens' Shoemakers Committee , four a-breast , wearing O'Connor ' s Medal , with While and Green Ribbons . Members four » -bTeast with Banners—13 Gcd Bless the supporter of tbe People's Charter in tne Commons House of Parliament . " ** The Charter and no Snrrender . " "Middle Clashes 1 make common cause with the producers of wea th , and give freedom to your country . " Fustian Cutters' Committee , four a-brr ast . Large Green Telvet Banner , with the emblems of
the Trade . Membtrs four a brea « t , with Banners" Universal Suffrsge , Yote by Ballot , &c . " " God made the man : man made the slave . " The painting of a cock , motto , ** Whilst 1 live I'll crow . " " The Charter and no Surrender . " Open carriage . Drawn by fouT torses , with ou-riders wearing greeu and whi : e iavoure ; in whieh was seated Mr . Dnncombe , Mr . O'Connor , L \ r . Huiley , and Mr . Jones ., An open carriage and pair . Band . Large banner , with pajntirg of the Welsh victims ;
Members of the National Charter AiEOCiaiion , four a-breast . A number of small banners , with mottcs , — ' * T . S . Duncombe , Etq , the people's frieno . " " Feartus O'Connor , the tyrani ' g dread . " u Down wiih class loiElation . " Large Green Silk Burner , With a representation of Justice noldiDg tbe Balance . Reverse . " Universal Suffrage ; Tote by Ballot ; Peace , Law , and Order . " Small Banners , with nnmerons devices upon them and following mottos , — " May thofe who make chains for slavery ever be in want of employment . " u God made the man : and man made the slave . "
" The Charter the means—social Happsness the end . " " Forget not the Whig and Tory victims , FroBt , Williams , Jones , and Ellit . " Lar ^ e banner—represent ation of Peterloo on the 16 th August , 1819 . Green silk bauntr— " Labour , tbe source of all weahh . " Large banner—F . O'Connor and H . Hunt , E * q 3 . Gi eeu silk banner— " Equitable adjustment of the National Debt , and al ) other contracts betwixt man and man . " Bras ^ s band . Large banner—Likeness of H . Hunt , Esq . Reverse— " We have piaceti our lives upon a cast , and will stand the hszard of the die . " Small banners— " Sp : edy restoration of Frost , William ? , and JoneB . " "To the immortal memory of Henry Hunt , Esq . " 11
Equal Rights and r qual Laws . " ** Down wiUi Class Legislation ; wherever it reigns it is a curse to the nation . " Large banner— Likeness , Dr . M'Douall . Young Man ' s National Charter Association . Two irarshals on horseback . Committee , four abreast . Green silk banner . Inscription—'' Manchester Young Man's National Charter Association " Revere— ' * Universal Suffrage . " Members , four abreast . Small banners , with various mottoes : " The victims of accursed Whiggery—the Chartist martyrs , Clayton , Hoiberry , and Duffey . " 14 T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., Finsbury ' s pride , and England ' s glory . " F . O'Connor , Esq ., the champion of the oppressed
working classes . Miles Platting Charier Association . Conimittee , fonr abreast . A lemale bearing the likeness of F . O'Connor , ornamented with a wreath of evergreens , and surmounted with a j-plendid star with told points . Reverse— "Dr . M'DcuaU . " Members , four abreast , bearing a large number of banner : ? , with various devices and mottoes . The rear was brought up with a splendid silk banner , Motto— " Universal Suffrage . " In passing down the Cre = cent and over Windsor Bridge , thv procession had a most splendid appearance . Amongst the various mottoes that we have not mentioned , were the following : — " The Immortal Memery of Robert Emmett , Eiq . " " Taxation without representation is tyranny , and ought to be resisted . "
" "Wax is a game , which , were » heir subjects wise , Kings would not play at . " M Repeal of tne Legislative Union , based upon equal representation . " The procession proceeded along Chapel-Etreet , over the Victoria Bridge , " Victoria-street , te the Exchange , where the assembled thousands gave their illustrioBsvisiter such a welcome to MaKcheatsr as made the factions look down in the mouth . It was a turnout that did honour to the " Man of the People , " and rdicots credit on the men of MancheBter . In fact , we have no hesitation in saying that it was such a procession as no other nan in England at the present day could command . The bugle sounded to advance , when the living mass moved up Market-street , Oldham-street , Great Abcoate , Lever-street , and into the Square , where Mr . O'Connor addressed the people and moved the following resolution : —
" That T . S . Dnncombe , Esq ., the Honourable Member for Finsbury , is justly entitled to the thank 3 fif the people of Manchester and the working classes generally , for the part he has taken in their behalf in the Commons House of Parliament , and for the hoi our he has conferred upon us by his present visit . " The resolution was seconded by a simultaneous shout from the assembled , thousands .
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Mr . O'Connor then put thd motion , which was carried by acclamatioD , followed by enthusiastic and long continued cheers . Mr . Duncombe briefly acknowledged the compliment , and the assembled thousands separated to prepare for the tea-party . The carriage proceeded , with Mr . Dunooinbe , to his hotel , amid > t the hearty greeting of the people .
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of . their confidence . Until then he wished them each and all , health and happiness . Mr . Dnncombe sat down amidat thundering and Ionircontinued applause . ^ Mr , John Haroraves a member of the Young < Men » Charter Asaociation , then carae forward and read an excellent addresa to Mr . Duncombe . Mr . Dime 3 MBis replied , and congratulated the meeting xm the noble 6 taud the young men of England were making ia defence of their country ' s « w : Mr . D . was enthusiastically applauded . Th nAIRMAN K ave the n » sentiment— " Feargas O Connor , Esq ., the fearless and indomitable foe of class tyranny , and the faithful advocate of the lntere&iB of the working classes . "
Mr .-O Connor rose amid the moat rapturous cheering . When silence wag restored , he said he was highly delighted with the address of Mr . Duncembe that night . If anything could raise the Hon . Member for Finsbury in his estimation , it waa hia speech on that occasion . He liked to hear a Member of Parliament speak in the plain and simple manner Mr . Duncombe had done , in giving an account of his conduct in the House of Commons to the working classes . Mr . Dunoombo had said that the Charter would prevent foolB from being magistrates ; he might also have added knaves . He was proud to see the Colliers taking hold of the right Bmr * of £ 'their business . They w ; ere the only body of men that had begun to work properly ; but he hoped that others would follow their example . He ( Mr . O'Connor ) had told them in the square that
it was rumoured that the Repeal meeting at Clontarf had been put down . That rumour was substantiated by th ' e London press this evening . The Government had issued a proclamation to put the meeting down , if it took place ; and he thanktd God that his countrymen had disappointed them in their thirst for btood , by not holding the meeting . This was the first blow struck at the Irish people ; but God only knew where it would end . The only hope that Ireland had was in the Engli-h working classes ; and he was sure that they would render thorn all the legal assistance in their power . Ha ( Mr . O'Connor ) would take care that they aid not take him , and put him in a dungeon again . No ! we are too strong now to be foolish . He concluded a most powerful address , amidst the most enthusiastic encoring .
The Chairman then gave " Isaac Barrow , E > q , Mr . William Jones , and Mr . J . H . Bairstow , the talented advocates of truth and liberty . " Mr . Jones responded to the toast . The following toasta were also given , and responded to by enthusiastic cheers : — lk Frost , Williams , Jones , and Ellis , with all who are or h&ve been expatriated , or imprisoned , for their advocacy of democratic principles . " " The Northern Star and its Editor . May the glorious prinoiples , so ably advocated by that luminary , iri-adiate the minds of the whole people , by removing tbe mists of ignorance and prejudice whic i have so long obscured the political horizon , till tyranny shall be abolished , and the freedom of our beloved country be fully and permanently established . " , Mr . O'Connor moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman , which was carried unanimously .
The usual cheers were then given and the proceedings closed . Mr . O'Connor then retired to the ante-room to enrol members , where he remained untii nearly two o'clock in the morning , and enrolled 300 , making in the three nights a total of 1 , 300 .
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( MR . O'CONNOR IN MANCHESTER . On Saturday last , 7 th inst ., an address was delivered in the Carpenters' Hall , by Feargus O'Connor , Ejo . Mr . O'Connor entered the Hall in company with Mr . Hair greaves , and was greeted with the most rapturous plaudits . Mr . M'Farlane , of Salford waB called to the chair , and alter commenting in strong terms upon the conduct of the Salford authorities in refusing the Salford Town Hal ' , he Bat down by introducing tho tyrants' dread , Feargus O'Connor , Ecq .
Mr . O'Connor then camo forward amidst the most vociferous cheering ; after it had subsided , Mr . O'C . commenced by adverting to tho base act of injustice perpetrated upon the working men of Salford by the Jacks in office who had compelled the residents of that borough to come a considerable distance from their homes , by unjustly refusing their town Hall . In this case the officials had only acted in accordance wilh the example set them by their brethren of Oldham ; but his audience wight , rest assured that tbe day was not far distant when he and thuj wquld meet together in that very Hail which had now been bo insukin-ly refused .
Mr . O'C . then proceeded to show the advantages which would rebult from the Allotment of Land System , and adverted , in a humorous way , to tho sentiments of the Premier , Sir Robert Peel , on the autjio 1 . He then explained the motives which had actuated him ( Mr . O'Connor ) to press { the Laud Question on the attention of the people ; and answered a variety of objections which had been brought forward , and concluded a very brilliant address by informing his audience of his determination to remain for the purpose of enrolling members in connection with the National Charter Association of Great Britain .
Mr . O'Connor then sat down at the table , and was literally beseiged with applicants ; and we are proud in saying that no fewer than 273 persons were enrolled by Mr . O'Connor , who retired after having been busily employed nearly four hours . On Sunday Afternoon last we were favoured with a visit from Mr . Isaac Barrow , of Bolton , who preached a most excellent sermon in behalf of tho Chartists Sunday School , in the Carpenters' Hall . There was a very good attendance . About tho middle of the discourse Mr . O'Connor entered the Hall . Upon making his appearance the audience expressed their delight at his presence , Order being restored , Mr . Barrow proceeded with his sermon . At the conclusion a Chartist hymn was &ung by the
Children belonging to the School , and the Superintendent proceeded to examine the children . Questions were asked them on a variety of subjects , all o ( which were answered in very satisfactory manner ; but the exposition they gave of Chartist prinoiples , was loudly and deservedly applauded . One of the females gave a recitation in a vei-y beautifu l style . Tbe Chartist National Anthem was then snng , and the proceedings terminated , in the evening of the same day , the spacious Hall was crowded to suffocation , and thousands had to go away unable to obtain admission . Mr . John Nutta 1 was called to the chair , and commenced the meeting by giving
cut a Chartist hymn , which was beautifully sung by the choir . During the sieging , Mr . O'Connor arrived , and with great difficulty made his way to the platform . As soon as he had taken his seat , the singers' voices were drowned in the hearty cheers of the immense audience . When order was obtained , the Chairman , in a highly eulogistic speech , introduced Mr . O'Connor . This was the signal for renewed cheering .. It is impossible to give anything like an outline of Mr . O'Connor ' s very powerful and eloquent address ; suffice it to say , that it was a master-piece , and occupied nearly two hours in tne delivery .
Mr . O'Connor then proceeded to the largo anteroom , for the purpose of enrolling members . In this business he was assisted by tour individuals , chosen by the Council . This occupied two hours more ; and , with what were enrolled on the afternoon of Sunday and tho ni ^ ht preceding , 1 , 300 individuals were enrolled ' ! !
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LIVERPOOL — Tea PaRit in Honovb or Mr . Jones—Two hundred persons sat down to tea , and about three hundred were at the ball . After tea , Mr . Lloyd was called to tho chair , and opened the business in a neat speech . He then called upon Mr . William Jones , who gave an exoellent and animating address . IiEICESTBn . —On Sunday evening , Mr . Bairstow delivered an able and effective address in the Market Place , on the New Plan of Organization , to a numerous and an attentive audience . His remarks were concise , but of great force , clearly demonstrating to the people , that by joining the New Plan of Organization , they would uot only be forwarding the cause of their political rights ; but would , to an extent almost incalculably benefit their social condition in society . He implored them to rally around the new Executive ; for , by supporting their Executive Government , they placed the means in their hands , of battling with their tyrants . :
OLDHAM . —On Sunday last Mr . Clark of Stockport delivered a rery energetio addresB , on the necessity of organisation . After the lecture sixty persons enrolled , and took out their ; card * of mambership All persons wishing to join , are quested to come forward without delay . MAMOW . —On Sunday Mr . Charles Duprey Stuart , lectured at Old Malton , at ten o ' clock in the forenoon , in the open air , taking for his text , the Epistle of James , 1 st Chap ., and 27 th verse . At three in the afternoon , he gave another discourse at Nevr Mahon , in the Market Place , from Isaiah , the 3 rd Chap ., and 15 th verse . Mr . S . gave general satisfaction to all those who heard him . _ He is likely to do much good service to the principles of democracy .
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5 TR 0 UDWATBBi—the Clw * 'sts of Stroudwater highly approve of th » New Pl *^ of Organization , ; and are resolrecl to carry it out to the utmost . ; XtODDON—CiTT op London iNSTimio . '' . —On Sunday evening , Mr . i Wartnaby in the ohsir . The meeting was one of the most numerous held ia t he Hall , aftd a powerful lecture was delivered by Alt . Davoo . f Mr . M'Grath lectured on Sunday evening tc ? a crowded audience at [ the Meshanics ' s Institution , Circus-street , Marylebone .
METROFD £ ii ! Jti « Delegatjb Meeti . vo . —Sunday afternoon , Mr . Large in t ^ e chair . After the usu al routine of business and rece : pc of reports , Mr . Mills s'ated that he was instructed by the G&Men Lane Locality , to ask JV | r . Wheoler relative to his opinion of tho legality o * ' issuing cards , charters , &c , as Mr . Hill had thrown aldoubt upon the subject which was calculated to-clo iiijury to the progress of Reorganization . Mr . Wheeler explained thai Mr Hill had been arguing upon the supposition that charters would be giaated i 0 enrol Branches , and that the strict letter of tbe Plan would be abided by . Tais was i ncorrect . Tvhe charters would be granted not to Branches , but to individual members of ihe National'Charter Association , authorizing them to
enrol members iu the ! National Society , and thai District Boards , instead of being composed 1 of delegates from tho council bf a Branch , would have to bv elected in a similar manner as delegates were now elected to county or ( other meetings , this would make the Plan striotly legal . Mr . M'G-rath also followed in a \ similar line of argument and shewed that keeping to the old system of localities instead of branches , which was a mere technical difference , would obviate many of the difficulties pointed oat by Mr . Hill . The explanation appeared ! perfectly satisfactory . Mr ; Cowan moved that the delegates resolved themselves into a Committee to superintend the Organization of the metropolis , ! until the New Plan could be
brought into operation J Mr . Matthews moved , as an amtndmti \ t , the following reaolu ion , which was seconded by Mr . Mills , and carried with one dissentient : — " That each delegate use his utmost energy to induce his locality to obtain Charters , cards , &j 3 ., as recommended by the New Organization , for the purpose of disseminating our principles , enrolling members , &c , as it is Our opinion that it can be done without the least infringement of the law . " A long discussion then ensued relative to the settlement of accounts previous to the meeting dissolving . It was at length agreed that the delegates should assemble on the following Sunday for a settlement of monetary affairs , and then dissolve . The Secretary was instructed to write to [ those localities who were in arrears , requesting payment of tho same * .
Southwabk . —King ! op Prussia , Fair-street , Tooley street . —On Monday evening last , a preliminary meeting of the St . John ' s and St . Olave ' a locality took place , when the enrolment under the New Plan of Orgawzition commenced . Twelve persons took their cards , two of whom also jnned the Land Fund . Seven shillings was voted tor the Victim Fuud . \ Lambeth . —The members of the above locality met according to notice , at 115 , Blackfriars Road , on Monday evening last , when steps vrere taken towards carrying into effect the New Plan of Organization . {
DUBLIN . —The Irish Universal Suffrage Association met on Sunday last , at No . 14 , North Annestreet , at one o'clock Mr . Joseph Brierly was called to the chair . ¦ Mr . W . H . Dyott , the Secretary , having read the rules and objects of the society and also the proceedings of the last meeting , Mr . O'UiKgins rose and . J read letters from Messrs . Lowery , Ballyhaunis ; Brown , of Glasgow ; Young , of Newcastle-upon-Tyue ; Debbage , of Norwich ; and Ddvison , of Stockton-on-Tees ; He moved that Messrs . William Brown , John Taylor Young , Saral Grat , and Miles Debbage , be admitted members . The motion having been seoonCed by Mr . Henry Clark , passed with acclamation . Mr . O'Higgios said that he had received an invitation from
Glasgow , to attend as a guest at an entertainment to be given to Ihomaa S . Duncombe , Esq . M . P .. Feargus O'Connor , E ; Tt- and pthors . He ( Mr . O'H . ) felt highly honoured by the invitation to meet those , distinguished patriots , and regretted much that he could not avail himself of tho high and flattering compliment which hi ^ broth er Democrats of Glasgow intended to pay him . He valued thoir invitation highly , and took that public opportunity of thanking them , and his other correspondents who had written to him in such flattering terms of approbation of his political ! career . He ( Mr . O'Higgin ?) bi ^ uftd to pay that he had always held the same political senumenta which he now adrjeuted ; that his father held them before him : that he wa <
brought up a Radical Reformer . He should no * dotain the meeting , as tkey were all anxious to see tho deserted Repeal Sold at Clontarf . ( Hear , hear . ) Tuis great Repeal demonstration was to have been holden on the spot where the Irish defeated , in fact annihilated , the Danes in the year 1011 . The ground where the Repeal platform was erected , is called " Conquer Hill , " where it is said the bloodiest strife , between the Irish and the invaders , took place . To this [ greeting Tara was coming ; Mullughmast was coming ; Sworda was coming ; Leinster wa 3 coming ); Manchester and Liverpool was coming ; all were coming ; but the Privy Council issued a- proclamation which put a stopper on the whole ! The I object of the Repeal
movement , as far as some were concerned , was twofold : —1 st . To get money to pay off debts and incumbrances on Derrynane Abbry , mo 3 t of which have been paid out of the Repeal rent . 2 adly , To put the Tories out of powefr , and force the base , bloody , brutal Whiga into power . To be sure , O'Gonnell relied , as he always di | t ) , on the chapter of acoidents . Let any one read his » pee ° b at Mullaghmast , and see how dear he keeps of any hand in the appointment of Arbitrators . Ho jtakes cares to say that those Arbitrators must be ippointod by the people themselves . Mark that ! yet he pretended to appoint tht m . But let everyjdupe and victim read the fol lowing words spoken by Mr . O Connell at the same
meeting ; and if after that they do not see the end and object of this Repeal agtiation , they are stupid boyond all hope of mfemption . He said , " that ho had a plan for the Repeal , which he would submit to her Majesty wheni she would hare a Ministry which he could support . " It was a melancholy spectacle to sue a noble , brave , generous , confiding people dragged about in this manner—deluded , cheated , plundered , and brought to the cannon's mouth , and then deserted—(^ reat cheering ) . Mr . O'Higgins resumed his seat . Mr . Clark was called to the chair ; aud thanks having been voted to the Chairman , the members proceeded to a car stand , and having taken their seats , six on eaoh jaunting car , they drove off to Clontarf .
THE ROAD . Conquer Hill , where the great Repeal Demonstration was to have taken place , is situate about three miles from Dublin . The road runs close by the bay " , on the North-West-side . The back ground is tastefully ornamented withUofty trees , and studded here and there with splendid edifices , neat and well-built houses , and clean comfortable cottages . On the southwest side of the Ibeautiful bay of Dublin , appears Kingston , Blackrock , and WUH&mston , and the whole country to-the foot of the mountains , covered wUh gentlemen ' s seats , and fine plantations of forest tree * , evergreens , and shrubs . The hills take their rise at a litUeJisland called Dalkey : then Killiney , the Scalp , the two Sugar-loaf hills , fifteen their shar
hundred feet abovo the level of the sea , p blue lops penetrating the white clouds ; behind these theWicklow mountains are seen in the distance rising in one continuous and unbroken chain from the sea side at Dalkey , to the Blaok-stairs in the county of Carlow , and Mount Leinster at Newtounbarry , in the county of Wexford . The day was clear and dry , and thai view of the scenery magnificent . The whole roadjfrom Dublin to Conquer-hiil , was covered with jaunting cars , coaches , horsemen , and pedestrians . A regiment of infantry was concealed in Alborough House , near the Ciroular-road . Policemen were placet ! on the bridges , and thinly scattered aloug the whole liae of road to the intended scene of action . ! At the entrance to the little village of Clontarf , two pieces of artillery were planted , their muzzlesjor mouths pointing towards Dublin . These were defended by an unusual
number of artillerymen , two troop 3 of dragoons , and i the Fifth Fusileers . About half a mile further on , am opposite to an avenue leading to the place where the platform had been erected , two more pieces of artillery were planted . At a distance of half a mile farther on , ] that part of the road called Conquer Hill , and commanding the road to Dailymount and Hontb , Lord Cardigan and the 11 th Hussars took up their position . Here again were two pieces of artillery , planted in a position to command tho Dallymount road . The whole liaeot road , from Clontarf to the wooden bridge , at Dallymount was lined with horse , foot , and artillery ; while officers in coloured clothes , called " scout ? ,, " were riding through \ the fields , examining the ditches , trenches , and hedges . So minute was , this inspection of lurking places , that a person who knew nothing of military tactics , would imagine that they were looking for birds' nests , But the most ludioroua affair , of tho whole was Tom Steelc—
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w O'Connell ' d head pacificator , " dressed out in & ditty old military Hndress frock coat , his master's cast greasy cap , a green bough in his hand , surrounded by a parcel of little boys , and crying out "O'Connell ' s Head Pacificator presents the olive branch of peace I Home ! home ! home !" Such tomfoolery neverwas witnessed in any Christian country . The renowned and far-famed Pacificator , who dare not look an honest man in the face , proceeded in this manner to Dublin , accompanied all the way by the same little urchins . Having arrived at the Bank of Ireland , in College Green , he ascended tho steps , and shaking the green bou » h , he
said , that after his return from Tara , where he had baen all night , ( where he could not' get one dtap of whisky punch to warm his shivering sowl , ) he pulled that green branch out of O'Conacll ' s garden , the father of his country , took it with him to Clonfcirf , where the people obeyed it as . Jf by magic . Thus they obey O'Connell , the father of his country aud the gTeen branch pulled that morning from the garden of his august leader . At Ciontarf he used but three magic words ; the 3 a were " Home ! home ! home J there is no place like home . " H $ then said that ho was out all night on the Hiil of Tara—Tara of the Kings ; that he was perishine of cold and
hunger" Upwards all my guts are tumbling ; My entrails and my belly rumbling . I fear that Dsath wita me does grapple ; My very tripes ars in my trapple . " After t ' lese beautiful lines , he gave three cheers for * foe Q , » vn and O'Conaell , and three for O'Connell arid" She Queon . He then ran into a tavern as fast as ho aould , It-ivies his auditory to make the best of their way homt . Fa the mean time , the LordLieutenaut , siie Contfuacder of the forces , and several other drjtisguia wd yeraonage » proceeded to the soene of aeMoii at Clonvarf , where , having nothing to do , they 7 a ' . arned to sh » ji r quarters agaiu . Thus ended the great Repeal ' Demonstration at Conquer Hill , near Cloutarf , on Sunday , tna B . a day ©? October , 184 S " ,
HALIFAX . —Mr . Holland has advanced the Wages of hie vroolcombeTs , ye > accordance with their requests . The demands of tho workers , we are happy to say , are being generally coEoedeo ? by the employers .
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Newcastle-dpok-T-tne . —A pdblio tea will be given in the Music Hall , Newcastle , on Saturday evening , thd 21 st instaut , in hencar of Thomas S . Doncnmbe , E-q , M : P ., Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., and W . P . Roberts , 2 &q . Tea to bo on the t&ble at six o ' clock . Tickets , Is . eaoh , double tickets-, admitting a lady and gentleman , Is . 6 d ., m&y be had of Mr . Thomas Horn , muGic-seller , Market-street ; Mr . Thomas Gray , tobacconist , Grey-streot ;; Mr . Pigg , merchant tailor , New Bridge-street ; Mr . Jade , Three Tuns , Manor Chare ; Mr . Booth , Rose aad Crown , New Road ; Mrr Binns , blaekin ^ anoafaor turer , New Market ; Mr . Smith , basket-maker . Now Market ; Mr . Hall , Goat Inn , Cloth Market . ; Messrs . France and Co ., booksellers , foot of Batcher Bank : VTr . James Sinclair , news-agent . Chartist Depot , 25 , High Bridge ; Mr . William Cook , Blue Boll Inn , Gateshead ; and Mr . James Kirk&r , Oakwell Ga » o , Gateshead .
Lockwood . —A general meeting of the Hudders * field district Chartists will be holden in the Democratic Institution , opposite the Swan Inn , Lockwood , on Sunday , Oct . 22 ad , chair to be taken at two o'clock . Leeds . —Mr . James Leach , from Manchester , will deliver two lectures in the Chartist Room , Cheapside , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) afternoon * at half-past two o ' clock , and in the evening at half-past six ; and he will also lecture on Monday night , at eight o ' clock . London — Cannon Coffee Home , Old Strbot . —A discussion will be held at the above place , ont Sunday evening next , at eight o ' clock . Mr . Clark , from Stockpart , will lecture on Sunday evening , at the City Hall , Turnagain Lane .
An Harmomc Meeting will be held at Mr Spracklan's , the Bricklayers' Arms , Homer-street , New Road , on Monday evening next , at eight o ' clock , for the benefit of oar persecuted friend , S . White . Tickets , twopence eaoh . Marylebone—On Sunday next , Oct . 15 th , Mr . Skelton will lecture at the Mechanics' Institution , Circus-street . New Road , Marylebone . Lambeth . —A special general meeting of the shareholders of the Chartibt Hall , 115 , Blaokfriar ' s Road , will be held ou Sunday evening next . Chair to be taken at eight o ' clock . Tho members of the Lambeth locality are particularly requssted to meet on Monday evening next . Somees Town Locality . —On Sunday evening next , Mr . Shsrrard will lecture at Mr . Duddridge's , Bricklayers' Arms , Tonbridge-street , New Road .
FlNSBUBT . —REOBGAWiSiTIOIf OP CHASTiSM . —A public meeting will be held on Wednesday , Oct . 18 th , at the lecture room , 7 , ClerkenWell Green . Chair to be taken at eight o ' clock . Sodthwark . —King of Prussia , Fair Street . — Mr . Sewoll is to lecture here , on Thursday , { the 12 : h inst . Mr . Clark , of Stock port , on the 13 th . Bath—Mr . Bolweli ' s lecture upon " The necessity oi Organization , " is postponed for Monday evening , Oct . 16 th , at eight o ' clock . Coventry . —A tea and dancing party will he holden in the Chartist Association Room , on the evening of Monday , October Ifch . Tea oa the table at five o ' clock . A variety of songs and recitations will be given in the course of the eveningi Tickets , Is . each .
Livbbpool . —A public meeting of the Chartists of Liverpool will take place on Monday evening , Oct . 16 th , in the Tabernacle , Great Charlotte-street The chair to be taken at eight o ' clock . Chartists , attend ! Babnoldswick . —The Rev . A . E . M'Fhail will preach two sermons in the Chartist Sohool , Barnoldswick , on Sunday , October 22 nd ; in the afternoon at two o ' clock , and in the evening at six , when collections will be made after eaoh sermea in aid of the school . Rochdale . —It is requested Ihat all persons desirous of taking out shares for the erection of a Working Men ' s Hall in this town , will attend on each Tuesday evening , at eight o'olooV , ia the Chartist Association Room . Mr . Jakes Mills , of Whitworth , will deliver two lectures on Sunday ( to-morrow )* at half-pasfc two o'clock in the afternoon , and at six in
evening . Oldham . —Strike-made Victims . —A public sapper will take place in the Chartist Room , Greavesstreet , this day ( Saturday ) , in honour of the liberation from Kirdaie , of the men from this borough ; supper to be on the table at seven o ' clock in tho evening . On Sunday evening , at six o ' clock , Mr . Miller , will deliver a lecture in the above room , on Phrenology , when a collection will be made-for the Roy ton victims . Liverpool . —A meating of members will take place in the large room m Roe-street , on Tuesday evening , the 17 th instant . Duckenfield . —A meeting is held every Tuesday morning , at the sign of the Old General , at tea o ' clock .
Mr . Doyle s Route foe the ensuing . — On Sunday the 15 th inst ., at Borrowash ; Monday 16 th , at Ilkeston ; Tuesday , 17 th , at Futbury ; Wednesday 18 : h , at Greasly ; Thursday 19 « h , at Burton . Mr . D < yla will visit Mossley on Saturday , 4 ih of November . Birmingham—A meeting of the mends oi Chartism willtiiko place at the Ship Inn , Steelhouse-lane on Tuesday evening next , 17 th inst , Chair to be taken at half-past seven o ' clock . Wednesbury—A delegate meeting will take place at Mr . Benjamin Danks , Union-street , on Sunday ISih inst ., at two o ' clock in tho afternon , when delegates from the following places are requested to attend : —Birmingham , Durlley , Oldbury , Walsall , YVolverhampton , Stourbridge , Bilston and surrounding districts . __ _ _ . ' . _ .
NEwroN Hkath . —Mr . James Leach , of Manchester , will lecturo in the Association Room , on Sunday evening , the 22 ad of October , after which a collection will be made for the benefit of the Yiotim Fund . " Manchester . —Mr . Tiairstow will deliver a lecture in the above Hall , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) , at halfpast six o'clock in thu evening . Bolton . —Two lectures will be delivered in the Association Room , near the Exchange , Newportstreet , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) , by Mr . William Dixon . The cha ' . r to be taken at half-past two o ' clock in the aftevnoon , and six in the evening . 'Hebden Bbid ' oB . —Mr . B . Rushton , from Ovenden , will preacli two sermons ia the Democratic Chapel , Hebden Bridge Lane , on Sunday ( tomorrow ) , at tvfo o ' clock in the afternoon , and at six in the evening . Collections will be made after each sermon for the Victim Fand .
SHEFFiELr / . —On Sunday evening a lecture will ba delivered yt the room , Fig-Tree-lane , —• subject" The Lanf ' i , and its capabilities ; " to commence at half-past 'ax . O « M' / ndat evening a publio meeting will be held in , the same room , to commoaoe at eight o'clock ., Halifax . —On Monday evening next , an entertainment will be given in the Chartist Association Roo a , for the benefi : of Dr . P . M'DoualL A ball to commence at seven o ' clock . Admission six *
peace . Macclesfield . —On Sunday ( to-morrow ) a lee' cure will be delivered in the Chartiat room . Stantoj-Btreet , at half-past Bixinthe evening , by Mr . Wm . Baruett . Nottingham . —R . T . Morrison will deliter a lecture at eight o ' clock , next Wednesday evening , in ihe large room , Swann ' s Coffee-Honse , i Jrury-nui . Nottingham . Important Meetings .- ; - — -Pnblio meeting will be held In the Democratio Cnapel . on Sunday morning , at ten o'clock j and in tne evening at six . o ' clock .
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Kewcastxjs . —Mr . Kvdd lectured in the Charfists' Hall , Goat Inn , Cloth Market , ou Sunday xvening last , " On tbe present stale of society . " Mr . Eydd went through the various classes of society , and veiy ably Ehtwed the utrer impossibility of removing ihe existing Biisery without a Governmental changer
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THE TEA . PARTY AND BALL . A splendid tea party was held in the Carpenters ' Hall in the evening . The hall presented an animated appearance . beiDg beautifully decorated for the occasion . Ttje front of the platform , which is capable of holding 500 persons , ¦ was covered with cloth . On the txtreme right was tie portrait of Mr . O'Connor , with the following motto— " F . O Connor , Esq ., the tyrant ' s dread , "—and on the left , that of T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., with this motto— " T . S . Dunco-nbe , Esq ., the people ' * friend . "
The front of tbe gallery was covered in a similar manner to th » platform , exteudiDg from right to left , tee entire width of the large Hall , and the wordd , in large green letters , — " The Charter , and no gurrendei" On tbe left side of the door was the splendid . flag witb Frost . " Wiliiarns , and Jones ; and oa the right thatolJir . OConnor . A ' _ ; _„ , ; & ^« iifei $ a& « W \ gJ -tea ' parties in-Manchester " whfeii lave "been etmsidered large ; bat this surpassed any thing of the kind tbat baa ever taken place ia this town . Abont 2 . 000 sat down to tea , and aucb was the demand for admittance tbat tbe Hall , which is c&p&ble of holding 4 000 persons , could have been twice filled by persons who would hava paid their shilling fur a ticket , without reference to the refreshmtnts ; only to have tbe honour of seeing and hearing tha man of the people .
At a few mwntes past eight . Mi . Dancombe entered the Hall , accompanied by Mr . O Connor and Dr . Huiley . To er deavour to give anything like a description of his reception is impossible ; suffice it to say that bb soon as be entered tbe Hall tbe people rose en masse from the tables , and commenced cheering , clapping of bands , ¦ waving of hats aud handkerchiefs , which lasted for several minutes after be bad ascended the platform . Such were the numbers that took tea , that notwithstanding tbe first set commenced at s < x o ' clock , and between three and four bnndred sitting down each time , it was after ten o ' clock before this part of the business was concluded . On tbe tables being , cleared , on the motion of Mr . Dixon . seconded by Mr . Donovan , Mr . James Leach was called to the chair .
Mr . Leacr , upon riaiDg , was loudly cheered . —He Raid , be would best serve their interests by not taking up their time by any remarks-of bis own , but proceed at once to the business for which they were assembled . He bad bad a list of sentiments given into Mb band which he wonld bring btfors them in rotation as tbe ; stood upon tbe list . But before be did so , as chairman of the meeting be was compelled , « wing to tbe lateness of the hour , to request tbat each speaker wouid be as brisf as possible . He then gave " The people , the only legitimate sourco of all power . May tbat power be speedily recognised in tbe abolition of Class Legislation , and the ( . nactmeat of tbe People ' s Charter as tbe basis of tbe future representation of our country . " Mr . B . 1 JRSIOW responded in an effective speech .
Tbe CuaIRMAN said tbe next sentiment was one tbat be responded to witb hia whele heart— " Our illustrious gutLt , T . 6 . Duccombe , Esq ., the faithful representative of the people , whose devoted and "disinterested exertions on their behalf have justly endeared him to tbe hearts of tbe working classes . May bis generous efforts be soon crowned with abundant success . " Mr . Du . ncombe , on rising to respond , was greeted witb repeated rounds of applause , which continued for several minutes . When order was restored , Mr . Duncombe said be rejoiced exceedingly at bavin ? again tbe opportunity of thanking them for tbeir conduct towards him that day . He was efficient tbat the manifestations of tbeir attachment-was not to tbe man , but to bis principles . He knew it was not out of respect
to the House of Commons , or because be was a Member of that House . No ); for he knew that tbat House bad sot the confidence of tbe labouring people . It was pleasing to him vrbo became a Mtrnbtr of tbat House for no other purpose but to serve bis country—to know tbat bis conduct wss approved by bis fellow subjects . It was now neaily twelve months since be had tbe bcDi / ur of appearing before the people cf Manchester . On tbat occasion be bad told them , if no other person would do it , be sbunld coi . daide .- it te be bis duty to bring the c . nducl of that partisan Judge , Lord Abingt-r , before Parliament . He bad fulfilled that promise—( loud cheers ) . He bad brought the case of tho modern Jfcffcrits btfore the House . And if be had not been able to get a Committee of iiquiry , be bad done bis duty . There , wtrit some seventy t > f tbe members vo : e < l fur bis ( Mr . Duticombe ' s ) motion . And be thought
tLat vras sufficient to be a warning to all other Judges who might come after , not to indulge Id political and part 2 in harangues on tbe judicial Bench—( cheers ) . On the occasion of bis last visit , be also learned of tbe illegal and unconstitutional conduct of the authorities of this tows and district during the disturbances of 1842 . He was made acquainted witb tbe particulars of several rases in Manchester . Tbe particulars of many he hid forgot . But one case was tbat of tbeir excellent Chairman , Air . James Leacb , who , he bait no doubt , bad sot forgotten tbe treatment he received . There was also tbeir esteemed friend , ' the Rev . J Scholefleld . And in bis case , he might state that be met with opposition from a quarter where he least txpected iu Tbe member for Salford stated tbat be ( Mr . DubCdRibe ) bad said , that Mr . Scholefleld had returned bis tbankB to Beswick for hia kind conduct
towards him . What hail Mr . Schole&eld to thank him for ? Was it for rausacking bis dwelling , and insulting vhe female members of bis family—by compelling them to open their workboxes tbat be might examine if there were ai . y little bits of sedition to be found in them—( cbf-ersj ? He was told by tbe Attorney-General tbat they onght to be thankful to tbe Government for its leniency towards them ; for if they bud thoueht proptr they migbt have tried them for high treason . Well , tho trial came , and they were neither found guilty of bigb nor low treason—( trenwndous cheering ) . There were other two gentlemen ; h *» thought that their names were Tinker and Seddon , who were confined for nineteen days , and discharged at last f *> r want of evidence . He ( Mr . Dancombei unhesitatingly declared
that the authorities acled in an illegal manner , for they had set aside tbe habeas corpus act . If they coald imprison men for nineteen days without a particle of evidence , they cocld do so for nineteen months ; where , then , was the liberty of the subject ? Would tbis conduct have been allowed if the House cf Commons had bten elected according to the provisions of tho Charter ? Most assuredly nos . None of the members of the manufacturing districts wonld vote with him for an inquiry . Ob to , " said they , " a voto of inquiry would be equal to a vote rf cea > ure . " He answered that bo wished to censure them if ihey were gutity : if not , they bad nothing to fear from inquiry—( loud cbeersj . The next case tLat he would i . otic » was the treatment of the politic . il prisoners in Kouttford gaol , and the conduct of
of tue "V isitiug ila ^ utrates Cheshire . case of brutal treatment which the prisoners bad received was , that the Visiiing Magistrates with some ladies bad gons to tbe prison to see tbe Chartists ; and it happened to be at tbe time they were off the mill . O :. e of the turnkeys was sent for and told them th . it they ware to come to the mill , as tbe magistrates and tbe ladies wanted to see the fun —( shame , shame ) . These siatemunta were contradicted by one of th ' e Cheshire magistrates , a member « f tbe HouBe of Commons . But bo ( Mr . Duncombe ) could rely on his informant , and therefore stuck to his text . The consequence was that Sir James Graham sent down a prison inspector to Knutsford ; and the result of bis inquiry was tbe substantiation of every charge which be ( Mr . D ) had made , both against
the magistrates and BurgesB , the gaoler . He ( Mr . Duncombe ) was fully couvinced tbat the laws would i ; ever bs justfy applied until the people had tbe appointment of those who executed them . He oneu beard a working nuD in London speaking upon the Charter . The poor fellow naid , if we had the Charter , no fool should be a magistrate . He was sure , if tbe Charter would prevent fools from being magistrates , there would be a considerable alteration in the bench of Cheshire—( loud cheers ) . It was too late to ii , fl : ct upon them a lengthy speech . He therefore would just mention tbe last battle be bad in tbe House cf Commons over tbe calling out of the 10 , 060 Chersea pensioners . He ( Mr . Duncombe ) wanted to know if the starving people of this country bad not burthens eneugb to bear with our large standing army , without calling about 10 , 000 additional men foi tbe people to feed and clothe ? Or was it the
intention of Government to establish a military despotism , to crush enterely the liberty of tbe subject ? Bat -what said one of tbe calumniators ? W by tbis ; that tbe greater tbe standing army , the greater was the amount of liberty erjjove * by the people . He ( Mr . D . ) bad been informed tbat the pensioners all ran away in the nonth of Aogsst , 1 S 42 ; and he told them to beware of putting arms in their hands , lest tbe next time they runaway and leave tbeir arms behind them . Bathe hoped the time would never airive in thli conntry when tbe pensioners would take tip arms against their countrymen , for the sake of some £ 6 or £ 7 fer annum . He would conclude by thanking them for tbe kindness manifested towards nim ; and all he could say was that be waB determined to continue tbe coarse which they bad approved , and bis own conscience told him he was right ; and if ever he should have the bappineM to meet them again , he trusted that he would still be deserving
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