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      GLOUCESTER . —On Wednesday week , Mr . Campbell , of the Executive , delivered a very able lecture is ibe Chartist rooms , Worcester-street A few . days pre-Ticras to Mr . C coming to Gloucester , the Chartists challenged the Corn Law League to a discussion , -which they at first accepted , but afterwards declined ; the reason , says Mr . Joseph Storge , the anti-Cora Law Secretary , being that it would destroy the objects tf their agitation . PEEBLES . — -At the request cf the committee of the Peebles Chartist Association , Mi . Ranken , of Edinbro ' , delivered a lecture in the Town-hall , on Wednesday CTmrng week , fcnbject—" The present state of the country , its capabilities , and the prospects of the people . " Mr . Niyen in the chair , The lecturerspoke two hours , detailing the miseries cf the people , and trough * forward , as the only means of placing them in Hie position of freemen , the People ' s Charter .

      ECCLES-—A pnblic discussion took place in Eccles on the Corn Laws , on . Tuesday night last , between Mr . JB . Williams , Com Law Bepealer , and Mr . Bell , Char-Mst lecturer . Mr . Andrew Ritchie -was appointed chairman for Mr . Williams , and Win . Guthrie for Mr . 2 JelL Mr , William Nbrriswas chosen mederator . Mr . "Williams opened the question , which was , " Will a snexe repeal of the Corn Laws benefit the country at large . " He went over the Usual arguments of the Corn Xaw party , attributing all the distress in the country to these laws , and endeavoured to prove that their repeal ^ ronld benefit the working classes in particular , and if Ihese laws were not repealed soon , the middle classes ironld be reduced to a level with tie working classes , and attributed all immorality , irreligion , and crime to the operation of these laws . Mr . Bell , in a speech of half an hour , replied , and shewed to the meeting , that

      the evils of which Ms antagonist had spoken , could sot Je removed by repeal bo long as car country had eighty millions of national and local taxation to raise , and machinery -was substituted for maiuil labour ; he also emoted from M'Cullock to prove that we could not fcriagin foreign -wheat at less than three shillings btlow "What it has been for the last twelve years in this country ; he also shewed up in a masterly manner , that though our mantfjctures had increased twenty f-jld jdnce the Com Laws were imposed wages had decreased ; lie also shewed the folly of going to the continent f jr our food , while so much land in our own country was capable of being cultivated . The disputants then vrect on alternately a quarter of an hour each , until eleven o'clock , and at the dose a shew of hands was . taken for each , that for Mr . Ball being carried by six to one . The sieeting thtn broke up .

      STOXTRSRXSGE . —Mr . Mason lectured here on Wednesday and Thursday -week , upon onr present position as regards political power . Mr . Goodfellow aovedtbe following resolution : — " That this meeting J > eJieviDg that the exclusion cf the working classes from political power is the main cause of the distress so prevalent throughout this country , do pledge ourselves to use all and every lawful means in our power to 'cause the People ' s Charter to become the law of the land . " It was seconded by Mr , James Chance , and carried jmanimously .

      BJRSUSG 3 AJXL— Chabtist Zecitbe —A lectors was delivered by w > - John Mason , Chartist le « - fcrer , on Sunday evening last , at toe Chartist Room , Aston-street The lecture iras chiefly on the late meeting st the Town Hall , and the position occupied by the middle classes , and warned bis audience to be on their guard . He was warmly applauded by an overflowing audience . Mr . Edward Browne afterwards addressed the meeting . He said he was about te depart the next flay for America , being compelled to leave his native land on account of the bitter persecution of the middle daises . A collection was afterwards made to enable him to proceed on his journey , and , notwithstanding former differences , a general feeling of regret was expressed at his being forced from bis home . Mr . J . Williamson also addressed the meeting . Notice was then-given ifcat a lecture would be delivered on Tuesday evening , on behalf of thB masoBs on strike , at the room in Preeman-Street , and the meeting separated .

      Chaktist Agitatiox—During the last week there has been a continued bustle about the Midland District Hears . Mason and White attended an open air meeting on Monday , at Darlaston , and were warmly applauded . Ihey afterwards attended , at night , at a meeting in 2 > ndley . On Thursday Mr . White attended a Corn Law meeting at Walsall , which was crowded to suffocation . Agitation is the order of the day in this quarter , bo much so that onr Birmingham correspondent has liardly time to write a report Messrs . White and 2 a& 8 on are to attend a meeting called by the Mayor , at the Guildhall , Worcester , on Wednesday .

      BBJSTOIi . —We have been viated by the People ' s Executive , and have reason to hope that a strong impression has been made in favour of the Charter amongst the traders and working classes , by their able and eloquent addresses , which were delivered at four different meetings in the Hall of Science . Dr . MTDouall returned from Bath by request , and lectured on Wednesday evening , the 16 th inst , at the Castle and Ball , to a numerous and respectable meeting of the trades , and on Thursday evening at the Chartists rooms , 5 G , Castle-Etreet ; on both occasions the Doctor succeeded in obtaining several new members , particularly amongst Jhe masons and other trades of the city . On Friday , a glorions display of Chartism took place , and Bristol proved itself not inferier to anv town in -the Chartist

      movement The cnuse of the excitement originated in the following manner : on the evening of Wednesday , and before the Doctor had scarcely finished his . lecture , two of the police entered the Castle and Ball , andlad an interview with the landlady , and it is said either suspended or threatened to have her license suspended , the consequence was , that although it had boenpreviously announced in the placards that the Doctor would deliver iwo other lectures in the same room on . the following evenings , he was obliged to shift his quarters ; the Chartists of Bristol were not to be done by the interference of their own servants , and the Doctor with a spirit ¦ which does honour to his character , declared his intention cf holding a public meeting en Brandon Hill by moonlight , on Friday evening . Tims being short ,

      and no opportunity of issuing placards , a band of music -was provided ; the Doctor sent a special invitation to Sir . YiEcent , to Bath , to come over , and he promptly attended . The Chartists assembled in front of the Castle tndBall , paraded the city with flap and banners , and iaving collected in their route as many of £ heix friends aa were attracted by the display , arrived at the TTiiij a little sftsr eight o ' clock- Here the scene was tiuly gratifying for we are within the-mark by stating that 10 , 000 persons were present , amongst whom were several respectable females . Mr . Simeon was called to the chair , and having explained the reason for calling a inseting in the manner la which the present was con-Tcsed , and exhoitrd the thousands present to be peaceful , vet firm in their conduct whilst thev were assembled

      to assart their dignity , lie called upon Mr . Clifton , -who proposed a resolution to the effect " That this meeting adopt the National Petition . " It was seconded by Mr . Copp , and it is needless to say that it was senported in the ablest manner by Dr . M'Douall and Hr . Vircent ; their speeches were truly powerful and eloquent , and elicited the greatest applausa . The resolution being put to the meeting , was carried unanimously ; after which cheers being given for the Charter , Frott , Williams , and Jones , the vast multitude formed themselves into a procession , and with band plajicg , fiags flying , and starry kearts , msrchtd back to their place of rendevooz , ¦ where they separated , on hearing a few words from Mr . Tincent . There \ ras not a . single person , as far as we can learn , injured or insulted ; on the contrary , the Chariots , a 3 " merry as larks , '' or like men after a

      victory , marched in proud tr . umph , and when the band struck cp the " Campbell s are coming , " tae fine fellows snug at the top of their voices , " the Chartists are coming , " and " Oh . ' fczr , what can the matter be ?" and indeed so well they might , for there was not a « blue coat" to be seen , although we must own it was unnecessary to be so cautisus , for the a en of Bristol are determined to have justice done them , and thai too ky moral and not physical means . Dr . M'Douall . has laid the plan of a central committee for . Bristol , members have been elected aad sanctioned by the above meeting . The trades are enrolling themselves in the eause , bcth at the association in Castle-streek and Bedminster . Mr . Tincent has promised to hold many such meetings during summer , and every thing connected " with the Charter in Bristol lcoks not only promising Jbnt wears a facs of bustling interest .

      DUNDEE , —ME . O'Briex ix Duxdex . TrfE Ekgish ajtd Scotch Petitions . —We had 3 visit from that talei . t- ; d advocate of the people ' s rights , Bronlerre O'Brien , this week . His first leettre . was annaunced for Monday night , in the Thistle HaiL LoDg Jefore . the hour of meeting the hall was crammed to suffocation , and thousands were obliged to go away anable to obtain even standing room . In consequence of the weak state of his health , and the fatigue of his journey northwards , it was full three-quarters of an hour after the time announced ( eight o ' clock ) before Mr . O'B . could make his appearance , and it may easily be judged into what state © £ impatience Ihe meetingcrammed together , and locked as tightly as the stones In an arch—had arrived st . Hundreds were- crying

      loudly to get out . It was as impossible to get out as to get in however , and all was for a time in utter confusion . In the midst ; of this , and just when it had arrived at Itshelfiit , th a patriot appeared amidst the mest deafening appknse . Mr . Wm . Davidson was unanimously called to the chair , who briefly introduced the leeturer , who commenced apologising for detaining the meeting bo long af : er the hoar , it appeared that -he had not been made acquainted with the proper time , or he would upon no condition whatever have detained them . If I am made aware at any time , said Mr . O'B ., that any particnlir number of my fellow men are waiting lor me , in order that cur principles may be discussed

      I wm upon no condition whatever stay behind my time . If I am net able to walk , I murt be carried to the place ( Applause . ) He shortly alluded to the position of the movement , its advantages over all other agitations , and the many changes to which it was exposed ; ore of the greatest changes to which the cause of Chartoa is exposed , he described as being the influence which inexperienced young men may acquire amongst a » people , by , upon every occasion , pushing-themselves forward for the sake of popnlarity , and then turning sackaach influence and , popnlarity against that vurs c « se they pretend to advocate , He beautifully , and | b the moit glowlag terms ponrtnyed a supposed scene

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      betwixt one of their mushroom patriots and an old cunning and crafty aristocracy , showing how easily lhe former was made to yield to the deep laid plots of the latter . We have heard no stranger , in addressing aa audience with whom he must have been unacquainted , make a happier hft , than this was . Several woe surrounded him upon the hustings might have learned their political characters frem bis lips . Indeed one or two ; of these lads have materially damaged our cause here , and are Et ll persLting in their mischievous and childish course . It was evident from the appearance which Mr . O'Brien presented , that he could not continue , and he was obliged , after speaking about fifteen minutes , to give way , completely exhausted . Mr . John Duncan rose , and in his usual able and effective manner

      addressed thesn for some time , when the lecturer again resumed , and finished a highly instructive and eloquent address . But then came came the tug of war . The conduct of the Glasgow delegate meting in rejecting the National Petition , has been the means of creating much discontent here , and that discontent was heghtened by a knowledge of the fact that the delegates assembled ( many of whom are excellent men ) did not fairly represent Scotland . The Glasgow districts swamped the meeting by th « numbers they returned . One of the Aberdeen delegates was returned at a meeting , the price of admission to which amounted to a prohibition tax to all except the middle " class . The Forfarshire delegate acted in such a manner in Dundee upon several pnblic questions that he was afraid to oppose Mr . Duncan at

      the election , e ' . though he had been nominated months before . Mr . Duncan himself was elected by some fifty or sixty persons ! We do not mean by any means to insinuate from this that there was anything wrong connected with the election ef Mr . D ., or that he would not have been returned , had it been a large meeting We rather are of opinion that he wauld have been " the man" under any circumstances . But we are certain that a large meeting would have given him different instruction about how he was to act in Glasgow regarding thia matter . It was agreed that the Scotch ( as it iB termed ) and the National Petitions should be submitted after Mr . O'Brien had finished his address . Accordingly , Mr . Peterkin , delegate to Glasgow from Forfar 3 hire , rose and moved the adoption of the

      Scotch or Glasgow Petition , which was , of course , suppor ted by Mr . Duncan . Mr . Henry and Mr . James Lowe support ed the adoption of the " National . " It was hera snggtbted by Mr . O'Brien to submit both to the people , and leave them in signing it to judge for themselves Mr . M'Pherson moved that this plan be adopted , which was seconded . After considerable discussion , the motion and amendments were severally put , and an immense number of hands were held up for all of them . Many are of opinion that the National Petition had the greatest number . The Chairman , however , declared that the National Petition was lost , and then took a show of hands for the ethers . This gave the Glasgow " mare ' s nest" the complete go by—the submitting of both to the people being carried by an overwhelming majority . So Dundee is to have a couple of

      documents submitted to their consideration , aad for their signatures . For various reasons we cauuot much approve of this . It has all the appearance , we think , of division in the camp . Like a house divided against itself . We cannot help here stating our conviction that , this plan being suggested by Mr . O'Brien , a number supported it ont of . compliment to that gentleman . Had the question bren left to its own merits , the Glasgow document would not have had the slightest chance ia competition with that put out by the Executive Council . Another thing connected with this matter we intended to refer to at some length , namely , that of the Scotch petition having beea read at length t : > the meeting , while the other was objected to inconsequence of the time it would occupy in reading ; while those objecting put off more time in speechifying upon the subject that it might have been twice read in . We will see which of the petitions get the most signatures .

      Ms . O'Bbiex lectured on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings to crowded houses . On Thursday a social entertainment was held , which was well attended . On Friday evening , he was challenged to a debate by a Socialist (?) named Anderson ; and our semi-Socialist , semi-Chartist , and semi-everything else , Mr . Peterkin . But such a debate . ' It reminded us of a lion sporting with a pair of monkeys . If our Dundee amateurs were not satisfied , everybody else seemed to beao . We have not ecjoyed such a laughing treat for many a long day .

      COVENTRY . —Chartism tbiumphamt ! On Tuesday last , a meeting of the inhabitants of this city was convened by the Mayor , to take place in the County Hall , at ten o ' clock in the forenoon , to take into consideration , the propositions made by Sir R . Peel , in the House of Commons , on the Corn Laws , and to adopt resolutions in favour of a total repeal of those obnoxious and iniquitous laws . No sooner did these bills make their appearance , than tbe Chartists came to the determination to oppose the Corn Law party of this town . A handbill was issued by the Council of the Char ter Association , headed " Justice to one and all , " eessuring the Mayor and Sheriff for their conduct to the deputation -which waited upon these gentlemen a few days previous , and showing that the middle classes

      were afforded every facility to express their opinions , and to bring them with ferce under the consideration of the Government . It called upon the working men of Coventry to bs present at the meeting , and pursue such a course of policy on . hat occasion aa wonld become the character of Englishmen , as patriots to their country , as lovers of their homes , and as ardent friends of pure and just government . The appearance of this bill created very great excitement and caused hundreds to attend the meeting expecting the Chartists and Repealers would come in collision with each other . The Hall capable of holding 2 , 000 , was filled in less than five minutes after the doors were thrown open Mr . Wittem was called to the chair . During tbe Chairman ' s address , Mr . John Mason accompanied by

      several of the Council , made his appearance amid the cheering of the working men , who instantly made way to admit Mr . Mason and his Chartist friends , to where the Corn Law gentry sat The first resolution was proposed by Mr . D . Smith , seconded by Mr . D . Buckney , condemning the Corn Laws as unjust , &c The next resolution was proposed by Mr . N . Taunton , seconded by Mr . Cash , attributing the evils that ifflictthis country to class legislation , thatnothing short of a full , free , and complete representation of the whole people in the Commons House of Parliament , could remove the evils under which they suffer . Mr . Mason begged permission of the Chairman to speak , ( the chairman nodded assent . ) Mr . Mason then rose and spoke for more than an hour in one continued strain of thrilling eloquence , showing the superiority of the Charter Agitation over all others . He defended the rights of labour , condemned Sir B . Peel ' s sliding Fcale and Lord

      John ' sfixed duty and finished a speech that completely electrified his bearers by proving that nothing short of the People ' s Charter , can er would benefit the country . At the conclusion of his speech , the cheering and clapping of hands was deafening and lasted for as much as five minutes . At least three-fonrtns of the meeting were thorongh-going Chartists , and a resolution was proposed by Mr . Hoey , and seconded by Mr . George Gilbert , " That this meeting do adjourn , and that the Mayor be requested to allow them the use of the Hall , to discuss the five points of the Charter . " After the meeting , Mr . Whittem , Mr . C . Bray , and Mr . D . Buckney waited upon the Mayor , who granted the use of the Hall by g-ving him two day ' s notice . The meeting is to tak « place on llonday next , when tbe working men of this town would be highly gratified by a visit from Mr . O'Connor . The Association increases in strength . We have adopted the National Petition , and shall get it signed by at least 10 , 000 persons

      We had a visit from two of tbe Execntive , Messrs . Campbell ami Leach , on Thursday night , which highly gratified the men of this place . HALIFAX . —A delegate meeting was held at thta place on Sunday last , when delegates were present from the following places : —HaliliX , Sowerby , Ripponden , Luddenden , Lower Warley , Ovenden , and Mixenden . The following resolutions were unanimously adopted , Mr . B . Rushton in the chair : — " That one-fourth of the contributions bs handed in every month , if required , to establish a District Fund , for the sending of lecturers ta those places where they have not yet joined in the glorious cause . " " That any lecturer , wishiDg to visit this district , shall correspond with the District Secretary to that effect , and await his answer . " " That all lecturers will be it quested to produce their

      credentials from the sub-Secretary of the Association they profess to belong to . " "That Mr . James Chippendale be appointed District Secretary , whese address is 31 , South-street , Halifax . " " That the money duo to the Executive be brought in every month , to be forwarded to the Gtnferal Secretary altogether , stating the sum from each locality . " " That all petition-sheets that are now out for signature be brought in to the Secretary for the district by the 6 th of March . " " That a lavy of threepence per member be made for the support of the forthcoming Convention , to be handed in on the Cth of March . " "That the next delegate meeting be held at Rippcnden , on the 20 th of March , in the Charter Association Room , at two o ' clock in the aftsmoon , when the attendance of delegates from those localities that have not , yet joined the district are particularly requested . "

      SWANSEA . —A requisition was presented to the mayor of this town , by the working classes , to convene a meeting in the Town Hall to express their opinions on the Com Laws , and extension of the franchise . The mayor (< i really liberal man ) appointed Thursday evening last , and the business of the meeting commenced at seven o ' clock , and such was the densly crowded state of the spacious hall that the intended speakers had much difficulty in obtaining situations from which to address the meeting ; indeed , the Rev . J Jenkins , M . A ., who intended to support tbe petition for Universal Suffrage , Vote by Ballot , and the

      Abolition of Property Qualification , was unable to get into the meeting , and was obliged to remain in the Judge ' s Room , behind the chiir , until the mayor retired from the chair , which gave him the opportunity to enter , and in seconding the vote of thanks to the mayor to express his sentiments , though not at such length as he intended , Hundreds returned , unable to get admission . The proceedings passed off is admirable order , and the effect has been to produce an extensive revolution in tbe general opinion respecting oni principles Viewed as a preliminary meeting , it is of very greal importance It was understood to be a Chartist movement , bat the resolutions and petition adopted bj

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      the meeting went no farther than Universal Suffrage and Vote by Ballot , but was only a preliminary . jd » . Our next will be held where greater numberi can assemble , and wa then submit the whole Charter without fear of opposition . ¦ ; . ' ¦ ; " " . HONLEY . —The Haddersfleld District of the National Ckprter Association held their adjourned delegate meeting at Honley , on Sunday last , to take Into consideration the best means to provide In future for Lecturers , and to arrange that all the out-townships or hamlets may have the opportunity of having a lecturer is their turn , providing they will pay their quota towards defraying the necessary expences . A good

      number of delegates attended from the various places , expressing great satisfaction for what Mr . H- Candy bad done in rousing tho people up to a sense of their duty in looking after their rights , which have been so long withheld . There were delegates from the following places—Huddersfield , Holmfirth , Almondbnry , Lepton , Kirkheaton , Skelmunthorp , Thurstonland , Dalton , Yew Green , Berry Brow , and Honley . They one and all expressed a determination , given to them by their constituences , not to rest satisfied until Universal Suffrage became the law of the land , with all the other points of the Charter . After all the business was gone through , the meeting adjourned to the 20 th of March .

      YEW GREEN . —A pnblic meeting was held here on Saturday last , at the Shipwreck Inn , to hear Mr . Candy deliver a lecture en the best means of obtaining a repeal of the Corn or any other bad laws . Mr . Candy lectured for upwards of an hour , in which he ably pointed ont the utter impossibility of either repealing the Corn or any other bad laws , until the People ' s Charter become the law of the land . A resolution to this effect was agreed to by the meeting . Several new members were enrolled . CARLISLE . —A meeting of the council of the Chartist Association took place at the council room , 6 , John-street , Caldergate ; Mr . John Armstrong ia the chair . The following motion was brought forward by Mr . Bowman , seconded by Mr . Ferguson , and carried unanimously : — " Seeing that for some time past the usual collections had ceased , this council deem it highly expedient that the town be divided into twelve districts , ( two persons to be appointed to each , } for the purpose of caQyassingthose

      persons most likely , from their opinions and circumstances , to become regular weekly subscribers , of one penny each , to the funds of the association . That the collectors be furnished with books , headed by the chairman , to enter the names of those persons who are favourable to the carrying on of tbe association ; and that the money be paid over to the treasurer weekly . " It was then agreed to hold an especial meeting for the purpose of carrying the foregoing resolution into effect . Public Lectures and Discussions . —It may be observed , that a lecture is delivered in the Council Room , No . 6 , John-street , Caldergate , every Sunday evening ;; after which discussion is allowed . There is no charge made for admission , and non-members are allowed to attend . The question for next Sunday evening is— " What is publio liberty ? " It will be Bpoken to by Mr . Armstrong ; after which , any person will be allowed to express his opinions .

      CITY OP LONDON . —The Shareholders of the Political Institute , Old Bailey , held their monthly meeting in the Hall of the same , an Sundayy when it was agreed by them to give a greater facility to the Chartist cause—to let their Hall to the working portion of their fellow men aa cheaply as possible , ospecially to Charti 3 t , Teetotal , and Trade societies . In tub evening of the same day , Mr . Fussell delivered a lecture on tho enormous abuses of Church property , and the adoption of th « principles contained in the People ' s Charter , the only remedy to stop its withering effects . A discussion followed as usual , and a unanimous vote of thanks was given to him as a mark of their great approval of his instructive discources . The above place was crowded to excess . After which , Mr . Cater announced that our excellent patriot , Mr . R . Cammeron , of Finsbury , will lecture in this place next Sunday evening ( to-morrow . )

      Lambeth . —The Stone-masons , Drury-Iane locality , met as usual , on Satnrday evening , Mr . John Eaves , chairman . The minotes of previous meeting having been confirmed , Mr . John Hawley , jun ., vras elected to represent this locality in the Middlesex County Council . An animated discussion then took place as to the best means to be adopted for the support of the forthcoming Convention , and the masons will not fail to furnish their quota . The meeting : then adjourned , to Saturday next ( this day ) , at half-past seven o ' clock . Shoemakebs . Stab Coffee House , Golden Lane . —The large room at this house was densely crowded on Sunday evening . Mr . Stallwood lectured to the satisfaction of his audience ; after which Messrs . Allen , Dean , M'Carthy , and others addressed the meeting . Several new members were enrolled .

      Tailors .- —Three Crowns , Richmond-street , Soiio . —Mr . Wheeler lectured hero on Sunday last . Twelve cards of membership were taken up , ten of which were for drapers' assistants , who , influenced by the example of the tailors , have joined the Association . The monthly contribution was paid to the Executive and to the London Council . The sum of 23 . 4 d . was subscribed for the " Whig-made widows " Jone 3 , Williams , and Roborts . Middlesex Council — Sunday . —Mr . Seal in the ehair . Mr . Wheeler resumed his duties of Secretary . Reports were received from various bodies , and fresh deputations appointed . A deputation from Marylebone "was received , and the subject of their

      deputation agreed to bo investigated on the ensuing Sunday . Resolved , " That the Hall of Science , City-road , be engaged for the election of delegates to the ensuing Convention , on Monday evening , Maroh 7 th . " After transacting other business , the Council adjourned . Marylebone . —Mr . Ruffy Ridley lectured to a numerous meeting at the Working Men ' s Hall , Circus street , on Sunday evening , on the British Constitution . A discussion took place on the events of the by-gone week . Shoemakers . Red Lion , Poland-street . ——Owing to the illness of Mr . Parker , this body were disappointed of a lecturer ou Sunday . Notwithstanding this , six members were enrolled , and Mr . M'Greeor elected delegate to the County Council .

      BILSTON—We have ihad another fglorious ingathering to-day in the cause of democracy . Oh Thursday last , Mr . Duffy delivered two excellent lectures , which produced a thrilling feeling throughout the whole meeting . Our large room capable of holding 101 ) 0 persons was crowded to suffocation ; hewas most happy in giving a delineation ofohuroh , law , and state , which brought forth rapturous applause , In the evening , we were honoured by the services of Mr . Campbell , the justly appreciated Secretary to the Executive ; who in delineating the workings of the laws of mother church and primogeniture , was most happy and humourous . Hewas followed up by Mr . Duffy , who completely killed the Whigs and prepared a political grave ; fov the Tories , finishing up at the end of lecture , by taking his pea in his hand , and never stirring while an unenrolled person stood . Last Shift of the Truckling Whigs . —We had

      another attempt made by the Corn Law clique on Friday , to gull the brave Chartists of this town .. In compliance with a hole-and-corser meeting previously concocted , they issued printed invitation cards to their friends , fctating that a meeting of the Free-trade Association of Bilston would be held in their sanctorum , stating that each invited guest was at liberty to bring a friend with them ; our brave fellows get scent of their move , and determirei to meet them on their own dunghill , in pursuance « f which a good muster attended at an e . irlyhour to gain admittance , but not being furnished with the printed invitation cards , they were considered unwashed , and not fit to muster with the clique of respectables . Oar noble army of patriots , however ,

      soon made their appearance m such numbers , as induced the broad-cloth gentry to throw open the doors of the sanctorum , which in a few minut 33 was densely throDged by Chartists of the . real stamp , with blistered bands and unshorn chins . Mr . Bew , chapelwardcn , was called to the chair . After some remarks , he stated that the business of tho meeting was entirely intended to communicate information to the Free-trade Association of Bilstou only ; and as their business-was merely of a-local nature , and as parties were admitted out of mere courtesy , that were not members of their association he hoped , they would notiutirfere with the resolutions he had to put , wniah were for the extension of trade , to relieve the working classes , and for theabolition of all auoapolies .

      Here the meeting became uproarious , when Mr . John Stiran rose , aud , silence being restored , proceeded to give the Corn Law Clique a severe and honest castigation for their sins of commission and omission , for their last ten years of misrule , not forgetting the odious Poor Law , Irish Coercion Bill , their political hanging , gagging , and transportation Bills , &c . &c—summing up the whole by declaring that this meeting do pledge thomselve 3 never to join in any agitation whatever that has not for its basis thtt Charter , with its five points unadulterated ; and , being persuaded that class legislation is the

      cause cf all the nations evils , we are determined never to cease agitating , until the Charter becomes the law of the land—then , and then only , shall the nation be freed from 1 he Corn Laws , and all other bad laws . The speaker went on to prove to a demonstration that all the twaddle bow made use of was part and parcel of that resorted to by " Finality John , " when he and his comrades were about being kicked out of office . At the conclusion of the address , the Chairman promised to meet Mr . Stiran at a future time , and publicly discuss the merits of tho Corn Laws , to whioii Mr . Stiran assented , and the meeting then separated .

      Tub cause of Democracy progresses daily . Mr . Duffy lectured here on Thursday night , and gave a soul-stirring discourse . He stopped in the room until he actually enrolled with his own hand all tho half-decided Chartists . This is news worth telling , and worth copying after ; and , still glorious to relate , we have opened a British Chartist School for boys and girls , conducted by a master and governess of the true Republican School . With euoh a prospect before us , have we not achieved great things , whereof wo kave great cause to be glad !

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      STOCKTON-ON-TEES . —Mr . Charles Connor lectured here on the 16 th . Several new members were enrolled . It is requested that lecturers , previous to a visit , will announce their intention , so that good meetings may be got up . 1 KETTERlNe . —The inhabitants of this place held a large meeting in the Market Place , on Thursday night week , and Sir Robert Peel ' s effigy waa burnt amidst the shoutaof the people . A . few speeches , shewing the People ' s Charter as the only remedy , were delivered .

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Feb. 26, 1842, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct419/page/2/