[Accompanying documents.], January 14, 1863.

[Accompanying documents.]

1. Address from Salford to the President.

2. Address from Chesterfield to the President.

3. Address from Cobham to the President.

4. Resolutions from Crosshills on the proclamation, in copy of Leeds Mercury, January 20, 1863.

Chesterfield Resolution.

At a public meeting of the inhabitants of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, held in the Market Hall on the 15th day of January, 1863, the Rev. Francis Bishop in the chair, after an address from Mr. W. A. Jackson, a fugitive slave from Virginia, the following resolution was proposed by William Smith, esq., seconded by M. Connal, esq., supported by the Rev. J. P. Fairbourn, and enthusiastically carried by the meeting with only one dissentient:

That this meeting, believing in the great Christian doctrine of human brotherhood, views, with utter detestation, the attempt now being made to found a new nation on the American continent, of which the barbarous and inhuman institution of chattel slavery is avowedly to be the corner-stone; and that it further expresses its cordial sympathy with the President and government of the United States in their attempt to defeat the above wicked object, and in the emancipation policy upon which they have entered, and the determination they show to root out slavery from their land.

Salford Resolution.

At a public meeting held in the large school-room of Windsor Chapel, Salford, the Rev. Thomas G. Lee, pastor, in the chair, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:

Moved by Mr. J. E. Nelson.

Seconded by Mr. E. O. Greening.

Supported by Mr. James Sugden.

Resolved, That this meeting greatly rejoices in the recent proclamation of President Lincoln, decreeing the emancipation of the slaves of the rebellious States of America, and hereby cordially expresses its earnest hope that the federal Union may be speedily restored to peace and prosperity, and forever remain free from the virus and stigma of slavery.

That a copy of this resolution, signed by the chairman on behalf of the meeting, be sent to the President of the United States.

Signed on behalf and by order of the meeting,

Surrey Resolutions.

At a public meeting of the inhabitants of Cobham, in the county of Surrey, held in the Wesleyan church, on January 16, 1863, it was—

“Resolved, unanimously, That this meeting, being convinced that slavery is the cause of the grievous civil war now being waged in America, and that the object of the leaders of the rebellion in that country is the perpetuation and extension of that inhuman system, earnestly prays that the United States government may be strengthened to pursue its emancipation policy till not a slave shall be left on American soil.

“Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States.”

Meeting at Crosshills.

President Lincoln’s emancipation policy.

A public meeting was held in the Town Hall, Crosshills, on Saturday last, convened by working men, for the purpose of expressing an opinion on President Lincoln’s emancipation policy. The meeting was composed chiefly of Working men, with a few manufacturers and shopkeepers. The hall was densely crowded, and hundreds were unable to obtain admittance. The chair was occupied by Mr. Joseph Crossley, and, amongst other gentlemen on the platform, were Messrs. W. North, of Bradford; W. Dickinson, John Smith, (late from America,) John Whittaker, and J. Barker, Crosshills. Mr. John Smith moved the first resolution. Mr. Smith supported the resolution by the recital of many interesting incidents that had come under his observation during his residence in America. He stated that he had once heard Mr. Lincoln speak in Philadelphia (before he was President) on the slavery question, and he then observed that if slavery was good it ought to be extended, and if not, it ought to be abolished or its extension prevented. He (Mr. Lincoln) believed it to be bad, therefore he went for non-extension. Mr. Smith fully indorsed these sentiments, and cordially supported the resolution. Mr. Joseph Barker seconded the resolution, and observed, during the course of his remarks, that the meeting had been convened for the purpose of expressing sympathy with a great people in their hour of deep distress, and to knit still closer the ties of blood and commercial interests which bound two nations together. He maintained that the secession of the southern States was an act of treason and rebellion against the Union, and that no other course was left to the north but to crush the revolt as quickly as possible. In his opinion the rebellion would never have taken place had not the south feared that their slavery institutions were in danger. The south had no other plea for secession. The sovereign rights of their States had never been violated by the north. The south had possessed more than universal suffrage, because they had voted by their rights of property, every five slaves giving three votes to the owner, or equal altogether to more than twenty representatives to the south. From the commencement of the Union the south had succeeded in returning southern Presidents. Under these circumstances how could they complain of tyranny? No sooner was Abraham Lincoln returned as the representative of the non-extension of slavery than the south struck the federal and hoisted the confederate flag, declaring to the world that their confederacy was based upon slavery as its chief corner-stone. He condemned the English government for recognizing the south as belligerents, citing the case of the revolt in Canada, when the President of the United States designated the Canadians as rebels. The English press and the government at the commencement might have done much to prevent this civil war, by proposing to the north that if they would abolish their tariffs we would give them our moral support in crushing the rebellion; or by proposing to the south that if they would abolish their slavery we would recognize them. Instead of this, our press and many statesmen had pursued a most singular course in relation to this civil war. Conservatives had become the allies of rebels and the advocates of revolution; and those who were previously designated as radicals and revolutionary were the allies of law, order, and constitutional liberty. Mr. W. Dickinson moved the second resolution. The speaker cited the opinions of persons in the neighborhood who were southern advocates, and exposed their fallacies with considerable force. Mr. W. North supported the resolution by a humorous recital of his travels in America, which called forth roars of laughter, though not exactly consistent with the subject. His principal point was a wish to make all white men into black men, in order to convince them of the horrors of slavery. The proceedings were throughout of the most orderly character, and all the resolutions were adopted unanimously—no amendment being proposed, though urgently challenged. Thanks were voted to the chairman and the speakers. Mr. Barker stated to the meeting that the resolutions would be forwarded to his excellency. the Hon. Mr. Adams, at the American embassy, in London. He complimented those present at the meeting on their intelligent appearance, and said the audience had done honor to themselves and to Crosshills by assembling together for the present purpose in such great numbers. A collection was made to defray expenses, and in aid of the Lancashire distress fund.