REFORM ASSOCIATION

ON Wednesday week, a public meeting of the friend of Reform, was held at the Cabin of Comfort, Desborough, for the purpose of establishing a Reform Association. On the motion of Mr. Joseph Forster, seconded by Mr. John Cox, Mr. George Dawkins took the chair. The chairman opened the business of the evening, by stating that the object of the meeting was to establish a Reform Association in Desborough, for the purpose of procuring the registration of all qualified persons attached to liberal principle; for diffusing sound political information and for other objects connected with the improvement of our National Institutions.—A series of resolutions was then proposed, seconded, and adopted, with a view to effect the objects contemplated by the meeting.

Northampton Mercury: Saturday 09 January 1836


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