26 JANUARY 1839, Page 6

A Chartist meeting, summoned by the High Bailiff, was held

at Brighton on Monday afternoon, to sanction the collection of the " Na- tional Rent." Captain Peelle'', M.P. for the borough, having been re- quested to attend, presented himself, but said he would not express an opinion on the question, as he would leave it in the hands of the men of Brighton. Several 'speeches against the unequal distribution of property were delivered, and the resolutions proposed were carried unanimously. Mr. Peargus O'Connor had been expected to attend, but he was not tbrtlicoming. At the conclusion of the proceedings, three cheers were given for tine Charter, and as many groans for the Whigs ; and the meeting broke up, each person being called on as he left the room to sign the petition and subscribe to the rent.