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Stockton-on-Tees , Oct . 28 , 1851 HosornED Sir , —Your friends in Stockton wish you to give them a visit wheu you make coar Isorthern tour , as you promised the yommittee when you came near the place you * ouU certainly call . They are waiting your answer , and your compliance ; will confer a great honour on them . Josatiias Jackson Thomas Wally and John Tobin .
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7 , Wellcroft-street , Stockport . Honoured Sir , —I am instructed by the council of this locality , to request you , if possible , to pay Stockport a visit about the time you come to ilanche * ter , Padiham , &c . Thomas Clews ,
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KOSSUTH . ( Concluded from our Eighth Pago . ) METROPOLITAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE . THE PROPOSED DEMONSTRATION AMD BANQUET DECLINED . The meeting of the Central Demonstration Committee Ia 6 t iiight , at 10 , Southampton-street , 6 ; rahd , was very fully attested . Mr . Thobston Hrar , on taking the chair , informed the committee that an answer to their invitation had arrived . He made a few remarks . upon the position at present occupied . by Kossutb , and recommended the committee to pay entire deference to the wishes of the great Hungarian , and concluded by reading the answer of Kossutb , as follows : —
•• Winchester , Oct . 26 . " Dear Sir , —Notwithstanding tlie arguments you adduced , I am compelled with deep regret to persist in declining the proposed banquet , which n ; y eincere gratitude and respect for those who propose this to honour me would have given me much pleasure in accepting , but which I must decline , on the broad princi ple of not accepting any similar demeiiatratiou which might subject me to the imputation of having mixed with any party . whatever , or any party question whatever , in this countrya connexion which , notwithstanding any disinclination or disavowal on the part of the mover of that demonstration , or on my own , would not fail to be
construed , by malevolence , into an unseemly interference in tho domestic concerns of a country not my own , and which has bo generously afforded me protection and hospitality . On this account I have found it necessary to decline all invitations « f this nature , unless from corporate bodies , which , from their nature , are supposed not to represent any party . In conclusion , I must beg leave definitively to acquaint you , that it would be most agreeable and convenient to me to receive the address , by whioh you inform me the working classes propose to honour me , at my own residence , the day following that on which I receive the addre *« from the London Corporation .
" 1 am , dear air , your very obedient servant , " L . KOSBUTH . " " To Thornton Hunt , Esq . " Mohda ? Evbsiso . —The attendance at the Comraitte was very full . The following resolution was carried by a majority over several amendments : - " That this committee , consisting of delegates representing the industrious classes of London , being of opinion that the character of the demonstration intended by the working men and other inhabitants of London has been misrepresented to Kossuth , by persons who either fear or hate the working men of London , resolve that the trades and other bodies
represented on this committee , be requested to assemble in public meeting on the day appointed for the presentation of the address in the most eligible place contagious to the residence of Kossuth ; that the deputation proceed from the meeting , present the address , and request Louis "Kossutb to return with them to the meeting , and deliver his answer in person to the people . In the event of Kossuth declining , the deputation to return to the meeting , and report the result of their delegation . " Mr . Ironsides was despatched with this resolution to Kossuth at Southampton , also naming Monday as the day on which the deinoiwUatioa would bo held .
Tuesday Evening . —Tho minutes having been confirmed , a strong feeling was manifested by many of the delegates , at the manner in which Kossuth had been deceived , in order to induce him to retract the promise he had previously given to the deputation , that he would be glad to receive any attentions which the working men of London might be pleased to pay him . Communications were received from various bodies in London , advising the committee to persist in holding the demonstration . Communications were also received from the provinces , showing that arranginents had been made with the Midland
and other railways to run . special tvaing on the days of the demonstration and banquet . A letter was received from Mr . Harris , honorary secretary to the Islington association , stating that many influential gentlemen in that neighbourhood had decided upon holding a banquet at Highbury-barn , in honour of KoBSUth , but hearing that the Central Committee had decided upon the same proceeding , and not being anxious to create any ill-feeling , the ; would willingly co-operate with tlie Committee in the intended banquet . They had provided music , &c , for the occasion and had received promises of a very lar ^ e attendance .
Mr . Pkttik moved , and Mi * . Hall seconded" That they resolve themselves into a committee of ways and means , in order to carry out the demonstration , as agreed to by the resolution dispatched to Kossuth . " Mr . H . Holtoakb proposed a * an amendment—41 That the Committee take no fnrther steps until they receive a definite answer from Kossuth . " After a long discussion the original motion was carried . A motion was passed that all trade's ov other bodies , should report what arnuigomtfJitiJ tiiey had made for the demonstration ! Mr . Softly , of the Painters' Society , and Mr . Sloecomde , were added to the committee .
ACCEPTATION BY M . KOSSUTH OP THE INVITATION OF THE COMMITTEE OP THE METROPOLITAN WORKING MEN'S DEMONSTUATIOH . Wbdnesdai F . vENiNG . —The following reply to the communication sent by Mr . Ironsides to Kossuth was received and read by the Chairman . It had been received in the form of a mesaage from an ofSc ' al iu the employ of Kossuth . Kossuth bad reconsidered his determination relative to the demonstration . He would accept it in the following sense : —The demonstration might assemble at any convenient place near to his residence ; he would come to the balcony and address a few words to them , but the state of his physical health wag such that his voice would
only be heard at a short distance . Phis was one of the chief Reasons why he had at first declined to attend an out door demonstration . The Address he would receive at his own house , at the hands of a deputation , and would reply to it in writing . His answer to the address would , he believed , be satisfactory . It would be one of the two communications which he wished to address to the people of EngUod ; ihe other would be addressed to the meeting to which he had been invited by the Corporation of Birmingham . His address to the Corporation of the City of Linden would be merely formal . He could n » t positively state that he could receive it on Monday , as be was not sure whether the Birmingham men might not have fixed on that day , but he would give them a speedy reply .
Mr . Ironsides reported the result of ms interview with Kossuth at the Banquet at Southampton . He w-is received with the greatest kindness , and explained to Kossuth the true character of the intended demonstration ; informing him of his having had great intercourse with tho working classes of tlie north of England . Notwithstanding the sneers of the " Times , " the demonstration at Southampton was worthy of the occasion . After some discussion , a telegraphic deBpatch was transmitted to Birmingham to ascertain the day of their meeting ; and committees were formed to get out bills , &c , with the greatest speed . At this stage of the proceedings a special messenger arrived from Kossuth , and stated , that Kossuth having learned that an
impression had got abroad that a slight had been cast by him on the committee , he would , notwithstanding the state of his health , meet them in any public pluce , and address the assemblage for a short period , but owing to the state of his chest , bis voice was so weak that his principal answer to the address must be in writing . In order that no offence should be taken by the Bourgeosit for obstructing the streets , Kossuth suggested that the demonstration Bhould take place ' a short distance from town , where there was some inn or public building . Tliis message was received with enthusiasm . After some dUcussion , it was decided that tho demonstration should be held at Copenhagen Fields , Islington , and a deputation despatched to secure that place
. Messrs . Peiit and Hichollb moved that the word " late" prior to the words " Governor of Hungary , " was struck out of the address to Kossntb . An Hungarian stated , that Kossuth was no ** more legitimately Governor of Hungary than over ; during the period of his office there were but ; eighttcntus of the people iu his favour , now they were all united in recognising his claim . Afser some discussion , the motion was carried with two dissentients . The following line of procession was then agreed upon . Asssmble at eleveno ' ekek in Russell-square , leave there at twelve o ' clock , and proceed up Tottenham Conn-road , Uampstead-i'Oiiu \ Hig h-street , OainJon-tonii , and Camdt-n-road , meeting Kossuth at two o ' clock , at tho Caledonian fidils .
Mr . Staxdfikld and Mr . JIawkss , members of the Society of Friends of Italy , attended the Committee , and p ' . aced at their service the combined flairs of Italy and Hungary . The offer was received with thanks .
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. suggestions , and the meeting adjourned . Meeting at Hobselydown . —On Wednesday night a crowded meeting w .-is held in the hall of ihe Institution , Pair-street . Horseiydown , for tho purpose of giving expression of feeling to the illustrious Kossuth . Mr . Thomas Parish in the chair . An address of hearty welcome to Kossuth was adopted , and the best thauks of the meeting were given to the liberal press . Invitation op Kossuth TO MANCHESTER . —The working classes of Manchester held a public meeting on Tuesday tvening , in the Mtfsic Hall , to consider the propriety of itivitmg Kossuth to that town , when the followingAreaolutions were adopted : — __ -:
AS the pnncipleaaf civil and religious liberty must ever be dear tWthe humane and enlightened of all nations , the people of Manchester in public meeting assembled take this opportunity of giving expression to the deep sympathy they have felt for the struggling patriots of Hungary—and whilst feeling a keen and lastiDg indignation at tho temporary triumph of her oppressors , hail with delight and gratification the appearance on our shores of the ; CMef and bravest of her defenders , M . Louis Kossjttji , and resolve to give him a hearty welcj&ie to this the manufacturing metropolis of ""' tire wgrld . That this meeting views , with satisfaction tho noble and heroic " conduct of the Sultan of Turkey , in affording
hospitality and protection to M . Louis Kossuth and his coyntriots in exile , notwithstanding the threats and intimidation of Austria and Russia ; this meeting do , therefore , heartily thank the Sublime Porte for responding to ihe call of England , America , and other powers , in finally liberating those heroic and generous patriots . That this meeting do authorise the delegates of tho trades and other bodies now assembled to draw up an address to be presented to the hero of Hungary , as the best means of representing to him the views and opinions of the working classes of this town . And further , this meeting culls upon the trades and other public bodies to send delegates to act with the present committee iu arranging tlie intended denion ^ traiion , to a meeting at the Cotton Tree Inn , Great Anoouts-strecfc , on Monday aveninc .
the 3 rd of November , at seven o ' clock . That this meeting , believing that tho working people of this town will be anxious to attend the proposed demonstration on the arrival of Kossuth , do nio » t urgently and respectfully request the employers of all branches oi' trade to aliord thoir workpeople the opportunity of doing so . " The meeting was well attended , and the sentiments of the speakers in admiration of Kossuth ' . s exertions and sufFeriugi for this country was loudly applauded . A requisition is in preparation , calling upon tho town council also to join in the invitation . An invitation had been alreauy forwarded to M . Kossuth from a meeting of gentlemen , held some-days ago in Manchester , and they are said to have received a favourable reply from the mayor of Southampton on behalf of M . liossuth ,
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by the warm feeling of gratitude , with which youi gracious reception has inspired in . I feel tlwt 1 stand here on sacred constitutional ground . On tiiis spot your forefathers' conquered liberty for you , and you show yourselves worthy of the liberty so gained , not only by maintaining , itfor yourselves * , but by endeavouring to extend icsbleasiiigs to all the world . ( Loud cheers . ) I have dedip-respectfor the inhabitants of Winchester , the oldest corporation in England , but with a people as ' young ' aud fr *> >» in the sentiments of ' municipal liSerty .-is when those sentiments were firrt recorded ' urfnstitulionv . Again I heartily thank you . " ( iLo « daiid continuiMi cheering . ) , :. .. .. ; -. v ^ , V ; v , . ¦ ¦
The Mayor of Southampton nextieiime for wan ) , and expressed the aatisfaotioA ^ biKfelfe 'in » hayjiii ( j Louis Kossuth under his roof , ' , a ~ ma nfwho with tinmind of a giant had the heart of ' a . iioni ami ' who i . the early part of his career iiaif nt one' blo « emancipated four millions of serls ^ vho ' never again , could be enslaved . ( Cheers . ) -IBut with that he was not satisfied , nor would he / ever be , so Ion ; . ' , v a single fetter remained on ihy member of tin- , great family of man . ( Loud : cheers . ) Ho , ( the mayor ) wished that there ^ erBla ^ w-mefl ^ ikfe Kossuth in England . ( L dW ffimSS ^ iSStt
was a' roan of . Ihe people , who had raised himself l »> his talents , and had subsequently devoted those talents to the welfare of his country . He had received threatening letters for his reception of Kossuth , but he disregarded thtui , and declared that so long as he had a home Kossnth should have shelter , as long as he had a sixpence Kossuth should share it . ( Loud cheers . ) Three cheors were then given for Kossuth , and three for the Mayor , after which Koasuth and party retired into the house for refreshment . On Sunday Hossuth will attend service at the Cathedral .
Mr . Cobden arrived at Southampton rather late , and immediately proceeded to Winchester . Every ticket that has been issued for the Southampton banquet to Kossuth has been sold . AMERICA . Fund for Kossdtii . —We find , by a correspondence in the American papers between an enterprising citizen and the Mayor of New York , that M . John N . Gcnin proposes to be one of ft hundred persons to contribute 1 , 000 dollars each towards ; i gift which will render the great Hungarian independent upon his arrival on our shores . The mayor has consented to act as treasurer of this fund .
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m The Refugees .- —T . Brown has received fire shillings from Weymouth , which ho has applied to the aid of the Refugees , and will bo thankful for further assistance , that he may be enabled to liquidate the debts incurred , and assist those who still need pecuniary aid . Burglar ? and Attempted Murder . —Oldbury , Worcestershire . —A daring burglary and attempted murder was perpetrated on Wednesday , at the farm house of a maiden lady , named Nicklin . About two o ' clock in the morning , Mr . Nicklin , her brother , saw two men with blackened faces standing at his bedside , one of whom dealt him a violent blow on the head with a bludgeon , aiter which two pistols were tired , wounding him in the cheek and arm . After ransacking the house the burglars decamped . Mr . Nieklin remains in a dangerous state , A reward Of fifty pounds has already been offered for the disooetrr of the offender ?
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BRADFORD IRISH DEMOCRATIC ALL ] ANCE .
On Sunday the usual woekly meeting of this body was held at the Neptune Inn , Bridge-street . Mr . M . Moloney in the chair . The case of Mrs . Quigley , better known as the widow of the rebel captain of ' 08 , was brought before the meeting . She is at present in verj low circumstances in the county Tipperary in Ireland , and Irish benevolence need only be informed to rush to the aid of distress , and smooth the few years of the aped widow . Twenty shillings were subscribed in the room , and it was arranged that the list should remain open for a month . Mr . Sullivan then brought before the
meeting the West Ward affair , where Tory and Whi g coalesced ; also the North Ward , where the samo ti ick had been practised , and in Bowling Ward every means had been tried to upset Mr . Moore , simply because he is a Chartist . Their labour , however , is in vain . Mr . Moore and Mr . Sharp are safe and in Little Ilorton ; Mr . Hudson is also secure . Thus in Bowling , two Tories are replaced by two Democrats in Little Ilorton ; one Chartist retires through ill health , and is to be replaced by another Chartist , and in twelve mouths from thiB date , we shall be . ublo to return two or more Irishmen to the Town Council . And if the Irish
Alliance progress as they have up to the present time , tlis local afiairs of Bradford will undergo a thorough reform . The question of engaging a room for the Alliance to meet in , was postponed to Sunday next ( to-morrow ) .
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THE "TJ . MIJS . " TO Til * KDITr . K of Ti | K NOUTHEKX 6 TAU . . t !; , —r i , u- " puMjj , ijjsiniclois" arc uiiquesUtini »''! y a rnos sa » p » ii , i cunsistciif race of man . They * evm perfect sidoiiu in H , B art of deception and gui-Iilt > lluy . _ Lvery article from their shop w puffed off as genuine , while rhe commoditiesof ' theinivals are tloclar d to be spurim , * , ! lJui compounded of the most injurious itj < . , diciit . . Of course , each , vendthe best bi-. il moki vlficncious n niedy for perfecting the cure Oi a nation s ills , and restoring dilapidated ¦ constitutions to their pristine vi gour . Some of those philanthropic gentry decla re that John Hull is " full uf wounds , and bruises , and putrifvine sores .
troni the crown of his head to the soles of his feet , " and reoMnniwiii » done of Ru-ssII ' b Elixir , which , any infant of the most tei'd' 2 constitution way take with impunity . Another quilt-driving politicophysiciau says Joii / i Jlull is in a galloping consumption , therefore hv must take Cobden ' s cotton and stop liw eiii-s . O ; iiin > sny he i » a drowsy , mopi"g , melancholy tviloK , therefore they recommend more tfliurelies fo : hi ? ncco ' -m <» datioi ' i , and a large quantity of s !** tj ; -ini |)<; r : ii-p sermons to arouse him to ' tfioruiiciiii ' . y . !! u < •! -. 'I the queer , incomprehensible chaps ii » Uj . .: siiiui of quackery , those , . 'isCob- belt would say , who "t - / . < the bloody old 'Times , '" carry che pulm .
The other day 1 took up ot : o of their precious sheets , anil found , for lack of other matter , they hud hit upon : i iu : ii << a <> f disuniting the niinds of our foreign vis-itcr .- ; with rc .-pect to our national *" clar . mer . "They presume that those visitors have ) < Huriie < i luuiK- with the impression that we wre a very hospitable , nior . il , aiid well-conducted people ; and , tO ; show the reverse , the doors of the " Times " mount the stool , and striiiir together a mass of poliee reports , as evident'ciotf our brutal and vicious , propensities . Now , Sir , ' ajiovfjng the correctness of each ; and lUl . qf the ' s 6 " reppTiva | id also allowing that iwreTeriers have forrnert ' ^^ oiieous ' opmio" ! # ' ' of our ' chiil'iic : cr . doOB it not-urgue ' -that something is very wrong in tins tij-ht little isl .-md—this envy of surrouiiiiiiii . ' iiiitioiis , and admiration of tho world ? Tho " Timt's" preach , tlie , lct-nlone doctrine , and , with the same breath , pronounce us rotten to tb . 0
COi'e . Is there not a cause for the declension of moral * , which they seem proud to exhibit as characteristicof Englishmen ? Certainly there is a cause , but thuso biind lenders t ' aiv only look nt effects , least tliey offend their masters If ignorance and crime ¦ are suoh glaring evils in the state , why do not these ¦ horror-stricken lendermongers come forth and waiv igninst , nnd labour to counteract , the causes producing those baneful eficcts ? It is aiv incontrovertible truth that "the evils of a state are tho ( ffi-cts of its legislation ; " then , lor consistency ' s sake , let those who hold up our deformities , or crimes to the world ' s ere , wield the axe , and ni < i in destroying that Ups-tree—misgovernment . The " Times" will surely do this , or ask pardon of the nation .
Tub editors of tho "Times" would , doubtless * have been one o [ the greatest curiosities iu the " World ' s Pair , " hud they been caged in the great booth . There foreigners would hiiyc beheld the wonders of Old Nick's creation—animated inconsistencies , singing tho-praises of llaynau , and thundering anathemas against the victims of British misgovernnicnt . There would have been seen tho incarnation of falsehood : ind deception , ¦ with vituperation flowing like a torrent from their polluted pi'lIK , But no ; it would not do to let tbo animals be subjected to either the inspection of foreigners or to the gaze of our country cousins . They must tie invisible , and be only heard through the WE tubes of Printing-bouse Square . Yours respectfully , "WM , KlDfitt ,
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iy [ v Fbiexbs , —I am very mucli obliged to l , o * e who have invited me to so many places . T = iia ! l be at Sheffield at half-past two on Veitoosday next , to attend the soiree to TrJiieli I have been invited , and I shall be at Halifax on Friday next . 1 will attend all the her towns sooii from which I have received in vitation * , hut 1 cannot yet name the day , as ^ presence is required in London now that the Land Company is being wound-up—tut I h ope and trust iu God that I shall soon be irit of Chartism
able to rouse the sp once more . I attended the dinner given to KossuiH on Tues day last at Southampton , where the JUroB , who was in the chair , decided that I should not speak ; however , at the meeting l ) -fore the dinner at the Mayor ' s house , where there was a large number of the working classes , I did speak , and was loudly cheered ; and I think that this will prove to you { bat ihe iugher and middle classes -have Bo feeling for the working classes ; and , fl s I hater often ^ tqjd ,. you . ' . before , "' . "I- '; ^ do
not . WameTi 3 ie , s-Saidiile a ^ Sv ^ ignWclSslseS i ! Int I ^ blaine " the working " tilaBs ;^ -. if they were- united ., for one month , -yourwould-Tiot have a ^ dronkard , a criminal , or a pauper in the" iand ^ -But , those who live upon your sweat , your marrow , and your blood , care not about drunkenness , criminality , or pauperism . ' 1 need say no n . ore than that , when times afford it , I will . visit all the places to which I have been invited ; and I think that these iuritations -.-wll "prove to the conntry , that , howe ver reviled , persecuted , and prosecuted I hare been , that I have not lost the affection
of those to elevate whom I have sacrificed friends , family , fortune and profession ; and I te ll you , again , that , however reviled , persecuted , and prosecuted I may he by all classes , that I am resolved not to abandon Chartism , and I will tell you , again , that I would rather live upon one humble meal a day , and not see a drunkard , a criminal , or pauper in the land , than be Emperor of the world , and have a a million millions a year . Your Faithful , and Ucompromising Friend and Advocate , Feargus O'Connor .
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Ancient Order of the Golden Fleecb . — -Bradioud Unity . —A Lodge of the above order , called " Tho Oak in the Valley , " No . 94 , was opoued fit the house of £ . C . Broadbent , the Commercial Inn , Melbourne-street , Staleybridge , on Saturday evening , October 25 th , when thirty-four members were entered . After tho business was concluded by Br . Edward Evana , D . G . M ., Br . Butterworth , as V . D . G . M ., Br . Thomas Dransfield , P . D . S ., Br . Rowley , D . T ., and other iin . from the Iluddersfieitl district , the evening was spent in the greatest harmony and good fellowship . The Lodge promises well , it being the first in this neighbourhood of the above flourishing society . Kedemition Societi . —The directors have
determined to send two more shoemakers tc the Community . The i-lection will take place on Monday , November 17 th . Monies recoived for the week : Leeds , £ 1 12 s . ; Mr . Heed , Epworth , 5 d . ; Coveutry , per Mr . Shufflebotham , £ 1 5 s , 4 d , ; Longton , per Mr . llile-y , 2 s . 4 d , ; Building Fund ; Leeds , 5 s . Gd . ; Coventry , 3 s . ; Mr . Reed , Epworth , 10 a . ; Propagandist Fund , 7 s . —^ J . Hknderbon , Secretary , 1 ( 52 , Briggate , Leeds . Liberal Landlouds . —We are pleased to bear that at the rent audits of John lligford , Esq ., held on Tuesday and Wednesday hst , that gentleman , through his agents , generously continued his return of 20 per cent , to the respective tenants of his estates in this county . —In consquence of the depressed state of agriculture , the liev . John Jones ,
of L'uigrove Cottage , Ltiug&vren , in tUis county , allowed his tenant at Lancayo , near Usk , 10 per cent , on la * t Michaelmas rent . —Hereford Journal . I ' iusbnck of Mind . —Presence of mind is occasionally shown in quick conception of some device or £ cxpedient , such as we usually suppose to be an emanation of superior intellect . This has been repeatedly exemplified in rencontres with the insane . A lady was one evening sitting in hor drawingroom alone , when the only inmate of the house , u Orother , who for a time had been betraying a tendency to unsoundnesa of mind , entered with a carving-knife in hia hand , and , shutting the door , came up to her , and said '' Margai et , an odd idea has occurred to me . I wish to paint the bead of John tho Baptist , and I think yours might make an
excellont study tor it . Ho , if you please , I will cut off your head . " The lady looked at her brother ' s eye , mid seeing in it no token of jest , concluded that he meant to do as he said . There was an open window and a balcony by her side , with a street in front ; but a moment satisfied ber that safety did not lie in that way . So , putting on a euviUng countenance , she said , with the greatest apparent oordiality , * ' That is a strange idea , George , but would it not be a pity to spoil this pretty lace ti ppet I hiive got ? I'll juat step to my room to put it off , and be with you iu half a minute . " Without -raiting to give him time to consider , she stepped lightly across the fiuor , and passed out . In Another monien sho was safe in her own room , whence she esiily gave the alarm , and the madman was se-Bured . —A lady one day returning from a drive , looked up and saw two of her children , one about five and the other about four years old , outside the
garret "Tindow , which they were busily employed in rubbing witu their handkerchief * , in imitation of a person whom they bad seen a few days before cleaning the wind- > *~ . They had clambered over the bar * which had been intended to secure them from danger . The lady had sufficient command over herself not to appear to observe them ; she did not utter one vroi'd , but hastened up to the nur-BOry , linil instead of rUshing forward to snatth them iii—which might Lave frightened them , and caused them to lose their balance—she stood a little apart , and called gently to them , and bade them come in . They saw no appearance of hurry or agitation in their mamma , so ihoy took tlieir time , and deliberately climbed the bura , and landed safrlj in tho room . One look of terror—one tone of impatienco from her—and the littlo creatures mi ght havo become confused , lost their footing , and been destroyed . —South American Advocate . The telegraphic cable between Dover and Calaia cost £ 15 , 000 .
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DllUUY-LAXE TIIEATIUJ . The equestrian troupe terminated their perfprniAlices on Saturday night last . Tho success which lias attended these artists at Drury-lano Theatre lias been extremely great the Exhitition having benefited the speculation as largely in proportion as it has done everything else . The house has been , more or less crowded every evening ; and though tlio company as it whole was not . remarkable lor
its excellence , there was now ami then individual Uilcnt of no ordinary kind , and upon all occasions a varied succession of amusements was presented . The " national" theatre—having thusouee more gut rid of tlie horses , the clowns , ai > il the tumblers —reverts fora brief period to M . Jullien , who , early in this month , commences Uis winter scviea of promenade concerts . To Jullien succeeds Bunn , and the performances after Christmas will therefore , we presume , again wear something of a legitimate theatrical aspuct .
ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION . The professors of this truly national institution are still engaged in deliveringa series of lectures ou tho Manufactures of Groat Britain . The surpassing merit displayed by Dr . Bachhoffuer on all subjects which he treats , is well known to our [ readers —the simplicity and clearness with which he treats the most learned and abstruse scientific ideas , and render ! : them , by his popular mode of delivery , particularly adapted for all classes , and even intelligible to a child . His example , and that of his highly gifted coadjutor , Mr . Pepper , seem , to a treat degree , to iniiuenco the several professors who
arolrom tune to tnuo associated in [ ho grand objects of the estahlisiuueiu . The subject which at present engages tlie learned doctor ' s attention , is the beautiful art of Electroplating , illustrated with numerous sp&cilnfiig , lc'sl lor tlie purpose }>} ' ItfUSSl'S , Elkingtou . The lucluv .: chosen l > y Mr . J . If , i epper during tho past week , has been on t : ' . e Application of Iron ami Steel in all Branches of Manufacture . This discourse is rendered particularly interesting and amusing by the quantity of experiments exhibited . One of thenijid worthy of notice : the professor after having manufactured a portion of Pi'USSiiaii-biUe , in a moment deprived the liquor of all colour , by pouring in it a few drops of ammonia .
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THE GREAT EXHIBITION . The activity displayed in removal seemed on Monday to be rather on the increase , osp « jially ia tho foreign department : ) . Allusion has of ' ton been made to the fact that numerous sales are effected by exhibitors . Another Iocomotivo engine followed that of the Great Western Company ou Monday morning . In fact tho wholu of that "art of the building devoted to unities of that ami a similar description is now in m tion . Tho sugar mill has nearly vanished ; tho machine for printing tho Illustrated London Neivs went on Saturday last . A farewcli dinner on a scale of jji'oat libernlity and splendour was given at the London Coffeehouse on Monday evening , by George Peabody , Esq ., an American gentleman long resident in . England , to his countrymen who have contributed to the Great Exhibition . There were present Mr , Lawrence , the United States envoy ; Lord Granvillc ; Sir llimvy Buiwcr , the British minister to America ; Sir Joseph Paxton ; Mr . Thomas Ilankey , Governor of the Bank of England ; Mr . Bates ; the American Commissioners ; tho Secretary of Legation ; and about eig hty orninety Other gentle * men . The banquet room was appropriately decorated with flags and banners of England and America , enveloping full-length portraits of her Majesty , Prince Alhurt , and this President ol' the United States . The proceeding's were of the most enthusiastic character , and the cluqneut and practical remarks of the respective envoys , th < s lord commissioner , tho iion . Mr . Walker , Sir , 1 . Paxton , and the other gentlemen , prolonged the social meeting to a late hour , and caused all present to separate with kindly feelings towards their liberal host , and with a warm acknowledgment of the cordiality with which the American visitors have this ye » r been everywhere received in this country .
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PAUL 1 AMENTAKY REFORM . Manchester . —A meeting" of tho Council of tho Manchester Parliamentary Reform Association was held at Manchester on Tuesday evening , Mr . George Wilson in tho chair , and influentially attended to consider the propriety of a Conference being held in reference to the measures of reform Sail ! tO bl > contemplated " by the government . After a deliberation , in which great unanimity of sentiment prevailed , it was agreed , upon the motion of Mr . Bright , M . P ., seconded by Mr . Kershsw , M . P ., that tllO i'lifUO Minister- having announced it to bo the intention of the government to introduce a measure for the reform of the representation in the coming session of Parliament , this council , COTTipiying "With many urgent requests from various parts of tho countvy , resolves to convene a meeting of the friends of reform , chiefly , though not exclusively , from Lancashire and Yorkshire , for the purpose of conferring on the steps which may be nocoBsary to give aue expression to public opinion , and thus to secure s u ; h a tn-asire of reform as may be satisfactory to the country . Arrangements were to bo made , if p « ssiMe , to hold the co » t « veiice iu tho first week of Doeembcr .
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De \ ti : of osk of Nelson ' s Likotbn-ants — Vice * Admiral James Noliie , who died on the -K . i in ; .,, was the " Noble" -i » oken of by Selsou when in his dutches he refers to " thosofino . allow * , Iluidy , Gage , m .. i >* ob |« . " Decasoa wsu on tho " reserved half-pay list . "
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Manchksteb . —A delegate meeting was held in the large ante-room of the People ' s Institute , on Sunday last , Mr . Joseph Houghton , of Stockport , ia the chair , when the following resolutions were unanimously adopted;— " That Mr . William Grocott , of Manchester , act as secretary till the next delegate meeting . " " That arrangements be made for a more general promulgation of the principles of Chartism , by an interchange of lecturers ia the different localities of South Lancashire , each delegate to come prepared at the next meeting with the names of persons competent to address public meetings , and who are willing to attend to their appointments if put on the lecturers' plan . " " That no person be received as a lecturer unless he bean enrolled member of the National Charter
Association . " "That a more general system of tract diStribatton be i scablished , the nest delegate meeting to determine whether the expenses be paid from the locator district funds . " " That we earnestly impress upon the councils of the different 1-calities the imperative necessity which exists for determined efforts to support the Executive , and thus enable tlieni more effectually to carry on the agitation at this important crisis . ' " " That as some of the localities represented at this meeting are desirous of knowing what COUrse the Chartists of Lancashire ought to puisne in reference to tbe Parliamentary Reform Agitation , this delegate meeting , after a lengthened discussion , respectfully requests their Chanist brethren to attend all public meetings called tor the purpose of testing public opinion as to the most
satisfactory measure of reform , and either propose the Charter as a substantive resolution , or as an amendment on any plan of reform ( no matter by whom propounded ) of a less comprehensive nature ; but to meetings called by ticket , or meetings for the advocacy of any particular measure wherein an expression of public opinion is not required , it would be unjust to offer any obstruction , unless Chartism be attacked or misrepresented . In all cases of this kind we recommend the Chartists present to claim tbe right of reply , " " That the next delegate meeting be held on Sunday , November 9 lh , at the Chartist meeting-room , Water-street , corner of York-street , Ashton-under-Lyne' Chair to be taken at half-past ten o'clock in the forenoon . " ADDRESS OP THE DELEGATES itEPRESEST 1 SG THE CHARTISTS OF
MANCHESTER , STOCKl'ORT , ASIITON-UXDER-LYNE , &c , TO THE C 1 IARTISTS GENERALLY . " Brethren , —A sincere desire to promote tbe Cause of democracy , and to effect a more determined and united agitation for the attainment of tbe People ' s Charter , must be our apology for addressing you at this important crisis . When professed liberals , aided t < y men from whom we expected better things , are endeavouring to securo your cooperation iu forwarding their own designs , it becomes our duty to remind you of the allegiance you owe to Chartism , together with your oft repeated pledges of a strict adherence to your own association , We do net wish to offer any obstruction to any class of reformers , nor do we attempt to impugn the motives of any man or body of men ;
but we confess we are somewhat staggered at the course pursued by the Walmsley party ; who , while they attribute paatandpresentniisrule to class legislation , and admit the right of every man to the franchise , are strengthening the government , in whituholding that right , and bolstering up class privilege * by their adroc . icy of measures , which , if conceded , would still leave a great portion of our countrymen the same unenfranchised serfs they are at present , Brother Chartists , it is time you bestired youm-lves , for advantage will be taken of your apathy . Shall it be said , after years of struggling ; , persecution , and suffering , after an expenditure of so much money and valuable time , after tbe imprisonments , the torturings . and
martyrdom of bo many of your friends , that you preferred what , at best , is but a sectional measuro to your own glorious Charter ? We believe jour answer "Bill bB in tbe negative ; then lose no timo in reorganising your various localities . Now is tbe time for action . Lord John Russell has promised to introduce a measure of BeJorm next session ; audit rests-r - Jth the COUDtrj WllGtllGPit be all ef fectwe one . Let your voices be heard on tlie side of justice and truth . Keep tbe agitation for tho Charter paramount , whatever line of policy you pursue , and ultimately your labours will be crowned with succesB ; anil our beloved country win be in deed and in truth , the envy and admiration of the world . Sigs-. ed on behalf of the delegates
"JOSEril Ilo * -GBTON , Cl ) i . irinan " It was then resolved , that all letters intended for the next delegate meeting be addressed to W . Grocott , 1 , Fairfield-strter , Manchester . That this meeting adjourn to Sunday , the 9 th of November . BbiOutos . —A special gereMl meeting was lieM at tlie Running Horse Inn , King-street , on Monday evening , October 27 tb . Mr . John 1 ' age in the chair . The following persons were duly elected as council for the ensuing quarter : —Messrs . Williams , Page , Simrock , Fiest , Kent , Battram , and Dean ; Mr . Fiest . Treasurer ; and Mr . Tage . Secretary . Proposed by Mr . 5 ieas ~ , seconded by Mr . Boyeo : — " That the sum often .-rliillings be sent to the Executive Pund . " C ; irried unanimously . After a desultory conversation , the meeting wa * adjourned to Monday evening next . ¦ , M « Mr . Ikossides and other friends gave invaluabl "
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/ V > / y ? AND NATIONAL TRADES' JOUMAL .
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VOL . XIV NO 730 LONDON SATURDAY NOVEMBER I IRhl pmOE «™ bh «» . •» ivxi . All n . IUV . JjVimUn , OJilUitUAA , 1 * U ' ^ " * ' Mill . Fir- « liiHi »«» , n *<\ tffx | i < 2 i « ci : »< - r <> iinr »«
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TO F . O'CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P ., Padiham , Oct . 20 th , 1851 . HONOURED Sir , —I am instructed by the Charti * ts of this town to request that when - ¦ ou take your tour to rally up ChartiBm , you will come to Padiham . If you could come on a Sunday , it would be the most convenient for n *; for there are a great many people ata diatanceofeight , nine , audteu miles fromPadiham , that would be anxious to come and hear you ; but if you were to come on any of the week uights , it would be impossible for any of them to do so ; bat if you come ou the Sunday , there would he hundred * pour in from a great distance , to see one who has always been at bis post to defend the rights and liberties of man .
Respected Sir , I am also directed to inform you that our confidence remains unshaken in jou ; that we are extremely grateful that we behold in you for the last twenty years the bold , uncompromising , and gratuitous advo rate of onr cause ; and may the Divine Being grant you long life , health , and happiness , cud enable you to see the consummation of your earnest desires , ia the devoted and heartfelt wish of our association . I remain , Honoured Sir , YonrB Tery truly , Benjamin Pilun'g , Secretary . Grim-haw Well , Padiham .
Bifihopwearinoutb , Sanderland , October 23 rd , 1851 . KESPECTED Fbiend , —At a meeting of the Chartists of this town , held at their meeting room in Bishopwearmouth , on "Wednesday evening , the 22 ud , it was moved by Mr . Monarch , seconded by Mr . Adams— ' That Mr . O'Connor be respectfully invited to visit Sunderlandwhen on his tour to the North , and that the wish of this meeting be sent to Mr . O'Connor withont delay , hoping that we shall get timely notice , bo as wo may make tho meeting worthy of the man , as we know of no other man that we can place the same conndeuce in as our well-tried and persecuted champion , JFeargus O'Connor . '
Dear Friend , I am requested by this meeting to forward the wish of your friends , and they are many in this town , hoping that you - rill honour as with your presence . Your answer direct , or through the ' Star , ' will much oblige . Tours , Edward Irwin .
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Hall , 20 tLOctober , 1851 . Honoured Sir , —Seeing you are promising a tour to the ? iortb , we , the undersigned , beg to remind yon that we consider we have a long standing claim to a visit from you , arising from a promise given by you at Lincoln , when lelling the allotments there , that you could not possibly come to Hull at that time , but vould take an early opportunity to do so . We "ball be proud of a line from you , or an announcement in the ' Star , ' when you think you can call to see us . We are , dear sir , Yours Respectfully , Geo . Bakneit , Sec . Address G . Barnefcfc , 10 , Cfaappel-lane .
Messrs . John Brankiing , Ed . Anderson , Wm . Adatnson , T . Oliver , Henry Hamlyn , Henry Lavarick , John Dibb , and many more ve have not time to hunt np .
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. No . 1 , Fairfield-street * Travis-street , Manchester , Oct . 21 , 1851 . Honouked Sin , —You promised , prior to y « iur goiug over to tbe Continent , to visit Manchester , and address a meeting of the inhabitants . We deferred writing to you since your return , hoping you had not forgot vour promise . It appears , from the « Northern Star , * you have made arrangements to visit several places , but Manchester is not mentioned . I have therefore been requested by the Chartists of this locality to give you another invitation , and to assure you of a hearty reception and a cordial welcome ; any Sunday evening would suit us , or Wednesday or Thursday evenings , as most convenient to yourself . I am happy to inform you that Chartism is iu a more prosperous condition in Manchester than it has been for some time past . Your answer , either through the ' Star ' or letter , addressed to me , will much oblige Yours very respectfully , William Gbocott . P . S . Not knowing your present address , ] have Bent this note to the office .
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Coln e , Lancashire , Oct . 28 , 1851 . Dear Sii ^—i am directed by the Committee of the Chartist Association to forward to-ou an invitation to pay a visit to this town when you come down into Lancashire . Our town is onl y nine miles from Padiham , and we should be happy to see you here . We can get good accommodation for a public meeting , and hope you will be able to gratify us with your presence and abilities . Joshua Watsox , Secretary .
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. > Sheffield , Oct . 27 , 1851 . DEAR . SIB ,- —I am instructed to inform you ithat , 'th ~ g * BaU of Seience . has been , taken for a Wfft ^ rftai ^ r ^§ l d'bn .. W <~ 4 aesday the 5 th of ] Soyember . j ©^ e ; -had no ¦ other ; alternative without - paying Ta . most' exorbitant ; , price , which we thought would look as well in the Honesty Fund . You would oblige us by saying what time you could be with us , and by what line of railway you will come . In the meantime , I remain , on behalf of the Council , Geohge Cattll .
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Simpson ' s Court , Caldewgate , Carlisle , Oct . 21 , 1851 . Dear Sir , —At a meeting of Chartists , 1 was instructed ; to write to you , to express the satisfaction they feel at your willingness ta visit tbe various places to which you have been invited , and seeing that you intend being at Newcastle , to earnestly request you will be kind enough to make your arrangements so as to honour * this town jvith your presence . I am , &c John Gilbertson .
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NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION . Offices—14 , Southampton-street , Strand . The Executive Committee of this body held their usual weekly meeting as above on Wednesday evening last . Present : Messrs . Arnott , GrasBby , Hunt , Jones , and Milne . Messrs , Harney and Holyoake , being in the country , were absent , as was also Mr . O'Connor . The correspondence received was read . Messrs . Highley and Hulett , from the Marylebone and White Horse localities , attended and gave in the following report : —
'We , the undersigned , hereby state that having inspected the votes received for the election of a fit and proper person to fill the vacancy in the Executive Committee of the National Charter Association , caused by the resignation of Mr . Gr . W . M . Reynolds , do certify that Mr . Robert Le Blond is duly elected to fill such vacancy , by a majority of more than three to two . ( Signed ) « W . J . Highlet , Marylebone locality . 4 James Hulett , White Howe locality . ' Thornton Hunt being compelled to attend the Kossuth Demonstration Committee it was
deemed advisable to adjourn the transactions of business until Wednesday evening , October 5 th . Signed on behalf of the Committee , John Arnott , General Secretary .
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( From our second edition of last week . ) AN INVITATION TO KOSSUTH . At the meeting of the Central Committee , on Friday night , at 10 , Wellington-street , Mr . Thornton Hunt in the chair , the Chairman , upon behali of the deputation , delivered the following report : — ? ' Tho deputation appointed by the Central Committee for organising the Kossuth demonstration , waited upon Louis Kossuth , at Southampton , on Friday morning , and had an interview with him of « ome duration . Tho deputation was introduced by M . Pulszky . The deputation stated to Louis Kossuth that it attended on the part of a committee composed principally of workmen , among whom the movement had originated , and by one of whom
the address to be presented had been composed . The deputation requested his permission to present the address at a public reception of himself in London , and to eacort him to the place of his abode there . A copy of the address was presented to Louis Kossuth . The deputation further requested his acceptance of an invitation to a banquet . Louis Ko . -suth replied by requesting the deputation to convey his thanks to the working men of London . He stated that ho honoured industry ; he himsell was a man of . the people ; hig political career had been devoted , to elevating tbe condition of tho people . He should be proud of any attention that the working classes of London might please to show him . lie thanked the committee for
furnishing him with a copy of the address , as his unfamiliarity with the English language made the opportunity of deliberately readinjr it very convenient . As to tlie invitation to the banquet , he felt at once a difficulty and a . question of policy . Ilo had but a short time to stay in this country on the present visit , and could dol accept all invitations . That was the difficulty . Observing the political victories of the English to lie obtained by the aid of associations , he desired to suggest tho establishment of an association here to en » force upon the government the policy of non-intervention in full force—abstinence from meddling in the affairs of a foreign country ; but accom-[ Iliniui ! by tho l'efU 9 a . l tO ptil'luit intermeddling on
the part of a third country , lie belieee'l that would be sufficient to secure the liberties of tho peoples of Europe . He desired to abstain from mixing in the Internal party questions of Enyland . Iu accordance with these conditions lie desired to have an opportunity of stating his views at a meeting- not limited to any party or class , but including men of political importance . Ho left it to the deputation whether their invitation would furnish him an opportunity . The deputation declined tho responsibility of advising him on the subject ; but represented to him that owing to long-st'itiding jealousies , it would be impossihle to get men of all parties to attend one demonstration , but that at their banquet ho would
have an opportunity of addressing a . larger repre-8 ~ ntation of the staple of the people than he would be likeiy to obtain at any other gathering . The deputation left Louis Kossuth to consult with his friends , requesting the favour of an answer as early as possible . Kossuth promised to reply at the earliest opportunity ( under ^ tooi ! , this day , Saturday ) , and in taking leave of the deputation , in a maiiner most cordial , renewed his expressions of gratification at the reception which which the deputation desired to welcome him . The deputation then returned to town without delay . — ( Signed— Thornton Hunt , Ciiaki . es F . Nichou , A . E . DhLAFOBCE . "
The Chairman having read the above report , stated that he did not despair of tho acceptance of the invitation of the committee to the banquet , as Kossuth had , at all events , accepted tho demonstvation on his arrival , and concurred ill a public presentation of the address . Kossuth is expected to arrive on Wednesday , and leave England for Ainevic . ' , on l ? ov . 12 th . Tho Demoristmuon Committee have fixed upon llussellsquare as > the central place of rendezvous for the procession to meet Kossuth . Further particulars will he announced .
RECEPTION IN WINCHESTER . "Wische ^ tkr , Friday . —Tlio ancient city of Winchestt-r whs this day the scene of unusual excitement , in consequence oi' the visit paid by the illustrious Kossuth to the country house of tbe Mayor of Southampton , situated on an eminence outside tbe town , - and , notwithstanding tho opposition of the prebend ? , the inhabitants of Winchester and tho Mayor and the majority of the corporation had determined upon making tlie entry of Kossuth ; ind his companions into their ancient city a triumph . The party left the town house of the Mayor of Southampton sit eloven o ' clock , in three carriages and four . An immense crowd cheered their departure from Southampton , and at the several villages on the route the inhabitants mustered in force to give them welcome . At Otterbourne quite a demonstration took place , and at Compton they were met by a cavalcade from
Winchester . The cortege entered at King ' s-giite-streeti ) and passing the college and Wolsey ' s Palace , proceeded through CliecEehill-street , into the Highstreet , wh « ro the progress of the procession was much retarded by the dense aceumula'ion of the people . The scene at this moment was niO 9 t striking , and the more so that nothing like such a demonstration had been expected by the visitor . * . The whole of the long street from end to end was densely filled with people , except the narrow space allotted for the passage of the cortsge . Every window , every balcony , every house-top , iu fact , was studded wi : h welcoming faces , and above the crowd the Mungari-in tricolour ini- 'ht be seen waving in every direction . The illustrious Magynr looked quite recovered from tlie fatigues of the voyugo , and the traces of his long captivity seemed to have vanished under the restorative influence of an English welcome .
On arriving at tho mayor of Southampton ' s country house , M . Kossuth immediately entered tho balcony , and addressed the thousands who crowded the road , nearly as follows : — " The reception 1 have m ? t with hi this city has taken me quite by surprise ; I was Wholly unprepared for it , but I heartily thank you . Words can only represent ideas , : >» d all ideas in my mind are absorbed
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 1, 1851, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1650/page/1/
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