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Established at Hull , in connection uilh the Hul Temperance Society , May 11 th , 1840 , to thex respected Sisters , the Members of the Total Abst * nence Societies , throughout the Kingdom . Respected Fkiexds , —In calling your attention to the formation of a new Benefit Society , founded , as we conceive , on better principles than any which hare preceded it , we would not wish in any manner to underrate the existing Societies , or to be thought insensible to the vast amount of srood wfcirfo tfcev > mv «
beyond all question , been the means of effecting . We are happy to hear , and shall always we trust , be ready to atknuwledce , that they hare been the means of promoting habits of forethought and economy , of the mo-t valoabla kind ; enabling their members to aid each other In the hour of sickness and calamity , and to provide fur the decent interment of beloved frienos and relatives , without the painful feeling e \ er attendant ftpoa « n application to the-funds provided by hur , a&d to the aids afforded under such circumstances by publio charity . We cannot , however , close our eyes to the fact that the benevolent ends contemplated by oar elder
asters in the wo * k of mutual kindness have been ftftpn frnstratad by it » mifniuuylul ronducTofffie " idle and the vicious , who hare , in spite of the utmost cautioa , obtained admisnon among them , arid this evil , we are convinced , has , to in alarming extent , been fostered bv tha fcaaefal habit of usifce intoxicating liquors , wUckitfttre ** - less tolerated sad eneonragedby the whole of them . We hare no fear of successful contradiction , when we say , that to this cause , directly or indirectly , may be traced the ruin of many a promising society , while the scenes , usually displayed , at what are called club-feasts , are such as
mu 3 t convmee every candid and reflecting mind , that societies , so constituted , are but little calculated to cherish and cultivate those modest and domestic virtues , which we are proud to know form so prominent a feature in our beloved countrywomen ; and which form the surest recommendation to the affection and esteem of that sex who are ordained by Providenoe to be the guides and protectors of our lives through this changing and transitory state of existence .
" With the most heartfelt pleasure we have witnessed the progress of the Teetototal Societies during the pact few years . We have mourned over many a fair blossom , blighted and blasted by the insane and drunken habits of our country . We have seen many a father mourn the loss of % promising son , in whom his most fondly cherished hopes were centred . We have listened to the deep-driven sighs of a heart-broken mother , lamenting the destruction of an abandoned daughter , lured to her ruin by the insidious but demoralising cup : and we
have seen all this misery increased by the reflection thai the evil example of the parents had led to this destruction of their children . We have Been families ruined , churches desolated , and society degraded by the prevalence of our abominable drinking customs . And with all this before our eyes , we couid not but bail with rapturous joy and holy thankfulness the introduction of a plan so simple , and yet so efficient as that of total abstinence ; and it naturally becomes a matter of serious and interesting inquiry how we , as females , could best aid in the promotion of the glorious cause .
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We rejoice in the formation of the Independent Order- of Rechabites , and we cordially wish our respected brethren success . But there is , we are convinced , ample room for a female society on a similar plan : and , perceiving that in some places female tents had been formed , we bad hoped that , long ere this , an effioient movement would have token place . We have waited in rain ; and , being unwilling longer to bear the disagreeable sensation of " nope deferred , " we have resolved , in conduction with the Hull Temperance Society , to make a move in this good work , and as we have the opportunity ' to extend it in every direction . The objects we have in view , and the means by which we intend to carry them into effect , we now crave permission to ¦*»» . *! . _ « . ___* :. i » . « f itin Tni )» nuiJ » t
lay before you ; requesting your , co-operation , and most respectfully inviting you . to unite with us in thus endeavouring to drive intemperance from our native land . The objects of the Independent Society of Daughters of Kechab are the promotion of a spirit of mutual kindness and rood-will amongst its members ; the aiding of each other in the time of sickness and misfortune , to which all in this changing state are constantly exposed ; the aiding , as they may have the opportunity , in the glorious temperance reformation now going on ; and the providing of funds for the relief of its members in sickness and child-birth , and for the decent interment of its dead . That those objects are great , noble , and excellent , we
think no one will be disposed to deny . But the carrying of them out into active operation must of course depend upon the adaptation of the means to the end . The means by which , under the Divine blessing , we propose to accomplish our objects , are the forming of Independent Societies , pledged to abstain from all intoxicating drinks , and to discountenance the use , manufacture , and Bale of them , by every legal means . Those Societies will be united , as above s ated , for securing to the members certain pecuniary benefits . They will thus be brought into frequent and friendly intercourse with each other . Plans , it may be presumed will be suggested , and matured for the furtherance of the temperance cause . Mothers will
use their influence to induce their daughters to unite with them ; friend will become more closely united to friend , and companion to companion , and a glorious tent of female votaries of temperance wiU'tnus be brought together , whose exertions for their race will be blessed by millions yet nnbirn . All the money paid will be entirely under the management of the tent by whose ^ members it is contributed . One of the present defects of seeret orders is , that large snms are annually expended in district and other meetings . This impoverishes the funds without securing any adequate benefit in return . From this our societies will be entirely free , while at the same time the strictest unity will be maintained between all the tents , and in
case of necessity , assistance will be secured by every tent without in the smallest degree touching upon the funds of any one . This most desirable object will be secured by the following excellent provisions : —First , The whole of these independent tents will be governed by the same general laws , and the members will be initiated in the same manner , and have the same quarterly pass-word ; and , 2 nd , the officers of each Tent , in the name of the members will , at its formation , sign the following declaration : — " We do agree that if , through extraordinary calls upon its funds , any Tent of the Independent Daughters of Recbab , shall become embarassed in its pecuniary affairs , we will assist 6 uch Tent , by way of loan , to the utmost extent of our ability , provided the
officers of the Tent bo assisted will become responsible for the repayment of the sum so' advanced within such time as may by both parties be deemed reasonable and necessary . " The terms of admission to our Independent Society are as under;—Every candidate must declare that she is , at the time of her admission , to the best of her knowledge , in good bodily health . She must also be of good moral character , and must be a total abstainer from all intoxicating drinks . The initiation money is , from fifteen to twenty-five years of age , 2 s . 6 a . ; from twentyfive to thirty , 3 s . ; from thirty to thirty-five , 3 s . 6 d . ; from thirty-five to forty , 6 s . per year additional , making the payment atforty 6 s . ; from forty to fortyfive , Is . per year additional , making the 'initiation money at forty-five 11 s .
Each member pays Is . at the time of initiation , to the Funeral Fund , and married sisters Is , " per year additional . There will be , of course , extra charges for a copy of the laws , but this will be very trifling . The mode of payment is : —From 15 to 35 , one-half of the initiation money at the time of proposition , and the other half when initiated ; from 35 to 45 , one-third at the time of proposition , and the remaining two-thirds within six months of their being admitted members . When a sister has been six months a member , and ib clear on the books , she becomes free of the Funeral Fuud , and should gho die , her relatives would be entitled to a gift of £ 7 ; when she has been in the Tent twelve months , should her husband die , she will be entitled to a gift of £ 5 .
she will , at the expiration of twelve months , also become free of the Sick . Fund ; and should she be in need , will be entitled to a- gift of 7 s . " per week for thirteen weeks ; should her sickness continue , she will have 5 s . per week for thirteen weeks ; and then jls . per wlek daring- the remainder of Hersickness . Should she be confined in child-birtb , aha will be presented with , ten shillings as a birth-gift . The payments in addition to the above are sixpence per fortnight , and in cases of necessity , such levies as the majority of the Tent may determine . Such , respected friends , are our objects , and such the means by which we hope to accomplish them . Our hopes are high , and our determination is fixed . We here present beforo you a plan by which
extensive good , both personal and general , may be accomplished . And we call upon all , both old and young , to join us . In our Tents , harmony and love will reign . Here the mother and daughter , the sister and the friend , may meet , and in those meetings learn to cultivate the best aud purest , and holiest feeling * of our common nature . We can ask our friends to join us without a fear that what we invite them to may prove their ultimate ruin . They will teach us tj proclaim our purity , and that purity Bhallnot be endangered by on « drop of that which , however delightful it may sometimes seem , at the last is sure to bite like a
serpent , and Bting like an adder . Our covenant binds us to do all the good we can ; and we intend , by God ' s help , to be true to our solemn engagement . But if a sister should unhappily be drawn within the vortex of intemperance , we will not abandon her ; suffer she must , but against a repentant sister our tents aud our hearts shall never be closed . We will always remember that "there is joy in the presence of the angels of God , over one sinner * that repenteth . " Our march is onward , and on our banners ia inscribed , Glory to God in the highest \ and on earth peace , good will towards men 1 " Come then , sisters , and aid us in our glorious work I - ¦
We are , respected friends , Yours , in the bonds of temperance , The Ofpicebs op the Hope Tent , No . 1 o ? the Independent Daughtkbs op Rechab . Hull , May 13 , 1840 . N . B . Every information may be obtained by applying to the Secretary , Mr . James Miles , Battle ' s Entry , Whitefriargate ; and Mr , T . B . SmitlLB , Hamilton Place , Spencer Street , Hull . ^
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WESTMINSTER COURT OF REQUESTS . Ladies and geutlemen who plead for themselves cannot be supposed either to fcoow the formalities of pur courts , or to conduct their cases with that legal suavity for which the gentlemen V the loug robe—a few Buxzfuzz instances exoeptod—are so distinguished . - My Lord , Gentlemen of th « Jury , " &c , May it please you , Sir , Gentlemen , " & » ., are not established phrases with , or even know * to , the rising orators who open their cases ia any ^ vf the TD ) Pqt c "" f f "TiUy in thg eitj of London , the oounty of Middlesex , the borough of Southwark , or the Tower Hamlets . , In all these places Nature speaks out without any form or preparation , and eloquence to jil its " unsophistieatedneas" bursts it * way , kke a trout makes head against a miU-streanf Is an ikstance wanted ! . - ¦; - ' ¦ ¦><"> " Harris and Walker 1 " Bhonted the crier of the court . v
You imperent hussy * what do you mean ! " said a ¦ ? i iua ' bu of * "woman , with a small head and a jolly red nose , " stepping into the plaintiff ' s box , and who was , of course , Mrs . Harris , what do you mean , a Baying as my husband ain ' t fit to eome out I 1 U have you to know , Mrs . Imperanee , as I woa't put up with no sich langwidge . ' " Don't talk to me , ooman , " said Mrs . Walker , who brought her nose and mouth into a ** 3 ymbolification" of the most utter contempt , " the whole court knows as Mr . Harris ain't fit to shew himself in this here place . " . "Why ain ' t he , " screamed Mrs . Harris , " why ain't he fit 2 " " 'Cause you never gives him no elean shirt , " replied Mrs . Walker . Mrs . Harris ' s nose seemed to turn white at the accusation .
" 1 warnt brought np to no aich doings , " said she , he never gives me no money ; and if he wants his shirts washed let him pay me for 'em . Let him pay for his washing ; I ain't agoing to do no such thing . " " No . " said Mrs . Walker , fixing her eyes on Mrs . Harris a now , "you washes summat else , " touching her own nose with her fore finger . All eyes in court were directed to Mrs . Harris ' s nose , which by this time had not only assumed its constitutionally blooming hue , bat appeared to have taken a deeper die lrom the depths of indignation . " You ' re a - — , " shouted the little woman , "pay me what you owe me , do { pay me the money . Mrs . Walker looked the very picture of contemptuousness .
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" You ' re a — , " again shouted Mrs . Harris , " payine ^ ¦ Attend to the court , woman , said a commissioner , addressing Mrs . Harris . We have nothing to do with your washing your husband ' s shirts , or washing your noses with « in , au the defendant insinuates . State your ease Mrs . Harris . What is it 1 Mrs . Harris—Eleven shillings and three halfpence for washing—an imperent hussy ! A Commissioner—What ! a washerwoman , and refuse to wash your husband ' s linen 1 "Yes , " said Mrs . Harris , in a tone that convinced the whole court she was conscientiously opposed to such a thing , w I keeps three women and two hierners . I pay ' em a matter of 2 s . 9 d . and 3 s . 6 d . a day , and never puts my own hands in a tub , and never touches a heirn ( an iron ) , and I should like to know why I should keep my husband in shirts , when he aint gie me so much as a shilling , this here six months !" < c - \ t- _ , - > i ; ' v . ... » ¦»*__ . *» .
The question was unanswerable . The case then proceeded , the plaintiff occasionally "letting out , " and the defendant frequently casting the most frigid looks of contempt upon her washerwoman . The result was that Mrs . Walker was adjudged to pay the eleven shillings and threehalfpence . ** And that aint all I'll have out on her , " said the violent little plaintiff ; and sure enough it was not all , for no sooner were they fairly in Castle-street than she ** made smash , " as she expressed herself , of the plaintiff ' s bonnet in the twinkling of an eye . Mrs . Walker was not a saint , notwithstanding all her contempt for Mrs . Harris , for she turned snort round upon her fiery little antagonist , pulled her bonnet off at one " grab , " and a battle that would not have disgraced Semiramis , Tomyris , or Pentheselia would have ensued , had not the bystanders interfered .
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GLASGOW . 10 THE EDITOR OF THE NOBJHEBN STAR . Bear Sir , —I am desired to solicit you to give this a place in your valuable paper , and , if possible , give the work a lift from your influential pen . It waa our brother that proposed Feargua O'Connor on the . hustings the last election in Glasgow . We mention this , not for the purpose of asking a favour , but to ' show that we are not new upstarts in political or " religious agitation . . , ' 'J remain , ' Yours truly , W . Walker . 83 , High-street , Glasgsw , May 16 , 1840 . REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE GLASGOW CHARTIST WORSHIPPING ASSEMBLY .
Mb . Chairman , —Your Committee , in drawing up this report of their proceedings , since they commenced their labours of love among you , entertain very flattering anticipations on the ultimate success of your united exertions . Before entering into detail , bear with us a little , while we explain to you the cause of taking bo unprecedented a step . Long sorrowing for the wounds of Zion , and lamenting the abuse of religion and morality , and fearing our nation ia fast verging into ruin , amid the flood-gates of infidelity and immorality , we are convinced that our paly hope is from above , and in soliciting that aid and ufcour which are never sought in vain , and promised always in time of need .
We commenced , then , in the month of September , in the Hall ia the College Open , under very unpromising auspices , and although we have been persevering for these five months , we have never found ourselves in want of preachers , who have declared to us the counsel of God , not in the fashioD&ble rhetoric of the day , but in the simplicity of the Gospel . Mr . Chairman , —We now come to the specialities of the report We are sanguine of success , and we are not tired of the honourable work in which we have been engaged . Our society has been commenced , and carried on in the true democratic spirit of the GospeL
We , therefore , as the followers and imitators of Jesus Christ and him crucified , wish more particularly to carry home the freedom of the Gospel to the bosom of every one connected with our Church , and to extend the basis of the glorious wotk of man ' s redemption to the utmost bounds , that we may not be mere theorists , but practical workers together . We are convinced that practical exercise is as necessary in the attainment of intellectual qualifications as in that of any other . We therefore conceive that it is necessary that we should acknowledge all men equal , and that he that is chief should be an he that doth serve ; and that the elder should serve the yuunger ; thus manifesting to all that whatever gifts and graces we possess should , and ought , to b « directed to the cause of God , and exercised for the good of alL
To accomplish so great an end , we purpose that all the members of our Church should be enrolled as on a&Uve efficient Committee , and that the first on the roll be the acting . Chairman for the day , and the second , Vice-Chairman ; and that both should seat themselves beside the Lecturer ; the former to open , and the fatter to conclude the service of the day , by praxes ^ uJfo&iJbave arran gement , our Church , therefore , wiffftafrjajF be without two efficient acting members to preside upon oil occasions , and in case of disease ,
or any i other occurrence , the clerk , or sub-clerk , will appoint the next in rotation . To conduct the Psalmody , we recommend the same order ; however , it would require a person who understands musty . To the other necessary arrangements , your Committee will not have so many difficulties to encounter . Ufa *' charge of the door , we recommend , should be gtVen to the two last on the roll , and so on in a retrograde manner . By this arrangement , you will perceive that no one will require to attend there two succeeding Sabbaths .
Your Committee think it unnecessary to introduce seat-letting into your Church . They conceive it to breathe too much of shopocracy . They , therefore , wish to remove this evil also from the Church . The rich and the poor will no longer sit distinguished from each other . All will be welcome . They will also have on opportunity , on entering , to deposit what each conwives , ia accordance to his ability , as God has blessed him . Aa to doctrine , your Committee approach this part of the report with great caution , not afraid of encountering the difficulties attending such a task , but in
deference to the feelings of our brethren who may never have had an opportunity of examining aud weighing the truths of divine revelation . We would only recammend the Bible as out exclusive rule of faithan& 4 dopt- the advice of the Apostle Paul , " Let all $ fjm $ g be done decently and in order . " 'pKthe afiWUrs / jOf no Church can be carried on or confta » d without money , your committee will depend iwboUy on the free and voluntary offerings of the people , fuio ^ may , from time to time , worship along with toM ^ And a * the poor have always been the peculiar carey feigned or real , of the Church , we recommend tbat as soon as possible , a sum will be appropriated for them .
Another very important part of our work we would also bring before your notice , namely , the sending of missionaries to explain our views , aud , if possible , to establish Churches in every town and hamlet . The allowance for these shall be left to your own liberality . We now come to the outward ordinances of religion , namely , marriage , baptism , and the Lord ' s Supper . As to marriage . Your Committee purpose that the parties be attested free by two witnesses , and united if of proper age ; and that the ceremony be performed by the chairman or vice-chairman . As to baptism . Your Committee consider tbat it may be performed at any age . No particular period of lite U alluded to in Scripture . We purpose that the chair-. man perform thin duty also .
As U * . the Lord ' s bupper . Your Committee ore of oplnioniptre is no allusion in Scripture to the frequency of shofljjng forth , the Lord ' s death till he come , we lWrinld 4 k ft ' t » . lfc to the membcn « J the cfarafc& 7 who shall assist each other in the solemn service . - We Have now given you an epitome of our views . Your Committee , however , wish to impress on the minds of all , that they are far from thinking that mhit they have done is already perfect , they entertain-Injr no such , opinion . . Go on , then , and prosper ; and may the God of all grace go with you , is the sincere prayer of your Committee . . John Bryan , \ | George Anderson , Thomas Mair , William Walker , Malcolm M'Farlank ,
N . B . It is proposed to call our body the Christian Church . Agreed to at a meeting in the Mechanics ' Hall , Tontine Close , on the evening of Friday , 28 th February , 1840 . Mr . R . Lang in the chair . ADDRESS AND REASONS TO THE ABOVE REPORTS . TO OUR FRIENDS IN SCOTLAND , ENGLAND , AND
- IRELAND . The above arrangement that we have submitted toyou , and which we have entered into , may be considered by many that the step which we have taken cannot be justified on no principle of justice . But , our friends , bear with us a little till you hear us . We were labouring under gnat bondage , both civil and religious , and although-we even did not complain of these , neither would we have thought on taking the step we have taken , till our political anxieties , rising
more and more on as , we perceived that if we could raise more money than we were able to do from our scanty means , we could turn it to advantage We applied to the clergy of the respective denominations in Glasgow , that they would give us a day ' s collection . They all refused , with the single exception of the Univemlist Chapel * After thia reiusal , some of our bedy tbot ^ hir ¦ of :- commencing : on our own account ; > and although none of us knew , nor had the most distant idea of sutoeas ,. wehave succeeded for beyond the most sanguine expectations of its promoter * .
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And now , our friends , the only fear we now have to contend with will be prejudlee . In auch a liberal institution as ours is , the different lecturew may nofc all adopt the same strain of Scripture argument , and therefere a fear of error may arise lit the bosom of some . But , our friends , if you would keep in mind that our belief is , that all men are equal ; and , therefore , no one stands for another ' s belief , but to God , and to him , only , we are responsible ; therefore , our beloved friends , we beseech yon to have charity one towards another , and believe that God will work out'his own work by that One whom he has appointed heir of all things , both in heaven and in earth . Think only « f the glorious promises held out to the believer , that he " shall be heir of God , and joint-heir with Christ Think only of the adorable company which you will join in the heavenly Zion , and then you will be able to symathise with your brethren . »_*_ * j j _ a » . _ « i . fu . —A . ««> Ui »> i / i
Let us , therefore , entreat and exhort one another , of all denominations , to have charity one towards another , believing our deliverance lieth only with ourselves ; God having endowed all with reason and judgment , it should be expected that these gifts and graces should be devoted to the glory of God and the good of the whole human family . More particularly when we have so many gracious promises to encourage us . The hireling is represented by the Saviour , in John x . 10 , as not caring for the flock , and the fact presents a woful truth of refusing to
be guided by that counsel ; but our friend resolves to doso no more . Brighter days are dawning , and the prophets , one and all , foretel the glorious reformation that -will be effected when men would be brought to think more correctly . And the promises are particular in giving the most ample assurance that the Divinity will aid men in their glorious struggle to be free . Come , then , and join us in the general emancipation ; let Societies and branches be established in every corner of the hind , and our plans of education adopted , or a better if you will ; back not , stay not , our struggle is worthy of a sacrifice .
Be kindly , affectionate , therefore , one between another ; cultivate the-fifta of the spirit , and may the grace of God accompany your endeavours , is the Bincere prayer of your Committee . The above arrangements were entered into on Sabbath lost . Three baptisms were administered ; one , middle of the day , and two , afternoon . Chartist Church . —The Chartists of Glasgow , having established a church under the designation of the Cnnstian Church , have fallen back on first principles and adopted the simple mode of instruction , giving encouragement to all to come forward who possess any talent In their laudable exertions they draw from their daily voluntary subscriptions at the door every first day of the week more than sufficient to defray all
necessary expense , and therefore have thought proper to devote a little of their overpluss to charitable purposes . The cases of Mr . O'Brien , and Mr . , were taken up and considered at one of their meetings ; so they unanimously agreed to send to each of their families £ 1 . The Mr . , referred to along with Mr . O'Brien , is a person referred to by the Star aa being incarcerated along with him , and represented as having a wife and seven children . We would feel greatly obliged to the Star * for the necessary information , and the money will be sent immediately . The other £ l has been sent to Mrs . O'Brien , along with another £ 1 also voted by the confectioners of Glasgow to that lady . These little items are intended to soothe the affliction , and to a certain extent to counteract the tyranny of the oppressor .
* We do not know the name of the person here alluded to . Perhaps some of our correspondents can inform us . —[ Ed . ]
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THE WORKING MAN'S ASSOCIATION OF DUMFRIES AND MAXWELLTOWN , TO DANIEL O'CONNELL , ESQUIRE , IN ANSWER TO HIS ADDRESS TO THE BRITISH OPERATIVES . Sir , —Your letter , addressed to the British operatives , through Mtasrs . Warren and Nightingale , has just come under our consideration . As a specimen of the fantastic tricks which men sometimes play before high heaven , it ia inimitable , as exhibiting another phase of the political mercury , another trait in a character so conapicuouB and so changeful as yours , it is valuable ; but as an attempt to entrap the intelligent working
classes of Britain it is pitiful in the extreme ; not but that it contains , amid much rubbish , fine sentiments well expressed . It has abundance of them , and might even as a whole have been read by the people , if not with lively applause , at least with patience , if one line and only one bad been expunged from its page . Tbat line is the concluding one . The combination of letters which form it is sufficient to throw suspicion upon anything , howevea intrinsically excellent , with which it is associated ; but let us forget for a while , if vre cannot forgive , the folly which could prompt you to indict the letter before us , and judge of it on its own merits alone .
In the third paragraph , the writer tells ua of the great distress to which the industrious classes ore reduced , their great toil for insufficient wages , the unjust pressure of the national burthena upon them , and the other multitudinous evils which are so apparent that none can deny their existence . He aver * it to be the duty of every parent and patriot , to exert himself to get these abuses removed or mitigated , and then anfiotmeM the discovery which he ha » mide j "flBfei th « se evils are all occasioned by tke people nof possessing the franchise . Why this is stale news indeed . Has not the country , been long ringing with it in all its borders . Waa it not set forth in the preamble to the National Petition , and attested by the thousands and tens of thousands who signed it
la it not the ABC of the Chartist creed , and the impelling principle of the Radical movement And yet we have here an individiual coming forward and telling us at the twelfth hour , that it appears to him that these grievances are the consequences of class legislation and the exclusive nature of the franchise . The mental obliquity of the writer In what follows , is sufficiently apparent After describing the -workings of our corrupt social and political institution , and the tendency which these have to inflict suffering on the community he tells the people of England to blush , because they must allow , that though the theory of the constitution recognises them as being represented in Parliament , and therefore amenable to the laws there enacted , they must confess that , in practice , the overwhelming
majority are not represented . He does not bid the public plunderers , the slave holders , and the Mammon worshipping master class to blush , but the hapless victims of their tyranny and extortion . It is just as well , however , ( perhaps his own experience tells him ) that the parties in question are Bet down , troubled with those compunctious visitings of which blushing is the index . After telling us that the Reform Bill has proved a failure , and that the refusal to extend the suffrage is Long continued toil with small remuneration , the hard doom of the industrious millions , the distinct and peremptory , he becomes very pathetic , agricultural labourer and manufacturing operative scarcely earning with unremitting core and toil a scanty and cheerless subsistence , working their sad and
melancholy way from the cradle to the grave . This is a touching picture and true , but we are tempted to set it down as mere lip lamentation , for in the next sentence the writer evinces a spirit totally at variance with that pity and philanthropy for which he takes credit " Foreign nations are rivalling us in manufactures , and , alas ! ( he actually groans under the idea ) exceeding us in arts an * sciences . " Thia is quite in accordance with the pernicious dogma that the prosperity of Britain depends en the depression of her neighbours , and vice Versa . He has found them guilty of a skin not coloured like his own , a sufficient reason for barring them out from the range of his benevolence . But he asks , are the people of Britain to despair—are that people , who never
blanched before the foe in the bloodiest battle field , to sink into despair ? Are that people * who did so-and-so , and so-and-so , to acquiesce in apathy , or even tend towards despondency ? No ; no ; a thousand tiiuea no . Up , then , Englishmen—arise , slave-class , and fling from you your fetters ! Arise , not in tumult , in violence in outrage , or in blood . "Arise in peaceful , legal , constitutional combination . Stand up a * men who will commit no . offence , agtinst the law of God or man . " It has been remarked that consistency , though a human word , rarely expresses any thing human . This fits oar correspondent to a shade . As if a very Daniel had come to judgment , he here inculcates our obligation to obey the law of God , forgetting all the while that he was just now indulging in bitterness and envy at the
prosperity of his neighbours , thus striking at the very foundation of that obedience which is acceptable , in that love which is the fulfilling of the law . Besides without entering into the question whether the law of God is best kept by forcible opposition to tyranny or submission under it , we willtake tho writer on his own ground , and ask him—Why he appeals to that stern patriotic valour which the British people hava manifested in resisting the foreign tyrant ? Why he tells us not to despair now , when we have never flinched before the foe in the bloodiest battle-field ; as if the same moral courage , combined with the same physical energy which resisted foreign invasion , would not be equally successful if employed against domestic tyranny , that foe of the people to which he refers .
The writer then lays down a series of propositions , on which Reform Associations ought to be based . These
are—1 st A total disclaimer of physical force or violence of any kind , and a reliance upon moral influence , and the power of public opinion . . 2 nd . Extension of the franchise , bo as to include as many of the middle and operative classes , without any restrictions in its terms , or limitations to particular property , or any casual qualification ; and to have no other limit than practicability , rational and peaceful . 3 rd . The Ballot . j ~ - «~ 4 th . Triennial or shorter Parliaments . We have no particular fault to find with these , except the extreme vagueness of the second . It is drawn up with more than legal casuistry : it is like the responses of the Delphic oracle , which would be inter , preted either way , according to circumstances . The simple substitution of the wards Universal Suffrage , as they are used in the People ' s Charter , would make the thing to be sought for defined and intelligible . The letter concludes by another denunciation of ptaysical force ; and we were about to set it down as the
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composition of some conceited dabbler in politic * , whose intellect , originally not very strong , was fart merging in the mists of dotage , when the last line , H « taami Daniel O'Connell , " gives a new .. turn to our ideal , It jB as your tetter , Mr . O'Connell ^ that waj are to consider it , and oar strictures shall be brief Yon , whose trickery has been as hurtful as it is proverbial ; you , once the idol of the people , because fascinated by your eloquence they accepted Che promise of your lips as a pledge ofactual , performance - you , whose whole life long has been employed in ptf . moting agitation under pretence of extending the free * dom of your country , but benefit to yoursaJi and injury to others ; but you appear to have lost recollection of these circumstances . We will , therefore , refresh your » nmwuritfnn of Kama enneeltiwl rtxfihlAr In nnfuiaa _ v .
memory with a glance at two or three of them . Did yon not attend a public meeting at the Mechanics ' Institution , London , held about five years ago , for the purpose of forming a Radical Association , and thera propose a resolution to this effect : — "That this meet * ing holds it requisite to form an Association for the purpose of carrying out the principles of Major Cart wright , namely , Universal Suffrage , Vote by Ballot and Annual Parliaments . " Did you not , in support ^ Thin resolution , say , that to the session now drawina to a close , the Radicals had united with the Whi « expecting to obtain by that union the measures which they knew were requested . Did you not further state that the Whip had proved themselves destitute of all political probity , and they ( the Radicals ) had now de . termined to withdraw from the faction » The Radicals aa honourable men , had no other alternative , as they could no longer depend upon those vho had acted se
dishonourably . Did you not more recently form one of twelve individuals who projected the People ' s Charter ? and after thus acting and speaking in favour of the great principles which it embodies , have yon not , as the daily press declares , taken every occasion to denounce the righteous efforts which have been made to moke them the law of the country , and to stigmatise their advocates as rebels and anarchists ? and all this at the beck and bidding of the " base , bloody and brutal Whies , " whom you had renounced as unl -worthy of confidence . Difl yon not , when you had the power which yourself had helped to create becoming formidable , and threatening to engulpb . aU those ( yourself among the rest ) who lived upon public plunder , use your endeavours to establish * rival agitation to divert the current of public opinion ? It will not do to allege that you did not reliah the Chartist movement because . it was , accompanied with threat * «* is
aaapptsalto ptyrsfol fotte . Srt * an . ^ cusevagne * and would be unsatisfactory from anS one- ^ fronTyM it is ridiculous . You ! whose public existence originated with , aad has been kept up by , appeals ta the passions of men . You , who have so often used lanmiatfe muchmore violent in behalf of measures coVparativelv trivial . Did you not tell the people of Cavajvtbat they must gain their objects by fair means or force and that they were not to shrink though blood should flow in torrents ? Did you not say , that , when Parliament met on College Green , their representatives woufa do their for the Kildare
duty , boys , with their short sticks , would stand by and teach them how to vote > But we are sick of quoting illustrations of your poll , tlcal perfidy , or we might speak about your shameful neglect of the factory children , and the Canadian insurgents , whose cause you bad promised to support We would fain find out one bright feature of your public career to reconcile us to humanity , but we cannot We are only left to lament that one so hiehlT gifted should have so often prostituted Tils powers torpurposes selfish or criminal , and have done so little in the cause ef honour and humanity .
You might have won the patriot ' s wreath , and your name , given in charge to the sweet lyre , would have been embalmed in the praises of posterity . You have sacrificed rewards like these at the shrine of selfaggrandisement Your influence , if added to ours might become irresistible ; but we are charged -with with giving our confidence to a man who has so often , deceived the people . We wish we could trust you ; but we cannot , as we value our principles , we dare not Continue to abus * us as formerly , and -we will thank you ; but seek not by your honied words to regain our esteem , till yo ' urworks prove the reality of your professions ; then , tfnd . net till then , can we forgive the effrontery which induced you to address the operatives of Britain on the momentous subject of Radical Reform . We remain , Sir , yours , John h . bell , Chairman , James Kerb , Secretary .
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Mansion-House . —A strong , wild-looking Irishman , named Patrick DomhooiTna brought before the Lord Mayor , charged with having endangered the Jife of a respectable person by pushing him off the foot pavement of the Poultry . »«*« " The complainant stated that as he walked alone th « street , the defendant , who seemed to / think that thei pavement was made foriiimself , pur his hand up and flung him rntothe middle of thejrtreet , just as a horse was turning : round a corner . ' Providentially the wheejs did not pass over complainant , biitln * escape was yery narrow . S ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦* . > a A S ?^****^ hoi » w _ the : ^ e © nrreiH ^ tfcdoghT at first that the ^ assailant must have been drunk , but afterwards found that he was not in liquor , but was either mad or wild . V 'v , *» » :- " •" " ¦¦
The Lord Mayor—Who are yaw , my good fellow t Defendant-Eaith' I hardlyTfcnow mvBelfT Vm anything I can get bread by . You seem to be strong enough to get- it by honest labour I By my sowl , I ' m strong enough , sure enough . What is your usual employment ! A coal-heaver ; but when 1 go among ' em they put all the work upon my back . To be snre I can poll like the devil , but I don ' t like to do the work of * , dozen men , and they getting all the good of it . But why did you push the gentleman into the street ; you might have destroyed him I
Why , I was along wid Tim Donovan and his wife * and he tould me to keep to my own aide , for , says he , they ' re sich villains here , Paddy , that they'll rob and murther you if you aint very particular" " So , as I was going along by myself , quite innocent , the gentleman came right up against me , and so I put up my hand , and I hardly touched him , when he tumbled out into the street . Sure I never thought : of hurting him a morsel . ' The complainant said that he believed the poor man was out of his mind , and hoped that the Lord Mayor would not punish him . The Lord Mayor ( to the defendant ) -How lone are you from Ireland ! . * Defendant—Oh , by my sowl that ' s the place I come from sure enough . Well , there ' s no keenin * a
sacrat here ; but Tim Donovan tould me I'd be soon found out—;( a laugh ) . Are you in work now ! -No , sir , hut ( polling np the waistband of hia breeches ) by my sowl I ' ve the power in my elbows . , And where do you live t-Oh faith . I haven't got in a house at all . I ' ve got ne ' er a landlord except the Lord—( laughter ) . F Where did you sleep last night!—Why I slept with Tim Donovan and his wife , to be sure ; Iu what part of the town ?—Up there where there ' s a great many houses and a great many people-in ' em . Tim says they ' re sometimes as thick as a bagof fleas together . ^ Have you got any money 1-No , the divil a rap . And how do you expect to live K-I drink plenty of cowld water . *
But what do you eat !—( Pullinga bunch of duckweed out of his pocket ) , I dips this in the water , and it answers me when I ' ve got nothing else . Do you mean to say yon eat that queer trash \ - Why shouldn ' t I ; the dncks eat it—( great laughter ) . ' The policeman said the defendant walked along the street with his arms eo much a-kimbo that people * were obliged to move out of Jiib way . Defendant—Sure I only wanted * room io go through the streets quiet . and they woudn't le £ m « . Itiaiuli h * do barm any more trnmTTbabiiyi jfitEeyM let me alone .: • ¦¦ ¦ . The Lord Mayor—Are you a married man t—Oh * faith it ' s myself that has a wife and five children in Cork .
t A-nd what are they doing there ! -Faith , and that I don t know ; but by my sowl I know they're doing without me —( laughter ) . ¦ Well , you must be cautious how you act . If this gentleman had wished it I must have sent you to prison . Have you any work to go to t—Work 1 oh , yes ; I ' ve always plenty to do when I go to work , for they leave me to do it all . ¦ You seem to be a powerful fellow , and I would have vpu go home to Cotk to your wifeand children . —Faith and sir I'll take your advice ; I'll set off this mjnate . v Th ; e Lord Mayor desired that Mr . Patrick Donohoo should behelped in the way to his native country , of the inhabitants of which his lordship considered him to be a very favourable specimen .
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A TppcH op thb Sdbuhk . —I rise , Mr . President , to argue the case of the rich man and the poor man , and I believe that before I shall have concluded jou wUl allow that it admits of no argument . The rich man , Mr . President > declines his emaciated form on a mahogany sofa , cut down , bewned out , carved , and manufactured from the tall cedawof Lebanon , which grow upon the lofty and cloud-clapt summit of the evermemorable mountain of Jehosdphat . Then , Mr * President , he lifts to his candaverous lip the golden . China cup—manufacturedj as is well known , Mr . President
, at Chili , Pern , and other unknown and uninhabited parts of the universe . While on the other hand , Mr . President , the poor man declines his expectation in a cottage , from which he retires to the shade of some umbrageous stream , there to contemplate the incomprehensibility of th » vast constellation and otherflxed and immovable satellites that devolve around the celestial axletree of this terroquous firmament on high . Then , Mr . President , after calling around him his wife and the rest ot his little children , he teaches them to perspire to scenes of immorality beyond the grave .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), May 23, 1840, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/king-y1kbzq92ze2685/page/2/
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