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CHAS 7 IST ISTTES ^ IGSKCS . i MANCHESTER . TRIUMPH OF CHARTISM OVER THE ANTI-SLAYHRY HUMANITY-MONGERS . The following report of the slavery meeting in the Tewn Hall , at Sslford , was sent for insertion in our last number , bet not T&cevved in time . , " The lecturer , Mr . George Thompson , hadadvertised his address for seven -o ' clock . At about a . quarter-past seven , om reporter entered the Hall , it being then about half foil of people , of -whom the greatest number wtre ladies and genttemen ; but before half-past it appeared nearly full , the latter part being of the black hands and facei They were Tery patient for a considerable time , expecting some one ¦ would make his appearance to state Why the lecturer had not beg « n in time ; -when at last & gentleman presented himself and apelogised for the delay , by saying that it wm in consequence of the _
Boroughreeve being ut a Meeting below , ¦ where they ¦ W ere getting up an address to her Ma jetty Queen Victoria ; wkicb would be "was sure induce them all as loyal sulgects to excuse the delay . ( Voices , " 0 yes , another pauper come . " " It must have £ 30 , 000 to keep it , " ic fcc ) About eight o ' clock the lecturer appeared , accompanied by Mr . Brotherton , M . P ., and a great imniV-r of gentlemen . At this time the platform 'was iiiicii by laiics . A pcrs . a © n the piutform begged in an inaudible roles to propose the B ^ roaghrseve to the chair , aud "without -any one seconcing cr t-ven putting It to the meeting , dec- ? . red him elected unanimously Tut ; graatcs : attention -vras paid to tiia lecturer , except
at trHics -when he -T-as describing the " - black slaves of British India . The Chartists reminded tim of the ¦ white slaves of England , then under his own no&e , which appeared to annoy him very much . In his ltctare he told the people that it -was by the assistance of them that the black slaves ¦ would be emar-cipated . He oontinue . i to draw pictures of slavery abroad , till the people thought k was time to hear a little of the slavery at home ; and at length called out loudly for Ltech to be allowed to sp « ak , amid the cries of " Ltech , " " Time : " " H « me , " ¦• New Poor Law , " " Factory Slaves , " and grtat confusion . The lecturer "was obliged to conclude .
Mr . CTREAV , a staunch Chirtist , then rose and asked the lecturer ¦ whether it would not bs better to endeavour to establish justice at home before they ¦ di rected their attention abroad . Mr . Thompson prowled against saca a question being asked , because it weuld ir-. volve him in a discussion which he Qid not wish to enter upon . Many other questions were about to be pat , but the Caairnian refused to bear them . Then eomnienctfd a general shout of " Coair , " " Answer the question , " " fair discussion , " and " home policy before fore ' gn . " ' Mr . Thompson begged they would give him a hearing , waich was granted . He then slid that he was Tery much fa :: < aed , af : er lecturiEg for two hours , and contended it w _ is not fair to want to force hiin into a disenssien at that time .
A fustian jicfcet-man said that he thought it was Tery curious that he should be so very much tired with two hours' work , and ha had to work fifteen hours every day , except Sundays , in a eotton factory . ( Shouts of laughter , ana cries of ' Let tliose of that platform eoma into a factory , and then they wiil see what Wi : ite slavery is . " ) The Buroughbeeve then interfered , and wanted to stcp the pruce « dings . Mr . Joseph Li . v . vet , wh « lately succeeded the Boroughret-vt in . Manchester , at the Town Hail , was
thea elected , amid most tremendous shouts , to succeed ths Boroughre % : ve of Salford . Mr . Linney said that he once saw Mr . ihompson &t Stockport about ten years since , and he ssk =-d him if ever he had seen a factory child , and e : ig-ging to take him , and show him slavery in its true colour . He himself had to ge to the . factory , wbea he was but four years old , and many times so we * k and fatigued , that he -was compelled to lay hold of things to support him , and he had been a slave ever alnee . But he would conclude , and , as they had elected him to preside , he hoped they would give each speaker a candid hearing .
Mr . cn-nKAN Uien ro » e and said , Mr . Ckairman and feiiow-slaves , i" > . ' o , no , no , " cried the respectables . i The speaker then proved to a demonstration tut thonaaads of the working classes of Manckester were as miserable slaves &s those of the West Indies . The speaker then showed the absurdity of calling upon the working classes W assist to emancipate slaves abroad ¦ Oiitil they had emancipated themselves . He then refuted the chary * which has btsen brought against the Chanists as a body . It was the belief , taid he , that they iranted to divide property ; and thus it was tint many enemies to the Charter were created . - He then gave an exposition of the principles of Chartism , and « aid , in conclusion , that , in order to clear the Chartists of ths base misrepresentation woich they had been Jiabjtet to , ha bad prepared an address which ho wo jid submit for their consideration . He read it , and sat down saluted with demonstrations of applause .
To ike Trades zsid Working Men o / Handissifr , Sulford , and their Vicinities , who wish to btud a helping hand ix the Em-umpaiion of the ir / iiie SUives of Great Britaiii < u . d Ireland , FELL 0 W--H-0 KS . HE . V , —The present call that we are ¦ sbont to mike upon you is purely on that -vrhicti concerns every member of the social compact of civilised society ; and we trust that nothing will , as this time , impede our progress legally and peacefully . We are determined on the accomplishment of this most important undertaking on behalf of those -who have , and are , stiU suffering the most tevere privati- > ns from the evil effects of a inos ; cruel system of cia ^ iegislation .
My friends , that labour is the foundation of all our national greatness , is a fact that no one wiil , for a momtnt , attempt to deny , but , unfortunately for the sons o : toil , in the same ratio as we improve in mechanical siill and industry , in ths same ratio annually we are sinking iiito a state of poverty aud . degradation that n& 3 no parallel in the lustory -of our cornman country . Friends , and fellow-slaves , with such facts before us , we mast reasonably conclude , that there
is something radically wrong in the political institutions of our country ; and , to perfect those institutions , and t-3 place ourselves and our ' children , on a f-x > ti 3 5 cf pare independence , is onr object .-for a great number < A ye&ra a many good and true patriots hare seen the necessity of such changes , an I "when ev-. n an effort has bren made to improve our condition , an 1 to reince the toidens that presa so heavily upon the industry of the millions , we have been told T ' lir . t we wan ; nothing but a division ef property .
rcuo' -v-Torkinen , such base misrepresentations have done mucii to impede our progress ; tut we trust , bro ' -hcr Chartists , tint you will join ni in repelling the foul , the impudent falsehood ; for , as nira and patriots in oar country ' s cause , we deny haring any design of invading the property of other men . Bu : we do assert the rigut of protection for our labour—the only property we can boast of ; for we knew , and are sensible , that the wages of every man are kia right ; that difference of strength , of talent , and industry , do and will anvrd distinctions of property , which , when acquired and confirmed by laws emanating from a fsrintr . in of justice , should be held sa ^ ed and inviolable . Mr . TILLMA 5 rose to second it in a calm speech replete \ rtUi sound sense and manly
araument-Mr . G-hadwell next rose and drew a most deplorrf ) le and alarming picture of the condition of England , ¦ which coiBpIeteiy drove all the ladies and a great number of tha cotten gentry away . The speaker nearly electrified the audience , and work&d them up to an enthusiastic pitch , and sat down after making an eloqaent speech . Mr . Bbothebto > then presented himself to the sndience and said that there really was » o much truth in the remark * of the several speakers who hid addrestheno , that he coold not leave them Trithont having a few wordi . He eoatiaued to reprobate the present Government , attributing all the e-nls under which we labour to class , selfis h , and bad legislation , and called npon the people to u * e their moraf power in order to remove it . contending that the present House 6 f Com-Hions -would never do anything f jr tho people , and nrged them to perssvere in demanding a repeal of the Corn Laws .
Mr . Leech then fallowed and shewed the foolishness of petitioning a House of Commons which the lecturer bad said that no sooner w as there anvthing broached which was of justice , or humanity , than " it was a sure indication that there would be empty benches . Arain the Honourable M . P . had said that they never would do anything for the working classes , and argued the absurdity of agitating for the » enioval of any one monopoly , but go for those measures which would in wme degree remove them alL The Chaiemas wa 3 about to put the address , when & person rose to propose that the following be added to it , as an a-idition : — ¦• That calling upon the working classes to assist to e ancipate foreign ilsves , is nothing less than mockery , because they have no power an petitionin the present Hutue of Commons for the redres of grievance * upon the working classic , , t fruitless , an ( . tantamount to trying to heat the oven with mot * balls . "
Proposed in a neat and tensible speech by Mr . Bbll , Md seconded by Mi . Campbell . The address and the addition was then jut and carried unanimously . The CHitRM ^ x then aud that as an ap peal had been Wait to them on behalf of the black « l » Vea , he would appeal to them on behalf of the imprisoned Chartists , ¦ Ed suggested that some or , e be appointed to stand at foe door with hi » hat ; whieh was accordidgly done , and received a go » d collection . Three times three eheers were given for Feargus ^ "Connor , and all the political sufferers ; three for the Xorlhern Star , and a vote of thanka to ths Chairman ; * nd tiias tiided one of the greatest triumph * eVer gainsd at a public meeting in Manchester .
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GLORIOUS TRIUMPH OF THE CHARTISTS AT GLASGOW , AND TOTAL ROUT OF THE COMBINED FORCE OF WHIGS AND TORIES . GREAT PUBLIC MEETING IN THE TRADES' HALL ! ( Abniged from the Scottish Pilot . ) .. From this day ( Thursday ) henceforth , and for ever , the two factions were to have public meetings made to their hands . Let us , said they , for one day at least , sink all minor d-fferences , and under the motto of " a Loyal and dutiful Address to her Majesty on the interesting occasioi of the birth of a Royal princess , " put down these tyratnica . 1 , rebellious Chartists . While the public of Glasgov ; yes , we say the real bona fidt inhabitants of Glasgow wait patiently in the street before
the large public entrance , until one o'clock , for the opening of the door , let us see what is' going on in another street , where there is a back entrance to the Hall referred to . About the hour of meeting , we may remark , e » passant , previous to issuing the advertisement , a Committee , composed of Whigs and Tories exclusively , after a long and Berious discussion , as to the proper ionr / or aooiding the presence of the operatives , deliberately and gravely resolved not to call the meeting in the evening , for then there would be a numerous assemblage of the Chartists—not at three o'clock in the afternoon , for then the working mtn would be returning to their employment—not at two o ' clock , for then they would be coming out from their shops and factories to their dinners—but at one o ' clock , when it would be impossible for m » ny of the industrious classes to attend , for they could rot conveniently get out from their emploTKient , iz -was thought , an hour before the usual time —in > i i n an hour the wiiole afMr could ba quietly and
judtaotxly managed by themselves . But that no means might be left untried , and to make assurance doubly sure , it wa 3 next resolved to pack the Hall , before opening the front door at all . That this might be properly done , the Tory hole-and-corner system was thought Lest—and the requisitionists , to the number of 300 , comprising nearly the whole force tliat could be " compelled to come in , " were supplied with admission circulars , which respectfully solicited their presence half an hour before the time mentioned in the advertisement of the niextinj , by a back entrance to the Trades ' Hill at the head of Yirginia-street , to make certain arrangements prtvious to the coinmenc < ment of the business of this public meeting ! As there has been considerable altercation as to the numbers present when the public entrance was thrown open , we may as well state , that we counted the gentlemen shortly before the opening of the frvnt door , und there was no more than , 300 present S OI this we are prepared to make oath !
When tho citizens were admitted , they found the Hall more than one-third full , the hustings occupied , and every thing arranged in the most comfortable and complete order . On the piatformwe observed , amongst others , the Lord Provost , James Oswald , Esq ., M . P ., tbe Very Rev . Principal Macfarlan , Dr . M'Leod , Bailies B-jbertson and Mitchell , Robert Findlay , Esq ., of Easternill ; Alex . Juhnstone , Esq ., A . Graham , Esq ., Walt ** Buchanan , Esq ., Rjbt . Bartholomew , Esq .. James Hutchinson , Esq ., A . Wingate , Esq ., Jamea Lumsden , Esq ., Geo . Crawford , E ^ q ., Jas . M'Lellan , Esq ., George Stirling , Eiq ., of Ccrdale ; John Tennaut , Esq ., Si- Rol ' . os , Stevenson Dalglish , Esq ., J . W . Sebright , Esq ., Ca . mptx .-ll , Esq ., of Bridfeton ; John Pattison , Es $ . Fur the honour of humanity
however , i : is but fair to etate , that when the public entered tie party on the hustings looked extremely luolis !; . Som-j of them hung their heads , and , to all appirancs , setmed heartily ashamed of the silly figure thty cut The opening of the front door was announced to those within by a tremeuduas burst of cheering from the crowds on the outside , and immediately thereafter the public pjureHl into tho halL A shout of derisive laughter was the first exhibition of feeling on the part cf the Radicals , and was again and again repeated aa they thronged into the meeting to witDess the display before them . Our readers may have sumo idea of the energy and determination of the Chartists , when we
state that in less than three mtnutea after the opening of the front door the ball , waich , recording to all accounts , is capable of containing from 1 , 100 to 1 , 200 persons , vu crammed to suffocation . They may also have some idea of the real strength of parties , and of the honesty of the Lord Provost on taking the vote npon the occasion , when w « stat « , and we are borne out by dpLain Miller in stating , that the numbers admitted by the back-door , was less than 300 . Be it remembered , circulars were given to all favourable to the views of the Whigs and Tories , who got up the aieeting , and many of them ware admitted by ths private door without circulars .
After the hall had been completely filled , on the motion of Mr . Oswald , M . P ., seconded by Mr . Dalglihh , the Lord Provo 3 t was called to the chair . Immediately upon his Lordship taking the chair , Mr . Rosa , Coinmi&jioner of Police , and Member of the Chartist Central Committee for Scotland , also Treasurer to the Radical Association of Lanarkshire , attempted to obtain a hearing , but he was received by disapprobation from the Whiz and Tory party , and a chorus of cheers from the Rauicali At length , however , he was induced to give way , until the Lord Provost might have an opportunity ul inf jruiing thw assemblage wnat the meeting was cilled fur . His Lordship then detailed the objects of the meeting , viz ., to address her Majesty and Prince Albert , lie hoped the gentlemen who were prepared to addres * the meeting would be listened to with the attention which became the subject , and
which became such a numerous assemblage of the citizens of Glasgow . He could not doubt that the meeting would be conducted with propriety , when their object ¦ vras so lo ; . al , so generous , anil so British-like . His Lordship ' s brirf address met with several interruptions , and was diversified with a variety of cheers and hisses . Mr . Ross then said—Before going into the business of the meeting , he wished to make a few remarksicheers and disapprobation . ) Oh , I'll make myself heard—there ' s bu mistake in that ( A storm of howls and demoniac-like groans from the combined Whigs and Tories . 1 I am here as one of the citizens of Gi&sgow ; but 1 go : in by the back way . ( Laughter and confusion . ) 1 say this is a packed meeting , and it is a diEgraes to the getters up . ( Laughter again . ) It is a disgraceful business , and , a 3 such , I protest against the whole procerimgs .
Mr . Alex . Joumtone then moved the following address : — "To the Q ^ en -j Most Zmeellerd Majesty . " Most Gracious Sovereign , we , your Majesty ' s dutiful Mr . Alex . Joumtone then moved the following id dress : — "To the Q ^ en -j Most Zmeellerd Majesty . " Most Gracious Sovereign , w ^ e , your Majesty ' s dutiful tail loyal subjects , the inhabitants of the city of Glasgow , ic public metir .-g assembled , be . j leave most respectfully lu tender to your Majesty our sincere and heartfelt congratulations on tiie happ / and auspicious event which has conferre' cpon yuur Majesty the endearing title of pareut , and enables us to hail the birth of the Princess R « yal of Engixmd . " While we would offer our most grateful thanks to
the Almighty disposer of events for the double blessing beatowed upon your Majtsty ' s f . tnhful subjects in the preservation of yuur Majesty * invaluable life , and ia the well grounded hope now afforded to us that the throne of the * e kingdoms will hereafter be occupied by your Majesty ' s royal progeny , we would fervently pray , that the Almighty pow <_ r which has hitherto so happily protected your Majesty , may be vouchsafed unto us , and that yonr Majeity roaj long be spared to extend the blessings of your illustrious reign to all classes of the British empire . "
Mr . Fiilat , uf iiistermll , seconded tha adoption of the address . ilr . James Jack , who ¦ was in the body of the meeting , now rose amidst the confusion , and claimed a hearing . The Chairman did not seem at first to observe him , the noise and confusion was so great Some decree of order having been restored , Mr . Jack said he wished to be heard before the proposed addrets was submitted to the meeting . Loud cries arose from all parts of the Hall of " go to the piatform . " Mr . Jack then made his way through the crowd , and ascended the platform . This was the signal for howling , hissing , and bellowing on the part of the genilemen ; until they caving roared themselves out of wind , Mr . Jack , addressing the Chairman and citiiens of Glasgow , said he
had come there as an inhabitant of Glasgow , to congratulate h « Majesty on the birth of a daughter . ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) He did not come there to move any negative to the object of the meeting , but only to move a different address than the one just submitted for their consideration . ( Howling from the few Whigs and Tories , and tremendous cheers from the rest of the meeting . ) He did not propose a new address from anything objectionable he had heard in the one just read , bnt because it did not contain some things he would like to see introduced . ( Cheers . ) But before coming immediately to the subject of the address , he begged leave to direct their attention to the disgraceful conduct that had been resorted to in calling that meeting . The meeting was called by public advertisement
by the Lord Provost , and at the foot of that advertisement was a postscript , requesting the requisitionists to meet half an hour sooner . This of course Lad been done ; and when the pnblie were admitted , all those requisitiunists were comfortably seated in the front of the hustings . ( Cheers , bowls , and cries of question . ) This wasi method of proceeding , which , if not checked , would subvert every fair expression o ipublic opinion . He wishe cthem tocouside ithe mat moment , an t ( ttewha u unu conduc Question H ^ wished to com th que tthii was snbje < tw iutough lno to pass unnoticed . It wa » a precedent , which if not protested against ; , afforded a means by which any party arrogating to itself the name of pnblie , could completely burk public opinion . Suppose any party in Glasgow , however unpopular or small in number , might get up a requisition .
and having all signed it , call a public meeting in a small room , which they could fill , and request the requisitionists to meet half-an-hour before the rest ; and by this meanj , any party , no matter how small , might meet nnder the name of the public , and pass the mo « unpopular measures . ( Hear , hear , howls , cries of question , and cheers . ) Gentlemen might cry question , but that was a method of packing meetings which ought not to go uareprobat-ed , because if allowed to pass uncondemued , it afforded a precedent for a course of proceeding destructive of all fair expression of public opinion . ( L « nd chaers , and cries of " Question . ; If they were anxious he should be done , the best way would bi for them to hold their tongues , and allow him to proceed . He wuuld not deUin them long ; but if tsey were determined to create a disturbance , it wo * ld only keep themselves the longer . ( Confusion amongst those n <* ar the platf jrm . There was another puiut to
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which he would allude before coming to the address . ( Cries of question . ) The subject was : connected with tan disgraceml shifts re 3 or ^< jt ' to to get a packfed meeting . ( Cries « f ' Qae ^ tioil , proceed , " howls , hisses , cheers , and general confusion . ) He thought Borne of the gentlemen were anxious to get away to their business ; but they were jost needlessly detaining themselves by their disorderly conduct He . would advise them , to behave something like men ; and not like a menagerie of wild brutes . ( Renewed uproar . ) He had plenty of time to spare , and would not , therefore , be driven from his purpose . ( Cries of " Come to the question , " and cheers . ) The question he wished to discuss was in reference to the unfair means resorted to for the purpose of burking the free expression of public
meetings . ( Renewed turmoil amongst the gentl « men , about a dozen of whom started up , and commenced speaking at once . The noise , ' however , completely drowned their voices . The Chairman interfered , and beseeched them to be quiet , and give the speaker a hearing . Mr . Jack proceeded . ) He would not keep them ten Ininutes if they would behave themselves , but he could not say when he would be done if they continued their unmannerly interruptions . The point to which he wished to speak was , that not only had it been attempted to pack the meeting by admitting persons with tickets by a private door , but in . that abominable paper called the Scotch Reforntrs' Gatette , an illegal threat bail been thrown out that if the working classes attended that meeting and dared to interfere ,
they ought to be summarily dragged off to bridewell . This was to deter the working classes from attending ^—but he stood tkere to tell the working men of Glasgow , and to tell the yentlemen , it" they did not know it , that the threat was illegal , and that no man dared attempt to put the threat in force . Aud the scoundrel who dared to throw out such impudent advice , evidently wanted to see some breach of tho peace committed . ( Loud cheers , and cries of Question . ") He was not yet done with that part of the question . There was another paper in Glasgow had thrown out a similar threat , namely , the Constitutional ( uproar , that again required the interference of the chairman . ) Yes , the Constitutional likewise advised sending the working men to bridewell , and lie was surprised that the Lord Provost ,
who wag a principal shareholder in that paper , did no * check such criminal conduct , which was so calculated to endanger the public peace of the cky Ooud cheers , howls , hisses , and cries of question . ) Did his Loniehip not see that if any disturbance took place , it would be attributed to the conduct of bis pap ^ r , along with the other polluted periodical he had already mentioned —( confusion . ) He wouid now come to the address he had to propose , and as he saw that they were getting impatient , he would read it for their satisfaction . ( Mr . Jack , then read the address . ) The first part of the address congratulated her Majesty en the birth of her daughter , hoping they wouli be long spared to confer happiness on each other , and benefit upon the country . The second part hailed the birth of the princess royal
as an occasion which afiorded her Majesty an opportunity of endearing herself to her subjects by granting & general amnesty to all political offenders . The third part hoped her Majesty would also permit them to congratulate her on the new feeling of affectionate tenderness which must animate her Majesty towards her royal babe , and hoped thit those feelings would induce her to cause serious inquiry to be male into tho condition of the labouring classes , thousands of whom were not only without the comforts , but the very necessaries of lif « . The fourth part expressed a belief that the evils existing in society ¦ were caused by the ignorance and folly of legislators who governed the country in a way injurious to the people , and dangerous to her Majesty . During the reading , Mr . Jack was frequently interrupted by tho groauiugs aud howlinpa
of the middle- claases , which , however , were always drowned in the general cheers of the meeting . He proceeded . This was tke address which he would propose instead of the one previously read , not , as he already mentioned from anything that ho saw objectionable in that address , but because it left out s « n » e things he wished to see embodied . He would leave it with tho meeting . Btfore retiring , however , he could not help letting the meeting know tbat it was disgraced by the presence of a wratch who bad made kimself everlastingly detested amongst all classes in Glasgow , and that was Peter M'Kenzie . ( The most dreadful howling and groaumg now arose , while Mr . Jack stood for a minute or two pointing with his finger at Mr . M'Kenzie , who was sitting shrunk together on one of the forms immediately beneath the hustings . )
The scene at the close of Mr . Jack ' s address almost defies description . AU eyes , of course , were turned towards Mr . M'Kenzie , who has earned for himself so much unenviable notoriety , by his indiscriminate newspaper attacks upon " friend ind foe . " Extraordinary excitement appeared to aniuiate him at the moment , and he appeared to writhe under Mr . Jack ' s castigation . Of course , the noise aud confusion was so great that it was impossible to hear what he uttered . But bis ashen hue ; tnd fierce aspect shewed , indeed , that he deeply felt the force and applicability of the personalities of the speaker . On perceiving this , the meeting appeared to be wound up to a terrible pitch , and the sarcastic , cutting epithets heaped upon him from all parts of the room gave indication of something
very like a riot The tremendous hooting , and groaning , and hissing of those in the back part of the hall , mixed up with fearful txpressiuns of abuse , added to a determined press to get within reach of him , by a number of powerful-looking , fustian-jacketed lads in the front , gave but t « o plain indication of what might have fallowed , if he had remained in his prominent situation . We believe his friends , who had him in the very foremost seat * , and within a yard of Captain Miller , perceived the danger of allowing such an unpopular man to appear before a host of those upon whom he has launched so much virulent vituperation and abuse ; for they dragged him to his seat , where , for a time , he was out of the sight of the eura ^ ed Radicals . The storm beiug somewhat allayed by his disappearance , the business was proceeded with .
Mr . Oswmld , M . P ., now rose , and endeavoured to obtain a hearing . But Mr . Moir having intimated his intention < f seconding the motion of Mr . Jack , the uweting appeared to think Mr . O . out of order , and he was met by hissing and a partial cheer . When h » could be heard , he began with—I do not mean to say anything about the address . ( Cries of " sit down , then " — " you aro out of order ; " hissing and cheering . ) All that I roso to propose i «—( hisses , cheers , and disapprobation)—I did not intend to speak , but- ( laughter and cheers )—1 did not expect to see the time when you would not hear me . ( Renewed hissing , cheering . ) 1 have been at many public meetings in my time , but this is the first time—daughter , cheers , and hissing ) tais is assuredly the first time I ever witnessed signs of
—thiiaes , cheers , and renewed merriment on the part of the meeting )—I mean to say , this is the first time 1 ever witnessed an attempt on the part of an individual , to hold up another individual—( hisses , cheers , and cries of ' Peter has done 80 fifty times himself ) 1 repeat this is the first time—( laughter , cheering , and confusion . ) If you have not the courage to hear me out , let me tell you one simple truth —( uproar , and cries of " sit down , you have told us already . " ) New , this is cowardly aud contemptible . Cheers , and laughter . ) Finding it vain to expect a hearing , Mr . Oswald took his seat , and loud calla for Mr . Moir being heard fiom all parts of the house , that gentleman , amidat a most enthusiastic burst of cheering , aud paitial hissea , aaceiided to the platfurm , and in a moment , what had before been a scene of tumult and confusion was now a calm and peaceable assembly , waiting in breathless
silencs the first words of tho speaker . The only interruption at first came from a few fierce , blackguard looking Tories , who , however , were cowed down when they understood tLat Mr . Moir intended to obtain for Mr . Oswald a hearing . Mr . Moir having called upon the meeting to give Mr . Oswald a hearing , that gentleman said—What I intended to s * y is , that this ig the first meeting at which I ever saw an attempt made to hold up an individual , present at that meeting , to reprebation . ( Cries of no , no ; " Peter has often done bo himself ; he did so to Dr . Stuart , who thereby got his coat torn to efcreds ; he did so to Baillie Mitchell , " &c . * c . ) Mr . Oswald , after lome further interruption , concluded thus—It ia a thing unheard of in a civilised country—itis acowardly proceeding on the part of those who attempt it , and I Lope I may never witness it atain . Mr . O . now sat down amidst cheari
and hisses—Mr . Peter MKenzi » bowing graciously to the Member , as if in token of thinks . Mr . James Moir now endeavoured to address the meeting , and was met by hissing , howling , imitations of the crowing of a cock , and other such Parliamentary opposition language from the Whigs and Tories present . Perceiving , however , that Mr . M . wos deteraiiued not to be put down by mere bellowing , he was allowed to proceed . He said , my Lord Provost and fellowcitizens—Before saying a word on the subject of the address which 1 rise to Becond , I must also enttj my protest against tho disgraceful conduct of those who packed this meeting . ( Cheers and hlsse *) I assure you , my Lord Provost , I regret extremely that you have allied yourself with such a proceeding . [ The Provost here declared , that he neith e ) sanctioned nor was a party to any such proceeding . . Mr . M . continued , I
am glad , feliow-citiaens , th « th » Lordship disclaim ! all connection with th tinfamous affair . Loud cheers from th tKadicals , and howlin from th eTorie tand Whigs ) . What has been the consequence of s » cha cturse ? Whj that 300 or 4 « o very comfortable looking gentlemen are very comfortably accommodated with seats in front el the hustings , while the public are kept in the back gromnd . ( Hear , hear , hissing and cheering ) . While I protest against such conduct , I must inform yon that I came here to vindicate my ri ght as a free cititen of Glasgew , to take part in this public metling of the citiaens . I came here even in defiance of the atrocious recommendation of the editors of two of the Glasgow newspapers . ( Tremendous cheering , and the most savage yells from the men in broadcloth ) . Yes , I call it an atrocious , cowardly recommendation—and it is moreover the first time that any direct threat of the application of pujsical iorce ever was held out to deter
a eerkun portion 01 the citiasns of Glasgow from attendin ? a pubiie meeting to which they ¦ were respectfully inrited . ( Renewed cheering , and howling , during which Mr . Moir intimated to two or three fellews around t be hustings , who were very successfully exerting tht ir lungs to produce yeilin ? and bowling , that they njigh " ' " split their windpipes in this way , but he would be be ^ rd , or no business should be proceeded with , " j Mr . Moir agiia proceeded—This is the first
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time , anil hopeit will bo the last . ( Cheeifl . ) No man kasyet been injured by coming in contact with the Chartists , and for mxself , I will say , I will , n « t be the first to break the law , but let any one lay Ws unhallowed hands on my person , and . 1 ¦ will be prepared to give him a warm reception . ( Uproar and lattghter . ) Oh , you may bellow long enough , but I belong to the country ef Commodore Napier , and am not to be put down , neither shall I abate one word of wnat I hav « to say , and the noise and howling of the heroes In buckram will not decompose me . I trust that when this physical force attack is to be mode , that the two cowardly wretches who proposed it will lead the attack . ( Here Mr . Peter Mackenzie again got upon his seat , evidently in a perfect fury , for such was the
paleness of his countenance , that the point of his red nose appeared to be more than usually fiery . He in vain essayed to speak or make himself heard , and after looking fiercely at Mr . Moir , and striking his breast two or three times , with an appearance declaring his honesty , sat down . Mr . M . again proceeded )— I need not say that there is no man fcere who more heartily congratulates her . Majesty on her convalescence than I do . ( Cheers . ) But allow me to say , on behalf of my poor and impoverished countrymen , that I hope the birth of this Royal child will not bo made a pretence for another dip into the public purse . ( Laughter and cheers . ) I can assure you , £ 15 , 000 per annum , for biscuit powder and pap < boats , is no joke . ( Renewed laughter , and chews . ) I trust that tho excellent education which her Majesty had from her mother , the
Duchess of Kent , will make her know tbat it ia the duty of par « nts to provide for their own offspring , and that Queen Victoria and Prince Albert would be able to do thia out of the 1 , 300 sovereigns per day , which the people pay for their maintenance . ( Loud cheers . ) My Lord Prorost and Gentlemen , I am afraid that the way in which t ' .. e monarchical institutions of this country wo managed has a tendency to bring it into disrespect in the eyes of surrounding nations . - After alluding to the system of giving extravagant pensions to other members of the Royal family for no service at all , Mr . Moir contrasted America with this country , and concluded an effective speech by congratulating kia fellow-citizens for the splendid muster they had made to-day , and descended from the hustings amidst the cheers of the meeting .
Mr . Puruib next addressed the meeting at some length in support of Mr . Jack's address , but recommended the striking out of the last clause of it , which refers to representation , which proposal , however , was indignantly scouted by the meeting . The Provost then put the two addresses to the meeting , -when an immense majority appeared in favour of Mr . Jack ' s . The other party , however , evidently instructed for the purpose , made up by waving of hate what they wanted in nuuibtrs ; but , assuredly , even with this trickery , they did not occupy more than the third of the
Hall , and were in a miserable minority . Nevertheless , in tho face of this display , we understood the Chairman to say tho other address wns carried . Loud cries of " divide the house , " " appoint tellers , " * » . ; for a time nothing but confuaitm reigned in the place . This appeared to be moro the fault of those on the forms than of any other party ; for , sensible of their defeat , even in spito of the announcement of the Provost , they set up a terrible noise . Some other business was carried » n upon the hustings , hut such was the confusion that it was conducted in dumb show .
The Rev . Dr . M'Leod now came forward and endeavoured to obtain a hearing , but without effect , oven although aided by the influenco of Mr . Purdie . The Rev . Dr . M'Leod moved the following Address to Prince Albert , which was read and seconded by Mr . Murray : —
" To His Royal Highness Prince Albert . " May it please your Royal Highness , —We , her Majesty ' s dutiful and loyal subjects , the inhabitants of the city of Glasgow , in public meeting assembled , beg leave to present your Royal Highness our hearty congratulations on the safe and happy delivery of her Majesty—an event which has given to these kingdoms a Princess Royal , and strengthened the ties which have associated your Royal High now with the affection and loyalty of her Majesty ' s subjects . " We fervently pray tliat our gracioui and beloved Sovereign , and your Royal HJ | pfine » s , may both long be spared in health and ia happiness to direct the mind of your Royal daughter for that hijjh and noble station which , under Divine Providence , she may imbibe those principles which called her illustrious progenitors to the throne of these kingdoms . "
Mr . Purdie said , aa a means of testing the strength of parties in the hall , ho would propose that no address should be sent to Prince Albert This was seconded , and The Chairman intimated that he would take a show of hands for the address . It did not appear , however , to be generally understood what had been said , and only a few of both parties held up their hands . His Lordship then said he would tako a show of bands for the reverse , when a majority of both paities held up their handa , shouting most lustily . Mr . Purdie announced tbat tho amendment bad been carried , which , although mauy voted from mistake , there is no doubt was the caso ; but Mr . Murray declared that the last vote taken was for the motion , and the Chairman , at least , not contradicting this assumption , again the Chartists were declared to be in a minority .
The uproar by this tune was past description , during which , Mr . Lumsdek proposed that the Lord Provost , the members of the city , A . Johnston aud J . Pattison , Esqrs ., should be a deputation to present the address . The motion was seconded by Bailie Robertson , and agreed to . Bailio Mitchbli . then proposed a v » te of thanks to the Chairman , and the meeting began to disperse . The Chartists , however , M'ere requested to remain , for the
purpose of ascertaining their numbers , and after several suggestions for this purpose , it was proposed that Capt Miller should count them as they departed by the middle door . This he declined to do ; but other parties were appointed , and the numbers taken amounted , it was announced over tho window to the assembled multitude on the outside , to seven hundred and eighty-five . The hall , it is gfcia-rully believed , will not contain above twelve hunored ; consequently , the Chartists must have had a large majority . After this the crowd quietly dispersed .
The following affidavit has been made before one of the Glasgow justices : — At Glasgow , the third day of December , 1840 , in presenco of J « hn Mitchell , Esquire , on © of her Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the County of Lanark . Appeared George Ross , bo » t and shoe manufacturer , Glasgow , who being solemnly sworn , depones that he was present at a public meeting of the inhabitants of Glasgow , held in the Trades' Hall , on the third Hay of the present month , at one o ' clock , p . m ., called by the Lord Provost ^ in pursuance of a requisition , for the purpose of adopting a congratulatory address to her Majesty on the birth of an heir to the Crown « f these realms . That , at said meeting , an address to the above effect was moved and seconded ; another address
was also proposed and seconded ; and that his Lordship having taken a show of hands upon each of these , he declared that the first was carried by a majority , although it was apparent to the deponent tbat the majority was in favour of th * second , and that his Lordship , although repeatedly requested to divide the house , refused to do so . Tliat , thereupon , the depenent desired all those in favour of the second address to remain till those in favour of the first address had left the ball , when be , alomg with James Jack , reporter , Scoltisli Patriot office , and John Cameron , boot and shoemaker , Hutcheaontown , proceeded to count the remaining individuals in favour of the second address and found the number to be seven hundred and eighty-live . —AU which is truth , to the beat of deponent ' ! knowledge and belief , as he shall answer to God . George Ross , John Mitchell , J . p .
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DURHAM MISSIONARY TOUR . Mr . Deegan addressed meetings at Sunderland , Stockton , and Darlington , since the publication of the last report . At Stockton , Mr . Maw moved a resolution , which waa carried unanimously , dissolving the old Radical Association , aud forming the National Charter AB 30 oi » Cion . Mr . Dkeoan will visit the following places during the ensuing week : —Wiulaton , Monday , the 14 th ; Shields , Tuesday , the 15 fch ; Chester-lo-Stxeet , Wednesday , the Kith ; Gateshead , Thursday , the 17 th .
SUNDERLAND . —Inaccordance with the request of the Council of the Charter Association of Sunderland , Mr . J . Richards , lato member of the Geueral Convention of the industrious classes , delivered a lecture ia the Association Room , Lainbion-street , on Sunday evening , the 29 th instant ; Mr . J . Deegan , Chartist missionary , was called to the chair , and the room was well filled . NOTTINGHAM . —Midland Counties' Missionary Toub . —Iu the ensuing week , Mr . MaBon will lecture at the following places , namely , on Sunday , at Huoknall Torkard ; on Monday , at Basford ; onTueBday , at Loughborough ; on Wednesday : at Leicester ; on Thursday , at Bolper . The nett Delegate Meeting will bo held on Monday , the Uth of Deo . at the Ship Inn , Fordstreet , Derby , at eleven o'olock in the forenoon .
The Chartists of Nottingham have been promised the sum / of £ 7 from Mr . Gibson , the landlord of the King George on Horseback , aa soon as he can obtain the same from Sir John Cam Hobhouse , our Right Honourable Representative ; which Sir John ' s friend contracted with him at the last election , when he was landlord of tho Newton ' s Head . The Chartists wish to know if the Manchester Executive will trust Sir John , and they will take it out in Association cards . Wo hope Sir John will not be " shabby" on thia occasion , as it will assist the poor Chartists very materially . Tho Chartists pf Nottingham and its neighbourhood are roepectluiiy informed that a box , to receive contributions for our incarcerated brethren , is fixed in Mrs . Smith ' s shop , the news-agent for the Northern Star , where they can deposit their mites .
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^ 4 TESHEA 1 > .-Tho fxaamb&V of the National Cha >|| r Associjtfaori met oniSurf < ia 1 y , the 29 th Nov ., m t ^ PLOUse ofrMr . l \^ oo % / Oakwellgate . It was then agreM to form Gatestt&d into the Northern District ofthe county of Durham ; and it was also resolved to request the co-operation of the men of j th ? Felling , Reckington , Birtly , Winlaton , and all » he # Ut-diBtrict 8 . Wo expect Mr . Deegan , of Sundewand , here soon , and requwfc of the ou > districts to communicate with us , and state whether they would like a visit from him or not . It was also resolvedfthat the Northern Stai , Northern Liberator , Scottish Patriot . Trite * Scotsman . Dundee Chroniele
and ail the Radical press , be requested to re-print the P | OD } e ' e Charter , as it is a considerable tim » sinpe It , # r > ear »* before the public ; as also the plan agreed t 6 on $ e 20 th June , at Manchester . The membere" * were"then divided into four olasBes , and adjourned . , Qn Sunday , ffth December , the members again met at half-past ten in the morning , when eight newj members had . tkeir names enrolled , and two more classes were formed . 5 s . lOd . w& 3 subscribed ttf purchase tracts with , and three missionaries appointed to distribute them . The members m « et every Sunday , at half-past ten a . m ., wheu a reading room , is opened to all who may chooa * to attend . J
_ NSWPp | lT ( Monmouthshire ) . —On Wednesday , November 25 th , according to the notice received in the Star , from the Executive Council , a public meeting was held at our Association Room , for the purpose of choosing a person to serve as one of the Executive Council , to sit in Manchester , Mr . Richard Davis in the chair . The meeting was numerously attended . It was proposed by Mr . John Morris , and seconded by Mr . John Philips , that Mr . Wm H . Cromin , our Secretary , is a lie person to represent us at Manchester ; which was oarried unanimously . There being no other daley , ates present , on account of no other town in the county being enrolled but Newport . More shame for them .
BRIGHTON—National Charter Association . —This Association held its monthly meeting at the Cap of Liberty , on Wednesday evening , Dec . 2 nd ., Mr . Couucilior John Page in th » chair . Since the last monthly meeting an additional couple of classes have been formed , miking eleven classes ; ; another is in course of formation ; a steady and firm progress a being made . The short reports of our meetings in tbo Northern Star have done much good in Brighton . It has shewn to the coward , and the renegade , that numerous as has been the desertion from , and the divisions in our ranks , caused by
intrigue , and , we believe , espionage , there are yet to be found stout hearted rouIs to brave the breach and plant the glorious standard of our Charter upon the falling citadel of corruption . We must also congratulate the men of Brighton oa their support of the patriotic Bronterre , iu a manner that we cannot but thank them for . One pound per month has been duly transmitted to Mrs . O'Brien , according to a voluntary agreement on their part , since the incarceration of the patriot . One pound was voted to be transmitted on Wednesday last . They have also now established a " Victim Fund , " and we doubt not they will do their duty to the suffering patriots .
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The Paris papers contain the following interesting details of the exhumation and translation of the remains of Napoleon from the burial-ground at Si Helena to the Belle Poulo frigate : — " On the morning of the 8 th of October , after a voyage of 66 days from Toulon , and 24 from Bahia , the frigate Belle Poule and the corvette Favorite came in sight of James Town , the capital of the island of St . Helena . After beating about all the morning , tho Prince de Joinville succeeded in gaining an excellent anchorage close to the shore . He only found in the roadstead two ships of war , the French brig Oreate , Capt . Doret , having on board the 80 a of Admiral Baudin , detached from Gore ' e
by M . de Mackau with despatches for the prince , and the English schooner Dolphin , Captain Littlehales , which sailed from Portsmouth on 21 st May ^ carrying out the first news of the intended expedition . As Boon as the Belle Poule had come to an anchor , the Oreste saluted the prince , manning her yards , and giving cheers of " Vive le Rot . " The Dolphin also saluted the forts on shore , which returned it with 21 guns . On the Bdle Poule entering the roads , andeven before she had anchored , the aide-de-camp of General Middlemore , the governor of the island , came on board , accompanied by the captain of the Dolphin , to compliment the prince . The governor , who was confined to his house by illness , charged Lieutenant Middlemore
, his son and aide-de-camp , to testify to the prince his regret at not being abie to wait upon him , and to offer to his use and that of his suite his house at James Town , which , on the receipt of the orders relative to the exhumation , had been prepared for his reception . On the morning of the 9 th , the prince landed in full uniform , accompanied by Commandant Arnoux , his aide-de-camp , Generals Bertrand and Gourgaud , M . de Rohan Chabot , commissioner of the King , M . de Las Cases , M . Marchand , the Abbe Coquereau , almoner of the Belle Poule , and several officers from the three vessels . All the garrison were under arms to receive him . His royal hitrhness first proceeded to the castle , where the authorities were presented to him , and
then mounted on horseback and proceeded to Plantation House to pay his respects to the governor . After a first conference on the subject of his mission , and the means for accomplishing it , the prince hastened to visit the tomb of Napoleon at Longwood —an excursion full of sorrow both for the companions of the young prince , who , after an absence of twenty years , re-visited the place of their exile , and for those who for the first time contemplat « d this last asylum of so much glory . During the 11 th , 12 th , and 13 th , while the French commissioners were going through all the preliminary dispositions with the English authorities for the exhumation and translation of the remains of the Emperor , the crews of the three French ships of war were conducted by
detachments to visit the tomb and Longwood , and each man was permitted to bring away some little memento of his visit . Messrs . Bertrand , Las Cases Gourgaud , and Marcliand , devoted these three days ' to visit all the places to which they had so often gone in company with the Emperor , and those noble companions of his eaptivify were constantly gr 3 eted in their excursions across the island by the most flattering testimonies of the respect and affeotion which they had , in former days , excited in . the population of St . Helena . The 15 th October , the 25 th anniversary of tho arrival of the august exile at St . Helena , was fixed on for the ceremony of the exhumation . On the proeeding evening the coffins brought from France by the Belle Poule , the funeral
car , which had been constructed in the ' island , by the order of the governor , and the different articles necessary for the operation , were taken to the Valley of the Tomb . At ten o ' clock in the evening the persons fixed on to be present on the part of France landed , and proceeded to the same spot . A point of etiquette prevented the Prince de Joinville from placing himself at their head . AIL the operations until the arrival of the coffin at the place of embarkation being done by foreigners , the prince considered that , in his quality of commandant of the expedition , he should not be present at operations which were not under his entire command , and he decided on not landing but at the head of his staff , and in & position which would permit him to preside over tho honours which he was charged to render to the remains of Napoleon .
'Generals Bertrand and Gourgaud , Messrs . de Chabot , Las Cases , Marchaud , Arthur Bertrand , the Abbe' Coquereau and his two acolyths , Messrs . St . Denis , Noverraz , Pierron , Archamboult , old servants of Napoleon ; Captains Guyet , Charner , and Doret , and Dr . Guillard , surgeon-major of the Belle Poule , were alone introduced into the reserved enclosure around the tomb during the operations . The valley was guarded from sunset by a detachment of soldiers of the garrison , who had orders to keep off all persona who were not designated by one of the commissioners . General Middlemore had appointed for this duty Captain Alexander , of the engineers . It was this officer who , accompanied bv five of the principal authorities of the island , received the French commissioner , M . de Chafcot , arid the other persons sent from France , on the spot of operations . "
The Messager , in stating that it is compelled , for want of space , to postpone publishing the official documents relative to the exhumation , gives the following narrative , from an eye-witness of the scene : — " The works commenced at midnight , and were continued without relaxation for upwards of nine hours . It was feared that in spite of all the efforts , and the continuance of two operations set on foot simultaneously , to reach the coffin , the greater part of the day would elapse before the exhumations would be completed , and that the translation must beputoffuntilthenext day . But at daybreak all uneasiness on this point ceased , thanks to the able directions of Capt . Alexander , and his anxietv to
meet the wishes of the French commissioner . Too much praise cannot be given to the excellent conduct of the workmen and soldiers under his orders , all of whom pursued their labours with indefatigable zeal , seeming to participate in our feelings by silence and respectful demeanour . At half-past nine in the morning the earth was entirely removed from the vault , all thehorigontal strata of masonry demolished , and the large slab which covered the internal sarcophagus detached , and raised by means of a crane . The cemented masonry-work which enclosed the coffin on every side , and which , during the nineteen
years which have elapsed Bince it was built , had suffered no detriment , had bo preserved it from the effects of the atmosphere and the neighbouring spring , that at first sight it did not appear to be in the slightest degree injured . The sarcophagus in flag-stones was perfect , and could scarcely be said to be damp . As soon as the Abbe * Coquereau had recited the first prayers , the coflh was removed with the greatest care , and carried by the engineer soldiers bareheaded , into a tent which had been prepared for its reception near the tomb . After the religious ceremonies on the taking up of the body , the inner coffins were opened , at the request of tht
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King ' s commissioner , in order that Dr . Guilfard might take the , necessary measures for securing the mortal remains of Napoleon from any further decomposition . The outermost coffin was slightly injured ; the leaden coffin was in good , condition , and enclosed tt ? o others—one in wood and the other in tin—the lids of which were taken off with the greatest care . The last Coffin was lined on the inside with white satin , which , having become detached by the effect of time , had fallen upon the body , and enveloped it like a winding-sheet , adhering slightly to it . .
"It is difficult to describe with what anxiety , with what emotions , ^ those who were present waited for the moment which was to expose to them all that death had left of Napoleon . Notwithstanding the singular state of preservation of the tomb and coffins , we could scarcely hope to find anything but some mis-shapen remains of the least perishable parts of the costume to evidence the identity Bat when , by the hand of Dr . Guillard , the satin sheet was raised , an indescribable feeling of surprise and affection was expressed by the spectators , most of whom burst into tears . The Emperor himself was before their eyes ' . The features of his face , though changed , were perfectly recognised—the hands perfectly beautiful—his well-known costume had suffered but little , and the colours wera easily
distinguished—the epaulettes , the decorations , and the hat , seemed to be entirely preserved from decaythe attitude itself was full of ease , and bnt for the fragments of the satin lining , which covered as with a fine gauze several parta of tho uniform , we might have believed we saw-before us Napoleon still extended on a bed of state . General Bertrand and M . Marchand , who were present at the interment , quickly pointed out tke different articles which each had deposited in the coffin , aud in the precise position which they had previously described . It was even remarked that the left hand , which Gen . Bertrand bad taken to kiss for the last time , before the coffin was closed up , still remained slightly raised Between the legs , near the hat , where tho two vases which contained the heart and entrails .
" The two innor coffins were carefully closed again ; the old leaden coffin was strongly blocked up with wedges of wood , and both were once more soldered up with the most minute precautions , under thedirection of Dr . GniUard . These different operations being terminated , the ebony sarcophagus was closed as well as its oak case . On delivering the key of the ebony sarcophagus to Count de Chabot , the King's commissioner , Capt . Alexander , declared to him , in the name of the governor , that this coffin , containing the mortal remains of the Emperor Napoleon , was considered as at the disposal of the French Goverwnent , from tint day and from the moment at which it should arrive at the place of embarkation , towards which it was about to be sent
under the orders of Gen . Middlemore . The King's commissioner replied that he was charged by hi * 3 Government , and in its name , to accept the coffin from the hands of the British authorities ,, and that he and the other persons composing the French mission were ready to follow it to James Town , where the Prince de Joinville , superior cormaandant of the expedition , would be ready to receive it and conduct it on board his frigate . A car , drawn by four horses , decked with funereal emblems , had been prepared before the arrival of the expedition , to receive the coffin , as well as a pall , and all the other Buitable trappings of mourning . When the sarcopkagus wag placed on the car , the whole was covered with a magnificent imperial mantle brought from
Paris , the four corners of which were borne by Generals Bertrand and Gourgaud , Baron Las Cases and M . Marchand . At half-past three o ' clock the funeral car began to move , preceded by a chorister bearing the cross , and by the Abbe Coquereau ; M . de Chabot acted as chief mourner . All the authorities of the island ,-all the principal inhabitants , and ihe whole of the garrison , followed in procession from the tomb to the quay . But with the exception , of the artillerymen necessary to lead the horses , and occasionally support the car when descending some steep parts of the way , the places nearest the coffin were reserved for the French mission . General Middlemore , although in a weak state of health , persisted in following the whole way on . foot , together with General Churchill , chief of the staff in India , who had arrived only two days before from Bombay . The immense weight of the coffins , and the unevenness of the road , rendered the utmost carefulness
necessary throughout the whole distance . Colonel Trelawney commanded in person the small detachment of artillerymen who conducted the car , and , thanks to his great care , not the slightest accident took place . From the moment of departure to the arrival at the quay the cannons of the forts and the Bglle Poule fired minute guns . After an hour's march the rain ceased for the first time since the commencement of the operations , and on arriving in sight of the town we found a brilliant sky and beautiful weather . From the morning the three French vessels of war had assumed the usual signs of deep mourning , their yarda crossed and their flags lowered . Two French merchantmen , Bonne Amie and Indien , which had been in the roads for two days , had put thtmselves under the prince's orders , and followed during the ceremony all the manoeuvres of the Belle Poule . The forts of the town and the houses of the consuls had also their flags half-mast high .
"On arriving at the entrance of the town , the troops of the garrison and the militia formed in two lines as far as the extremity of the quay , according to the order for mourning prescribed for the English army . The men had their arms reversed , and the officers had crape on their arma with their swords reversed . All the inhabitants had been kept away from the line of march , but they lined the terraces commanding the town , aud the streets were occupied only by the troops , the 91 st regiment being on theright and the mi litia on the left . The cortege advanced slowly between two ranks of soldiers to the sound of a funeral march , while the cannons of the forts were fired , as well as from the Belle Poule and the Dolphin , the echoes beine repeated a thousand times bv
the rockB above James Town . After two hours ' march the cortege stopped at the end of the quay , where the Prince de Joinville had stationed himself at the head of the officers of the three French ship 3 of war . The greatest official honours had been rendered by the English authorities to the memory of the Emperor—the most striking testimonials of respect had marked the adieu given by St . Helena to his coffin ; and from this moment the mortal remains of the Emperor were about to belong to France . When the funeral car stopped , the Prince de Joinville advanced alone , and , in presence of all around , who stood with their heads uncovered , received in a solemn manner the imperial coffin from the hands of General Middlemore . His royal hichnesa
then thanked the governor in the name of France , for all the testimonials of sympathy with which the authorities and inhabitants of St . Helena had surrounded the memorable ceremonial . A cutter had been expressly prepared to receive the coffin . During the embarkation , which the prince directed himself , the bands played funeral airs , and all the boats were stationed round with their oars shipped . The moment the sarcophagus touched the cutter , a magnificent royal flag , which the ladies of James Town had embroidered for tho occasion , was unfurled , and the Belle Poule immediately equared her masts and unfurled her colours . All the manoeuvres ef the frigate were immediately followed by the other vessels . Our mournintr had ceased with the
exile of Napoleon , and the French naval division dressed itself out in all its festal ornaments to receive the imperial coffin under the French flag . The sarcophagus was covered in the cutter with the imperial mantle . The Prince de Joinville placed himself at the rudder , Commandant Gayet at the head of the boat ; Generals Bertrand and Gourgaud , Baron de Las Cases , M . Marchand , aud the Abb £ Coquereau , occupied the same places as during the march . Count Chabot and Commandant Hernoux were astern , a little in advance of the prince . Aa soon as the cutter had pushed off from the quay , the batteries ashore fired a salute of 21 guns , and onr ships returned the salute with all their artillery . Two other salutes were fired during the passage
from the quay to the frigate , the cutter advancing very slowly , and Eurrounded by the other boats . At half-past six o'clock it reached the Belle Poule , all the men being on the yards with their hats in their hands . The prince had arranged on the dm * , a chapel , decked with flags and trophies of arms , tha altar being placed at the foot of the mizenmast . The coffin , carried by our- , sailors , passed between two rank of officers with drawn s words , and was placed on the quarter-deck . The absolution was pronounced by the Abbe Coquereau the same evening . Next day , at ten o'clock , a solemn mas 3 was celebrated on the deck , in presence of the officers
and part of the crews of the ships . His royal highness stood at the foot of the coffin . The cannon of the Favorite and Oreste fired minute-guns during this ceremony , which terminated by a solemn absolution ; and the Prince de Joinville , the gentlemen of the mission , the officers , and the premiers maitres of the ship , sprinkled holy water on the coffin . At eleven , all the ceremonies of the church were accomplished , air the honours done to a Sovereign had been paid to the mortal remains of Napoleon . The coffin was carefully lowered between the decks , and placed in the chapelle ardente , which had been prepared at Toulon for its reception . At this moment , the vessels fired a last salute with all their artillery ;
and the frigate took in her flags , keeping up only her flag at the stern , and the royal standard at tne maintopgallantmast . On Sunday , the 18 th , at eight in the morning , the Belle Poule quitted St . Helen * with her precious deposit on board . "During the whole time that the mission remained at James Town , the best understanding never ceased to exist between the population of the island and tha French . The Prince de Joinville and his companions met in all quarters and at all times with we greatest good-will and the warmest testimonials or sympathy . Th « authorities and the inhabitants muss have felt , no doubt , great regret at seehig taken away from their island the coffin that had rendered it so celebrated ; but they repressed their feelings with a courtesy that does honour to the frankness of their character . ' *
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LE 1 C 3 S 7 BR , —Mr . Mason , the lecturer for the Midland Countie ? , delivered a most splendid address ia the Caartist Punic Room , of this place , on the present state and future prospects of this counirj , wiusa was lis ; enid to with great admiration .
Napoleon's Remains.
NAPOLEON'S REMAINS .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 12, 1840, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/king-y1kbzq92ze2714/page/2/
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