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Bouree ofthe political and **& l *? 5 i £ ff 0 SJu n sorting cWta . This meettogis further oopjru n that ttiinduslrious chase ? , hews t ^ J ^ gl tj a source of all wealth and all power , «» «? g J ™ fair share , of the enjoyment of the one and the exercise of the other : lurther , M . ^ P ^ f JJd ° efoc & f ^ c XS S & timate rights , tto «* " « rSeVftself te endeavour , by every lawful means , S S that document to become the basis of BritKj Ustion . ' Seconded by Mr Raddy . Carried Wm . Lobbee proposed tbe Petition , seconded t , y Mr Monarch , sen . Mr John West suppo rted the Petition , in a speech ef two hours , which electrified the audience . The Petition was carried
nnammouEry , Dumfries —The stirring events , transacting on the continent , throughout the length and breadth of which despot thrones are bending , and tottering , and fallin " , befow the blasts of the trumpet of liberty , Bounding from the Faubourgs of ParU , as the walk of Jericho are fabled to hsre fallen before those of the Hebrew priests , have had tha effect of filling tbe rsading-rooB of the Working Man ' s Association on each successive evening with sn eager crowd- As yet , the excitement has not produced a public manifestation ; * but from the well-known patriotism and spirit of the Dnrnfrksiana . there i » little doubt that when they do more , like Jack Ilowieson and the cheep ' s head , they will ' make up for their lost time . ' Tke
wise men of Gotham , who , by the will of Providence , and by virtue of the Reform Bill , govern the burgh , are in what , in vulgir but expressive parlance , is termed , ' a funk . ' Somebody had announced a Chartist meeting to them . They immediately set to wir * manufacturing special constables by the gross . Ball cartridge was served out to the recruiting parties , and the sappers of the trigonometrical survey , and the rural police of this and the neighbouring county , concentrated in the town . These wiseacres do sot seem to know that the people understand the difference between a street-riot and revolution , and that if the said people were ence np in earnest , all their constabulary and red coats would not stand five minutes before them . Speaking of revolution , I may add , that there seems a general and
growing feeling among all classes that something is about to happen , although nobody exactly appears to know what ; aed those who have capital , are Iayieg out as little as possible , than which I do not know anything more likely to hasten the something they fear . Apropos of ' specials , ' the Edinburgh authorities , as I fee from a private- letter from that metro * polis , have ssorn in the students . Loeking to the state of feeling between the youths and the working classes of tbe city , there can be but one opinion as to the good teste oi this proceeding ; and when we see quiet constitutional' meetings surrounded by an armed force , can their be a single doubt of the accuracy of John Mitchoi ' s thesis , that , better than the parliamentary or the municipal , is the rifle-franchise ?
Bfadfoep . —A great public meeting for the Charfer was held ia the Temperance Hall , Leeds-road , on Friday week , called by the mayor , on the requisition of 120 electors of the borough , to petition parliament for Universal Suffrage , Annual Parliaments , Vote by Ballot , to abuish Property Qualification , to pay members if Parliament for their eervieee , and divide the Ticked Kingdom into equal Electoral Divisions . The mayor had promised to take the chair , but subsequently sent an apology , press of business compelling him to be ah ent . A deputation waited on Mr Foster , merchant , who at once accepted the invitation to preside at the meeting . Long before the time anpolnted for commencing , tbe hail , capable of balding " 2000 person ? , mis crowded to excess , and
hundreds had to go away , there being no standing room ; sll the seals were removed , and every spot whew a . foot could be placed wss occupied . Mr Fo - ter was received with cheers en being moved to the chair . He declared he was for Universal Suffrage , bat some of the poii ts mentioned in the requisition he had not paid that particular attention to yet as would ensure conviction of their utility ; he was a man of peace , aad hoped the conduct of their proceedings at this meeting would disappoint the expectations of many in Bradford ; he would always be found advocating the lights of the people to political power ; he concluded his address amid the plaudits of the meeting . The chairman called on Mr Swan , an elector , to m' < ve tae A ^ resolution , which was
for TJnivenal Suffrage , hb defined by the Charter , and the mever very eloquently maintained the right of every male adult to tbe suffrage . The motion was seconded by Mr John Rawson , a member of the town council , who declared the doctrine was not of Testerday ' s conviction to him , he had been many years convinced that the suffrage was the right " of the whole people , and he hoped ere long to see a parliament elected on the principle . Mr John Shaw , of Leeds , supported the nsoltition in a speech repeatedly interrupted by the cheers of the meeting , and concluded a brilliant address amid the greatest applause .
The motion w & s adopted without a ring-edissentienl . The second resolution was moved by John Smyth , seconded by Mr Cook , and very ably supported by Mr Legh * . o « ler , who gave t ?? e professors of religion and the state church such a easti gatioa as will long be rem ^ enbered in Bradford . The petition was proposed by Mr Smyth , seconded by Mr Cook , and carried ananimonsly . It was proposed that the petition be sifted by the chairman on behalf of the meeting , snd that Colonel Thompson be requegted to present it , and Mr Busfield to support the prayer . A vote of thanks was p vsed by acclamation to the chairman , who returned thanks , snd the meeting separated
, Ltsk—A public meeting was held on Monday evening , March 20 th , at the Albion Hotel , Broadstreet , to petition Parliament for the People ' s Charter . The hall , capable of holding 1 , 000 people , was densely crowded and numbers could not gain admission . Air Joseph Scott was unanimously called to the chair . James Twaife ? moved the first resolution , \ rhlcu was seconded by Mr Chnrch . Thomas Seott then moved the petition , which was eeconded by Mr James Dickersnn , after which Mr William Dixon supported the petition in an eloquent speech of one
fieur and twenty minutes duration . The resolution aad the petition were unanimously agreed to , after * hich Mr Twaits moved that a requisition be sent to Lord G . Bentinck and Viscoun t Jocelyn , praying them to support the prayer of the petition ; seconded fcy Mc J , D ' ckeraon and unanimously carried . A rote ef thanks was awarded the chairman , likewise to Mr Dixon . Three hearty cheers were given for Mr O'Connor , three for tbe Charter , and three for the French Republic , after which the meeting separated .
Essex axd Scffole Lasd akd Chartist TJxion . —The branches of the Land Company and Charter Association that intend to join this union for agitating these two counties , are requested to correspond ¦ with the secretary to the anion , Mr . H . S . Clubb , Stour CoUn ^ c , Stratford St Mary . Suffolk . The payment is , for each district , not less than 2 s . 6 d . per quarter . Districts requiring agitation and assistance m the formation of new branche * , will receive immediate attention . Friend * , resident in EHefl places . SK particularl y requested to eommunicate as above . Where rooms cannot be obtained , it ia intended to hold open-air meetings during the coming spring .
Hevwom > . —Oa Saturday evening , the ISth ultimo , a public meeting was held in the Angel Meadow . Mr James Leach , of Manchester , and Mr William Bell , addressed the meeting , which was one of the largest ever held in this town . Two resolutions were adopted in support of the People ' s Charter and the Ustional Petition . Bicup . —A public meeting was held , en the 19 th filiime , in the Chartist-room , Rochdale-road , for the purpose of adopting the National Petition . Mr V 7 m . Tagg was called to the chair . Mr Thomas Tattereall explained ths principles of the Charter In a clear snd fccid manner . After giving three ehecrs for the chairman , three cheers for Mr O'Connor , and three cheers for the French Republic , the meetisg separated !
Cut . aud Fikebtjst . —March 19 th . —Mr Cater in tha chair . Messrs Allnuttand Fenuell reported from the Metropolitan Delegate Committee . Mr Allnutt jBOved , and Mr E . Nobba secended , that £ 1 ba lent to the Delegate Committee towards defraying the expense of the demonstration , and that we recommend all the other localities to do the same . —Carried . Several new members were enrolled , and several shares were taken oat for the local hall . Siourbribge . —On Tuesday week , a large and enthus i astic meeting was held here in support of the BntemBnta for the Land and the Charter . Mr . Clark , of London , and several other friends , addressed the assemblage in a highly satisfactory strain . Much good will result to the cause from this Eseetmg .
Dudlet . —On Monday week , two large meetings were held in this towa , to eommeEi' -rate the establishment of the French Republic , and in furtherance of the People ' s Charter . Tfee meetings were ably addre ssed by Messrs Cook , Mason of Birmingham , Linaey , Chance , and Mr T . Clark of Lendon . Bablet Mow LocaliiTj Old Bethkal Greek * sfXD . —At a meeting of members of this locality , it ^ as resolved : — ' That Messrs Service and Crow represent this locality in the Aeitatine Committee of the To * er Hamlet ? . ' Messrs Jones , Tapp , and Kydd , were nominated from this locality as delegates to the National Convention ,
Dckdee . —Chartism has revived in Dundee . TJpvn sis of fifty-two have joined the association ^ at our two last meetings . Aceuncil has been nominated , and will meet evtry Monday evenine , at eight o'clock , in the Associa . tion . room , Pnliar ' s Close , Murray . fats , where subscriptions will be received , and memsr » enrolled . Haii-mat . Vicim Cohhitteb . —Mr Simpson ( seore-**^ » . acknowledges ihe receipt of Si . Si . from Mr JpaacWilson , Northallerton , fo- Mrs Jones ' s Fund ; sad from Mrs Robertson 6 d . for the same fund . The ^ everted asMr W . Warner , in a late number * uu 4 t ± a ldhars ^ enMr banner . Kihulta ? nuT . dele * meetin ^ held me ism ult ., at Oldham , it was resolved - — 'That . ^ sequence of Mr O'Connor retiring before the
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collection at the rueeiine , and the said collection being s failure , that in future no leader be allowed to steak before the collection . ' That a new local lecturers ' plan ba adopted , each locality to send in re . turns of the members on their books , the time and place of meeting , as also whether there be any competent as lecturers in their localities ; the said returns to bs mRde within a fortnight ; ' c That an offer of cooperation having been made by Mr Doheny , of having Irish delegates in the coming Convention , we require an explanatory an < wer from the Executive relative to this important m atter . ' * That the secretary and treasurer be paid their expenses to Oldham , and that eur best thanks be given to Mr Pilling , for his conduet as chairman . '
. _ .. MissmLD . —A public meeting was held in tho Old Meeting-houfe , School-room , SUckwell Gate , on Monday evening , March 20 th . Mr T- G . Hibbard in ths chair-. A resolution in favour of the National Petition wis moved by Mr J . Elliot , and seconded by Mr J . Shooter . Mr Wm . Linney movtd the adoption of the National Petition . The Rev . Wm . Linwood ably supported it—Carried unanimously , Manchester . —Committee Rooms , 93 Great Ancoats-street . — Brother Chartiste , — Having been elected by your representatives assembled on Sunday last , in Manchester , to the high and responsible situation of Observation Committee Men , we enter npon our duties with a due sense of their
importance , and with a resolution not to be shaken until the . objeets we have in view are achieved : the political emancipation of the people , and the destruction of inequality . Brethren , whilst we are prepared to do our duties , allow us to remind you your liberty i * 8 pearl too precious to be bought at any other price than that commensurate with ita value . To your work , then , men of South Lancashire , and enable us to perform ours , we dare all and risk all , even life itself , If necessary . This elond of oppression must be dispersed , and the sun of liberty shine again on this , our native land . James Leach , chairman *; Thomas Whittaker , treasurer ; Thomas Rankin , John Nuttall , Edward Clark Cropner , John Grundy , John O'Hea : Joshua Gutteridge , Secretary .
Exeter has Kfbit noNE its Durr . —On Saturday evening , the ISth inst ., a public meeting was convened for the purpose of adopting the National Petition . At the hour appointed for commencing the meeting , Tuckett ' s large hall , in Fore-street , was crowded excessively ; during the evening hundreds had to so away , who eonld not obtain admission—W . J . P . Wilkinsen , Esq ., was called on to preside amidst tremendous cheering . Mr Wilkinson , after thanking his fellew citizens for the honour conferred on him , said : Now is the time to strike at the root of corruption . Ofthe existence of corruption and the prfiflieaey ofthe present government few men have a doubt ; the only difference ) that existed , was , as to the best means of remedy , some were for one , some
for another , but for bis part he was firmly resolved to strnegle for the best remedy ever proposed—a remedy which will root out all corruption—the enactment of the People ' s Charter . ( Immense cheering . ) If those parties who sty le themselves the friends of the working classes and progression , would but devote the same amount of talent to the advancement of the Charter that they do to some of their miserable crotchets , soon would the Charter become the law of the land . ( Cheers . ) It mattered notto the people—whether their rulers were Whigs or Tories . Free Tradi ' sts or Protectionists—so long as the minority gouerned the majority , so long would misrule have an existence- Were there one in whose heart a spark of liberty existed , that did not rejoice
in the late glorious Revolution of France , where they hurled a hoary headed tyrant from his pinnacle of greatness , and sent him to this country for an asylum , because he trampled on their rights and privileges ? The liable people of France have a Hepublic . ( Cheers . ) Long may they enjoy it . A Republic for the French , and the Charter for the English . ( Cheerio ; . ' , which continued for eome minutes . ) The Charter and the whole Charter should be their watchword . He felt assured if the people would but persevere in the noble manner in which they had begun , success would crown their efforts . He lamented that the press was not with the people . Withfew exceptions the journals were the deadliest eneraies of the people , hourly misrepresenting the
people ' s movements and objects . Though the acknowledged leader of the working classes of Great Britain —Feargus O'Connor , Era—wasM . P . for Nottingham—( The cheering ana clapping of hands at this moment cannot ba conceived . )—scarce was there one newspaper that gave his speeches save tbe Nobiheex Star ( Cheers . ( Mr George Augustus Moore , an auctioneer in this city , cried out— 'Who would report rubbish ?') The Chairman stated—I have read the Stab weekly foi years , consequently Mr O'Connor ' s letters and speeches , and I have invariably found in them more raal and substantial food for the mind , than in the works of all the other political writers of the present or any age . My confidence in Mr O'Connor is such , that while he pursues the same
straightforward course , I shall deem it a highhoKour to fk'ht the battle of Chartism under his leadership . ( Cheers . ) He then called on the sub-secretary , Mr O'Brien , to explain to the Assembly the principles of the People ' s Charter . Mr O'Brien elucidated the six points of the Charter , repaying satisfactorily to the objections usually made against each , after which he said , these are our righk—we claim them as such , and ate resolved ta agitate for them until they are obtained for Epgland , fully convinced that when the people in their majesty demand them , they will be trusted . ( Cheers . ) Mr Robert Webber , an old Chartist , rose to propese tbe first resolution— ' That class legislation is the source of all the miseries afflicting this country , and that we pledge ourselves to
strucele unceasingly for its annihilation . ' Seconded by Mr Robert Beedel , and carried unanimously , amid cheers . Mr O'Brien , after a few remarks on the on their noble achievements , as well as rejoicing at necessity of union , prised the adoption ef the National Petition . ( Cheers . ) At the conclusion of bis reading it , the cheering was renewed-Mr Portbury , shoemaker , seconded the motion , Mr Stanlake came forward and said , Mr Chairman and fellow-citizens , I am one of those who are for progression—I do not like the Charter as a whole—( disapprobation )—but I will support it : because I believe the good it contains is more than the evil ; I would mueh rather not have Universal Suffrage in it—( hiases)—but , as it is , I will support it . lam
glad that peace , law , and order , is your motto ; but there [ is the Sanitary Bill . The Chairman asked Mr Stanlakeif he bad any amendment to make , to which a negative reply was given ; then said the chairman you are out of order , and I cannot heat ? you unless the meeting direct otherwise . Mr George Augustus Moore said , I rise to move as an amendment that . that five points ba left out—( hisses and groans )—hut though tha Chairman waited for ten minutes , no one in that large assembly , could be found to second it . The proposition was put and carried , with one dissentient , the said Mr Moore , who fled out of the meeting , by aside door . ( The applause was rapturous . )—Mr William Poole , of Collumpton , said , a resolution has been handed to me for proposal , congratulating the people of Franee one of the first acts of their governments being for the protection of labour he said that had his hearty concurrence . This resolution wag seconded by Mr
James h . owe , and earned unanimously , A vote of thanks was moved by Mr O'BrieD , and seconded by the whole meeting , to Mr Wilkinson , for his noble conduct in taking the chair at such a trying time , and the firm dignified manner in which he had filled that efSce , Carried unanimously , amidst thunders ofi spp'ause . Three cheers for the Charter , and the people ' s champion , Feargus O'Connor . Esq ., M . P . , for Nottiogbatu . Mr Wilkinson , replied the beat thanks he desired , consisted in the people coming forward , signing the petition , aed lending a helping hana to the great and good work . Already we have 2 . 000 signatures in this citj of parsons . Our good friend Davill is working like a slave obtaining them . lit was remoured that the authorities were in great fear , having all their available force at hand , ready for actions ; but ere this they must know the Chartists are preservers , net the disturbers of the peace .
ADDEESa OP THE IHHASITAHTS OF SDKWtEV , IK 7 DSLIC HEETIK 6 ASSEMBLED , TO THE VBIMCB FEOPLB . B » ETBIt £ S « , —We caa assure you that no erect of the present 8 ge has given us more pleasure than jour recent glorious victory over a cruel intriguing king , and his base and unprincipled ministry . Louis Philippe , whom your courage raiitd to the throne , and whose head you adorned rtith the diadem of France , has for some seventeen years in the most ungrateful manner trio . mpb . et 3 on your ri ght ;} violated the sokrai pledgee he made in 1830 , saddled the nation ruth a monstrous debt , overtaxed his people at home , and united with the crowned monarchs of Europe for the suppression of liberty abroad . He censidered himself sscure , surrounded by his armed mercenaries ; reljing upon the bristling bayonets that en .
circled his throne , he attempted the suppretsion of public meetings to prevent the possibility of your complaints being made known to the world . Not content with enslaving the body , be endeavoured to chain tho immortal mind of man Butthe 22 od of February dawned upon France , when the grand final attempt of the despotic king Was to ba mads to lake avray the last vestige of freedom ; but you , noble Frenchmen , boldly proclaimed your hatred to the Kind ' s unholy decrees , and mada the city resound with the cry for reform . The National Guards , knowing your grltvanesi , and participating in your spirit , fraternised with you , and aided is the good
work . The struggle continued till the 24 th , and everywhere you were victorious , Popular indignation having driven the ministry from the helm of affairs , the King tried to coas jou by tho formation of a new ministry , but it wa ? too late . You proclaimed in thunder tones ' Vive la Eepubliqae , ' which sounded the death knell of t ^ e Orleans dynasty , —restored Republicanism toFrance , and liberty to yoo , her brave and patriotic children ' . Brethren , in coagratnlating you on your glorious achievements , we are aware of tbe probability of a combination of kings to crush the infant republic in its bud , lest by its important derelopements it should create a desire in tbe minds of their subjects , in the various
nations of Europe , to destroy had / nstitations and remodel their governments upon your glorious motto , ' Liberty , Fraternity , and Equality . ' But fear cot , go on in joar noble career , despsthm b « 8 decs its ffork ,- discontent
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pervades the minds ot the mass , and the people shout for Liberty 1 And we , as a . portion of the people of Englsnd , solemnly pledge ourselves , 1 q public jmestinB assembled , to use our utmost endeavours to prevent such interference .. Brethren , in conclusion , permit us respectfully te recommend you to watch vi gilantly lest any attempt should be mads to encroach upon your glorious principles , and mar tbe good work you havo SO ably bogun . That wisdom may characterise the deliberations of your councils , so that you may be happy ut home , and respected abroad , are the ardent hopes of the Pboplb oi Bobsiiy . Signed en behalf of the meetiog William Sages , Chairman , ' Halifax . — -Tho following address was adopted at a late meetine held in the Odd Fellows Hall ;—
TO THE ESFUBLICAHa OF FB . A . HCE . BsoTHsa DsjcocaiTB , —In watching the progress of yonr efforts to emancipate yourselves from the galling joke of political bondage , which haansen so long sup . prsBslng jour aiplratlons aft « r liberty , we , tha Democrats of Halifax , have deeply sympathised with you ; and during yeur straggle we have been alternately batwist hope and fear—hope that you would be able to contend successfully against tho immsnse physical power which the cunning of Leuis Philippe had organised with a blind confidence of securing himself against your efforts for justice—fear lest you should bs overcome , snd be com * pellsd to shrink back into deeper slavery—thus not only strengthening tho power of Louie Philippe , but at the same time giving to all despotic governments an increased
power to act in a more tyrannical manner in suppressing ever j effort for th « obtaining of political liberty . We are happy to congratulate you upon jour sucsess , which is attributable not so much to your physical power , as to the justice o ( your cause . You are exceedingly fertuoate in having appointed a provislonaVgovernment , composed of a few of the primest souls of the nation , whose wise councils have been so effectual in restoring peace and order . You have adopted ihe motto—• Liberty , Fraternity , Equality , ' which has made a deep and lasting impression on the Democrats of this country ; and which we trust will be adopted by every Individual who is aspiring after liberty , aad destroy for ever that principle of ex . pediency which prevents many of our countrymen from
granting those principles of political liberty which they deem to be right . Tour victory may be considered as a presige of the downfall of all tyrannical governments ! We look npon it as one of tha most important changes that ever took place , affecting the liberty of the people of every couatrr . It has shewn all governments that the forbearance of people cannot be relied open past a certain point ; and , in order to prevent similar fate befalling them , they will be compelled to listen to the claims oft' e people , which the ; have so long slighted . Trusting that you will aurround your government with such institutions as will tend to promote the physical and intellectual development of the whole people ; so that tho greatest amount of happiness which tho human family can en joy may be yonr portion .
PfiTIHOH Off Tttfi WOBKINO GLASSES IN tlVEBPOOS , To the Honourable the , House of Commons of Great Britain and Ireland , in Parliament assembled , Hchblv Shewbth , That your petitioners beleng ta that portion of society called the working classes , many thousands of whom are at present out of employment , and have not wherewith to procure the necessaries of life ; and your petitioners view with deep regret the disturbances caused by this want of employment . That your petitioners beg to inform your honourable house , that it is the firm conviction of their mind , that excessive taxation is one of tbe chief causes of their dietress ; your petitioners know that the working classes are the producers ef all wealth , and although the
ministers tax the date above , that ultimately the class to which your petitioners belong will have to pay thataxer . We are likewise aware of the dilemma in which her Majesty ' s ministers have f laced themselves , in declaring their inability to carry on the government Of these realms wltheut increasing tho taxation , In tho opinion of jour petitioners , it would be more consistent with common sense and the interests of humanity , to reduce public expenditure . Your petitioners therefore pray your honourable house to take into your serious and immediate consideration , the necessity of reducing tbe Civil List ; jour petitioners being of opinion that her Majesty is in tho yearly receipt of m & re money than is sufficient to procure for herself , her husband , and family , the necessaries of life . In support of our petition , jour
petitioners have to advance , that if fourteen or sixteen shillings per weeki which is mora than some of us re . ceive—be sufficient for a hardworking man and his family—out of which he has to pay house rent and local taxes—that fifty thousand per annum is more than sufficient for the family of the greatest monarch on earth , and that the wants of royalty above that ofthe working classes , are artificial , and ought to be got rid of forthwith- We likewise pray your honourable house to pass laws to prevent the royal children havieg gran to of the putlle money while , her i £ f 3 est y 5 s In the receipt of more than fifty thousand pounds per annum . Also , to pass a law to prevent Prince Albert , her Majesty ' s consort , receiving any of the public money , unless filling some useful situation .
That your petitioners further pray your honourable house to abolish , Immediately , all unmerited pensions and sinecures—1 » leave the clergy to ba paid by all their bearers , and not out of the taxes wrung from the sweat of the Industrious classes . That your petitioners wonld have your honourable house to know that they wish to be at peace with aU nations ; that the disputes which may happen between Great Britain snd foreign nations , cr . nld be adjusted by a few intelligent men from each nation , without the interferense of military or brute force ; that they look upon tbe shedding of human blood with abhorrence , except in defence of their lives and liberties ; and that in whatever quarter of the globe tho Creator has placed
manwhatever be his colour or creed—they desire to look upon him as a brother , Your petitioners being of this opinion , cannot see any other use ef a large standing army and naval force , than that of providing the younger branches of the aristocracy with posts , places , and pensions , and the enslaving of the people of these realms . Your petitioners are also aware of , the large amount of money required for the support of a large standing army , and also are of opinion that by disbanding a num . ber of regiments , and substituting a Rational GuarJ , this Important item in the national expenditure would be greatly reduced , and the defensive force of tbe country rendered more efficient than under the present syettm .
Lastly , your petitioners beg to inform your honourable house , that the present state of society leads to vice , crime , and wretchedness in the extreme ; and they urge upon yonr honourable house to adopt measures to re « move the social evils under which the Industrious classes groan : f ^ r this end we pray yonr honourable house , as soon as passible to pass a law guaranteeing to the people of these realms employment for the unemployed , bo as to secure a livelihood , and a voice in tho making oi those lairs they are called on to obey . The Creator In placing man on the earth , intended be should y . ve ; and as labour ia the means , the right of man to labour , and to a voice in making the laws , is implied as a
consequence . That your petitioners are of opinion , that by your honourable honse granting their petition , that her Majesty ' s government would be enabled to reduce the enormous taxation , and improve the moral and social condition of all classes , basides making her Majesty more popular , and htrministen more respected . And your petitioners
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THE TJNIOH , TO THB BDITOS . OF THE HOBTnEEIf STAB , Dbab Sib , —The following extract ia from a work entitled , 'France and England / by M . de Lamartine , member ftf the Provisional Government ef France , and I think it not only sets forth a great truth , but likewise shows the opinion of one of the greatest men of the present day , upon the subject of the Union between England ana Ireland . The following is tho extract : — < If Ireland has not aesimiiatsd to England in the lapse of so many centuries , it is that Ireland is treated not as an equal but aa a conquered nation ; that there has never been betwem her and England complete
interchange of advantages , privileges , and produce , The people conquered , treated as conquered , have always been disposed to make the most desperate efioxta to recover their lost independence ; they have always behaved as slaves towards masters , seeing that they were not less unhappy . The fusion of two people can onl y be by way of reciprocal benefit ; justice and humanity have done more for this than ever brute force did , ' When foreigners speak thus I think it is high time for all true Repealeri to bo up and doing . The « monster goes on bravely * here . We have got some staunch supporters in the ladies , geveral of whom ore taking petition sheets round and getting them numerousl y signed . I remain , yours , & c ., IpSTfioh . t , G >
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, NAT 10 NAL FLAG TO THB EDITOR OF THE H 0 RTHT 2 RN BTARi Sib , —Now that a union ofthe patriots of these three countries is at last happily consummated , a flag cmbhzoning the great fact has , in my opinion , become accessary . Besides , the green flag , at present that of the popular party in England , is tbe national one of one of the' high contracting parties . ' A banner , therefore , in which the colours of the three nationalities shall be
combined , is , in my opinion , much preferable , particularly as St vrill be that fashionable combination , a tricolour . ' I therefore propose that henceforth the popu . lar flag shall bs composed of parallel stripes of red , blue , and green , in the order in which I . have written them , and in the centre of each compartment , that there shine a silver star . The summit of the star may bear the bonnet rouge , or what is perhaps better , a simple epear head ; ths tassel * suspending from which may be Of the same material as the stare . This proposition may appear trifling , I den ' t think so ; I am , Sir , yours , & c „ Dumfries , Jfarch 26 tn . Sicmins .
[ We fully coBCur with ' Sicinias' In thinking his proposition snythiog but a ' trifling' matter . In our opinion , a democratic flag—and that flag a tricolour of some sort—is indispensable ^ We think a flag ehouldjbe adopted by the Convention , and ( if flags , ic ., are to be carried ) , should be borne conspicuousl y in the procession of the Wthof April . ]
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THE TYRANNICAL MILLOCEATff . TO THE aDWO B OP TUB NOBTHERW BTtB , gm —I trust jou will fire publicity to the under , mentioned facts from a regular subscriber to the Stab iit . ee its commencement . Mr Robert Gordon mill-WriKht , Lancashire Hill , last week requested all his hands to meet him at the Cenrt-House to be sworn in as special constables . The result was , that the men met at a public house , and unanimously agreed not to « . » e » t day he pretended to single ant the leaders and == ^
„ discharged them . At a meeting ef manuf aetums It was mooted , the swoarlng In of specials waa not for fear of the plug drawers , but the ' d « d Chartists , and they were determined to nsnibilate them . ' I trust , fllr , you will notice this act of tyranny and oppression . AMbe individuals that be has discharged are depending in a « eat measure on their ; daily avocation it would only l-jore themselves and families te publish their names . 1 am ae <» r sir . 7 ours With every sentiment of esteem , A Reooxab Sosscbibeb .
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TREASON ! fo THE JDIT 0 R 01 ? THE KOETHEEK STAR . Sib , —I have met with the following statement so repeateiJly of late , that I am disposed to think that it contains some truth . Shortly after the unfortunate-perh & pa gev « ument planned—riots in Glasgow , tho press in tkat city announced the formation of a rifle brigade , the jnembers of which were to find their own accoutremeats , and appoint their own officers ; and government , OH the O ther bond , was to supply the arms . It has been latterly announced that this propo » al , if not acceded to , is on the very point of being so . Nonif this is tbe ease , if the base , bloody , and brutal Whigs , are about to arm the iourgec-Uie under th « lr own leaders , not to resist foreign invasion , but to shoot the people , It ought to be received by . the people as adeclaration of war . Moreover ,
if it be just and right that the government should arm one class against another , it is also right and proptr , and entirely justifiable , In the people , net only to arm themselves , but to invite the people of France to their aid . For I hold that in sueh a case the social compact is destroyed , and , as in Ireland , the masses will be thrown on the law of self-preservation . Nevertheless , no time ought to be lost in attempting , as was successfully done , in 1839 , 1 think , to stop tbis most un-English system of tho liberty-loving WblRS , by the Chartist lo . calities organising and also applying for arms , under the same conditions that are to be imposed on the Glasgow ahopkeepers . GnaTH . Dumfries , March 21 th . [ We heartily agree with ' Gurth . ' Perhaps the dele , gates will come prepared with instructions on this most important subject , ]
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ftSjfl - ** - HOW TO OVERTURN A BAD GOVERNMENT . TO THE EMTOB OF THE NOBTHERK STAB . g » B —The most valuable information that one maa can impart to another at the present moment , is the best and easiest mode of overturning a bad government . I do not like the idea of resorting to arms , the work is barbarous and the issue , I think , In England , would be doubtful ; although I admit the means are Justifiable . But I consider that if the people are able to gain their libarties with the sword , thoy are able to gain them without the sword ; that Is to say by the exertion of their moral and intellectual power alone . The working classes being the mass of the people , and the producers
of all wealth , and all other classes , including the government Itself , depending . upon their exertions for & subsist , ance , what weuld tbey not do by one united effort J For instance , if the people throughout England , Ireland , and Scotland , were to refuse to pay any more money to government In the shape of loses , vihat could the government do ? Would its power not bo at Jan end t * Yes , ' youwUl say , ' but wUl the people refuse to do this t Will the [ middle and hig her classes refuse to pay this meney V Let me ask , who enables these dosses to pay this money 1 Is it not the working 7 class f There then is the power ofthe peepie ; here is that moral power possessed by the working classes , which , if exerted , is sufficient to para-Use the powers of the most formidable band of plunderers that ever usurped the name of government .
Could the middle and higher classes pay this income tas , tbis properly tax , this tax for licences , and all the other taxes , without the assistance of tho working classes ? Let then the working classes withdraw this assistance , and this can be done In the following manner . Let one resolve be made by the working classes throughout England , Ireland , and Scotland , that they will deal with no shopkeeper or tradesman of any description who will not pledge himself to pay no more taxes , cither on income , for licences , or for anything else ; and that they will live in no bouse , tho owner of which will not pledge himself to tbe some determination . And let the following notice be affixed on some conspicuous part of every such shop and house— ' Resolved to pay no more taxes until the People ' s Charter becomes the law of the land . '
Then , I say , if the people are united sufficiently to gain their liberties by means of the sword , they are united sufficiently to gain them by tho means here laid down ; and if they are not sufficiently united to gain them by these latter means , I am greatly afraid that they will fail it tbey resort to the former . In this very town of Manchester , how many thousands of pounds go annually to the government merely for licences for tea , coffee , tobacco , beer , and spirits . Being a little shopkeeper mvself I pay no kos than £ 3 . 10 s . a year for licences for two articles ; that is to say , I am not allowed to deal in these articles unless I pay this sum to the government every year . I leok npon the exaction as a downright piece of robbery , for I never gave my assent to it , nor ever would , for a good govern , meat would not require such a thing . And I hereby declare , that I am prepared , if others vrill do the same , to refuse to pay this sum to the government , and to deal iu tbese same articles , In spits of anything that the government can do against me .
Now what would be the consequence of a general resolve like tbis throughout tbe country ? Why the ( fleet would be delightful . We should see all honest men prosper , and all dishonest men become beggars , —the government itself would tumble . Those enlightened shopkeepers , who pretend that the working classes are too ignorant to possess the elective franchise , would either have to become honest , or shut up shop . And we should then see bow many of these gentry would Ciffer themselves as special constables , to put down hunger with a bludgeon , when it made an effort to get food .
I sincerely recommend this p lan to the working classes throughout England , Ireland , and Scotland , for their immediate adoption . I look upon it as sufficient , if properly put in force , to effect every thing that they desire , and by far more preferable than the ' barbarous work , of resorting to arms , a plan which I see many are now recommending both in England and Ireland , and which might prove unsuccessful in these countries , With every sentiment of respect , I remain , C . J . Hiblah . Manchester , March 28 th , 1818 .
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WHAT CAN THE SPECIAL CONSTABLES DO TO HELP TO GAIN THE CHARTER ? TO THK EDITOR Of THB ITOBTSEBN STAO . DbAB Sib , —The above may appear a very putrile question to some of your readers ; nevertheless , it is one which , in my opinion , may be an » weredto some advantage at the present crisis . No doubt , sir , you have heard ofthe wholesale manufacture of ' specials , ' which is now in progress in these districts . Ab , sir , this is a deep and damnable plot to stiffs the voice of public opinion ! The Chartist Convention is about to meet , to present the Monster Petition , and consider tho best means of causing its prayer , the fervent aspiration of oppressed humanity , to be carried into effoct . The stern attitude of labour ' s starving tolling son " , has alarmed the
worshippers of Mammon , who fare sumptuously daily , without labouring ; they , the capitalists , fear the power of the Convention , if allowed to be fully developed by the tnergy which weald be imparted to it by the numbers aad enthusiasm of the peepie in simultaneous evening meetings which , no doubt , will be held in every town aad Chariist locality in Britain daring ita sitting ; and , in order to destroy this power , the capitalists have hit upon this notable scheme to compel their slaves to commit political suicide by acting as special constables against themselves ? By this 'dodge' the cotton lords , the Iron lords , and employers of every kind will , in case of any such meetings being held in Manchester or other parts of the manufacturing districts , be able to prevent their workpeop le from attending , under the prettnee that
their services , as special constables , may bo wanted to protect property and the public peace ; this will , of course , destroy the meral influence of the meetings , through tbe paucity of attendance , in comparison to the population ; the organs of faction will sing , « Oh , be joyful ' aad , concealing the real facts , will declare tho opinions of the labouring classes has undergone a re . actioD . And , again , sir , under these circurastancas , I ask , what can Special Constables do to help to gain the Charter 5 There are many asking this question , and I hope the Stab will answer it . In my humble opinion , tho example of the railway men , whoso resolutions ap peared in tho Stab last Saturday , is worthy of being acted on ; it might , perhaps , be impveved by the labouring * Specials' holding meetings among themselves in their workshops , or wherever they may be detained , at
the same hour , if possible , and for the eame purposes as tho public meetings from which they are kept back . Let no man say he cannot d « this for fear of his em . ployer . ' Now is the day , and now is the hour •* and the man who Is not willing to rlek tbis ranch , ay , and more ; at a time like this , and in a cause like this ! is a slave In his heart , and emnipotence itself could not set such a man—a spaniel—free . This , or some euchUka test , I imagine , is imperiously required for the guidance and safety of the delegates in the Convention ; one false step might sacrifice tbe men and materiall y damage or retard the cause of freedom in this eountry . Sir , praying jou will give the ' Specials' the benefit of your advice and great experience on Saturday , April 1 st , fo * 'there U no time te spare , ' I remain jours In the cause ef Democratic Fraternity all over the werld , W . Dcdiex Smth . Manchester , March 26 ,
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THE FRENCH REPUBLIC . The head . quartergof the National Guards ef Paris and ita environs are transferred to the Palace of toe Tuileries—the Pavilion Marson , which was the residence ef the Duchess ' of Orleans , being appropriated to that purpose . A prant of 500 , 000 francs is appropriated to tha preservation of ths palaces and other publie buildings , which formerly formed part of the Lisle Civile , but which have now fallen into the dom-iin of the Republic , The aura of 250 , 000 francs Je placed at the disposal of the Minister of Public Works , for the construction of a provisional hall for the National Assembly . The hall , which is in the eourtof the Chamber of Deputies , has bee-n already commenced , and is making rapid progress towards completion . PATRIOTIC WORKING MEN . r T „„ nnnrrnr r / 1
The jauwaeyiaen ealiea-printer'B of Paris and ita environs have presented to tbe provisional government a sum of 2000 f ., which they had subscribed towards the necessities of the State . The workmen , in many other branches of trade and manufactures , ha-ve within the last two dajs , made donations of a similar nature . The workmen of the Quai Jemmapes have placed at the disposal of the provisional government the sum of 2001 . which they had collected amongst themselves , and at the same time signified in warm terms their confidence in the government . Among the new journals which the revolution has civen birth to is one called Voix nss Fekmes . [ ' Voice of the Women /]
THB BlECIIOltS . The Minister of tbe Interior has addressed a circular to the Government Commissioners in the departments , relative to certain points affecting tbe right of voting at the approaching elections . The residence of six months in a commune , required for the right of vote , is to be considered as closing on April 9 , the day of the election , and not on March 31 , the last day allowed for inscription ; in like manner , the age of twenty-one years required for voting , is to be considered as having the right to run up te
the very day of April 9 ; the gendarmerie are te be assimilated in their right of voting to soldiers or Bailors ; persons confined in prison under the charge of offences , but not found guilty , are not to be deemed deprived of the faculty of voting , inasmuch as the law holds them innocent until found guilty ; but , on the other hand , as tbey cannot proceed freely to the place of voting , they are to be considered in the same position as citizens who from illness or other unforeseen causes , cannot attend , and who consequently loss their right for the time being .
TUB OERMiK . AND POLISH DBUOCRiTS . On Thursday an immense body of Germans and Selavonians , being subjects of the Emperor of Austria , but entertaining democratic opinions , met in the Place Vendome , to consider what ; tbey wore to do in the present circumstances . Some of them brought the yellow and black flag , with the crowned Austrian eagle in the centre , to tho place of meeting , but as soon as it was seen by the bulk of the meeting it waa saluted with groans and hooting . The flag was wrenched from the hands of the unlucky person who carried it , and burnt in the middle of the square , the meeting declaring , amidst great cheering , that
they would henceforth acknowledge no flag but that of the liberty of Germany , namely , the German tricoloured flag of black , gold , and red . A considerable tumult followed , in consequence of a division of opinion in this respect , a portisn of the meeting declaring , that the Austrian flag ought to be maintained as a symbol ofthe union of all the statea of which the Austrian empire consists ; but ultimately the supporters of the tricoloured flag jarried the day . A great number of the Germans and Austfians present intimated theii intention of leaving Paris , and directing their steps towards the Austrian frontiers , to assist their countrymen to reconquer their liberties .
A party of twenty-five Polish emigrants left Paris eight days aeo , with intention , if possible , of penetiating into Poland , and raising the standard of revolt . Their countrymen in Paris are looking with great anxiety to the result of their exertions , of which the recent events in Prussia and Austria render the success much more probable than they were previously .
POWCB FORCE . A decree creates a special corps under the name of 'Guardians of Paris , ' who are to watch over public peace ; national and private property . They are to be in such numbers as shall enable one of them to watch over the safety of from sixty to 100 houses . They are not to be armed . Their pay is to be supplied by means of a tax to be laid on landowners and such tenants as pay above 1 . 000 francs rent .
THE CLUBS . The ultra-Republicans of Paris , not satisfied with any of the numerous clubs established in the capital , have formed an association under the name of the Jacobin Club , of which the President is citizen-Hilton , who styles himself ex-Colonel of the Volunteers ofthe Charte , a regiment organised after the revolution of 1830 , Tbe President , who has published a short address to the citizens of Paris , announcing that tbe first meeting ofthe club is to take place on Thursday , the 23 rd ult ., adds , that nobody need feel alarmed at the name adopted by the Association , inasmuch , as there is now no aristocracy to be suppressed , except that of the bourgeoisie . —Times correspondent . Twenty -foul ? Clubs of Paris had elected each two delegates , who , with their respective presidents , were to constitute a Central Committee to discuss the merits of the different candidates for the National
Assembly . F 1 A . STMG OP THE SRBE 05 LIBERTY . IN THE CBAMP BB MARS . A great demonstration took place on Saturday in the Champs de Mara , Deputations of the working classes assembled at an early hour from all parts ot the metropolis , for the purpose of doing homage to the tree of liberty , on the epofc where the same ceremony was performed in 1790 . The deputations arrived in perfect order , and arranged themselves around the tree of liberty , which had been planted on the previous evening , and blessed by the clergy of the Gros Caillou . From time to time the deputations arrived from all points and through the different
avenues , and as they passed the tree they saluted the tree of liberty with loud cheers and cries of Vive la Rcpuhliqut . At one o ' clock a deputation of workmen went to tho Minister of the Interior to come and preside at the ceremony , and to inaugurate the tree of liberty worthily . The Minister immediately complied , and went at onee to the Eeele Miliiaire , where ho was received by Colonel Allard , the director ofthe works . He then proceeded to the foot of the tree of liberty , and after a few words from Colonel Allard , thanking him in the name of the working people for having complied with their request to come among them , M . Ledru-Rollin addressed the assemblage as follows : —
Fellow Citizens—I thank you in the name of the provisional government for having thought of renewing here a great event , that of the Federation of 1790 . These thanks I not only addrtss to you in Ihe name of France , but in the name ef Europe , in tho name of the whole world . This theatre of the Federation , the Champ de Mars , recalls the glorious paot . France , divided into castes , into aristocracies , into provinces—coming at the call of tha people of Parle to abjure , oa the alta * of the country , the ancient hatreds and the resentment of ages , and to form one single nation—the French nation . ( Applause . ) There is another recollection , that of the Champ de Mai , where the nation , threatened by foreign invasion—where the indignant people rose to defend its nationality , At that period Europe , deceived and iubmittin ? to tho will ef its masters , believed that we wished to invade it , and we had Waterloo ! To-day we reply to it ( sublime answer ) by sending it liberty .
Oar resolution was aeeompVwhed In three days , and the effect of it is such that from te-day all Europe may dec ' are herself free . The two banks of the Rhine resound to the cry of arms , tired of an odious yoke . Austria—that laud of pleasure , whichMetternich treated like another Venice—Austria is aroused , and declares her independence . The other countries will follow the example we have given , and the dust of thrones , where royal indolsace slumbered , wiU soon be blown away by tho breatb of the people , ( Applause , ) We have reason to bo proud—I repeat it—for to the defeat of "Waterloo we need now only to oppose aery of liberty and deliver .
ance Hail to thee , tree I glorious symbol ef that deliverance and that liberty ! Hall to theel with joy I foretel it . On the very spot where , sixty years since , men fraternised in the name of liberty , ou this spot we thall soon sea assembled around thee deputations from every part ofthe world . We are strong to-day , because wo rely upon liberty ; because we trust to you , Intelligent workmen , who have brought about the revolution , and who wUh to see it bear fiult , ( A-pplause . ) Now , my friends , let us return te our labours , and let our blended voices Join in the shout which has made the heart of a world vibrate— ' Ylve la Republique J '
Cries of ' Vive la Republique / ' Vive [ Ledru-Rollin , ' followed this speech . An tnvah ' cfe , an old soldier of the armies of the Republic , seized the hand of the Minister and pressed it to his heart , without beinc able to pronounce a word , so great was his emotion . An officer of . the army also advanced towards the Citizen Ledru-Rollin , and with tears in his eyes and a voice trembling with emotion , expressed the sorrow of the officers and men at being absent from Paris . He demanded the recall of tha army . Ledru-Rullin replied by an eulogium in honour of the army , and said be should only be satisfied when he beheld the arm , the people , and the National Giurd fraternise at a banquet on the Champ de Alars . Citizen Ledcu-Rollin retired , followed by an immense concourse shouting ' Vive ia Republique !' « Vive Ledru-Rollin 1 '
TKE TREE OP LIBESTT . On Friday a tree of liberty was planted in front ol the Hotel de Vilie . The parish priest thuaaddrl ^ sed the people : — Citirsns , —A dauble cesemeny equally affecting has . *«• sembled us here . Honour to the cit ' zen members C & the Provisional Government ; honour also to that mullitSilesoJlected around us , who wished that ceremony j
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to be consecrated by religion , under the standard ofthe august sign of the cross . Jesuo . pbrUt , citizens , was the first to proclaim to the world from that cross those nbWe worda which bare issnedf from your Ifpa and which we see inscribed both on the fronts of our tem . plee and in your hearts—liberty , equality , fraternity , Liberty , said Jesus Chirst , liberty for all . Equality foy all conditions and all classes of society , Fraternity was the cry of hia gospel . ' Love one another as I have loved you . ' Citizens , I perceive at my feet a yawning grave , that of four magnanimous soldiers who peitohed gloriously for the conquwtef liberty . I will bless aft the same time the tree of liberty , and tbe ground which , I trust , lies lightly upon them . Let us preserve thtir recollection , and all units in a cry which expresses our common sentiments— ' Vive h Btpublique !' tn hlMn » my h « r nlMm . « n ^ . < u ,.., .,.:
The tree of liberty was then set up erect by tha people , the drums beat a salute , and the clergy having bestowed IU benediction upon It the cortege reentered the Hotel de Ville amidst cries of Vine la Republique ! ' ' Vive la Gouvernemtnt Provkoire ' A Tree of Liberty has been planted at the Lux * , embourg . On tbe occaeion of the ceremony—Messrs Albert end Louis Blanc having been hailed by the workmen as the ' First Labourers of France , ' Louis Blanc answered , as we are told , with visible emotion' Tbe first labourers of Trance ! Who can without profound feeling , without immense gratitude , hear himself receive so splendid title ! But to believe that one merits it , would not that be immeasurable pride ?
' Well , without hesitation we enrol ourselves in tha number of the most devoted labourers of France , because we have bound ourselves by an oath to consecrate all our days , all our hours , to the great labour of enfranchising a people ; but as to the title of 'first ' labourers of France to accept it would be te declare ourselves worthy of an honour which we believe much beyond eur iMTlees . ' A terrible phrase was pronounced fifty years agothat the tree of liberty can only flourish when watered by the blood of kings ; in these days we plant the tree of liberty , but we do not wish that it should be watered with Mood . We permit kings to live—liberty is strong enough to be able to do without their death . Lst them live , that will please us as well . Certainly we have net been of those who disavow our first revolution on account of the formidable extremities to which it was reduced , for these extremities were redeemed , and almost sanctified by prodigious courage , by a devotion without
example in history , Thanks to heaven , we have less sombre destinies to fulfil . See—scarcely borne by tbe popular wave to the administration of affairs—what have we not done ? VTo ha . ve abolished the penalty oi death in politieal matters , and we have declared to the kings of Europe that we are content to rest tranquil , with oar hands upon the hilts of our swords . That was becanse we had the glorious conviction that to give liberty to the empire of the world we had only to pro « claim It . Well , see bow Ibis foreboding of our hearts has everywhere realised itself . Without a single swori among ns having started from its scabbard , all Europe has found itself irresistibly yielding to our propaganda . The cry of ' Vive la Republique , ' raised at Paris , has been repeated throughout the world . The spirit of the revolution has passed like an irresistible blast on Germany , on Italy , and even on England ; the thrones which vrera thought the most secure are everywhe destroyed . '
THK POLISH EMIGBATION . The members of the Polish Emigration have addressed a proclamation to the French people , to demand of them arms in the name of the fraternity of nations .
GOOD ADVICE . The Republican Society of Passy has addressed s letter to the Reforms , calling on the Provisional Government to impose a tax on certain wealthy Frenchmen who are deserting their country at tho moment when they might render good service by & judicious expenditure of their immense fortunes . The National , one of the Provisional Government ' s principal organs , exhorts the nation to exclude all the Members of the ex-Chamber of Deputies , and principally return ; workmen and peasants . THB ASCH-IBTRIGUBR IN THE FIELD .
M . Thiers has just * addressed a circular letter to his late constituents of the Bouches-du-Rhone . After reminding thorn of the independence he has displayed and the service he has rendered to Franee in the last eighteen years , he says— ' It is quite true that I have not wished for a Republic , for , in my opinion , a constitutional Monarchy sufficed to secure us extensive liberty , and the state of England during the two last centuries seemed to me , for my country , a destiny not to be disdained . Providence has decided otherwise ; I bow to its decrees ; and if I am ready to resist all tyranny I shall never resist the force of things manifested by striking sips . I therefore accept the Republic without reserve , but I shall not disavow any portion of my life . ' He nex 6 consents to be a member of the impending National Assembly , but adds that if declarations , explanations or engagements be expected of him , he will enter into none .
THB 0 HGAH 1 SATI 0 S OP LABOUR . _ M . Louis Blanc has at length laid before the parliament of ouvriers over which he presides at the Palace of the Luxembourg , the outline of the system for the organisation of labour which he proposes to lay before the National Assembly . The plan is aa follows : — The government , considering the commercial crisis at present existing , is to take possession , on its own ac . couBt , of all establishments which are about to suspend their works , the present proprietors preserving their rights , which are to be converted into bonds bearing interest , secured on tha establishments , and reimbursable
in money , either by way ef annuity or by a sinking fand . The persons employed in these establishments , and of which the State is to be the gerant , are to be put on & new footing . The workpeople wiU form an association ; they will elect the directors of the works , and will them , selves fie the amount of tho wages , or the share that labour is entitled to in the profits . The share being determined In a general manner , the collective wage * will be distributed among the workmen individually , by the council ot travailleurs , according to propositions open to discussion , but which the government commission thinks ought to be in equal parts . The produce , after deduction of wages , is to be formed into a general fund , to be divided into four parts : —
1 , A quarter fer the sinking fund of the capital belonging to ths proprietor with whom the State made the bargain . 2 . A quarter for the establishment of a fnnd , to be set aside for the support of old men , the sick , woanded , & e . S . A quarter to be divided among the workmen by way of bonus . 4 . A quarter for the formation of a reserve fund , Besides this , he declares that it will be necessary to unite workshops belonging to the same branch of industry ; to unite all the workshops of different branches of industry , but placed in the same condition ; and to guarantee the interests of the consumer as regards the quality and the lowest possible pricoof the produce . The following is the termination of M . Louis Blanc ' s speech : —
Ths plan ia , that a eounell of administration shenld > be placed at the head ef all the ateliers , in whose handswould be united the guidance of all the industries , in thosame way that the direction of each particular industry WOUld be pUfied in the hands of && engineer . She Statewould arrive at the realisation of this plan by successive measures . No one is to have violence done to him . The State intends to establish a model , by the side of which the private associations and the present economical system may lire . A meeting of workmen , representing the men employed by _ Messrs Derosue and Call , the eminent steam-engine and machine-makers , was held at the Luxembourg on Saturday morning . A long discussion took place on the provisional system to be adopted fer the immediate resumption of work , It was resolved that : —
The workmen of Messrs Deresne and & U form amongst themselves aa association based on the principle that , if it should happen that the mass of tbe work to be executed should not be equal to the number of men employed , it should be divided among them in such a manner that none should be deprived of the means of earning ' thcir broad . The workmen themselves shall determine which of the two following systems they shall think best—either an equality In the division of tha wages and the profits at tbe same time , or a division of the profits only , The eommissary , the commission , and the engineer , lhalllay down the bases of a definitive system tobe adopted on the principle that it is of the highest importance that the provisional system shall be got rid of as soon as possible .
This proposition was signed by the parties interested , and approved of by M . Louis Blanc- At the meeting it a as decided that MM . Louis Blanc and Albert should attend the general meeting of the workmen on the Q , uai de Billy . They did so , and the former addressed the meeting , and explained tothe men the advantages of association founded on the sentiments of fraternity .
ABD-EL-KADER . The provisional government has received a letter from Abd-el-Kader , dated the 10 th ult ., from which , we extract tho following passages . He says : — Citizen Ollivier , yonr delegate , came to me yesterday , and informed me that the French are now all united for one sole object , and have abolished royalty , in order that France may be governed by a republic . I was rejoiced to hear this , because I have read in books that such ft state of things is proper for nations , as It destroys injustice and prevents the strong from oppressing tho weak , and that consequently aU become brothers . Alluding to his own position , he saya : —
I demanded of General Lamorlclere to have me conveyed to Alexandria , in order that I might proeeea from that place to Mecca and Medina , and for this X asked for his word as a frenchman . This he gave me In a letter in Arabic , which he signed in French . 'Whenthis letter reached me , and in the conviction that the word of the French was sacred , I surrendered to him » If he had said , I cannot promise what yon ask , $ -should not have surreaderad . I felt certain that the word of the French was solid , even if given by a private soldier . Things are now changed , and this conviction has vanlihed , I supplicate you to do me justice , and
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