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Q The Veritable Chartisis.
Q THE VERITABLE CHARTISIS .
« V Jioesbb,— I Am Very Much, Obliged To...
« v JioeSBB , — I am Very much , obliged to who have invited me to so many p laces . ? tall be at Sheffield at half-past two on Wednesday next , to attend the soiree to i vn I have been invited , and I shall be at I Sue on Friday nest . I will attend all the ther towns soon from -which I hare received " not ations , but I cannot yet name the day , as 1 v presence is required in London now that 2 a Land Company is being wound-up—but I ^„„ » nd trust in God that I shall soon be nope « " . . _»< -, ! ,- _ .- irit of Chartism
hie to rouse the sp once more . 8 attended the dinner given to K . OSSUTH on Tuesday la 8 * a * Southampton , where the MaYO B , who was in the chair , decided that I should not speak ; however , at the meeting before the dinner at the Mayor ' s house , where there was a large number of the working classes , I did speak , and was loudly cheered ; and I think that this will prove to you that the higher and middle classes have Do feeling for the working classes ; and , aS I have often told you before , I do
not blame the middle and higher classes , hut I blame the working class ; for , if they ttere united for one month , you would not have a drunkard , a criminal , or a pauper in the laud . But , those who live upon your sweat , your marrow , and your blood , care not about drunkenness , criminality , or pauperism . I need say no more than that , when times afford it , I will visit all the places to'which I have been invited ; and I think $ b at these invitations will prove to the country , that ,
however reviled , persecuted , and prosecuted 1 have been , that I have not lost the affection of those to elevate whom I have sacrificed friends , family , fortune-and profession ; and I tell ybu , again , that , however reviled , persecuted , and prosecuted I may he by all classes , that I am resolved not to abandon Chartism , audi will tell you , again , that 1 would rather live npon one humble meal a day , and not see a drunkard , a criminal , or pauper in the land , than be Emperor of the world , and have a a million millions a year .
Your Faithful , and Ucompromising Friend and Advocate , Feargus O'Cobnob
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TO F . O ' CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P ., Padiham , Oct . 20 th , 1851 . Hosotjrbd Sir , —I am instructed b y tho Chartists of this town to request that when you take your tour to rally np Chartism , tou will come to Padiham . It" you could come on a Sunday , it would be the most convenient for us ; for there are a great many people at a distanceofeight , nine , and ten miles from Padiham , that would be anxious to come and hear you ; but if you were to come on any of the week nights , it would be impossible for any of them to do so ; hut if yon come on the Sunday , there would be hundreds pour in from a great distance , to see one who has always been at his post to defend the rights and liberties of man .
Respected Sir , I am also directed to inform you that our confidence remains unshaken in you ; that we are extremely grateful that we behold in you for the last twenty years the bold , uncompromising , aud gratuitous advocateof our cause ; and may the Divine Being grant you long life , health , and happiness , and enable you to see the consummation of your earnest desires , is the devoted and heartfelt wish of our association . I remain , Honoured Sir , Yours very trul y , Benjamin Piluhg , Secretary . Grimshaw Well , Padiham .
Bishopwearmouth , Sunderland , October 23 rd , 1851 . Respected Friend , —At a meeting of the Chartists of this town , held at their meeting room in Bishopwearmoutb , on "Wednesday evening , the 22 nd , it was moved b y Mr . Monarch , seconded b y Mr . Adams— ' That Mr . O'Connor be respectfully invited to visit Sunderland when on his tour to the North , and that the wish of this meeting be sent to Mr . O'Connor without delay , hoping that we shall get timely notice , so as we may make the meeting worth y of the man , as we know of no other man that we can p lace the same confidence in as our well-tried and persecuted champion , Fcargus O'Connor . '
Dear Friend , I am requested by this meeting to forward the wish of yonr friends , and they are many in this town , hoping that you will honour us with your presence . Your answer direct , or through the ' Star , ' will much oblige . Youre , Edward lawns . Hull , 20 lh October , 1851 .
Honoured Sir , —Seeingyou are promising a tour to the North , we the undersigned , beg to remind you that we consider we have a long standing claim to a visit from you , arising from a promise given b y yon at Lincoln , when selling the allotments there , that you could not possibl y come to Hull at that time , but would take an early opportunity to do so . IVe shall be proud of a line from you , or an announcement in the Star , ' when you think you can call to see us . We arc , dear sir , Yours Respectfully , Geo . Barnefx , Sec . Address G . Barnett , 10 , Chappel-lane .
Messrs . John Brankling , Rd . Anderson , Win . Adamson , T . Oliver , Henry Hamlyn , Henry Lavarick , John Dibb , and many more we have not time to hunt up . No . 1 , Fairfield-etreet , Travis-street , Manchester , Oct . 21 , 1851 . Honoured Sir , —You promised , prior to your going over to the Continent , to visit Manchester , and address a meeting of the inhabitants . We deferred writing to you since your return , hoping you had not forgot yonr promise . It appearsfrom the * INorthern
, Star , ' you have made arrangements to visit several places , but Manchester is not mentioned , I have therefore been requested by the Chartists of this locality to give you another invitation , and to assure you of a hearty reception and a cordial welcome ; any Sunday evening would suit us , or Wednesday or Thursday evenings , as most convenient to yourself . 1 am happy to inform you that Chartism is in a more prosperous condition in Manchester than it has been for some time past .
Your answer , either through the ' Star * or letter , addressed to me , will much obli ge Yours very respectfully , William Grocott . P . S . Not knowing your present address , I have cent this note to the office . Colne , Lancashire , Oct . 28 , 1851 . Dear Sir , —I am directed by the
Committee of the Chartist Association to forward to jou an invitation to pay a visit to this town when you come down into Lancashire . Our town is only nine miles from Padiham , and we should be happy to see you here . We can get good accommodation for a public meeting , and hope you will be able to gratify us with your presence aud abilities . Joshua Watson , Secretary .
Stockton-on-Tees , Oct . 28 , 1851 . Honoured Sir , —Your friends in Stockton wish you to g ive them a visit when you make cour Northern tour , as you promised the yommittee when you came near the place you vould certainly call . They are waiting your answer , and your compliance ^ will confer a great honour on them . Jonathan Jackson , Thomas Wallx and John Tobin .
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7 » Wellcroft-street , Stockport . HONOURED SlB , —I am instructed by the council of this locality , to request you , if passible , to pay Stockport a- visit about the time you come to Manchester , Padiham , & c . ' Thomas Clktvs .
Sheffield , Oct . 27 , 1851 . Dear Sib , —I am instructed to inform you that the Hall of Science has been taken for a Soiree , to be beld on Wednesday the 5 th of November . We had no other alternative without paying a most exorbitant : price , which we thought would look as well in the Honesty Fund . You would oblige as "by saying what time you could be with us , and by what line of railway you will come . In the meantime , I remain , on behalf of the Council , George Catill .
. Simpson ' s Court , Caldewgate , Carlisle , Oct . 21 , 1851 . Dbar Sir , —At a meeting of Chartists , 1 was instructed to write to you , to express the satisfaction they feel at your willingness to visit the various places to which you have been invited , and seeing that you intend being at Newcastle , to earnestl y request y ou- will be kind enough to make your arrangements so as to honour this town , with your presence . lam , & c John Gilbertson .
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NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION . Offices—14 , Southampton-street , Strand . The Executive Committee of this body held their usual weekly meeting as above on Wednesday evening last . Present : Messrs . Arnott , Grassby , Hunt , Jones , and Milne . Messrs . Harney and Holyoake , being in the country , were absent , as was also Mr , O ' Connor . The correspondence received was read . Messrs . Hig hley and Hulett , from the Marylebone and White Horse localities , attended and gave in the following report : —
'We , the undersigned , hereby state that having inspected the votes received for the election of a fit and proper person to fill the vacancy in the Executive Committee of the National Charter Association , caused by the resignation of Mr . G-. W . M . Reynolds , do certify that Mr . Robert Le Blond is dul y elected to fill such vacancy , by a majority of more than three to two . ( Signed ) 'W . J . Highley , Marylebone locality . 1 James Huiext , White Horse locality , '
Thornton Hunt being compelled to attend the Kossuth Demonstration Committee it was deemed advisable to adjourn the transactions of business until Wednesday evening , October oth . Signed on behalf of the Committee , John Arnott , General Secretary ..
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Manchester . —A delegate meeting was held in the large ante-room of the People ' s Institute , on Sunday last , Mr . Joseph Houghton , of Stockport , in the chair , when the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : — " That Mr . William Grocott , of Manchester , act as secretary till the next delegate meeting . " ** That arrangements be made for a more general promulgation of the principles of Chartism , by an interchange of lecmrerg in the different localities of South Lancashire , each delegate to come prepared at the next meeting with the names of persons competent to address public meetings , and who are willing to attend to their appointments if put on the lecturers' plan . " "That no person be received as a lecturer unless he bean enrolled member of the National Charter
Association . "That a more general system of tract distribution be established , the next delegate meeting to determine whether the expenses be paid from the local or district funds . " "That we earnestly impress upon the councils of the different localities the imperative necessity which exists for determined efforts to support the Executive , and thus enable them more effectually to carry on the agitation at this important crisis . '* " That as same of the localities represented at this meeting are desirous of knowing what course the Chartists of Lancashire ought to pursue in reference to the Parliamentary Reform Agitation , this delegate meeting , after a lengthen : d discussion , respectfully requests their Chartist brethren to attend all public meetings called lor the
purpose of testing public opinion as to the most satisfactory measure of reform , and either propose the Charter as a substantive resolution , or as an amendment on any plan of reform ( no matter by whom propounded ) of a less comprehensive nature ; but to meetings called by ticket , or meetings for the advocacy of any particular measure wherein an expression of public opinion is not required , it would be unjust to offer any obstruction , unless Chartism be attacked or misrepresented . In all cases of this kind we recommend the Chartists present to claim the right of reply . " ' * That the next delegate meeting be held on Sunday , November 9 th , at the Chartist meeting-room , Water-street , corner of York-street , Ashton-under-Lyne- Chair to be taken at half-past ten o ' clock in the forenoon . "
"ADDRESS OF THE DELEGATES REPRESENTING THE CHARTISTS OF MANCHESTER , STOCKPORT , ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE , & c , TO-THE CHARTISTS GENERALLY . " Brethren—A sincere desire to promote the cause of democracy , and to effect a more determined and united agitation for the attainment of the People ' s Charter , must be our apology for addressing you at this / important crisis . When professed liberals , aided by men from whom we expected better things , are endeavouring to secure your cooperation in forwarding their own designs , it becomes our duty to remind you of the allegiance you owe to Chartism , together with your oft repeated pledges of a strict adherence to your own association . We do not wish to offer any obslruc .
tion to any class of reformers , nor do we attempt to impugn the motives of any man or body of men ; but we confess we are somewhat staggered at the course pursued by the "W alnisley party ; who , while they attribute past and present misrule to class legislation , and admit the right of every man to the franchise , are strengthening the government , in wbithholding that right , and bolstering up class privileges by their advocacy of measures , which , if conceded , would still leave a great portion of our countrymen the same unenfranchised serfs they are at present . Brother Chartists , it is time you bestired yourselves , for advantage will be taken of your apathy . Shall it be said , after years of struggling , persecution , and suffering , after an expenditure of so much money and valuable time ,
after the imprisonments , the torturings , and martyrdom of so many of your friends , that you preferred what , at best , is but a sectional measure to your own g lorious Charter ? We believe J OUr answer will be in tb © negative ; then lose no time in reorganising yonr various localities . Now is the time for action . Lord John Russell has promised to introduce a measure of Reform next session ; and it teats with the country whether it be an effective one . Let your voices be heard on the side of justice and truth . Keep the agitation for the Charter paramount , whatever line of policy you pursue , and ultimately your labours will be crowned with success ; and our beloved country will be , in deed and in truth , the envy and admiration of the world . Signed on behalf of the delegates ,
' Joseph H oeomoN , chairman " It was then resolved , that all letters intended for the next delegate meeting be addressed to W Grocott , 1 , Fairfield-atreet , Manchester . That this meeting adjourn to Sunday , the 9 tU of November . Brighton . —A special general meeting was held at the Running Horse Inn , King-street , on Monday evening , October 27 th . Mr . John Page in the chair . The following persons were duly elected as council for the ensuing quarter .- —Messrs . Williams , Page , Sinirock , Rest , Kent , Battram , and Dean ; Mr . Fiest , Treasurer ; and Mr . Page , Secretary . Proposed by Mr . Nieass , seconded by Mr . Boyce : — " That the sum often shillings be sent to the Executive Fund . " Carried unanimously . After a desultory conversation , the meeting was adjourned to Monday evening next . Mr . Iboksims and other friends gave invaluabl-
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KOSSUTH . ( Concluded from our Eighth Page . ) METROPOLITAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE , IBB PROPOSED DEMONSTRATION AND BANQUET DECLINES ,. The meeting of the Central Demonstration Committee last night , at 10 , Southampton-street , Strand , was very fully attended . Mr . Thornton Bust , on taking the chair , informed the committee that an answer to their invitation had arrived . He made a few remarks upon the position at present occupied by Kossutb , and recommended the committee to pay entire deference io the wishes of the great Hungarian , and concluded by reading the answer of Kossuth , as follows : — " Winchester , Oct . 25 . " Dear Sir , —Notwithstanding the arguments you adduced , I am compelled with deep rfgrel ; to persist in declining tho proposed banquet , whichM : sincere gratitude and respect , for those who prV . pose this to honour me would have given me muck pleasure in accepting , but which I must decline ,
on the broad princip le of not accepting any similar demonstration which might subject me to the imputation of haying mixed with any party whatever , or any party question whatever , in this countrya connexion which , Notwithstanding any disinclination or disavowal on the part of the mover of that demonstration , or on my own , would not fail to be construed , by malevolence , into an unseemly interference in the domestic concerns of a country not my own , and which has so generouslyafforded me protection and hospitality . On this - account I have found it necessary to decline all invitations of this nature , unless from corporate bodies , which , from their nature , are supposed not to represent any party . In conclusion , I must beg leave definitively to acquaint you , that it would be most agreeable and convenient tome to receive the address , by which you inform me the working classes propose to honour me , at my own residence , the day following that on which I receive the address from the London Corporation .
" I am , dear sir , your very obedient servant , " L . Kobsuiu . " " To Thornton Hunt , Esq . " MoMDAy EvBrao . —The attendance at the Committe was very full . The following resolution was carried by a majority over several amendments : — " That this committee , consisting of delegates representing the industrious classes of London , being of opinion that the character of the demonstration intended by the working men and other inhabitants of London has been misrepresented to Kossuth , by persons who eitherfear or hate the working men of London , resolve that the trades and other bodies
represented on this committee , be requested to assemble in public meeting on the day appointed for the presentation of the address in the most eligible place contagious to the residence of Kossuth ; that the deputation proceed from the meeting , present the address , and request Louis Kossuth to return with them to the meeting , and deliver his answer in person to the people . In the event of Kossuth declining , the deputation to return to the meeting , and report the result of their delegation . " Mr . Ironsides was despatched with this resolution to Kossuth at Southampton , also naming Monday as the day on which the demonstration would be held .
Tuesdat Evening . —The minutes having been confirmed , a strong feeling was manifested by many of the delegates , at the manner in which Kossuth had been deceived , in order to induce him to retract the promise he had previously given to the deputation , that he would be glad to receive any attentions which the working men of London might be pleased to pay him . Communications were received from various bodies in London , advising the committee to persist in holuing the demonstration , Communications were also received from the provinces , showing that arrangments had been made with the Midland
and other railways to run special trains on the days of the demonstration and banquet . A letter was received from Mr . Harris , honorary secretary to the Islington association , stating that many influential gentlemen in that neighbourhood had decided upon holding a banquet at Highbury-barn , in honour of Kossutb , but hearing that the Central Committee had decided upon the same proceeding , and not being anxious to create any ill-feeling , they would willingly co-operate with the Committee in the intended banquet . They had' provided music , & c ., for the occasion and had received promises of a very large attendance .
Mr . Pkttib moved , and Mr . Hah seconded" That they resolve themselves into a committee of ways and means , in order to carry out the demonstration , as agreed to by the resolution dispatched to Kossuth . " Mr . H . IIoltoakb proposed as an amendment" That the Committee take no further steps until they receive a definite answer from Kossuth . " After a long discussion the original motion was carried , A motion was passed tbat ail trade ' s or other bodies , should report what arrangements they had made for the demonstration . Mr . Sorar , of the Painters' Society , and Mr . SloecoMbe , were added to the committee .
ACCEPTATION BY M . KOSSUTH OF THE INVITATION OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE METROPOLITAN WORKING MEN'S DEMONSTRATION . Wednesday evening . —The following reply to the communication sent by Mr . Ironsides to Kossuth was teemed and read by the Chairman . It had been received in the form of a message from an offic i al in the employ of Kossutb . Kossuth had reconsidered his determination relative to the demonstration . He would accept it in the following sense : —The demonstration might assemble at any convenient place near to his residence ; he would come to the balcony and address a few words to them , but the state of his physical health was such that his voice would
only be beard at a short distance . Tins was one of the chief reasons why he had at first declined to attend an out door demonstration . The Address he would receive at his own house , at the hands of a deputation , and would reply to it in writing . His answer to the address would , he believed , be satisfactory . It would be one of the two communications which he wished to address to the people of England ; the other would be addressed to the meeting to which he had been invited by the Corporation of Birmingham . His address to the Corporation of the City of Lmdon would be merely formal . He could not positively state that he could receive it on Monday , as be was not sure whether the Birmingham men might not have fixed on that day , but he would give them a speedy reuly .
Mr . Ikonsidbs reported the result of his interview with Kossuth at the Banquet at Southampton , He was received with the greatest kindness , and explained to Kossuth the true character of the intended demonstration ; informing him of his having had great intercourse with the working classes of the north of England . Notwithstanding the sneers of the " Times , " the demonstration at Southampton was worthy of the occasion . After sonic discussion , a telegraphic despatch was transmitted to Birmingham to ascertain the day of their meeting ; and committees were formed to get out bills , & c , with the greatest speed . At this stage of the proceedings a special messenger arrived from Kossuth , and stated , that Kossuth having learned that an
impression had got abroad that a slight had been cast by him on the committee , he would , notwithstanding the state of his health , meet them in any public place , and address the assemblage for a short period , but owing to the state of his chest , his voice was jso weak that his principal answer to the address must be in writing . In order that no offence should be taken by the Bourgeotie for obstructing the streets , Kossuth suggested that the demonstration should take place a short distance from town , where there was some inn or public building , This message was received with enthusiasm . After some difcussion , it was decided that the demonstration should be held at Copenhagen Fields , Islington , and a deputation despa tched to secure that place .
Messrs . Psrii and Nicholls moved that the word " late " prior to the words " Governor of Hungary , was struck out of the address to Kossuth . An Hungarian stated , that Kossuth was now more legitimately Governor of Hungary than ever ; during the period of bis office there were hut eignttentbs of the people in his favour , now they were all united in recognising bis claim , . Afier some discussion , the motion was earned with two dissentients . , The following line of procession was then agreeu upon . Asssmble at eleven o ' clock in Russe ) l-fq «^ ref leave there at twelve o ' clock , and proceed up Tottenham Court-road , Haropatead-road , Hig h-street , Camden-town , and Camden-road , meeting Kossuth at two o ' clock , at the Copenhagen fields . Mr . Siandfjbld and Mr . Hawkks , members of the Society of Friends of Italy , attended the Committee , and placed at their service the combined flags of Italy and Hungary . The offer was received with thanks . The meeting then adjourned .
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; On . Friday night the Committee met again at -10 , Wellmgton-street , Strand—Mr . Thornton Hunt in the chair , A member of the Committee stated that ho had , at the request of the chairman , waited upon Kossuth that morning to know whether he accepted , the invitation of the Committee to accept their address at a great public meeting on Monday next . Kossuth had received him with great cordiality , expressing his sorrow at not having been able to give a definitive answer before , which , however , was owing to his not knowing whether the Birmingham banquet might not take place on Monday—a point , however , which he had now ascertained , and therefore he was . in the h nds of the Committee , and would meet tbem on Monday . He placed himself a in the hands of the Committee and the people , hoping that they would deal with him honourably and fairly . He would go to the place appointed for the presentation of the address as he thought
beet ; and the room must be strictly private in which he would receive the address , the Committee and a few friends alone being present . He would speak to the assembly from a window or balcony . The following resolution was then carried unanimously : — " That this Committee pledges itself to resist any attempt which might have a tendency to give a sectional or party character to the demonstration which it has been appointed to organise and conduct , on behalf of public bodies comprising . men of all shades of opinion in English politics . " The police commissioners have been communicated mtli , with the view of directing their attention to the line of route laid down tor the procession , which will form in ffus ' seil-square at eleven o ' clock ,, on Monday , and proceed by Keppel-street , Store-street , Tottenhamcourt-road , •• the Hampsteadroad , High-3 treet , Camden-town , and the Camden-road , to Copenhagen House .
Mbbtino at Hobselvdown . —On Wednesday night a crowded meeting was held in the hall of the Institution , Fair-street , Horselydown , for the purpose of giving expression of feeling to the illustrious Kossuth , Mr . Thomas Parish in the chair . An address of hearty welcome to Kossuth was adopted , and the best thanks of the meeting were given to the liberal press . Invitation ot Kossuth to Manchester . —The working classes of Manchester held a public meeting on Tuesday evening , in the Music Hall , to consider the propriety of inviting Kossuth to that town , when the following resolutions were adopted : — " As tho principles of civil and religious liberty
must ever be dear to the humane and enlightened of all nations , the people of Manchester in public meeting assembled take this opportunity of giring expression to the deep sympathy they have felt for the struggling patriots of Hungary—and whilst feeling a keen and lasting indignation at the temporary triumph of her oppressors , hail with delight and gratification the appearance on our shores of the chief and bravest of her defenders , M . Louis Kossuth , and resolve to giro him a hearty welcome to this tho' manufacturing metropolis of the world . That this meeting views with satisfaction the noble and heroic conduct of the Sultan of Turkey , in affording hospitality and protection to M . Louis Kossuth and his copatriots in exile , notwithstanding the threats
and intimidation of Austria and Russia ; this meeting do , therefore , heartily thank the Sublime Porte for responding to the call of England , America , and other powers , in finally liberating those heroic and generous patriots . That this meeting do authorise the delegates of the trades and other bodies now assembled to draw up an address to be presented to ( he hero of Hungary , as the best means of representing to him the views and opinions of the working classes of this town . And further , this meeting calls upon the trades and other public bodies to send delegates to act with the present committee in arranging the intended demonstration , to a meeting at the Cotton Tree Inn , Great Ancoats-street , on Monday evening , the 3 rd of November , at seven o ' clock . That this
meeting , believing that the working people of this town will be anxious to attend the proposed demonstration on the arrival of Kossuth , do most urgently and respectfully request the employers of all branches of trade to afford their workpeople the opportunity of doing so . " The meeting was well attended , and the sentiments of the speakers in admiration of Kossuth ' s exertions and sufferings for this country was loudly applauded . A requisition is in preparation , ' calling upon the town council also to join in the invitation . An invitation had been alreauy forwarded to M . Kossuth from a meeting of gentlemen , beld some days ago in Manchester , and they are said to have received a favourable reply from the mayor of Southampton on behalf of M . Kossuth .
GREAT MEETING IN MARYLEBONE . . On Friday tho largest indoor meeting ever held in the great parish of Marylebone , assembled in the Concert Room of the Princess ' s Theatre , for the purpose of adopting addresses to Kossuth and to Lira Palmerston ; to the latter for the share he had in procuring the liberation of the Hungarian pitriot . Lord Dudley Stuart in the chair . The immense room was densely crowded in every part , and hundreds surrounded the doors outside who had been unable to obtain admission . The proceedings were of the most unanimous and enthusiastic character , the only interruptions being those caused by tho tremendous pressure , and the efforts of persons outside to obtain admittance . At the conclusion , three cheers were given for Kossuth , and three groans of a most unearthly character for the " Times , " and the meeting separated .
MEETING AT NOTTINGHAM . A public meeting was hold in the Exchange Hall , in this town , on Thursday night , to consider the propriety of presenting an address from the inhabitants of Nottingham to the distinguished Hungarian patriot . The proceedings were enthusiastic in the extreme . Mr . Councillor Eyre was called on to preside , and an address to Kossuth , which was moved by Rev . G . A . Syme , and seconded by Rev . J . A . Baynea , having been adopted , the meeting separated ,
MEETING AT CLERKENWELL . A vestry meeting was held on Thursday evening , in the vestry-rooui of St . James ' s , Clerkenwell , having been convened by the churchwardens in pursuance of a requisition from the rate-payers , an address of congratulation to Kossuth and his fellow countwmen was adopted . The chair was taken by Mr DT'itmuss , one of the churchwardens . MEETING IN LAMBETH , On Friday night a meeting was held in the Lecture Hall , Webber-street , Blaokfriars-road , for the purpose of adop . ing an address of welcome and congratul ation to tho illustrious Kossuth and his co-patriots . Mr . Baines was in the chair .- Mr . Wheeler moved the first resolution — That this meeting , regarding Louis Kossutb , tho ex-Governor of Hungary ! as the representative of the . noble struggle whiuh the brave Hungarians made to
maintain their right' and liberties against the despotism of Austria -uid Russia ; and having watched with great anxiety his patriotic exertions for that purpose , desire to tender him their heartfelt congratulations on his liberation from an unjust captivity ( to which he would never have been subjected but for the treacherous conduct of Georgy , ) bail with delight his safe arrival on these shores ; and , believing as they do that the best guarantee for internal tranquillityand international peace is to be found among the free people , hereby declare their strong abhorrence and detestation of that reactionary policy which is now being pursued by nearly all the continental states of Europe . "Mr . F . O ' Connor seconded the resolution , which was unanimously agreed to , —Mr , Bezer moved a resolution condemnatory of the conduct of the " Times" in reference to Louis Kossuth : that such
opinions were unwarranted , and were not participated in by the English people . —The resolution being seconded was unanimously agreed to . —Three cheers for Kossuth were then heartily given , followed by three tremendous groans for the "Times . " Thanks were then voted to the Chairman and the meeting was dissolved . Visit to Manchester . —Mr . George Wilson has received a letter from the Mayor of Southampton announcing Kossuth ' s intention to visit Manchester . We understand that a requisition is being got up , and being signed by many members of the town council requesting the Mayor of Manchester to convene ' * meeting of the municipal body to consider the propriety of presenting an address to Kossuth . —J / anc / iester Examiner .
Rival Steamboat Offers to Koaaniu . —M . Kossuth has , jc is stated , accepted the invitation of the Ocean Steam Navigation Company of New York to take passage in the steamer Washington , on the 13 th of Nov ., from Southampton , Mr . Iselin , the general agent of the New York and Havre Steam Navigation Company , has also offered a free passage co M . Kossuth and suite in the steamer Humboldt . An invitation to a Ireo passage to America has also been offered to Ko .-sutn by the proprietors of a new screw steamer about to run between England and New York ,
Bradford 1 Irish Democratic Alliance, On...
BRADFORD IRISH DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE , On Sunday the usual weekly meeting of this body was held at ; tbe Neptune Inn , Bridge-street . Mr . M . Moloney in tho chair , The case of Mrs . Qiiigley , better , known as thO i widoff of the reln-l captain of ' 98 , was brought before the meeting . She is at present in very low circumstances in the county Tipperary in Ireland , and Irish benevolence need only be informed to rush to the aid of autre ^ . ; , and smooth the " few years of the aped widow . Twenty shillings wore subscribed in the room , ami it was arrangeu that : the list sliouM remain open lor a month . ; Mr . Sullivan then brought before the meeting the West Ward affair , where Tory and Wnig coalesced ; also the North Ward , where the same
trick had been practised , and in Bowling Ward every moans had been iried to upset ' * kr . Meore , simply because he is a Chartist . Their labour , however , is in vain . Mr . Moore and Air . Sharp arc safe and in Little Horton ; Mr . Hudson in also secure . Thus hi Bowling , two Tories are replact-d by two Democrats in Little llorton ; one Chartist retires through ill health , and is to be replaced by another Chartist , and in twelve months from this date , we shall beVable to return two or more Irishmen to the Town Council . And if the Irish Alliance progress as they have up to the present time , the local affairs of Bradford will undergo a thorough reform . The question ' of engaging a room for the Alliance to meet in , was postponed to Sunday next ( to-mprrow ) .
. Jpatal. Accident , At Eyesham.I~ A Dis...
. jPatal . Accident , at Eyesham . i ~ A distressing and fatal ace'dent occurred at Charlton ( near this place ) on Sunday morning to the carter of Mr . Dingley , who was removing a loaded gun from a cart in which it was placed by a man belonging to the premises , who had been scaring birds from the newl y planted corn . In drawing the gun with tho muzzle towards him , out of the cart ( it is supposed with the object of placing it in a more secure situation ) it exploded , and the entire charge entered the upper part of the poor fellow ' s thigh , shattering the limb , and rupturing the leading , blood vessels , in consequence of
which his death was . almost instantaneous . T . F . Smith , Esq ., surgeon of Evesham , was as quickl y as possible in attendance , who gave it as his opinion that poor Knight ( the name o the unfortunate man ) could not have survived the explosion of the gun more than one or two minutes , Kni g ht has been a valued and trustworthy servant of Mr . Dingley for years . If the person who placed the gun in the cart had been accustomed to the use of such a deadly weapon , he would instead of putting the hammer down on the cap ( a mistake all ignorant persons make ) , have left it at half cock , this distressing accident would not have occurred .
Burglary and AttemptedMurdbr . —Olbbuby , Worcestershire . —A daring burglary and attempted murder was perpetrated on Wednesday , at the farm house oi a maiden lady , named Nicklin . About two o ' clock in the morning , Mr . Nicklin , her brother , saw two men with blackened faces standing at his bedside , one of whom dealt him a violent blow on the head with a bludgeon , after which two pistols were fired , wounding him in the cheek and arm . After ransacking the house the burglars decamped . Mr . Nicklin remains in a dangerous state . A reward of fifty pounds has already been offered for the disc < m >« wv of the offender ? -
Anoiknt Order op the Gom > en Vlbbob . —Bkad-TOBD Unitt . —A Lodge of the above order , called " The Oak in the Valley , "' No . 94 , was opened at the bouse of E . C . Broadbent , the Commercial Inn , Melbourne-street , Staleybridge , on Saturday evening , October 25 th , when thirty-four members were entered . After the business was concluded by Br . Edward Evans , D . G . M ., Br . Butterworth , as Y . D . G . M ., Br . Thomas Dransfteld , P . B . S ., Br . Rowley , D . T ., and other Brs . from the Huddersfield district , the evening was spent in the greatest harmony and good fellowship . The Lodge promises well , it being the first in this neighbourhood of the above flourishing society .
Redemption Society . —The directors have determined to send two more shoemakers to tho Community . The election will take place on Monday , November 17 tb . Monies received for the week ; Leeds , £ 1 12 s . ; Mr . Reed , Epwortb , 5 s . ; Coventry , per Mr . Shufflebotham , £ 1 os . id . ; Longton , per Mr . Riley , 2 s . 4 d . ; Building Fund : L-.-ods , 5 s . 6 d . ; Coventry , 3 s . ; Mr . Reed , Epworth , 10 s . ; Propagandist Fund , 7 s . —J . Henderson , Secretary , 162 , Briggate , Leeds . Liberal Landloros . " —We are pleased to hear that at tho tent audits of John Iliglord , Esq ., held on Tuesday and Wednesday last , that gentleman , through his agents , generously continued his return of 20 per cent , to the respective tenants of his
estates in this county . —In consquence of the depressed state of agriculture , the Rev . John Jones , of Langrove Cottage , Langarren , in this county , allowed his tenant at Lancayo , near Usk , 10 per cent , on last Michaelmas rent . —Hereford Journal . Pkusence op Mind . —Presence of mind is occasionally sho * n in quick conception of some device orgexpedient , such as we usually suppose to be an emanation of superior intellect . This has been repeatedly exemplified in rencontres with the insane . A lady was one evening sitting in her drawingroom alone , when the only inmate of the house , a brother , who for a time had been betraying a tendency to unsoundness of mind , entered witn a carving-knife in his hand , and , shutting the door ,
came up to her , and said "Margaret , an odd idea has occurred to me . I wish to paint the head of John the Baptist , and I think yours might make an excellent study for it . So , if you please , I will cutoff your head . " The lady looked at her brother ' s eye , and seeing in it no token of jest , concluded that he meant to do as he said . There was an open window , aud a balcony by her side , with a s treet in front ; but a moment satisfied her that safety did not lie in that way . So , putting on a smiling countenance , she said , with the greatest apparent cordiality , ''That is a strange idea , George , but would it not be a pity to spoil this pretty lace tippet I have got ? I'll just step to my room to put it off , and be with you in half a minute , " Without
waiting to give him time to consider , she stepped lightly across the floor , and passed out . In another momeii' she was safe in her own room , whence she easily gave the alarm , and the madman was seemed . —A lady one day returning from-a drive , looked up and saw two of her children , one about five and the other about f our years old , outside the garret window , which they were busily employed in rubbing with their handkerchiefs , in imitation of a person whom they had seen a few days before cleaning the windows . They had clambered over the bars which had been intended to secure them from danger . The lady had sufficient command over herself not to appear to observe them ; she did not utter one word , but hastened up to the nursery , and instead of rushing forward to snatch them in—which might have frightened them , and caused them to lose their balance—she stood a
little apart , and called gently to them , and bade them corne in . They saw no appearance of hurry or agitation in their mamma , so they took their time , and deliberately climbed the bars , and landed safel y in the room . One look of terror—one tone of impatience from her—and the little creatures might have become confused , lost their footing , and been destroyed . —iSoutfi American Advocate . The Orleans Family . —Several packages have recently arrived in this country from France belonging to her Majesty Marie Ametie , the ex-Queen of the French , the whole being restored property belonging to the ex-Queen , aud which have been forwarded to this Country by order of the government of the French Republic . The restored property belonging to the exiles at Claremont have by special permission been forwarded direct to their destination on arrival in this country ,
The Manchester Illumination . —The consumption of gas by the people of Manchester in their illumination in honour of the Queen ' s visit , was 2 , 316 , 000 cubic feet , and the cost , at 4 s . 6 d . per thousand feet , more than £ 620 The Refugees . —T . Brown informs us tbat thore are three old Refugees " who still require support . Tho benefit at Sadler ' s Wells theatre is declined . Fund for Kossuth . —We find , by a correspondence in the American papers between an enterprising citizen and the Mayor of New York , that M . John N . Geniu proposes to be one of a hundred persons to contribute 1 , 000 dollars each towards a gift which will render the great Hungarian independent upon his arrival on our shores . The mayor has consented to act as treasurer Of this fund . The telegraphic cable between Dover and Calais cost £ 15 , 000 . Six individuals , all belonging to one famil y , have recently died in Peath from Asiatic cholera .
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" The "Times." "' ¦ '¦"- ~" To The Edito...
" THE "TIMES . " "' ¦ '¦" - ~" TO THE EDITOR OP TllJJ NOjfTHEK . v star Sir , —Our " public instructor" are unquestionably a most sage and consistent race of men . They stem perfect adepts in the art of deception and gullability , Every article from their slop is i-nffed off a genuine , while the eommodiriesof their rivals are ueclar . d to be spurious , and compounded of the most injurious ingredients * . Of courxe , each vend the best and most efficacious remedy for perfecting the cure of a nation ' s ills , and restoring dilapidated , constitutions to their pristine ? igour . Some o £ those philanthropic gentry declare that John Bull is tull ot wounds , and bruises , and nutrifvine sores . % -
trom the crown of his head to the soles of his feet , ' * , and recommend a dose of Russell ' s Elixir , which ; any infant of the most tender constitution may taka with impunity . Another quill-driving politico-physic cian says John Bull is in a galloping consumption , therefore he must take Cobden ' s cotton , and stop his ears , Others say he is a drowsy , moping , melancholy fellow , therefore they recommend more churches for his accommodation , and a large quan « tity of sleep-imparting sermons to arouse him to more activity . But of all the queer , incomprehensible chaps in the arena of quackery , those , as Cobbelt would say , who " do the bloody old 'Times , " * carry the palm . r ,
The other day I took up one of their preoioua sheets , and found , for lack of other matter , they had hit upon a method of disabusing the minds of our foreign visitors with respect to our n . itional character . They presume that those visitors have returned homo with the impression that we are a very hospitable , moral , and well-conducted people ; and , to show the reverse , the doers of the " Times " mount tlie stool , and string together a mass of police reports , as cTidence of our brutal and vioiOUB propensities . Now , Sir , allowing the correctness of each and all of these reports , tutd aUo allowing that foreigners have formed erroneous opinions of our . character , does it not argue that something is very wrong in this tight little island—this envy ofaur * rounding nations , and admiration of the world ? The "Times" preach the let-alone doctrine , and , with the same breath , pronounce us rotten to the
core . Is there not a cause for the declension of morale * which they seem proud to exhibit as characteristic of Englishmen ? Certainly there is a cause ,-but those blind leaders dare only look at effects , least they offend their masters . If . ignorance and crime are such glaring evils in the state , why do not these horror-stricken leadermongers come forth and war against , and labour to counteract , the causes producing those baneful effects ? Ic is an incontrovertible truth that . " the evils of a state are the effects of its legislation ; " then , for consistency's sake , let those who hold up our deformities , or crimes to the world ' s eye , wield the axe , and aiu in destroying that Upas 4 ree--mis * government . The " Times" will surely do thia % or ask pardon of the nation .
The editors of the "Times" would , doubtless have been one of the greatest curiosities in tht " World ' s Fair , " had they been caged in the grea = booth . There foreigners would have beheld the wonders of Old Nick ' s . creation—animated inconsistencies , singing the praises of Haynau , and thundering anathemas against tho victims of British misgovernment . There would have been seen the incarnation of f alsehood and deception , with vituperation flowing like a torrent from their pol « luted pens . Rut no ; it would not do to let the animals be subjected to cither tho inspection of foreigners or to the gaze of our country cousins , They must bo invisible , and be only heard through the WE tubes of Printing-house Square . Yours respectfully , Wit . RlDBB .
Gputitf Amufttintiiift- ' Druuy-Lake " T...
gputitf amufttintiiift- ' DRUUY-LAKe " THEATRE . The equestrian troupe terminated their performances on Saturday night last . The success which has attended these artists at Drury-Jane Theatre his been extremely great the Exhitition having benefited the speculation as largely in proportion aa it has done everything elser . The . house has been , more or le = s crowded every eveniiig ; and though the company as a whole was not remarkable for its excellence , there was now and then' individual talent of no ordinary kind , and upon all occasions a varied succession of ajnut-ements was presented . Tho " national" theatre—having thus once more got rid of the horses , the clowns , and the tunihlera —reverts fora brief period to M . Jullien , who , early in this month , commences his winter series of promenade concerts . To Jullien succeeds Bunn , and the performances after Christmas will therefore , we presume , again wear something of a legitimate theatricalasnect .
ROYAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION . The professors of this truly national institution are still engaged in delivering a series of lectures on the Manufactures of Great Britain . Tho surpassing merit displayed bj Dr . Uachhoffuer on all subjects which he treats , is well known to our [ readers —the simplicity and cleanio * « ith which he treats the most learned and abstruse scientific ideas , and renders them , bj his popular mode of delivery , particularly adapted for all classes , and even intelligible to a child . His example , mid that of his highly gifted coadjutor . Air . Pepper , seem , to a k'reat degree , to influence the several professors who are from time to time associated in the grand objects
of the : establishment . The object which at present ungates the learned doctor ' s attention , is tho beautiffi art of Electroplating , illustrated with numerous specimens , lent for the purpose by Messrs . Eikington . The lectuiv chosen by Mr . J . II . Peppi ' . r during the past week , has been on the Application of Iron and Steel in all Jlranches of Manufacture . This discourse is rendered particularly in * teresting and araufing by the quantity ot " experiments exhibited . One of themes worthy of notice : tho profesf - cr after having m » nijf . tctured a portion of Prussian-blue , in a moment deprived the liquor of all colour , by pouring in it a few drops of ammonia .
The Great Exhibition. Tho Activity Displ...
THE GREAT EXHIBITION . Tho activity displayed in removal seemed on Monday to be rather on the increase , especially in the foreign departments . Allusion has * often beea made to the fact that numerous sales are effected by exhibitors . Another locomotive engine followed that of the Great Western Company " on Monday morning . In fact the whole of that part of the building devoted to articles of that and a similar description is now in nv tion . The sugar mill has nearly vanished ; the machine for printing the II ' lustrated London News went on Saturday last .
A farewell dinner on a scale of great liberality and splendour was given at the London Coffeehouse OU Mottday i-v & ning , by George Peabody , Esq ., an American gentleman long resident in England , to his countrymen who have contributed to the Great Exhibition . There were present Mr . Lawrence , the United States envoy ; Lord Granville ; Sir Uenvy Bulwer , tho British minister to America ; Sir Joseph P . ixton ; Mr . Thomas llankey , Governor of the Bank ot England ; Mr . Bates ; the American Coramiasionerb ; the Secretary of Legation ; and about eighty or ninety other gentlemen . Tho banquet room was appropriately
decorated with flags and banners of England and America , enveloping full-length portraits of her Majesty , Prince Albert , and the President of tho United States . The proceed in as wore of the most enthusiastic character , and th « eloquent and practical remarks of the respective envoys , the lord comrnifsioner , the Hon . Mr . Walker , Sir J . Paxton , and the other gentlemen , prolonged the social meeting to a late hour , and caused all present to separate with kindly feelings towards their liberal host , and with a warm acknowledgment of the cov « diality with which the American visitors have this year been everywhere received in this country .
Parliamentary Reform. Manchester.—A Meet...
PARLIAMENTARY REFORM . Manchester . —A meeting of the Council of tht Manchester Parliamentary Reform Association wa » held at Manchester on Tuesday evening , Mr . George Wilson in the chair , and influentially attended to consider the propriety of a Conference being held in reference to the measures of ve « form said to be contemplated by tho government . After a deliberation , in which great unanimity of sentiment prevailed , it was agreed , upon the motion of Mr . Bri ght , M . P ., seconded by Mr . Kershaw , M . P ., that the Prime
Minister having announced it to be the intention of the government to introduce a measure for the reform of the representation in the coming session of Parliament , this council , compl ying with many urgent requests from various parts of the country , resolves to convene a meeting of the friends of reform , chiefly , though not exclusively , frowv . Lwacashwe and Yorkshire , for the purpose cf conferring on the steps which may be necessary to give duo expression to public opinion , ami thus to se « cure such a measure of reform as may be satisfactory to the country .
Arrangements were to be made , if possible , to hold the conference in the first week of December .
Dbath Of One Of Nbmon's Likutenants — Vi...
Dbath of one of Nbmon ' s Likutenants — Vice-Admiral James Noble , who died on the 24 th uic , was the " Noble" spoken of by Nelson when iu his despatches he refers to " those fine ieilows , Hurdy , Gage , and Noble . " Deoased was on tue " reserved half-pay Use .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 1, 1851, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_01111851/page/1/
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