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TO THE CHARTISTS
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My Friejds,— "Murder will out," and I ke...
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Rational Eattfr aromuanm
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BiRMixenAM. — At a meeting of tho member...
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Illegal Marriage.—An illegal marriage, s...
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRES. London.—On Wednesday ...
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Court-martial at Naples on Lieutenant Me...
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The Arctic Expebition.—As some anxiety w...
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To The Chartists
TO THE CHARTISTS
My Friejds,— "Murder Will Out," And I Ke...
My Friejds , — " Murder will out , " and I keep no secrets , connected -with your movement . You are aware of the snares and traps that were set and laid forme during the excitingnionths of April , May , and June , last year . I published the letter of Mr . Powell , whose SOLEMN POSITION yon are now aware of , and I also received many other such letters from parties who , no doubt , were urged on by Government
officials . I told you that the object was to catch the HED CAT of Chartism , and that the Government would cheerfully enter into a compromise for the release of all other political offenders , if they could but snaffle me . I was invited to many meetings , at which , had I attended , some hireling would have compromised me by an inflammatory and seditious speech , and great was the remorse and anger of those parties at my non-attendance .
Well now , mark the sequel , and observe the amount of credit that is to he attached to the evidence upon which Chartist prisoners have been convicted . You will learn it from the following conversation which I had with the Attorney-General upon the first day of this Session . When he was passing me I said , " Well , Mr . ATTORNEY-GrEXERAL , so you were obliged to let the cat out of the bag at
IiverpooL when you said that you had not caught the right man yet" The Attorney-General replied , "No , nor I have not . " Mr . O'Cojtsor . - ^ --Do you think it was fair of you , or just , to have prejudiced the Liverpool Jury , by telling them that most inflammatory and seditious speeches had been delivered at a Chartist meeting in Liverpool the previous night ?
Attorney-General , — Well , so there were . And it was very wrong that when the Manchester Chartists were on their trial , at Liverpool , that that town should have been made the scene of seditious agitation . Mr . O'Connor . !—Do you call it sedition to tell a meeting , that if the Government was eo to narrow the limits of the law as to compel me to walk edgeways , I would do so rather than put myself in the power of the Government ? Was it wrong to expose the folly of physical force ? Was it wrong to tell the people that their class had never derived any benefit from a physical revolution ? Attorney-General . —Well I HAD A
REPORT OF THE SPEECH GIVEN TO ME , AND THE REPORTER GIVES A VERY DD 7 FERENT VERSION . Mr . O'Connor . —Well , then , does not that at once prove the unfair and equivocal evidence upon which the Chartists have been convicted ? And do you think that you can persuade me , that if you had even such a ground of accusation , that you would not have tried your hand upon the man you wanted to catch ?
Attorney-General . —Ton may be sure I wfll not indict you until I can make sure of you , and have you fast . * f Mr . O'Connor . —Pooh ! I know that well ; but I beat two of your predecessors before , and , if ever you try me , I will beat you too . Now , my friends , could I furnish you with a stronger proof , and from better authority , of the fact , that the Government , without any difEcultv , can procure good and sufficient evidence to convict any one charged with the crime of Chartism ? And , if the conversation
with the Attorney-General is not proof of this fact , it must prove one of two thingseither that the Reporter did not give such a version of my speech , or , if he did give that version , that the Attorney-General did not believe it—because it will not require much stretch of imagination to convince you , that , if he did rely upon the accuracy of his Reporter , he would only have been too happy to have caught me . However , I have escaped his good intentions—the snares of Ms Government—the invitations of Ms spies—and the false communications of his Reporters—and apprehension of those snares and traps have prevented me , and I think prudently , from attending many meetings , at which I should , otherwise , have been a willing visitor .
Very few men can understand the powers which " the Gagging Bill gives the Government , while all must understand the great thfficulty of defending yourself against the fabricated evidence of spies , informers , and reporters . And I now give public notice , that I never will attend a public meeting as long as this Gagging Bill is in force , if I am not made acquainted with theresolutionsto be proposed , and with the names of the Chairman and the speakers ; for , as I told you before , I think one tongue at liberty is worth thousands with the gag on .
I see before me now every prospect of a revived agitation . I see the judicious means of bringing that to bear upon the House of Commons , and , as far as the Metropolis is concerned , I will give you my spare time towards the promotion of that agitation ; but , as I owe a great duty to my constituents and the working classes at large , I cannot , during the Session , neglect my Parliamentary dutieswhich this Session will be arduous—for the purpose of attending meetings two and three hundred miles ofE i
I am constantly invited to attend meetings and tea parties , at the greater distance , for the purpose of getting up subscriptions for the victims ; while those who invite me are not aware that in such cases I am the greatest victim . They never reflect that I travel at my own expense , and that my travelling expenses to one of those meetings would he more than double the collection . For instance , it would cost me between £ 5 and £ (} to go to Bradford and backnearer the latter sum ; and this occurring constantly , together with the many other demands upon my pocket , would very speedily drain it . I trust that all will see the truth and justice of my observations ; andl further trust , thatthe Chartist Executive will now "bestir themselves
m the right direction—that they will get up a go id , sound , and systematic metropolitan agitation—an agitation which , if properly conducted , —and kept even within the limits of the Gagging Bill—will not he Avithout its effect . Agitation has ever been fostered by Whigs and Tories for Church and State purposes , when fanaticism or patronage was the object , and without that agitation no party has yet succeeded in obtaining its object . " Let ns , then , foster and encourage a perfectly legal , legitimate , and constitutional agitation , for the achievement of popular rights ; and rely upon it that the flood of sound popular opinion will break down all the barriers of ignorance .
The Protectionist party in the House of Commons represent only their whims , thenbigotry , and their hatred ; they do not represent their own interest , and they support the Government in every , the most violent , aggression upon the rights of the people . Now , you must have some party in the Houseof Commons , because otberwiseyour outdoor agitation is inoperative and useless ; and the way to secure the co-operation of that party is to adhere steadfastly to the principles of THE
PEOPLE'S CHARTER ; but not to oppose those—therealisation of whose princi ples would % > off the right arm of Whiggery . My agitat ion has been to produce practical results ; while fte effect of the policy of those who would wunscl you to resist the policy of those who *< m destroy old oligarchical power , is to ^ afce you a weak and impotent party . I gain Botlihig bv agitation—I lose much ; and the ^ V re ward Hook for , or would accept , isconfia « icc while agitating , and thanks when I ^ K eed—as succeed I assuredly wilL
ion have no reform m the House of Com-J tons yet The representatives of the £ 50 ^ ants-at-wffl—or rather the nominees of that ^ s ^ repregentno party , while they eenstitoite t
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if not a majority , at least an overwhelming balance of power in the House . Now I wifi not go so far as six millions , five millions , or even four miUions o f adult males being en anchised by the PEOPLE ' S CHARTER ; but SVrl-i three miUions tflen ** the result : Whde three millions of industrious labourers cannotchoose one single representative , a hundred and eight thousand tenants-at-will—mere serfs of the landlords—can elect all but a majority ; and , at all events , the obstructive minority and balance of power in that House , Now see how differendy the law applies to
elector and representative : if a representative becomes bankrupt , he must vacate his seat ; but if three thousand tenants-at-will , who Y 0 t 6 for a representative to-day , should become bankrupts , or should be ejected from their farms the day after the election — that representative may sit for seven years after his constituents cease to have a vote . Now , can anything be more absurd , or could there be a greater argument used against Septennial Parliaments ? or can there he a stronger one urged to support the fact—thatthe title of these tenants is regulated by the political standard ?
I think we are very likely to have a very stormy Session ; the Protectionists , vainly hoping to come into office , and , therefore , anxious to . preserve the plums , will stoutly resist all Financial Reform , and with their aid and cooperation the Government will preserve the patronage fund ; and , therefore , it more becomes our duty to agitate for and assist in this warfare ; for , rely upon it , that as long as railway questions and questions of class interest onl y occupy the consideration of the two contending parties in the House of Commons , no
opposing power but systematic and organised agitation out of doors , can bring them to their senses . They have made , or they intend to make , Lord Clarendon the Gaoler-General of Ireland for six months longer , while , as a tub to the whale , they propose to give the starving Irish a grant of fifty thousand pounds . Now , what do you think ( and do think of it too , ) of seventy thousand pounds for Royal stables , and fifty thousand pounds for a starving nation ? Why , as landlords , distributors , and officials are sure to have their full share of
this LUCK-PENNY , we must assume that it will be distributed amongst eight milhons of people , and then it is not quite three-halfpence a head for each . Now , is not that a cupful of hope ? Is not that magnificent generosity ? Is not that Christian charity ? Nearl y four hundred thousand pounds for printing the rubbish of the House of Commons for one session , and fifty thousand pounds to feed a nation 1 Its " POINT" —you know
what " Point" means , or , if you do not , I will tell you : —It means a red-herring tied by the tail and suspended from the rafter of the cabin ; it hangs over the basket of potatoes , if the unfortunate inmates have a basket ; it spins round -when 1 iey arerbrtunateenoiigu to have a meal ; and before they bite the potato , they point it at this inexhaustible fish ; and if you ask them what they had for dinner , they will tell you , they had POTATOES AND
POINT . Well , as I am very fond of some of the old Irish customs—though not exactly of thatwhat I recommend is , that this magnificent grant of ^ 50 , 0 CD should be taken over to Ireland by the PRIVY PURSE BEARER , aad exhibited in turn in every market place in Ireland . But , all levity apart , let me tell youyou , the Chartists of England—that without your co-operation Ireland never can be free ^ and , as the late Mr . Grattan observed , '' Three million Irish slaves will rivet Britain ' 8 chains . "
You have more than that number now ; your chains are riveted , but by a fair and constitutional exertion upon your part , you can dash your manacles asunder , and throw them in the face of your oppressors . But , if you love them , hug them ; if you wear them when you can throw them off , they are of your own forging ; and my only hope is , that they may he the more tightly rivetted , while I shaJlever be ready to give my assistance in relieving you from them . Tour faithful Friend , Feaegus O'Connob .
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The Kirkdale Prisoners. Brother Democrat...
THE KIRKDALE PRISONERS . Brother Democrats , —We are happy to inform you , that hitherto , through your assistance , we have been enabled to supply our friends in Kirkdale with the bare necessaries of life , books , paper , & c , and trust that you will continue to enable us to discharge our duty to them while in bondage . All Money Orders to be sent to Thomas Ormesher , 52 , Bridgewater-street , Deansgate , Manchester , made payable to Thomas Roberts , Mount-street , Hulme , Manchester . T . Whittaker , W . Shelmexdine , Henry Ellis , John Smith . T . Fildes , Chairman . T . Roberts , Treasurer . T . Ormesher , Secreta ; / . Committee Room , Feb . 6 th , 1849 .
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Mehthvh Trovn ,. —Poverty and destitution prevail to an alarming extent in this town and neighbourhood , once so famous for its innumerable mines and iron-works , and the good wages of its hardy and industrious inhabitants . Hundreds of ironstone miners—many of them with large familiescan only earn thirty shillings a month . About liftesn months ago , their wages were reduced four shillings , ana in some cases six shillings , in the pound ; and recently a farther reduction has been made of from two shillings to three shillings in the pound . There is no hope of an advance of wages , particularly after reading Mr . Cobden ' s speech at Manchester , where he said : " The weavers of this
country must weave as cheap as the cheapest in the world . " We think here that the Queen must have looked through a long telescope to see the trade of this kingdom promising in any way to be prosperous . The walls and windows are thickly . posted with bills describing the beauties of our colonies , and lauding emigration as the only remedy for national distress . Thousands of destitute able-bodied Irishmen swarm in our streets , offering to work for sixpence a day , and many of their half-naked children are to be seen standing at the doors of provision-houses waiting for the rotten potatoes being thrown awav , which they greedily devour on the spot . 3 tmy of these poor creatures have been sent to prison , by our humane magistrates , for stealing a few turnips . "What a Messed constitution we live under when a prison is considered a happy asylum
for the destitute poor I Mechaxicai . Skill . —In the formation of a single locomotive steam-engine there are no fewer than 5 , 416 pieces to be put together , and these require to be as accurately adjusted as the works of a watch . Junction of the Baltic am > the . North fe £ A . — The continental advices allude to a gigantic project , in contemplation at the present moment , which , if carried into effect , will have a remarkable influence upon the maritime power of Germany . It . m to unite the Baltic and the North Sea between Kiel and the estuary of the Elbe . Without this communication , independent of the ports m the power of the Danes , namely , the Sound and the two Belts , we maritime power of Germany , it is mentioned , will never be what it ought . The execution of this wort , will be entrusted to the Imperial troops , to oe collected in large numbers iu the Duchies during the spring . Eel is considered as singularly adapted tor such a work , affording a ready vent to German
commelee Three lives were lost on Saturday last near Leicester , by the falling of a quantity of bricks upon some destitute persons who had sought shelter during the n'ght beneath thrm ,
The Executive To The Chartists Op The Un...
THE EXECUTIVE TO THE CHARTISTS OP THE UNITED KINGDOM . Fellow Countrymen , —A clear and welldefined policy towards other political bodies in the State is as necessary to ensure success as is an acknowledgment of just principles . Impressed with that idea , and convinced by a long and intimate intercourse with you- — strengthened as it has been by the trials , struggles , and confidence of years—that you will give to our suggestions a calm and deliberate attention , we venture to address you at this time .
Public opinion is appealed to , and its decision solicited by several political parties , formed avowedly for objects of public utility , and intent on carrying their measure ? into effect , through your influence concentrated and represented iri the Houses of Parliament . The policy of those parties constitutes a fir * and legitimate subject of discussion , and we should ill discharge our duty , as the representative head of apolitical association , if we did not address you frankly and unreservedly thereon . First , as regards the new Reform Associr tion , of which Mr . Hume is the leader .
"We consider the said movement to be too narrow and limited in its basis , to claim from us an active , energetic , and undivided co-operation . This circumstance we regret , and sincerely desire its rectification , for union and numbers must ever be necessary ' ¦ ensure success in the struggle of right , when oppoi 1 to privileged and class domination . We , however , regard the movement of Mr . Hume and his friends , for an extension of the Suffrage as a proof of the increasing progress andlibeisl tendencies of the electoral body—viewed as an
agitation , its inevitable result must be the spread of political knowledge , and the further enlightenment of the mind of British society on the question of the Suffrage . In the event of its success , the widening of the electoral basis will popularise the Housa of Commons , and , in a degree , increase the control of the electors and non-electors over their representatives ; and must , we conceive , be looked upon by every intelligent Reformer as a step in the right direction towards the full enfranchisement of the people .
"We are , therefore , of opinion , that no obstacle or opposition should , in any way , be raised to retard or prevent its progress and ultimate success . We , however , strongly recommend that , in all cases where the opinions of towns or districts are sought upon the open question of a Reform in Parliament , thatthe friends of the Charter should attend in their strength , and demonstrate to the world the
ascendancy of their principles ; but , in cases where the objects of public meetings are to forward other measures than an organic change in the House of Commons , to move such document as an amendment would he the introduction of another measure , and a departure from the defined objects of such meetings , and the exercise of a power to which neither minorities nor majorities have any right
"RETKENCmiENT AND ECONOMY" Was the standing cry of the Whigs when out of office ; then . ' practice , when in office , unfortunately for the welfare of the nation , whose interests they were sworn to protect , has been the reverse of their former professions . We have oftentimes raised our voices against their extravagant mismanagement of the national
resources . Their career is remarkable for its blunders and difficulties , increasing debts and taxes . Our remonstrances have hitherto been unavail ing ; and our teachings and protestations have even now onlyreached the ears of the middle and merchant classes at a time when they themselves have suffered severely from a protracted period of national distress , and when personal economy was indispensable to their very existence . It required but little penetration on the part of experienced politicians to foresee
that private necessities would reflect their influence for purposes of public interest ; and we rejoice rather than otherwise , at the commencement of a financial Reform Movement , having for its object , a reduction of taxation , An over-officered and numerous standing army , a costly and extensive navy , an increasing and burthensome constabularly , in a country that has enjoyed a continued peace with other nations for upwards of thirty yearsseems to us to be unnecessary , and can only be maintained for purposes of foreign conquest . All measures for well-devised reforms and
reductions in the army , navy , and constabulary force , will receive from us co-operation and support . There we desire not to be misunderstood , and pause to explain that we are far from thinking that such reforms , unaccompanied by other and more Radical measures , can materially improve either the social or political condition of the . industrious and trading classes of the community . On the contrary , we conceive the evils of society and government to he too deeply rooted , and of too long standing to be effectually remedied by any scheme of fiscal or financial improvement ,
We merely regard such movements as favourable signs of the times ; indicative of a rapidly rising public opinion , which it would be impolitic to meet in a spirit of antagonism or opposition . The principles of the People ' s Charter form the ground-work of our political faith ; for these we will reason , and by these we will stand or fall , as a distinct political body ; and Ave confidently look to you for encouragement and suppoi * t . We desire to build up in this , the land of our birth , a strong political fortress , to be on all occasions the efficient ally of progressive freedom , and the active opponent of
retrogressive despotism . On the platform , at the hustings , and through the press , we shall , on all advisable occasions , endeavour to have our opinions fairly represented ; and shall lose no available opportunity to secure the election of candidates attached to the principles we , advocate , and of known integrity , to fill local and national offices of trust and responsibility . By steadily adhering to the course we have marked out for ourselves , in the struggle now going on for national refonri , and by urging on all fitting occasions our claims on public attention , with moderation and energy , respecting , with becoming deference , the opinions of those from whom we may differ on questions of
importance , but ever resolutely contending for that which seems to us to be just , we cannot seriously doubt , as to the ultimate result . Expediency , favouritism , and interest may prop up , and for some time sustain an unscrupulous and unjust opposition to right : but the march of society is ever upwards and onwards , and when opposed to such continuous and unerring forces , ignorance ~ and error must yield . A knowledge and appreciation of sound principles , consistency , and honesty of purpose , can alone consolidate , and lasiingly establish a wise and just arrangement of laws and government ; and therefore it is that we shall continue , as heretofore , to stand by " The Charter and no Surrender !"
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The Central Reoismiahon and Election Committee met at Collivcr ' s Coffee House ^ CGi , strand on Monday evening , February 5 th ; MrT ' John Milne was called to the chair . Messrs . John Arnott , W Smite , Howie , and Mack were added to the committee . The Secretary , Mr . Crassby , was instructed to reply Van application ' -oni Hull . Mr . Kydd , on behalf o , Mr . ' . Brook and others , made application to the committee for some moans to help defraying the expenses caused by the late Chartist nomination for the West Riding .- The secretary ivas instructed to write to Mr . W . Brook for the bill of particulars . * The following resolution , ° a the , motion of Mi-. Stallwood , was unanimously adopted : —• ' That all applications for aid , either in the selection
of Chartist candidates or pocuniavv means , must be made at as early a period , prior to an election , as circumstances will permit , and all such applications must be addressed io the secretory , Mr . James Grabsby , 8 , Noah ' s Ark-court , stangate , Lambeth , London , who is hereby instructed to furnish every information respecting the registration of electors , together with every needful lniormation connected with election matters . " The committee then adjourned to Monday evening , the 19 th inst , at the Literary and Scientific Institution , John-street Fitzroy-square . The Executive Committee op the National Char ter Association mat at-their rooms , 144 , Hyrb . * E ^ ajborn , on Friday evening , February the 2 nd present—Messrs . M'Grath , Clark , Kydd , and Stallwood . Mr . Stallwood was called to the chair . Some correspondence was read relative to the Hull election , which was referred to Mr . M'Grath . A
report , which gave much satisfaction , was delivered by Mr . Kydd relative to the late soiree in Johnstreet . The adjourned debate on the question of " The Future Chartist Policy " was then resumed ; the remainder of the address was discussed , clause by clause ; an additional paragraph was moved b y Mr . M'Grath , seconded by Mi-. Kydd , and adopted with one dissentient ; after which the address , as a whole , was put and adopted unanimously , and will be found in another column . It was resolved , — " That the local members of the Executive Committee be requested to give their opinions and votes on the resolution and address of the ' Future Chartist Policy , ' and that such opinions and votes shall be returned , addressed to the Secretary ( Mr . Kydd ) , at the Office , 144 , High Holborn , London , on or before Wednesday , the 14 th instant . " Mr . Clark gave notice that at the next meeting he would bring forward the " Subject and Form of Chartist Petitions . " The committee then adjourned .
Holmfirth . —On Thursday evening , Feb . 1 st , a tniblio soiree was held in the Town Hall , for the oenefit of the Whig-made victims . Nearly three hundred sat down to tea , after which the public were admitted . The evening \ vas spent in the greatest harmony , and the proceeds , £ 1 4 s ., after defraying expenses will be given to the Vict ~ n and Defence Fund . Westminster—Mr . Stallwood delivered a lecture —Subject : "Louis Napoleon Bonaparte , and the Extinction of iTauponsm , "—at the Progression Coffee-house , Ryder ' s-com i , Leicester-square , on Sunday evening last . Mr . John Arnott in the chair . The lecturer , in his discourse , reviewed Louis Napoleon ' s " Extinction of Pauperism , " and
Louis Blanc ' s " Organisation of Labour , " recommending the serious consideration of those two pamphlets to every working man . He also discussed the Communism of M . Cabct , and the Socialism of Robert Owen ; and , in his concluding remarks , recommended that petitions should everywhere be got up and presented to the House of Commons in favour of the People ' s Charter and Home Colonics , as being the surest and most efficient step towards the final " extinction of pauperism , " and " the establishment of the political and social rights of all . At the conclusion , a vote of thanks was moved to the lecturer , and an announcement made that a lecture would be delivered on Sunday evening next at at half-past seven o ' clock .
IIaslisoden . —The advocates of democratic principles held a soiree and ball , in the . Chaitisfc room , Hirfi-street , Haslingdcn , on Saturday evening last , in aonour of the natal day of Thomas Paine , when several talented speakers addressed the meeting . Morpeth . — Arthur Trcvelyan , Esq ., of Wallington , has presented the members of the Morpeth Democratic Society with a second valuable collection of literature . Birmingham , Sim ? Ik ?? . —At a meeting on Sunday evening last , Mr . Brooke in the chair , Mr . O'Connor s letter to the Land members was read , which
gave general satisfaction . The following resolution was also passed : " That this meeting hi g hly approve of the policy pursued by F . O'Connor , Esq ., in reference to Mr . Cobden ' s Financial Reform Association . " We have also much pleasure in recording the opinion of William Jacksou , Esq ., M . P ., at a meeting , held in the Music Hall , in Bald-street , Liverpool , on the 29 th ol January , in which he admits , that every working man paying his fair share of taxes , should enjoy his full political privileges ; at the same time he admits , that the labouring classes are paying 2 s . Od . in every 10 s . more than their equitable share of taxation .
Tiie Democratic Festival in * commemoration of the Fresck Revolution . —The committee met on Monday night , at Headman ' s Coffee-House , Clerkcnwell-Green . Mr . Fuz 2 on in the chair . Several delegates were present , and a number of tickets of admission distributed . Hand-bills were ordered to be printed ; and , after the transaction of other business , the meeting was adjourned to six o ' clock on Sunday evening next , at Collivcr ' s Coffee-House , 262 i , Strand . Loughborough . —Several meetings , have lately been hold in this town , at one of which it was resolved , " To hold a tea meeting and ball , on Shrove-Tucsday , in commemoration of the French Revolution . " Merthyr Ttdvil . —A subscription was commenced here last Sunday , in aid of the funds for the liberation of Dr . M'Douall .
Fixsbury Lecture Rooxt , Clerkexwell-Greex . —Mr . Allnutt in the chair . Mr . Dixon gave a lecture on Sunday evening upon the Queen s Speech , to a crowded audience , which gave great satisfaction . After a vote of thanks to the lecturer , it was moved by Mr . Uobert Fuzzen , seconded by Mr . William Salmon , that "It is the opinion of this meeting that the part of the Queen ' s Speech referring to Ireland , deserves the strongest condemnation from all true lovers of libei fcy . '' ( Carried ) . Mrs . Theobald , informs us she has lately visited with great success , Heckmondwicke , Huddersfield , Holmfirth , Kcighley , | Binglcy , Sheffield , and Congleton , and that she has formed many female societies during her tour .
Leicester . —On Tuesday evening last , Feb . 6 th , Julian Harney , who had been invited to Leicester by the Chartist council , delivered an address on " The Rights , Duties , and Political Prospects of the "Working Classes , in the New Hall , Wellingfonstreet . At 8 o ' clock , the splendid Hall was crowded by an enthusiastic assemblage , and shortly afterwardr Mr . II . Green was called to the chair . " Base oppressors , leave your slumbers , " was then sung by the entire meeting . The chairman then in a brief
address ( which was well received ) introduced Mr . Harney to the meeting , who spoke for nearly two hours amidst the repeated and enthusiastic applause of his audience . Subsequently , the resolution recently proposed by the Executive Committee defining the policy of the Chavtist party was unanimously adopted by the meeting ; as was also a resolution of thanks to Julian Harney , and pledging the meeting to reorganise the Charter Association in Leicester . Thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings .
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BiRMixenAM . — At a meeting of tho members of the 111 , Rea-strcet , branch , on Monday evening , the following resolution was adopted : — " That we respectfully request Mr . O'Connor to reconsider the ouestion touching the expense of the buildings , as we assure Mr . O'Connor that we are actuated by no factious motive , being only desirous for the success of the Company , " [ Not having room for the address sent with this communication , we have forwarded it to Mr . O'Connor . Ed . N . S . l
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Illegal Marriage . —An illegal marriage , solemnised some three or four weeks since at the church of a neighbouring town , has created considerable indignation amongst the clergy , as well as amongst the pious and well disposed inhabitants of the district of Whitechurch Canonicorum . It appears that a farmer , residing a few miles from the town of Axminster , has married his first wife ' s daughter . The issue of the first marriage was a daughter , that of the second is already a son . Thus the girl is sister to her mother-in-law , and aunt to her brother . It is said that the leading clergymen in the neighbourhood vfill use all lawful means to effect a separation . —Dorset Chronicle .
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRES . London . —On Wednesday morning , shortly before three o ' clock , a five broke out upon the premises belonging to Mrs . Piper , a stationer , in High-street , Shadwelf . The flames began in the front shop , and before their existence became known , they had fired the staircase , so that the several inmates had the greatest difficulty in effecting a safe retreat . Engines wore promptly on the spot , but before they COUld be got to work , the fire had penetrated the paiiy wan , and had i gnited the stock-in-trade in Mr . Levy s shop , a tailor , next door . There was an abundant supply of water , and the firemen succeeded in subduing the flames , but not until the stock-in-trade belonging to Mrs . Piper was destroyed , and the building extensively burned . The stock of Mr , Levy is also severely damaged bv fire and water .
Both parties were insured in the PhamixFiro-office . — Matfair . —At the time the above disaster broke out , several of the engines were at work at a fire which had broken out m a large mansion in Curzon-Strcct , Mayfail ' . The building was occupied by a lady named Lewis . The flames commenced in the second floor , and were not discovered until one of the rooms was in a general blaze . The moment the doors were opened the fire spread both upwards and downwards with great rapidity , so that in tho space of a few minutes the whole of the front portion of the building was wrapped in an immeiue sheet of flame . When the engines arrived , the
fm-ther spread of the flames was prevented , but sey ( ¦* ral hours elapsed before the firemen could get the mastery over tho flames , and not before damage to the amount of several thousand pounds was done ; Mrs . Lewis having lost the whole of her valuable furniture , and the building is nearly destroyed . The premises of Mrs . E . Vincent , No . 2 , and Mr . Angelo , No . 10 , arc severely damaged by water , and the furniture by removal , & c . No . 56 , opposite , in the tenure of Y " . Maginio , is much burnt in the front , and the windows broken . No . 57 , belonging to Mr . Thomas West , is similarly damaged . The origin of the fire cannot be accounted for .
Peckham , Surrey . —On Monday morning shortly before four o ' clock a fire broke out upon the premises of Mr . T . Piper , a bread and biscuit baker , carrying on business at No . 1 , Victoria-row , Pomroy-street , near the Old Kent-road , Peckham . Tho flames when first discovered were raging in the lower part of the building . The constable on dutv , after some trouble , succeeded in making the residents sensible of the dangers to which they were exposed . They had scarcely effected their escape when the flames extended up the staircase , and fired every room in the premises . Several engines were soon on the spot , but unfortunately not a drop of water could he got from the lient Water Company's Works , whose mains supply the district . The fire thus unrestrained continued to spread most
fearfully , and before water could be obtained the adjoining house in tho tenure of Mr . John Gordon , a fishmonger , also became ignited . After a lapse of twenty minutes the ma ns in tho neighbourhood yielded an abundance of water , but before the destructive element could be conquered , Mr . Piper ' s premises were destroyed , and the stock-in-trade , with furniture and wearing apnarel consumed ; tho adjoining property of Mr . Goroon was also partially destroyed . Mr . Braidwood , in his official report returns the damage done as follows : —The premises of Mr . Piper burnt down from the want of waterthe stock-in-trade insured in the West of England Fire-office , and the building insured in the Sun . Mr . Gordon , ( No . 2 ) , first-floor burned out , roof destroyed , and the rest of the house and its contents
damaged by water and removal—uninsured , Mr . Rouse , ( No . 3 ) , painter , roof of premises destroyed by fire , and contents by water and removal—uninsured . Fire at Sawtrt , Hunts . —Upwards of 170 persons have been rendered homeless by the destructive fire which occurred last week . Out of the twentyseven houses destroyed only half were insured , and the loss to many of the villagers is completely ruinous . A committee met on Tuesday , when a subscription was commenced on behalf of the sufferers , Amongst the subscribers are J . M . Hcathcote , Esq ., £ . 25 ; Rev . G . Hcathcote , £ 20 ; and Mr . Ballard , a gentleman connected with the Great Northern Railway , £ 10 . The ladies of the parish and neighbourhood , under the superintendence of Mrs . Birch , the lady of the rector , have distributed clothing to those in
need . " Fire at Newton-heath . —A Mill Destroyed . — On Wednesday ni g ht week a man named John Mills , who lived in a house adjoini ng the mill of Mr . John Barratt , cotton and worsted cloth manufacturer , at Newton-heath , heard a crackling noise in tho mill ; he immediately got upon a loom-shed , and on looking into the mill , he saw that the lower story was on fire , and that tho flames were extending into the loom-shed , which contained about 300 looms . The mill itself is a three story building . Adjoining the mill is tho large loom-shed , about lorty yards square . Immediatel y on the fire being discovered an alarm was given , anda number of theneighbours and of the hands employed in the mill were promptly on the spot , and entered the mill , in order , if
possible , to extinguish the fire . Mr . Barratt , jun ., on the fire being discovered , started on horseback for Manchester , and before eleven o ' clock Mr Thomas Rose was at the mill , with the Thames engine and a body of firemen . So rapidly had tho fire extended that by this time the mill was entirely gutted ; the roof was off , and the flames were suveadmg into the loom-shed . Mr . Rose , therefore , turned his attention to this quarter , and by directing the jets from two engines upon , the fire , succeeded in saving about three-fourths of the looms in the shed . All danger of any further progress of the fire was over by half-past twelve , but the engines continued to
play upon the burning embers until half-past seven o ' clock in the morning . The mill , which was a new one , was insured in the Sun Fire-office for £ 3 , 000 . No insurance , wo believe , was effected upon the stock and machinery , and upon these the loss is estimated at about £ 5 , 000 . A great quantity of cotton and worsted warps and wefts was destroyed in the mill , and also a quantity of cloth in a fire-proof cellar beneath , the roof of which was broken through by the fall of the burning materials . Witham , Essex . —A fire occurred at Witham on Thursday week , upon the premises of Mi ' . Thorpe , Iinendrapcr , which was not subdued until dp wage to the amount of £ 700 had been done .
Court-Martial At Naples On Lieutenant Me...
Court-martial at Naples on Lieutenant Metnell , R . N . —A court-martial was held at Nables , on the 23 rd ult ., on board the llibernia flag ship , to try Lieutenant Francis Meyncll ( 1840 ) , of the Bellerophon . The following members composed the court : —Captains Sir James Stirling , of the Howe , 120 ( President ); H . W . Bruce , of the Quoen , 11 G ; W . Ramsey , of the Terrible , steam-frigate ; It . L . Bavnes , C . B ., of the Bcllerophon ; and John Robb , of the Gladiator , steam-frigate ; Mr . Waller , paymaster and purser of the Queen , acting as Judge-Advocate . The charge was one of disobedience , and was preferred by Commander Kandolph , of the Bcllerophon . It was in substance as follows : — "That overhearing Lieutenant Mcynell making observations on the multitude of reports which he was obliged to receive from the master-at-arms , ship ' s
corporal , & c , he left his cabin , and took his place at the ward-room table , in the hope that his presence would put an end to remarks which he conceived to be highly subversive of discipline . His presence , however , " at the mess-table had not tho effect he anticipated ; whereupon Commander Randolph desired Mr . Mcynell to go on deck . The latter rep lied he would not ; he had no notion of being ordered from his own mess-table as if lie were one of the mess servants , but if Commander Randolph would go on deck himself , and send for him ( Lieutenant Meyncll ) , he would then obey his summons . " The court was occupied about six hours in the investigation , and finally found the prisoner guilty , and sentenced him to bo dismissed her Majesty ' s ship Bcllerophon , and to be placed at the bottom of the list of lieutenants .
The New PREsmEXT of the Uniteh Spates a Missionary . —The October number of the Democratic Reviciv , in page 287 , contains the following : — " It is stated on irrefragable evidence , and as illustrative of character , that the American Bible Society forwarded to the army of occupation several hundred Bibles for the use of the troops . These Bibles were by order used for cartridges and wadding . Some of the raw troops had compunctious visitings in relation to tho ramming down now Bibles into their guns on going into battle , and their expressions of dissatisfaction having reached General Taylor ' s oars , herode unto a regiment at Buena Vista about to five , ' and called out with an oath— "Now , then , you cowardly fools , let us see how you can spread the gospel in Mexico . "
The French Associations . —Three democratic and socialist associations of Paris have lately united to prosecute together the common object for which they had been formed . One of these is tho Central Electoral Reform , over which a representative of the people , M . Joly , presides ; the other , the Central Socialist Reunion , presided over by M . D'Alton Shoe ; and the third the Republican Association .
Tiie Cholera. The Following Fvesh Cases ...
TIIE CHOLERA . The following fvesh cases were reported io tl' 2 Eoard of Health on Saturday : —St . John ' s district Southwark , 1 ; St . Olavc's Workhouse , 2 ; WH < . ? chapel , 3 , l'fntal ; Kensincton , 1 ; Wandswouh , 1 Blyth , 2 fatal ; North Shields , 1 ; Glassrow , 20 , 19 fatal ; Edinburgh , 1 ; Selkirk , 1 fatal : London , 1 fatal ; Galston ( three days ) , 19 , 10 fatal ; Riccarton , Ayr , 10 , 1 fatal ; Greenock , 3 fatal ; Bones * 1 MillcrhiU 7 ; Old Monkland , 8 , 3 fatal ; NewKilpatrick , A , 1 latal . —Total new cases , 50 , 42 deaths On Monday the following fresh cases were reported to the Board of Health : —White chauol 9
Stepney , 1 fatal ; Lambeth , 1 fatal ; "Wandsworth 2 fatal ; Carlisle , 2 ; East Iteedham , 17 , 4 fatal - Eastry , 2 fatal ; West Ham , 1 ; Gateshead , 6 fatal Liverpool , 1 fatal ; Glasgow ( two davs ) OS , 17 fatal Aberdeen , 1 fatal ; Paisley , ( from 27 th ult . ) 110 , 53 fatal ; Newtown , Dalkeith , o , 1 fatal ; Stirling , 6 , 2 fatal ; Galston , 3 fatal ; Bonhill , 6 , 2 fatal ; Old Kilpatrick ( since Jan . 17 ) , 3 , 2 fatal ; Riccarton , 5 ; New -Monkland , 17 fatal ; Greenock , 5 , 2 fatal ; Kirkaldy , 1 fatal ; Tillicoultry , 5 , 3 fatal ; Selkirk , 2 . —Total new cases , 277 ; 121 deaths . On Tuesday the Board of Health received reports of the following fresh cases : —Whitechapcl , 7 , 1 fatal ; Stepney , 2 , 1 fatal ; Islington , 1 ; Liverpool , 3 , 2 fatal ; Carlisle , 1 ; Stratford , West Ham , 2 ; Glasgow , 63 , 21 fatal ; Miller-hill , Dalkeith , 2 , 1 .
fatal ; Greenock , 1 fatal : Edinburgh , 3 , 1 latal ; Galston , 7 , 4 fatal ; New Kilpatrick , b , 1 fatal ; Loudon , 7 , 3 fatal ; Riccarton , 12 ; Boness , 1 fatal ; Selkirk , 1 ; Stirling , 3 , 2 fatal ; Blantyre , Lanark , 5 , 2 fatal . Total , 129 new cases , and 41 deaths . * On Wednesday , the Board of Health received rex ports of the following- fresh case ' s ;—WJiitechapel , I ; Hackney , 1 fatal ; Homcrton , 1 fatal ; Howden Union Workhouse , 1 ; Oulton Workhouse , 5 ; Carlisle , 1 ; Edinburgh , 3 , 2 fatal ; Glasgow , 45 , 17 fatal ; Eaglosham , 9 , 6 fatal ; Galston , 2 o , o fatal ; Riccarton , 8 , 1 fatal ; Stirling , 1 fatal ; St . Quivox , Ayr , 13 , 8 fatal ; Old Monkland , 14 , 11 fatal ; Greenock , 5 , 4 fatal ; Selkirk , 1 : Lochwinnoch , 1 fatal ; Loudon , 1 fatal . Total , 134 new cases , and 59 deaths .
Efficacy o p Preventive Measures in Cholera . —According to a report just furnished to the Board of Health , by Dr . Sutherland , the plan of visiting houses has been , attended with most satisfactory results in suppressing cholera in Dumfries and Glasgow . On the 10 th of January there were only fouir cases of cholera in Dumfries , while there were 02 cases of pulmonary diarrhoea , many of which would have probably passed into cholera had they been , left to themselves . This result is quite in accordance with medical experience over the whole of Europe . It is more easy to prevent than cure an . attack of cholera . Persons in ordinary life cannot be made to understand the danger of allowing a slight attack of diarrhoea to continue unchecked ; hence house visitation among the poor is absolutely necessary to prevent the spreading of the disease . — Medical Gazette .
Elections
ELECTIONS
Leominster. —Tho Election Took Place On ...
Leominster . —Tho election took place on Tuesday , when Mi-. Frederick Peel , the son of Sir Roberfc Peel , was returned without opposition . Cardioax . — The writ arrived here on Saturday , and on Monday morning bills were posted about tho town signed by the mayor , announcing that the nomination will take place on Friday thcOth , and the polling on Saturday . An address , signed by the Town Clerk of Aoorystwith , John Parry Esq . ' , has also been issued respecting the list of voters . That gentleman states that he has had the opinion of Mr . Austin , the eminent Queen ' s counsel , which comfirins tho opinion that tho Abcryswith voters arc not disfranchised .
Bolton . — On Wednesday , the nomination of candidates for Bolton took place , the hustings being erected in the market-place . The Tory candidate , Thomas R-idgway Bridson , Esq ., came to the hustings at the head of several hundreds of his friends , a few minutes after ten o ' clock ; and was soon ibrlowcd by Sir Joshua Walmsley . The show of hands was declared by the Mayor , to be in favour of Sir Joshua Walmsley , when a poll was demanded for Mr . Bridson . Hull . —The nomination for this borough , took , place on Wednesday , when Mr . M . T . Raines , was elected without opposition . Mr . P . M'Grath , of the Executive , had been invited to contest the election , and his non-appearance caused considerable dissatisfaction among Ins friends , who are desirous of having an explanation as to the cause of his absence .
The Arctic Expebition.—As Some Anxiety W...
The Arctic Expebition . —As some anxiety will naturally be felt in respect to the return of tho Herald , 22 , Captain Kcllett , C . B ., to Mazatlan , without any tidings of Sir John Franklin ' s expedition , tho following authentic particulars will be real with interest : —By his instructions , Captain Kclletfc was desired to proceed to Behring ' s Straits , there to meet the Plover , and having assisted to secure her in some convenient harbour , to return tO tuB southward to g ive Information of the spot in which he had left that vessel , it being intended that the Plover should send her boats along the American , eoast to communicate with the party which will descend the Mackenzie River under the command of Sir John Richardson . Owing to calms and a long detention from contrary winds in Norton Sound , it was not till the 1 st of September that the Herald , arrived at the appointed rendezvous in Kotzebue Sound . There she remained till the end of the
month , waiting for tho Plover , which vessel not arriving , Captain Kcllett again wei ghed , and repassed tho Straits on the 2 nd of October , arriving at Mazatlan on the 24 th of November . By letters received from Callao , it appears that after a tedious passage the Plover , being an excellent sea boat , but a very dull sailer , had onlyreached that place on the , 8 th of July . It was , therefore , not possible for her to arrive in Behring ' s Straits before the departure of the Herald , and the probability is that she will have to pass tho winter at Pctvopaniski or Sitka , and proceed this spring , on the opening of tho ice , to explore the north coast of America with her boats . In the meantime , the Herald , having rented , will immediately sail for Behring ' s Straits , with provisions and stores for tho Plover , which ship will , if necessary , pass the next winter in Kotzcbue Sound , or some other convenient spot which may be selected for her .
Crim . Cox . in High Life . — In allusion to the paragraph bearing the above title , which has lately been in circulation , the Britanniasays;— " The noblo duke who figures as the defendant , is in thc 32 ud year of ids age , and has of late figured in regard to his liabilities , and the large demands made upon him , in a manner which has created a painful feeling in his behalf iu the public mind , from the princely and royal associations connected with the defendant becoming the property of the hi ghest bidder . The aggrievca party is a gentleman ' well known to the public by name , from his filling a high and important office in the House of Lords , the office being one of groat responsibility , and in cases of precedency and all matters ' that affect the peerage ho has to be applied to , to furnish tho necessary information . The alleged offence on the part of the noblo duke is of some time standing , but Jias only within
tho last month or two come to the knowledge of the injured husband . It is but justice to state , on tho part of the noble dr . ko , that he has indignantly denied the charge , declaring that the alleged offence never took p lace ; and to enable a plea to that effect being put on the record , application was made to Mr . Justice Erie ; but the learredjudge being fortified by the decision of the full court in tho case of Cook v . Wethercll , considered that he had not the power to comply , by making an order for the plaintiff to g ive dates and occasions when the alleged criminal intercourse took place ; and , as the application was not entertained , the case , in its present form , stands for trial . In the legal circles it was rumoured there existed a doubt as to whether the matter would proceed further ; if it did , it would be entered for trial at the next sitting of Nisi Prius in the Queen ' s Bench , the damages nc ' ig laid , it is said , at the enormous sum of £ 50 , 000 . "
Californian Gold . —Appalling Murders . —A ship , called the Amelia , sailed from St . Francisco with gold , to purchase a cargo of silks in China . In crossing the Pacific Ocean , three miscreants of the crew , during a uight-waich , stole upon the mate , murdered and threw him overboard ; after which they successively assassinated the master supercargo , and an English passenger named Cooke , whose wife was on board . The murderers then divided the Californian gold amongst themselves and the remaining part of the crew , who it
would seem were ignorant ol the whole atlair , till called upon to receive their share of the plunder . Soon afterwards the murderers got drunk and fell asleep , when the rest o ~ . the crew agreed to kill them , and to restore the ship to her owners . Accordingly , the ship ' s carpenter chopped off the heads of the three murderers with his axe , and their bodies were thrown into tho ocean . The ship was then taken to Honohulac , one of tho Sandwich Islands , and sriven up to the British consul , being navigated thither entirely by a couple of apprentice lads , who alone possessed sufficient skill lor tho
purpose . Resignation or Mr . Ballantine , the MA 7 isthate . — This gentleman , one of the oldest stipendiary magistrates of tho metropolis , having officiated at the Thames Police Court for more than twentyseven years , and who for some time past , has I ecu suffering from ill health , has tendered his rcsignr . " tion , which was accepted in a complimentary letter from Sir George Grey . The Tooting Isquikt . —At the Central Crimina 1 Court an application was made on Thursday week , to the judges presiding , for a postponement of Mr . Drouet s trial until the next session , the prosecute j s not having had sufficient time to prepare thcu case , The application was grouted .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Feb. 10, 1849, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_10021849/page/1/
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