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Aft if tfe if the loaves and'fishes were not so temp-V * weZ we could ^ m 0 Bt P redict a 8 P litflimilar * u ?!« t ™« t which toot place in Scotland a few -3 as-3 ago . But we fear that English heroism ^ i ^\ rn to t 03 * P- ' » aD ( ^ we ^ ' tnat *' nnot ^ not ^ for & e gecedb g divines of the 1515 t country" to sacrifice their stipends , it < ite L * i Li in hundreds , than for bellicoserectors , ninnte tt nntea w ^ g to ^ thoT , sana 8 < vSCa ^ r *™ ^ if ? ^ • % tp Sveter . # "" y man can hck D P S ° [ [ h he can ; and it is just possible that he 55 W d do for the voluntary church party that Saware uiiaWeto do for themselves . *« $ •** FOREIGN .
' \ The Themost desperate attempts are being made r Vthe r the various parties in France , as the time r r ther the election of President draws nearer . It 2 ill , vfll , we suspect , in the end he a close hand ii ban , hand struggle . Unwarned by previous ex-: i : rien ; rience , Leox Fatjc her has again direcU y i ) i ) U 5 e % u 5 ed the principles of Ms office , and grossly ii ieddWdied in the election of representatives . It > elea clear indeed that the factions are ready for
] ay thay thing , however wicked or unconstitutional , I hichhich will give them the upper hand . Under n iese tese circumstances , and as it may he expected nat iat France will he the place where the first [ < [ owtow will he struck , greatinterest will be excited j p a f a manifesto of Mazzesi ' s , published in the 7 aneanesofThursday , bytbeFrencncorrespondent i i thf that journal , and said to be addressed to ne id London Central Democratic Committee .
1 he 'he creature who " does" the French corres'ondondenceof the Times is veil known to be a : leraere retailer of the dirty concoctions of the i ureareau of police , and but little credit is due [ 9 au anything that rests on his own credibility . l . 'he . 'he document in question , however , bears i atrhtrinsic marks of authenticity ; and if so , it is , , hd hopeful one ; Far from dreading , Mazzlni i ookooks forward with hope and exultation to the i emenewal of the struggle . " The doctrine of he he future" has everywhere taken deep root > n > n the Continent , and the existing Governrerrernments are hut shams , propped up by layayonets . On such a foundation no Governnement ever stood long , and it is contrary to all jrorobabilify they -will do so in future . 1
t Koyalty is in a had way in Portugal . QrjQueen Maria and her husband do not dare to apappear in public-. The latter has resigned cominanand of the army , ' and Saldasha is in full mmarch on Lisbon , at the head of a large force . There are the usual statements as to Frank-Mort Diets , and fiondry other worn out subterfoforea of effete diplomacy in German aflairs . Ititls very likely the storm will hurst forth befofore ttie talk is over . Colonial and American ninews -contain nothing calling for special ccconiment ,- Sattjbday Morning .
By an ajtfangementwith tbe Irish members aand the Government , the House went into C Committee on - the Ecclesiastical Titles Bill vwithout any discmrsion , in order that several aamendments should he incorporated with it , sand the bill be reprinted in its amended form . " 1 It was further agreed ihat the Irish members i "will not offer any opposition to the House j going into Committee on Monday ; the effect i of the amendment adopted by the Government will be to make the bill more stringent Mazzeji has written to the Times , denying -the authenticitv of the document ascribed to
him in that journal on Thursday . The forgery was , however , so cleverly done , that aceptieal as we are as to the truth of any statements made by its French correspondent , we were induced to believe the document might he area ! one , and not a police fabrication .
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NATIONAL CHARTER FUND . Received hy Jons Absott . —E . J . Green < "d—Landpori ' , perH . Lrresay 2 sfid— W . H . C . Is—Prestonholme , per Mr . Rider 5 s—Emmett Brigade , per J . Kelley 17 s—Bristol , W . Hvalt 5 s 4 d—Holmfirth , per 3 . Hirst as-Lambeth Locality , piE . Miles 7 s 2 d—C Shaw , Wellfield , near Rochdale Is id-Woodman Locality , per If . Bloomfield 15 s lOd—Crip plegate Locality , per A . Delaforce 4 s — -Total £ 3 2 s 6 d . CONVENTION FUND . Received by Jobn Aasorr . —Greenwich , per J . Robinson Is 3 d . FOR THE EXECUTIVE . Received by W . Ridee . —Birmingham , per J . Smith £ 1 . FOR THE HUNGARIAN AND POLISH REFUGEES . Received by "W . "Rider . —Mr . Potter , Ockbrook , per JSweet 6 < L Received by Johs Arsotx . —Landport , per 11 Liresay 12 s .
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ROBERT OWEN'S BIRTHDAY . On Wednesday evening a numerous party of the disciples and admirers of this venerable philanthropist , assembled in the Cranbpnrn Hotel , to celebrate his eighty-first birthday . Mr . Fleming , editor of the Northern Star , Occupied the chair , and , at the cross table , there were , besides the guest of the evening , Mr . Horace Greeley , of the New York Tribune , General Hang , editor of the Bosmos , and Sir . Thornton Hunt , of the Leader , Dr . Travis , Mr . Cdrrs , & c . . Among the company , which included a great number of ladies , we noticed most of the leading Socialists resident inthemetropolis , besides visitors from Brighton
and other towns . M . Louis Blanc and Sig . Alazzini were unavoidably compelled to be absent , bnt sent letters expressive of their high esteem and affection for Mr . Owen . In proposing the toast of the evening , the chairman took occasion to contrast the revolution in public opinion which had been effected by Mr . Owen , daring his long and consistent career , with the ephemeral changes effected by physical force revolutions , and the evanescent character of governments based upon such foundations , withthepower derived from a philosophy based upon truth , and in accordance with human nature . While many dynasties had been destroyed during the last half century , the influence of Mr . Owen ' s " new views of
societ y" had been gradually but steadily acquiring increased influence over the puhlic mind , and at the same time had progressively moulded the character of our institutions . Infant schools , public parks , baths and washhouses , model dwellings for the poor , increased attention to the question of public education , and the improved and tolerant tone of public opinion , were all to he traced to Mr . Owen ' s ^ wearied labours . He had stamped the impress of his name upon the age to a greater s & enttbaH any other individual of the present century ; and it was a matter of the most
heartfelt gratification to see him now , in a tf gorous and hale old age , with his faculties unimpaired , and as buoyant and hopeful as e jer . The toast was drank with great enthusiasm . Mr . Owen , in an admirable address , gare an outline of the philosophy to the exposition of which Ms life has been devoted . Messrs . Greeley and Hunt delivered excellent •^ d stirring speeches , in repl y to the toast of " ? he Democratic and Social Press of Europe
a & d America ; " and General Hang responded ¦ ° Mst ably to a toast wishing a speefly and Prosperous issne to the struggles of continental nations for Political and Social Eeform . •»&" . Walter Cooper replied to the toast of 1 Working Men ' s Associations , " in a spirited speech . The proceedings were enlivened by SMfie excellent songs , full of the spirit of tbe ? system , and the company parted at a late hoar , highly delighted with the whole proceed fcgs of the evening . time
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TO THE BRITISfi DEMOCRACY . DeabFribitos I—This is the period in which democratic literature is needed—not democracy of the olden school alone , but a democracy that shall he a reflex of the advanced mind of the age . This pause—this lull in agitation , is the opportunity daring which the seed of knowledge should be sown—the wordsof truth he showered over the rural districts , and the people ' s mind prepared how to act in the time
of coming power . I desire to be one ot the pioneers in the field of progress . I have much to say to you—much to impart , that I think you ought to know—and as I have no other means adequate to the extent of the subject , I have determined not to let the connexion , now renewed between us in my present publications , cease ; I have , therefore , resolved on continuing ( if possibls ) those publications , weekly , under the title of
" . NOTES TO THE PEOPLE ;" and refer you to the advertisement in another part of this paper , for the remaining particulars . Brother Chartists ! If you think that democracy in its real aspect , still needs propounding to the many—if you think that I have been tried in the cause , and found faithful—if , therefore , you think that cause will had an honest and determined advocacy in my pages , support me in tlie attempt ! Our movement still needs elevating—it needs raising from personal contention to higher principle—from the noisy platform to the thoughtful study—will you help me in the undertaking ?
I believe that , in the present aspect of our agitation , more good is to be done by the tract and the lecture , than hy the meeting only—I desire to serve the cause in that way , which is most adapted to its present circumstances—I seek to write more and to speak less ; I therefore offer yon a magazine at the low price of a tract . A large circulation is necessary to cover expense—a low price is necessary to enable it to reach the poor . Try it—and if you find it wanting , discard it j if not , g ive me your assistance . Ebjtest Jones .
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NATIONAL CHARTERASSOCIATION 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 , Holy oake ( being on a tour ) 0 ' Connor , and Reynolds were absent . John Milne presided . A great amount of correspondence was read . Ernest Jones then read the following letter he had received from the Home Office .
"Whitehall , May 12 th , 1851 . Sib , —Secretary Sir George Grey having carefully considered your application in behalf of W . Ellis , J . Yrost , Z . Williams , and 17 . Jones , I am instructed to express to you his regret that there is no sufficient ground to justify him , consistently with his public duty , in advising her Majesty to comply with , the prayer thereof , lam , Sir . Tour most obedient humble Servant , Ernest Jones , Esq ., H . "Waddinqion . 14 , Southampton-street , Strand . Ernest Jones was instructed to write to Sir George Grey , to inquire whether the memorials had actually been presented to her Majesty .
Ihe Secretary reported , that he had waited on the Vestrymen of St . Fancras with a requisition , numerously signed by the ratepayers of that pariah , soliciting the use of the Yestry Rooms to hold a public meeting , in . order to petition the House of Commons to enact such a law as would place the Franchise on a just and equitable basis ; and that ihe use of the said rooms had been unanimously granted by the Vestry for such meeting , to be held on Monday evening , May 26 th .
After the transaction of financial and other business , the Committee adjourned to Wednesday , May 21 st . N . B . —The agents of the various localities are earnestly requested to forthwith forward the monies they have received for tho National Subscription . Signed on behalf of . the Committee , Johi ? Abnott , Secretary .
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St . Paxcbas . —On Sunday evening a full audience attended at the Bricklayers' Arms , Tonbridge-streefc , New-road . John Arnott was unanimously called to the chair , and briefly introduced James Fiolen , who delivered an able lecture on the Present Position of the Chartist Movement , during which the principal points in the Programme adopted by the recent Chartist Convention were eloquently supported hy the lecturer . An animated discussion ensued , in which Messrs . John Fussell ( who at great length defended the Parliamentary Reformers ) , Siocombe , Humphreys , Clifton ( late of Bristol ) , and Hoirgis
rook part , and an unanimous vote of thanks to tbe lecturer and chairman closed the proceedings . IstiSGTOS . —On Wednesday evening , May 14 th , a meeting was held at the Camden Coffee-house , Camden-street , Islington-green , for the purpose of foraiing a locality of the National Charter Association . —Mr . I * no " in the chair . Suitable addresses having been made , tho following committee was elected -. —Messrs . "Wren , Siocombe , Cottle , LeuO , and Clifton . —J . Hoggis , Treasurer , T . A . Wood , Secretary . —The Chartist Programme having been voted for discussion on the ensuing week , the meeting adjourned until the 21 st inst .
Bgadford , Yorkshire . —The Executive address to the Trades was read at the weekly meeting held in the Democratic Sehool-room—Mr . E . Smith in the chair . After which the following persons were elected to the Council for the next three months : — R . Gee , G . Croft , C . Bone , W . Clark , E . Smith , J . Isaac Wi ' sou , S . Broadbent , J . Moore , J . Alderson , R . Cameron , R . Thompson ; W . Connell , President ; A . ' Kitchen , Treasurer ; and J , Hudson , Financial Secretary ; Auditors , J . Normanton , R . Milfred , and J . Farrer ; Roomkeeper , E . Smith ; Corresponding Secretary , Thomas Wilcock , to whom all communications must be addressed , to the care of Mr . Thomas Umplehy , newsagent , Manchester-road , Bradford .
"Newcastle . —A public meeting was held in the . Democratic Reading-room , St . Xicholas-iquare , on Thursday night last . Mr . Watson addressed the meeting , and after impressing on the people the necessity of uniting for their political and social rights , referred to the attempt made by the despots of ' the Jforth to poison Kossuth and tbe inhabitants of Cntagn , which was received with & " thrill of horror bv the meeting . He was followed by Messrs . Charlton and Gunn . ; The second meeting was held on the . Quay , on Sunday niorainff . The speakers were Messrs . Watson and Gunn . Mr . Watson alluded to the late harangue of Lord Melbourneand showed the fallacy of the doctrine ,
, that it was a dispensation of God that there should be rich and poor . He was followed by Mr . Gunn , who showed that all the grievances which afflict society were to be ( raced to class legislation . Both meetings were well attended . •» « » i SicckPORT . —On SunJay evening last Mr . Mantle lectured on the " General topics of tbe day , Mr . Thomas Clews was called to the chair . The lecturer was listened to with great attention . After a vote of thanks to the lecturer , the chairman requested the attendance of the members after nonmembers had retired , to investigate certain charges which had been made against Mr . Mantle , which charges arose out of statements made by Mr ,
Benfold , a portion of which were from " Hearsay , ' and told by him as such ; the enemies of Mr . Mantle getting possession of the statements , greatly augmented the same , to cast reflection on his character . After hearing both sides of . the question , the following resolution was adopted , — "That this meet ing fully exonerates Air . 3 Iantle from any blame . " f ixsbcrt , —A meeting of members took place at the Albemarle Coffee-house , Alberniarle-strect , Clerkenwell—Mr . Blake in the chair . It was moved by Mr . Cater , and seconded hy Mr . H . Hockley : — " That the members of the late association do " a ° Tee to quash the proceedings of the 27 tb and all that habeen done
of Apr il last , s relating to the dissolution of the association , for the following reasons : — ' 1 st . That tbe motion for its dissolution was brought on at a time without the visitors dviw the majority of the members notice of the same ° contrary to a resolution made on the 12 th of 1—t Jannarv ' * 2 nd . that the mover of the motion for dis solution did not give the secretary the proper week ' s r . otico of the same , violating by soavtmg the second bye-Jaw of the association . ' 3 rd . ^ fo ^ thf notiS " Messrs . Weeden ami Wkdmul opposed the present motion . AfternuMh
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warm disc * us » w * n oa the subject , Mr . Oaborn said that the tvT « P arties that had risen up in the association ^ aa better be separated . The party who were detb . ™ iiried to join the National Charter Association' ban hetter do so , and the other had better form a separate Association . He recommended them to form a Fin ? bury * Democratic Association , for , if they named it the Fin *? bury Ke" * publican Preparation Society , there would oe as much fear pervading the minds of the unthinking working class as there is odium in the name of Chartism , to prevent them joining our ranks . The recommendation was much approved of , and the Finsbury locality of the National Charter Association , and a Finsbury Democratic Association ( having for its groundwork the obtainnient hy all lawful means the six cardinal points of the Peoples Charter ) was formed . Mr . Blake was unanimously to the
elected treasurer , and Mr . Cater secretary , new association . The sub-secretary of the ftational Charter Association enrolled fifteen , and the secretary to the new association nineteen members . It was arranged that each party should meet again in the same house next Sunday night , but in separate rooms , to afford the new Association time to procure a place to meet in . The secretary to the committee , formed to obtain a new local hall for this borough , informed the meeting that tney ( the committee ) had obtained a newly-built hall , capable of holding five hundred persons , and , that with good management it would be opened m about a fortnight . He urgently called on the friends present to assist the committee to furnish tae said hall with sittings , & o . The meeting separated on very friendly terms , determined to co-operate as far as consistent with the views of each party , to excel each other in the good work of de-¦
mocracy . . m „ , Mancii-ssikr . —On Sunday evening Mr . T . Clark , of London , addressed a large meeting in the People ' s Institute , Heyrod-street , Ancoats , on the Present State of Political Parties in the House of Commons . At the conclusion of Mr . Clark's address several important questions were asked , which Mr . Clark answered to the satisfaction of the meeting . A vote of thanks was given , by acclamation , to Mr . Clark for his ecture , and the meeting then separated . Maxchesibr LocALiir . — The monthly meeting of the members of this locality was held on Sunday last , in the Cumberland-street Rooms . Mr . John Knight in the chair . The secretary read over the minutes of the last meeting , whicb were confirmed . The financial business of the association was then
entered into , and declared satisfactory . The books having been audited were found correct . Several resolutions , of a local nature , were afterwards adopted , and the meeting separated . Mr . J . Crook lectured in the evening , at the same place , to a numerous audience , and was listened to with very great attention . Mr . Crook , though for a great length of time an avowed Chartist in principle , has but recently connected himself more intimately with us , and we have every reason to be proud of
the alliance . The masterly manner in which he defended tho principles for which we contend has stamped his reputation as a powerful advocate of democracy ; He received the unanimous th , ' , nka of the meeting . On Monday evening the Council met for the transaction of their weekly business , when it was determined that the large room in Jersey-street " , Great Ancoats-street , recently occupied by the Latter Day Saints , should be taken by this association , and opened on Sunday evening next , the 17 th May . We are proud in stating that every week our numbers increase .
Fisbbcev . —The members met at Albemarle Coffee-house , Albemarle-street , Clerkenwell , on Sunday evening last . Mr . Osboin in the chair . —The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Several new members enrolled their names ; after which it was moved by Mr . Fennell and seconded by Mr . Batchelor : — " That an address be printed and circulated in the borough of Finsbury , catling on all true Chartists to join the National Charter Association , " Carried . After which it was moved and seconded by Mr . Farren :- — " That a meeting be held at the Crystal Coffee House , Tine-street , Hatton-garden , on Monday evening , May 19 th , to consider the Programme of the late Convention . " Carried . Moved by Mr . Fennel
and seconded : — " That the members elect a Council on Sunday evening next . " Carried . A deputation was received from the City Locality , soliciting cooperation in getting up a meeting on behalf of Frost , Williams , and Jones , and other political victims . The co-operation of the Finsbury locality was immediately promised , after which the meeting adjourned till Sunday evening next . Staitbridgb . —At the weekly meeting of members on Sunday last , resolutions were adopted to assist the Executive in carrying out the programme , and persons were appointed to receive subscriptions . The programme was ordered to be discussed
on Sunday next . After the transaction of other business the meeting adjourned . —The members met again on Tuesday evening ; tea shillings was banded in for tho Executive , and it was resolved that one pound should be sent to that body . It was also resolved , that a Democratic Supper should be held in the meeting room on Thursday evening , June 12 th . Two persons were appointed to draw up an address to the inhabitants , calling upon them to join the Association . A new committee was appointed for the next three months , and the meeting dissolved . All communications must be addressed to William Hill , 8 , Winterbottom ' s Houses , Cross Leach-street , Stalybridge .
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ADDRESS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EDINBURGH DEMOCRATIC TRACT SOCIETY , TO ALL INTERESTED IX THE PROGRESS OF THE DEMOCRATIC CAUSE . Friends , —All our conventions have recommended the publication and distribution of tracts ; but , as yet , the people have failed to take up this question with that devotion and energy which its importance demands . We are convinced that it is impossible to reach tlie minds of a large portion of
our agricultural population without their aid ; we think it may be said with truth , that there existJ a vast substratum in society which is , generally speak-i ing , beyond the reach of our public meetings , lectures , and even newspapers . If we intend to gain the ear and train tbe mind of this important portion of our class , tracts are the only agents that can be success-folly employed . Indeed , they have borne an important part in all the struggles in which the human family have been engaged in their progress from barbarism towards civilisation . In illustration of this we will cite tbe following examples : —
Some eighteen centuries ago a new class 61 ideas were presented to the World in a new form . Their propounder sprung from the ranks of labour ; the rich and the powerful put him to death as an infidel and a blasphemer ; they persecuted his followers , but those ideas were preserved and circulated by means of written tracts or letters , aud thus spread abroad , overturning in their progress the old established forms of religion ; and changed the destinies of empires and peoples . Iinapired by them the English Puritans overturned the despotism of tbe Stuarts , and ihe Scottish covenants maintained . a struggle against the enemies of their liberties ' and their faith for twenty-two years , and finally came off triumphant . The illustrious Louis Kossuth , when
he saw bis countrymen about to be deprived of their ancient rights and privileges , flew to the press , and , through its means , breathed into his countrymen his noble and devoted spirit . Simple and primative as was the instrument he used , by the results which he obtained , be has read a noble lesson to all lovers of human liberty . Another striking illustration of the influence which ideas , circulated by means of tracts , are calculated to exert over the human mind , is to he found in the labours of Joseph Mazzini . Helooked npon the lovely land of Italy—the land of his fathers—and thought of the glory departed . To breathe new life into the prostrate form of his
g lorious but fallen country , oecame the settled purpose of his mind , and he set himself to the work with stern unbending devotion ; hetaught ; all whom be could prevail upon to listen to his teaching , he circulated his ideas by means of tracts over the legnth and breadth of his fatherland , and by their meaus he breathed the mighty aspirations of his own soul into tbe Italian mind , until it burst the bonds which for centuries had bound it to misery and to" nothingness . True the foot-fall of the tyrant is once again heard echoing through her balls ; but she is dead Italy no longer , the living principle is strong within her . Her day of liberty and of triumph is not far distant . -
This is a position which we have yet to achieve . We have set before us noble example of the manner in which it may be done ; the path of duty lies straight before us ; let all who know and valae the principles of democracy teach them to their friends and their children . '* . Friends , —We are convinced that the wide and universal dissemination of our principles , can alone secure their ultimate triumph . To aid this greatwork we have purchased a printing press , and types , and by joint labour in our leisure hours , have already beeiv able to print and circulate
thousands of tracts . Our society is at present in entire working condition , still we feel how little we are able to accomplish , compared with what may be done , were our brethren throughout the country to take up this question in an earnest and truthful spirit . ... The object we wish to obtain by issuing the present address , is the establishment of Democratic Printing Societies in all the principal towns which , by an interchange of their productions , shall keep m constant circulation , a continual stream of tracts and carry to . tho fire-side of every workingrnaathe kno >* d & dg , a of his , rights , and explain to
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FACTS AND IN CIDENT S OF THE GREAT Prfnce ! SRfflS ^ / his ^ Hlghnw tion on Saturlv a V W * * v 5 sited the EWhibioccasion / £ h &* ? d again ° " Monday - 0 n both fn , l fki I ! - party ° anie an hour or two belt betfonoo tn ?/ ' ° ™ «« U ^ Uh « £ d Mbit !* ffi T tJ 0 f lnsPectingthe articles escentratin ? i ? 0 „ H pUr 3 Ue tbe sure course o { *<> » 2 SFE & s &
hJrlml iT ? varicd with the watber ; but tlie money taken-as will he seen from the sm > C , h ^ mT ™ weraged £ 1 , 800 or £ 2 , 000 a day ; besides the sale of season tickets , which still proceeds very briskly at the origina price , and which on Tuesday reached £ 800 - May 2 nd , at £ 1 " , £ g 60 0 0 May 3 rd , at £ l 432 0 0 May 5 th , at 5 s 1 , 302 10 0 May 6 th , at 5 s l aflfi in n iuay wn , at & s 1458 10 0
, May 7 th , at 5 s 1 , 790 15 0 May 8 th , at 53 2 > 8 0 0 May 9 th , at os 1 , 824 10 0 MaylOtb , at 5 s . 1 , 843 lo 0 May 12 th , at 5 s . 1 , 59710 Q May 13 th , at 53 2 , 200 0 0 May 14 tb , at 5 s : 2 , 000 0 0 On Thursday the receipts from visitors rose higher than ever . Tho 5 s . con tributions amounted to £ 2 , 430 , and the sale of season-tickets , which still goes oa prosperously , swelled the total sum taken to £ 3 , 300 .
On Friday the receipts from 5 s . admittance ! amounted to £ 2 , 554 , and from the sale of season tickets to £ 676 ; so that tho total sum taken was
£ 3 , 230 . So flourishing is the exchequer , inconsequence , that it now begins to . be mooted how the surplus shall be employed . It seems reckoned upon conndently , that the building will be made a present to the nation . Those of the exhibitors who are dissatisfied with their non-free admission , are taking heart , from the prosperity of the treasury , to renew their demands . The artists have been foremost in the hospitalities of the season , having given a dinner to the foreign sculptors , at the Thatched House , on Monday evening . About a hundred gentlemen were present . Sir C . Eastlake presided . The toast of
tne evening was , " The Health of the Foreign artists , " which JJerr Kiss acknowledged . His great work , the Amazon Group , will be well remembered by all who have visited the Exhibition , and the artist , in personal appcranco , is not unworthy of his production . He has a fine massive German form , and a cast of countenance eminently frank and manly . Ilia short address he delivered with straightforward energy , and he was loudly cheered by the company . M . du Sei gneur , tho sculptor of St . Michael and Satan , represented , with great modesty of manner , the French , and Senior Mouti spoke on behalf of the Italian artists .
Senior Moutr managed to express his thanks in English , and hoped that his hosts might have their present hospitalities acknowledged to them on the banks of the Po and the Tiber . M . du Seigneur adhered to his native language . Hew Kiss spoke in German , and , in compliment to tho foreigners present , the President proposed tbe toastin French , and the most common medium of communication among persons of different countries . This gives some idea of the polyglot character of the entertainment , which was further diversified by a speech in Italian from Signor Bezzi , in acknowledgment of the toast , " Rome is a school for Sculptor . "
At a meeting of the corporation of London , on Saturday , it was resolved that an entertainment , or entertainments , should be given to the distinguished foreigners visiting the metropolis ; and a committee was appointed to consider and report upon the most eligible means of accomplishing that object in Guildhall . It is Understood that the plan will' be upon the most magnificent scale . The Clothworker ' s Company , of which the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor is a member , and of which his lordship was Master when tho grand entertainment wns given to the late Sir . Robert Peel , are about to invite a number of the most distinguished foreigners to a banquet on an early day . Other companies are preparing to show the spirit with which they can sustain the character of the citizens of London for hospitality ; and there will be , it is supposeda most strenuous rivalry .
, The French exhibitors still continue their preparations , and the goods . forwarded from Turkey are not yet arranged . : Professors Royle and Soley are busily engaged in the distribution of the large and valuable additional consignment within the last few days received from India . Several of the most valuable articles have been placed in the stalls'facing the nave , and so great is their value esteemed , that they have been surrounded with a railing , as if they were State prisoners . We hardly think that this precaution was necessary , and it certainly is . not ornamental . Our own jewellers have not considered it requisite to adopt any such measures of safety , and they ought to know
something of the risks incurred . However , ' we do not cavil at the East India Compsmy for what they have done , the more especially as their collection promises , when completed , to bo one of extraordinary interest , splendour , and attractiveness . In addition to the Lahore jewels , they have now , in stalls facing the nave , the " Durria-i-Noov , " or " Sea of Light "—an immense diamond , set as an armlet , with ten smaller stones around it ; a necklace of 224 large pearls , and a shorter one of 104 smaller pearls ; a necklace of four large rubies , a pair of emerald armlets , a carved emerald and diamond turban ornament , an emerald and- diamond bridle and martingale , a gold-mounted saddle , set with diamonds ,
emeralds , and rubies ; a magnificent brocaded robe , richly decorated with pearls , ' and an emerald girdle , the stones in which are of immense size , and most of them of -very fine quality . This list of jewellery willgive the public some idea of the manner in which our Eastern empire is represented , and will rcenll some at least of those visions of fabulous wealth and splendour with which the name of India used in former times to be connected . Until the collection is completely arranged it would be premature to notice further the more prominent features of the fresh arrivals . The Royal Commission have again had under
their consideration the propriety of making arrangements for the accommodation of the working classes woo may he expected after the 2 Cth to visit London in order to seethe Exhibition . They have determined to abstain from organising any system with that object , as their doing so would interfere with many praiseworthy undertakings of private individuals for the same purpose ,, but they recommend mechanics , to co-operate , and to take such steps before leaving home as may obviate the incouveniencies that would otherwise arise from " large numbers coming together without any previous preparation . , '
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! MEETING OF EXHIBITORS . A meeting of Exhibitors was held on Thursday at Crosby Hall , Bishiopsgate-street , to consider the position in which the Exhibitors stood with regard to the Exhibition . Mr . H . "Wiston , of Birmingham ,-was appointed to take the chair . Mr . John Tebat , C . E ., moved : — "That this meeting of tbe Exhibitors in the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations , views with regret the stringent course of policy which the Royal Commissioners have pursued , and are pursuing , towards , the Exhibitors . " The resolution v / as seconded , and unanimously adopted .
Mr . Harris moved the next resolution , viz ., — " That this meeting feels that the free admission of all exhibitors , under such resU'ktioris only as mi ght be necessary to guard against abuse , would be just to the exhibitors , and highly conducive to the general success of the undertaking . " Mr . Nichols seconded the resolution . Mr . J . HARRIS' objected to the words " under such restrictions only as might he
necessary to guard against abuse ; " and , after some discussion , those words were omitted , and tho resolution , as amended , was passed . Mr . Rexxie , C . E ., and the inventor of railway and marine signals , moved , — " That this meeting considers that many circumstances may arise during the season of the Exhibition which may fender it advisable for exhibitors to have ' a system of intercommunication established .
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; That , ^ mittee be appointed for t purpose of carrying mto efie ? tV e rtS > paswd atthis meeting ; and to act on behalf Ol , and with power to add to their number from , the body of exhibitors . " That a deputation be appointed by the said committee to wait upon the fioyal Commissioners for the Exhibition with a copy of these resolutions , and to urge the claims of exhibitors as therein embodied . " The resolutions having been seconded and adopted , the following gentlemen were appointed the committee : —Mr . Mechi , Alderman Copeland , Mr . Wishaw , Mr . Winton , and Mr . Rettie . A vote of thanks was then unanimously passed to the Chairman , and the meeting adjourned to Thursday evening next .
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Bell Inn , Old Bailey , to receive Mr . W . P . Roberts , tbe solicitor , aud to hear from that gentleman a full explanation of the nature of the indictments by which the Wolverhampton employers seek to put down ihe National Association of United Trades , and indeed every description of Trades' Unions , Upwards of fifty delegates were present , and listened with great interest , to a narrative of the events and operations of the Central Committee in Wolverhamptou , out of which this prosecution has originated . ,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNITED TRADES . T . S . Duncombe , Esc ; ., M . P ., President . Established 1 S 45 . " FIAT JUSTITIA . " « If it were possible for the workiiifr classes , bv combining among themselves , to raise , or keep up the eeneral rate of wages , it need hardly be said that this would be n thing not to be punished , but to be welcomed and rriofced SXUABx Aittl , The Central Committee were highly Gratified by the important meeting of delegates which took place on Thursday nightat the
Mr . w . P . Roberts entered at great length into an explanation of the . law of conspiracy , and showed the subtleties and refinements , and the indefinite character of this legal man-trap , which the late Lord Ellenborough—no very great friend to the liberty of the subject—but a judge who had deepl y considered thelawinquestion , has frequently said— "had been carried to a length which shows that it ought not to becarried any further . " Mr . Roberts gave it as his opinion , that although vioUnce . intimidation , threats , aud molestation , are as usual charged
against the defendants , the charge which would be most strongly pressed against them , would be conspiring to persuade certain parties to leave the employ of the prosecutor , and although there was no doubt that it was strictly lawful for any individual to persuade another to do any act which it was lawful for himself to do , yet it had not been satisfactoril y settled , whether it was lawful for a number of individuals to combine for a purpose which was perfectly legal for one . Mr . Roberts cited several cases in which either convictions had
been obtained , or in which the defendants had been induced to plead guilty , on being promised that by so doing , and giving security for future good behaviour , no punishment should be inflicted . He said he knew of no instance of a case of conspiracy for combination where an acquittal had been obtained . That in former cases some overt acts of intimidation or molestation had been established , upon which juries were always ready to convict . Mr . Roberts observed , that this form of the law of conspiracy was never found to be brought against any other class of society but the working class , although the crime of combination , if crime it was , was notoriously in daily practice through every department of society ,
and flagrantly so among the employers of labour . He cited , as illustrating this position , the professions of the army , navy , the medical , and legal professions , and the church . He expresed his strong desire to be entrusted with a case in which the principle could be fully discussed , and the law finaly arid undisputabl y settled by the solemn decision of the judges of England ; and he thought this case one peculiarly suitable for that important object , because , as far as he could see and understand it at present , it was tho strongest case for a defence he had met with . He therefore considered that the working classes were deeply interested in the decision , which if adverse , would render illegal any and every form of industrial combination .
But in order to force a decision which should be definite and final , it would bo necessary that it should be argued by the most exalted and influential talent to be found at the bar ; and this could only be obtained at a large pecuniary cost . He trusted that if this case was to be fought , it would be in earnest and that no compromise or concessions would be accepted , but that the groat natural right of combination , as recognised by tho statute law , would be boldly and fearlessly contended for , backed by the whole weight and influence of the Trades of Great Britain , who were so deepl y and seriously interested in the issue .
Mr . Roberts' speech was listened to with the most earnest attention , and its conclusion was greeted with rounds of applause , The evening was too far advanced for further discussion , and after some remarks and questions from some of the delegates , the meeting was adjourned until Monday evening . On Monday Messrs . Peel , Green , Winters , and Humphries , accompanied by Mr . Roberts , had an interview with T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P ., to whom Mr . Roberts explained the legal aspect of the case . Mr . Duncombe expressed the deep interest ho felt in the case , and his desire that the highest legal talent should be retained , and requested that his naivve should he inscribed on the subscription sheets for twenty guineas .
We thus place before our members and the readers of the " Northern Star , " the opinions of our solicitor upon this important case , and Mr . Duncpmbe ' s noble and generous contribution for the defence of the principles which he has so long and so consistently supported . We feel assured that this fresh proof of that gentleman's sympathy with" the interests of the sons of toil will be justly appreciated , and draw from many an honest heart an earnest prayer of truth and sincerity , for his perfect restoration to that greatest of all blessingshealth . Such friends and patrons are too
scarce not to be highly estimated , and warmly cherished by working men , as some of tho patrons of the " Morning Advertiser" will surely discover , when their dirty and selfish plottjngs are ripe for exposure . On the part of the nine defendants , we can only reiterate our firm conviction , that any attempt to establish an overt act of threats ) intimidation , eleven of criminal molestation , must fail , except through tho medium of direct perjury . If a conviction is obtained , it can only be by
judicial fiat , that peaceful combination is lawful for all classes of British subjects , except working men . That every species of property may be protected by associative power , except labour . That the national boast of equal rights and equal laws is alegal fiction—a thing as unreal as the philanthropy of Free-traders , or the sincerity and patriotism of Protectionists . That labour is in very fact the common prey of every other class of
society . That , in all future times , the case of the Queen , at the suit of Perry v . the Tin Plate Workers of Wolverhampton , will be cited as a judicial precedent in support of this monstrous proposition ; and that the law of conspiracy , despite Lord EHenborough ' s opi . nion , will have been pushed to a limit beyond which it appears impossible to further extend it . But we have a strong faith that these dark forebodings will not , npon this occasion , be realised . We believe that the opinions as to the legality of Trades Unions , ex-nresaed so
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emphaticall y upon the NwH ' Mr . Watsoi Mr ? Baines , and £ K ? F q ' « en ' s Counsel , confirmed Jon tl oTCao / - % * J h' ^ judicial diciV ^ E » glaud , . ™» P « codent which cannot be lightly overru . ert ; and » m furt » er corroboration , we have Ve * 7 . recentl y the opinion of the first lawofficei ' ' crown—the Queen ' s present attorney-go . ^ ml-Mr . Cockburu With such an array of . ' "g b legal dicta , and with tho full consciousne ss that no crime stronger than combinative persuasion , can be
nonesciy established , we loo . t to the issue with perfect confidence , of a glorious triumph to the principles we advocate , auo a full exposure and discomforlure of the persecuting clique—the authors of this deadl y blo-iV to the freeodm of labour . William Peel , secretary . 259 , Tottenham Court-road .
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Thursday . P . S— "We beg to acknowledge the adhesion of the Linsey Weavers , of Kendal , to the number of 221 at the first meeting . We are gratified at this proof , that the Perrys and their prosecutions are not likely lo deter our fellow workmen from what wo again assure them is a perfectl y legal combination . W . P .
The Refugees At Liverpool. To The Editor...
THE REFUGEES AT LIVERPOOL . TO THE EDITOR OF THE NOllTnEnN STAR . Sir , —It appears that about seventy of the 1 olish and Hungarian Refugees are yet ia Liverpool , whose situation is none of tho best , while the few resident in the several towns of Lancashire and Yorkshire are faring somewhat better . Is it not possible for the large towns , which have none of the Refugees , to support a few , such as Macclesfield , and other places ? We hope the Democrats of every town will endeavour to lessen the burthen of the good men of Liverpool , by taking some of the patriots among them , and thus assist more efficiently to place the noble exilies out of the reach of want . On behalf of the Chartists of Todmorden , Tnos . Fielder Cores . Sec .
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ELECTION MOVEMENTS . The electors of Kendal on tho Liberal interest have resolved to return Mr . George Carr Glyn , their present member , free of all expense , if he will allow himself to be again nominated upon the dissolution of the present parliament . The electors of Berwick-upon-Tweed , dissatisfied with many of the votes , and the general sub . serviency of Mr . Forster to tho Whig Ministry , have taken steps to endeavour to vctuvfi two Conservatives for that town at the next general
election . Mr . iorster has given mortal offence to his constituents by his recent vote for the perpetuation of the iniquitous income tax . Harwich . —On Thursday the committee , in continuance of their protracted scrutiny , declared the vot ? of George Nalborough , of Harwich , " bad ;" making the fifth vote in favour of Mr . Crauford , and placing him on a par with the numbers polled for Mr . Prinsep , one more vote being required to place him in a majority and to entitle him to be sitting member .
Isik op Wight . —The writ was received on Wednesday , and tbe nomination is fixed to take place at Newport , on the 23 rd instant , and the polling on Monday and Tuesday following , the 20 th and 27 th Mr . Dawes , the free trade candidate , will bo proposed by Mr . John Bonham Carter , M . P . for Winchester , and seconded by tbe Hon . Augustus Moreton .
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SHOCKING CASE OF STARVATION BY A FATHER AT BRISTOL . Robert and Louisa Carpenter were brought before the magistrates of Bristol , on Friday , on a charge of starving Christiana Carpenter . ' aged sixteen years . The unhappy girl was brought into court in a chair . Her appearance excited the utmost commiseration among the auditors , and caused a thrill of horror to run through all who saw her . She deposed as follows : —My name is Christiana Carpenter . I shall be sixteen years of age on the 28 th of July next . I am the daughter of Robert Carpenter , tbe prisoner at the bar . The female prisoner , Louaia Carpenter , is not my mo » ther , but mothor- ' m-kw . I have been living with
my father ever since I came from Bedmiuster , 1 about six months ago . During the time I have been home I have been kept up stairs , and locked up in a room the wholo time . For the last three months I have never been allowed to go out of that room , I did not come down stairs at ail till yesterday . The door was looked ; but I got down through the trap , and then 1 got into the street and got away . I had dry bread sometimes twice a day . They gave me half a round of bread , it was not very thick ; sometimes they gave me water to drink , and sometimes hot water . Sometimes I had a drop of milk ; it w & s a little drop ; a teaspoonful or two . They called it tea , but it looked and tasted like water . I had not enough to eat ; my clothes were changed once a week . My bed was not changed at all . It was in a corner of the room , It was made of millpuff . I scrubbed tho room myself twice . They
used to allow chamber ware in the room , and it was emptied once a day by my little brother . They used to bring me a bit of meat or cheese . I had a bit ot meat and potato on Sunday . My mother-in-taw has beaten me with a belt , and she gave roe the black eye I have on Saturday by striking me against the stairs . I was beaten very soon after I was locked up . She beat me first with a boot , and pulled my hair ever so many times , and sometimes called me ill names . In reply to further questions put by her , she said—My father came to me sometimes , but not very often . He has beaten me himself , but only once . It was the third . Sunday after I was locked up in the room . Ho has seen my mother-inlaw beat me . The prisoners were remanded , and removed to Bridewell amidst tho execrations of the populace , who could with difficulty be restrained from laying violent hands upon them .
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Tub Goid-dust Robbbbt . -- William Pamplin , the person who has been apprehended at Winchester on the charge of being concerned in the gold-dust robbery , was brought up on Friday before the Mayor and magistrates of Winchester . A railway porter had seen him at the station some time after tho luggage train , from which the gold-dust was stolen , had passed . Some minor circumstances of a suspicious nature were also deposed to . When the evidence had concluded , the Mayor and magistrates remanded the prisoner until next Friday , and refused bail .
AMEOED MURDim HEAR MANCHESTER . —Joseph Allison , the man who was apprehended on suspicion of having murdered a carter , named Joseph Hunt , was brought upon Fridayforfln . il examination at the New Bailey , Manchester . Evidence was adduced , showing that the two men had frequently quarrelled , and been on bad terms with each other . A jealousy existed between them about their horses , each stoutly maintaining that his horse was the best , The prisoner was committed to take bis trial at the aisiies , but was admitted to bail . Dkfmrable CATAsTitorHK . —A letter from Montreal says that the banks of tho river Yamaska have fallen in , carrying away about seventy-two acres of land , with three houses and outbuildings , with a number of cattle and horses . One woman and two children are also said to have been drowned . The Yamaska is about twenty miles below Montreal .
Giass Roofino , —The Cbystai , Palace . —There is a section of ridge and furrow roofing with Hartley ' s patent rough plate in the Sunderland division of the Exposition deserving of especial notice , as it economises surface , frame-work , and expense of glass . The patent rough plate is quite a new article , and by it a saving of full fifty or sixty per cent , over tho thinnest cast plate hitherto made is obtainable . It requires no shading in summer , and is sufficiently translucent for the winter , while for conservatories , its power of modifying the sun ' s burning influence over vegetation is equally re- ' markablc . It is very tough , bearing a good deal of handling without breaking or cracking . It has been tried , and with great success , at . the Society's Gardens at Chiswick , and in the conservatories of many noble and wealthy horticulturists
Discovery of Guhno . —Intelligence haa been received from the Civil Commissioner of the Seychelles Islands to the effect that there is an almost inexhaustible supply of guano in that region . & ews for the PuoiEciioMMia . - Carnarvon is always considered a market at which butchers ' meats are to be obtained at moderate prices . A pretty correct notion may be formed of the price that fat stock comnwids in these days of agricultural depression , from the fact that a lot of twenty yearling wethers , bought tho other day at Penrhyo Castle Farm to be sold as mutton fetched the sum of £ 50 , being only sinking the offal , or £ 2 10 s . a m i ald -, From tho Glasgow census returns the population , including tho "" h parliamentary boundaries , is 458 , 926 in 1841 .
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