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« The Northern, Star. . December 30 ,'13...
« THE NORTHERN , STAR . . December 30 , ' 1351 . - * _ . . - ¦ . ¦¦¦¦ - *• ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ - • ' • ' — - """"• "" " ' " '" y——¦—
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To Tailors aud Others . Bv anprolmtion of her Majesty Qaeen Victoria , and H . R . 1 L Prince Albert . SOW BEADY . THE LONDON and PARIS AUTUMN siA WISTER FASIIIOXS for 1851 and 1852 , pub 5 shed by Messrs . Read & , Co ., 12 , Hart-street , Bloomsbuty . quare , London , and Rroadway , New York , America ; also - ^ Geobce BEX 4 ER , Holy well-street , Strand , London . The Tiew , represented in the pbist for the present Season , has been taken in Kensington-gardens , in the sight of the grand Crystal Palace , which is considered ( with its contents ) & eg « B « le * t ttomler in the world , shoeing it from a point cf ^^ t quite d fferent from that e xhi bited last season . This splendidly-coloured telst , accompanied with Riding-Bressand Frock-Coat I ' atierns , the New Balmoral Cape J » d llolyrood Wrapper , now worn by 1 I . R . H . Prince Albert , and many neAiVenun of distinction . Waistcoats , double < md single-breasted ; method of Cutting and SlaMns-np the whole ; also for converting the various ratttmsintooibersofa differeBt style , price 10 s ., or tne teautiful coloured Print post-free , on a rol en is . 1 atent Measurers , the set Patterns oi any uescnpnon , post-
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Brother Charthts beware of youthful Ten Shilling Quacks tvho imitate this Advertisement . PAI 1 V * IN THE HACK , OKAVIili , MJJI . MtA-tlO , KlicumatisiH , « OHt , I UtUgcstiOU , JJebililr , Stricture , Gtcet , «* c . CAPTION . —AyonUifnlself-styled ten shilling doctor ( unblushing impudence being his only qualification } is now advertising under the assumed name of an eminent phjeician , highly injurious imitations of these medicines , aud an useless abbreviated copy of Dr . De Roos' celebrated Medical Adviser , ( slightly changing its title ); sufferers will therefore do well to see that the stamp bearing the proprietor ' s name , affixed to each box or bottle is a bona f & c GOVEBSMtST stamp ( not a base counterfeit ) , ; aud to guard aaaii . st the truUiless statemerts of this individual , which are published only for the basest purposes of deception on invalids , and fraud on the Proprietor .
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Doable Number at the Single Pri « e . On December 1 st was Published No . 3 of THE LITEBARY EAMBLER , Price Twopence , containing an article on ' theWolverhampton Tin-Plate Workman ' s Conspiracy for tbe Protection of Labour' —A Play—A Novel—and other instructive and amusing matter . _ London ; Yickers , Holywell . street ; Manchester : Heywood , Oldbam-street . No . 1 , published 1 st October , is given away to the purchasers of No . 2 .
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THOMAS COOPER , X Author of ' The Purgatory of Suicides , ' izc , DELIVERS ORATIONS OS THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS : — The Genius of Shakspere , as displayed in his 'Hamlet ;' with Readings and Kecitations from the Play , the Music of Ophelia ' s songs , & c . The Life and Genius of Milton ; with Recitations from ' Paradise Lost , ' Ac . The Life and Genius of Burns ; with the Music of some of his Songs , ltecitations of' Tam o' bhantcr , ' < tc . Tile . Life and Genius ol'llyron ; with Headings and Recitations from his Works . The Life and Genius of Shelley ; with Readings and Recitations from his Works .
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Pains in tlte Bad , Gravel , flheumatism , Gout , Lumbago , Indigestion , Debility , Stricture , Gleet , Jbc . DK . BARKER'S " PURIFIC PILLS have in hundreds of eases eiricted a cura when all Other means had tailed , and are now established , by the consent of every patient who has yet tried them , as also by tbe facuiti mEMstiXEs , as the most safe and eiiicacious remedy ever discovered for discharges of any kind , retention of the urine , and diseases Of the Kidney S and Urinary Organs generally , whether resulting from hnpru . deuce ot otherwise , which , if ueglected , frequently end in stone in the bladder , and a lingering < kaill J Tor Gout , Pciatlca , ttheumatista , Tic JDoloreux , Erysipelas , Dropsy , Scrofula , Loss or Hair or Teeth , Depression of Spirits , Blushing , Incapacity for Society , Study or Business ,
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IMPORTANT SOCIALIST PUBLICATIONS ! ROBERT OWEN'S JOURNAL . THIS JOURNAL ( Published weekly , price One Pennt , and in monthly parts , price FooariiNCEj , Explains tbe means by which the population oi the world may be placed within new and very superior circumstances , and provided with constant beneficial employment , and thereby enabled to enjoy comfort and abundance , and great social advantages ; and the direct means by which this change may be effected with benefit to all classes . The addresses on Government , on Education , to the Deli sates of h \\ Kfttiws to the Wovld ' s Fair , and on True and False Religion , which have lately appeared in the naccs of this Journal , have been reprinted m the form of cheap pamphlets , and will be found to contain information of the deepest interest . Part of this Journal is read
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BLAIE'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS . The following testimonial is another proof of tlie great efficacy of this medicine . 157 , New Bond-street , London , October 12 th , 1 S 50 . Sir , —In acquainting you with the great benefit which I have experienced by taking Blair's Gout and Rheumatic PILL'S , 1 feel that I am but performing a duty to that portion of the public who may be similarly afflicted . About twenty years since I waa first attacked by Rheumatic Gout in my hands and feet . I had previously been subjected to every variety of climate , having served in Canada in the 19 th Dragoons , and in Spain under Sir John Moore , in the 18 th Hussars . I always procured the befit medical aid , but without obtaining any essential relief , and my sufferings can be appreciated only by those who know something of thi * disease . It was during one of these paroxysms , between twelve and thirteen years go , that I was recommended to try Blair ' s Pills . I lost no time in procuring n box , and be fore I had taken that quantity the pain had entirely . ceasedi and in a few days I was in perfect health .
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HERE IS YOUR REMEDY . riOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT . A MOST MIRACULOUS CURE OF BAD LEGS , AFTER FORTY-THREE YEARS' SUFFERING . Extract of a letter from Mr . William Galpin , of 70 , St . Mary ' s Street , Weymouth , dated May loth , 1851 . To Professor Hollowat , Sib , —At th age of eighteen my wife ( who is now sixty . one ) caught a violent cold , which settled in her legs , and ever since that time they have been more or less aore , and greatly inflamed . Her agonies were distracting , and for months together she was deprived entirely of rest
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THE PATRIOT KOSSUTH . The Portrait of this eminent man has been reprinted and is now ready for delivery . It has "been pronounced , by persons well able to judge , to be a most admirable likeness . It is exquisitely engraved . , and is printed on thick royal Quarto paper . Price oni > y Fourpence . Northern Star Office , and Pavey , Holywell Street , Strand .
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THE CRYSTAL PALACEThe following Engravings of this unrivalled edifice , are now read y , and may be had at this Office : — I —View of the Exterior of the Building ; a magnificent print—two feet long—exquisitely engraved ; from a drawing furnished by Messrs . Fox and Henderson ; and consequently correct in every respect . Price only Sixpence . II . —Proofs of the Same Print , printed on thick Imperial Drawing Paper . Price One Shiuahg .
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In Nos . at One Penny each , splendidly Illustrated , A HISTORY OF THE DIFFEREKT EXPEDITIONS ENGAGED IN
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Mw Publishing in Nos , at One Penny each . By the Authoress of' THE GirsEY GlKL , ' Each Penhv Number of this Novel will contain Sixteen Pages of solid print . THE TRIALS " OF LOVE OB , WOMAN'S REWARD :
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Just Published , ( N NOS . AT ONE PENNY EACH , THE EMIGRANTS GUIQeTtO THE GOLD EM LAND f lALIFORN-l A , V ITS PAST HISTORY ; ITS PRESENT POSITION ; ITS FUTURE PROSPECTS : WITH A MINUTE AND AUTHENTIC ACCOUNT OF THE DISCOVERY OF THE « 0 L 1 > REGION , AND THE SUBSEQUENT IMPORTANT PROCEEDINGS . In the course , of th * Vfwk viittVift given . PLAIN DIRECTIONS TO EMIGRANTS TO CALIFORNIA , OR THE UNITED STATES , OB TO CANADA ; AUSTRALIA ; HEW ZEALAHD , Oil ANV OTHER BRITISH SETTLEMENT . SHEWING THEM WHEN TO GO . WHERE TO GO . HOW TO GO
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RUPTURES EFFECTUALLY CUHED WITHOUT A TRUSS ! Caution . —Sufferers are cautioned against useless imitations , !)>• a sc ) f-siy ) etl doctor , who copies this annosilCCment , mid who also professes to cure deafness , with various other wonderful feats ; and to render the abominable deception more complete concocts ' testimonials' as glaringly truthless ns they are numerous . The utter fallacy of these may , however he easily detected by writing to " the pretended authors , whom it will bo found are as spurious as the article they are intended to palm upon the public . Db . Walteu de Koos continues to supply the afflicted with his celebrated remedy for this alarming complaint , the great success of which , for many years past , renders comment unnecessary . It is easy and painless in use , causing no inconvenience or confinement , and is equally applicable to every variety of Rupture , in male or female of any age .
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We shall feel obliged if any of our subscribers will supply us with the 'Northern Star' for tbe following date ? - , January 1 st , 1818 , July 15 th , 1848 , both first edition ; also for December 4 th , 1848 , second edition . Censob ' s Letter o . v Cimrt / sh . —Mr . Willi m Haywood of Norwood informs us that he has been a subscriber to the ' Star * for eleven years , and that he cannot let tlrfc opportunity pass without returning his thanks to ' Censor ' for his able letter in the ' Star ' of Saturday last . Mv & . Cmasue . —The following sums have been received £ 312 s ., collected by M . Thomas Cooper , at the Hall of Science , City-road ; £ 3 15 s ., collected by Mr . Thomas Cooper , at John-street Institution , and 3 s . subscription from an old friend , Watson the publisher of Paternosterroiv . —William Hatbnlt , Secretary . A . FENNEtt . —Excellent in sense aud sentiment but
deficient in rhythm . II . Hakcreave , Macclesfield . —We know nothing whatever as to the character or efficiency of the person referred to . Democritos . —We regret we cannot find space for the communication on the ' Chartist Executive , ' which , indeed , would be move properly addressed to the Executive , when elected , in order that they might consider the suggestions as to the practical policy it contains .
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THE NORTHERN STAB SATURDAY , DGCEilBEK 31 ) , 1 S 5 I .
The Last Mockery. As The Days Pass On We...
THE LAST MOCKERY . As the days pass on we are enabled " with greater certainty to judge of thq . jpitentions of the future Regent of France ; ami the sketch of the Constitution proposed . by him , which has appeared in the various organs of the London Press , may be selected as tho particular act which beet indicates hie desires . Almost the only excuse which tho English Journals—sensible of the unpopularity of their cause—have dared to put forward for the homicide , has been , that , surrounded as he
was by the factions of the Assembly , all plotting against himself and the people , he had no alternative "but either to submit to see society destroyed and perish in its wreck , or to execute the coup d ' etat which has made his name infamous . And it was added that , after he had overthrown the foes of liberty , and cast out those who endangered society , he would , in conformity with his promises , appeal to the people , and allow France freely to choose her rulers , and her form of
Government . It is needless to say that at the time we p laced no faith in these professions , which seemed to ua to indicate either that those who uttered them were deceived themselves , or wilfully deceiving others . There was nothing in Louis Na oleon s prime or public character which induced us to place the slightest confidence , either in his speeches or proclamations . Passing over almost in silence what he was before the misplaced trust of the people elevated him to the Presidential seat—passing it over , however , with the remark that in
doing so we are abandoning a strong ground for regarding him with something stronger than suspicion—the whole of his public acts seem to-stamp him as utterly unworthy of belief . What he said , so far from indicating what he meant , was generally the index of what he neither did nor intended to do . He was never move attached to Republicanism , in words , then when he dispatched his invading army to Rome . He never breathed a more devout veneration for the libert y and power of the people , than when he agreed to abolish Universal Suffrage . He never spoke with greater reverence otjpeace , than when he depended on military power . He never evinced a greater oral admiration of intellect ,
than when prohibiting discussion , and crushing the Press . He made the exercise of thought penal , and ho never spoke more warmly in favour of order , than at the moment he was meditating a revolution and a massacre . When that wily old diplomatist Tallykand said that 'language was given to ttian to conceal his thoughts , ' he must have had in his mind ' s eye such a man as Louis Napoleon ; for it may , with a very near approach'to truth , be said of that personage that he has never acted unless to belie his words , uor spoken unless to falsify his deeds . ' No man ever yet trod a path more profusely strewed with betrayed hopes and broken promises , and none over consummated his treachery by a more sanguinary atrocity .
These facts left us but little hope that the anticipations would bo realised of those who said Louis NAFQuEoir , after having gained the suffrages of the army , would allow the people a free choice : but now there is no longer any room for surmises ; the period of anticipation is past , and the proposed constitution , which is certainl y the latest mockery Jn the way of law making , clearly shows what is the purpose of the pretenders . The promise of Universal Suffrage for the future , is cut down to the power of indirect election , which has been found so easy to manage in Prussia . The electors are to elect electors , who in their turn are to elect
representatives . Of course the fewer number of the electors under this scheme , renders them more accessible to tho action of corrupt influences than the great mass of the voters would be ; hut that is onl y one insignificant , part of the advantages Louis Napoleon proposes to attain . The electors are to nominate five hundred representatives , of whom the PsKsiDEsrx is to choose two hundred and fifty , who are to form the legislative corps , tho remaining two hundred and fifty being of course sent about their business . This , however , is not security sufficient , for there is to be an
upper chamber , composed of ei ghty of tho ' wisest' men of the kingdom—the term ' wisest , ' of course , meaning those who arc most devoted to the Regent . Of these eighty , forty-one—that is a clear-majorit y of two—are to be chosen exclusivel y by the Regent , the other thirty nine by the Council Generalthose bodies of course having been ascertained to belong to that great party of order of which Napoleon is the- head . Still , even this is
not deemed sufficientl y restrictive , for , above and beyond the senate ' , there is to bo another body—a sort of Council of State—composed entirely of the Regent ' s creatures , and possessed of unheard of powers . This Council alono is to be able to initiate legislative measures . Neither the senate , in which there is to be a clear Governmental majority of two , nor the legislative corps ; the twice sifted and filtered expression of Universal Suffrage , can suggest or debate a law without the consent of the
Supreme Council . It would be treason indeed to do so and it is easy to understand that with such a system—so hedged about with all the safeguard which despotism can devise , the Regent will be the sole , uncontrolled—absolute master of France . It may be asked whether the people of France will tamel y submit to such a monstrous mockery—such a self-evident slavery as this « We fear they will , at least for the present ! We do not see , in fact , what choice is left io them . They are without leaders , arms , or organisation . They have no means for the formation of opinion . The Press is practically dead , and public mooting , are dissolved at the
point of the bayonet . To endeavour to paralyse the action of Government , ana opposine he election of Louis Nafoleon , would eel ? tainly be construed into that new political crime-would doom the offender to the tender mercies of a court-martial , and a platoon of so diera and a volley of bullets would be his uSr * f A they mu 8 t have > ik appears , what is ; set before them or nothing . Either Louis Na p oleon his precious Constitution or anarch y in earnest . There is not a single competitor for the honour of ruling France in the field . If one dared to appeal ? ns liberty and his life would not be worth an hour ' s purchase . Even the opposition of the legitimists has ceased . The Count de
Montalembbrt and M . Falloux have become worshippers of the ascendant star , aad , as the joint representatives of Divine rights and Jesuitism ( fit alliance ) , have advised their followers not to vote against Lows Napoleon .
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Even if the mass of the voters did answer tho question propounded , to them in the negatit o the electoral urns are in the hands of the Go ' , vernment , and that ruler , who has never yet held a promise sacred , or recognised the obli gation of truth , would not hesitate to falsify the result . ^ We hope we may be false prop hets , but , so far as we can see , there is no ray of hop It is true late intelligence tells us of a panic in the Bourse , but the money market has been ' rigged by a charge of bayonets' in Vienna why may not the same thing happen in Paris ? We do not suppose that this state of things
can long be preserved , for society must more either forward or backward . It cannot sl ; i « . nate , least of all French society ; and lie who crushes the means by which a people progress to a better state , who puts down tho press , and prohibits the exercise of iutdject casts men back at least one step nearer to barbarism , makes them regard brute force as the sole arbiter of man ' s destiny , breeds up , amid a mental desert , the worst passions of humanity , aud prepares the way for one o (
those terrible convulsions by which societ y itself is imperilled , and men transformed into savages take a sanguinary vengeance for their wrongs . It may , however , continue for months , or a year or two , for absolutism is strongl y intrenched and well guarded , not only in France but throughout the Continent . The whole of Europe , with the exception of Switzerland and Piedmont , and they are encirled by hostile armies , is a vast camp . The sword everywhere dominates . There is
no law broader than can be written upon its naked edge—no security beyond the will of tyrants—no order but that of their merciless wills—no rule but that of their unbridled lusts , and unchecked desires . Paith has become a phantom—justice a jest—patriotism a pretence , and morality a mockery . If ever there was a world of practical atheism —a world really without God , It is the European world of Jesuits , tyrants and slaves .
We look upon this with a feeling of security , because we seem so strong in our Insular position , and we have enjoyed so long an immunity from invasion , that it hardl y seems possible . For the present there is probably no danger ; but it becomes a grave question for future consideration—a question too grave to be decided on summarily—whether or not after the work of repression has
been done thoroughly abroad , our safety will continue a reality . And looked at even from the low ground of mere commercialism , it may be worth while debating whether it would not be cheaper to help the peoples of Europe now , than wait till the despots gather breath and strength enough to project a crusade , which would rouse us to fight against fearful odds for our own wealth , civilization , and liberty .
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'NEXT SESSION . ' Often as the promises made for 'Next Session ' have been broken , it docs not prevent a large number of persons from looking foruvad to coining Sessions with hope . This feeling has been not a little aided by the practice of the present Ministry in drawing bills upon the future , instead of promptly and practically meeting the demands made upon them by the
people . Tbe answer to these demands has been , ' Oh , We have not time this Session ; and , besides , we are scarcel y prepared to deal with the subject at present . During the recess WO shall Collect all the requisite iu forma tiou ' and prepare a measure for' Next Session . ' Thai is always to be a Session in earnest , however perverted , idle , or useless past Sessions have been . ' Next Session' is to do this
year s « 'orJc and its own besides ; and somehow or other the delusion never fails to succeed , though repeated experience ought to have convinced everybody tliatitfsadflusion . Even if unforeseen events were not to arise , which require to be immediately dealt with , and which may have tho effect of turning the stream of political action into a totall y different channel from that anticipated , there can be no good ground for hoping more from ' Next Session ' than tho last , so long as the men and * the machinery by which the business of the State is to be carried on are the same .
' Next Session ' is , in fact , the ready excuse of the sluggards who are now in office . Tho measures which they thus postpone arc not set down for work , but merely for procrastination . If there were any doubt of that fact , the answer of Lord John Russell to recent deputations upon various important questions would decide the matter . ' The Ministry have resolved nothing yet on these questions , though we are now within five weeks of the re asscmblingof Parliament . Upon Sanitary RefoS-m , for instance , it would appear that instead of advancing , tue Government are
absolutelygoing backwards , and mean to undo , if possible , the little alread y done . But that was one of tho measures on the list for ' Next Session , ' as it was for the last , and , iu facr , ormed a prominent item in tho meagre catalogue read from the throne . Public Education , Poor Law Reform , Chancery Reform , Parliamentary Reform , Revision of Taxes , were all as much wanted last year as they will be next , but Papal Aggression prevented them being touched in 1851 ; and wo should not be surprised to find Louis Napoleon ' s usurpation , and the consequent state of Europe , made an excuse for deferring them again in 1352 .
The real cause of this procrastination and repeated delay is not because the questions aro not ripe for decision , but because the Government and the Legislators are too weak to achieve their settlement . The Government is too weak . Even in the face of no enemy it can scarcely sustain its position . All that it win do Is to get along with the routine of office . Parliamentary parties are equally weak . The so-called Conservative opposition , as we saw this year on the resignation of Lord
John Russell , was so weak that it could not form a Ministry . There was a numerous party , but a paucit y of leaders—men fit for office . It could not muster a Cabinet . The other section of the Conservatives has plenty of officers , but very few rank and file ; has no recognised chief , unless Sir James Graham be looked upon iu that li g ht ; has no defined policy , aud does not Beem to desire power . The other half of the Opposition—that is the members who sit on tho same aide of the House with Ministers , but have not confidence
in them—has not independence enough to shake off tho mastery of those feeble leaders . It clings to , and backs up the Whigs , not because it either trusts or respects them , but simpl y because it lacks confidence in its own strength and power of united action , if the responsibilities of office were placed upon it . Thus public affairs are brought to a dead-lock , and there is no reason to expect that these debilitated parties will be any stronger next year . On the contrary , there is everv reason to
anticipate that theh-declining strength will bar * still further declined . Take Mr . Cobdek ' s description of the feelings of members at ihe near prospect of tho hustings , and imag ine the consequences of a threat of resignation by the Ministry , and the cry of ' the Tories are coming , ' which may be raised to stave oil' all demands for much needed public mea sures . The most independent member will quake as every passing breeze , and shrink from the
prospect of meeting his expensive , or las wronged and indignant constituents ; aud , at a consequence , the tottering , rickotty , incompetent , aud Sluggish Cabinet will be siiSetei again to waste another year , and again to throw over to 'Next Session , ' or to another Parliament , all the work they promised in * Session that is approaching . Until the coinposition of the Legislature itself is altered * until tho present combination of parties «
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 20, 1851, page 4, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_20121851/page/4/
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