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      Staught by the platform orators ^ would actuate the population . In the name of common sense and justice , then , why should so great and heneficiala change as this not take place ? IVh y should the whole people not have the power of acting upon " natural and instructive" sentiments , even should the y lead—as the " Times" threatens—to Mr . Cobden being turned out of the West Riding , and replaced l > y Lord John Maxxees ? That threat ^^

      may ihghten Mr . Cobdex—to us it conveys no tensor—not the slightest inducement to pause in our efforts for the achievement of full aud complete political emancipation . We are content to takfe-all the consequences of such a measure . Let the nation onl y govern its elf by its own genuine opinions and will , and there is no fear but , lathe long run , the genuine interests of the xation' will be properl y cared for , and dulv attended to .

      Why , then , does the " Times seek so assiduously to detach Mr . Coeden' a £ ? d his Mends from the new movement ? why so repeatedly thrust the " raw head and bloody bttues" of X niversal Suffrage before them ? It is clear , according to its own statement , that it Is not "because the people , as a whole , would be injured hy such an extension of political riorhts . Who would ? The money lords—the machine

      lords — all who live hy usury — all who , through the medium of a system of political economy , which the " Times'' itself confesses to he unnatural and opposed to the instinctive sentiments of human nature , contrive to throw a veil over the grossest selfishness , and the most execrable tyranny—the unchecked andunrcgulatedtyrannyofCapitaloverLabour . These are the clients ofthe " Times . " We

      regard its last effusion as an overture from the money-mongers to the machine-owners . Put into plain English it may be stated thus " Universal Suffrage would be excellent for tlie people at large , hut it would be Very bad for us . The electoral constituencies , as » at presentcomposed , are much more easily amena-He to the peculiar influences we possess . They can he hribed or intimidated without much tUfficulty , hut if you once give everybody the power of voting and the Ballot to protect it , ¦ what will become of ns ? It is all very well to humbug the toiling millions "b y making vague speeches ahout Financial Reform and political freedom , and so forth , but do not be so silly as to give 'the masses' the power of governing

      "themselves . Do not in anyway help them to obtain it , or it is all over with your domination and ours . It is true the shoe pinches you in one or two places rather severely , in the shape of taxation , and we must admit that these Whigs are too lavish and prodigal in their expenditure , but then you know there is 110 necessity for going the length of Universal Suffrage to put a stop to that , as far as we are concerned . Wc have only to unite our forces and we can soon bring the Ministry to terms . Above all , let ns implore you not to commit such a suicidal act , as to liberate the peop le from the thraldom of that cunningly contrived syitem of political economy , which makes them such industrious and willing slaves so us ! ' *

      Our readers , we nope , will now understand ihe secret of the tender and parental solicitude of tlie " Times" lest the new movement should jiot be conducted hy sincere , prudent , and judicious men ; and they may depend upon our assurance , that whatever changes may subsequently take place in its tone , with respect to the agitation , whatever tho attitude it assumes , whether of hostility or of amity , the sentiments we have expressed will always he at the bottom . —It will and must , as the organ ef the usurers , not of England only , hut of the world , ever he animated hy the most deadly and uncompromising enmity to any measure that promises to give tho Laboura * a just and Christian participation in the fruits of his labours .

      One or two words more , and we have done for the present In opposition to the " Tunes " we assert , that no real or effective Financial Heform can he made unless it he -preceded b y a large and substantial measure of Parliamentary Eeform . The constant and the essential interests of the privileged classes , to whom use : uid wont has entrusted the actual Government ofthe country , inevitably dispose them to an extravagant expenditure . The whole ramifications of our aristocratic system—the style of living—the supposed necessity of keepin " up a certain equipage and retinue—the

      temptations to exceed their real income , on the part of the poorer member of the aristocracyand the predominant influence which that class possesses in Parliament , are so many inducements to extravagant Government expenditure , which act as continuously , and as certainly—in the political world—as the force of gravitation in the physical world . At present there is jio counteracting influence . The result is seen in the annual augmentations of the expenditure , and the devices which successive Chancellors of the EXCHEQUER have recourse to , in order to wring more

      money from the pockets of the wealth-Droducers . When that patient ass — the puhlic — gets a little restive , and lacks against the burdens laid on its hack , the jugglers with figures , who manage financial matters at head-quarters , have great variety of tricks by which to pacify him . Sham reductions are made , and , like thethimble-riggers , they shift the pea from one place to another , in such a way as to deceive the simple on-looker . But the real harden is never reduced . A few thousand sodiers or sailors may be discharged , to enter

      into competition in an already-overstocked labour market , and thus still further reduce wa < res . The poorly-p aid and hardly-worked clerks in tie puhlic offices may have thensmall incomes reduced , and find that two arc set to do the work of three , the third having he-en discharged ; the mechanics and artificers iu our dockyards and p uhlic works may bo treated in nke maimer ; aud the cheeseparm < rs effected in this most injurious and nefarious manner , held up to the wonder and admiration of the country , as proofs of the

      extreme desire of the Government to practise economy , as far as possible . But the real hurden = we repeat , are never touched . The aristocratic drones in the public hive consume as much honey , and do as little wort as ever ; and so it will c ontinue to he , until the people who pay really get possession of the pursestrino-s . Anybody and everybody Avho talks of obtaining Financial Beforni , without first obtaining Parliamentary Reform , either manifests the grossest ignorance , or wishes to deceive . In either case there can he no douht

      ihont the treatment they should receive

      DESPOTISM IN . ENGLAND . A short time since a meeting of Italians resident in London , was held for the purpose of urging their people , not to fig ht ; againstthe Pope individually , hut again st Popery risctf , a 5 being incompatiblewith theexistence of free political institutions , and witii genuine social progress . The speakers were eloquent , and in the present condition (^ Tfxwfid fc > the domination of that Church , they found amp le mustrations ofthe fact they asserted , and the nolicv they advocated . It is txue .

      that a partisan of the Papal ^™| - have found in Belgium , and one or two otner ^" stances ? f a contra ^ tocription , whic £ at leasts show ^ f . ^ Ttufconexistence of much national aW » JJ fawirment with a general profession of the ItO 2 ££ flX *& - Hew far that fact is de-Went upon the peculiar social institutions of Se comparati vely prosperous countnes , and wHchmay tendto neutralise the aUeged Je-IS ™ influence ofthe ecclesiastical

      influence of the Romish Church , it is not our intention to examine on the preseut occasion . OnTthhig is certain , that in Belgium the

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      holdings of the cultivators ofthe soil are much smaller than in this country—property iu land is largely diffused—there is a stimulus to industry and an opportunity for its application such as few countries present to the labourer ' and , as a consequence , we find the Belgians the most successful and unwearied agriculturists on the Continent ; while , at the same time , its numerous manufacturing facilities aud capabilities have conduced to make it the seat of a flourishing trade .

      The immediate object of these observations however , is to call attention to the fact , that priestl y despetism and mind-crushing tyranny can co-exist with liberal political institutions , and with a full and free expression of public opinion , such as is , perhaps , not to he equalled in any part of the world . In fact , all ecclesiastical incorporations are , by then- very nature , despotic ; and it matters not whether they are established in Unss ' a , Italy or England , as far as their own tendencies are concerned . They are all founded on authority—not reason . The Protestant Churches

      of various denominations , in appearance , assert the ri ght of private judgment ; but whenever this right is practically asserted by any of their members they are soon taught that , virtually , there is as little freedom of opinion or action allowed by them as there is in the Romish Church . " " Contumacy "—or independence of speech and action—is as readily followed hy expulsion in the one case as in the other—only , where the priestly power is altogether dominant , the pains and penalties inflicted by Inquisition can be superadded .

      The recent Wesleyan Conference at Manchester has exhibited , in a very instructive and marked manner , the essentially despotic tendencies of all such organisations . The bod y represented hy that Conference , from its numbers and wealth , must at all times exercise very considerable social and political influence upon general national questions . It is , therefore , a matter of deep interest , even to the mere bystander , to examine the nature of the influences to which they are subject ,

      and to speculate as to the possible consequences of that influence upon the general progress and political prospects ofthe nation . The supreme power of the Wesleyan community is vested in a bod y which is purely hierarchical in its composition . All ques tions affecting its discipline , management , and p olicy , are decided , not by the laity , but by the ministers of the sect . The Conference , in which this power is vested , meets annually for the transaction of all business connected

      with the organisation and management of the Church . Originally , the legal authority was vested in ono hundred of the elder Ministers , and it is still formally , perpetuated ; hut , practically , the Conference now consists of about six hundred members . The laws promulgated hy this body are expected to be obeyed as implicitl y as any ofthe Canons of he Romish Chirch , or the Bulls issued by its head . Of late years , however , a minority in the Conference have evinced a

      disposition to rebel against measures they have not been powerful enough to prevent ; they allege that all power in Wesleyan affairs is monopolised and exercised hy a clique , and that that clique act in an arbitrary and dictatorial spirit . Without knowing anything of the truth of the specific facts alleged hy the minority , we can easily believe this to he the case , for we never yet knew a case in which the possession of exclusive power did not generate a dictatorial disposition .

      The great weapon of the malcontents against the spiritual domination of the majority , hasheen what are called "Fly-sheets . " These "Fly-sheets" contained a vigorous exposition of the lumbering machinery of the Conference and advocated certain reforms in the constitution of that body which would have had the effect of infusing more largely the popular will and feeling of the body , and thereby of putting a step to alleged favouritism and

      jobbing . The writers were in earnest—and hence their tone was hold and uncompromising . The dominant party having no arguments in reply , endeavoured to discover the authors , in orderthatthey mig ht exercise that persecution , and award those penalties Avhich legalised majorities can always inflict with impunity upon unorganised and comparatively powerless minorities . But , in anwer to the question * ' Who are these traitors ? " no reply was made . The Ministers who were in the secret would not

      " peach , '' and "thefly-sheets" continued , as before , to excite the fears andthevindictiveness ofthe ruling party . At last they adopted a measure so inquisitorial in its nature , that none hut an ecclesiastical body would have dreamt of it . They forwarded to every Minister belonging to the hed y the form of a declaration , which they were required to sign , alleging that they had taken neither act nor part in the authorship or circulation (!) of these vexatious "fly-sheets . " Some of the Ministers , with an appreciation of the first principles of common sense , and the ordinary modes of

      procedure in English law , which not even a despotic and mind-enslaving education in Wesleyanism had been able to destroy , ' refused to acknowledge the right of the Heads of Conference to act in this arbitrary and inquisitorial manner . They asked , fairly and naturally enough—first , " Whether they were accused of writing these ' fly-sheets ? ' and , if so , who were their accusers ? " These were awkward questions , which could not be answered , hut the persons who put them were immediately subjected to a continuous persecution , and in the Conference just closed , were treated in a manner which would have done no

      discredit either to Bishop Bonner , of famous memory , or to old Pope Hildebrand himself . After endeavouring in vain to extract an admission of authorship from two of the Ministers who refused to sign the declaratiou , the Conference , without any proof or evidence before it , proceeded to expel one of these Ministers—the Rev . Mr . Everett , of York—and severely " admonished" the other . Other expulsions subsequently followed ; the Rev . Samuel Dcxx ,- of Nottingham , and the Rev . W . Griffiths . According to the statement of Mr . Duxy , to a large meeting in the Mechanics Institution , Nottingham , last week , " the whole point on which their expulsion rested

      was , that they refused tohe apartytothe novel , inquisitorial , arbitrary , despotic , un-English , and un-Protestaut'' conduct of the Conference in expelling Mr . Evekett . The Messrs . Dunn and Griffiths were treated in the true style ofthe Inquisition , and it was not without a stout battle they extorted from Pope Busting a copy of the accusations against them , The special reason , however , assigned for their expulsion seems to have been their unwillingness to ceaso writing to two newspapers—the " Wesleyan Times" and " Wesleyan Banner " an ( I to bind themselves to a Finality even more rigid than Lord John Russell ' s ; They " were told they must not speak of anything relating to the law of 1835 . ' "

      From this specimen of the manner in which Pope Bunting and his supporters treat those who advocate reforms in the Wesleyan body , it is not difficult to imagine the spirit with which they regard larger and more sweeping reforms . Jh fact , Wesleyanism , as a polity , is well known to be of the most exclusive and obstructive character , and when its closely compacted organisation , and the manner in whichits descending gradation of officers , under various names , can he brought to hear upon and bring to the poll every member of the hody who possesses the franchise , are taken into consideration , it will he seen that such a body must exercise a powerful influence on the g eneral position of affairs .

      Any thing which tends to liberalise it , and hring it more into accordance with the free enquiring and progressive spirit of the age , must be hailed therefore as a public benefit , perse . We are much mistaken if the absolutism which the Conference has claimed

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      and exercised on the present occasion , ' will not startle into reflection many connected with the body , who might otherwise have continued patientl y under the unconscious bondage in which they were held . The liberal subscri ptions which have been already made to purchase annuities for the expelled Ministers , is a . proof of this . If a dominant party is permitted to stifle , by such means , the demand for internal reformation , and in the midst of free political institutions , enact the worst freaks of Russian or Papal despotism , the general tone of the

      nation s independence is threatened . There is danger of the infection spreading into matters beyond the control of the Conference , and it ia the duty of all who feel an interest in tho progress of national freedom , to exert themselves in every possible manner , to arrest the spread of a feeling which cannot but be subversive of the hi ghest and purest interests of the nation . The true political and social reformer is bound to expose to merited condemnation , all that has a tendency to debase and enslave the public mind , and in this sense Ave feel that Ave are discharging a public duty in calling attention to the subject .

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      ¦¦ ? August 25 , 1849 . . — — . _ _^ ^ / . THE NORTHERN STAR . .. 5

      Br. M'Douall:. Some Lime A£0 An Appeal W...

      BR . M'DOUALL :. Some lime a £ 0 an appeal was made through this journal , in behalf of Dr . M'Douall , who then intended to sue for a writ of error , with a view of having his case re-investigated . Twenty pounds Avas stated to be tho sum requisite to enable the lawyers to go through the necessary forms . That sum—or perhaps a little more , was at length obtained , and Mr . Rider , in accordance with instructions he had received , transmitted Ten Pounds to Mr . Cobbett , attorney , of Manchester , who had been instructed to obta ' in a writ of error . No " writ of error" was , however , obtained , nor , Are believe , sought for ; and , as far as we know , Mr . CoBBEixhas rendered no account of his expenditure of the Ten Pounds .

      ^ We are happy to be able to state that the severe discipline to which Dr . M'Douall was at first subjected has of late been somewhat relaxed . Taking a legitimate advantage of his improved position , our persecuted friend has devoted his attention to certain scientific and philosophical inquiries , in which , we believe , he has been eminently successful . Probably the fruits of Dr . M'Douall ' s prison studies will be published on his liberation . The ten pounds ( less or more ) remaining in Mr . Rider ' s hands , would have been of service to Dr . M'Douall on his liberation ; unfortunately a pressing necessity exists for its immediate appropriation . Dr . M'Douall Avrites as follows : — Kirkdale , August 21 , ISM ,

      DeabHabnet—My family has been for some time chiefly dependant upon the sale of papers to tlie men employed in JBrery ' s Foundry , Liverpool . That work has stopped and the workmen are scattered in all directions , consequently the main chance of support is destroyed . —Under such circumstances and as a measure of pure necessit y I request that tlie balance of money in Rider ' s hands he sent immediately to Mrs . M'Douall , 71 , Front Portlandstceet , Liverpool . I am quite satisfied that all those who subscribed the money are personal friends of my own , and that they will approve of the appropriation , especially as I urgently require it . —P . M . M'Douall .

      We take it for granted that the subscribers will be quite willing that Mr . Rider should forward the cash in hand to Mrs . M'Douall ; but to prevent mistakes , they had better certify to that effect , by writing to Mr . Rider on or before the 2 Sth inst ., authorising him to so dispose of the money . Wo have no hesitation in enforcing the request of Dr . M'Douall , believing that the money could not be more righteously appropriated than in ministering to the wants of his bereaved family .

      Receipts Of The Rational Land Company. F...

      RECEIPTS OF THE RATIONAL LAND COMPANY . For the Week Exnixo Thursday , August 23 , 1819 . SHARES . £ s . d . £ s . d . Morpeth .. 0 10 0 It . Pattison .. 0 4 0 York :. .. 0 9 6 J . C . .. .. 0 2 0 Nottingham .. 0 C C J . Gillum .. 1 11 0 ltadclilte Bridge 4 10 9 G . Toomer .. 0 2 0 Merthyr , Morgan 10 0 J . llevonport .. 0 1-5 0 £ 9 10 9 EXPENSE FUND . York .. .. 0 3 C Eadclift ' e Bridge 0 4 0 Nottingham .. 0 10 0 8 0

      MONIES RECEIVED POR THE PUECHASE OF MATHON . W . T ., London 111 0 0 J . B ., Farrington 32 0 0 C . 1 L , Leeds .. 10 0 0 £ 153 0 0

      TOTALS . Land Fund ... ... 9 10 9 Expense ditto ... ... ... 0 8 . 6 Mathon ... ... ... ... 153 0 0 Bonus ditto 20 0 0 Loan ditto ... ... ... 0 10 Transfers ... ... ... ... 0 10 £ 183 1 3

      W . Disos , C . Doyle , T . Clark , Cor . Sec . P . M'GBAin , Fin . Sec .

      FOR COSTS OF WIACNAW 1 ARA'S ACTION , Received by W . Ridhu—W . Bath , Gd . ; K . Bcdwell , Brierly-hill , Gd . ; O'Connor ' s Brigade , Preston , per M . Ward , * 6 s . ; Nottingham , per J . Sweet , 8 s . Cd . ; a few Land Members , Leeds , per W . Newton , 15 s . ; K . Homer , Hadclift'e Bridge , 3 s . Received at Land Office . —Whittington and Cat , 3 s . ; H . B ., Cd . FOR WIVES AND FAMILIES OF VICTIMS . Received by W . Rider . —J . Fauldcs , Dunfermline , 3 d . ; a few Friends , Bramhope , per J . Arran , 10 s . ( id . ; T . Oliver , Hun , 2 s . Gd . ; Tillicoultry , per John Robertson , £ 2 2 s . !) d . M'DOUALL'S CASE-FOR WRIT OF . ERROR , ( OB OTHEBWISE ) . Received by W . Rideb . —Nottingham , per J . Sweet , Cd . FOR MRS- JONES . Received by W . Rider , —R . Ilamcr , Rndcliffe Bridge , Gd . CUFFAY AND OTHERS ' Received at Land Office . —Whittington and Cat , 2 s . Gd . ; Mr . NewhousD . Birmingham , 10 s .

      VICTIM FUND . Received hy S . Boonham . —Greenwich , per Mr . "Whitcombe and friends , 8 s . Cd . ; -Mr . Floyd , Is ; 3 Ir . Milward , Is . ; Mr . Kendrick , 4 s . ; Mr . Rider , being three weeks' receipts , £ 117 s . Cd . ; South London Hall , per W . Duval , 7 s . j Butler ' s Aims locality , Twig Polly , per J . Allen , fis . ; Crip plegate locality , per Mr . Brown , 12 s . Oid . ; a Friend Butler's-alley , 2 s .

      Official Axxouncemekts.—Wo Have Great Sa...

      Official Axxouncemekts . —Wo have great satisfaction in being privileged to announce , and wc arc sure the intelligence will prove highly gratifying to the people at large , that it is in contemplation to appoint an early day of fast , prayer , and humiliation , that Providence in His infinite mercy may he pleased to stay the devastating malady with which this and tlie sister countries are now alflictingly visited . The precise day has not yet been fixed , but we understand that it Avill be either Thursday next , or some early day next week most suited to the convenience of the clergy and the community at large . It is said to be the intention of Her Majesty to confer the honour of a marquisato on Lord ^ Clarendon , in recognition of his able , judicious , and impartial

      discharge ofthe viceregal duties , rind as an evidence of the heartfelt satisfaction which the Sovereign derived from her reception in Ireland . The patent conferring a baronetcy on the Lord Mayor of Dublin will be forwarded to Ireland on Saturday next from Balmoral , where it is to receive the royal sign manual . Sir William Somerville ' s elevation to the peerage has not been determined on . Sir George Grey will leave Balmoral on Wednesday afternoon for his seat in Northumberland . The rig ht hon . gentleman is to be relieved from his official duties fn attendance on the Sovereign by the First Minister ofthe Crown , Lord John Russell . Lady John Russell remains at Richmond Park , not having as

      yet sufficiently recovered from her recent indisposition . The noble Premier is likely to remain at Balmoral at least a fortnight . A reduction in the officers and staff of the royal yacht Victoria ^ nd Albert has been determined on . In the tremendous sea on the passage from Belfast to Greenock , the framework of this splendid vessel ' s engine gave way , and she is now undergoing repairs . Ihe freight-ship Marlborough , having troops on board for Bengal , is detained at Portsmouth , in consequence of the cholera having made its appearance ou board , and some of the men having died . . It is expected that the whole of the detachments will be compelled to disembark . —Weekly Chronicle . . Staffordshire Birming

      The Strike ej South . — - ham , Aug . 16 .-The turn-out of the colliers in South Staffordshire extends , and promises to be all but universal . About 500 of the thick coal men in the neighbourhood of Netherton and Brierlcy-hill ceased work to-day . Instead of quietly submitting to a reduction of Cd , per day , as proposed by the masters , the men now require an advance ot ou . on their previous wages . Although some thousands are out upon the strike at present , everything is quiet and peaceable . Tbe New ' Jork Literary IforZdfor July 21 st , publishes a chapter from a forthcoming " Life of Goldsmith , " by Washington Irving . At a Village in the High Peak of Derbyshire the following notice is posted in a window : —<| A bordering school for young ladys . "

      ' . ' ¦ :-. - /¦ Letters To The Working ...

      ' . ' ¦ :-. - /¦ LETTERS TO THE WORKING CLASSES

      LTI . " ™ " n 1 . ?"" 8 ' aud a SmaU dl' ° P of 5 llk Ti , o ?" ~ lke dew—upon a thought , produces th- uc , makes thousands , perhaps millions , w ,, u k . BTBO . V .

      TRIUMPH OF THE COSSACKS . BROTHER PKOLETA WAMS , My Y : fears are realised . The Cossacks are victorious . Woe to Europe ! * V % * °° little is known of the terrible facts of this frightful feu 0 f Freedom's champions , to alloiv of any one saying positively that barbarian might has been aided by treason m the camps and councils of the Hungarians themselves ; yet , without impugning the honour of any particular individual ; hardly a doubt can be entertained that black treachery has been at work to undermine the fair edifice of Hungarian freed 0 m . I soo it stated in

      several . ot the papers , that an intrigue on the ? i ? I nl ,. M ° A l ° HunSarian leaders led to SJJZ » T ofKossuTU - Be a **»™ ^ 3 ' °° ^ «*** to be certain : the sur-^ : ^ ! Mai £ render are variousl y stated at forty , thity , and twent y-seven thousand troops . It i So $ 32 hm ; tain ' that the dev « ted fo »™< S of the hitherto unconquerable Bem have been cut to pieces Of Dembinski , and the other generals and their armies , the intelligence is of the vaguest possible , kind . As regards

      irnQOTimn iu . i O Kossuth , the accounts are very contradictory . According to one report , the Diet had appointed Georgei- dictator instead of Kossuth , and , thereupon , the former surrendered to the Russians , and tho latter , along with Bem and Dembinski , " sought refuge inflight , directing their steps toAvards the Dannbian provinces . Another report represents , that at a council of ; war ;/ Georgey and the majority of the generals declared tho impossibility of carrying on the struggle , and voted for surrender to the Russians ; that on this decision beinw come

      to in opposition to Kossuth's Avishes , that noble-chief retired , and transferred his Government to Orsona , where he hoped to rally the Hungarian forces not included in Georgey ' s army—and not disheartened by that army ' s surrender—to make another and , perhaps , last struggle for Freedom and Fatherland . Whichever of these reports may be the true one , scarcely the shadow of a hope for Hungary can be entertained . I fear that " all is lost but honour . " Will miserable Miali , the Dispatchers , and the rest of the Avord-mongering sympathisers , be , good enough to tell Avhat their lip-sympathy has done to prevent Hungary ' s fall , or what their sentimcntalism will hoav do towards

      saving the Hungarians from the sufferings under which the Poles have so long groaned ? The worshippers of Palmerston , too , had better explain what their demi-god has done for Hungary before they again demand the cheers ofthe multitude for their idol . "Opinions are stronger than armies ! " Mi ghty fine fudgerv for exciting moral force cheers ; but Avhat say facts ? Have " opinions" and speeches driven Croats and Cossacks from Hungary ? Alas my friends , "' tis true , 'tis pity '—but true it is , that in the discussion of " the right divine versus the rights of man' '—a thirty-two pound shot carries with it more logic than all the " opinions"' and speeches cA'orpropounded or delivered , from the days of Aristotle and Demosthenes , to the present hour . My soul sickens when I relloct on the present state of Europe , and too often I am tempted to give

      way to absolute despair . France should have been the saviour of the nations , instead of which she is herself most miserably enslaved . The betrayer of European freedom—the executioner of the Roman Republic—the persecutor of every unfortunate exile —that unhappy nation day by day plunges deeper into the siough of infamy . Not a post arrives from Germany but brings the intelligence that another , and another , of the German Democrats has boon shot in cold blood . Those murders arc tho work of that perjured homicide , the King of Prussia , tho ally of tho British government . In Italy , too , the cut-throat tools of " our ancient ally " —Austria—are pursuing the like fiendish course ; witness the murder of the eloquent Priest Ba-ssi recorded in last week ' s Star . Relating to this atrocity , I have received the following letter from a gentleman who was present at the meeting for Hungary , held this day week , at the Hanover-square Rooms : —

      London , August 20 th , 1819 , Sir , —As you arc connected with the press , and generously expressed your sympathy for poor , prostrate , bleeding Italy , wlio pays dearly for having put her trust in the " royal Charles Albert , " you will much oblige me by gettiHg the following letter inserted : — rtftft fit *

      " Uco Isassi and his Exec jiiosers . " The unfortunate priest , l . ' assi , carried no arms—not even a sword , but he certainly carried the wounded to n place of shelter and assistance , lie certainly administered religious consolation to the dying . At the battle of Mestre , on the 27 th of October , 1818 , I saw him commit such acts myself , fjuite regni'dlesii of Austrian bullets . I can , therefore , bear witness to Ins guilt ! lie was born in the llomnu States , and , therefore , was not an Austrian subject . When taken prisoner l » y the Vandal-Austrian bloodhounds , he was seeking refuge at Venice with the ever gallant Garibaldi . After a secret mock trial , they shot him at Bologna , under the plea that he carried arms Will not his blood stain Louis Napoleon ? . Austria can no longer he stained , she is too incaniardine scarlet already . '' A . v Officek in the Venetian Armv . "

      In the teeth of these horrible facts , a set of imbeciles—if not worse—arc at this very time assembled in Paris to found the reign of " universal peace " and , Avith that " peace , " tho unchecked power of royal homicides , and the hopeless slavery of the people . " Peace ! " If they were not a set of fools and impostors thoy would rather assemble to pvor claim war—universal war—against tho oppressors and slayers of the human race . Their " Convention" is only calculated to strengthen Tyranny , and impede the salvation of Humanity ; had thoy any

      nobler mission , Barrot and Buonaparte , Palloux and Ciiakgarnier , would not allow them to assemble in Paris . Of one thing tlie French may be assured , that the protended "delegates " . from England do not represent , but , on the contrary , grossly misrepresent the people of this country . If . they were , indeed , the representatives of English public opinion , they would not have gone to Paris to mouth about peace ; on the contrary , they would have assembled , in London , to organise aid for Hungary . . ¦ "

      Notwithstanding the terrible news from the land of tlio Magyars , I trust that the people of this country will not slacken in-their efforts in behalf of KoshUTit and his glorious countrymen . The champions of liberty when unfortunate , should be dearer to us than ever . The meeting on Monday next at Nottingham will , I trust , be worthy ofthe patriotic reputation of : that town . I hope to bo at that meetiug . I hope also to be at Ashford on Wednesday next , and then and there to have the pleasure of meeting a goodly muster of the men of Kentmen whose fathers were ever foremost in Freedom ' s struggles , and ever steadfast in the holy cause of Itiglit against Oppression .

      L'AMI DU PEUPLE . August 23 rd , 1 S 49 . P . S . I have just hoard the melancholy tidings of the almost sudden death of that true democrat , and estimable man , Henry Hktherington . lie was taken ill on Monday night , and died this ( Thursday ) morning , at four o ' clock , at his residence , 57 , Judtlstreet , St . Pancras . The last time I saw-Mr . Hcthcrington was at the Marylcbone meeting for Hungary , when he spoke to one of the resolutions in his usual straightforward and effective manner .

      I believe that was his last public act—a worthy conclusion to his patriotic career .- I have been acquainted with Mr . Hetiierisgton since tho year 1833 ; at which time , and for some years subsequently , he took the leading part in the grand struggle to free the Press from the odious stamp duty . At present I am unable to do justice to Mr . Hetiierixoton's public character , but I hope to state further particulars next week . I will only now add , that , as far as circumstances will permit , a . Public Funeral is the least tribute the people should pay to the memory of one who was ever their faithful friend , and devoted champion .

      Independence Op Hungary. Public Meetings...

      INDEPENDENCE OP HUNGARY . PUBLIC MEETINGS . Berry Edge . —A large public meeting -was hold on Sunday last , to express sympathy with the Hungarians . Several resolutions were adopted , and thirteen shillings collected / which will be forwarded , to the proper quarter . , Stafford . —A numerous meeting of the burgesses was held in the County Hall , on Monday , to express their sympathy with the Hungarian nation in their present struggle against the Russians . The chair was taken by tho Mayor , James Tumock , Esq . ine meeting was addressed by the Rev . "VV . Spcers , and Messrs . Hill , Meteyard , Cooper , and Peplow ; and several resolutions were unanimously adopted .

      Independence Op Hungary. Public Meetings...

      fcouniAMi'Tox . —Tlio inhabitants assembled in public meeting on Tucsdav evenimr , in the Town-hall , which was filled to overflowing with an earnest and OUthusiastic-auditory . The meeting was convened by the mayor ( George Laishlcy , Esq . ) in accordance with a requisition signed by nearly WO of tiic most respectable inhabitants , including the sheriff of the borough and twelve other members of the town council . Many excellent speeches were made , and were received with great applause by the audience , who entered with great warmth and enthusiasm into the spirit of the meetinn-.

      Suxderland . —A public meeting took place on Monday evening last , to consider the propriety of publicly ; expressing their sympathy with the Hungarians in their present struggles ; and of memorialising the Queen to recognise their' independence and to enter into commercial relations with them . The meeting was called by the Mayor ( who occupied tho chaii' ) in compliance with a requisition most numerously and respectably signed . It was held in the Athcnamm , the large hall of which was filled in all parts , between ten and twelve hundred persons being present . —Several resolutions were adopted and a subscription was entered into on hohalf of tho Hungarian fund .

      Hungapvian Address. The Hungarians In No...

      HUNGAPvIAN ADDRESS . The Hungarians in Nov ? York held a meeting re cently to sympathise witli their brethren across the ocean , and to collect means for the purchase of a flag , when the following address to Kossuth was prepared , and ordered to bd transmitted at the same time : — Countrymen ' —Far beyond the ocean there lives in the hearts of thousands the Hungarians ' magnanimity , heroism , and glory , a parallel of which can scarcely ; be found in the history of nations . But especially we Hungarians are enthusiastic for our beloved native land ' s virtue and greatness . We are enthusiastic for Kossuth ' s wise and glorious guidance , who was born to conquer by his natural and moral endowments , prejudices as well as enemies , to liberate his country from its y oke , and gain independence and liberty , and to set an example to Europe " that a nation cm be free if she has the will to be free . "

      Deeds admitted by the world we will not praise with our feeble words . . Our hearts is ' , suffering that we cannot take r-avt in the immortal contest of our fatherland , and there b left te us but one medium for the expression of admiration and gratitude towards our brave country , and its inexpressibly great agitator , ' that of sending a banner . Wishing it may be received with the same feeling as we do present it . Eljen for the Country ! Eljen for the Army ! E . jen for Kossuth ! Eljen for Liberty ! Leopold Kuh , President . Samuel Ludvigh , Secretary . And signed by all members of the Hungarian Society of New'York .

      THE MINERS OP THE NORTH . The usual delegate meeting of tho Miners of Northumberland and Durham , was held on Saturday last at Mr . Hutchinson ' s , Free Mason ' s Arms , Monkwcarmouth , when the following resolutions were agreed to : — 1 st . —That there be a treasurer appointed for the Association , and that M . Judo be appointed to that office . 2 nd . —That a public meeting ofthe Miners of the two counties bo held on Shadow's-hill , Black Fell , near Newcastl ' o-on-Tyne , on Saturday , September 15 th , . 1849 . Chair to be taken at twelve o ' clock ; and that 500 handbills be printed and distributed among all the collieries , announcing the same . 3 rd . —That the roll , or list , of each member ' s

      name , be called over at the Hill , and absent parties to be reported to the meeting . 4 th . —That cards and credentials be printed to facilitate the purposes of the union , and to check unprincipled persons from taking any undue advantages thereof . 5 th . —That in order to reduce the number of surplus labourers , an Emigration Fund be established , and that all the members at each colliery forward to tho next delegate meeting , their opinion thereon . 6 th . —That copies of the general rules be printed , so that each member may have one , and for which one-halfpenny shall be charged . 7 th . —That district meetings be held on Saturday next , 25 th inst : one at Tliornley , chair to be taken at one o ' clock , p . m . ; and one at Crook , chair taken at four o ' clock .

      8 th . —That the contributions to tho General Board be one penny per member ; the same to bo forwarded —together with all arrears , to the next delegate meeting . 0 th . —That the delegates and committee upon each colliery use their best efforts to procure assistance for the "West Moor Miners , Avho have been obliged to strike several weeks to resist a reduction of prices . 10 th . —That as the lecturers for the association may , in the prosecution of their labours , subject themselves to accidents or ill health , the members are requested to forward their opinions to the next delegate meeting , what extent of remuneration they shall receive when overtaken by ill-health or accident , or , in other Avords , what " smart money ' thoy shall be allowed . 11 th . —That the next delegate meeting ho hold at Newcastle , at the house of Mr . T . Greener , sign of the Cock , head of the side , on Saturday , September 1 st . Chair taken at nine o ' clock a . m .

      A discussion took place on tlie utility of allowing any parties to lecture to the miners , but those who we ' re thcacknowlcdgcd andappointedagents , or who had recived a sanction from the delegate meeting to do so . It was ultimately agreed that the members use the greatest caution in engaging parties to address them , and that none but the well-known and tried friends of the peoj > le be encouraged to counsel and advise with them . During the proceedings it was announced that additional collieries had joined , viz ., Black Boy , Shildon , Eldon , Cassop , and West Stanley ; making an addition of about 700 members who have come forward during the fortnight . This ohee-ing account gave general satisfaction , and elicited from a

      delegate a very animated address on the state of the association , and its real progress . Tho new bond of Branccpeth Avas next adverted to , the employers being determined to oblige the workmen to agree to its provisions , Avhich distinctly provide that no workman shall belong to any union or trades society ; this the miners are determined to resist ; and it is but fair to expect that no other miner will take their place during such resistance . The miners of . Marlcy Hill are also obliged to cease work , and have published hand-bills requesting that the other miners will not apply to their colliery for work Avhile they remain unemployed . A letter was read from Sir George Grey , in answer to the one sent him , and signed by the delegate at the last meeting , requesting her Majesty ' s Secretary of State to appoint immediately some Inspectors of Collieries , or , no doubt , very many lives

      would be sacrificed before the meeting of parliament . In his reply he states , that the matter referred to shall not bo lost sight of . The delegates learned with regret that their prediction had been too soon verified—as an explosion had recently occurred in Wales , whereby upwards of fifty lives wore lost , and among whom were many childrendespite Lord Ashley's act—below ten years of age . Another letter from Air . William Daniels was read , detailing Ids necessities , owing to the printer of the Miners' Advocate putting him to trouble , to recover a debt due for printing the same , and which was occasioned by the parties who took the Advocate not paying for it , as they were in duty bound to do . It wa ' s found that no assistance could be afforded Mr . Daniels in the way he suggested , but that if all things went Avell , in all probability the Advocate would be brought out again , when his services would in all likelihood be required to conduct it as

      heretofore . ^ TliD state of the ventilation in the various collieries Avas next alluded to , from which it appears that in several pits the workmen are obliged to work in such bad air , that candles would not burn except being placed in a horizontal position , and in other pits tlie explosive gas was so prevalent , that the workmen had to begin with the safety lamps and also to dust out the gas with their jackets , ( flannel coals ) . It was also declared that in nearly all these collieries no brathies Avcre used , nor vreretlie ordinary doors or stoppings put up to convoy the air to the working places , and consequently tke icw

      miners aycvc thus exposed to danger , mac a shillings per Avcck might remain in the employer ' s pocket . After a lengthened investigation , it was stated that tho subject Avould be prosecuted until relief was afforded . The business of the meeting being brought to a close at six o'clock , the delegates went to their several homes , however , not before expressing their sincere congratulations to a brother delegate—Mr . Aytas—who had recovered from an attack of cholera , when attending as a delegate at the late meeting held at Durham . MV Joins , Chairman .

      P . S . As Professor Phillip , ono of the Inspectors appointed by Sir George Grey to visit the- pits , is in tho neighbourhood of Durham , tho miners whose pits are in so bad a state , would do well to acquaint that gentleman vtHh it . He was last at Hetton Colliery and is new , it is thought , at Has > well or Wingato Grango .- ~ M . J .

      The Liverroon Tragedies.—-The Unfortunat...

      The LiVERroon Tragedies . — -The unfortunate man Colkin , who murdered his two children in Oriel-street , still lies at tho Northern Hospital , and is favourably progressing towards recovery , lie is very peaceable and reserved in his . demean our but sneaks but little . John Eager , the person shot by his brother in Cunlitfe-street , also progresses well . Of course neither of tho oases can be tried at the present assizes . —Liverpool Mercury *

      To The Members Of Th1j Late La\D Confere...

      TO THE MEMBERS OF TH 1 J LATE LA \ D CONFERENCE . I lSe ^ lSn ! 1 col ) romit . w ' Uli y « uv resolution ConAn-c f " Vi , - I ° . ,, s n \ 0 tions submitted ( o the which were doW " v tho , ^ ccte ( 1 frora t , 10 se Miiiui noie adopted . Your obedient servant , on i , . l ' li ' iMP M'Grath The members having handed in their c , cS " tints Mr Wiieelhr made a few observations as o £ propriety of permitting the deputies from the several Estates to exercise all the privileges of Delegates when , on the motion of Jlr . Sutton seconded by Mr . 1 atbs , it was decided , " That the Deputies from the Estates bo allowed all the privileges of Delegates , except that of voting " Mr . Sottox moved , and Mr . Wiiebmjb seconded , " That the Secretary ; be instructed to prepare a digest of the proceedings- of tlie Conference , and publish tlio same in the Northern Star . " Carried

      unanimously . Several standing orders were then acred to when tho Conference adjourned till the ° ' '

      tuaday Morning Sitting . The minutes were read and confirmed " ThJ ^ w 1 . ovod ' ™ i * Mr- Tatlor seconded , CoSence ? 'Z & T *™ iooAae ^ t 0 6 h * A conversation hero ensued as to the first bust , ness with which tlio Conference should proceed ; when it was agreed to without a vote , that each Delegate should state his instructions from his constituents , winch was done , each member risinv in the order in which his name stood on the roll ° The C / mmma . y having intimated that lie had received a protest against tho election of Messrs . ivilson and Dowling , an election committee was upon the motion of Messrs . ILuim . vo ami Wheeler , elected to investigate and decide upon the case . The Conference here adjourned till tlie

      ¦ fiftenMn Sitting . Tlie Chairman having resumed his seat , proceeded to read several communications from brunches and from individuals , bearing upon tho position ef the Company , and containing suggestions for its-future management . Mr . Edwauds , on the part of the Election Committee , reported that they considered Messrs . Dowling and "Wilson duly elected to represent tho London branches of" the Companv in Conference . Mr . Ifardiso . moved , and Mr . Haimwkle seconded , " That the Company shall continue its cperations under tlie provision of the best means this Conference can devise . " •¦ ue . Mr . Sutton * moved , and Mr . Oliver seconded , by way of amendment , ' " That the ' Rational Land Company shall bo forthwith wound up . "

      Mr Bostock moved , and Mr . Mohga \ seconded ; " That in the opinion of this Conference the National Land Company can he made , to reproduce its capital . " Nearly all the Delegates having expressed their opinions , and Mr . liostock having Avithdrawn his motion , the sense of tho Conference w . is taken upon the motion of Mr . Harding and the amendment of Mr . Sutton , when tlie ori g inal motion was carried by an overwhelming majority , the whole Conference voting against a minority of three . A lengthened conversation then ensued upon the reproductive principle of the Company , in which Mr . O'CoNxon took part . In the course of his observations he said that the balance sheet Avaa nearly ready for the Auditors .

      Mr . Sutton moved , and Mr , Muxdat seconded , " That an Auditing Committee of seven members be forthwith appointed . " Carried unanimously . The following gentlemen wove then elected the auditing committee : —Messrs . Edwards , Harding , Sweet , Brown , Dowling , Morgan , and Lord . Adjourned to the

      Wednesday Morning Sitting . After the dispatch of some preliminary business , Mr . O'Co . vxor moved , and Mr Lord seconded , " That henceforth members who have paid up shall bo located upon tlio following ; terms , viz . ; one-third of each estate to be assigned to members who have been balloted for ; one-third to be balloted for by paid-up members ; and one-third to be assicned to members who shall have paid the highest aufountof bonus . Amendment by Mr . Muxbay , " That location take place by ballot , and that each member be allowed an extra -chance in the ballot by paying sin extra amount , and when such member is located he shall receive the benefit of his extra money in tlio shape of reduced rent . This proposition fell for want of a seconder .

      Mr . 0 Connor s motion was carried . Mr . Bagsiiaw moved , and Mr . Taylor seconded , " That each member of the Company , whether balloted , located , paid-up , or not paid-up , shall pay the sum of three halfpence per shave per wcek ^ during the existence of tho Company . Mr . Yates moved , and Mr . Ci . auk . ( of Bristol } seconded , " That any member purchasing shares , or parts of shares , he allowed to transfer such shares , or parts of shares , to the redemption department of the Company . Mr . Giluertsox moved , and Mr . IIai . liwrlk seconded , " That members bo allowed to purchase the interests of tho dissatisfied , and apply the same either to pay up their OAvn shares , or , if paid up , to apply them as bonus .

      Mr . Sauxdkrs- moved , and Mr . M'Grath seconded , " That all members , whether paid up or not , shall pay the sum of three halfpence per share per week , until all the members are located , except such members as shall have redeemed their allotment , when in such cases they shall be exempt from all weekly subscriptions . That members be allowed to purchase the interest of dissatisfied persons , those only being considered bond-fide members who haA'e complied Avith the resolution ofthe Birmingham , Conference . Pnrebasersnot to pay weekly subscriptions upon purchased shares . Tlio value of the shares , or parts of shares purchased , to be placed to the credit . of tlio buyer , as a proprietor in the property ofthc Company over and above the value of a four-acre certificate . " Mr . Smith submitted a resolution respecting the adjournment of the Conference , which Avas withdrawn .

      Mr . PoiiLiT submitted one respecting the price of shares , which was also withdrawn . Mr . ILiRDixe moved , and Mr . Flood seconded , " That this Conference deem it wise that any alterations respecting the purchase of shares , or laying on additional subscriptions , he deferred till the question of legislation bo decided . " After a long debate Mv . Harding ' s motion Avas carried by 15 to 12 ; thus setting all the others aside . Adjourned till the

      Afternoon Sitting . Mr . Sweet brought up tho report of ihe Auditing Committee , which was unanimously adopted . Mr . Smith moved , and Mr . Skevisotox seconded , " That committees be appointed to visit the allottees and to enquire into their competency to pay rent , and other matters in connexion with Sing ' s End and Lowbands . Carried . Moved by Mr . Edwards , seconded by Mr . Miwbav , " That eighteen members be ejected and divided into six committees , of three each , and that they report to-morrow morning . " Carried . The case of Mrs . "Watson was brought before the » Conference by Mr . Clark , Avhcn ¦ it was resolved ; on tho motion of Mr . Edwauds , seconded by Mr . Pollit , " That tho decision of tlie Directors in this case should be abided by . "

      Mr . George Wheeler's case having been stated to the Conference , Mr . Gilukktso . n moved , and Mr . Musim- seconded , " That compensation be made to George "Wheeler , for the- loss sustained by him in the suit prosecuted against him by Mr . Pool , of Hull . " Amendment by Messrs . Fi » on and Edwmids , " That compensation shall not be given in this cn . se " Mr . S-Vith moved , and ; Mr .. Halliwell seconded , " That compensaticn be given to Mr . George Wheeler—being a balloted member and undatedin the shape of a four-aero . allotment . " Mr . Smith ' s motion was aarricd . The Conferencehere ao > urncd till the .-Tlmrsday Homing Silling . The Chairman took his seat at the usual hour , when the committees appointed to vifcit the allottees commenced their reports , Avhich , occupied the time till tho

      Aftcnmn Sitting , Mr . Muxday moved , and Mr . CiASK , of Bristol seconded , " That henceforth the- Directors : be elected by direct Universal Suffrage . " Amendment bv Messrs . Wiirasjut and TisiiOB , "That this Conicjenco do now wce ' ed to tho . etcction of a Board oi Directors , to . aold offica for tho ensuing year , os ? until a special Conference- shall determine otheswise . " Amendment carried- ; Mr . Baosmavi- moved , and Mr . Watsos sooonded , " That the $ oardof Diroe . jf . iars bo reduced to three members . " , „ Amendment bv Messrs Edwards aart iates , "That it shall consist o £ Sv e membens . ' - * Amendment casJied . ' ' , , Mr . T'iood moved , aad Mr . Saussurs seconded ,, " That thepresont Bcaofdof Directc-KsJj © re-elected . Motion carried '

      . Mr . Smith move ^ and Mr . Sswewow * seconded . " That this Conference , at its . rising , do adjourn till the Company is legalised ,, or- till some great necessity occurs' for calling « together again . Carried . , . ,. _ ' Mr . Wheeler moved ,,. and Mr . BostOCK seconded , " That theTnext meeting of the Conference shall be held at >' o . U \ ngham . " votes of thanks having been passed to the Directors , the Secretary , and Chairman , tb $ Conference adjourned .

      Death Of Mr. Astos Krv^Thts. Eminent '«'...

      Death of Mr . Astos Krv ^ Thts . eminent '«' goon died on Thursday ir . orning » at . » quarter past seven . Ho was suddenly taken ill on Wednesday at twelve o ' clock , and . His supposed that be . aiett of Asiatic cholera .

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Aug. 25, 1849, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_25081849/page/5/