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TO THE CHARTISTS
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MY Fmesbs.—It gives me no small pleasure...
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" United yon stand, Divided you fall."
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To The Chartists
TO THE CHARTISTS
My Fmesbs.—It Gives Me No Small Pleasure...
MY Fmesbs . —It gives me no small _pleasure to' announce the liberation of Ernest Jokes , a young , highly educated , and intel lectual gentleman , who has sincerely and energetically devoted his time and knowledge to the elevation of the w orkfeg classes , and I am glad to learn from him , that on Monday next he will be amongst his constituents at Halifax , where his reception will be in accordance to his devotion and the people ' s
gratitude . As , however , the people may _become languid as regards political questions when they are veil employed , it is nevertheless my pride to know that no reviling , slander , or persecution , can ever destroy their affection for those who suffer in their cause ; and I had much pleasure in discovering , not that I doubted it , that the principles of the Charter are , if possible , riveted more deeply _4 han ever ia the heart and mind of their
young and enthusiastic advocate . My eighteen months' imprisonment in solitary confinement had precisely the same effect upon me , as long reflection gaTe me the opp ortunity of contrasting and comparing the several systems which different parties and classes professed to advocate ; and I have no doubt the solitary reflections of Ernest Jones , who was most vilely , most cruelly , most brutally ,, and tyrannically treated , have produced a similar result . The hope and the object of every Government that bases its power upon tyranny and popular disunion , is to eradicate
the principles of tie oppressed by savage and unnatural treatment which the law _« ioes not really recognise ; and 1 will give the reader an unanswerable and nnmistakeable proof that the Government _js more Kt > e _^ : _& Lthe thief than to the political opponent . When iter Hajesty was married , convicts were all liberated , but not a single political offender , although , at the same time , hundreds were immured in their dungeons for what was called political offence . Now I do not think I could give you a stronger instance of governmental and royal clemency .
On Sunday next I shall meet the old guards at Blackstoue Edge , and there I hope to lay the foundation of renovated Chartism , which will have the effect of elevating the working classes ; and now is the time , as parties in the House of Commons hate nota leg to stand npon , and all will very speedily appeal to the working classes for their support . Let me give the reader the most nnmistakeable proof ofthe consistency ofthe Financial Reformers .
On Friday last , Mr . Cayley brought forward his motion for the repeal of the Malt Tax , which would save the people nearly fire millions a year , and the two honourable _members for Manchester , MttSEtt Gibson and Bright voted against it Well , I will now g ive the reader an illustration of parliamentary consistency . The following was Mr . Roebuck ' s motion with reference fo the Foreign Policy of the Government "That the principles on which the Forcignrolicy ofher 3 l 3 jesw ' s Government has been regulated , have been such as were calculated to maintain the honour and dignity of Shis _comitay ; ana , in times of unexampled difficulty _, to preserve peace between England and the various nations ofthe _wotIiL "
Now here follows Mr . Hume ' s amendment : — " To more , as an amendment to Mr . Roebuck ' s motion , ¦ to leave oct all the words after tbe word * that , ' in order to add the following : — "This House , taking into consideration the general polic ? ofher Majesty ] s Government , -under circumstances of difficulty , is of opinion that , on the ¦ whale , it is calculated to promote the best interest * of this country , at home and abroad , and , therefore , is prepared io continue its confidence in her Majesty ' s present _aiinifters . " What will the reader say when he reads the abo _* e , and finds Mr . Hume proposing a vote of approval , not only in the foreign but in the
GENERAL POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT , when I tell him that Mr . Home VOTED AGAINST Mr . Roebuck ' s motion . It is only wasting the time of the reader to define that which he already understands , and , therefore , I will bring him to the considerat ion of a subject much more interesting to him , and to me—namely , the WINDING-UP OF THE LAND
COMPANY . On Tuesday last I presented a Petition to the House of Commons , which is published in this week's " Star , " and which is the first step that the practice of the house requiresor rather imposes—in such cases ; and having already stated the expense that must be incurred before the affair is completed , I again beg to remind the shareholders that the
proceedings cannot he continued if the required amount is not furnished ; and , therefore , I trast that there will be no delay in suppl y ing the required amount I need not write more , as on Sunday next I shall have an opportunity of preaching my sermon , I hope , to a large and attentive congregation . Your Faithful Friend and Advocate , Feabgus _O'Consor .
" United Yon Stand, Divided You Fall."
" United yon stand , Divided you fall . "
TO THE CHABTISTS . Friday Morning . 3 fr Fbiesds , Abandon all thought or hope of amelioration , except that which may result from the union of yonr order . Last nig ht I submitted my motion for the PEOPLE'S CHARTER to the House of Commons , and , when I had spoken about fifteen minutes , the sonof " p lain John Gampbeix _, " who is now Chief Justice ofthe Queen ' s Bench , and who , together with Iris son , have ever been the serfsof the Whigs , moved that the House be " counted , " -when , there being only twenty-nine HONOURABLE MEMBERS present , the independent gentleman succeeded in carrying bis motion , and _stopped the debate .
Now , working men of England , I have told you a thousand times before , and Inow repeat ii _^ that yon have nothing whatever , except tyranny , oppression , and starvation , to expect from the Honse of Commons as at present constituted , and , having now fully established that fact , it is my fixed determination , once more , to devote my services to " ontdoor " agitation , as I expect nothing from "in door " rubbish . Can anything be more offensive to a people , or derogatory to a government , than refusing to hear the cause of the people fairly discussed ? I told them in tbe House , and tell them now , that the time is not far distant
¦ whea they will feel the effects of their insolence and folly . When that fellow ' s father ( that is " plain John" ) was canvassing Dud ley , he entered the town by a torchlight procession , and , as soon as he elevated himself by the li ght of a torch , he used his tyrannical power to cast a gloom over tbe people . I am so outraged at this insult—not offered to me , but to you—that I must conclude , lest I should commit myself , and I warn her Majesty ' s Ministers that they _vriU very speedily repent their insolence . Your Faithful Eriend , Feabgos O'Cosnob .
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STRIKE _Of THE TYPE FOUNDERS . The type founders , late in the employ of Messrs . Caslon and Oo ., _^ _mswell-street , have struck -work , owing to repeated attempts being made to reduce their wages . During the last twelve months attempted redactions have been resisted by the men , of from twenty to twenty-five , and thirty per cent .: several privileges have heen taken off , and the week prior to the strike , a notice of a reduction in another branch , of t wenty per cent made them resolve to discontinue work . The men on strike number ninety-six , and as the trade is small and unable to support so large a bony of men . the typ e founders Committee have issued a circular calling upon the trades of London to support them in the struggle .
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Tiro TODXG ladies , whose names are given as Miss JUmira Fniim and Miss Mary Ward , have become regular students in tbe Medical Department o f tbe Memphis Institute , America .
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NATIONAL LAND COMPANY DISSOLVING . PETITION FOR LEAVE TO PRESENT A _PETITION FOR A BILL . To the Honorable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland , in Parliament Assembled . The humble petition of _Feargns O'Connor , Esq ., a Member of this Honorable House , and ofthe several other persons whose names are hereunto subscribed , being the Directors of the Company hereinafter mentioned ,
Shewetb , —That in the year 1847 a Company was formed , under the name of " The National Land Company , " for the purpose of purchasing Land in various parts of the United Kingdom , and erecting _dwellings thereon , to bealjotted to members of th ( r \ Company ; with two or more acres of Land for agricultural purposes according to'the number of their shares , and of raising a fund , out of which
sums of money _^ in pr _^ ortion to . _aa « h shares , should _$ _e _adVancedto , jor _applied'for , the be ? nefitof _aUolMs on taking possession of their allotments ,-and of creating a continually progressing fund for such purposes by advantageous investment of the monies of the Company , and by selling , mortgaging , or otherwise disposing of the Estates themselves at their increased value , from time to time , for the benefit ofthe Company .
That the said Company was provisionally registered under an Act passed in the 7 th and 8 th years of the reign of her present Majesty , intituled " An Act for the Registration , Incorporation and Regulation of Joint Stock Companies ;" and a Deed of Settlement was duly prepared under the provisions of the said Act , which was approved of by the Registrar appointed under such Act , and your Petitioners proceeded to complete the said Deed of Settlement , and to get the same executed by several thousands of the subscribers to the said
Company , as required by the said Act , in order that the same might be duly Registered , and a Certificate of complete Registration be obtained for the said Company . That after the Deed of Settlement was so approved of by the said Registrar , and completed and executed at a great expense , your Petitioners applied to the said Registrar of Joint Stock Companies to Register the said Deed , and to grant a certificate of complete Registration , but that he then refused to grant such Certificate , on the ground that the Company was illegal .
That in the session of 184 : 8 , a Select Committee of tbis Honourable House was appointed to inquire into the said National Land Company , which said Committee made their Report to this Honourable House on the first day of August , 1818 , and amongst other things stated ;— " Tliat considering the . great nnmber of persona interested in the scheme , and the 6 ono fdes with which it appears to have been carried on , it is the opinion of this Committee , tbat powers might be granted to the parties concerned , if they shall so desire , to wind np the undertaking , and to relieve them from the penalties to which tbey may have incautiously subjected themselves . "
That before your said Petitioners availed themselves of the suggestions of the : said Select Committee , they were desirous to obtain the judgment of a court of law upon the legality and validity of their said undertaking , with a view either to continue or discontinue the proceedings of the said Company , as might be found most advantageous ; and in Hilary Term , 1849 , an application was accordingly made to the Court of Queen ' s Bench for a Mandamus to the said Registrar of Joint Stock Companies , and in Trinity Term then next following , the said Court granted the said writ , thereby commanding the said Registrar to register the said Company , and to grant a certificate of complete registration , or to show cause why he should
not . That the said Registrar made his return to the said writ , excusing himself from obeying the same , to which return your Petitioners demurred , and such demurrer came on for argument in Trinity Term , 1850 , upon the questions raised on such demurrer , when tbe Court of Queen ' s Bench decided upon one of such questions only , that the said Company did not come within tiie meaning of the Joint Stock Companies Act , as a Company established for a commercial purpose , er for the purpose of profit , and was , therefore , not'cntitledto complete Registration ; and the Court gave Judgment for the Defendant , the said Registrar , accordingly .
That in consequence of the said Judgment of the Court of Queen ' s Bench , in Trinity Term last , it is now expedient and desirable tbat the said National Land Company should be dissolved , and the undertaking wouud up ; and that the Lands and Property belonging to the said Company should be sold , and that the surplus inonieBto be realised by such sale , or sales , after payment of the debts , liabilities , and expenses ofthe said Company , should be divided amongst the Shareholders and Subscribers entitled thereto , rateably according to their several interests in the said undertaking . But the purposes aforesaid cannot be
effected without the authority of Parliament . Your Petitioners , therefore , humbly pray thiB Honourable House , that leave may be given to present a Petition for leave to bring ih a Bill , for effecting the purposes aforesaid , notwithstanding the time limited by this Honourable House fov receiving Petitions for Private Bills has expired . ( Signed , ) Feabgus O'Connor , William Dixon , Christopher Doyle , Thomas Clark , Philip _M'Guath .
Meeting In Glasgow. To Feargus O'Connor,...
MEETING IN GLASGOW . TO FEARGUS O ' CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P . 13 , Adelphi Street , Hutchenson-town , Glasgow , DEAR SIR , —As the report of the Paisley meeting , inserted in last week ' s " Star , " was handed to you before publication , I hope it will not be considered any slight on my part to the much respected Editor of your paper , for me to send this notice to yourself . Permit me to say , that I think , from the nature of your observations on the report of the Paisley meeting , that it is evident tbat you
were not disposed to fill your columns on Saturday last with a report of tho two nights discussion which we have had in Glasgow with Messrs . Adams and Harley ; this conclusion I came to the more willingly , as you have given such length y report of what your ¦ _enemies have said , aud curtailed the replies _K t _^ _* _5 ° f " _ds made . I and our w £ p « f- _° quite of the 8 arac ° V _™ as for _i UrV _* _. woaId J « _st have been as well Adams S the n _*« _w- «> uled trinityfl _^ ithoutT' - Ha ' _% - _^ ve had their I B without . _paymg . _^ attent } on _^
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but our sense of fair play could not mj _$ tt > of your character being torn to pieces ' ajjppyQa were five _huudred miles distant fro _^ _Rem , without raising our voices in your . 4 jp _$ } Bfi ' which we have done successfully , . ' . BO _^ im _Paisley and Glasgow . You and your re | p _| c | ed editor thought that the report waB lpng 0 Aeh I took ofthe Paisley meeting , and _whigJLwas forwarded to you by Mr . Brown , ( the graft report I ever gave of any meeting , ) part ojpthich you have given in your paper ; but' _^ ihave taken a much longer one of the twoliiights d ebate in Glasgow , which I will keepp _» 0 _< £ serve till you fulfil your promise to visitm ' soon again , when I will show vou the whole # . what
was said by ;; the disputants on eith _^ side . But , although I will not trouble you _^ th a dozen sheets of a report for _insertionlm'the " Star" of Saturday , yet I tbink it _$$ _&& that the Chartists- generally should _|^ oiijr < something of what was done at the _. m _^ otings referred to in Glasgbw _^ tha _^ they migh £ knbw the position in which ' you _^ _lfeh d . in the _^ aflec " tions of the peoplo . . . : _^^^\ " _^ ' The bill calling the . meetings _referred to above was headed _^ in bold letters , " OfCONNOR UNMASKED ; " and the ground W versed at th he
e meetings re was something similar to that reported in last week ' s " Star , " but the meetings in Glasgow being known to the friends from the putting up of the bills—and a knowledge not coming upon them just a short time before the meeting took place , as was the case respecting the Paisley meeting—they were quite prepared to meet them on every point . The following formed the pr incipal topics of dispute . The National Petition for the Charter , and your statement in the House of Commons about the number of signatures that were attached to it ; your conduct at the Kennington-conimon meeting , for not leading the people on to be murdered ; your letter on the 22 nd April , for the
postponement of the National Assembly , and the nnmber who were legally entitled to sit ; your reminding the Irish- patriots of what Gavan Duffy , Esq ., said when he declared that he never would bridge over the gulf that separated the Irish and the English people ; and your opposition to the raising of the ten thousand pounds , which you were pleased to call a plundering of the people . The debate was kept up with great spirit , and the expressions of approbation or disapprobation , as tbe different points were under discussion , showed the deep interest which those present took in the matter ; hut the following motion and amendments will give you the triumphant conclusion that was come to .
The following resolution was moved by Mr . Duncan Sherrington : — " That this meeting is of opinion that the charges brought against Mr . Feargus O'Connor are not proven ; and that even if they were , are of so childish a nature , when compared with the many sacrifices which that gentleman has made In the cause of freedom , afrto merit only contempt : and , also , that the thanks of this meeting are due to Mr . O'Connor , for his past services in behalf of the toiling millions . "
First _amendmentjby Mr . Henriatta— " That this meeting , after hearing the different parties for two nights , come to the conclusion that it is bad policy , and detrimental to the best political interests of the working classes , to entertain the discussion , or come to a division upon it . " Second amendment , by Mr . James Adams : —" That in the opinion of this meeting , the charges preferred and proved by Messrs . Harley and Adams , against Mr . O'Connor , have tended materially to damage the Charter movement , and that he should be called upon to acknowledge them , and promise amendment , as the only condition upon which hostile parties can shake hands . ' '
Which resolution and amendments being dul y seconded , were put as follows : —First , Mr , Adams ' s amendment , for which thirtyseven voted ;—second , Mr . _Henrietta ' s amendment , which had a considerable majority over tbe first ; but when the vote came to be taken between the second amendment and the resolution moved by Mr , Sherrington , the motion was carried by a sweeping majority , amidst great cheering , and other modes which the people took of showing tbeir approval of the motion , which lasted for several minutes .
By inserting this communication in the " Star , " you will gratify the greater portion of tho active Chartists here , who are anxious that all bickerings should cease , and a fraternal feeling pervade the great body-politic of Chartism throughout the entire nation . Yours most respectfully and sincerely , Jul y 8 th , 1850 . DANIEL PAUL .
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The Executive Committee of the National Charter Association met at the Ofiice , 14 , Southampton-street , Strand , on Wednesday evening , July 10 th . Present * . Messrs . Miles , Reynolds , Milne , Stallwood , Arnott , Brown , and Davis . Mr . Milne was called to the chair , when correspondence was read from Keighley , enclosing Post-office orders , and requesting a fresh supply of cards ; from Glasgow , requesting the transmission of 200 cards ; and from Manchester , Pudsey , and
Darlington , remitting cash , aud reporting progress ; also from O'Connowille enclosing ten shillings . Reports were then delivered in from fhe metropolitan Delegate Council _^ announcing its formation and success ; from the Tract Committee , announcing the forward state of tho Tract . After the receipt of caBh and transacting business of minor importance , the Committee adjourned until Wednesday evening , July I 7 tb . Sheffield . —On Sunday , July 7 th , the council held its weekly meeting in the Democratic Temperance Hotel , 33 , Queen-street . After the disposal of the financial business , the
committee which was appointed to wait upon the members of the co-operation , for their cooperation and support towards a Pleasure Trip to Matlock , the benefit resulting to be applied to the funds ofthe Chartist Association , was called upon to give their report ; Messrs . Cavil ! , Buckley , Hague , and Whaiey made their statement , to the effect that seven town councillors , one alderman , and a gentleman , a member of the Poor Law Board , had promised their hearty concurrence in the matter . The above committee was then requested to make arrangements for the largest public building of tbe town , preparatory to the visit of Mr . O'Connor . It was fully anticipated to have
had the pleasure of heanug a letter read from that gentleman on the subject , and from after causes would have done , but for the evil and pernicious effects ( which are equally felt on every haud ) of the Sabbath Bill . Members who have not the opportunity of attending every meeting are informed , that a few more additional but highly-valuable works havo been added to the library , which now numbers ( sent out and on tlie shelves ) between three aud four hundred volumes , which may bo had of Mr . Thomas Hague , the librarian , from eight to ten o'clock on Sunday , Tuesday , and Saturday evenings . Mr . M . A . Buckley was requested to address tho members next Sunday evening ; subject , '' The probable state of
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political-parties consequent updh _^ _hfldeath of Sir Robert Peel . " ' y _« _'* _- ' } _^ ZZ _' ' -f ;; . , ; _| ; Resuscitation of the Metr ' _opOIITAN Be «' legate CouN « L . --Pn _rSuhday afternoon / 'July 7 th , at the call of . _'ihef Executive , Committee of tho National _y Charter f Association _^ the first meeting of _thisibody _^ _waa held . at th _4 City ' Chartist Hall , : _^( G _^ _detflane _^ _Baroiy can . The following delegates , were ; preseriiir -rMr . W . A . _FJetcher ; v : Soho ;; iMessrs _;< _-jffi Brisck and J . ; E .. Mpr ing , City , ; Messrs ; : ¦ $$ - ' yens and Ferdinando , f Crown and : _AncHdr ; Mr . ' Blake , _) Emmet ; Brigade _# _-Mr . A . _Fuzkdn , Finsbury _v Mr . R .- _StdkeB _^ _nEast . London ;
Messrs . Westby and _Alexb ; Whittington ; and Cat ; and T ; 'Antill , 'Ahtfll's _"Listr Messrs ; Stallwood _;^ Milne , _v Browh / f and Arnott * were also present from ' the Executive . ' Committee . Mr . _ ' Staliwodd wasf _unanimously , called to the ch _^ i ry and , after receiving ' the credentials of the several delegates , proceeded to set forth the objects fand great' utility of a wisely-directed' Metrop _^ tan Delegaie Council . Mr , yf :. [ A . Fletcher was then _^ _ejected ; secretary , and Mi . John - Milne _treasurer .:: _> It ¦'< was _^ also resolved : —" That the council meet every Sunday afternoon , at three o'clock precisely , at the City Chartist Hall , 26 , Golden-lane . "
"That the subject as to how much shall be paid by each locality , to defray the expense of the Metropolitan'Delegate Council , and as to the means of raising it—whether by voluntary contribution or otherwise—shall be submitted to the several localities , and that the several delegates report at the next meeting of the council . " The case of the " respectably dressed young man , " figuring , at the Guildhall police court , for having been in quest of " a determined Chartist , ' ' , was brought before the council , with the view of protesting against such ruffianism , but its consideration was , by a majority of one , adjourned until Sunday
next . —Mr . Fuzzon said his locality ( Finsbury ) was desirous that when all the political prisoners should be released , that a sort of jubilee should be held , consisting ofa procession tea party , public meeting ,, & c , and to carry out this desire he would move , " That this committee get up such demonstration : " the proposition not meeting with a seconder fell to the ground . —Mr . Brisck suggested the necessity of establishing a lecture committee , to furnish lecturers to the several balls and other places of meeting . —The chairman said the Democratic Propagandist Society would answer that purpose , as there were several
young men of talent connected with that Association , who were desirous of distinguishing themselves in the Chartist cause . Several delegates consequently announced their determination to make application to its secretary on account of their several places of meeting . It was resolved , " That the several localities of Limehouse , South London , Greenwich , Washington , working shoemakers , & o _,, & ,, be communicated with , and requested to send delegates . A considerable number of members of the Charter Association were present to hear tho proceedings , and a wish being expressed that the members should be admitted to hear
the discussions , the Council agreed , nem . con ., that all members of the National Charter Association should be admitted on showing their cards at the door , A vote of thanks was given tothe chairman , and the Council adjourned until Sunday , July 14 th . Edinburgh . —A general meeting was held at Buchanan ' s Coffee-house , on" the 8 th inst ., when the following persons were elected foi the next three months : —Mr . James Banner , Mr . John Gowan , Mr . William H . Davios , Mr . George Bremner , Mr . Laughlan M'Gregor , Committee Men ; Mr . Walter Pringle , Secretary ; Mr . Charles Callan , Treasurer . The local contribution was decided to he
sixpence a quarter . Edinburgh , Western _Locaiim . — The usual weeKIy meeting of this locality was held on Tuesday evening , July Oth , at half-past eight o ' clock ,, Mr . Smith was called to the chair , when after the adoption ofthe minutes of last meeting , and some minor matters were talked over , it was agreed to empower the secretary to send to the Executive for twentyfour cards , along with a correct roll of the membership of this locality . The secretary then brought forward the propriety of having a . pleasure trip , to be got up by tlie Democrats of Edinburgh , when Messrs . Walker , Kay , and Connor , wero appointed to make inquiry as to the most
suitable as well as the most attractive place to go to . After some other business , and a vote a thanks to the chairman , the meeting separated , Kkwcasile-upon-Tysb . — On Sunday evening , July 7 th—John Robinson in the chair—the following resolution , moved by M . Jude , seconded by H . Harding was passed : — ' * That this meeting send an invitation through the secretary , inviting Ml ' . Brriost Jones tt > visit _Newcastle after his liberation on tho 11 th of July . " After some discussion with reference to a district organisation , it was moved : — " That tho election of a delegate for the district of _Northumberlard and Durham be adjourned to next Sunday evening . "—
Moved by Martin Jude , seconded by Peter Itickley : " That , in the opinion of tbis meeting , the cause of Chartism would be advanced , and tho Chartists benefited , inditidually , by tho adoption of some approved plan of co-pperntion for the purchase of provisions , and that ihe subject be taken into consideration next Sunday evening , July 14 th , at seven o ' clock , in Mr . Green ' s Long-room , Cock Inn , head of the side . "—All correspondence for the Chartists of Newcastle , to be addressed to John Brown , care of Mary Brown , 8 , Harrison-property , Stepneybank , Newcastle-upon-Tyne . 0 'Coxnorviu . b . —At a special general meeting , hold at Mr . T . M . Wheeler ' s , to take into
consideration the address from tho Executire Committee , it was unanimousl y resolved ;— " That while wo are determined to persevere in our agitation for the Charter , whole and entire , wo consider it would be unwise to oppose the Parliamentary Reformers , as it would only give an undue importance to them by disturbing their dying moments . " The sum of ten shillings was voted fur the Executive , and ten names were added to our muster roll . We highly approve of tho advocacy of our social as well as political rights . St . Pancras . —A meoting of this locality was held on Sunday , at tho Bricklayer ' s Arms , Tonbridgestreet ; Mr . Fusseil attended , and was recoived with
marked respect . A resolution , congratulating Mv , _FllSSell 00 bis release , was moved by Mr , WeeKs , and . _spoken to by Messrs . Hornby , Donfc , and T , Brown , who promised to attend on Sunday , the 14 th , to lecture . Subject " The Charter . "—Two shillings was collected for exiles . Tub Emmbtt Brioadk . —On Monday evening , July 8 th , a meeting of members was held at the Rock Tavern , _Lisson-grove , in order that they might have a small sum to p lace in the hands of Ernest Jones , on emerging from his dungeon . The card announced a Harmonic Meeting , and the largest room in the tavern was densely crowded , Mr . J . Trehilco occupied the chair . Mr . Stallwood reported the progress of the Metropolitan Delegate
Council . Several excellent songs , toasts , and recitations were given , after which Mr . S . Munden proposed the following resolution , wliich was seconded by Mr .: Guest , supported by Mr . S . Blake , and spoken to by the chairman : — " That the best thanks of the members of tho Emmett Brigade , and its friends , are eminently due nnd hereby given to Mr . 'Edmund Stallwood , for the great service ho has rendered them , as well as for his attendance this evening . "—Carried unanimously . —Mr . _Stailwoad briefly replied , when harmony was recommenced , and kept up until a . lato hour . One pound was raised , to be presented to Mr . Ernest Jones , and the meeting separated with the usual honours to the chairman . , . ¦
Sono _Locality . —On Wednesday a meeting was hold at the Temperance Hull , Little Dean-street ., Mr . Moore in the chair , when Mr . Finlay proposed the following resolution . — "That this mooting soeing tho tyrannical manner in which democracy has been trampled under foot by tho aristocracy of Great Britain , and tlio Continent . , inasmuch as they imprisoned many of its best ad vooates , ' do hereby welcome Mv . Ernest Jones , and his fellow patriots ,
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on theu-liberation ; hoping that they , and the democrats of tho whole world , _Hvill _stilpstrive for the 0 _utainment of the people ' s rights . * ' The resolution was seconded by ; Mr . D . _^ O'Connor , supported by Mr . Lewis , and carried unanimously . Thanks was given to the chairman , and thefmeeting dispersed , having-handsomely contributed to the refugee fund : . ¦ ' i-- _•' ¦' - ' ¦ ' ¦ ' '""
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_'" *? _$ V r mBERATIt ) N OF E ; _JOSES . The two years to which Mr , Jones was so _ruthlessly sentenced having expired on Tuesday last , July 9 th , Messrs . Arhottj ! Stallwood , and Miloe , accompanied by the baiLfaridi other friends , met him at the prison ( Totl ) i || -field 8 Bridewell ) gate , and proceeded to the _We _' _stDiinster Police Court , Vincentsquare . Bail to the .. ainount of £ 600—namely , two securities in £ 150 _ea'oh' _/ arid Ernest ' Jones in £ 200 , was tendered , arid accepted by Mr Burrell , the sitting magistrate . Mr . Jones was released , and received __ the hearty congratulations of his friends . Immediatel y on leaving the Court , Messrs . Blake and Munden , of the _Enimett Brigade , presented Mr . Jones with . the . small tribute , raised by that ¦ patriotic body on the preceding night . Mr . Jones was theu conveyed in a cab to his residence in the vicinity of Bayswater , am isjdnce more restored to the
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THE FRATERNAL DEMOCRATS AND ERNEST JONES . ' A supper was given by the above body to Ernest Jones , on Wednesday evening , July 10 th , at the Craven Arms , Marshall-street , Golden-square , to congratulate' him on his release from _prisoB , and to present him with a testimonial of their lasting esteem and regard , in the shape of an exquisite pair of large portraits of Mr . and Mrs Jones . Amongst the guests present we noticed Messrs . G . W . Reynolds , Bronterre O'Brien , G . Julian Harney , J . Shaw , J . Fusseil , J . G . Vernon , J . Milne , E . Stallwood , ' John Arnott , Mr . Waddington , and Mr . Ernest Jones . An excellent Bupper was served up , which appeared to give every satisfaction . Tables being cleared , Mr . Yemon was called to tho chair , and cave , in
succession , " The People , " " long life and happiness to Ernest Jones and John Fusseil , " v The Charter and something more , " " The Red Republican , and its talented Editor , G . Julian Harney , " ' Social Bights , " " The men who so honourably and readily came forward to bail Ernest Jones and John Fusseil , " "The Society of Fraternal Democrats , " " Mrs . Ernest Jones and family , * ' " Mrs . Waddington , and ; all democrats of the fair sex . " "The Chairman , and all others who have suffered imprisonment in tbe Democratic cause , " was also given . The above sentiments were eloquently and _feelingly responded to by Messrs . Ernest Jones , J . Fusseil , G . J , Uarney _. Bronterre O'Brien , Waddington , Pettie , and Vernon . Mr . Jones , on receiving the testimonial , was deeply affected , and looked upon it as the offering of a few and true friends , which for over bound Sim to the Fraternal Democrats and tbe Democratic cause . A most pleasant and harmonious evening was enjoyed .
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GRAND SOIREE IN HONOUR OP THE LIBERATION OF ERNEST JONES AND JOHN J . FUSSELL .
A large tea party and public meeting -was held at the Literary and Scientific Institution , John-street , Fitzroy-square , on Thursday , the 11 th of July . After tea—which was well served—Mr . G , J . Harney was called to the chair , amidst loud cheers . On the platform were Ernest Jones ,. John J . Fusseil , John Shaw , Vernon , Bezer , Gurney , ' and other victims ; the Executive Committee of the National Charter Association ; Mr . Walter Cooper , and other Democratic friends . The hall was densely crowded . '
The Chairman in rising to propose the first sentiment as follows , was warmly applauded , — "Thepeople , may they soon ohtain the Charter and social rights , ' '—and expressed the pleasure he had of presiding on such a gratifying occasion , and he h * l much joy in giving that sentiment to the Sovereign , to whom they all paid homage—the People . ( Loud cheers . ) He trusted the time would speedily arrive when the power of that popular soverei gnty would be acknowledged throughout the world . ' ( Applause . )
Mr . Waiter Cooper rose to respond , and said , the time had now arrived when all must give up their little differences and petty jealousies , and unite in earnest for the principles embodied in the sentiment . All parties were trying to get hold of the people , hut they never would until they were prepared to do them justice . He then gave the picture of society , as exhibited under the present rule , and said if this be a true picture , " 'Tis the work of the devil , and to Hell with it as speedil y as possible . " ( Tremendous cheering . )
Mr . G . W . M . Reynolds said , he trusted that the peoplo would not be sovereign merely in name , but in fact , and that this wish may bo speedily accomplished . It W & 8 _liecfiSSary that they should disseminate political and social knowledge as widely and speedily as possible : contrasted the position of the nonproducers who possessed power , with that of the producers of wealth who possessed no
power , and asked , was it not necessary that a change should take place ? He trusted that as the people were now comparatively intelligent , and unity prevailed as to what should he obtained , and how to sot about it , that change must come , and then by a firm , peaceful , and determined struggle , show that they are determined to possess them . Having paid a compliment to the several victims , he resumed his seat amid great cheering .
The Chairman then proposed the second sentiment as follows : — " Ernest Jones and John J . Fusseil , may they soon behold the triumph of the principles for which they have suffered , " and passed a warm panegyric ou the patriotism ; devotion , and talent of John J . Fusseil and Ernest C Jones , which was reveived with loud acclamation . . The sentiment was hailed with waiving of hats , handkerchiefs , and every other demonstration of applause . Mr . T . M . Wheeler , in a few enthusiastic words which were warmly greeted , cordially supported the sentiment . Mr . Ernest Jones then rose amidst the
most prolonged una deafening cheering , wliich was again and again renewed , and jocosely said , he trusted they would have some respect for his bail , and not be too exciting . In the coming struggle between the two' powers they must show their _determiuation by peaceable and determined conduct to gain their object . Peace was cried when amongst the suffering poor peace was impossible . They must make allowance for Jinn , as he was suffering under ill health and long confinement , and was not so well calculated to address them at any great length that evening . They had heard of wealth arriving , but it was long on its road , for the poor wero still poorer . From Marshal
Cobden to Sergeant Muntz , he asked them all what had they been doing for tho last two years ? lie then _quoted somo of his own poetry— " Tho Factory Town "—amidst great applause . Mo knew it was said , policemen , gaolers , and others , were opposed to the people ; but he believed those m ' on turned tbeir keys reluctantly on the peoplo ' s friends , and he dreaded the legion of priests more than the legions of red or blue-coats ; hut be it theirs to answer , those enemies—thoso black . slugsthat if thoy waited for heaven until after death , they might also wait foi- holluntil tho same time . They could not believe that tho road to a heaven of bliss was through a hell of misery . He could not look on ; the imprisonment of
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their friends as a ' defeat , " as they still stood firm in the ranks of Democracy . ( _Grejit applause . ) He knew their foes would endea vour to set the men of the agricultural coun ties against the men ofthe towns—the one for Protection , the . other for Free Trade—and thus keep the beam see-saw ; and if so let it be their mission to carry the Chartist flag through the agricultural districts It would not do to preach dry Chartism now , they must show them " social rights , " and teach , them Chartism meant bread , beef , and beer ; " and this would gain their . hearts , and place in their hands that Charter which was the key to all other rights ( Great applause . ) He must tako this opportunity of congratulating them on tho appearance of tho Red Republican—that flag had been reared , and he trusted yet to see its pure principles prevail , and hailed with rapturo by peoples of aU nations ( Tremendous cheering )
. Mr . J . Fussell then rose , and was hailed with a similar demonstration to that which greeted Ernest Jones . He assured the meeting that imprisonment had only had tho effect of propelling him from Chartism to Red Republicanism—( cheering)—and repudiated the charge of assassination whicli had been so mendaciously preferred against _lifm by informers . There were some few noble spirits to whom he should feel grateful , who had stood by them on all occasions , and whom he feared he never should be enabled to repay . He ' ! it o d '
looked forward to the movement as at present conducted with great pleasure . Babington Macauly said the people were now better off than they ever had been before . ( Avoiee , "Heisaliar . " ) He ( Mr . Fusseil ) must declare it to ho a base falsehood , and went into statistics to prove the fallacy of Mr . Macauly ' s argument , wliich he effected most successfully . Mr . Fusseil then pledged himself whilst he supported his family to still maintain the glorious principles of Democracy in all their integrity , and resumed his seat amidst the mo 3 t rapturous applause . ... t y e t B l '
Mr . Ernest Jones rose again and expressed his gratitude tothe _^ men of Halifax , and the men of Iiond 6 n iiferi . j _^ Supf _} roii'they had so generously ren dered to his wifeand family during . his incarcera tion . ' v ' f . Mr . Blakmore addressed a few words , congratulating them on meeting Jones , Fussell , and the other victims . The . _CnAWMAN , in an eulogistic strain ; proposed the following : — " Tho Political Martyrs of 1818 , " which , ho said , eschewed all narrow feeling , and fraternally embraced victims of all nations . ( Great cheering . ) Mr , Yeknon responded , thanking the meeting for the honour done him and his fellow martyrs , and trusted that before they again took up the cudgels they would be thoroughly prepared . ( Cheers . ) Mr , Bkzbb followed in a similar strain . Mr . Ernest Johes being about to leave the Hall was greeted with three cheers , waving of hats , handkerchiefs , & e ., & c . I
Mr , Johh Shaw then briefly thanked them for the sentiment , and pledged his fealty for tho future . Some of the Democratic Refugees then came forward , amidst rapturous applause , and sung a Polish air . The Chairman then gave " The Democratic Press , " and called on Bronterre O'Brien , amidst vociferous cheering , to respond . Mr . O'Bbisn said , were it not for the Aortkern Star , the Red Republican , Reynolds ' s Neivspaper , and a few penny papers , he should think the idea of a Democratic press a dream . ( Cheers . ) Aa a proof of this , he had only to refer to the daily press ,
which was calling on the people to subscribe for * ' a working man ' s monument to Sir Robert Peel ; " and had they a Democratic press , such an insult would never be offered to tliem . He feared the people had not __ shown that desire for a Democratic press , by their support , as they ought to have done , and trusted they would make up by their exertions for the future in support of their Democratie press . ( Cheers . ) Mr . _LiiYxojr , _amidst loud cheers , supported the sentiment , urging the people onward in the good and earnest work of Democracy . The democratic refugees again stepped forward , and gave an Italian air—" Viva _Ganibaldi , " and received an unanimous encore .
The Ciuibman then gave " The ladies , " and called on Mr . Stallwood to respond , Mr . Stallwood , in a speech whicli excited the laughter and loud cheers ofthe meeting , responded . The Democratic Refugees then gave the Marsellaise in the French Language , which was greeted with unbounded applause . Mr . Stalwood proposed , " The Chairman , " which was hailed with acclamation . Mr , Harney responded .
Cheers were given for Poland—for the Resurrection ofthe Roman Republic—and for the Republic , Universal , Democratic , and Social . At the close of the meeting a handsome subscription was raised on behalf of the British and foreign patriots who have suffered in the glorious cause of democracy at home and abroad .
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THE DISTRESSED REFUGEES . It having been made known through the Northern Star , & c ., that Bronterre O'Brien would give his services , and that the Committee of the John-street Institution had given , free of expense , their hall for one night , for the benefit of the Polish , Italian , Badenoso , and other patriots , whom Continental despots have driven to our shores , a large meeting was held on Friday evening , July oth . The subject announced to bo treated on was " Lord
Palmerston s Foreign Policy , but Mr . O Brien , in consequence of the rcceiit death of a _statesman , ask permission to change it fov the popular one of " Sir Robert Peel , " which was immediately complied with . Mr . O'Brien having passed a high eulogium on the many pmato virtues of the late Sir Robert Peel , proceeded for the space of an hour and a half ,-amidst wrapt attention , to scan the public acts of that statesman , showing them to be of the most baneful and deadly hind , so far as the welfare and interest of the masses were concerned . At the conclusion of his discourse he was greeted with hearty and long continued applause . —Mr . Stallwood , in a
speech which was rapturously applauded , moved the following resolution : — " That tbe best thanks of this meeting are eminently due , and hereby given to Mr . Brontene O'Brien , for the able address ho has _, { u 9 f . delivered , for the fraternal purpose of aiding the Democratic Refugees , and also to the Committee of this Institution , for giving the tree use of their hall for the same object . "—Mr . Rogers seconded the motion , which was carried by acclamation . —Mr . O'Brien briefly responded . —Mr . T . Brown thanked the meeting on behalf of tho refugees . — Several patriotic songs were sung , after which the meeting dispersed . We were informed that nearly £ 5 was collected on the occasion ,
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MR . SMITH O'BRIEN . At a meeting of Irish Democrats held on Sunday last , at 26 , Golden-lane , a hand-bill was read , calling a preparatory meeting , in order to alleviate the sufferings of Mr . Smith O'Brien , by appealing through the government to the mercy ofthe Crown . A deputation was appointed to wait on the conveners of the meeting consisting of Dr . O' Connor , and Messrs . Lynch , Dwaik ; Clancy , and Flanagan . The deputation read the following resolution , as agreed to at their weekly meeting : — " That we , tho friends of the Irish Democratic Association , resident in London , approving ofthe principles and conduct of W . S . O ' Brien , Esq ., pledge ourselves to use every exertion in our power to mitigate the cruel sufferings of that magnanimous personage , and protest against any line of conduct inconsistent with tho
uigmty of Irish independence , which would be compromised b y prostrating ourselves at tho feet of parliament , but we respectfully claim tho liberty of our countrymen as a ri ght . " At the meeting of Democrats held on Monday evening , Mr . _M'Carthy , chairman ofthe committee of the friends of W . S O'Brien , presented the following resolution , but stated that he did not hold with its contents : — " That this committee do receive , with every respect and courtesy , the deputation from tho Democratic Association held in Golden-lane , with whom we should be happy to co-opevate , but that we are _obliged to decline the oftbr on their terms , as we feel that tho course pursued by those friends in Ireland who have boon the associates of Mr . O'Brien , and tho course
pursued and pursuing by them , is the one which wo feel bound to follow , in crder to render the most efficacious _assistant to the noble martyr . " A vote of thanks was given to Mr . M'Carthy . The following resolution was moved by Mr . Clancy , seconded by Mr . Lynch , and adopted : — " That this committee is of opinion that tho persons professing to be the friends of W . S . O'Brien are pursuing a hue of conduct incompatible with the feelings of the martyrs of ' 48 , and tending to lessen the character of the Irish peoplo in the eyes of tho world , aud knowing from past experience the futility of such efforts , ive consider such conduct in the light of a recantation of former principles , and at variance with their professed . claim of national independence . "
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Wkt . cu op as _unknown Vessel . —A number of casks of braiidv , doubtless portions of the cargo of some foundered " vessel , bave been picked up m the Bristol _Chaunclby different vessels _nn'W _* The casks have tho brands , " llcncssy , Mnrtill . ll & Co ., O . D . /' in a circle , "V . As J . L . and " 0 . P . " underneath . " James _Ilenessv anu \ o „ " D _Y " and " C . H . " A headboard having pauitc . ii on it tho word « Ottawa" bas _likewise been Picked up in Rhosilly Bay . Nearly thirtyxnsks ol _different sizes have been recovored .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), July 13, 1850, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns3_13071850/page/1/
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