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TO THE CHARTISTS
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1 My Dear Fbiesds, P. . I do not know th...
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To The Chartists
TO THE CHARTISTS
1 My Dear Fbiesds, P. . I Do Not Know Th...
1 My Dear _Fbiesds , P . . I do not know that for a long time I _derived greaterp leasure than from my -visit to _pkTorkshire and Lancashire on Sunday and Monday last . On Sunday , under the burning Jnid-day son , I had to climb np a steep ragged "mountain oyer a mile in length , accompanied \ _yy Mr . Roberts and some of your order . But , arduous as the task , was , I was more than repaid when I saw the living summit , and still more when I saw your friend LiYESEr , of Rochdale—oue ofthe most able and
consistent advocates of yonr cause—in the chair . Mr . Coofer , Mr . _Kushton _, Mr . Roberts , Mr . Nixon , Mr . _Shacbxetox , Mr . Kydd , all addressed the meeting in most detennined and ¦ eloquent speeches , while mine appeared to give general satisfaction . 1 never was more cordially received in my life , and I was well p leased to see such a number of women present ; and , indeed , upon the -whole , such a gathering upon fhe top of such a Mil inspired me with strong hope , that no power on earth can suppress the mind tiiat I nave contributed to create in those two great lives of _indostry . The straggling to reach , the top reminded me of the strugg les that you and I have made to accomplish our principles , and I was gladdened "with , the hope that * vve had then reached the summit .
On Monday evening I addressed the people of Manchester in the Institute , where several -excellent speeches were delivered , and where I think I established the fact , that it was to our power to procure meeting places in the several large towns of England , that the Buccess of our principles was _toT ) e attributed . "When I concluded my speech , I expressed a desire that any man or woman who had any questions to ask me , with regard to the Land Plan or any -tiling else , should . do so . There appeared to
"be a" general dismchnation to wind np the af- _ _ttcstfthe Compaay , aad . upon Mngra _^^ _^ _gfteiny-bpinion , I stated thatT was hut an instrument in the hands of the majority , and that but for the discontent of the grumblers I should he decidedly opposed to such a step . Having replied , and I believe satisfactorily , to the several questions put to me , I stated that I had two questions to put to the meeting , and I hoped that ihey would answer me as openl y j the first was : —
If they were prepared to pay the expenses incurred for ihe defence of the Chartist prisoners , for the Terdict obtained against me in the Court of Queen ' s Bench ? And the second was : — "Whether they wereprepared to repay me the several thousands I had advanced to the Land Company" ? These two _questions " were answered with -very cheerful laughter : however , if I never receive a farthing towards either account , I will derive some consolation from the conviction that I have conferred some little henefit upon hoth Chartist and Land Members , or . if not npon the Land Members , at all events upon the nation .
Now , my -friends , I believe yon are aware of the reviling , the slander , the persecution , and the odium I hare stonfly withstood for advocating ihe cause of Lahour ; you are aware that to me such abuse was meat , drink , and clothes ; that I lived npon it , and luxuriated in it , as the censure of slaves is adulation ; hut as ingratitude is the blackest of all sins , that coming -froni niy own children , and from those to whose service I have devoted the best days
of my life , and to benefit whose order I have abandoned the sports , the frivolities and the gaieties of my own order—ingratitude , I say , coining from such a quarter , has overwhelmed me with grief . And I believe that I may assert with truth , that no man who has ever lived could have -withstood the foul and base ingratitude that I have met with from a few—and , thank God , they are but afew—of those to whose cause I have devoted my life .
Perhaps when you come to read the history of that life , some will taunt themselves with that ingratitude of which I justl y complain , and then , as in the case of _Heury Hukt , they may do justice to my memory . I assure you that the most fervid imagination cannot picture to itself the mental suffering that I have endured , in consequence of the complaints of the grumblers in the Land Company ; and now let me draw your attention to a subject which is of more importance to your order than even
the Land Question . It is of more nnportance , because it is the means , and thc Land is the end : I mean a thorough association of all those who work mentally and manually : a co-operation between the shop keep ing class and the working class—a co-operation which I have recommended for many years—not a cooperation to insure the mere reduction of taxation , from which neither you nor the shopkeeping class would derive one particle of benefit , but a co-operation the result of which would be a -f all , free , and lair representation of both orders .
At no period of our history was there ever such an opportunity afforded to the working classes . At the two meetings of the middle classes that I have attended I have been most enthusiasticall y received , and my principal object in attending those meetings has been to strip Chartism of that odium which faction has stamped upon it ; and I do not think I have failed , although I have declared my adhesion to the six points , snd . my determination never to surrender one particle of them . Let me show you the great advantageof those gatherings . Firstly . - _^ Wg are furnished with free admission to the most commodious buildings , which we couldnot otherwise secure ; and
Secondly , —and which is of much more importance , it g ives ns an opportunity of de"veloping our principles to parties who would otherwise hold aloof from us , and whose antagonism was based upon i gnorance of our
"news . There is now about to be a coalition between the Peel staff and the Russell party . This is what I always predicted , when sing ly they should not be able to contend against the pressure from without Sh- Robert , knowing that he has estranged the affections of the _feudallords , says "NOLO EPISCOPARL " hut you may rely upon it that the ambition of a public man is very similar tothe feelings of a woman . "When a celebrated French authoress was asked , when a woman ceased
to love ? she replied , " When she ceased to live ; " and if Sir Robert was asked when he would cease to be ambitious of office , if he answered with the same sincerity , he would re p l y , "WHEN I CEASE TO . LIVE . " You are aware that while I have always exp lained the impossibility ofa reciprocal union taking p lace between ihe capitalist and the employer of labour , that I have at the same time exp lained the mutual benefit that wonld result from the union of the veritable middle classes and the working classes .
I tell you again , that every nation in the world is now revolutionised in consequence of the inability or disinclination of their respective rulers to come to a fair adjustment ofthe Labour Question , and its solution may be more difficult in Eng land than in any other country , andfor _thisreason—thatnearlyahuudred millions a year is squandered in taxation , church _estabhshments and poor rates , and that is the golden link hy which the upholders
| of patronage are bound to the existing Governiment , however ihey may politically difler . pFhere is no measure , whether suppression Iff Bhe Habeas . Corpus Act , suppression of public _fbp inion , incarceration " of political offenders , rthe transport _^ the gallows , or the g ibbet , -which lihe ours "wiU not assist the ins to carry as _jlono- as the upholding of patronage is the coni _^ d _^ iSonr —thesuiequanon . Wefi , then , when _tyon alone straggle to resist or break do _* wn this _liniust and anomalous monopoly , _theAttorney-* Generalis the prosecutor , detectives are the
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witnesses , and the middle classes constitute the jury . Any evidence , or no evidence , is sufficient to establish your criminality — the verdict is based upon unjust conclusions and ungenerous op inions of your motives , and now for the first time you have the opportunity of meeting this jury class face to face , " and of destroying prejudice b y the fair developement of your princi p les . And in conclusion , my friends—my dear and loved friends—let me imp lore of you in the name of God— b y the duty you owe to your I wives your little ' children , your country , and
, posterity—not to allow any slimy snake to come amongst you with exciting , soothing , and enthusiastic language , to destroy your present prospects , and dash the cup of hope from your li p . No doubt such emissaries will be sent a b road , as politics , like other commodities , constitute themedinm of traffic . Let " Union' - * be your watchword ; let "The Charter and no Surrender'" be your motto ; and rely upon it that I will remain upon the watch-tower , and I have been a good and ; faithful sentinel for _twenty-seven years , and if I should see any , the slightest , chance of backsliding , I will warn you of the thief s _approaoh _^ _jEpE . Aers _^ £ j
¦ signed to his cold grave—my uncle is in the fifty-first year of Ms banishment—and two of my brothers , driven by the stigma , of odium from the land of their birth , are now hi far distant regions ; while I am the last remaining member of a family thus sacrificed to tyranny , and am now suffering what is more oppressive than the tyrant ' s punishment—BASE INGRATITUDE ; but still I remain , The faithful and uncompromising Friend of your Order , and Advocate of your Princip les , - Feargus O'Connor .
To Feargus O'Connor, Esq., M.P. Dear Sib...
TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P . Dear Sib , —I write by request of a dying man , to inform you of his great gratitude and thankfulness towards you , for the way in which you have ever exerted yourself to benefit him and his fellow men —Thomas Smith , who died July 1 st . 1849 , aged seventy-three years ; one who from the beginning , has _' stood fast as a roc & to the principles of Chartism . He has had to bear great sacrifices , and at anytime would have suffered death rather than turn round and deny that good and holy cause which he believed to be the redemption ofthe world—professed by Christ , and borne out bythe Gospel . He believed , up to the time of his death , that thc National Land Plan , would , if earned on be the means of destroying all pauperism and poverty , and would bring that happiness which is desired in this world . His acts and deeds were in obedience with righteousness and godliness , and no man living can say he ever
did an act of unkindness or -i njustice . He was a teacher and member amongst the Baptists of Normanton-on-Soar foe hxlf a century , a greater part ofthat timo being superintendant , and most of the rising generation of that place are indebted to hiin for their education , and express their gratitude and love to him for his great and unwearied services for their benefit , with which he confessed that he was well paid for all that he had done . — But as he was a bold Chartist , declaring the rights ofthe people , and his every day pleasure being to read the Star newspaper to those around him , telling them that Chartism would do away with all poverty , be was turned out ofthe church . It was then his desire to be drawn on the Land if he lived on it but a day . —It was his last wish , sh * , that God might bless and prosper you , and keep you as he ever has done , "Not weary in well doing . "
Your child , in the cause of Chartism , ¦ - ¦ ¦ _- ¦¦ ¦ H . Simfkin . July 14 tb , 1849 , Mechanics ' -square , Notting ham
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TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P . The much abused , hunted , and persecuted friend of the ignorant , ungrateful , social and political spell-bound slaves of the landed and monied aristocracy . . . ¦ I have seen , sir , your positive declaration m the Northern Star , that you intend to retire into private life . This is wise , it is well—above all , it is not too late . " Assuredly , it is my firm conviction , that unless you adopt the above resolution immediately , you will have neither private , public , nor any other life ,, except life everlasting , to retire into ; you may , and no doubt you will , exclaim aloud , for
yourself , and for every other patriot , philanthropist , and philosopher " O Lord , save me from my friends , ' ! for most assuredl y , if you "were _no"W- ' _- _| _- <> die you would certainly die of a broken heart , if any man ever did—not a heart broken by its enemies , for that I believe were impossible , even should hell and earth combine for that diabolical * purpose . When bosom friends turn traitors—when knave and fool conspire—when perishing , famished , insulted , and oppressed man , woman , and child , turn round with fierce and savage glare to insult and wound the heart that bleeds for . them to-live—to curse , devour , and destroy their every onl y friend—to receive and- _' ob ' ey the demon instructions of that
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friend s sworn avowed and determined enomy—it would break a _he-ivt harder than , adamant . If placed m your position'it would have caused me , lQPg since , much as i love niy fellow man " to havo $ ! _' !? d him a _"d let him go I "—Blinded in your zeal -a a unwoi , t by "working classes , I fear you cannot ana _. ao not sec your one . your only faultpardon me rf i tell it you 4 t is brief , it is _simp'y this ; ' it is not for not having done enough , - but it is for having done too much ! —it _ you do not positively * intend to wind up the . Company s affairs , allow- me to advance my y _Liotcnet . I am a shareholder to the amount of three acres paid up , consequently , have an interest m what you do as a finish : here is my simple plan , and - as easily understood . "Let _thelana be for over the land of the Company ; let there be no more bonus , no more ballot , but let the allotments be let auccion to
py none but members , on a lease for twenty-one years , with power-in the allottee to renew _that lease at some specified time , for twentyone years longer at the first twenty-one years' rent , sotnathis Wile and family may enjoy the fruits of ¦ _M . _* _- " _™* _uidtistry as well as himself ; and if the said . member choose to sublet it , why let him do so ; himself still remaining responsible , or rclinquishhis claim . Above all things , let the quantity vary from _t- wo acres to twelve , but principally the latter . _tShould other lands be purchased , either by yourself ft * the Company , let them be purchased in every a * _ari 8 h , asfar as possible ; 'in proportion to the numo ' _eY of members in _thatlocality _pfet'lfce' -price of the land be no hinderance , nor the quantity : and mortgage ; purchase , and build be the order of tbe day . . ¦ . " Yours , fraternally , Northampton , July 16 . W . E .
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Moustain . —At a meeting of the members it ; _was resolved : — " That , in order to hare a free and full representation at the forthcoming Conference , we recommend each district secretary throughout the Company , to call a public _meeting , in the most central place in each district , at which all members tbat are wishful may attend , in order that each candidate may he questioned as to the policy he intends to pursue at the forthcoming Conference , and tbat this be done before his election . " Loughborough . —The Land memhers met on Monday last , at the Wheat Sheaf . After some discussion the meeting was adjourned to six o ' clock next Sunday nig ht , at the same place . _Birmixgium . — At the usual weekl y meetin g held
at the Ship Inn , on Sunday evening last , the instructions from the Directors for the election of Delegates to the forthcoming Conference were read , and the following resolution unanimously passed : — "Thatevery memher of this branch of the Land Company pay threepence , to defray the expenses ofthe Delegate * o Conference , according to the instructions ofthe Directors ; and no vote will be taken without the same be paid . " It was then resolved , " That the meeting for nominating a Delegate be held next Sunday evening , at eight o ' clock . " - Davektrt . —A meeting of this branch of the "National Land Company took place on Monday evening last , when the propositions of our Merthyr Tydvil friends were discussed and unanimously
agreed to , and a vote of confidence was passed in our esteemed friend Feargus O'Connor , Esq . ; and we hope that the Company will go back to the old Elan and have the ballot , so that the poorer memers may have a chance ; and let all those who have not confidence in our true friend go about iheir business , and find another if they can , Bristol . —A quarterly meeting of the Land members was held at the house of Mr . Richards , Castle Mill-street , Bristol , on Monday evening last , and after the business of ihe evening was gone through , a discussion arose respecting a delegate for the forthcoming Conference . The meeting adjourned to Monday evening next , at seven o ' clock , when every member is requested to attend .
Cm and FissBom . —The members of the above body met at their rooms , 34 ,. Clerkenwell-green , on Tuesday evening , July 17 th . Mr . Henry Livesay was called to the chair , when the following resolutions were proposed and carried : —Moved by Mr . Bkfl-. e , seconded by Mr . Pool , " That we elect Mr . Allnutt as the secretary of this branch . " Moved by Mr . Jones , seconded by Mr . Bains , "That Mr . Nobbs be the treasurer ol this branch . " Two auditors were then appointed to audit the accounts of the late secretary and treasurer , and Messrs . Blake and Dicey were appointed . Moved by Mi * . Nbbhs , seconded by Mr . Uroomfield , " That in the opinion of the members ofthe City and Finsbury branch ofthe National land Company , the affairs
of the Company should not be wound up , but that a levy shall he laid upon each member , to form a fund , to pay those that wish to withdraw . " Moved by Mr . Broomfield , seconded by Mr . Bains , " That all those -members wishing to withdraw shall be allowed two-thirds of the capital they have paid into the Company back again , as we are of opinion that those who wish the company to proceed should not have all the expenses that have been incurred in the enrolment of the Company to pay themselves . " Moved by Mr . Blake , seconded by Mr . Jones , "That tliis branch do put Mr . Allnutt in nomination as one ofthe delegates to represent London inthe conference at Snig ' s End . " Moved by Mr . Blake , seconded by Mr . G . Fox , "That we recommend
Mr . O ' Connor to mortgage the different estates that are now occupied , and by that means purchase other estates , for we are of opinion that if that was carried out hc would be able to locate tho whole of the members in a much shorter period than by any other means . " The meeting then adjourned . until Monday evening , July 30 th , at eight o clock precisely . k Aberdeen . —The usual quarterly general meeting of this branch of the "National Land Company was held upon the evening of Friday , the oth inst . ; the usual business ofthe branch being transacted , and the last quarter ' s proceedings reported and approved of , it was moved by James Jack , and seconded by Thos . Thaw , " That it is not honourable in Feargus
O'Connor , and especially his co-directors , to enter into any arrangements with a new Land Company , owing to their engagements as the servants of the E resent Land Company , without making some onourable settlement with the members . "— Carried almost -unanimously . It was / then moved by James M-Intyre and seconded by Archibald "Wilson , " That the whole affairs of the Company he immediately -wound up as we consider ifc has become impracticable . " —This resolution , on being put to the vote was carried . It was then moved by James Jack and seconded by Thomas Thaw , " That this branch be shut up until the affairs ofthe Company be either wound up orcompletely reg istered . " Moved as an amendment "by William Porter and seconded by
James M'lntyre , " That this branch be kept open for another quarter , and that we meet as usual upon the first Friday night of each month . " The amendment was carried . Moved by Thoma 9 Thaw and seconded by James Jack , " That from this date there be no more local expenses charged from any member of tbis branch but what was due previous to September 22 nd , 1848 , and that the room rent be paid by equal subscriptions . " Carried . Hull . —At a special general meeting of the Land members , atthe Malt Shovel , "forth Church Side , to take into consideration the subject of Mr . O'Connor ' s letter respecting the Land Company , as adjourned from Jul y 9 th , Mr . Henry Hamlyn was unanimously c alled to tbe chair , when the following resolutions were unanimously passed , after considerable discussion pro and con . on each . Moved by T . Oliver , seconded by Richard Anderson : — " That
the officers and members of the Hull branch of the National Land . Company , having _maturely considered the present state of Company ' s financial position as well as its future prospects , do strongly recommend to the Conference , the necessity of laying down some plan forthe speedy winding-up of the affairs ofthe Company , and that F . O'Connor Esq . be requested to apply to parliament for leave to wind it up . " Moved . By J . "Whinciip , seconded b j ; _Theophilus Leach , " That when a balance has been struck , that the necessary deduction , if any ; shall be set on each member , and those ; who . are dissatisfied to have their money , minus the deductions , paid fo them as early as possible . "; - Moved by J . Dibb , seconded by Henry Lavarack : — " That those members who are anxious that the Land Company shall be _reestablished , shall have an opportunity of leaving their , capital in the hands of the . Company for that purpose . " Moved _byXLeacb , -seconded by J . "Walton : — " That each member be ; requested to
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pay to the district secretary on or before Monday , July 23 rd , the district levy to defray the expenses of delegate to the forthcoming Conference , and that each branch in the district be requested to forward its amount as early as possible , " " Thatr this branch do nominate a candidate as delegate , to represent this district at the Conference . " - "When Messrs . Oliver , Lundy , Dibbs , Hamlyn , and Barnett , were duly proposed and seconded , and on the votes being taken by the chairman ; Mr ., Timothy Oliver was duly nominated , having fourteen votes over the next number . Moved by T . " Oliver , seconded by B . Smith : —V That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to . each secretary in the district . " Moved by T . " Oliver , seconded by G . Barnett : — "That the thanks of this meeting be presented to Mr . Henry Hamlyn , for his able and impartial
_coni duct in the chair . " After which the meeting adjourned to July 30 th , for the purpose of electing the delegate from the list supplied from the district . _MKBTHYR-Tynvix . —The members of this branch of the Land Company are right glad to see so many _, persons declaring themselves contented and happy on the Bromsgrove estate . We should be glad if some plan could be adopted at the next Conference , toget rid of all the discontented members in the Company . In our report of last weeky all must be perfectly aware that the proposed contribution of od . per week from every member , would riot locate _^ all , the members for several hundred years , but we propose to mortgage the estates as soon as they ; are ] _. oocunied . by _tetoants . " EyeryLQne must be ' _awatfe-that
_-aor-# ! tst # _Wirbf'mf " its " full value when mortgaged , and to make up the loss we propose the weekly contribution of 6 d . per member . Wc earnestly trust that every district will do its part this time to establish the Company on a firm foundation , and send tothe Conference only old and determined men , whose heartsand soulsare in the cause , for there is no other hope for tho working man but the land , and no scheme will work so harmonious as the old plan , where every poor man should have a few pounds to commence on his allotment . We earnestl y hope that no more of those grumblers will have the luck to go on the land . The slave market is the best place for all ot them . Leicester . — -At a meeting of No . 1 branch of tbe National Land . Company , at 87 . Church-gate , to
consider the present position of the Company , and as under existing circumstances the poor man ' s chance is hopeless , therefore we full y agree that a Conference should be held , but unanimously disapprove ofthe Directory making the alteration from _Nottingham to Snig ' s End , as Nottingham would be the most convenient , and the best means of conveyance from all parts of the kingdom , so we wish you to abide by the first proposition that appeared in the < Sitarofthc 7 th of July ; and as for the sight at Snig ' s End and Lowbands , we are perfectly satisfied with the accounts we receive concerning those places , as our confidence in the honourable Member for Nottingham remains unshaken . Hoping you _wdl reconsider the subject , and let Nottingham be
the place of assembling _,,, I am , on behalf of the meeting , yours , ' & c ., Thomas • Newton . - , _iWAK-fc-FiELn . —At the usual , weekly meeting of this branch of the Land Company , a resolution to the foir lowing effect was carried unanimously : — " That this meeting desire to return their sincere and heartfelt thanks to F . O ' Connor , Esq ., M . P ., for his zealous and self-denying labours in behalf of the great cause of human progress , but more especially for instituting the National Land Company , believing , as we do , that the full developement ofthe power of labour , wheu applied to the land , is the only remedy which can successfully be adopted to . improve our present anomalous and wretched social condition . We would still further express our unshaken confidence in that
gentleman , knowing that he has staked his time ) talents , character , and fortune in the cause of suffering humanity ; we would , therefore , urge upon him ( without dictation ) fo continue his labours in behalf of , and for the people . " Bolwbll . —The following resolutions have been adopted by the Land members of this district : — " That as we have full confidence in Mr . O'Connor we think it would be advisable to have nothing to do with the law , but let all the property belong to him . " " That there be bonus and ballot * so that there may be one chance forthe poor members and two for those that have money . " " That the Land Company being for the mutual benefit of its members , we think that when a member is balloted and
does not think well to stop he ought not to sell , but that it ought to go to the next on the ballot . " - ' That there be a levy of 6 d . per week upon all the members , paid up _* _*' or not , and those not paying not to stand the ballot , but to receive theirs at the winding up of the company , and interest for it . " - That the Directors remain at their present number , and we think that houses mig ht be built for £ 50 each , till the allottees could turn themselves round , when they might alter them to suit their own purposes ; and we think many of those that have made complaints have lived in nouses that have cost little more than £ 50 before they went on their allotments . " There were nearly a score of members present when the above resolutions were adopted , and they have requested me to sign them on their behalf . Wm . _Eveley . WniiiiNGTON and Cat . —At the weekly meeting
of this branch of the National Land Company the resolution ofthe Merth yr Tydvil branch was read , but itwas thought it would not reach the unprincipled men who would summon Mr . O'Connor . It was then resolved that we hold a general meeting on Sunday evening , Jul y 22 nd , to appoint a candidate to Conference . All members arc invited to attend . A subscription was entered into on account of the trial of O ' Connor v . Macnamara , and fourteen members gave 6 s . Manchester . —An adjourned meeting of the Manchester branch of the National Land Company was held in the People ' s Institute , on Sunday July 15 th , 1849 , when the following resolution was unanimously passed : — " That we request the Directors to postpone the Delegate meeting to be held at Snig ' s End until the decision of the Court of Queen ' s Bench .
To Feargus O'Connor , Esq., M.P. Honoure...
TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P . Honoured and Respected Sib , — You have threatened to give up the cause of the people , but I do not believe it—it is not in your nature . You have pledged yourself to redeem a fallen people , and you knew the nature of the task you allotted to yourself—that it was not a smooth one , and that it was not without danger , persecution , and prosecution , and that without great caution you would lose your life . You knew that honesty did not always accompany talent , and that talent ( like every other commodity ) , is . for sale'in the best market , and knocked down to the highest bidder ; therefore you knew that you had all who are interested inthe present system to oppose you—all that live in
idleness on the yieeB of the people , as well as thosewho live in affluence and surrounded with luxury from the industry of the people—from tho lawyers to the priests of every denomination , the cunning of the one and the craft of the other have naturalised the people to the present unnatural system . Therefore you knew that you had to change the ideas of the people from an artificial to a natural state of society ; and that you . would have to wean their thoughtsfrom that which has been imbibed in them from their infancy , and direct them to things entirely new , thus placing yourself as a target for all the enemies of progression to direct their fire against .
You nave taken a right position to defeat all our enemies , and the victory is certain if you continue in command of the oppressed army , which I know you cannot give up . You swore once , in Scotland , "That you would break _oppression ' s head , or oppression should break your heart . ' " Brave and honest patriot ! accept my grateful thanks , and continue your onward course . Once open the free-Labour field , and there will be no slave to take up the bludgeon , sword , musket , or cannon , to keep down his fellow-slaves , for hire . I have the honour to be , yours fraternally , Joseph Morgan , 39 , Butcher-row . Deptford , Jdly 18 .
To Feargus O'Connor, Esq., M.P. Unpurcha...
TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P . Unpurchaseable Sincere O'Connoh _. —Sik , —A fortnight sinco my hopes were elated to the highest p itch , but I regret to say , that the perusal ot last week ' s _Starhad that effect on my hopes whichneither slandering wi iters of the Press , nor the "Whistler ' s " _-. publications , nor any of the slavemongers , could ever have had . But , in the name of God , do not think for a moment of leaving us in our present predicament ; kenneled up in the commercial and manufacturing towns , at the will and caprice ofthe slave drivers , who , with few exceptions , use their every moans to prevent us changing our position in
life from an artificial to that designed by God . for man—not that of being domiciled in our courts and allies , surrounded by beer shops , g in palaces , and brothels , to an alarming number , to which our offspring in too many instances prove victims . Would to God that the working ' classes would look to themselves 1 I appeal to you , in God ' s name , to retract your words , and the prayers of millions will be your reward . Go on , brave O'Connor ! the true propounder of the free labour field , the majority have a confidence in you . As a Conference is fixed upon may God insp ire your collective wisdom , arid lay down some compulsory rules , and we will then carry the Land Plan out within a short period , in spite of the factions opposed to it .
I remain , yours sincerely , Thomas Brown , Liverpool , July 12 th . A paid-up Shareholder
To Feargus O'Connor, Esq., M.P. Reb-Rect...
TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P . _REB-rECTfiD Sin , —Yom' letters in the Star for this week and last havo astonished me not a little . I am sure that not one of us tint complained about the crops at Bromsgrove , expected that it would be taken so very ill . I admit , at once , I am one that complained . I met Mr . Clark in the morning on the estate , and told him I was very much disappointed with the crops : he admitted that all I said was true . I said nothing about tho pumps not being in , because I knew if they were not in they would not be to pay for , but I am quite happy to think they are to'bo put in . Now , Sir , I can assure you that not a man said a word against you , I heard it said , and I said it myself , that I had every confidence in Mr . O'Connor . We only wished Mr . Clark to let you know that we expected to find things in a better condition than they were ; I , for one , did not think it was to incur your displeasure , and if I said
anything wrong I am very sorry for it , as it was not intended to give any offence by me . If the terms you conclude you letter in , are intended for us as having said so , you must surely be much mistaken I hopo , Sir , you will look upon this affair in another light , and after you have almost won the day , and all classes aro coming to your plan , whicli , I think , you havo proved to he good , you will go on till success crown your efforts . As to the four acres I have got , there is a part of it left for wheat , and a part of it that has never been dug at all . Now , Sir , I think it mi g ht be the best way to pare that and burn it . I think mine is the most unlevel of all the estate ; there is a place on one side that has not been levelled , and if you think well to allow Mr . Doyle to govern the place , I should feel much obliged to you . I was thinking of letting it , but if I can go through the winter at all , I shall go to it myself in timefor the crops . . * -...- . ¦ ,:- ¦¦ y . -. Dear Sir ,
I remain your friend and well « wisher , Revesby Abbey ,. July 14 th . Alexander Shaw
To Feargus O'Connor, Esq., M.P. Esteemed...
TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P . Esteemed Benefactor , —I regret to learn by your letters in the Star , that there should continue to be so much ingratitude towards you from some of the allottees . I beg to assure you , Sir , that I have ever felt grateful to you , forthe great exertions you have made to break the chains of slavery , and to make men free by placing them on the land . I have suffered much , for the cause of liberty , but I am proud of being on the land of Freedom , I am proud of being visited bythe farm labourers , and told that they never saw such fine crops of wheat on this land before : they exclaim , " We wish we had such a chance . " The farmers ride by and admit it is wonderful , considering the dry weather . Is it not cheering for sueh novices as us ? I owe you , Sir , an everlasting debt of gratitude for my quiet home , which I trust will be my last in _this-life ; it is also
duo to the Directors for so eloquently expounding the princi ples of the Land Plan . Go on , noble Sire , heed not the ingratitude Of the _fewj time will convince them that they are Wrong , the Labour market requires your aid . Thousands ofthe _unseated members are anxiously looking to you for their redemption . I trust that the located members will consider that , they have a-duty to _perform , by showing the - practicability of the Land Plan , and rendering you every , assistance _* tt thenpower to p lace the unlocated on the land . Could they , our friends , but visit this beautiful place , ifc would restore confidence ; and give you fresh , energy toopeh' a wider field for industry . . That you may live long to continue ' our pioneer , is the prayer of ' YOur-faithful allottee , Charterville , Jul y 17 th . ' _.- . - ¦•' . * . * -Co Willis .
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... _-TO-FEARQUS O'CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P . : Honoured ; : Sib , — Having heard much odium cast upon . your . Land , Plan , and the - complaints that are so frequently made by individuals , who seemingly ; appear Jo : _ha-ve _' some knowledge of the Company , who , by their continual vapourings tend m
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a great measure to . throw : _disoi-edit on your _endeavoviTS , I _joi-ned an excursion party to . O'Connoryilloa fortni ght since ; for the express _: purpose of satisfying my mind as to tho truth of the statements that : I had heard from some of the _^ narrowminded politicians , who have not the moans of doing any amoiint : of service themselves , and who have not the , honesty to admit a service done by those who have the means unless they themselves receive adirect'benefit from it ; hence their spleen . 1 have now Shy done that which I would suggest all thinking men to do , that is , to visit the estate , and use their own opinions on the matter . For my own part , I must confess that I was most agreeably disappointed , for I had laboured under the impression that I should have beard nothing Jess than great dissatisfaction : but no , quite the reverse ; the allottees expressed themselves well satisfied as
hitherto , and greater hopes forthe future , with their unbounded confidence in Mrl O'Connor , The crops look extremely well , the wheat and potatoes particularl y so ; aiid the allottees , with the whole of their families , the very picture of health and cheerfulness , I found the occupants extremely courteous , and anxious to give all the information that was required of them to all the visitors . In conclusion , 1 would intimate to those persons who have any inclination for an excursion at any . time _, to visit OConnorville ; feeling assured it will amply repay them , by the pleasant ride ; ahd ' the amount ; of , useful information , tliey-wiU '* receive : * " O _^ _ConowviHe represents ;' "to my _miffdfthe"' _tastelands _^ England in mmiatuve , unlocked ,, and open to the sons of industry to expend their labour upon . Wi _& repocr , your most obedient servant , „ ' ' Thomas Brown . 46 , St . _John-street . Sraithfield .
P . S . —On the estate are one or two allotments which certainly did no credit to the owners ; let it answer for itself ; Nature will not produce unless we sow . - I would suggest , before individuals grumble they should try what . virtue the hoe and spade possess , and take pattern from their neighbour-allottees , some of them sixty years old .
To The Editor Of The Northern Star, Sin,...
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAR , Sin , —I have taken the liberty of requesting you , through ' the Northern Star , to call tho attention of the mombers of the Land Company , resident in London , as well as the attention of the Directors and Mr . O ' Connor , to tho absolute necessity of calling a meeting of tho members resident in
London , to take into consideration the present condition and prospects of the Company , with a view of recommending to the Conference some plan not to wind up the Company ' s affairs , but , if possible , to make greater progress in carrying out the objects of the Company . It is my opinion , Mr . Editor / that there is but one way of accomplishing tho work , and that is b y the members g iving up the intention of spending any more money in getting the Company registered , and let Mr . O'Connor have the entire management of the present property of the Company , and the . deed , with all tho stamps , be made a present to tho Attorney-General , to be p laced in some prominent situation in the House of Commons , so that the government may always be reminded that they havo received a large sum of
money Irom the _working classes for stamps ; at the same timo knowing that they intended to prevent the Company being registered at all , as a Joint Company ; and that the meeting in London , as well as the members in the country , generally , take into consideration , with a view to recommend the Conference to establish . Building and Land Societies composed of the paid-up shareholders ; the members to subscribe regular weekl y or monthly payments , according to the means and circumstances , with reference to the abillity of members ,, to pay ; for instance , some may pay ten shillings ' per month , and others more or less , according as the different Societies may agree ; the money so subscribed to be sent to Mr . O ' Connor , and when the money for an allotment is . paid , Mr . O'Connor to convey to the separate societies the deeds of conveyance . I believe , Mr . Editor , if this plan be adopted the monev will
be subscribed in regular order , because each separate society will have a strong inducement to subscribe as much money as possible , and regularly , because they would receive tho rents or redemption money from the . located members;—The societies may locate every member within a given number of years , accordingto their monthly subscriptions , at the end of whicli term each member would have his allotment without any further payment , entirely free and independent . I hope Mr . O'Connor will receive this recommendation favourabl y , as it is my opinion there is no man in this country the working classes have greater confidence in for honesty and integrity of purpose . I beg , Mr . Editor , to subscribe myself Yours very respectfully , Isaac Wilson , A paid-up lour-acre shareholder . No . 7 , Sheffield-street , Li nc ol n s-inn-ficld s .
Kirkdale Chartist Prisoners Again , And ...
KIRKDALE CHARTIST PRISONERS AGAIN , AND THE MANCHESTER COUNCIL . TO THE EDITOn OP THE NOIlTIiEBN STAB . Sib , —It is our painful duty to trench upon the Star , in order to perform what wc promised to the Manchester Victim Committee , 'in reference to a letter of White , Norman , and Donovan ; inserted in the Star , bearing date lltfi of June . White—tins White is always first in the field—in company with Leach , West , and Donovan ; theso men attect to laugh and sneer at what they presume our weakness . We beg them to bear in mind one thing , which is , that we possess common sense ; and though , perhaps , we cannot read and write as well as tho too : mucli-assuniing ones , still we can distinguish the difference between moral right and common wrong . We know how far decency demands
discretion—are , therefore , a little careful , and wish to avoid wounding the public mind in matters foreign to our general object , vi 2 ., the establishment of the principles of liberty , or we could a different tale -unfold * , yet we ave men who are obliged to follow our dail y toil ; and , in addition to this , we meet nightly in order to promote the progress of democracy , consequently wo havo not the leisure time to _min-fle in matters of strife , liko our four Kirkdale assailants ; and what is moro , we will not be a party to selfish motives , or factious designs . Truth will ultimately be out , and wc will , therefore , patiently abide our time , until we meet these four men face to face . Wc have nothing to do with the differences—if such differences do
exist—between our friend Smith and his accusers now in Kirkdale . Let him answer for himself . We now address the public as a body of men acting in a public capacity . First , then , we commence with White and his inconsistency , along with his assuming friend Norman . We , in the outset , read White as follows : "Even in a gaol tho distinctions of caste are clearly perceptible . In Warwick Gaol , and the Queen ' s Bench Prison , my purse was better lined than it is now , and I was treated accordingly . If it were so here , no doubt the * treatment would be similar to what I then experienced . " Now it is evident that George wants more money for himself , more than for his family , for in that case ho would then be better treated . He tells us , while suffering
a temporary privation , ho was deprived of the use of water , even that luxury was denied him ., We hold it was cruel of the turnkey insultingly to offer , under those peculiar circumstances , anything like hot . wator . Still we cannot , on that account , close our eyes to well known facts , one of which is , that George is more attached to what he consider * -a greater , luxury than water—perhaps he will just allow us to say the bottle . Wo advise him to put this thing away , and his purse will be better lined than it is now , and then , even in a gaol , the distinctions of caste , which he thus complains of , if such distinctions do exist , as in his case will be less remarkable . Now , let us see what his friend , Norman , would be at . For ourselves , we see no difference in design ; both write in one strain , and , we fancy , in one and the same style . But then , when we speak plainl y , we are put down nobody . We have not eommon sense . Smith is the only one
deemed worthy of these men ' s abuse . It is come to something , when working mon aro reduced to that low pitch of having no minds of their own ; neither Smith nor any other man can deprive us of experimental proof or intellectual * capacity . To say that Smith does all in his own way , and blindly leads us as a Will-o ' -the-Wisp —• to say that the document , emanating as it did , officially , did not contain the sentiments of the council , is at once assuming that , either Smith is a . tyrant and we verily his slaves , or that we haye not capacity , to see through the man , and are therefore in the dark , and made his tools . Wo hurl this insinuating re-Sroach from us with aU ' the contemptuous scorn it eserves : ' or , if they mean the latter , wo toll them it is an insulting reflection upon our members who made choice of- us as a Council . ' Norman says ; ' f Let me Observe that our friends were' subjected to tho annoyance of boing classed and placed upon thoir trials with mob enthusiasts , whom the government , for reasons best known to the . Attorney-General ,
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chose to denominate Chartists _,, b \ it who in reality _< know nothing of Chartism nor any other ism , inasmuch as they can neither _^ read nor _wi-ite . Thoy have boon likewise placed upon the same relief lists witu their wives and _familieg _. _'b ' v the Manchester and London Committees , with _meirwbo have not an idea beyond their _d-iily _vomdgeM'Not-t ' I ! lt 1-would _fr _^^ _tW _?^ to plfcco them in ther ' samo * _JM _* _fe _^ _3 _witi _Moasrs _«« P _^^' i mtX -P _^ _Wj a _^ who "have devoted _^ t eJ .. _pi'os--- _* ectS ; anaitbff _* e lies , and who havo beeii _beforeltnepiiblic _foi-veai-s f to denominate Chartists , . bpt who in reality know nothing of Chartism nor any other ism , _inas- } " , as _* bey can neither _^ read _nor write . Thoy " _} v . . CDn likewise _Dlaned Vmnn the same relief lists
, oug ht- not to be classed . with mere . spou tev _^ . '' " Now , wc ask , who are theso spoutcrs who ' can neither read nor write , with their wivc 3 . ihd ihmilios upon the same relief list , and put in _-fiio same category as White , West , -Leach , ami Donovan , by the London and Manchester * Committees ? In 'God ' s name ,, we lisle , who ; irc those men who cannot read and write ? . It ; is . " false . Is any .. person , so mentally deficient : as not to bo able to discern avarice , ambition , envy , , nuu pride in tlnVnonsensical jargon , We _lm- / o ' a ' _trimlci * ate knowledge of thc abilities and literaiy attainments of all prisoners in Kirkdale , plated upon the relief list ; arid to make the distinction of caste clearly preceptihle , merely on the score of abilities .
01 * the powers Of reading and writing , is something too lofty for us to understand .. It is too anstocratical to deal in the spirit of pride and partiality towards sufferin" democrats . Woprof « ss to advocate equality for all _meh before the law . What a laughing-stock wo should become in the eyes oft !; ,: * world if we at' all sanctioned inequality of condirion , on the ground of the art Of reading and writing ; but , evon if we were so disposed ( which God forbid ) , to make a distinction under this plea , Norman ' s clients would then fare no better than they do -now ; for Norman to talk this way is , at once , to abkmion his reason , or to presume we have none at all . Oh , but he says , "Isot that I would have conupiseration withheld from such men . " What would , he have then ? But ; Mr . Norman , don ' t you want a _iliatinction of caste , for you seem not to understand why they ( voiir ' friends ' . 9 hould bA _i-daced in u „ . < _wmA
category as your high-blown aristocrats ? > _T- » u add , _^ White ? has ' . received ; five : shillings per . week from Manchester ; out * ' of ' wbick he has to pay a mesaonger . " Ah , who does he pay as a messenger ? Mrs . Cassidy attends upon him every dav , except Sunday , and also her daughter is his mess " eu > 'or , as he terms her . Now we are authorised to _ssTy that he does not pay either of theso poi _' So _** . ? , for they attend upon both houses of parliament —the Kankin Commons and White Lords—without fee or reward . Mr . Norman , you want to know " what can yon [ the men ] do witli fivo shillings a week only ? Why , it is not enough io purchase the coarsest kind of food . " Now , Mr . Norman , we will tell you what they had better doat least
, , if they choose—put away the bottle , We liivvf every desire to see deserving democrats , when in * fortunately in a gaol , enjoying themselves as much as possible , and we must say , that everything lias been done to administer to tho physical wants , and comforts of those Chartists now in Kirkdale . Our time is precious , and we must conclude by observing , that wo can behold with contempt the doings of these men . Wo see through tho whole dod ge with all its mean subterfuge and _sblfiKhness . If White , West , Loach , and Donovan , must have more than five shillings per week , then , of c ourse , Rankin , Grocott , and Cropper are to have less . This is the aim . The former are endeavouring to display tlieir assumed superiority and extra claims
for weekly assistance . We said they were ungrateful—wo say so still . If tho tree must be known by its fruits , we affirm we havo plenty of proof of their ingratitude ; insolent letters of theirs in abundance , sometimes abusing and dictating to those of their benefactors . When we alluded to falsehoods , our allusions had reference to figures , set forth by two of the " would-bo ' s "—of course we rely upon statements and books of the Victim Committee . Five shillings per week is not too much , but wc could like to seecommon gratitude at least . Not a word of grumbling , nor a murmur , comes from Rankin , Grocott , or Cropper . Wc must say wc arc sick of these contentions , our country demand our common exertions and united efforts for its redemption . It
would be well if White and company would henceforth discourage all their tale-bearers , tattler .- * , mischief-makers and promotersof strife . Wc well recollect some of these busybodies setting the members oi our society by the ears move than once , especially in the year 184 G . At that time they . wero as bitter in persecuting Loach as they now are trying to build up a faction . Tliey may succeed in some measure , by injuring tlio Chartist Association , and , ultimately , their professed friends in the bargain . We should meet the arguments of four blackguards , if it was worthy of our attention to answer their abuse in the Star of the 7 th inst . Let them bury tlieir animosities , and show to their countrymen , as leaders , a better example , and then we will respect them as tliey merit our esteem ; and not be _persccutins
undeserving men , as they are doing George llenvy Smith . Again , in conclusion , wo declare we will stand by the right , if we fall in the _striigsle . We trust , Mr . Editor , as you have afforded publicity to their letters of attack , you will do the justice to insert this our reply in tho next Star , and you will oblige us in tho cause , tho Chartist Council of Manchester , George Wiiariums _, John Owes Geoi * ge _Tyeh , Samuel _Madjien _* , Edwam > Jones , Tiiomas Mathew , Petei * Loyd , William Roach , William _Siielmehdine , Treasurer . John Jackson , Secretary . George Henry Smith , Chairman . People ' s Institute , July 10 , 1849 .
I I 7* . Ii The Kirkdale Prisoners. To T...
i i 7 * . ii THE KIRKDALE PRISONERS . TO THE EDITOR OP THE NORTHERN STAR . Sir—As you were good enough to insert the letter in yoiu * journal of Saturday last signed James Leach , Daniel Donovan , John West , and George White , a letter entirely aiming at poisoning the minds of our Chartist brethren against my character , probably you will be equall y good enough to allow one of an opposite nature to be inserted in vom * next Star . G _.-ir . . Smith . Upper Medlock-strcet , _Ilulrno _, Oulv 9 . " Kirkdale Gaol , July Oth , 1349 . "MV Dear Smith—I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter , and am indeed glad to hear your health is improving . I feel indignant at the conduct of certain parties from whom I expected better things , in reference to yourself . But I must
again express my sincere wish that you will reconsider your determination of withdrawing irom the Association . I know it is hard to bear the injustice of professed friends , and thc misrepresentations of men professedly embarked in the samo cause . But the purity of your motives , and thc disinterestedness of your actions will be your support . You have long laboured to elevate our Association , and I am aware you have been subjected to a great deal of contumely and wrong . "But it has been from men who dreaded your influ enco ; . thoy worn perfectly cognisant of your _objoels , conseqently they entered tbe list against you , knowing if they did not crush you , you would undoubtedly crush them . Hence their mnlevo ' lence . Depend upon it , you have made an impression upon
tho minds of many of our friends , and will you now abandon yo \ r post ? I trust not . Do not allow the humbugs _to-have it all their own way . "You are possessed of manl y and unsophisticated eloquence , which will enable you to meet your opponents on tho platform . You do not lack courage when confronted with your enemies . Then why should you retire ? Lot not the malignity of designing men deter you from performing the . work you have so often expressed your determination to accomplish ? The wise and thegood are with you . Tho interests of Chartism require your exertions . Tho salvation of our cause imperatively calls upon you _i-till to remain connected with it . The Ellises aud Ilenrattcs will _, chuckle if they succeed in their design ,-and drive George Henry _' Smith from the movement , as then
they will imagine they will have it all thoir own way . Stay and thwart them , you are capable of doing so . Infamy will shrink before -justice—calumny will not bear investigation—and tlie day will shortly arrive when your policy will be _acknowledged , and your motives appreciated , and yourself beloved and respected . I beg leave again to return my sincere thanks for all the kindness you have shown to mo , and most cordially do I reiterate your wish that the friendship now existing between us may be based upon _ipurity of principle and integrity of conduct , so as to be bonc _« ficial in its tendency and permanent in its duration . Well , there is a good time coming , and in hope it may speedily arrive , I remain "Your sincere friend and brother democrat , " Mr . G . H . Smith . " " William _Gnocoir .
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• Determined Suici . pE . ~ On Wednesday evening , about half-past six , a young man precipitated himself from the centre arch of _Blaekfilai-s-bridgc . Owing to his leap having taken place from the Waterloo side of the bridge , and the attention of all on the pier being , occupied by a steamer which was discharging passengers , two or three minutes elapsed before a boat was put out , and the attempt to save his life was futile ; and althougb he rose at not more than a scull ' s length from the boar ,, the crowd congregated on tbo-bridge-had the
distress of seeing hun perish before their * eyes . It is but just to add , that the boatman , named John Bul ) , made every exertion to save him . ¦ The , Cholera . —Seven inquests were held on Thursday in .. dift ' erent parts of the metropolis , and verdicts of '' Died , from cholera" returned in eich case . " This disease is making fearful , ravages at Worcester , Bristol , ' Edinburgh , Portsmouth , and some _' _villagesln'Monmouthshirc . No lcss . than 150 deaths have taken nlace at Portsmouth within tie last eight days . - y _^ - ¦ - - ; " - / '
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