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TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR, ESQ.' Sib,—We the delegates representing tiie Tarious Chartist AasoeiAtions located in the metropolis of Great Britain take this opportunity of soliciting your presence at a banquet, to be giren for the purpose of shewing our respect and gratitude to you as the defender of equal law*, ia contained in the People's Charter. Sir, we have felt it our duty to adopt this course, as the only means of discovering oar contempt for those baae men -wbo have been endesvouring to rob yon of tke reputation which has been earned by so many sacrifices, knowing that the persecution you are about to be released from, arose out of your fervent attachment to the standard of liberty that has been raised, nursed, and protected by your determined love for theprinciple of Universal Suffrage; but, Sir, we feel much pleasure in
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irt R . J RICHARDSON AND THE MAS-* * " CHESTER COMMITTEE . -. following letter from Mr . Richardson reached * % by the afternoon post , on Thursday list , just before going to press : — TO IBE SDITOB OF THE KOBTHEKJf STAR . Sjj , —When I I » £ t wrote to toh , I did not think this uj Radical would hare presumed to say , that tSing the plain and simple truth was libelliDg the Zaplt of Lan <» aliire- ^ h « ic in any way was qaes-JvasiEZ their honesty . Ixeither aid I think that there Z ^ oae word of falsehood in my " case , " much less * d I wick , that ihe men who have appended their rlrues to a pretended refutation of my claims could v ^ e cone so . Sir , I hare no desire to be the subfet of a paper war , for that wonid delight onr enenies ; bni * truth must come forth : and 1 was uBiieffhat brief in statisg my case before , which perv , t 5 has been the caase of the personal attack the ManchesteCommittee the
Ejdeopon me by r , In si- ; -, place 1 deny every line of the letter which appeared in year last in answer to my case , and proijOBDee it to be foil of malignity and falsehood—„ . Hp by a party who have for two years and a half lursue-i me with every species of petty malice . But » fress . I complained formally to Mr . Bell , of Salford , the Secretary of the Liberation Demonstration Committee , of ihe debts owing to the Advertiser c £ ce , and Mr . Bell promised me , in a letter sent w Kiikdale g * oi ( whitb I have in my possession , ) j Vj ; uje debw ought to be looked after , and that sjaieiking should be done in the matter when 1 ^ rne oil of gaol . Well , I came out ; for a month saining was done ; I made another appeal to the Nsiuaal Association in Tib-street , and & cotsmhtee ~ sf whczn Linney was not one ) was appointed to jumiiie into the accounts ; I waited upon that comgiiveej&nd gave them bills , amounting , I believe , to . to odd . Mr . Chamberlain got these bills , but the
jsjimiuee could not be gos together to examine jvyn . "Wheeler and Chamberlain know these facts . lx iiit an tffort was made , and a few of them came , indfnihont eiaminf the bUls at all , agreed to hand jiiem over to the County Delegate Meeting , in i [ iicb , I believe it was . I attended that celegate ueeEUg , and explained the whole afikir , when the a elffites took up the question , and resolved to do jli in their power to Bee the debt honestly liquidated ; jad further , I offered to attend , and give a lecture uj lectures in any of the surrounding towns , for the purpose of assisting the delegates in raisiDg the money . Mr . Davies was appointed treasurer . Taese Tjp > ce * dlii £ 5 were advertised in the Star of the ireek following . 1 waited a whole month , and
cojjaug wa 3 done either by the Manchester " proper" committee or the county delsgates . Well ; I loited upon the delegates at their next monthly meeting ) a ^ ** appeared that the delegates had lei t iUncnesier on toe understanding that I was to have wittea w 6 ith town j but the resolution in the Star jbowed they were wrong . However , it was agreed jVjt the various delegates should write to me—Jjrojlsden and Oldham did so . I attended there md lectured aiDroylsden once , and Oldham twice > * o other town having written to me , I got np a ^ srse of lectures in the Tib-gtreet Room , which jjs National Association Committee gave me tb . pitniioiis use of ; bat the lectares were not well cieaded—in fact , did not pay the expences . I was
to disgusted with the coolness of the Manchester Committee , and the county delegates , that I resolved » U 7 my fortune elsewhere ; and 1 came to Scotted , " whs & view of raising , if possible , a trifle aaoEgst Btrangers ; seeing clearly that & prophet kith bo honour in his own csuntry . Let any man is Manchester deny a word of the above facts , if he aa 5 ow , as to the details . 0 , Sir , I am Eick fcooss to death that men can be found so bsse as sorrel about trifles , and stoop to wound a man s jjacnr and reputation , who has served them faithfil-j and honourably , and ruined himself , in their onie . The amount of the whole debt is only £ 15 16 s . % L How scrupoionsly exact . 1 say it was £ 19 ; isj whether ot aot , wi / y were not these matters
reesStd when I was in Manchester ? Why , because ihij were too careless about a poor fellow suffering in ihsir cause ; the greatest fault amongst the Chares * . Wbea pressed into a comer they were comreiled to siir ibemselves to get out of danger . When 1 aide out my case , I saw I had stirred them np ; their honour was wounded . I sent word to Wheeler » let n ; e see the result of the investigation of the jMoants fey this " proper" Committee , beiore tkey kei them to the press . But no . Wheeler told Mrs . Bichardsoa that as I did not let tsem see my letter before I sent it to the Star , they would not let me m theirs . PiUy malignity ! Will Wheeler dare » till tie country that he and tie Committee dw ess knew , months before , the wtole of my case 1
Eowevee , they admit £ 1 € . r « ow , as to £ 5 5 s . paid fcr printiDg 1 , 000 reports of Uie Demonsir&tion , kiig E private speculation , I -deny it—distinctly jet it . I produced a similar report of the Birmkigiua Beetitg to the Committee in Newall ' s Bwld-B £ Sj and it was agreed that , if the Advertiser ioiks » imjd print them cheap , no doabt they woulc go c £ jffioegst the trades and Associations . I ordered ttiia ,-aiid I have to pay for them- 2 sovr , as to the l $ x cards , that were sold at id . each , which d find Vrlnsi in such a manner as tocoovey to yoor readers tridea that I had sold the cards . That , they dare so : ~ aj ; but they know as well as ; I co vis hola the few that w ^ re sold , and who PA iie ffioaev , and who got tie boots , Tvlueh thej
Mdadcuily ask for—all of tbem know that I waiiea upoa-Join Quin , of Manchester , many a tiae for iss prhcipal part of those fe © oks , which Qcin had rhr ^ op to somebody else—I 'believe , but 1 will not tecinaia , toButterworth aad Leech . Why ask me irasre are the minntes of the CJnion ! Theytknow I TO at ths Convention from February - 'to July , feriig which time the Assftciation had nadergone pal charges ; but , for my pan , 1 had aotbing to oc , -one way or other , witi the books ; I -was the foel ^ bo orcered , at the bidding of the eoomittees , isd ^ irho bow has to pay for them . Then why challenge me to produce the bocks , minutes , treasure , Rewards , kc . I What have I to do with - bat . ETerv one must see that I have BOthinir to
djiut to pay the piper ; aad every honest man will see that the challenge is a . mere subterfuge to esojs paying an honest debt . Tne debt is owing . Tee maple qoesiion is , am lie pay it , or-am I not ! Jfw , Sir , u » the last pan . of their letter , — " The rawiEg of Mr . Richardson's letter might lead pecale to believe that he was UDj ' ustly treated fej the working men of Mar Chester , fGr his serricas in the Convention , and that he made great Swnioes by att ^ ndiBg thai body . The answer to * at is , that he RECEIVED Five Poosbs pee Voe , bsides travelling expenses ; and as to his J ^ ouiaf Palace-Yard Meetin g . at his own expence , i : is suerl ; false . " Tillany Cicxsot parallel such a fc *» s- « f it justice . iTeceiVed £ 5 per wetk ! I only oghttshave done so , accor < l ! tig io * gTeenieut before Iwavop . I w ^ s in the Coavennon from the firs : *« kai " ebrcary to the first week iu July , twenty , sx wesk , and ail I received was £ . 11 to pay ' . ravel-« £ g etptaces and everything else . Let thsm maie
1 ik * i intj "I received five pounds a week" if they «« i - i « aee down from London ai their request to »»« dajEe « H ];> at Batty ' s Circuc , for which 1 trzs ftenrarts indicted , ana * served nine mcuths in pri-^ ssd-iity tell me 1 made no -sacrifices I Acd **** iacrce , I was never paid for attending that saedcfe W £ en O'BrieD , MMTcnall , acd Raw ^ on * E ? £ , ttwiscmeiy . I go ; ibe residue , which I paid ^ ° tie 'Convention on behaH of the people of ~ wi * eser and from that time , twenty-third Ami te July following , I never received 1 -ariiag pfece . Almost everj man i £ 11 au-£££ a taovi well thas I tras badly Jreated , ^ JJ ^ J krei * . « U , by those -who Ttere in -pswer is . fcjatStaer . 1 eould nave forgiven aiaost anything , Sw ^ * ^ sked assertion as sayicg I wss no : ~ 7 traiad . Linney and Wheeler hsjre ofiea said " ^ » ad now when 1 am far away * they i 2 ~ the
" Tail is the unkicdest cat of alii " ^ 4 * Palace Yard meeting , a mere trifle was ^ e « ed , waieh -cas nothing to what-ordinary es-^ ces ^ Bgjg a ^ iending the journey . But whit is Y > 1 * est to Birmingham Greai Meeting witL ^~^ s O'Connor , and no man gave me a frae-iion ; ^ ? aaaJobn Frost was in imminent dang « of S ^ S f to pieces by the " base , bloody , and brutal , £ ? £ , 1 was ejected by s large jaeeang , u > ^» P « i ; ion to the Qnee n in his behalf . Will , "SK . L ; nney and Co . say who paid inv expences 1 O ^^ a , if not , I will tell them " that the ; { t ^ 'fr * Manchester , I mean Messrs . Linney atd i » 2 / 5 ? w w ! icct money for it . J \ o ; Butterworth ¦ I ^ -hii Eatoa co ^ ecle ^ - fifteen shillings , which i t ^ ° v * " from Jlr . Barrow , te pay my expeaces to : ^~*™ - I Weni to London &i my cot expence : t . t . A , 15 s- presented the petition of the pco- Q r . «* achester , which , aiong with ether ? , £ uc- ^^ Oi ^ rese ^ iEg poor , cetrayed Frost from the ¦
jjjj ^~~ ° ^ iiiie , ana to tius day never receivea one : kTtr ? ffl 0 re lrom l ^ PSt-P ^ ° f Manchester [ hkSc"f a & » liEg my expences ; acd , withall , the : I fart * . v \ - > M ) 'J H&isrs- JLinoc-jadd Co ^ that j ^ g ^ ia ; ueen hsd ' . y used 1 13 not £ nch condu- ;! \ § £ ?* ' ¦ * sckea a man , and make him tarn viih \ ^ & > & ^ TOcaiing a cause that is cursed by j JSP * * ° Pf ^ 'ises . Indeed it is . The public : Sij ^ ^^^ J an honest and vf tam > nearted Rafii- ) jj ^ gj ^^^ i sa cri £ eed by peur men , whose ambition i i < se * v m : o ac a- of " m « 3 nne ; = —to destroy & ''* a £ are rtsPecied oythe hoDest and intelH-. ft et tl ^ T c ' asses . 1 shall write no more whattsgrt ^; ^^ ^^ : I believe iu my conscience , that res : ; ! i j r i
^ TtS ; y &xe facts > a ^ d DothiLg but facts ; ^ p ^ i ' , myktpe npc-n the pubifc , vrho wiir ( fc aciv- ^ Clse » aild ^ le me tDei T a ? 5 i ' stance . I ^ fiT- t *?? mtlTe > 0 T ! CC " ^ " a tile vu- ' , ^ * ii i ¦ ^^ aTOl < i recriminsiion . a ' ' » bpgets : bejij J * ' ; aTe m ? ca 5 e with th-.-public . "What- : ' aTk . ^ ' ^^ Itt i r - s o into ± e h ^ -d = of Tsomas wjijii * . ^ ni-er , at Jlarchtster . s :. £ kt sot \ ' . i ' wKijj '; *!" - ' ' ^^ dm . but HeyTcccc ' - d--bt , and feh tof-t- 1 ' be 1 '" ° ' : that has aiwayE b . eia lay i Natrt--- ^ ° ? lhe P-K- ic wm ie ' lh * ' Lzd a ' ° l pn-ei- * ;; " TKW- ~ tLat I wished : o paim no ^ ti » 6 ^ Bpoa ; bs People whatever . 1 believe I 1 f Ito ^ J hc ? ' t 0 remain so- j [ * --jci- « R . J . B . 'CHiKDSO . v . : ( :
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. : . ! "Which i- JiIE Wotsi ' —When the late Lord C ' . 've v-a < a ^ K ' i as oncf-walking with a schoolfeil ^ v thrown / iayion c = Tk « , tLe two la Is stopped o ic .-k at a hx . ' ecer k : i , T . « a calr . "Dear me , jj-t- y ' - .-, v - sij , 1 wou . d no : be a butcher for all U ^ 'wor / iT . " " " " ^ " ' » ' > ¦ J " ^^ 01 - mBch Y e % * , raid a : vc , "i : s a - ul : 1- ^^ j tus . ntcs ; tut I'd a P ^ uj <;« ai rather be fc LIUCi - tr : hac a ^ " C-i-ic > - to Bird Fa > i ras . —A j pecies of fraud is cariH-G on m Lodcou to * . ^ ^ ttUt b J" ?> se , felli-v-sfreilite sparrows « ib < , ^ -f ^ etropojis , qcxkt . - . u- ' v - ^ Bud . to as to in : ^ ti : cin re ? -: u ; bje oul-&L ? h : ~ ' , / or -nhicfe tjfy £ ? k iLe ' CO ^ rate price ol a crc- ^ i 2 'Aico .
To Feargus O'Connor, Esq.' Sib,—We The Delegates Representing Tiie Tarious Chartist Aasoeiations Located In The Metropolis Of Great Britain Take This Opportunity Of Soliciting Your Presence At A Banquet, To Be Giren For The Purpose Of Shewing Our Respect And Gratitude To You As The Defender Of Equal Law*, Ia Contained In The People's Charter. Sir, We Have Felt It Our Duty To Adopt This Course, As The Only Means Of Discovering Oar Contempt For Those Baae Men -Wbo Have Been Endesvouring To Rob Yon Of Tke Reputation Which Has Been Earned By So Many Sacrifices, Knowing That The Persecution You Are About To Be Released From, Arose Out Of Your Fervent Attachment To The Standard Of Liberty That Has Been Raised, Nursed, And Protected By Your Determined Love For Theprinciple Of Universal Suffrage; But, Sir, We Feel Much Pleasure In
TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ . ' Sib , —We the delegates representing tiie Tarious Chartist AasoeiAtions located in the metropolis of Great Britain take this opportunity of soliciting your presence at a banquet , to be giren for the purpose of shewing our respect and gratitude to you as the defender of equal law * , ia contained in the People ' s Charter . Sir , we have felt it our duty to adopt this course , as the only means of discovering oar contempt for those baae men -wbo have been endesvouring to rob yon of tke reputation which has been earned by so many sacrifices , knowing that the persecution you are about to be released from , arose out of your fervent attachment to the standard of liberty that has been raised , nursed , and protected by your determined love for theprinciple of Universal Suffrage ; but , Sir , we feel much pleasure in
having even this opportunity of makiDg this poor atonement to you , feeling satisfied that your past eonduct will be a sufficient guarantee for a continuance of that line of policy and honour that has won for you the affections of a grateful people , and who , in spite of misrepresentations of an hireling press and pretended friends , still look up to you as their pilot to the good ship Charter , knowicg that when once again you shall have been restored to liberty—that your discerning inind -will guard ns against the breakers , corruption , ¦ wickedness , and treachery , which threaten to drive our goodly vessel from her course , unlers they ore disoovtred to our crew ; but , Sir , bithtrto » n allwise Providence has been our captain and guide , for He has enabled us to stand against the machinations of evil designing men , for gatUfivd that vre are right in
struggling for political equality , we have been able to withstand the whirlwind of persecution , and the dreadful storms and hurricanes that have assailed the political hemisphere ; and , Sir , when we have had cause to . attack the enemy , we have kept up a fire that has paralyzed the Tories , shielded by the battery of corruption ; neither have we spared our friends , if they have dared to strike from the mast head , the standard of the National Charter Association , bearing in mind the necessity of Universal Suffrage and no surrender . On behalf of the delegates , Yours , &c . John Fvssell . No . 13 , Northampton-row , Rosamond-street , Clerkenwell . ToFeargus O'Connor , Esq .
PS . — Dear Sir , —You will much oblige , by returning an answer to this note , stating when it will be convenient for yon to come to London , and whether yon would -we should get up a dinner , or meet you and O'Brien by a public procession and meeting . Trusting you are in good health aud spirits , I remain , Yours , &c . John Fussell . 13 , NoTthampton-row , Kosamond-street , Clerkenwell .
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MOKE OF WAKEFIELD HELL . TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAR . Sir , —Having met with one that has lately arrived from the place of torment at Wakefield , we got into conversation about the cruelties the inmates have to indure . Amongst other things he told me that during his imprisonment two of the prisoners died . I asked him if he knew them . He said , no , only by name and number ; he said one of them was " One of these Chartist chaps , " and they called him Emanual Hutt , or Hunt , or some such name . I have since loeked over the list of prisoners and I found Emanuel Hutton , comber , eighteen months imprisonment , for a riot at Dewsbury . " I have no doubt , but this is the person he alludes to . According to what I con learn he must have died about the middle of May .
If this be correct , I trust our Dewsbury friends will see further about it aad publish all the particulars . Bj . inserting the above you will much oblige , Yours , In the cause of freedom , Q . Clarkso . n . Sheffield , August 8 th , 1841 .
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SHOSMAKEKS' CHARTER UNION . TO THK EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAB . SIR , —At a meeting of the Incarcerated Chartist Victim Fund subscribers ( a few flint shoemakers ) , at the Bull and Bell , Roperaakers' -street , Moorfields , on Sunday last , August 1 st , the following resolutions were unaniaoasly passed : — " That seven shillings be voted in assisting tfee providing x printing press for th&t stanch advocate « f"freedom , Sronteire O'Brien . " " That ten shillings be voted to Feargus O'C < Kmor , as treasurer to tne Fund for the ' "Persecuted Irish . " " ? hat ten shillings be « yat to the Generftl Victim Fund . "
^ deputation from the ¦ Stonemason ' s Society , ' Craven ' s Head , Prury Lane , having attended this meeting , to get th » ir co-operation and assistance to wait , by deputation , -on the seven divisions of tbe Eastern Division of BuOl ¦ and Shoemakers , this meeting being a portion of that b *< iy , for the parposeof ' bringing thtm over as a body to . join the Charter Ass « ciatioii , or of getting aa many » s they could from each -division , and meat separate -frsm the society , and ?« rei a shoemakers' Obartist asso-* ciation , when this jueettng agreed to give all the assistance in their power ,-. and the usual reoetbly meeting being the next -evening , would be present to give ; their vote in favouT of 'it .
Tbe deputation having expressed satisfaction for tbe reception and supporfthey had met with , ¦ and thanks -having been voted to tbe chairman , the meeting sepa-• rated , to meet ag » io Vbe next Sunday evening , to meet the deputation again , and devise the best-taeans of es-< tablishing a shoemaker ' s Charter association . W . HoLMDAX . rSecretary . London , August € , 1 S 41 . P . S . The seven shillings voted for O'Emn ' s printing ipress , as above , can be had by the parties-concerned by - ¦ applying to me whea tbey think fit , IV . Holliday , 3 , Moor-square , Moor-lane , Cripplegate , City-yf London .
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WARMIKSTER WORKHOUSE . MORE DISGRACEFUL RUMOURS . Our readers of course remember the former story cf atrocious cruelty to a child in this Uaion , for publishing which , though it was never disproved , we -were prosecuted in the person of Me . O'Connor . vWhether their suocees on that occasion-has j ; iven to the Warminstcr Poor Law lieges , an idea that they C 3 ay safely do as thoy Jiie , we do not undertake to ¦ say ^ -but strange rumours are abroad , which we can 4 ell them the fear of-another prosecution shall not mduce us to " burke . ' We have receivad the following letter , and we think it due , not less to the " 'Guardians of the Poor at Wanmnstec , " than to the public , and the Warminster paupers , to pubikh it : —
TO THE EDITOR -OF THE NORTHERN STAR . ¦ Sir , —Tht-re has been-a rumour hUoat in this town of another case of . starvation in tbe Union Bastite , and I have been trjing to find-out the truth of the * tory , and to do so I tailed on the another , who came duwn from London to see the ! aEi remains of her sou , aud to have tbe . ease looked into , but the poor woman is eery poor and aged and don't know Jiow soon she will bo-obliged to come to the same terrestrial hell , and therefoso she is afraid to !> ay but little about it , but the following is the tale £ be told id © , which uisule my blood run cold .: —The deceased was a young man who had been ill for more thin tsro years past , and he has been in one or two hospiuJs in London , and fixaa thence to Bath hospital , and tbeie got a little better , fcut Dot cured ; and about a fortnight , before he died , he -v ? a . s brought to this Whig
paradiae , ind put to bard labour ; but the poor fellow compiaias <] very much and said be could not do the work , acti for this offence his food was stopped , ¦ which caused tbe poor fellow to make his escape , and at nightfall he was found in the wild fields adjacent to Salisbury Plain , -by a policeman , who took gr « at care of him and put him in the cell ? for that night , and in the morniDg to tie Bastile again , to pump water and turn bone dust , which is the same that be did the day that he died . And the < ufagreeablene « s of the work combined with the . complaint that Lie laboured under caused such an internal fever and thirst that be drank a great quantity of bacon liquor , and it was supposed by some that that accelated his death . He was taken with violent pain at eight o ' clock in the evening , and ctitd out for the doctor . But tbtre was no doctor for him , poor
fellow . ' He was lacked up in a room in the grestcst agony with another pauper , until eleven o ' clock , and tten the doctor was cent for , and in justice to him he came immediately , but he died in a few miuutes after his arrival . At twtr'y minutes past eleven he died , and to prove that he vras not got rid of by unfair means , the doctor opened kis stomach , and there found half a tea cup ' ol of potatoes and cheese ; so that was satisfactory to the saints that he was not starved to dtath , but how the worldly-minded portion of the community wiil take it , I must leave , and inform you of the conduct of that monster ilarchaict , the governor , towards the poor mother of the above victim . The mother came , and of course could cot help -wttping and crying for her ton , but that great fat monster , ilarcLant , told her she ought to be glad that he was dead , for it was a misery
to see him about . Now if he was so ill that it was a a mistry for that monster to see him about , why put him to ban ! labour ? O , not to prolong his life , of course , for hud that been the kind governor's aesign , he would have treated him diffcrtnt to what he did . I think he gives us good reason to think that he wanted to gtt rid of him as soon as he could . There was no coroner ' s inquest htld over tbe body ; no , they want to keep tlioi > e things from public vieir . This Jlr . Marchant is the same fat mounter that -Mr . F . O'Connor held up to public gaze at iL-e lime of his trial for libel . Jlr . Marthant is about t > fu stones heavier now than he was tLen , atd no wonder , when other stomachs go so empty . If you wiil icscrt the above in yenr in valuable paper ind the tyranV& diead , you -will much oblige
A constant Subtcribtr , And a hater of o ^ presBSon , Joseph ( Jeorge . Cliurch-street , Wwxniostir , Aur . 7 th , 18 * 1 .
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We do not vouch for the facts in this letter , for we . know nothing of the writer ; but we think the Warminster Guardians ought to know that such rumour * are afloat . If the statements be untrue , they hare two courses open for disproving them—a court of law or the columns of the . Northern Star , which shall be freely open to them for reply . Let them take which they like .
TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ . RESPECTED Sib , —We the nnderaamed individuals are all men , ( Irishmen , and consequently can have no claim for parish relief , though we are residents of ten , twenty , and some thirty years in Manchester , ) of large families , whose sufferings are unparalelled in the history of commerce . Look at the broken-hearted father , surrounded by bis hung-tywife and starving children , whose crieB would pierce the most callous heart .
Oh , Sir , behold the pride of Britain's greatness , with her artisans clothed in rags , whose miserable appsarauce is sufficient to convince the most unn fleeting mind that something is surely wrong , and that the old vaunting boast of EugHshuien should be changed to the tune of Britons shall be for ever slaves . Slaves must we say , yes , Sir ; for we consider , in the first place , the very essence of liberty is iu a full belly , and he who is without it is a slave of the very lowest degree , though he be a free-born Englishman and lives in the precincts of the palace .
What matters it to a hungry man , whether they be Whigs , Tories , or Radicals , who rule , so long as he and bis family are starving . We have tried every where and tried in vain . The new Whig Poor Law has dried up all the resources which has been heretofore our only stay , from the fact of our appealing to the guardians of tbe poor for relief for a few weeks , until things would take their proper place again . Was our appeal responded to ? Yes , Sir , with a recommendation to break stones and a pass to Ireland . Such , Sir , is the way we are treated in the most
Christian country in the world , and such is the cause of appealing to yon . on this occasion , as we can only find a few real philantrophist 3 who can feel for another ' s woes ; and though we are thus compelled to solicit the charity of a man who is suffering p&isecution for justice sake . The day , we hope , is not far distant when a grateful people will know how to appreciate your love of liberty ; and the handloom-weavers of Manchester , has reserved for themselves for your former kindness their meed of thanks , until you appear amongst them unshackelled and free .
We remain , Sir , Your obedient servants , John Ryan , 19 , Old Mount-street Patrick Flinn , 17 , ditto . Michael Hayes , 25 , ditto . John Barry , 23 , ditto . John White , 12 , ditto . James Flinn , 33 , ditto . James Collins , 14 , Ludgate-hill . Patkick Rtan . 7 . Silver-street
Matthew O'Brien , 14 , Back Ashley-street Tuos . Kelly , 15 , Old Mount-street . David Nangle , ditto . John O'Brien , ditto . Thos . Patterson , 19 , ditto . THOS . BaRRT , 22 , ditto . Joseph Starr , 15 , ditto . Edwabd Field , 23 , Ludgate-hill . Timothy Field , 32 , ditto . Patrick White , 6 , Silver-street
Peter Power , late Secretary to the handloom-weavers , 16 , Old Mount-street , St George'sroad , Manchester Tt > F , O'Connor , Esq ., York Castle . Manchester , August 2 nd , 1841 .
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REGISTER ! REGISTER ! ! REGISTER ! 1 ! TO THE EDJTOB OF THE NORTHERN StAR . London , Oth August , 1841 . Sib , —I am not altogether insensible to tbe annoyance that the newspaper press endure from troublesome correspondents . Now , however , that the cry has gone forth by Whigs , Tories , and Chartists , " Register ! " I cannot resist the temptation to forward you tbe result of some experience in the Registration Courts at Westminster . Permit me , however , to observe that the defeat sustained by tbe present Ministers is their just reward . The sacrifices made by the people to support them when expelled , and afterwards triumphantly to carry them b&ck into office , are much greater trfaaa the public are generally awcre of . The subsequent cruelty inflicted
upon all those who afterwards continued in the honest path of pTegressive improvement is too well known . Now that the Whig days are numbered , violence and slander is to them as nothing . When they were in the ascendancy , and possessed an overwhelming majority , tbey were warned that the ( Cnandos clause would produce its present results . The reply was , it is intended tbe landed interest should predominate . Sir De Lacy Evans , when in Parliament , sought to obtain an alteration in tbe tasr-paying clauses , by putting tbe period back six months . The answer to this wa « the Reform Act is final . After the Whig's return to office , Lord John Russell did then propose this identical but trifling alteration . The attempt then failed .: it was too late .
My opinion is the Ballot would , in a great measure , cure those evils , and however much you extend the Suffrage , without it I do not think that much will be accomplished . Upon this eo much difference honestly txists that I do not do more than offer it as an opinion . I have been led into these remarks by the very natur « of the subject , and rt may happen , nothing that is not already known may be contained in that which is to follow . In either case , allow me most respectfully to solicit your indulgence , aud to offer the best apology 1 aw able , / namely , the desire to extend the franehiae . ) for having occupied your time improperly . All persons who have in -the slightest degree observed ( the operation of the lawa of this kingdom ace aware of the glorious uncertainty of its decisions . So it is with the franchise .
The 'highest legal authorities have decided that for the purpose of a burglary being committed , a single room was a house . Tbe Reform Act for the purpose of voting for representations -eqys this is not so ; but even this net contradicts itself . It may be asked what then ifl a house 1 The Reform Act being that with which hove to do , allows houses to be constituted thus : Firstly , a house , in the common acceptation of tbe word—one vote . A house with shop and private entrance—two votes . A hocee with shop , private entrance , and doors or flop , opening into a cell&r from the street—three votes .
This can again be multiplied by more than one person being inserted in the original agreement for taking of the premises , provided the cutae is sufficient to give each £ 10 yearly interest thereon . * " The interpretation of the word occupier is perfectly misunderstood . For instance , it is not required that a person should reside in the cellar ; but he can deposit goods , even lumber therein , and call it a warehouse , or a shop , if be sells any article out of it This will be occupation . Thus one . olalm for the house . Another claims for the house with private entrance . Another clakne for the shop , without either the house or private entrance . Another claims for the cellar , as a shop , or warehouse , but must enter from the street , it matters not by what means . In all these , « c in every other cases , the value must be ten pounds by the year .
Again , it is not tbe amount that is paid by the value to tbe occupier . Also , the payment of rent forms no pait of the consideration if it is not paid at all , or if it is paid weekly , monthly , or yearly ; it is value that the person who claims has to do with . Lodgers—in single rooms are entitled , if of the value of ten pounds , or four shillings weekly , provided there is no STREET DOOR . Again , single rooms used as workshops , such as a tailor , weaver , shoemaker , ( a little hitch exist * in this about obeyiDg , but I would advice all to claim ) , some will get on . Houses—in courts and such lifee places , where the landlord pays the taxes , every occupier is entitled if of ten pounds value . Cellars—used as workshops , ( by that class of persons called odd workers . )
Stables—will also confer the franchise , and bo will the loft over them , provided you enter by steps from the outside , and of sufficient value—ten pounds , or four shillings weekly . I am trespassing , and will not attempt te carry this further , though it is capable of being extended . With your permission , however , allow me to advise that every person who considers himself in the moat remote degree entitled to the franchise to send in his claim , more especially should tbis continue daily , as hardly any one of those who are now claiming will le in a situation to vote until next November twelve months . It Is advisable to tender any jmount of poor rate that may be due at the time of elaiming . Shillings are not payable until the name is inserted in the list by the Re-rising Barrister , and highly juestionable—if after the first time it could be again enforced—at all events , the right having been once idmitted , it has been decided that the overseer cannot legally omit to insert any person .
With regard to the paying of taxes—the Reform Act requires the payment of the poor rates and window tax . Collectors usually demand several taxes together , such as window tax , land tax , sewers rates , poor rate , county rate , police rate , and several other rates and taxes , but in order to obtain the franchise the tender of poor-raic and window tax only , though the collector may refuse to take the amount so divided , it will NOT disfranchise .
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Therefore let all claim to be rated ( to prove the claim is sufficient ) examine the lists , and if the name is not inserted , claim to have it inserted . Look after the Bairister's Courts , for non-attendance disposes of the case , appearance must be given either in person or by an authorised agent for that purpose . By attention and exertion the Reform Act can be made useful . The Bubject is important—but I feel how deeply I have ( if you have taken the trouble to bear with me ) trespassed upon your time . One who feels interested in every man exercising his opinion in the choice of Representatives .
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BALANCE SHEET OF THE MANCHESTER PETITION COMMITTEE .
EXPENSES . £ s . d . Tib-street room 3 12 8 £ Brown-street 0 12 6 Salford 0 17 1 Chorlton and Hulme 0 4 1 Tailors and Shoemakers ... ... 0 11 8 Clitheroe 0 9 0 Pilkington 0 2 8 Middleton 0 3 0 Sialybridge 0 14 Shaw 0 2 6 Oliiham 0 13 4 Openshaw aud Drojlsden ... 0 6 0 Davy Ku ! me ... 0 2 0 Hickev , by Cartlidge 0 8 ] 0
From Hetherington and Lee ' s shop 0 3 3 Cartledge s book 0 6 2 £ Smith ' s book , by Greaty 0 1 10 Swire ' s do . do ... , 0 1 7 Yajwood ' s do . do 0 4 1 £ Gibson ' s do . do 0 3 6 Roach's do . do . ... 0 4 3 Roberts ' s shop , by Wilkinson ... 0 4 1 P . C .... 020 Gresty'sbook 0 2 3 A friend , by Chamberlain 0 10 0 Jones , Mr . ... 0 0 3 Wonnal , iVIr 0 6 6 Murphy ' s book 0 3 1 James Hensbaw 0 0 6 Sheets sold to friends at a distance 0 2 7 Richardson ' s box and eight sheets
sold 0 0 \ Uj James Wroe 0 3 0 Collected by Johnson and Harrison 10 0 Females , Brown-street 0 5 0 Mr . Booth 0 0 6 Mr . Watson 0 0 6 Total Income 13 6 8 Total Expenditure 11 0 3 Treasurer ' s Balance in hand £ 1 6 5 Moved by Mr . Fildes , and seconded by Mr . Pollin , " That the Balance be paid to Dr . M'Douall , for travelling expences . " Carried unanimously . "Moved by Mr . Davis , and seconded by Mr . Gresty , " That the above Balance-sheet be published in the Northern Star . " Carried unanimously .
EXPENDITURE . £ s . d . Books and paper 0 17 ^ Sent to Convention 2 10 0 Postage and paper 0 2 2 ^ To printing SO bills 0 3 6 To 15 quires of petition sheets 1 11 0 To 150 neads for petition sheets 0 7 6 To 50 slip ? for meeting ... ... ... 0 3 6 To posting the same 0 2 0 To candles ... 0 9 9 £ To Thomas Fildes , for wages 1 2 6 To pens and ink , for signing petition ... 0 0 11 To Salford member ' s wages 0 4 0 To Harrison and Johnson , for two days ' wages ... ... 0 10 0 To Dr . M'Douall ' s expences in going to
London 1 10 6 To Fowles and Wood , for wages ... 0 16 ' 3 To Richard Wood , for receiving signatures 1 13 113 Total Expenditure ... £ 11 0 3 Moved by Mr . Pullin , and seconded by Mr . Holt , " That the best thanks of this Committee be given to all parties who have so liberally subscribed towards the exponce of the National Petition Couventkm . " John Pullin , Sec Thomas Fildks ) . , Robert Holt $ Audltors -
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BinZVIIN-GrHAIVI . IMPORTANT DELEGATE MEETING . A meeting of delegates from the various towns in Warwick and Worcestershire , took place in the Chartist meeting room , Freeman-street , on Monday last . The following are the places which sent delegates , and letters approving of the object for which the meeting had been called , namely— " To investigate the cause of the late differences that existed between the Pastors of the Caristiau Chartist Church and the National Charter Association , and the reasons why they opposed the same , also to provide a proper lecturer for the district , and device a proper method for his punctual payment . "
Birmingham , George White . Kidderminster , Edward Charlton and William Ellary . Stourbridge , John Chance . Bilston , Mr . Moseley . Coventij , Mr . Knight . Worcester , by letter . Warwick , do . do , Wolverhampton , do , do . Wednesbury , do . de . Walsall , do . do . Bromsgroye , do . do . Staffordshire Potteries , do . do . Daventry , do . do .
A largo number of persons , male and female , attended for the purpose of witnessing ih « proceedings , and , at halt-fiMt one , Mr . Chance , of Stourbridgo , was unanimously appointed chairman , and Mr . George White , secretary . Tbe Chairman returned thanks for the mark of esteem they had shewn to him , and called on tlie Secretary to read tbe correspondence which ho had received . Mr . White said that previous to the reading of the letters , he hoped he might be allowed to express
his regret that the other towns had not sent delegates instead of letters , when such important business was 10 be brought forward . He then road letters from the places above-memioned , and hoped that a full and fair investigation would take place as to the real -cause of the difference which existed in Birmingham , so that tbe blame might be placed on the parties who deserved it ; after which he hoped to see the various towns in the district working cordially together . He concluded by suggesting tiie propriety of first proceeding to the business connected with ihe appointment of a lecturer .
Mr . Charlton thought that it would be better to proceed at once to an investigation of the cause of the difference that exibted between the Chartist Church and the National Cuartcr Association , which was agreed to . Mr . George White then proceeded to state the facts which had transpired between the Christian Chartists and the National Charwr Association since he had been au inhabitant of Birmingham . When he first arrived in the town , he found that there were a number of men who wore members of the National Charter Association , of which ho algo was a member . He fouud that there was also another body professing to be Chartists , who met at Newhallstreet , under the denomination of Christian
Chartists . He therefore waited on both parties , in order to induce them to act together . The members of the National Charter Association expressed their willingness to act with the other , and complained of the conduct of Jobn Collins . Ho did not feel disposed to give credence to all that had been stated with regard to Mr . Collins , being at the time on friendly terms with him . Ko afterwards waited on Messrs . Collins , Hill , and other members of the Church party , aud wished them to become members of the National Charter Association . They stated that they understood a delegate meeting was about to be held in Manchester , for the purpose of removing their objections as to its legality , after which they should have no objection to unite .
Previous to the delegate meeting , he received a circular from the Executive , at Manchester , desiring that a delegate should be seat from Birmingham , and suggesting the propriety of sending Mr . Collins , as he was one of the persons who objected to its legality . He attended at Newhall-street , with the circular , and hoped that it might have been tfw means of effecting a union . The persons present seemed willing that a union should take place ; but Messrs . Collins and O'Neil refused to have anything to do with it . After the decision of the delegates had been published in the Star , together with the opinion of the Editor , that the association was strictly legal , he again waited on them and suggested the propriety of calling a meeting of the Chartists , in order that a reconciliation should take daco . Thev raised two objections ; first , that the
Couucil of the' National Charter Association had not been elected at a public meeting , aad also that ic would depend on which parly called the meeting , whether it was well attended or not . He then proposed to them that the Council should resign their places , to which measure the Council gave their consent , and proffered to call the meeting on his own responsibility , and that a Provisional Committee mit ; ht be chosen at the meeting on behalf of the Chartists of Birmingham . They refused to consent to it ; and did not give a reason why they did so . Seeing that they desired division rather than union , he determined to call a meeting himself , and got a number of placards printed calling upon the Chartists to assemble at Holloway-Head , for the express purposa of investigating the plan of organization agreed upon by the delegates who had
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assembled at Manchester , with a view to the adoption of the same . The meeting was well attended . The first resolution , in favour of the " People ' s Charter , " was unanimously agreed to . He ( Mr . White ) then read the rules and objects of the National Charter Association as amended at the delegate meeting which had been held for the purpose at Manchester , and moved a resolution in approval of the same . Mr . Arthur O'Neil and John Collins opposed the . resolution , and movetf , as an amendment , " That a committee should be appointed to enquire into the legality of the National Charter Association . " The Chairman took , the sense-of tna meeting , aud declared the resolution to be carried . Mr . O'Noil wished the question to be put again , after
which the Chairman declared it to be again earned in favour of the Association . They then called for a division , wheu three-fourths of the meeting divided in favour of the resolution . Messrs . O'Neil and Collins then left tbo meeting , attended by their friends . They afterwards formed a committee to correspond tvith Mr . Roebuck with regard to the legality of the Association . Previous to tho late election , a public meeting was called for the purpose of choosing a non-electors' committee , to conduct the business of the election on behalf of the Chartists . Forty moa were chosen , and their meetings wero held weekly , but neithtr O'Neil or . Collins ever attended . The committee subsequently determined to put him ia nomination for the Borough of Birmingham : and
in order that uo division should exist ou tbo day of nomination , entered inio an arrangement with the Christian Chartists , allowing them to nominate who they thought proper . They afterwards had placards posted , culling on the Ckartists to attend at the Town Hall , and vote for White aud Collins . On the day of nomination placards , signed " Arthur O'Noil , " were posted through tlio town , informing tho public that John Collins would be . nominated , but not in connection with any otlior person—thus endeavouring to canse a split . Mr . Collins was not nominated , although he sat in tho organ gallery , amongst the Whig party , and tried to hinder Mr . Folio wes from seconding him , so that if-Mr . Collins had his will , no Cbartist : would have been brought
forward . At the time that he was proposed , a Whig , who sat near Mr . Coltins , asked him who or what White w ;; s ? Mr . Collins replied by making an 0 oa a slip of paper , signifying , of course , that he eonsidered him nothing . He could bring the person forward who witnessed that proceeding . At the late anti-Corn-Law meeting , at Duddaston-row , Mr . O'Neil harl moved an amendment to his resolution , Mr , O'Neil at the same time declaring that there was no such thing as a National Charter Association , because they had not received above £ 70 in a half year , and thai the people of Scotland disapproved of it—ho being then acting as a delegate from tho Central Committee of Scotland . Mr . Collins seconded his amendment . He ( Mr . White )
thereupon asked Mr . O'Neil if he could show a proper cause why 'the Chartists of Birmingham should hot join the Association , and receiving no reply , he challenged them tomeet him on the following evening to discuss the question ; this they . also declined . He had attended at several times for the purpose of bringing about a union with them ; but it was long since fully established in his mind that they wished to do all the injury in their power . The Secretary of the Charter Association had given them due notice of that meeting , and he would leave it » o Artbur O'Neil and John Collins : to come forward and defrnd their conduct , if they were capable of doing so . For his part , he ne ver intended to mention the names of such men after that day . His only wish was , that the country might be aware of their conduct , and decide for themselves . He was glad to have it in his power to state in the presence of so
many of the members of the National Charter Association and the parties from a distance , that their Association in BirmiBgbam was getting pn prosperously , and that their numbers were rapidly augmenting ; they had now surmounted every obstacle , and should take no further notice of the Christian Chartists of Birmingham ; but publish their conduct to the country . Some people had talked much of the division which existed in Birmingham ; for his part , he did not think there was any ; for there Traa but one Chartist Association in the town , and he considered no man a real Cbartist who did not belong to it . He concluded by hoping , that tho investigation mi ;? ht have tbe effect of producing a good feeling throughout the district , and hoped that the parties whom he brought the charges agaiast would come forward and defend themselves , and show cause why they opposed a union of the people in the National Charter Association .
Mr . Edwaed Browne rose and said that if the Chairman would perau him , he should wish to ask Mr . White a few questions . Leave being granted , he asked Mr . White whether he had not refused to leave out the Natioual Charter Association in his resolution at Duddestoa Row au ' . i-Corn Law meeting , when requested . to do so by the Christian Chartists ! Mr . 6 . White answered that he had refused to do so . * Mr . Chablton should wish , if possible , to arrive
at the latent cause of the difference , as the division in Birmingham had done serious injury to the Chartist cau&ein Kidderminster . In that town they had a body of highly intelligent men belonging to the Chartist Association , and when their opponents conld uo longer oppose their principles , they cast the Birmingham differences in their teeth . Ho feared very much that they should not be able to arrive at the real cause . He should have wished to tee the parties against whom the charges had been made present , iu order that they might come to a proper decision .
A long discussion for and against then took place , the partita v / hv were in attendance , both members of the Christian Chartist Church , and the National Charter Association , boiiig allowed to take part . It was ultimately agreed that a deputation should be appointed to wait on Mr . Jcliu Collins and Mr . Arthur O'Neil , requiring their attendance &i the meeting . Mr . Hill , sec , r . nd Mr . Oesswell were then appointed as a deputation , and the meeting adjourned to five o'clock . When the delegates assembled at fiveo ' clock , tha Chairman called upon the deputation to deliver their report . Mr . Chesswell stated that they bad waited on Messrs . Collius aad O'Noil , aud that they refused tit attend . Mr . Hill ( a member of the Chartist Council ) corroborated Mr . Cresswell ' s statement .
Mr . Knight then addresed the meeting . He had hoped that Messrs . O'Neil and Collins would have attended tlia * maeticgat the request of the delegates assembled , and was sorry to be under the necessity of condemning their conduct ; ho thought they justly merited the censureof the meeting . Mr . Moseley entirely agreed in the sentiments of Mr . Knight , and thought thai as Messrs . O'Neil and Collins had opposed the National Charter Association , they oiigkt to have attended and stated their reasoi . s for doing so . Mr . Chaklton could hardly give an opinion on ihe matter . He had no doubt that the decision of that meeting would be productive of results in Kidderminswr which he could not at present foresee , as the inembers there held various opinions on the question . Mr . Ellart held similar opinions with those of Mr . Charlton .
Mr . White entered into a recapitulation of his former statements , and declared his intention to move a reso ' ution on the facts which he had brought under their consideration , and to prove still further tho unaccountable conduct of Arthur O'Keil , he produced the Northern Star for August , 1810 , from which it appeared that Mr . O'Neil had actually seconded a resolution approving of the National Charter Association , and pledging himself to support it . Ho thought that every person present would be fully satisfied that a full and fair opportunity had been given to the accused parties , and as no defence was offered , but an absolute denial given to the deputation , he considered it his duty to propose the following resolution : —
Resolved— " That in the opinion of the delegates assembled , the conduct of John Collins and Arthur O'Neil is highly reprehensible , by their opposition to the National Charter Association , without being able to show a proper cause for tho same . We also declare that the Birmingham National Charter Association have dose their duty , and have extended their principles as far as they possibly could , and as John Collins and Arthur O'Neil have refused to come forward and defend their conduct , when requested to do so by a deputation from this meesing , we must come 10 the conclusion that they are unworthy of the confidence of the Chartists of Great Britain . "
Mr . Knight seconded the resolution . He thought that if either Mr . Collins or O'Neil ccuid show a proper reason why they differed from the Association they ought to show the grounds of their objection , he considered their conduct as an Insult to the assembled delegates . Mr . Moselev supported the resolution , and spoke in strong terms against the conduct of Messrs . Collins and O'Neil . The Chairman asked if any person wished to more an amendment , aud after pausing for a short time , no person seeming inclined to speak , the resolution was put to the vote , and declared to be carried . — Messrs . Charlton aad Ellary voted agaiust the resolution .
The Chairman then brought forward the remaining business connected with a lecturer , and requested the delegates present to state tho position of the place they represented . Mr . Chablton stated , that he was authorised to agree iu the appoimmsnt of a lecturer for one month , and thai they would pay their Bhare of the expenca . Mr . Ellary hoped that a clever person would be appointed , who could enter into the question of Chartism , so as to give satisfaction to his constituents , as they already had a number of highly intelligent working men who v » eil understood tue prinoiples of the Charter .
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MR . B . J . RICHA"RDSON AND THE MANCHESTER COMMITTEE . TO THE EDITOR OP THE 50 B . THKB . N STAR . SlB ., — "We perceive that Mr . Richardson ( through the medium of the \ Dundee Chronide ) has issued a rejoinder to « ur former letter , in Tvhich we come in for no small share of otiinm and vnlgar skuse . Whether , however , the elegant epithets of Mr . Richardson are more applicable to us or to him *« lf , "we shall leave the public to decide , after their perusal of both sides of the question . Ee first complains that our reply to his statements is
fnll of malignity and falsehood , got up by a party -who have for two years and a half pursued him with every species of petty malice . To which we reply , that if selling from seventeen to twenty Northern Stars per week in one district , besides a gTeat number of Black Books , and other periodicals , pieture frames , &c for Mr . Kiehardson , without any deductions , together with tour shillings per ¦ week from the Macchester local fund , independent of what he received from the National Victim Fund , and other sources . If doing these things be evidence of malignity and petty malice , we must e ' en plead guilty to the charge .
As to ilr . Bell's letter ( in which 3 Ir . Richardson says be proruised him something shculd be done , 4 c ) he ¦ wrote it on his otto responsibility vrithout being fully acquainted ¦ with the circumstances of the case and when remonstrated with , excused himself by saying he ft&rfcd it might create division . The " proper " committee of- ¦ which Mr . Richardson speaks so sarcasticaU y , -well knew that the debt was not owing by the Souih Lancashire Chartists , bat by Mr . Richardson ; but knowing also that he was involved in difficulties , they sympathised with him . and allowed him the use of their room free of expence , in order to assist him in raising the money . Another instance this we presume of their petty malignity .
As Mr . Richardson seems to sneer very complacently at the honour and honesty of the Manchester proper committee , it msj not be oat of place to give the country a sample or tw « of the honour and honesty cf this most honest and honourable gentleman himself . He tells the public tlAt his lectnres were badly attended , but does not assign aBy reasons for it Let ns see if we can furnish him witH one or two . ITe will no doubt recollect that the fir 3 t of his lectares was to be on the " Repeal of the Union , " and that the town was placarded and notice given on the Sunday evening in the Room ; i the lecture was to take place the night following ;) that he left word on Monday , that he had to goto Dublin , and consequently tbe Committee
and the people were left to bear their disappointment as they best might . Bat what will the public think when informed , that inste ; d of going to Dublin , this most honest and honourable gentleman went to Liverpool , to give evidence against his brother Chartist , Christopher Bean ,- if he had been brought to trial ; and on being asked , on his return , if it was true that he had been subpoenaed against him , he replied , " No , I went to assist him ! " the fact being , that Bibfey , tbe Inspector of Police , whom he directed where to find Dean and apprthend him , had subpoenaed him with a sovereign th « Saturday previous , to go to Liverpool , against Mr . Bean , and part of his " fee" was paid to him at Liverpool , and the remainder on his return to Manchester . a . t Mr . Hertford , the Drosecntine Manchesterat Mr . Hertford the prosecuting
, , attorney's oSce , via for six day ' s attendance , tbe sum of £ 6 6 s ., which this most honest and honourable gentleman charged for his honest services in the cause of the people . Most people will , no doubt , think this a tolerably good reason why his lectares were badly attended ; and also that an honest gentleman , who receives such liberal remuneration for his most honourable services has but small occasion to palm upon the public his own private debts . Now for & few remarks upon the mbject of " ma lignity and falsehood , " for which this honourable and truthful gentleman professt-s such an aversion . This lover of truth then bad the audacity to declare , in the prestuoe of par ties who are prepared to prove the fact , that James Bronterre O'Brien i . to whose intellecu&l acquirements and Zs&lous labours we are indebted for
many invaluable works and writings , ) was not possessed of two single ideas ; and that instead of his beiag the author of the Life of Robespierre , he actually stole it from a Frenchman , and palmed it upon the p * blic a 8 an original work ef his own . Mr . Richardson when in Lancaster Castle , memoralised the Government to remove him from tbence to Kirkdale Bouse of Correction , tbe restrictions in the former place being prejudicial to his health ; but wbtn uliiring the sittings of the Petition Convection > the people mensoralised the Government for the release of Mr . O'Brien , this lover of all that is hotmrab ] e actually wrote to Mr . Dancombe , stating that Mr . O'Brien was as comfortable as if he were in a palace ; that the prisoners there were much V-etttr off than when they were ^ at large ; and lie had the modesty to append Mr . Bntterworth ' s name to his letter , as a witness of the facts without his consent
Mi . Richardson speaks of having psassed the " proper" committee into a coiner ; to which we reply , that if Mr . R . does niot feel the want of -elbow room , we have little reason to complain . With regard to our admission of s debt of £ 16 , we tfcfsr the country to our former letter , where they will 13 e on which side the bs . ' ance stands . As to the reports alluded to , he ordered theur : let him say who got the money f * r them , as we know nothing abuut it ; b < it we believe they were sold , asd if so , the money -ought to be accounted for . Mr . Ki « Saidson pats to us fee same question w «
asked of hiaa in otir former letter , as to who received the money for the cards , who hae got the books ? kc . Out answer is , apyly to Messrs . -Richardson , Cottrel , Willis , Cobbett , aid Co .. And-as to Mr . R . saying that he applied * . « Quin and Butterworth for them , it is a mere 6 uet « f < ige , as they had no -connL-ction with tbe association j&t the time , and ooDs ^ guently could not be in posseeeioa t . f the books . As to tbe minntes of tbe Union , iltssrs . Richardson and -Co ., ought to produce them , as Mr . B . was connected with them from September to February ( before he west to the Convention ) during which time the debt was -eeatracted .
As to hk assertion about sabterfage to escape paying hoKest dofets , we think we have - « ifficiently shown by whom tiie debt is owing ; and as it is customary for honest mec to pay their debts , we hope Mr . Richardson will not iosur the charge of diBEoaesty by refusing to fay bis . He then asserts thatbe-wrved in tie Convention for twenty-six weeks , witboat receiving more than £ 31 : tbe fact being that be leceived £ 0 per week during tbe wiioie period of bis services , with the exception of three weeks , when he Tris ecjpJoyed on a mission from the Convention , for which he received £ ~ 2 i , as a reference to tbe balance sheet will prove .
His next assertion is , that he cantc down from Londoo at our renitrt te attend a meeting in Batty's Circus , for which he was not paid , whilst -O'Brien , M ' D-juall and K-ofPson were , The fact ie , Le was in town on some private business before ttte letter requesting bis attendance - * a"&s put into the poet-office . How , then , could he expect his expenses to br . paiu ? Mt . O'Brien being sent for , of course bad his espensts paid . Mr . Kjwson , from Bury , was paid also ; but M'Douall never received 2 iarthing . For attending the Palace Yard meeting Mr . RicbaTdson received ,- £ o , according to agreement , — £ 3 on his denartnre , aad £ 2 on hi 3 return .
He next ae ^ tris that he attended the Birmingham meeting witiiyut being paid ; but be targets to mentien who sent him there . The Manchester people never sen ; him ; how thta should be expect , they would pay his exptnees . He was also elected at e . large meeting to take a petition to the Queen on behalf of Frost , Williams , and Jores . This elect- ?* . ' took place Al E 1 S . OWX B 3 Qr £ STJ he * Uue £ thui fie iras ^ oing to Louden -en SMxe private bujtinas , und would kike ds . t . r ' jt of the jrelition . We Lave now repiitd to Mr . Ricliaidson ' s assertions and fa ' . &fciiCKj&s , and leave him to bis reflections , and tbe country to decide between us ! We have also reliied a few instances of his nit ^ si hoixiarulle conduct in that cause which Le proftssts to regret should be cursed Ly such dishonest practices , aa 4 as Byron eayf , —
Tbey certe * all are entertair . bg foet £ , And most essential to our hero ' s story ; But tlitn they dont contribute greatly to hk glory . Mr . Richardson asserts that villany cannot parallel tfce injustice of our former lttter ; to which we reply , tSat if he cannot ' find one in tbe above true relation of fMts , we can Lave no hope ot directing his researches jriiJi Etcca&s . We remain , Sir , Youi ' s t « i ! y , Joseph Li > tet , Chairman , Jjiiii Wood , Secretary . ¦ Paul FiniclOl'GH .
i ( ! SaMI- £ LCHaS 1 B £ BUI . N , | He . ney Xvitall . i JiiiES Wheeler . ; James Haerisos . ^ Jaiies Leech . ' THO 3 J . \ S DAViES . GEOr . GE MITCHELL . RcBEKT GHAY . [ We are of ep ? nion that the people have eow had qaire enough cf thisvtry tdifyitg correspondeiice . Mr . yiicharJ . sun avows his ir . tfrEtior : to write no more—and Vrf as glau of : t , as it affords us the right to say , that , in iW eolxonES at le&tt , nobody else sisalL Jsothicg is milTf . caScuiated to damage the cause tban iquibblesiike tfci- ^ - fcJVi y <* invariably txtlalm on stei&g them , " a plague on' * ° tb ? our bet its . '—ED . ]
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Aug. 14, 1841, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1122/page/7/
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