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TO THE IMPERIAL CHARTISTS.
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To The Imperial Chartists.
TO THE IMPERIAL CHARTISTS .
Mt beloved Fbiends , —I haTe frequently made passes , and not bad ones , for yon , and now I have to recall yonr attention to every one of my prophecies made npon the turaiag oat of the Whigs , and the turning in of the Tories ; of my letter as to the result of failure from Sir Robert Peel ' s Tariff , the rery first written upon the subject in the light in which I therein placed it before you . ; and , above all , I have to recall your attention to the tendency and substanee of every one of my speeches daring my more recent t » ur . Did I not tell you , over and
ever again , that the factions would shortly fight ; and that , if wise , you would fold your arms when nvited to take a share , and look quietly on until they had eaten each other , like Kilkenny cats , to Ihe tails ! Did I not tell you that , in the event of the Tariff failing , recourse would be had to martial law , and every stretch of power , to suppress public opinion ! And is it not so ! Now , my friends , it matters not who commenced the recent outbreak , who perpetuates it , and how it may terminate j but one thing is certain , and that is , henceforth the people
must look to themselves , and to themselves only , for the establishment of their principles . This will blow over when tyranny is gorged with its victims ; and then eo far from democracy receiving a check , it will progress with redoubled vigour . In fact , it cannot be otherwise ; for , as I have often told you , machinery itself , if the proprietors had all their own way , would so centralise the wealth of the country in a few hands that the successful gamblers would become objects of envy to one class , of Bcorn to another , and of suspicion to all .
The great value of the recent outbreak is the knowledge , that it has given us of our friends and of our enemies . We find the weak and chicken-hearted fly to the arms of their own and the people ' s bitterest enemies to ensure a dishonourable safety ; while , not satisfied with their individual acts of bareness , they would farther dams oar cause by creating and extesdljjg dfieaJW . Ifcit even in spite of these false friendB the cause of freedom will survive , anditsbanuer 3 willyettriumphantly wave over their unmourned remains ; while the scorn of the living will mark them through life as
traitors and deserters . Every great-commotion is sure to have its victims , but the good and faithful will survive every shock of factious opinion . How proud must I be to have vri'i stood the shock of my pro-Tory policy , and to have witnessed its recognition by the whole people , in defiance of the caprice and madness of those who would have hounded on Whig preferolleness . How much more proud must I now be to find the whole nation as one man , rallying round me once more as their prop and their main-stay , laughing at the attempts of the wicked and smiling treason out of
counienanc 3 ! Envy would have marked me as a sacrifice for hatred , bui prudence , courage , and honesty have stood between me and danger . Many have been , and more will be , sacrificed , unless timely aid is rendered . I have appealed to you before ; I must now appeal to you again , for the means of defence . You see that the middling classes will not assist ; why not then take the advice of our excellent friend O'Higgins , and have one general day for subscription . I hope to attend all the Special Commissions in person , if they are not held Bunulianeously ; bat then I must have the means of rendering comfort to the Evicted .
The Defence Fond of 1839 owes me over £ 300 , and if I had means now at my command I would not call upon you , but as I hare not , I call upon eTery village , town , hamlet , and district to meet on Satnrday next , the 17 th inst ., for the purpose of subscribing towards the defence of our friends who are now in custody , and who will Ehortly be tried . Although I have no pecuniary interest , none
whatever , in the success of the Evening Star , I have to communicate the glad tidings that it is fast spreading Chartist principles in circles where they have not heretofore been even thought of . I do not stop here . Our machinery is not yet complete ; but should I live till January I Ehall have done my share , by attaching a monthly magazine to the machinery already in existence for the furtherance of our cause . The whole of the
profits derived from it shall go to the support of our cause , and shall also , I trust , furnish a permanent defence fund , a very necessary ingredient , which I requested you five years ago to raise , not the moment that it was required , but as a permanent tiling to fall back upon . Thu 3 you find that in general , the " traitor and coward" is compelled to take the post of danger and responsibility , while the faithful and valiant continue to eke a comfortable livelihood , without encountering the one or being pampered with the other . You can form no estimate of the confusion caused by tke altered circumstances of the Evening Star in the ranks of the old u press gang . ' * They are literally in fits ; for all impartial politicians declare
that the people g paper is the only one worth reading . Just recollect the state m which the Northern Star found public opinion in the provinces , and the state to which it has brought it now , and then bear in mind the position in which I found public opinion in the metropolis , and mark the change that I am making there . My movements in your cause have none of them been slow , while all have been bold and safe . A man cannot do a nation ' s work , bat he can teach them how to do their own ; that T am doing , and have been engaged in for the last seven years , and shall continue despite all temporary impediments to turn every accident or circumstance that fate or policy may present to the advancement of the Chartist principles .
You will easily believe that I must feel a greater anxiety in all matters connected with this movement , than any other living man . I do not look upon it as a means of livelihood or support , I look upon it as a stroke vrhich must make or max the cause of democracy . It has suffered no damage at my hands—it never shall , nor will I be driven from my course by ' the fool , the knave , or the traitor . Chartism will make anoiher bounce , and thst ere long , and will pas 3 the narrow bounds which tyrants would establish a 3 its limits . Treachery may prosper for a time , but its abettors will learn that a brave and oppressed people cannot be kept in boDdageby bayonets , or held there by special commissions . I am . your faithful friend , FEAEGrs O'Connor .
Meeting On Behalf Of White At Birmingham.
MEETING ON BEHALF OF WHITE AT BIRMINGHAM .
A public meeting was held on Tuesday evening , Sept-ember the 6 th , at the Hail of Science , Lawrencestreet , " for the parpo = e of choosing a committee for defending that sterling advocate of the people ' s rights , George White , at his forthcoming trial . " By eight o ' clock the room was Dearly full of working men , who , throughout the whole of the proceedings conducted themselves in the most orderly and becoming manner . Mr . Waiter Tborh was called to the chair , and in opening the busice-s of the meeting read the following letter from Feargus O'Connor , in reply to one forwarded to him by order of a previous meeting : —
Dear Thobs , —la ordinary times I conld give yon an opinion upon the conduct of the authorities , w > d some guess on the law uprn tbs case . But when a junction of factions takes place for the suppression of all justice , rights , and law . then is honest opinion useless . I do not see bow the authorities could have refused the proffered baiL But their doing it is enough , and precladei the possibility of any remonstrance for the present . However , if bail is sot taken , I shall endeavour to o&ve the matter brought before the Judges . I can only say , that if I am tendered and accepted by the magistrates that 1 will start at once , and do the needful Feargcs O'Coskok . Mr . Thorn .
Mr . J . Fcssell , in rising to move the first resolution , was received with acclamation . He requested the meeting to offer no marks of approbation or disapprobation , and thus give booby-headed magistrates no opportunity of declaring the meeting a riotous and illegal one . He then took a retrogpeeifre Tiew of the condition of the country , and comfcented upon Sir Robert Peel ' s expression of his determination to form a strong Government , " he ( Sir R , Peel ) meaning thereby , not to have a Government \? ho should investigate and reform abuses , but one that should put down by force the free expression of opinion . Gecrge White was one of the victims of Sir Robert ' s strong Government Bat despotism , cannot contxoul a deteiKT-ned
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people ; bayonets cannot longer support tyranny , and never could put down freedom of thought . S * r R . Peel , whilst he declared bis sympathy for the distressed , imprisoned t ^ pse who endeavoured to relieve Jit , and induced the Ojieen to offer blood-money for the apprehension and destruction of the friends of those whose miseries he affected to commiserate . Th « Com Law League were the first to commence the late agitation , and also the first to turn npon those whem they had driven to desperation , and voluntarily lend their aid to the
faction for whom they professed the greatest hatred . Whiglings had advised the people not to pay taxes . Had the Chartist leaders done so ? No ! they had denounced the recommendation as illegal . Would the strong Government listen to the prayers of an injured people ? He hoped they would . The only way to ' prove it was for every honest man to join the National Charter Association , and put them to the test by making an appeal . He hoped they would not cease to support both him and his family , so long as they may need it , and concluded by proposing the following : —
" That this meeting expresses their warmest sympathy with their oppressed friend George White , and their determination to render him every support in their power ; and also takes this opportunity of declaring their utter detestation and disgust of the course pursued by the authorities , in their illegal -refusal of the duly-qualified bail who hare been proffe red on his behalf . " Mr . T . P . G&kbn seconded the resolution . _ Mr , Lncw » S « iiTa moved "That » committee be appointed to raise funds for the defence of Mr . Geo . White . "
He said the parties who had committed White to take hia trial at the sessions , upon the evidence of worthless witnesses , one of whom had been twice imprisoned , were the same individuals who would try him upon that occasion . They might form a pretty correct guess of his fate , if his trial were not traversed . He hoped those who consented to act upon the committee , would be determined to do their duty , or else withdraw thoir names , that there might be no disappointment experienced . Mr . Thorp seconded the resolution . Tne meeting then named the committee . Mr . Mackintosh moved the third resolution : — " That this meeting expresses its sympathy with the whole of the imprisoned friends of liberty throughout the country , and trust that the bous of freedom will rally round them , and support them in their hour of need . "
Tne Chartists , he said , were frequently taunted with want of energy in their support of victims ; he trusted there would be no want of energy upon the present occasion , or he would taunt teem too . George White had proved himself an uncompromising , bold , and honest supporter of the rights of the people , and he had a claim upon their support in return . He wished them to see how government acted towards those who suffered in its service . To the four daughters of an officer who lately fell in Affghanistan , the Government had given £ 100 a year for life . To the wife of a policeman who lost his life in a fray the other day , had been given about £ 400 , which had made her independent . This was not do ^ e from sympathy for the sufferers or
their survivors , but as an inducement for men to go boldly forward , and unhesitatingly do the bidding of those in power . Such should be the conduct of working men , when any victims fell in their cause . The surest way to destroy tyranny was to convert the intended punishment into an advantage and au honour to the victim . They formerly put men into the pillory for political offences , but this was speedily abandoned , when the people , instead of ill-treating them , received them with acclammations , and showed tlem every kindneEs-The resolution was a general one , but he muBt particularly mention his friend George White , whom he firmly believed to be an honest man if there was one in the country .
Mr . Halsb seconded the resolution . He said , he fully agreed with the previous speaker . The time was come when spies should have no handle upon them . They should have no strangers among them . When men came busying themselves in their committees , they should ask them where they came from , and how they obtained their daily bread . They should , as Mr . Mackintosh had said , make it the interest of men to serve them . He had read the report of G , White ' s examination , and , like many others , could not conceive what reasons could have induoed his committal . There were none to be drawn from the published reports . Mr . White had , in his opinion , acted legally , and without wish to break any laws . The reply of Government to the appeals made to them had been bayonets and bullets , and not an investigation into the causes of misery . A vote of thanks was then given to the Chairman and the meeting separated .
RECEIPTS OF THE EXECUTIVE FROM SEPTEMBER THE FIRST , TO THE SIXTH INCLUSIVE . £ . s . d . Crow and Tyrrell , per Bairstow 1 0 Hebden Bridge ... ... 1 0 0 Long Buckky ... ... ... 1 4 2 London , Shoreditch—Crowther ... 0 5 0 Carlisle ... 0 5 0 Manchester shoemakers ... 0 5 0 . Winchester ... ... ... 0 11 0 Northwich ... ... ... 0 4 0 Newport , Isle of Wight ... 0 3 6 Hindley ... ... ... 0 6 0 Haileston ... ... ... 0 1 6 Tower Hamlets 0 8 4 London , Star Coffee-house , Golden
lane _ ... ... 0 8 10 Lane in Wadsworth ... ... 0 6 5 Kettering ... ... ... 0 8 4 Salford Youths ... ... 0 5 0 ¦ Salisbury ... ... ... 1 0 0 Wa . dowortb .-row ... ... 0 7 0 Cannos recollect ... ... 0 2 6 P . S . —Will the gentleman who enclosed the halfcrown , I think from Ramfgate , write again to me , as I have mislaid his letter ? Will the individual in
Manchester , to whom I paid ten shillings from Salisbury , towards the victim fund , write to me ? Will the Uxi ' ord correspondent write to me to let me know whether I have had any correspondence there during the present quarter ! Will the gentleman in Sunderland , who had some pamphlets from me eight or nine months ago . write to me ? I should wLh to hear from Messrs . West , of Macclesfield , and Mial , of Blackburn . I know not their addresses , and I have something of importance to communicate . J . Cakpbell , Secretary .
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BRIGHTON . —At a public meeting of the Chartists of Brighton , on Wednesday evening , Mr . J . Scott in the chair , the following resolution was unanimously adopted , on the proposition of Mr . J . Page , seconded by Mr . Sandy , "That as John Hindes was discharged from the Government pension list by the late Government , purely in consequence of his having presided at a Chartist meeting convened at Shoreham , this meeting pledges itself to adopt such means ( by public subscription or otherwise ) as may procure him . the means of gaining a livelihood for himself and family . "
LONG BUCKBT . —The Chaitist cause in this populous village has been making rapid strides during the last two months . Since January , at different periods we have had visits paid us , and lectures given by Mason , Candy , Bairstow , and Jones . We have issned 100 cards in two months , and * now want more . Last Tuesday evening , we had a tea party in Mr . Saul ' s Yard , Peacock Inn , which was attended by nearly 100 of the brave lads and bonnio lassies of Buckby . After the tea was finished , Mr . Heeler was elected chairman , and the lads and lassies tripped it on the light fantastic toe for half an hour , when a great assembly had congregated , who were addressed by Mr . Bairstow The harmonious proceedings were kept up till eleven o ' clock , when all peaceably dispersed .
tTUMPRIES . —A public meeting was held oh the Dock , on the 1 st instant , to consider the alarming state of the country , and to elect a delegate to represent the South of Scotland in the Conference which was to hare been held at Birmingham on the 7 th . Mr . George LewiE , nail-maker , having been called to the chair , v&riouB resolutions were proposed and agreed to , including a series of instructions to tbe representative , tke principal points in which were the concentration of all classes of Reformers in one grand National Union , with the Charter for its watchword ; the abstaining from highly-taxed articles , and refarirg to pay direct taxes ; the institution of a National Fund , and the consideration of the question of a national cessation from labour . These resolutions were ably discussed by Messrs . Somera , Lindsay , and M'Ariand , the first-mentioned of whom was elected delegate ; after which , and the usual Chartist cheers having been given , ihe meeting , which numbered rather over than under two thousand , sepirate * .
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THtmsTONLAND . —Delegate Meeting . —A delegate meeting was held at Tharstonland , on Sunday last , when it was resolved— " That , having Been a letter in the British Statesman , signed ' An Old Chartist / also the editor ' s comment on the same , accusing the Executive and Mr . O'Connor of cowardice , we take this opportunity of expressing our confidence in the Executive and Mr . O'Connor , for the noble and straightforward manner in which they have heretofore acted in the people ' s cause ; and are of opinion that Mr . O'Brien and 'An Old Chartist , ' who refuses to give his Dame , are more entitled to the name of coward than those whom they have chosen so to designate . "
SUNDERIAND . —On Monday evening a meeting was held in the large room , Arcade , Sunderland , to elect delegates to the proposed National Conference , Rev . A . Wilson , Baptist minister , in the chair . T . Thompson , Esq ,, solicitor , moved a Btring of resolution ? , expressive of sympathy with the distressed condition of the people , referring this distress to class legislation , and declaring the necessity for a full , fair , and free representation of the people to remedy these evils . Mr . Haswell seconded the motion , and Mr . J . Taylor supported it . Mr . Hills , Quaker , moved a resolution in favour of a Conference , urging
the Council of the Complete Suffrage Union to oall one as early as possible . His brief speech was clear , sound , and impressive . Mr . Bruce , grocer , spoke in support of the resolution . Mr . Williams then came forward , and spoke at some length , expressing the pleasure he had fait at the , proceedings of the meeting , pointing out the differences between the Complete Suffrage Union and the National Charter Association , declaring his determination to abide by the latter , but declaring his conviction that the former was useful and necessary in the present class divisions of the people . Mr . Dobbie afterwards britiy addressed the meeting .
PETERBOROUGH . —The members of the National Charter Association , Peterborough , have read with fe « lings of disgust the letter in the British Statesman , with the editorial remarks , reflecting upon the conduct of Feargus O'Connor , and we assure them we have so much respect and veneration for , and confidence in , the valiant and honest leader of our cause , and ohampion of the people ' s rights , that he who toucheth him toucheth the apple of our eye . The enemieB of the people , no doubt , hoped , ere this , to have seen him peeping throaeh
the iron gratings , but thank God , their schemes have been thwarted ; he is yet at large advocatiug the people ' s rights ; and may the band that next takea up a pen to injure the character of this good man instantly become p&ralizdd , is the sincere prayer aad ardent desire of the Chartists of Peterborough . We think it right publicly to make known our disapprobation of all such villanous and uncalled for attacks upon any of our leaders ; and by inserting this letter in the Northern Star , you will greatly oblige the Chartists of Peterborough and subscribers to your paper .
HALIFAX . —A meeting of the Chartists of this district was held on Sunday last , when a letter , Baid to have emanated from " an Old Chartist , " of Manchester , and published in the Brithh Statesman , of August 27 ih , was brought before the meeting , along with Mr . O'Brien ' s comment upon it , when after minute investigation and lengthy discussion , it was unanimously agreed that the Statesman should be committed to the flames along with the portrait of O'Brien , which was torn from the wall and at once sent to its destination , after which the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : — " That this meeting tender its sincere and heartfelt thanks to the men of Manchester , and especially to the Hunt ' s
Monument Committee , for the manner in which they have taken up and vindicated the conduct of the brave patriot , O'Connor , against the base , dastardly , and cold-blooded attack of an individual , signing himself " an Old Chartist , " and also the editor of the British Statesman . " " That we acquiesce in the views entertained by Mr . Hill , the Editor of the Northern Star , regarding the postponement of the projected National Conference . [ We regret that the Halifax Chartists have made this exhibition . Such scenes do not tend either to improve the character or obtain the rights of the people . The best thins : the people can do in the matter , is just to let both O'Brien and bis paper alone . The coward-traitor , will then find his own level . ]
BRISTOL . —( Youths . )—At the meeting on Wednesday , a resolution strongly enforcing on the Chartist body the necessity of union was unanimously adopted . CIRENCESTER . —At a meeting at the Bell Inn , on Monday evening , thanks were voted to the electors of Nottingham and Ipswich who supported Sturge and Vincent . It was also resolved in the event of M'Konna , the perjured wilness in Leach ' s case being prosecuted , to assist by alJ means in their power . DENHEAD .-Mr . Charles Stewart , of St . Andrew ' s , lectured last week , and gave much satisfaction .
SUDDLETON . —At the Hollinwood petty sessions , on Monday last , Mr . Thomas Wilde , newsagent , and Mr . John Hunt were arraigned before the Revds . Holme , and Dobbie , on a charge of using inflammatory language at a meeting on the 15 th ult . They were bound in rccogaizanceu to appear when called on ; themselves in . £ 100 , and two sureties in £ 50 each . The reporter for the Northern Star was refused by the magistrates permission to remain in the room during the examination : ) . DURHAM . WlNGATE GRANGE COLLIHHY . — Mr . Peter Rigby delivered two lectures on Saturday . He lectures again twice on the 17 th inst .
OTEXBRO ' . —Delegate Meeting . —On Sunday last , the above meeting was held at Mexbro ' . The object for which the meeting was called was to form a district to employ a lecturer to spread abroad the principles of our glorious Charter . Delegates ¦ were present from the following places , namely : — Mr . Thomas Deraie , East Rediord ; Mr . Thomas Lingard , Barnsley ; Air . Richard Nash , Ards ! ey ; Mr . Joseph Swift , Wath ; Mr . Georgo Wilkinson , Political Institute , Sheffield ; Mr . Benjamin Armfield , Doncaster ; Mr . George Bloomer , ditto ; Mr . William Gillinder , Mexbro' and Swiuton . Mr . William Gillinder was appointed Chairman . Ho opened the meeting by bringing the object in view before tbe assembled delegates , requesting each
delegate to state the instructions given by his constituents . Mr . Wilkinson stated that his constituents were anxious to unite to empJoy a regular lecturer ; and in a brief but enegetio address stated that the spirit of inquiry was abroad , and that it was impossible for tyrantB to stop it . Mr . Nash stated that wherever he went he found a Btrong spirit in favour of Chartism , and the the onl y thing wanted was a lecturer , to mako the rural districts abound with intelligent Chartists , as well as the manufacturing districts , and that his constituents would support a lecturer . Mr . Lingard stated that although the Chartists of Barnsley could carrv
publio opinion , yet it was a fact , that they had comparatively few enrolled members , but that his constituents would contribute to support a lecturer . Mr . Dernie stated that he represented averyroiten borough . Nevertheless his constituents w ^ re very good Chartifcts ; they were very anxious to hear a lecturer , and would unite to keep one . Mr . Bloonitr stated that the town he represented was in a similar situation to that of Barnsley ; they could commaua public asti > tauce in Doncaster , but of enrolled members they continued very small in number in proportion to the number of inhabitants in the town ; but they would unite to empJoy a lecturer . Mr . Swift siated that his constituents were in favour of
employing a lecturer . The Chairman then stated that the Chartists he represented were wishful to unite co employ a lecturer . It was resolved unanimously that a lecturer bo employed for one month ; also that the Seoretary be empowered to make arrangements with a lecturer . The thanks of the meeting were given to the Chartists of Redford and their delegate , for their maul ; conduct in sending a delegate so far . Mr . George Bloomer , St . Sepulchregate , Doncaster . was appointed Treasurer , and Mr . William Giilinder , Secretary for the District . The meeting then broke up .
Ipswich . —At the usual weekly meeting of the Ipswich Chartists it was proposed aad carried unanimously , " That a vote of confidence be forthwith tendered to Feargus O'Connor , Esq . and the Executive Council or the National Charter Association , for their upright , honourable , and praiseworthy conduct at Manchester throughout the late excitement there . " And " That a vote of censure be passed on Bronterre O'Brien and the Old' masked * Chartist , ' for the base and hypocritical attempt made by them to impede the great , glorious , and allconquering principles as set forth in the document called the People ' s Charter . "
BUKSLET . —AkREST Of ANOTHER LbABEE . — Beesley was taken on Saturday at the Temperance Hotel , Burnley , on a charge of attending a meeting at Penule Hiil , and using seditious language there near three months since . The warrant was issued at Manchester . His first examination took place on Monday , at tbe Justice Room ; and for want of substantial evidence he was remanded till Wednesday ; until the Reporter of the Manchester and Salford Advertiser appears against him ; a letter from the Reporter not being deemed sufficient . The Reporter states that his notes are lost
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tt ^ " ^ BWSKSSB .. —That the Chartist body of Huddersfield , in public meeting assembled , highly approve of tbe numerous suggestions made for the jwmmencement of a national subscription , for taedafenoe of the persecuted Chartist leaders , and determine to open a list immediately for the furtherance of that object . They also highly approve of a portion of that fund being devoted to the prosecution of the purjured wretch at Manchester , who swore tp words being spoken at a meeting in the Carpenter s Hall , by Mr . Lcaoh , at a time when he was no * present ; and in " conclusion ,, they beg to call the attention of the Chartists of the Empire to the above determinations , and urge them to exert themselves id . their furtherance .
, tpNDOW . —Limehouse . —At a meeting recently * u- i ' { waa resolved » " That we , the ' mcmberB ot this locality , do our best endeavours to raise a tuna for our friends , who » re confined in the different gaols to await their trials , and that we do make au appeal to all the news agents who serve us with the Sunday papers for one halfpenny out of their penny profit ; and furthermore , if they do not comply with our request , that we will subscribe our money together , and be our own agents , and give tho penny profit weekly towards supporting them and their families ; and we are determined never to cease agitation uatil the Charter becomes the law of the land . " Carried unanimously . 55 , Old Bailey . —Mr . Dickinson , the Manchester packer , lectured on Tuesday evening . Lambeth Youths . —Mr . Harter lectured on Sunday . Two new members were enrolled .
Tower Hamlets . —At the Tower Hamlets delepate committee meeting , on Monday evening , the foilowiug resolution was agreed to : —•* That this committee view with extreme regret and disgust the great want and neglect of education in this neighbourhood , and all through the country— £ 70 , 000 being voted for the care of a few horses , while £ 30 , 000 only is voted for the education of millions of men . " As an bumble , though fax from sufficient means , we have purposed to form instruction olasses at the committee rooms . Tho first class being for writing , only , will be opened on Sunday morning , at ten o'clock .
Brompton . —On Tuesday evening a committee was appointed to secure a hali for the use of the locality ; tho sum of 23 . was voted to the Staffordshire victims ; 5 s . to the Execu ive , and the regular quota to the Metropolitan Delegate Meeting . Mr . Whitehorn made an offer to the body of a waistcoat , to be roffled for , for the benefit of tho victims , and declared his willingness to giva one day's work for a similar purpose , once per mouth ; tho offer was accepted with thanks . Mr . Matthews , having resigned his office of Sscrotary , Mr . Sturge was elected in his
place , and a vote of thanks given to the Iato Secretary for his valuable services ; five persons were appointed to audit the accounts and arrange other matters conneoted with the monetary affairs . After the transaction of other business the meeting adjourned . The £ 2 14 s . inserted in last week ' s Star , from tho Knigtsbridge body , for the political victims , was the profits of a ball got up at the Stag Tavern , by the ChelBea and Knightsbridgo Chartists ; Is . waa given by a lady , for Mr . Mason , and 6 d . by a member for Geo . White .
Opening of the working Men ' s Hall , 22 j , Milk End . —The Chartists having been deprived ot their place of meeting in this quarter , have fitted up this Hall , and opened it on Sunday evening . Shortly before the doors were opened , Inspector Rutt , accompanied by a body of his force , surrounded the building , and showed an evident intention to prevent any person entering , and by their having obstructed the path-, a crowd was collaoted round tho door , whom they drove away with such violence that one poor man was forced into the road , run over , and hia Iega were broken . Surely , this activity will cause tbe promotion of Inspector Rutt . Notwithstanding this opposition , the meeting was a bumper ; Mr . Shaw was called to the chair , and Mr . Campbell delivered a lecture on the Coru Laws , aud elicited thunders of applause . Mr . Dickinson , the Manchester Packer , followed Mr . Campbell . Many members were enrolled .
Monday Evening . —Mr . Dickinson again lectured to a numerous and attentive audience , and throughout his address was greatly applauded . Several of the middle classes attended and much prejudice were removed . Public Meeting , Eagle , North-street , Brompton . —Mr . W » Matthews was elected a delegate to the Metropolitan Delegate Meeting assembling at 65 , Old Bailoy . DUBLIN . —Universal Suffrage Association . — The association held its accustomed meeting at 14 , North Anne-street , on Sunday evening last ; the room was crowded , Mr . W . Woodward in the chair . After some routine business had been transacted , and several cheering communications read , the meeting was powerfully addressed by Mr . O'Higgins , who unravelled the tangled yarn of Irish politics in a most masterly style , greatly to the edification ot
his numerous hearers , and much to the annoyance of a few of the Corn Exchange vassals , iu the rear of the room . He was followed by Mr . Dyott , who , in a speech replete with telling humour and inoontrovertible argument supported the Charter and ridiculed its opponents . Several other gentlemen addressed the assembly , and the fruits of their oratory were discernabJein the coming forward of three individuals ( besides those admitted at the beginning of the proceedings ) who professed their conviction that nothing was left for Ireland but to go for the Charter , the whole Charter , and nothing but the Charter , and who were immediately at their desire enrolled members , the association boasting now close upon 1 . 2 ( iO members . So much for the exertions of the Irish Universal Suffrage Association in a city where they had to encounter the double-shotted opposition of milk aud water Liberals aad barefaced Tories .
EATH . —A publio meeting was held here on Monday , the 5 ' , h , at Galloway ' s Buildings , Mr . Morrish in tho chair . In introducing tho business of the meeting , the chairman called the attontiou of the persons assembled to the fact , that an attempt was made to victimise their leaders , the common enemy hoping that they might , by filing the dungeons with patriots , psit a stop to the good old cause , and concluded by introducing Mr . Young , who , iu au energetic manner , urged the necessity of subscribing towards the defence of those who had fallen victims to the persecution of the " powers that bo , ' his call was responded to liberally . The chairman then called on Mr . Furee to read the address of " Hunt ' s Monument Committee . ' . ' This being read ,
Mr . Twite called attention to a letter , which appealed in the " Sta tesman ? signed "An Old Chartist , " and after commenting thereon , together with the vindictive and detracting editorial remarks upon the said letter , he concluded by proposing the following resolution : —¦ " That it is the opinion of this meeting that the letter which appeared in the British Statesman , of Saturday , the 2 / th ait ., and signed' Au Old Chartist ,, ' waB a cowardly attack upon Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., Dr . M'Doaall , Mr . Campbell , and Mr . Hill , and calculated to injure the Chartist cause ; and that a letter be written to the Editor calling upon hint to give up the name of the individual so styling himself ; also calling upon
him for an explanation relative to the charge made in the leader of the samo paper , of cowardice and treachery against Feargus O'Connor , Esq . Also that this meeting approve of the conduct of Mr . Hill , in not inserting what the'Old Chartist'and tho Statesman style " The Address of the Executive . " This was seconded by Mr . J ' urse . An amendment was proposed by Mr , Roberts , to the effect— " That this meeting repudiate and condemn all denunciation , come from what party it may . " A desultory conversation was now carried on for somo time . As no one seconded the amendment , the ordinal resolution was put and carried . The meeting then broke up . A public meeting is held at the above premises every Monday evening .
GLASGOW . —Anderston . —Mr . John Adams lectured on Monday evening , in the Chartist church , We 3 t College-f-treet , to a numerous audience . The lecturer Bpoke ior upwards of an hour , administering severe castigations to the aristocracy , the middle classes , and tho clergy . He urged tho people to union , but upon , principle—the People ' s Charter , and nothing less—and sat down amidst the repeated plaudits of the meeting . Mr . Hanley moved a vote of thanks to the lecturer , which was carried by acclamation . Mr . Colquhoun being called upon , britfly addressed the meeting . He urged the people to renewed vigour , and said they were not to take
the present calm as an earnest of the indifference of the people ; it was not apathy , but despondency . He hoped the Anderston Committee , along with the Committee in the City , would take immediate steps to put Glasgow in a position by which they should be prepared to take part in a national deliberation as to their future line of policy . Mr . Hanley said their committee were just getting up a meeting of delegates , to consider the present condition of the country , which meeting was fixed for Thursday eveniug , the 12 th , wheu the subject referred to by Mr . Colquhoun would receive their most serious consideration .
HORABRIOGE AK » TAVISTCCK . Mr . Powell lectured at these placeB last week , with some success—he then started for the North of Devon .
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TORQUAY , Devonshire . —Tbe Chartist fijg has been here nailed to the mast head . Tweniy-five members have-beon enrolled , and the infant eooioty has every prospect of going gallantly ahead . We have received from them an expression of their confidence , and of their disgust at the "Old Chartist V slanders . They have our thanks . RATCWFFE BRICG 3 . —The Chartists of this place paid a visit to tho church on Sunday last , to hear a sermon preached from the first six verses of the fifth chapter of St . James , by the Rev . J . Diverse , of that place . The Chartists had selected this portion of scripture for the Rev . gentleman oa the Sunday previous , but he requested to have time to consider the subject , and promised if they would
attend on the Sunday following , be would preach them a sermon from the above text . They attended accordingly , and filled the churoh , eo that there was no room for the regular church-going parties , and gave the parson an opportunity of holding forth for once to a , ( all house . He was as good aa his word— - he did preach from the text that they had selected for him—but it was hie theological opinion that the text had no reference to the rich men of this country , but to the Jews that had forsaken the religion of the living God . But how different the conduct of the rich men of this day . Had they not a proof of this
every day before our eyes , in the splendid mansion that they had built for their minister , the servant of God , to live in . He then told them that it was not the rich men that had stopped them from working . No , the rioh men were willing to find them employment , and give thorn good wages for their work ; but this he would tell them , that unless they came to terms with the masters that the country would be under martial Uw , and . very properly too , in less than a Fortnight . TJ >* p < K > pJe—ioffr iu a peaceable manner , at the same time telling him that ihey would come again when he preached the whole council of God alike to rioh and poor .
KOWEU AND DSSBOaOCTGH ( NORTHAMPTONSHIRE . ' ;—After two excellent lectureu delivered by Messrs . Bairstow and Jones on ttie principles of tbe Charter . A locality -was formed between the two towns , and twenty have enrolled themselves as members of the National Charter Association . CHEIiTSNHAM . —On Sunday evening , Mr . Bairstow delivered a most eloquent and powerfully impressive discourse from the words " Crucify him , crucify him , " to an overcrowded meeting , in tbo Mechanics' Institute . Oa Monday , a very crowded audience met the Cunncil of the Cheltenham Charter Association
and the National Complete Suffrage Union , who had drawn up an Aridtesa to be sent to Mr . Sturge of Bir , mingham , in the sa . me room . Ihe Address waa moved by Mr . Melaom , seconded by Mr . Laray , and carried unanimously . Mr . Bairstow then delivered a most argumentative , convincing , and thrillingly eloquent lecture on " tke strike , itg causes and results . " He gave the police spies present a most stinging castigation . Thirteen members were enrolled . All went off peaceably . LEIC £ STSR . — The SbatsperiaH Chartists held a large meeting of several thousands on Sunday last , to hear an address from a female Chartist , bat in consequence of her receiving a note that if sho attempted to speak sbe would be taken into custody , the address
was not delivered—a hymn was sung , and one or two Chaitista said a few -words , and a collection was made towards defraying tbe expe : cea of Mr . Cooper ' s defence . Another large nesting was held in the All Saints Room , on Monday evening . Mr . Jones , the Chartist poet , in tbe chair . The meeting waa addressed by Messrs . Jackson , Markhtua , and Hadgson on the present conduet of the Government We have not yet been able to find sufficient bail for Mr . Wm . Jones , the talented lecturer from Liverpool . We feave tendered bail for him , who have been worth double the amount , yet they refuse , and will give no reason why . It appears the object of their refusal is , to keep him from giving instruction to the people . They are that jealous of him that they have put him in a debtor ' s ward by himself .
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ONE HUNDRED POUNDS REWARD . Thanks , great thanks , to the " Old Chartist . " The link of whioh tyranny was deficient , has been supplied by hia hands . Tho " mo 3 t extraordinary document" was fatherless , and authority knew not upon whom to charge the bantling , but treason soon found a parent , and laid the " blood-hound" on the scent . One hundred pounds reward has been offered for the apprehension of Dr . M'Douall . _ Every man throughout the laud ianowacquainted with his height , complexion , age , accent , dress , gait , and appearance ; his eyes , his hair , his whiskers , nose , aud cheek bones , are minutely described : aad no doubt , the
assurance by" An Old Chartist , " that M'Douall's friends were dis gusted with him , haaled the authorities to the conclusion that he may be eat ' ely hunted like a hare , as prey to feed their appetites . This is a repetition of those semes of havoc , wee , aud revastation , so daringly , but so unsuccessfully , resoitod to by tho Whigs in 1839 , for the suppression of Chartism ; but as they failed then , so will they fail now , and , in the long run , the devices of tho wioked will trirn upon themselves . This sacking of the Charrifttleaders , preparatory to a graud assault oi tho League , is a deep and hellish sirokc . Quo aimed at the movement party , intended for its destruction , and the re-establishment of WciKyery upon its ruinp .
Perhaps we may have anew version of Whiggery , in whioh Peel , Russell , and Paimcr . ston may shake hands upon the principles of free trade , accompanied with a general pledge , to crush tho movement party first , and then te set about feeding the free traders upon the English funds , the En ? Hsh lande , and the English people . Such pledge would satiefy even the partisans of the Right Hon . Baronet . Now , we would seriously ask , whether or no this revolution of the League was concocted with the double view , firstly , of trying what effect general confusion . may have in uniting the discordant elements in a demand for a repeal of the Coru Laws ; and , secondly , to anticipate that revolution which was predicted to break out in winter , in order that soldiers ,
police , and specials , may hard the fair play of long days at their victims . Be this as it m * y , one thing is now certain , and that is , that the people have at length discovered that when a stand is made for principle , all factions will join in opposing them . We have given elsewhere tho description of Mr . M'Douall , aa placed on the walls , and in the keeping of all policemen , and no doubt deposited at the general centralizing depots , tho several railway stations ; and , as Lover makes bis fox a politician , and reader of newspapers , in order that he may know where the hounds are to meet , we would recommend our hare neither to show his wMskcrs , eyes , or hair , his gait or complexion , at any of tbe great railway picture galleries . —Evening Star .
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SALPORD HUNDRED SESSIONS-MONB ^ 7 THE CLIFTON TTJRKOUTS . Thfr prisoners apprehended for the riots at Clifton were brought up for trial at ten o'cloek this morn ,-l ??; , ? € for J - |' -E <> ster ' Esq ., chairman ; George William Wood , Esq ., M . P ., aud the Rev . T . S . Mills . The indictment contained three counts ; the first charged the prisoners with having , on Saturday ¦ , the 20 th of August , along with divers other evil-disposed persons , unlawfully and riotously assembled together , and , with force and arms , compelled Joseph Ramsden , Andrew Knowles , and ' others , to stop their works , and turn off their men ; the secoad count charged the prisoners with assaulting Thomas Beckett , a collier ; aud the third count with , simply , assembling in a riotons manner . ' The following are the prisoners' names : —G- > or 2 e
Beswick , Jonathan Stafford , George Hay , Ralph Taylor , John Wood , Joseph Dunkerley ,-Benjamin Hawkesworth , William Hofton , Joseph Taylor , William Roborts , Samnel Sohofield , John Marshall , Thomas Chadderton , William Townend , Samuel Stones , William Brook , John Lane , Joseph Bowring , George Hankers , John Hargreaves , Joha Bramall , Thomas Newton , James Taylor , John Holland ,- 'William Wilson , Hugh Farren , Joseph Brierley , Thomas E ^ ge , James Taylor , James Entwistle , Thomas Chadwiok , John Lightbourne , Richard Rogers , David Nightingale , John Cooper , Thomas Orme , John Tipton , Joseph Salmon , Jehu Simpson , Thomas Hanley , John Jenke , John FieJdin «{ , Peter Singleton , Thomas Sutcliffe , Thomas Charleston , Richard Holt , John Wolfenden , William Burgess , George Race , John Hanley , Thomas Evans , and Thomas Wood ; in all fifty-two persons .
Mr . Brandt and Mr . Hultok appeared for -ha prosecution . The first eleven prisoners were defended by Mr . Greene : and the twelve immediately succeeding them , by Mr . Whigham . The others were undefended . Upwards of sixty witnesses were examined for the prosecution . Mr . Greene addressed the court for upwards of an hour on behalf of his clients . He contended that the evidence was not sufficient to connect any of the prisoners with the mob who turned out the colliers at Clifton , and accounted for the presence of the prisoners at the place whore they were taken , by
stating , that some of them were returning from a meeting at Kersall Moor , and others were present accidentally , or through curiosity . In the course of hi 8 observations , he accused ihe Anti-Corn Law League , and some members . of the Anti-Corn Law Coriference"recent ] y held in London , as having , by iuflaramatory bt > raDgtJO 0 ,-H » 3 ti ^ aU > d an djncikui the working classes to acSs of outrage . Mr . Whigham pursued a similar line of observation , and contended , that the innocence of the prisoners was perfectly reconcilable with their prea&aca at the collieries after tho arrival of the military . Witnesses to character wore then examined on
behalf of all tho prisoners , except Salmon and Wolfendale . Most of tho witnesses were respectable aad intelligent men , and the character given ot the prisoners in general was very favourable . Mr . Foster then emumed up the evidence affecting each prisoner separately , and paused after cich case / to allow the jury an opportunity of coming to a decision upon it before he proceeded to the uext . At seven o ' clock the jury retired ; and , having deliberated for about half an hour , they returned into court , and acquitted all the prisoner ? , except the following , against whom they returned a verdift of Guilty : —John Brftoiall , John Fielding , John Holland , John Lane , Thomas Orme , and Ralph Taylor . Mr . Foster said , he should not pass sentence on these , as there were other prisoners to be tried for a similar offence upon some of whom he might have to pass sentence also , and all might be sentenced at ' -he eametimo .
The prisoners , who had conducted themselves in a very becoming manner throughout the trial , then queitly withdrew , and were met by a large body of their relatives and friends out of doors , who were anxiously awaiting the result of the trial . The c > urt rose a , eight o'clock , having been ocoupied ten hours in this case . TUESDAY . THE HEY WOOD TURN-OUTS . The seventy-eight persons who were apprehended at LadysHore , on the 17 ; h of August , oa the charge of turning out the hands employed at Mr , Fletcher ' s collieries , were brought up for trial this morning , before J . F . Foster , E ? q , chairman , W . F . Hulton , Esq ., and J . Fletoher , Esq .
In order to avoid the inconvenience and difficulty necessarily connected with the trial of so large a number of prisoners , the Court directed that they should be tried in four separate parties . Johu Mannock , Lawrence Marsden , Daniel Miller , Holt Nabb , John Nuttall , Samuel Partington , Thomaa Purtinston , James Pemberton , Joseph Pilkingtun , James Pilling , Thomas Pixton , Samuel Porter , John Rigiey , Samuel Roberts , John Ryder , Jamts Sahofield , Samuel Sohofield , James Simpson , Robert Simpson , and Thomas Smith , were then placed at the bar . The indictment charged them with having , at the township of Hey wood , on the 17 th of Ai'gast last , riotously and tumultuously assembled together , armed wnholubs , sticks , &c . and made great noise and confusion , to ihe terror of her Majesty ' s aab * jeoi 8 . . Tne priaonora pleaded Not Guilty .
. Mr . Brandt and Mr . Hci / roN prosecuted ; the prisoners were undefended . The defence severally Set up by the prisoner * was , that they were either at the place where the riot occurred by the compulsion of the . mob ; that . hey were passing by at the time , aud beoama entangled with the rioters ; ox that they were there from mere curiosity . Witnesses to character were examined on behalf of all the , prisoners . The Jury , after about fifteen minutes' deliberation delivered a verdict of Guihy against all tbo
prisoners . - Jeffrey Harwood , James Hill , Thomas Hill . Wm . Hodgson , William Holden , Charles Hope , Thomaa Horrooks , Thomas Hoyle , Peter Johnson , James Kay , John Kay , Joseph Kay , Thomas Law , John Lawson , Richard Leach , William Leach , Thomas Leaoh , John Lombley , James Lord , and Jam * s M'Nicholl , were next placed at the bar , under the same charge that was made against the previous party t and "before tbo sauie jury . The prisoners pleaded Not Guilty . Mr . Brandt and Mr . Hulton appeared for the prosecution ; the prisoners had no advocate .
The same witnesses that were produced ou behalf of the prosecurion in ihe previous case were examined , and similar testimony giren . All the prisoners received a good character . It having appeared , from the statement of one of tha witnesses for the prosecution , that M'Nicholl was apprehended on another charge about the same time that the other prisoners were ta ' uen , the Jury were directed to acquit him . All ( he other prisoners were found Guilty . William Bannister , Jomes Oarlow , Stephen Barlow , Thomas Uarlow , JohnBtlifield , Wiiiiam Booth , Samuel Butter worth , Joha CleweB , Lazarus
Colhnge , Samuel Conaov , Henry Crosslcy , William Dale , James Davenport , Joseph Deardon , John Dingle , Anthony Glover , David Grsenhalgh , Walter Gregory , and John Harley were next placed ai the bar , before the same Jury . The evidence in this cese was precisely the bame as in the last . Witnesses to character were examined on behalf of the prisoners , and very handsome testimony was' borne to the previous conduct oi them all . The .- Jury , without much hesitation , found the prisoners guilty , but recommended . them to the merciful consideration . . ' of thucomt , on the ground , that they wero the victims of villanous characters who had escaped justice .
Joseph Standoven , William Standnng , Robert Scots ; Joseph Sutciiffe , John Tatan , James Taylor , Edward Thompson , Edward Titlsr , Thomas Walker , Jeffrey Warourton , William WatniQugbyJam . es Whiifaker , John Wbitwonh , William Whitwortb , Robert W ' oistenholme , Edmund Wilde , William Wright ,, and Abral-am Whit taker , veer- next brought ho . under tho same indictment . Abraham WhittaiJer ' s trial was postponed to next sessions , at his own requeet . Wiiiiam Wilde pleaded Guilty , and all the other prisoners pleaded Not Guilty . Tiie sama geuUetnen appeared as counsel for the prooeeuti ' . m . Tlie prisoners were undefended . The evidence for the prostcui-ion was the same as in the previous cases . A very good character wasgiyen of ihe ptisouers by sever a , l wimesses . None of th © prisoners were identified as having committed any act of violence or iutimidation } beyond being in the mob . -
Mr ., Bkanbx recommended Wilde to mercy , m consequence of his having pleaded guilty . Evidence was produced to show that Wm . Whitworth was not where tho riot occurred for any illegal purpose . The Chairman then britfly charged the Jury ; and after a few minutes' deliberation they acquitted W . Whit north , and returned a verdict cl' Guilty against the other-prisoners ; Whitworth was instantly discharged from custody .
KI 0 T 3 AT LITTLE LEVER , John Duckworth , Ellie Clougb , John Batterworth , John Allen , John Earnsnaw , Mose 3 Greeuhalgh , Thomas Leaver , and Thomas Greenbalgh , were indicted for having , on the 12 th of August , unlawfully and riotousiy assembled at Little Lerer , assaulted several of the men at Mr . Fietcher ' s colliery , in that place , and ^ etopped the works . All the prisoners , except Thomas Greenhalgh , pleaded not guilty . Duckworth and Clough tra versed till next sessions .. Mr . Tbapkohd and Mr . Ht / lton were the counsel for the prosecution . The prisoners were undefended .
Several witnesses to character were examined en behalf of the prisoners . ! The Chairman having briefly addressed the Jury , they found the prisoners guilty , without a moment ' s hesitation . The Chairman deferred pronouncing sentence until Wednesday . The Court rose at ten minutes past seven o ' clock .
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SHEFFIELD .-SUBSCRIPTLONS RECEIVED FOR MRS . HOLBERRY , BY THE SHEFFIELD COMMITTEE , FROM AUG . 2 nd TO SEPT . 2 nd , 1842 . £ s . d . The Rationalists of Newoastle-upon-Tyne , per Mr . G . J . Holyoake ... ... 0 12-0 The Chartists of Newton Heath ... ... 0 12 0 A Friend ... ... ... 0 0 1 The Chartists of Cheltenham , collected after an address by Mr . Bairstow ... ... 110 The Miles Platting Chartists , per Mr . Scholefie'd ... ... ... ... 0 2 6 Collected after an address by the Rev . Mr . Soholefield , Manchester ... ... 0 7 7 Mr . Pavey , London , per Mr . Thomas Paterson ... ... 0 2 6 £ 2--i 7 8 Paid to Mrs . Holberry ... ... ... 10 0 . ¦ ¦ ' . ' : 1 17 8 Dednct Post Order , and Postage ... 0 " 0 4 £ 1 17 4 The above sum of £ 1 17 a . 4 d . being the balance in hand after paying £ 1 to Mrs . Holberry , we have remitted to Mr . Hobson . the General Treasurer . Though tbe sum received by the Committee during the past month is but small , we have felt much pk > a sure in seeing that our last appeal has been well responded to , as shown by the gums received by the General Treasurer , and duly published in the Northern Star . In the name of Mrs . Holberry , we return our heartfelt thanks to all her kind frionda . Wo fear that the present proscription , involving many of
our champions , will give a temporary check to the labours of the Committee , but we have fervent hope , that we shall ultimately and speedily be able to achieve our object , that of placing Mrs . Holberry above the reach of want , and erecting over the grave of her martyred hiibband , a testimonial , commemorative of his dauntless patriotism , and of tho honour and affection in which his name and memory were held by his compeers . ( Signed on behalf of the Committee ) , Samuel Ludlam , Treasurer , No . 11 , Ruidiord-street ; George Juuan Harkey , Secretary , No . 11 , Hartshead .
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yOL . Y .. S 0 . 252 . SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 10 , 1842 . ^^ S 5 SS ^ SST ¦ ¦
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 10, 1842, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1178/page/1/
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