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" Come one . eome all , this rock shall fly , From its firm bass as soon as I , "
My Dear Friends , — ' How often have I told you that ' the greatest folly of which a political leader can be guilty , is the attempt to develops popula * power when the popular mind is disunited , or apathetic ? I have told you , over and over again , that if Chartism was struck dowa ; to-day , I would stand over its listless body , "watch for the time
of itsresustitation , again lift it from the ground aad march onward , but never retreat whatever snay be the tyrants' threat orpower . I do not fcnow that the poorest man amongst yon feels moreevenfor hiaown condition , thanldojbutmy feelings for men who neglect their duty are nothing compared to my feeling for women and little children , who have not the power , without the assistance of men , to improve their condition .
I have been , for a very long time , in a state of stupor and suspense ; I wan afraid that the last terrific blow of the tyrants * law had paralysed the English mind ; but the exhibition that I witnessed at Blackstone Edge , on Sun day last , revived my spirits , gladdened my heart ., and , if possible , increased my energy and determination once more to re-model the materials of the old Chartist edifice , which ¦ was shaken b y perjured spies and informers . If Protectionists , Whigs , or Free Traders had mustered as we did upon Blackstone Edge , an account of the meeting would be telegraphed
to every daily paper , and the numbers would le put down according to the usual procreative standard , at half a million ; but , as the meeting ¦ w as held for the purpose of destroying the oppressive power of Protectionists , Whigs , and Free Traders , no notice is taken of our gathering . Well , I rejoice in this fact , because it is a clear proof that they dread our growing power . The Whigs are , ; Bow , tqt 4 ga 3 ngg 3 M Profecjionists are erambiingr' ariif lhe i Free * Traders are quaking ; and therefore the organs of all parties studiously suppress and ¦ withhold the resolution of the growing popular mind of the country .
W . P . Roberts , Dr . M'Douaix , Habitey , Leach , White , and Feabgus O'Cojwtoe were the principal speakers at the meeting ; and the veteran Bexjamix Rushtox was in the chair ; and , to gratify MY LONDON FRIENDS , let me inform them , that my Teception at that meeting was the best answer that could be given to their paltry chicanery . I was never better received at any meeting in my life . It was in the county of the great Northern hives—no drones were there—they were all busy bees , and many of them , under the melting sun , walked over thirty miles . I need not offer my Yorkshire and Lancashire friends any thanks for the glorious reception they gave me , because I think I deserve it .
At night , after travelling nearl y forty miles , and attending the outdoor meeting , I , in company with your friend Mr . Roberts , attended a meeting at the People ' s Institute , in Manchester . There , also , we had a bumper ; and my reception convinces me that nothing can disturb the affection of my old friends , in whose cause I have now laboured nearly Eeventeeu years in England , and nearly twenty-nine years in England and Ireland . I addressed them at considerable length , notwithstanding
my day ' s fatigue ; and Mr . Roberts made a most eloquent speech , which was loudly cheered . At the conclusion ef the business , Dickessox , the Manchester Packer—who has ¦ worked long , faithfully , and arduously in the cause—in a very able and eloqueut speech , proposed a vote of thanks to , and confidence in , me ; which was seconded by the veteran Wheeler , one of the sufferers at Petcrloo , and was carried amid long and enthusiastic cheers .
Xow Englishmen , when I remember the manner in which I was received— 'as I am an Irishman—at Sheffield and other places , when I first visited your country , aud the manner in which I am now received , it confirms that confidence with which your conduct has ever inspired me , and it strengthens that resolution to which I have ever adhered , that I SEVER WILL DESERT YOU . Look to the present state of Ireland , and see the condition to which trickery , jugglery , rascality , treachery , and fraud , lias brought the Irish people 1 At his last gathering , Johx
Cusxell was obliged to announce , that the show box should be closed in consequence , as he described it , of the people ' s apathy , but which I characterise as a proof of the people ' s intelligence . It appears , however , that he is to be elevated to the high and dignified position of tax collector ; and do not you think , that he and his miserable clique would rather deme eight hundred a year from an increase of taxation than receive seven hundred and ninety-nine pounds by a reduction of taxtion ? Self-interest ,
as I have often told you , is the basis of human action , when politics can be converted into a trafiicking commodity . He and his family have traded and trafficked upon Irish credulity and confidence—nay , I would say folly—foruow thirty-five years , while I rejoice to think that the wisest , most subtle , and artful knave , could not traffic upon English credulity . My dear friends , after a storm comes a calm , and after a calm comes a storm , and you may rely upon it , that the death of Sir Hobeet Peel will cause such disunion in the
House of Commons as will cause tho voice of the people to have more effect , both within aad without . Peel was an independent statesman—he did not look for patronage for his family , as the Greys and Russells do . During his life , the violence and ingratitude of tbe Protectionists nettled and stung him , and lie and his party supported the Whigs merel y to prevent the Protectionists from achieving power . His followers , however , ¦ were not so honourable or as virtuous as he was ; his name and power kept them together ¦ while living ; but now that he is no more , they will join either Whigs or Protectionists , selecting tha party from which they are most likely to derive patronage .
Now it is for this coming struggle that "irick to prepare you , hi order that you should not again be taken by surpr ise . You remember , that at the commencement of the session , I warned you that the Protectionist Lords would throw ever all politics , in order to enable them to measure their estates by political patronage rather than by state necessity and national requirement . Well , behold the truth of my prediction : they have raised tho Irish Franchise Bill , passed by the Commons , from a £ 8 to a £ 15 Franchise , and they have passed the most atrocious Landlord and Tenant Bill
for Ireland , giving tbe landlords the power to exercise the most tyrannical despotism over their poor tenants ; a system which ever has , and ever will prevail in that country , until the t 7 SF A ^' CHARTER BECOMES THE LAW OF THE LAND . -My dear friendg , however tedious I may appear I W , H still go on repeating , over and over agam the ini quity of the present system , for it isouly by its destruction that your order z ^ rjfsr ^ x ^ national debt is looked rxnim „ " , ' J cuainthathoidsyouin boSi 1 * 1 * i g " to preserve peace with au £ « h ^ matter Ww you maybe ££ & \™ 2 * . Hauons ; butmaik whatIa 4 ! S ^ S : !! :
your cnur en , your poor rates anif x •> " "' cost more annually TliAXVu ^ iW ' NATIONAL DEBT . Now , ^ II ^ fact conviuce you that taxation wl ti direct or indirect , is a mere farce , as coimy i with the profit that the employer malc «> Zfn \ labour of his slave ? And if anything \^\ quired to conviuce you of the abomination oj the system , mark this fact : the whole govern mental expenses of the United States Of America are Ei ght Millions a year , while
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Kt , £ PK SLUGS in England cost you TEN MILLIONS THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND A YEAR . Dissenters Catholics , and men of all creeds being obliged to pay them , and worship God , according to Act of Parliament ; but , aB you must understand the system before your minds , can be roused to destroy it , let me show you , if possible , a greater abomination . With idle land , idle labour , and idle money in this country ' you pay eight millions a year to support unwilling idlers—just as much as the whole eo vernmental vnnp "RT . A C ! V or Trr « c < : _ -ril 77 >
expenses of the United States of America ; and however I may surfeit you with repetition , let me still further remind yon that you pay twenty-six thousand a year to some of your Bishops , in whose version of the Scriptures you do not believe ; and that amount would give twenty-six pounds per year , or ten shillings a week each to one thousand families ; and estimating them at five to a family , it would support five thousand people , who are now pauper slave 3 in bastilea , while these infernal slugs and leeches are sucking their very blood .
As I said before , I do not pity you a bit . ' I pity the women and the little children ; and when I next make . my tour , I will have Ino <> O ^ tfe ^^ fi ! l ^^^ p ! PS ? So ^ @h . and chiliffen ^ 3 : . ^ pp ]^^ oW ^ RlL ^ S ^ R ^ EA J NTS and teach them what they should make you do . There are two reasons why I cannot now take my tour through the country , or rather through the empire : — Firstly . —Because my presence in London is indispensable , while the winding up of the Land Company is going on ; and Secondly . —Because in-door meetings this weather are enough to kill any man .
However , I will be very shortly once more amongst you , and then I will test your mettle . I never have deserted you , or forsaken your cause . I never will desert you , or forsake your cause ; and in conclusion let me assure you that my reception in the north has inspired me , if possible , with greater love and affection for your order , and however I may be reviled by trafiicking politicians , and poor gentlemen , I will stand by the old banner" THE PEOPLE'S CIIARER .
AND XO SURRENDER . " Your Faithful and Uncompromising Advocate , FEARGOS O'Connor .
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WINDING UP OF THE LAND COMPANY . TO THE USLOCATED MEMBERS . My Friends , I call you my friends , but I would not call the majority of the located ruffians mj friends . You will see from the report of the ejectment case of Beattie , and the other ruffians located on the Minster Lovel Estate , that I have Succeeded at the Oxford Assizes ; and
now the estate will be sold , and thank God for it . It will be sold in about one month from this time , in separate allotments , and will offer a fine opportunity to all who wish to become purchasers of good and fertile land , in a wholesome climate , and good houses ; and , therefore , any one who ¦ wishes to become a purchaser , if they will state their desire to me , I will act as purchaser for them .
The shareholders now understand that I am proceeding with the winding up of the Company , but they must also understand that I cannot , aud WILL NOT PROCEED , if I am not supplied with the necessary means , FORTHWITH ; and 1 think it is rather disparaging to seventy thousand men—some of whom have been loud com plainers—to expect one man to do their work . When I was at Blackstone Edge , on
Sunday last , a man handed me ten shillings , from six members , as their contribution towards the expenses ; and if all others did likewise , the affair would very speedily be completed . Now , let me once more remind you that it is YOUR BUSINESS , and NOT MINE ; and , therefore , BLAME YOURSELVES , and NOT ME , if it is not completed . Your Faithful Friend , Feargus O'Connor .
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GREAT CHARTIST DEMONSTRA TION AT BLACKSTONE EDGE .
Sunday last was the day appointed for a meeting of the Democrats of Yorkshire and Lancashire , according to annual custom . The day was particularly fine , and caused thousands of the northern Democrats to take the road to the place of meeting . The various roads which led to the centre of attraction were crowded with all manner of vehiclesomnibusses , phaetons , gigs , cabs , spring carts , aud waggons , decorated with flags and banners , and produced an enlivening scene . One conveyance was occupied by some of the Bradford victims of 1848 . Taking it as a whole .
a better display of true democratic feeling has never been witnessed in the country , On arriving at the place of meeting , it was difficult to gain an entrance into the celebrated White House , where the delegates were assembled , through the dense crowd that thronged the passages . Tho following delegates were in attendance : — Stockport , James Williams ; Todmorden , James Mooney ; Manchester , John Sutton and Thomas Siddeley ; Holmfirth , Thomas Hardwick ;
IludUersfieia , Joseph Smith and John Bradley ; Rochdale , William Bake ; Barnsley , John Greenwood ; Ilebden Bridge , Joseph . Mann ; Oldham , James Cooper ; Halifax , Christopher Shackleton ; Burnley , John Corless ; Bradford , William Angus . Mr . John Sutton , of Manchester , was unanimously elected as chairman ; Mr . James Williams , of Stockport , secretary ; and Mr . William Bake , treasurer . The Caamus read a letter from Mr . Reynolds , apologising for his unavoidable absence , and the delegates proceeded to arrange for tUe business of tho day .
The resolutions were calmly and deliberately discussed , and the delegates had reason to feel much pleasure at the ability of Mr . Williams , of Stockport , for the business capabilities which he displayed . The arrival of the speakers , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., W . i \ Roberts , G . J . Harney , Dr . M ' Doual ] , James Leach , and George White , was bailed with enthusiasm . At two o ' clock the chair was taken by tho veteran patriot , Benjamin Rushton , of Ovenden , near Halifax . He expressed his pleasure at the numerous assembly before him , and trusted that all the friends who would have to address them would receive a calm and attentive hearing . lie called on Mr . J . Williams , of Stockport , to move the first resolution . Mr . Williams entered at length into the
present constitution of society , lie contrasted the condition of those who lived by labour and those who lead luxurious lives by other men ' s toil , and having clearly defined the discrepancies of the existing state of tilings , he concluded , by moving the following resolution— " That in the opinion of this meeting nothing short of a complete re-adjustmeiit of the relative position of labour and capital , witli the viow to a more equal distribution of the produce of the country , will permanently benefit the working classes ; and we arc further satisfied that such an adjustment will not bo accomplished until tl < e entire people are fully and fairly reprcsauted in the Commons House of Parliament , in a ccordance with the principles contained in tbe ^ ocutticuts known as tlio People ' s Charter . "
Mr . CnjisropiiEB Shackleton , of Halifax , seeded the resolution , lie showed that the con < » - t tutiou of man required that he should labour ; itbat it Kfo couW not be enioyed . Ho showed i ai as land . indispensable to men ' s existence ,
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ME . O'CONNOR IN MANCHESTER . Mr . T . Dickinson lectured in the Poople's Institute , on Sunday , July 14 , on tho death of Sir Robert Peel , taking as a text , "Death is norespector of Persons , " in a very argumentative manner , to a large and attentive audience . The hall was filled almost to suffocation . It was announced to the meeting that Sir . O'Connor had returned from Blackstoue Edge camp meeting , and a deputation was immediately despatched to prevail upon him to go to the People ' s Institute . Mr . O'Connor arrived with Mr . Roberts , about nine o ' clock in the evening , and was received with rapturous applause . When the cheering had subsided , the chairman introduced to the meeting Mr . O'Connor , which created tremendous cheera .
Mr . O'Connor said he was very glad to be received in tho manner he nad been that evening , and at the camp meeting at Blackstone Edge ; such receptions did him more good than all the medicine in the world . He then informed the meeting , that on Thursday last he moved for the adoption of the Charter , when the son of " plain John Campbell" moved that the house be counted , which was done , and only twentynine members being present , tho house was- adjourned . That was the treatment the people received from the House of Commons when any
measure was proposed for thB amelioration of the people , and would be so , until they had more unanimity of opinions , and sunk their minor differences , for tho accomplishment of the objects they had in view—viz ., tho People ' s Charter . The divisions of the people were the principal cause of their enslavement . Ab soon as he ( Mr . 0 ' Connor ) had wound up tho affairs of the National Land Company he should take a tour throughout England , Scotland , and Wales , and would show the Whigs such a breeze as they little thought of . It was also his intention of starting a new Land Company
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^^^^^^ S ^ i ^^^^ l ^ ifflSiiS ^ lfeiff ^ ^ W ¦ i M ^ mm ^ M ^ m ^ speaK to the . follp ^ rag . s e ^^ Jones , the talented advocate , offthejpipople / , ¦ and may he live to triumph over- all hi § . jneinies , and ultimately—assisted by the ; jbther-Jadvocates of the people ' s rights--succeed in ' establishing those principles for , which hehas struggled and suffered . " Mr . . Harneyj ;\ yl ^ w as welcomed with a burst rof en ' tl&Mjistic ^ eheering ' j commented on the * sentim " entiia ^ his usual ¦ plain- ? spoken and effective ' -maianer «^ and- then made wavfor ¦ ••¦ x ''" - ' ¦ ' *¦ - ^ " ' "•¦ - ^ - - ¦ ; .. ¦ '
Ernest Jones , who , on . cbittiing . forward ^ wasl'hailed with it demonstration of enthusiasm rarely witnessed . ' . When , tho applause , had subsided , h p ' addressed , the meeting % the following words' —My Dear Friends ! I have left the bounds of my gaol , but I have not yet entered through ^ the barriers of liberty . I have come fromion ^ pirison to another—from a narvow cell , and jsjillen grating , to a prison , whose ytaHs are waters , whose- 'keys are gold , wfiose p risoners' ar |^ eppl §| whose g&olev a are priae ^ H , ^^ iW ^ i ? ^ 5 pti % fi > j 4 jfi ^ mfSiw ^ clS ^ iig ^ %
—once more into the social wilderness of civilised misery , proclaiming the advent of the Messiah—Freedom . ( Loud cheers . ) Christ said , " Leave wife and child and follow me !" Crucified people ! I did so , and I suffered But what then ? Many a political Columbus is wrecked half way , before he can pilot the nations to the land of liberty : how much the more nuiat a humble voyager , like myself , expect to meet the blasts of persecution ? They told me , in their gaol , that we suffered in vain . They told mo , the people were contented , the country was buried in a deep calm , and they hoped I would not help to disturb it ; but , I stand here , to break that calm , to banish that content , if it i * based upon error
ana auieu to political and social inequality : for , with the Palatine of Posnariia , I prefer tho storms of liberty to the calm of servitude , and would replace the quiet of decay with the effervescence of regeneration . ( Great cheering . ) They told me , that we had full possession of our rights ; that England was the ark of liberty—perhaps it is so , for , at least , all the discrowned , unclean beasts come here : but if England has been the ark of freedom , America must have been its Ararat . They told me Chartism was dying ; if it is , we will nurse the sick child into a healthy giant—foi > tmtU never dies . They come like a frost upon the stream of life , and because the surface is cold and still they think the current is not flowing on below , as and full But 1
strong as ever . have already seen enough to learn a different tale . As the whirlwind raises tho sand of the desert to the light of heaven so great thoughts are lifting tlio myriads of mankind to the perception of their rights . As the thundersliowcr decks the wilderness with the sreun of summer , so blood and tears , throughout Europe are fertilising the soil of suffering for the growth of freedom . Yes , the dawn of truth draws a response from tho rudest multitude as the sunlight draws music from tho breast of Memnon . Did they think to make a convert , or refute a single principle by their paltry prisons and their petty insolence ? For my part I have come to assure you that my courage is not damped—my hope not clouded—mv
purpose not shaken . I will still march onward as a soldier in your ranks , my heart burning with indignation—my brain cold with reflection and experience . I feel thirty years of life within me yet ; and I mean them to be thirty years of work ; aud I trust wo shall all work together in harmony—one cause , one will , one purpose , and one heart . I believe that the cause of the peoplo caii only be won by the people , and through the people . 1 believe that if we had expended half the labour in trying to make converts in our own class that we have wasted in trying to convert the middle class , we should have done wisely , and proved stronger . ( Hear , and choevs I shall go canvassing the maltreated serf at the plougntail , instead of the indolent autocrat Imhind
the counter . ( Continued cheering . ) I will sock not only the cheers of the c ! ili g | itefied " m < iiiufnc " tiiring districts , dear to me as are those sounds , but I will go where our princi ples nro yet opposed ; I will go where the hiss and the groan mav still be heard , where the squire and tho parson , anil the furmer still the minds of the men on whom thev prey —I will send my voice through the agrieulrural counties- ( immcnse applause)—happy if it shall ever be my lot to say with truth , that I hel ped to Uillto the two great divisions of labour , whom the two rival factions are now trying to form into hostile armies , under tho banner of protections and frue trade . ( Hear , hear . ) Nor will 1 endonvourto unite them by the periods of a flowery rhetoric , were 1 possessed of that power—for the excitement of
filing iadesi with tho ebbing pulse , the conviction of thought lives in its undying truth . I will appeal to tneir bellies and their brains , not merely to their hearts . I will show them freedom , not merely with tho cause of political liberty , and the shield of social right , but with the horn of plenty in her handcoining , not like an empty shadow , but advance as a substantial and undying blessing . I will show them that democracy is tho creator of plenty and oi peace , and that b y democracy alone can peace and plenty be secured . I trust , and I believe , the further progress of our cause will be marked by steady , stern and calm resolve . In a struggle between two men , be that struggle one of the hand , the pen , or the tongue ; he who first loses his temper loses tl , e battle . For my own part , there was no occasion to bind me over to keep the peace , or be of < rood
conduct tor jive years . I believe it very likely that the peace will be broken , but it shall be the government who break it , and the people who punish the transgressors . ( Loud cheers . ) I am to be of * cod conduct too . I am determined to bo of good conduct-not merely for five yean , but for my whole lite : ior I am determined never tamely to stand by antt see the poor crushed , the * eak trampled on anil the wicked triumph . I am determined to swell the knell of oppression . I am determined to fi « ht the battlo of freedom . I am determined that men shall bless me when I am dead , even if they persecute mo while I am alive . ( Enthusiastic cheering ) And now , my dear and kind-hearted friends , how can I iwd ior
« a « my gniHiuuu your noMe , your generous conduct to me during my imprisonment ? Men of Halifax ! llich and titled relatives abandoned then- duty — never offered assistance , sympathy , or- frendskip to my family — but you , the honest , the hardworking , and the poor —you , ground by oppression—you , starved and overworked—wives , husbands , mothers—you felt for mo aud mine—you louked at your pale children and thought of mine—you gazed upon your own poor dwellings , and thought of my desolate home-God s blessing bo upon you ! -and to-day vou have received me , not merely in your town , ' but into your hearts , and from that citadel no power on earth shall tear me . Mr , Ernest Jones concluded his speech amidst enthusiastic cheering , and waviti " of hats and handkerchiefs , and tho meetino- was mI ¦ jonrned till eight o clock , when , the mills having closed the Park presented one dense mass of human beings ! Mr . GoAKRODOEit was again called to the chaiv when Mv , Lightowler wns called upon to repeat the pathetic song he had sung before , and which was was hailed with renewed applause . An affecting incident took place during the meeting . A woman , in deep mourning , advanced to the platform , and stated that her husband hud died a short time ago , and that ho had directed iicv to take her children to tlio meeting , and bring thorn up in tho principles of Chartism , and , as he could not lire to see Mr . Jones himself , she must go the first time he came to Halifax , and give him a greeting from his departed friend .
0 . SiiicKusTos was called on to move the follow ing address ;—
ADDRESS OF THE INHABITANTS OF HALIFAX AND ITS NEIGHBOURHOOD TO EKMEST JOiVES , ESQ . Honoured and Esteemed Patriot . —It is with feelings nfthe most Unbounded joy that we welcome you back 1 o liberty , to your family , awl to this town . That joy is hei g htened and consolidated by tbe fact , that you Imvc re nin ' med true to your principles iiv the l \ ouv of trial mil diflii'ultj . Your body , it is true , has been locked uu in the Bloomy dungeons of a vile and m-csponsible , but decavimr faction . But sir , your noble mind disdained the « unv bolts ami bars with which your body was conmwd aud bounding fommk into tb . glorious future , anticm-it , d Uio time when injustice in all its forms , aud with ts «„ ' ,. ful train ef consequence * shall bo driven back to t e M abodes irom whence it sprung , and universal equ , kv ¦ , trecdom reign among men . " luiuuy . nm Though , sir , wo lv . ul much rather have had vou b-i ! t ! inir ! . ^ !? llks - "tfoytng the comforts SLH
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s .... ' ^ nental cudgelling which you gave the wooden Chancellor I ' , P . er !> aP i still fresh in their memory , and so they have i taken it out of you in the manner we have seen . Hut air ' i as they have , given no quarter , they must have none in re ' -urn . We must wage n ceaseless and unilinuliin ? war ' r ] against the ayatem by which . they live . Our . oause , sir , - is just and holy , based on the eternal rock of truth , and '; must prevail , despite the dungeons and gibbets of . ' despotism , truth , sip , is a choice exotic , which lives , and innves , and npens into maturity in the hot bud ot persecu-¦ aeLif " (' h f . , > - lUlilaevevbccnina 11 n 8 - Thftveisnot a single institution , either civil ,- political , oi- re ! i , ibus , of 1 tS % «!? rf"H i « h « t has not been drngB « f through V ! \™ , i 1 ° rd 0 al - Ot ? e «»« on . Not an i : cknuwledgea > & I K * ' 9 P" ?"" V ^ t eimjmt point to u fcwawmb rt A : hfnnfn r ^ Noia ?^ Wbeen tPk Cn in adVance , < k ; thl ^ T * f en : . Ilr »|« h the blood , and over tha corpses of ^ tho . e who stood in tho . vanguard . And sir , is ( Jur ; cause % less just , or less holy , than the paltry andpavtialWasuteB f > v ^ tor winch the master spirits of by-gone aKe ^ fouulit and \ S \\ bled ? or are its apostles , less energetic , ov less brave 1 No ^ 0 ^ v > sir , truji . j 8 ; heaven borh-and self-supporting . It nerves VV \ : J «? pOWtesiwith ^ od 4 ik 6 ; and ' divine euv-ygy . ' fitting « Jx-WW ^ P& ^ - ^ V ^ of- its-pW 6 r . ' - We ¦ Imvt . heard ^ \ iso ^ i ^ S ^ jioraldiBh . repining * oi useless . rvgitts . f You vSSJI % ^ i@M ^ JjPiSi ^? ri ? 8 i'Htli a ' fovtiiiito and ' " bravery ^ ' » V > Ayorchy ; , Qf > $ iSijrself , atiu ^ the causeyo'u . haveespoused ' . ¦ ^^ i ^• • Wfe Wnae ^ u ' oWhotoBle ' Weed ' of-liilnjiraiipii' . v : d gra- V ? ' titude ; fo ^ tjieinoble and self-sacrificing mannyi ' iu . wliicli f ^ - \ you have actea-vglying lift ris" you huve done , ' w ?< i ! tli ease , > and , in " sonje ' jnea ^ urp . / fsnvly ties , for-the bhntfiW thd 1 human . icace . ' vYdS might have travelled ori tliKmgii' the flowery paths . of-lifo a comparative stranger , to its ' ts-lts finct I ; orrovys . ; But ,- ' np ,. sir ,. you , b ' ehejd tlio . injustico aiid wrongs ' » nuictW unon ;{ he . 'ioilinKihilli () nsb ' fonrIhnd . 'You was an f \
eye-witness of the wicUedriesg / in higli places . You beheia tnem violiiig ,. ^; . health' aiid ; e * travagnnce , ; white the labourer , robbed of . the fruits-of his . toU , . and . ikpiived of . £ e common r ights of a citizen , '" stalked ' forth a fiaiiht pic n » i - B ' an J ; aild despair . Yb ' iir soul ' was fived witlvfndi gniriiie out r ? geous -acts against humanity !; ana « S ? a m asunder those ties which . bound you . to the ark ? n ^ P tcta ^ 8 oc ] ety , » : 6 a « hrew ; ' offtSo % « of aristocracy and put on thV VubStf ^ sprfeStfiW ILv ^^ aerateentthat ; . shielded ; osMsiimpoue ' ti'ftbl ^ eS : ° ^ ^^^" teaWofo ^ Mrts of nevse-^^ f ^ ' ^^ ' ^* ' ^ great t ! -TCi ™ ¦ 'Pwawana spires have totteil'dto tneir base . The glorious . 1 ' renclt . people have sna ^ red pieces the sceptre of a traitorous < to L 1 . f : n XEL
>< ed his crown and throne to dust / and Bent him a wanderng vagabond from the land ho had- bo foully delved and etiajed . Ihe noble Italians have - shaken to its . foundation the long and deep-ropted despotism of the Vatican , never more to be restored to its former power . The heroic Hungamns hare waged a bloody and unequal war i . gainsf two or the strongest , mihtary . powers in the world , tobedei « £ ea pnly by . black-hearted treachery . In shm . t , sir . there 9 ^^] y ^ . -kmgdtfm , qr state in . Eurbpe ; ., ttiiit . hL . not . ^•*? w ^^ i ^^ i ^»«« sl ^ i ^^^ continent at this moment . These Ubta - eififsmrWm !^ real position . They show us our own powers uwl . mr ' eneraies weakness . They likewise show us that to be successful we must depend upon ourselves . The war of classes , air , is now no longer a mvvn war of politics , but a war between labour and capital . IVc are glad to lind , sir , that this fact lias not escaped Tour altenon . *
In conclusion , sir , we te « der you our hearty thanks for ; our straightforward and unflinching conduct , feeling conndeiit that you will continue the glorious career you have so nobly begun , ' unoi full and complete justice be dene to ihe ™? n y raan * nd emPe » 'ors and kinci , and kaisers « ... ™« > w " 1 « Btocrats and moncymuiyers , and nnnn tlit M f 0 ll ^ anailclUsh E S i * ° Hve and fatten upon the toil of others , shall bo no more , and the Christian motto of < Hb who Trill not work , ncivhw & \ ia \ l lie eat , be the universal law of mankind . Then ibnii your m , * " roUed «™« B Oie ton lut o ? glorious spirits inn in r « ee"d n tt * ?** t 0 freedoIn ' tfirough perWution and death , m all its forms . And that the day may speepily arrive when want , ond woe , ana sorrow , ana suffering , shall be unknown / and plenty , and happiness , and joy cover the fiice ( if the earth , ?!"' t"e loud shout of universal freedom shall c-bottom lull tohill , and from valley to valley , is the ardent wish oi your friends and admirers , Tire People of Halifax .
Mr . Erneit Joxes returned thanks , anil spoke at great length , expressing his views as to the position of the people , and the state and prospects or the patriotic cause . But want of spaa- precludes us giving his speech , which excited tint greatest enthusiasm . b Julian Habsey , who was loudly applauded , proceeded , m a masterly manner , to show tho folly of persecution , to which the oppressors of the people resort , in the hope of repressing tho developcment of democracy . He showed " how alike m France , Germany , Italy , Hungary , Poland , and inl and , the same game was being played , with , slight variations , and he proved from the past , and illustrated from the demonstration they hail that day given to one of the persecuted patriots , how vain was the malice , and how futile was the hate of the
oppressors of mankind . He congratulated tho men ot Uahfax on the lesson they had read the <> overnment , in tho reception they had given tolirnest Joucs-and the magnificent demonstration ho ha 4 that day witnessed . So unrivalled a demonstration n . ust show to the country at lavge , how the people appreciate the cause of truth , and how little they dread the power , or the persecution of a do « nunaiit faction . He congratulated them on having marched that day under the banner of European progression , the rod flag of tho future , awl resumed his seat amid long and reiterated cheers . The speakers then quitted tho platform . The- hands of music _ struck up merry airs , and husbands and their wives , young men and their sweethearts , commenced dancing on the green . This eshil' - rating amusement continued a considerable time , and terminated the proceedings of this memorable day .
TUESDAY . A second public meeting was held in Wost-hil W ? , . . P nrP ° 80 of presenting lir . Ernest Jones wjth a tribute of respect ; . chair ' " ACKLEI 0 X VAS unanimousl y called to the th ^ utn 5 * « J addressed the meeting enforcing * e necessity o a re-organisation of the uhartist mty , in order that the great work commenced on iTX ^ BBglltbBpi " WItaitti . * , iii !' ; ? S ™ 0 I ) OKK tllcn > in a speech full of the deepest leellng , presented Mr . Ernest Jones with a purse containing jifti j sovereigns , Mr . Ebsksx Joxes having expressed his deep sense of gratitude for this additional mark of kindness , addressed the meeting at considerable length , wrtia , i X u P recIudes our giving further insertion to the addresses of the speaker ^ on this oc-Ciision ,
Ihe Assembly then separated , with " enthusiastic cheers ! O r " Ernest Jones , " "Julian Jlamev , " tho Charter and something more ! " fe , &c ' llnis closed one of the noblest demonstrations ever recorded m tho annals of Chartism
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ANOTHER LIBERATED VICTIM ,
TO FEARGUS O ' CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P , Sib , —I Lave no doubt but you are fully ac quuhied with position since my liberation ' mi as a friend , I beg to solicit your interp osition with some of your friends , and hav e no doubt but that you will give publicity to my present situation , as I am entirel y dependent on the assistance of rav mends . I have served tweniy-two months , and must say , to my misfortune , that my health lies been much impaired . It is my intention lo go to America if ray friends will assist me . Sir , will you be . so ood as to use your influence in forwarding swnethinz that may assist me ? If yon would insert ihh letter
m vow next week ' s paper you wouid do me a great favour . I was thinking that tho Chartists would call a meeting for my aid , and have no doubt they would i ! it was moved by some pmor . of iuiinence . I hope my Chartist friends will look upon a fellowsufferer . I am yours , most respectfull y , llORERT H . Hoi'PES , No . 7 , "Walton-strsef , liirkeshe&d . [ I hope the veritable Chartists will attend to the aliove . appeal .- ]? . O'Connor . ]
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wp FUNERAL OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE .
The mortal remains of the youngest ton cf George III ., his lloyal Highness the Duke of Uambridge , were on Tuesday consigned to their ten " ' - porary resting-place , in a vault beneath Kew Church , in the immediate vicinity of Cambridge , cottage , tho favourite suhurdau residence of tha ^ ceased Prince and his family . We sa « " « temporary resting-place , " because ' it is intsiuied to ttrect a family mausoleum in a portion of the Royal grounds near the chinch , where the deceased Prince had more than once exposed his desire to be laid after death , and to this soot the coffin , will hereafter be removed .
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Ambbicaj ExrapmoK op the Works op ai * Nations , 18 o 2 .-11 io proposal for transfer to America ot selections from our own forthcoming irreaexmbitionot next year has just been submitted to the commissioners at the City office in Cla-aoside he American gentlemen who have engaged ' iuS ) oless jo be actuated by motives equally honour able aud almost equally disinterested with those oJ l , sL S ? uw ori fi inators of the London exhibition iho improvement in connexion with manufactures is their first object , and the wofica of tlio exposition aro to bo given to that American city which will make the most liberal arrannemen :
tor its reception . In other relations the undertaking is intended to be thoroughly commercial , ami strong inducements aro held out to alt tlio European nations b y proposing tho vast and inereasinu' mariw-t of the transatlantic continent for the display and competition of their production ? . Tho occasion will , it is calculated , he earnestly embraced by our own manufacturers for impressing their American customers with an increasing s . 'iise of thu immense variety and excellence of the productions of the looms aud tho lathes , the moulds and tk « anvils , the chisels and the gravers , and all t . 'io other apparatus and implements of the industry of Lnlaiu .- ^ Dailii flew . ;
To The Chartists, "
TO THE CHARTISTS , "
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that it ought to be available to all ; and / thorefere , that if a just state of Bociety existed , no *' money-monger or aristocrat could convert men intd * slaves . He gave a lucid explanation of : man ' s social ri ghts , and after dwelling on tho . present pd sition of France , ho concluded an clopent speeof amidst cheers . # Mr . Jambs LBicn , of Manchester , supported tHe resolution . Ho said , that on the last occasion on which he attended at that place he made a speeoh , for which he had to suffer nino months imprison-, ment . and he would repeat the same speech . then . The ' substance of it was , that justico would never ho done to the people until they done it for themsoiyesi ' i The resolution referred to the land but as long AS ; the land was looked up and monopolised , tho coug ditton of the people could not bo perminently irn ~ proved . Ho commented oh the productive cower .
ot machinery , apd exposed the humiliating condJ-j tion to which the working classes were reduced ;! He recited somo anecdotes concerning the Corri * Law Kepealers of Manchester , and exposed the ? inconsistencies Of the landed aristocrats and cap $ tahsts , who induced the working classes to etaifj grate , whilst they absolved the means by whicii they might live in their own land . Ho exposed M hypocrisy and heartleunf » & of tto Ma ^ estel lown Council , and showed the base treatment t which the paupers of Manchester were subjected > amongst other things , compelling them to weaK masks when they attended chapel . ne strong recommended the . co-oporative principle as ' : th means ^ of emancipating the people .. He concludl g | &P ;> rt «» g the , resolution , ^ hfcir ^ as V carM
Mr . G . White , of Bradford , moved the second resolution . He said that he felt great pleasure in once more meetine his brother democrats . He had received one year ' s imprisonment for the speech he made on that spot two years ago , and , like his friend Leach , ho was ready to go to gaol again rather than deny his principles . He exhorted the working men to union and co-operation , and concluded by proposing the following resolution : — " That we , the democrats of the north , deeply sympathise with the suffering patriots of France Hungary , Rome , and the Continent generally and execrate the cold-blooded cruelty of the so-called friends of order , and trust that the past and present failures will guard them in their future operations and ultimately guide them to a final and glorious triumph . " °
Dr . M'DoiuiA seconded the resolution , and was received with loud cheers , He said he had been imprisoned for two years in a small cell , yet he treated the authors of it with tho most sovereign contempt . He described tho tyranny which was practised in Scotland in former days . He warned them of the contest that would shortly ensue between the middle class and the aristocracy , and the question for the people to decide was , which party should go ? The landlord , the drone , should go , as cheap bread and dear land could not coexist . They might attempt to restore protection but they would fail . He strongly uvged on the meeting the necessity of co-operation , and coneluded by seconding the resolution .
( J . Julian Hahney supported the resolution . Ho was received with loud and enthusiastic cheering , and commenced by apologising for the non-attendance of Mr . Reynolds . As his friend Ernest Jones had to be at Halifax next day , ho had no doubt that a large assembly would attend to honour that friend of the people . He agreed with Mr . White in stating that tho present meeting was not intended for mere speech-making , but to show the strength of democracy , therefore he should not inflict a long speech upon that numerous assembly , lie ridiculed the court order for a general mourning , while so many industrious families were nearly naked . He reverted to the manner in which air . O'Connor had been treated on introducing his motion for the establishment of the People ' s Charter . He contrasted the Piu" Plot of 1842 with the . Protectionist Plot of ° 18 uO
After dwelling on other essential points , he concluded by supporting the resolution . Mn . Wm . Beli ,, of Heywood , moved the next resolution , as follows;—•• That this meeting rccogmsmg tho principle that union is strength , deem it advisable to use all and every means consistent with the principles of democracy to gather to » ether the scattered elements of Chartism , for the purpose of bringing our united energies to bear upon all unjust institutions , and enable us to command a patient hearing of onr sufferings , with tho viow to their alleviation ; bring assured that the united complaints of an entire people will command attention , and ultimately place them in a proper po )} P tion . " lie expressed a desire for a more perfect union of the democratic party , and concluded a clever speech in his U 3 ual style by moving the resolution .
Feargus O'Coxnoh , Esq ., rose to second the resolution , and was received with long continued and hearty cheers . He explained the position of the lactory question , and the course which he had adopted concerning it . He entered , at great length , into the Land question , and declared that if all others deserted the Chartist cause , he never would , no exposed tho hollownesa of the Financial Reformers , and showed how they were pandering for public favour . He explained tho composition of the ' llouse ot Commons , and tho hopelessness of gaining any benefit therefrom . He declared his determination to stand by the whole animal , and eulogised Mr . W . P . Roberts , who was appointed to support the resolution , and declared thaf ., as short speeches were
the order of the day , he would not depart from it . He sat down amidst loud cheers . W . P . Roberts , Esq ., was then called on , and wns loudly cheered . lie expressed his satisfaction at tho largo attendance , which proved their love of democracy . He agreed with Mr . White , that the present multitude had not assembled so much to hear speeches as to show their love of principle , and he had no doubt that the present display would invigorate all their friends . He would advise them to stand by "Tho Charter—the Whole Charter , and M Surrender , " and not to be led astray by the sophistry of any party . The Chairman then put the resolution , which was anauimouely agreed to .
Mr . O- 'CoNsoit then rose , and said he would give them a sermon—namely , " He that giveth to the poor , leadeth to the Lord . " Down with your oust . The expenses have to be paid . A collection was then made for the purpose . Mv . O'Connor then proposed " Three Cheers for the Charter , " which weeo lusterly given . Three cheers were then given for Feargus O'Connor , Ledru Rollin , Kossnth , Mazzini , &c , and a vote of thanks was . cordially given to the Chairman , who suitably returned thanks , after which the business was concluded , No less than thirty thousand were present from all parts of Yorkshire and Lancashire , aud all left highly gratified with tho proceedings .
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GRAND DEMONSTRATION IN HONOUR OF THE LIBERATION OU ERNEST JONES .
Monday , the 15 th of July , was one of the most eventful days in the history of Chartism that ever took place in Halifax . The eloquent and soul-stirring addresses , delivered during the election by -Ernest ' Jones , together , $ t h his amiable and socialVjJ ' isposition , had won for him the esteem and ' confidence of the ontiro democratic body of that town and neighbourhood . His subsequent labours and sufferings in the cause- had increased that esteem to a state of enthusiasm never before manifested in favour of any person . The day
of Ins liberation -was therefore anxiousl y looked forward to as a grand jubilee , in which he was to make his triumphant entry into the good old town of Halifax . Soon after eight o ' clock , groups of persons were wending their way to Broad-street , the place where the procession had to form . B y ten o ' clock , the streets began to be densely thronged , and at half-past ten the cavalcade moved off , headed by a large red banner , bearing on the one side the following inscription ;
"E . C . Jones , Esq ., the frie nd of the people ;" and on the other , '' Equality , Liberty , Fraternity . " Next in order came the Mixouden brass band , followed by a splendid carriage and four grey horses , which were to convey M * . Ernest Jones into the town—tho Quconshead bra , ss band following behind the carriage , aud behind this came the vast procession , and a long line of carriages , the Stainland band bringing up the rear . The procession then moved slowly on to Sowerby Bridge , hailing in front of the Royal Hotel , where Mr . Jones
was waiting , having just arrived by the mail train from London . All being ready , Ernest Jones , with Julian Harnoy , Mrs . Harney , and C . Shackleton , entered the carriage . The moment he made his appearance , the air was iterally rent with the long-continued cheers of the enthusiastic multitude . As soon as he was 6 eatcd in the carriage , the rush of tho people to shake hands with him was so great that the progress of the procession was for some time impeded . The women vieing with the men in their eagerness to show their respect for their esteemed guest .
The procession moved back to Halifax in the order in which it had come , and it was a beautiful and soul-stirring sight to see tho immense multitude winding in an apparently interminable line , along tho romantic road leading from Sowerby Bridge to Halifax , while tho bands wero playing patriotic airs , and the constantly increasing multitude woke tho echoes of the surrounding hills with their almost continuous acclamations . But it was in the town itself that tho scene assumed the
most interesting aspect . Every door and window were crowded with spectators—the very roofs and parapets wove timmged , wWlo tho body of the procession had great difficulty in pushing their way through the dense masses that lined tho streets on every side . Tears stood in many an eyo , and a blessing poured from many a lip , as the careworn and suffering children of toil greeted their friend , and it was with difficulty he could control his emotions at a reception so enthusiastic and so heartfelt . The procession having passed in this manner through all tho leading streets of Halifax , a grand gula . and public meotiug were held in West Hill Park . Tho gates wore opened at two o ' clock ; the hands commenced playing , and soon a dense mass of people crowded this beautiful spot . Such an assembl y has rarel y been known in Halifax , and many came from a vevy great distance to join in the celebration of this happy day . ( EltNRgT Jones , and tho members of tho Committee , entered the grounds shortly before four o ' clock , soon after which time Mr . Jonathan Goakrod gor was unanimously called to tho chair .
Mr . D . LlGinwLBit , of Bradford , first called on , commenced by singing a song which he had composed while in prison , which was loudl y cheered , aud then spoke to the
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f ^ P ?^^ W ? ' ^ a 6 utttn- 8 BSuUsiiiwai *' IBM'S $ eobjeethphad in . viev ^ riamely ; . that towtheirmmdsibv tnoifelHaWBf waf « £ ^ e * o , . Mvmfo&jtm&u .: bp-| & 5 ed to the House of Commons , 'and the Commons | gh . e Lords ,. Now Sir ^ Wwas ^ oiie - ; 01 adteafad Graham , ^ pujd | fev fo thtfWngX for fi& ?* £ lf they c ^ Pt ^^ M ' tHe '^ Higs ' will be i « fefrom office , mi ^ j ^ m . m ? ' ^ flpant- when the ; : Whigatah'd : ? T 6 rife 83 Wo . uld-W i-b-^ WeUvUy the Working olnBB « a ? li < 1 h (> vena enrn ^ if '
| ^ Me lligent . working -. man ' , was more qualified ' aSSiJHfiJ ?^ In the legislature . ; than an aristocrat . ? M | gO 5 o ! udedhis speephof . about" oho hour ' s dura-*|| y « tteaYand no ^ to [ alloyr'dissension to creep in S % trcnglyTeedrafhaffding ' the >' working classes | gin | 8 t them as it had' done'in' London . At the iggMusionj of-his speeoh ^ hb : Hall shook with the ^^ e- 6 f 4 Ke : me 6 fiitig . ' ^ : ^ ; ; - ^ ' ||| B ntt ); 0 nAiBMA ^^ W . P PSMs , tbpjpe , opl «; sgttprhey-Qoneral ^ who made ifK $ iffi « K ! h , qn , the princi ples of the ^ Charter , fcwasl qudJyauMuded ; , . \ . ' ,. " ' . ' ¦ ^^ v ^ iT OosftVqn oanie forward on behal f of a $ P /» . cbejrt 6 r . Chartists , ' and state ' d ' that 'lib ' wast ly
^ t > n , repi psentingthe Chartist Association' but I KgP ? 5 ^ ? enng ana- ' opuii 6 n ' -hela by&he workm-g WsBs'iri ^ Manchester , amongst iwhoin % lived § itt % iled ; Cand ; was born . arid feared ; i He ^ hoiild ^ eliotei W ^ M ^^^^|| iMw pie ' s guardian and stauncu ^ eiBffoSf $ b less by time or weaker by age . Mr . Dickinson then moved the following resolution : —•• That the most grateful thanks of this meeting be tendered to our kindest friend and noble defender , the poor man ' s advocate , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., and that ire place most unbounded confidence in his wisdom and discretion , and are determined to second his efforts with all our mightto gain for tho people
, that tun measure cf justice they have so lonu sought for . " He ( Mr . Dickinson ) felt much pleasure in proposing that vote of confidence in Mr . 0 Connor . He knew the feelings of the men of the north . He had travelled much in that direction , and had very frequently lectured to them ; therefore , he was prepared to state tho feelings they entertained towards Mr . O'Connor . It was that Of gratitude . Their affection for Mr . O'Connor was engraven on their hearts . The men ot the North were not ungrateful , for they knew tho j" » y , " fices Mi . O'Connor had mado on their behalf—that he had given up profession , family
distinction , wealth , and affluence , forthegood of their country , and the interests of the working classes . Surely those were consid erations that tho men of the north would never overlook . "What the men of tho south mi ght do ho could not tell , as he had not been amongst them ; but this ho know , that the men of tho north " would transmit , from father to son , tho noble qualities of mind and the many sacrifices . Mr . O'Connor has made to elovato the character and condition of the toiling millions , and , instead of erecting marble monuments to his memory , he would lire in the hearts of the people .
Throughout Mr . Dickinson ' s address , the audience signified its assent by frequent cheering and approbation . Mr . Wheeler , an old veteran in the cause , seconded the vote of confidence . . Mr . Robekts made a few ohservatious , corroborating the statements of Mr . Dickinson , when the resolution was put from tho chair , and carried by acclamation . Mr . O'CONNOR acknowledged the compliment , and proposed three cheers for tho Charter , which were heartily given , and three groans for the Whigs . Three cheers were then given for Mr . 0 ' Connor , and thus ended a soul-stirring day for the Chartists of Manchester .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), July 20, 1850, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1583/page/1/
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