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NATIONAL LAND COMPANY DISSOLVING.
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- Kot ^ is hereby given , that application is ^ tended to be made to Parliament in the ensuing session for an- Act to Dissolve the Rational Land Company , and to wind up the undertaking , and to make sale , or otherwise dispose of , the lands and property belonging to jhe said Company ; arid after the pajment of all debts , liabilities , and expenses respecting the same , to divide the surplus monies to be realised by such sale , or sales , between and amongst the shareholders and subscribers entitled thereto , rateably , according to their several interests in the said undertaking . And notice is hereby also given , that it is intended to vary or extinguish existing rights or p rivileges , if any , which may impede or interfere with the purposes of the said Act . Dated this 13 th day of Nov ., 1850 . Wm . Prowuxg Roberts , Solicitor , Kobert-street , Adelphi . TViiMiSLEYand So > -, Parliamentary Agents , 28 , Parliament-street .
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- mm " When rogues fall out , honest men come to their own . " TO THE WORKING CLASSES . My Feiexds , —I could not give you a truer definition of the fact , " That when rogues fall out , honest men come to . their ' own , " than the present state and position of your Parliamentary representatives , now that Sir Robert Peel is dead , and that the , question of the Pope will rouse the blood of fiie Irish Catholic members . You -will find that the rognes will fall out , and the honest men , if they T 7 EKE . UNITED , would come to their own . But , I . see , from last week ' * " Star , " and it made my blood run coM , th ^ fc ihe honest men themselves are fallmg ^ butj ? and creating a deplorable antagonism in their own order .
Of course I and every other man has a right to express his opinion and feeling ; while at the same time it should be done in a calm , dignified , and unimpassioned manner . I have frequently told you , that if the propounders of any system , however fallacious and imprudent it may be , are persecuted by the law ' s tyranny , that system , in consequence of persecution , will be adopted by many ignorant men . Whereas , if it was allowed to be discussed , it would be rejected , if erroneous , and adopted , if prudent .
Sly friends , I allude to the foolish antagonism which exists between parties wishing to hold a Conference in Manchester , in January , and those wishing to hold a Conference in London , ia May . I have not written a word offensive to any party npon this subject ; while , as a veteran , and I trust honourable supporter of your cause and principles , I think I had aright to express my sentiments in a calm and dispassionate manner , and I think you will admit , that ihe men of Manchester have expressed their sentiments in a calm and dispassionate manner .
Let me ask yon , if yon were to club your brains together , what conrse you could adopt to give the Government strength and satisfaction , better than that antagonism which now exists ? In truth , I think the most judicious course for us to adopt now , would be to hold a Peace Congress , and let the Government understand that no antagonism existed among y our order ; for you may rely upon it , that upon your antagonism the Government will base its power . You should not follow or adopt any system or plan but that which is approved of by a majority of the population . Any other course wonld ttte in direct opposition to Universal Suffrage .
I do not thine I flatter myself , when I tell you that I have had more experience in politics than any living man ; and that experience teaches me that I should rest on my oars when strife and confusion are created . And , working men—whose cause I have advocated for thirty years—I would now implore of you to abandon all strife and antagonism , and discuss Ihi 3 question calmly and dispassionately j and , when you have done so , I will adopt the course suggested by the majority of your order ; while perhaps you will allow me to say that , after
deep and serious deliberation and thought , I , as an individual , approve of the early period for holding the Conference , and that it should be held at Manchester . I give this merely a 3 my individual opinion ; while I fihall be prepared and willing to adopt the course recommended by a majority of your order . And I ever have , and ever shall remain the faithful , unflinching , and unpaid advocate of your rights . Your Faithful and Uncompromising Friend , Feahgtjs O'Cossos .
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THE O'CO > "XOR DEFENCE FUXD . TO MR . WILLIAM HIDEB ; Sir , —Enclosed are thirty stamp 3 , a small tribute towards Mr . O'Connor's expenses . I have taken the Star for many years , and no other person in this most corrupt borough takes it but myself , and as I believe , Mr . O'Connor spends the whole profits of the paper in support of the cause of Laman redemption , I know no better way to promote this caiue than in taking his paper , which I consider is founded in immutable truth and justice ,
end as such will stand the te 3 t of all the enemies of sound moral philosophy and philantrophy . Mr . O'Connor must possess a most Herculean strength Of nerve , as well as moral courage , to bear up under all he has suffered for the cause of humanity ; but if be does not receive , and that shortly , more substantial proof of genuine patriotism than he lias lately done , I fear the rough . 6 hod hoofs of the liarpies will tick him to death . I am , sir , respectfully yours , Rye Dec . 2 th . James . Russell , Sen .
3 Ir . Robert Peacock , of Tedburgb , has sent a shilling for the O'Connor Defence Fund . In doing eo he states that he is not a member of the Land Company , or of any other association , but the Jove o : honesty and humanity has induced him to do his best to rescue the champion of the rig hts of labour from the difficulties with which he is surrounded lv the recent decision of the Court in the Brndihaw case . He hopes that others will follow his example . .., ,.,., , . of the Littletown branch of
JJr Jons Shepherd , ihe Land Company , Dewsuury district , Ins sent Cl . for ihe Defence , and Gd . for ihe Winding-up Funds , lie ihinks the members of this branch are acting n a very indifferei . i manner towards Mr . O ' Connor , j * he ' eaeno ; sea anything that they do to wind up the Comtiaiiv , or to help him out of ! ii 3 difficulties . He trusts the last call will not be made m vain , and savs tint if anotJier Company is formed he will be a member , lie is a paid-up shareholder .
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THE MANCHESTER CONFERENCE , ASB THE EXECUTIVE . TO TBS EDITOR OF THE SORTHERX STAR . My Dear Sir , —You will , I am sure , allow me a Jew paragraphs in your columns to wiable me to set myself right " with the more active members of the Chartist body throughout England . I have been nominated , by several localities , as a candidate for the Executive Committee of the National Charter Association , and have aiso been solicited to represent several districts in the north , in the Manchester Conference , provided that such Conference should be held . I am deepl y sensible Of the kindness of those who desire me to represent their interests and the interests of their order , and it is to me a p leasing reflection that I have , for so many vearsenjoye d the confidence of a numevoaa
, section of the working men . jily connexion as an active member of the Chartist body , is now upwards often years" standing ; during which time I have endeavoured to serve the interests o 1 the labourers of this countryas honestly and efficiently aa niv ability and circumstances would enable me to do " TVitb . what success it is for others to ju'ijre . I cannot , at this time , accept of any office iu connexion with the Chartist body . It has been my misfortune , and the misfortune of thousands of others to see a great movement , directed , rn more than one occasion , from its Ivgitimate purpose ( a full representation of the interests of the unrepresented labourers in parliament } , and turned into other channels , and , as I have thought , to less useful purposes .
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^ .. TO THE MANCHESTER COUNCIL . Gesthoiew , —My letter of the 20 th ult . was sent to the Star at the same time at which it was for * v » arded to Reynolds ' s Newspaper and the Leader . It was not then inserted in the Star ; it has been since , with the principal paragraphs omitted , thev being called " personal , " Your letter is personal , and demands the following remarks : — You allude to " the disunion which now pervades the Chartist body , "—how was it created ? The disunion was created , by a Conference being called at a time when another Conference was
sitting in London , whose labours are yet undecided , and on the result of which depended whether the Conference proposed would be injurious or not . You accuse me of being dictatorial : how do you make that out ? I merely wrote a letter stating my reasons for believing such a Conference would , at the time proposed , be unadvisablc , The reason why I expressed my opinion at all ( though the right of every man ) was , because , having recently visited about sixty large towns , I was in a better position to judge of -the feeling and preparedness of the country , then you were . What was there dictatorial in that ?
The question being before the public , the majority decided against the proposition for a Conference in January . You were then not content with proposing a Conference , but actually constituted yourselves an Executive , and called one ! I ventured once more to suggest the propriety of its postponement ; the country expressed its dissent from you still more forcibly , and by a still more overwhelming majority ; notwithstanding which , not condescending to notice the will of the people , you deliberately issued a general notice , " entitling " delegates to assemble , and directing all localities to communicate with 14 , Byrom-street !
Now , gentlemen , I am one of those who think the majority should rule , and that a minority , despising the will of a majority , is a disobedient faction therefore I denounced your proceedings " as an attempt to subvert the very principles of democracy , " and called on " all true democrats to sot ther lace against such an attempt . " Did I do more than my duty ? more than was the duty of any Chartist ? What is there dictatorial in that ? I don ' t think it very handsome ou your part , to try to embroil me with the men of Manchester . I have too high an opinion of the men of Manchester , to call them a "faction . " I saw their spirit was true at the recent open-air meeting , at Campfield , which , it was said , the magistrates intended to forbid , that it would be dangerous to attend , and which you carefully abstained from honouring with your presence . I did not call Manchester a faction—but you eleven gextlemex , who call yourselves Manchester .
You think the election of an Executive will not settle existing differences of opinion : your own showing proves the very reverse ! You state that the mode of selection of the present Executive "is the primary cause of the dissensions in our body "—the Executive have resigned—the " primary cause" is removed—what would you move ? Why should we have dissension , unless you become a secondary cause ? The "difti-rences" are fast disappearing , as the votes of the country prove . Yet you still talk of a majority Gentlemen ! your arithmetic is shockingly bad : thirty-four localities arc more than five . You now say : " we" ( the eleven gentlemen in Manchester ) " will suspend the property qualification till the election is over . " Will you really ? Who are the dictators ?
The localities must , no doubt , be brought together , that is—a Convention must assemble , at the fitting time ; but its delegates must meet , not in opposition to the majority of the country , they must meet as the representatives of the whole . That is the true way to prevent dissension , and that is the difference between us . Permit me , gentlemen , to suggest that , instead of further persisting in a cause , of which the majority of the country disapproves , you might beneficially direct your energies to a measure in which the entire Chartist body would most heartily concur —a measure facilitating the subscription of the money for which Mr . O'Connor has been rendered liable in the action against Bradshaw . However ,
? ome may differ with Mr . O'Connor in matters of political expediency , all must admit that he has devoted a long life * to the democratic cause—and that the country owes him a debt of gratitude for so doing . It would be a national disgrace , to let him fall for the sake of a sum of money , which to the Chartists , as a body , is a mere trifle . Words and resolutions are of little avail . Allow me to suggest , that you should constitute yourselves a committee for this especial purpose—and that each locality should appoint its receiver . One pot of bppr less for one week on the part of professing Chartists , would go far towards realising the amount . Direct your time and attention to this , eentlemen , and you will meet gratitude and
support . To the personal parts of your letter I shall not reply . Will you never learn to substitute prsnciplcs ' for personalities ? Your allusion to " unshorn chins , " " horny hands , " and " fustian , " is mere claptrap . Whether I wear broadcloth or fustian h- ? s nothing io do with whether a Conference is advisable or not ; that was the question—you should have adhered to that , without descending to a personal attack on a humble individual like myself , who has , I believe , suffered as much in every way for the cause of democracy , as any one of you eleven gentlemen . A discomfited fiction always raises the " cry of " dictator , " " trading politician , " " spy , " " poor gentleman , " or " rich gentleman . " I have done my duty to the be ? t of my humble ability ; I have spoken ' oiit plainly , and therefore expected to be abused . But you should not try to turn a public question into a personal quarrel , or to throw odium on a man , because he performs what he conceives to
be Irs duty . You have asked me certain questions ; were I to trv to answer them hrr ? , they might , perhaps , be called " personalmatter . " Hut , had my Wt < -r oi tho < 7 Oth u ! t been irifeited in full , you would have < = een whom I meant of the " sordid clique and the aristocracy oflsl-our ; " why l ho interest of a faction would Iwc been saved , and how . By an unfortu nate rnis ' ake of the printer , the passages which would have "hc » toc a solution to your qucit : ons , have 5 , ^« ^» tf £ 2 K , Uardwicke Lodee , December 3 rd .
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SmETBnn . ois .-I hare received a I jng letter * r om a srcmlenian , raunjr me for saying "the Uwrtc . was not to be found at tho bottom of a glass o w- < ter "_ and challen < 'insr me to meet a teetotal Icct'ircr in public discussion . I bei ; to decline , as i have too great - a respect for tho salutary princip le of Temperance to throw any obstacle , however humble , : u their way . But I repeat the assertion quoted , notwithstanding . I fear there is much too much bigotry about little things-and that a medicine that is a { rood remedy for one evil , is often mistaken by its too enthusiastic admirers as a panacea against all . ersest j 0 Ses .
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TI 1 E PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION Held their usual weekly meeting at the Office , 14 , Southampton-street , Strand , on Wednesday evening , Dec . 4 th—Mr . Edward Miles in the chair . Correspondence , of a highly satisfactory character , was read from Bradford , Brighton , Bristol , Cowper Colliery , Cripplegate , Edinburgh , Hawick , Kentish Town , Leicester , Lynn , Manchester , Newcastle * upon-Tyne , Royton , Salford , Stalybridge , Stockport , Vontnor ( Isle of Wight ) , and Worcester , also from Merthyr Tydvil and West Bromwicb , expvessire of the greatest confidence in the present Committee , and disagreeing with the Manchester Conference , from the Wat Tyler Brigade ,
Greenwich ; also protesting against the Manchester Conference , and stating that that locality had resolved to subscribe , to the utmost of their power , on Tuesday next , towards liquidating the" debt duo to the treasurer of the National Charter Association . Tho Secretary then read a communication he had received from tho Sheffield branch of the National Reform League , extracts from which he was instructed to insert in the report : — : i " Charies-strcet , Sheffield , " Dec . 3 rd , 1850 . ' , 'Sir , —I enclose firo shillings from the , Sheffield branch , of . the NationalJReform I ^ agueT towaida i ^^^ as ^ mmsm f ^^ -T ^ etaw ' otjow 'Association ; and the members desire me to mention , that we passed a resolution some time since ( which resolution was sent to the Northern Star ) ,
disapproving of the proposed Manchester Conference , and expressing an opinion that the Conference sitting in London was the best able to judge of the time and place for holding such Conference . Although we do not dispute that a resolution has been passed in Sheffield approving of the Manchester Conference , we , however , do deny that the Chartist body have ever expressed such an opinion . You will , therefore , see that your list of places , favourable and otherwise , is not correct , so far as Sheffield is concerned . We much approve of your conduct in the past , and think your present policy the wisest you could adopt . We hope it will have the effect of disarming your enemies , who hope to bring you into disrepute by any means they can command . Wishing that every professing leader may soon be seen in his true light , " I remain , on behalf of the members ,
"Mr . John Arnott . " George Clabksox . " The Secretary stated that he had been informed , thataneir Irish Democratic newspaper , to he called The People , would be published in Dublin eivly in February next . Other business having been disposed of , the Committee adjourned to Wednesday evening , Dec . 11 th .
NOMINATIONS RECEIVED FOR THE EXECUTIVE C 0 SIMITTKE OF THE NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION , IS ADDITION TO THOSE ALREADY PUBLISHED . John Shaw , John James Bezer , A . E . Delaforce , James Finlen , John J . Perdinando , J , B . Leao , Henry Vincent , and Phillip M'Grath . The following friends have stated that they decline to act as members of the Executivo Committee : —Robert Owen , James Bronterre O'Brien , Thomas Cooper , Samuel Kydd , Walter Cooper , Gerald Massey , and John Pettie .
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TAKING THE VOTES . Where localities are formed it is desirable that a time and place of meeting be appointed for the purpose of receiving the votes . This being arranged , and the meeting made public , . all who desire to have a voice in the election are requested to writo down from the above list , or from the list already published ( excepting those who have declined ) , the names of nine persons for whom they'intend' to vote , and if not able to attend ,- . let : their : vD . U . ng ; paper be enclosed and forwarded to the said meeting ,
addressed to the secretary . The whole of the voting papers to be so placed as to be in accordance with the regular mode of balloting , and , on drawing them , the votes for each candidate shall be taken down by parties appointed for that purpose . Such list , with the numbers attached , having been duly attested by the said parties , and the chairman of the meeting , mustbe transmitted to '' The General Secretary , 14 , Southampton-street , Strand , Loridon , " on or before Wednesday , tho 18 oh of December . ' . - ... „ . \ ;
Persons residing at a distance from any locality are desired to forward their votes direct to " the General Secretary , as above stated . N . B . —It is especially requested that all subsecretaries , agents , or others , who may send lists of votes , that they append thereto the numbers voting for each candidate . John Arsott , General Secretary . [ The resolution alluded to has not been received at this office . —Ed . JV . S . ]
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Birmingham , Ship Is . v . —At the weekly meeting on Sunday evening last , the adjourned discussion upon the Manchester Conference was again resumed , and the following resolution adoptcl : — ' That , seeing the disorganised state of the Chartist body throughout the country , and the difference of opinion as regards calling a Conference in Manchester , to meet en the 1 st of J .-. nuary , we are of opinion that the host mode of proceeding would bo for the different localities throughout tho country , at once to elect a Provisional Committee of five
persons , to name when and where such Conference should meet , which would do away with all personal dictatorship . " —Mr . O'Connor's letter from the&ar was also read , and a subscription entered into , for the purpose of helping to defray that gentleman ' s heavy expenses in the late libel case , which will remain open for a few week ? , and it is hoped that the Land members residing in Birmingham , will at once forward their subscriptions to the above fund- —A resolution was also passed by the members' meeting at the above house , hoping that Mr . O'Connor will , for the future , refrain from entering the English Law Courts with anv of his political opponents , seeing that they aro pre-determined to carry out their old motto of " Ruin him with expenses . "
Hamilton . —A general meeting was held m Brandon-street school-room , on Monday evening . The law espouses connected with Mr . O'Connor ' s ease was brought under consideration , when it was agreed : — " That a subscription be entered into towards paying the debt incurred ; find that Mr . O ' Connor will , if possible , give no opportunity to the enemies of Law and Justice to 'Ruin him with expenses . ' The sum of 5 s . IOd . was subscribed , and a Committee appointed to carry the resolution into effect . It was also resolved : — " That a subscription take place at the New Year , for the benefit of the Hungarian Refugees . "
Sheffield . —A meeting was held on Sunday evening in the Democratic Temperance Hotel , 33 , Quewi-street . Mr . Wharley in the chair . After disposing of the financial portion of the business , and the confirmation of the previous minutes , the deputation , appointed to wait upon the Rev . Macdonald , Unitarian minister , relative to delivering a cojrse of lectures , on behalf of the National Charter Association , gave in their report , when a resolution was agreed to— " That the above gentleman ' s views did not accord with ours on the subject , and that an answer be returned accordingly . " A discussion was next entered into , with reference to Mr . E . Jones's rabid attack upon the Manchester council ; likewise wich respect to the position which Mr .
O'Connor is placed in , in consequence of the Iato decision of the Court of Queen ' s Bench , which ended in a resolution being agreed to— " That an adjourned meet ng beheld on Monday evening , at ei « ht o ' c ' ock , to more fully consider the milter in question . " On Monday evening the adjourned meeting was held , when Mr . llfaginbottom was called to the chair . The letters of Mr . Jones and the defence of the Manchester Council were rea-l , when the following resolution , moved by Jlr . Whaluy , and seconded by Mr . Thomas liooke , was unanimously carried— " That this meeting fuels highly indignant at Mr . Jones styling those ,, who are of a contrary opinion to him , ' an aristocracy of labour . ' And we aro further resolved to support t '; o Manchester Council , and are well pleased with
their manly and patriotic defence . " Mr . O'Connor ' s position was next considered , when Mr . Rooko , a member of the Council , presented a book , in aid of the Honesty Fund , which was received with thanks . A resolution was adopted—" That the Council take out collecting books immediately , and make a most energetic canvass for funds . " Alter many suggestions had Iccn made , such as voting Bums out of the Association ' s funds , &a ,, it was fin illv agieod , that the trans f erring of anything this « eek be deferred till the next meetings , which will Le held on Saturday and Sunday evenings , in the above loom , wheie subscription sheets will he open . We imroat all the true friends to democracy to bo prompt in this case , and Icd us pull altogether . TLo itoetin' * was then duly adjourned .
Globe and Fiuexds . —The following gentlemen wero unanimously nominated as members of the Executive , on Tuesday evening last : —Fo ; ir £ iis O'Connor , Ernest Jones , G . W . M . Reynolds , John Shaw , and G . Julian Ilarney . Proposed b y John Shaw , seconded I y Mr . Ken sob : — " That this locality is of op inion " that a fusion of all democratic
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bodies , ' anxious for the general bensfit of the whole community , Bhould speedily take place ; and that a Conference for this , object should be held in London in January next . " ' PiNsuuRT . —At a meeting held at the Fraternal Ilome and Lecture Hall , 41 , Turnmill-strecfc , Clerkenwell , the following resolutions were unanimously carried : — " That tho sum of ten shillings be paid to G . WMfc Reynolds , Esq ., towards paying tho debt of the late Executive , a 8 soon as possible . The following persons were elected to serve on the Council ;—Messrs , Cater , Jones , Johnson , Poole , A . Fuzzen ; Phillip Johnson , treasurer ; R . Fuzzeh , secretary . Moved and seconded : — " That
a public meeting bo held at this Hal ) , on Tuesday , 10 th December , and that Mr . Wakley , M . P ., bo requested to take' the chair , to consider tho late caso of Police Espionage . "—Moved and seconded : — " That _ we take , no part io the election of a now Executive till-after a real Convention of tho people has been held ; and we recommend the Chartists not to take any part therein . " . MARTiBB 0 KE . ~ At the weekly meeting held at the Princess Royal , Circus-street , on Sunday evening , fche ' Manchester-Conference was disapproved of , and ; the ' subjec > lcft iiHhe hands of tho Executive . . '' %%% ; . v . nn n ' viu' ! ik' ^ Ua ^ UI ... - '* anouiuco 4 iviC 7 £ XJtiiiilli ¦
. - JtdJ ~ — c * ~»»;(* V till— peai'anMb ^ hfay ^ wni , ; J&veral lecftw ^ feave bed ^^^^^ m ^^^^^ r ^^ Hamljfn , ; and ^ l « a _ venifc . The . association > meets every Sunday " evening - * at tho Malt Shovel ,-North Church Side . WihttinutOn and Cat . —At the usual meet'ng tho following persons were nominated for tho Executive : —Messrs . Ernest Jones , G . J , Ilarney , G . W . M . Reynolds , G . J . Holyoake , W . Davis , John Fussell , Samuel Kydd . J . B . Leno , and Feargus O'Connor . East London Locality . —At a meeting of members on Sunday evening the following resolution was agreed to : — " That the members of this locality are of opinion that the old Executive should act as before , with the addition of Ernest Jones ; also that the Democratic Conference be held in May ,
1851 . Halifax . —At a summoned meeting of members—William Cocroft in the chair—the following persons were nominated as candidates for the Executive : — John Arnott , E . C . Jones , George Julian Ilarney , G . W . M . Reynolds , S . M . Kydd , James Grassby , William Davis , Edward Miles , and John Milne . Moved by Whomas Wood , seconded by Joseph Waterhouse— " That we earnestly request the district secretary to call a delegate meeting of the Halifax district as soon as possible , to take into consideration the best means to be adopted to reorganise the district . Bethnal-oreen Literary and Soikntifio
Insti-TimoN , —Mr , Finun lectured on Sunday evening , Subject— " Tho World ' s Scavengers . " The lecturer , in an eloquent manner , showed that our Political and Social Reformers wero the great scavengers of the world , clearing away tho rubbish which had baen accumulating lor past ages , and thus purifying the moral and political atmosphere . The lecturer was greeted with great applause , and though quite a young man , promises to bo one of the most talented men amongst tho Chartist ranks . Somers Town . —Mr . Wheeler attended at the Bricklayers' Arms , Tonbridge-street , on Sunday evening . The subject of an election of an Executive was discussed , and adjourned until the ensuing meeting . The persons nominated are—Messrs . O'Connor , Ernest Jones , Reynolds , Fussell , W . Cooper , T . Hunt , Kydd , Ilarney ,, Wheeler , Holyo ; ike , and Thomas Cooper .
The Washington Locality have adopted an address to the Chartists of Great Britain , in which Chartism , past and present , is noticed . Tho address then proceeds us follows : — " Brother Democrats , you , who have stood in tho vanguard of Chartismyou who would tear the badge of slavery from your limbg , and be free—we call upon you to put a check upon this evil , which has hung , like a . milstone , round our necks , and crippled us in every step we have taken in advance . This can be done , in the present instance , by a unanimous n ' nd hoarty response to the call of the Executive Committee , whom wo conceive to have decided upon a prudent and sound stroke of policy , which all must commend : and we take this opportunity of statincr , that to be
• we , bave-e ^ ery . reasciu satisfied-with their previoiwasntipazenieht . They laboured hard , unrewarded , until'their energies weie crippled by tho cold apathy displayed by tho one party , and the recklessness of tho other . Wo protest , as far as we are concerned , against the projected Manchester Conference , the promotion of which has carried a great deal of suspicion upon the very face of it ; inasmuch , as the Executive were never consulted upon the matter , which , to say the least ,- was a most discourteous proceeding towards the members of that committee—moreover , a pioceof dictatorship , that ought not to be countenanced by the members of the Charter Association . As yet we have seen n o digestnblo reasons put for forward why such Conference should be called . Wo , therefore , hope its promoters will seo the necessity of urging it no further . We have sufficient faith iu the good sense of the men of Manchester , to believe
that they will not run counter to that great principle of democracy for which they have so long < ind ardently struggled—namely , that the will of the majority should be binding upon the whole . Let us have no more party quarrels or crotchotmongering quibbles , to distract us in our progress , but stand bold , firm and united in the advocacy of our rights ; let us loose ourselves from the leading strings of faction , and if we are to have leaders in future they must be sober-minded , thoughtful , and consistent , who must not claim , but earn , our confiidence . We are the only real power in tho state . let us maintain our position , the grand Heaven is before us . though devils dispute the path , —but , " The sharper the conflict the more glorious the victory , " and as the noon-tide sun biindeth the lazy owl , so shall the full blaze of the universal democracy chase away the darkness of slavery , and the great truths of Liberty , Fraternity , and Equality find a home in every honest heart .
MANcnESTER . —Thq usual monthly meeting of members was held in the large ante-room , in the People ' s Institute , on Sunday , December 1 st . The meeting was numerously attended . Mr . John Sutton took the chair at half-past two o ' clock in the afternoon . The minute of tho previous meeting was confirmed , the financial statements of the last month being accepted ; the income of the last month being eleven pounds , and the expenditure of the same time being ten pounds . Balance in favour of tho Association for the last month , lone pound . The editor ' s leading article of the Northern Star was read , after which James Alcock moved : •—¦ ' That one pound from the funds of tho Association be given to tho defence fund of Feargus O'Connor . ' ' Seconded by Robert Sbawcross . Mr . John Knight moved an amendment : — " That no funds of the
Association be given to the defence fund of Mr . Feargua O'Connor . " Seoonded by Air . Samuel Jones . The motion was carried by an overwhelming majority , g only four votes being given for the amendment . After which a subscription tv . is immediately entered into , and an appeal was ordered to be made to the meeting in the evening . Tho following individuals were elected to assist tho council in collecting contributions to tho O'Connor Defence Fund : Messrs . Robert Sh . iweross , William Ko . icb , John Harrison , William Murray , and George Hemingway . Mr . Robert Shaweross moved : — " That the best thanks of this meeting be given
to the council , for their able reply to the letter of Ernest Jones , which appeared in the Star and Reynold ' s Newspaper . " Carried unanimously . Mr . Knight moved : — " That this meeting now take the necessary steps to nominate nine persons , to serve on the Executive . " Seconded by Peter Clarke . Mr . D . Donovan moved an amendment : — " That this meeting take no steps in nominating an Executive at present . " Seconded by Mr . William Foster . After a little discussion tho Chairman took the vote , when the amendment of Mr . Donovan was carried b y an overwhelming majority . Tho meeting then adjourned to the ' first Sunday in January , 1851 .
On Sunday evening , December 1 st , a meeting was held in the People ' s Institute , Hey wood-street , Ancoats—Mr . John Sutton in the chair . Mr . Will am Grocotfc read , in his usual good stylo , the letters of Mr . 0 ' Connor in last Saturday ' s Star , a ! so the interesting appral of the Editor of the Northern Star to thu pioplo of Great Britain , Ireland , and Scotland . A collection was made , after the reading , when the sum of ono pound sixteen shillings nndtwopouce-fathine was collected , which
mnko the tivo collections tho sum of three pounds twelve shillinirs and twopence for the' first day ' s collection of the Manchester Chartists . Alter the collection , Mr . Thomas Dickinson gave a very interesting lecture , to the great satisfaction of his hearers . Subject , " Hope for the future , " which vrai attentively listened to for upwards of three hours .- A vote of thanks was given tothe ¦ lecturer , and another subscription was made for an Hungarian Rofupee . The mooting terminated a little after ten o ' clock , ¦
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O'Connor and others . An attempt was made bj Mr . Lo Blond to ' shift the mm the blame from me to tho editors and proprietor of this paper , tnist I promptly rebutted , —the whole responsibility ot the report as inseited rests on myself , and uospita of this attempt at intimidation , I shall either report ; these men truthfully or not nil .- * . - Wlffi SS ' Reporter of tho Northorn Star , 16 , K enton-stioet , Brunswick-square /] ' ' .
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ADDRESS OP THE COMMITTEE OP OBSERVATION OP THE NATIONAL CHARTER AND SOCIAL REFORM VSIOS , TO TJ 1 B PEOPLE OP GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . Frien-ds , — Most of you are aware of the fact of the Executive of the Chartist ; body having , in eonjunction with the leaders of the Chartists generall y , called together a Conference to discus 3 whether a fusion of the Democratic bodies was advisable ; and if so , to devise measures to bring about so desirable a consummation . That Conference , compo sed of equal poruons of the various London Chartist and Social Reform , bodies , witli , i ( Jelfc-ation from the United ' itados , and a number of invited friends of standing in tho Democratic cause , have met ; and have decided that it is most desirable that this fusion should be at once attempted ^
, Tho Confc-en . ee observed with pain that , from some unexplained reasons , tho ; c persons who have been loud in suggesting their own projects for union , kept ontu * oly aloof from its meetings . But , conscious ofiho integrity of its members , and coni Sclent of the adhesion of the millions , if they did but exhibit a determination really to attempt an actual union of all ul tsses of Democrats , the Cori ^ ferentc have opposed all attempts th'it have been ma'io to cause its dissolution ; and have appointed tho present Committee of Observation during its adjournment , until tho first Sunday in January , 18 51 . '
The programme of this proposed union is no ^ before the people of the United Kingdom ; and id is-the earnest hepe of the Conference that , during Us recgsLjUl persons individually and collectively ; w % o-lMM $ & "' c : iuW' 6 ' f democracy at heart ; will transiani" » HFine Committee of Observation , their sentiments and wishes on the subject , with a viewto future action ; and by the instruction thua received , the Conference will be prepared to act . . " On one subject the Committee feels c .-ilied upon to express a most decided opinion j which is the
absolute necessity of this or some other plan of union ; that by a concentration of the scattered elements of Democracy , will enable any Executive you may hereafter appoint , to bring the united force of a , compact and determined mass of thinkers and men of action to bear upon our preseut ' Legislature , , TVe say then , in conclusion , to the men of Great Britain and Ireland-now ia the time for an universal expression of opinion . Let it no longer be said that we clamour for the possession of abstract rights , while , as a body , we always neglect to us « and exerci-se those we already possess . ¦
Anxiously awaiting your addresses on the subject , We aro , Your faithful Friends , Edward Swift , George J . Holyoake , John J . Fussell , John Milne , Walter Cooper , George Julian Ilarney , George W . M . Reynolds , Arthur Bate , Thornton L . Hunt , D . W . Huffy , Henry A , Ivory , John Pettie , Willir . ni Shuto , Edmund Stallwood , Gcor « e Hooper , Isaac Wilson , Robert Le Blond , Charles Uttir . g , T . Gerald Massey , John Arnott , Secretary , to whom all letters are requested to be forwarded at 11 , Southampton-street , Strand , . London .
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Mountain . —At a meeting of members held on tho 25 th November , Joseph Fsirnoll . senr ., Chairman , it was agreed to unanimously : — " That Od . pel member be paid towards the windingup of the Land Company ; " and persons were appointed to collect of the members not present . Seeing that our London friends havo suggested the propriety of calling a Conference to examine the bill about to be submitted to Parliament , this meeting is of opinion that it is unnecessary and uncalled for , as it would entail a heavy expense to no good purpose , as it is likely clauses nihjht be introduced which Parliament might not pnss , and thus cause delay , tho solicitor and Parliamentary a ? enfc having given notice that he will have to " vary or extinguish existing rights or privilege ? , if any , which may impede or interfere with tV . e " purposes of the said « cc . "
Asuton-c . nder-Lt . ne . —Tho usual weekly meeting of Land members was held on Sunday afternoon , when the following resolution was passed : — " That we , the members of this branch now present , agreo to pay Is . each , towards assisting Mr . O'Connor ia winding-up the Company , and also call upon all tho members of this branch " to do the same , otherwise it will be impossible for the Company to get wound-up atall , and the property will be-ewailSwed up in law exjiunses . " AYe therefore call vipou tho members of this branch to pay up their levies , ia order that all our liabilities may be paid off , and the branch sot free of all debts ; otherwise no claim will be made from the branch bocks on their behalf at the winding up of the company .
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COLLIERY ACCIDENTS . TO THE EBITOU OP THE NORTHERS STAR , Sin , —My attention has lately been drawn to several mine accidents , but particularly those which recently occurred at Uiiydock , find Singing Clough , near Stone Clough , in Lancashire . I was painfully struck at the account given of the accident at Haydock , but more so at the verdict of the jury , given with the consent of Mr , Trehenmere , tho government inspector . His technical knowledge of tho mining system may be great , but when government assistance is ri quired , I think an intelligent retired miner ( and the Mine Inspectors' EiJi adiuits of no
Other kind of inspectors ) would have been pretcrablo . According to the evidence given , it appears that the mine agent and the men were aware that they were approaching a soaf , of how long standing is not stated . 2 Cow the ngent and men knew , but especially the former , that t !* cre was danger of aa explosion tho moment tho goaf was cut through , seeing that they could not prevent the sudden escape of foul air . Mine inquests are instituted for the purpose of ascertaining tho true cause of such accidents , with strong recommendations , < fcc , and yet not in one case out of ten do the coroner and jury find out the cause , hut content themselves by inquiring into tho effects , such as—who ignited
the gas?—in what part of the mine did it happen ? —how many were killed ? &c . Many thousands of brave miners havo . perished for want cf a pvopei * inquiry into the cause of colliery accidents . 1 think tho case of the accident in question may bo clearly defined . According to tho evidence of the agent , lie knew he was allowing tho men to approach an old work or goaf , not caring for the danger , so that tho coal was worked out ; and we find evidence , given by the men , that they had not seen him for i fortnight in that part of the mine ; he had , however , seen some of the men during that time , and ordered them to make ic up—go through with the work . Tho accident might have been avoided , if
tho men had been instructed to havo bored a twoinch hole five or six yards iu advance of their work , and the agent should have visited this part of the mine every day , until the work was completed . The expense of bearing would not havo cost more than ton shillings or twelve shillings , while tho loss to the proprietors , consequent on the explosion , cannot be If ss than ten pounds or twelve pounds , besides throwing the wives and children of the unfortunate BullWers upon the poors rate for support . In tho report of the accident at Singing Clouijh all tne cttccts are given , but , as in the former case the is not investi
, cause gated . If a practical rule of ven ilation had been enforced in the extreme point pi tho level , where tho accident took place , here > s no doubt but the foul air would have passed . hat point as well as any other , and , the cause being remoTcd , there would have been no explosion . I am strongl y of opinion , that unless our government should send out a staff of well-qun . 'itied inspectors , to enforc 3 a more judicious rule in every mino , tov ascertaining U . e true causes , previous to the examination into the effects , we shall nave many explosions , in spite of the ayitoiuttnont of a thousand extnunincragents by the coal musters .
I am , sir , yours truly , Wakefield . ° - Snowy . F . S , —I am much in favour of a inine edu ^ rtraK ^^ similar to that in factories ; but , if anfftlwriW pt ^ te ^ r / N . a sort bo established , it will have to be igifcb ^^ b- ^ iv ^ J g vernmo :. t , an < l-direo <« fll by t ^ . 8 er . oralg . sg ^ r ^ >|> ' § 8 |* ywi % hm / M
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The history of the Chartist movement ia too well Known to those whs -will feel interested in what I am now writing , to require at my han-is a special narration . Of late much has been said of reconciliation and of union ; but it is an idle and useless thing for the generals of an army to preach union to the troops , provided they , by their own acts , practice disunion . What can reasonable men think of the . judgment and earnestness of those who lecture and write of peace three days out of the seven , T « id fight duels the other four ? >
Before any . great < roed can be done in the way of organising and directing the mind of any section of the people in favour of important organic changes , two conditions are absolutely necessary before success can be hoped for , much less gained ; firstly , the parties interested in such changes must give clear and ample proof of their resolution to conquer ; secondly , their appointed heads , or chiefs , must act with an united and determined purpose . I am unable to see that either of these conditions are likely to be fulfilled for some time to come ; and , therefore , it is , that I have resolved , in my own humble way , to spread abroad such information
as appears to me to be valuable , and desirable to be known by others ; and to do so unconnected officially with any party or sect of politicians . If-I be spared in life and health to sgo the day come—and come it will—when labour and right will demand justice at the hands of capital and might , I hope to be found on the side of the oppressed . Until that *» y does arrive , ' , pr Xo _ me . 4 «^<^ sija |^ fii < a ^ KQ » ci be made manifest , it ia my inientfon tb ' ren-Piyny services as useful , ia the way I have indit&CESi , as possible , andl remain , dear Sir , Your obedient servant , 5 , Park-row , SiMCEL M . Ktdd . Knisjhisbridge , Dee . 4 th .
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DEMOCRATIC AND SOCIAL CONFERENCE . — ADJOURNED MEETING OF DELEGATES . This meeting was held on Sunday afternoon at the Scientific Institution , John-street , Fitzroysquare ; D . W . ltuffy in the chair . The roll having been called , two delegates attended from the National Charter Association ; three from tho Fraternal Dsmoerats ; three from the Social Reform League ; two from tho Trades' Association ; and flvo invited guests wore also present . Apologies were given on behalf of Mr . Julian Ilarney and Mr . Thornton Hunt , who were confined to their homes by illness . Three other members arrived during the course of the sitting . The minutes having been read and confirmed , Mr . Ahnott , as secretary , read the address of the committee , which appeared in a
Iato number of the Northern Scar ; the address , which was drawn up by Mr . Thornton Hunt , appeared to give general satisfaction . Tho Secretary then read letters from tho Democratic Tract Society of Edinburgh ; the Edinburgh League of Progress ; from a body of friends in Norwich , stating the low obb of Chartism in that town , signed , George Chamberlin , chairman ; all approving of , and giving in their adhesion to the formation of tho union :. also from Royston , Sut . ton-in-Ashfield , and Bi'Wfo ' f < l , 'a ^ OVin | f ; thereof ^ -and " staling tbeir intent ; ibtt .- ^ X join ^ pr - feyided 4 b ' - coulu . b , ef-carried into 8 ^ fc # M ^^^ r : fti ^ -Hull ; ( Bnbjbsing ' a ' sfiiJli . ng's ^ w ' orth of stamp ' s . ' ¦ " \ Yalter Cooper stated that a letter had been tent
to ; hun lrom the Progress League of Manchester approving of the union . Mr . Ivory , on behalf of the Social Reform League , stated that ho had received letters approving of the union , from Paisley , Bradford , Stockport , Birmingham , Liverpool , Manchester , Shelton , } ' Brighton , Halifax , and Yarmouth ; but tho two last places considered it impracticable to bo carried into ' effect at present . Mr . Arkott , on behalf of the National Charter Association , stated that he had received letters
approving ot tho union trom Leicester and a few other towns , also from Bermondsey and the Wat Tyler Brigade in London . lie had also received letters from a few places disapproving of the amalgamation , and under these circumstances the Provisional Executive had come to the following resolutions : — " We , the representatives of the Chartist body at this Conference , having taken the initiative in order , if possible , to amalgamate the various Democratic sections into one grand association , it must , therefore , be manifest that we are convinced of its desirability .
" The proceedings of this Conference have boon duly published , and we , in accordance with its vote , havo solicited the party we represent to express their opinions thereon ; but as only some four or five localities havo unanimously given their adhesion thereto , while others on minor points have differed therefrom , under these circumstances we consider it to be our duty to state , that at present wo arc not warranted in taking any further part in the contemplatod measures . " We , however , feel assured that the time is not far distant when such a fusion will be consummated , and we hereby pledge ourselves to use our utmost energies to effect so desirable an object . " Signed on behalf of the Committee , " John Arnott , Secretary . " Mr , Pettie , on behalf of the Fraternal
Democrats , stated that tho members ot this body , as far as it had been practicable to ascertain their opinions , gave in their adhesion to the union . Messrs . Bate and Browett , of the London Union of Trades , stated that it had never been their intention to break up their Trades' Association , but , as far as in their power lay , to attract the attention of their members to the objects of the union ; and if it was fully carried into effect he believed many would join them ; the Trades wished their regulations for labour to be carried out under any form of government , but they felt convinced that they could obtain no extensive or permanent chance except under a government elected by Universal Suffrage . Mr . Pettie thought that sufficient time had not been given to collect the opinions of the various localities ; it would be good policy to adjourn for a month .
Mr . Le Blond moved : — " That this Conference is of opinion that it was not advisable to dissolve , but that it stand adjourned to the first Sunday in Ja " nuai 7 , ^ Jt : thj ^^ it would ho throwing'V wet " blanliet on those places who were favourable to the union . Though not representing any body of men , he was in communication with many active Democrats throughout the kingdom ; he had lately made an extensive tour , and was surprised at the extent of feeling manifested in favour of the union . According to the letters from Norwich , nnd his own information , Chartism mi lit lie said to be dead—ho meant organised Chartism—the principle , he believed , wa 3 making great progrus 3 . If they abandoned the field they would be playing into the hands of tho Manchester Conference , anil their other enemies .
Mr . Fussell seconded the motion . He had visited many of the London localities , and though they had expressed no definite opinions upon the union , yet , he believed they would , if time was given them , and proper steps taken to show tho utility of the union . Persecution had done muoh to forward their principles amon ^ the middle classes ; and he believed they would ultimately receive such support from them as would f nable the Chartists to return many members to parliament . Chartism was still a great bug-bear to the government , but many men stood aloof from the movement who would join the proposed union . Mr . J . Holyoake thought it would he very injudicious to dissolve the Conference . He had been on a tour through the country , and might have formed many branches in ' connexion with | the union , if the project had been sufficiently advanced for him to have been entrusted with the necessary powers .
Mr . Milne supported the motion . Parties who had been loudest in calling for union held aloof from them when they attempted to carry it into effect ; ifc appeared as though they were anxious to keep the people disunited , in order that they might profit by faction and agitation . The Executive Committee had given in their resignation in consequencce of this factious feeling . Mr . Walter Cooper approved of the motion . He had received several private letters from parties favourable to the union , and , without disparagement to any one , he would say , that the most intelligent and enthusiastic , those who -worked best nml hardest , were entirely in favour of tho proposed amalgamation . Mr . Swift supported tho motion . The correspondence they had received had caused him to alter his
previous opinion ? . Mr . Pettie said , that an adjournment would give them time to collect the real opinions of tho country , instead of depending upon the opinions of parties , who merely represented themselves . The CnAiRMAN energetically supported tho motion , which was carried without opposition . Mr . Lk Blond moved , " That the Conference appoint a committee of twenty persons as a Committee of Observation , with power to issue addresses , receive correspondence , and manage the business of the Democratic and Social lleform Union ; that the said committee communicate with the Councils of each of tho Associations here represented , on tho subject ot the expense of the meetings hitherto incurreil , and provide means of obtaining funds for futuro meetings . "
Mr . Fussell seconded the motion , which was unanimously agreed to , and tho following persons appointed : —Messrs . Swift , Holyoake , Arnott ,, Fussell , Milne , Shute , Stallwood , ltuffy , Le Blond , W , Cooper , Ilarney , Reynolds , Bate , Pettie , Utting , Massey , Hunt , Ivory , Wilson , and Hooper . Tho committee then agreed to meet at tho Charter Association Office , in Southampton-street , on Thursday evening , and the Secretary was instructed to write to the absent members . Air . Hooper then in accordance with a prior
communication to the secretary , brought the conduct ot the reporter of tho Aorthem Star before the meeting , charging him with viliifyisig his conduct as chairman of the prior meeting , and of misrepresenting the tenor of the speeches delivered . A long and rather exciting ditcussion took place , which ended in Mr . IIoia'oake moving , and Mr . Wilson seconding , a motion , Etating " That the report was a misrepresentation , though not a wilful one , and that it was calculated to injure the Conference in the minds of the public . "
Mr . Fussell thought it was bad taste in Mr . Hooper to bring forward tho subject , and moved , " That it be not entertained . " Mr . Godwin seconded the amendment . On being put to the vote , four persons voted for the amendment , six for the motion , and eisht declined voting . Tho Conference then adjourned until the first Sunday in January . [ In referenco to the above resolution I have onlv to refer your readers to the votes ; out of eighteen persons six only could be found to vote for the motion ; the mover , Mr . Holyonlto , was not present on the occasion referred to , and the other five persons wero a . portion of those . charged by mo with sing . violent and abusive language , towards Mr .
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ERNEST JOXES' LECTURE . We refrain this week from entering into particulars as to the brilliant lecture delivered on Monday evening last , by Mr . Jones , in tlie theatre of the Mechanics' Institution , Southampton-buildings . The Parochial Clergy having been invited to attend , the rector of St . Andrew ' s , nolborn , and several clergymen were present . But , though the iniquity of the Established Church was developed in a masterly manner , and followed through all the intricacies of its history—though its doctrine was challenged as uncriptural and unchristian—its thirty-nino articles , and the practice of its members being contrasted with the gospel seriatim—no one was found to defend its cause . Possibly , however , the reverend gentlemen then present , arc reserving themselves for Monday evening next , when the mow pregnant questioa of church property will con . c before the house .
National Land Company Dissolving.
NATIONAL LAND COMPANY DISSOLVING .
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AND NATIONAL TRADES ' JOURNAL
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 7, 1850, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1603/page/1/
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