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      Hr FaiESDS , In little more than a month after yon have read this letter Parliament will meet , and I see no possible means of enforcing your rights from that Parliament , except by U > l 0 N ; and I do hope and trust that , however some of your professing leaders may equabble , wrangle , and fight , that yon will look not to their sordid interest , bnt to the means of elevating your own order .

      I attended a meeting , a very large meeting , on Sunday night , at Manchester , and however some people may wish to impress yon with the idea that the men of Manchester are either disunited , and a mere nullity , let me assure you that the men of Manchester were never more united and energetic than they are at present Mr . Sonox , one of your old and staunch friends , was in the chair . Damel Dosovax , James Leach , Mr . Roberts , Solicitor , and the celebrated Manchester Packer , ( Dickenson ) and your humble servant , addressed tho meeting , and it is my pride and pleasure to tell von that I never heard more

      sensible speeches , or saw a more united meeting . The speech of the Manchester Packer was one of the most powerful , eloquent , enthusiastic speeches I ever heard in my life . That meeting decided , almost unanimously , to hold a Conference in Manchester on the 27 th of January . Mr . Maxtle again proposed an amendment , to hold it in London , and was very unfavourably received , and very roughly handled . I was to have attended a meeting at Leeds , on Tuesday , but my friends who invited ine , having found it impossible to procure a place of meeting , they were obliged to put it off to the end of this month .

      I attended a meeting at Bradford on Monday night ; it was a bumper , although it was ! not known till Saturday that I would be there . It was one of the most harmonious meetings I ever attended . Every man was allowed to express his own sentiments and opinions -without the slightest interruption . I was received with the same enthusiasm and kindness that I have ever met with from the men of Bradford . They proposed a resolution

      that a Conference should be held in Manchester on the 27 th of January , and one in London in June . However , as the Executive had decided upon holding the Conference in London in March , I requested , in order to harmonise all parties , that the Conference should be held in Manchester on the 27 th of January , and in London in March . It was adopted , and the following resolution was nearly unanimously carried : —

      "That , ie the opinion of this meeting , there Oaglit to be a Conference in Manchester in January , and one in London during the month of March . " Edward Smith , Thomas "" Wilcock , Joseph Aldebsox . After the meeting broke up , sixteen or seventeen members were enrolled , and many working men in the body of the hall made most able and eloquent speeches , showing the necessity of creating union amongst their < jrder .

      My friends , I assure you that I was never snore delighted than I was by the feeling and the union which I saw manifested in Manchester and Bradford ; and I cannot tell you the amount of pleasure it would give me if all other towns were as well united . The members of the Land Companv presented me with the following address ; and , at the close of the meeting , the Chairman ( Mr . Brown ) , who was a candidate—a Chartistcan-¦ didate—for the Town Council , who performed ids duty most ably , proposed that a subscription should be made to defray Bhadshatt ' s costs . This , however , I objected to , as it was not my wish to appear on the platform as a beggarman . This is the address from the Land Company : —

      TO FEARGUS 0 COXSOR , ESQ ., M . P . Sir , —We , the members of the Land Company of Bradford , held a meeting on Sundnv , the 29 th day of Dumber , 1850 , and it was resoked— "That we should return you thanks for ilie philanthropic spirit wiiioh / on have displayed towards us in smvintr to get -us on the land , -which 13 our birth right . " Sir , we , seeing that the plan has failednot through you , sir , but through the government , its ajrents , and the unprincipled men that were located upon the land . ' Sow , s ? r , we hope that when you pet this afiair settled that you will be spared a little longer to come out and show the governmentits

      , agents , Roebuck , Bradshaw , and the world , that you will leave it better than when you lOunJ it ; and that when the time will como when nature fails , that yon will be able for to lie down upon yonr couch , and that you can eav that you have fulfilled the will of him whom you are now about to appear before . Sir , and this is our prayer , and wish that the Supreme Power will repay yon for the labour which you have had whilst travelling through this wilderness of trouble . Signed on behalf of the meeting , James Cossell , Joseph Aldehsos , Thomai Hirst . Now , my friendswhen I attended the

      , Chartist Executive Committee on Wednesday night last , I proposed the resolution passed by the men of Bradford , and I stated most coolly and calml y . the necessity of acquiescing in that proposition , for the purpose of once more uniting your order ; however , as I could not procure a seconder , my resolution fell to the ground . I suppose you are aware that no man caa stand antagonism batter than I can , and that no man is less inclined to create

      antagonism amongst your order . But , after deep and mature consideration , I now tell you that as in 1839 , 1842 , and 1848 , now your pro ' fessing leaders are straggling for popularity and gain , while I am straggling—not aayour leader , but as your friend—to unite yon and weld your minds together . It disgusts me , and makes my blood run cold , when I thini of some of your order placing confidence in men because they oppose men that you dislike —because they are violent , mad , and

      enthusiastic , while they know nothing of your principles , and care not a straw for you , but merely think of themselves . I have frequently told you that England would witness guch antagonism in the ensuing aasaon of Parliament as never occurred before . Ireland has been stated to be En * land ' s greatest difficulty , bnt since the revolution of 1848 , England has looked to France as its crutch ; and , if you read French news

      , you will find that the National Assembly of Prance i ' b a house divided against itself , and that the special constable President is now beginning to totter npon his crutch ; and I cannot give you a better proof ; of the fact that he feels the cratch tottering , than the following extract from &e Morning Chronicle of Thursday last , and that will prove to you the truth of my former predictions . Here is the extract : —

      EXPRESS FROM PARIS . Paris , "Wednesday . —Last night the official re * Ception of the Legislative Assembly took place at the Palace of the Elygee on the occasion of the new year . M . Dupin headed the deputation , which 'm very numerous . The President , in his answer , ttaae evident allusion to tha bickerings between the government and the Assembly . Among other things , when replying to M . Dupin , who had stated that a \ l the acts of the Assembly , as well a 3 those of its bureau , were inspired by a profound attachment for the person of the President , and a warm « eare to preserve a mod understanding betwen the

      two powers of the State , " the President said , "I am willing to believe it , M . le President , since you ™ Z it . You and I , each in the limits of ouratwioutes , must endeavour to enforce respect for the » awi of the country and the authority which U given to us by the constitution , without encroachment by the one power on the other . I do not jns . st on the prorogation of my powers , but I do ttv 1 ! t n l 8 Ml restore to the people the power , i 4 bare received from it ,, to restore it intact tri . J l pected - Mv conviction is , that Franco r « aes for pe ^ e jm d Order f ^ wouJd blame the © th ? »» ' ' P ° wers ^ bich would attack the

      ^ tbig will give you the strongest defiyn ofthe present state of France , and the e « ect that it would have upon the govern

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      mental mind of England , if the English people were united , whereas it will have no effect whatever , so long as you are disunited You see that the Tenant League in Ireland is now creating a tremendous sensation , although , perhaps , you never hear anything about it . Siiarman Crawford is oneof thf wealthiest landlords ™ Ireland , and is the best landlord m all Ireland . Thank God , he is an Irishman though an English member of Parfi ^ fVf t haS a i ways seconded my motion for the Charter . His tenants adore him , his labourers and servants adore him , and all the mental mind of England ie n - ¦

      money in the Exchequer would not extract a vote from him that was repugnant to his feelings ; and although this movement of the lenant League desires , and properly , to reduce rents , and , although , as I stated , Sharman Crawford is one of the most extensive landlords , I give you the letter of this independent representative as the strongest proof , that he feels more for the poor than for himself . Here it is , and I request of you not only to read it but to reflect upon it , and then you will come to the conclusion as to what your position would be if you were represented by such members :

      Crawfordsburn , Dec . 27 . Gentlemen , —I thank you fer the honour you have done me , in inviting me to the tenant-ri"ht meeting and dinner , which are appointed to take place at Xewtownards on Monday next ; and I regret much , that it will not be in my power to be present with you on that occasion . On referring to the published requisition by which your meeting is called , I find the main object specified is , " to petition Parliament for the legalisation of the rights of tenant industry . ' In tSaia demand I most heartily concur with you . There may be differences of opinion with regard io the details of the measures by which this object is to be effected , but have well

      you expressed , in these words , the true principle on which the tenant-right of Ulster is founded ; and , resting on this basis , your claim is irresistible on every ground of justice and policy . If we take a review of the three great classes into which society is divided , namely , the agricultural , manufacturing , and commercial , we find that the prosperity and happiness , not only of the 3 e classes taken separately , but of the whole community , in all its relations , collectively , depend on the exercise of industry ; and it is impossible that this « reat agent , in advancing the interests of mankind , can be brought into action unless a just proportion of the products of industry ba appropriated to the producer .

      It is the boasted object of British laws to secure to the industrious creators of individual and nationl wealth , the full right to make use of , and to sell the productions of their own labour ; but , whilst the rights of property have been thus secured to other interests , the land is still left under all the trammels invented to sustain the system of feudal lordship , and tenant servitude ; and the tenant class , unable to obtain land otherwise . must take it under the power of extortion which thit system undeservedly confers upon the owners of the soil

      and it therefore follows , that if that power be not exercised injuriously to the tenant , it arises from the feeling of justice and mercy in the landlord ' s breast , and not from any means which the law gives to the tenant to protect himself from oppression . I wish to see this state of things altered ; I wish to have your tenant-right custom defined and coufirmed by legislative enactment ; I desire that no man shall hold his rights as a boon from any other man , but that he shall be enabled to maintain them as a freeman , resting on the firm security of his country ' s laws .

      The tenants of Ireland are told that they may pay high rents by high fanning . I have no doubt that improved agriculture would give greatly increased profits ; but it is impossible that improved systems can be carried into effect without a large investment of sunk capital in the improvement of the soil , and tha increased number and size of agricultural offices . I would ask , then , can the tenant be expected to do this until he has legal security for tbo capital expended ? Under existing circumstances every improvement made adds to his slavish dependence on his landlord ' s will and power . Ko man ought to place himself in this position ; therefore it appears to me a vain attempt to improve the agriculture of Ireland till that be obtained which you seek for— " the legalisation of the rights of tenant industry . "

      I do not think it proper , at present , to enter into a consideration of the provisions by which this greatobject is to be effected , or into any examination of the propositions of the Irish Tenant League , which are referred to in yonr requisition . I do not wish , as a member of Parliament , to pledge myself to any details until I am enabled to consider them in the form of a bill , to be submitted to the Legislature . But I hope it is unnecessary for me to assure you that you may rely upon my most strenuou 3 exertions in support of any measure which shall , in my judgement , give a jast security to the tenant ' s interests ; and I willingly join niy voice with yours in the watchword with which your requisition concludes , — Tenant-right and public justice , ' I am , gentlemen , yours faithfully ,

      W . Shabman Cbawpord . To the Rev . J . M'Cullough , and Mr . John M'Kittrick , secretaries . Now , my friends , however useless and ineffective my advice may be , I would recommend you—and most urgently—to abolish , and for ever , that antagonism and dissension which now exists amongst your order ; adhere steadfastly to your principles—the principles of

      THE PEOPLE ' S CHARTER WHOLE AND ENTIRE ; and scout from your ranks any man , or any body of men , who create disunion for the mere purpose of elevating themselves , and living upon your disunion and credulity . I do hope and trust , that the working classes will not lose confidence in me , so long as I devote my property and my time , abandon friends and relatives , and defy tyranny and persecution , with a view of making your order happy , and leaving the world better than I found it . Tour Faithful and Uncompromising Advocate , Feargus O'Connor .

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      THE METROPOLITAN DELEGATE COUNCIL TO THE CHARTISTS OE LOKDOH . Brothers , —We are all aware that when a principle for the good of the public is set on foot it requires support ; and to make that principle popular and successful it is always necessary that the supporters should be numerous , and , above all , united ; thus we see the necessity of a brotherly union among the silent approvers of the principle of the People ' s Charter , which , would they but organise , they would soon increase , and become strong , powerful , and successful supporters of this cause . We have been organised and united , though ,

      perhaps , to a small degree ; but we are aware that persecution , inflicted by the cunning aristocratic power of the time , led the unionists to disunion and slumber , if we may so speak , and thus came the present disunited , unorganised state of the exponents of true political liberty . But , brothers , let us leave the past with the past , and step in the bright path of the future ; experience it is said makes perfect , and what has been done stands as a guard for our protection , then let us try again ; we can organise , we can unite , if each mind determines upon it , and acts accordingly , in a true and determined spirit , to obtain this union for the establishment of the People ' s Charter . Then

      , brothers of London , strengthen your localities ; commence your visitings from house to house ; where you think of obtaining converts bring them to your halls , and frem among your own bodies , in such localities wherein you may reside ; select real sterling exponents of our principles as your representatives , and send them to the Metropolitan Delegate Council meeting on Sunday , 12 th January , 1851 , at three o ' clock , at 26 , Golden-lane , Barbican , and then , by the united efforts of all , we will raise the standard of the People ' s Charter in this great metropolis with such firmness and stability that it shall not fall till the wants of the people are achieved . Hoping those localities that tiave not sent delegates will do so , I remain , On behalf of the Delegate Council , William Albxasdbb Fieichbb , Little Portland-street , Regent-street , Cavendish-square , Dec , 23 th , 1850 . -

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      Progress of thb Panama Railroad . — The Panama Railroad Company are collecting materials and labourers , with a view to commence operations as soon as the dry season sets in ; 400 men , exclusive of officers and engineers , have gone out from the United States , and vessels laden with timber and other materials , are leaving almost daily . No less than twenty-eight sail , comprising vessels of all classes , have left for the general depot of the company at Navy Bay ; also six steam pile drivers . Those have all gone out since the 1 st of October ; fourteen vessels were loading for this company at one time . The steamer Gorgona sailed on the oth ult . for the same destination . She is designed to run on the' Chagres river , for the delivery and transportation of materials at various points on the line of the road , as they may be needed . —Aew Tork Journal of Commerce .

      Black Doll At Old Store Shops . —Is it noli probable that the black doll was an image of the Virgin sold at the Reformation with a lot of church vestments , and other " rags of Popery , " as the Puritans called the surplus , and first hung up by some Puritan or Hebrew dealer . —Mte «« n < J ( fatries .

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      • ' ¦ '¦ : t-Ky . i ¦ :. »;< .. M-tii-yji . ; j : \ : i : ii j P-J > - OtiOSHQl ^ i ^| gBTJSji ;;^ ' A meeting , anhotfncjn ' gtby placard ; Shat '' the mi flinching advocate . o ^ the : peqple ' 8 ' rights ; ' ^ Mrgus O'Connor , Esq ., TMSlddeliveran / address Id . ' the f « y » «' Institute . - ' Hey wood-street , Ancoats- - was ; held on Sunday , December 29 th , 1850 . •' ¦ : On the platform we noticed Feargus O'Connor , W ., P Roberts , and T . Roberts , Esqs . ; also Messrs . Leach , Donovan , SuMon Clarke , Suttall and-Diokenson ; on the side of the " ; pla { form we also nbticed G . Mantle . ' ^ r * ' ' "¦ ' ' . . ¦ "' . " ¦ % J fte chair was occupied b ^ tfiat sterling democrai JObn r 8 uttori , who opened thi ^ eeting' inh " is ' uBual ¦ godd , tempered and ^ nsjfcjelMyle" ! after !; wtiictf Messrs . - Leach and € > on 6 vanWa ^ espleh ' aidspee 6 tiea . '' ' ¦ 1 ¦ ' '

      .- ;/ iiie jUiumuAN Kthen ; jntrbiduc 6 d Mr . ^ O ' Oo&NftBf who wasreceived'wjthtreiri ' end the cheering had subsided j Mr . O Connor made tti f ? ! *!^ remarl f ^ My ^ friends , ' ^^ lltfiopetandiVM ^ atthosedisseh ' sionsifM iffyour ranks , wili-bTfone : awa | : wrth ^ : / cSi * atn here for tha ^ purpose ; hha ^ allo ^ i ^^ a # $ ror minds for the coming 6 ti'ug ^ e ; ' ^ 6 tj |{ n | blv ^ ! itt& : greateru pain ; i th&n tosee antagbnism ^ tni y ^^ o" ^ ; der--it makesm ^ blbjfd run cold when Irefl 8 $ ppi ! ffii ( Hik . I * - w ^ pon . that ^ antagonism : the gove ^ fe # it base their strength ,: , pnly , think thai ; ipf ^ Sji ^ SO ^ yjprsons in all England thought ft worth" theifwlUa '

      our disunion , arid will con&tfeHfney ' are ferfiSctly justified in refusing our demands ; therefore , I am here amongst you , requesting you to persevere in holding aConference in Manchester ; and , if elected as a delegate , I will cheerfully sit in that Conference and abide by its decisions , and will visit every large town promulgating those views . I attended last Thursday , evening the executive meeting ; and there Ernest Jones * moved ;— " That a Conference be held in Manchester , " which I seconded but it was lost by a majority of five—two voted for it , and sevenfagainst it . I never give a single vote , either in the House of Commons or out of it , against my conscience : I would rather beg my bread than

      give up my principles . My uncle is now in the fifty-second year of his banishment , and he refused wealth and titles rather than abandon his principles . If I had offered me a million a year and all the titles you could heap upon me , I would refuse them , rather than abandon my principies . ( Great cheering . ) I know the men of Manchester have respect for me . ( Cheer 3 . ) I am going to Bradford to-morrow evening , and there I will tell the men of Yorkshire that the men of Manchester are resolvedto hold a Conference in Manchester , on the 27 th of January next . ( Cheers . ) The- men of London are not as united as the men of Manchester . The latter are closely connected with , and understand one another . In the opening of Parliament such antagonism will be witnessed as was rarely ever aeen . Ministers

      always looked to the Irish members for support . John O'Connell had proposed to hold a Conference in Dublin , before the opening of Parliament . Now Sir Robert Peel is dead , greater contention in parties will be created . If the lickspittles looking for power were Whigs for £ 5 , 000 per annum they would become Tories for £ 5 , 100 per annum . I have advocated your cause upwards of thirty years and I have often told you , that the press of England is your greatest , enemy . If this splendid meeting had been called by tho Financial Reformers , a host of reporters would have been present , but not a single reporter is here , and you will never hear it beyond your own ears except in the Northern Star . ( Cheers . ) In conclusion , let me again implore of you to persevere in holding your Conference in Manchester .

      W . P . Roberts , Esq ., tho People ' s Attorney-General , made a neat speech , replete in sound reasoning and good senBO , and was loudly applauded . After which Mr . G . Mantle requested to offer a few observations on what had been said that evening . Mr . Mantle protested against the Manchester Council calling a Conference ; he denied their right to do so . ( Confusion in the meeting . ) He ( Mr . Mantle ) had several reasons for so doing . The first was , that an Executive had been elected by universal suffrage ; and secondly , that if a Conference was requisite , London \ yas the nlace for holding such Conference , as London was the seat of government and as the Conference was supposed to counteract the doings of Parliament , which could not be done elsewhere . Allusions had been made to the small

      number that had voted for an Executive . If the numbers were small , it was five times as many as voted for the Exeoutive in 1847 . He ( Mr . Mantle ) was one of those who formerly would have turned out with his pike or gun , but would not do so now Ho thought the persons who went about lecturing and agitiiting were not the wisest of men , but those who staid at home with their wives and families and the man who endangered his situation and family comforts , was a fool for so doing . Ilere Mr . Mantle diverged from the question , and endeavoured to introduce some of the London men ' s names but the meeting reminded him of the question . Another scene of confusion arose , the chairman using < rreat exertions on behalf of Mr . Mantle , who proposed a resolution to the following effect : — " That it was not expedient that a Conference should be held in Manchester . "

      Mr . Edward Hobson seconded the proposition . Mr . James Lbacii rose to reply amidst loud applause . He was sorry to say that Mr . Mantle and Mr . Houson had misrepresented the Manchester Council . They were well aware the Manchester Council had higher views than quarreling about electing an Executive , or holding a Conferencethey cared not where a Conference was held , so that it-was not held in London . It was the aim of the Manchester Council to place the Chartist agitation in a more healthy position , and they were determined to do so as far as their own locality was concerned . Were they not frequently asked what proof they had that their present system of agitation would ever accomplish the enactment of the People ' s Charter ? Was it not a lamentable fact .

      that the present system of agitation was ridiculed and scoffed at in nearly every workshop ? It is also evident , from what has lately transpired , that tho last ten years of folly , with all its platform braggadocio , and its private cowardice , was to be reenaeted . He could , if he thought fit , lift the curtain , and give them a peep behind the scene , but he would not . Mr . Mantle talked about majorities and minorities of the ' people ; it was all moonshine . He also talked about being in prison . He ( Mr . Leach ) had been in prison , but who could say that he ever was sent there on his own account—( cheers )—but through the mad foll y of others . ( Cheers . ) Ho was determined , as one of the Council , not to allow such conduct for the future , and would propose an amendment- " That this meeting negative Mr . Mantle ' s motion . "

      Mr . Donovan seconded the amendment , and in support of it he would just observe , that Mr . Mantle had said that the Executive was elected by eighteen hundred persons ; whereas , tho last time Mr . O Connor was in this hall , a public meeting of nearly three thousand persons had voted for holding a Conference in Manchester , and pledged themselves to support the same . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman was going to put the motion to the meeting , when he was interrupted by Mr . Mantle , who was determined to reply , which caused another uproar * a stout man on the platform caught hold of Mr . Mantle , and was about taking him from the platform , when Mr . O'Connor manfull y rescued Mr . Mantle , and kept him covered with his body from the attacks of others , while Mr . Roberts was engaged m keeping off others . We noticed one man in particular , who leaped out of Ihebodvoftha

      nau on to the platform , and who Mr . O'Connor Kept at bay , still holding Mr . Mantle by his side . Silence being restored , the Chairman put Mr . Leach a amendment , which was carried by a forest of hands and acclamation . The ; Chairman then put Mr . Mantle s resolution , when six hands were held up for it . Mr . Lbach then proposed a vote of thanks to Mr . u Connor for hu presence , which was seconded by Mr . BicpssoN , who . said , if ever a man deserved the gratitude of the working classes of England Mr . O Connor was the man . He ( Mr . O'Connor ) had saenhced family connexion , wealth , and profession , to promote the interest of the working classes-he nad made sacrifices which no man ever made before : and he asked would the working classes eeo their best fnend sacrificed-would they allow him to do a nation a work , and pay its expenses ? Mr . O ' Connor wag only one man , they were many , and bv a

      uraw exertion on their part they would rescue him knew little of the dispute about the Conference , but 2 ? 5 * H W , that ni fiht he most cordially approved ot ; he had long seen the necessity of a renewed system of agitation . When Mr . O ' Connor nrst came amongst them how did ho find them ? He nad to meet about » dozen persons inacockloftt ° o ! iJ ^ ? V Ifh e h , adstaid at home they would not have had such a large assembly of per-Z ^ here c ' 1 i If , he ha § "of started the mrthvrn Sta * - ( cheers ) -. tbe people of Yorkshire aua Lancashire , would have be ea ignorant of each

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      otherB . proceedinga ^ tid'iwould ifot bave bad- the . star-light . to guiae > tfeem i * the political wildernessj-WRSt fthe . ewngf ) , 5 fr .. Diokensoh oonokded by seconding , tkeresolatbn ,. which was unanimously adoDted .. . . ,,.. ; v ... ., . ' w&SiVS ?^!^ replied ' , ' op ° * « Ofthankstothe Chairman , not only for hisimpartial conduot that evening , but for hia general eood oonductini ; tho ; agitation of Chartism . He ? Mr UiConnoit ) ihad'cknowB 'him many years am ) ' A 4 : fla ^ alw )^ 5 found ^ 'iim :. consisteht , -- and'atniB i Sfc , ^ JK ^ W . ^ ^ ? ° nded * Tote . lwhitth was f ^ iett-unammpvisly .: , •*; ,:,. -. ¦ : '?

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      ^ W ^^ iPHJtn' ^ nijisfc b »' an error of tfie . repbffSft " ti WlSleipot ^ in possession of the-informafion "? 9 . HR , to {< $ ani'authoratiVe . dorrection . —Ed . N . S . ¦

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      f . \^ i : JU » . ^ A ' :. ; .,. - : ¦ » '—— : ' ¦ V ^ ^ p ? atoGEEESTER CONFERENCE . rfSfeMMa » ftW . nwg , the weekly meeting of the ^ 8 S ^^ . Pi . aoe < in the large ante-room of the iiSP ^ Aftortransactinglocal business t v . ? i MI ? w ; ng . > : es . ol . utions were unanimously adopted : ^ W ^ M ^ MM , Agates to the Manohes-& £ Conference tcbmmencg on' Monday , January #% '| pli ¦ ano "* emain open till the' day of its' meet-| S&gsP / ! smt :, the convehiiBrice of the district . " ^ sp ^^ tto ^ hs . in :: Gre a , tJBrifcain , withap - o ' puia-MINPWs ^ lfMPM : ! 1 ? ^ v «^

      proportion , ififo thoso of less to send one . " . '" Tha { all co-operativo societies , numbering one hundred persons , be requested to send one ; and that all political bodies , having for their object the regeneration of the masses of society , be specially invited to send their representatives , to agreo to a general organisation of the democratic body throughout the empire . " " That each delegate be requested to bring with him five shillings , as a guarantee for the expenses of the Conference : the sura that each

      shall pay to be regulated according to the number of constituents each delegate represents . " ( Signed by the Manchester Council , ) ' James Leach , Daniel Donovan , Henry Nuttall , William Poster , James Wainwri ght , Joseph Entwistle , James Moody , Samuel Jones ; John Sutton , Chairman ; . Joshua Gutteridce , Financial Secretary ; James Alcock , Corresponding Secretary , 12 , Byrora-street , "Upper Duke-street , Hulme , Manchester .

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      FESTIVAL OF THE FRATERNAL DEMOCRATS . The annual festival was held on Tuesday evening December 30 th , at tho Literary and Scientific Institution , John-street , Fitzroy-square . About seven o ' clock a very respectable party sat down to an excellent tea . After the repast was concluded G . J . Ilarncy was called to the chair , and commenced the proceedings by giving a resume of the business and leading events connected with the Society during the twelve months which had elapsed since their last festival . In European politics they had but little cause , for encouragement—nowhere had the people become possessed of those

      institutions which could alone ensure them prosperity in return for their toil . In England the chief incidents in connexion with their society were the four days' debate , in the House of Commons , on Lord Palmerston ' s Foreign Policy ; the chastisement of Haynau by Barclay ' s draymen , and the liberation of their , lately imprisoned brother , Ernest Jones . In reference to the policy of Lord Palmerston , the speaker showed the fallacy of his boast , that the rights and liberties of Englishmen had been duly protected abroad , and instanced the case of Mr . Baker , who had edited a publication culled the Radical , in Vienna , during the year 1848 , and who had been put to death within twenty-four hours after the heroic Blum , and for who 3 e murder Lord

      Palmerston had never demanded satisfaction of the cowardly , butchering , Austrian government . Notwithstanding his professed liberality , Lord Palmorston was as great an enemy to true democracy as was the Tory Aberdeen . The lynch-law , applied to Haynau by Barclay ' s draymen , and the meetings called by their society to defend the conduct of those men , had drawn down upon them the condemnation of a portion of the press ; but it had attracted public attention to them , and extended their sphere of operations . A correspondence had lately taken place between the Austrian and English governments relative to the treatment of Haynau , in which the latter denounced the conduct of his castigators ; but this would weigh but little compared with the approval stamped upon it by the British public . Mr . Barney then dwelt upon the services of Ernest Jones ; apologised for his absence on the ground of the illness of his wife ; and denounced

      the conduct of those who were endeavouring to injure him in the public estimation . He then reviewed the progress of events in Schleswi » -Holstein , Hesse Cassel , and the larger Germanic States and denounced , in eloquent terms , tlie slavish doctrine of non-intervention , which was only adhered to when the people ' s liberties were endangered , and ever broken when monarchy was threatened . Tho policy of the Fraternal Democrats was war to all tyrants . The same feeling which actuated an individual to assist his fellow-man when menaced with destruction , should actuate a nation to support another nation menaced with political death . He then called upon their continental brethren present to unite with each other , if no question of principle hindered , and show one undivided and gallant front to the . unholy alliance of their monarchical and aristocratic opponents , until all Europe resounded with the cry of " the Republio , Democratic and Social . ( Cheers . )

      Mr . G . J . noLYOAKB responded to the first sentiment— " The Soverei gnty of the People , the Fraternity of Nations , and prosperity to the Society of Fraternal Democrats . " The sentiment of fraternity was a new and hopeful cry amid the language of nations , and promised to be productive of much good ; it was a si gn of progress . Mankind had been enemies because they had been taught to consider each other as such . If this doctrine had been carried out , our forei gn policy would not have been open to the just animadversion of the last speaker , but would have been founded on the just instincts of a generous people . The agitation tor the Charter was meant to include in its operation , when accomplished , the majority of the male population of the

      United Kingdom . When the principle of fraternity became more familiar to their minds , they would include in their demands the people of tho colonies , and would thereby gain an accession of power and sympathy . The colonies , by a few well managed disp lays of their power , had frightened the government into concessions , and set the people of this country an example they ought not to be slow to follow . Mr . Holyoake then alluded to the dissensions in the Chartist ranks , which he attributed to a want of a thorough understanding of the principle of Democracy , which caused them to look to men instead of principles for their guidance . The materials for the attainment of liberty were abundant , but thev needed to learn the art of unity , and to have " a

      thorough knowledge of the principles of democracy . D . W . Rdffy responded to the following :-"Our Democratic brethren of all countries , and the speedy establishment of the RepubU que Democratioue etSociak . Many of their brethren had sealed their fidehtyto the cause of democracy by their death in its defence ; others were lingering in dungeons ; and some few were present in that room exiles from the land they would have died to benefit , probably leaving their families destitute of those necessaries which nature so bountifully supplied , but which tyrants fattened on , whilst they pined for want , llow long was such a deplorable state of things t «

      exist i How long was the tyrant ' s crown to be gemmed with the tears of a nation , and set with the heart , s blood of the people ? He trusted the day would soon come when the spirit of fraternity would be widely diffused , and tyrannv and oppression for ever cease . The Fraternal Democrats were the pioneers in the grand march of social progression in this country ; their object was to show that the interest of the whole people of the earth was one and undivided ; and he hoped to see the day when the blood shed in defence of that great principle would be so avenged as to give peace to the manes of thoso who had died for the world ' s good . ( Loud cheers . ) 1

      M . Englbs , ( who , with Carl Shapper , attended as a deputation from the German Society , ) also responded to this sentiment , thanked them in the name of his brethren for their sympath y , and oxpressed bis best wishes for the prosperity of the English people . He then entered into a long and elaborate statement of the causes of the failures abroad , and the consequent reaction , showing that it equally arose from the ignorance of the people and tho treachery of their leaders . Mr . Pbttie responded to the next sentimnnt « The Martyrs of Democracy . " TriSSSfc re ?^ n a iptlM , ^ 0 Dly th ° * hose ^ arts were » wnrH Shi hT Wh 6 bad faIleIi by t ^ tyr ant ' s sword , or the headsman's . axe : but they had martyrs ™ f $° tfi * ° ^ Pitied than those whose sufferings and whosebreathceaaed together—they haamartyw

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      1 .. „ . ;_ : ... 1 .. Z \~ ' __ '" " _ ' '' ¦ ' ¦¦ - ¦ = •» ¦* ... •¦>¦ ¦¦' ¦ ' < -- ^ » - ' » £ ¦ o ; among them who d ^ a ^ , day a death of agony , in knowing that their eflfom to benefit their counl 4 ry had ended . only in failure , and in inoroased oppression , which reaction ; ever produced . They had ! martyrs bleeding in , exile , whose sufferings wera to " grf t ' ? 9 ¦ t ^ t ) se v mo death tllcv deplored , iijey hhd nations" Hiat \ yere . martyrs as well as ' in-P « w 2 \ ¦ " f < s ^ on whom was , herpfo roiano , whose ' ffallant . BOns . even in exile'We ' re'f . n round

      oe figlitin £ ipibeVty's ranks / Neither must tftey ^ orget the | loSbus " people of France ; though PWtet a ^ % centra of reaction , they wera > & Li ? - m ^ . > acts of their legislators . ^¦ f " % ^ . ast * pont ^ m for overthrowing tha \ £ 1 A ^ g «^ fi « ater martyrdom to all A ^ M ^ M ^ fW **™* than death or ( A ^ SW ^ &Y ^ # ^ ' cry of free . Italy 5 m K k ? a . « PMS edj ^ ai , d 8 . of Frenohmen would bVfch « A ^ flftst to wise the -glorious banner , and relieve them- i ^ i . V ;» L \ esfrowtb : esti . gma their tyrants hiid cast upoa W fctem . lfc . was $ i « r :. duty to cheer the martyrs In , f tfasir exilsjt . an ^ . pouj . tn 0 oil of eonsolatida \ upen their gaflfjng wonnds . They had struggled , ^ nofc for the ft ^ dom of one nation alone ; but for v the emancip « ibn of their humanity f / HuuipifHvu

      common . v VVm . if *** * mb ! L ^_ ' ' . 1 ' L ' 1 ' 1 -t *"* ll . »_• • it «• mi' ^ V \ ' vmv w « yi uucil uULULUUl ! llUiltuulLV , * V C Mr .. CoLLEi ^ TeBpqEd ed to the sentiment of " Tha \ , ' Democratic Joamals of Enropo and America , may n \ TyranEQr be oveitlirovpa By the Press , which it seeks V X taenslnre /' j ^' .. ' . *?'• ' ' . Mr ^ Bt , rwir . . © fip 3 J- ^ gaTe ' the toast of " Tha Cv Ladies , " . anflf-fote- of Shanks was given to th « v \\ Chairman ,., wao ; duly aij&nowfeilged tho same . \ V Dancing ntdsingfri f / ltlieB' commenced ,, whjelfc s \\ was kept « p to hnf- early boror , and all seemetf ttf V V \ enjoy . the . featiye samel , i • j ¦ \\ , Deputations ,, ; fromi ^ th * , German , Hungarian ^ \\ * j u ? A ° , » 6 tner - Societies ; were in attendkneei ^ and the Apolfenic SbciotV , ^ connected with the- In * A ^ SlSSS ^^^^^ ^^^ k

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      THE P'MmOR DEpNCE FUND . ' TO I ^ iRftCSO ' coSSOfti" B 8 % ; , M . P . ' \> Honoured and Respkcibd Sm ,-We , tho mem . 1 < i oors ot the ¦ Norwich Charter Assomation " ieef \ ^ grm ^ i , to . see the position .: y « u . ai ^ fiSfdd . la- J N . through advocating . the political and social riehtS- ' ' p M ^ - ? af 3 o - deplore , in common with ,-y ^^ eVery ! ffeH , iMBher of his ; country , th > | fcli *; " mlprost ? at $# 6 f- mWfa Wi&of the peopllT . but ; at the sajhe v . time . s ^ o ^^ sic ^ -qf thl folly ; ' " ' r - antagonism , and bickerings which are taTrinj ? phW 111 our own order . It appears to us to be done for the purpose of carrying oti an endless agitation ;; but we think it would be more just and honourable ; to unite and assist in paying the debt due to you , than to be cavilling as to who should have the power of calling a Conference , or anything else . Sirwhile such folly is persevered in , we trust that you ; will consult

      your own interest , and have nothing to do with it , for such conduct always ends in persecution and confusion ; and in that case you would be the victim . Dear Bir , enclosed is a Post Offica Order for £ 2 , made payable to you- ^ 1 2 s . 9 < I . foe the wmiling-up the Land Company , and 17 s . 3 d . to assist you in paying the law expenses . We trust you will not again enter into any of the English Law Courts , as you will never get justice done . Let th © Press , and your , and our enemies , say what they please , our confidence in you remains the same , ani we recognise no other leader . Trusting that you will yet triumph over all your enemies , and livo to * see your principles carried out , We remain , ( Signed on behalf of the members , ) Conrad Sprinqall . St . Martins-at-Oak , Norwich . P . S . —I am instructed by tho subscribers of the above sum to say that they will do all they can to assist you in paying the debt which you have subjected yourself to ; but should anything else occur through the folly of any individual , they hope yon will have nothing to do with it ( at least not till you are paid ) , for it is only a few that -will pay for anything , and they say it is a tax upon those who do pay- c . s .

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      MR . O'CONNOR AND THE CHARTIST MOVEMENT . ¦ "; -j TO THB EDITOR OF THB NORTHERN STAR . Sir , —Will you permit me to offer a few remarks to your numerous readers , in relation to Chartism , and its great advocate—and may I not add , originator—Feargu 3 O'Connor . With respect to the principles of Chartism , like all other great principies , they met , for a considerable period , with the bitterest opposition , the most determined perseoution , the vilest calumny and misrepresentation ; Nearly the whole of the public press of this country is banded together to blacken its advocates , and cry dovin , and hunt down Chartism to the deaths

      The " pulpit drum ecclesiastic" emitted a profound and continuous roll , a kind of devil ' s tattoo , under ; the fistio and lingual operations of the alarmed episcopacy , against the new spirit of liberty abroad , i whilst government espionage , and governmental prosecution , endeavoured to crush out the germ oflife from the fair body of Chartism , theD infantile ' in appearance , and somewhat unseemly , from the foul filth with which its enemies had bespattered it , but possessing a giant-like eye , a god-like strength ; - a germ of truth and immortality , which neither the ; over&omng muddy waters of falsehood , nor the Marah-like ones of hatred could extinguish , nor the devouring fires of raging bigotry and persecution annihilate and destroy . No , gentlemenCliartism

      , stood the test of persecution , of malign aspersion , ^ of foul imputation , and , like the flower axposed-j ^ an uuclouded and continuous burst of sunshine , its head somewhat drooped for a time , its . pet . ils closed , but its root was unscathed ; the germ of life was intact ; and by the might of its inner life , its divine truth , it up-rose from its down-trodden position , and presented to the world a stem of greater strength , a flower of sublimer beauty than heretofore , gladdening the rejoicing eyes of its secret worshippers . Aye , and the foul spots that had been cast upon its pearly cups , "flew off fuligineus , " and stained its enemies deeper still ; snail-like they had crawled over the surface of its fair fame , and left their reptile slime behind them , but tho ever

      flowing stream of truth swept away the pollution , or rather carried it back to the foul and unholy fountain whence it emanated , and many of the worst enemies of Chartism are become its best friends , and ablest advocates . The name of Chartist is no longer a bye-word and a scorn , and the principles of Chartism are more or less advocated by every Liberal newspaper throughout the entire kingdom . Amongst its supporters—if not in name , in reality—are to be found some of our best and greatest men within and without the Legislative arena , and the triumph of its principles over factious opposition , governmental persecution , general incredulity , and almost universal scorn , is amply demonstrative of the power of truth to uproot

      error , right might , good evil , God the devil , and should yet give us hope of a bright millennium in the future , —a political , moral , and social regeneration for our yet unenfranchised , and despoiled , and crushed , and down-trodden world , The history of Chartism ia the history of every glorious principle which the world has witnessed , scorned , reviled , persecuted , damned , praised , raised , affirmated , and glorified . Through this circle has every great principle , every divine truth , to revolve , from which fact—based on the unswerving testimony of eventful history , till its very utterance may see a platitude—we may gather nerve to endure in our

      advocacy of the same , and hope of an ovation which neither men can prevent , nor the powers of evil retard . Truth must and will ultimately triumph , despite the pretended friendship of its secret foes , or the open attacks of its declared enemies . And as the principles of truth emerge from beneath the heap of rubbish with which their enemies have covered them , the advocates and supporters also share in their triumph , and have reflected on their all-worthy-heads the radiant glory of the ovation which divine ideas receive from the bands of a rejoicing world . And so is it with the great originator of Chartism .

      "Feargus O ' Connor—he—the great O'Connor—Whom future ages will deli ght to honour . Who gave Ms name , his talent , manhood ' s prime , His hopes , his heart , his money , and his time , . His reputation dearer than his blood , Who gave all these and for his country ' s good . " He who sowed the seeds of great principles in much tribulation—who watered them with tears of affliction and bitter misery—who toiled early and late , in season and out of season—who bore the angry " winter of discontent" and persecution , the storms of foul abuse and mali gnant contumely , and the summer blaze of scorching vindictiveness , legal penalty , and shameless and inhuman prosecution ; yes , so it is now with him . For " in the

      "highest places of the synagogue "—one of the morning papers—the name of O'Connor stands out conspicuously and legibly as worthy of regard . A niche in the temple of fame has been awarded to him , though reluctantly , and his greatest enemies are now compelled to acknowled ge that some ' good has come out of Kazareth ; " that the great and happy idea of the formation of Land Societies emanated from the fertile and clever brain of Feargus O'Connor , whilst as the advocate of the principles of the Charter , scarcely one of the papers raises its voice against him , and cries , " mew , " or attempts to depreciate his great exertions in the cause of the people . It is true , a few opposition Free Trade and Land Society journalists still harp awav on a strini ?

      completely threadbare , and which , like unskilful instrumentalists , they only play to please themselves , extracting no music that can please anybody else , because they are jealous of his fame as the originator of the latter , and provoked at his non-advocacy of the former ; but let them trump away ; editors , like everybody else , must have some hobbyhorse to ride ; and , in the name of Heaven , as the jingle they make is more ludicrous than discordant , let them enjoy it to their heart ' s content . Their argnmentum ad absurdum about O'Connor ' si Scheme has been repeatedly answered ; and it is to be hoped that the winding-up of the latter may complete the winding-up of the awfull y long yarns which , Penelope-like , they have been spinning and unsDinnins

      till their heads are like teetotums , much to the confusion and entire botheration of all common sense individuals . In conclusion , sir , I must tell you that once upon a time , believing in the " wise saws " contained in that very ponderous and revered book , yclept— The Wisdom of our Ancestors , I was mightily prejudiced against O'Connor and his Land Scheme , and the principles of the Charter were my utmost abhorrence . And why ? Because , like many others , I was contented to pin my political faith on the sleeve of the old lady—a Tory periodical—for whom I then scribbled . I refused , like too many even now a days , to examine both sides of the question , and wrapping my self up in a mantle of darkness , conceit , and ignorance , crept into my mole-hole , and romained there , lest emerging into the blessed sunlight of truth I should be blinded by its glorious irradiations . Finally , however , an explanation of the

      principles of Chartism first apprised me of my stupidity . I examined and listened , and read for myself , and the result was , my donkeyfied prejudice left me my ears grew gradually shorter , my eyes became more enlightened , and I found ultimately , that what I had regarded with horror , and scribbled against with all my might and main , wa 3 by no meanB the hobgobblin I had imagined , and that Mr . O' Connor himself was not in every deed the Ram Head and Bloody Bones which universal journalism had politely represented him . Well , what could I do , as an honest man , but sign my recantation to the public , and try to amend my error ? My present letter is a part of the redemption price I am paying for the injury which I may have inflicted on " the Man of the People , " —the cause he so worthily advocates—and my fellow progressionists generally . Its insertion , therefore , will greatly oblige , Yours truly , TnoiiAs Bardel Brindley . Birmingham , December 30 th .

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      1 " «^» 1 1 TO THE MEN OF MANCHESTER AND THB MANCHESTER COUNCIL . I heg most respectfully to acquaint the men of Manchester , and 1 hereby inform the Manchester Council , that in reply to the personal attack of tha latter body , as contained in the Star oi Saturday last , I shall attend at the People ' s Institute , Heyrod-street , Manchester , on Sunday evening next , at nine o ' clock ; that being the earliest train ( after noon ) by which I can reach Manchester from Yorkshire . I therefore request those who have assailed me to make the necessary arrangements , and challenge every one to step forward , who has any thing toadvance against me . „ , . , T Ernest Jones . Hardwick Lodge , 2 nd Jan ., 1851 .

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      CHRISTMAS AT O'CONNORVILLE . On Thursday , December 26 th , tho whole of tha Ulottees , with their wives and families , met together at the School-room , and partook of tea and jther refreshments . After the repast Mr . II . Itatjlifl ' e was called to the chair , and the following sentiments were spoken to by Messrs . T . M . Wheeler , G . Wheeler , Griffith , Sturgeon , and Paris : — " The People ' s Charter ; " " F . O'Connor , Esq ., the People ' s Champion ; " ' Kossuth , Mazzini , and the Democrats of all nations ; " "the Northern Star and the Democratic PresB generally ; " " tha Land Plan" and "the Ladies . " The following address was then moved by Mr . Sturgeon , seconded by T . M . Wheeler , and unanimously adopted by the meeting , who , in proof of their earnestness , entered into a subscription , which realised the sum of £ 1 Is . 8 d , this being the second time they have liberally subscribed for this ol ject . " TO FEAnGUS O ' CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P . " Respected Sib ,-Wo , the allottees of O'Connorville , in public meeting assembled , hereby express our indignation at the unjust decision given , against you , in the caso of Bradshaw , of Nottingham , and assure yon , that however you may be abandoned by those whose duty and interest it is to render you support and encouragement to bear up under this system of unjust persecution , that we , who tire in a more special manner interested in this great undertaking , will never follow their example , but will endeavour , by precept and practice , to assist our true-hearted brethren in their endeavours to remedy , by national support , that injustice which , the ruling powers havo been long endeavouring to inflict upon you . Through a long life it has been your constant endeavour to improvo the condition of the labouring people of this empire , and though every obstacle has been thrown in the way , yefc enough has been done to prove that if you had been , properly assisted , the people of this country would have been placed in a far higher position than that which they now occupy , and honour , as well as justice , demands that such a man should not be allowed to fall beneath tho tyranny of a vindictive government , aided and assisted by an ungrateful people . That such may not be the result is the earnest wish of your fellow-labourers in the cauac of human emancipation . 11 Henry Ratcliffk , Chairman . " 11 December 26 th , 1850 . " At the conclusion of the meeting a vote of thanks was given to tho Chairman , and a round of cheers for Mr . O'Connor . Dancing , singing , ' and other Christmas amusements were then heartily indulged in until an early hour of tho morning , when all retired to their homes , conscious of having performed a pleasing duty .

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      NATIONAL REFORM LEAGUE . At a Council meeting of this body on Monday evening last , some gratifying proofs of the spread of Social Reform principles were brought to its notice . A forthcoming monthly periodical , The English Iiepublie , edited by Mr . W . J . Lintoa , would embrace , it was stated , most of the views of the League , and a vote of support was therefore passed in its favour . The address of the new Executive Committee of the National Charter Association was discussed ; and much satisfaction wa 3 expressed at that portion of it which emphaticallyurged the necessity of the peoplo being instructed in their social rights , in order to ensure their taking permanent interest in any political agitation for the Charter : a resolution was unanimousl y agreed to , recommending the members of the League to 1 co-operate with tbe Executive Committee , and with all other bodies advocating similar views , in any 1 practical measures that may be adopted for propagating suoh information among the people . ****** . ¦ ¦ ¦ — - »^ M »

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      Thk British Mediterranean Fleet . —We have intelligence from Malta by the . French mail to tha 22 ud of December , which brings accounts that tho fleet under Sir William Parker sailed from Port Mahon on the 2 nd , and anchored on the 5 th at Barcelona , whence , however , they were compelled by a gale of wind to take a sudden departure on the 11 th , leaving the Scourge to pick up some thirty officers from the different ships who happened to be on shore , and wore unable to get on board . The Scourge conveyed them all to Malta , where she arrived on the 14 th December , in company with the Terrible ; and the rest of the fleet was looked for daily , though it is possible that Sir William Parker , to avoid the hubbub of a Christmas-day in port , will manage to keep out until the 26 th . The Dragon , will repair to NapleB to relieve the Spiteful . Cotton Seed . —Several recent small arrivals of the cotton seed from the East IndK W ^ hMAtliMWWjb followed by . an importation to a mucBiaffieJUwaffl *' fromthe United States of America . AvgnffAnicH ? has arrived . from . New Orleans , h ^ 1 « OTfejh 3 $ JL <^ packages of this seed , as a portioHMifeqiHJBp i ^ a ^ - consigned to " order , and the imjpo >« ci ftn ^ irac ^^ count of-its greatly increasedext ^ ; ' ^ dmna | urc ^* J . l of the acticle , is of considerable « wP ^ &vri ££ ? , ; iy . V-J ' . '& } : >' ' ' rhLszl C ^ SB i ^^

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      "United You Stand, Divided You Fall." To The Slaves Of England.

      "United you stand , Divided you fall . " TO THE SLAVES OF ENGLAND .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Jan. 4, 1851, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1607/page/1/