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CHARTIST INTELLIGENCE . KAITCHESTER . TRIUMPH OF CHARTISM OVER THE ANTI-SLAVERY HUMANITY-MONGERS . The following report of the slavery meeting In the Tewn Hall , at Saiford , \ r » seat for insertion in oat list somber , bat Dot received in time . Tbe lecturer , Mr . George Thompson , had advertised his address for Beven o ' clock . At about a quarter-past seTen , our reporter entered the Hall , it being then about half fall of people , of itfcom the greatest number , were ladies and gentlemen ; but before half-past it appeared nearly full , the latter part being of the black hands and faces . They -were very patient for a considerable time , expecting some ooe would make his appearance to state ^ rhy the lecturer bad not begun in time ; -when » t last
% gentleman presetted himself and apelogised for the delay , by saying tbat it was in consequence of the Boroughreeve being at a meeting below , where they * ere getting up an address to her Majesty Q * een Victoria ; which wtold he was son induce them all as loyal subjects te « xcuae the delay . ( Voices , " O yes , another pauper e « ene . " " It must bare £ 30 , 0 O # to keep iV&c&ci About eight o ' clock the lecturer appeared , accompanied by Mr . Brotherton , M . P ., sod a great number of gentlemen . At this time the platform was filled by ladies . A person en tbe platfora begged in an inaudible roice to propose tbe Borougareeve to the diair , and wfthout any one seconding or even putting it to the meeting , declared him elected unanimously .
The greatest attention was paid to the lecturer , except at times wien he was describing the black slaves of British X&dia- The Chartists reminded him of the 'White slates of England , then under bis -own nose , Which appeared to annoy him very much . In his lectare he told the people that it was by the assistance of tbem that the black slaves would be emancipated . He oontinued to draw pictures of alavery abroad , till the people thought it was time to hear a little of the slavery at home ; and at length called ont loudly for Leech to be allowed to speak , amid the cries of ¦ ¦ ' Leech , " Time , " " Home , " " New Poor Law , " " Factory Slaves , " and great confusion . The lecturer "was obliged to eooelode .
Jir . Cork ax , a staunch Chartist , then rose and asked the lecturer whether it would not be better to endeavour to establish justice at home before they directed their attention abroad . Mr . Tfco : np . « on protested against such a question being asked , because it Weald involve him in & discussion which he did sot wiah to enter upon . Many other questions were about to be put , bu : the Chairman refused to hear them . Then commenced a general shout of " Chair , " " Answer the < toe « tion , " " fair discussion , " and " home policy before for eign . " Mr . Thompson begged they -would give him a hearing , which was granted . He then said that he was wery much fatigued , after lecturing for two hours , and contended it was not fair to want to force him into a discussion at that time .
A fustian jacket-man said that he thought it was wery curious that he should be so yerj much tired with twe hours ' work , and he had to work fifteen hours every day , txsept Sundays , in a cotton factory . ( Shouts of laughter , and cries of " Let those of that platform « otne into a factory , and then they will Bee what white shivery is . ") The BoBocGHBEETE then interfered , and wanted to ¦ top the proceedings . Mr . Joseph Ljsset , -wht lately succeeded the Sorooghreeve in Manchester , at the Town Hall , was
ihen elected , amid most tremendous shouts , to succeed the Boroughreeve of Sal ford . Mr . linney said that be once aaw Mr . Thompson at Stock port about ten years . since , and be asked him if ever be had seen a factory « tuld , and engaging to take him , and show him slavery in its true colour . He himself had to ge to the factory , When he was but four years old , and many times so weak and fatigued , that he was compelled to lay hold ot things to support Mm , and he had been a slave ever Since . But he would conclude , and , as they had elected him to preside , he hoped they would give each weaker a candid hiring
Mr . Cceuas then rose and said , Mr . Ckainnan and fellow-slaves , i" JCo . no , no , " cried tbe respectables . The speaker then proved to a demonstration that tbonands of tbe working classes of Manchester were as miserable slaves as those of the West Indies . The speaker then showed the absurdity of calling upon the working classts to assist to emancipate slaves abroad tmtil they had emancipated themselves . He then refuted the charge which has been brought against the Gxartista as a body . It was the belief , said he , that they wanted to divide property ; and thus it was that aiany enemies to the Charter were created . He then gave an exposition of the principle * of Chartism , and ¦ aid , in conclusion , that , in order to dear the Chartists of the base misrepresentation which they had been jKibjcCt to , he had prepared an address which be would submit for their consideration . He read it , and ml down saluted with demonstrations of applause .
To the Trades and Working Men of Manchester , Salford , and their Vicinities , irho wish to lead a helping hand in tie Enxmmpation of the White Slaves of Great Briiain a * d Ireland . VRLLOw-vroB . K . MEN , —The present call that we are boot to make upon you is purely on that which concerns every member of the social compact of civilised society ; and we trust that nothing will , at this time , impede our progress legally and peacefully . We are determined on the accomplishment of this most important undertaking on behalf of those who have , and are , still suffering the most severe privations from the ril effects of a most cruel system of ela-ss-legislation .
My mends , that labour is the foundation of all our national greatness , is a fact that no one will , for a moment , attempt to deny , but , unfortunately for the j ons of toil , in the same ratio as we improve in mechanical skill and industry , in the same ratio annually we are sinking into a state of poverty and degradation that h « - « no parallel in the history of our comsen country . Friends , and fellow-slaves , with such facts before us , we must reasonably conclude , that there J < something radically wrong in the political institutions of our country ; and , to perfect those instxtntions , and to place ourselves and our children on a fooLing of pure independence , is our object : for a great number uf years a many good and true patriots have seen the necessity of such changes , and when even an effort has been made to improve our condition , Mid to reduce the burdens that press so heavily np-jn the industry of the millions , we have been told that we want no : binz bat a division of
property . Fellow-workmen , such base misrepresentations have dose much to impede our progress ; but we trust , brother Cbartists , that you will join us in repelling the foul , the impudent falsehood ; for , as men and patriots in our country ' s cause , we deny h&Ting any design of invading tbe property of other men . But we do assert the right of protection for our labour—the fitly property we can boast of ; for we knew , and are sensible , that the wages ot every man are his light ; that difference of strength , of talent , and industry , do and will afford distinctions of property , which , when acquired and confirmed by lawa emanating from a fountain of justice , should be held sacred and inviolable . Mr . TillmaN rose to second it in a calm speech replete with sound sense and manly argument .
Kz . Gbadwell next rose and drew a most deplorable and alarming picture of the condition of England , Which completely drove all the ladies and a great number of the cotten gentry away . The speaker nearly electrified the audience , and worked them up to an enthusiastic pitch , and sat down after making an elogoent speech . Mr . Bb . otheb . tox then presented himself to the ssdienee and said that there really was so much truth in the remarks of tbe several speakers who had addresthem , that he could not leave them without having a few words . He continued to reprobate the present Government , attributing all the evils under which we labour to class , selfish , and bad legislation , and called ¦ pon the people to use their moral power in order to remove it , contending that tbe present House of Comjnons would never do anything for the people , and Bzged tnein to perseTere in demanding a Tepeal of the Corn Laws .
Mr . Leech then fallowed and shewed the foolishsen of petitioning a House of Commons which the lecturer bad said that no sooner was there anything troacfeed which was of justice , or humanity , than it was * rare indication that there would be empty benches . Again tbe Honourable M . P . had said that they never would do anything for the working classes , and argued the absurdity of agitating for the removal of any one S&OBopoly , but go for those measures which would in swme degree remove them all . The Chueha . x was about to put the address , when » person rote to propoM that the following be added to fti , M an addition : — " That calling npon the working classes to assist to *> n . aocipate foreign slaves , is nothing less than mockery , fceeaase they have no power an petitionin the present House of Commons for tbe redres o grievances ¦ ftcm tbe working classf , : t fruitlew , an ctantamount i » toying to beat the oven with t * ov balls . "
Proposed m a neat and sensible * peech by Mr . Bhll , jHd seconded by Mr . Campbell . the address and the addition was then put and # K $ ied ^ unanimously . Thfi CHtiRinx then said that » an appeal had been jttde to them on behalf of the black slave * , he would ss&aalto themou bebalf of the imprisoned Chartist * , auMoggatted that some one . be appointed to stand at Jke door with his hat ; which was accordingly done , wmd received a go » d collection . three times three -cheers were given for Feargus # * Connar , and all the political &ufferers ; three for the Wfrtkern Star , and a vote of thanks to the Chairman ; and thus ended one of the greatest triumphs ever oiosd at a public meeting in Manchester .
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tBCESTSR . —ilr . Mason , the lecturer for the Midland Comities , delivered a most splendid address jfr the Chartist Public Room , of this place , on the jpreaeni state and future prospects of this country , wfcith was listened to with great admiration .
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GLORIOUS TRIUMPH OF THE CHARTISTS AT GLASGOW , AND TOTAL ROUT OF THE COMBINED FORCE OF WHIGS AND TORIES . GREAT PUBLIC MEETING IN THE TRADES' HALL ! ( Abridged from the Scottish Pilot . ) From this day ( Thursday ) henceforth , and for ever , the two factions were to have public meetings made to their hands . Let us , said they , for one day at least , sink all minor differences , and under the motto of " a Loyal and dutiful Address to her Majesty on the interesting occasion of the birth of a Royal princess , " put dows these tyrannical , rebellions Chartists . While the public of GUsgew ; yes , we say the real bona Jide inhabitants of Glasgow wait patiently in the street before
the large public entrance , until one o ' clock , for the opening ot the door , let as see what is going on in another street , where there is a back entrance to the Hall referred to . About the hour of meeting , we may remark , en passant , previous to issuing the advertisement , a Committee , composed of Whigs and Tories exclusively , after a long and serious diacussion , as to Vie proper hour for avoiding the presence of the operatives , deliberately and gravely resolved not to call the meeting in the evening , for then there would be a numerous assemblage of the Chartists—not at three o ' clock in the afternoon , for then the working men would be returning to their employment—not at two o ' clock , for then they would be coming out from their shops and factories to their dinners—but at one o ' clock , when it would be impossible for many of the industrious classes to attend , for they could not conveniently get out from their employment , it was thought , an hour before the usual time —and in an bonr the -whole afiair could bo quietly and
jodiciouslp managed by themselves . But that no means might be left untried , and to make assurance doubly sure , it was next resolved to pack the Hall , before opening the front door at ail . That this might be properly done , the Tory hole-and-corner system was thought best—and tbe requisitionists , to the number of 300 , comprising nearly the whole force that could be " compelled to come in , " were supplied with admission circulars , vchick respectfully solicited their presence half an hour before the time mentioned in the advertisement of the meeting , by a back entrance to the Trades ' Hall at the head of Tirginia-street , to make certain arranifemeDts previous to the commencement of the business of thU public meeting ! As there has been considerable altercation as to the number * present when the public entrance wus thrown open , we may as well state , that we counted the gentlemen shortly before the opening of the front door , and there was no more than 300 present ! Of this we are prepared to make oath !
When the citizens were admitted , they found the Hall more than one third full , the hustings occupied , and every thing arranged in the most comfortable and complete order . On the platform -we observed , amongst others , the Lord Provost , James Oswald , Esq ., M . P ., the Very Rev . Principal Macfarlan , Dr . M'Leod , Bailie * Robertson and Mitchell , Robert Findlay , Esq ., of Easterhill ; Alex . Johnstone , Esq ., A . Graham , Esq ., Walter Buchanan , Esq ., Rvibt . Bartholomew , Esq ., James Hutcbinson , Esq ., A . Wingate , Esq ., James Lumsden , Esq ., Geo . Crawford , Esq ., Jas . M'Lellan , Esq ., George Stirling , B&q ., of Cordale ; John Tennant , Esq ., St . Rollox , Stevenson Dalgliah , Esq ., J . W . Sebright , Esq ., Campbell , Esq ., of Bridgeton ; John Pattison , Esa . For the honour of humanity ,
however , it is but fair to state , that when the public entered t * e party on the hustings looked extremely foolish . Some of them hung their heads , and , to all appar&ncs , seemed heartily ashamed of the silly figure they cut- The opening of the front door was announced to those within by a tremendous burst of cheering from the crowds on tbe outside , and immediately thereafter the public poured into the hall . A shout of derisive laughter was the first exhibition of feeling on the part of the Radicals , and was again and again repeated as they thronged into the meeting to witness the display before them . Our readers may have some idea of the energy and determination of the Chartists , when we
state that in less than three minutes after the opening of the front door the hall , which , according to all accounts , is capable of containing from l . luo to 1 , 200 persons , was crammed to suffocation . They may also have some idea of the real strength of parties , and of the honesty of the Lord Provost on taking the vote npon the occasion , when w « state , and we are borne out by Ciptain Miller in stating , that tbe numbers admitted by the back-door , was less than 300 . Be it remembered , circulars were given to all favourable to the views of the Whigs and Tories , who got up the meeting , and many of them were admitted by the private door without circulars .
Alter the hall had been completely filled , on the motion of Mr . Oswald , M . P ., secouded by Mr . Dalgli&h , the Lord Provost was called to the chair . Immediately upon his Lordship taking the chair , Mr . Ross , Commissioner of Police , and Member of the Chartist Central Committee for Scotland , also Treasurer to the Radical Association of Lanarkshire , attempted to obtain a bearing , but be was received by disapprobation from the Whig and Tory party , and a chorus of cheers from the Radicals . At length , however , he was induced to give way , until the Lord Provost might have an opportunity of informing the assemblage what the meeting was called for . His Lordship then detailed the objects of the meeting , viz ., to address her Majesty and Prince Albert He hoped tbe gentlemen who were prepared to address the meeting would be listened to with the attention which became the subject , and
which became such a numerous assemblage of the citisens of Glasgow . He could not doubt that the meeting would be conducted with propriety , when their object was so loyal , so generous , and so British-like . His Lordship ' s brief address met with several interruptions , and was diversified with a variety of cheers and hisses . Mr . Ross then said—Before going Into the bosineas of the meeting , he wished to make a few remarks—( cheers and disapprobation . ) Oh , I'll make myself heard—there ' s no nii&Uke in that ( A storm of howls and demoniac-like groans from the combined Whigs and Tories . ) I am here as one of the citizens of Glasgow ; but I got in by the b » ck way . ( Langhterand confusion . ) 1 say this is a packed meeting , and it is a disgrace to tbe getters up . ( Laughter again . ) It is a disgraceful business , and , as such , I protest against the whole proceeJings .
Mr . Alex . Johs » to > e then moved the following address : —
"Tathe Queen ' s Most jZmcelUnt Maiesty . " Most Gracious Sovereign , we , your Majesty ' s dutiful and loyal subjects , the inhabitants of the city of Glasgow , in public meeting assembled , bef leave most respectfully to tender to your Majesty our sincere and heartfelt congratulations on tbe happy and auspicious event which has conferred upon your Majesty the endearing title of parent , and enables us to hail the birth af the Princess R * yal of England . " While we would offer our most grateful thanks to
the Almighty disposer of events for the double blessing bestowed upon your Majesty ' s faithful subjects in the preservation of your Majesty ' s invaluable life , and in the well grounded hope now afforded to us that the throne of these kingdoms will hereafter be occupied by your Majesty ' s royal progeny , -we would fervently pray , that the Almighty power which has hitherto so happily protected your Majesty , may be vouchsafed Unto US , and that your Majesty may long be spared to extend the blessings of your illustrious reign to all classes of the British empire . "
Mr . Fislat , cf Easterhill , seconded the adoption of the address . Mr . James Jack , who was in the body of the meeting , now rose amidst the confusion , and claimed a hearing . The Chairman did not seem at first to observe him , the noise and confusion was so great Some degree of order having been restored , Mr . Jack said he wished to be heard before the proposed address was submitted to the meeting . Loud cries arose from all parts of the Hall of " go to the platform . " Mr . Jack then made his way through the crowd , and ascended the platform . This was the signal for howling , hissing , and bellowing on the part of the gentlemen ; until they having roared themselves out of wind , Mr . Jack , addressing the Chairman and citizens of Glasgow , said he
had come there as an inhabitant of Glasgow , to congratulate h « r Majesty on the birth of a daughter . ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) He did not come there to move any negative to the object of the meeting , but only to move a different address than the one just submitted for their consideration . ( Howling from the few Whigs and Tories , and tremendous cheers from the rest of the meeting . ) He did not propose a new address from anything objectionable he bad heard in the one just read , but because it did not contain some things he would like to see introduced . ( Cheers . ) But before coming immediately to the subject of the address , he begged leave to direct their attention to the disgraceful conduct that had been resorted to in calling that meeting . The meeting was called by public advertisement
by the Lord Provost , and at the foot of that advertisement was a postscript , requesting the requisitionists to meet half an hour sooner . This of course had been done ; and when the pubiis were admitted , all those requisitionisU were comfortably seated in the front of the hustings . { Cheers , howls , and cries of questi » n . ) This wasa method of proceeding , which , if not checked , would subvert every fair expression of public opinion . He wished them to consider the matter for a moment , and to see what such unusual conduct led to . ( Question . ) He wished to come to the question ; bat this was a subject which ought not to pass unnoticed . It was a precedent , which if not protested against , afforded a means by which any party arrogating to itself the name of public , could completely burk public opinion . Suppose any party in Glasgow , however onpopular or small in number , might get up a requisition ,
and having all signed it , call a public meeting in a small room , which they could fill , and request the requisitionists to meet half-an-bour before the rest ; and by this means , any party , no matter how small , might meet under the name ot the public , and pass the most unpopular measures . ( Hear , hear , howls , cries of question , and cheers . ) Gentlemen might cry question , but that was a method of packing meetings which ought not to go unreprobated , because if allowed to pass uncondemned , it afforded a precedent for a course of proceeding destructive of all fair expression of public opinion . ( Loud cheers , and cries of "Question . ") If they were anxious he should be done , the best way would be for them to hold their tongues , and allow him to proceed . He would not detain them long ; but if they were dfctermined to create a disturbance , it would only keep themselves the longtr . i Confusion amongst those near the platform , There was another point to
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¦ which he would allude before coming to the address . ( Cries of question . ) The subject -was connected Yfith the disgraceful shifts resorted to to get a packed meeting . ( Cries » f " Question , proceed , " howls , hisses , cheers ,-and general confusion . ) He thought some of the gentlemen were anxious to get away to their business ; but they were just needlessly detaining : themselves by their disorderly conduct . He would advise them to behave something like men , and not like a menagerie of wild brutes . ( Renewed uproar . ) He had plenty of time to spare , and would not , therefore , be driven from his purpose . ( Cries of " Come to the question , " and cheers . ) The question he wished to discuss was in reference to the unfair means resorted to for the purpose of burking tbe free expression of public
meetings . ( Renewed turmoil amongst the gentlemen , about a dozen of whom started up , and commenced tpeaking at once . The noise , however , completely drowned their voices . The Chairman Interfered , and beseeched them to be quiet , and give the speaker a hearing . Mr . Jack proceeded . ) He would not keep them ten minutes if they would behave themselves , but he could not say when he would be done if they continued their nnmannerly interruptions . The point to which he wished to speak waa , that not only bad it been attempted to pack the meeting by admitting persons with tickets by a private door , but in tbat abominable paper called the Scotch Refornun Gazette , an illegal threat had been thrown out that if the working classes attended that meeting and dared to interfere ,
they ought to be summarily dragged off to bridewell . This was to deter the working classes from attendingbut he stood there to tell the working men of Glasgow , and to tell the gentlemen , if they did not know it , that the threat was illegal , and that no mas dated attempt to put the threat in force . And tbe scoundrel who dared to throw out such impudent advice , evidently wanted to see some breach of the peace committed . ( Loud cheers , and cries of " Question . ") He was not yet done with that part of the question . There was another paper in Glasgow had thrown out a similar threat , namely , tbe Constitutional ( uproar , that again required the interference of the chairman . ) Yes , the Constitutional likewise advised Bending the working men to bridewell , and he was surprised that the Lord Provost ,
who wai a principal shareholder in that paper , did not check such criminal conduct , which was so calculated to endanger the public peace of the city ( toad cheers , howls , hisses , and cries of question . ) Did his Lordship not see that if any disturbance took place , it would be attributed to the conduct of his paper , along with the Other polluted periodical he had already mentioned —( confusion . ) He would now come to the address he had to propose , and as he saw that they were getting impatient , he would read it for their satisfaction . ( Mr . Jack then read the address . ) The first part of the address congratulated her Majesty on the birth of her daughter , hoping they would be long spared to confer happineis on each other , and benefit upon the country . The second part hailed the birth of the princess royal
as an occasion which afforded her Majesty an opportunity of endearing herself to her subjects by granting a general amnesty to all political offenders . The third part hoped her Majesty would also permit them to congratulate her on the new feeling of affectionate tenderness which must animate her Majesty towards her royal babe , and hoped that those feelings would induce her to cause serious inquiry to be made into the condition of the labouring classes , thousands of whom were not only without the comforts , but the very necessaries of H (* . The fourth part expressed a belief that the evils existing in society were caused by the ignorance and folly of legislators who governed the country in a way injurious to the people , and dangerous to her Majesty . During the reading , Mr . Jack was frequently interrupted by the groanings and bowlings
of the middle claases , -which , however , were always drowned in the general cheetB of the meeting . He proceeded . This was the address which be would propose instead of the one previously read , not , as he already mentioned from anything that he saw objectionable in that address , but because it left out same things he wished to see embodied . He would leave' it with the meeting . Before retiring , however , he could not help letting the meeting know that it was disgraced by the presence of a wretch who had mode himself everlastingly detested amongst all classes in Glasgow , and that was Peter M'Kenzie . ( The most dreadful bowling and groaning now arose , while Mr . Jack stood for a minute or two pointing with his finger at Mr . M'Kenzie , who was sitting shrunk together on one of the forms immediately beneath the hustings . )
The scene at the close of Mr . Jack ' s address almost defies description . All eyes , of course , were turned towards Mr . M'Kenzie , who has earned for himself so mush unenviable notoriety , by his indiscriminate newspaper attacks upon "friend and toe . " Extraordinary excitement appeared to animate him at the moment , and he appeared to writhe under Mr . Jack ' s castigation . Of course , the noise and confusion was so great that it was impossible to hear what he uttered . But his ashen hue and fierce aspect shewed , indeed , that he deeply felt the force and applicability of the personalities of the speaker . On perceiving this , the meeting appeared to be wound up to a terrible pitch , and the sarcastic , cutting epithets heaped upon him from all parts of the room gave indication of something
very like a riot The tremendous hooting , and groaning , and hissing of those in the back part of the hall , in ( red np - > ritU fearful expressions at abuse , added to a determined press to get within reach of him , by a number of powerful-looking , fustian-jacketed lads in the front , gave but Uo plain Indication of what might have followed , if he had remained in his prominent situation . We believe his friends , who had him in the very foremost seats , and within a yard of Captain Millar , perceived the danger of allowing such an unpopular man to appear before a host of those upon whom be has launched so much virulent vituperation and abuse ; for they dragged him to his seat , where , for a time , he was out of the sight of the enraged Radicals . The storm being somewhat allayed by his disappearance , the business was proceeded with .
Mr . Oswald , M . P ., now rose , and endeavoured to obtain a hearing . But Mr . Moir having intimated his intention of seconding the motion of Mr . Jack , the meeting appeared to think Mr . O . out of order , and he was met by hissing and a partial cheer . When h » could be heard , he began with—I do not mean to say anything about the address . ( Cries of " sit down , then " — " you are out of order ; " hissing and cheering . ) AH that I rose to propose is—( hisses , cheers , and disapprobatioi )—I did not intend to speak , but —( laughter and cheers)—1 did not expect to see the time when you would not hear me . ( Renewed hissing , cheering . ) I have been at many public meetings is my time , but this ifl the first time—daughter , cheers , and hissing )—this is assuredly the first time I ever witnessed signs of
—( hisses , cheers , and renewed merriment ou the part of the meeting )—I mean to say , this is the first time I ever witnessed an attempt on the part of an individual , to hold up another individual—( hisses , cheers , and cries of Peter has done so fifty times himself ) — I repeat this is the firot time—( laughter , cheering , and confusion . ) If you have not tbe courage to hear me out , let me tell you one simple truth—( uproar , and cries of " sit down , yon have told us already . " ) New , this is cowardly and contemptible . ( Cheers , and laughter . ) Finding it vain to expect a bearing , Mr . Oswald took his seat , and loud calls for Mr . Moir being heard from all parts of the house , that gentleman , amidst a most enthusiastic burst of cheering , and partial hisses , ascended to the platform , and in a moment , what had before been a scene of tumult and confusion was now a calm and peaceable assembly , waiting in breathless silenos the tint words of the speaker . The only
interruption at first came from a few fierce , blackguard looking Tories , who , however , were cowed down when they understood that Mr . Moir intended to obtain for Mr . Oswald a hearing . Mr . Moir having called upon fcfae meeting to give Mr . Oswald a hearing , that gentleman said—What I intended to say is , that this is the first meeting at which I ever saw an attempt made to hold up an individual , present at that meeting , to reprebatSon . ( Cries of no , no ; ' Peter has ofUrn done so himself ; be did bo to Dr . Stuart , who thereby got hia coat torn to shreds ; he did so to Baillie Mitchell , " &c . &c ) Mr . Oswald , after some further interruption , concluded thus—It is a thing unheard of in a civiliged country—itis acowardly proceeding on the part of those who attempt it , and I hope I may never witness it again . Mr . 6 . now sat down amidst cheers and hisses—Mr . Peter M'Kenzie bowing graciously to the Member , as if in token of thanks .
Mr . James Moir now endeavoured to address the meeting , and w& 3 met by hissing , howling , imitations of the crowing of a cock , and other such Parliamentary opposition language from the Whigs and Tories present . Perceiving , however , that Mr . M . was determiued not to be put down by mere bellowing , he was allowed to proceed . He said , my Lord Provost and fellowcitizens—Before saying a word on the subject of the address which I rise to second , I must also enter my protest against the disgraceful conduct of those who packed this meeting . ( Cheers and hisses . ) I assure you , my Lord Provost , I regret extremely that you have allied yourself with such a proceeding . [ The Provost hore declared , that he neith t ) sanctioned nor wasa party to any saoh proceeding . ; Mr . M . continued , I
am glad , ftdlow-eitisens , thath nLordahip disclaims all connection with th t infamous affair . Loud cheers from th ^ Radicals , and howlin from th elorie eand Whigs ) . Wbt has been the consequence of s » ch a caurse f Why that 300 or 4 eo very comfortable looking gentlemen are very comfortably accommodated with seats in front » f the hustings , while the public are kept in the background . ( Hear , bear , hissing and cheering ) . While I protest against tacit conduct , I mast Inform you that I came here to vindicate my right as a free cltlxen of Glasgow , to take part in this public cutting of the citizens . I came here eren in defiance of the atrocious recommendation of the editors of two of the Glasgow
newspapers . ( Tremendous cheering , and the most savage yells from the men in broadcloth ) . YeB , I call it an atrocious , cowardly recommendation—and it ie moreover the first time that any direct threat of the application of physical force ever was held out to deter a certain portion of the citizens ef Glasgow from attending a public meeting to which they were respectfully invited . ( Renewed cheering , and howling , during which Mr . Moir intimated to two or three fellews around the hustings , who were very successfully exerting their lungs to produce yelling and howling , that they mi ^ ht "split their windpipes in this way , bat he would be heard , or no business should be proceeded with . *') Mr . Moir again proceeded—This ia the first
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time , and I hope it will be the lasfc . ( Cheers . ) No man Kas yet been injured by comings in contact with the Chartists , and for myself , I will say , I will n « t be the first to break the law , but let any one lay his unhallowed hands on my person , and I will be prepared to give him a warm reception . ( Uproar and laughter . ) Oh , you may bellow long enough , but I belong to the country ef Commodore Napier , and am not to be put down , neither shall I abate one word of what I bav * to say , and the noise and howling of the heroes in buckram will not decompose me . I trust that when this physical force attack is to be mode , that the two cowardly wretches who proposed it will lead the attack . ( Here Mr . Peter Mackenzie again got npon his seat , evidently in a perfect fury , for such was the
paleness of his countenance , that the point of his red nose appeared to be more than usually fiery . He in vain essayed to speak or make himself heard , and after looking fiercely at Mr . Moir , and striking his breast two Ok' three times , with an appearance declaring his honesty , sat down . Mr . M . again proceeded )— I need not say that there is no man here who more heartily congratulates he * Majesty on her convalescence than do . ( Cheers . ) But allow me to eay , on behalf of my poor and impoverished countrymen , tbat I hope the birth of this Royal child will not be made a pretence for another dip into the public purse . ( Laughter and cheers . ) I can assure you , £ 16 , UOO per aunum , for biscuit powder and pap-boats , is no joke . ( Kenewed laughter , and chews . ) I trust that the excellent education which her Majesty had from her mother , the
Duchess of Kent , will make her know tbat it is the duty of parents to provide for their own offspring , and that Queen Victoria and Prince Albert would be able to do this out of the 1 , 300 sovereigns per day , which the people pay for their maintenance . ( Loud cheers . ) My Lord Provost and Gentlemen , I am afraid that the way in which the monarchical institutions of this country are managed has a tendency to bring it into disrespect in the eyes « f surrounding nations . After alluding to the system ef giving extravagant pensions to other members of the Royal family for no service at all , Mr . Moir contrasted America with this country , and concluded an effective speech by congratulating kis fellow-citizens for the splendid muster they had made to-day , and descended from the hustings amidst the cheers of the meeting .
Mr . puhdih next addressed the meeting at some length in support of Mr . Jack's address , but recommended the striking out of the last clause of it , which refers to representation , which proposal , however , was indignautlyscouted by the meeting . The PliOVOST then put the two addresses to the meeting , when an immense majority appeared in favour of Mr . Jack's . The other party , however , evidently instructed for the purpose , made up by waving of hats what they wanted in numbora ; but . assuredly , even With this trickery , they did not occupy more than the third of the
Hall , and were in a miserable minority . Nevertheless , in the face of this display , we understood the Chairman to say the other address was carried . Loud cries of" divide the house , " " appoint tellers , " lie . ; for a time nothing but confusion reigned in the place . This appeared to be more tbe fault of those on tbe forms than of any other party ; for , sensible of their defeat , even in spite of the announcement of the Provost , they set up a terrible noise . Some other business was carried on upon the hustings , but such was the confusion that it was conducted in dumb show .
Tbe Rev . Dr . M'Leod now came forward and endeavoured to obtain a hearing , but without effect , even although aided by tbe influence of Mr . Purdie . The Rev . Dr . M'Leod moved the following Address to Prince Albert , which was reud and seconded by Mr . Murray : —
" To His Royal Highness Prinoe Albert . " May it please your Royal Highness , —We , her Majesty ' s dutiful and loyal subjects , the inhabitants of the city of Glasgow , in public meeting assembled , beg leave to present your Royal Highness our hearty congratulations on tbe safe and bappy delivery of her Majesty—an event which has given to these kingdoms a Princess Royal , and strengthened the ties which have associated your Koyal Highness with the affection and loyalty of her Majesty's subjects . " We fervently pray tbat our gracious and beloved Sovereign , and your Royal Highness , may both long be spared in health and in happiness to direct the mind of your Royal daughter for that high and noble station which , under Divine Providence , Bhe may imbibe those principles which called her illustrious progenitors to tbe throne of these kingdoms . "
Mr . Pukdie said , as a means of testing the strength of parties in the hall , be would propose that no address should be sent to Prince Albert . ThU was seconded , and The Chairman intimated that he would take a show of hands for the address . It did not appear , however , to be generally understood what had been said , and only a few of both parties bold up their hands : His Lordship then said be would take a show of hands for the reverse , when a majority of both parties held up their bands , shouting most lustily . Mr . Purdie announced that the amendment had been carried , which , although many voted from mistake , there is no doubt was the case ; but Mr . Murray declared that the last vote taken was for the motion , and the Chairman , at least , not contradicting this assumption , again the Chartists were declared to be in a minority .
The uproar by this time was post description , during which , Mr . Lum » dbn proposed that the Lord Provost , the members of the city , A . Johnston and J . Pattison , Esqrs ., should be a deputation to present the address . The motion was seconded by Bailie RO 11 EUTSOK , and agreed to . Bailie MiXCHBLL then proposed a vete ot thanks to the Chairman , and the meeting began to disperse . The Chartists , however , were requested to remain , for the
purpose of ascertaining their numbers , and after several suggestions for this purpose , it was proposed that Capt Miller should count them as they departed by the middle door . This he declined to do ; but other parties were appointed , and the numbers taken amounted , it was announced over tbe window to the assembled multitude on the outside , to seven hundred and eighty-five . The hall , it is generally believed , will not contain above twelve hundred ; consequently , the Chartists must have had a large majority . After this the crowd quietly dispersed .
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DURHAM MISSIONARY TOUR . Mr . Deegan adaressed meetings at Sunderland , Stockton , and Darlington , since the publication of the last report . At Stockton , Mr . Maw moved a resolution , which was carried unanimously , dissolving the old Radical Association , and forming the National Charter Association . Mr . D began will visit the following places during the ensuing week : —Winlaton , Menday , the 14 th ; Shields , Tuesday , the 15 th ; Chester-le-Stroet , Wednesday , the 16 th ; Gateshead , Thursday , the J 7 th .
BtJNBEvOiAND . —In accordance with the request of the Council of the Charter Association of Sunderland , Mr . J . Richards , late member of the General Convention of the industrious classes , delivered a lecture in the Association Room , Lambton-street , on Sunday evening , the 28 thinstant ; Mr . J . Deegan , Chartist missionary , was called to the chair , and the room was well filled . NOTTINGHAM . —Midland Cob . nties' MlSsionabt Tour . —In the ensuing week , Mr . Mason will lecture at the following places , namely , on Sunday , at Hucknall Torkard ; on Monday , at Basford ; on Tuesday , at Loughborough ; on Wednesday , at Leicester ; on Thursday , at Bel per . The nett Delegate Meeting will be held on Mondayj the 14 th of Dec . at the Ship Inn , Fordstreet , Derby , at eleven o ' olock in the forenoon .
The Chartists of Nottingham hare been promised the aumof £ 7 from Mr . Gibson , the landlord of the King George on Horseback , as soon as he can obtain the same from Sir John Cam Hobhouse , our Right Honourable Representative ; which Sir John ' s friend contracted with him at the last election , when he was landlord of the Newton ' s Head . The Chartists wish to know if the Manchester Executive will trust Sir John , and they will take it out in Association cards . We hope Sir John will not be " shabby" on this occasion , as it will assigt the poor Chartists very materially . The Chartists of Nottingham and its neighbourhood are respectfully inlbnaed that a box , to receive contributions for our uxca . rcera . ted brethren , is fixed in Mrs . Smith ' s eho , o , the news-agent for the Northern Star , where they c an deposit their mites .
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^ jSATEsaEAD , —The membera of the National QwiTter Association met on Sunday , the 29 th Nov ., ift-the hoiiseof Mr . T . Young , Oakwellgate . It was then agreed to form Gateshead into the Northern District of the county of Durham ; and it waa also resolved to request the co-operation of the men of the Felling , Reckington , Birtly , Winlaton , and all the out-districts . We expect Mr . Deegan , of Sunderland , here soon , andrequMt of the out-districts to . communicate with us , and state whether they would like a visit from him or not . It was also resolved jthat thfl Northern Star , Northern Liberator , Scottish Patriot , True Scotsman , Dundee Chronicle , and all the Radical press , be requested to re-print the People ' s Charter , as it is a considerable timt since it appeared before the public ; as also the plan
agreed to on the 20 th June , at Manchester . The members were then divided into four classes , and adjourned . On Sunday , 0 th December , the members again met at half-past ten in the morning , when eight new members had their names enrolled , and two more classes were formed . 5 s . lOd . was subscribed to purchase tracts with , and three miso ^ nar ^ s appointed to distribute them . The members pnget ^ Yery Sunday , at half-past ten a . m ., when a reading room is opened to all who may choos * to attend . , . NEWPORT ( Monmouthshire ) . —On Wednesday , November 25 th , according to the notice received in
the Star , from the Executive Council , a public meeting was held at our Association Room , for the purpose of choosing a person to serve as one of the Executive Council , to sit in Manchester , Mr . Richard Davis in the chair . The meeting was numerously attended . It was proposed by Mr . John Morris , and seconded by Mr . John Phillips , that Mr . Wm . U . Cromin , our Secretary , is a fit person to represent us at Manchester ; which was carried unanimously . There being no other delegates present , on account of no other town in the comity being enrolled but Newport . More shame for them .
BRIGHTON—National Charter Association . —This Association held its monthly meeting at the Cap of Liberty , on Wednesday evening , Deo . 2 nd ., Mr . Councillor John Page in the chair . Since the last monthly meeting an additional couple of classes have been formed , making eleven classes ; another is in course of formation ; a steady and firm progress is being made . The short reports of our meetings in the Northern Star have done much good in Brighton . It has shewn to the coward , and the renegade , that numerous as has been the desertion from , and the divisions in our ranks , caused by
intrigue , and , we believe , espionage , there are yet to be found stout hearted souls to brave the breach and plans . tne glorious standard of our Charter upon the falling citadel of corruption . We must also congratulate the men of Brighton on their support of the patriotic Bronterre , in a manner that we cannot but thank them for . One pound per month has been duly transmitted to Mrs . O'Brien , according to a voluntary agreement on their part , since the incarceration of the patriot . One pound was voted to be transmitted on Wednesday last . They have also now established a " Victim Fund , " and we doubt not they will do their duty to the suffering patriots .
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The Paris papers contain the following interesting details of the exhumation and translation of the remains of Napoleon from the burial-ground at St . Helena to tbe Belle Poule frigate : — u On the morning of the 8 th of October , after a voyage of 66 days from Toulon , and 24 from Bahia , the frigate Belle Poule and the corvette Favorite came in sight of James Town , the capital of tbe island of St . Helena . After beating about all the morning , the Prince de Joinville succeeded in gaining an excellent anchorage close to the shore . He only found in the roadstead two ships of war , the French brig Oreste , Capt . Doret , having pa board the son of Admiral Baudin , detached from Gore * e
by M . de Mackau with despatches for the prince , and the English schooner Dolphin , Captain Littlehales , which sailed from Portsmouth on 21 st May , carrying out the first news of the intended expedition . As soon as the Belle Poule had come to an anchor , the Oreste saluted the prince , manning her yards , and giving cheers of " Vive leRoi" The Dolphin also saluted the forts on shore , which returned it with 21 guns . On the Belle Poule entering the roads , and even before she had anchored , the aide-de-camp of General Middlemore , thegovernor of the island , came on board , accompanied by the captain of the Dolphin , to compliment the prince . The governor , who was confined to his house by illness , charged Lieutenant Middlemore ,
his son and aide-de-camp , to testify to the prince his regret at not being able to wait upon him , and to offer to his use and that of his suite his house at James Town , which , on the receipt of the orders relative to the' exhumation , had been prepared for his reception . On the morning of the 0 th , the prince landed in full uniform , accompanied by Commandant Arnoux , his aide-de-camp , Generals Bertrand and Gourgaud , M . de Rohan Chabot , commissioner of the King , M . de Las Cases , M . Marchand , the Abbe Coquereau , almoner of the Belle Poule , and several officers from the three vessels . All the garrison were under arms to receive him . His royal highness first proceeded to the castle , where the authorities were presented to him . and
then mounted on horseback and proceeded to Plantation House to pay hie respects to the governor . After a first conference on the subject of his mission , and the means for accomplishing it , the prince hastened to visit the tomb of Napoleon at Longwood —an excursion full of sorrow both for the companions of the young prince , who , after an absence of twenty years , re-visited the place of their exile , and for those who for the first time contemplated this last asylum of so much glory . During the 11 th , 12 th , and 13 th , while the French commissioners were going through all the preliminary dispositions with the English authorities for the exhumation and translation of the remains of the Emperor , the crews of the three French ships of war were conducted by
detachments to visit the tomb and Longwood , and each man was permitted to bring away some little memento of his visit . Messrs . Bertrand , Las Cases , Gourgaud , and Marchand , devoted these three days to visit all the places to which they had so often gone in company with the Emperor , and those noble companions of his captivity were constantly greeted in their excursions across the island by the most flattering testimonies of the respect and affection which they had , in former days , excited in the population of St . Helena " . The 15 th October , the 25 th anniversary of the arrival of the august exile at St . Helena , was fixed on for the ceremony of the exhumation . On the preceding evening the coffins brought from France by the Belle Poule , the
funeral car , which had been constructed in the island , by the order of the governor , and the different articles necessary for the operation , were taken to the Valley of the Tomb . At ten o ' clock in the evening the persons fixed on to be present on the part of France landed , and proceeded to the same spot . A point of etiquette prevented the Prince de Joinville from placing himself at their head . All the operations until the arrival of the coffin at the place of embarkation being done by foreigners , the prince considered that , in his quality of commandant of the expedition , he should not be present at operations which were not under his entire command , and he decided on not landing but at the head of his staff , and in a position which would permit him to preside over the honours which he waa charged to render to the remains of Napoleon . "Generals Bertrand and Gourgaud , Messrs . de Chabot , Las Cases , Marchand , Arthur Bertrand , the
Abbe" Coquereau and his two acolyths , Messrs . St . Denis , Noverraz , Pierron , Archamboult , old servants of Napoleon : Captains Guyet , Charner , and Doret , and Dr . Guillard , surgeon-major of the Belle Poule , were alone introduced into the reserved enclosure around the tomb during the opsratione . The valley was guarded from sunset by a detachment of soldiers of the garrison , who had orders to keep off all persons who were not designated by one of the commissioners . General Middlemore had appointed for this duty Captain Alexander , of the engineers . It was this officer who , accompanied by five of the principal authorities of the island , received the French commissioner , M . de Chabot , and the other persons sent from France , on the spot of operations . " The Messagtr , in stating that it is compelled , for want of space , to postpone publishing the official documents relative to the exhumation , gives the following narrative , from an eye-witness of the
scene : — * The workB commenced at midnight , and were continued without relaxation for upwards of nine hours . It was feared that in spite of all the efforts , and the continuance of two operations set on foot simultaneously , to reach the coffin , the greater part of the day would elapse before the exhumations would be completed , and that the translation must be put off until the next day . But at day break all uneasiness on this point ceased , thanks to the able directions of Capt . Alexander , and his anxiety to meet the wishes of the French commissioner . Too much praise cannot be given to the excellent conduct of the workmen and soldiers under his orders , all of whom pursued their labours with indefatigable zeal , seeming to participate in our feelings by eilence and respectful demeanour . At half-past nine in the morning the earth was entirely removed from the
vault , all thehorwontal strata of masonry demolished , and the large slab whUh covered the internal sarcophagus detached , and raised by means of » crane . The cemented masonry-work which enclosed the coffin on every side , and which , daring the nineteen years which have elapsed since it was built , had suffered no detriment , had so preserved it from the effects of the atmosphere and the neighbouring spring , that at first sight it did not appear to be in the slightest degree injured . The sarcophagus in flag-stones was perfect , and could scarcely be said to be damp . As soon as the Abbe' Coquereau bad recited the first prayers ; the coffin was removed with the greatest care , and carried by the engineer soldiers bareheaded , into a . tent which had been prepared for its reception near the tomb . After the religious ceremonies on the taking up of the body , the inner coffins were opeued , at the request of the
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King s commissioner , m order that Dr . Guillard might take the Accessary measures for securing the mortal remains of Napoleon from any farther decomposition . The outermost coffin was slightly injured ; the leaden coffin was in good condition , and enclosed two others—one in wood and the other in tin—the lids of which were taken off with the greatest care . The last coffin was lined on the inside with white satin , which , having become detached by the effect of time , had fallen upon the body , and enveloped it like a winding-sheet , adhering slightly to it .
" It is difficult to describe with what anxiety , with what emotions , those who were present waited for the moment which was to expose to them all thai death had left of Napoleon . Notwithstanding the singular state of preservation of the tomb and coffins , we could scarcely hope to find any thins bat some mis-shapen remains of the least perishable parts of the costume to evidence the identity . Bnt when , by the hand of Dr . Guillard , the satin sheet was raised , an indescribable feeling of surprise and affection was expressed by the spectators , most of whom burst into tears . The Emperor himself wm before their eyes ! The features of his face , though changed , were perfectly recognised—the hands perfectly beautiful—his well-known costume had suffered bnt little , and the colours wer « easily
distinguished—the epaulettes , the decorations , and the hat , seemed to be entirely preserved from decay- " the attitude itself was full of ease , and bnt for the fragments of the satin lining , which covered as with a fine gauze several parts of the uniform , we might have believed we eaw before « a Napoleon still extended on a bed of state . General Bertrand and M . Marchand , who were present at the interment , quickly pointed out the different articles which each had deposited in the coffin , and in the precise position which they had previously described . It wai even remarked that the left band , which Gen . Bertrand had taken to kiss for the last time , before the coffin was closed up , still remained slightly raised . Between the legs , near the hat , where the two vases which contained the heart and entrails .
"The two inner coffins were carefully closed again ; the old leaden coffin was strongly blocked np with wedges of wood , and both were once more soldered up with the moat minute precautions , ander the direction of Dr . Guillard . These different operations being terminated , the ebony sarcophagus was closed as well as its oak case . On delivering the key of the ebony sarcophagus to Count de Chabot , the King ' s commissioner , Capt . Alexander declared to him , in the name of the governor , that this coflin , containing the mortal remains of the Emperor Napoleon , was considered as at the disposal of the French Government , from that day and from the moment at which it should arrive at the place of embarkation , towards which it was about to be sent
under the orders of Gen . Middlemore . The King |« commissioner replied that he was charged by Hit Government , and in its name , to accept the coffin from the hands of the British authorities , and that he and the other persons composing the French mission were ready to follow it to James Town , where the Prince de Joinville , saperior commandant of the expedition , would be ready to receive it and conduct it on board his frigate . A car , drawn by four horses , decked with funereal emblems , had been prepared before the arrival of the expedition , to receive the coffin , as well as a pall , and all the other suitable trappings of mourning . When the sarcophagus was placed on the car , the whole was covered with a magnificent imperial mantle brought from
Paris , the four corners of which were borne by Generals Bertrand and Gourgand , Baron Las Cases and M . Marchand . At half-past three o ' clock the funeral car began to move , preceded by a chorister bearing the cross , and by the Abbe Coquereau ; M . de Chabot acted as chief mourner . All the authorities of the island , all the principal inhabitants , and the whole of the garrison , followed in procession from the tomb to the quay . But with the exception of the artillerymen necessary to lead the horses , and occasionally support the car when descending som * steep parts of the way , the places nearest the coffin were reserved for the French mission . General
Middlemore , although in a weak state of health , persisted in following the whole way on foot , together with General Churchill , chief of the staff in India , who had arrived only two dayB before from Bombay . The immense weight of the coffins , and the unevenness of the road , rendered tbe utmost carefulness necessary throughout the whole distance . Colonel Trelawney commanded in person the small detachment of artillerymen who conducted the car , and , thanks to his great care , not the slightest accident took place . From the moment of departure to tht arrival at the quay the cannons of the forts and the Belle Ponle fired minute guns . After an hour ' t march the rain ceased for the first time since tht
commencement of tbe operations , and on arriving jo sight of the town we found a brilliant sky and beautiful weather . From the morning the thre * French vessels of war had assumed the usual signs of deep mourning , their yards crossed and their flags lowered . Two French merchantmen , Bonne Amie and Indien , which had been in the roads for two days , had put themselves under the prince ' * orders , and followed during the ceremony all the manoeuvres of the Belle Poule . The forts of th » town and the houses of the consuls bad also their flags half-mast high .
"On arriving at the entrance of the town , th » troops of the garrison and the militia formed in two lines as far as the extremity of the quay , according to the order for mourning prescribed for the English army . The men had their arms reversed , and the officers had crape on thejr arms with their swordt reversed . All the inhabitants had been kept away from the line of march , but they lined the terraces commanding the town , and the streets were occupied only by the troops , tbe 91 st regiment being on thenght and the militia on the left . The cortege advanced slowly between two ranks of soldiers to the sound of a funeral march , while the cannons of the forts were fired , as well as from the Belle Poule and the Dolphin , the echoes being repeated a thousand times by
the rocks-above James Town . After two hourr march the cortege stopped at the end of the quay , where the * Prince de Joinville had stationed himself at the head of the officers of the three French ship * of . war . The greatest official honours had been rendered by the English authorities to the memory of the Emperor—the most striking testimonials of respect had marked the adieu given by St . Helena to his coffin ; and from this moment the mortal remains of the Emperor were about to belong to France . When the funeral car stopped , the Prhua de Joinville advanced alone , and , in presence of all arpund , who stood with their heads uncovered , received in a solemn manner the imoerial coffin from the hands of General Middlemore . His royal highnesi
then thanked the governor in the name of France , for all the testimonials of sympathy with which the authorities » nd inhabitants of St . Helena had surrounded tbe memorable ceremonial . A cutter had been expressly prepared to receive the coffin . During the embarkation , which the prince directed himself , the bands played funeral airs , and all tbe boats were stationed round with their oars Bhippeo . The moment the sarcophagus touched the cutter , a magnificent royal flag , which tbe ladies of Jamef Town had embroidered for the occasion , was unfurled , and the Belle Poule immediately squared her masts and unfurled her colours . All the manoeuvre * ef the frigate were immediately followed by th » other , vessels . Onr mnnrninir had ceased with tw
exile of Napoleon , and the French naval division dressed itself out in all its festal ornaments to receiw the imperial coffin under the French flag . Tbe sarcophagus was covered in the cutter with the imperial mantle . The Prince de Joinville placed himself at the rudder , Commandant Guyet at the head of the boat ; Generals Bertrand and Gourgand , Baron , de Las Cases , M . Marchand , and the Abb * Coquereau , occupied the Bame places as during tne march . Count Chabot and Commandant Heraoax were asiern , a little in advance of the prince A * soon as the cutter had pushed off from the quay , too batteries ashore fired a ealute of 21 guns , and ® or ships returned the salute with all their » rtllleJ JJ Two other salutes were fired during the passagf
from the quay to the frigate , the cutter advancing very slowly , and surrounded by the other boats . A * half-past six o ' clock it reached the Belle Poule , *« the men being on the yards with their hats in tneff hands . The prince had arranged on the d # c * . " chapel , decked with flags and trophies of arn » i «" altar being placed at the foot of the mizenmast The coffin , carried by our sailors , passed between two rank of officers with drawn b words , and wai placed on the quarter-deck . The absolution w « pronounced by the Abb / f Coquereau the same evaoing . Next day , at ten o ' olock , a solemn mass wa > celebrated on the deck , in presence of the officers and part of the crews of the ships . His royal highness stood at the foot of the coffin . The cannon of
the Favorite and Oreste fired . minute-guns durwg this ceremony , which terminatdPiby a solemn absolution ; and the Prince de Joinville , the gentlemen of the mission , the officers , and the premiers maitre * of the ship , sprinkled holy water on the coflin . ¦*» eleven , all the ceremonies of the church were * eoo 8 >* plished , all the honours done to a Sovereign ntf been paid to the mortal remains of Napoleon . Too coffin was carefully lowered between the decks , ana placed in ihechopelU ardenle , which had been prepared , at Toulon for its reception . At this bkw ^*; the vessels fired a last salute with all their artillery , and the frigate toot in her flaus . keeping upODiV
her flag at th © stern , and the royal standard ¦* . »? maintopgallantmast . On Sunday , th « IS " . ***!^* in the morning , the Bell » Poule quitted St . Helen * with her precious deposit on board . "During the whole time that the mission remained at James Town . 'the best understanding never ceaw ** to exiBt between tne population of the island j » nu the French . The Prince de Joinville and bis com panions met in all quarters and at all times witfi : Wj greatest good-will and the warmest L testnnomals oi sympathy . The authorities and the inhab ^ jj " £ have felt , no doubt , great regret at « kwg taken away from their island the coffin that hadrenderw it 6 o celebrated ; but « hey repressed the ^ teeiuiP with a courtesy that does honour to the franknes . of their character . "
Napoleon's Remains.
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The following affidavit haa been made before one of the Glasgow jiisticaa : — At Glasgow , the third day of December , 1810 , In presence of J # hn Mitchell , Esquire , one of her Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the County of Lanark . Appeared George Ross , boat and shoe manufacturer , Glasgow , who buing solemnly sworn , depones that be was present at a public meeting of the inhabitants of Glasgow , held in the Trades' Hall , on the third day of the present month , at one o ' clock , p . m ., called by the Lord Provost , in pursuance of a requisition , for the purpose of adopting a congratulatory address to her Majesty on the birth ot an heir to the Crown ef these realms . That , at said meeting , an address to the above effect was moved and seconded ; another address
was also proposed and seconded ; and tbat his Lordship having taken a show of hands upon each of these , he declared that the first was carried by a majority , although it was apparent to the deponent that the majority was in favour of th * second , and that his Iiordsbip , although repeatedly requested to divide the house , refused to do so . That , thereupon , the deptnent desired all those in favour of the second address to remain till those in favour of the first address had left tbe hall , when he , along with James Jack , reporter , Scottish Patriot office , and John Cameron , boot and shoemaker , Hutchesontown , proceeded to count the remaining individuals in favour of the second address and found tbe number to be seven hundred and eighty-five . —All which ia truth , to the beat ot deponent ' s knowledge and belief , as he shall anavrer to God . George Ross , John Mitchell , J . P .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 12, 1840, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct532/page/2/
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