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~ DR 0 BABLY no theory can come more welcome -L to tho human mind than the one which establishes , on good grounds , a hope for prolonged existence ; for , notwithstanding the trials , vexations , and difficulties incident to this lire , the love of life increases vmh our years ; it is one oi' the innate principles of our nature , and cannot be explained away by any of the subtleties of the sophist , uor overcoma by any amused dignity derived from a false philosophy . There are many of these inextiu ^ uisbable principles in our nature—our love of freedomlove of country—love of home , and many others , but the love of life predominates . At present , the popular opinion is , that the natural duration of hum . au life is seventy years , but this is contrary to both sacred and profane history . This opinion is , ho doubt , founded on a misunderstanding oi a passage of the 90 th Psalm , where it is indeed stated , " That the days our years ara threo score years and ten , and if by reason of strength they be four score years , yet is their strength labour and sorrow . " Now , it must ba remembered , that this Psalm is ascribed to Mose 3 , and that he is not speaking of the lives of men in general , but of what was occurring among the Israelites in the wilderness . His own life , as well as the lives of the more eminent of his brethren , was far more extended than even four score years ; and , as he complains of the people being cut off , through the displeasure of God , it ia reasonable to couelude , that he is HOE alluding to the period during which men were capable of living , but simply to the fact , that , owing to the jadgments oi the Almighty , which befel the Israelites on account of their sms , but few of them attained a more lengthened existence than that of seventy or eighty years . " For we are consumed , " he say 3 , " by thine anger , and by thy wrath are we troubled , " Tney died not a natural death , but were cut off for their sin and uubeiief , by judicial dispensations . The clever Dr . Farrc maintains , that 120 is the last gTant of God to man , and quotes tho sixth chapter of Genesis , and the third verse , where it is written , " My spirit shall not always strive with man , for that he also is flesh ; yet his days shall be an HUNDREB AND TWENTY TEARS . " NOW , W 8 find this expressed intention on the part of God gradually carried into effect—the principle of vitality appearing to become weaker until the close of the era in VfEich the postdiluvian patriarchs flourished ; when , although several centuries had elapsed Eince the deluge , we find that 120 years was about the average of human existence . Supposing , then , that the theory of long life is well sustained , the question naturally suggests how are we to attain what is so desirable A wise general , on the eve of battle , makes a proper disposition of bis forces beforehand , and doe 8 not wait till the enemy has made an attack , and thus , by forethought and due preparation , reasonably expects a victory ;—thus , he who has a , desire to attain a healthy , and consequently , happy old age , does not indolently wait for the attack of the enemy , which is sickness , but is constantly on his guard against bis insidious approaches , by paying proper attention to the state of his health . Many would fain occasionally use medicine to assist nature in her operations ; but like a mariner at sea without his compass , knowing not where to steer , they first try this , and then that , and meet with nothing but disappointment ; to these , how welcome must be the important fact , that Parrs Medicine is all that is required ; the fine tonic properties it contains invariably restore the stomaoh to a healthy longing for food , or , in other words , it produces a good appetite , go much
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envied , but so seldom enjoyed , by . the invalid ; the gently stimulating power it ' possesses , assists the stosnach to properly digest the food it receives ; the balsamic powers it bestows on the system , produce that deiSghtfal feeling of good spirits , b « very desirable , and diepose both mind and body to healthy exercise ; everything under its influence soon wears a joyous aspect , and the varied duties of life sre performed with pleasure . It in addition contains a fine sedative quality , and instead of Jong and weary nights , gives sound and refreshing sleep . If the stomach and bowels require it , it aots as the mildest and most agreeable purgative , and by its cleansing powers totally eradicates a redundancy of bile , and completely removes all obstructions of the intestinal canal . ¦ ¦ . \ - t . Cases of every description have been cured simply by the rise of Pasb' 8 Life Pills , thus showing , that what have been considered different disorders , and requiring different treatment , all originated in the g ame cause , aad can be cured by one uniform treatment . Parr ' s Life Pills , although powerful in conquering disease , yet are as pure and harmless as new milk , and may be administered with confidence to an invalid , however weakly from long ill-health , who will soon enjoy those delightful symptoms of a retura to strong health ; viz ., good appetite , sound sleep , and an increase of animal spirits . —To have produced a medicine so benign and mild in its operation and effects , and yet so effectual in searching out and curing disease of however long standing , exhibits on the part of Old Parr deep research and a thorough knowledge of his subject . Those who have been the instruments of restoring this long-lost secret to the world , feel confident when they make this assertion—that none need despair , that if only a fair trial be given , the result will be restoration to health and happiness . ° Thus shall their humble labours merit praise , And future Parrs bo blest with honour'd days . " This medicine is sold wholesale , by appointment , by EbWAHDS , St . Paul ' s Church Yard , London . Price Is . 1 jd ., 2 s . 9 d ., and family boxes 11 s . each ; the boxes at 2 s . 9 d . contain equal to three small , and those at 11 s . equal to five at 23 . 9 d . Full descriptions are given with each box . Obsekve the important Caution : nene are genuine unless they have the Head of Old Parr ou each box , and the words " Parr ' s Life Pills'' on the Government Stamp ; to imitate which is felony .
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GENUINE CHARTIST TRACTS , PAMVJ PHLETS , and PERIODICALS , how publishing at 1 , Shoe-lane , London . FIVE A PENNY TRACTS . No . 1 , THE QUESTION , " WHAT IS A CHARTIST V ANSWERED . The friends of the People ' s Charter are earnestly requested to aid in causing this Tract to bo extensively circulated , the price not allowing of any expense being incurred in advertising it . No . 2 , AN ADDRESS TO THE WORKING MEN OF ENGLAND , SCOTLAND , & WALES ; written by Henry Vincent , in Oakham Gaol , and containing the signatures of nearly 150 Political Victims and leading Chartists in all parts of the Kingdom-No . 3 . A FEW HINTS ABOUT THE ARMY . " War is a game , which , were their subjects wise , Kings would not play at . " No . 4 . ADDRESS TO THE WOMEN OF ENGLAND , by J . Waikins , Chartist . Women are better than men , They sympathise with sorrow ^ When—Oh ! my country inon 1 when—wb . 8 n Will you their goodness borrow { Let brotherhood and sisterhood Unite in doing maukiud good . MS . [ N . B . This Number , being double in size , is sold at three a penny , or 2 s . per hundred . ] PROGRESS OF THE MOVEMENT ! Read the English Chartist Circular ! Price one halfpenny . No . 5 , contains an original article , by Henry Vincent . No . 1 , contains "An Address to the Chartists of England and VVales , " also the official return of the 443 Political Victims ; whether disposed of without trial , or acquitted , or convicted , and what sentence and whore . No . 2 . contains the Chartist Dolegates' Address to the People—Washington by Guizot—William L ^ v ett on Democracy—Digest of tho cost of the " System . " No . 3 , contains an Address to the Chartista of Great Britain , by Henry Vincent—Monarchism and Republicanism contrasted , &c . &o . No . 13 , contains ' An Address to the Women of Great Britain ^ " by John Watkina , of Aislaby Hall . No . 14 , contains an Appeal to the Privates and Non-Commissioned Officers of the British Army , by the Editor of " The National . " No . 17 and 18 , contains " Tho Corn Laws , pro and con ., " by Two Working Men , No . 20 contains a full and authentic report of the splendid oration , pronounced by the illustrious Martyr of Freedom , Robert Eminett , previous to sentence of death being passed upon him . In addition to several iuterestiug articles , a startling description of the atrocious insanity-engendering New Whig " Model Prison !" No . 21 contains a diversity of original and select articles upon , the Foxo 3 and the Wolves ( political ) ' —Individual Property—Cannibalism—Robert Emmett ' s Martyrdom—Exposure of the Banking and Funding System—The Queen Dowager of England and the Fate of Five Thousand English Widows contrasted—Popular Poetry—Britain's Redemption —Labour—Virtue v . Monarchy—The Corn Law Question , &c , &c * ' Wo have been watching with interest and delight the progress of the English Chartist Circular —a worthy compeer for ita 'bonny brother ayonS the Tweed . ' Tho bare offering of a large sheet like the Chartist Circular , filled with sound wisdom and no trash , for one halfpenny , is of itself , enough to break the rest of tyranny , and destroy tbo slumbers of the luxurious few with uncomfortable drenms . We believe the Circular of Scotland to have found its way to almost every Scotchman ' s fireside ; and we trust the English Chartist Circular ,. fully equal to it as it ia in merit , will shortly be a necessary iiem in the weekly provision of every poor man for his family . He himself may derive i instruction from ita pages , and learn tho best , methods of enduring or of mending his couditioa . His children naay read it with certainty of profitable learning , and without danger of having their ' heads turned , or their morals injured . Show us one book , periodical or otherwise , written avowedly and I exclusively for tho' higher ' and ' educated' classes ( as this is for tho working classes ) of which so much can bo said . There may be such , but we never yet stumbled upon one . "—The Northern Star . Parts 1 and 2 of the English Chartist Circular , price 6 < J . each , iu au appropriate wrapper , are just published . " Now Publishing , Price One Penny , ( Sixteen closely-printed pages , for extensive circulation . ) THE PEOPLE'S CHARTER ; being the Outline of an Act to provide for the just Representation of the Feoplo of Great Britain and Ireland in the Commons' House of Parliament : embracing the principles of 1 . Universal Suffrage ; 2 . No Property Qualification ; 3 . Annual Parliaments ; 4 . Equal Representation ; 5 . Payment of Members ; 6 . Vote by Ballot . Every Young Man should read the Drama of WAT TYLER ; price Twopence ( originally publishing at 4 s . 6 d . ) , by Robert Souiuey , Poet Laureate to her Majesty . " Every lover of his species should make an effort to circulate this splendid and truly invaluable poem . "—Patriot . Price Twopence . DISSERTATION ON THE FIRST PRINCIPLES Of GOVERNMENT ; by Thos . Paine . This Pamphlet ia a masterly defence of the right of every man to the possession of the Elective Franchise . ' " We beg each and all of our friends to aid in circulating this invaluable tract . —English Chartist Circular . This day is published , price Twopence , AN ADDRESS on the Benefits of General Knowledge ; more especially the Sciences of Mineralogy , Geology , Botany , and Entomology . By the late Rowland JDetrosier . Third Edition . " We most earnestly recommend this little book ? o every body . "—Examiner . Important Work by the same Author . Now on Sale , price Threepence , Sixth Edition , AN ADDRESS oa the Necessity of an Extension of Moral and Political Instruction among the Working Classes . By the late Rowland Detrosier . With a memoir of the Author . " This ia the best piece of composition on the subject to which it refers in the English language , written by a man of unconquerable zeal , surpassing talent , and true patriotism ; who raised himself from among working men to the admiration of the good and intellectually great throughout the kingdom , and who devoted bis life to the improvement of his kind . No man can know his duty to himself
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and his children who has not read this powerful tract . " —Maidstone Gazette . Now Publishing in Weekly Numbers , at Threepence , A VINDICATION OF THE RIGHTS OF WOMAN ; by Mary Woolstonoraft . Revised and Re-Edited . " If women are tobo excluded , without having a voice , from a participation of the natural rights of mankind , prove first , to ward off the charge of injustice and inconsistency , that they want reason . " "This high-minded woman has created an influence which defies calculation ; she produced that impulse towards the education aad independence of woman which other writers have developed . "— Westminster Rexiew , April , 1841 . London : Cleave , Shoe-lane ; Hobson , Northern Star Office , Leeds ; Hey wood , Oldham Stieet , Manchester ; and may be had , on order , of all the Agents for the Northern Star throughout the kingdom .
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Just published , in Demy 8 vo ., BY MESSRS . PERRY & Co ., CONSULTING SURGEONS , 44 , Albion Street , Leeds , ( Private Entrance in the Passage , ) and 4 , Great Charles Street ^ Birmingham , ILLUSTRATED BY EIGHT FINE EKGBAVINGS , THE SILENT FBIEND , A PRACTICAL TREATISE on Venereal and Syphilitic Diseases , in their mild and most alarming forms , shewing the different stages of those deplorable and often fatal disorders , including observations on the baneful effects of Gonorrhoea , Gleets , and Strictures . The Work is embellished with Engravings , representing the deleterious influence of Mercury on the external appearance of the skin , by eruptions on the head , face , and body ; to which ate added very extensive observations on sexual debility , seminal weakness , and ienpotency , brought on by a delusive habit , all ltsattendantsympathies anddangerous consequences considered , with the most approved mode of treatment and cure , without confinement or interruption from business , the whole accompanied by explanatory engravings , with general instructions for the perfect restoration of those who are incapacitated from entering into the holy state of Marriage , by the evil consequences arising from early abuse , or svphilitic infection . This invaluable Work will be secretly inclosed with each box of Perry ' s Purifying Specific Pills , ( Price 2 s . 9 d ., 4 s . 6 d ., and 11 s . ) and the Cordial Balm of Synacum ( Price 11 s . and 33 a . per bottle ) , and is pointed out to suffering humanity as a Silent Friend , to be consulted without exposure , and with assured confidence of success . PERRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS , Price 2 ? . 9 d ., 4 s . 6 d ., and 11 s . per Box , are well known throughout Europe and America , to be the most certain and effectual cure ever discovered for every stage and symptom of the Venereal Disease , in both sexes , including Gonorrhoea , Gleets , Secondary Symptoms , Striotures , Seminal Weakness , Deficiency , and all diseases of the Urinary Passages , without loss of time , confinement , or hindrance from business . They have effected the most surprising cures , not only in recent and severe cases , but when salivation and all other means have failed ; and when an early application is made to these Pills for the cure of the above complaint , frequently contracted in a moment of inebriety , the eradication is generally completed in a few days . j The rash , indiscriminate , and unqualified use of Mercury , has been productive of infinite mischief ; under the notion of its being an antidoto for a certain disease , the untutored think they have only to j saturate their system with Mercury , aud tho busi- j ness is accomplished . Fatal error ! Thousands are j annually either mercurialised out of existence , or their constitutions so broken , and the functions of j nature ? o impaired , as to render tho residue of life miserable . The disorder we have in view owes its fatal result either to npglector ignorance . In the j firrtt stage it is always local , and easy to be extin- i gnitfhcd by attending to the directions fully pointed out in the Treatise , without the smallest injury to [ the constitution ; but when neglected or improperly i treated , a mere local affection will bo converted into i an incurable and fatal malady . What a pity that a young man , tho hope of his country and tho darling of his parents , should be snatched from all the pros- { pects and enjoyments of life by the consequences of one unguarded moment , and by a disease which is not , in its own nature , fatal , and which never proves so if properly treated . It is a melancholy fact that thousands fall victims to this horrid disease , owing to the unskilfulness j of illiterate men ; wdo , by the use of that deadly poison , mercury , ruin the constitution , causing I ulcerations , blotches on tho head , face , and body , dimness of sight , noise in tho ears , deafness , obstinate gleets , nodes on tho shin bones , ulcerated sore j throat , diseased nose , with noctural pains in tho i head and limbs , till at length a general debility of ! the constitution ensues , and a melancholy death puts a period to their dreadiul sufferings . ( These Pills are mild and effectual in their opera- j tion , without mercury , or mineral , and require no j restraint in diet , loss of tima , or hindrance from business : possessing the power of eradicating evory j symptom of the disease iu its worst stage , without j the least exposure to the patient ; they are partu-u- ; larly recommended to bo taken before persons ^ enter into the matrimonial state , lest the indiscretions of ( a parent are the source of vexation to him the remainder of his existence , by afflicting his innocent hut unfortunate offspring with the evil eruptions of j a malignant tendency and a variety of other com- j plaints that are moss assuredly introduced by the j samo neglect and imprudence . j It is only by purifying the vital stream from insi- j dious disease , that the body can be preserved in i health and vigouv . Henoa tho infinite variety of j complaints an infected state of the blood induces , ! and hence the now and deceptive forms a tainted j habit put 3 on , which ofton deeeive the mo-it eminent of the faculty , and bafila the best intentions towards ( a curd . I In those disorders wherein salivation has left the j patient uncured , weak , anddislu&ttened , and when no other remedy could restore the unhappy sufferer to that health which ho has unfortunately lost , the Purifying Specific Pills will be found the only effectual and radical remedy ; and have ever been successful , though administered in many desporate cases of Evil , Scurvy , and Leprosy , as well as removing Pimples from the Face , Sore Legs , or ; other disagreeable Eruptions on the head , face , and j body . ] Prica 23 . 9 d ., 4 s . 6 d ., and 11 ? . per Box . Prepared ^ only by Messrs . PERRY & Co ., Sur- geons , 44 , Albion-street , Leeds , ( Private Entrance in the Passage , ) and 4 , Great Charles-street , Birmingham . € gr Observe , none are genuine without the signature of R . & L . PERRY & Co . impressed in a stamp on the outgide of each wrapper , to imitate which is felony of the deepest dye . Messrs . PERRY expect when consulted by letter the usual Fee of One Pound , without which no notice whatever can be taken of the communication , ( postage pre-paid . ) Patients aro requested to be as minute as possible in the detail of their cases , —as to the duration of the complaint , tho symptoms , age , habits of living , and general occupation . Medicines can be forwarded to any part of the wovld ; no difficulty can occur , as they will be securely packed , and carefully protected from observation . THE CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM is intended to relieve those persons , who , by an immoderate indulgence of their passions , have ruined their constitutions , ov in their way to the consummation of that deplorable state are affected with any of those previous symptoms that betray its approach , as the various affections of the nervous system , obstinate gleeta , excesses , irregularity , obstructions , weaknesses , total impotency , barrenness , &c . A perseverance in its use has been the happy means of relieving many thousands , and of restoring a great number to the permanent enjoyment of life . It is remarkable for its efficacy in all disorders of the digestive organs , and is especially recommended to those , who , from the irregularities of youthful age , habits of studious application , or a life of pleasure , have fallen into a despondent state of mind , and that distressing train of symptoms commonly denominated the nervous . In such persons the mental are not less enfeebled than the corporeal , and to them a remedy that acts with efficacy , without interfering with domestic habits , is peculiarly desirable . Sold ia Bottles , price 11 s . each , or the quantity of four in one Family Bottle for 33 s . ( including Messrs . Perry and Co ' s ., wellknown Treatise on Secret Vice , &c ., ) by which one Ha . Bottle is saved . ( Observe the signature of R . & . L . PERRY & CO ., on the outside of each wrapper . ) The Five Pound CaseF , ( the purchasing of which will be a saving of One Pound Twelve Shillings , ) may be had as usual at 44 , Albion-street , Leeds , and 4 , Great Charles-street , Birmingham ; and Patients in the Country who require a course of this admirable Medicine , should send Five Pounds by letter which will entitle them to the full benefit of such advantage . Messrs . Perry and Co ., Surgeons , may be consulted as usual at 44 , Albion-street , Leeds , and 4 , Great Charles-street , ( four doors from Easy-row , ) Birmingham . Only one personal visit is required from a country patient , to enable Messrs . Perry and Co . to give such advice as will be the means of effecting a permanent and effectual cure , after all other means have proved ineffectual . N . B . Country Druggists , Booksellers , Patent Medicine Venders , and every other Shopkeeper can be supplied with any quantity of Perry ' s Purifying Specifio PiJls , and Cordial Balm of Syriacum , with the usual allowance to the Trade , by most of the principal Wholesale Patent Medicine Houses in London .
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Just Published , a New Edition , in One Volume , prioe 108 . 6 d . cloth , ' ¦ . ¦ A PEERAGE FOR THE PEOPLE ; comprising xjl Biographical and Historical Sketches of eacS Member of the HOUSE OF PEERS , and an Aocount of the Places and Emoluments distributed amongst their Families . Revised and Corrected np to the present Month , July . 1841 . By William Cabpentkb . ¦** A useful and well-timed work , written in th « broad and popular manner of Mr . Carpenter . "Spectator . " The book has great talent , is smartly written , and there is a forcibloness in the style of argument . " —Conservative Journal . " The Peerage for the People is a sign of the times . " Literary Gazette . " Mr . Carpenter ' s able and impartial book requires no recommendation from us . " — Westminster Review Also , Just Published , Price Is ., An APPENDIX te the First Edition ; comprising all the PEERS who have been created and succeeded to the Peerage since 1837 . London : W . Strange , 21 , Paternoster-row , and all Booksellers .
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BLAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS . To Mr . Prout , 229 , Strand , London . Dartford , Jan . 2 , 1841 . SIR , —I have much pleasure in stating to you that Blair ' s Gout and Rheumatic Pills have been of the greatest service to me . Between nine and ten months ago I became afflicted with that most painful disease Sciatica ; the agonising pain which I suffered in my legs and thighs for so long a period , baffles any description which I can possibly give of my then miserable state . I could seldom obtain either rest or sleep . I had the best medical advice , including that of two physicians in London , without obtaining any essential relief . I went to Margate , and had the best medical advice , trying the warm bath there and at other places , without obtaining any benefit . A short time ago I was recommended to try Blair ' s Gout and Rheumatic Pills ; and was thereby induced to purchase a box of this valuable medicine of Messra . Hammond and Co ., chemists , of this town , and before I had taken the quantity therein contained , I was entirely free from pain , and speedily recovered my health by taking a few more Pills , and happily there . has been no return of this distressing malady . You are at liberty to publish my case , in the hope thereby that this excellent medicine may be the means of relieving others . I am , Sir , your ' s respectfully , J . B . MISKIN , Brewer and maltster , Dartford , Kent . P . S . —If I could possibly speak in stronger terms of your invaluable medicine , 1 should be most happy , for it is impossible for language to describe the relief I have experienced . The never-failing effects of BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS in curing every description , of Gout and Rheumatism , have secured to them a celebrity unequalled by any medicine of past or present times . They not only give relief in a few hours , where the patient has been driven nearly to madness by the excruciating tortures of this disease , but restore to perfect health in an inconceivably short space of time . They are equally speedy and certain in rheumatism , either chronic or acute , lumbago , sciatica , pains in the head or face , and indeed for every rheumatic or gouty affection ; in fact , such has been tho rapidity , perfect ease , aad complete safety of this medicine , thas it has astonished all who have taken it , and there is not a city , town , or village in the kingdom , but contains many grateful evidences of the benign influence of this medicine . Sold by T . Prout , 229 , Strand , London , Pr ice Is . lid . per box , and by his appointment , by Heaton , Hay ^ Allen , Land , Tarbotton , Smith , Bell , Townsend , Baines and Neweome , Smeeton , Reinhardfc , Leeds ; Brooke , Dewsbury ; Dennis & Son , Moxon , Little , Hardman , Linney , Hargrove , York ; Brooke & Co ., Walker & Co ., Stafford , Faulkner , Doncaster ; Judson , Harrison , Ripon ; Fogfitt , Thompson , Thirsk ; Wiley , Easingwold j ingland , Fell , Spivey , Huddersfield ; Ward , Richmond ; Cameron , Knaresbro '; Pease , Oliver , Darlington ; Dixon , Mesealfe , Langdale , Northallerton ; Rhodes ; Snaifch ; Goldthorpe , Tadcaster ; Rogerson , Cooper , ' Newby , Kay , Bradford ; Brice , Priestley , Pontefract ; Cardwell , Gill , Lawton , Dawson , Smith , Wakened ; Berry , Denton ; Suter , Leyland , Hartley , Parker , Dunn , Halifax ; Booth , Rochdale ; Lambert , Boroughbridge ; Dalby , Wetherby ; Waite , Harrogate ; and all respectable Medicine Venders throughout the kingdom . Ask for Blair's Gout and Rheumatio Pills , and observe the name ^ sind address of " Thomas Prout , 229 , Strand , London , " impressed On the Government Stamp affixed to each Box of the Genuine Medicine .
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MEDICAL ADVICE . MESSRS . WILKINSON AND CO ., SURGEONS , No . 13 , Trafalgar-street , Leeds ^ and 34 , Prince Edward-street , Fox-street , Liverpool , HAVING devoted their Studies exclusively for many years to the successful treatment of the Venereal Disease , in all its various forms ; also , to the frightful consequences resulting from that destructive practice , " Self Abuse , " may be Personally Consulted from Nice in the Morning till Ben at Night , and on Sundays till Two . Attendance every Thursday at No . 4 , Georgestreet , Bradford , ( from Ten till Five . ) In recent oases a perfect Cure is completed within a Week , or no Charge made for Medicine after that period , and Country Patients , by making only one personal visit , will receive suck Advice and Medicines that will enable them to obtain a permanent mti effectual Cure , when all other means have tailed . Theyhopethat the successful , easy , and expeditious modethey have adopted , oferadicatingevery symptom of a certain disease , without any material alteration ia diet , or hindranco of business , and yet preserving the constitution in full vigour , and free from injury , will establish , their claims for support . As this Disease fs ono which is likely to be contracted whenever exposure takes place , it is not like mauy other visitors , onca in life , but , on the contrary , one infection may scarcely have been removed , when another may unfortunately be imbibed ; therefore , the practitioner requires real judgment in order to treat each particular case in such a manner as not merely to remove the present attack , but to preserve the constitution unimpaired , in case of a repetition at no distant period . The man of experience can ayail himself of the greatest improvements in modem practice , by being able to distinguish between discharges of a specific and of a simple or mild nature , which can oniy be made by one in daily practice , after due consideration of all circamfctances . Ill the sam&-manner at birth , appearances often take place in children , which call for a proper knowledge aud acquaintance with the disease , in order to discrimn ; ate their real nature , and which may be the means of f owing domestic discord , unless managed by the Surgeon with propriety and skill . Patients labouring under this disease , cannot be too oautious into whose hands they commit themselves . The propriety of thi 8 remark is abundantly manifested , by the same party frequently passing the ordeal of several piactiuoners , before he is fortunate enough to obtain a perfect-cure . The following are some of the many symptoms that distinguisn this disease : —A general debility ; eruption on the head , face , and body ; ulcerated sore throats , scrofula , swellings iu the neck , nodes on the shin bones , cancers , fistula , pains in the head and limbs , which are frequently mistaken for rheumatism , &c . &o . Messrs . W . and Co . 's invariable rule is to give a Card to each of their patients , as a guarantee for Cure , which they pledge themselves to perform , or return the fee . For the accommodation of those who cannot conveniently consult Messrs . W . and Co . personally , they may obtain the Purifying Drops , price 4 s . 6 a ., at any of the following Agents , with Printed Directions , so plain that Patients of either Sex mayi CuW themselves , without even the knowledge of * bedfellow . Mr . Hkaton , 7 , Briggato ; and Mr . Hp ' BSONy Times office , Leeds . Mr . Thomas Butler , 4 , Cheapside , London . Mr . Habzlky , Bookseller , Halifax . Mr . Dewhibst , 37 , New Street , Huddersfield . Mr . Harbison , Bookse ]] er , MarketPlace , Barnsle 7 Mr . Habgbgvk ' s Library , 9 , Coney Street , York . Messrs . Fox and Son , Booksellers , Pontefract . Mr . Harrison , Market-place , Ripon . Mr Langdale , Bookseller , Knaresbro & Harrogate Mr . R . Hubst , Corn Market , Wakefield . Mr . Davis , Druggist , No . 6 , Market Place , Manchester . Mr . Johnson Bookseller , Bevorley . Mr . Noble , Bookseller , Boston , Lincolnshire . Mr . NoBLBi Bookseller , Market-place , Hui ! . E ! Mr . H . Hurton , Louth , Lincolnshire . Iris Office , Sheffield . Chronicle Office , Lord Street , Liverpool . And at the Advertiser QMcj . Lowgate , Hu'J .
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EDINBURGH . —The monthly meeting of the Edintragb . Chartist Asaoria&on . -was field in WMt-4 dd Chapel , on tiis 14 th instant , Mr . Innes , president , in tbe cbair . Mr . Blackia , secretary , lead the minutes of committee for the last month , trhkh irere adopted nnanimoady . The treasurer , Mr . JHsbttt , then laid his account * before the meeting , ¦ which ¦ were unanimously received , and showed an increase , to a considerable amount , from last month ; thuj pro-ring that the men of Edinburgh are getting a-wake from their dumber , if erer it could be said to be
a slumber , for in no place are the Chartists more aelave . The men of Edinburgh deserve praise for their exertions during the late struggle ; they met the oilytangoed Whigs on their rote of confidence question , . an 4 beat them ; they met them again at the election , and beat them tbere too . A vote of thaaJtS Was carsied ta Mr . Kisbett , for his on-wearied exertions in celling the newspapers to the members , a step which ought to be t » ien throughout the country . The papers are sold every Sa-urday evening in the Chapel , where « u >> scribers' names are enrolled . After a vote of thyftp to tbe chairman , the meeting separated .
ASHBURTOK—DETOS . —Mr . T . Bolvrell from Bath , -who i 3 appointed as county lecturer for Devonshire , arrived hera irom Tavisiock , on Wetnesuay evening last , and on Thursday , accompanied by a few of the Ashburton Associatien , proceeded to Buefcfaetleigh , where Mr . B . gave a most animating lecture o * . tbe People's Charter and the present state of the two useless factions of Whigs and Tories , to a large and attentive audience in the open air . The meeting was opened by that stanch advocate of the People 6 CharteT , Mr . F . Ireleaven , mercer aad draper , aad an association was formed with everv prognett of suaeass for
carrying out the great principles of the Charter . On Friday evening , Mr . Bolwell gave the Ashburton Chartists a lecture , whkh was never surpassed or equalled "by any lecturer this association ever had the pleasure of hearing . On Saturday evening Mr . B . gave a most interesting lecture at the Market , to a large bedy cf ¦ working men , with a good sprinkling of Whigs and Tories , whose features looked very gloomy during the time . Mr . B . is a calm and most dispassionate lectarer . and gains the admiration of all who have the pleasure ef hearing him . The cause of Chartism is gaining strength in Devonshire , and if a lecturer can bt supported , it will unite hundreds in thB holy cause .
X > TJRHA 2 B . —The Chartist cause is rapiily progressing in this stronghold of corruption ; the Association , which has not been in existence more than three months , numbers about fifty members , who Sre determined never to rest satisfied until their jurt rights are conceded to them . It is their intention to celebrate the day of Feargus O'Connor ' s release from pn-• son in a manner that will characterise them as tro e patriots , and show to the factions that persecuting their leaders has only had the effect of stimulating them to greater exertions in the cause of universal liberty .-CASSEXt . —We learn from a connnumcation from jynbiia , that a Chartist Sodety has sprung into existence at Cashel ; from which good results may be anticipated . Thanks to the patriotic spirit of the English Chartists , the Northern Star—the reflex of their own mind , is finding its way to every nook of Ireland , sowins the seed of ratbrtal patriotism , and undermining the strongest holds of O'Connellism .
BTJ 3 IiI ? J . —Tbe cause still goes on steacuy prosperous . The indefatigable secretary , Mr . M . Brophy , labours hard for its establishment , and is well suppotted by other patriots . They are also constancy receiving the most cheering communiccrions from various para of Irtland . LXVERPOOXi . —The friends of Mr . O'Brien have formed a Coramittec for the laudable purpose of purchasing a press , and to act in conjunction wiih tneir friend * in otier to-sros , trho liaTe taken the matter up . The Liverpool Comicitree call upon the frienJs of Mr . O'Brien in and around Liverpool , to come forward and aid them in so glorious an undertaking , so as to place that gentleman in a position in society that bis talent and exertions in the csuss of harcaniry bo jastiy entitle him to . The Cuinmittea meet every Thursday evenine , at Mr . BenboWs Temperance Coffee House , Gerrardstreet . All communications to be sent to the Secretary , . Evan Davies , ComEiittee Boom , Democratic Coffee House , Garrard-sireeL
NOTTINGHAM . —At tbe weekly meeting of the Chartists , held in the chapel , Rice Place , otj Monday evening last , ill . J . Bastoci tnd Mr . " W . Russell -t ^ re chosen for the forthcoming County Delegate MettiBg , which will assemble on Sunday afternoon utxt , in lit aforesaid chap * l , at two o ' clock . Also , at the weekly meeting , held the same evening , in the George on Horseback large room , Mr . G . Peters and Mr . "W . Parker , were appointed Delegates to the abavciasntioned meeting . At Arnold , Mr . J . AiithoDy and IIr .
"W . Emmerson . From MansSeld a letter was rectived requiring information , which was given in reply , and delegates it is hoped will attend from there ; and also from Satton in Athaeld , Stapieford , CiiverUro , "Tcknall , Bingham , Ealwell , Carrington , Bsestou , BuddmjUm , and other places , too numerous to mention . Mr . W . D . Taylor , of Birmingham , arrived hire on Mor . &ay , ~ t noon , by railway , from Derby , accompanied by Mr Tickers , of Beiper , who proceeded forward to Culverton , to addres 3 a very large tea-party assembled there from the surrounding districts .
Is the Midland Cooties the righteous cause of Cbaxtisna is gracSnaJly pro £ re > 3 irg , tu' / U'D niishtv efforvs hzrrs been put fort 3 ef lalfc tO daEin ^ e it ; tie press has maligned and misrepresented , " i-ut all in * vain ; ipie 3 and traitors have beta hired for mischief , but their base purposes have been completely foiled . The mirhty moral movement will render military and police establishments powerless for eviL That most deadly bane of society , the monopoly of legislation , must give way ere long , when Britain will again become the priJe of ths wsrld , and the eary of sarxounaing nations .
CAWERTON , ^ OXTiSGHAXsHlEE . —Onllonday , a splendid procession proceeded from Arnold to this village , a distance of four miles , headed with a bind , banners , marshalinen , £ 2 . The procession canie to Arnold , to meet aad T-a ' . eoaje ilr . Dean Taylor , wh « arrived after e-xressive travelling , ac-: o : upani- -d by Mr . Tickers , of Belper . There were several hnndrtds in ths procession , s great portion of whom Wt . re respectably attired , healthy , spirited Chartist ladiei The procession arrived at Arnold , when C 50 Kit down to take tea provided by Mr . and Mrs . Harrison , upon the green earth , under a pavi ' . lion , the interior of which was beautifu-ly decorated with garlands , evergreens . the portaita of patriots . After tea , Mr . Sweet of Nottingham , wa 3 appointed to the chair , when after a few pertinent remarks he introduced Mr . Tickers of Biiper , who delivered a lively , instructive , and spirited address , when Mr . D : > &n Taylor was introduced to the meetiaj , us the saSerine , tried , and talented advocate of
the people's rights—indeed the lecture of Mr . D . Taylor will n ^ ver be forgotten . He was enthusiastically cheered throughout , and when he sat down it > ras with three rounds of cheers and huzzis . Two saagsw ^ re afterwards sur . g by Mr . Juhn Hardy , of Arnold , which were composed by himself , the first was csi . ed ihe " Chartist &-j ? s , " the second tfie " IVorthera Star . " Cheers , enthaiiiEtic , lond , and long were then given far the Chait-r , O'Connor , Frost , his companion and all incarcerated victims . When votes of thanks were moved to ilr . Taylor , the lecturer , Mr . Street , as Chairman , Mr . Tickers the guest . Mr . Harrison , the hast , ilr . ErainersozL , the vice-chainnan , which were separately rerpended to , when the meeting broke up is the highest state t > f glee , TesolTed soon to meet again upon a similar occasion . In taci , this Chartiss viiiage ¦ dernosstrataoa would read a forcible and practical lesson to many a large town . May all other places go and do likewise ; this day will not soon be forgotten .
MANCHESTER . —On Sunday evening last , the Tib-street room was crammed with a very attentive and respectable audience composed of males and females of Eticiisa , Scottish , and Irish , whilst many who were anxious to hear , had to co svraj- in censeqnencs of the heat » f the roonL After a few remarks from "Wheeler , the chains m , heintroiuced ilr . Smethum from Oldhain . to address the meeting . The spe-ier alluded to the obstacles and orpssition against which the Chartists have , from their commencement , had to contend , all cf which had cot been sufficient to baffle or stifle the cry for liberty , and he traste . i the justice of the cans * -would ensure its . success . He drew a woeM picture of ths peasantry of Ireland , which he observed Wis a most ter&te coantry , prodaeing beef , butter , cheese , pork , * c , but in consequence tf the lowness of the wages obtained by those who produced it , they were prevented from enjoying them . The poor mac ' s politics were a fair day's Wiges for a fair day ' s work , and instead of
being thinly clad , boosed , aad Ecan . iiy fed , to have good clothing , gooa houses , and good fo-d , which were their inherent rights . Mr . Smethurst , after an excellent address , sat down amid applause . The Chairman then introduced ilr . Xswis , of Oidham , Who Spoke in a manly and -energetic style , shewing the extravagance of the Government in the expenditure of the public money , on useless and worthless objects . He pledged himself to the Charter so long as he hid breath , and would teach his children the principles of liberty , so that they might lisp them while yo&ng , and hoped they ' would advocate them when be wa * gone . The Chair-ZO&n than invited discussion , bat on . no one feeling inclined , Mr . NottaU proposed a vote of thanks for the two speakers , which was seconded , pat , and carried by acclamation . Mr . Wheeler rose and gave ont several aatice * , and Mr . Wa Griffin then delivered a long and rery able address , which we have not space to report , and after a vote of thanks to the chairman , the meeting aepaz&ted . |
BO&BB 7 O 2 , Derbtshtkk—On Thursday last , a spirited meeting was held here , Mr . Ticker * , of Helper , chairman , "when Mr . W . Dean Taylor , by particular request , lectured upon the ministerial measures that have agitated society , and displayed such a fund of information , humour , and talent , as will stamp ibe fact of sup--¦ riority of Chsrtisi ability ind . prinaplfes upon the minds of oar en « Eu « . We had a fine attentive audience . 2 CILFOBO . —At this retired village of this hiily county , Mr . Dean Taylor delivered a spliscdia lecture tL s fine nambar of mountain iads and lasses , on Saturday evening , who participated in aad manif « sted tbeir exeeaalJi joy at the prom . algv . ioa of our righteous principles .
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BELPEB- —On Friday evening , a numerous and respectable audience assembled in the Market-place , Mr . Tickers , chairman , to hear Mr . Dean Taylor , who delivered a lecture that will never be forgotten , and the incalculable good of which has already begun to appear . He explicitly explained tbe nature , end , and operations of government , pointed out and defended the Chartist conduct , and showed the Whigi the only condition on which they can ever hope to succeed , viz . by embracing the Charter and all its concomitant principles ; he plainly told them , that if they ' attempted to raise a counter agitation npon any extension of the suffrage short of the Charter , that he and his brethren would oppose them to the teeth . A finer assembly we have seldom seen . Sermon . —On Sunday evening , a sermon was preached here by our respected lecturer , Mr . Dean Taylor .
j BRADFORD . —Lecture . —On Monday evening , i Mr . Martin delivered a lecture to a numerous and at' tentive audience , who bad assembled to hear him op-I posite tbe Odd Fellows' HalL Subject— " The Repeal ¦ of the Union , " wherein he showed that the social conj dition of Irishmen would be improved ; but that they ¦ | never could be made politically free , until the Casirter ; was the law of the bind . He read a long article of ; Bronterre O'Brien ' s , which was written in 1834 , on the j Repeal question , from which we give the following ex-¦ tract : — " To speak plainly , the ri « h of » tl countries ara ; the enemies of the poor of all countries . The rich of : all religions are the enemies of the potr of all re-• lirions . The rich of all countries , and ef all religions ,
, are in a permanent state of conspiracy againu the poor j ef all countries , and of all religions . Talk not , then , ' of Englishmen being the enemies of Irishmen , or of Pro-I testants being the enemies of Catholics . That doctrine i may do in Ireland , but will never go down here . ; Englishmen are intelligent enough to know that their I only enemies are those who rob them of their earnings , ; without an equivalent ; and , this being the case , you : might as well whistle jigs to a mill-stone as try to con-I vince them of the existence of any ather enemies . ' Who are the enemies -sf England ? The u > per and i middle classes , who rob the producers of their franchises , ia order the more securely to rob them of every i thing else . Who are the enemies of Irtland ? Those ; who do the same towards the producers of that country—the upper and middle classses of Ireland . " The lecturer then proceeded to address the Whigs , many of whom were present . He asked them , as they had taken so much pains in circulating the opinions of
Mr . 0 Brien during the late contest ; and , as they pretended that they were induced to do so out oi pure love to the Chartists , would they publish the important document that he had just read , and he would engage to circulate it through the Riding . The Whigs , who prate so much about justice to Ireland , M they were sincere , would join Feargus 0 Connor and the people in their cry for Repeal and the Charter . By reflecting deeply on the Repeal question , he ( the lecturer ; was convinced that the English people would not be doing justice to Ireland , unless they gave them Universal Suffrage at the same time as they repeale 4 the Union . ( Loud cheers . ) From tbe good feeling that prevailed in the meeting , hs Bhould like to prove their sincerity . The Chairman , he knew , would bear with him for interfering with his prerogative . All persons , then , who were of opinion that we ought to agitate for the Charter and Repeal will bold up their hands . Here a forest of hands were displayed , fallowed with loud acclamation . The lectur-j then concluded wilh an
app ? al to hi ? countrymen , which was received in a j niost kindly msmner . Mr . James iDDettson , in rising ' to move x vota of thasks to the lecturer would take the opportunity to -remind those who had not paid thfir pojr-rates , that to- ; uorrow . Tuesday ) was the iast , day . He hid been informed that it was the intention of a qualified Chartist to content this Borough at the ; next election ; and , as the gentleman was a tried friend , they must exert themselves to get as many as < they can on tlie register , Afttr a fcw words from Mr . I Alderson . a voto of thanks waa moved to Mr . Baxter , for his conduct in the chair , and the meeting separated , highiy gratified , with what they had heard . C 3 ELS 2 A AND K 3 KSINGTON . —On Monday , July 19 th . Mr . Stailwood delivered a most eloquent , ;
arjumentarive , and . soul-stirring lecture on the princi-1 pies contained in the People ' s Charter , and completely j demolished all the flimsy objections of our opponents , j A discusiion was expected to taka place at its conclu- j sion with our Irish friends , but thty had not sufficient j confidence in the strength of their arguments to meet ( us in f : tir discussion . Mr . T . Whetler was appointed . ' to lectnre on Monday , Uie 25 th , and again repeats the ' chslleBge td m » et , in open discussion , any parties I havinf ohj-:-ctions to theprincipJ&i oi the Charter . Mr . ' Su : llwool had a crowded audience . Several members ! wtre enrolled , one honestly confessing that he attended with a view of discussing the subjret , but was convinced that nothing could be said in opposition to the argu- j meuts of the lecturer . i
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PrBLIC DIXXER TO : > JR . GEORGE BIX ^ S . Well and honourably have the electors and non-electors cf Sunderland followed up what they so nobly \ bsguu , when , Viy thousands upon thousands majority , j they elected for their Tepresentive the youcg but talented and tried friend of democracy , Mr . George i Binus . ] Oa Tu £ sd 3 y evening , they gave him a public dinner I in th 3 Arcade-room ; we Esy they gave him , as a i mart of their esteem ; the other reprasfcutativea , ( re- j pr&s- ; ntat ; ves of what ?) Alderman Thompson , and Bar- j c " = y , Esq ., had previously given dinners to their sup- i
porters , this probibly waa the consideration , but Mr j Bians hati none to pay to come aad honour him , for , notwithiUnding the depression of the town , which j is very great , nearly a hundred Bat down to a splendid j and excellent dinner , provided by 3 ) r . Coliedge of the Arcade-rooms . The band of the Suaderland Mechanics' j Institute had kindly volunteered their services , and , j during their social repasl , kept p'aying a series of j lively and appropriate airs . The room was decorated [ with various flags , and two noble flaca were floating ' proudly from the windows . Amorgst others containing inscriptions ; we observed a fine silk . banner with the following : —
" God is our guide , no swords we draw , "VV « i kindle not -war battle fires ; By union , reason , order , law , We claim the birthright of out Hires ; And hark ! we raise from sea to sea , The glorious watch-word liberty !" On the cloth being removed , Mr . John Bruce was , unanimously called to the chair . He rose amidst great cheering to address the company , and began by observing that he never expected at ene time that he should have met , to do honour to a Chartist member , such a lirge and truly respectable assemblage as that now before him . AlLhouijhhehadalwayscherished liberal principles , he now thought itan especial honour to be identified with
a man who had laboured to raise hissptcies to that high staie of happiness and excellence that he believed man was fitted and intended to enjoy . Although there might be maDy better qualified to do justice to tbe man , and the principles , they had met to honour , than he was , yet he lioped it Wuuid not be necessary for him , seeing that both men are well known and appreciated by them , to dwell upon either by lengthened observations of his own . The first sentiment he had to propose to them was— "The People , the source of wealth , pot ? er , and honour . " ( Loud cheers ) That was a sentimt-nt he felt prcud to propose . The term people 'he said ) did not mean rich men , nor middleclass men , but men ;—; hear , hear , hear )—every hu :-an being was one of the people , or , if there was to
be any exception , it must be made in fsvour of those justly called the working classes . They produced tho wealth—they were the source of power , and also of honour—though they had not the power , according to law , of conferring honour upon those who were justly entitled to it , yet they had a power , and they male a noble use of it on the day of nomination . He had the pleasure of seeing it , and the honour of standing by their friend Mr . Binas on that occasion . Many gentlemen came to that part of the hustings appointed for the Chartists , tut when they found out that they wers actually amongst that body , they quickly retreated . Although the working classes were , as the sentiment expressed , the source of wealth , power , and honour , yet they were net honoured by those who btneit-. ed s > largely ty them ; they were called
ignolant , aad « . thtr objections were urged against them , but this was -was a fact which could not be contradicted , that , whenever the people had the opportunity , they invariiily did confer their honours upon those most worthy cf them . ( Hear , hear . ) Uati ! lately he had been prejudiced against the Chartists , because he believtd they were merely seeking power , which when obtained , would be exercised in a manner unworthy of so great and good a causa ; but on the banner before him , different sentiments were expressed , those sentiments he now knew thorn to cbvrisb , ami al 80 that they were deterruiEed to make their enemies bow to the moral force of truth and justice , ilr . B . then concluded , by avowing his determination to use all the influence in his power , to effect the redemption of the people , and that was the object of the Charter . ( Loud cheers . )
j Ail by the band— " Rule Britannia . " I The CHAIEKA 5 then s ^ ain rose and said , that if he felt umbla before to do justice to the sentiment he kad j U > offer to them , he felt bW more so now ; it was ; unnecessary to do more than merely to state that it called tor an expression of their respect to their friend j Mr . Binns , it was— " Health , honour , and happiness . to the duly and freely elected member for this borough ; Mr . Q . Binns , may his voice soon be heard ringing the | death-knell of faction in st Stephens . " That they j had all heard the Mayor publicly proclaim , he was duly , tweeted by their hands and he would have been by their j votes at the poll , if he had possessed what men called a
| legal qualification . He was also the freely electedmem I ber . He h * l not , like Mr . Aldennan Ihonipson , to ; engage too men at 5 s . or ios . per day , to hold , up their , hands in hh favour . He {> ir . Bionsj hud the benefit of . ; aJ . the Alderman ' s hired supporters , , ( a favour which j Dy-t ^ e-bye , the Alderman did not get , not more than ; 100 voting for him ) and many thousand whom the j Alderman could not have . Ha had recei-v-ed a show of . two hana 3 from almost every man and woman in the assembly , and would have got three hands Irom each had they possessed them , He ( Mr . BLins ) was therefore both dnly and truly elected . ( CheeTS . ) Me
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( the Chairman ) believed that the country had too long been cursed by factions , but in Mr . Binns they had a man free from all factions , and devoted with integrity and zeal to the principles of equal justice embodied in the Charter . With these observations he concluded , and the sentiment was immediately honoured by three times three most hearty cheers .
Ait by the band— " See tbe conquering hero cornea . " Mr . Binhs rose amid renewed cheering , and spoke nearly as follows : — " Mr . Chairman , Ladies , anil Gentlemen , I do assure you that I never in tbe course of my life , have risen under feelings of greater embarrassment than at present , for I feel that you have placed me in a pesition far too important for my merits , although I am not so vain as to suppose that it is the mau merely whom you have met to honour , bat the principles which he had consistently maintained , and unceasingly advocated . It was to aid the efforts of down-trod toil , the struggles of free-born men , to throw off the trammels of despots and plunderers , to stand with an eye which never
blinked when gazing upon the sun of liberty , that he had been placed in the front , and it was for the manner in which be had fulfilled the duties of his post , that they had then met to express tbeir feelings towards him . He looked upon the advancement of Chartism , as indispensible to the effectual relief of tbeir sufferings , as it was to the security of their freedom , and inasmuch as those principles were of universal application , so were they of nniversal interest , and worthy of universal support , The great object for which we were struggling was not the advancement of party—not a war of faction ; Chartism did not seek to raise the many by degrading the few , it was a cause which embraced the real emancipation of alL ( Hear , hear , and . CQeetS . ) Be was loyal , bat it was a loyalty to humanity and truth
that he cherished , and not to one poor human being , ' . Vhen ho looked at the condition of the people , and to their wants and sufferings at the present periodnay , not only tbe present period , but the permanent wretchedness and misery in which , through no acts of tbeir own , they were involved—and when the Parliaments and Legislators that had caused these evils , instead of redressing them , burlesqued the sacred duties they had to perform : when patriotism was only to be heard on Radical platforms , and patriots were found immure 4 in dungeons for their worth and devotion to their country ' s weal—then it became his solemn duty to stand forward , and endeavour as far as he could to wrest from a robber faction that power by which they were scourging the people . Were they created by the
Universal Parent with such noble capacities for improvement and advancement , and yet intended that these should be perverted and crushed , and misery instead of happiness abound ? Why did the sun shino in tho heavens for each and all ; why did its beams fall equally upon the palace of the king and tbe cot of the peasant ; why did the rain bless the labour of the husbandman , and the golden harvest answer to his toil , if , when it was ripe and ready to cut , he was not to be permitted to sit down at nature's table and enjoy Ibe bounties of a liberal Providence ? Why was the fruits of bis labour handed over to those who had lived in idleness , and would squander it in luxury ? Was it intended , that those who had lived upon the bosom of the earth should last partake of its fruits ? Oh ! no !
But instead of virtue and toil being rewarded noWj the worthiest members of the state might be seen wandering the streets of our proud cities in beggary and rags these sights met the eye in contrast with thousands who were wallowing in wealth they had never produced , and were unable by its superfluity to enjoy . What must be tbe feelings of that man , who seeing this wrong and misery , would not swear to lend his power to its removal , and take a bold and manly stand against the common oppressor . Although it might be deemed unfashionable to look with such sympathy upon the miseries of the people , yet it was nothing to tbe honour of a nation , calling itself civilised , that misery should exist at all , much less that those who produced all the materials of happiness should be the
only parties denied the right of enjoying them . They Lad a government ostensibly formed to protect their interests equally , and secure justice to all , but the constitution of that government was taken from the whole and given to a section , to a monied clas 3—the buyers and sellers of labour ; thus placing the interests oi the labourer in the keeping of those who , thirsting for gold , cared not how they obtained it If tbe labourer wa ? worthy of his hire , what was the idler worthy of ? That was a question which they would have to determine ere long . He Knew what tbe labourer was nut worthy o!—he was not worthy to be treated like a slave and paid like a beggar . These men were by thousands wandering the streets of our towns with broken hearts ; life , to them was no boon but a curse , because the selfishness and tyranny of their rulers had deprived them of their rights and consigned them to despair . For what was before thtriri ? At best they could only see the cursed in
bastile offered as a refuge ^—it was said mockery of their suffering—a place where wearied limbs could find no repose , and wounded hearts no balm ; a place where neither age nor sex was respected , where after a system of pinching insult and contumely bad completeKl tUeir work , was terminated in a pauper's death and had a pauper ' s burial . Mr . B . then contrasted the condition of the rich and idle classes , and concluded a long and eluq-aent address , during which he was repeatedly cheeTed , by observing that if novr , at the last hour , those classes would relent ; if they would merge thtir interests with ours and be one with us , wo would forgive all that had past , and if necessary to ensure their fuli forsivene& 3 , the prayer of twenty millions of people would be rolled up to the throne of mercy in their favour , ilr . Binns sat down amidst loud and contined cheering . Air bv the band— " The Tyrolese song of liberty . "
Mr . Gray cave a recitation , after which Mr . Taylor briefly proposed , " Loyalty to truth and obedience to practice . " iLoud cheers ) Mr . Cairns sang in excellent style , " The beautiful Maid . " Mr . H « lms ! ej- cave " The liberation of the imprisoned victims , and restoration to the exiled patriots—Frost , Williams , and Jones . " Band— ' Should auld acquaintance be forgot , ""&c . Mr . Williams then rose and was received with preatcheers . He briefly gave " the Memories of Paine . Emmet , Cir twright , Hunt , Cobbett , Bt-. iuniont , and others , who by writing , speaking , or otherwise have honestly laboured to liberate their country . " ( Loud cheers . ) Three cheers were then proposed and given , with three times three for O'Connor and the imprisoned victims , Frost and the exiles , the Charter and our freedom .
Thanks were then voted to the chairman , and to the band for their services , which being done , the company separated about twelve o ' clock , after an evening ' s enjoyment of thehigbest nature .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), July 24, 1841, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct716/page/2/
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