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CHURC-fl MATTERS. The committee of the M...
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Arrest Of An American In Iiun«Ally ^ An ...
mreat then was his surprise , when , sitting at dinner Se next day , the chief of the police " stalked in with officers and a warrant for his arrest , on suspicion of being a revolutionary political agent , and having " Proclamations " in his possession . Having presented the warrant , the chief policeman sat him down and deliberately dined with his victim , proceeding afterwards to his lodgings . Here everything was searched , Mr . Brace s portfolio and papers himself carried off to the castl
impounded , and e a little way from the town , " for a temporary arrest , " as it was alleged . The order for his arrest had been made out " within six hours after his arrival . " At the castle he was searched by the soldiery , everything taken from him , and carefully noted down . Here he was confined in a dirty room dimly lighted by a grated window boarded nearly to the top , with two companions , whom the officer called " gentlemen , " both imprisoned for political offences .
The two •* gentlemen , " writes Mr . Brace to the New York Tribtme , in a letter from which we condense his story" Were , the one a common Honved , convicted of carrying d , false pass , and the other a tailor , sentenced to five months' imprisonment for having a concealed weapon . " I had not been there long before a friendly voice from the other room called me to the keyhole , and told me ' not t o be blue , for it was always hard at first . ' " ' And , friend , what is the news from our people in Europe ?' " I replied , ' I did not know at all , for I was only a traveller— . ' Whereupon the voice wished me a good sleep in French , and struck up for my consolation , the 'Marseillaise , ' with with great spirit .
In the bed allotted to him he slept as well as he could for " the fleas '* ; and the next day , Sunday , May 25 , he was taken before a court-martial , composed of four officers . They aske 4 him what were his objects in Hungary ? And he frankly replied that he came to study the old political institutions of Hungary as there were no good reports in America . They told him bluntly that they did not believe him , that he sympathized with the " revolutionists , " and that it was impossible he could have left the great routes of travel for such a " vague purpose . " Controversy upon the point was useless . A
searching investigation as to who -were his Hungarian acquaintances followed . The only man of importance he knew was General Czeez , who had given him a simple card of introduction to a friend at Pesth , expressed in very few words . This was taken to mean , by the Austrian military Inquisitor , something terrible—a conspiracy hidden under a few words . There was a plot there ! The name of Ujhazy mentioned at the hotel in the presence of the " two gentlemen , " excited the attention of the Examiner , and caused most pertinacious inquiries . Mr . Brace had seen but did not know Ujhazy : —
" Where had I spoken with him ? ' 'I had never spoken with him . ' * What is your connection with him ?' * I have none . ' 'Speak out , sir , open and frankly . Do not hold back so much ! What is your agreement with Ujhazy , and where are your letters from him r ' "' I repeat it , and it will not be necessary to say it again , that I do not know Ujhazy , and have never spoken with him . If you have proofs you must bring them forward . I cannot understand how such a suspicion of my hieing in a complot can have arisen ! Even if I had known Ujhazy and the whole Hungarian Emigration , it would be no evidence of any conspiracy with them . ' "
He had visited persons engaged in the revolution of 1848 . He admitted that , but urged that he had visited men of all parties . "We understand it , Bir . That i 3 your screen , " was the reply . In his pack he liad an old revolutionary pamphlet — that proved his revolutionary aims . He urged that , as an investigator , ho read papers on all sides . " I then ventured to ask , 'What would not be suspicious in an American in the view of the Austrian authorities ? It was " suspicious" to visit men of the Hungarian party , and only a " sham" to visit those of the other . It was " revolutionary" if one read books on one aide , and proved nothing good if one read thorn on the other . ' ' 1 am not here to uigue , ' was the reply ' " Every slightest thing ; which the auditor could ' find to make out a case aguinst me was eagerly grasped
. 1 had been visiting a gentleman in the neighbourhood , who waa intimately connected with one of the leaders of the Hungarian party in 1818 . As 1 was going away hi : gave me hia own curd , which 1 could present as a card of introduction to his relative , now residing in England . Jk-ing in a hurry , 1 merely wrote down on the card the address in London , and dropped it in my pocket . Aluai was all eagerly caught at by the prosecuting oilicer . It was not a common curd—for then , there would be » o pencil marks upon it . It was not u curd of invitation , i <> r there is nothing aaid of introduction on it . It is the «< rere . t cover of a plot . Confess , sir , what there is under " »» ItuHidc , why have you visited this fumily ?' 1 replied , thut 1 had had a letter of introduction to «• »« K « iitleinun , and 1 wished especially to sec something « i country life and of a furmon a Puszlu . And ; . « for ciu
, , » H € ^ ( Mini jif " ..,..:. i ¦ ¦ . >¦ „ . . * u . U uf mvuation , it could not be thought a crime , " lie gentleman himself had been allowed by Covern-« M . m t ,, Ko , „ E ,, Kiulul to viHit hiH reliuiv ( . lern / ih < : 1 ° ° f tlu ! <> Xill »»>» ation , Homo nix hours in words C "' ° «»«» rgo iigainst me , in the following ( lJi . in . T ~ i u ure a " »*¦ " » " « ' «¦ <> f the Democratio Verein of U .. /' IUHl . l > l' > yed by the committee , and an ug < nt PreudiuJiVv « i fi ° ° '" lllln B « ry . for the purpose of * - ^ uuuijj revolutionary wovvinonm i' "
After this and other similar examinations , he was thrown into prison , treated as a felon , shut up with the worst criminals in cells infested , with vermin , and kept him there for thirty days upon suspicion . By some means he contrived to send information of his condition to Mir . M'Curdy , the American Ministe r at Vienna , who spiritedly applied for his release , which , after the above long delay , was granted . The case of Mr . Brace , who has very temperately told his story , is one of great injustice . But it affords another illustration of the mode of administering justice ( O mockery of the word !) practised by the Austrians . It is valuable as showing the animus of the Party of Order ; as proving that Ferdinand of Naples is not alone , but ably emulated by his brother Francis of Austria .
We find an American citizen , travelling with a properly authenticated pass , arrested , insultingly examined , and imprisoned for thirty days , upon proofs of treason such as these : —1 . A note of introduction from a prominent Hungarian emigrant . 2 . A card of introduction to another Hungarian emigrant in England . 3 . The fact that certain persons had been called upon who . were compromised in the revolution of 1848 . 4 . The possession of a pamphlet and history advocating the Hungarian side . 5 . Words implying an acquaintance with Ujhazy !
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Churc-Fl Matters. The Committee Of The M...
CHURC-fl MATTERS . The committee of the Metropolitan Church Union , " whose main object is to procure the revival of the synodal functions of the Church , " feeling it their duty to ascertain how far it may be possible to obtain from the Lord Bishop of London the assembling of a diocesan synod , have addressed a circular to the clergy , dated " Essex-street , Strand , " respectfully soliciting the expression of an opinion on the subject : the letter to be authenticated with the signature of the writer . Further , it is stated : — " In the event of a sufficient portion of the clergy of the diocese being favouiable to such a measure , there will , it is conceived , be no difficulty in making their sentiments known to the diocesan , through the regular ecclesiastical channels ; and we are particularly requested by the committee to state , that while it appears to them that the initiative of such a movement may properly proceed from an association like the Metropolian Church Union , rather than from , individuals , they are most anxious that the movement should not be that of a particular society , and , above all , that it should not assume the character of a party movement . " This document is signed by the honorary secretaries—the Reverend G . E . Biber , the . Reverend C , Roberts , and Mr . G . J . Otto way .
To this document the Reverend Richard Burgess has sent in a rep \ y , disclaiming all "knowledge of what the Metropolitan Church Union may be—who presides over its councils—under what sanction or authority , ecclesiastical or civil , it acts , and what may be its functions . " And lie adds , that it is solely in deference to the names appended to the circular that he is led to ofFer this reply : — " If my diocesan should thing fit to require my attendance at any meeting he may deem it expedient to hold for the advancement of God ' s glory and the good of His Church , I shall , as I have hitherto done on many
occasions , attend his summons , and receive his counsel with a glad mind . But I cannot think it any part of my duty to seek to obtain from my diocesan by a canvass of his clergy , unknown to him , that which of his own will and judgment be deems it not necessary to propose ; and least of all . should 1 be disposed to make one of ' a sullieient portion of the clergy of the diocese ' which must necessarily ' assume the character of a party movement , ' and throw another portion on the contrary aide . Under these circumstances , and with these views of my duly towards my bishop , you will not think me unreasonable in refusing to send you my signature to the paper you have done me the honour to forward . "
In addition to the above , it is right to mention that in his " Charge , " delivered to the clergy on St .. Patrick ' s day , J ) r . Whatcly devoted a considerable portion to the convocation and . synodal question . Chiefly he gave an account of the bearing and character of the debate on Lord Redendale ' s motion , with which lie was manifestl y delighted . He advanced besides two main propositions . Fust , that it was an anomaly for a Christian Church to be governed altogether an the Church of England now in , by a body which does not consist exclusivel y of the members of that Church ; and secondly , he repudiates any government , of the ( . lunch by t . he clergy e . xclu aively of the laity . THE WOLVEIUIAMITON I . AIJOUIt TRIALS
Mr . Kdward Terry has written a letter cornvtiui ' an error in the Times article of the 7 U ,. After introducing the matter by lauding the Turns , hi : says : — " The error to which 1 refer coum ' sta in the following l > m » 4 H ,. :-- The * musters whose labourers bud been threatened or enticed away , indicted tluiH « who had thus culpably endeavo ured to influence the conduct of their rZAt HZ' Ul , C work » "' » wl «» *» l « - « l « »« ' •»; and the ie . Tuoi . rT' C ° nd
members of the 'Central Committee ' of that most mischievous body , the self-styled ' National Association of Umted Irades ; but it is an error to suppose that the former were workmen m the employ of the prosecutors , and that they were in this light « victims ' of- the parties whom your article so justly characterizes . " Neither my father and brother ' s firm , nor myself have indicted any of our workmen who were induced to ' take part in the conspiracy . We considered that the fact of our having been reluctantly compelled to subject a number of them to imprisonment under summary jurisdiction for breach of contract and neglect of work , and the further fact of the additional punishment entailed on the deserters and their unfortunate families by the severe privations many of them underwent during their absence , as idlers and fugitives , forbade us to punish them more severely .
" The five workmen convicted with the secretary and delegates of the association abovenamed are persons in the employ of two other manufacturers , who formed the sole exceptions to the conduct of the older and larger number of employers of this town in our branch of trade , by succumbing to the dictates of the agitators , and whose men were consequently not out on the ' strike . ' These five men , therefore , had obviously no pretext for interference or dissatisfaction in their own instance ; and , so far from being ' victims , ' it was proved , in the principal trial , that they were paid agents of the conspiracy , one of them being the salaried secretary of a local association in connection with that iu London , and the whole , or at least three of the others , having been formally
awarded ( from the heavy levies imposed on the real dupes and victims ) 4 s . 6 d , per diem , and 6 d . ale money , as members of a " secret committee , " appointed to conduct the attempted coercion of myself and the other resisting masters . Moreover , it is notorious here , that during the many months throughout which the recent struggle continued , these men were suffered to , and actually did wholly , or almost wholly , neglect their legitimate occupations in their respective manufactories in furtherance of these offices ; and the evidence of a police-officer engaged in apprehending some of the offenders , proved that one of them had exhibited his hands , and boasted that they had not touched a hammer for six months . "
Cuban Insurrection. We Have Conflicting ...
CUBAN INSURRECTION . We have conflicting accounts by the Asia , which anived on the 10 th , respecting an insurrection in Cuba . From Havannah the advices are to the " 3 rd ultimo . The New York Tribune gives the following important intelligence : — " Our advices furnish us with full and important details in regard to the recent outbreak at Puerto Principe . The pronunciamiento was made on the 4 th of July , signed by the leaders of the revolt , Aguero , Estrada and Pina , ns provisional representatives , enumerating the principal grievances which the island
has suffered from Spanish rule . This instrument declares that Cuba is , and by the laws of nature ought to be , independent of Spain . The first battle took place after the issuing of the pronunciamiento . A party of Government troops which had been sent out to make prisoners of the Revolutionists fell iu with a rebel force under Aguero , on the 4 th of July , at the foot of the Cascorro mountains . On the previous day a skirmish occurred in which the leader Sanchez was taken prisoner , and a few arms captured by the Spanish troops . In the engagement on the 4 th , the Cubans numbered ' 200 men , and the Spaniards 300 men consisting of 100 lancers and 200 infantry . After a contest the Spanish troops retreated , having lost 21 killed , including the captain , and IK
wounded . The loss on the Cuban side was slight . Twelve of the Spanish soldiers deserted their colours and joined the patriots . The effect of this battle was to inspire the people with fresh confidence , and increased the number of insurrectionists to over 1000 . They were divided into five guerilla parties of 200 men each , which were stationed in the strongholds about Caseorro and Tuerto Principe . They were ( hilled iu military exercises , and received accessions , to their numbers . After the engagement the Spanish troops fell back on Principe , some 17 leagues from Cascorro . The announcement of their defeat produced great excitement among the people of Principe . The General did not send out a force in pursuit of the Cubans for fear of a popular rising , and despatched messengers to Havannah for a re . informent of 2000 men . "
On the other hand letters from Havannah , and person * who have latel y left that town , report that the insurrection is grossly exaggerated ; that the . skirmishes with the rebel forces have resulted in the victory of the government troops ; und that on the 17 th of July tranquillity prevailed . Hut various rircumstances lead one to an oppo-ite ) belief : especially an it was known at New Orleans Injure the outbreak that it would take place ; as the eorniiiander at Peurl . o Principe had enough to do to res ! rain the inhabitants ; aa the soldiery were deserting ; and as reinforcements were being went to Puerto Tiincipe . ( . eneral Lopez was at New Orleans . It was expected he ivmilil ( : ro «« over and head tin : insurrectionary army . ' * ' » ' llH ll great uncertainty prevails , W <> iiiumI . iitvnit . the next mail for a fuller knowledge .
Cai'io Wau. The Proponfin, Aerew-Htenmer...
CAI'IO WAU . The ProponfiN , aerew-Htenmer , ( , ' uptain ( Jlover , has arrived from the Capo of ( Vood Hope , hriiiKiitK imperil up to tho 4 th of July inclusive . Although wo have xioyf
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Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 16, 1851, page 3, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_16081851/page/3/
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