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At St . Saviour s church , Southwark , on Tuesdayevening , the service appointed for the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot was performed , and every part of that spacious edifice was most densly crowded . The sermon produced a great sensation , and when the congregation arose to leave the church at the close of the sermon , the organ began to play the air of the National Anthem , upon which the
congregation suddenly commenced the words , and sung two Terses with great enthusiasm . Mr . Curling succeeded in procuring a pause , and remarked that , as some expressions in the remaining verses were not quite befitting the sanctity of the place , they had better substitute the Doxology . The organ then began to play *• The old hundredth , " and the people sang " Praise God from whom all blessings flow , " with great enthusiasm .
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A PROTESTANT REVIVAL . Just at the time when poor old Guy was almost sinking into his grave once more—in spite of Harrison Ainsworth's romance—Dr . Wiseman , in a fit of silly eagerness to outshine his worthy brother , Dr . JBlomfield , has produced a revival of the solemn farce which commemorates Gunpowder Plot Day . ** The oldest inhabitant" has witnessed no such exhibition of popular feeling on the Fifth of November as that which took place on Tuesday last . From an early hour in the morning the by-streets of the metropolis and its suburbs were rife with the effigies of" Guido Fawkes , " while crowds of urchins in all directions called upon her Majesty ' s liege subjects , in sonorous
tones , to " Remember , remember , the fifth of November ! Gunpowder treason and plot !" As the day advanced , ' Guys of larger growth" presented themselves in the more frequented thoroughfares , attended by numberless idlers , who kept up a running fire of pellets against the Pope and Popery , In some cases an attendant carried a bowl of
whitewash and a brush , with which he diligently inscribed the walls and pavement , in rude characters , * ' No Popery ! " No wafer gods ! " " No Catholic humbug !** and similar anti-Romanist expressions . The Guys were received with more than usual welcome by the populace , and the conductors of the several groups found no difficulty in levying a handsome ?? mail" on the passengers .
The most elaborate exhibition in London was one which issued from the purlieus of Farringdon Market into Fleet-street . It consisted of a group of Guys of colossal magnitude , and had evidently been *« got up " by some zealous Protestant regardless of cost . There were altogether fourteen figures ( animate and inanimate ) , presided over by a colossal Guy about sixteen feet in height , who , elevated in his chariot , a van drawn by two horses , was compelled to bow down considerably before he could be made to pass beneath Temple-bar . This pageant included an animate
effigy of the new Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster , attired in the canonical robes of the Romish Church , and wearing the red broad brimmed hat appertaining to his office . The Cardinal was supported on the right by a waggish fellow habited in the robes of a nun , and upon the left by a jolly fat monk , who leered impudently under his mask at the passers-by . There was also a second figure of a monk looking very lugubriously , and labelled , " St . Guy , the martyr . * " An animate figure , holding a brush and a pail of whitewash , inscribed , " Holy Water for and three
the Penitent ; " man in barrister's robes , or four masks , completed the group . The van bore two large inscriptions—the one , *• Cardinal St . Impudence going to take possession of his diocese in Westminster , ' ^ and the other , " Fox going to be canonized in St . George ' s-fields , " and several smaller ones , such as " No Popery , " &c . On its appearance in Fleet-street , this group attracted an immense crowd , who greeted it with loud cheers and laughter . Several police officers were in attendance , and , accompanied the procession to the confines of the City . After passing through Temple-bar the " Cardinal" and the " Guy" were conveyed through
the Strand into Covent-garden-market , thence back into the Strand and down Bond-street , returned through Whitehall , over Westminster-bridge to St . George ' s . fields , where they arrived shortly after four o ' clock . Although a great crowd of persons attended the procession throughout the whole route indicated , there was no attempt at disturbance of any kind during the day . . The next most imposing " Guy" perambulating the streets was an equestrian effipy—also of colossal size —which confined its wanderings to the eastern districts * of the metropolis , and , like its western rival , wns accompanied by a very great crowd of spectators . Other " smaller fry" thronged the streets until a late hour .
About seven o ' clock several thousand persons assembled in the Cambridge Heath-road , Eethnalgreen , and the various avenues adjoining , for the purpose of witnessing the burning of tho effigy of Cardinal Wiseman and the eleven new Catholic Bishops who are to " fill" the various sees into which England has been divided by the Pope . The piece of ground selected was the Green , " which
covers several acres , and which is close to the church of St . John's . It was granted for the purpose by Miss Eastman , the freeholder . In . this place a pile of several loads of faggots , under which were some tar-barrels , was placed . The effigy of the Cardinal was raised on a stage , properly suspended in the centre of the pile , and three of the bishops were attached to poles at equal distances round his " Holiness . " The commencement of the ceremony was announced by the discharge of a rocket , which , was followed by a salute of various-coloured lights , blue , red , green , and purple , by which , on a frame , were represented the words , " A Wise Man . " The pile was then fired , and from the combustible nature of the materials art immense flame raised itself in the
atmosphere , which spread a strong glare over the neighbourhood . The effigy of the Cardinal was first given up to the flames . This was the signal for loud cheers , which were repeated again and again , and which were renewed as each of the other effigies were caught by the flames . A splendid display of fireworks followed , including discharges of maroons , fiery meteors , Albert shells of snakes , tourbillons , a Victoria shell of all colours , &c . The ceremony concluded by letting off two fire-balloons , and a band of music playing the national anthem , which was responded to by the vast concourse , who gave three cheers .
Notwithstanding the precept from the Lord Mayor , cautioning persons from either purchasing , selling , or discharging fireworks in the City , as soon as it became dusk some thousand persons took possession of Tower-hill , and a continuous discharge of fireworks was kept up without intermission for several hours . Some of the displays caused much cheering . One of great splendoiir , in large Roman capitals , exhibited the words , " The Queen , God bless her , and no Popery ; " another , " The speedy downfall of Popery , " &c . The display of rockets , Roman
candies , squibs , and crackers was most extensive ; and when any of the above-named devices were exhibited the applause from the populace gave unmistakeable evidences that they were far from beingsatisfied with the Pope ' s recent appointments . Whilst the fireworks were being let off , a large figure , representing " his Holiness" on a donkey , was led into the ground . The animal wore a Cardinal ' s hat , and round its neck was hung a large bill , on which was printed " Wiseman . " Several persons , representing " Right Reverend Fathers , " walked at the side of the animal . The crowd gave several derisive cheers as the procession passed .
At Bonner's-fields the effigy of the Pope , in his full canonicals , was destroyed in the presence of an immense number of persons , who testified their approbation by hearty cheers , mingled with cries of " Down with the Pope ! " and a continuous discharge of fireworks . At the Surrey side of the water similar expressions of public disapprobation were evinced ; and , owing to the large number of fireworks discharged , it was apprehended that some mischief might ensue . The firemen of the London Brigade were , therefore , ordered to be in constant readiness , in case their services might be required . We are glad to learn , however , that no accident of any importance happened .
At Richmond the inhabitants embraced the opportunity of showing their disapproval in every conceivable way of the appointment made by the Pope . The discharges of fireworks and the destruction of the Pope ' s eifigy proceeded with great spirit up to a late hour . At Hampton Court , Kingston , Blackheath-park , Guildford , Godalming , and various other places , there were also anti-Popery demonstrations of a similar kind . The Anti-Papal demonstrations in the provinces have been unusually grand in most of the large towns . In Exeter it has been for many years the custom to display a large number of brilliant rockets , and afterwards to illuminate the huge Cathedral by means of a huge bonfire ; but the recent Papal bull kindled so strong a popular feeling , that a considerable sum of money was easily raised , and a procession with effigies was determined upon . In the course of the day , forty seams of wood were brought into the Cathedral-yard , and piled for the bonfire in the roadway , about equidistant from Broadgate to the western entrance of the ancient edifice . Large placards upon the walls announced that " the induction of the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster and his gang" would take place in the Cathedral-yard in the evening at nine o ' clock . The discharge of rockets began at eight , p . m ., and at a quarter past nine the grand procession marched out of the College , where it had been
about an hour and a half in forming . It extended more than 150 yards , and was composed of above 200 persons in characteristic dresses . First camo about thirty bareheaded friars with torches , and by their light was seen a gridiron , shackles , and thumbscrews , with a placard , " The instruments of Torture . " Next came the Inquisitor-General , a gigantic effigy , in sombre habiliments , with a crape mask , symbolical of the office , and by its side two man similarly attired as officers of the Holy Inquisition . The chief object of attraction followed , borne by men ; it was a gorgeous effigy of Pope Pius IX . in full Pontifical robes , sitting in a chair of state , and preceded by two censerbearers ; he wore the triple-crown , magnificently ornamented with a profusion of jewels ( mock , of course ) .
The lesser star , Dr . Wiseman , was only divided from the Sovereign Pontiff , by an immense crosier , and his effigy also was dressed in perfect keeping with his rank as Cardinal , the hat , collar , and robes included . Behind him twelve men dressed in white , with a redcrosson each of their backs , and head coverings of a combination of mitre and helmet , significant of the Romish Church , " militant , " followed , each bearing a placard of his title , and although there was no time to read the names , no doubt all the twelve bishoprics were there . Then came placards and banners ad injftnitttm , and the procession was closed by a band of music . As the procession passed round the Cathedral-yard the scenic effect was encreased by some beautiful coloured lights , red , green , violet , and
purple . Having completed the circuit amid the discharge of rockets , Roman candles , &c ., the procession conducted the figures to the bonfire . The Pope and Cardinal having been placed back to back , a light was applied , and the effigies were consumed amid a discharge of rockets and the deafening shouts of the beholders . The cathedral presented a grand appearance , a part of the sacred edifice being brilliantly lit up by the glare of the bonfire , and a portion remaining in sombre shade . The number of persons assembled was not less than 10 , 000 . The windows of the houses were crowded with ladies , and the tower of St . Mary Major ' s Church was thronged . The sport went on , and the Exeter inauguration of the revival of the Papal hierarchy was krpt up until midnight . No accidents or breach of the peace occurred .
At Brighton , on a particularly shaggy Jerusalem pony , rode the impersonation of Cardinal Wiseman in rich , scarlet robes and a preposterously large scarlet hat . Then followed five attendant priests " all shaven and shorn , " and with masks of a sallow and unwholesome hue , anything but prepossessing . Then camePioNono himself in scarlet and white with triple tiara and cross , very golden and glittering , followed by Mazzini in military costume and with a drawn sword " . A Life Guardsman headed the procession for the double purpose of announcing its approach by sound of trumpet and taking care that their holinesses were not pelted with penny
pieces—as whenever such missiles were aimed , he gallantly threw himself forward as a shield to receive the affront—and pocket it . Lastly , came John Bull—not the fat , jovial , Protestant John of the olden times , not the red-faced , Falstaff-bellied , iife-enjoying envy of surrounding nations , but a thin , sallow , inert old man , a priestridden , fast-day keeping fetch of his former self , ragged and pitiable withal ! And he , " with lingering steps and slow , " followed the steps of the ghostly papistic equestrians , as if eager to join them in their progress , but still unwilling to express his eagerness by any overt act . The whole cavalcade was admirably managed , and gathered immense crowds of spectators as it swept along .
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THE PATRIOTS OF 1794 . The 56 th anniversary commemoration of the acquittal of Home Tooke , Hardy , and Thelwall took place at Radley ' s Hotel , Bridge-street , on Tuesday . The chair was taken by Mr . W . J . Fox , M . P ., who was supported by the following gentlemen : —Mr . J . Toulmin Smith , Mr . I «\ "W . Newman , Count Pulski , Mr . S . Shaen , M . A ., Mr . F . Lawrence , Mr . Parry , Mr . Charles Follen , Mr . P . A . Taylor , Mr . W . Stradwicke , &c . The Chairman said that were there no reason for upholding this annual commemoration this
would be a valid one , that it was a rallying point for the veteran reformers of the generation that was passing away and the rising reformers of the generation that was starting into life . Their chief objects were to preserve and do homage to the memory of good , true , brave men—men who were worthy of being held in continual remembrance , who were the confessors of liberty , and were x * cady to bo martyrsand to testify to tho worth of the institution to which they owed their escape . But they wore especially met to nssert that great foundation truth of all politics—the sovereignty of the people . { Cheers ) : —
" By the phrase 'the sovereignty of the people , ' they did not mean an unreasonable power to be put forth , upon mere impulse , but the primary authority of the people to be exercised through the medium of representation . They meant that sovereignty which had been in partial exercise from the earliest periods . It was to be traced in the passing of the great charter , when principles were laid down which to this day continued to be landmarks of rights and justice ; in the early days of the House of Commons , however imperfect might be the system of representation , the redress of grievances was connected with the granting of supplies . It was to be seen in the banishment of one dynasty and the substitution for it of
another , involving the principle thatmonarchs existed for the people with their sufferance , and that the continuance of their authority was dependent on the people ' s aquiescence and approbation . ( Cheers . ) They rejoiced in the extension of the means of bringing this principle into practical operation . It was this which gave them a claim to the title of a people . On looking around the world they lamented to see how much the existence of the popular element was denied . In countries whore there was only the despot , the serf , and the soldiers , there was not , and it would be vain to talk of the sovereignty of
tho people ; but they believed not in the continuance of this chaos ; on the contrary , they believed there would yet be a Germany—( Cheats )—one , great and free—they believed there would yet be a Hungarian nation and a Poland—( Groat cheering )—they believed that tho sovereignty of the people was growing , and would become a universal reality . { Cheers . ) The sovereignty of tho people in this country could not , in his opinion , bo realized without the universality of the suffrage . ( Ilcar , hear ) . Towards that end they were advancing . Schemes short of that might bo proposed , and for a time might bo worthy of adoption and support ; but still the inherent
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Nov . 9 , 1850 . ] JEfje ItSaJTS t * 771
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Leader (1850-1860), Nov. 9, 1850, page 771, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1858/page/3/
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