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another special appeal to the country riecessary , and thus retarded other important public questions , is to be regretted , so far as our domestic interests are concerned . But let us console o urselves with the belief that the decision now about to be come to by the electors of--England will have a sa lutary influence abroad . Hitherto other nations have regarded only as an experiment our free trade measures , the reversal of which they have seen -.. constantly threatened by the party now in power . They will shortly see a , second Protectionist Government ' repudiate Protectionist principles . Then will commence the influence of our example upon foreign countries . I do not shrink from , avowing my belief in the universal though tardy triumph
of a principle which has been demonstrated in our own case to involve the well-being of the people and the prosperity of the Government . With . the general diffusion of liberal commercial principles , I shall expect with confidence the growth of a m 6 re frank and generous international spirit , and , in spite of the backslidings of some from whom I had expected better things , and who have involved us in the cost of fresh preparations for war , I do not hesitate to declare my conviction , that the final triumph of free trade , which England is now about to consummate , will be the strongest guarantee that human hands can give for the observance of that divine precept which enjoins ' peace on
earth and goodwill towards men . " Gentlemen , I have said that in tranquil and ordinary seasons the policy of Governments is made subservient to unworthy and sinister influences . Not so on an occasion like the present , when a ripe national question is about to be submitted to the ordeal of a generaf election . At such a crisis , Ministers and public men look for the final settlement of a great controversy to the larger constituencies , and especially to that of the "West Biding , whose numbers , extent , and wealth raise it so far above every other electoral community . I know that when the moment comes for recording your verdict , it will be , as it has ever been on all great occasions , on the side of humanity , peace , and freedom .
" I have the honour to remain , ^ " Your faithful and obedient servant , "BlCHAliD COBDEIT . " London , June 24 . " Westminster . — -A meeting * of the electors of Westminster was held last evening at the Pimlieo Assemblyrooms , Vauxhall-bridge-road , to hear from Mr . William Conmghain , of Brighton , the first public statement of his political principles . Mr . Sturgeon took the chair , and introduced Mr . Coningham to the meeting . He detailed , his political creed , which was that of a Radical in the broadest sense of the word . He was for
manhood suffrage , the ballot , annual-elections ,-equal * electoral districts , and the abolition of absurd property qualifications ; the separation of Church and State , and the total withdrawal of all pecuniary grants for religious purposes whatever j the education of the people to be secular and properly provided for by the State . These principles were very warmly received , and a resolution , proposed by Mr . Thornton Hunt , embodying their effect , was carried .
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Mr . Whiston was heard in his own defence before the Arches Court on Wednesday . He' delivered a mpsfc qble and feeling speech . . The Bishop of Rochester deferred judgment . When that is delivered we shall present the remainder of the case to our readers . While Mr . Whiston was defending himself at Doctors Commons on Wednesday last , on the cnargo of " utter unfitness and unworthiness ' as a teacher , his pupil , Mr . E . Arnold , was reciting his Newdegate Prizo Poem beforo the "University of Oxford , a composition which is described " as far above tho average of University poems , and the theme of general admiration . "
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We learn from a correspondent , that Lowell Mason , Esq ., of Boston , United States , lias purchased of the heirs of tho late distinguished composer Ituiek , of Darmstadt , the whole of his largo and valuable library , and it is now en route via Rotterdam to Boston . Only lately , tho Theological Library of the celebrated Ncander wns purchased at Rochester , New York , and wo now congratulate our American friends on tins new addition to their treasures , through the liberality and public spirit of tho purchaser , who has done so much to create a knowledge and lovo of science of music in his native city . Tho library consists
of—1 . Various Works in tho History , Biography , and General Literature of Music , including pets of tho various musical periodicals in Germany during tho last fifty years . 2 . Theoretical Works—very extensive collectionindeed , all tho books on the Science of Music which havo been published in Germany . 3 . Books of Church Music , Manses , Mototts , &c , with many old and valuable books of Chorals from tho sixteenth century down to tho present time . A ,. Orgnn Music—an cxtonwvvo collection by German writers . 6 . Scores of Operas , und tho Vocal Works , especially of tho older Gorman school .
C . Very many Educational Works , Singing Schools , School Song Books , < fco . &c . 7 . Much Manuscript Munio , including n collection of PboIhib for double choir by lluick , and other valuable Organ and Vocal Music which has never been published . 8 . Autographs by many of tho Gorman compoHorn . 9 . A largo Gallery of Portraits , many of which nrc now exceedingly rare .
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BUNKER'S HILL AND WATERLOO . Reluctant as the Orleans Princes may Lave been , they have succumbed ; and the last accounts represent them as submitting to the ascendancy of the elder Bourbon . The JPrince de Joinville has given in ; he could not prove a sufficient following in France . The Duchess of Orleans has only been able to maintain her position by seceding from the family circle ; still cherishing her delusion , that the ( Jomte de Paris is the desired of the French nation . This event is but one in the series which continue to consolidate the Royal interests of Europe . It follows but a few hours after the final ratification of the act which settles the Danish succession . Although apparently belonging to a different class of relations , the possession of Tuscany is really part of the same system . The influences and organization of legitimacy are extending in every direction ; its servants are - actively engaged throughout Europe in rivetting * its connexions against any future shock ; and lor the present they are successful . It is impossible not to contrast this growing
strength of the allied Sovereigns , heads of the legitimist party , with the failing influence of constitutional monarchy . While active statesmen of Spain are considering a revolution from above , the influence of England is defied in the person of her citizens . Since the peace , England ' s power has never been so useless for the vindication of the national dignity , or for the personal safety of Englishmen . This is not only an evil in itself , but it indicates the existence of a more deep-seated evil—the decline of influence and power as represented by constitutional freedom . Such a decline is not a mere matter of
humiliation , but must have tangible consequences ; if the States representing constitutionalism on the continent decline in influence and active power , both the minor states adhering to that form of government , and parties in the several states , will fall off in confidence and in numbers in a ratio increasing with tho advancement of time . It requires no gpreat foresight to perceive that if the position which constitutionalism has occuf ) ied during the peace'bo now forfeited , it may bo ost for some timo to come in tho history of the world , and perhaps for over . That despotism can permanently maintain itself , we do not believe ; but that tho opposite extreme may take its turn beforo constitutionalism , becomes more
probable with every accession to tho ranks of despotic power ; and if we are to anticipate a period of triumph for despotism , continued for some indefinite time , and then aporiod of triumph for democracy , also of duration not to be calculated , wo cast tho probabilities in favour of constitutionalism altogether beyond tho reach of calculation . Those who are anxious for tho maintenance of constitutionalism in Europewho arc anxious for its bare existence—should
exert thomselves to maintain it while thoro is yet timo . It cannot bo maintained by a passive submission to tho indignities which are already tho precursors of more palpable adversities . The mair'that is habitually insulted cannot remain long without having to defend himself against direct blows ; and t ' ow will take tlio part of the notorious recreant .
Thoro is , no doubt , arising in tho "world , a spirit that fills us with hope for it . A Blookwall dinner is not tho place where wo may usually look for signs of the renovation of tho world , and yet tho spirit to which we alludo haa had its manifestation in that decorous and luxurious quarter . On tho 17 th of Juno , an American gentleman , resident in London , illustrious for his liborality , ussomblcd a party of ladies as well as gentlemen ,
fo enjoy his hospitality at the Brunswick Hotel Most of theparty were Americans , but amongst them were ^ nglishmen and their wives , of what is called high social station . The Governor of the Bank of England , for example , who cannot be reckoned amongst revolutionary assemblies a member of Parliament or two , more or less connected with trade , and other persons of social influence . ! After dinner , there was . some toasting and speaking ; the Queen of England and the President of the United States sharing the
convivial acclamations or tne company . It was a decided case of fraternizing ^ in rits aspect of the best breeding , O ^ e ; of the company was a gentleman , who must be considered ^ , on account of his official as well a ; s his personal character , the most distinguished American in this country . He delivered an address highly pleasing to his English brethren , although the end and aim of it was tp reeal the anniversary which that day marked in the calendar- — " The Battte of Bunker ' s Hill . " His speech stamped ? the festival as the celebration of that great victory of freedom . Were the English offended at the remhiiscence P
Not at all . A gentleman , high in commercial station , hailed the memory of that day as one not derogatory to the pride of England , but rather as adding to the cpmmon victories- of the race over the influences hostile to freedom—? a victory which has secured the benefits as manifest for England as for America herself , and has extended its benefits even to the continent of Europe . In like manner Bannockbtirn was not a victory over England , but a victorious resistance to the encroachments of oppression—a victory which scouted from Scotland the attempt to introduce a Norman pale , and placed Scotland by the side of England to defend the liberties and advancement of Great Britain .
So the real statesman perceives in the Battle of Waterloo , hot the victory of England over France ,-not even the victory of legitimacy T > vcr Illegitimacy , so much as the sturdy planting of a standard of constitutionalfreedom—the standard of the common weal of civilized Europe parting the two extremes of irresponsible . Absolutism and irresponsible . Adventurism . So it proved while opinion advanced in England ; and while the memory of that great victory lent its moral force to the influence of England , she was able to arbitrate in
the conflicts of Europe , and , upon the whole , to maintain the standard which she had raised . Wellington , the soldier , was the instrument , not the dictator , of that operation . Even the statesmen who conducted the . conventions were but half conscious of the revolution which they were assisting . We begin to , understand it now that the movement of that process , begins to ceasewhen Waterloo has become a mere memory in Europe , and has almost ceased to bo a power . It has almost ceased to be a power through the voluntary passiveness of our statesmen . Its political value , however , was not overlooked at that
festival where the other victory , seemingly so diverse , was celebrated ; and the anniversary ot tho following day was emphatically recognized as a joint record for America as well as England . If , indeed , wo had statesmon in our councils capable of understanding the glorious spirit which flashed for an instant before that festive assembly , we might see raised in Europe tho most brilliant light of freedom , the most exalted standard oi power for civilization which tho world has ever witnessed—wo might see constitutionalism , as it is understood in England , and as it is not misunderstood in the United States , become the dominant power , under the united spirit of BunJccr s Hill and Waterloo .
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A TRUE CHAMPION OP THE . CHURCH . Oitb readers are already acquainted with tho Kovercnd Joseph Brown , of Christchurch , flw * - friars , who annually loads forth tho poorot ««» parish , as he did tho poor of his district in ^; nal-groen , for n Bummer holiday out ot « " » y * » but tho parish festival at Ham this year was distinguished by some novel traits . Tho working classes had resolved to present their rector whu a testimonial , in acknowledgment of his P 1111 """ thropy and his practical services in their bohon , and at tho subsequent collation , in tho gardeni oi
his own house , on Ham uommon , wuw « « " o- , to the principal parishioners and his P orfl 0 n " friends , thoro was a now toast- ^ "The Trustees oi Marshall's Trust , " functionaries who . rosponaou in person . Tho present from the working closer
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There is nothing so revolutionary , because there is nothing" so unnatural and convulsive , as the strain to keep things fixed when all the world is by the very law of its creation in eternal progress . —Da . Abxtold .
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Leader (1850-1860), June 26, 1852, page 608, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1941/page/12/
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