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sSAHCBEbTES . *¦] ADDRESS BY MR . TH 01 &SS 0 N , OF NEWCASTLE . ApaUUmteUttrf & » Ov&U of this town was «« jr «^ ft * di » porpow rf twin , Mr . Thomaswa , of n Wnuta , addzeu tiaexa on tbe 29 tb ~ instant . itr . HILTOR w eaJkd to the chair , who opened the wetiBgbytteaagthat h * iru wttllngon evwyoce * . towMohoffaedrtoelf to do all ia Ma po * % r to berp taw * the principles laid ( town in the People ' s Charter , becssae be believed that when property carried oat ttMywonldtead to benefit the working elawes of thi » Oaplre . He ¦ would not at th » t time occupy tny more of the time by his marts , bat at once introduce Mr . Thom » eBoo to aidroB than . ^^ r ADDRESS BY MR . TmwfisSnK ni .
Mi . ThomassoK thtn rcee , and observed that the position takes xtp in this country ni one of the most impcfing erer takes np by a people decpairing of obtaining say good from the Government of this country . He odd the people relied npon their own unaided energies and combined inteUifenoe in working cut the redemption of their common country . It had been often aid that the principles of the Charter were only advocated toy men of nttle or no standing in society . The assertion displayed either gross ignorance or & total disregard to troth . The -working classes of this conntry never adToeated a measure that had not met with the pretended support of some of the greatest men both in and oat of the senate of this country . These men , while their noses were kept at a distance from the
erib , and did not occupy a seat upon the Treasury benches , were thick and thin reformers . They were atawting examples of the charge which takes pl&ce in men ' s opinions when introduced to place a * d power . Earl Grey was a rery greatpretesded democrat in 1793 , when be introduced a petition into Parliament in favour of Universal Suffrage , and nearly erery family coincided with the People ' s Charter , in stating that none but weak-minded men adTocated the doctrine of equal rights reflection was cant upon the judgment and opinions of the wisest and the greatest men Who ever adorned the political stage—Earl Orey , Burke , and others , before they were corrupted by bribes from the nation ' s purse . These men , who , at the beginning of the nineteenth century , were the advocates of pure democracy
* A * _ 4 *_« ABB— * * _ "* W * at this time united with the twe great factions to check uy improvement * in the political institutions of this country . - In the person of Mr . Copley , now Lord Lyndhurst , to found an adTocate of the people . But now ( 0 strange fatuity of the human intellect ! she stand ) indeatifiea with the stern oppoaers of the people ' s righto . Lord John Russell , too , was an anti-standing army nan , and anti-rural policeman—a man who , when struggling for place , could state that taxation without representation wa » unjust , as he obeerred in his speech when introducing the Reform Bill—eTen he , when made part and parcel of the Government , could state that the Beform Bill waj a final measure , and that an agree ment to this effect was made with the middle rinrmon in the year 1832 . Tho Noble Lord most hare jformed
a very high nation of his own power and importance , when he considered himself empowered to hand over the rijbts of every working man , like a parcel of moreable goods , into the hands of the middle classes ; The Noble Lord calculated that the people had as good reaatns , and likewise as good a right to be satisfied with the Reform Bill as himself and company had ; but the day is not far distant when the puny ^ behest of his finalityxhip win be found rather too weak and flimsy to bind the spirit of aa insulted , impoverished , yet Hberty-loTing , nation . ( Cheers . ) The people now act though such men were not in existence ; and consider re improperly that , at the ; are called upon to maintain the honour and dignity of the nation , they are th « fittest persons to be entrusted with the management of
its affairs . Those feelings of high-toned patriotism flourish in &Q their verdure in the bosoms of the Tirtuoos poor , sad demonstrate sot only their fi . tn . eu for the exercise of the Suffrage , but also points them out as the only persons to whom the nation can look for her emancipation . The history of the present struggle for equal rights has commenced , and progressed as every great change in public institutions must do . It commenced at the very root of society , aad those feelings which bum in the hearts of the operative * are beginning t * be transmitted to these above them . If the people increase their intelligence , those sentiments which they
sow entertain will force the homage of those above them ; asd La this way the little leaven must leaven the whole lump . Changes of this kind , although the most sflent , are always the most effectual The rivulet that pursues its way through brushwood is noiseless in its progress ; bat thai pellucid stream , unnoticed though it may be , enriches the adjacent plain , and , -watering the roots of trees growing upon its banks , clothes the whole with beauty . The mquin »» in which the people have expected changes to be wrought in this country has been directly opposed to the order of nature . They expected that measures of regeneration should have begun with the higher orders of society , and the lower
ofoUew after . The Reform Bill began at the higher , we admit ; and the limits of its condescension was the £ 10 householders . Chartism , en the contrary , began at the very roet of society ; it has gone en ad-ranting by imperceptible degrees , till it Las iiaen both in numbers aed strength ; and the pulsations of the human heart must cease , and that love of happiness which God has made the first law of our nature , must be completely eradiated , before Chartism can be arrested in its progress . Supposing , as some bare said , that the advocates of the people's rights are comparative ) few in ' number , that does not demonstrate the possibility of success . Small beginnings , when the object i * good , always lead to decisive results . This remark is true both in nature and art . The acorn is perhaps the
wnaHrat seed known ; but small though it is , when first sown , it becomes the towering monarch of the forest Events , tie most trivial , have often changed the destinies » f states , and altered the current of public affairs . In order effectually to silence the caYils of opponents , and the senseless hostility which they manifest , -we need only refer to the situation of this country , in order to show the incapability of Parliament , constituted as it is at present , to legislate for the hsnour and happiness of the nation . Every da-T ^ g scheme of the middle classes has been set at naught by a House of Commons of their own creation . Until that House is reformed , and public opinion employed to wash out its corruptions , they may trifle aa they hs-re done before , and the people be victimised by a
maladministration of public p . ff « . ir « In looking at the past ctnduet of our parliamentary philosophers , we discover nothing but what is calculated to excite disgust in the bosoms of every true , clear-headed , and right thinking man in the nation . Only take a view at the present condition of the producers of the wealth of tbe country , both personal and otherwise , and there jou will find nothing but misery , rags , and starvation . "While the warehouses for grain , and every other kind < £ provision are leaded—while every cloth and clothes warehouse is completely crammed , we see the thousands of those who , by their industry , have produced Stem , wandering about the streets dressed in rags , and their haggard visages and emaciated forms , indicate that they have nothing for either belly or back ,
aad eonTince them of the benefit * they max expect from a middle-class legislation . On every hand groups may l > e seen idling save the m&rk rather , starving ) for want of employment ; and various are the conelutiers which they come to respecting those who would be thought wise , bat yet are truly ignorant and rmbfcfto legislators , nay , the amount of downright want of even necessaries to keep them alive is awful , in the various towns and village * round about Manchester . He had been at Stockport , SUlybridge , aad A&hton , and he could find that the people were all o tone tale- —out of employment , and selling every article of both furniture and clothing , in order to keep them from starving to death . The silly , Ehortrsighted , middle rinrano ccfeld , a few months ago , turn up theii
aoses , and laugh , jeer , and scoff at the Chartists ; but bow " a change had come o ' er the spirit of their dream , " aad the ery amongst them , is—seeing that they are likely t » be inevitably Uie vtitims of ruin and in&olvebcj— " What must we do to be saved ! " Looklag to Ireland , the green spot of Whig legislation , matters are in the same tt&te . They began their career bj a Coercion Bill , which was followed by a Tithe Bill , without an appropriation clause ; aad whatever changes say have taken place so far as the administration of public afLdra are concerned , it has neither put a better eoat upon the artisan , nor a better meal upon hi 3 table . England has been visited with the New Poor Law Amendment Act , Rural Police—in opposition to every beneficial measure . Corn Monopolists , Church Bt ^
Uoob , Civil last , stand just in the same state & 3 they wtubofore we were blessc-d ¦ with the benignant reign cfWhiggery . The system of transacting public business is despicable . Commissioners of inquiry are costing the country not less than £ 300 , 000 yearly , mostly squandered away among the members of wealthy families as the price of political partisanship and * poetacy . These commissions ba-re been instigated I ) the Government at diSiaett tim& « , &n 4 they sometimes cost more t >>* n the very evils tliey are intended to remedy , and are used by them as a ¦ kab for the purpose of catching a whale . There was spkn of this kind taken for the purpose of revising liepension !***> agreeably to a motion made by D . W . Harvey . Sir EobertPeel objected to his ( Harvey ' s ;
sama coming upon the committee of inquiry ; and its labours , he believed , had never yet seen the light oi day . This was a fair sample , although others might be given of the way in which public business " was managed . England , when she had the affections ef her w ; people , was respected abroad . The working das : i : ( 1 the nation must again seize the reins of Government Let the country again stand erect in the face of heaven , and being the guardian of her own people's rights , she will command the respect of mankind . To effect such a change in pabiic affairs , a system of combined action most be adopted , and the yeo >! e of this country must give no the entire use of
intoxicating drinks . A degraded people alvrays forfut tte r own rights , and loss that self-respect which adorns the character of man ptrs-. caiiy , and in the glory of nations , in their collective capacity . Another plan to be adopted , is to fprm themselves into debating an cestablish libraries for the spread of in ermalion . A task like this may be considered an arduous one , bnt h i exertions of a combined people -will overcome diffiealti s , and complete success will be the reward of their exertions . Another point to be ottiinei was 4 h » consecration of all their powers in liberating all those men who hava suffered in U ^ ir canse O'Connor W the first apostle of the do ^ 'STiie of the SoSsa ^ e
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' •*?? = ' i- ~ - - " . I TJ- ' V ; ** ££ & !?* £ * *********** la th . cause of jT rf ^ ri BlUbtt tttitkd Ub to their gratltud ., * ° » W . ^ act hlajwtotatt on to the ranks of tbe people for whom fo laboured should be tbe object of their tntirir ^ Wtertions . ( Cheers . ) There were also three W « 3 sh patriots , Frost , rVOOims , and Jones , If they would heal the bleeding heart * of their families , they should labour incessantly for their restoration ; and the would see them open the soil of Britain again , the determined advocates of rights for which they were « taiShi ? lrfil ?!! l ! SSS ?? 'ZSTJZZJ ?
suffering . Our gaols would be emptied of Chartist victims . O'Brien , Richardson , Vincent , and others would again be found giving instructions to the people ; and aa emancipated nation would present themselves before tbe fsce of Heaven in an the dignity of exalted humanity , and prove themselves the worthy possessors of every right for which they have struggled . The lecturer concluded , after making some very good remarks on many other points connected with the rights and liberties of the people , and sat down amidst the applause of the assembly .
A vete of thanks was voted to the lecturer and the chairman , and tte meeting broke up , highly delighted with the proceedings .
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CHARTIST FESTIVAL AT MANCHESTEB
A grand festival was held at Brown-street , on Saturday evening , to celebrate the liberation of Messrs Kay , Davidson , and Painlough . This meeting was property announced by placard to commence at seven o ' clock , when tea would be on the table . About that time we repaired to the room , and the first thing that met our eyes was a firiWength oil painting of Feargus O'Connor : Motto— " Hunt ' s Successor .- A little farther was , likewise , an oil painting of M'Deuall : Motto— " He is our friend . " Round the rostrum were bung , in beautiful rosewood frames , portraits of the following sufferers and patriots : —Frost , Collias , O'Briea , Cobbett , Arthur O'Connor , and others . The room was most brilliantly lighted up -with two chandeliers . Round the tables sat about one hundred aad fifty well-dressed females ; but not so many males . The arrangements , generally , were roch as reflected great credit on all who took any part in them . All was dene with the greatest order and decorum .
When justice had been done to the gunpowder and currant cake , the tables were taken away to make room for those who ceuld not come to tea . Mr . Whi taker , a very zealous operative , was called to the chair . The Chaikmait said , he felt highly delighted to witness the very handsome manner in which everything bad been conducted , for the purpose of congratulating those friends who bad so nobly suffered , and who wen yet determined to persevere is spite » f alL There were a number of toasts whkh he had to submit to the meeting . The first was— " The People , the only source of all legitimate power . "
Mr . LEECH then rose and said it garre him -very great pleasure to witness the reception they had that evening given to those men who had suffered for advocating the rights of the people . The working classes had not hitherto been considered of the people , only to slave and produce all ; while a number of worthless locusts squandered it away in luxury and idleness . There was shortly an addition to be made to the people ; every preparation was being made in the grandest style for the reception into the world ef another pauper , while the working classes were in sneb misery aa was impos sible to describe . But such meetings as that , and the increasing knowledge of the slaving millions , would soos convince tbe tyrants that they ( the working classes )
were of the people ; tor without them and their labour , the property of the aristocrat was of no use to him . They would , indeed , soon convince them that it w « s of very little service to put men in prison , as it bad not produced the intended effect * . He thought it would be rather unfair and nnwise in him to detain them with a long rpeech ; for on one hand he saw the dancingmaster , and on the other the musicians , and a predilection in the ladies to be in a merry mood . He himself was very fond of dancing , although he was nothing at it He was likewise very fond of fiddling : he was an old fiddler himself , and bis mother had many times drove him out of the bouse with the brash ' s tail for it . ( Laughter . ) He thanked them for the kind attention they bad paid him , and sat down amidst great
cheering . Half an hour was then spent in ^ nn ^ n g The Chaikman said that the toast which he was about to give was one which he knew would profit the meeting . It was " Messrs . Kay , Davidson , and Fainlough , our distinguished guests . " Mr . Kat rose and thanked them for the very kin recepti-n they had that evening given him . He thought it did hoBour to tbe Chartists to manifest snch pleasant and kindly feelings towards each other at such times as these ; and it would convince Campbell , Russell , and Normanby , that , notwithstanding all their persecutions , spies , and emissaries , Chartism was not extinct ( Cheers . ) Mr . Kay proceeded to remark that he would be amply repaid for tbe sufferings be had endured by
the kind reception be had received , and that his recollection of that night would remain as long as memory held its seat He then proceeded to give an account of his treatment in prison ; and if ever Chartism was worth advocating it was then , when misery , desolation , and distress were seen on every band among tbe working classes , and when tbe merchant and manufacturer ¦ were endeavouring to rob the artisan of tbe fruits of bis industry ; and the landed aristocrat was endeavouring to rob th « agricultural labourer of his hire . He then gave an account of his fellow prisoners , and stated that they were in high spirits , and that the imprisoned patriots were as much devoted to the cause as ever , and were determined , as soon as they w * ro liberated , to enter the field with renewed vigour . The speaker then referred to the fable of the bundle of arrows in otdeT to
show tbe necessity of union . He then exhorted every man and woman to aid in making the Charter the Uvw of this country , aE « l ages yet to come -would realise the full benefits of theii labours . The -worting classes of this country would then be able to obtain their living on more advantageous terms ; and their «> ns and daughters would not , as now , be crying for bread . He then exhorted them to be steadfast in their proceedings , and their efforts could not fail of being crowned with success . He thought it would be nnwise in him to detain them long with more remarks ; for the ladies had now had a little rest , and were prepared for another hop . He again thanked them for tbe manner in which they had recced Mm , and sat down amidst tbe most deafeniag cheering , ¦ which was repeated again and again .
The company then engaged in during for another half hour . The Chairman then said , that the next toast was one which they would all take grewt pleasure in responding to— " Feargus O'Connor , and all tbe incar . cerated patriots . " A . young Feargns was then exhibited to tbe meeting , and received three cheers . Mr . Thomasson , of Newcastle , was called upon to speak to the toast , and said , one cannot help forming a high idea of Whig justice , when comparing the treatment of tbe tham-Radicals in 1832 , with the treatment of tbe Chartists of 1839 . It was during tbe agitation of the Reform Bill that a young aspirant after fame , called Baines , of i ^ eeds , propssed tftree gro&na tot the Queen , and had her dressed in breeches . Was young
> eddy gaoled ? No ! \ rbile Falstaff , sen ., got into the Commons ; another member of the family was rewarded with tbe Recordersbip of HulL ( Bravo . ) What a fine example of gratitude and Whig kindness for past services ! ( Loud groans . ) Another example of kindneas was seen in the case of Dixon , of Carlisle , wno employed some working men to burn the bishop of that place in effigy . Was Dixon indicted for sedition ? No ; be was found foremost in Chartist persecution , and is now among the elect of Wbiggery . Manchester was among the spots distinguished for its ultra middle-class demagogues . Its Mayor was not prosecuted for sedition , but is one ef that illustrious spawn of politicians upon whom her JIajesty conferred the honour of knigntbood . Such
men dignify a title ! Birmingham W& 3 also blest With some geniuses of tbe same description . Thtse men adopted tbe doctrines of Cbartissi , and no doubt thought it a cheap road to popularity ; but Muntz was no Booner made Mayer , than be thought be must desert his former associates to maintain the dignity of his office . Newcastle was foremost in the same kind of talk ; and Queen ' s beads rolling upon scaffolds was a subject of common conversation there . These men attempted violent things ; and be had been told that a plan ¦ was framed under tbe auspices of men now on the magistrates' bench to carry the barracks by storm , and disarm the soldiery : yet tkese men did not scruple to sit on the bench , and punish persons who never used a tithe of tbe violent language employed by
themselves . From the chaste Melbourne and stationary Russell , down to tbe common hangman ef our Whig Corporations , tbe Whigs were all remarkably honourable men . ( Ironical cheers , aud laughter . ) They were called upon to support tbose men who were incarcdrated in their cause , and , firBt , be would refer to O'Connor . He was the first apostle of Universal Suffrage , and advocated it single-banded and alone ; and now he was imprisoned , they were bound to effect bis liberation , and get him back to the ranks of tbe men among wkom be laboured . There was Frost , Williams , and Jones ; and he hoped they would labour peaceahly to get them restored to their widowed families . Mr . Tbomasson then noticed the case of Robert Peddle . he stated that be had a short acquaintance with him . and
be believed there was not a better maa among tbe ranks of the Chartists ; and ha hoped steps -ivould be taken directly to effect a change in kis treatment Peddio was a man of intelligence , and his too great ardour in favour of Chartiflm mada Mm not emitious enough . ( Hear . ) He bad a sufficient knowledge of Mr . Peddie to believe him a misrepresented and deepl y-injured man . Let them again unite ; lot peace , law , and order be their motto ; and by diffus ng information their cause -would make progress ; and tbe day -would not be far distant when they would fcing the last requiem over injustice and oppression , auil rejoice ia the possession of their political freedom , iir . T . concluded amid long-continued cheering .
The Chairman then gave , " Pr ^ st , Williama , and Jnces , and may tb < -y soon be restored to their bomts ; their families , anri ^ lhcir country . " Three young luJ ^ bauie forward , and sung tbe Chartist NatioaJ Anthem , which appeared in tbe Star a few wvfcks tiuce . This -w ^ s tery effective , tbe ladies joining ia the chorus . Anoliiw diuicc
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Tout— "To the ¦ asiory of the iouMttal Henry Hunt , andttoUteh « ryo £ P « t « rioa " - Mr . Cubrah ws * called apon to respond to it ; and observed that . when be looked apen the smiling faces around him , he wold not betp . bat be struck with tbe striklBg contast of that soestiac and the ooe held at Peterloo , 1819 , when tbe yeonuoy were let loose upon the people , who had met la thousands , in the cause of liberty . He hoped that the people would visit tbe tragedy of Out day with a merited retribution . He _ 5 ?^" . ?? . * i ^~? 7 : A *! •¦ " •¦»» T
then passed a high eulogium upon Me Hunt , and remarked that be was afriend of the people , aad laboured incessantly to Improve their condition , when representing Pm « toa In Parliament . Ho concluded fey inviting the Manchester men to unite with the National Charter Asjeciation , They would have a velce in making laws through the medium of their representative , which would render the reacting ^ such scenes for ever impos sible . After reciting the following lines , Mr . Curran sat down : — .
" Blest be the bond , Inspired with honest fame , Who feel resentment for their country '! shame I Who nobly dare with venal power contend Till brazen guilt beneath their efforts bend Till courtly culprits , stung with self-disgrace , Confess the impotence of bribes and place . Hear this great truth and bid it be Impress ed In deathless characters on ev ' ry breast , Ye nations hear ! " Tbe law should govern all , And glow at nature ' s soul-inspiring call !"
Know then that Government was first designed To shackle knaves and dignify mankind—To harmonise society—to raUe Industrious merits with the palm of praise ; And viewing ages ere the natal hoar To shield the people from the gripe of pow ' r . Since from this purpese Government have swerved And quitting public , private interests serve The patriots thunder and the general voice Should form new rulers of the public choice" I
Mr . Cartledge then Bpoke to the toast , "Tbe wives and families of the imprisoned Chartists . " He made a most feeling appeal to the assembly on the behalf of these parties , and concluded by exhorting those who were there to consider how they would be placed if they were deprived of their husbands on a Saturday evening . He hoped they would do all they could to encourage the females under such trying circumstances . The next toast was the Proprietor , Editor , and Publisher of the Northern Sktr . " Mr . griffin briefly reiponded to it . and a vote of thanks having been given to the Chairman and Mr . George Moad , for their patriotic exertions , the meeting broke up delighted with tbe proceedings of tbe evening .
Shocking Accidekt and Loss op Lifb at Manchester . —A 6 oneof thejoiners , named Richard James , was employed ia tbe Britannia Foundry , repairing some flooring above eome machinery , the ladder gave way , and threw the poor man into the spur wheel , which maDgled him in snch a dreadful manner , that he BhortTy expired . An inquest was held on the body—Verdict , " Accidental death . " Found Drowned . —On Saturday , a person of the name of John Lee , late of Stockport , was taken out of the river . He appeared to have been in a considerable time , as his body was extremaly putrified . An inquest was held on toe same day , and a verdict of "Found drowned" was returned ; but how , or by what means , they could not ascertain .
Oratorio . —On Sunday last , a grand oratorio was held in the Hall of Science belonging to the Socialists . The capacious room , which is supposed to hold between three and four thousand persons , was completely filled with a respectably-dressed and attentive ^ auditory . The choir qongisted of about fifteen violinp , a complete brass band , five double basses , kettle drums , and a great number of good Bingers , both male and female .
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TYRANNY OF THE MASTERS AT GLASGOW . ( From the Scottish Patriot . ) Last week we intimated our determination of exposing several acts of petty tyranny practised by the masters upon their workers , for attending the Demonstration . It is with no small reluctance we enter upon this task , well knowing that it will be viewed invidiously in various quarters . But , however much we regret being obliged to take up the subject , we will not , at the sacrifice of our public duty , remain silent under the knowledge of several acts of persecution that would disgrace the most barbarous people . We give , in the first place , a letter received from a correspondent : —
" Sir , —As I live contiguous to a street called William-street , in which are several factories , I have gleaned some facts which will illustrate tbe character of tbe Whig and Tory capitalists of tbe city . There are three mills in this street , tbe workers in which were strictly prohibited from demonstrating . The flrst to which I shall allude is A . and A . M'Pbail ' s factory , tbe workers in which stopped out after dinner , for doing wbicb each was fined one shilling . This work is proverbial for fining . Tbe next is tbe work belonging to FranciB Wood and Co . A number of the workers employed in this mill stopped one , which rendered it useless to start the machinery : but . although not working the masters or managers , with a most splenetic spirit , kept all who had come in prisoners , although not working . It is due to those masters , however , to state tiat they did not dismiss any of the workers who absented themselves . The third work to which I shall allude is Mitchell ' s mill . A number of the workers in
this factory stopped out at dinner time , in consequence of which tbe whole work was stopped in the afternoon . Next day from ten to twenty of the -workers were discharged ; and , Sir , to tbe eternal disgraco of tbose who did it , amongst tbose dismissed were tbe destitute orphan and tbe fatherless , whose very existence depended upon their work . Had this been the doiDg of some unprincipled savage , we might little wonder at it But , Sir , when perpetrated under the sanction of a man laying claim to the title of gentleman , and who was educated under the eye of a father , and that father a Christian clergyman , we may well reel both grieved and eurprised . Can those men , who , dressed in a little brief authority , execute judgment without mercy , except to receive judgment tempered with mercy when they appear before that judge who said , " Blessed are the merciful ? " No wonder , Sir , that Christianity hangs its head , ashamed of the practice of those who profess its benevolent doctrines . I am , Sir ,
A Relative of one OF TBOSE PAID OFF . " We commend our correspondent for the calm , dispassionate manner in which he makes his statements . The facts speak for fliemselves . The M'Phails ** proverbial for fining . " If so , can it be wondered that en this occasion they should screw a few pounds off their workers . But who , we ask , -will envy the foelinga of him who would take a shilling oS his servants' wages , because they dared , against his inclination , to go forth and testify that they wanted such reforms as would have benefitted not only themselves , but their masters also ! The next case
alluded to by our correspondent , displays a little spleen , which can be excused , if unaccompanied with any further manifestation of the same spirit . But the third instance demands that we should speak out —that is Mr . Mitchell ' s . Can the vile spirit of party have so seared up this gentleman ' s heart , that it has no feeling for the fatherless \ Has wealth rendered him so callous to the common feelings of humanity , that the necesBitien of the orphan cannot affect him i His moral feelings must surely be dead , when he thus lightly throws the unprotected fatherless female destitute upon tbe world , a prey to the destroyer !
The next case that cornea under out notice ia that of Mr . Higgenbotbam , of the Springfield Printworks . We alluded to this last week in our report of the demonstration ; and , in further illustration of the course pursued by this capitalist , we have to Btate , that he kept one of his engravers , Mr . Thomas Rankine , a most intelligent and zealous Chartist , idle for about a week , for agitating the work , aud ultimately dismissed him . Mr . Rankine might have retained his employment , had he succumbed to tbe narrow-minded views of his master , and allowed . he taunts thrown out about the ignorance of the Chartists to go uucontradicted . Disdaining , however , to bear the slander thrown upon himself and his party , Mr . Rankine threw back the vile
calumnies , and adduced the conduct displayed by the middle classes at several meetings of late , as indisputable evidence of their intelligence . This so fexasperated the man of wealth , that Mr . R . was immediately discharged , and ia thus victimised for oarmg to stand np in the defence of truth . Although obliged to attend their work during the day , the Springfield workers celebrated the demonstration by a , supper in the evening , at which the conduct of their master did not pasa unnoticed . We are further informed , in reference to the 6 ame master , that be aloo dismissed several of the female weavers for attending the demonstration . On . this being known , the rest struck work , but bow it terminated we have not yet learned . We bhall conclude the subject this week by on « u r i JJ stance » Promising , however , to deal justly with all authenticated information sent us . The preceding cases , bad though they be , are completely
eenpsea by the Uilioying one , to which we alluded last week : —It is tint of Mr . Gregg , joiner , Cannonstreet , a Whig of the first water , and a manager of one of our city churches . Oue of his iDdtntured apprentices , named Richard Drummond , absented himself without leave on Monday the 21 st , to attend the demonstration . . Now , this was oertainly . a fault , and as such , the master might , if he thought fir , exact , the penalty stated in tho indenture , and no one Sn \ i fault with him . Tke indenture stated that if the apprentice absented himself without leave , he should forfeit 2 s . lor each day , or serve two days for one . Thi ? , however , was not sufficient to satisfy the vmdictiveness of a Whig . The apprentice , Drummond , was dragged from his bed by three oii ' nwrg of th 9 law before six o ' clock on Tuesday morning . He was taken first to the workshop , hjiu thvn to tho office of a . sir . Al'Cailam , in Bell-street , vrjcre he vug tfet-aiucd prisoner till ten o ' clock :
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after which ke wm taken np to th « Jtutioo of Peace Cletk ' a •««« , bnt the me wt totting on aft the time , ho was re-oondactcd took to his pribob in Beil-rtreet , and there oonfined till one o ' clock in the afternooB , He wts again taken to the Justioe of Peaot Clerk ' s office , and , at the earnest solicitation of Ms master , sentenced to sixty day * ' confinement in Bridewell I And the master , be it recollected , is a manager of a Christian church , and no doubt attends regularly on the Sundays , to consecrate by his preseace the place devoted to the servioe of Him who commanded to " do unto others as yon would that others should do onto you . " The young man , however , was not s « nt to Bridewell . His Christian master relented so far •*« * M > *?• , «* % n t « ttf » KW if
as to allow him to continue at work , On signing a paper to pay the expenses of the prosecution , amounting to two pounds , thirteen shillings , and sixpence . We wish we could add , that good feeling dictated this apparent extension of mercy . It was only an extension of punishment from the youth t « his poor friends , if they could muster the money for him . And , after all , what was his fault ? Let US consider for a moment the enormity of the deed , and its penalty . Because a young man , a mere boy , absents himself from work for seven hours , it is craved that he be sent to Bridewell , to associate with the dregs of crime , and have his morals tainted with the impure oontaot of vice ; to suffer two months' severe
punishment for no crime whatever , and to come forth to the world wounded in spirit , perhaps injured in health ,, and a stigma fixed upon his name for ever . Ah ! Mr . Gregg , how can you reconcile this either with your character as a manager of a Christian Church , or as a man ? In taking leave of this subject for the present , we cannot but express our deep regret that our master manufacturers and others , who solicit so earnestly the co-operation of the working classes to effect the repeal ef the Corn Laws , should thus act in a manner so much calculated to stir up feelings of the most bitter hatredi against them . If any other argu ments were wanting to shew the working BeoDle
the absolute necessity of determinedly and exclusively standing by each other and their objects , those persecutions from the masters might suffice . We cannot , we will not recommend reconciliation , when the working people are thus victimised by the middle classes . We will aever advise them , when smitten upon one cheek , to turn the other , that it may be smitten also ; but , on the contrary , to return blow for blow . Our Corn Law repealing manufacturers have shewn what feelings they entertain towards the working classes ; they , are those of bitter enmity . Let the working people , therefore , pay it back with interest—let them stand by and support each other , for this is their only hope . If the Whigs think to put down the spirit of the people , they are miserably mistaken ; but they may rest assured
there will be fewer victims at the next Demonstration . The working people must not be sacrificed , and if other means of safety fail , they must meet on the Sabbath . There can be bo sin in an oppressed people assembling even upon the day sacred to religion , to declare in the face of heaven the sore injuries they suffer—to declare their miseries , aud to ask redress . If there be a sin , it must rest upon the heads of those who thus force them to a step so much at variance with the feelings and character of the people of Scotland . So bitter has tho opposition of the masters been , that we are credibly informed
that in one « f the public works , in Hutcuesontown , a number of mere children , lured away by the music , were dismissed on their return . No wonder the people look upon their masters as tyrants and oppressors . We cannot conclude without expressing a hope that the tradesmen of Glaegow will subscribe a little to assist in paying the expenses of the prosecution we have detailed . The smallest trifle from each would do it . We know their resources have been considerably drawn upon of late , but the case is really of an extraordinary nature . fiV ^ ri'Ci-ifii-j ' ni-rfiiMM ^ a ^ wiiifjvu . fi .. - -
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GREAT PUBLIC MEETING OP THE . CHARTISTS OF BRIGHTON . DISSOLUTION OF THE OLD BRIGHTON RADICAL ASSOCIATION , AND THE FORMATION OF THE "BRIGHTON
NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION . " Last Wednesday waa a day that will be numbered in the annals of Brighton . The men of Brighton have awakened from their slumbers , no more to rest till their Charter be secure . The Committee of the Radical Association , in compliance with the instructions # f the members , convened the quarterly meeting of the Association , on Wednesday evening , Sepi 30 , at the Large Room of No . 110 , Glo ' ster Lane . The room iru crowded to suffocation , and we should judge , from the number in the room , and tbe numbers who left , unable to gain admittance , that no leas than five hundred had been to the pl&ce of meeting . Taking it Into consideration that this was only a meeting of the northern part of Brighton , it was a glorious demonstration . But to business . Sir . John Page was In the chair . The notice of meeting was read , and the Secretary then read tbe following Report of the Managing Committee : —
Report of the Managing Committee qf the Brighton Radical Registration and Patriotic Association for the quarter ending September 29 th , 1840 . Gentlemen , —In presenting a report of tho proceedings of your Committee for the past quarter , and that the last report of a Committee of this association previous to its dissolution , and tha members enrolling themselves anew , under the banners of the " National Charter Association of Great Britain , " your Committee regret that they cannot present so favourable a report as they would wish as to the numerical force of the Association , many who formerly belonged U this Association having left , careless of the benefits that might accrue to them therefrom . Yet your Committee are convinced that the spirit which animates you , and once animated them , is not dead . No I fellow-members , " the spirit never dies , " it is immortal , and though at times fitful storms of destruction may assail our principles , yet they will never die , the " Charter" is as immortal zta the " spirit . "
Yet , while tbe Association is not so strong in its numerical force as your Committee would wish , your Committee foe ! proud in announcing to you tbe total payment of the whole of the debts of the Association , a circumstance alike JjntifyIng to the members as to the Committee , when you take into consideration that the expenses of your different Committees , during the past eighteen months of unparalleled agitation and exertion , have amounted to no less than £ 150 . Your Committee rejoice with you that the dungeons of our tyrants have at last opened their devouring and
destructive jaws , and set free come of our nobiest advocates that were confined within their gloomy walls . Welcome ! cry your Committee , and they trust you join in their joyous shouts , "Welcome patriot martyrs i Hail i all bail I all honour , all happiness be to thee , aud thine , hail I them With joyottB Shouts , that shall echo through hill and dale , from east to west , from north to south 1 Lovett , Collins , M'Douall , unflinching assertors of the liberties of your country , receive our tribute of thanks for the holy martyrdom you have undergone in tbe cause ef your country ' s freedom 1 "
Though your Committee rejoice with you that some of your noble advocates ate bee , they cannot forget to impress upon your memory thatduogeonsstillgroan , and are still crammed with others , your friends and vindicators , whose enly wish , whose only endeavour , thought , and anxiety is , and has been , for freedom for liberty , for home , for country . Brother Chartists ' theso men need assistance , they need your help ia ' thwarting tbe diabolical , the bloody purposes of their and your oppressors . But with the oppression that these imprisoned victims of a cruel despotism have to bear against , one » f a more cruel and oppressive nature meets tbe eye of your Committee , and calls for immediate and determined co-operation . Need your Committee hesitate in mentioning the situation of Mrs . Frost and her family , the wifo of him who sacrificed all ,, who staked all , life , country , home , and a dear and beloved family , the wife of him who cast all
upon the hazard of one die , against the oppressors of his native land , calls aloud for help , she must not be left to want , subject to the sneers , the jeers of haughty , proud , wonld-be petty tyrants . " N « , a thousand times no l Forbid heaven I forbid justice 11 forbid it , Chartists ill An appeal has been made on their behalf by tbe noble M'Douall ; shall that appeal be allowed to pass unheeded by the men of Brighton : Your Committee trust not : something must be done , "and that quickly too , " though their natural guardian has been torn from them by the ruthless hand of tyranny , though a deadly silence is raging in their once happy homes , though the kindly and tender voice of a beloved father is no longer heard within tho walls of their mansion , yet farUier destruction , though contemplated , must not take place in that family ; tbe bloody Moloch of tyranny has already sated too much of its will there , to attempt farther to glut its vengeance without some resistance from the people .
Men of Brighton , you , in conjunction with the men of the North , tbe East , and the West , with bonnie Scotland , are now left protectors and guardians to the family of that great and good man , John Frost Do your duty as men , as fathors , as lovers of liberty . Frost will waft ye o ' er the wide waste of water , the blessings of a sincere patriot , a loring father , a kind friend—do your duty nobly , fearlessly , and sincerely , and you will receive a action ' s thanks . But in doing what ) your commitcee conceive to be the duty of every true and faithlul Chartist—throwing your protection around the politically widowed wife and orphan children of John Frost—you must not forget
the situation of the patriot ; himself , and his companions in exile , Williams and Joues , th « ir wives and families . No , brother Chartists , tuey lauut never be forgotten by the peopio of this country ; it will be an eternal blot upon our glorious Charter to allow Froat , Williams , and Jones to spend their days in miserable exile , branded with tbe name « f " traitors . " No , countrymen , no ; it must not be ; it cannot be . Frost , Williams , and Jones , are not "traitors ; " tluy have been made a sacrifice of by , the oppressors of tbe people —the base , bloody , aud brutal Whigs . 'Tis they who are the traitors ; and tho u > y is not far distant when tbose revellers tho&e tiaffirkera in tUo blood of Euglisbtuen , may iuiVd to iui ,-. v ?<; r at the bar of Justice , before a jury
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of their intuited countrymen—tbe many deeds of tyranny , plunder ; and oppression , which th * people have too long horse , and too tamely abmrttoa to , sit their hand * . May tha God of Junttce « peed tbe 3 ay t is yottf conualtttt ' s most ardent hope . Fract , WjlHauup , and Joae » matt fee restored to the bosoms of their families . Frost must yet again adorn the judicial bench of his native country , administering to all equal and impartial justice ; as he was wont to do—till the villains drew him into their many coiled net , and sacrificed him , and his unfortunate companions , to suit « their tamltod mutfrrmn-tte an ? < Ml « f
their diabolical purposes . Men ef Brighton , yon must never cease in yoar exertions for the restoration of the patriots . Shout Frost , Froit , the patriot Frost ! till they are restored from whence the ruthless tyrants bad torn them . Let Frost be your war cry i at all and every public political meeting ef your dastardly and treacherous opponents -make their meetings echo ! and re-echo with the name of Frost It will be their death-knell ; your proud oppressors will tremble before the withering indignation Of an awakened and determined people . :
Members of the Brighton Radical Association , brothers la bondage , the time is fast approaching' when a stand , a determined stand , will be made against the oppressors ef our common country . The men of the North , the East , and West have commenced the cam paign . Old Scotia does her duty nobly . Then let it not be said that tbe men of tbe South rest while others toil for freedom . ' Your committee call npon you , in tbe name of the exiled patriots , in the name of the imprisoned victims , who are suffering a martyrdom in your cause , to again come forward , and register your vows , that you wjll no longer submit to th « galling chains of slavery—that you
are determined to be free—that you are determined to agitate for the restoration of the long-withheld rights and liberties of your country , careless and fearless whom , you may pleas * , or whom you may offend . "These are tha times to try men ' s soak "—these are times when the men of the South must not be found wanting in their duty to their couatry , and their country ' s freedom . Contention is raging in the land for power and plunder , faction arrayed with faction in deadly hatred to the people—our country a prey to a marauding , ferocious force of brigands—our names , our hearths , desolate and cheerless—our children illclothed and ill-fed , and ill-educated , except it be the education of a bloated and plundering priesthood .
Men of Brighton , by all you hold sacred , by your homes , your families , and your future happiness , by the liberties that you may hand down to your children as an heir-loom worthy of defence , unite ! unite !! organise ! organise !! without delay . Adopt-with determination and courage the plan as laid down by the assembly of delegates at Manchester , for the organization of the Chartists of Great Britain . There is your only refuge , your only hope—there your polar star . Be prudent , yet determined . Be firm aad * resolute in your demand for freedom , and your deliverance from a tyrant ' s bondage will soon draw nigh .
Brother members , in drawing to a dose this report of the Committee , we trust that in the dissolution of this Association , and the formation of the "Brighton National Charter Association , " all will be done with honour to yourselves , and with glory to our cause . In the election of your councillors , and your other necessary officers , men of cool minds , of a steady determination , aud with a unity of action , most be chosen . Appended to this report is the balance sheet of the income and expenditure for the past quarter ; and your committee rely upon your indulgence for tbe approval of the same . Signed by the Committee , W . Morlinb , See . Brighton , Sept . 30 th , 1840 . Tbe report and balance sheet , aa read by the Secretary , were adopted unanimously , upon the motion of Mr . Allbn .
Mr . Allbn then rose to bring forward the motion of which he had given notice , viz . : — " That the Brighton Radical Registration and Patriotic Association be dissolved . " And in doing so , would take a glance at the state of affairs in this country . It was well known to many that the gaols of this country were crowded with their friends , and what had been their crime ? Why , merel that they wanted a share in the representation of the country , for themselves and their fellow-men , in the People ' s House of Parliament , which they had an undoubted right to , and for which he was determined to seek as long as the Almighty gave him lifo . ( Cheew . )
What could they , as working men , expect from the present House of Commons , constituted , aa it wag , of gamblers , speculators , pensioners , and sinecurists of every description . If they searched the records of any nation under the canopy of heaven , he believed that 658 worse men—658 men more regardless of the people's lights—more regardless of the peeple ' s comfort and happiness , could not be found in existence . Their every act being tyranny , plunder , and oppression—( hear , hear)—totally regardless of the cloud-gathering storm tbat overhanga this devoted land ; and Will most assuredly plunge them in the common gulph of destruction , the certain fate of tbe oppressors of a nation .
Mr . Woodward rose to second the motion for the dissolution of this Association , and would but briefly address them , as another opportunity would be offered to him . He trusted that now an opportunity was offered to the working men of Brighton , of consolidating their whole body into ono harmonious union—of concentrating their united force into one focus . By their never-ceasing , their never-ending exertions for their political and social emancipation , they would again fearlessly come forward , and rally round their old and tried friends , proving to the men of the north that the men of Brighton are not backward , neither aw they careless of passing events . The resolution was then put by the Chairman , and unanimously carried , amid a shout of loud applause . A vote of thanks was then passed to the Chairman , who was immediately re-elected as Chairman of the first meeting of tbe Brighton National Charter Association .
Mr . W . Flowbrs , in rising to propose the flrst resolution for the formation of the Brighton National Charter Association , was received with such tremendous applause , again and again , till the vibration was such , that tbe very building seemed to tremble . The venerable patriot was so overpowered with the feeling of the meeting towards him , that some time elapsed before he was able to proceed . He made the attempt—the cheering was again deafening—the veteran seemed young again—his very eyes were fired , as if in his prime—his bosom heaved with a patriot ' s pride—the » ld man stood erect , and by the calm serenity of his brow , he seemed to tell ( in his yet unbroken silence ) the proud oppressors of bis country that their days of tyranny were numbered . Ho commenced by observing that though perhaps he should not live to see the day when freedem and happiness would dawn on the land of his birth , yet all his exertions should be used for her emancipation . Though at the advanced
age of seventy , at a time when God and nature had decreed he should cease from toil , yet be waa forced to work or starve ; and for sweeter to him was the bread of industry than the bread of idleness . Many would say , why did he come forward at that time of life , to seek a change in the institutions of his country ? He could only assure his brother Chartists , old as he was , he would go oa in the course he had tracked out , looking neither to the right nor to the left , till the Charter of old England was secure . The Charter would be the salvation of the people of this Country—nay , if England ' s freedom vraa secure , Europe ' s liberty would be safe—the myriads of despots that now swarm in Europe , the moment the Charter was granted to the people of Britain , that moment tyranny would vanish for ever , and the petty despots who now wield the destinies of nations , would quail before the rising energies of the people . Mr . Flowers sat down by proposing the following resolution :
" That this meeting , being convinced of the total inutiiity of that part of the present legislative body of this country , denominated the Commons ' House , to govern and rule a free and independent people , and having taken into our serious consideration the constitution of ttie said Commons' House , as at present established , do hereby reselve , Oiat the eaid House is not a Commons' House , L e ., a People ' s House of Parliament j neither will we acknowledge it as such ; that the said constitution of the said present H « use is a tyrannical usurpation of our country's ancient , rights and liberties ; and that we , the inhabitants of Brighton , in public meeting assembled , do also further resolve , that we will enrol ourselves under the banners of th « National Charter Association of Great Britain , under the name of the Brighton National Charter Association , being convinced that ia such national combination , lies tbe refuge , the sheet-anchor of toe ancient rights and liberties « f Englishmen . "
Mr . R . Colling seconded the resolution , and , in doing so , was desirous of erasing from the minds of many of the middle and working classes , tbat the Chartists were desirous of overturning and destroying every existing institution ; their object was to destroy that only which was bad , and te renovate and give renewed vigour to that which waa good . Mr . Colling then read to the meeting " The Plan of Organization , " after which be urged upon them , not to hold up their hands , unless they were determined to follow it up ; th ..-y must not forget to recollect tbat upwards of three hundred persons had been persecuted for advocating their cause ; some by horrid transportation , others by a lingering imprisonment ; they must show themselves as men , not as children ; theira was no child ' s play ; they must be firm and resolved , if they once enrolled themselves aa members of this association . Mr . Colling thanked them for the hearing they had giveu him , and sat down amidst loud cheers .
Mr . Woodward rose in support of the resolution , observing that the object of thu Chartists was merely to securo to tbe people their ancient rights as granted to them by the greatest monarch that ever swayed the destiaies of this nation , he meant the nuble Alfred , ttio goad old Saxon Alfred tho Great ; te him the peoplo were indebted for their liberties , and to them waa ho iruUbtid for bis throne ,-when-the- Danes landed iu swarm 3 upon the shores of England ; who flew to the rescuu of their king 1 wh » rallied round , and protected with the strong arm of freciuen , their lawful sovereign ? the nooks ,. or the people ? the nobles then , as now , treacherous and villanous , cowardly aud imbecile , betrayed their king n . nd hia people ; but an opportunity occurred ; Alfred appealed to the people ; he < lid . not appeal iu vain ; he granted toth » people , for . eyiir , ri £ b . ift iiud ii&erttes wbicb are in existence to this , day ;
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right * which nrtrftM ) taw . coatee * : ¦ «* . ! " the people , in return , rallied , drove ttebiln * r * £% from their native land , r tasfelrt fe *^**» flow ** Urn . provb * that * iwiit ^ jf , ** once existed betw « e * people aad king ; ^ ~ L 2 ? Nl •» y ,, where aremthing . « wr hTiSR !!* them to look a little to tbe Russell &adW ? S 3 # i tell something about the ancient riihUaii' ^ S * of the people , little Jehu know . somettSLSSS 1 but he takes precious good care not to let them ?? though he would advise them to seek forSlSf * . * tni ' il . _ _ i _ v . ilj- . liijj : . . " ( Vk mwf tiniinren right , which art . torn-bn- . M ^ Sl
w » > Muivnj twy wuu io enjoy wZ ? elusion , be toasted tbat tbe working tam of B » 2 j would evince tbat Mine determination of tpSfti ? bad heretofore done , and hesitate not in jetaL ? "Nat ional Charter Association of Brighton " * * * Woodward concluded a long and soul-atirrin * i ^ amidst tremendous applause . ^ " * Mr . Allen also supported the motion ; some i ^ in the meeting had said "dou the Frenchme » i !!! done ; " he begged to inform that ptrson , Out hanIS not imitate the Frenchmen ; they secured the thn * France to the base Louis Pbillippe ; they seated & 2
middlemen in the senate house ; and what hadS given them—a damning despotism in return ; the 2 ? in England ; the working men assisted the treachaw middlemen in getting the Reform Bill , and inw ? they got a Police Bill , a Poor law Bill , a sysW ^ espionage from one end of England to the $ k ? therefore , seeing the situation of both couatrW « i must say , that to imitate the French would bau ? and to imitate the English , in times past , woaldU bad also ; therefore he had but one hope , and that J ! in the establishment of the "People ' s Charter . " 7 , Allen concluded an ably delivered address amid oj cheers of the assembled working men .
The resolution , as proposed by Mr . Flowen « . then put and carried ; three time * three hearty k * Z being given for the " People ' s Charter . " ^ Three times three tremendous cheers for " Feari »» toe Yorkshire " lion , " and the rest of the impriSi victims of Whig despotism . Mr . Woodward then proposed , and Mr . Axi » seconded , * " That Mr . William Flowers be appointed treats to the Association . " It was carried unanimously .
Mr . Flowers retorted thau bis thanks for th honour they bad conUtnd upon him , and W "that as he had been treasurer to the Radical ** Brighton for the past ten years , and had not nil with a demur from any one during that time ^ future line of conduct would in no wise deterb rate from tke past ; the same course he had hemfe . fore pursued , would be pursued again , and he truM he should merit the approbation of his condMtZ the expiration of bis term of office . Mr . COLLING proposed , and Mr . Rbed seconded
" That Mr . N . Morling be app « inted secretary to th association , " " * Unanimously elected . Mr . Morling thanked them for again placing th * confidence in him ; he had now been their secretsn for seven successive quarters , at each time un&ttimoaS elected , and placing his whole confidence in thenrjl they did in him , his past conduct must be a mumt . for the future . . . - Mr . Reed proposed , and Mr . Flowers gecoi ^ " That the following gentlemen be appointed MU » members of the Council : —Messrs . Frederic Page Jtto Page , Jacob Gay , John Allen , George Giles , Roto Colling , and William Woodward . " ^ The whole were elected amid loud applause . On the proposition of Mr . WOODWARD , letondd by Mr . Colling ,
" A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to til the Chairman , for his impartial conduct in tk chair . " - ¦ Upwards of sixty persons enrolled their namn i members . A similar meeting will be held on Monday ercafai next , October 5 th , 1840 , in Upper Edward-fad , when classes will Be farmed , thtt town divided , eUa leaders , &c , appointed . A collection was made in the room for expenses , ai the full amount collected ; also , 9 s . for the pttrkl O'Brien .
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—^_ ; -. In the Ukase op the Eabi . Marshal , that lB persons do put themselves . into mourning , " upon tb * * present melancholy occasion" of the death of tU Princess Augusta , two things appear to be forgotthat one half the people cannot afford the expense , and the other half view the command as a piece o absurdity . It is a matter of omission , we premise , that a State order was not issued , calling upon th people to shed tears for the illustrious dead . Whet will the English publio be looked upon in any other light than as downright fools !
Madame Laffabge . —The Echo de Perigueux am — " Madame Laffarge is destined for gome time » keep alive public curiosity , It is said that there in eleven grounds for calling for the annulling tb verdict of the Court of Assize of the Correge . Om of the principal , and which appears to bo analogoo to several cases in which tne Court of Cassatki have reversed decisions , is that the oath ef Madame Laffarge , the mother of M . Laffarge , was dispenad with on tbe ground of her relationship with the pisoner , whereas all ties of relationship had ceaBeato tbe death of Laffarge without issue .
The Repeal Agitation has experienced a hi whilst O'Connell is at Darrynane Abbey witbhis beagles . The Irish Government has taken tbe opportunity of his absence to show its teeth . Tb » first hostilities commenced by sending an armed boft of policemen to a meeting held on Sunday at a soJ place near Dublin . The more hot-headed of 0 » Repealers fired up at this demonstration , ad viewed it as a violations of the freedom of disccjsion . A different turn was craftily given to the transaction by Mr . O'Connell , unwilling that the Government should appear to be acting against bin ; the police-officers were sent , according to nis versioi of the matter , to ¦ protect the meeting from benu disturbed by their enemies 2 His eon intimated , indeed , tbat they came there to imbibe Repeal doctrines ; and he rejoiced that armed Irishmen shonll have such opportunitie afforded them . A freak demonstration , however , was made bv the Id
lieutenant on Wednesday , about which there cu > e no mistake . In his speech on the inauguration of the Lord Mayor of Dublin , he diverged entirely / froa the subject to give public and strong expressions tt his sentiments against Repeal . There is one part of Lord Ebrington ' s declaration that will , no doubt , have a very tranquillizing effect on many of tin agitators , if it do not affect the Great Agitator limself . The threat of withholding all Goveramed favour and patronage from those who take parti ) this agitation , will startle many of the office-exp * tants , who are already engaged in the wotk ui pledged to go on . This is a " Heavy blow and grrf discouragement . " O'Connell especially , will U himself in an awkward predicament ; he must eithf abandon Repeal or desert the Government . Aj J seems impossible that he can now adhere to both , « shall perhaps soon hear of another " experim # ni . ' - Spectator .
Romance in Real Life . —A romantic incidfl * has just occurred in the Marylebone Infirmary . £ > Dempsey , a young and interesting girl , who m been the support of an aged mother , nad gonei * the Infirmary for the purpose of undergoing , operation for the removal of a dropsical compT * & which had assumed the form of a large tumotf-She waa warned of the painful and even peril * nature of the operation , but she expressed her re *" iution to submit to it , owing to the ardeDt wisaw * her life might be spared forner mother ' s sake . > » operation was accordingly performed in tb © presesa of her mother and several eminent medical men . } lasted obo hour and forty minutes , and the nW " tude of the tumour taken from her may be iBMgiD *< when it contained no less than two gallons » d '
half of water . Notwithstanding the long and pw ful operation , singular to relate , this heroic girl w uttered a single cry ; but at the ' conclusion <«" were observed rolling down her cbeeke , and j )«» desired not to shed them , she replied that "w wese teaTa of joy at her freedom from the inoow which had so long afflicted her . " As she apP 6 *" : in a sinking condition , the medical gentlemeiMjx a consultation , deamed a fresh infusion of bl °° r jjf £ her veins absolutely necessary . On making lw ries as " to whom they could procure tp proTids 1 * blood , it was ascertained that two men were »* adjoining room , one twenty-five , and *^' . ° Jj between thirty and forty years of age , aniM }® awaiting the issue of the oDeration . Believing w »
in the first instance , to be relatives of the po ° P 5 they were ushered into the room , when it turned ** that the eldest was her employer , for W " ^ worked at shoe-binding , aad the other a jourwji" iu the same employ , both devotedly a ttacheoio » unfortuuate girl . On being made acquainted **» her state and what was required to be done »* patient , they both simultaneously voliuiieeW' * supply the blood from their veins . Much bl "ft !(( of . feeling and contention between them ensued *> which should do so , which was put an end to » J ^ decision of the surgeons in favour of theyoojffj * who , baring his arm , with great energy f ^ wJu "that be waa willing to lose the lass drop oifl » bl&od to save her life . " The blood was then H £ fully infused from his arm into the veins ««» & fferer from »»
su , till tae young man fainted - ^ Oil this taking place , the elder lover imV ^ Z mission to supply the remainder , but the g 1 " . ?^ ing , it waa deemed unnecessary . The poor giri _<** 10 improve , aud great Hopes were entertameaw , recovtrj ' . bm unfortunately these hopes vrera w *^ f 6 r , imkuown to the surgeons , she w . . s fopna " ^ afflicted with a severe diarrhoea , whjc h . ""^ J until it became a confirmed case of cholera ,-iro »» effects of which she died on the fifth day -Jt * operation . She was sensible to the last , anu death-bed scene' was represented as twi **? ^ She expressed a wish to sec the young man ww - loil his blood for her , kissed him , bade »»«»«» ? , lock of her hair , and begged of him to bo w * tf her mother .- Siiexhen entered into P ^ y ~? ! UOi ) S Rev . Mr . Moody , the chaplain to the WOT ^ aud ia the miusi oi'it cxpiredt /
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Oct. 10, 1840, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/king-y1kbzq92ze2705/page/6/
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