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Weekly Review. The Whig Cabinet Is State...
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¦ a return to the subject of the contemplated thl invasion of Japan by our civilizing freeba ders . japan was not always closed against Europeans . jjjjn three centuries back the Portuguese were -p freely admitted into Japan than the English fato China at the present time . Foreigners received with the utmost tolerance and kind-{ bey were permitted to trade with the natives . anu even * ° pwash the Christian religion , ^^ jn „ thousands of converts . The Portuguese , wever , like all other Christian traders , were not slow in exhibiting their grasping ambition . Having conquered Malacca , Macao , and Goa , they
aimed at tn 8 co * " ! 11686 of Japan . The Japanese goperar became alarmed , and the Portuguese were oriTen from the country . Seeing that the Chrisgjjisuad thrown off the cloak of pretended humility which they had at first assumed , openly exhibiting In stead that aspiring arrogance so fruitful of evil to the people of all other creeds , the Japanese government embraced the dreadful resolution of extirpating a sect judged to be dangerous to the peace jnd welfare of the country . Then commenced that f earful persecution which ceased not until the last Christian was destroyed , and-the religion of the (^ rnsswas utterly extirpated in Japan . Since that period no European nation , excepting the Dutch , has b en permitted to enter the country or hold any
relation with its inhabitants . The Spaniards made jo attempt in 1611 , but they were repelled . In 1 S 85 , the Russians tried to get admssion ; they sent an Ambassador in aline-of-battle ship , with presents , and no lack of fair speech to induce the Japanese to open their porta . The Japanese replied in terms of the most refined courtesy , bat nothing could induce thm to break through the traditionary policy of their fathers . The reply delivered to the Rus aans is well worthy of republication in our columns ttsays much for the prudent judgment , and straight forward honesty of the Japanese court : —
In ancient rimes ships of all nations came freely to Japan , and the Japanese were allowed to visit foreign countries ; but about a century and a half ago an Emperor impreised upon his successors no louger to allow their subjects to leave the country , and farther to cite the Dutch , the Chinese , theCoreans , and the inhabitants of the Island of Rintin only , access to Japan . Other nations have repeatedly made attempts to contract relations of friendship and commerce with Japan , but they havebeea obliged to be refused , in conformity with the ancient orders ; moreover , it would be dangerous to form friendly relations with an unknown pewer , unless thev rested on the bases of equality ; for friendship is like
a thain , which to perform a special purpose , must consist of a certain number of links . If one part of the chain is strong , but another weak , those links which are weakerwiU soon break . Thnsfriendship can only cause hnrf to the weaker parry . Thirteen yearaago a Russian ship , commanded by lieutenant Larman , came to Japan , andno w another with an ambassador from tbegreat Emperor of Russia has arrived . Tie first was not received without mistrust , but the second in a friendly manner . TheEmperor of Japanhai willingly done all in his power , consistent with the laws of the empire ; he regards the arrival of this second Russian vessel frith pleasure , as a proof of the amity of the Emperor of Russia . T-at mighty monarch has sent him an ambassador , and valuable presents . Were theis received , the Emperor of Japan must , according to traditions esteemed as highly as laws ,
also on his side send an ambassador to the Emperor of Russia , with presents of at least equal value . Rut every inhabitant and every ship of the empire is expressly forbidden to leave tbe same . Moreover , Japan is so poor that it can offer nothing comparable to objects of such costliness . The Empeior can thus decidedly receive neither the ambassador nor the presents . Japan has but few wants , and the productions of other countries are of little use to it . If its soil denies to it a small irambjr of really useful productions , and if custom has made it acquainted with a few other wants , these are supplied to it in sufficient quantity by its trade with the Chinese and tbe Dutch . Besides , luxury must not be countenanced . There are great difficulties in the way of introducing an extensive trade here , because all intercourse between the people and foreign sailors is expressly forbidden by I » w .
Enraged at their failure , the Russians for . Ruffians f ] shortly afterwards attacked the island of Sachalia . This attack did not yield the Russians any foothold in the country , but , on the contrary , didmuehfto impress the Japanese with a wholesome dislike of tbe Ruffians , who , affecting to be messengers of peace , nevertheless showed that their secret intentions were violent and aggressive . In 1503 , England being , then at war with Holland , Captain Pellew , in the English ship of war Phaeton , hoisting Dutch colours treacherously entered the port of Nangas » ki . The Dutch agents thinking the Phaeton was one of the Netherlands fleet ,
went to meet her , and were taken prisoners by Captain Pelew . Tne Japanese Governor , who is responsible for the safety of the Dutch permitted to live on the coast , was reduced to such despair by the event , that he assembled his family and servants , and , as is the custom of the country , ripped open his belly in their presence . The other officers followed his example , and the Viceroy of the province , although at the time at Jeddo , was cast into prisoa , because the officer appointed by him had not been attentive enough . Besides this , the family of the Governor was obliged to pay a " year ' s salary of about £ 1 . 200 sterlrasr . This event is still
remembered , and causes the English to be much disliked in Japan , in 1337 the Americans made a " friendly " attempt to break through the regulations regarding foreigners , but with no better success . It must , therefore , be evident that the selfish And rascally designs of our merchants are not likely to he carried out without violence on our part . The Japanese we not unmindful of the part played by the English in India . 5 fot a century ago , all that the English owned in India was a miserable fort on the Hooghly , but that fort was the foothold , from whence went forth the modern conquerors of Ifindostan . The Chronicle instances the "
moderation" of the English in the late Chinese war as a proof of the good faith intended towards Japan . Bu t We have not yet seen the end of our aggressive straggles in China . Our merchant free-hooters have always affected great moderation at the outset of their aggressions . In the late Sikh war the English have been lond in their vauntings of their own moderation , yet no one possessed of common sense has from the beginning doubted that the entire Punjaub is to b swallowed , as soon as the victimized mass is reduced to a fit state for onr very " moderate" digestion .
Why should we seek to impose " our trade" upon the Japanese against their desire ? It cannot be for their benefit , for even the Chronicle admits that they are ( without " our trade" ) a flourishing and happy people . "The numerous ports and harbours of Japan are thronged by the native coasting vessels —the islands , of which the empire is composed , are covered with large and veil-populated towns and cities , in many of which fairs are annually held , similar to tho-e of Leipsic , Frankfort , and other Continental cities , to which merchants resort from all parts of the empire , and at which large quantities of goods are bought and sold . The soil is so fertile
that grain and other food is raised in ample sufficiency for the wants of its teeming population , with ' Out the necessity of importation , while its mineral riches are almost unrivalled . * ' What does a people so happily situated want with a foreign trade ? But it is argued that the English will be benefitted by the projected trade . What English ? A few merchant profit-mongers . The English people will reap no benefit from the trade . That they reap no benefit from their trade with other nations , warrants lis
^ asserting that they will reap no benefit from the intended trade with Japan . The Japanese , with all tteir barlaritm , understand the principles of just fc ^ ing better than we do . They consume within * tair own territory the productions raised by them , * nd whichnature has supplied them with ; any superabund ance they exchange for Dutch and Chinese S °° & . On the other hand , we . highly civilised En-& fch export oar borne productions for the benefit tf other nations , leaving our producers to perish for vast f the necessaries raised by them ; in return ,
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we receive luxuries , which are , for the most park csniumed by our idle non-producera . By this sort of . trading , our scheming merchants and usurious profitmoBgersgrow rich , but the people are sunken in destitution and misery . Not satisfied with seeing one people in wretchedness , our freebooters would fain inflict npon Japan , the curse they have inflicted upon us ; for the sake of the Japanese we trust they will be foiled . .
Trade with Japan will be of no benefit Jo the people of this country , but rather the reverse ; while to force that trade by violence and bloodshed , will add another to the damning sins against our brethren ot the human race ; the catalogue of which is already far lengthier than consorts with our honour and good name . Even was there no question as to the benefit that would accrue to this country from commencing a trade with Japan , we should protest against forcing that trade upon the people of that country . When
Aristides was informed of a plan by which Athens might have been raised to the supremacy of the Grecian states , the onlv question with him was" Is it just ? " Not being so he rejected it , and to their immortal honour the Athenians followed his noble example . " la it just" should be the test of all our actions , not only as regards the dealings of man in his individual character with his fellow-man , bat also as regards the dealings of nations with each tfher . This Japan scheme is not just , and thenfore we denounce it , and we call on the British peo * pie , so far as they have the power , to repudiate it .
The rumour which obtained currency sometime back of the intended destruction of the " republic" of Cracow , . and the incorporation of the city with the Austrian provinces is confirmed . This subject demands comment of greater length than we can at present find room for . We purpose in our next to speak at length on many subjects connected with Poland , including the new persecution directed against the Polish Emigration by the traitor Louis-Philippe .
While the Citizen King is conspiring with the Russian miscreant , Nicholas , against the Poles , he is , it appears , equally busy in conspiring with that arch-butcher Metternich against the Swiss . The sins this old hypocrite is accumulating on his own head must sink him to the lowest depths of infamy . The Mexican war turns out , as we have all along predicted it would do , a costly affair . When the war commenced there was in the Washington treasury 12 , 000 , 000 dols . unemployed , with a tariff in operation producing at least half a million of dollars per month more than all the demands upon the Treasury
in Time of Peace . In addition to which Congress authorised the issuing 10 , 000 , 090 of Treasury notes , bearing an interest of 6 per cent ,, or 10 , 000 , 000 of 6 per cent , stock . It is not yet six months since the war expenditures commenced and the 12 , 000 , 000 of surplus is expended—the whole of the revenue collected since May is gone—about 3 , 600 , 000 of Treasury notes have been issued — and a war debt of at least 20 , 000 , 000 dols . has been contracted and remains unpaid , to meet which the government has a little short of 3 , 000 , 000 dols . ; thus showing an actual expenditure of 40 , 000 , 000 dols . in less than six months . " Glory" is no doubt a fine thing , but the laurel is rather an expensive plant to cultivate .
THE INSURRECTION IN PORTUGAL . Since the above was in type , an express from Lisbon , per Smack Mary , has reached Falmouth , bringing the important intelligence , that Lisbon was in a state of great confusion and excitement when the Smack sailed on the 11 th . It was generally rumoured that the Queen's troops had been beaten by the patriots . The British squadron was in a state of instant preparation for receiving and protecting the Queen and family , if deemed necessary , and no aiilors or marines had landed . The American frigate which had sailed for Oporto , was not only not a l - lowed to enter , but had been fired upon by the batteries and totally dismasted , and had been towed into a neighbouring port . Business was completely at a stand-still when the Mary left .
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LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY . — MIRACULOUS AND PROVIDENTIAL ESCAPE . On Sunday , night last , the passengers by the mail train to Manchester had a most miraculous and providential escape—that train leaves Euston-squareat a quarter to nine o'clock , and is followed by the Leeds and York which leaves Euston square at nine , or fifteen minutes alter the Manchester train , bo * h trains stopping at Watford . On Sunday night , however , the Leeds train passed the Watford station at the rate of lorty miles an hour , in twelve minutes after the Manchester train had left and continuing its speed until it arrived at Tring , fourteen miles from Watford , and just two minutes after the Manchester train had left , when it was discovered that the
engine was on fire , and that the stoker and engine men were in a state of beastly intoxication . The consequence was that the passengers for Watford were compelled to remain at Tring for the ni « ht—the engine sustained damage to the amount of £ 100 , and the train , was detained two and-a-half hours beyond its usual hour for arriving . Upon the arrival of the train at Tring , the stoker and enginemen were lodged in gaol , but we have heard nothing more of a mishap which might have been the cause of frightful loss of life , as no one can contemplate the amount of injury if the Leeds had run into the Manchester train . Woe to Mr . Hudson , orto the Great Western , if such an accident happened upon their lines .
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E . Mess , Egremont . —His father is not liable if . he is of age . We really cannot undertake the risk of advising upon law cases , and our time is ^ too much occupied to read and advise upon wills and legal documents . They should be sent to Mr . Roberts , Manchester . < 3 amfeell . —Mr . O'Connor never received the communication to which his letter ot the 5 th , refers . MANCHESTER OBSERVATION CoHMTTEE . —W * 6 have DO room for the address this week . T . It . Smart . —Received . M . Jude . —Received . Ltsn . — . A letter addressed to the care of Mr . Wheehr , S 3 , Dean-street , Soho , London , will reach Mr . Jones . JgT" An extraordinary press of matter compels us to withhold several communications . T . Smith , Gloucestershire . —Address your complaint to
the Poor Law Commissioners , Somerset House , London . We will notice your letter in our next Tbe Forthcoming Election of Delegates to the Chab . tist Land Conference . —We have received a lengthy communication from Mr . W . Tanner , of Totneso , Devon , which we should have had much pleasure in inserting , had we received it earlier in the week . Mr . Tanner strongly enforces the necessity of the members of the Land Company selecting for their delegates , none but thorough back-bone Chartists , men of whose prudence , judgment , and integrity , there can . be no question , On the acta of the ensuing Conference , will mainly depend the success of tbe Company ; the utmost discretion , therefore , is necessary , in selecting honest and able men . A Constant Readeb , Manchester , must furnish us with his address before we can venture to notice his state , ment .
The Short Time Question. Great Meetingat...
THE SHORT TIME QUESTION . GREAT MEETINGAT KEIGHLEY . On Wednesday evening a meeting was held in the Working Men ' s Hall , the largest room that could then be procured , for the purpose of petitioning Parliament to grant a Ten Hours' Bill . The building being inadequate to accommodate the numbers seeking admission , was dangerously crowded , a full hour before the appointed time for taking the chair . Most of those present were fernalos . As one-fourth of the friends of Short Time could not gain admission , the Short Time Committee were anxious to pass tbe resolution which had been prepared , and afterwards hold a torch-lieht meeting . The arrangements , however , for such a project were not sufficiently complete , and it was found impossible to carry out the project .
. . Mr . Weathbhuead , a grocer , took the chair , and read a letter of apology from Mr . Ferrand , M . P ., who was unavoidably absent . Resolutions were moved apd seconded by Messrs Emmett , Picklea , and Firtb . Mr . Oastleb , who was received with great enthusiasm , delivered one of his usual excellent speeches , which elicited tbe most unbounded applause . All the resolutions were unanimously adopted , and it was also resolved to petition Parliament . The thanks of the meeting were then given to Mr . Oastler , Mr . Fielden , and Lord Ashley , and three hearty cheers far " Honest John Fielden" wound up the proceedings of the evening .
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RICEll'TS OF THE CHARTIST CO-OPERATITE LAND COMPANY / . PER MR . O'CONNOR . SECTION No BASES . £ I . A . Cheltenham , per J . Leach .. .. .. 090 Blackburn , per W . Sutcliffe 8 15 0 Halifax , per O . W . Smith .. .. .. 0 13 0 Hebden Bridge , per John Smith „ .. 066 Norwich , per J . Hurry „ „ „ 3 18 0 Newark , per 'William Walton .. .. „ 5 3 0 Worcester , per M . Griffiths .. .. , . 1 1 G Nottingham , per J . Sweet .. .. „ 1 17 G Northampton , per W . Munday .. ,, 500
Huddersfield , per John Stead .. ., „ 1 0 0 Birmingham , per "VT . Thorn „ ., „ 16 2 Arbroath , per John Stephen .. .. .. 116 Barnsley , per John Ward .. . 2 0 Trowbridge , per 6 . Eames 5 2 6 Stockport , per T . Woodhouso 2 0 0 Preston , per Jas . Brown .. .. .. 8 11 0 Bradford , per -J Alderson .. .. 5 O 0 Ashton-under-Lyne , per E . Hobson .. .. 15 2 Bristol , per J . Rogers .. .. .. 1 19 9 Leicester , per Z . Astill .. .. .. 300 Alva , per John Robertson 3 12 7 Newcastle-upon-Tyne , per M . Jude .. .. 2 14 0 Oldham , per W . Hamer 2 2 6 Leeds , per W . Brook 2 0 0 Manchester , per J . Murray 10 11 0
£ 78 _ 9 _ J SECTION N » , 2 . SHABIB . Cheltendam , per J . Leach .. .. .. 335 Markinch . per A . A . Mitchell .. .. .. 5 15 4 Blackburn , per W . Sutcliffe 19 4 8 S . Stills , Mere , Wilts .. .. " .. .. 117 6 Halifax , per C . YT . Smith 6 15 6 Hebden Bridge , per John Smith .. .. 1 17 6 Retford , .. 544 Oldham , per W . Hamer 0 13 0 Newark , per W . Walton .. .. .. 2 0 9 Maidstone , per W . Cogger .. .. .. 11 1 H Worcester , per M . Griffiths .. .. .. 4 17 8 Wigan , per Thos . Pye .. .. .. „ 5 14 6 Nottingham , per J . Sweet .. .. .. 31 2 11 Birmingham , per W . Thorn 19 13 0 Arbroath , per John Stephen .. « „ ¦ 0 16 0 Halstead , per W . Hurrv .. .. .. 1 17 S Stockton-on-Tees , per T . Potter .. .. 11 14 0 Barnsley , per John Ward .. .. . 8- 0 0 Norwich , per A . Bagshaw .. .. .. 4 13 2 Trowbridge , per G . Eames .. .. .. 256 Robertson Donald , Edinburgh .. .. 4 o 0 Swindon , per D . Morrison .. .. „ 5 0 o Chepstow , per C . Walters ., ., .. 1 11 0 Newport per Jno . Williams .. ,. .. 2 15 . 6 Preston , per James Brown ,. .. „ 5 14 6 Atherstone , per Charles Yero .. .. .. 360 Pershore , perWm . Coun . jun ... .. ,. 10 0 3 Bradford , per J . Aldersou .. ,. .. 506 Devizes , per J . Stowe .. .. .. .. 5 5 (> Birmingham ( Ship Inn ) , .. ,. ,. 226 Ashton-under-Lyne , per E . Hobson .. .. 2 lo 8 Bristol , per { J . Rogers 8 3 3 Leicester , per Z . Astill .. .. .. 100 Alva , per J . Robertson .. .. .. 1 18 Clackmannan , per Geo . Paterson .. .. 1 15 4 Newcastle-on-Tyne , per M . Jude .. .. 2 6 0 Leeds , per W . Brook .. .. ., ,. 400 Manchester , per J . Murray .. .. .. 15 2 6 Mottram , per So ... .. .. .. 11 0 0 Droylsden , per Do 0 5 0 John Meredith , New Radmer .. .. .. 014 £ 241 5 o
PER GENERAL SECRETARY . SECTION No . 1 . SHARES . £ a . d . £ s . d . SowerbyElm - 3 15 0 Colne , ( No . 1 ) - -030 Wigton - . -070 Oxford - - - 1 10 6 Buttcrley . -070 Hindley - -080 Westminster . - 0 7 2 Warrington , J . Rochdale . . 500 Brown - . 010 0 James Smith - 0 0 3 Leamington - -0 , 30 Camberwell - - 0 6 0 Boulogne . - 1 18 6 Braintree , Mr . Bromsgrove - -580 Knapp . - 1 0 0 W . Sladden - 0 10 Do ., Samuel Lb Mr . W . Chapman 0 7 8 Bean - . . 014 M . N . - . -050 £ 21 17 11
SECTION No . 2 . Finnieston - - 1 5 6 Isham ' - - - 1 0 6 Jos . Brice - - 0 1 4 Rochdale - - 20 0 0 A Friend , Earls- G . Brooks - - 0 17 2 heaton - - 4 14 6 Camberwell - . 050 Portsea - - 1 9 S Clltheroe - - 19 0 0 J . G . Holland - 3 14 2 Colne ( No . 1 ) - 0 6 3 Baron Spolsks , Littleborough , W . M . D . - - . 546 Hall - - - 5 4 6 Edinburgh . . 216 Bradford ( Wilts ) , Lynn - . - 0 10 0 J , Gordon - - 0 1 6 W . Butchart . 026 Do ., A . Blackraore 020 G . Bishop - - 0 1 0 Oxford - - -020 Warrington W . Stockton-on-Tees- 0 16 0 Galop - - 0 4 6 Edinburgh - - 5 11 0 Truro . . . 0 6 7 J , Calais - . . 500 Bath , per J . Penny 0 5 0 Bridgewater - 4 2 6 Do ., A . Fudge :- 5 4 0 Hindley - - - 3 14 1
Do ., Franklin - 12 0 0 Wolf Moss - - 5 4 6 Collumpton Mr . Somers Town . 206 Fowler . . 050 Stalybridge . -500 Butterly - . 2 17 0 Derbv - - 0 1214 Thomas Vowel . 020 Leamington- - 1 17 0 Mr . Barton - - 0 10 0 Newton Abbott -500 James Elphinstone 0 10 0 Littleteton Parnel 2 5 10 3 Jas . HiU - - o s ° Leicester , per Bar-, Charles Tinham . 026 row - - -184 Timothy Roach - 0 19 0 Boulogne - - 1 16 0 Wm . Davies - - 1 0 0 Asbburton - - 2 15 4 James HaU - - 1 4 0 Teignmouth - - 0 18 8 Thomas Barrett \ - 0 6 0 Bromsgrove - - 4 12 0 Westminster - 1 18 0 T . Sherman - - 2 11 fi Lambeth - - 4 2 4 Greenwich - - 2 12 0 Johnson , Liverpool 0 10 4 Finsbury - - 3 11 31 Bridgewater - - 5 0 7 Jlr . Stephenson Square Buckley - 0 5 6 Cullea - -820 Monckton Deverell 13 0 £ 162 14 0
TOTAL LAND FUND . Mr . O'Connor , Section No . 1 ... YS 9 8 Mr . Wheeler „ „ ... 21 17 11 £ 100 1 1
Mr . O'Connor , Section No . 2 ... 211 5 0 Mr . Wheeler , „ „ ... 102 14 0 £ 403 19 9
FOB WIILLAJCS AND JONES . FEB HE . O ' CONNOB . Rochdale , per Mr . O'Connor 0 6 0 VETEBANS ' , WIDOWS ' , AND OBPHAN ' s FCKD . Plymouth . .. .. .. .. .. 060 Birmingham , ( Ship Inn ) .. .. .. 0 10 0 RECEIPTS OF NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION . FEB GKNEBAL SECRETARY , City of London - 0 4 1 Lambeth - . 046 Greenwich - - 0 1 6 SHABXS JOB VICTIMS . S . C . City - - o 1 0 VETEBANS ' , WIDOWS ' , AND OBPHAN ' s FDNDS . A Chartist , Tower Lambeth Council - 0 2 6 Hamlets . . 010 Liverpool profits J . M . Kennilworth 0 10 on sale of "Star" 0 10 6 T . M . Wheeler , Secretary . Erbatox . —The sum of £ 3 5 s . 4 d ., acknowledged in the Star of November 10 th from Asbburton , should have been £ 8 , from Bjickfastleigh , and 5 s . 4 d . from Ashburton .
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NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES From whom two delegates are to be elected to represent the metropolis in the ensuing Land Conference . Henry Ross , Hammersmith , Kensington and Greenwich . James lllingworth , Whittington and Cat . John Shaw , Brassfbunders' Arms . James Knight , Lambeth , City of London , Camberwell . John Gathard , Greenwich . William Cuffay , Westminster , Camberwell and Greenwich . Alfred . Petit , SomersTown . William Hewitt , Lambeth . James Grassby , Westminster . Finsbury , Messenger .
A list of the above candidates has been sent to the various localities and the sub-secretaries are requested to call meetings or otherwise enable the members to record their votes which must be sent to me at the Office , S 3 , Dean-street . Soho , on or before Wednesday , the 2 nd day of December , in order that the same may be announced in the ensuing Star , Each locality is also requested to elect one person to meet at tbe office S 3 , Dean-street , on Wednesday evening , December 2 nd , to scrutinize the above votes . N . B . Each members can vote for two candidates . Thomas Martin Wheeler , Secretary .
Approaching Land Conference—Having ascer tained that in several instances the persons appointed as district secretaries or returning officers have since been nominated as candidates for the office ol delegate ; I hereby authorise them to call in the aid of the local committe , resident in the place , to assist them in scrutinizing the return of the votes for the several candidates , that all suspicion of unfair dealing may be obviated . Thomas Martin Wheeler , Secretary . N . B . _ Persons both in town and country who have paid , or who are paying for their shares to either the secretary cr the treasurer , are requested to send their address , trade , « fcc , and Conference and Directors to me .
Election ot a Delegate to the Land Conference —The ' members of the Land Company paying at the office , 83 , Dean Street , are requested to meet at the above place on Wednesday Evening , November the 25 th , for the purpose of nominating a delegate to the ensuing Conference , considering the revision of the Rules , Ac . The Election will take place at the above Rooms on Wednesday , December 2 nd . Thomas Martin Wueeler , Secretary .
German Democratic Society.—On Tuesday Ev...
German Democratic Society . —On Tuesday evening last , Mr . Ernest Jones delivered a Lecture injthe German Language , on " The Charter and the Land . " The room was crowded to overflowing , and the Lecturer , who spoke the language with perfect ^ fluency , was enthusiastically cheered during the course of his address , and sat down amid loud and prolonged applause . Our German brethren are thoroughly , imbued with the Chartist spirit , and determined not to relax in their endeavours , until their country shall faaveseeured those blessings of liberty , which cannot much longer be withheld from an enlightened people .
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THE CHARTER AND NO SURRENDER ! GREAT MEETING AT GREENWICH TO
ADOPT THE NATIONAL PETITION . On Wednesday evening , November 18 , that magnificent amphitheatre known as the Lecture Hall . Royal HiU , and said to be capable of holding 1 , 400 persons , was densely crowded by a meeting composed of all classes , called together for the purpose of considering the propriety of adopting the National Petition . We were much pleased to observe the presence of a great number of our hardy veterans who" Sail'd with Duncan , Howe , and Jervis , And along with gallant Nelson sung , ' Yo heave ho !'"
These brave old tars , now residents of Greenwich Hospital , seemed to take an earnest interest in the proceedings , many of them heartily cheering tho several speakers , notwithstanding that these speakers were not at all backward in denouncing the trade of war , and the physical force oppression of class governments . At eight o ' clock Mr . Booth , operative engineer , was unanimously called to the chair , and briefly opened the proceedings . He read a letter from Mr . Dundas , one of the members for the borough , in which he excused himself from attending on the ground of absence from London—said he did not know how far the People's Charter went , and advised those who had votes , to register , as himself and Mr . Barnard had generally to pay agents to look after the registering of electors .. Mr . Samuel Kyddjnoved the adoption of the following resolution : —
That whereas the present representative system excludes six-scvenths of the male adult population from tho rights of citizenship , and whereas such exclusion is unjust in principle , and injurious to the best interest of the community , this meeting considers that a Radical Reform is imperatively demanded , and hereby resolves to Petition Parliament for the enactment of the people's Charterembodying , '' Universal Suffrage "— "Annual Parliaments "— "Vote by Ballot "— "No Property Qualification "— "Equal Representation , " and "Payment of Members , " and thus afford the People the means of correcting nil grievances , and enacting all necessary measures of reform .
Mr . Kydd said he had listened to the reading of the letter of Admiral Dundas with considerable interest . He could not conceive that , because the present electoral body neglected their duty , it was any argument against the working classes being enfranchised , on the contrary , if the electors neglected their trust it should be restored to those for whom they were said to hold it , and thus allow the people to exercise the franchise for themselves . ( Loud Cheers . ) Mr . Dundas did not understand the People ' s Charter very well ; then , where was he when Mr . Duncombe brought his motion concerning the ^ Charter before the House of Commons ? ( Cheers . ) Mr . K > dd entered into a masterly exposition of the evils of tlie present system , showing from
statistical tables the enormous wealth of the aristocracy and middle-class , and the proportionate poverty of the people . Mr . Kydd was loudly cheered . Mr . O'CosiVOR , who was received with loud cheer , ing , seconded the resolution . He said Mr . Dundis had told them that he was not aware of the principles of the Charter ; he ( Mr . O'Connor ) was not aware that any member of Parliament was obliged to be " aware" of any principle at all . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Dundas had voted on a much more intricate question—that of Free Trade . This reminded him ( Mr . O'Connor ) of the Scotch member , who , when asked whether he had heard the convincing speech of Mr . Wilmot , replied , Yes , he had ; he also had heard many convincing speeches , that had frequently
altered his opinion ; but had never once altered his vote . ( Loud laughter and great applause . ) lie would ask those gentlemen in Greenwich who took so much trouble for Free Trade , where was now their triumph ? where the glory of their achievement ? Their Free Trade had . deceived the people —instead of cheap bread , plenty to do , and high wages , we have dear bread , little to do , and low wages . ( Great cheering . ) The Charter was much easier to be understood than the complicated question of Free Trade . The Charter had been placed before the people in anything but a pleasant light by the press , and henee a portion of the people had been delighted with the persecution and prosecution of its advocates . But Chartism should never be put
do . vn whilst he lived . ( Great cheering . ) He had been considered a madman for advocating the small farm system , and was told that it was impossible that a tailor should understand how to plant a cabbage . ( Laughter . ) The Times , tho Chronicle , and other papers were now advocating his system . How would they compensate him for the sixteen months' imprisonment he had suffered in York Castle ? ( Hear , hear . ) There wtukl be np peace in Ireland until the people regained their right to live on the soil . ( Cheers . ) Mr . O'Connor then alluded to the Ten Hours' Bill agitation , the famine in Ireland , and in conclusion , briefly narrate d the progress of the Land movement .
Although the Land Company had been little better than a year fairly in existence , they had accumulated a fund of £ 18 , 000 , they had purchased an estate in Hertfordshire of one hundred and four acres , that they had built thirty-six cottage * , and a school for the ignorant thereon , ( Loud cheers , They were now in possession of a second estate of one hundred and sixty acres , the very cemi of Worcestershire , and in the course of three years , he would have sixteen thousand located on their own land , noble freemen who would have substantial reason for rallying with alacrity to the cry of " my cottage in danger . " Mr . O'Connor resumed his seat amidst loud and continued cheering
Julian HAUNKTsupported the resolution . His remarks showing the evils of the present system , and ihe usticeofthe Charter , were warmly ^ applauded . Mr . Enxicsi Jones also supported the resolution . His eloquent illustration of the several points of the Charter were much cheered . The resolution was then put , and carried unanimously . Mr-John Gathard read and moved the adoption of the National Petition , which was seconded by Mr . T . M . Wheeler , and adopted by acclamation . Mr . Kydd moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman , which was seconded by Mr . Stallwood , and carried by acclamation , succeeded by three hearty cheers . The Chairman suitably responded , and the meeting was dissolved .
[ A much lengthier report of the above meeting , supplied by our repor'e ; was received , but press oi matter compelled curtailment . ]
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MESSRS . CLARK AND M'GRATH'S TOUR . PRESTON . PUBLIC MEETING 'Fo " PETITION FOR THE PEOPLE'S CHARTER . On Wednesday evening last a public meeting of the operatives of Preston was held in the Temperance Hall , for the purpose of hearing addresses from Messrs . M'Grath and Clark , a deputation from tbe Central Committee formed in London to advance the principles of the Charter , and of considering the propriety of petitioning parliament for the same . The hall was well filled .
Mr . James Bkown being called to the chair , opened the meeting by the remark that it was curious that in a town like Preston , which boasted of its patriotism so much , no wealthy and influential individual had appeared to thke the chair on this occasion . Ncvertheleas there was an advantage in this , for it enabled the working classes to take up that strong position to which the late Premier , Sir R . Peel , directed their attention when he advised them to take tbe management of their own affairs into their own hands . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Riciiahd Marsden moved the following resolution : —
Resolved—That we agree to petition parliament for universal suffrage and its inseparable adjuncts , the ballot , annual parliaments , no property qualifications , equal electoral districts , and payment of members , —it being the opinion of this meeting that till government is thus constituted , the working community , who torm tho great bulk of society , will never enjoy their due share of protection . In supporting this resolution , Mr . Marsden said it did not signify what might be the form of government , be it an absolute monarchy , an aristocracy , or a democracy , if only all classes and individuals were properly protected . Thousands perished through misgovernment , and the misery it thereby and other , wise inflicted , if seen in the aggregate , would be
found far to exceed any pre-conceived idea of its extent . But he did not imagine this misery was inflicted through any delight experienced in its infliction ; it had , he believed , a different origin , which he might make plain in a few words . A man « as called a lord or a squire because he happened to possess extensive domains or immense wealth : on no account was a man deemed respectable unless his circumstances were moderate , and his raiment tolerably fine and good . No Irishman in his wretched mud cabin , or any Englishman in his poverty-stricken cottage , would be accounted " respectable , " however upright and unimpeachable his conduct and character might be . ( Hear , hear . ) No man could
aspire to a sent in the legislature unless he was possessed of large landed estates , or be qualified to judge of the fitness of another man to such a seat except he lived in a house of £ 10 yearly rent . Now n system like this naturally poisoned all society . It led one class of men to despise and look down unjustly upon another . Now it was not in human nature to remain always content with such a state of things . The system must be changed . Let a man have a vote not because he lives in a ten-pound houso and pays rent , but because he is a man ; and let them be eligible to become members of parliament ,, not because they have property of £ 300 a-year , but because they have satisfied the electors of their fitness . ( Applause . ) With a system like
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this , they , would enjoy peace and competency , but without it they would never be but as they are now , miserable serfs on the one hand , and haughty tyrants on the other . ( Cheers . ) He begged to propose that the resolution be adopted . Mr . Jambs Duckworth begged to second the motion . , Mr . Clabk , one of the deputation , then rose to speak to the resolution . He had great pleasure , he said , in supporting the resolution , moved with such an able and philosophic speech by Mr . Marsden . He quite agreed in the sentiment , that so long as the working classes were without representation they would be without protection . He was the more strongly inclined to this opinion from the fact that he had discovered that all others in the state are
represented , and that consequently they are protected , fhe landed interest , the funded interest , the factory interest , the army and navy , and the church , ha-l each their representation , and consequently their protection . And what this resolution contended for was simply that labour , the greatest interest in the country , was without representation , nnd consequently without protection . That labour should have its representation and protection appeared to him so simple and just a proposition that he was astonished the working classess of [ this country had not long since compelled its enforcement in law . Nay , it accorded so entirely with the pure principles of Christianity , that he was astonished none of their reverend brethren was here to-night to urge them on in their good course . There was no
just reason why the working classes should not have their due share in the representation of the country , seeing they were tho most numerous class , and the producers of the wealth consumed by all other classes . Were thev represented , there would be no necessity for the stringent laws that now exist ; there would be no necessity for the present Poor Law , nor would they ., have to incur the expense of a standing army in the time of peace . The only purpose he found standing armies in a time of peace subserve , not in England alone , but all over the world , was to crush the spirit of liberty , every where expanding to life with the rising geseration ; and were the werUing classes allowed a fair share of government , and just opportunities of acquiring property , they would always be ready to risk their lives in defence of their
privileges and property . He hoped they should all live to see the English standing army disbanded , and our soldiers sent to their Inwes t » apply their skill and labour to our land or our looms . ( Hear , hear . J If the working classes were represented in Parliament , more attention would be paid to their interests . If the people were represented , he believed that they should not longer be taxed to the tune of thirty millions a year for the purpose ot paying the interest of the debt contracted by the aristocracy of the country , but that the parties for the protection of whose property alone the debt was contracted , should be made to pay it . He knew that many objections were urged against their claim for representation . Many objected on the ground of their ignorance . . Well , he was not here to say they were as
intelligent as they ought to be , or as they might make themselves ; but , nevertheless , it could not be justly argued that the people were ti ; o ignorant to be admitted within the pale of the constitution , were yet not so ignorant but that they were to be called upon to pay taxes in support of that constitution . If they were too ignorant to share in the representation , surely they were too ignorart to pay taxes . There was no moral link whatever between the people of England and the government . The country was ruled by brute force alone . They ought to have a government based on the living genius and in the affection
of the people . He did not agree with Mr . Mar ? den '» proposition that itmattered not whatkind of government we had , were the people only protected ; they ought to be satisfied with no constitution but one that was right ; and no constitution could be right unless based on the suffrages of the male adults of the empire . He hoped the meeting understood him ; he proposed not to exclude the piistocraey or the middle classes from government ; he sought that all should have a share , and would say to the former , " If you exclude us from the franchise , then exclude us from the payment of taxes . " And rely upon it there was a feeling abroad ill their order that would never rest till their enfranchisement be secured .
( Hear . ) If it was objected , as he had already shown it was , that they were tco ignorant for the franchise , what must be thought of the system under which they had grown up in ignorance ? In fact the very objection was the strongest argument against the objectors' ewn system . Why had they not educated the people ? They had had ten or twelve years of " enlightened legislation" since the passing of ihe Reform Bill , yet what had the enlightened legislature done for the education of the people ? Why they had given £ 30 , 000 a year for that object , and £ 7 o , 000 tor stables for her Majesty's'horses ! Was that justice ? It ought to be known to every working man , that the people arc taxed ten or eleven millions a year ferthe support and aggrandisement of an established Church . Eighteen thousand
parsons were yearly paid out of the people ' s purse , and if the people Were ignorant , what had these been doing ? Had they not been paid to educate them ? If the people , then , were ignorant , they must have been incompetent to teach , or they must have been dishonest and receiving the people ' s money on false pretences . It would be recollected that when Mr . Duncombe asked Lird John Rus ell on what principle he meant to conduct the government , his lordship replied he meant to conduct it on the liberal piineiple , but if Mr . Duncombe thought be ( his lordship ) meant the five points of the Charter he was much mistaken , and that , though he admitted the franchise would lead to the physical and moral ( li ! - vation of the people , he was , nevertheless , prepared to oppose it . But having pinned Lord John down to
a recognition of the justice of their claim —( hear , hear)—they might say of him , as Richard Cobden said , in like case , of the protectionists— " When once I had the protectionists acknowledge the justice of my principle , I knew it was only a question of time when that principle should be embodied in law . " They ought to ground their claim to enfranchisement on their existence as men , and , in acquiring it , ought to use no other than moral means . Mr . Clark then briefly turned the attention of his hearers to the wretched condition of Ireland at this moment , which lie ascribed to bad government , and called upon the people to overturn this bad system , and replace it by a better , lie then concluded by returning thanks for the hearing that they had given him . ( Cheers )
The resolution was tnen put to tne meeoin ' , and agreed to . Mr . Baxter then moved the following : — " Resolved , —That this meeting hereby agrees to support the Central Committee already formed in London , for the purpose of securing the return of twelve members to the House of Commons pledged to the principles oi the People ' s Charter . " The motion was seconded by Mr . Nixon , and agreed to . Mr . James Davis said , that after the eloquent address which they had heard from Mr . 'Clark , he would simply read the petition . Mr . D . concluded by proposing the adoption of the petition . Mr . IlcMPHRET Audlam seconded the resolution in a lengthy and energetic speech , in which he showed up the wickedness of the present system , the necess ty for the working clabses being protected , and the value of the Charter as the means to enforce that protection .
Mr . M'Grath said , if the principles of the People ' s Charter were enacted , then the House of Commons would be an exact representation of the people , and a correct index of their thoughts and wants . Some said their principles were not founded iu justice . Now , let them take up the last principle—that ol electoral districts , and then ask if a change was not necessary . There was a little village in Harwich , which contained a population of 4 , 000 , and an electoral body of 181 persons ; and these IS 1 persons , or a majority of them , returned two members to the House of Commons . Then , let them take Liverpool , with a population of 400 , 000 , and an electora body oi 15 , 000 ; and yet that large constituency only returned the same number of members as the village of Harwich with its 181 electors . ( Hear , hear . )
Ihey proposed to do away with such a system The charter proposes that the country shall be divided into electoral districts . Each district would return the same number of members , and thus every man would have an equal voice in appointing those who are to make the laws and impose our taxes . Next they demand the ballot . Power and influence exercised a crushing sway over the working man who is an elector . The lord exercises an influence over the merchant , the merchant over the middle-class man , and the lord , merchant , and middle-class main- over the working man . ( Cheers . ) A House of Cbnuuoas elected by such means can never be a fair representation of the people . If we get the ballot , then the workman can go manfully to the ballot-box and not be afraid of meeting the eye of his master .. ( Cheers . ) Another principle in the People ' s Chattel' is annual parliaments . Seven years we consider too long a term for any parliament to exist . Men elected for seven years , instead of serving the pesnlc sewe
themselves . ( Cheers . ) By the infamous , law » f primogeniture , the aristocracy have to saddle the younger branches of their families upon the- public ; one gets a snug berth in tbe army , another in the navy , a third to the colonies , and the most scupid of ( the lot gets a station in the church . ( Sheers . ) Now , if we had annual parliaments all those things would be put an end to , and the dishonest tasui 'wwild be oompelleu to become an honest one . For instance , if one of your representatives knew he had to meet his constituents at the end of twelve months , he would take especial care to do nothing that would meet with their disapproval , in order to secure his re-election . ( Cheers . ) Another grand ' point in our Charter is complete sufivage . We call it ' universal suffrage . " Some parties find fault with that designation ; they say there is no such thing as universal suffrage , because we exclude females and minors . We contend , however , that the term is more appropriate than even " complete suffrage . " We hold that every Englishman of twenty-one years of age , of sound taittJu and untainted with crime , should have a voice
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in the choosing of the representatives who are to go vern the nation . ( Cheers . ) Is there a single mem her who objects to the People's Charter ? I tell such a man that he is not willing to do unto others as he would have others to do tinto him . ( Cheers . ) On the present system of choosing our representatives , one-seventh of the population are freemen , and the other six-sevenths slaves . Mr . M'Grath then went on to combat the argument that the working classes were not fit to be entrusted with the franchise on the ground of immorality , and instanced the frauds of tradesmen in deteriorating various articles in which thev dealt , to show that oven those who possessed the " franchise were , alter all , not very moral men . As regards intelligenceho
, contended that the working clashes were far mora enlightened than their oppressors . Who was it that opposed tho passing of the Corn Bill in 1815 but the working cl sses ; and subsequent events had proved that what the working cldsses taught in 1815 were adopted by Lord John Russell and Sir Robert Peel in U 81 G , thus proving themselves thirty years in advance of the two Premiers . ( Cheers . ) 11 was the working classes who urged on every good movement . It was not the middle classes who wished to do away with the gallows and the cat-o ' -ninc-taili ' , or the oppressions ofitlie factory child . No ; it was the working classes who wore the main promoters of these movements . ( Chctrs . ) The motion was agreed to .
On the motion of Mr . H . -Audwm which was duly seconded , thanks weie voted to Messis . Clark and M'Grath . Mr . Ci-ark returned thanks , and proposed a vote of thanks to Mr . Brown for his able conduct in tha chair , which was also agreed to . S'fhe meeting was then dissolved .
BURNLEY . It having been announced that a public meeting " would be held in the Temperance Hall , for the pur * pose of adopting the National petition fur the Charter , at the appointed hour , notwithstanding a meeting at the Mechaniffs Institute , and other attractions , a large assemblage were congregated in the hall . Mr . Crockford was appointed to the chair , who made an able speech in support of the object of the meeting . The adoption of the petition was then moved by Mr . Clark , seconded by Mr . Tattersall , nnd supported by ftlr . M'Grath , in an address replete with elrquence , fact , and argument , Judging from the hearty responses of tlie meeting , th senb ' mrnts of speakers and auditors were identical . The motion for the adoption of the petition having been carried una voce , and three vociferous cheers having been given for the Charter , the meeting separated , appealing pleased with consciousness of having discharged an important duty to the cause ol universal justice .
TODMOKDEN . On Friday evening , the Assembly Room of the llvd Lion Hotel was crowded with a mo > t attentive audience , convened ta adopt the National Petition , and tor the enactment of the People's Charter . Mr Witham presided . Resolutions condemnatory the present state of the representation and the Nt ; . tional Petition for its thorough reform , were broun ^ forward and supported by Messrs . Stansfield , Brook , Money , Clark , and M'Grath , in speeches which judging from the cordial responses evoked , seemed to
fLish the conviction on every mind present , that ( ha principles of democracy are the only foundation upon which the real glory and true happiness of a nation can rest . Every one present seemed imbued with the resolve to do his duty in the coming struggle of right against might . We think from the spirit formerly evinced by the Chartists of Todmorclen , that we may safely venture to predict , that if every town in the country act as we shall , that our National Petition will be inscribed with four millions ofiona ^ g signatures .
MACCLESFIELD . Public Lecture . —On Sunday evening last , a very large meeting was held in tho Chartist Room , Stanley-street , in pursuarce of publis notice , to hear an address from Mr . Thomas Clark of the Executive Committee , on the subject of "The People ' s Rights , and their fitness for their proper exercise ? " Mr . Joseph Allen , an able and valued friend tn the popular causes , was unanimously chosen so preside . Mr . Clark entered into an examination of the various causes , which were conjointly at work to produce the ignorance and degration of the labouring classes . He then' proceeded to shew tho benefits which would result from puting the people in possession of fhe vote , and concluded an argumentative speech by inviting discussion , but as there were no objections offered , the meeting quietly separated .
ROCHDALE . It is delightful to the few whose devotion to the cause of political justice has lived through the calm of the agitation , to witness the revival that is evidently taking place . The obtamment of the town halls in so many important places lor the meetings of Messrs . Clark and M'Grath , evidences the progression of our principles , as well ns the dispelling of those prejudices which regarded Chartism astoovulgnrtnbe advocated within the respectable precincta of civic edifices . We are taking the necessary steps
to obtain our town hall for a meeting to adopt the National Petition . We hope fur a meeting as the reiult of our labours which , while it redounds to the honour of the Rochdale Democracy , will give an impcus to the cause of Britain ' s emancipation . It being announced that Mr . M'Grath would address a meeting in the Chartist Hall on Sunday evening , that building was thronged with a mbst attentive audience . At tho usual hour for commencing , Mr . Mitchell was chosen to preside . He opened the business with a few excellent observations relevant to
those topics , which , at the present time engage so much of public attention . One of our soul-stirring Chartist anthems having been executed in good style , the chairman called upon Mr . M'Grath to addriss tho meeting . He said , that among the various signs of ' progress which characterised the age in which we live , must be placed the possession of halls like this by the people for their instruction . How laudable , how cheering , it was to see men and women thus congregating to obtain a knowledge of tbeir rights and wrongs , in order to the enforcement of the one , and the redress of the other . Knowledge was the lever toelevate humanity the sword to exterminate despotism its direst enemy . Halls like this were excellent inrdia for amassing the treasure
of knowledge , and therefore , he hoped that this hall would receive encouragement and support from the working men of Rochdale . He regarded every Chartist hall in the country as a fortress for defending the cause , as an entrenchment whence the champions of liberty can hurl the projectiles of truth against the minions of usurped power , lie locked on them as fanes consecrated to the divinity of freedom , and he hoped always to find them filled with ardint and zealous worshippers . Mr . M'Grath then dwelt on the Irish famine , proving it io be the production , not of infinite benevolence a . blasphemiously alleged , but of the conjoint misrule of rent-lords , profit-lords , and fund-lords . Mr . M'Grath then
adverted . to the subject of tha land , and showed how the Government , by reclaiming the Irish waste lands and allotting them to the people npon equitable conditions , might hush for ever the waii of despairing misery , which is heard in every part of that unfortunate country . He called attention to the present prosperous condition of the Chartist Co-operative Land Company and its future bright prospects , and concluded a lengthy and able address with a strong recommendation to join the Land Company . Somequestions were put and satisfactorily answered . Upwards of £ 20 were received for lhe Land . Votes of thanks having been given to the lecturer and chairman , the meeting separated .
STA LEY-BRIDGE . The services of Messrs . Clark and M'Gtath , having been secured by the branch of lhe Cu-opi-rative Land Company , established here , ibo Town iiiill was obtained ' for the delivery of public additwes , explanatory of the rules , principal * , and oljuta of that noble institution , the Cliarnst C » - <> i , « . rative Land Company . At eight o ' clock lhe spacious hall was filled with an audience , among which we observed a somewhat numerous spiinkliug of the middle classes .
Mr . Walker by unanimous consent « fficiatid as chairman . He opened the business ! of the evening with a tew . 'ouml observations upon the value of land to the working classes . The meeting was subsequently addressed bv Messis . Clark , Wild and M'Grath , who exhibited the constitution oSlhe Land Company , the pratieability of its projects ,. and the value of its aims in a light so clear , that we anticipated a considerable addition to our numbers Se veral members were-curolltd and many aopiesof the rules purchased . Votes of thanks having been passed to the ehaiiMiau , ar . d tu Mt * :-31 . M"Giath „ Clark aud Wild , the meeting eeparaied , Sully tat . btied with the- evening ' s proceedings .
STOCKPORT . Chabhsv mnowisft mv its Sixsai-nsiss . —The Norxk & KCOU 1 XG h & TLix Aqais . — The Chartist Council having determined that if yos . » ib ! e lhe men at" Stoekport snould not be backward in the » reat Rational effort about to be made & r labour ' s emancipation , they in pursuance of ih , i » Trsi . > lvc , applied to Alfred Orrell , Esq ., the mayesf , for lhe T » wn Hall , for a mcetting to adopt the National l'ctittou . The chief magistrate immediate !}? complied with therequest of the council . The meeting was convened by placard for Tuesday evening , and lojig before the appointed time the hall was crowded in every part , and during the proceedings hundreds of anxious
working men had to deprt unable togam admission . Ahalf . past seven , Mr . Tarkington was voted to the chair . His opening speech was concise sensible , and well received by tbe meeting . . Resolutions m favour oftha Charter and the Ratio nal letiuon for its enactment , wore moved and seconded by Messrs . Webb , Davis , Mitchell , Bennett , Smith , and Gurdy , and supported in eloquent , and argumentative sneeches by Messrs . Clark and M'Grath . This was unanimou sly allowed to be the largest in-door meeting ever held in Stockport . Mbssbs , M'Grath akd Cwuik ' s Torn . —Monday , Rochdale ; Tuesday , Birkenhead ; Wednesday , W » rrineton ; Thursday , Conglflfoa .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 21, 1846, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_21111846/page/5/
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