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V f _Seftbmbeb 12, 1846. _ . THE NORTHER...
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RECEHTS OF THE CHARTIST CO-OPERATIVE LAND SOCIETY.
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FROST, WILLIAMS, ASD JONES.
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ASHTON-UNDERaLYNE. A Meeting of the Shar...
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UNITED TRADES' ASSOCIATION FOR TIIE - EMPLOYMENT. OF LABOUR.
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SEUI0U3 CHARGE AGAINST TIIE AUTHORITIES OF ST. PANCRAS WORKHOUSE.
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Letter Vii
them from devoting much of their time to the study of the SMence of politics or _political principles . To _tkis he replied , laying , " that he knew more ahout politics than I did ; because he had more time to read the newspapers than L" Had he not been a clergyman . —and a good , hearty , honest one he is , — I would have told him what that great man , the late Mr . Cobbett , _eaid of Ithat class of politicians who rely npon newspapers for their knowledge of
political principles : he classed them all under the head " Pot-hoase politicians . " I merely mention _ttos circumstance to illustrate the complete and total state of political ignorance in which the poor associates , the payer of a shilling , must be , when a parish priest , — -and a good one , too , was nnder the _impres-Bi _« n , that Mr . O'Connell was seeking for a Repeal ofthe Union , and that he himself was a profound politician because he had leisure to read Repeal speeches in Repeal newspapers .
Bnt to return to ** * Young Ireland , " for whose wilfnl blindness there is no excuse ; because they were on the spot ; they had daily intercourse with their " august leader ; " they Vied with that drunken buffoon , and ill-bred , vulgar sycophant , Tom Steele , in fulsome adulations of the sublime ethicks of Conciliation HalL They were present on Monday , the _Uth of August , 1 S 43 _, * hen Mr . O'Connell made the following offer of the Repeal movement to the Duke of Wellington : —
"He ( Mr . O'Connell ) found that , on the coast of "Newfoundland much blood had been shed by the sailors of an English ship , and the Buke of WeHington might shortl y want to draw troops oat of Ireland when bis right to shoot Frenchmen was disputed by France on more than equal tanas . ( Hear , hear . ) But , let bim interest Ireland in bis cause , and he might set tbe world at defiance . What , he asked , would he be at Waterloo or in Spain , if he had not the Irish people to sustain him . He ( Mr . _O'ConneH ) wonld now offer to sell Mm a good "bargain ; he would give him Ireland , if he gave Ireland justice . "
"Now , the proprietor ef the _ifeton was not only present when "this offer to sell thc Repeal movement to the Tory administration was formally made , but handed in the sum of £ 46 _& _., Repeal rent , without one word of remonstrance against this lease offer . The " Young Ireland" pari ; were present npon several other occasions when offers were made to abandon Repeal npon similar conditions . This be
ing the case what right had they to refuse com pliance with the ridiculous resolutions recently propounded by Mr . John O'Connell I Compliance with those moral force delusions was not half nor quarter so degrading as the slavish silence observed npon several occasions , when it was not only plainly " stated , bnt actually resolved , that the Repeal agitation should not _disparage the agitators' claims on the government , the pledged foes of Repeal .
In my next letter , I shall have a word or two with Hie Rev . Daniel Hearne of Manchester ; with' the Rev . Br . Mile ? of Dublin ; and with His Grace the Archbishop of Tuam , touching his last letter to Lord John Russell and other matters . It shall also contain some very interesting extracts from Mr . O'Connell ' s speeches , letters and resolutVns , show _, ing bow dexterously the poor working classes have been wheeled about , and turned about , during the last forty-six years , and left twenty-three times
-worse off than they were -when their benefactor gave them the . first turn . In the meantime , I beg of them to bear in mind that no man is their friend , but the man who will help them to get the fbaxchise 3 ? OR _ZVEST MALE INHABITANT OF THIS EMPIRE , { III fonts , insane persons , and criminals , only excepted . ) This is the plain simple test by which you , my countrymen , can distinguish your friend from your enemy . It will not give yoa much trouble to learn it , nor to teach it to others . PATRICK O'HIGGINS . Dublin , Sept 6 th , 1 S _46 .
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Mr. Thox&S Banghan* .—Send Your Address—...
Mr . Thox & s Banghan * . —Send your address—enclose your postage stamps , and we wiU send the plate by post . The Militia . —The following communication , which was issued from the War Office on Wednesday evening , Sept . 9 , will put at rest , at all events , for thc present , anv- further speculation aad excitement regarding the embodying of the militia , What the in * tendons of the present Government maybe with regard to the future it is impossible to say ; but the fact that nothing can occur until the next meeting of Parliament should be _generally known . The letter dated Sept . 9 , and signed by Mr , Fox Maule , "Deputy Secretary-at-Wnr , proceeds thus—" With reference to Hie
circular communications from the War Office , dated 23 rd May and 27 th June last , oa the subject of reorganising the staff ofthe — Regiment of Militia nnder jour command , I bave the honour to acquaint you that it is not intended at present to take anj further measures for revising the laws relating to the militia , nor for assembling that force for training and exercise . I bave , therefore , to request that , in all cases where any sergeantbelongingtofhe corps nnder your command shall bare been admitted to the out-pension list , you will be pleased to suspend the filing np of this vacancy , and also any vacancies which mig ht bave existed from other causes oa the reduced establishment of the staff , until the course te be taken by Her Majesty ' s Government in _reference
to the Militia shall have been further considered . " A MnwiTrDE of Poets must wait for the "Feast . " g _** _7 * Several communications prepared for insertion are excluded for this week by press of matter . Sub-secretaries , when sending reports of meetings , notices , < fcc _, for the Northern Star are requested to write on _separate sheets or slips of paper , as mnch unnecessary trouble is occasioned by having them to copy for the Star . Thomas Martin Wheeler . Six . O'Cossor _' s 51 a . sitesto . —The great length with - which we haTe reported the _proceedings in Devonshire compels ns to withhold Mr . O'Connor ' s manifesto nntil
next week . Ebbata . —I am directed by the sub-committee of the _Cripplegate branch of the Co-operative Land Societv , meeting at _Cartwrigbtfs Coffee-house , to correct an error in last Saturday ' s Scar -riz . placing the money I paid to the credit of Section No . 1 , instead of Section No . 2 . JohsAbsott . —Both the "Song" and the proffered service accepted , with thanks . Johs Gaksett . — We are compelled to postpone the publication of your letter till next week . <* _Je _« me Cwn . L . — Received . Will any of "So . 2 , he wanted ?
Royal Polytechnic Institution
ROYAL POLYTECHNIC _INSTITUTION
Those Who Are Interested On The Snbject ...
Those who are interested on the snbject of lamps and improved pis burners , would do well to attend one Dr . John Ryan ' s excellent lectures at the abovenamed establishment , on artificial light . So clear and defined is thc Professor ' s method of handling the subject , that dull _indeed must be the comprehension of that man , who fails to become master of the theory of combustion and of luminous Hame . In these lectures , the learned doctor is careful in painting out the laws of combustion , tbe nature of our hydro-carbon flame , in order that light may be produced . liis experiments , in proof of these positions , were certainly most apt and successful , and especially the separation of solid carbon from defiant gas . We could not help noticing , however , that the necessary exhalation of the mixed gases in the experiment caused tbe doctor most acute pain . In fact , we learnt with great regret , tbat so enthusiastic is this gentleman , and so venturesome , that more than once he has been carried home in a state of great exhaustion _, after a lecture of this Mod .
Art Union Of London. Having Been Faroure...
ART UNION OF LONDON . Having been faroured with an invitation , we visited the Institution , in _Suff-lk-street , Pall Mall , East , on Tuesday last , to feast onr eyes on those ¦ works of art , selected by the prize holders ofthe year 181 G , and now exhibiting at the above Institution . " Tbe Gow Cbrom reluctantly conducting the Glee maiden to a place of safety " is a beautiful picture , fey R . S . Lander ; "The Passing Thonght , " by T . F . Marshall , is a right merrie conceit , executed in first rate style , as is also " Tbe Village Rivals ;" " - The arrival at a dried-up well in the desert , " admirably illustrates the despair " of the poor cameldriver . There are a great variety of subjects , such as Sun rise . " "Sunset , " ¦ " Miss Ilaredale giving
the letter to Dolly Varder , " the last greatly admired , "The first run of the season , " "Italian boy dancing , " Italian boy begging , " " The First Whisper of Love , " "Sea views , " medallions , ic , & c , amounting in number to 264 subjects , presenting great variety of breath and colouring , suited to the diversity of tastes extent . No one can visit the gallery without experiencing much , pleasure and gratification at tbe mental feast he must enjoy . The gsllerv , we understand , Kill be thrown open to the public during the whole of next week , between the hours of ten and four ; f o onr friends wc say go early , on our visit the gallery was densely cru- «< ie « l with delighted beings ot both sexes .
Art Union Of London. Having Been Faroure...
Mr . O'Connor will : address the " Chartists of Kid derminster on Monday evening next .
Recehts Of The Chartist Co-Operative Land Society.
_RECEHTS OF THE CHARTIST CO-OPERATIVE LAND SOCIETY .
Per Mb. O'Connor. Section No. 1. Shabe8....
PER MB . O'CONNOR . SECTION No . 1 . _SHABE 8 . £ ! . d Sutton-in-Ashfield , perC . Meakin .. ,. 0 16 3 Artichoke Inn Locality , Brighton , per W . Flower .. ... 3 2 ** CityofLondon _. perJ . Dunn „ . " . " 0 5 0 Halifax , per C W . Smith ., « .. 1 7 0 Stockport , per T . Woodhouse „ „ 2 0 0 Carlisle , per J- Gilbertson .. .. .. 1 18 6 Dalston , per T . Hornby .. .. .. 2 6 6 Nottingham , per J . Sweet — .. .. 3 0 0 Norwich , per J . Hurry .. „ .. 2 0 0 Winchester , per M . Griffiths .. .. ' .. 16 0 Birmingham , per W . Thom .. .. .. 16 8 Exeter , per F . Clark •• 1 5 10 Sunderland , per H . Haines .. .. .. 1 13 0 Alva , per J . ltohertson .. .. « 1 10 0 Aslitou-under-Lyne , per JE . Hobson .. 1 19 8 Huddersfield , per J . Stead .. .. .. 8 3 2 Leicester , per Z . Astill „ „ « o 6 0 Manchester , per J . Murray .. ,. 388 _ £ 37 JU G SECTION No . 2 . SHAHS . Sutton-in-Ashfield , perC . Meakin .. .. 0 12 0 Galston , perG . Smith .. .. .. .. 4 12 1 Artichoke Inn Locality , Brighton , per W . Flower _.. a .. .. .. 0 19 o CityofLondon . perJ . Dunn .. .. .. 1 7 6 Halifax , per G . W . Smith .. .. „ 119 0 Carlisle , per J . Gilbertson .. .. .. 116 Dalston , per T . Sowerby .. .. .. 0 6 6 Hawick , per II . Done .. .. .. .. 0 12 2 Nottingham , per J . Sweet .. .. .. 3 18 3 Joseph Abbott , per ditto — .. .. 540 Norwich , per A . _Bajsbaw » ¦• •• 2 0 0 Barnstaple , per T . Flood .. .. .. 4 010 Worcester , per H . Griffiths 1 13 2 Birmingham , per W . Thorn .. .. 227 Exeter , per F . Clark .. 4 116 Sunderland , per H . Haines .. .. .. 2 11 8 Alva , per J . Robertson ., .. .. 5 12 6 Ashton-under-Lyne , per E . Hobson .. .. 5 8 10 Bradford , per J . Alderson » . . ' ,. -4 0 0 Leicester , per Z . Astill .. " .. .. .. 1 11 10 Manchester , per J . Murray .. .. .. 2 2 9 _.-,.-......... „ _ £ 56 10 2 PER GENERA ! SECRETARY . SECTION No . 1 . SHAKES . £ » . d .. £ 8 . d . Sudbury ' - - 110 0 Clitheroe - -200 Greenock - - 118 0 Boulogne - -2 17 o Carrington , 219 Finnieston - - 1 in 9 J . Smith - - 0 0 6 Caniberwell - - 1 6 6 Westminster- -1 . 38 Dudley - - . 214 0 Derby - - - 3 6 4 Hull ... . 1 1 o Leigh - - - 113 0 Rachel Rowall - 0 16 £ 23 3 0 SECTION No . 2 . Clifford - - - 015 0 Ann Paris - - 0 1 6 Carrington - - 110 0 Nottingham , per JohnDartnell - 0 2 6 Wall- - -0 14 10 W . Preedy - -050 Stephenson . Cul-JamesChaddock- 1 0 0 len - - - 0 1 C G . J . Harney- - 0 2 0 Camberwell - - 014 0 JohnH . Topp - 1 10 0 Manchester - - 2 10 6 Eliza Robertson - 0 1 4 Bath- - - -200 W . Childs - - 0 1 0 Shiney-row - -19 0 G . Wilson - - 0 2 6 Southampton - 0 14 4 _Greenwich - - 416 0 Linlithgow- - -200 J . Morris - - * 1 ° Northwich - -200 F . Capern - - 0 l 6 J . Hanks / Downend , F . York - ' - 0 0 3 near Horsley - 2 10 10 Westminster- - 2 3 4 Dudley - - - 0 9 6 Thomas Yowell - 0 1 4 . Arnold James "W . Cain- - -040 Cooper - - 5 1 10 Clitheroe - - 6 0 0 Charles Cooper . 5 110 Leigh - - ' -170 George Barton -010 0 Prescot - - - 1 4 0 Hammersmith , per Boulogne - - 0 4 0 E . Stallwood - 0 8 4 Edinburgh - - 4 0 6 . Liverpool - - 2 16 2 Horsley , J . K . - O i 0 Hull 7 - - - 5 7 6 £ 60 711 Thokas _Maktin _Wheeiteb , Secretary . TOTAL LASD FOND . Mr . O'Connor * , _Seetion No . 1 ... 37 14 6 Mr . Wheeler „ „ ... 23 3 6 £ 60 W 0 Mr . O'Connor , Section No , 2 ... 56 10 2 Mr . "Wheeler , „ „ ... 60 7 11 £ _U _« _ 18 __ 1 FOR MB , FBOST . P £ K KB . O ' CONKOK . Dalston .. .. .. .. .. .. 6 12 0 FOB WIILLAMS AND JONES . Prom Sheffield .. .. .. .. .. 0 3 0 From Rotherham .. .. .. .. 0 5 0 _IJECEIPTS OP NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION . PER GENERAL SECBETABT . Finnieston - - 0 1 6 Mr . Workman -010 Iluddersfield- - 0 8 6 Linlithgow ( _omit-Lambeth - - 0 3 8 ted ) - - - 0 5 _C Dudley- - - 0 0 9 Northampton per Fenton - 0 12 0 TOE MB . FBOST . Westminster , Mr . Westminster , Mr . Parkes book - 0 9 6 Workman - -010 Westminster , Mr . DebeU- - - 0 7 0 £ 0 17 6 VETERAN , OBI-HAN , AND VICTIM FUND . Y . B . per Mr . Ran . aall - - - 0 1 0 Thomas MabtisWueeleb , Secretary .
Frost, Williams, Asd Jones.
FROST , WILLIAMS , ASD JONES .
The Executive Committee Have To Call The...
The Executive Committee have to call the attention of the Association , and those friendly to its principles , to a resolution of the late Convention , agreeing to raise a sum of money for the purpose oi alleviating the _sufferinss which are now being endured by Zepbaniah Williams and William Jones . An appeal was made a short time ago on behalf of Mr . Frost , which has been responded to in a manner worthy ofthe Chartist body , upwards of £ 300 bas been received on account of that gentleman , which will be duly forwarded to him , and the Executive think , that in fairness to the other two exiles , and
in order to carry out the resolution of the Convention , it is necessary tbat the subscriptions for Mr . Frost now cease , and that one be immediately entered into for Messrs . "Williams and Jones . The Executive wish it to be distinctly understood , tbat they have witnessed the feeling manifested towards Mr . Frost , ( as evidenced by the amount of the subscription , ) with inexpressible delight and satisfaction , but at the same time a sense ofjustice towards his compatriots compel them to give publicity to their opinions upon the subject , and they hope that such opinion will be at once acted upon by the coantry .
The _Convention determined that the subscription for Messrs . Williams and Jones should remain open for ose tear , and elected Mr . O'Connor to fib the situation of treasurer . Thomas Martin "Wheeler , Secretary .
Anti-Militia Association. A Managers' Me...
ANTI-MILITIA ASSOCIATION . A managers' meeting of the above Association was held at the office of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , 83 , Dean-street , Soho , on Friday evening , September 4 , Mr . T . M . "Wheeler was unanimouslv called to the chair . The secretary ( Mr . Stallwood submitted the state of the Association to the meet ing , and announced that he had received several applications from sub-secretaries , also personal applications from individual members , requesting to know if the affairs of the Association would be wound up , as there appeared no longer any probability of the enrollment of the militia , to all of whom he had announced tbat he would at the earliest convenience summons tbe managers ; he had done so , and it was for them now to state what steps should be taken _, liis opinion coincided with those of the applicants , he would therefore move-That the affairs ofthe Anti-Militia Association be now
wound up . Mr- Cuffay said it appeared quite clear to bim that their agitation had bad the effect of preventing the embodiment of the militia , and as thereappcared no intention at present to call out the militia , be would second the motion . No opposition being offered , the resoultion was carried nem . eon . . An account ofthe receipts and expenditure having been submitted to the inspection of the managers , after considerable discussion , Mr . T . M . Wheeler said ninepence per share would pay all expences , he would therefore move-That that sum b « deducted from each share , and that the remainder be returned to the subscribers .
Mr . Milne seconded the motion , which was carried . It _w-s then resolved—That an order be made upon the treasurer for the amount in hand , and that the secretary ( Mr , Siallwoou ) he requested to carry the foregoing resolutions into ope ration . It was then resolved—That the Anti-Militia Association be how dissolved .
Scveiui The Murder At Chesterfield.— The Adjourned ?_ -. - T- . - •% Rw\T T 1. ^^— .«Awamft I
_scveiui The Murder at Chesterfield . — The adjourned _?_ -. - t- _. - % rw _\ t t 1 . _^^— . « _AWAMft I
Inquest Was Resumed On Lliursuay, Wnen O...
inquest was resumed on lliursuay , wnen other witnesses were examined , among whom was the mother of Collis . The evidence tended strongly to the crimination of Piatt . At the conclusion of the inquest , thejury , after deliberating about twenty minutes , returned a verdict of " Wilful Murder " against John Piatt . "We shall g ive the evidence next week .
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Ashton-Underalyne. A Meeting Of The Shar...
_ASHTON-UNDERaLYNE . A Meeting of the Shareholders of the Ashton Branch ofthe Chartist Co-operative Land Society , took place is the Chartist Room , Bentick-street , on Sunday , the 6 th of September , when the adjourned discussion was resumed , from last Sunday , on " the transfer of shares between Joseph Mills and Alfred Barber , " which lasted about two hours , when the following resolution was passed . Moved by Mr . Macguiness , and seconded by Mr . Pelling : — That we , the Shareholders ofthe above Branch , of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , are of opinion , that the transfer of shares between Joseph Mills and Alfred Barbar , is right and just , and in accordance with the rules . * Moved by Mr . Macguiness , and seconded by Mr Mellor : — That the above resolution be inserted in the Northern
Star . OPENING OF A DISTRICT OF THE LAND SOCIETY AT TOTTENHAM , MIDDLESEX . ; On Monday evening , September the 1 th , Messrs . Clark and _^ Doyle , two of the Directors ofthe Chartist Co-operative Land Society , accompanied by a deputation , consisting of Messrs . J . Gathard , £ . Stallwood , and several other friends , proceeded per Eastern Counties , Railway , to the far famed town of Tottenham , whither they had been invited , to expound the principles and practices of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society . The meeting was held at the Hope TavernMarsh Lane .
, Mr . Barker was unanimously called to the chair , and said the intention of the society of which lie had the honour to be a humble advocate , was to form comfortable homes for those who had been called lower orders , and if by this term waa meant the basis , or structure on which was built the pyramid of Britain ' s greatness , he agreed with it ; for most assuredly labour was the source of all wealth —( cheers)—but it was only by the direction of this wealth into proper channels , and causing it to be more equitably distributed than it was at present , that could render the working classes comfortable , happy , and free . ( Loud cheers . ) , v :
Mr . _DoTLE said , he always expected to'find that when it fell to his lot to go into a new district ; that prejudice , with all her exaggerations and mistatementshad preceded him , and if such was the case here , he only looked to that fair play usually awarded by Englishmen , to enable him lo removeit ; He found that meetings were of unusual occurrence in Tottenham , but henceforward they would have frequent opportunities of becoming better acquainted with their social and political rights . The society he had ths pleasure of introducing to their notice , had been rather better than twelve months in existence , and had enrolled some 12 , 000 members and created a fund ef £ 14 , 000 . He then entered into a most lucid exposition of tho principles and practices of the
society , and said irom the enormous price charged as rental for small plots of ground , it was utterly futile , to expect any great advantages to accrue the working classes by individual exertions ; it was only by co-operation of means , and buying land in the wholesale market , that the great blessings of every man being possessed ot his own house , and his own land , could be ensured . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Thomas Clark was next introduced and said , he was pleased to have the opportunity of addressing an _agricultural audience , aa it was only fair to presume that they understood matters connected with the Land , better than mechanics could do . ( Hear _, hear . ) The speaker contended for the advantage of the Small Farm system , as put forth by the
Chartist Co-operative Land Society , " over that of the present plan of large and consequently badly cultivated farms , and pointed to the adjourning " small allotments of land as a proof of his assertion , he said it is not because one piece of ground is called a garden , and another a field , that causes vegetation to spring up prolifically and luxuriantly in the former , and 60 scantily and raeagrue in the latter , but , because in the former , from its size the possessor has the opportunity of employing more time in its culture , and more means to expend in feeding or manuring it . ( Loud cheers . ) He knew that some ofthe landed aristocracy asked , "If the working classes set land , what will become of us ? " but he , as an Irishman , answered the question by asking another , viz ., "if the present system continue what is to become ' of the working classes ? " He could Bee nothing but a Poor Law Bastile , and as Mr , Doyle had said , separation from his wife and family —( hear ,
hear , )—but happily the working classes had at length taken their affairs into their own hands , and had commenced practical operations , they now had an estate comprising 104 acres of their own on which tbey had erected suitable cottages , at Herringsgate Farm , near Rickmansworth , in the county of Hertford , and they were now in a position to buy others ; and were lookingout zealously for other estates with that end in view . Mr . Clark then read a paragraph from the Star , copied from an Essex paper , in which it was stated that a Mr . Noor of Essex had by spade labour obtained eight quarters of wheat per acre , whereas by the plough and the usual mode of culture he would not have obtained one half the quantity . Mr . Clark concluded an eloquent and forcible address by calling on all who believed that by cooperating together they could procure house and land for themselves , and thus work out their own redemption , and sat down loudly applauded .
Numerous copies of rules were disposed of , several shares were taken up , a district was opened , of which Mr . Godman was appointed secretary pro . tem ., and it was resolved" That the Tottenham district ofthe Chartist Cooperative Land Society shall meet at the Hope Tavern , Marsh-lane , every Monday evening , at halfpast seven . " A wish was expressed by many for another visit at an early period , and offers of places of meeting in the open air , or otherwise , were abundant ; a promise was made thut their wishes would be complied with , and tbat due notice should be given ofthe time . A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , and the meetinj , ' separated .
RENEWED AGITATION FOR THE CllARTEli .
REGISTER ! REGISTER !! REGISTER !!! The second ofa series of meetings , for the purpose of carrying oul the propositions oi" the late Chartist Convention , viz , to ensure thc return of men tu Parliament who will make the enfranchisement of the masses , the primary object of their labours , was held at the Hall of Science , Whitechapel , on Tuesday evening , September Sth . The llall , capable of holding 800 persons , was filled at an early hour . Mr . Thomas Mills was unanimously called to the chair , and said , he looked upon the present moment as one of the best that ever took place , and one well calculated to give happiness and freedom to tbe whole human race .
Mr . Clark came forward , much applauded , and said , he had to make an apology for his friend , Philip M'Grath . Mr . M'Grath , in consequence of the illness of Mr . Ernest Jones , had been compelled to accompany Mr . O'Connor to Devonshire , where , on Monday evening , they had attended one ofthe _most magnificent assemblages that had ever been held in the western division of that country , 200 miles from thc metropolis . ( Loud cheers . ) Such being the case , he trusted they would allow him to j : ive a report of tbe doings of the late Convention , dr their talerAtciA representative , ( llear , hear . ) After entering into the detail of the doings of that body , Mr . Clark proceeded . —The Convention was in favour of renewing and increasing- the Agitation
for the Charter , believing , as they did _. that the great mass of people favoured that measure—( hear , hear , ) and Thomas Wakley , one of the few honest men , i « the House of Commons , had said they never could be fairly represented until such times as men of their order had an opportunity of standing on the floor of tbe House of Commons —( bear , hear , )—and he ( Mr . Clark ) believed they had men fully competent for that purpose , amongst the foremost stood their talented member of Convention , and his friend and colleague , Philip M'Grath . ( Great cheering . ) He thought the Reform Act had been miserably concocted and perverted , but if the working classes exerted themselves with judgment he had no hesitation in saying , tbat they might add 200 , 000 to tlie
electoral list . Mr . Duncombe , who represented , generally , the sentiments of the working classes , had resolved to test ths liberality of the Whigs , on tlie rate-paying clauses . ( Loud eheers . ) Last year he ( Mr . Clark ) was a member ofa Registration Committee , in Birmingham , and that committee bad sent in 3 , 000 claims , many of whom had been rejected , _^ under the operation of tliose abominable clauses —( hear , hear , )—hence Mr . Duncomc , had consented to move for tlieir repeal , both Reform and Municipal Acts . ( Cheers . ) The Corn Laws had been virtually repealed , yet , was he not warranted | in saying , that the working classes had , as yet , derived no benefit ? ( Vociferous cheering . ) And he was firmly of opinion that they never would obtain any good until a real Radical reform of the House of Commons took place . Government had , in some
recent cases , bowed to the will of the people , and he believed that henceforth , they must conform to the wishes ot a well-organised public opinion . ( Loud cheers . ) Ue thought that the working classes had been in the habit of spending large sums in a way that was far from useful , but , on tbe contrary , was frequently highly injurious , finding its way areveunc into thc coffers of the ministry . He , for one , thought that their money would be far better applied in gaining political and social knowledge , and in the obtainment of political and social rights . ( Loud cheering . ) The late _Convention had agreed that a memorial should be got up in favour of the restoration of Frost , Williams , nnd / Jones . ( Much applause . ) He ( Mr . Clark ) had tho-honour of waiting on Lord John Russell previous to his becoming minister , and he then said he should have no objection to the ministers _^ storing thom , and , perhaps .
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_wheif ttic ' nation ~ a 8 ked * hinras * minister to restore them , he wouldlbe inclined to comply with its wishes . ( Applause . ) Sir Robert Peel had said , if universal _suttrage was granted there would be an end to aristocracy and _monarchy , perhaps Sir R . Peel thought _^ _ere was no use for an aristocracy —( Laughter)—and that the expences attending the chief magistracy might be much curtailed , and took this means of expressing his own opinions —( Great laughter)—arid if it were so , why he ( Mr . Clark ) had much pleasure in cordially agreeing with him . ( Vehement cheering . ) lie knew it had been once said , "the people have nothing to do with the taxes , but to pay them ; nothing to do with the laws , but to obey them ; " -but he was of opinion that being compelled to pay , ought at least to give the power of controlling them . ( Cheers . ) " . hut he . demanded tbe right to vote on a broader basis , tbat of being a man , " his person was his title-deed . " ( Tremendous *
cheering . ) The people of the United Kingdom paid as much in one year to unphold aristocracy and monarchy as it cost theAmericans to support their Executive in two hundred years . ( Hear , hear . ) Mr . Clark read a letter from a mechanic in Macclesfield ; wherein he asserted he had been made a victim by his employer , who was a Leaguer , and a dissenting preacher , simply . because he was a Chartist _^ he had discharged him , throwing himself and his family out of bread , telling him as he had cautioned hl and . warned him previously to drop Chartism _, and as he had neglected his warnings he must discharge him , as he could not think of keeping a Chartist in his employ . There , said Mr . Clark , tbat is a specimen of the liberality of the other classes to us , and _ indicates pretty clearly what we have to expect . To insure success we must depend upon ourselves . Mr . Clark resumed his seat amid the loudest acclamation , by moving the following resolution .
That this meeting proclaims that political freedom is thc natural inheritance of all men , without distinction of class , country , or colour , and , moreover , that the nonenforcement of such principles is the cause of the social inequality , moral depravity , and physical degradation , which at present characterize the population of the civilized world , and this meeting records its solemn determination to use every honourable means in its power for the establishment of-such sublime principles , and never to cease agitating until it shall have become the basis of the constitution , by the inscription of the People ' s Charter upon the statute book bf these realms . Mr . Luke King seconded the , motion , which was carried unanimously . Mb . Christopher DoTLBrose , loudly applauded , to move the second' resolution , and read the following letter from Mr . Ernest Jones : — 9 , Church Row , Hampstead , September 6 th , 1846 .
Dear Sir , —I hare for the Ia 6 t four or five days been so seriously unwell that I have been obliged to have medical advice , and am still so ill that I am quite unable to accompany Mr . O'Connor Into Devonshire next Monday , as I had agreed to do , you will therefore see tbat my present state _provents my accepting your invitation to attend your meeting - at Whitechapel- next Tuesday evening , which I should have had great pleasure in attending had 1 been well enough . I am under the necessity of getting a friend to write this note for me . 1 am Dear Sir , your ' s truly , Biinest Jones . To the Secretary ofthe Committee .
The speaker then contended that the present system was a representation of bricks and mortar , and consequently had nothing of an intelligent nature about it , and such men as M'Grath and Ernest Jones were worth' a thousand such men as were returned by the present brick and morter system . They must return such men to support Duncombe and Wakley . ( Cheers . ) He had much pleasure in submitting the following resolution : — That in order to convince all _cltsses ofthe people of the injustice of institutions not founded upon Political Equality , it is necessary to secure this return ofa number of patriotic men to the Ilouse of Commons , who , by repeated speeches , motions , discussions , & c . on the subject in Parliament , shall arouse the nation to a sense of the degradation which is at present inSicted upon it by the exclusion of seven million of men from tlie right of
voting m the election of those who are to ma * ke the laws by which wo are governed , this meetiny :, therefore , pledges itself to use Its utmost energies in the obtainment of so desirable an object . Mr . Stallwood rose , much applauded , to second the resolution , which he did in a brief matter-of-fact speech . Mr . _Fuazikb in supporting it , said—It struck hini that it wias necessary to say a few words relative to the borough in wliich tbey were standing ( Tower Hamlets ) . A pavty in that borough had started a requisition to Messrs . Geo . Thomson and Lawrence Heyworth , calling ok them to become candidates fbr its representation , and as these men were pledged to the six points ofthe Charter it was all that we could require , and it was well worthy of consideration , whether we should not extend our support to them . ( Hear , hear . )
Mr . Clark said , that at the meeting in John-street , a central committee , over which Mr . Duncombe was president , and Mr . Wakley vice-president , was appointed ; that committee would hold its first meeting on Thursday evening next , and the suggestion just broached by Mr . Frazier should be submitted to it , and it was for its members to say if those candidates were worthy of support , and whether thc Tower Hamlets wasone of tbe boroughs which should be contested . ( Loud cheers . ) The resolution was carried > iein . con . A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , three cheers for the Charter , and three for the Northern Slar , and the meeting separated ,
PROGRESS OF THE CHARTIST CO-OPERATIVE LAND SOCIETY . At the weekly meeting of the Westminster district , held at the Parthenium , 12 , St . Martin ' s-lane , on Sunday evening , September 6 . Mr . Grassby in the chair , Messrs . Souter and Hitchens were appointed to audit the accounts of the last three months . Mr . William Cuffay was appointed district secretary , vice Mr . Millar who retires , and Mr . John Milne was reelected district treasurer for thc next three months . Fourteen shares were taken up on the occasion . The business ot the Charter Association was then gone into , Mr . Souter was deputed to arrange witli lecturers for future Sunday evenings , and Messrs . J . Grassby and Milne were elected members of the local committee for registration and election , and also to aid and assist in getting up meetings in the metropolis .
Mr . 1 . M . Wheeler announced that the large house , S 3 , Dean-street , was now entirely in Chartist possession , and that the spacious first floor was fitting up as a Chartist Assembly and Reading Room , which would afford a place of rendezvous for our democratic brethren from all parts when tbey . visited the metropolis , and in which , in addition to the usual morning and evening papers , would be found tbe weekly papers , monthly periodicals , and other journals , British and Foreign , and he confidently hoped this institution would ultimately lead to a Chartist club . ( Loud cheers . ) After the transaction of considerable business of minor import , the meeting adjourned .
VETERANS , ORPHANS AND VICTIMS RELIEF COMMITTEE . The above committee met on Monday evening last , at the oflice , S 3 , Dean-street , Soho , Mr . Geo . Antill in the chair , the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the correspondence from Messrs . Richards nf Hanley , Potts of Birmingham , and Cavill of Sheffield , were read by the assistant secretary , Mr . Arnott . The monies received since the last meeting was announced , _including £ 2 ls . 105 ( 1 . as the balance in hand from Mr . Skelton . Tlie delegates reported from their localities . Mr . Arnott , Somers Town , said he was instructed to urge on the committee the necessity of
forthwith devising and adopting the means most advisable in order to obtain a free pardon for the persecuted and innocent William Ellis , and that the Somers Town locality would exert themselves in every possible way to raise funds to carry out thc objects of the committee . Mr . AnttU also reported that the City of London locality were exerting themselves for the same laudable purpose . There being but a few delegates present , the disbursement ofthe funds to tlie recipients was ordered to stand over till the next meetin » , wbich will be held at S 3 , Deanstreet , on Sunday afternoon next , September 13 , at three o ' clock , when every delegate is requested to attend .
CITY CHARTIST HALL . A Shareholders' meeting took p lace on Sunday morning , September 6 th , and was adjourned , on the motion of Mr . Tucker , to Sunday morning , September 13 th , at eleven o ' clock . Shareholders are particularly requested to attend , as important business has to be brought forward . On the evening of September the Oth , tlie directors met , when the following resolution was passed : — Resolved—That our secretary be instructed lo give notice to the Chartist _Tublic , that the Hall in Turnagainlane , will shortly be re-opened for the Winter Season , for Sunday Evening Lectures , when tho Directors , assisted by tho Chartist Executive , will have a _goed array ot _tiileut at their command . Atavery full meeting ofthe City Chartists , held on Sunday , September 6 th , the following resolutions were agreed to : —
That Mr . Beezur and Mr . Furzon _, jun ., be appointed as delegate * , to assist the executive in forwarding the National Petition . That weof tlie City Chartist Locality do not allow of any but members ol" ihe National Assoeiation to speak on the business of the movement , nor that any but members of this locality be allowed to vote on the appointment of officers or in voting any money belonging to the Locality : — . The meeting adjourned to tbat day lortnight .
SOUTH LONDON DISTRICT OF THE CHARTIST CO-OPERATIVE LAND SOCIETY . At the usual meeting of this district on Sunday evening , September 6 , at tlie llall , 115 , _Blac'k . _friarsroad , nine new _shar-OB were takon up .
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• -SOUTH-LONDON CHARTIST-HALLi _^ _-v Dr . _M'Doual lectured to a numerous and . highly respectable audience , on Sunday evening , September 6 th ; His subject was the " Evils of a State Church . " He treated the matter historically , and shewed the evils it had caused in the numberless persecutions arising therefrom , and the vast amouut of wealth _aauandered in ita support , ne was _hs tened to with breathless attention , and at the close was greeted with the most hearty app lause .
CENTRAL REGISTRATION AND ELECTION , COMMITTEE . This body held its first meeting at the Chartist Assembly and Reading Rooms ; 83 , Pean street , Soho , on Thursday evening , September the 10 th , Mr . John Simpson in the chair , when the following persons were duly nominated for the ohice of Secretary , viz . : — Mr . JaWies Grassby , by Messrs . Stallwood and Slater ; ¦ ' ¦' :, Mr . Philip M'Grath , with the condition that he be Honorary Secretary , and have the aid ofa Clerk , by Messrs . Cuffay and T . Clark ; Mr . Ernest Jones , by Messrs . T . M . Wheeler and T . MillB . The election will take place on Tuesday evening next , at the above Rooms , when it is hoped , every member of the Committee will be present .
Messrs . M'Grath and Stallwood were appointed a deputation to wait on Messrs . Duncombe and Wakley , to know their pleasure relative to filling the offices of President and Vice-President . The Committee then adjourned to _Tuesday evening next , at the Chartist Assembly Rooms .
CAMBERWELL AND WALWORTH . At a meeting held at the Montpelier Tavern , on Monday evening , September the 7 th , Mr . James Knight delivered an eloquent address on " the benefits to be derived from the possession ofthe soil , " and was much applauded , < Mr . John Simpson also ably addressed the meeting , shewing the great results to society from the indefatiguable labours of the honest few—and invoked the aid of the audience in extending the movement . ' Messrs .- John Simpson and Edward Marshall , was appointed delegates to thu Metropolitan Committee , forgetting up public meetings , <& c ., < f _* c application having been made to Mr . Simpson for aid in opening a district ofthe Chartist Co-operative Land Society , at the Bee-hive Tavern , Coburg-road , Old Kent-road , it was resolved :
*¦ That this meeting render all the support in its power , and that i public meeting beheld atthe above house , on Wednesday evening next , the 16 th instant , when Messrs , Stallwood and Knight will address the meetine . " A vote of thanks was given to the chairman , and the meeting was dissolved .
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TO THE ST 7 B . SECRETARIES OF THE CHARTIST CO-OPERAT 1 YE LAND SOCIETY , AND THE NATIONAL CHARTIST ASSOCIATION . Brother _Dehocbats , —Excuse the liberty that . I am thus taking in offering a . few words of advice , that in my humble opinion will advance the glorious cause we all have at heart . The prosperity of societies mainly depends on the activity of their officers , to you , therefore , I submit these propositions . Money is the sinews of war , and , as we cannot agitate without it , I propose—1 st . That each Secretary shall . fully inform himself of the name and address ef each member ; and each time a member removes his residence , let it be inserted in the books of the society .
2 nd . That each member who is one month in arrears with his weekly payments , be written te as follows : — "Brother Democrat—I am directed by the Council or Committee ( which ever society it may be ) to inform you that you are one month in arrears with your payments , and you are particularly requested to transmit the amount to me , on or before the next meeting night , as the business of the Bociety cannot be carried on without funds , and if you are so circumstanced that you cannot pay , in consequence of being out of employment , you are requested to send word , or attend yourself , and make it known . " 3 rd .. That each Secretary in case of a brother member not being able to pay through misfortune , do bring his case before the society , requesting its members to assist him by entering into a voluntary subscription .
4 th . That _i-acb Secretary be particular in transmitting monthly levies to the _Directors and Executive , as th .-Chartist Association has suffered much through neglect of this duty . Your Brother Democrat , . Joseph Morgan . 30 , Butcher How , Deptford , Sept . 9 , 1846 .
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UNITED TRADES' ASSOCIATION FOR TIIE - EMPLOYMENT . OF LABOUR .
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Every friend of "labour ' srights" will rejoice at learning that tbe principles ef this Association arc being fast reduced into practice . ' Their first Trade Depot—the _Working Shoemakers' Own Shop , in Drury-lane , London—having proved in evary-way a successful experiment , the Directors are now seeking to extend their operations , in that respect , to other branches of industry . The respective cases of the cases " on . itrike _, " among the horse nail makers of Cradley ( Worcester ) , and the shoemakers of
Holywell ( North Wales ) having , during the past week , been brought under the notice of the Directors , they immediately resolved upon sotting the men at work for themselves ; and two of the Directors ( Messrs . Robson and _Gimbleit ) bave _subsequently proceeded to the above towns , with the requisite means foi * thus securing the independence of the hitherto oppressed workmen . How greatly to be preferred—we can but reiterate—is this plan of selfemployment to that of the unproductive idleness of mere " strikes . "
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INDUSTRY . The Central Committee met at their office , 30 , Ilydc-street , Bloomsbury , on Monday , September 7 th . T . S . Duncombe , M . P ., in the chair . Amongst the numerous correspondence , letters were read from Cradley , Worcestershire , announcing that the American trace makers had gained the advance for which they were contending , and that they had now prepared a list for an advance on country work . From Liverpool announcing that the men that were discharged ior belonging to the association are now in full employ . From liucknal Torkard , _seating that the framework knitters had gained the wages for which they were contending . The Central Committee have made arrangements with the employment for labour association , to send down a member of tbat body to investigate the difference existing between the operative horse-nail makers , of Belper , and their employers , with a view if needs be to their employment .
Messrs . Dean and Woolley , framework knitters , were appointed to agitate thc trades , in Nottingham , and a circuit of twelve miles round , in favour of the National Association Letters were also read from Mr , Jacob , Trades Missionary , giving an account of his successful tour in Scotland . All persons holding subscription books and tickets for the late Manchester carpenters' strike , are requested to forward them to Mr . Bush , 1 , York-street , Lambeth , immediately , in order that the balancesheet may be published .
UNITED TRADES ASSOCIATION . A numerous public meeting of the Trades of Edinburgh , Leith , and vicinity , was held in Adam-square Hall , on Thursday evening , for thc purpose of bearing an address from Mr . S . Jacobs , missionary from the " United Trades' Association for the Protection of Labour in London , " on the objects of the Society he represented , and the benefits which it may secure to the working classes generally . The lecturer was listened to with thc most profound attention , and all seemed interested in the radical and extensive operations contemplated by the association . The lecturer laid considerable stress on the fact that various improvements of trade effected by amended laws , new and extended markets , and important mechanical
inventions , had not benefited the condition of the labouring classes : and he juBtly contended that the working man was entitled to participate largely in the advantages conferred on trade by these circumstances . His conviction was , that it was in vain to expect their condition to be bettered through the instrumentality of the legislature or tbe sovereign , They must better it by means of their own , and the chief of these means would be found in union , and funds contributed in seasons of good trade . One important object of the association was to do away with all " strikes , " and establish a system of deciding differences between the employers and the employed by means of amicable arbitration . With the capital to be raised , it was proposed forthwith to establish
manufactories of every description , for thc purpose of affording employment to such persons as might be discharged by tlieir employers : and , ns the capital increasen , by means of tbe prolits arising from these establishments , the weekly per centage on wanes would be diminished . In establishing these manufactories , the evil of placing them in crowded towns and exposing the men employed in them to baneful temptations , ' would be especially avoided . They would be placed in the most salubrious situations in thc agricultural districts . In Loudon , they hud already contracted with thc Railway Companies to convey thc members , at any time , into the country ;
and , although it was yet in its infancy , having been only twelve months in existence , the society had already established a boot and shoo manufactory ( for turn-outs ) in Dniry-hne , which hail made extensive sales , and realised fifty per cent , profit on its goods . In conclusion , the lecturer called upon the operatives of Scotland to join the society , and expressed a confident hope that they would enrol ten thousand members throughout the country . A resolution in support of the principles and objects ef the association was then moved by Mr . Hollis , seconded by 'Mr . Bennett , and duly carried ; alter whieh the meeting dissolved .
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« ' _^ _TERRIBLE-AND-SANGUINARY- "QIUMA . - ¦ _.-A most horrible crime hat 'just been committed at Tirltmont ( Belgium ) . On Sunday last about ten o ' clock , the host and hostess of the Red _^ Lion , Lange-streut _, were visited by one of their ' neighbours ; he seemed in a state of great good humour , and said he was come to make merry with them over the profits he had recently realised in his business . Tlie inn was deserted at tlie time , and accordingly the proposition was joyously received , and the libations at once commenced . They first tasted the beer ; this was succeeded hy various wines . _Animatingthere-unionhyth efregnentiallies of wit and humo _« r , the neighbour liberally prolonged the sitting until _midf night surprised them at their cups but the mirth had grown fast and furious , and the sitting was prolonged still further , till half-past one the neighbour , as well as his host , complained of drowsiness , and not wishing to
return to his own home at so advanced an hour , asked permission ' to remain for the rest of the night in thei public-house . A chair , he said , would suffice for him ; TheAmp hytrion had been most generous , and the host would not be behindhand in kindness . Ho accordingly said he would go and fetch a mattress and make up a bed in the room they were in . The hostess had retired some minutes before , and was already asleop in a lower room . The neighbour , seeing himself alone , lost no time : he took a cord from his pocket , adjusted a noose , entered the chamber of the hostess and immediately strangled her . This being done , he returned and quietly resumed his _plact at table .. The landlord was at this moment descending the stairs ; his step was uncertain , and he stumbled under the weight with which he was loaded . The neighbour raised him up and helped him
ti prepare the bed , and then asked him to take his place thereon beside him , observing , thatthe hostess had need of repose . This proposition was accepted ; and the two topers lay down side by side . "What took place after this moment is and must remain a mystery ; but thus much seems certain , that the noose which had served once before was again made use of . The host , however , awoke before the strangulation was completei aud a struggle ensued , the issue of which could not _' be doubtful , for the desperate efforts of the victim only hastened his death . The assassin then took tbe light , re _--entered the chamber of the expiring hostess , andjutnped several times upon her breast , When he believed tha ho had thus completed his full work , he went upstairs , examined all the drawers , and at length discovered a sum of 900 francs , saved up by the hostess , when having effected his purposes , he left the house . On thc
Monday morning , the inhabitants of the neighbouring houses _, seeing the windows ofthe Red Lion remain closed longer than usual , suspicion was created ; they obtained the aid of the police , and entered the house , when , to their horror , they discovered the body of the landlord , _co' _-d and inanimated ; tbe landlady , however , still presented faint signs of life . By _assiduous care she was reanimated , and underwent a final examination , in which she detailed the above * facts . Soon afterwards she became delirious ; and is now in a state that inspires the most lively apprehensions . She denounced as the author of this deliberate and sanguinary crime , a man named Charles _Verbiesi , tobacconist , in the same street . The accused was immediately arrested , and lodged in tbe gaol o { Louvain . He denies all knowledge of tne crime . He is a man of ordinary stature , rather agile than muscular , while bis physiognomy evinces neither cunning nor cruelty .
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THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO THE CHARt TISTS OP THE EMPIRE . We bave resolved upon entering anew the field of agitation , and of gathering up the scattered elements ot our once-powerful movement ; and hope , that ia appealing to you for assistance , that we shall meet with a response worthy of so desirable an object ; From a variety of causes since 1842 , the agitation for the Charter has not been distinguished by that enthusiasm which characterised it in its earlier history ; but recent events have dissipated many long standing prejudices , and removed many obstacles to oul progress . So that we have now an unexampled opportunity of creating for the democratic cause a position and influence which it has not hitherto been
able to assume . The present Prime Minister of England has recently admitted , in his place in Parliament , tbat our principles are right and just , and have a tendency to elevate and dignify human nature ; and yet this sapient statesman (?) at the same time declared his intention to'do all in his power to prerent them from becoming law . But there is such a thing as compelling even this mighty personage to respect the rights of the people , and , as he has found it convenient to alter his opinion upon other subjects , so , if the people are wise and true to themselves , they will yet humble the liivtighty ami insolent tone of this " noble " ' specimen of _iM-istoeratw impertinence . The late Convention resolved to prepare ' another National Petition for the _People ' s Chariei ' _, to 1-5 presented to the House of Common : * earl v _dm . \ . session , with a view of testing the patriotism onii _sincerity of the professed liberal parly in Parii & _miufc ,
and as a means of-rousing the'dcrnvdnc energies ! ¦ " ' the people out of" doors . The _Convention s . vpre _:-a desire that such petition should exceed ihe ' at least half a million of _sighattircs . ' . ' _-Iii- ' v ' ¦ ¦ _-. - swell the number to FOUR MILLION ov . < ¦ ' ¦ to realize the wish of the _Conveutivn . we sha , !! _liuvs to agitate the country from Johu O'Groat ' s to th ? Land ' s End . Every town , hamlet , and village must have its meeting to adopt thepetition . The _Executive Committee will attend as many of them ns possible , but they must have assistant' ? There tu- * yet good and true men , whose _advocacy would reflect credit upon our cause , and who arc ' . filling to place their serviccsat our disposal , but we lack the mean *' of remunerating them for their services ; wo have therefore to request that the _couucil of each loc-ib ' ty will forthwith set to work and collect _aubacription ' _s for an
. AGITATION FUND to that we may at once put the necessary machinary in motion . ' Recollect that this is not an ordinary occasion Never was there a time when the Chartists had such a favourable opportunity of placing their cause in the ascendant ! and who is there that pretends to tbe honoured name of Chartist , that would not make a sacrifice to place our holy principles in the van of the nation ' s politics . To the business , then . Let every man be solicited ! Let the Chartist collectors in each locality set about the business of collecting in real earnest . Where there are not organized localities , let some individual take the task upon himself , ami visit those of his neighbourhood that are favourably disposed towards the cause , and transmit whatever may be collected to the treasurer , Mr . Feargus O'Connor , at No , S 3 , Dean-street , Soho , London .
London has already commenced the agitation . The Metropolitan Couucil resolved , upon Wednesday last , to commence a Grand Central Meeting , to be held at the Crown and Anchor Tavern , Strand , on Monday , September 23 tb , _v-hen we expect an immense demonstration of London Chartists . Honour to the men of London for their noble resolve . Thoy have taken their proper station . They have determined to take the lead—it is for the Country to follow , and success must crown their efforts . Friends !—Our determination is to go on at all hazards . We conjure you to assist us ; we have hitherts _struggled together , and will continue to do so , until victory shall be the result ofour labours . Your faithful servants , _PiiiLir _M'Gkath , Fkarous _O'Co . _vsor , Ciiristopiikr Doyle , T . M . Wheeler . Tiiomal Clark ,
P . S . —The Executive Committee , with the view of securing a uniform shape for thc petitions , have prepared printed headings , which may be had at the rale of one shilling and eightpence per hundred ; and Petition Sheets , each holding 250 signatures , at eight shillings and fourpence per hundred ' . The localities are requested to apply for the same to Mr . Wheeler , 83 , Dean-street , Soho . London .
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SEUI 0 U 3 CHARGE AGAINST TIIE AUTHORITIES OF ST . PANCRAS WORKHOUSE .
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_DESl'ERATE SUICIDE OF A PALTER . On Wednesday afternoon , Mr . T . Wakley , M . r _., Coroner for tbe western division of Middlesex , and a highly respectable Jury , re-aisembled pursuant to adjournment , at the Elephant and Castle Tavern , King ' s Road , Camden Toivn , to further prosecute an investigation into the circumstances attending tha death of Mary Anne Jones , aged nineteen , late inmate of St . Paneras workhouse , who committed suicide from a drend ofthe severe und inhuman punishment inflicted therein . The imruest was adjourned from the previous day for the production of adtional evidence . Mr , Cooper , the surgeon , stated that he had seen the body of the deceased , and had made a post mortem examination . The immediate _causeef death was immeislon in tlie water . Witness knew the deceased , and thought the act was _designod . He was acquainted with the discipline of the house before now , Witness considered the place they were put into called a " shed" was unhealthy , and calculated to _sU-p their growth .
After a protracted investigation , the Coroner summed ¦ p at great length , deprecating the present system of discipline used by the authorities , and observed , that if the Jury thought the _iWcoased had committed tho act purely from a dread of returning to the workhouse , it would then be their duty to _rutnrn a verdict of self-murder , and for his ( the Coroner's ) part , there was no evidenco whatever of insanity , though , on the other hand , if they considered that she was in a stato of mind « o as not to know what she was about , they would direct their _verdiot _accordingly . ' _* " - _»>¦ j -1 , Aftor nearly two hours deliberation , tlie / ury recorded the subjoined Terdict : — " Wo find that tha _dccested _. Mary , Anne Jones , drowned hcraelf rather tbanTefori * 3 \ t" 0 _irorkhonso _, she being driven to distraction by _thethOllght of the treatment to which she would be subjected in the ' shed , ' and we cannot separate without expressing onl unanimous opinion that the disoiplina therein isuniieee _^' f _« ri * j » r _* r * . | ¦ _' - . . _= _£ * ¦ _£ _ ¦ " ;¦> _= ?; ' . _f'i _TVr v _.- ; V
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 12, 1846, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns3_12091846/page/5/
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