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      An Old Foe With A New Face. : In The Ear...

      iaught by the platform orators , would actuate the population . In the name of common sense and justice , then , why should so great and "beneficial a change as tins not take p lace ? Why should thc -whole people not have the power of acting upon " natural and instructive sentiments , even should they lead—as the " Tunes" threatens—to _} , Ir . Cobden being turned out of the West Riding , and replaced by Lord John Mansers ? That threat

      may frighten Mr . Cobdex—to us it conveys no _tei-ror—not the sli ghtest inducement to pause in our efforts for the achievement of full and comp lete political emancipation . We are content to take allthe consequences of such a measure . Let the nation onl y govern itself hy its own genuine opinions and-will , and there as no fear but , inthe long run , the genuine interests of _iiie nation will be properly cared for , and duly attended to .

      Why , then , does the " Times" seek so assiduously to detach Mr . Cobden and his friends -from tiie new movement ? wh y so repeatedl y _ihrast the " raw head and blood y hones " of Universal Suffrage hefore them ? It is clear , according to its own statement , that it is not _Decausc thc people , as a whole , would he injured hy such an extension of political ri g hts . Who would ? The money lords—the machine

      lords — all who live h y usury—all who , through the medium of a system of political economy , which the " Times * -- itself confesses to be unnatural and opposed to the instinctive sentiments of human nature , contrive to throw a veil over the grossest selfishness , and * £ he most execrable tyranny—the unchecked andanregulatedtvrannyofGap _italoverLabour . These are tlie clients of tlie " Times . " We

      regard its last effusion as an overture from the money-mongers to the machine-owners . Put into plain English it may be stated thus : " Universal Suffrage would be excellent for ihe peop le at large , but it would be very bad for us . The electoral constituencies , as at prescntcomposed , arc much more easil y amenable to thc peculiar influences tee possess . They can he bribed or intimidated Avithout much difficulty , but if you once g ive everybody the power of voting and thc Ballot to protect it , "what will become of us ? It is all very aycII to humbug the toiling millions by making vague speeches about Financial Reform and political -freedom , and so forth , but do not be so silly as to give ' the masses' the power of governing

      themselves . Do not in any way hel p them to obtain it , or it is all over with your domination and ours . It is true the shoe pinches you in one or two p laces rather severely , in the shape of taxation , and we must admit that these Whigs arc too lavish and prodigal in tlieir expenditure , but then you know there is no necessity for going the length of Universal Suffrage to put a stop to that , as far as we arc concerned . Wc have only to unite our forces and we cau soon bring the Ministry to terms . Above all , let ns implore you not to commit such a suicidal act , as to liberate thc peop le from thc thraldom of that cunningl y contrived system of political economy , which makes them such industrious and _wilhns : slaves

      tons !" Our readers , we hope , will now understand the secret of tho tender and parental solicitude of the " Times , " lest thc new movement should not "be conducted by sincere , prudent , and judicious men ; aud they may depend upon our assurance , that whatever changes may subsequentl y take place in its tone , with respect to tiie agitation , "whatever the attitude it assumes , whether of hostility or of amity , the sentiments * we have expressed -will always he at thc bottom . —It will and must , as the organ of the usurers , not of England only , but of the world , ever ha animated by the most deadly and nncompromising enmity to any measure that promises to give the Labourer a just and Christian ' participation in the fruits of his

      One or two words more , and we have done for the present . In opposition to thc "Times " we assert tliat no real or ellectivo Financial _JfaA-nn can be made unless it be preceded b y a large and substantial measure of Parliamentary llefonn . The constant and the essential interests of the p rivileged classes , to whom nse and wont has entrusted thc actual Government of the country , inevitabl y dispose them to an extravagant expenditure . The whole ramifications of our aristocratic systcm—the

      style of living—thc supposed necessity of keeping up a certain equipage and retinue—the temptations to exceed their real income , on the part of thc poorer member of the aristocracyand the predominant influence which that class possesses in Parliament , are so many inducements to extravagant Government expenditure , which act as continuously , and as certainly—in thc political world—as tlie force of gravitation in the physical world . At present there is no counteractm" * influence . The

      result is seen in the annual augmentations of the expenditure , and the devices which successive _Chancelloks Of the Exchequer have recourse to , in order to _Avriug more m' _-ney from tlie pockets of the wealthproducers . When that patient ass — the public — gets a little restive , and kicks against the burdens laid on its back , the jugglers with figures , who manage financial -matters at head-quarters , have a great variety of tricks b y which to pacify him . Sham reductions arc made , and , like tlie thimble-riggers , they shift the pea from

      one place to another , iu such a way as to deceive the simple on-looker . But the real harden is never reduced . A few thousand _so-liers or sailors may be discharged , to enter into competition in an already-overstocked labour market , and thus still further reduce wages . The poorly-paid aud hardly-worked clerks in the public offices may have then ¦ said ! incomes reduced , and find that two are _settodothe workof three , thc third having been discharged ; the mechanics and artificers in our dockyards and public works may he treated in like manner ; and the _cheeseparings effected in this most hijurious and

      nefarious manner , held up to the wonder and admiration of tlie country , as proofs of the extreme desire of the Government to practise economy , as far as possible . But the real burdens , wc repeat , are never touched . The aristocratic drones in the puhlic hive consume as much honey , and do as little work as ever ; and so it will continue to he , until the people who pay reall y get possession of the pursestrings . Anybody and everybody who talks of obtaining Financial Keform , without first _ohteiningParhanientaryEeform , eithermanifests the grossest ignorance , or wishes to deceive . In cither case there can be no doubt

      ahout the treatment tliey should receive

      Ht By The Latform Oratorswould Actuate A...

      _AOTDSt 25 , 1849 . ____ THE NORTHERN _STAR _^

      Despotism In Englajsd. A Short Time Sinc...

      DESPOTISM IN _ENGLAjSD . A short time since a meeting of Italians resident in London , -was held for the purpose of -urgingthen-people , notto fig ht against _; the Po e _individuaUy , bnt against Popery itself , as being incompatible with the existence ot tree political institutions , and with genuine social progress . The speakers _were eloquent , and in the present condition ofthe countries , subjected to the domination of that Church , they found amp le illustrations ofthe fact they' _™****> andthe nolicy they advocated . ¦ It is true _.

      that a partisan of the Papal Uhurcft _imgnx have found in Belgium , and one or two other -nlaces instances of a contrary description , Ihieh ; at least , show the _posribiUty of thecoo _^ tence of much national industry and conf _^ _T _^ _wif h n . _general profession of the _Eo-^^ _Me _M-th How far that fact is d _* " _"" S ftn SLo _sockliustitutions of pendent upon _^ J _^^ eroas countries , and the _^ _compa _^ ti _^ _prosper he _^ which may tend to _-J _^ flcdeiiMtoi in & a .

      Despotism In Englajsd. A Short Time Sinc...

      holdings of the cultivators of tlie soil are much smaller than in this country—property in lan ( i is largel y diffused—there is a stimulus to industry aud au opportunity for its application , such as few countries present to the labourer and , as a consequence , we find the _Belgian s the most successful and unwearied agriculturists on the Continent ; while at the same time , itsnumerous manufacturing facilities and capabilities have conduced to make it the seat of a flourishing trade .

      The immediate object of these observations , however , is to call attention to the fact , that priestly despetism and mind-crusbing tyranny can co-exist with liberal political institutions , and with a full and free expression of public opinion , such as is , perhaps , not to be equalled in any part of the world . In fact , all ecclesiastical incorporations are , h y their very nature , despotic ; and it matters not whether they are established in Russia , Ital y , or England , as far as their own tendencies are concerned , They are all founded on

      _autho-Tity—riot reason . The Protestant Churches of various denominations , in appearance , assert the ri ght of private judgment ; but whenever this ri g ht is practicall y asserted b y any of their members ihey are soon taught that , virtuall y , there is as little freedom of opinion or action allowed by them as there is in the Romish Church . " " Contumacy " - —or independence of speech and action—is as readil y followed by expulsion in the one case as in the other—only , where thc p riestly power is altogether dominant , ihe pains and penalties inflicted by Inquisition can be superadded .

      The recent Wesleyan Conference at Manchester has exhibited , in a very instructive and marked manner , the essentially despotic tendencies ofall such organisations . The bod y represented by that Conference , from its numbers and wealth , must at all times exercise very considerable social and political influence upon general national questions . It is , therefore , a matter of deep interest , even to the mere bystander , to examine the nature of the influences to which they arc subject ,

      and to speculate as to the possible consequences of that influence npon the general _progress and political prospects oftho nation . The supreme power of the Wesleyan community is vested in a bod y which is purel y hierarchical in its composition . All ques tions affecting its discipline , management , and policy , are decided , not by the laity , but by the ministers of the sect . The Conference , in which this power is vested , meets annually for the transaction of all business connected

      with the organisation and management of the Church . Originally , the legal authority was vested in one hundred of the elder Ministers , and it is still formally perpetuated ; hut , practically , the Conference now consists of about six hundred members . The laws promulgated hy this body are expected to he obeyed as implicitl y as any ofthe Canons of ho Boorish Chirch , or the Bulls issued by its head . Of late years , however , a minority in the Conference have evinced a

      disposition to rebel against measures they have not been powerful enough to prevent ; they allege that all power in Wesleyan affairs is monopolised and exercised hy a clique , and that that clique act in an arbitrary and dictatorial spirit . Without lenowing anything of the truth of the specific facts alleged by the minority , we can easily helieve this to be the case , for we never yet knew a case in which the possession of exclusive power did not generate a dictatorial disposition .

      The great weapon of the malcontents against the spiritual domination of thc majority , has heen what are called " Fly-sheets . " Tliese "Ply-sheets " contained a vigorous exposition of thc lumbering machinery of the Conference and advocated certain reforms in the constitution of that body which would have had the effect of infusing more largely the popular will and feeling of the body , and thereb y of putting a step to alleged favouritism and jobbing . The -writers were in earnest—and hence their tone was bold and uncompromising . The dominant party having no arguments in

      reply , endeavoured to discover the authors , in order that they mi g ht exercise that persecution , and award those penalties which legalised majorities can always inflict with impunity upon unorganised and comparatively powerless minorities . But , in aiiwcr to the question "Who arc these traitors V no repl y was made . The Ministers who Avere in the secret would not " peach , "' and " the fly-sheets" continued , as before , to excite the fears and the vindictiveness ofthe ruling party . At last they adopted a measure so inquisitorial in its nature , that none hut an ecclesiastical body would have dreamt of it . They forwarded to every Minister belonging to the hsdy the form of a

      declaration , which they -were required to sign , alleging that they had taken neither act nor part in the authors hi p or circulation (!) of these vexatious "fly-sheets . - " Some of the Ministers , with an appreciation of the first p rinci ples of common sense , and the ordinary modes of procedure in Eng lish law , which not even a despotic and mind-enslaving education in Wesleyanism had been able to destroy , refused to acknowledge the ri g ht of the Meads of Conference to act iu this arbitrary and inquisitorial manner . They asked , fairly and naturally enough—first , "Whether they were accused of writing these - fl y-sheets V and , if so , who were their accusers *? " These were

      awkward questions , which could not be answered , but the persons who put them were immediately subjected to a continuous persecution , and in the Conference just closed , were treated in a manner which would have done no discredit either to Bishop Bonneb , of famous memory , or to old Pope Hildebran © himself . After endeavouring in vain to extract an admission of authorshi p from two of the Ministers who refused to sign the declaration , the Conference , without any proof or evidence before it , proceeded to expel one of tliese Ministers—the Kev . Mi * . Everett , of York—and

      severely " admonished" the other . Other expulsions subsequentl y followed ; the Rev . Samue l Dunn , of Nottingham , and the Rev . W . Griffiths . According to the statement of Mr . Dvss , to a large meeting in the Mechanics Institution , Nottingham , last week , "the whole point on which their expulsion rested was , that theyrefusedtobeaparty tothe novel , inquisitorial , arbitrary , despotic . un-English , and un-Protestant" conduct of the Conference in expelling Mr . Eyeeett . The Messrs . Dunn

      and GniFHTiis were treated in the true style of the Inquisition , and it was not without a stout hattle they extorted from Pope Bunting a copy of the accusations against them . _^ The special reason , however , assigned for their expulsion seems to have been their unwillingness to cease writing to two newspapers—the " Wesleyan Times '" and " Wesleyah Banner " and to bind themselves to a Finality even more rigid than Lord John Russell ' s . They " were told they must not speak of anything relating to the law of 1835 .

      From this specimen ofthe manner in which Pope _BusTiHG and his supporters treat those who advocate reforms in the Wesleyan body , it is not difficult to imagine the spirit with which they regard larger and more sweeping reforms . In fact , Wesleyanism , as a polity , is well known to be of the most exclusive and obstructive character , and when its closely compacted organisation , and the mauner in whichits descending gradation of officers , muter

      various names , can be broug ht to bear upon and bring to the poll every member ot tiie _bodvwho possesses the franchise , are taken into consideration , it will be seen that such a body must exercise a powerful influence on the general position of affairs . Anything which tends to liberalise it , and brin _<** it more into accordance with the free enquiring and progressive sp irit of the age , mnst he hailed therefore as a public benefit , uer se . We arc much mistaken if the absolutism _vMsb tl ie Conference has claimed

      Despotism In Englajsd. A Short Time Sinc...

      and exercised on the present occasion , will not startle into reflection many connected with the bod y , who mi g ht otherwise have continued patiently under the unconscious bondage in which they were held . The liberal subscriptions which have been alread y made to purchase annuities for the expelled Ministers , is a proof of this . If a dominant party is permitted to stifle , b y such means , the demand for internal reformation , and in the midst of free political institutions , enact the worst freaks of Russian or Papal despotism , the general tone of the

      nation ' s independence is threatened . There is danger of the infection spreading into matters beyond the control of the Conference , and it is the duty of all who feel an interest in the progress of national freedom , to exert themselves in every possible manner , to arrest the spread of a feeling which cannot but be subversive of the hi ghest and purest interests of the nation . The true political and social reformer is bound to expose to merited condemnation , all that has a tendency to debase and enslave the public mind , and in this sense we feel that we are discharg ing a public dut y in calling attention to the subject .

      Dr. M'Douall. Some Time Ago An Appeal Wa...

      DR . M'DOUALL . Some time ago an appeal was made throu"li this journal , in behalf of Dr . M'Do _* om , , -who then intended to sue for a writ of error , with a view of having his case re-investigatod . Twenty pounds was stated to be the sum requisite to enable the lawyers to go through the necessary forms . That sum—or perhaps a little more , was at length obtained , and Mr . "Rideii , in accordance with instructions he had received , transmitted Ten Pounds to Mr . Cobbett , attorney , of Manchester , who had been instructed to obtain a writ of error . So " writ of error" was , however , obtained , nor , we believe , sought for ; and , as far as we know , Mr . Cobbett has rendered no account of his expenditure of tho Ten Pounds .

      We are happy to he able to state that thc severe disci pline to which Dr . M'Douaw , was at first subjected has of late been somewhat relaxed . Taking a legitimate advantage of his improved position , our persecuted friend has devoted his attention to certain scientific and philosophical inquiries , in whieh , we believe , he has been env nently successful . Probably thc fruitsof Dr . M'Douah / s prison studies will be published on his liberation . The ten pounds ( less or more ) remaining in Mr . Rider ' s hands , would have been of service to Dr . M'Douall on his liberation ; unfortunately a pressing necessity exists for its immediate appropriation . Dr . M'Douall writes as follows : — KirkdaleAugust 21 . 1819 .

      , _DearIIabnet—My family has been for some time chiefly dependant upon the sale of papers to tlie men employed in Brery ' s Foundry , Liverpool . That work lias stopped and the workmen arc scattered in all directions , consequently the main chance of support is destroyed . —Under sueli circumstances and as a measure of pure necessity I request that the balance of money iu Rider ' s hands be sent immediately to Mrs . M'Douall , 71 , Front _Pm-Uandstceet , Liverpool . I am quite satisfied that all those who subscribed tlie money are personal friends of my own , and that they will approve of the appropriation ,

      especially as I urgently require it . —P . M . M'Doual _* -.. We take it for granted that the subscribers will he quite willing that Mr . Rider should forward the cash in hand to Mrs . M'DouALt , ; but to prevent mistakes , they had better certify to that effect , b y writing to Mr , Rider on or before the 28 th inst ., authorising him to so dispose of tlie money . We have no hesitation in enforcing the request of Dr . M'Douall , believing that the money could not be more righteously appropriated than in ministering to the wants of his bereaved family ,

      Receipts Of The National Land Com Pan'/-...

      RECEIPTS OF THE NATIONAL LAND COM PAN' / - For the "Week _EsDrso Thursday , August 23 , 1849 . SHARES . £ s . _il , £ s . d . _iforpeth .. 0 10 0 11 . rattison .. 0 4 0 York .. .. 0 3 G J . C . .. .. 0 2 0 Nottingham .. « « 6 J . _Gilhuvt .. 111 « Hadcline Bridge 4 10 9 6 . 1 ' oomcr .. 0 ' - ' 0 _Ulcrthyr , Morgan 10 0 . J . Devonport 0 15 0 £ 9 10 8 EXPENSE FUND . York .. .. 030 Itadcliffe Bridge 040 "Nottingham .. 0 10 . OS _fl MONIES RECEIVED FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATHON . W . T .. London 111 0 0 J . "B ., Farrington 32 0 0 C . II ., Leeds .. 10 0 0 £ 183 0 0 TOTALS . Land Fund 9 10 9 Expense ditto ... ... ... 0 8 6 Mathon ... ... ... ... 153 0 0 Bonus ditto 20 0 0 Loan ditto ... ... ... 0 10 Transfers ... ... ... ... 0 10 £ 18-3 1 3 W . Dixox , C . Doyle , ¦———T . Cij-. uk , Cor . Sec . P . M'Gbath , Pin . Sec .

      For Costs Of Nl Acn Am Ar A'S Action. Ke...

      FOR COSTS OF Nl ACN AM AR A'S ACTION . Keceived hy AV . "Rideii . —W . Hath , Gd . ; It . Bedivell , _JBrierly-hill , Cd . ; O'Connor ' s Brigade , Frcstun , per M . Ward , Cs . ; Kottingl-ain , per J . Sweet , 3 s . ( id . ; afew Land Members , Leeds , per \ V . _Newton , 15 s . ; It . Hamer , Radcliffe Bridge , 3 s . Received at Land Office . —Whittington and Cat , 3 s . ; _H . li ., Gd . FOR WIVES AND FAMILIES Of VICTIMS . Received hy W . Rider . —J . Fauldcs , Dunfermline . 3 d . ; a few Friends , Branihope , per J . Arrai ) , 10 s . Gd . ; T . Oliver , Hull , 2 s . ( id . ; Tillicoultry , _x * er John Robertson , £ 2 2 s . 8 d .

      M'DOUALL ' S CASE—FOR WRIT OF ERROR , ( OE OTHERWISE ) . Received by 17 . Rider . —Nottingham , per J . Siveet , Gd . FOR MRS . JONES . Received by 17 . Rideii . —R . Hamer , Radelift ' e Bridge , Gd . CUFFAY AND OTHERSReceived at Land OmcE . —IVliittington and Cat , 2 s . Gd . ; Mr . _"Xt-whouse _, Birmingham , 10 s . VICTIM FUND . Received hy S . Boosham . —Greenwich , per Mr . _IVliitcoinhe and friends , 8 s . ( id . ; Mr . Floyd , Is ; Mr . Milwavd , Is . * , Mr . Kcndricl-, 4 s . * , Mr . Rider , being three weeks' receipts , £ 4 17 s . Gd . ; South Loudon Hall , per \ Y . Duval , 7 s . ; Butler's Anns locality , Twig Folly , per J . Allen , Gs . ; Crip plcgate locality , per Mr . Brown , l- ' s . ( _'Jd . ; a Friend _lVutler * s-alley , "is .

      Official Axxod.Vceme.Vts.—We Have Great ...

      Official Axxod . vceme . vts . —We have great satisfaction in being privileged to announce , and we are sure the intelligence will prove hi ghly gratif ying to the people . it largo , that it is in contemplation to appoint an early day of fast , prayer , and humiliation , that Providence in His infinite mercy may be pleased to stay the devastating malady with which this and the sister countries are now afflictingly visited . The precise day has not yet been fixed , but we understand that it will bc either Thursday next , or some early day next week most suited to the convenience of the clergy and the community at large . It is said to be the intention of Her Majesty to confer the honour ofa marquisate on Lord Clarendon , in reeo » nition of his able , judicious , and impartial

      _discharge ofthe viceregal duties , and as an evidence of the _heartfelt satisfaction which the Sovereign derived from her reception in Ireland . The patent conferring a baronetcy on the Lord Mayor of Dublin will hc forwarded to Ireland on Saturday next from Balmoral , where it is to receive the royal sign manual . Sir William Somcrville ' s elevation to the _neei-awe has not been determined on . Sir George brey will leave Balmoral on Wednesday afternoon for liis seat in Northumberland . The * righ t hon . gentleman is to be relieved from his official duties in attendance on the Sovereign by the First Minis to of the Crown , lord John Russell . Lady . Jolin Russell remains at Richmond Park , not having as

      vet sufficiently recovered from her recent indisposition The noble Premier is likely to remain at Balmoral at least a fortnight . A reduction in the officers and staff of tlie royal yacht Victoria and Albert has been determined on . In the tremendous sea on the passage from Belfast to Greenock , tlie framework of this sp lendid vessel's engine gave wav , and she is now undergoing repairs , lhe freight-ship Marlborough , having troops on board for Bengal , is detained at Portsmouth , m consequence of tho cholera having made its appearance on hoard , and some of the men having died . It is ex pected that the whole of the detachments will be compelled to disembark . —Weekly Chronicle . _.

      The Strike ix South SrAFFOBDsnmE . —Birmingham , Aug . 16 . —The turn-out of tbe colliers in South Staffordshire extends , and promises to be all hut universal . About 500 of the thick coal men in the neig hbourhood of _Nethcrton and Brierley-hill ceased , work to-day . Instead of quietly subm itting to a reduction of . tid . per day , as proposed __ by the masters , tlie men now require an advance of 6 d . on their previous wages . Although some thousands are out upon the strike at present , everything is quiet and peaceable . Tiie New ' Jork Literary World fov July 21 st , publishes a chapter from a forthcoming " Life of Goldsmith , " by Washington Irving . _^ At a Village in the High Peak of Derbysh ire the following notice is posted in a window : — " A bordering school for young ladys . "

      Letters To The Working Classes. „_ , Lvi...

      LETTERS TO THE WORKING _CLASSES . „_ , LVI . V , w ar , _* _U- SS , and a small drop of ink Ti * .. _S—hl'c dew—upon a thought , produces xmn winch makes thousands , perhaps millions "" UK . _J-W-O . V .

      TRIUMP H OF THE COSSACKS . Brother _Proletarian , M y worst fears aro realised . Tho Cossacks are victorious . Woe to Europe ! As yet too little is known of the terrible facts of thi s frightful fall of Freedom ' s _cham-V } _™> _™ _aflo-ff Of any one saying positivel y that barbarian mi ght has been aided by treason in tho camps and councils of the Hungarians themsel ves ; yet , without impugning tbe honour of any particular individual , hardly a doubtcan be entertained that black treachery has been at work to undermine the fair

      edifice of Hungarian freedom . I see it stated in several of the papers , that an intrigue on tlie part of some of the Hungarian leaders led to the overthrow of Kossuth . Be that how it may , one thing seems to bo certain : the surrender of Gi _* orgey and his army to the Russians . His Ws at the time of his _surrender are variousl y stated at forty , thirty , and twenty-seven thousand troops , ' itis also almost ascertain , that the devoted followers of the hitherto unconquerable Bem have been cat to pieces Of Dembinski , and the other generals and their armies , the intelligence is of the vaguest possible kind . As regards Kossura , the accounts aro very contradictory .

      According to one report , the Diet had appointed _Geohgey dictator instead of Kossuth , and , thereupon , the former surrendered to the Russians , andthe latter , along with Bem and Dembinski , sought refuge in flight , directing their steps towards the Danubian provinces . Another report represents , that at a council of war , Georgey and the majority of the generals declared the impossibility of carrying on the struggle , and voted for surrender to the R ussians ; that on this decision being come to in opposition to Kossuth ' s wishes , that noble chief retired , aud transferred his Govern .

      ment to Orsona , where he hoped to rally the Hungarian forces not included in GtEoitgey ' s army—and not dish eartened b y that army s surrender- —to make another and , perhaps , last struggle for Freedom and Fatherland . Whichever of these reports may he the true one , scarcely the shadow of a hope for Hungary ' can be entertained . I fear that " all is lost but honour . " Will miserable Miaix , the Dispatchers , and the rest of the word-mongering sympathisers , be good enough to tell what their lip-sympathy has dene to prevent Hungary ' s fall , or what their sentiinentalism will now do towards

      saving the Hungarians from the sufferings under which the Polos have so long groaned ? The worshippers of Palmerston , too , had better explain what their demi-god has done for Hungary before they again demand the cheers ofthe multitude for their idol . ' Opinions are stronger than armies ! " Mi ghty fine fudgery for exciting moral force cheers ; but what say facts ? Haye " opinions" and speeches driven Croats and Cossacks from Hungary ? Alas ! my friends , "' tis true , 'tis pity '—but true it is , that in the discussion of ' the right divine versus the rights of man —a thirty-two pound

      shot carries with it more logic than all the " opinions" and speeches ever propounded or delivered , from the days of Aristotle and Demosthenes , to the present hour . My soul sickens when I reflect on the present state of Europe , and too often I am tempted to give way to absolute despair . France should have been the saviour of the nations , instead of which she is herself most miserably enslaved . The betrayer of European freedom—the executioner of the lioman Republic—the persecutor of every unfortunate exile —that unhappy nation day hy day plunges deeper into the slough of infamy . T

      Aot a post arrives from Germany but brings the intelligence that another , and another , of the German Democrats has been shot in cold blood . Those murders are the work of that perjured homicide , tlie King of Prussia , tlie ally of the British government . In Ital y , too , the cut-throat tools of " our ancient ally "—Austria—ave pursuing the like fiendish course ; witness the murder of thc eloquent Priest Bassi recorded in last week ' s Star . Relating to tliis atrocity , I have received the following letter from a gentleman who was present at the meeting for Hungary , held this day week , at the Uanover-squarc Rooms : — Lowlon , August 20 th , 1819 , Sm , —As you are connected with the press , and generously expressed your sympathy for poor , prostrate , bleedini _* : Italy , who pays dearly for having put her trust in the " royal Cliarle _' s Albert , " you will much oblige mc by gettiHg the following letter inserted : —

      " _Ugo Bassi and his Executioners . " The unfortunate priest , Bassi , carried no arms—not even a sword , hut hc certainly carried thc wounded to a place of shelter and assistance . He certainly administered religious consolation to the dying . At the hattle of Mestve , on the 27 th of October , 184 S , I saw him commit such acts myself , quite regardless of Austrian bullets . I can , therefore , bear witness to his guilt . ' He ivas born in the llomau States , and , therefore , was not an Austrian subject . When taken prisoner by the Vandal-Austrian bloodhounds , he was seeking refuge at Venice with the ever gallant Garibaldi . After a secret mock trial , tliey shot hun ut Bologna , under the pica that he carried anus ! WiU not his blood stain Louis Napoleon \ Austria cau no longer be stained , she is too incurmu'dinc scarlet already . "An _Oit-tcir in * the Venetian _Ai-mi _* . "

      In the teeth of these horrible facts , a set of imbeciles—if not worse—are at this very time assembled in Paris to found the reign of " universal peace " and , with that " peace , " tho unchecked power of roval homicides , and the hopeless slavery of the people . " Peace ! " If they were not a set of fools and impostors they would rather assemble to proclaim war—universal war— against the oppressors and slayers of the human race . Tlieir " Convention " is only calculated to strengthen Tyranny , and impede the salvation of Humanity ; had they any

      nobler mission , _Barhot and "Buonaparte , Falloux and CiiANOAnNiER , would not allow thein toasscmble in Paris . Of one tiling the French may be assured , that the pretended " delegates " from England do not represent , but , on the contrary , grossly misrepresent the peop le of this country . If they were , indeed , the representatives of English public opinion , they would not have gone to "Paris to mouth about peace ; on the contrary , they would have assembled in London , to organise aid for Hungary . .

      Notwithstanding the terrible news from tho land of the Magyars , I trust that the peoplo of this country will not slacken in their efforts in behalf of _KoshUTii and his g lorious countrymen . The champions of liberty when unfortunato , should he dearer to us than ever . The meeting on Monday next at Nottingham will , I trust , be worthy ofthe patriotic reputation of : that town . I hope to be at that meeting . I hope also to be at Ashford on Wednesday next , and then and there to have tho pleasure of meeting a goodly muster of the men of Kentmen whoso fathers were ever foremost in Freedom ' s struggles , and ever steadfast inthe hol y cause of Right against Oppression .

      L'AMI DU PEUPLE . August 23 rd , 18-19 . P . S . I have just heard tho melancholy tidings of the almost sudden death of that true democrat , and estimable ma il , IIesby ¦ IIkthgrikgtox . lie was taken ill on Monday night , and diod this ( Thursday ) morning , at four o clock , at his residence , 57 , Juddstreet , St . Pancras . The last time I saw Mr . Hetherington was at the Marylebone meeting for Hungary , when he spoke to ono of the resolutions m his usual strai ghtforward and eft ' ective manner . I believe that was his last public act—a worthy

      conclusion to his patriotic career . I have been acquainted with Mr . _IIethemn'oton since the year 1833 ; at which time , and for some years subsequently , he took the leading part in the grand struggle to free the Press from the odious stamp duty . At present I am unable to do justice to Mr . _HmiiEMJCoros ' s public character , hut I hope to state further particulars next week . * I will only now add , that , as far as circumstances will permit , a Public Funeral is the least tribute the people should pay to the memory of one who was ever their faithful friend , and devoted champion .

      Independence Of Hungary. Public Meetings...

      _INDEPENDENCE OF HUNGARY . PUBLIC MEETINGS . Berry _Edoe . —a large public meeting was held on Suuday last , to-express sympathy with the Hungarians . Several resolutions were adopted , and thirteen shillings collected , which will be forwarded to the proper quarter . Stafford . — A numerous meeting of the burgesses was held in the County Hall , on Monday , to express then * sympath y with the Hungarian nation in their present struggle against the Russians . The chair was taken by the Mayor , James Tumock , Esq . The meeting was addressed by the Rev . W . Speers , and Messrs . Hill , Meteyard , Cooper , and Pep low ; and several resolutions were unanimously adopted .

      Bot-Tiiami-Tox. —The Inhabitants Assembl...

      _BOt-TiiAMi-Tox . —The inhabitants assembled in public meeting on Tuesday evening , in tlio Town-hall , which was filled to overflowing with an earnest and enthusiastic auditory . Tlie meeting was _convened by the may or ( George Laishlev , Esq . ) in accordance with a requisition signed bv _ilearlv 100 of the most respectable inhabitants , including the sheriff of the borough and twelve other members of the town council . Many excellent speeches were made , and were received with great applause bv the audience , who entered with great warmth a ' nd enthusiasm into the spirit of the meeting . _SUSDEHUSD . —A public _meeting took nl _.-ififi nn

      Monday evening last , to consider tlie propriety of publicly expressing their sympathy witli thc Hungarians in their present struggles ; and of memorialising the Queen to recognise their independence , and to enter into commercial relations with them . The meeting was called by the Mayor ( who occupied the chair ) in compliance with a requisition most numerously and respectabl y signed . It was held in the AtUenaeum _. 'tl ie large hall of which was filled in all parts , between ten and twelve hundred persons being present . —Several resolutions were adopted , and a subscription was entered into on behalf of the Hungarian fund _.

      Hungarian Address. The Hungarians In New...

      HUNGARIAN ADDRESS . The Hungarians in New York held a meeting re cently to sympathise with tlieir brethren across the ocean , and to collert means for the purchase of a ( lag , when the following address to Kossuth was prepared , and ordered to ba transmitted at the same time * . — Countrymen !—Far beyond the ocean there lives in the hearts of thousands the Hungarians ' magnanimity , heroism , and glory , a parellel of which can scarcely be found in tlie history of nations . But especially we Hungarians are enthusiastic for our beloved native land ' s virtue and greatness . We are enthusiastic for Kossuth ' s wise and glorious guidance , who was born to conquer by his natural and moral endowments , prejudices as well as enemies , to liberate his country from its yoke , and gain independence and liherty , and to set un example to Europe "that a nation cm be free if she has the will to be free . "

      Deeds admitted by tlie world we will not praise with our feeble words . Our hearts is buffering that we cannot take part in thc immortal contest ot ' otir fatherland , and there i-left tons but one medium for the expression of admiration and gratitude towards our brave country , and its inexpressibly great agitator , that of sending a banner . Wishing it may be received with the same feeling a 3 we do present it . Kljen foi" the Country ! Eljen for the Army ! Eljen for Kossuth ! Eljen for Liberty ! Leopold Kuh , President . Samuel Ludvigh , Secretary . And 6 igned by all members of tlie _Hungarian Society of New l ' ork .

      The Miners Of Tne North. The Usual Deleg...

      THE MINERS OF TnE NORTH . The usual delegate meeting of tbe Miners of Northumberland and Durham , was held on Saturday last at Mr . Hutchinson ' s , Free Mason ' s Arms , _Monkwearmouth , when thc following resolutions were agreed to _: — 1 st . —That there be a treasurer appointed for the Association , and that M . Jude be appointed to that office . 2 nd . —That a public meeting ofthe Miners of the two counties be held on Shadow ' s-hill , Black Fell , near "Newcastle-on-Tyiie , on Saturday , September 15 th , 1849 . Chair to bo taken at twelve o ' clock ; and that 500 handbills be printed and distributed among all the collieries , announcing thc same .

      3 rd . —That thc roll , or list , of each member ' s name , be called over at the Hill , and absent parties to be reported to the meeting . -4 th . —That cards and credentials be printed to facilitate tho purposes of the union , and to check unprincipled persons from taking any undue advantages thereof . 5 th . —That _. in order to reduce the number of surplus labourers , an Emigration Fund be established , and that all thc members at each colliery forward to the next delegate meeting , their opinion thereon . Oth . —That copies of thc general rules be printed , so that each member may have one and for which _one-half-icnny shall bc charged . "tli . —That district meetings be held on Saturday next , 25 th inst : one at Thornlcy , chair to bo taken at one o ' clock , p . m . and one at Crook , chair taken at fouro ' clock .

      Sth . —Thatthe contributions to the General Board be one penny per member ; the same to be forwarded —together with all arrears , to the next delegate meeting . Oth . —That the delegates and committee upon each colliery use tlicii-best efforts to procure assistance for the West Moor Miners , who have been obliged to strike several weeks to resist ii reduction of prices . 10 th . —That as the lecturers for the association may , in the prosecution of tlieir labours , subject themselves to accidents or ill health , the members are requested to forward their opinions to the next delegate meeting , what extent of remuneration they shall receive when overtaken by ill-health or accident , or , in other words , what " smart money * they shall be allowed .

      11 th . —That the next delegate meeting he held at Newcastle , at the house of Mr . T . Greener , sign of the Cock , head of the side , on Saturday , September 1 st , Chair taken at nine o ' clock a . m . A discussion took place on the utility of _allowing any parties to lecture to thc miners , but those who wore the acknowledged andappointedagents , or who had reeived a sanction from the delegate . meeting to do so . It was ultimatel y agreed that the members use the greatest caution in engaging parties to address them , and that none but the well-known and tried frionds of thc people be encouraged to counsel and advise with them .

      During the proceedings , it was announced that additional collieries had joined , viz ., Black Boy , Shildon , Eldon , Cassop , and West Stanley ; making an addition of about 700 members who have come forward during the fortnight . This cliec . ing account gave general satisfaction , and elicited from a delegate a very animated address on thc state of the association , and its real progress . The new bond of Brancepeth was next adverted to , the employers being determined to oblige the workmen to agree to its provisions , which distinctl y provide that no workman shall belong to any union or trades society ; this tlie miners arc determined to resist ; and it is but fair to expect that no other miner will take their place during such resistance .

      Thc miners of Marley Hill arc also obliged to cease work , and have published hand-hills requesting that the other miners will not apply to their colliery for work while they remain unemployed . A letter was read from Sir George Grey , in answer to tho ono sent him , and signed by tho delegate at the last meeting , requesting her Majesty ' s Secretary of State fo appoint immediately some Inspectors of Collieries , or , no doubt , very many lives would bc sacrificed before the meeting of parliament . In his reply he states , that tho matter referred to shall not be lost sight of . The delegates learned with regret that their prediction had been too soon verified—as an explosion had recently occurred in Wales , whereby upwards of fiftv lives

      wore lost , and among whom wero many childrendespite Lord Ashley ' s act—below ten years of ago . Another letter from Mr . William Daniels was read , detailing his necessities , owing to the printer of the Miners' Advocate putting him to trouble , to recover a debt due for printing tlie same , and whieh was occasioned by the parties who took the Advocate not paying for ifc , as they were in duty bound to do . It was found tliat no assistance could hc afforded Mr . Daniels inthe way hc suggested , but that if all things went well , in all probability the Aduocate would ho brought out again , when his services would in all likelihood be required to conduct it as heretofore .

      Thc state of the ventilation in the various collieries was next alluded to , from which it appears that in several pits the workmen arc obliged to work in such bad air , that candles would not burn except being placed in a horizontal position , and in other pits tlie explosive gas was so prevalent , that the workmen had to begin with the safety lamps and also to dust out the gas with their jackets , ( flannel coat s ) . It was also declared that in nearly all these collieries no brathics were used , nor were the ordinary doors or stoppings put up to convey the air to thc working places , and consequentl y the miners were thus exposed to danger , that a few

      shillings per week might , remain m the employer ' s pocket . After a lengthened investigation , it was stated that the subjeet would bc prosecuted until relief was afforded . The business of the meeting being brought to a close at six o ' clock , thc delegates went to their several homes , however , not before expressing their sincere congratulations to a brother delegate—Mr . Aytas—who had recovered from an attack of cholera , when attending as a delegate at the late meeting held at Durham . M . Jude , Chairman .

      P . S . As Professor Philli p , one of the Inspectors appointed by Sir George Grey to visit the pits , is in tho __ neig hbourhood of Durham , the miners whose pits are in so bad a state , would do well to acquaint that gentleman with it . He was last at Hetton Colliery and is now , it is thought , at Haswcll or Winf-ato Grange . —M . J .

      The Liverpool Tragedies.—The Unfortunate...

      The Liverpool Tragedies . —The unfortunate man Colkin , who murdered his two children in Oriel-street , still lies afc the "Northern Hospital , and is favourably progressing towards recovery . He is very peaceable and reserved in his demeanour but speaks but little . John Eager , the person shot hy his brother in Cunliftc-street , also progresses well . Of course neither of the cases can be tried at the present assizes . —Liverpool Mercury .

      To The Members ' Of The Late Lasd Uoafeu...

      TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LATE _LASD _UOAFEUBXCE . _Gentlkmej- _,-1-1 conformity witli your resolution I here subjoin _ ihe various motions submitted to tho Conference , distinguishing those rejected from thoso which were adopted . ** Your obedient servant , _ . , , . , V _" , LU' _M'Gkatii . lhe members having handed in their credentials Mr Wheeler made a few observations as to tho propriety of permitting the deputies from thc several Estates to exercise all the privileges of Delegates , when , on the motion of Mr . Sutton , seconded by Mr . Yatks , it was decided , '' That the Deputies from tlie Estates bo allowed all the privileges of Delegates , except that of voting . "

      Mr . Sutton moved , and Mr . _Wiiei-leu seconded , " That the Secretary be instructed to prepare a digest of the proceedings of tho Conference , and publish the same in the Northern Star . Carried unanimously . Several standing orders wero then agreed to , when thc Conference adjourned till the Tuesday Morning Sitting . The minutes were read anil confirmed . Mr . Sutton- then moved , and Mr . Ta _* , lor seconded , " That Mr . Warley bo appointed doorkeeper to the Conference . " Carried .

      A conversation here ensued as to tho first business with which the Conference should proceed , when it was agreed to without a vote , that each Delegate should state his instructions from his constituents , which was done , each member rising in the order in ivhicli iiis name stood on the roll . The Chairman having intimated that he had received a protest against tho election of Messrs . Wilson and Dowling , an election committee was , upon the motion of Messrs . IIahoing and Wheeler , elected to investigate and decido upon the case . The Conference here adjourned till the ; l / tcmoo ) i Sitting .

      The Chairman having resumed his seat , proceeded to read several communications from brunches and from individuals , bearing upon the position ef tho Company , and containing suggestions for its future management . Mr . Edwards , on tho part of the Election Committee , reported that thoy considered Messrs . Dowling and Wilson duly elected to represent the London branches ofthe Company in Conference . Mr . Harding moved , and Mr . Hailiwell seconded , " That the Company shall continue its operations under the provision of the best means this Conference can devise . "

      Mr . Sutton * moved , and Mr . Oliver seconded by way of amendment , " That the National Land Company shall be forthwith wound up . " Mr Bostock moved , and Mr . Morgan seconded , " That in the opinion of this Conference the National Land Company can be made to reproduce its capital . v Nearly all the Delegates having expressed their opinions , and Mv . Bostock having withdrawn his motion , thc sense oftho Conference was taken upon the motion of Mr . Harding and the amendment of Mr . Sutton , when the original motion was carried by an overwhelming majority , the whole Conference voting against a minority of three . A lengthened conversation then ensued upon the reproductive princi p le of the Company , in which Mr . O'Connor took part . Inthe course of his observations he said that the balance sheet was nearly ready for the Auditors .

      Mr . Sutton moved , and Mr . Mundat seconded , " That an Auditing Committee of seven members be forthwith appointed . " Carried unanimously . The following gentlemen were then elected the auditing committee : —Messrs . Edwards , Harding , Sweet , Brown , Dowling , Morgan , and Lord . Adjourned to tlie

      Wednesday Morning Sitting . After the dispatch of some preliminary business , Mr . O'Connor moved , and Mr Loin * seconded , " That _honcofoi'th members who have paid up shall be located upon the following terms , viz .: one-third of each estate to be assigned to memhers who have been balloted for ; one-tbird to bo balloted for by paid-up members ; and one-third to bo assigned to members who sliall have paid thc hi ghest amount of bonus . Amendment by Mr . Mundat , " That location take place by ballot , and that each member be allowed an extra chance in tho ballot b y paying an extra . imounfc , and when such member is located he sliall receive the benefit of his extra money in tho shape of reduced rent . This proposition " fell for want of a seconder . Mr . O'Connor ' s motion was carried .

      Mr . Bagshaw moved , and Mr . Taylor seconded , " Tbat each member of the- Company , whether balloted , located , paid-up , or not paid-up , shall pay the sum of three halfpence per shave per week , during the existence of tho Company . Mr . Yates moved , and Mr . Clark ( of Bristol ) seconded , " That any member purchasing shares , or parts of shares , be allowed to transfer such shaves , or parts of shares , to the redemption department of thc Company . Mr , _GiLiiuRTSo . N' moved , and Mr . Hai , i , iwelIi seconded , " That members bc allowed to purchase the interests of the dissatisfied , and apply the samo either to pay up tlieir own shares , or , if paid up , to apply them a 3 bonus .

      Mr . Saunders moved , and Mr . _M'Giurn seconded , " That all members , whether paid up or not , shall pay the sum of three halfpence per share per week , until all the members are located , except such members as shall have redeemed their allotment , when in such cases tliey shall be exempt from all weekly subscriptions . That members bo allowed to purchase the interest of dissatisfied persons , those only being considered bona-fule members who have complied with thc resolution of tho Birmingham Conference . Purchasers not to p ay weekl y subscriptions upon purchased shares . The value of the shares , or parts of shares purchased , to he placed to tho credit of t _' . _* o buyer , as a proprietor in the property ofthe Company over and above the value of a four-acre certificate . " Mr . Smith submitted a resolution respecting thc adjournment of the Conference , whicli was withdrawn .

      Mr . Pollit submitted one respecting thc price of shares , which was also withdrawn . Mr . Harding moved , and Mr . Flood seconded , " That this Conference deem it wise that any alterations respecting thc purchase of shares , or laying on additional subscriptions , bo deferred till the question of legislation be decided . " After a long debate Mr . Harding ' s motion was carried by 15 to 12 , - thus setting all the others aside . Adjourned till the Afternoon Sitting . Mv . Sweet brought up the report of thc Auditing Committee , wliich was unanimously adopted . Mr . Smith moved , and Mr . _Skevlygton seconded , " That committees be appointed to visit the allottees and to enquire into their competency to pay rent , and other matters in connexion with Sni g ' s End and Lowbands . Carried .

      Moved by Mr . Edwards , seconded by Mr . Mu _*** - dav , " That eig htcon members bc elected and divided into six committees , of three each , and tbat they report to-morrow morning . " Carried . The case of Mrs . Watson was brought before the Conference by Mr . Clark , when it was resolved , on thc motion of Mr . Edwards , seconded by Mr . Pollit , " That thc decision of the Directors in this case should be abided by . Mr . George Wheeler ' s caso having been stated to the Conference , Mr . _Gilde _-itson moved , and Mr . Mundat seconded , " That compensation be made to George Wheeler , for the loss sustained by him in the suit prosecuted against him by Mr . Pool , of Hull . " Amendment by Messrs . Flood and Edwards , " That compensation shall not bo given in this caso . "

      Mr . Smith moved , and " "Mr . Halliwell seconded , " Tliat compensation lie g iven to Mr . George Wheeler—being a balloted member and unlocatedin the shape of a four-acre allotment . " Mr . Smith ' s motion was carried . The Conference here adjourned till the Thursday Morning Sitting . Thc Chairman took his seat at thc usual hour , wiien thc committees appointed to visit the allottees commenced tlieir reports , which occupied the time till tho

      Afternoon Sitting . Mr . Munday moved , and Mr . Clark , of "Bristol , seconded , " That henceforth the Directors be elected by direct Universal Suffrage . " Amendment by Messrs . Wheeler and Taylor , "That this Conference do now proceed to the election of a Board of Directors , to hold offic j for the ensuing year , or until a special Conference shall determine otherwise . " Amendment carried . Mr . Bagshaw moved , and Mr . Watson seconded ,. "That thc Board of Directors be reduced to three members . " Amendment by Messrs . Edwards and Yaies , " That it shall consist of five members . " Amendment carried . Mi ' . Flood moved , and Mr . Saunders seconded , " That thepresent Board of Directorsbe re-elected . " Motion carried .

      Mr . Smith moved , and Mr . Skevi _* notox seconded , "That this Conference , at its rising , do adjourn _, till the Company is legalised , or till some great necessity occurs for calling it together again . " Carried . Mr . WiiEBLi-ii moved , and Mr . Bostock seconded , ¦¦ That the _^ next meeting of tbe Conference shall be held at Nottingham . Votes of thanks having been passed to the Directors , the Secretary , and Chairman , the Conference adjourned .

      Death Of Mr. Asto.N Key.—This Eminent Su...

      Death of Mr . Asto . n Key . —This eminent surgeon died on Thursday morning , at quarter past seven . He was suddenly taken ill at twelve o ' clock , and it is supposed of Asiatic cholera .

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Aug. 25, 1849, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns3_25081849/page/5/