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      Eight Tons Of Gold, Sent Down By Diggers...

      " JUSTICE—IMMUTABLE , UNIVERSAL , ETERNAL . ELECTION OF " THE EMPEROR . " VIVE LA REPUBLIQUE ! The enslavement of France is consummated—the affliction of her _degradation has reached its climax in the Republic assassinated , Universal Suffrage "blasphemed , and the Incarnation of Infamy enthroned on the ruins of national freedom . " And this is the end , the result , the sum total of French Eevotions ! " So say the accomplices . of the usurper , and so say the " Constitutional" haters of Democracy . In the infamous " Kenort" recently presented to "the Senate , " the author of that

      pre-X ¦ ' ¦ .. . 1 I I . ' 1 J , ' " -Li- _~ cious " state paper" assumes that autocratical despotism is the natural , inevitable , consequence of a democratic revolution . " After wreat political commotions , it happens always that nations throw themselves "with joy into the arms of the vigorous man -whom Providence sends to them . " That revolutions have too often resulted in the substitution of one despotism for another , is , unhappily , too true . Though history presents many brilliant exceptions;—notably the American confederation which—grievous drawbacks notwithstanding—gives the lie direct to Monsieur Troplong . It would be superfluous to discuss the several points of that worthy ' s mendacious concoction . Scoundrels who can insult the immortal

      memories of the victors of Marathon and Salamis ; wretches capable of voiding their filth upon the graves of their own fathers , that so they may deify a dead usurper and glorify a living traitor —such reptiles are not to be answered by words . The one argument with which to answer their blasphemies is " the avenging temp "—the hangman ' s death grip . The emperorship is to be hereditary . _^ But failing male children of his own , the reigning nuisance may pick and choose from among the _BoNAPARTE-gang , and appoint his successor . A refinement of barbaric despotism unpractised but by Asiatic despots , and submitted to only by Asiatic slaves . " But above this combination , "

      observes Mister Troplong and Co ., " France places a hope which more than anything constitutes her faith in the future ; and that is , that at no distant period , a wife will take her place on the throne -which is about to be laised , and will give to the Emperor scions worthy of his great name , and of his great country . " The reader is probably aware that the " Princess" Wasa , one of the multitudinous royal rabble , snperabounding in Germany , a girl in her teens , has lately renounced "the faith of her fathers , " and adopted all the holy impostures of the Romish Church for the purpose of allying herself in marriage to a man thrice her own age , a wornout debauchee , an ill-looking cross between a baboon and a

      brigand , a savage whose paw is yet crimson with the blood of his victims . But what then ? She shall be " Empress of the French ;" and so she will renounce her religion , forswear her girlhood ' s modesty , betake herself to loathsome embraces for the sake of that wretched brain-piercing bauble an usurper ' s crown ! Such is the morality , the decency , of the she-scions of Royalty . She shall be " Empress of [ the French , " as Marie Antoinette was Queen Princess Wasa , a fairer head than thine has rolled upon the scaffold ! Banish all thought of the Past if thou canst ; but beware the Future !

      Only one more quotation—two words merely—from the Senate ' s ' Report . " The election of Bonaparte to the Presidency of the Republic in 1848 is styled a " bitter sarcasm . " I'faith , Messieurs Senators , you for once are near the truth . It was in fact a bitter sarcasm on Human Progress in general , and French "progress " in particular , to confide the safeguard of a nation ' s liberties to any of the eternal conspirators against Humanity . These conspirators , whether termed " Royal" or " Imperial , " are like the unclean creatures that went into Noah ' s Ark , all " after their kind . " Perfidy and cruelty are their innate ingrained qualities . Mark him of _Naples

      " In the awful name of the Most Holy and Almighty God , the Trinity in Unity , to whom it appertains to read the depths of the heart , and whom we loudly invoke as the judge of the simplicity of our intentions , and of the unreserved sincerity / with which we have determined to enter upon the paths of the new political order . We have decided upon proclaiming , and we do proclaim , as irrevocably ratified by us , the following Constitution , & c . "

      AH men know what followed . Those who may have need to refresh their memories will do well to turn to the Tory statesman , Mr . Gladstone , and attend to his evidence . Turn we now to Bonaparte , _" the elect of God and the people . " On the 20 th of December , 1848 , he took the following oath , surrounded by the members of the Constituent Assembly : — " In the presence of God , and before the French People represented in the National Assembly , I swear to remain faithful to the Democratic Eepnblic , one , and indivisible ; and to fulfil all the duties which the Constitution imposes on me . "

      The " Citizen President" added with his arm raised : — " "W e beseech God and Men to witness the oath !" He also said : — " The suffrages of the nation , and the oath I came to take , will command my future . My duty is fixed . I shall fulfil it as a man of honour . " I shall only see enemies of the country in all those who attempt to change by illegal modes , what France has established . " Consummate hypocrite !—profound perjurer !—Iscariot the 2 nd !—thine own -words shall brand thee with eternal infamy ! "We beseech God and Men to witness the oath ' "

      And this miscreant is saluted " Emperor of the French . " " And this is the end of French Bevolutions !"" It is a lie ! None but the veriest fools can believe in the stability , the permanence , of the incarnate fraud . But the votes ? The votes not yet cast up aTe calculated upon to number eight millions . Why not ? The " ballot-box is in the hands of the usurper ; and in spite of Eepublican manifestoes and . the " abstention" of vast numbers ; the votes must exceed those of December last , and will The

      reader is referred to our Paris correspondent ' s letter for some curious particulars concerning the operation of this miserable farce of voting the Empire . " One fact will dispose of the question as to the genuineness or fraud of this vote for the Empire . A Lille journal dated Sunday evening , observes : "We have visited all tiiepollmg- \) ootns , andwe have not seen any ballots distributed with No . _Itistrmif such ballots were seen they would be _rfb _^ _l _t mZ € d > and the hear'ers _"nested ; for this peremptory _^ > V ! _Sf £ i £ *? de m an d _haS _ken made at t ] ie Prefecture to print _Mgm _^ _Zsszh _, - _? r nting and _dkkfortwm would consequently _^ g _^^^^ _lj- _^ law . Commentwould be superfluous ! _ThzMonitcur _iM _^^^^^ e _^ f 0 T Faris and tlie _department of the Seine as _% t _| p | Jsr EmpKe ; 2 ° ' ; _« : 53 > 617 5 -46 * 2

      Eight Tons Of Gold, Sent Down By Diggers...

      tions ¦ 53 , 269 . Even this account admits the existence of a formidable Repiit > lican force , numbering more than one hundred thousand electors . But this is far short of the truth . The Times correspondent plainly intimates that the affirmative vote of 208 , 615 is a Napoleonic flam . The correspondent of the Daily News is still more exp licit and p lain-spoken . He says " the impression is _o-eneral in Paris that the ballot for the Empire has been « gigantic swindle , but that the fraud practised has been so gross , so overdone , that it will be impossible to prevent such an exposure as will convince the most credulous . " In support . of this declaration he rives facts and figures at great length ; and if his evidence

      is to be depended on , no one need despair of Paris . He gives a list of manufactories and other establishments , employing altogether not less than 15 , 000 workmen , and affirms that they have all abstained in obedience to the Revolutionary manifestoes . He adds that the inhabitants of many sections of the different arrondissements are prepared to prove that the vast majority of the electors of their districts stayed at home , while the official returns represent almost the entire population as having voted . " It is well known—whatever the official returns may declare—that at Lyons the " abstentions" were very numerous ; and at Marseilles more than half the electors abstained .

      So much for the mockery of this " solemn appeal to the nation . " this " consecration of the Empire by Universal Suffrage ! ' But suppose a majority—large or small—of the French People , to have really voted for _> the empire ; that vote , nevertheless , will be null and void ; not binding upon the minority ; but to be set aside and reversed even by arms , at the first favourable opportunity . Look at the composition of the presumed majority : —1 st the rich and the idlers who votes for the Empire as the means at hand to crush the Republicans ; 2 nd the Army—the blind slave of discipline and its brigand-chiefs ; 3 rd the vast array of government functionaries and officials directly or indirectly dependent upon the

      central government , and said to number about eighteen hundred thousand ; 4 th the hordes of priest-led peasants , the dupes of sacerdotal fraud and Bpnapartist illusions ; and , lastly , workmen coerced by their "Masters" and by the police , to vote the enslavement of themselves and ; their children . To rebel against the vote of such a majority is the holiest of duties . Moreover , above all other considerations , there is the . everlasting truth that a nation has no right to denude itself of Freedom- , no light to condemn majority or minority to slavery ; no right to despoil future generations of their liberty;—that eternal law alone , and of itself , is sufficient to quash the vote of the 21 st and 22 nd of November .

      It will be quashed and annulled by the hurricane voice and ominpotent vote of the triumphant Revolution . That Revolution may be somewhat distant , may be at hand . But come it slow , or come it fast , —come it mill . It is impossible that France sh ould long submit to the shameful rule of the vilest miscreant that ever assumed the attributes of absolute power . Frenchmen , brothers , it cannot be that you will tamely contemplate your- country dishonoured , your children ' s rights made the spoil and prey of " A most Remorseless , treacherous , lecherous villain ! A murderer and a villain .

      A slave , who is not twentieth part the tithe Of your precedent lords—a vice of kings—A cut-purse of the empire and the rule , That from the shelf the precious diadem stole , And put it in is pocket—A king of shreds and patches . No ! France will repudiate and shake off the rule of this clesar of burglars—the bastard heir of a brigand-usurper!—the illegitimate representative of the hereditary principle !"—the despotic product of duped democracy!—the thievish defender of " property !"—the law-breaking champion of " order ' . "—the perjurious

      friend of religion!—the licentious protector of" the family !"—the lying , oath-breaking , plundering , kidnapping , blood-spilling " Saviour of Society !"—the evidence of his harlot-mother ' s shame ! —the soulless plagiarist of his heartless uncle!—the embodiment of hypocrisy , fraud , mendacity , and charlatanism!—the personification of truculent treason , crime and cruelty!—the Emperor of thieves and prostitutes!—the scourge of France , the curse of Europe , and enemy of the human race ! Abhorred by the just , hated by the good , and execrated by the true , all nations demand his overthrow ; and posterity will regard the day of his downfall as one of the most happy and memorable in History ' s calendar .

      _^ May the day of justice dawn speedily and the hour of retribution strike quickly ! Avenging Nemesis ! hasten th y conquering march , make bare thy red right hand ! Hail to thee , France ! May the blessed Easter-morn of th y resurrection come soon to shed its solacing beams upon our darkened desolate Europe , crucified with , thee between the thieves of Fraud and Force ! At the trumpet-blast of thy awakening all nations and peoples from the Thames to the Tiber shall arise , and hurling thrones and tyrannies to the dust shall join in one thundering acclaim of brotherhood , freedom , and victory—VIVE LA REPUBLIQUE !

      —the Republic of Liberty regained , Labour redeemed , and the Solidarity of the Peoples established upon the everlasting basis of universal Right , and immutable eternal Justice . KAMI DU PEUPLE .

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      Star of Freedom . —I think it a rather short notice for you to give of your intention to _discontinm the Star , and am certain if the paper were brought under the notice of the Democracy ] it _loould very soon acquire a "Paying Circulation . " In order to effect this , some of us are to tr / the following plan . A club oj three or four , instead of taking a copy among them , are to take one each ; keeping one for the use of the dvh to leave the rest sale

      we are on with booksellers who will exhibit them . If they sell , the buyer may continue to subscribe regularl y on Ms own account . If they are umold we _toill then put them in the hands of friends who are not yet subscribers for the Star . A trifle of expense and labour in this way may , do an immense amount of good . And surely the readers of the " Star will not permit the discontinuance of such an admirable exponent of _Democracy when so little could make it self . supporting . M . S ., Dundee , November 24 , 1852

      How to resuscitate the " Star of Freedom . "—My dear Sir so it appears that the once popular " Star" is doomed , and that this is the last flicker of its brilliant rays . Surely if the case had been properly known , there are sufficient men of principle left in the country to have kep % in existence the only sterling democratic paper m the Queendom . Lat us us hope that the eclipse of the « Star" will be but brief , for we may conclude that the time is coming when its

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      light-will be needed , and musthQ had . I would propose that the sterling democrats of every town immediately form themselves into convening committees , for the purpose of seeing what additional subscribers can be had , and that a committee be formed in London to receive the result of their labours ; and as soon as a sufficient number is obtained , that the " Star" be recommenced . I think , too , without any degree of dishonour , those who are anxious to establish a guarantee fund , each binding himself to pay a small quarterly or monthly donation , towards meeting any deficiency that may occur . The " Eeasonex" is kept up this way , and no one ever thought that it was dishonored thereby . This is a course

      widely different from that of indiscrimate mendicancy . It will be a certain number of men who are anxious to have such a paper as the Star , and who agree to pay a certain sum to uphold it , asking no one but themselves . I trust that the case will be taken > up in good earnest . What other paper have we , or can we get , so faithfully to represent the European democracy in the event of another European crisis ? which of course is inevitable , certain now . Hasten then , brother democrats , to the rescue , and let not the Star , which has so loug lighted us on our way , fall permanently and finally for want of support . Queenshead , near Halifax , Yorkshire . C . _Shackletox . " The Star of Freedom . "—Dear Sir , —Your announcement of the

      failure of the Star must he to many an honest democrat , what it has been to me , a heavy blow and sore discouragement . I had hoped that it had improved in circulation , as it has in composition and arrangement \ that it had surmounted the obstacles thrown in its way at its birth , and that it would ultimately be firmly established as a light to our path and a guide to our footsteps in the road to freedom ; and though now disappointed , I would still hope that it is yet possible to save it from annihilation by a little

      extra exertion on the part of the democracy of the country—at least it is worthy of an effort—by all who appreciate its usefulness as an organ of communication beeween the various sections of the really useful portion of society ; and its worth as an honest advocate of the rights of man ; and I-would at once suggest that a subscription be commenced forthwith to rescue our favourite from so sad a fate , and ourselves from the shame and mortification consequent on the destruction and loss of so faithful a servant .

      Kew-road , Nov . 23 rd , 1852 . An Old Chartist . [ The above is only an extract from a lengthy letter . ] Charles . Hardy , _jChesterfield . —Thanks for your generous offer . You shall hear from us in good time . W . W . Broom , Bradford . — Accept our thanks for your kind suggestion . W . Braeield , Mile End . — "Thanks ! Peter Gray , Dundee . —Thanks for the good resolution of yourself and friends . J . De Cogan , Liverpool . — See the notice in letter over the leading article . —J . Wilson , J . Johnson , and R . Bevington , Manchester ; a " Red Republican , " Leeds , R . Johnson , Nottingham ; " Two Socialist-Democrats , " Glasgow , J . M'Gregor , Glasgow ; " A Young Red , " Edinbnrgh ; T . Caithness , Edinburgh ; T . Kobson , Northampton ; and several more friends will please to receive our best thanks .

      _^ _0 f Since the printing of our first edition , -we have received several moro letters from friends who lament the fall of the Star . From two of these we give the following extracts . — " William M'Kechnie , Ediuburgh , writes—I think it a great pity that the readers had not more notice ; for in my opinion , means might have been adopted to have considerably increased its circulation , A good agency is most desirable . I know that in this City persons have wanted the Star , but could not get it ; & c . & c . " William Whitehead , Braco , writes— "I am extremely sorry for the Star op Freedom having to he stopped . I hope that it will be only for a short time . Start it again when you may , I am resolved to do

      more for it , without being asked . It is strange if we cannot keep such a paper as the Star in existence , —one so ably and fearlessly conducted . If not , British Democracy is truly contemptible . But let both the Star and the Democrats have another chance . I promise you the utmost support within my power . " The Fraternal Democrats . —We are requested to state that the Committee of this Society will meet for rhe consideration of urgent business , to-morrow evening , at 7 o'Clock , at 4 , Brunswick-row , Queen-square , Bloomsbury ; and again on Sunday Evening , December 5 th , to discuss the " Letter to the French People , " by the Commune Eevolutionaire , recently published in the Star op Freedom .

      Mr . R . Le Blond . —We learn with much satisfaction that Mr . R . Le Blond , though not a lecturer by profession , has consented to deliver an address on Sunday evening , December 19 th , at the Literary Institution , Morpeth-street , Bethnal Green , " On the Duty and Interest of every man to study the politics of his own and other Countries , " A . W . S . —We believe the entire cost will be one guinea . A Subscriber , ArbroallW Candour" and " honesty" should dictate to you the impropriety of anonymous correspondence .

      _Ihe _Etikopean Freedom FuMD . -Dear friend , seeing your noble appeals to arouse our brother Britons to action in aid of the oppressed people of EnroF , I cannot but consider it my duty not only to subscribe myself , but also to obtain sbKriptions from others _xvho way be willing , if authorised for that purpose . I send these few lines to request you to be so kind as send me a _™ _XT ° 5 *? ' aml y ° _wiU Oblige one wh 0 is P roud ° < your friendship toj ardsthe suffering and oppressed . With such undenible facts before us as TSITTv " ? i 9 letteV t 0 th _° _Commi _« _ee , the fund cannot but succeed . The face of God ' s earth is defaced by tyranny , and he that does not aid in _drying : the tyrant from the throne , is a supporter of oppression _W ; if the shilling _^ 2 1 ° " r ? V ° ° the d 001 _' Of the du » «« l _P « _IhaiSl _v-ii ° m _^ CeablC _hei'OeS ' bef 0 re wllose P _«*»« the tyrants of L _vdi V ! , T ' 7 he feitei > S aVG firin ' let _^ _J nian _who loves libeity do Ins duty , and soon the imprisoned patriots will be free . I enclose _youTsZ _™ T > _^ 1 S ' ' f 01 < EU 1 _' ° Pean ¥ reedora - ~ _« > _tor _«**

      Paisley , Nov . 16 , 1858 . ARCHD - _MorkiSOX _' [ We _mllseethat a subscription sheet is forwarded . _-EmToit . \ In _ZdTn ? f f _^ 3 Pmly f ° r the ReflI _^ "" I partly for the Euro-S e _4 \ t Sir _Tf ' ° 1 Umn > W 1 _" ites _* _t'toJs . « We an o at this sh i _^ T " _^ time f 0 r me _™ " _«*¦ _<™ "I" * * P _»»' = _rxn _^^ STA

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 27, 1852, page 248, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/nss_27111852/page/8/