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      WATI 02 OL CHARTER ASSOCIATION offiw > s-l 4 , Southampton-street , Strand . f ke Executive Committee of this body held rteir usual weekly meeting , as above , oa Wednesday evening last Present—Messrs . I-flott , Grassby , Harney , Hunt , Jones , Milne , and Reynolds . M essrs . Holyoake and O'Concor were absent . & "W . M . Reynolds was called to the chair . The correspondence received was read . E rnest Jones then read the following repl y to the letter which he had addressed to Sir Ge orge Grey : — '

      Whitehall , 26 th May , 1851 . Sia , —I am directed by Secretary Sir George Grey to acknowledge the recei pt of your letter of the 19 th inst ., inquiring whether you are to underjtand , from the reply to the petitions you recently presented in benalf of John Frost and others , that [ hey ham not been laid before the Qaeen , and I am to inform you that the answer in question was not inten ded to convey such a meaning . I am , Sir , your obedient servant , H . Waddisgtos ..

      . On the motion of Messrs . Jones and Ar-Cutt , ft was unanimousl y agreed : " That th e fr . st monthly circular be issued on the 1 st of July . next , and that a circular be printed and forwarded to the sub-secretaries of the tarioas localities , requesting them to send to the General Secretary on or before the third jlonday in each month , the number of members enrolled ia their locality , and an account of the general progress " of the movement in their nei ghbourhood , together with matters affecting the interests of the working classes . " On the . motion x > f Messrs . Harney and Milne , it . "was also , unanimously agreed : — " That Thornton Hunt be requested to write the first address or circular / ' - .

      John Arnott reported that he had applied for the use of the Coffee-room of the Institution , John street , Fitzroy-square , for the purpose of discussing the various political and social questions before the public , and also to form a locality of the National Charter Association ; and that the Committee of the said I nstitution had kindly granted the free use of the asdd room every . Tuesday evening for the above purpose , and also that the first meeting would be held oa Tuesday evening next , june-3 rd . ¦ - .. '• The Committee then adjourned to Wednesday evening next , June 4 thi Signed on behalf of the Committee , ¦ John Arnoti , Gen . Sec .

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      Somebs Tows , Bricklayers' Arms , Tonliridge-Btreet . —On Sunday evening Mr . Finlen lectured on the " Purgatory of Suicides . " Mr . T . M . Wheeler occupied the chair . The lecturer commenced by alluding to the matter of fact prosaic nature of man in the present day , which rendered poetry at S discount , more especially poetry that partook greatly of ideality . Thomas Cooper had admirably comMned ideality with mechanism , and addressed himself to the circumstances of the day , as well 33 explored the vast caverns of mythological and classical lore . The lecturer dwelt upon the high eologinm 3 which , even his opponents , had been compelled to pay to the genhi 3 of Cooper , and

      recited many of the most beautiful passages in his work with great effect . Be concluded an eloquent address by gmngan extract from the poem , showing the inefficacy of death punishment as a moral agent , and urged upon his auditors the necessity of eiertins themselves to procure itsabolition . After the lecture , a spirited discussion took place on the merits of the different descriptions of verse , and their effect upon the general public , in which Messrs . Weekes , Hornby , " Slocombe , Bryant , Humphries , Higgis ,-l ) ent , and "Wheeler , took part . The lecturer then replied , and the meeting adjourned mth the usual compliments to the lecturer and chairman .

      Xewcastle . —On the 22 nd inst . an out door meeting was held in St . Xicholas-square , which was addressed by Messrs . Watson and Gunn . On Sunday morning a public meeting was held on the Quay . Mr . M-Hsod reviewed Lord Palmerston ' s assertion , that opinions were stronger than armies . Ee was followed . by Mr . Charlton , ' who delivered his first address on the Programme adopted by the late Chartist Convention . He commenced by stating that he chose" this as-his subject , seeing that a priestly critic , sheltering himself under ' tbe title of " Sydney , " had been characterising this Programme , through the columns of the Newcastle Chronicle , as " more absurd and ridiculous than 2 Ev that had yet been put forth by the Chartists ,

      and that it was more calculated to retard , than to aivance . real reform . " Mr . Charlton , after dwelling at some length upon the policy pursued by the Manchester party , proceeded . to atialyse the first part of the Programme , and showed that the Charter should be agitated for in its entirety . The Parliamentary and Financirl Reformers had fnr-Ealied a better argument against themselves than any he could adduce in this disgraceful " count out , " when Mr . Hume ' s motion was to have been brought forward . After adducing other arguments whj the people should go for the whole Charter , tae speaker proceeded to show that it was unjust to deprive any person of the vote who had been convicted of crime , and paid the penalty of the law attached to that crime , as in many cases what constituted crime according to the law was not crime in reality ; and he instanced the Game Laws , by which a poor man , if found poaching on the

      estate of the Duke of Northumberland , was liable to transportation . Mr . C . next showed the importance of installing Chartists in . municipal and parochial offices , and insisted , that unenfranchised though they were , they still possessed power sufficient to influence theelection , if properly applied . Be appealed to them to support the Polish and Hangariau Refugees located in Newcastle , and concluded by asking them to maturely deliberate upon what he had said , and if , after so * doing , the ; should find- nothing " absurd and ridiculous , " to join with the Chartists , and assist in the struggle for liberty . The address lasted nearly two hours A resolution was then proposed and carried : — " That a public demonstration of the friends of democracy from Darlington , Stockton , IHrilepool , Shields , Blaydon , Xewcastle , Ac , be held on "W hit Sunday , on the Town Moor , Sundered , to effect a better system of organisation .

      Ismsgtos . —This locality , met on Wednesday evening , at the Camden Coffee-house . Mr . Fiulen in the chair . The usual business having been transacted , and several members enrolled , it was resolved : — " That the Iloxton Chartists be requested to co-operate with their Islington brethren . " EpixBOBOH . —A public meeting of the Democrats of Edinburgh was held in the Roman Eagle Hall , L'Ud-markbt , on Wednesday , the 21 st , to hear the report from the delegate to the Convention . Jlr . James Cuanngs in the chair . —Walter Pringle then jaye a report of the proceedings , and explained the Qlkc t * of the deliberations at the Convention . —It

      iris then moved , — "Tint the report riven beairreed to ; " which was carried unanimously . —Mr . Henry ssaved a vote of thanks t . » the delegates , Walter Priajrla and Thornton Hunt , for their services . — The chairman then read a letter from Mr . Thornton Hunt , which gave every satisfaction . —The motion was carried unanimously . —Mr . Pringle then read the plan of Organisation , as passed by ths Convention , and moved its adoption—which , being seconded by Mr . Kay , was put , and agreed to . —Mr . Kay then moved z ~ " That all parties wishing to become members g ive tuair names - , and that a committee be appointed from them , to workout the Plan of Organisation . "—The resolution was seconded by Mr . Brunner , and adopted . —Mr . M'Keiehuie moved : — "That haVmg watched with feelings of ihe deepest interest the late Hungarian strusrsle

      for independence , and the failure thereof , throu sh the unjustifiable intervention of the criminal interference of other nations , this inpeting deeply sympathises with those few Poles and Hungarians who h » vc taken refuge on our shores , and do hereby give practical proof of our sympathy by subscribing to a fund for their assistance , appoint a committee to devise the best means to insnre them against want until thev find work . " - Mr . M'Keiahtiie next read Mr . Linton ' s remarks from the newspaper , and ande some telling remarks relative io the brave patriots who had sacrificed ail for liberty . —Mr . Brenner seconded the niat : on , which was carried unanimously , —A committee was appointed , and 3 ab 3 eri ption sheets given out .. The columitteeconsists of Messrs . Perry , Chambers , Pulinger , M'Keichnie , and Alexander .

      FixsBDar LoottJir . —The members met on Sunday ni ght last a € the Attsesasrle GoSea Hovise , Albe-3 Urle-stret , ClerkenwelL The minutes were read lad confirmed , when thefollowing persons were electedioaccas councilman for the next three months , ifear-i . Uallidny , Dicey , Jordon , Batcholor , and ? ennel ! . Moved by Mr . Furren , and seconded by U ? . Pritu : — " Thnt the Executive be recommended fc > re-or « anise tho Metropolitan Dilegate Council . " Moved by Mr . Pennell , and seconde-i : — lt That a deputation he appointed to wait on the Fiusbury Dimccratic Society , to" request them to join tho Fiasbur y locality of the National Ciisrter Association "—Carried . Mr . Farren and He . Fennell , fere ' appointed .. Mr . Osborn reported that the targe room at the Fox-and Fr , ? ucu Horn had * een eigaged for the purpose of holding a meet-* ° g of the friends of Thomss Duncomte , Esq .,

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      J «;' . ° « f ll 0 Jlda ^ ! S next ' toconsiderthe best means of securing that gentleman ' s return to Darthe vile 2 « aflks which have latel y been made on that gentleman ' s Character ., Mr . Osborn also reported that the locality flrould aiuiitly be able to hold its meetings in the Finsbury Literary and Scientific Instituton , St . Peter ' s Terraca , Hatton-gardra , as thatInstitution would ha opened on Monday with a festival and ball . The meeting then adjourned to Sunday next BiRsusoHui , Ship Inn , Steelhouse Lane .-At the m ^ kly meeting of members , on Sunday laat l \ a aWa ' * chair—it was unanimously resolved to hold a public meeting , to petition parliament in favour of the People ' s Charter . The secretary was instructed to write to Ernest Jones and G . W . M . Reynolds , inviting them to attend such meeting . A collection was made when dS 2 4 a . was collected towards defraying expenses . !^ : ? : i ° /!? - nd 5 «? uiDgne ? t y toconsiderthe best

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      ADDRESS OF THE FIXSBURY LOCALITY OF TQE NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE BOROUGH OF FINSBURY . Fbiexds and Fellow Cihzeks , —We claim your attention while we state our reasons for being Chartists , and why you should be Chartists also ; and what other measures are in ouropinion ' . necessary to ensure the comfort and well-being of every citizen when the Charter , shall be the law of the land , to the intent that you may know the truth , andnot be led astray by the lies of the Times , or any other of our enemies' devices . ' } We believe , first , that God created all men free and . equal , and that all men have and ought to possess certain rights , the first of which is , the right to live by labour . We conceive that when God placed man on the earth , and save it him for a possession .

      that the land became the inheritance of the whole human race , and has no Tight to he held by a small faction of mankind to the exclusion of the majority . The labour of the able-bodied pauper is wasted uselessly and thoughtlessly in workhouses , eating up the p ' oor-rates , which are yearly increar sing ; when that same labour , * if applied'to increase the productive powers of the soil , would in a few years create and foster a good homo trade , enable them to support themselves by their industry , and reduce the poor-rates'to a very small amount , since they would only be required for the very young , the aged , infirm , and incapable poor , who by age or affli ction are unable to labour for their maintenance . Thus , Shop-keepers , would Chartism lessen the poor-rates , and , in the same ratio , increase your prosperity . ¦ , "''¦

      We demand the People's Charter whole and entire ; since it is , like a machine , useless unlesss all its parts are in their proper position !' We demand Universal Suffrage , because it is just that which concerns all , and should be approved of by all ; and that as in time of war all men are compelled to serve their country by enlistment , enrolment , or impressment , it is but just and proper that they should have a voice in making the laws they are called upon to obey . We demand the Ballot , as a shield for the honest voter , to protect him from any undue influence on the part of hia landlord , employer , or others , and because such disgraceful scenes as occurred at the St . Alhans and Falkirk elections lately , could not occur then , since it wculd be useless to bribe when all votes must be given in secret .

      We demand thS Abolition of the Property Qualification , on the ground that God has not given a monopol y of common-sense to tho rich and left the poor stupid ; and because without this the Charter would be a nullity , since it would prohibit a poor man from serving his country in parliament . We demand Annual Parliaments , because twelve months is long enough to be troubled with a knave or an incapable member , and because an honest and useful member would be sure of liis re-election . We demand the equalization of Electoral Districts , on the ground that men should be represented , and not bricks and mortar ; and because it is unjust and absurd that narwich , a constitnency under 300 , shoald have the same weight in the decisions of the House of Commons as Finsbury with a constituency of more than twenty times the number .

      We demand that the Representatives of the People shall lie Paid for their Services , since it is unjust for any one to labour without being paid for it , and by admitting this principle , members would be independent of the-smiles or frowns of a ministry . . •• - We demand a General Amnesty for the Political Exiles and Prisoners of Great Britain and Ireland , believing that whatever crime in the eyes' of . the government they may have been guilty of in attempting to liberate their country , that the punishment they have already undergone is , amply sufficient to atone for the crime of loving ' their country " if not wisely at least toowell . " - Remembering the' deaths ofSbarp and ITi ' Ilia-iis by starvation- ttpnourin <»¦ that great ' ^ d glorious patriot John Mitchel ; honouring als . 0 Willi .-jm ' Cuffay , T . F ; ifeagher , Frost , Smith O'Brien , Ellis , and all our other exiled brothers , — we call upon yon to come forward and join us in a

      peaceful ' arid . constitutional agitation for the attainment of the . People ' s Charter and a General Amnesty for all Political Offenders . Working Men ! we desire you will tnrn a deaf ear to those who predict that-the Chartists intend , iu conjunction with foreigners , to revolutionise the country . On the part of the Chartists of Finsbury we repudiate the assertion as a wilful and malicious falsehood . If Englishmen , Irishmen , and Scotoh * men cannot obtain their rights for themselves they are unworthy of them , and had better cease agitating altogether . ' We wish for a revolution in mind and knowledge ; wo wish to injure no one ; to plunder no one : ' to rob no one ; but wo wish to increase the happiness of all mankind from the peer to the peasant . . We therefore demand the People ' s Chatter aB a means to an end , and that end the social and democratic sove- eignty of the people .

      Whilst we respect a conscientious difference of opinion , we cannot consistently advocate oraupport any measure of reform short oi thePeople ' s Charter , but , at the same time , will not factiously oppose those who may advocate a less measure of reform . Advocating the absolute freedom of speech , save when calculated to cause a breach of the peace , and of the press , we shall be found zealously co-operating for the repeal of the taxes on knowledge . We believe that many changes are in store for Continent'il Europe ; and whilst struggling for the liberty of our own land , we desire to assist , as far I as lies in our power , all nations or peoples who may | he struggling for their rights , liberties , or independence .

      We propose to spread our principles by means of public meeting ? , ' . ectares , discussions , tracts , handbills , and such other modes as may be deemed necessary . We call upon yon , Working Men , to rally as one man beneath our ensign , —the flag of a free , grand , and slorions future : the flag of the Charter , social and democratic .

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      FRATERNAL DEMOCRATS . On Tuesday evening last the first of a series of social tea parties—convened by the above bodywas held in the Coffee-room of the John-street Institution , F : tzroy-square . A goodly company attended , and after the tea , &c , ( which was plentifully supplied by Mr . Davis ) had been disposed oi , Mr . Arthur Ba e was unanimousl y called to the chair , ami on vising stated that the Committee of the Fraternal Democrats had proposed to hold n

      series of montuiy tea meetings , with the view of effecting a re * l union between political and social joformeis , that r » t such meeting they might hold converse together on the various topics , in which they « ll f « it deeply interested ; and thereby realise a spirit of true fraternity . The chairman also stated that the present meeting-was called to express to their esteemed friend / Mr . - . G .- J . narney , their admiraiioa of his conduct * , jb the democratic cause as a memento of their respect ; ' previous to his departure on his provincial tour .. ' ; ¦

      Sentiments in uccordance with'the above objects were given , and- a ' uly responded to by Messrs . Walter Coojier , J . B . Leno , E . Stallwood , Ernest Jones , John Pettie . G . J . Haruey , and Edward . Swift . The proceedings were enlivened by songs and recitations , and the meeting separated " , highly satisfied with tbe results manifested .

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      JSE REFUGEES , IE-. TtfRNMIIiL : : j STREET ; ¦ .-,. ¦•¦^¦ . ' * 10 THE EDITO R " OF ffifi ^ OBTilBIirS ' TAli . ' SlK , —I beg to tendertbeihanks of . theRefageestotbe readeraof this papery for tbemany acts of kindness evinced towardsthem onmany occasions , and also to the friends at Norwich , for their sympath y . in taking two nibre Refugees ; and flatter myself that others will lend their aid , and copy the example of tho friends at Norwich , ' •• whohave now four ^ ttieu as shoemakers . There are others at Turmnill-TRE -E&FiTQERk . Tlvr :. TV , TPArMTT . T ...

      street who are anxious for ' empldyment , either with the pen or the -Spade , and good " references can be given as to their industrial habits Some of them have received letters from America of a very gloomy description from those who emigrated there . TarkmJDi-street is open to democrats of every : iiatiqbj ; arid many have' called for temporary ^ relief Strict equality is carried out , and ; no distinction is made , which often gives offence ^ fb' the aristocratic party . . I once morptippeat % ) you as brothers to lend your helping ihand . '; Most

      of the men speak a little English ,. and- I am anxious to " see them in a position to earn their own bread , and not subsist on subscription ? Had it not been a mild winter , Giidbnlyknows ¦ what would ; have been the result . ; ' Citizen ^ , brothers , sisters , once more I appeal . tq you in the name of humanity , to assist these . unfortunate patriots . Had they repudiated their principles every man would have receiY 6 d-assistance . AH subscriptions should be directed to Tornmill-street , ' to prevent mistakes . 4 , ; i - ; Yours , &c , ¦ : " ) . ¦' : . ..:- ¦ .. : / ' ; T . ; BKOW « :

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      • . •• .. ^^— . . m , . ., .. . •¦;/ , " FARE IS FOUL , " . OR , THE CABMA'N'S ¦ : LAMENT . .- / : •{ t /' ' Air— "ZueyNeaU : " ^ ^ \ I took up in Piccadill y , ' ¦ . '• ;; > And put the party down , ' ¦ ¦'' . " f '"' Atlde ParkCrystialPallis Gate , .- ' . V ; -, ' : Expectin ' arf-a-crown , ' ' "Vm The sum of von-and-fopence . '¦ .: ' f ' : Is all I could hohtain , ' . J- ¦' . Accordin' to the scale of fares , ' k ' ¦; Laid down by RicharJ Mayne . ' Oh , cruel Richard Mayne , shabby Richard Mayne , If I could drive you where I chose ; you'd never ' ride again ! . , v i ? ••;¦ .

      'Tis only two-and-eightpence : ' ? > AH from that biased Bank ; : ¦ ¦ - ¦ ' { . ' Vy ' taint enough to-pay a cove ' s . Forleavitfhofo ' fhisrarik ! :: ";¦ And one-and-eight ' s the Cabman ' s 'ire , LFor witch we ' re bound to go . ' - . ^ From the Bazaar ;; in Bakerrstreet , '' .- > a Pangtheon , or SorOh . : . . ; Oh , cruel Richard Mayne , &o . ¦ ' ¦¦' . ¦ : The fare from , the Mu-seum : ; ' Was a good six shillin ' job ; - Rut here they ' ve bin and cut it down , ' And now it is two bob ! ¦ ¦ ( From the Thames Tunnel 'twaB a tide ' Of full nine bob " , or more ' ' - . Witch Mayne ' s New Tariff have redooced As low as four-and-four . - ¦ ' ; . ¦ Oh , ' cruel Richard Mayne , & 6 ,

      For the Great Western Railway . ' Two shillin' is the touch , Vilst five-aud-six , I will maintain , . Is not a ' . brbwn too much . ' For Bow-strcet ,.. Covin-gardin , too , Vich neighbourwood I ' ate , . ' ,- ' The fare , as vos a crown afore ,, . ' ¦; Is lowered to one-: ind . liDi ght . ' J , ¦ ¦ . Oh ; cruel Richard Mayne , &e . Then , thero ' s a' certain building , ' Whereof I ' aveheer'd tell , > ¦ ¦ The : House of . whatsinaine ~ tbe Jug-Out there by Clerkenwell . ¦ I can't quite say Iknows the spot ,, ( ¦ ¦ - . But surely 'tis a shame ' . , i . That only twoiand-eight should be - >• ' ' ¦ • The ticket frorn ; tne : saaie .- . -: ; j ¦ - , i , ; Oh , cruel Richard Mayne ; . iSjcy \ . "'\ It is two shillin ' s ' only ' ¦ / . ' " \ : ;"—' ' \ - ' ¦ ¦

      ; 'FromCre-morrie ' aridWoxMl ; ' ¦" ;' , It used tpbe twice tbat , at least— ; - . ¦ ¦ And not tootlear at alii "' ?> * 7 : ' 'Tis two-and-four from Drury-lanef ^* ' ¦•\\ Threefromtlie Surrey Zoo '; ^ : ,- ' THis ia ' -Trhat that there Mr . Mayne ' ' ' 1 < ^ Hiis'been f and Wughtus to ! : ' - ¦ _• ¦ Oh , cruel Richard * layne , &Ci Suppose a party ' ails you , " . . . " ' .: " Vilst you are on your stand , S : You must obey his beck arid call , And come at his command ; . The penalty is forty bob . ' In case you should refuse , Vich you must pay , or go to quod , ' ' , Accordin ' as you choose . Oh " , cruel Richard Mayne , &c . Your fare , when you are offered , . i And axes what it ' s for ? . '

      You may be let in for three pound , : . Or else two months by lawr . This here ' s inaultin' languidge ; So take care what you say j ' ; And if you are a little fresh , : You ' ve got the same to pay . Oh , cruel Richard Mayne , ; & < s . The Crusher at your standing Your umpire ia to be , ¦ With any party , as to terms , If you should disagree 'Twill be no use to try it on ; For my part ; I despair ¦ Of screwing out one tanner more Than is our legal fare . ' Oh , cruel Richard Mayne , &e , ' This blessed Exposition

      Has caused all this to-do ; I wish tho Prince was Iknows vere , And Mr . Paxton too . ¦ Likewise that wicked paper , Tho Times , which did explain Our dodges , and . did on us bring Dowu cruel Richard Mayne . ' \ Oh , cruel Richard Mayne , &o . —Pun

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      ^?^ v ^ w ^^ . ^ of ^ SSS ™ W « S 5 j « S ? f brt ^^ st side either hand h ^^ ^ ^ vi 6 usly attractSv ^ 'On Sg ^ H ^ ssasasaftSE aw aafeasag ^ composed ti gorS ^ £ hW !^ P ! ^ I 4 - 8 of theohoiee ! to 11 i ect 3 ™ fStM contalns ( 1 8 ?>? . sipsi g mmmmm : flT ;** nKrS ? 5 ^ onv ^* T ^ 7 rrXrT »«

      IgSKystssi SXnfL ?' - ' To Vs ' ? chiefest interest of » niS-on ^ ; runs round the tent , and an oppoSlte bench . Here M an array of clay flgures and . models re Dresenting the soyernl castes'of the Indian population and sovornl poring- over his books , and ¦ the brahmin at his devotiohs-tlie' snake-chavmev pipin ^ to his hooded serpent ^ -the musician : thrumrning a tomtom , more dismal than bagpipes-athletro wrestlin ? and nurses swinging tHeir ' English oharges-. t& husbaDdman . driving an oxen-yoked plougli no better than a swine ' s snout , and a harrow on which helm to stand to . giveit . wei ' fiht- ^ "t wn wnmon

      grinding at one mill ; " just as when'the well-known words were - uttered—the "two women , " at the laboanous , feeble handstpne thht ct'ushea the riceblacksmiths'puffing away at the feeblest of bellows —the potter Equatting among , the ' . clay he puts on the wheel — the weaver sitting in a h ' ole , and working with a miserable lot of sticks and strincs wwghted by a couplo of ¦ brickbats— . ill . feeble squahd ,- half-naked . iabouriously indolent "truly the barbario East ! " Then there are courts ofiustice —one native and another European—afcstival , with the horrid penance of the swinging hook inserted in the back—and ; most signiBcant of all , the tax « atherer sencampment ; a group of tents pitched amon <» mulberry-trees , glistening with the yellow cocoons

      and the-miserable- cultivators ' bringing up their rent a ? td tribute to the ouioial who thus , makes his progress through tho district . ' It is possible that to'an impartial observer some representation of English industry and of English operatives would attord asatrong a contrast as these ; but they cannot fail to suggest the twofold problem , how can a people thus superstitious , miserable , and unmecha - nical , - erect the temples and palaces here modelled , not to speak of exquisite carving and embroidery ? and why are the habitations and persona , even tho- horses of the ruling , clasa , thus loaded with jewellery and cloth of gold , wrapped in shawls of Cashmere , and screened with the finest muslin while the hundred millions of the population feed on

      rice , ' are often famished , wear a little cdarao cloth ; and quietly . surrender so much of their produce to a foreign tax-gatherer ? . ,. W . eQras 3 thoharfi and find , more food f or ' veflecticm . Besides another cage of costly trappings , we have a collection of arms —oftynsive and defensive- ^ mtide and used by tho more ' warlike tribes : the symbolical ' '' scimitar and round '' shield , the creese or' crooked dagger , bow and arrow ; matchlock and muskst , cannon hideous as well as destructive . Uere , too , are the exquisite fabrics of the looms of Lahore ; and , bettor still , samples of cereal produce , and such recentlydiscovered mineral treasures as coal and a sort of magnetic iron ; Specimens' of Indian cotton ; and models of-the rude apparatus employed in its

      cultivation , transport , and preparation ^ are curious and highly suggestive ^ The collection , taken altogether , is r ichheyorid ^ d ^ seription in food for the senses atid for after-thought . ¦ -We may nojar ; tuT « into , pur : colonies / -.. The ; Space appropriated to them is , not Inrge . ' : Canhda is represe . nted / in . thenaveiby a ¦ " timber trophy ,- "; or pile oflargespecimeiis of the ' principal'American woods , surmounted with : . an . immense piece of ; ffhale . bqn e :--i ;/ Phe ^ hpw , ' . pf articles vfkhin is very crodita . h ^ ip th e : 8 pirit and iDgenuity . . of the people , a ? well IS ¦ indicatiTe oftliQiViVtuvfil ^^ wealth "' o ^ Britiah America ; Montreal ¦ sends a . very . handsome fire-engine and tender , with Jiorae-trappings and bells attached ; - / A canoeitbat will " seat' twenty

      men , and has actually voyaged- 3 , 600 miles , hanss overhead . The sleighs , , with , their , soft / fur robes and gay harness , make one long for a moonlight drive over the ice , with . an occasional tumble , in the snow . South Africa contributes . three stuffed animals—the waterboe , ' koodo , and hartboosk—shot in Katirland , more that 2 , 000 . miles from Capo Town , a case of beautiful birdsj and a-number of articles from the interesting kingdom of Dahomey . Gibraltar and Malta send each a number of very pretty articles , manufactured from straw , palmwood , &c . ; making up an ; elegant display of bijouterie . From Trinidad , we have models of-a negro habitation , and from B .-irbadoes cases of wax fruit perfectly luscious iu their , naturalness and

      bloom . The Australias are well exemplified . Specimens of their vegetable , animal , and mineral produce are abundant and precise ; . prominent , of course , are bags of wool and lumps of copper . A series-of pictures of the Burra Burva works appropriately aoebriipany specimens of tho ore yielded by that -mine of Tasmanian wealth . Resisting the . temptation that is ' strong upon us , to turn into the . British sculpture room or the mediaeval court , we pass on to the agricultural implement exhibition . Half a dozen acres , probably , are covered with machinery that bafflos enumeration ,

      much more description , for the use of ag ' riculturists . The first announcement that we meet with may serve to exemplify tho pretensionsof the whole —it is that of a machine to sow and hoe an aero of turnips iu one hour , at tho cost of sixpence ! As we p ass on , we find contrivances for the aid of the husbandman and the food producer in every stage of their labours , from the draining and ploughing of the soil , to the cutting-up of hay , crushing oats , or grinding , corn . : Unfortunately , spectators are much fewer , than . objects ,- and it is only in one or two instances we can get ah explanation of what we wish to understand . If the landowner or cultivator

      content- himsiilf with a sneer at this army of wood and iron , ready to aid him in the subjugation of stubborn soils and , competition with Mn < ler climes—a sneer at the " manufacture " of corn , and an ignorant boast of adherence to good old ways—he will get little of our pity though he be driven to the prairie 3 of the West ; ov pastures of the South . Now to retrace our steps eastward . Let us walk briskly through these remote and thinly-peopled avenues—through the southern continent , across tho tropic zone ' s , through Northern Africa , Central Europe , and into America , .. Now let us mount the gallery , seat ourselves on the benches that are beinjr very conveniently provided , beneath theeaglo ¦ and flag of the United States , and around ' the great organ , which is in course of removal from the north balcony of the transept . Was ever a more splendid spectacle looked down upon by human eye ! The humanity of the scene is , after all , its chiefest

      charm , as man is ever greater than his greates-t work . Seo how the living streams well up from every recess , pour down upon , every decent , and roll , in a magnificent flood , along tho highway of nations .. It is- not the sillis and muslins , the . head presses , flowers , and . fsathcrsj that . enrapture us—{{ itougU these make a brave . show . enough ; but the faces of which we catch a sight , the hum of con vern ation that rises up . We vcmembar that every one of the tens of thousands below . us is . a human being , with faculties , intellect , emotions—wo dissever the individual from tho mass—and see in every one , a throbbing heart and brain . We will not bqlievo that fair faces and elojant dresses are the indices of thou ' ghtlesshess and ' frivolity . Here is serious gladness , an almost solemn joy—a divinity seems to brood upon the whole . Before worser thoughts can supervene , we descend , and pas ' s out from a scone we-hope 6 ft and again to witness ,

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      the first daf of iidmi ^ inn « p . 7 - ^^ SKs : their notions of quietness . Tho li' % vi& end of the town ' was boo' of un , S SA W 03 i W' ?»; ^ 9 ^ the numberV carringe , ' of t 2 gentry Rdj . ob , lity that were to be seTn driv \ Z in ( every direcl'on through the principal streets mid squares in that part 9 * the metropolis . Tho British Museum ; was as , usua . ,- visited by a large numbfir of persons . The United Service Museum and Westminster Abbey also received their , fair share m visitors , a very large proportion of whom were foreigners . . AJu yKt . CituisKTo thk ExniniTioff .-Aii enter-? im ! , B ra T $ ? ' ha 9 " Sited out a dapper little ^ smack , which is to . sail shortly from that 5 SSJ ? - n i w ^ h passengers for the Exhibition . a . rJrHin 11 ^ m ° rd i" the Thamos . « n ( 1 servo as a boardmghouse for the passengers as Ion ? as

      Thj : Saxmiw HoME .-The Directors of-the Sai-I f T ' ' l : atreet . London Docks , with a view lit Sr Wft : '? 8 eam . enatthoou poil J Drotkf f at t ? " blti 0 n ' i'ave determined toapbP ? S- ° theil Y ' ftta ' ow charge ; as many the means o f e Can be 8 pare ( lfor that P ™ pose ? and s ^^ TSStSa ^ sB& BiS ^ SS&UTi tio ?^ llt&t Were Captuvc ( 1 at the Exhlblevidently provincial thieves . aZJT ^ JT

      ZT f e othlr V f ^ ° " ^ ubted b ^ o d Frenchman , and ha . been « h trouble" before Ho was admirabl y got up for the oocasion witl -i new hat and coat , an unexceptionable Klf coat , and patent leather boots , very smartW-lodt The uninitmted would Ime set him down asa fashionablD foreigner come to look at the mob in a philosoRhic spirit of observation , but a detective with an unfortunate tenaoious memorv for faces recognised him as he passed through the entrance , and he wasfpllowed , observed actively engaged in the mysteries of his profession , and at once removed from the scene of temptation into which he . had intruded .... The Prince of Wa 1 e 3 and Princo Alfred , attended by Mr . Biroh visited the Exhibition ot the Works ot Industry of all Nations on Wednesday morning **

      fn Yl » x ——» . » .. ¦ .. » j tux /* tltaiE * Tins Floral DiSFLAT .-By an early decision of tho Royal Commissioners , no living thin < r was to be allowed a place in the building ; but for decorative effect a Jarge part of the north transept is occupied with shrubs and flowering plants , and thus a most attractive feature is added to that part of the Palace of Industry . The coup d ' mil looking southward from the entrance in Rotten-row , is exceedingly fine and much hei ghtened by tho floral show . — Ward , Esq ., of Clapham , contributes his interesting cases for transporting plants from distant countries . They are placed on either side of the Rotten-row entrance Messrs . J . T . and H . Christie and Co ., hatters , of Graceclnirch-street , save a holyday on Monday to the whole of the persons in their emplov (

      unwards of 000 ) , paying the cost of admission , and also of their conveyance to and from the building . On Saturday last , from twelve till four o ' clock the . influx of people to ' the Crystal Palace never ceased for a moment , arid eome idea of the vast numbers , assembled , maybe formed from the fact that £ 5 , 078 was taken . at the ' doora ; There wero thus during , the day 20 , 312 persons who paid the 5 s . entrance fee , and the number of season ticket holders could , not have been less than 10 , 000 to 15 , 000 , making altogether from 30 . 000 to 35 , 000 visitors . ' . ' . . On' Monday , to the astonishment of almost everybody , notwithstanding tho fall of prico to Is ., the interior of the Crystal Palace was not so much

      crowded as usual . A great crush was anticipated , and the consequence was that a comparatively small number came . Up to five o ' clock only 21 , 258 persons entered the building , and the receipts at the doors fell to £ 920 . This , with the sale of season tickets , made a total of £ 960—an immense decline from the amount collected on Saturday . . The visitors appeared chiefly to belong to the middle class of society , and few fustian jackets were ob-Bervcd among them . \ On Tuesday ten thousand more shillings were taken at . the doors , of the Crystal Palace than on Monday , the receipts ' .. rising from- £ 920 to . £ l , 317 . The plass ' qf visitors , was obviously tho same . Res- ' ¦ P > ^! K" S s ense of decorous appearance and ' 1 benfiyio « r--amarked attention ' to ; the .. objects displayed—a'determination to explore , every part of tho . collection—were most pleasingl y prominent characte , Hstic ! 9 . '« Nothi . ug could be more gratifying than ' the quiet , and orderly manner in .-which all

      conuuetea tueniselves ; and a new and interesting feature has been " added to tho ooncourse of spectators , in the presence of many young people , some of them hardly escaped from childhood . Tho Queen and Prince Albert , and their guests , were present at their usual hour , but remained for some time after the admission ol . the public , watching their entrance from the north gallery of the transept with apparent great interest and pleasure . On Wednesday the receipts were £ 1 , 859 4 s ., which shows distinctly enough the gradually-increasing popularity of the display , and gives pretty clear indications ol the crowds th&t by-nnd-by may be ox « pected , Season-ticket holders included , there must have been moro than 40 , 000 visitors . On Thursday , according to the police returns , 54 , 669 persons visited the Crystal Palace . The sum taken in ' shillings at the doors was £ 2 , 370 7 s . There were therefore 47 , 587 people who paid for entering , and 7 , 080 season ticket holders .

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      American Reforms in Ladirs' Dress . —Our columns have already noted the revolution of female dress which has lately sprung up in the Unitod States , Our last files of New York papers give one or two further illustrations of tho new rage . An Oswego journal says : — " Quite an excitement was produced at the steam boat landing the day before yesterday , at the appearance of a couple of ladies with the short -Turkish di'OBs , They wero travelling in company with gentlemen , and were evidently people of cultivation . A revolution in female costume is undoubtedly in preparation . There can be nothing more ungraceful than the long drabbling dresses which sweep tho streets and steps wherever ladies move . As a matter of personal comfort the Turkish dress must be most

      agreeable , m addition to its beauty . During an " antislavery convocation at Syracuse , again , Mrs . Burleigh and the two Misses Burleigh , tho wife and daughters of the poet Buvloigh , entered the meeting . They were dressed in the new costume that is now being adopted by the ladies . The uppov garment was close fitting , and reached to the knees . Underneath was a loose trousers , reaching to the ankle . The feet were enclosed in buskins , and gipsey straw hats crowned all . i'be . eyos of the meeting were immediately turned towards the ladies . TUey walked up leisurel y through the aisle , took their seats upon the platform , and enteved into conversation with Abby Kelly , George Thompson ( M . P . for the Tower Hamlets ) , and W . L . Garrison . —Liverpool Paper . " ¦

      Fatai Duel . —The Colonne newspaper , published at Boulogne , gives tho following particulars of an affair which terminated fatall y on the evening of the 23 rd instant , about two miles from the town " : — "On Wednesday last . four Frenchmen , residents of London , landed from the steamer at Boulogne with the intention of terminating , on . French soil , somo seripus political quarrel which had arisen between two ' of th > ri > .: On Tiiday afternoon . the two parties sot out for Pont-de-Briquea , two . travelling per train and two on foot . Arrived jit tho appointed place , they entered a . wayren in the commune of Comlette . -The adversaries were placed at a distanco of twenty-five steps ; at a given signal the two pistols ' were discharged , but whhout result . " The seconds re-charged them , and the combatants approached five steps nearer . Again neither was

      struck . Instead of this contest terminating in the ordinary mariner , the pistols were charged a third time ; arid the princi pals brought to within only fifteen steps of each other . This time one of tho two fell , stiuck by a ball -which pitted him through . The unhappy man , never spoke a word . The two witnesses of the tragedy and the surviving principal immediately left the spot , and the second of the deceased went to Pont de Bri ques to seek a surgeon and inform the mayor of what had occurred . Those who hearing of tho catastrophe wci-o attracted to the Bpot , found tho body l y ing on the back , tho hands clasped and pressing the breast . The three survivors , fearing tho consequence , returned to Boulogne with all speed , and embarked in tho night . The deceased is said to have borne thi : namu of Petit , and to have acted as foreman to a London tailor . "

      A Seanas blown to Pieces by a Shell BuRaici . vo . —At San Lorenzo , Callao , the flag-ship X ' ortl .-ind , 50 , exercised her guns by firing shot and Bbelj . After it was over a party of men were sent ashore to pick up tho shot and the shells that had not burst . One man was in the aot of carrying a shell to the boat , when it burst with suoh terriflo effect that he was literally blown to pieces , and four men , who were at a long distance from him , were dangerously wounded . The man who was killed , ' itri \ s said , was imprudently smoking a pipe a 3 he was carrying the shell . ' '

      . _ _ _ „ Thk siD-CBiriioH to the RuButon Te&t ' mony , which amounts to £ 8 , 500 , has been dosed , and tbe sum haB been placed in Heywood ' s bank , to be disposed of as the family of the deceased , stioendkvw may desire . " ^^ mj

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      XAilOXAiT ^ ^™ OV UNITE !? ¦ mAo > ; - T . s . Duncombe , Esq . ; MM , W : f ' Established lS 4 o . r ¦

      " FIAT JUSTim . " - -,...,--biutKmon ^ S ? , for th 0 workin clas 6 e 3 - ¥ cbm' < rata of w ™ ge £ ftiSS ^ i ? T ' -Y ? cep up " BCI 1 CTat ttiinr not to ba mmi i . i . aiy bB Slu ( 1 tliat tIli * » ' «« W be a at . " 8 Punllih e < i . but to be welcomed and rejoiced Stuabt Aim . The almost undivided attention' of the Executive of thi . ' AMooiation ia at pSsrat ' and must necessaril y continue to be nntRj ™ preaching trial , engaged in preparing ioi : the defence of themselves and their co-defendants Their usual functions are , therefore , -instate of abeyance . It is , however , most gratifying to observe , that their unremitting efforts to awaken the working classes to tho necessity of

      umon , have not been entirely unavailing . The accession of pew members to the rauk& of tho Association is rapidly on the increase . ' Several numerous and important adhesions hate Been received within the last fortnight .. « The Boiler Makers , of Crewe have been received as a sort of advanced guard of a much moro numerous body , who are shortly to bo expected . Tho Metropolitan Districts of this important body , we understand , have the question under consideration . ThoLinsey Weavers , of Kendal , also believe

      are , we , organising a second ' detachment to those we announced-a fortnight since . A very numerous section of the Gunlock Forgers and Filers , of Darlaston . ' hhve also joined the grand army of industry ; and other important divisions of labour are announced , as preparing . for tbe samo- " step . Amongst the entiro body of the Silk Dresaers ot England wo aro happy to find the question is now under consideration ; and woiuvite the secretaries of the various branches of that trade to forward their addresses , that wo nW

      send copies of our rules , &c ., for then ; information . We believo the Hammer-nien of Manchester and of London , have the same subject in consideration ; and wo are proud' to learn through Mr . Martin Jude ' s kind letter in the last week ' s Ster . thaftKe causes— -wtiatever they may be—which have ' hitherto prevented the Miners of Northumberland and Durham , pronouncing in favour of a national union , are graduall y giving place to ' a room dispassionate consideration of . the matter ; and we hope to find , in ' this instance , the example of the Boiler Makers , of Crewe , contagious , and that

      some of the more advanced section ' s of that important body will no longer wait for that unity of opinion which , in-such cases , it is , so difficult—if not impossible—to obtain , b ' ut make instant preparations for joining . the National Association ; a step which , < we believe , would be immediately followed by riumerous sections in North and South StaiFofdshiro . With such an encouraging future jn . the vista , wo have little concern for the result of the impending prosecution . ' its successful termination would , no d , oubt ,, give ' an jinmettse impetus to this movement ,-and , we ' think , would cure for ever the Perrys * ;§ m $ mt for strikes . An adverse judgment ; however we

      might regret it on personal grounds , would not be without benefit to the cause , because we are morally certain that- that adverse judgment cannot affect the principles of the : Association , which were conceived ' ihlreason . ^ and justice , and have always been carried . out by the Executive in the same spirit . Legal craft may deduce a criminal intention from any idle word uttered in conversation , or in an unguarded moment of excitement . That such foolish expressions may have passed amongst men engaged in so exciting and protracted a strugg le , is quite within the scope of . probability ; bat thatacase of constructive co nspiracy can be eliminated " out of such' ilmisy ,. materials , | o . ^ tjsf y ; th <> consciences of Welvo men of com *

      raoaa 6 nab , ' jwe ' Blia ) l not believe until we ' see it . But such a verdict could have no more influence upon our future progress and proceedings than to teach us and , our members , on ! all future-occasions , a greater degree of caution and circumspection , and the necessity of a more perfect and rigid discipline being maintained in our army during a period of actual hostilities . : Except , therefore , for its trouble and annoyance , and for the enormous and extravagant costs attending such proceedings , we look upon this Perry dodge with

      perfectinamerence ; but we do reall y anticipate a complete triumph . We think the unlucky planet which appears to have ruled the destinies of the' cli que throughout these proceedings will stiekto them to the last , and that they will return from tho trial to the scene of their oppression chap-fallen and dispirited . ' In the meantime , the trades aro nobly and generously responding to the call which has been made for their assistance . The Stone Masons , with their accustomed liberality and promptitude , have had the subiect discussed

      and decided though all their lodges , and the larger of two sums proposed voted by a large majority . Nearly £ 100 wo are informed willthus accrue to tho fund . Other large bodies have tho matter under consideration , and various smaller divisions of the trades ill town and country have either already responded according to their means , or . have promised to do so at an early period . The Defence Committee have just issued an abstract of the precious . indictment , which is intended for wide and extensive circulation , so that those among our friends who may never have been honoured with such a mark of capitalist regard ,-may have an opportunity of contemplating this unique specimen of legal ingenuity . Given—tho most slender and

      meagre material—how far is it capable of being turned , twisted , and tortured into a web , which shall take captive the prejudices , consciences , and common sense of twelve jurymen ? For answer seo a common law indictment for conspiracy . It is said , that the " Law is the perfection of roason ; " wo think the perfection of humbug would be ,- in this case at least , a truer description . We again solicit our provincial friends , who we believe arelike those in London , assiduously working for the cause , to forward to ' the "D efence Committee as soon as possible any sums they may have in hand , as the cash is now much needed ; and that they will also : state what will be tbe probable extent of their ultimate collection , as tho chavacter of the

      defence must by governed by the extent of tho means , at conHnand . Wo offer no apology for these hints , the necessity for them ' will bo obvious , we-think , to all . W . Peel , Secretary . 259 , Totieuham . court- ? oad ,

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      SniPBuitDiNO at BiRKKsnKAD . —Concurrent with the general progress of Birkenhesid , hnd ' as an indication of its maturing prosperity , we rh ; iy notice tho shipbuilding operation ' s : it ni'osenS going forward on the other side the Mersey . The y ; ird of Mr . Laird , at tho north end , is full of activity " , there being no fewer fthan nine iron vessels of large and small dimensions in course of construction . A paildlo steamer for t ! io Russian government , of about 400 tons , v / ill be ready . fo * launching it about three weeks . Her lertgth is about 155 feet ' by 23 feet beam , nnd depth U fret . She is to bo fitted by MewM . Forrester and Co ., * i tli two eng ines of 80 hovso power each , on tbe oscillating prmoiple . Sh » ls made so as to Steer l . Cth . \ ma ° tind * ul cam eight suns . \ ¥ e believe sh * « ill kl

      SlglS'SaS S' IStoSS I' f ™ - ^™ Y , "Wfive feet 2 o 5 th ? % . - i '" « r 8 & of construction for vLseh in rS ° " lV n tllis counlr y- The other JfSSinI gmmMr > Laird > syard » areayacht L » ™ rTi * whooner seventy-five tona , and a S « and landing boat for South America . In Mr . muone yard m tho . opposite direction a largt steam frigate , of 1 , 200 tons is being built for tho urzillutn government . It is oxpectgtj to &Q lauUQhefim My . ^ &vnml Albion ,

      ^T Ciiarttsf-Srteut^Enee. ^^^Sartfet-Stelifoettcg.

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      The Irish Exiles . —On Monday evening a soiree- was held at the- Highbury- Barn Tavern , to commemorate the anniversary of John Mitcbel ' s conviction , and to form the basis , of an Irish cociety , for the purpose of co-operating in the creation of a sound public opinion , and the agitation of useful reforms . The meeting was a very numerous and orderly assemblage , upwards of 500 persons

      sitting down to tea . There were a \ large number of . elegantly dressed women whom the attraction of the ball , with which the evening or rather the morning was to close , had brought together . Letters was read from Charles Gavan Duffy and other well known political characters . The greatest hilarity and good humour prevailed , and it was not until daylight that the company separated . ] Stbikr of Sin Elkanah Akmitage and '

      Sons' Workmen . —In consequence of a re port having appeared in the Manchester ¦ Courier , stating the termination ofthis strike , and which statement also appeared in this journal , a correspondent informs us that such is not the case . Nearly all the old hands are still , on strike , not more than twenty-seven , out of about > 400 having as yet been engaged . Thomas Coopeb ' s Tour . —We learn that the

      author of The Purgatory of Suicides baa taken leave of hisLondou audiences for six months . During the last week he has heen addressing crowded auditories in Manchester . Next week he proceeds to Belfast , for a fortnight . ; and from thence to Glasgow . How long he remains in Sootland is uncertain ; but we make no doubt that the Friends of Progress in that part of the country will hasten to secure his services . Mr . Cooper ' s address iti Glasgow will bo " Care of Mr . Clarke , 152 , Buccleu ? li street . "

      Shockin g Occurbexce at Stiiilino . — About balf-past seven o ' clock on Thursday morning , a 3 some workmen were proceeding to their employment , their atteniion was attracted to a window on the second floor of a house in King-street , by a woman named Tait , who was standing with a child in her arms , and who seems to have heea laDoming under a temporary aberration of intellect , calling to them , and asking " If they would like to go to heaven ? " On one of them replying ho you d like to go some time or other , she imme diately send

      exclaimed , " But I am going now , and I will ray baby first ; " and thereupon she threw tne ; OMW from the window , from which she preci pitated herself almost iinmedi ? jely afterwards . Most providentially one of the men sprang forward , and caught the child by the- clothes before it reached the ground , and it escaped uuinjuredv The woman ¦» as immediately carried into fiho- house , ana medical attendance- hating bcea ; procured , it was found that th&ugii . ' stoe was auch . hurt she hail made a p \ ost remarkable caK ^ e ^ as uafear * are entertai ned 8 > frhes \ 3 ? C 0 Y ««< .

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      Soc iety s between 100 and 200 members . Dr . Lae ' s lectures Tsere ¦ very respectably attended , and were listened to with marked atteation . Be endeavoured to show the inutility of mere politiral reform unlass accompanied by social changes ; our monetary and commercial jjsthems being basad on fraud and inequality , society can never become regenerated until it snail have assumed that position wherein all can enjoy the producti of their toil , and can follow out the precepts of practical Christianity— Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself . '"

      class here numbers Lect'JRES at JUlifax . —V 0 T . R . T . ecs , F . S . H ., Edinburgh , Eiitorbi the Trutli Seeker , « fce . delivered two lectures on Sunday , the 18 th instant , in the Odd Fellows' Hall , na | ifas on the pfjlici !** of Association . The first lecture was on " Cooperation ; it ? Rehfion to Practical Christianity " -The 3 econ < i , o ! i "The Evils of Competition Hnd " on Industrial Assertion as a Remedy . " Our informaiir , Mr . R . Ruckle , states , that " "the Principle of Association is making way in Halifax . That they have a Cooperative Store , numbering upwards of 200 members , and the Redemption

      The Bisaop of ExeiKn s in-tended Stood . —A considerable number of the clergy of the diocese of Exeter have p-jblisneti a document m ihe shape of a protest embodying their reasons for declining to t « ke any part ia the proposed synod of the Bishop of Exeter . .

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      N ¦ S V ' V ' " C ' ' , ¦• . ¦ ¦¦ - ' ¦¦¦ '¦ ¦ ¦• - <*/ ' . ? ' < .,. ¦' r ' . " s ... ^» m - ¦ _ . i : / MB Yl CM to % ; a r , . ¦ : y ¦ ^ : ' \ = ~ .. . ^ - ^ sS ^ Ei : ^ ' ::- . ' — ^~ " ~ -& "

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      FACTS AND ' . ISCIDENTS OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION . Gkneral Leave to the Ankv . —Leave of absence for the purpose of seeing thu Exhibition has been given . by his Grace the Commandur-in-CMuf to all rceiments at ' -homo , from the 1 st of June to the 30 th' inst ., one field officer , half tho captains , and half the subalterns to be allowed the indulgence each fortnight in the month , and it is tbe

      intention of some of the railway directors to allow officers , wpcm producing a certificate of their rank , to travel at the Government rate of charge of 2 d . a mite , as when on duty . ' , . Tho largest and mpst perfoct plate of glass ever " cast is now being ' exhibited in the Crystal Palace , by the Thames Plate Glass Company . ' It measures 13 feet 8 inches ( 224 inches ) in length , . and 10 feet ( 120 inches ) in width , its wei ght being nearly 25 ewt ., and was manufactured by the above Company , at Poplar ; . . -.

      The Free Exhibitions . —During the whole of Monday a very large number of fashionables and foreigners visited the Tioyal Academy ( Rational Gallery , the Vernon Gallery , and t ! w varied and numerous exhibitions at the "West * end of tbe town , probably under tho imprsusiipn that the great influx of visitors to U& Qmtal Palace on

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), May 31, 1851, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1628/page/5/