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    • PARADISE WITHIN THE BKA.CH OF ALL MEN WITHOUT LABOUR, BY POWERS OF NATURE AND MACHINERY. Letter VI.
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      BIRMINGHAM CONFERENCE . ( Continued from our Sslh Page *) good fe eling , intelligence , ana morality . Meetings for VngiBSB ai&Q be constituted of tb » se -who bold card * of member ship for the current quarter . 27 one - else jjjsU be aHetred to take part in them , or vote either jjjj &b election of delegate to Convention , District -Cpojicil , <» Branch Board ; or on any matter affecting jjje Association . 60 . Xoiices—V o business , except of the most -argent jattae , to be determined bj the meeting , shall be eonoaered at a general meeting , -without at least seven flap notice ; and at quarterly meetings no business ^ j 31 be transacted Im plying expense or other responjjfcOity to absent members , unless at least ten days ' notice thereof has been given . Such notices > hall be jmSa to the Secretary in -writing , and bong np in the mee ting room of the branch . SL Adjovmed Meeting . —Meetings held according to jflTonnuntnt-sb aH he devoted exclusively to the bnsnua Ior -ffhicni * h 9 Jneeeng wm adjourned .

      SECTIO 5 1 L—ELECTIOKS . 52 . Fo es . —At elections of officers , and delegates to Conven tion , the -rotes . shall be taken hy a show of jjjndi , rales a haBofc he demanded ; and when a ballot ji demanded , the votes shall ba takes hy the use of Toting papers , "where more than one person is to be ejected : j or hy the nse of ball * -where that 15 more con jgnient £ 3- Scrutineers . —Two members shall be appointed » tcrutineas , to receive the votes and report the rejalS-64 . Time . —An hour shall he fixed , after which no ¦ jote shall be received ; and every election shall he fin-Jsbed by the meeting then assembled , and -without adyiffrnTTlPTitL

      section hi . —qro ^ TMS . 65 . Quorum , of Beards . —Three of the members shall be a qaomai of each Board ; hut roch qnoram shall be snanimous in all its resolutions , unless there he present * majority of the members ef the Board .

      SECTIO 5 IT . —C 0 RBZSP 0 XDE 5 CE . 66- By Secretaries . —All official correspondence shall be conducted through and by the agency of the several secretaries ; and no letter or document shall be considered genuine unless expressed as signed by order and en behalf of the body hy T » hora it is authorized .

      CHAPTER VI . —DISSEMINATION OF THE PRUiClFLBS . 67- Missionaries snd Ledurers —The public promulgation of the principles a » d objects of the Bociety shall be more particularly confided to salaried missionaries and district lecturers . Tae amount of salary for the missionaries shall be determined by the General Execu , five Committee , "who shall also appoint them whenever aecssssrj ; and the salary of district lecturers shall be determined en by each district .

      63 . Esaminatioji . —Ifo individual shall be appointed to the office of district lecturer unless he is a member of the society , and until he has been examined as to his qualification by the District Council He shall produce testimonials of good character . He shall answer general questions ; and he stall satisfy the examiners that he possesses the requisite oratorical powers for lecturlcg tad debating ; and the District Council shall certify as to his fitness to the General Executive Committee , -who 2 hjli then make the appointment

      € 9 . Certificate . —Each district lecturer and -missionary tfnfllj upon his appointment , receive a cerSScaie of such appointment from thB Gsneral Executive Committee ; and upon any such lecturer or missionary resigning his situation , or being dismissed therefrom , he ffoi deliver bici sach certificate : such appointment , withdrawal , or dismissal , to be published in the organ of the society , signed by the officers who usually sign official documents . Xo one but those bearing such certificate , or appointed hy the District Council as a local lecturer , shall be allowed to lecture in any branch , or be reeogniZBd as lecturers of the society .

      70 . Dismissal . —Any district lecturer or missionary stall be deprived of his office for neglect of duty , or such discharge of it as would injure the cause which he ww appointed to promote ; or on account of mental or moral incapacity . Such dbtmiwai to be by the General Executive Committee en application from a District Council or Branch Board , and satisfaction given that the case tails for such an exercise of power : the dismiss lecturer having the power of appeal to the Convention , to the Aibitritors , ei to both , if dissatisfied with the step . : ^ 71 . Local Ltdxrtn . —The District Council may appoint , after examination , parties to the station of local iKtnren , who , along with the district lecturer , shall be under the controul of the District Council .

      " 2 . Trad * , —A general Tract Depositary shall be ert&bliihed ; and the Executive Committee shall stake arrangements with some printer and publisher for that purpose , and contract with him for the printing of tacts hi a uniform manner ; such tracts to be supplied to ths various branches at a per cest&ge above cost price ; and also te agents , to be appointed in each town for the sale of snch tracts . 73 . PidilicatioKS . —The Executive Committee shall decide as to what publication or extracts from works will be bat calculated to promote the objects and principtei of the society .

      CHAPTER TIL—FUNDS . SKCXIO 5 X . —GBXEBAL EXPS 5 CXS . " 4 . General Fund . —A fund for defraying the genera erpences of the Society , such as salaries of General Secretary , and other general officers , salaries of lecturers , or missionaries , rents of Halls , or places of public meetings , ic-, * e > , shall he raised as follows : — Pint—By each member paying two-pence for his card of membership when he first enrols his same on the Society ' s books .

      Second—By each member contributing weekly to such fund the sum of one penny , either direct to file branch secretary , or through the class-leader , or weekly viator , as may be determined on by the branch itself ; or hy paring one shilling at the time of taking out his card , and Is . upon renewing it , every quarter . Third—By donations ana contributions from friends : -and hy collections at the general aeetug ; for lectures , discussions , conversations , or entertainments .

      si . Appropriation of General Fiend . —The sntns of money received by each Branch Secretary for cards of I sambershl p shall be monthly remitted to the General Iramrer for the me of the General Executive Committee . The General Executive Committee shall aiso ie enStled to , and receive , oite-fourQi of the member ' s weekly subscriptions , which shall he remitted monthly Jo the General Treasurer , by the Branch Tresrorfcr . Ihe other fling-fourths of the . penny wteKy subscrip-2 > 3 i , along with ths donations , contributions acd collections , shall he lodged with the BrsEch Treasurer , to I * used hy the Branch Boards fcr local expsnees , and tor the satisfying of the levies of the D ^ striet Council Jet missionary and lecturing purposes ; which levies fcsll always be at the rate of a certain sum per member feoughout &e district ; and when laid , sfeall be pita VJ the Branch Treasurer , to the District Treasurer , or to hi * order .

      JICTJOS IL—SPECIAL PUSD FOB THE EHPL 0 TXE 5 T

      OF THE MEMBEBS OS THE la 5 D . 7 & Land Fund . —A fund for the purchase or rental d land , and for ths erection of suitable buildiiyrs , * bere necessary , and practicable shall be raised by sob-*^ pSon , from such members as may be able and Effing to contribute to sach fund in stares cf £ l « ab . pajahle by weekly instakuents of Id ., 2 i , -ii , K- SJ ., 10 . 3 ., is . escb . 77- Bach contribctor seglectio ? to pay his week ' y totnkn « ons to that fund , shall be fined for snch pegw U Ihe following aie : if his subscriptions are Jd . isTftek z—

      | * or one month , one halfpenny ; n two months , one penny ; » three months , fcurpeoc «; h four months , eightpence ; r > five months , one shilling ; „ six months , one and sixpence ; and „ each subseqaeat month , one shiUxng : * d if his -subscriptions amount to Sd . per week , he shall ^ £ ned double the amount , and so on , in proportion *> its rates of coatrfbuticni . And any contributor

      ccn-* niin ^ Buch neglect until ths fines iacurred thereby are ? 5 m 1 to the anioont of all the njoaies actaally ; aid by fta to the land fund , such « mtributor efcall therecpen « fittuuseed , and such monies shall be applied in di---fc » « B of the fines so incurred . But ths directors or ^ Ear-agea jnay remi t any of the said fines , npoa * 3 sfe « ory evideuca bsing given them of sickness , or * && tnSnent occasion for such ueglect . * » - ippropnaiion of Fixes—All sums arising from ** Pijiaent of fines under the above rule shall form part ^ ' ke kid fond .

      _ jj » . Chetk Card . —^ Every member shall be provided r ~ eifcefe csrd , on which all contributions f > the ) ac-3 ^ 3 siali bfe entered at the time of his paying the same , *"_ - " £ * card ^ sli be a rafficient Toucher for all sums to gs > until they re ^ ch the sua of ( me pound , when a cer-^^^ or scrip , shall be given ham , agreeable to the ^*« Eg form : — *« I 0 XAI . CHABTBB JLSSOCIXTIO 3 FOR MrTCil ^ BESIflT . Ifaoned under Btitnies 10 Geo . IT- c 56 , and 4 and 5 Wiliiiai IT ., c . 40 . ) CerlifceU < f Laai land Costnlmlwns . "Wt tt > ° * vaiae £ , eerdfj uS aera ! gn » d oScers of the above society , hereby ' ~ ' ^ ' member of tbe

      '" ' » bore f ^ , ^ » v 5 o ^^ P *^ & * ' IbItL vT e 1 SMl * posnd , which has ken ' 1 effiet . W * ^^ leacer of ihe soeis ^ kfpt at this ' ! the h * w * Bm fa t «»^ sabls to members , and entitles tj w ^~ f Participate la cil tfee benefits and privi f \ b lr ^ f * 7 the l » ws of fes sodstr , « b members vs J » 7 B * to inland fasa . - Rlta « oaihana » t 3 sJ « day ef 1 »

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      80 . Deposits . —The treasurer of each branca shall regularly transmit to the general Treasurer the amount of land fund received by him , ¦ w henever it amounts to £ 2 ; rath transmission to be by means o ! General Post Office Order , and the exuenee of it charged by the Branch Treasurer to the Land Fund , and set -forth by him in his quarterly return . At the end of each quarter , the Branch Treasurer eaall transmit with the quarterly return , hereafter to be provided for , any balance of land fund teat may bB in his h 3 nds-81 . Inteslmen ' s by Trustees . —Toe trustees may pnt to interest any part of tss society ' s Fonda on sach security—pursuant to 10 G . o . IT . c 36 . a-13—as shall be approved of by a majority of the Convention ; or they may invest the funds of the society , in terms of the statute , until they are i > . quired to carry into practical operatim the otyects for which the society is

      formed-82 . Disposal of Shares . —Whenever any member , or the widow or other representative of any member , or any person who has been a member , -wishes to di > pose of any share , sum , right , or interest in the society , any such party may agree with sono member willing to purchase ihe same , for such value as it razj ba worth at tbe timej and upon their executu ; g a Memorandum « f Transfer conformable to schedule , such other insy be elected by the branch to irtJcb . he belongs , to hold . the share , sum , right , or interest , so disposed of , and sil the advantages attendant thereon -, whioh righj and interest may be held separately or coaibinedly with asy prior right or interest , aa the member aay think fit .

      S 3 . Transmission of " Memorandum of Tranfer " . — "D poa -any share being disposed of , the " Memorandum of Transfer " , along with the cwiifieate traTisferred , shall be iniaediately transmitted bj post , artdiessed to the General Secretary , at tbe cffioe ' of the General Executive Committee , together with ote shilling to be paid by the purchaser of the share , to cover the expenses of printed forms , postages , &c Si . E 7 dryof Transfer . —The General Secretary , upon receiving from the Branch Secretary the Memorandum

      of Transfer , " properly filled up , shall forthwith mate the necessary transfer in the Land Fund Ledger kept by the General Executive Committee , and shall mark on the bsck of the certificate the name fc&d number of the member to whom it is transferred , preceeded by the woids " transferred to , " and forward the document to him , He shall also « ign a certificate of such entry , conformable to Schedule on the Memorandum of Transfer , " and safely keep the same with the other papers and documents of the General Executive Committee .

      85 . Death of Members . —If any member die without having made or left a wul , and entitled to auy snm not exceeding £ 20 the trustees or treasurer of the society—3 satisfied of the fact , aod that no letters of administration or confirmation will be taken out of the funds , goods ; and chattels , of such deceased member- —may pay such snm at any time after tbe decease of soch member , according to the laws of the society . But if thres be no rule made in that behalf , thta the trustees or treasurer may pay tbe same to the pt-raon entitled to the effects of ths deceased intestate , withovt administration in England or Ireland or confirmation in Scotland . HO Geo . IV . c . 56 , s . 24 > .

      & 6 . Xezl of Kin . —If aay member die intestate , and entitled to any effects according to ttie laws of tha society , the person appearing to be the next of kin or representative of secb member , and entitled to such effects , may receive from the trustees of the society any sum that may be doe to them according to the laws of the society , < 1 Q-Gw > . IV . c 56 , s . 23 . } 87 Yalidily of Payments . —Such payment shall be valid with respect to any demand ef any other person as next of Kvn ef such deceased intestate member , or as the lawful representative of soch member , against the funds of the society or against the trustees thereof . ( Ih ) 88 . Recourse . —But such next of kin or representatives shall have remedy for such money so paid , against the person wno sbaU have received the same . ( Ib . ) SECTION III . —CKLISITED C 6 KTRIBUT 10 KS , - ** " » POWEfi 10 BJKBO-W , At

      IHTERXSTSS . General Coslnbuiions—The contributions of members is money , implements , cattle , or such other vainables , as the Executive of the Land Fund may deem it advisable to receive , may be unlimited , suljcct to thfc following regulations : — ( 1 . ) htieresL—Upon all sueb . contributions ef tbe value of £ 50 and upwards , members shall be paid half-yearly , on or before tbe 14 th < lay of January and July , three per cent , interest -apoa the amount subscribed . ( 2 . ) Repaymad —Should a dissolution of the society or of any of its establishments be determined on , . all monies and the fixed amount of other valuable contributed as above to such establishment , and exceeding £ 50 , shall be first repaid ; and the remaining balance , if any , shall be divided among tbe members , is the ratio of the sums originally contributed by each .

      90 . Potcer to borrow . —The director ! may from time 6 t > time borrow , by way of mortgage or otherwise , any sum of money -which may be required for the purpose of the society . But any resolution to that effect shall be agreed te unacimcosl ; by ihe directors , at a meeting held after fourteen days' special notice , in writing . 31 . Security —JBybtj sum of money to be so borrowed , " advanced , lent , or paid , shall be taken in the nuce of tils' trustees of the society for the time being , and sbaU be charged upon the siockB , funds , lands , implements , boildhi £ s , effects , and premises of the society , of whatever description , and wheresover situate ; and the same shall remain as a security for tbe full payment and satisfaction cf the whole of Euch money , principal and interest , and also of the costs , charges * ud expenses incurred or occasioned in respect of any mortgage , -charges , or inenmbrance , or in any wise relating thereto ,

      SECriOS IV . —VESTISG OP EFFECTS . 92 . In Truslets—All real and heritable property , land , monies , goods , chattels , and tffrca whatever , and all titles , securities fei ruch money , or other obligatory instruments and evidences , or muniments , and all rights or claims belonging to or hn £ by this soeiesy relatiog to the Isrd fund or to lands , shall be vested ia the trusiee * cf tbe society for tbe time being , t ~ -r the nse and benefit of the society , and tbe respective members thereof , their respective extcutors or administrators , -according to their respective claims and interest under tbefs Ivjts . tlO G 30 rge IV . c 56 , s . 21 ) . 93 . In Treasurer . —All monies , goods , chattels , and effects , excepting the land monies property and ef&ets as above , or resulting from the immediate operations of tbe General Executive Committee on behalf of ttie Society , shall be similarly vested in the Treasurer of the Society . ( Ib ) .

      54 . DtaOi , S [ t — After tbe death or removal of any such Trnitee or Treasurer , tbe respective monies , proptrty , ADii effect * above sst forth , shall vest in the * ucccediEs ' Trnstse or Treasurer , resptctiTely , lox the same estate : ind interest as the former Trusiss or Treasarer had therein , respectively , jird tnbj-ct to the same trusts , Titbont any assignment or essv < $ sues -whatever , except the transfer of ftt--cks and securities in the public fon . is t . f G ^ t BriUiin aiid Ireland . ( Ib ) . 95 . Btqueds —Acy bequest intended for this Society for general or spe « a ! purposes , may be made conformable to vhe lona tallowing : —

      Form of Bequest . I szqvEi th cato tfce trustees for the time being , of tbe - . Nir-ioiisJ Charier Association for Mninsl Benefit , " enrolled aDiitr the statutes relative to friendly societies , the sum of pounds sterling , to be paid -with all coBVcDknt speed after mj de « -. ise , txdasivdy out of inch rort of my personal esrste , not hereby specifically rii .-j-.., 4 .. " . -f , as I nr-iy by law Uqueath to be evolent parp- 'M . ' ; and I hereby lswfuliy charge suchpsrtrf my ti ' :. i « vrith tfce sams upon trust , to be applied tow ^ r-5 V .-. gen ' -ral pu-posi-s of the said society , and tke i « r . }» t t'f such tiu ^ tees cr trustee for the time beiDs o' vi-o i « t 3 pr » iety , stall be a sufilcient discharge for ttr- rz . & legacy : a =, d I dirert that the legacy duty np-n tte »? - -id lrg ^ cj , be paid by my executors out of the -ar ; <¦ / uni |_ 5 ; I Wiuiesae * . ^ & a 5 « natcre '

      CH . lPfJ . R VIII .- OPERATIONS ON LAND . 96 . A ^ p'ica- 'ion oj Funds . —Thb contributions to the L ^ r . u l-u :. i rCall be beid for , and api ,-life < i to , no other uses c-r j . ' -..-pr . S' -s than lbs ru- 'chssa cr rents ! of land , the ei « cti .- i bn . } -dings , and purchase of > tocJt and isiplemtcts . and otLer thiugs Btcessasy to the carrying out of the necessary operations , with the txpencea incid-nt upon tfee titrainir ^ or rental of Innfl , and one half Gf thtr G ? r . era ) Stcvury ' s whole eslary , as payment tut tbe tror-b ' e o / ieepiog the several accouma vl the Land Fund .

      97 . Division and Appropriation of Land . —Whenever tie G = ^ eral ExccniSve Cowmittte shall have purchased or rented lauij , and -divided the tome into portions cf S 3 j f- ^ ar acres each , and erteted the ntCcssary d-s-eiii-Sia . and parc-liastd the Kqaisite Ert - = ck , wth iEJslfenafctts ruid sll other neetsKir-es for the . due eccupaiicn of the same , they sball appr . as the gtceral mttin ^ fcrs of tLe L ^ nd F * nd , aa ^ s-pecify tbe number of f : iiD- 'i-= 3 lLey have the mean * oi providing for , so ibst a tiae cnaibtr of tbe members may be selecUd fr ^ in ihe geseral body for occupation , in manner as fcllovrs : —

      SS . XamiBsiiex and Se ' edwn of &ccttpierx—Aii mdivitiu 23 & tk-.-ie : ; by this sc-eieiy to be rtihit-iits ia aay of its esiHbJihl . rairiit ? , under th bo reKdtiii utaU be made at a gtnerai meetiBg » f tbe subscribers tto the Laod Fand , specially oiled for tbe purpos <> . ' Tba ifiJueiioB shall be bj lotj aad tfct pasons so * 6 ie ^ . ed sfcaU Gccopy . the land . fid . Te ; an of Gcc&pgikfr-—IThssera a member Is so Rritcttd . te * haa t ^ Ko the estate , sod « ter opon

      th * aUoimeiit fcHsH ^ Silas ahara by Jot . Be shall execute tfce uece ; cary icstrumenS to entitle hin tojoccn ^ paticn , suijeet to sb « q « cmditoBS as wIEL « iEa » a fait reiurE for tbe « sph * l laid c »> by tbe aoeiety j soch instrument beiBg & laaa for oer ef Ifcs Ia » d a » d Buildings , or imd or BaQaings , when the la » il » 8 » " been bonght ^ y tbe society ; with dws pwrfwH let the repayment , at stated period , U tfce KpiEBl sdvan « ed for the parcL-ate cf stcefc , { mpI « Ee £ U , End allotiur tbingB beside &e had asd bailoiogs , wiih &wial i » t *? est i » r th « ess w the s& \ & esfcta ] KtMe Ib f »» ftaKon cf ibe ^ weal .

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      100 . Sole of Lands so Occupied—Whenever the Directors and Trn > t 9 es shall b ; i 7 e purchased such plot or plots of lami , and divided it into such allotments , and erected such buildings , and fmn ^ be * each allotment with the requisite amount of stock and implements , and leased the same to the members so selected" to occcpy , on leases for ever , with thd provision for the repayment of the capital advanced for stock , implements , and other things , over and :-. bjV 8 the foe-simple of tbe Hnd its-Hf and the fixed baUdings upon it , they sball offer tha same to public sale , and effec * . such sula ,

      carrying the proceeds of it with all its profits , after the paying cf the necessary and unavoidable expenses of sach FSle , to the credit of the society ; to be employed 3 gwn for tae purchase of more land , the buiiding of more uwelliiigs , tke procuring of more etock and imclsmm . ts , anc the leasing of the same to more membera of the socitty , nominated and selected as before provided for ; saeli-additiunal lands to be again sold , in like manner , for the purchase of more land ; until the whole of the mombera of the society are allocated on such lands , in such manner , and on such conditions .

      101 . Locality of Operations . —The Directors and Trustees shall , in tUtso purcnaBfcS and selection ef occupiers , be guided as fa ~ as practicable , by the principle of providing , within each county , allotments for the members residing in such county , so as to render it unnecessary for a family to remove far from " home , " to places where different customs and different habits prevail . 1 C 2 . Members on Land shall continue to Subscribe — Every member so selected aud ma . de to occupy , shall continue to remain a member of this society , and subscribe to its funds , until the whole of the members of the Land Fnnd are placed in a similarly independent position with himself , and tbe other general objects of the society are accomplished .

      CHAPTER IX . —ASSURANCE . 103 . The Assured Benefit from Mutual A id . —The assurance to be tffocted by this society shall be the permanent residence on , and occupation of , an allotment of land , provided with the necessary buildings , stock , and implements , whereon and with which to employ labour under such conditions as will ensure the occupier the benefit thereof , and thus enable bim , to live with comfort through life , provide for his family the best of food , clothing , and education ; lay up for a fund against tbe day of sickness ; and leave his heir behind him in comfortable and independe : < t circumstaDces .

      1 * 4 Conditions —Tbe subscription , payment , or contribution entitling a memibsr to th ^ se benefits shall be in shares of £ l each ; to be paid in one or more pay-Htents , or by weekly instalments , as before provided for . But any member not having paid op the fall sum of a share , may be -elected to oecnpy a portion of the lands purchased anil leased by tbe Directors , under the conditions before net forth .

      CHAPTER X , —ACCOUNTS AND STATISTI CAL RETURNS ,

      SECriON I . —FROM BENCHES . 105 . Quarterly Reports—Each branch shall , quarterly , make up complete reports of the following manors to the General Executive Committee ; namely : ( 1 . ) A complete statement of tbe number of the members on the books of the branch , and the amount of funds received , and the arrears arising daring tbe preceding quarter , on the General Fnnd conform-able to schedule

      ( 2 ) A complete report of the members paying to the Lasd Fund , with the amount paid by eaoh person to that fund , and the amount of the ai rears then due , conformable to schedule And such reports shall be made up to and include the last days of the months of March , June , September , and December , and shall , together with any other reports which the General Executive Committee may require , be transmitted direct to the General Executive Committee on or before the 7 ih of the next ensuing months .

      106 . Fine—If any branch should neglect to forward its quarterly reports to the Geaeral Executive Commute , with such subscriptions as maybe ducat the end of the quarter , within one week from the termination of each quarter , 3 uch branch shall besubject to a fine of half-a-crown for each week ' s delay ; and the General Secretarj shall make immediate inquiry by letter , sent by post , as to the reasons for such delay , Such fine shall form part of the General Fund . The branch fife ^ &eglecting shall also be ineligible to send a defi £ ate or delegates to the annual Convention . SldlON 1 U—FKOM GENERAL EXECUTIVE

      COMMITTEE . 107 . General Reports—The General Executive Committee shall make the following statements of accounts and reports for the information of the branches : — ( LI A weekly statement in the official organs of the Society , of all monies received during the week , from the several branches , either for the General or Land Fund , duly setting forth the same under their respective headings , and making np the account to Wednesday ia each week .

      ( 2 . ) A qaarteriy account of the receipts and disbursements . 1 . 3 . ) Half-yearly statistical accounts of the state of the Society , conformable to the reports received from branches . ( 4 ) At . annual cash balance Bheet of the assets and liabilities of the Executive Committee msdeup to the 31 st dsy of March , to be laid before Convention at its annual session . And such quarterly accounts shall be made up to the last dayti of the month of March , June , September , and December ; and shall include the accounts of the branches for the preceding : quarter .

      108 . Authentication . Every such periodical account shall be attested by the two General auditors and countersigned by the General Secretary ; excepting the weekly statement , which shall be signed by the General Treasurer and General Secretary . 1 P 9 . Copies for Branches—A printed or other copy of the quarterly , half yearly , and annual accounts , shall be forwarded to each branch of the society in the course of the succeeding month ; and the General Executive Committee may charge for each copy of such quarterly reporis , tables , or accounts , any sum not exceeding sixpence . ( Stat . see . 33 /)

      110 . Schedulrs . —The Schedules to he filled up by the branches shall be furnished by the General Executive Committee , at such price as will cover the cosi to the General Executive Committee ; and shall be regularly filed in portfolios by the General Secretary , and annually bound up and indexed . Each branch shall keep a distinct record of each quarterly report conformble to schedule — ; and the General Executive CommiUeo shall also keep a record of every general report , account , or table . 111 . Quinquennial Returns—Within three months after the expiration oi every five years , after D- cenjber 1835 , a return of too rate of sickuess and mortality experienced in each establigment of the society , within such period , shall be transmitted to the certiiying barrister , according to tho form prescribed in the schedule . ( 16 Geo . IV . o . 56 , b . 33 )

      CHAPTER XI—LEGAL PROCEEDINGS . SECTION I , —CAPACITY OF SUING . 112 . Suing Officers—All property and effects of ths society , vested in the trustees or treasurer ( chap , vii . s . 4 ) shall , for all purposes of action or suit , as we ! criminal as civil , in law or in equity , in unjwise concerning the same , be respectively deemed to be , and shall in every such proceeding ( where necessary ) be stated to be the property of the persons appointed to the ofiee of trustee or treasu-er of such society ,

      for the time being , respectively , in the proper name of such several officers , without any further description . And such trustees or treasurer , respectively , if duly auihorizsd by the Convention or General Exujunre Committee , may bring or defend any such action or suit , conct-rnirig the property , ri « ht , or ciainj of the society as aforesaid . ( 10 Geo . IV . a . 56 . H . 21 . ) 113 . Permanence of Proceedings—Such proceedings are not affected by the death or removal of tfce officers so empowered to carry them on- ( Ib . )

      114 . Proceeding before Justices—Proceedings relative to fraud and impjsitiQa on the funds of the fociety may be taken before any justice of the peace of the borough or couaty witbiii which the « ocit-ty is held , or by indictment or complaint . ( S . 25 . )

      SECTION II . —WITNESSES . 115 . Evidence of Members—On the trial of any action or indictment , or other proceeding respecting i tbe property of the society , or in any proceeding before any justice of the peace , aoy member oi the j society may be a witness , an > i shall not be objection-1 able on account of any interest in the result . ( 4 . & i 5 . Wiil . IV . c . 40 , s . 10 . ) SLCriON III , —iHBITRATION . j 116 . Election of Arbitrators—For the settlement of j disputes between the society and any member or per- j son claim . ng an account of a member , reference shall j be made to arbitration , pursuant vo 10 Geo . IV . c . 56 . s . 27 . And at the first meeiing of the General Executive Committee afier tho rules are enrolled , five arbitrators shall be named and elected , none of them beir-g directly or in'iireetly beneficially interested in the fonos of ihe society .

      137 . Entry of Names—The . namea of the arbitrators sh 2 ll be entered io the beokof laws cf the society as certified by the barrister . ; 118 . Selection—In the cas » of diBpatcj ho * lew than three of th © gaid arbitrators shall be ehorsen by ballet . For which purpose tka n » m « of the arbitrators shall be written oo pieces of paper , sad placed in * box or glage , andihe tbice whoso names are first drawn out fcy t ^ e com ^ aiBing party , or some on © appointed by Bach party , ehall be tbe arbitrators tf > decide tfes natter ia dhpa&j aud their a \ yard shall be final . 119 £ rp& * tee—AVL tspenoeg attending tJw aifcitraitiou shall be paid * s itay be fixed by Ui « irfeiirates » . 19 © . Death * r Nf lteh-ThBphee sf any arbitrator cyii > £ , or net ; iectirg « r xefusbg to Ml , ebati be ¦ applied b ; aceihe ^ Iaaanatr as atave .

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      arhb ^ i OrCtme ^ of Award-Ta * award of the hl ? a « ? ^* b % enf <»™ d by legal proceedings , ?!?!?« . / L UStl °° the W « Wp / "a <« wo ! ei by the ?« K £ L ' ™ en'fnco « order'Qr adjudication of such Sh nn Snal i ° relatlon * ° 'heelocution of such i % n ?*/ , e 0 ' - - 56 8 29 > hA ™ n f i ' ° ** " * s-lf , on the application il ^ ll &iT ? £ a r 1 Dg a maxier in dispute wilh the H ^ iJ ^ rferf-Dce of &uch ma ^ r to arbitra-^ 'JSL' ? f ^ lapSe wi * out «» ch application being complied wi h , or on the neglect or refusal of the arbitrators to mdw any award , the person so ag-? J «? L ™ com ^ W a juhticc of tho peace ; and aZJZ * £ / £ fe . determine the matter in dispute . ( 4 and 5 Wiiliaua IV . e . 40 . a . 7 )

      CHAPTER XIZ .-EXEMPTiONS . FfiOM STAMP DUTIES . 123 . Documents Exempted—Tho following docussL 7 oGerfv . c . sr . 37 T duties by ihe Any copy of rules , power , warrant , or letter of attorney , granted by any persons as trustees of the society , for the transfer of aay share in the puoho funds , standing in the namo of trustees . Any receipts given for any dividend in any public stock fund

      or , or interest of exchequor bills . Any receipt or entry ia auy book of receipt for money deposited ia the funds of the society . Any receipt for money received by any member , or executors , administrators , assigns , or attornies , of auoh member , from the funds of the society . ' . Any bond or . oiher seourity given to , or on account of the society ; or by the treasurer or trustees , or any effioer thereof . Asy draft or order . Any form of assurance . Any appointment of an agent , or any certificate or other instrument , for the revocation of such appointment .

      Any other instrument or document whatever , required or authorized to be given , issued , signed , made , or proaucod in pur * nance of the statute . Bat theso exemptions do not apply to any sooiety assigning to any individual any 6 uui « x . ceediug £ 200 . ( " 3 and 4 Victoria , o . 73 i

      CHAPTER XIII . —DISSOLUTION OF THE SOCIETY . 124 . Consent—This society shall not bo dissolved or determined so long as the intents or purposes of the sooiety , or any of them , remain tobe carried into effect , without obtaining the votes of consent of fivesixths in value of the then existing members of the society ; and also the consent of all persons then receiving , or then entitled to receive relief , or benefit from such society , either on acoount of sickness , age , or infirmity , or other contingency , to be testified under thoir hands individually and respectively . ( 10 Geo . IV . o . 56 . 8 . 26 . )

      125 . Votes— Every member shall be entitled to one vote on the question of the dissolution of the society , and an additional vote for every fivo years that he may have been a member ; but no one member shall have more than five votes in the whole . ( Ib . ) 126 . Division of Funds—In case of a dissolution of the society , the intended appropriation or division of the funds , or other property of the society , shall be fairly and distinctly stated in the proposed plan of dissolution , prior to such consent being given . The

      society shall not direct the division or distribution of its stock or funds , or any part thereof , to or amongst the members of the society , other than for carrying into effect the general intents and purposes of the society , declared by the enrolled rules . But if any division or misappropriation of tho funds of the society be made without the requisite consent , the trustee , or other officer , or person aiding or abetting therein , shall be liable to the penalties provided by the statute , in cases of fraud . ( Ib . )

      CHAPTER XIV .-PUBLICATION OF LAWS . 127 . Printed Copies—The laws of this society , and the several schedules and instruments relating thereto , shall be printed and published at the general expence of the society , and each member furnished with a copy , for which he shall pay a sum to be fixed by the General Executive Committee . 128 . Copy hung up—A oopy affixed on pasteboard or wood , snail also be hung up in every place of meeting of the society .

      CHAPTER XV . —BYE-LAWS . 129 . The General Executive Committee may enact such bye-laws and issue sueb instructions , from time to time , as they deem requisite for carrying into tffect tbe general laws of tbe society , or for the right conduct of the business of the society , in any of the districts , breeches , or classes ; and auch bye-Iawa and instructions , after being enrolled , shall he published for the use of the members of the society .

      CHAPTER XVI . —INTERPRETATIONS . In giving effect to tbe foregoing laws , the following zneaniu ^ s shal l be assigned to expressions , unless eithei the subject or the context otherwise requires : — 130 . Singular Number . —The singular number shall include the plural number as well aatoe singular . 131 . Genders . —Thb masculine gender shall include females as Weil as males .

      nural effort ; Wi ch mty be n . ado to actieye ihe jus : and tacrcd object of N aional Freedom . ( S ' gned ) ! June 8 Dawhnrat J . Eames J . W . Smyth : W . Sale J . Linton ] R Marsden W . Dixju : J . Snaw C . Doyle \ P . M'Grutb . Donaldson ! Henry R > aa J . Cbanca j Gaorge V . rgo Dvvid Ellis I Samuel Lirze J . Robins ; Joshua Hobsou T . M . Whe&ler ! Jonathan B : \ iratow J ? . O'Connor ! Juan Piuce h Clark G . J . Hnrney Hosier : K H . Wiiiriras J . Mason : W . P . Rj&ens . 1 Squire Farreb ., President . R . T . Morrison , Stcretay .

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      DESTRUCTION OF THE NESTORIAN

      CHRISTIANS . Ths tribes of N&torian Christians , who have Inhabited the mountainous district of Cfaaldea from a period earlier than the first iavaaion of that coaa ' ry h > the JUahomedans , feava recently been attacked and butchered with inhuman cruelty by the Pacha cf Mosul ? nd a number of Kurrtiah Chiefs . Tho Constantinople correspondent , of the Morning Chronicle gives the following account of this atrocious massacre , and adds , t ' -atit originated in jealousies of the designs of the Nustorians instilled into tbe mind of the Paeha , by tbe rival missionaries of the Church of England and tbe Church of

      Roma , both of wbom wished to supplant tbe American I Independent ) missionaries who first found out these interesting people , and were labouring faithfully amongst them . In consequence of rumours that the Americana , assisted by the Nestorians , were about to build forts in the mountains , and of mutual complaints addressed to the Pacha of Mosul by the English and Roman Catholic missionaries , that chief asa ? rubted an army , which he sent into the mountains to attack the unfortunate Nestoriana Tbe following is the account of the resnlt given by the correspondent of tbe Chronu ele : —

      Constantinople , Aug . 17 . —Letters received the day before yesterday contain a deplorable account of tbe results ' of the united troops . They bad penetrated into the centre of theTiyaree district , burnt the viUagea and churches , destroyed the crops , and put the inhabitants of both sexes to the Bword . Thioa , or according to other accounts , five brothers of the Patriarch have been slain , bis mother was cut in half , and his bister horribly mutilated . The Patriarch himself bad flea to Mosul , and taken refuge in the British vice-consulate . Thus a sect which bad preserved its independence

      during centuries , and had resisted the persecuting sword of Islam , when wielded by tbe most powerful and most intolerant of the followers of Mohammedwhich , in its simplicity and isolation , hod maintained the doctrines and forms of a primitive church for abeut fourteen centuries , and which had escaped tbe corruption of religion , of moral * , and of character , so conspicuous in all other Christian sects of the ta 3 t—has now , iu the weakness of Mohammedanism and in tha stzength of European Christianity , been delivered over to destruction .

      ( From the Times-J The expedition of the Pdfiha of Mosul against tbe Mountain Nestoriana has been attended with the most deplorable success , and that success stained , as was to be expected , from the co-operation of bis savage Auxiliaries the Kurds , with every sort of atrocity . The house * of tbe wretched inhabitants were fired , and they themselves hunted down like wild beasts and extcrmi-Dated . Neither sex nor age met with favour or mercy ; too mother , brother , and sisters of the Patriarch were the objects of peculiar barbarity , the former having been literally eawed in two , and tbe latter most shockingly mangled and mutilated . The Patriarch himself succeeded in effecting his escape , ami has taken r , fuya in the bouse of the Britteu consular agc ^ t at

      MusuL The number of victims who have perished in this massacre is oot yet known . The population of the mountains amounted to 100 000 . Their fa . ee has been truly lamentable aud extraordinary . Surrounded by Mussulman hordes , pent up for agea in theit native fortresses , the very existence of these children of the primitive church had remained almost a secret t the rest of Christendom . Happy for them , indeed , had it continued so , for their obscurity seems to tuve been their best protection . No sooner had the ' r country been explored by missionaries , ami the interest of kerned and scientific men been awakened with respect to them , than this terrible visitation betel them , and tbe public is called upon to sympathize with them in their destruction , before , perhaps , it had become

      generally aware of their existence . Letters from Mosul throw much of the odium of this sad affair on Europeans . It was tbe imprudent zeal of rival missionaries that first excited the jealous apprehensions of the Pasha of Meaul , and c . iu ed him to " let sjip the dogs of war " on the unfortunate Nastomns . It ia affirmed even that some of these gentlemen , with a view of prejudicing his mind a « aiat the American missionaries , sa ^ geated to hi . 'ii that they were assisting tha mountaineers to raise furia , whereby they would b 9 hereafter enabled to set ' he Sultan ' s authority at defiance . These reports wars altogether unfounded—their consequences , however , have been dreadful , —such , indeed , as could j ^ ver have been contemplated by the inventors of them , who have , nevertheless , brought an awful responsibility upon tiiematilvta .

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      W . EWART , EaQ , M . P ., AND ] ONE OF THE EXECUrORa OF THE " DEFUNCT LEAGUE , ' IN DUMFRIES . \ On Thursday , the 17 th instant , about mid-day , a profusion of hand-bills was iesuedi intim&tiiw that William Ewatt , Esq- » the representative of the bricks and mortar of tbe Dumfries dislricfe | of burghs , would address hta constituency and the inhabitants the saniu

      evening , in the Nt > w Market Place . The policy of this short notice was evident ; but they must rise eariy who would catch the Chartists of that I locality napping . The news that the father of the 'freit Bugar question was to be taken to task for his Parliamentary conduct , travelled as fast as that of tiia advent ; aud acuordiu ^ ly , at six o ' clock , p . m . toe body of the building , wiuob holds apwart f * of a thousand persons , was filled . About ) faftif . paBt six the Member , accompanied by a bevy of hta supporter * , entered th * Market pl . tce , and shortly afterwards mounted a platform at the farther esd of the buildftig , and took his jseat on a , beach charitably provided by the manager ? of tbe Cbjur-ist readiag-room . ]

      The " Pasliamaatei' then preceotfed to render kx account of his stevatdrtiip . It wsj decidedly a eu » ions affcir , and mucto better Itted fo ? tha columns of Ftneh than those of the Star . With a slight mcaoioa ef the C * ra Isowa , und a passing glance at the "t « a and coffea questions ; " it was ss ^ w ? at the bugiurttof sugar in tbe middle , swl ytgar at tbe . end . Iadced , tb ' at » wy 0 cc * antf < Mrttoeeireum « tauee : of its being , as * cockney . would say , sn « h a runtmp speech . He begae , as a mailer ef couue , by attacking the present Adn * nisteu' . i « a for attppiag abort with their new tariff ; sad

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      called of tUe repeal o £ tho Cu « n Laws as ti . rf . ' . reit national question , which , by affecting the v *> ry i xistt ^ nce a ? the people , took prscedence of atl tticor'icol plans of reform . Then became to the Buaar ... icies , which , if reducen , Jse 3 S d , wouid increase s-: ' in » > the consumption of that ntticlo , ae w ^ l ! p . h of thos- >¦ : tea ami coffee , ¦ that tee revenue wonl' 1 be increa (^' . ? from hat eo ' urca , instead of b . ing diminished . Aftt-r that foUoweft S'hi j Mia iAout tho edueati- > a clanso . ^ oi the Factory Bill ; an . l i lo . iv dissertation on tbo Chu'ch of Sc-tlsnd Q'l- ' . tnn , 4 n vhicb be c ; ntpad ( 4 :. r tha rii'hb of tbo whoiri \> w- - » -. <« ? hc *!;• ; r t . u :-:- a . Ha concluded by 3 « ji : ig tt > it Lc l"U 5 favour . -rt . ;« ' ¦> an . xtension of lil y suft > 3 S =. ; but that tfce ¦ ur \ in nbjt > c 5 of the people sU- 'iU bd the ntfc > . inin

      trade in Corn , and- by ail lasms in &cg ^ r ; : nvle ? onie mysterious al ' - 'i-i » of > a io ceitain n . i < bty i ;; -. ; " ues , he inttnuud to ing bi > f-re Pariaiaont ct-st £ - •>; oa , although he did noi c ; i : ; . iescenci u % pirticul . ; w . P-iel haa better ba ou Vat inok out . It v . e mast faV- < h ' . a own word for it . rur meMbfr u a ri- -.. i ! jbrou 5 fi low . Ho said too , tb ^ st , fr .-m a high authority , he hr-i info- nntion that tho Q t ? an was a dc-ciab i fre ^ . ti < ier . Pcjirbaps be bi « i it from tbe gatnf qj . siier tb ju ? b «^ hica O'C > n : ; i . i ; discuvk-r < r ! i ttia" . her . >/ . \ wat ? v . & a R ^ p ^ aler . Tha - eop ^ e didn t ask him , hofftvtr ; they only Liughed . Mr . Andrew W . irdrop then rnoui . ted thf . p ' . a term r . mid the pkurtiU of the -meeting . Kb savi tba . llr . E s'arfebad remarked that Petl , on opeu : ns tli « S ssion wttb mighty promises , its yet uuCu ! Hli < 3 ii , hari dti . ved the peapl-. This he dinled . Ttia people t . . sted neither in Pael nor RasselL He then )? avea r-7 . w of ihe mei&urus of ths Ute and pttse : ^ Adminis-i ..: ion ,

      and reminded tbe electors that it was theur own u ting , contending that a traversal Suffrage Parliament could not well be worso . After exhorting tliapeoplo to -stand by their Cflarti-r an they had hitherto done , hi * observed that Mr . E wart bad adtnotileiijjed ths principle of Universal Suffrage in tbs speech just delivered ; be had acknowledged tbeir riiht nniversally to a voice in te election of their spiritual guides while hfa , wi ^ strange inconsistency , denied their right to have a voice in . the nionasenient of their affairs of this world . He went on to show th / tt , extend trade , aa they woukl , it would only be a benefit to the people until the hai . imer aud the file had ptoduee *! macUines to do the w « k , and pointed out the land as that to which all must come at List But it is impossible to give anything lise a sketch of this brilliant speech —( even if you could ; . fford me room)—which occupied upwards of an hour in tba delivery , and was repeatedly interrupted by rout , 1 b of applause .

      E * att afterwards rose and attempted a reply , but miserably failed in ausweriag any of tbe argunicii : s of h ' w opponent . In referance to the Soff-age he ad - ^ ised the working men to endeavour to raise them Usb , < 5 cc , aud then they would thus secure tbe fraD . ii ' sa easily ; but' the prig had the hardihood to ai ' . u , h : \ t , although not altogether opposed to . Ucivetsal SaU' .. ge , rather than endanger property , he considered it 1 utter to wait , The Secretary of the Association rose and asked the core-craik . whether it was his opinion that , in lbs < vaDt of the people obtaining the franchise , properly v .- ! , nld be endangered , as ho seemed to ingii . uatu ? To this he replied that he bad cot the gift of pr * phtey o . the second sight ; and therefore he couldn't say whether or not But he could nevertheless , tell ub all about tba effects that would be produced by the introilucU-ju of Palish wheat and Brazil sugar .

      Shortly afterwards bis c !? qas gathered runn ?* the Champion of Free Trade , and carried him off i-o hfa quarters , whence they elevated themselves " aocUUy , " if not morally , by imbibing until a i&te hour , copious libations of whiskey toddy . Sweet William also addressed the inhabitants of tbs spirited little town of Lanquhar , another of the burghs of the district , on Satnrday , where he was furthVr instructed in the princ iples of the People ' s Curter .

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      TO THE EDITOR OF THE ; NORTUKItN STAR . Dear Sir , —My letter No . V . contained Mr . E zler ' s address to tbe people , . 'which address has also been published in several other papers , sud already caused considerable inquiry , I shall therefore subjoin to my present letter bia memorial to both houses of Parliament . ' It is generally admitted that no beneficial measure of any kind can be carried in Parliament , unless there iu a Euflioieui pressure ; from without . Parliaments , like other machines , do not work by themselves ; we must therefore apply some power tn them . The only motive

      power whiuh can put Parliament in motion and in a proper working condition , is jpublic opinion . iVLa : > y politicians are ine . ined to take the opinion on abstract principles of tbeir respective parties for public opinion . Tories believe that public opinion is in favour of Tory principles—of high duties on \ ths first &eces 3 aries of life—of military dignity—high-church educationvested rights—loyal pomp an * -ieBtivlties . Whigs and anti Corn Law men believe that public opinion is in favour of a repeal of the Corn } Laws—of free tradeof manufactures— mill-ownerBHpoor laws—union workhouses—silent systems . Coartiats believe that public opinion is iu favour of the six points of the Charter , of Universal Suffrage , of economy ! in the church and state establishments , of the abolition of primogeniture , of

      the division of the kind , tbe appropriation and cultivation of tbe waste lands , ot producing corn at home , instead of importing it from -abroad , &c &c . It is evident that these three parties will never meet on any of their owu grounds , since their principles and ideas of political rights , and politic *! economy are diametrically opposed to each other . Const quently , party opinion , cannot be public opinion ; and party measures , it they are carried by any temporary ascendancy of a party can never give public aud general ! satisfaction , therefore are constantly changing . To create « ew public opinion in favour of any movement or meosute , it is necessary that such a movement or measure shall correspond with the feelings , desires and wants of nearly every one ; that it shall be the expression of the inward thoughts of

      man . A calm Investigation of human nature shows , that tbe desire of almost every man is for liberty and happiness for himself . Even oppression is caused by the desire of liberty of the stronger one , of the oppressor , who sees no other meune than oppression toatta > n his liberty and happiness . It is liberty in thejuniveisal sense of the word , liberty in opinion , liberty ! from care and want , liberty to enjoy Gods creations iani the result ot eur own exertions , which ia deeply-rooted in the breast of every man . Thus liberty and happiness are one and ike same , and perfect liberty is perfect law and perfect order . I

      Men are destined ultimately to enjoy perfect liberty , and the way towards the attainment ef it , is material liberty . Political and teligieus { liberty is the neceaeory consequence of tbe first Political speeches and cburchpieaching excite tbe feelingo momentarily ; but they oaunot nil the stomach , clothe the body , and protect us from rain aud the cold of tbe winter . But when me . are materially independent ; when their necessaries of life are provided for : when neither want nor fear of want racks their brains ; then religious and political

      liberty will be understood and acted out A . man without material want and fear cannot be enslaved . Free men will form such governments or such regulations as will best suit them . They will know of do other law than the laws of God—the law of attraction . And our present law and regulations ^ which are the offering of the law of fear and constraint , will cease by themselves ; will fall to pieces like the castles of knights and robbers aftei the invention of gunpowder . They will vanish like the light of a lamp to which no fresh supply of oil U given . j

      The next movement of the people will be for material liberty , for case , for comfort ; it will ba a movement fjr A GEKSRAL HOLIDAY , ! & 8 8 OOn ftS it will be seen that no one can loose by it . That the poor will be made rich , and the rich richer still , without taking from any man , but only by receiving what bounteous nature is willing to give , if we understand her laws , have faith in Providence , and believe that God has intended men to be happy , and tbatnnbappinesy is merely the consequence of a neglect ank misunderstanding cf the laws of the universe . j I hope that by the time Parliament reassembles the subjoined Memorial wiil be sufficiently known and powerfully supported by men of all classes and parties . Memorial ofJ . A . Efz ' . er to bolh Houses of the British Parliament . '

      " Your memorialist most respectfully represents That he has invented a mechanical system , by which by inanimate powers that cost nothing , 10 te 20 000 acres ca 1 be cultivated garden-like by one mashine and three or four men for attendance , and requiring a ctpital not exceeding . two to four thousand pounds sterling . *• Taat in consequence , distress ; all want aud fear of want of the real uecessiries of life , are no longer necessary evils , considering the exteat of the yet uncultivated lacda in the British realm and colonies . That it will be in the power of Government to cause a general application ef this mechanical system for the relief of all distress and Want and fear of want of the poor portion of the population , and for the benefit of landowners , and for government itself , by assuming the direction of

      this system . That therefore thei cry of distress , the claims for relief , and tbe dangers of commotions , of the suffering class , and the anxieties of these who dtBire to help them , may be put to an end for ever ; that government may be adored and adorable by ali , rich and poor , in making proper arracgeuients as suggested by your memorialist through his agency . That to ascertain the truth of this representation , a committee may be appoin t ed to examine the subject carefuliy and report tbe results of tbpr exr . mina ; icu , for legislating on the aubj ^ ot Tfeat hi on the contrary . Government should leave this npw groat mattor to chance , the consequences might prove disastrous to public peace and happiness , a large portion of tbe mass of the people not being perhaps intelligent enough to

      to regulate this system of themselves to their owu relief and the bentfit of tbe community at large , though joint stock companies of all classes with ; shares of about one pound sterling each are suggested , which would enable all poor people to participate Immediately in the grent benefits of tbe system for their permanent liberation of want , fear of want , and compulsive labour . Tfnt if the Government would now , trheh not yet too iate , assume the general regulation of { this system in the realm and colonies , that system might become a perpetual bource of vaatrevenue to Government , superceding all taxes , by distributing tbe produce of the s > il so , that one portion be appropriated for the uses of the Government , one for the landowners , one for the

      capitalists or shareLoldera furnishing the expenses for machinery and other requisites , arid one for the poor © lasses , ptttfsrmiog certain easy small duties for the superintendence of the works and for governmental Uses . That by so doing a fund may bo created not ouiy defraying .-ill expences of the Government , but u . 'so to pay tbo national debt in a short period , aud ultimately to create new national beneficial institutions for the proper education of nil classes ; forjthe constmvtiou of roads , canals , colonial , naval , military and other general means for public happiness and safety , to tbe greatest glory and power of the British nation , and through it to tbe universal good of mankind . That examination svnd negotiation for the great purposes may be extended by a committee with > kc , &c . " i

      I am , Bir , yonr obedient servant , C . F ; STOLLMEYER . No . 3 , Northampton Terrace , City Road , London , September 9 , 1843 \

      Paradise Within The Bka.Ch Of All Men Without Labour, By Powers Of Nature And Machinery. Letter Vi.

      PARADISE WITHIN THE BKA . CH OF ALL MEN WITHOUT LABOUR , BY POWERS OF NATURE AND MACHINERY . Letter VI .

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      THE NORTHERN STAR . t

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      There , then , is the Plan . What next follows ia the address of the Conference to the country generally , calling attention to it , and asking for general popular support .

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      The Address of the National Conference of Delegates from the Industrious Classes , assembled in Birmingham , Tuesday , Sept . 5 , 1843 , to devise a Plan of Orgfmixalivntfor a Society to Enforce upon Public Attention the Principles of the Peoples s Charter , and to devise Means for their Practical Application . To ihe Industrious Classes of the United Kingdom . In no . period of the history of our country , has poverty , misfortune , and social degradation , produced more fearful ravages on the moral and physical character of tho labouring classes than the present As a people , we pessess , not only every capability of creating the most superabundant supply of every kind of

      wealth , essential to the comfort of our : homes and families , but we also possess natural resources in the richness of our soil , tbe immense and valuable products of our mines , which , if wisely and justly dispensed would render every member of British society wealthy to the highest degree of sociftl txistence . Secure from tbe calamitous ravages of war by the insulated position of put native island , combined with commercial advantages fupiemely beneficial over any other state in Europe—we have only the fatal obstacle of unjust and usurped Government interposing between us , nature ' s munificence , and tUe enjoyment of those blessings which the greatest eft ' ms of national ingenuity have so magnificently accomplished . Our , condition ia without parallel in tho history of uations . Our country naturally rich , has been rendered by the triumphs of

      art and peaceful industry , illimitable iu her artificial , as in her native , resources . Yet we are more wretched , insecure , and degraded us members of the British commonwealth , than the most abject slaves of despotic states . Science has bee ; : converted to a calamity by destroying tbe value of labour , while the immense wealth it has called into existence , uaurped by the richer members of British society , have conferred powers of social oppression more pernicious , though more concealed in their operation , than the misery entailed by Government tyranny . Nor are the working classes alone tLe snfivrtri : uo ! tho shopkeeper , the humble manufacturer , tbe illustrious and enterprising of every class behold their prospects blasted in the impoverishment of the milli'uis , and tLe monopolising domination of iuamei . ee capital .

      If , then , we deiire tbe fc . 'ippiness , freedom , and greatness of our country , and the tranquillity of society—if we would avert the fearful consc-qu ^ ncts of civil commotion—if we desire commercial and rural prosperityif the rich dcaire security for their property—the tradesman rtquires profitable employraent . for his talent and capital—the working-aienjjst aud ample prottctiou for labour—onr position as a puupla has left m > just altarnative but tLe establishment oi a full , universal , and pure lepreaentation Of nil classes in Uie Commona ' House of Parliament .

      The object oi our assembling in Conference at this p-ricd of pub'ic distress , has bten to prepare a Plan cf National Organization , by which we may unite the moral power 6 * the millions vt our ( suffering fdlowc-jUBtrjsnea io oue grabil ms ; . cation to procure political frtciiom—j ; uarnntfct ? ii , g to it tbo protection of law , and combining the advantage of - uffiruing to bvery workingrasui the means of inventing his savings with profit , security , and the prospect ot ultimately attaining social independence . Fcllow-ciuntrymen , it is to your judgment , to your patrietism , your intelligence , we now -appeal . If you are resolved to free your homes and country , the instrument to accomplish this glorious auderuking is , to the best of our judgment , the Plan wo have laia down to consolidate yottr mora * power .

      With yom now rests the soccers or failure of this great work . We pledge onraelvts before the altar of oar beloved coantry , to iKsk « ev * y sacrifice which tho obligations of patriotism may impose , or the perilous condition of our country may n quire . ' We geek ja&tice tbtougb the lawful medium of jastly eonsiUuteri government- We bsve declared that « v « ry lawful means ehall be esp ' . oysd to consummate the huiftanlty of our designs , ia restoring comforfcand fseedom to tbe unbappy"ho » ws of the ttwfcwttiotta Millions * We deem it t ; lso omr duty , «« this eccasion , to cxptefe * , i& *« nsrae of tbe WDtkio& . alaem of Great Bzftain , out deepest fif ttpot&y with ear Irish fcllowwbjeets . We asMJre ibem that we regard their struggle for legirfatire ifldeneedtsee , to sad on the eleetora . 1 jrfgite ot oM dasseaof her pscgr * , as parnwouot hi ths rpiffgcwa of human freedom , Au& we stall ever fan } it £ « r d » ty fewfaily j to discourage th « Goveremeiit , i « any attempt to etnee * by militiry force , the peaceful ! and

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      Melancholy Occurrence at Fulham—A . Bot Shot . —Since banday last the inhabitants of Fulhaaa have been in a paintul state ef excitement in consequence of the lamentable death of a line lad , aged 12 5-ur ? , named George Bolton , son of the head gardener to Oomau Sampo , Esq ., residing , at Peterborough-honse , in that parish , which occurred under the truly heart-rending and melaneholy circumstances subjoined . It appears that about half-past 10 o ' clock ou the moraiug in question the deceased left his father ' 8 horjie , accompanied by a boy nsmed Buller , aged about sef en years , for the purpose of attending a p ! ace ef worship to wnieh ho was accustomed . Oa their way thither they met two youths named

      Bagnard and Whittj , the sons of poor brat honest parent and the former of whom carried a gun with a perouagion lock , which he said was loaded but was mot capped . Deceased asked them were they were going and they said to shoot eparrows , whea deceased s * id he would aecorapanj them , and they repaired to some grounds attached t » Broom-house , which i 3 Bituato bj the ride of the r « rer Thames , where they were joi « ed by a lad * named Russell . Baguard was subsequently in the atft of holding tho gun while Whirty fiKcdon a cap , deceased & » the tun-standing ia front of it , when Kusgell cautioned hiet to wove awaj , bvA he did not do so , and ecareely had

      * teintue elapsed before the lock ^ eat dov ? u , and tao eojitsnts of the spn (^ hia ' a wia loaded with powder and small shot ) satered the laft side of deceag&d , aad he fell bl&edjB >; lo the ^? oaRd . He was iranflcdiaA ^ ly pieced up by his ccrapanronE , and conveyed to Sis . &QKl ' a , vargaon , mdit whose directioa be was , Vi 5 b »*» W *» it . tim « , rore » Ted to St . George ' s Hpapilai , whire ke rsaaiEed ia a perfectly . Eensibla state WU witfcia a few miB » U « ot i » 6 deach , which . fc » ok pla « i shortly afaffiba * o ' cioek jesHrrday moraraa . B © hopes fVea the first fe * rin £ . Bwn cattartenea of his WviviBtt . Inforaa « e « of tbe uafer * iiMkte eveat haa feeffl * tvvtiu& 4 i w Mr . «»^« . «*« eoi « aer .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 16, 1843, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct499/page/7/