The Sun.
London, England, 1839-09-11 00:00:00

DINNER TO COL. PERRONET

THOMPSON:AT MANCHESTER.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
MANCHESTER, MONDAY EVENING.
This evening the
.Radicals of Manchester invited
Col. Thompson to a public dinner, at the Mitre Tavern,
Old Church-yard. There was a goodly muster of the
friends of the people. Mr. Condy, the editor of the
Manchester and Salford Advertiser, in the Chair. On
the right he was supported by Col. Thompson, their
honoured guest ; John Fielden, Esq. M.P. ; and on the
left by Thos. Fielden, Esq. ; Richard Cobbett, Esq., &c.
The cloth having been withdrawn, the CHAIRMAN
said that, although they were Radicals, he never knew
that they wished to despoil the Church, or destroy the
limited monarchy. He,
.as a Radical, acknowledged
that he had joined the Dissenters in the delusive cry for
the abolition of the Church-rates, and having done so,
he craved pardon for having aided them in the delusion.
In conclusion, he proposed "The Queen."—(Cheers.)
Col. THOMPSON rose amidst cheers, to second the
toast in an eloquent speech, in the course of which he
said, that the exertions of the Radicals were not directed
Against the limited monarchy, but they were struggling
against her bad Ministers. At one time their ancestors
had found it necessary to put down one tyrannical
family, whose exertions seemed to be incompatible with
the interests of the community. Ater a few more
observations, the Hon. Gentleman concluded by second-
ing the toast.—(Cheers.)
The CHAIRMAN next gave the toast of "The People,
the source of all legitimate power."—(Cheers.)
The next toast was Colonel Thompson, the advo-
cate of the five points, and may be long be seen sup-
porting them in Parliament. In introducing the toast,
the Chairman said some fault had been found with the
electors for bringing forward a military man, when, in
point of fact, their late Member had been appointed
Commander of the Forces by sea and land at Canada,
although he knew no more of military affairs than a
spinster.—(Cheers.) Even the doctrine of the Corn-
laws, which was said to be the main qualification of the
, newly-elected Member, had been learnt from the Co-
, loners Catechism. In conclusion, he proposed " Col.
Thompson, the advocate of the five points, and may he
seen supporting them in Parliament."--(Loud cheers.)
Colonel THOMPSON rose, and was received with loud
sheers. He said he should not be taking up their time
unnecessarily in adverting to the causes of his appearing
as a candidate at the election. After having alluded to
the disappointment of the people in not having obtained
those Reforms which they had every reason to expect
from a Liberal Government, he said he was is favour
of so much of the principles of what was called Chartism
as was consistent with the common rights and happiness
of the community. They shrunk from no name, be-
cause it might happen to be an odious name.—(Hear,
near, hear.) Why should he not stand to the Char-
ter, when he was one of the fourteen Members of
Parliament who, he believed, aided in concocting
that measure originally ?—(Cheers.) Here, then, was
fitting time, when, under the invaluable shield of an
election, they could raise up the standard of their prin-
ciples. Their object was to go against the compact by
.vhich the present Ministry held office, on the condition
of keeping down the progress of Reform. To promote
that they had done all they could. How was it that
they could not do more ? He hoped to invite them
to attend to this point. They had done much now, and
iet none despair of their efforts. One effect. must be,
to bring forward a large muster into the field of those
who, although not agreeing in the extreme extent to
which they would carry forward their
.efforts of resis-
tance, would carry forward a sincere Radical candidate,
in preference to one of that party who. were called
Whigs. They must adhere to that point ; they must
.4o amongst their friends and neighbours, and try to
bring up one or two, or half a dozen men who were
nonest enough to abide by their principles. It was the
other party who cultivated fear, but it. must not be
thought that the numbers at the poll formed any cri-
terion of their real strength. In proof of this he might
mention as a fact, that half of Manchester was with
them on the question of their rights. After having
adverted to the general question at considerable length,
the Gallant Col. said—Now do each your utmost, in your
individual capacity, to prevent the advancement of
the power of your opponents. We here stand, though few
in number, yet as a city placed upon a hill. De-
pend upon it we are doing as we ought to
do. The Whigs speak respectfully of us. At
all events, they keep down that torrent of abuse
which their papers poured down upon such as you
and me. If we look upon the Conservatives we find
that they are cautious in touching upon any points of
difference between us, and are going in the same road
which necessity now forces upon us, without anticipat-
ing or expecting that we will be bound for the future.
We owe thanks to those who will friendly unite with
us in spite of political prejudices. I see no harm in
that. I should be sorry if it were the contrary.
hope the effect will be to put down the differences which
exist between extreme parties. You have found out
that by decency and moderation you may look upon
your political opponents, none daring to look askance
upon you.—(Cheers.) We have improved as others
rave. We see in that the promise of future efforts
which others should not neglect. I hope that by union
.ve shall cause our object to be taken up by the country
at large, and that we shall place at our head such ad-
vocates and leaders as we have never done before.
Trust no man who says " If you will elect me to Par-
liament I will be the people's: advocate." No man who
says that ever kept his word yet. But seeing is believ•
ing. Look at what they have done before. See if the
man has exhibited a desire to serve you although it
may be to his loss or darnage. If you can find such
a man you may trust him to do something for you here-
after. But, believe no. man by his present
professions. It is only the. se who have continued long
in the right course of action who are likely to keep their
word with you. The Galli ant Colonel concluded by re-
turning thanks for the honour that had been done him
by drinking his health.
The Chairman next gave --" The Independent Elec.
tors of Manchester, who, on the recent occasion have
supported the cause of the unrepresented."—(Loud
Cheers.)
Mr. JAMES WItoE, a Revdical of long standing, re-
sponded to the toast.
The next toast given fiecom the Chair, was " Tee
speedy Repeal of the New P'oor-law."—(Cheers.)
soinjOeHleNngFtjhE,LiDnEthNe Esq., It
of which he mainly attributed
associated with the toast, r— i
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t•Pur
ed whosetha n n
ksa me i
n a
shadpe e
cbieleonf
the distressed state of the labouring classes to the in-
fliction of the New Poor-la Ni. He called upon every
well-wisher of his country to come forward and petition
for the repeal of the law. Ile eulogised the Poor-law
of Elizabeth, and contended ti let had there been a Poor-
law in Ireland the poor of that country would not be in
so miserable a condition. The Hon. Member was
loudly cheered in the course 'of his remarks.
The CHAIRMAN next ga.vce " The Radical Electors of
Hull," and pointed to a he aadsome flag which had been
sent over by the Reformers .of that town as a testimony
of respect to the Gallant Colonel, their late represen-
tative. Mr. Condy intin anted that he should retain
possession of the flag until Col. Thompson became one
of the Members for Mane! meter.
Col. THOMPSON returne al thanks.
Several other toasts and sentiments were given from
the Chair, and several of her spirited addresses were
given in the course of the e..vening.
nd

SUDDEN DEATH 01 r A CHILD, AND APA-
THETIC CONDUCT OF THE.MOTHER,—On Monday even-
ing an inquest was held befc re Mr. Higgs, at the William
the Fourth, Ship-yard, on th e body of Eliza Whiting, aged
three weeks, who died under rather singular circumstances.
From the evidence of a wid ow named Owens, residing in
Ship-yard, it appeared that about seven o'clock on Thurs-
day morning last a well di •essed woman, having a child
wrapped up in her arms, came to her doer and asked
permission to warm and • iced her infant. Permission
was given, but when the woman uncovered the child
witness saw that it was el( tad. She told the mother so
who did not appear at all at rected or surprised at the dis-
coverY; and when it was s uggested to her that a doctor
ought to be sent for, she coolly answered, " You may
send for one if you like." She said she had just arrived
from Ha stings by the mai 1, that she resided in Oxford-
' street, and was returning fr om a visit to her husband, who
was house-steward to a gentleman named Finch, of
Connaught-place. The iv ether of the child, on being
examined, said that she tray elled by night because she was
in a hurry to get to towr. I, and that though • she had
been only confined threes weeks she was perfectly
strong. Both the Co Toner and Jury expressed
their surprise that a woman who confessed she
night, when it wo .•uld be almost impossible to
thraadvenlobymilk of her own t o suckle the child with should
ent, and at their request, for they doubted she was the
procuremothe r warmofthefoeohdildas, amsru. b
Dunn,stitute for the natural nourish-
mtignitdpsratactteiaaolf thean ggleimatibos nm, le him suppose it had died of
a the parish surgeon, ex-
amined her, who stated that : the appearance of the bosom
proved she had been recentl y confined. He saw the child
immediately after it was dis covered that it was dead, and
he considered it bad been so for a long time, and the
rigid
convulsions. Verdict—" tied by the visitation of God."
IMPORTANT DISCOV "ERY.—Professor Graham,
at the meeting of the Britisl t Association, made an imp!,
w h ich may be the means of
saving many lives. He obse. ved that the after damp, or
carbonic acid, left in the atmo.' phere of a mine after an ex-
plosion, is supposed to occasion sin many instances a greater
loss of life than the explosio 113 at the same time it renders
assistance impracticable. kr , many cases the oxygen of
the air is not exhausted by the explosion, although from
the presence of five or ten per • cent. of carbonic acid it is ren-
dered irrespirable. The atm( 'sphere will be rendered respir-
able by withdrawing carbon is acid, and he suggested a
amnedthtehdatbair might y which this might be.: effected. He found that
a mixture of slaked lime and minded Glauber's salts, in
equal proportions'
ihas a singula ,r avidity for carbonic acid,
alng it
bepitibrirfioeudg oampl ete
cushionly fromof
notthmato
rdee delete-
rious gas by inhaling
an inch in thickness, filled with , that mixture, which c(And
be ;tone without difficulty. ^. ['his lime filter would be an
additional source of security v vherever the safety lamp is
necessary, and it should be inv 4 ,riably employed by persor,s
wise descend into a mine to Turd assistance to the su!.-
ferers.— The Lancet.