Star.
London, England, 1819-07-12 00:00:00

FEMALE REFORMERS.

At the late Meeting of Reformers, at Blackburn,
" a most interesting and enchanting scene" occurred;
(we quote the words of their own Oracle) :—" The
Committee of the Blackburn Female Reform Society
appeared at the entrance to the ground, and were
desirous of approaching the hustings—they were very
neatly dressed for the occasion, and each wore a
green favour in her bonnet or cap. No sooner did
our worthy Chairman perceive the anxiety of the
Ladies to make their way through the immense
crowds, than he signified his wish that a road might
be opened for the accommodation of the Committee
of the Female Reform Society ; which was no sooaer
said than the request was instantly complied with,
The Ladies ascended the hustings amidst the reite-
rated acclamations of the people, which continued
for several minutes before silence could be restored.
The Ladies then stepping forward towards the Chair-
man, one of them, with becoming diffidence and re-
spect, presented him with a most beautiful Cap of
Liberty, made of scarlet silk or satin, lined with
green, with a serpentined gold lace, terminating with
a rich gold tassel.
" No language can express the torrent of approba-
don that spontaneously burst from the people
Liberty or Death!' was vociferated from every
mouth—the tear of welcome sympathy seemed to
trickle from every eye GOD Ilets the women!' was
uttered from every tongue ; in fact, imagination can
only do justice to this interesting scene. Could
CASTLEREAOH have witnessed this noble expression
of public sentiment, he must have had a heart of
brass if it had not struck him dead to the ground!!!
" The presentation of the Cap of Liberty was ac-
companied with the following short emphatic speech,
delivered by Mrs. ALICE KITCHEN, whose maiden
name was MITCHELL :
" Will you, Sir, accept this token of our respect to those
brave men who are nobly struggling for liberty and life? By
placing it at the head of your banner, you will confer a lasting
obligation on the. Female Reformers of Blackburn. We shall
esteem it as an additional favour, if the Address which I deliver
into your hands be read to the Meeting; it embraces a faint
description of our woes, and may apologize for our interference
in the politics of our country.'—( Very great andause.)
" The banner was then lowered, crowned by the
Cap of Liberty, and re-hoisted amidst the continued
shouts and huzzas of the Meeting.
" Silence being again restored, the CHAIRMAN
observed, that he held in his hand the Address of the
Female Reformers, which, with their permission, he
was desired to read.—(Read, read, read ! the Women
for ever ! )
" The CHAIRMAN then read the address, which
was frequently interrupted by repeated cheers; du-
ring which time a comfortable situation was provided
for the Members of the Committee, who stood in a
line fronting the spectators, which gave great effect
to this very interesting scene!
" After the Address was read, and the applause
which followed it had subsided, a vote of thanks was
carried with acclamations, to the Female Reformers
of Blackburn, which the Chairman delivered to their
leader with his usual rustic politeness."
A Manchester Paper affirms, that in addition to
the Female Society of Reformers established at Black-
burn, there is another at Stockport, and a third at
Manchester !