Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-05-06

which hronged John street. and took his in front Of the
van He was followed by Mr.. Ernest Jones, Mr. Harney
Mr. McCirah, Mr.. Clark, Mr.. Wheeler, Mr.. Reynolds, Dr.
Hunter and other leaders of the Convention he rest Of
that body having also taken their seats the coee set forth
amdst.lo cheers.
"a the Waithman obelsk the alderman Of tho ward (Sr
James Duke) in attendance with his deputy but up TO
this spot single policeman be seen. The WIN
dows the houses in New Bridge ee with spec
tato and, amidst much applause, the moving mass took an
onward course across Backfrars bridge AZ tbs time lii
ocock strong detachment Of the battalion oil pensioners
under observed have just landed at Tie city pier
from Woowc and loudly cheered by the
that now crowded the bridge.
On reaching the Suny side the first display Of the civil
force appeared On each side Albion place drawn p
in military order, strong body, in double file Of he div
sion Of metropolitan police, while the city police maintained
the ground each side Of the BRIDGE which within the
limits Of the city jurisdiction Opposite the end Of Stamford
street. party Of the mounted police, fifteen strong, under
the command Of Inspector stationed In its passage
along the Blackars road to the Elephant and Castle the
crowd continued increase and hem in the vehicles both
sides still every thing was peaceable orderly and well con-
Quoted.
"At the Elephant and Castle mas, joined the
of those who, walking eight abreast, had bowed the train
from the place of departure and rearhng Newingon
church the appearance OF the masses was os bewderng
Proceeding along the Remington road the common wasreached
half o'clock Here had already assembled the Irish
conederasts and the various bodies of the traders of London
who had inmated their intention ooinng in the demonstra
ton. These had TAKEN tnelr poslon numerical order on
the common, having arrived from hei different rendezvous
some time previously.
The numbers assembled this tine have been varously
estimated at from 250 900 600. We have learned that
careful estimate formed by seveal military persons Of
great experience in making such compilations and they,
comparing their different calculations, agreed that
than 5000 persons present. Spectators and as forming
part Of the procession.
son arriving about the centre of tho common the carriage
in which Mr. OConnor and the delegates seated halted
while that in which the monster petition deposited took its
station on the south side.
"In few minutes after the halt had been made an in
specor Of police approached Mr. OConno and communicated
to that gentleman that the police commissioners desired
confer with him. Mr.. OConnor Immediately descended from
the and, accompanied by Mr. Mcah proceeded foot
the in the direction Of the Horns Tavern,
where it understood the commissioners and magistrates
had assembled.
"Mr Mayne announced Mr.. OConnor that the author-
ties would object the meeting taking place. but that the
procession would not be permitted to pass the bridges
that the prepared with of preventing
from taking place, and fully determined them if
necessary Finally, that the procession persevered in,
he (Mr OConno take the responsibility of the
quences whatever they might be. Mr.. OConnor at
consented do all that the Government wished abandon
the procession altogether and hegave his hand Mr. Mayne
pledge that he would do all in his power to induce the
meeting to disperse peaceably.
.sIn short time Mr.. O'Connor, with Mr. McGrath was
observed vending his way back and his reappeance
of the the signal for the enthusiastic cheering
Mr. OCosson addressed the assemblage great length
still urgently advising quiet and good order and the abandon
ment Of the procession putting the question
vote, by show Of hand The dense surrounding the
carriage as one man obeyed the summons
aMr. O'Connor resumed 1t appears to me that my voice
heard to considerable distance and take for granted
that all who held up their hands represent the feelings of all
others who present fCnes of I'VE do. That being
So then this petition shall be taken down to the House Of
Commons by the executive committees in cabs and not by
procession which may render you liable to be shot by the
armed forces guarding the bridges will 60 down by
myself to the House will present and support your petition
boldly and die the floor Of that house will consent to
it abandoned.
son Friday next the discussion on your petition takes
place, and enrea you not to leopard damage the good
cause by any ntempeance folly your part. Then,
ask all of you who think the executive have acted wisely and
baveythat the petition should be taken down by your
cutive committee to the House of Commons and that
your representative should 60 there aone and that by these
collision with armed authority shall be avoided-to
hold up both your hands Again forest of hands ST.
simultaneously displayed amidst loud cheers
Once more beseech you hear and adopt the advice Of
your father, FRIEND and leader. you breaking
into shop do not hand him to the police but knock
him down. Cheers and laughter. And do not let il be
said hieving Chartss When you have heard the
speeches which will be delivered by your champions
dsperse quietly but not in procession, and return to your
several homes But let every take of his hat and
Heaven that he will to-day violate the law. Fhe
crowded assembly answered the appeal with much
apparent devotion My breath is nearly gone and will
only say, when desert you may God desert me!
"You have by your conduct to-day than repaid me
for all have done for YOU and will go sonquering until
you have the land and the peoples charter becomes the law
Of that land. Loud and long continued cheers.
"Mr CLARK then moved the adoption Of the following Pc
tition to the House Of Commons
"The humble petition Of the inhabitants Of the metropolis
Of England in public meeting assembled showeth That
petitioners have heard with feelings Of Indignation and aston
ishment that, by bill which is before your honorable
House, for the oensbe purpose Of providing efficiently
for the security of the Crown and the Government Of these
realms II sought to alter the law relating to the indefinite
charge of sedon, and punish by transportation that which
10 present punishable by fine and imprisonment That your
petitioners regard this bin attempt deprive the people
Of the right expressing their just horror at the arocious le
gsation which generally honorable House.
and your petitioners beg your honorable House stamp this
infamous with condemnation, by its unanimous and
ignominious rejection"
ed by Mr. Reynolds and, after futile attempt the part Of
named Spur interfere with the proceedings, was
carried unanimously.
The meeting then declared to be dissolved at quar-
ter past o'clock
"The four large bundles forming the petition
ed from the carriage and placed in cabs and taken in charge
Of the executive committee TO the House Of Commons
"The delegates then mounted the carriage, which dis
maned of its trimmings and decorations and with its
panon conveyed neighbong sabeyad and at o'clock
not than hundred persons be upon the
Many of these consisted Of ,s usual occupants
boys playing tapba and other gsme and by quarter
past stranger the day proceedings would have
guessed from the appearance Of the neghbohood that any
thing extraordinary had taken place."