The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-26

Wait Of Er. Coz den TO America.
ARRIVAL OF ar. CoBDEN IN THE cASADA-wHAr r.
BIS Brss<NEss HERE WHO is RICHARD OOBDEN P
IN7BAlsTrSG FACTS CONCERNING THE GREAT RE
FORMER. Etr.sir
Among the list Of passengers by the Canada modesty
appears the name Of Richard Golden, the English
foI mer, Who visit the United States, and 10 now
his way TO Washington witness the expiration Of the
Thirty fifth Congress-
Mr. Golden has not visited this country since shortly
after the Canadian rebellion, twenty years ago, ct
which time, combining business with pleasure, he
made the tour Of the United States. Almost the
first announcement with reference TO this visit was
In the published list Of the Canadas passengers,
SO quiet and unassumDg doubtless lead few 70 sup
pose that the Richard Golden named he whose voice s
never raised in the British House Of Commons without com
mandne the attention ofevery oly Mr. Cobden
business Of an entirely private naureto witness the pro-
gress which the Young Giant tho West made
ter OF century, and probably he comes TO observe the
workings Of our institutions to the operation Of uni
verss suffrage, and to prepare for the great reform move
ment for the thorough Acknowledgement Of the British
masses ostrenuously advocated by Mr. Bright and doubt
less destined to succeed.
Mr. Golden good specimen OF the English reformer
thoroughly self made He was born in Medhurs,
susx Engand about the year 1S0o and at early age
he left his fathers farm 10 take minor position in Lon
ne himself
thorough master Of his business; and be soon began
business for hmsef in Lancanshlre In partnershp with
Messrs shere and Foster, with whom be rivallcd the
Manchester trade in the tasteulness printed fabrics
Meanwhile his pen had not been idle, and he drew at
Hntiop to himself by pamphlets Russia, I, aud Eog.
eandi Ireland and America" The former was for the
purpose Of combating the idea OF the resources Of the
Car ard promoting peace by establishing free trade be-
tween Russia and England He was thus very prominent
IN The ensuing struggle for the repeal of the Corn laws
standing, as were between Col J. p. Thompson and
Peel as one Of the chiefs Of the AntCorn law League
His first prominent entrance into politics was in 1897
when he cortestedthe borough Stockport and was de-
eaied. He however renewed the attack in ls4l, and
was triumphantly returned. He became soon a man OF
mark in the House Of Commons, obtaining universal
respect for his straight forward and business like manner of
dealing with facts He promoted to the represen
aton of the large borough Of the West Riding which was
considered decided movement in favor Of free trade Al
the conclusion of the struggle hts friends raised for him
the muneent subscription Of 000 in consideration Of
which ne was enabled to resign his business of cotton
printer, and enter wholly into public life.
Since the repeal Of the Corn laws Mr. Golden has CON
tinued prominent member of the reform party, advo
eating the peace policy; the ballot, extension OF suf.
faee financial REFORM short Pariamcnts and the repeal
Of the taxes on education He has, believe continued
unnterruptedly in the House Of Commons and now rep
resens Huddersheld He is looked upon by the people
as second only to Bright lie has not been prorpn Mt
as Bright in the recent discussion Of the suffrage reform
before the people, but doubtless rcservng his efforts for
the day when the inevitable struggle must come In the
British Parliament. He advocates the improvement of
the ministerial cabinets by the appropriation Of some Of
the spirit and energy of the popular aeators with their
vigorous nteec's to wake up the old fogy hereditary
rulers who have made politics trade and have not the
incentives Of men fresh from the people.
Mr.. Golden will doubtless find our country much
changed and by observation be that he snot
too Old 10 learn.