, 1859-03-25
Richard Golden,


The American Press announces this gentle
| mans presence under various styles, which to
the old countryman," shows that most Of said
press are at sea-" I give u brief sketch. Mr..
Cobden's talents advanced him from comparn-
tive obscurity to the position Of q frst-cfass
merchant in Manchester, Lancashire, when he
took a leading part in e1pounding the iniquity
Of the Corn Laws, which position be maintained
until their final repeal. Stockport, an important
manufacturing borough, si1 or eight miles from
Manchester, was the first to recognize his polit-
ical abilities, and honored itself By returning
him to Parliament, which constituency he con-
tinued to represent until ls47, when in his ab-
scnce on the continent Of Europe, at the general
election, he was returned for Stockport and the
West Riding Of Yorkshire, the largest coustit-
uency in Great Britain. Through the advice Of
his friends, Mr. G. accepted the Inter seat,
which he continued to hold until 1857, when his
rote on the Chinese question lost him his seat
in Parliament, and since that period he has
steadfastly refused to accept Parliamentary
honors. By the Chinese vote, which overthrew
Lord Palmcrston, some fifty "good and true
Democratic members lost their seats, among
whom were john Bright and Hon. Miner Glib
sou. The country soon rcpented the loss Of
such names in Westminster, and nearly oil Of
them have, unsolicited, been returned by i'm
portant constituencies. In 1886, the late Sir
Robert Peel, then Premier Of England, stated in
his plnce in Parliament, that it WIS ito the un-
adorned cloquencc and perseverance alone o1
Richard Golden that the Corn LAWS were re-.
pealed." The country after this gladlatorial
triumph collected aud presented Mr =. with
purse of tiye hundred Thousand dollars, the
greater part Of which understand he has in
vested in this State.
lie is known as " Richard Cobden," without
q handle-uud bis name is engrayen upon the
hearts Of the British people: In England" " Hon
is the prefix to tue name Of Lords son, " H.
Hon" to that Of Cabinet Minister or PrlTy
Councillor,
Mr., Cpbden is committed to an extension Of
the British suffrage and the ballot, but eyen
John Bright is not prepared TO make that suf-
fruxe universal The bailot-box is demanded IN
Enulapd to protect the honest voter. In Amer
ica no voter fears making known the party to
which he belongs. except perhaps he is IN an o.
fetal capacity. In England it is otherwise If
tradesman or farmer dares to vote against the
nominee Of the aristocrats Of the district he is
marked man. Ifn tenant, discharge is tender
cd ut the first opportunity; if lie is tradesn,an,
the account is closed. The Country Squire, per-
haps through his agent, informshis dependents,
tenants, tradesmen, aud all he can influence, IL
vote for his nominee, whoi is generally i scion OF
nobility; or, perhaps some voters are syco-
plants and " fish OUT who the Squire votes for,
and than he talks with an enthusiasm worthy L.
hero. The tory party is made up after tl!is
style, or, us they please to call themsclves--thc
country purty," ~ conservatives" or defend
crs Of that glorious bulwark, the Church and
Stute" This only applies to the counties and
s,nall boroughs. It Is unlawful for a peer Of the
realm to interfere in elections, but of course
they "rro.npt" behind the scenes.
speak from experience in connection with
the press, trade and agricultural matters, and
my location was not confined to one district.
Tie ballot and IN extension Of the suffrage
must become law, and tlat wicked and unjust
law of primngcniturc repealed, then the people
will have regaincd their rights.
iuye watched with interest the workings Of
American institutions, and u1n fayorably I'm
pressed. Here each man stands upon his uwn
merits. In England, too frequently, mans
merit lies III having relationship with "noblc
lineage But English Democracy must not be
confounded with American Democracy, if sluye-
~ is interviewer. An English Democrat is a.l
American Republican, and such are Richard
Golden, John Bright, Miner Gibson. &c.
T. .kEDpF.