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1846.  ebullitions of the kind never realize the expectations of thet
promoters, and there are reasons against such success in PF
own cade. Out of Manchester I am regarded as a rich m8”
thanks to the exaggerations of the Duke of Richmond and
the Protectionists, }
“ But, besides, there are others who have as good clam?
as myself upon public consideration for the labours give
to the good cause. I have been often pained to see that ©
fame, both in England and on the Continent, has eclipsed
bhat of my worthy fellow-labourers. But it would be #2 wr
justice which neither I nor the public voice would sanctiot
if I were to reap all the substantial fruits of our joi
exertions, to the exclusion of others whose sacrifices and
devotion have hardly been second to my own. )
“ As respects my own feelings on the subject of a test”
monial, although I see it in a different light after the work
is done to that in which I viewed it before, still, I must
confess, that it is not otherwise than a distasteful theme
Were I a rich man, or even in independent circumstancé®
I could not endure the thoughts of it. But when I think of
my age, and the wear and tear of my constitution, and reflect
upon the welfare of those to whom Nature has given the
first, and for them, the only claims upon my consideratio®
I do not feel in a position to give a chivalrous refusal ¥
any voluntary public subsidy. Like the poor apothecarSs
my poverty and not my will consents. Still, consulting 27
own feelings, I should like to be out of Parliament befor
any demonstration were made. I could hardly explain why
I should prefer this, it is so peculiarly a matter of feeling’
It is not with a view to escape from public nsefulness bere”
after. Iam aware that success in my Free Trade labou™
will invest me with some moral power, which, after my healt?
wus thoroughly wound up agzin for a renewed effort 1
should feel anxious to brieg to bear upon great question