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Newspaper
Freeholder
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 01, 1851
Page
1
A special meeting of members at the London Tavern Bishopsgate on January 10 approved major rule changes for the society. They abolish fines on unadvanced shares and allow immediate drawing rights on first subscription, cut advances interest from 6 to 5 percent, and end profits participation for late-advancing members.
A new branch of the National Freehold Land Society starts in Faversham with a December 26 meeting where about thirty shares were taken. Monthly meetings are planned on the 26th at the Sun Inn large room. Prospectuses and details are available from agent Mr W Parker of Market Street.
A meeting at the Music-hall on Wednesday August 8 formed a Ramsgate branch with chairman and four members. Rules circulated promise fair board elections and no audit for members’ pass-books. Subscriptions set at 4s per month to aid progress.
Members met at the Bell Inn on Monday the 27th to review freehold societies. Ramgate progressives earned praise as 35 shares pushed the total to 90 with no solicitations. A public meeting will bring a delegation from Moorgate Street to discuss further support and subscriptions through regular fortnightly sessions.
A January 21 meeting in Wise's room St Clement's gathered mechanics and artisans to hear Joseph Castle outline the aims of the National Freehold Land Society. chaired by J J Hemmings, the event pressed the movement's advantages and goals.
Mr Castle argues the society would advance financial political aims and raise moral and intellectual life of the working classes. He envisions emancipation through industry economy and cooperation, demanding self-deliverance from poverty and neglect. A meeting signaled plans to form a local branch at Caroline Street.
A large Romford Corn Exchange gathering heard Mr Clarke explain the National Freehold Land Society’s aim to enable local residents to buy land. The 205 acre Romford estate and a 3,500 member national body were highlighted with notes on social, political, and economic benefits, including wider property ownership and improved morals and thrift.
A Tunbridge town hall gathering chaired by Mr. Cuns. Puan discussed the National Freehold Land Society aims. KE, Cuarxe, Esq. argued for broadening the franchise as a means to benefit many without harming others, noting the UK population of about thirty million with eight million adults and only one million voters.
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