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Newspaper
Freeholder
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 01, 1851
Page
3
The text argues that reformists seized 35 of 40 counties and urges a broader mobilization through the Freehold Land Movement. It portrays political reform as insufficient and promotes self help, mutual aid, and life assurance as practical paths to economic independence via cooperative land purchases and shared risk.
A public meeting endorses a reform program led by James Taylor. Beal and Herkins praise frugality and the move to make workers become freeholders. Kerson and Scorr propose thanks as many new shareholders enroll.
A meeting of the Westminster Freehold Land Society members was held at the Lecture-hall Greenwich on the 8th to adopt measures for Greenwich and Deptford shareholders subscriptions. Mr H Percy of Greenwich road was appointed agent replacing Mr Bennett. Secretary G Huggett reported rapid growth and that allotments of the society estate at East Moulsey near Hampton Court would number 213, costing members 20 to 40 pounds.
A Brentford town hall gathering on the 15th alt. elected W Barnes to replace agent H Haynes. G Huggett reported strong society progress to unanimous satisfaction. Mr Goalley chaired with G E Dennes and Huggett present as a deputation. A vote of thanks concluded the meeting.
A meeting in Robertson's room Richmond chaired by G Whitly explained the society's aims. Deputation including P E Barnes G E Dennes and G Huggett attended. G Huccert detailed rules and objects. The society has about 1000 members and over 1300 shares. Eighteen shares were taken after questions and thanks.
About 200 townspeople attend a Neath meeting to promote the Freehold Land Society. James Taylor jun. of Birmingham and W H Michael of Swansea address the gathering. Chairman Jonathan Rees urges frugality and temperance, arguing self-denial for old age security and family comfort improves health and well being.
The meeting promotes freehold land as a path to uplift the working class. Mr. Taylor urges belief in the movement, while Mr. Kenway reports 150 shares and £90 paid as the society forms. Speakers from Swansea and Neath stress mutual support with Benefit Building Societies and the broader goal of temperance and self-improvement.
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