The Eureka Stockade By Raffaello Carboni












































































 -  From the diggers.

There was such a decided intention to do 'something' with the strong arm,
and at once, that - Page 79
The Eureka Stockade By Raffaello Carboni - Page 79 of 192 - First - Home

Enter page number    Previous Next

Number of Words to Display Per Page: 250 500 1000

From The Diggers.

There was such a decided intention to do 'something' with the strong arm, and at once, that I was called on the stump.

I requested the diggers to give us time for deliberation, and pledged my word that I would inform them of the result. 'Go a-head! Great works!' was the shout.

Chapter XL.

Beati Qui Sunt Pacifici, Quoniam Filii Dei Vocabuntur.

It was dark: myself took the light in the council room.

Father P. Smyth and Mr. George Black were present; both looking serious and anxious.

All of us were much concerned, and felt the responsibility of our position. By this time the diggers from all parts had swelled to the number of eight hundred. They were not clamorous, they wanted to know what was determined on by the leaders.

Proposed by Black, seconded by Manning...That a deputation from the armed diggers, should be forthwith sent to the Camp -

1. To demand - that was our temper in those days - the immediate release of those diggers who had been dragged to the lock-up in the morning hunt, for want of the licence.

2. To demand from Commissioner Rede a pledge not to come out any more for licence-hunting.

Two of us were to form the deputation, and proceed at once.

Father Smyth proposed Mr. Black, Lalor proposed Signor Raffaello: agreed to unanimously. This news, being made public to the diggers, was well received by all; and the council kept sitting until our return.

Enter page number   Previous Next
Page 79 of 192
Words from 21194 to 21444 of 51645


Previous 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 Next

More links: First 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 Last

Display Words Per Page: 250 500 1000

 
Africa (29)
Asia (27)
Europe (59)
North America (58)
Oceania (24)
South America (8)
 

List of Travel Books RSS Feeds

Africa Travel Books RSS Feed

Asia Travel Books RSS Feed

Europe Travel Books RSS Feed

North America Travel Books RSS Feed

Oceania Travel Books RSS Feed

South America Travel Books RSS Feed

Copyright © 2005 - 2022 Travel Books Online