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rch27. 1847. THE NORTHERN STAR. 5
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Eo fleaim*^ Comsuonu er te.
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LEGAL. P.P., Silsoen.—The sum you paid, ...
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To tec Operative Plasterers of London.—T...
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NOTICE. A delay having been occasioned i...
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RECEIPTS OF TBE CHARTIST CO-OPERATIVE LA...
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FOB TBS BANK. Sums previousl y acknowled...
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RECEIPTS OF THE VICTIMS' COMMITTEE. A Fr...
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CHEimouRo, March 18.—A correspondent wri...
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NATIONA L TRADES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRO...
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Friday, at one o'clickin ihe afternoon,h...
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TRADES' MOVEMENTS, Coudwaikmis' Strike a...
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The Only Novelty In The Legislation Of T...
trhen they have entered the army . Tha plan o lie bill is to reduce the present enlistment to ten years in the infantry , and twelve in the cavalry ; flie longer period in the latter case being grounded on the fact , that it takes longer to make a cavalry Ifaan a foot soldier . At tbe expiration of these periods , parties will be permited to re-enlist for a specified period , with the privilege of receiving a pension at the end of the second terms , under regulations which , in effect , aim at granting no petitions to persons under fifty years ef age . The Go-Tenment hope tfcat this alteration will tend to improve the cfltnposition of the army , and ameliorate
the condition of the private soldier . The length of service under the existing system has been agreed ¦ upon by all parties conversant with tbe subject to be a peculiar grievance , which produces and aggravates others , ft exercises a most depressing influence on the soldier ' s mind , and is one prolific cause of dissensions and suicides . Apart altogether from the main question 'the morality and consequences of a standing array , into which we cannot enter in this p lace ) it is gratifying to witness an enlightened and humane public interest in the welfare of tbe soldier reacting upon the Government , and producing measures which recognise him as a human being , capable of being operated on by other motives than the dread ofthe fash .
Rch27. 1847. The Northern Star. 5
rch 27 . 1847 . THE NORTHERN STAR . 5
Eo Fleaim*^ Comsuonu Er Te.
Eo fleaim *^ Comsuonu er te .
Legal. P.P., Silsoen.—The Sum You Paid, ...
LEGAL . P . P ., Silsoen . —The sum you paid , being a tana fide , debt tlu » from jour hroth < r , you can recover it from him in an action for money laid cut and expended for his use ; but under the circumstances you state , lam of opinion you could not recover from the other party , aa he does not appear to have committed any forger ;' . A . B . C , Barniley . —She can compel him to support her , and if he deserts her he is liable to be punished . C . Cbawtosd . —1 st : Being a weekly tenant , tbe notice is good , and you must give up the possession . 2 nd He cannot make you repair , unless there was an agree , ment to that effcet . The other two questions are
answered in the above . L . H . L . —He can , unless he agreed to accept the debts owing to yon , in payment of what you owed him . A . Watt , Walsingbam . —All contracted m » re than six years ago cannot be recovered , nnles there has baen acknowledgment in writing by the debtor within that period . Anything contracted or acknowledged tcitfiin six years , can bi recovered , under the Small Debts Act . H ., Lancaster . —If the deceased died intestate and his property was fec-simplc property , ( descendable at common law , ) bis tldest brother is the person entitled toil , unless there was an older , wh « is dead , and left children .
W . T ., Jferthyr . — They mart pay yon your expenses and a reasonable compensation for your loss of time . D . H ., Deptford . —As thepsrents lad only life estates , the salts which they have made will not affect thi- rights of the three children . Oa the death of the survivor of the father and mother the three children may recover possession of ihe property . Tbos . Blcst . — Whether the tenancy be for a longer or shorter period , the landlord can seize for all the rent that has become actually due . 3 . B . S . —I suppose jou are tenant of the field from year to year , andifso . jou can only be turned off at " the end of jour current year , tbat is , at the same period of the year at which your tenancy commenced ; and in order to turn you off at that time , your ianclsrd must
give you at least six months previous notice in writing . A CossTAXT ItEADiR , Coventry Assuming tbat ihe debts are not barred by the statute , ( and by jour statement it would appear that they are not , ) you can be sued for them under ihe Small Debts Act . X . Y . Z ., Walsingbam—It would appear from your statement that jou only took the house till the 13 th of next May . therefore the landloidcan turn you out of possession at that time . 32 . E . S . Stroud . —Ton appear to have been a tenant from year 10 year , and as your tenancy commenced on a 25 sh of March , yon can only determine it on another 25 th of March . Your r . otice to quit was therefore irregular , and you are liable to the rent up to the 25 th of this present Starch : though as your landlord
lately took possession of the house , be will probably only require the rent up to the day on which he took possession . A CbssTAKT Reabeb . Edward street , Ardtvick Green . — The widow is entitled to one half of herlate husband's personal estate , and his neit of kin to tbe other half . All debts howevtr , must be first paid . The brothers of the deceased most likely constitute either all , or some , of his nest of kin . The next of kin are the persons entitled to & * . ministratior > , but should they decline the grant of administration , ' the court , on the application of the widow , vozia msfce the grant to her , T . R . Colusson . Atwjcb , near Hull . —Give Die the name of the solictor alluded to in your letter . 1 think - we may be able to save your father from the threatened act of oppression . £ lT Stott , Stainland , Halifax . —Yonr letter did not arrive nntii the 19 th instant , consequently too late-for last week ' s Star . As an occupier of land you are
eligible to serve the office of Surveyor of Hichways . C . M ., Bookham—As the deed of gift appears to have been a purely relunfarj ; deed , should you Jell or mortgage tbe property the deed of gift would he bad , as against the purchaser or mortgagee ; bnt you cannot defeat tbe deed of gift by your wM . Joseph Wootor , Congleton . —As you ordered tbe book , and it has been delivered to you , you must pay for it ; but , by giving a triflt : to the seller , you might perhaps get him to take it track . C . H . JJ—You had better j-jre notice in writing to the person who catted his wood through your land , not to do so again , and . if fee does , then proceed against hiie under the WJfvl Trespass Act before a magistrate . Maet Lake , Manchester . —You may accomplish your object in the name of a confidential friend , but who should give j . vj an acknowledgment , { n tcriting , that his name is used as a trustee for you and fcr your sole benefit .
Jodk Dodd , Edward St ., "Dorset-square—1 st . Mr Tidd Pratt having refused to tanction the alterations , the Society , I conceive , continues to exist on its former footing , and , consequently , the weekly contribution of each member continues at its former amount , namely sevenpence . 2 nd . You are liable to the sevenpence a week and the other levies , according to the old rules oi the society . 3 rd . In case of illness you woujd be entitled to medical advice , and all the other benefits which tbe old rules entitle you 'o . J . G ., Coventry . —As Thomas Kidney , in his will , calls George Turner " his cousin . " it is certainly possible that George Turner ' s only children ( Maria Sadler and Ann Burgess , ) may be the coheirs at-law of Thomas Kidney , and entitled to theproperty in question . The pedigree , however , affords no evidence of such beine
the fact . Can it be shown how the consanguinity between Thomas Kidney and George Turner arose ; who * are the parties in possession of the property , and under what right or title do they hold the possession ? "Alpha . '' Wellington , Salop Yes , perfectly good ; but before either party could enforce it in a conrt of law or Equity , it would be necessary to stamp it ; but very probably there will never be any occasion to bring it forward in a court of law or equity . John BomHFiEro , Keighley . —His former master . Boiunce Hamlet , Welch Hill . —If your neighbour ' s pigs , or other tnimals , stray info your garden by reason of the broken fence , you can impound them till he pays you reasonable damage . A . B . C , Trowbridge . —1 st : The marriage woMld be legal . 2 nd : If you are able to support your wife , you must do so .
W . J . Yousc , Partheniom . —There apears to be an inconsistency in your letter . You first ray Mr . Snetzum paid the money and expenses , —and afterwards yon state , that when the plaintiff" went for his money " he received two shillings less than the sum he bad ex . pended and the amount sued for . If this latter statement is the correct one , Mr Sneezum may be compelled to pay the two shillings , unless the plaintiff gave him a receipt in full . A . Y , Z ., Isliam . —I cannot understand tbe particulars of your case , without a copy of the agreement with the Eon . Mr Perry . Thomas Matthews , Cheltenham . —Your best way would be to write civilly to Mr . Gardner , expressing your hope tfcathe will make a reasonable
compensation for theoutrage committed . If he refuses to do so an action will lie a ? ainsthim for false imprisonment . Johh Dawsojj , Stockport . _ To enable me to answer your questions , it will be necessary that I should see a copy of the will and of the d « d . —About wb ^ t year didyoar mother's grandfather die i If vou can inform me , I Hill take steps to see about a copy of it Jahes Cock , Littltborougb . —The Clergyman is fa officio Chairman at all restry meetings , and if the meeting in the Townships-room is a vestry meeting { though not held in i room called the eesiry-roon ) the clergyman will have a right to take and keep the chair . Bat if the meeting is not a vestry-meeting , in that case the chairman must be named by a majority
of the person * present . Wm . Lee , Lefds . —You had best send me the order . R . Bkooe , Todmorden . —If the secretary is the person liable to the payment of your sister ' s money , and refuses ' 4 pay , she must sue him in the Xew Small Debts Ceu'ts . Did your sister receive no acknowledgment for the money when she paid it f R . Haofobo , Hulme . —There is no objection to the will , because « n « de by a schoelraarter ; and the probability ' s . that it teas proved in Doctors' Commons . You Should get some friend in London to search for joa , Bad if he finds it , they willlet him have a copy *> f it » n paving for it . Perhaps your case might only teluire an extract , which would probably only cost a trifle .
*• Y ., Leicester . —Yes . Immediately . w . Besxt—Jakes Ashwosth . —Your questions coaversing the land should bare been addressed to Mr
Legal. P.P., Silsoen.—The Sum You Paid, ...
O'Connor , to whom they will be referred . —The labourer ( price fid ) to be orlered , as per advertisement in Northern Star . Jonif Matso . v , Hnlme . ~ Your contribution of lg . for Mr Richards has been handed to Mr Wheeler . Chab Tist Poems . —All parties holding copies of the above , yet unpaid for , are requested to forward the amount in postage stamps , or in Post-office orders payable to Mr E . Jones , at the Old Cavendish-street ' Branch , London .
HISCELLANEOrg . h . T . C . —< Ja on and prosper . " Aksdal Parliaments . "— Received , Y . Z . —We cannot supply the date . A " personal application at the stage door of the Lyceum Theatre will , in all likelihood , settle your doubts . W . B . ( Bedworth . )— The Labourer an be obtained of all the agents for the A ' ortoern Star . We respect the sentiments of " W . B . " as contained in the poetry he has sent us ; but they nred considerable correction ere fitted for publication . We do not wish to discourage our humble friend ; bat he should bear in mind that poets are not made— "poela non fit , " as we are told . G . C—We do not know tbe name of the secretary ofthe Shaker Community , U . S . The General Fast . —Copies of the following excellent
letter were some days ago addressed to tbe whole of the parsonocraey of Bradford , Wiltshire . One of the slogs—a Methodist preacher—came out alarmingly on Sunday evening last against the writer ofthe letter . Its effect upon the reit of tbe tribe we have yet to learn : — "Rev . Sir . —Pursuant to a proclamation issued by our sovereign lady the Queen , tefto can do no tcrong , a general fast is to be observed on Wednesday next , in order to humiliate ourselves before Almighty God , and to beseech him to remove his afflicting band from onr nation . Sir , can yon conceive hypocrisy more consummate , or presumption more daring , than is obvious in that emit , which those who roll in luxury and fare sumptuously every day manifest in sympathising for those whom they rob , and in the presumption of attributing to a beneficent Creator the infliction of
that famine which is the consequence of avarice and misrule ! and this is well known to working men who are the real philosophers of England . That the present famine is not sent by God but is the resul t of avarice is apparent from the fact that there ' was never more grain in the kingdom than there is at the present time ; tut it is the infernal maxim of political economy —buy in tbe cheapest market and sell in the dearest —which prevents the mass from securing food . And what more easy of legislative enforcement than to prevent the greedy jaws of mammon from devouring that fool for which thousands , ay , millions of our fellow-creatures , all creatures of God , are perishing , famishing ! nay , running mad with hungry rage . And , Sir , I hope to God their fury may alight on the right heads . Our clergy are acting with benevolence
worthy eur admiration , but it is not the cold hand of Charity that can at its mere stretch calm the overswollen tide of misery ; it cannot say " peace be still , " with a power that can still . No , it is justice , the stern hand of justice , that must wield the sceptre of right , aud strike the possessors of might with dismay . Sir , instead of using the form of prayer prepared for the occasion , I beseech you to pray that tbe rich be made disgorge their ill-gotten wealth , that the gifts of nature be distributed with nature ' s law , equality , — that no person be allowed ( o consume unless he also produces , —that tbe land of England maintain the people of England , tbe land of Ireland maintain the people of Ireland , — that the estates of every Irish abientsebe confiscated and thepoorheated thereon , — tbat the revenue of the Church be diminished ninetenths , and the Exchequer in similar ratio , —that taxeaters be annihilated , — that the parks and pleasure grounds of England be made into corn fields , —that
cottages be substituted for mansions , —that there be colleges and universities for the poor as well as the rich , and . nnally . that the day may speedily arrive when all men may salute each other in St . Paul ' s words , "We are brethren ; " and if our prayers are realised , as they may be by our acting in conformity with them , even poverty would be a stranger , and famine unknown , except in reality it was the dispensation of God , and then ; the monster would not stalk among tbe poor alone , making them descend to the grave with the howl of Psstilence for their burial service , bnt would treat ail alike , rich as irell as poor . In conclusion , Sir , do not excite the ire of that Deity whose mercy is unto all , and whose snger is only to those who oppress the poor and rob the hireling of his wages . Pray that the hearts of oppressors may be softened , and their harsh rule frustrated , tbat mankind may live in love , none daring to make them afraid . — I am , Sir , year ' s , i-c „ < J >^ aXn 0 , it .
P . S . —1 have siffiilatly addressed all the clergy and dissenting ministers ofthe town . I hope , therefore , none of yoa will bring the providence of God into disrepute on tbat day . J . MATniis . — We comply with jour request ; the resolution will be found in its proper place . Whether it will be understood remains to be seen ; we confess we cannot understand it , and hence the abridged venioil given ia onr last . P . Best . —Address care of The Right Hon . Sir George Grey , H . M . Secretary of State for the Home Department , Home Office , Downing-street . Wikgate Gbange Coxlubt . —This communication is an advertisement . I . E ., Lynn . —We have not got a copy of the date mentioned .
A SCBSCEiuta , Burnley . —So room . Messrs Clare and Dotle w ill oblige the Chartists of Bristol , by informing them what time they will be in Bristol , oa their return from Devonshire , and if they could attend a public meeting in Bristol ? An auswer forwarded immediately to Mr Simeon , 10 , Templestreet , Brist . ! , will greatly oblige . J . Sweet begs to acknowledge the receiptor neatly 390 signatures , and the sum of Is . from Mr Bradford , of Melbourne . All persons holding petition-sheets are requested to get thera signed , and forwarded to Mr J . Sweet , the delegate for the Nottingham district ,
immediately . He also ackcowledges the rectipt of 2 s . 6 d . aael a sheet of signatures from Bingham . Me C . Vebo , Atherstone . —if ust get the Labourer through some bookseller . We can feud theater direct from the office on the terms mentioned . H . L . Chapel-street . —Your notice is an advertisement . The price will be 5 s . Ceovdos . —The " Fast" meetings leave us no room for the insertion ofthe "Report . " We will make some use of it next week . W . J . Hodgson . —Next week . Mumi-tids . —The first copy of the " Song " did come to
hand-W . Maxewall , S . Gould , and ' « Hannibal . "— Too late . K . Radfokd . —We have sent your letter to Mr O'Connor . J . H ., Manchester . —The sum remitted on account of the Kational Labour Bank should have been " R . II . " instead cf J . H .
To Tec Operative Plasterers Of London.—T...
To tec Operative Plasterers of London . —The time has arrived when the trades generally are becoming convinced of the necessity of being united in one common bond of union for the protection of labour , and for emancipating themselves from tlieir present thraldom . We feel certain there is not one among you but feels disgusted to see that , as a trade , we are the entire slaves of capita ) , of which wc are creators . When it is convenient and advantageous to the capitalist to employ us , we are afforded a ternporary means of obtaining a subsistence ; when he has no farther need of our services , we are deprived of these raeans ; consequently , we arc more automaton wrrkeis—our very lives are dependent on the whims and caprices of those who traffic in our labour . * ' Yfe beg for leave to toil ; " and . when employed , we are in a whirlpool of competition . This is an unnatural state of things—the effects of avarice , which we nnd those trades united in what is termed the
National Trades Association , believe to be capable of being removed ; and all that is required is union . ThVNational Association for tin Protection of Industry consider that tbe labouring population can help themselves . The object of the Association is not only to protect labour , b > preventing any iuroad being made on the present rate of wages , but also to employ the unemployed in agriculture and manufactures , thereby causing machinery to become the blessing ol our order . We , therefore , sincerely hope that all oar fellow-tradesmen who are in societies will sea the propriety of joining the National Association of
ihe Uniftd Trades , and we afso hope that those who tio not bclopg to any society wul sec that it is their interest to do so without delay . Let us ail take a part in this great work , and assist by contributing our miles , and by a long pull—a strong pull—and a pull altogether , we shall hurl Injustice to the dust , asd on its ruins plant the standard of Liberty . Our society meets on Monday evenings , at eight o ' clock , at the Rock Tavern , Lisson Grove , at which time the objects and rules ofthe society , with those of the National Association , are explained . Signed , on behalf ol the committee , Richard Snelus , secretary .
The Masons' Strike at Sunderland . — This strike has terminated in consequence of the whole of the masters having acceded to the full demands of the journeymen , viz . twenty-seven shillings per week wages , and to be allowed to leave work at four o ' clock on Saturday afternoons , instead of five o ' clock . A Public Meeting was held at 7 o ' clock in the evening to induce the working classes to become members of the National Associated Trades . The following resolutions which were proposed hy Mr Barber of Nottingham , and seconded by Mr Buckly of Leicester , and supported by Messrs Ross and Winters , were unanimously carried : —
' * That this meeting is of opinion , tbat , the United Trades Association for the Protection of Industry and the Employment of Labour arc the only associations at present in pxistence which offer the working classes anything like redemption from the thraldom and tyranny of united capital ; this meeting , therefore , agrees one and all to join the said associations , and immediately commence payments to the funds . " Our old and true friend , Mr Skevington acted as chairman . Lakca shire Miners . —The next general delegate meeting will be held on Monday , April 5 th , at Mr J . Croston's , Hay-street , Bolton , at 11 o'clock Mr W . P . Robert's , and others will address the meeting .
Notice. A Delay Having Been Occasioned I...
NOTICE . A delay having been occasioned in the engraving of the plate for the new . and improved certificate books , all sub . secretaries are requested to write immediately to the office of the company for the certificates that may be due to their respective branches . Care must be taken to state whether the certificate required be the first or second ; and in all cases where one has been previously bad , its value must be given . Members subscribing for three or four shares will not in future receive their certificates until the sum ofjE 318 s . or £ 5 4 s ., as the case may be , is paid . The observance of these directions are indispen sable to prevent mistakes . ( By order ofthe Directors . )
N . B . —The National Co-operative Benefit Society , being totally distinct and separate from the National Land Company , it is requested that all communications connected therewith , be addressed to the Secretary , Mr Stallwood , 2 , Little Vale Place , Hammersmith .
Receipts Of Tbe Chartist Co-Operative La...
RECEIPTS OF TBE CHARTIST CO-OPERATIVE LAND COMPANY . PER MB . O'CONNOR . SECTION No . 1 . ( BABES , Truro .. £ i lg 5 Nottingham , „ , Exeter .. 2 2 4 Sweet .. £ 0 & 6 Hull .. .. 036 Merthyr .. 1 14 <> S . L . B . .. 0 6 0 Baeup .. 2 10 0 West Linton „ 2 12 0 Leicester , Free . Lambley „ 1 15 3 man .. 0 8 0 NewMilns .. 0 11 4 Scarborough .. 2 0 0 Westminster ., 0 11 6 Btrmondsey .. fl 1 " SomersTown .. 1 11 0 Leaminffton .. 0 5 0 Shoreditch .. 0 10 Rochdale .. 0 5 0 T . Moore .. 0 2 6 Norwich .. 2 0 0 James Moore .. 0 2 0 Olitlieroe .. 3 0 0 J . Watts , Trow- Addingham f .. 1 0 0 bridge .. 0 3 6 Arbroath .. 0 9 9 Moses Stokes .. 0 2 0 Leeds- ,. 4 0 0 Sutton iu Ash- Bury .. .. l 1 0 field .. 0 17 2 Manchester „ 5 16 6 Cheltenham .. Oh 6 Glasgow .. 0 12 . G Croydon .. 1 18 6 BraJford .. 10 0 W . Cuin .. 0 3 0 Sunderland .. 1 ll 0 York .. 1 5 G J . Warms ., 0 5 0 £ 45 _ 9 _ 9
SECTION No . 2 . 6 BABE 8 . Henry Meredith 0 10 0 Rochdale .. 114 Hull .. .. 086 Norwich .. 1 17 0 Charles Pattison 0 4 0 Seiner .. 14 8 George Bishop .. 0 10 Chorley .. 0 2 o Rochester .. 9 7 0 Addington .. 10 0 Lnmbley .. 0 3 6 Arbroath .. 1 9 o New Milns „ 13 4 Barrhead .. 012 0 G . Marton .. 0 10 Lambeth .. 1 17 C Westminster .. 0 7 0 Bury .. .. 1 8 C SomersTown .. 0 4 G Easington-lane .. 0 5 0 Shoreditch .. 1 l 0 Leeds .. .. 3 0 0 Sutton in Ash- Marylebone .. 10 0 field .. 0 10 C Manchester .. 3 16 6 Aynhoe .. 0 10 0 Glasgow .. 1 15 6 Bilston « 2 0 0 Teignmouth .. 5 0 0 Newport , Mon- Bradford .. 2 0 0 mouth .. 0 14 6 Maidstone ., 0 7 6 Cheltenham ., 2 8 0 Sunderland .. 3 0 6 Winchester .. 19 4 Birmingham , William John- Pare .. 0 5 0 ston .. 0 10 0 North wich .. 0 14 C Croydon .. 010 9 Oldham ... 1 0 0 Nottingham , Ledbury .. 0 6 6 Sweet „ 119 0 Edinburgh .. 1 10 0 Thrapstone .. 10 0 Birmingham , Leicester , Free- Goodwin .. 0 17 6 man .. 1 18 6 Leicester , Astill 8 0 0 Stockton-on-Tees 3 o 0 Hammersmith .. 0 5 0 Leamington .. 5 14 0 York .. .. 1 15 0 £ 78 0 5
SECTION No . 3 . JHiBIB . T . H . Sparrow .. 0 2 6 Newport , Mon-A . Z . Belper .. 1 10 O mouth .. 3 16 6 Stoke , Roehford 5 4 4 Cheltenham .. 1 3 10 Exeter .. 2 0 4 Croydon .. 0 II 0 G . M ... .. 5 4 4 Nottingham , S . Rossiter .. 0 10 4 Sweet .. 17 8 . 9 George Green . Bacup .. 2 10 0 wood .. 4 19 2 Bermondsey .. 0 3 0 Hull .. .. 730 Buckfastleigh .. 090 Jas . Stephens .. 0 10 4 Leamington .. 116 Win . Wilsun .. 0 2 0 Rochdale .. 5 5 4 John Richards .. 0 2 4 Norwich ,. J 15 6 Joseph Moss .. 0 5 0 Tillicoultry ... 1 18 0 Robert Hamcr .. 0 5 4 Clitheroe „ 7 0 0 John Williamson 0 14 Doncaster .. 4 3 6 Lanibley .. 0 10 Chorley .. 2 19 C Allen Sharper .. 0 5 0 Bromh ; im ,, 0 5 0 New Milns .. 0 2 0 Arbroath .. 2 15 2 R . Patterson .. 0 3 4 llesham .. 0 10 0 Westminster .. 18 6 Leeds .. ., 5 o 0 Thomas Saun- Manchester .. 15 7 0 ders „ 0 2 0 Glasgow » 0 13 0 Isabella Hood .. 0 10 4 Bradford .. 1 10 u Edmund Austin 010 0 Maidstone .. 14 8 0 SoraeisTotvn .. 0 2 4 Sunderland .. 1 14 8 Shoreditch ., 0 13 11 Stockport .. 2 0 0 B . Briggs .. 0 5 0 Korthwich .. 0 5 6 Thomas Law- Lewes .. 0 7 4 rence .. 0 3 4 James Green-W . Tipper .. 0 2 6 wood .. 5 4 4 John Packer .. 0 2 4 Oldham .. 10 0 William Beck .. 0 4 0 Ledbury „ e 15 4 Joseph Bishop .. 0 2 4 Loughborough .. 3 18 4 JohnBoyall .. 0 2 6 Colue , ToroUn-Geovge Cooper .. 0 2 6 son .. ., 0 18 0 JonatbanJaques 5 4 0 Birmingham , Bilston .. 8 0 0 Goodwin .. 8 2 6 Mansfield .. 2 0 0 Wm . Hodge .. 0 4 0 Burnley .. lo 0 0 Hammersmith .. 0 3 4 lliiwerth .. 2 0 8 York .. .. ( i 2 0 £ 182 3 10
EXPENSE FUND StokeRochford .. 0 2 0 Thomas llar-Exetcr .. 0 2 6 lis .. .. 0 10 James Powell .. 0 2 0 Bolton ., 0 10 G . M ... .. 0 2 0 Leamington .. 0 10 Hull .. .. O 2 C Smalljuur . .. 0 10 MrChatwin .. 0 2 0 Norwich „ 0 3 2 WestLintou .. 0 2 0 Newport ,. 0 2 0 Lambley .. 0 16 Bury .. .. 0 16 . las . Watts .. 0 0 C Glasgow .. 0 5 « Clielt' nharn .. 010 0 Maidstone .. V 4 0 Westminster .. 0 2 0 Sunderland .. 0 0 6 Manchester .. 5 0 0 J . Greenwood ., 0 2 0 Merthyr .. 0 2 0 Loughborough .. 0 16 £ . 1 14 8 TOTAL IAND FUND . Mr . O'Connor , Section No . 1 ... 43 9 9 Mr . O'Conner , Section No . 2 ... 78 0 5 Mr . O'Connor , Section No . 3 ... 182 3 10 Expense Fund ... ... 7 14 S £ 313 8 S 9
Fob Tbs Bank. Sums Previousl Y Acknowled...
FOB TBS BANK . Sums previousl y acknowledged 856 16 8 For the Week ending the 25 th March .. .. 274 8 6 £ 1131 5 2 T . M . Wheeler , \ ~ „ ^„ ,. . „ , PmiiFM-GiiATH , ) Secretaries .
Receipts Of The Victims' Committee. A Fr...
RECEIPTS OF THE VICTIMS' COMMITTEE . A Friend , C . Arnold , City .. 0 16 Leicester .. 0 0 6 Mr Whitfield .. 0 0 C R . Arnold , do ... 0 0 6 Mr Fletcher .. 0 0 C Mr Holmes , Mr Howard .. 0 0 3 Sheffield .. 0 •_> 8 Mr Booth .. 0 0 6 Mr Small .. 0 10 Westminstei-Lo- A Friend .. 9 0 2 cality eollec- Female Ohartion .. 0 2 1 C £ lists of Roeh-Stockporfc .. 0 16 * dale .. 0 10 0 FOE ME H 1 CHARDS . Bermondsey .. 0 2 2 Mr Matfon , Mr Small « 0 10 Hulme .. 010 Eebatum . —3 s . acknowledged last week as from > ewcastle-upon-Tyne ivas received from Oxford . CmtisToriiEK Doyle , Secretary .
Cheimouro, March 18.—A Correspondent Wri...
CHEimouRo , March 18 . —A correspondent writes : — Yesterday , at half-past ten , p . m ., our town was alarmed by tbe report of three guns from thedockvard . On going out , I heard there was afire . I proceeded there imuiediatelv , and found the new building , called , " La Garniture , '" " a blaze of fire ; all tlie engines of the town , arsen . il , and ships in the roads were soon on the spot , and alter two hours" hard work the fire was mastered . It brokO out in one of the upper rooms , and was caused , it isisupposeii , by a workman who had been smoking . Lv'ckily there was no wind , or the ships in the basin ana the whole LnilHinir must have been destroyed , inasmuch as it
was full of timber to finish the interior ; as J' wa *> only one-third of the building was damaged—tho wal . 8 only now remain . The admiral , Jules Deloffre , j . " n <| Mr Reibell . the Ingemeur en ckf , together with & J 1 the officers belonging to the port , were on the spot , and every thing was over a tone , a . m . I am happy to say we lost no lives , and had but three or four men wounded . Tlie loss is estimated from 75 , 0001 . to 80 , 000 f . A court of inquiry took place this morning , but nothing has yet transpired . There were nearly 7 , 000 people in the yard , who were obliged to remain there till thirty minutes past three , a . m . , every gate being shut for fear the fire should brenk
out again . . Omnibus Accident . —On Thursday evening , a . oout eight o ' clock , a young man , named John Wil-on , residing at No . 27 , Fuller ' s-rents , Ilolborn , was crossing Oxford-street , near the Princess ' s Theatre , which he had just left to obtain some refreshment , when he was knocked down by an omnibus , both near-side wheels passing over him . His right leg w » 8 fractured , and the spine seriously injured . The French Royal Aeademy of Medicine has appointed a committee to inquire into the parti culars of alimentation in France , and the circumstances attending the high price and scarcity of grain .
Todmorden . —There will be a tea party and ball in the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday , April 3 . Tea on table at 5 o ' clock *
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NATIONA L TRADES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF INDUSTRY . " Onion / or the WUion . " The important discussion on the benefit of trades unions at the village of Wishaw , in Scotland , which was reported in our last week ' s publication , will doubtless have been read with a considerable degree of interest , by all who duly consider the importance , and appreciate the opportunities afforded for improving the condition of our own order—the working classes , by the present movement for the emancipation of industry . Such discussions tend to promote inquiry , by means of which narrow minds
become expanded . Many persons are thereby led to reflect , who probably never before gave any such matter a moment ' s consideration . Those , also , who have partially considered the subject , but who , from want of scrupulous investigation , and requisite information , entertain erroneous notions , are led to exercise their reflective powers more logically , and receive information from the arguments advanced , which ( if they are really in search of truth , and are free from prejudge , and open to conviction , ) cannot fail to contribute much to their troe object . The most intelligent persons are frequently benefited ; by such means they ascertain more extensively the peculiar prejudices and erroneous notions which exist
in the minds of persons less informed than themsclves ; and it must be to them a source of gratification to be instrumental in diffusing useful knowledge to their fellow-men . With these considerations in view we would encourage , as far as our influence extends , temperate , dispassionate , but searching discussions amongst working men , on the all-important subject of union amongst their own order \ to promote their own improvement , physically , morally , and intellectually . No question whatever could possibly be more interesting to the men of our order than , what is the most effectual practicable means o f promoting our general improvement ? This question directlv leads to the consideration of , whether that
great object would be most advanced by the simultaneous efforts of multitudes acting in conjunction , or by each individual acting separately from all the rest ? Few , indeed , we believe , would be found to advocate the latter course . Generally speaking , all advocate the superiority of union over individual exertion . Union , in some form or other , is what every one proposes who takes the slightest degree of interest in the matter , But the specific form of organization of unions , together with their modes of operation , and the objects pursued , are matters of essential difference . The great question , therefore , appears to be , " whether the condition of the working classes is a subject most befitting for a general
national consideration , or for detached sectional and local consideration . " Every working man , who considers that the state of our order in society is capable of improvement , ought to satisfy himself on th « above question , by a scrupulous investigation of tbe matter , in all its bearings ; in doing which , let it be borne in mind , that the question comprehends what limits , or whether any , ought to exist as to the bounds of society , beyond which they shall not go in their efforts to aid , assist , or sympathise with each other in the attainment of any common object , in the possession and preservation of which all are equally interested . If it shall appear to any , after due
investigation , that one class of operatives ought not to take any interest in the condition of another . class , but that each should be allowed to struggle amongst themselves , and that when any have occasion to complain of inefficient compensation for their labour , and shall suspend their work by a strike until the grievance is redressed by an advance of wages , that every other class should look on unconcerned , consoling themselves with the consideration , that they are not immediately and directly interested as sufferers , and therefore it is no business of theirs ; then we would say to the person who arrives at this conclusion , act consistently , and carry out tbe principle vou support . If you think it commendable
to remain isolated and detached from all others but those of your own trade , in the matter of making a common cause of the expediency of an equitable compensation for labour , and object to reciprocate in the attainment of this right , and in securing this benefit to each and all , ( hen seek not the aid of any other but your own class , in matters pertaining to other benefits . Should tie premises in which you reside take fire , seek not the aid of any but your neighbours who occupy the same premises , to extinguish the names . Should your life be endangered by attack or misfortune , seek none to rescue who are not directly interested in your preservavion . Should you be "unjustly deprived of any
part of your property , seek not the aid of any but those who are directly interested to cause it to be restored ; or , if your character is calumniated , appeal to none but your own family to bear testimony to your innocence . In order to carry out this principle , the whole framework of society would require to be destroyed . It wouH be useless to pursue this part of the argument any further . If the principles be sound upon which society is based and reared , viz . a reciprocity of action for mutual and general benefit , why should the operation of those principles be limited to localities and sections of the community , in the protection ot industry , more than on any other matter of extensive interest ? Important
subjects command general attention accordingly , as they are extensively agitated ; so long as any subject whatever is confined to sectional or local influence , it will be regarded as A matter of minor importance , and few will be found who will interest themselves therein , except those who are directly concerned . However enormous the injury or obvious the injustice that is inflicted under such circumstances , there is little or no chance of any redress to the sufferers . Public attention not being excited , they groan in vain beneath their galling" yoke , and their utmost efforts are fruitless . The perpetrators proceed in their practices with impunity , and with unblushing effrontery they
glory in their shame , and mock the supplications of their oppressed victims ; and should the oppressors be partially arrested in their career by the efforts of sectional or local union and agitation , their defeat is generally of short duration ; like the skirmishes of contending armies , the vanquished of yesterday become the victors to-day , neither party being effectually conquered . This is the state of affairs with worltingmen and their employers under the influence of local trades unions . Bat let the subject of the grievances for which no permanent redress could
be obtained by local and sectional efforts be made generally interesting by enlisting the influence of all workpeople who are subject to similar grievances , and thereby are concerned as iu one common object , and at once the subject excites public attention , the cause of the oppressed commands public sympathy ; what was lately regarded as an impertinent obtrusion on the attention of a neighbourhood assumes the character of a generally interesting public subject , the right contended for is acknowledged , and the oppressor is effectually conquered by the all-powerful weapon of public opinion .
What great measure was ever obtained unaided by public opinion ? What carried catholic emancipation — public opinion I What carried tbe reform bill—public opinion I What carried the abolition of colonial slaverypublic opinion ! What carried the discontinuance of the impressment of seamen for the navy—public opinion ! What reduced the torture of the lash in the army to fifty stripes—public opinion ! What carried the ten hours' clause—public opinion !
We might add numerous instances of theinflu once of public opinion , but the above may suffice to show its all-powerful efficacy . Let the reader now inquire what prospect there is of that monster evil , the misery consequent on low wages , being destroyed , by any means short of public opinion ? Will avaricious employers ever he brought to a sense of shame , and mC'l c to acknowledge that to take the advantage of the \ vorking man ' s necessity , by giving wages below what kbe can support bis family upon , and which keeps hiwi in poveriy , and produces intemperance , disease , crime , & c , is the very worst species of robbery thai- can be committed ; but let public opinion pronounce that verdict effectually , and the
bravado of avarice and oppression is laid prostrate , and the cause of tfce working class is pronounced to be tbe cause of justice . The subject of unity amongst the working classes , and the superiority of a national union over . local and trades' unions , requires onl y to be efficiently inquired into and discussed , free from prejudice , and with a mind open to conviction , and a disposition to receive the impressions of truth , and the conviction is su"e to follow . We invite , therefore , all working men of every trade and calling , and in every part of the country , to give the subject tlieir most serious attention , and we recommend them to discuss the subject under the influence of the feelings above described .
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The central eommittee of the above progres . lvely improving Association held their usual weekly meeting > m Monday and Tuesday last , T . S . Buncombe , Esq ., M P . , in the chair . The minutes of the previous mcetmu ' were read and confirmed , the financial report read and received , tha correspondence from all parts of thecountry ¦ lisposid of . Mr Green reported that himself and Mr Itobson had attended three sections ofthe London Vfeat End Tailors Society , were well received , all the parties expressing themselves favourable to its objects . Tlie delegates suggested the propriety of holding an aggregate meeting of their whole body at one of the large public buildings , to decide upon joining the Association ; they have seven sections , and upwards of 3 , 000 members . Mr Williamton reported he had visited the bio . k printers
of Mitcliaro . We found tbat the employirhsd offered a reduction to his hands which they were unwilling to receive , after making himself fully acquainted with tha facts of the case , he sought an interview with the employer , when after about three hours' ciscussion between him , the employer , and the deputation that accompanied him , a mutual arrangement was come to , perfectly satisfactory to all parties , a list of prices drawn up and duly signed , when the deputation withdrew highly delighted with the result of their interview . Tbe trades are respectfully informed that curds of membership are now ready : the central committee suggest the propriety of all trades that hare bcen ' aix months members , sending for their cards as early as convenient ; they will be si gned by the local secretaries of the different lodges , and deli , vered to those members only clear upon the boohs .
GLASGOW , —On Monday evening , attended a meet ing of the Upholderers Society , at White ' s Coffee-house , Trongato . Btrect . He was informed they had been organizing to become a branch of the National Association , hut it was contended by some of their members , they should get all their trade in that city united and then join the National Association . Mr J , drew their attention to the fact that scarcely any one trade had ever been able to get all the workmen to join tltcm , hence if they waited for all to join the Upholderers society , they would gain nothing but disappointment , it was like the
advice of the slaveholders , " stay till the slaves arc educated then give them their freedom , " a contingency never likely to occur In slavery ; so ] with the trades in organization , they are not at all likely to get their trade wholly organized with the small inducements they have of themselves to offer . He therefore urged on them to join the National Association immediately , and enable themselves to offer theextra benefits of that great association , to induce all in tho trade to join them . It was agreed the question of joining should be discussed at the next meeting .
EDINBURGH , —On Tuesday evening , met tho body of Plasterers at the Roman Eagle Hall , when , after some discussion , it was agreed that a public meeting should be convened next week to hear a lecture from the missionary , to showing the trade generally how far they would be benefited hy joining the association . KILMARNOCK . —A public meeting of the trades was held on Wednesday evening , in the Croft Hall , Mr Todd in the chair , when be lectured on the advantage and necessity of a National Association , the faults and failures of former unions . The lecturer enlisted the entire attention of his auditory , and elicited general approbation . At the close a resolution approving of the principles and plan of the National Association of Trades , was carried unanimously .
On Thursday a meeting of Block Printers was held in the same place , when he lectured on tho principle of unions , the association ' s means of elevating " their trade" and all others . The lecturer thoroughly convinced the meeting of the efficiency of the new mode of operation , and a resolution approving of the plan and progre »» of the association , was carried una-nimou & ly . The block printers and tailora' societies are members oi the association . The above meeting was called by tbe block printers . An increase of members here is the result .
GLASGOW . —On Friday evening attended a public meeting of Cotton Spinners , which was held in the Suffolk-street Chapel , when Mr Jacobs lectured on the advantages of national association to their trade and all others , the benefits conferred on their trade by former union , the cause of failures , & C The chapel was well filled , and the whole meeting approved of the facts , arguments , and illustrations advanced , expressing tbe same by their applause : —The following resolution was oarriid unanimously . " That we , the central branch of the cotton spinners' union of Scotland , deem the formation of tho National Association of Trades the sure
means by which the cotton spinners may bo enacted to elevate themselves as a class , to that proud position they formerly occupied . " It was also agreed Mr J . should visit the other branch of their trado . MANCHESTER . —He , ( Mr Peel ) , accompanied by Mr Parker , attended a meeting of the operatives of Droylsden on the ICth instant , adjourned from the previous Thursday . This meeting was held in the large room or chapel used as a temperance hall , This ro . m was densely crowded . Tbe chair having been taken , and the business of the meeting stated in a short appropriate speech , the chairman Introduced Mr Peel , who went through the usual explanatory statements , which having been so often reported , it is not necessary to enlarge on ;
lie was ably followed by Mr Parker in an admirable address , wh ch drew down the repeated approbation of the meeting . Mr Parker laid open the abominable cruelties of the sweating system as practised by the Jew , slopsel ' ers . He exposed the screwing system adopted by these parties towards the unfortunate beings who are driven by starvation , to apply at these dens for employment , showed in vivid language the danger to the public health by the present practice of giving out work to be executed in the pestilential atmosphere of the cellars and garrets now the domicile ofthe poor tailor ; and then showed how easily this frightful and realiy deadly system will soon be destroyed by the Nation *! Trades Association , Mr Parker concluded a most eloquent addressarnidst the warm and hearty applause of the meeting .
Mr Taylor , cotton spinner , then came forward , and in a short speech moved the following resolution : — " That we , the operatives of Droyisden , Oponshaw , and other surrounding neighbourhoods , are of opinion tbat nothing short of a National Trades Union is sufficient to protect labour , " This resolution having beew seconded ; tho chaiimnn rose to put it to the meeting , when the delegate ofthe powerlooiu weavers' central committee rose to caution his constituents , who were present , to pause before tbey committed themselves by adopting this resolution . He iidmi ted that a resolution had been passed by their central committee , that the N ational Tradws should not hi even mentioned in that committee for six months . After some discussion , the resolution was carried snauimously . A power loom weaver then proposed that the feelings of the powerloom weavers should be tested in relation to the National Trades . A show of hands were then taken oi powerloom weavers only favourable to the National
Trades , when about two-thirds of tho whole meeting held up hands , and in the negative , not one . The delegate of that body at once camo forward , and frankly admitted that after so unmistakeable a prooi of the feelings of his constituents , it would be his duty to us -. nil his efforts to obtain the rescinding of tha central committee ' s resolution above mentioned . It was then understood that the powerloom weavers would wait until after the next meeting of their central committee , to give them an opportunity of rescinding the one-sided resolution they had adopted ; in the event of that not being done , the wearers of this populous nod important district will pursue their own course irrespective ot the central committee of the Friendly Society of Powerloom Weavers . This resolution was then passed unanimously . — " That , iu order to carry out the principles of the National Association , we call upon the individual trades to send a delegate to the house of Mr John Hammond , on Monday night , for the ' purpose of forming a committee for this district . "
Votes of thanks were pawed to Messrs Peel and Par . kcr , and this very important and excellent meeting terminated . PRESTON . —On Wednesday , Mr Peel made his first appearance before tho operatives of Preston , and has great reason to feel proud at the reception given to him , but still more , at the extraordinary interest manifested ( it may be fairly said ) by the whole working population of that important town in tbe Monster Association , He begs to draw attention to this remarkable circumstance , which he recommends to the serious reflection ff his brother operatives , as strongly indicative of the improving " fignsofthe times . " This meeting was held in a large amphitheatre , formerly celebrated as the Derby Cockpit ; where , in tho good old times , the noble chief
of the house of Derby , the lineal descendant of the high , soul'd " Lady of Lotheim , " indulged bis aristocratic taste in tho refined and humanising pastime of cockfighting . It was here the noble carl took his siesta from > he fatigues nf legislatorial duties ; and now , that classic sport , alas I how changed ; no more the small shrill voice ot ' ehanticteer crows forth in triumph , drowning the groans of the dying , with a full sonorous chorus from a delighted audience , led by the noblest blood of England ' s aristocracy . Alas ! this far farad spot knows no victories in these degenerate days , save those of temperance over drunkenness , and Labour struggling to fi-ee itself from the goadings of rampant Capital . And tbuspasseth away the glories of tho world . Think on this , 1 ' eJlowslaves , and tai ; c heart .
Mr Peel , on Thursday , ottendrd a mooting of weavers and spinners of Torrington , Leyland , and was received with great kindness . In consequence of tho complete power exercised by the cotton masters In this district over even the publicans , a room of sufficient capacity could not be obtained , but a very good meeting was held at the Bridge Inn , and arrangements made for a future meeting In the large room at Leyland . On Friday lie was in Blackburn , but was , from the peculiar state of affairs in that town , prevented from obtaining a meeting . Oh Saturday , he attended a meeting ofthe power-loom weavers * committee of CHthero , when it was arranged to convene a meeting of the cotton trades for Monday week . Ho attended a mcetingof block printers of Sabden , on Monday night , when about 150 unanimousl y agreed to join forthwith , and appointed a committee of five to carry out the resolro of tbe meeting .
A vote ot thanks was carried with acclamation to Mr Buncombe , for his untiring services in buhalf of the enslaved operatives . Also a vote of thanks to tbe lecturer , and to the highl y talented and promising chairman , Mr Francis Bitiggs . Tha meeting adjourned . Mr Peel announces that on Monday , the 29 th , he will meet the cotton trades of Clithero ; Tuesday , the 30 th , tbe same cfPaddiam ; Wednesday , the 31 st ; the same of Burnley ,
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Friday , at one o ' clickin ihe afternoon , he will ntUnd by appointment , a general meeting of tbu whole trade of shuUle-niakeisorLancashirVw Manchester . Mr P , begs to state , that in consequence of secretaries not forwarding their addresses , he is unable to make satisfactory arrangements for his progress . lie is desirous of giving ample notice of his visits , and is anxious to meet the hands of every mill in Lancashire . MANCHESTER . —Mr J . W . Parker reported that he attended a general meeting of trades with Mr Peel at Droylsden , near Manchester . The meeting wasa crowded and enthusiastic one , and an animated discussion took place relative to the objects of the National Association , and resolutions in approba tion thereof carried unauimously , likewise votes of thanks to Messrs Parker and Peel . ... ... . ....
He also attended the district committe of Manchester , who passed a resolution , that he , ( Mr P ) do wait upon Messrs Kelly and Gilmour in reference to the dispute with their Lands . On bis proceeding there , the awt morning , be found the mill closed , and upwards of 700 hands thrown out of employment , and the mill guarded by the police . It was und = r these circumstances I considered it uot advisable lo seek an interview . On Thursday evening a general meeting ofthe Oldham distriet of tho journeymen hatters' society of Great Britain and Ireland , was held at the Odd House , to hear an explanation of the objects of the association . Many questions were asked and satisfactorily answered . A resolution approving of the principles of the United Trades Association was carried , —and that they join in the ensuing month . Messrs Parker and Peel had an interview with Mr Makin , ; silk manufacturer of Manshcster , relative to the list of prices presented by his hands , tho particulars of which have been forwarded to the Central Committee .
Mr P . also attended an adjourned meeting of the Manchester committee on Friday evening on business of the utmost importance . Ou Saturday evening he attended the Silk Picker *' committee , respecting ihe condition of that body generally . And on Sunday in conjunction with Mr Robson of London , went into the cases of of the silk p ickers—and Kelly and Gilmour . An application for particulars in reference to the association for the employment of Labour , was made by the tailors of Norwich to Mr Parker , they being desirous of investing fifty pounds in the hands of the directors to carry out its objects . He again attended at Stockport on Monday in reference to tbe cast- of Stocks and Tails . On Tuesday he succeedei in obtaining an interview with Mr Stotka in order to induce that gentleman to re-conslder the reduction of twelve and o half per cent made on the wages of his hand . After a very lengthened interview , failed in succeeding in the objects of his mission .
In the evening of th game day he proceeded to Macclesfiald to atttnd a meeting of operative tailors . SUNDERLAND COULIERIES . — On Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., our agent at-Sunderland , Mr James Dunn , was unexpectedly called upon by a deputation of tbe workmen of Monkwenrmouth colliery , to atttnd a meeting of their body that evening , to explain the objects and form of organisation , and proceedings of the National Association of United Trades . In conversation with the deputation , he learned that the men were then upon strike , arising train a dispute with their employers relative to the quantity of coals which should constitute the standard weight of their work , together with a small difference in price , It appeared tbat until lately the coals were sent to bank mixed round and small together .
7 cwt . was the standard weight of each tub , and the wages were 5 s per score of tubs . Mr Elliot * , tho manager of tho colliery , had thought proper to change the system of working , by requiring that the round and small coals should he separated , and that 7 i cwt , should be the standard weight ptr tub , of round coals , and the wages 7 s per score of tubs , and that 5 a per score shouldbe given for small if any were required . The men required that the standard weight should remain at 7 cwt . whot they were most accustomed to , . and that 7 s Od per score should be thewages for round coals . The difference therefore between the masters and men were J cwt . in the standard wiiaht , and Cd per score on the wages . In accordance with the request of the deputation MrD ,
attended the general meeting of the workmen , and addressed them at some length , and explained the objects of organisation , proceedings esc , ofthe National Association , after which he retired , in order that the meeting should decide as they thought the subject best merited . On being called to tbe meeting , he was informed that iu his absence , resolutions had been pass d to the effect , tbat the meeting regretted the want of unity among tha workmen , an < l that they should take into their serious consideration the expediency of entering into the National Association of United Trades , as the only means calculated to effect the emancipation of industry . Votes of thanks wire passed to Mr D . agent , and to Mr Duncombe , the editor of the Star , & c „ after which the meeting separated .
Several meeting ofthe above workmen have since been held , some of which bare been attended by MessiM Scott and Holgate , misMonarifs of ihe Mineis' Association , which the men have resolved to join . They have also Krotetoeiigagtftheprofession . il advice of Mr Roberts , and to secure his services il required . One of tho meetings was addressed by Mr Kells , chrk to Mr Roberts , who gave such professional advice as they required .
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TRADES' MOVEMENTS , Coudwaikmis' Strike at Whhx— Some time ago tbe shoemakers oi Wigan formed themselves into a union—or rather a branch of the general Mutual Assistant Association of Great Britain and Ireland , and for some time were harmoniously working for tlie general ycod . The expense of forming it , and the calls made upon us by those who were on strike in other towns , induced a number who would receive assistance at a !) times with willingness , and extend it only with reluctance , to separate from us , and f orm " abodvof their own , " yck-pt "The Old Trade . " A person of tbe name of Lawrence Bratliey , employing a number of bands , made application for some union men agreeing to abide by the conditions , and
pay the scale of wages adopted by the union . His proposals were , of course , agreed to , when nearly cue whole of the masters met , and , envious of Mr Bradley ' s prosperity , jealous of the unionists'independence , and mindful of the split brought about by the " oldtrade , " decided upon ceasing to employ any of the unionists . The consequence was , that some were forced to leave the town , and the remainder have unflinchingly stood by the union . Our case would have been worse had we not received assistance from those to whom we appealed . As from the fact of the employers striking against the unionists , the unionists were on principle forced to strike against the " old trade" men , but tor whom their roasters dared not have attempted such a tyrannical act of
despotism . We have to thank various lodges of miners , mechanics , and others , for their timely as » sistance , and we may venture to say that should our case call for assistance a little time longer , union will develope its strength , and the rights of labour be more rightly appreciated . Ours is not a strike for wages , but one of principle !! Are the unionists to wait the approval uf eniplojers whom they are to labour for ? No ! Last week two of the more discriminating masters agreed to employ union men , and expressed their regret that tbey had been misled . By the help of our friends we hope to bo speedily able to announce our complete success . " On behalf of the union cordwainers of IVi ^ an , William Reillvsecretary . —N . B . Reference may be made , if
, required , to Mr Wm . Clark , general secretary , 27 , Itupert-street , ilaymarket . London , and to J . M Lane , district secretary , 23 , Pump-street , Preston , Frahewokk-Knittbrs . —On Monday a meeting of delegates representing the various branches of the Framework-Knitting trade ofthe three counties of Nottingham , Derbyshireand Leicestershire , was held at the Royal Geoige , Loughborough , to take into consideration SiVH . Hali ' ord ' s bill lately introduced to the House of Commons for abolishing framecharges and othtr imposts . Mr Winters-presided , and Mr Batbev acted as secretary . , The bill waa
then discussed and approved of , with tbe following suggested alterations ;—Clause 9 , tfaat the words , " all seasonable hours" mean from nine o ' clock in the morninR till one , and from two o ' clock' in the afternoon till five . —Clause 14 , that the penalty be not more than £ 50 , and not less than £ 20 . It was also recommended that one-half the penalties be given to the informer , and one-half to the crown . A petition to both houses of Parliament was then read and adopted . A motion was put and carried that tbe M . P's lor the three counties be solicited to support the bill . A vote of thanks was then given to Sir HenryIlalford , Mr Pack , aud Colonel Rollesten .
KiDnEn . \ ii > STER , —Dklegatk Mketino . —At a meeing of delegates , representing carpenters , stonemasons , bricklayers , carpet-weavers , labourers , pa per-raakers , moulders , tailors , and cordwaincrs , 21 , was voted to assist tbe Warrington men at their ap . preaching trial . Resolutions were passed , pledging the delegates to increased exertions , and thanking W . P . Roberts , Esq ., ond the chairman ofthe meeting , for their valuable services . iClLMaRXOCK BlOCK PRINTERS . — The Staple branches of trade in this town have been , for a con * siderable time past , in a very depressed state . In tho " printworks , little has been doing either by
blockcutters or printers ; indeed , of late , some ofthe works may be said to have been literally shut up . Leicester . —Coach Builders . —The railway coach and Waggon builders and fitters , in tbe employ of llamer and'Son , turned out last week . for an advance of 2 s . per week . The fitters are already obliged to give way on account of the base conduct of some frame smiths offering to take their work , and wc are informed that Mr U . has sent to London . Derby , and other places , in search of carpenters . and joiners to replace the coach and waggon hands . Wa trust this will be sufficient cantion for men not to bfl led astray by Mr Uamer's agents .
Stmre ot the Gciujfosd CARrESTERS . —On Saturday ni"ht nearly the whole of the carpenters of Guildford " and its vicinity intimated to their employers that they did not intend returning to theit work on the ensuing Monday morning , unless they were promised an advance of wages . In one or two instances tbe request was complied with , but in fat the majority of cases the masters refused the required addition , and the consequence is very few ofthe carpenters are at work . .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), March 27, 1847, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_27031847/page/5/
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