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      Receipts Of The National Lan» Company, F...

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      SEGTI 0 N No . 5 . _-Sishopwear- Leicester ( 3 ) Barmonth .. 5 IS 0 row - 0 6 0 JsleofEly .. o 9 8 Tillicoultry . 115 6 _Newton Heath .. 012 6 Swindon . 5 0 0 StoneyStratfard 12 0 Bradford , York 915 0 -Colne ( 1 ) . 090 Bury . 5 18 4 Clitheroe . 15 0 0 Parkhead - 215 0 ¦ Gainsborough „ 5 7 4 Newport Pag-Wincbcomb - 0 8 6 neU - 513 0 Chester „ 5 2 6 Ratcliffe « 5 5 4 Penrith . Oli 9 _Kotherhsm ., 18 0 -Swindon - 5 0 0 "Derby - 0 4 * Minster Lovell- 0 9 0 Hull - lo 18 6 Holmfirth - OS * Norwich - 213 0 Atherstone - 111 8 New Radford „ 0 15 8 _Bridgewateraiw 0 9 0 Colchester - 010 0 -SouthShields . 2 12 6 Birmingham , Sleaford . 4 4 Io Goodwin - 26 3 4 Somers Town - 0 4 3 Minster Lovell- 0 3 6 Sheffield . 3 0 0 Manchester - 2111 6 Stockport - 5 0 0 Middlesborough 0 10 _StHilfiers .. 11 4 6 Torquay - 8 3 0 Walsoken - 0 4 4 Blandford - 513 4 Xenghborongh- 10 0 "Witham , Fish - 6 0 0 Howsell _. 212 0 Clackmannan - 0 5 8 _Denney - 0 4 , 0 Nottingham _. 8 16 6 Elland . 316 0 Chelsea - 017 0 Cinderford - 0 6 0 Edinburgh - 0 10 Liverpool - 117 0 Horth Shields . 110 Longton . 1 U 6 Oswaldwhistle .. 16 6 wigan . 16 810 Banbury . 17 4 4 Clayton West - 0 5 3 Glasgow » 3 2 6 Mansfield , Walker 0 2 0 Corbridge - 0 10 0 -Chorley - 0 5 0 Blyth , Darling- 0 4 0 Rochdale . 0 6 0 Preston , Brown 813 2 Windy Nook . 0 5 0 Maidstone .. 0 12 Aberdeen . 011 6 Marylebone - 1 10 0 Devonport » 0 4 0 Thomas Atkin . _ffitney . 694 son - 0100 - { jorebridge .. 39 9 4 Edwin Brad-. "DaventrjiAshweH 112 0 shaw - _« 310 Preston ( O'Con- _Richd-Franees .. 010 0 cor Brigade ) , 13 7 1 Robert Sudbury 5 4 4 Stalvbridge - 210 0 Jno . Brazer - 0 lo 0 Leicester , Astill 1614 0 Ellen CharMrs- 0 2 0 "Dukinfield . 0 7 0 Thomas Davenfavistock . 4 5 0 pert 0 7 6 Oxford „ 6 14 0 _Josh . Dir « 0 5 0 Stockport - IS 0 0 Easter Dix - 0 5 0 Burnley . Lawson 0 17 0 Thomas _Whitch-Morpeth . 544 law . 020 Giggleswick _. 0 5 0 Henrietta Gould-ILGonlding . 544 ing - 544 Matilda Gould- JehnWaternp .. 5 4 4 ing .. 544 MaryWaterup .. 544 "ElizabethGonld- Richard Mmlinging .. 5 4 4 ten .. 5 4 4 Benjamin Beg- Ann MnHisgton 5 4 4 gotta -. 012 0 H . Gridatis .. 0 7 0 J . D . Harrison .. 0 2 0 J . S . Clark .. 5 4 4 Jas . Knapp .. 0 18 E . B . HardcasUe 2 9 4 Hy . Collet .. 0 10 Hy . _Jafld .. 5 4 4 Joseph Middle- Rich . Griffiths .. 0 1 6 ton .. 026 Dan . _Hnsgin .. 012 0 David Beitch .. 5 4 4 Jno . Addison .. 8 5 0 William Fair- Thos . Hoggin .. 012 01 brother .. 2 0 0 Edwin White .. 0 14 Wm , Howell .. 0 16 £ 424 4 5

      EXPENSE FOND . Bishopwear- Sheffield .. 10 0 month .. 0 4 0 StHilliers .. 0 6 0 Trowbridge .. 0 10 Mountain .. 0 4 3 Isle of Elv .. 0 16 Howsell .. 0 2 0 Newton H _' eath .. 013 6 Elland .. 0 2 0 Coined ) .. 0 8 0 Buckhaven .. 0 2 0 Clifford .. 0 2 0 Haswell .. 0 2 0 MinsterLovdL . 0 8 0 Liverpool .. 0 4 0 Atherstone .. 0 1 0 Mansfield , _Wal-Sridgewater ll ) 0 19 0 ker .. 0 10 6 Smith Shields .. 0 6 0 Chorley - 0 2 0 Hamilton .. 0 5 0 Rochdale .. 010 7 evonport .. 0 2 0 Middlesborough 0 10 Witney .. 0 2 0 Torquay .. 8 7 2 Corebridge .. 011 6 Blandford .. 013 6 Stourbridge .. 10 6 Edinburgh .. 0 2 0 Daventry , Ash- - North Shields .. 0 4 6 well .. 0 7 0 Banbury * - 0 17-6 _Stslybridge .. 2 8 0 Glasgow .. 0 7 10 Leicester , Astill 18 8 Corbridge .. 0 2 0 Dnkmfield .. 10 0 Newton , Ayr .. 0 13 6 Smethwick .. 0 2 0 Preston , Brown 0 4 6 Oxford .. 0 3 6 Maidstone .. o 6 0 Morpeth .. 0 6 0 Marylebone .. 0 3 6 Leicester ( 3 ) .. 0 3 0 Robert Sud-Bury . 0 8 8 bury .- 0 2 0 Parkhead .. 0 2 4 Harriet Gould-WingateGrange 0 1 0 ing .. 0 2 0 Ratcliffe Bridge 0 6 0 Henrietta Goald-Barnsleyai .. 7 0 0 ing .. 0 2 0 Derby .. 0 3 6 Matilda Gould-Hull .. _« 15 6 ing .. 0 2 0 New Radford .. 0 4 0 Elizabeth Gould-Birmingham , ing .. 030 Goodwin .. 810 0 David Beitch .. 0 2 0 Manchester .. 1114 2 John Wardrope 0 2 0 Mary Ward . J . S . Clark ... 0 2 0 _wps ... 0 2 0 Jno . PUlett ... 0 2 0 _BuM , Mu * "fiBg . E . B . Hardton .. 020 castle ... 020 Ann Mulling- Hy . Jadd ... 0 2 0 toa ... 0 2 0 Newton , Wales 0 6 0 £ 1010 4

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      RECEIPTS OF RATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION . Merthyr Tydvill , Stockport ... 10 0 _f-er Morgan Oil Smethwick ... 0 1 7 £ 12 8 _C-Dotle , Secretary .

      Receipts Of The National Lan» Company, F...

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      October % 1847 . THS NORTHERN STAR . 5 ! U _it . _^ ___ __ _Z = _______^____ m _^ t _ t _ _____ ¦ . ii . ii ...... ., ¦ - ¦ —t

      Serious Riots In Lancashire. (From The M...

      SERIOUS RIOTS IN LANCASHIRE . ( From the Morning Advertiser . ) m Blackbtos , Wednesday . —Since Monday last _consiuererable excitement has prevailed at Darwin , a few miles from Blaekbnrn , by the apprehenaon ' of serious riots , arising from the conduct of a large body of'turn-oats'from the mills of Messrs Walsh and Co ., at _Over-Darwen , and yesterday ( Tuesday ) the information received at Blackburn was of so _alarmins a character that , on the requisition of Mr Eccle 3 Shorrock , magistrate of Oarwen , a detachment of the First Royals , stationed at Blackburn , was ordered over to that place .

      The first outbreak on the part of the rioters took place on Monday _crening , although far some days previously they had conducted themselves in a most disorderly manner . Their practice was to fellow the hands at present working at the mill each evening , on leaving iheir employment , using the most abusive language , threats , and every other species of insult , as they proceeded to their homes , thus rendering the streets at the time frequently impassable , _andalarmingtheinbabi Unts by the nproar created . To sueh an extent hare these proceedings arrived thatit has been found neces sary to afford the workmen the protection ofthe police on their way to and from their employment , and thus they also came in for a share of the abuse from the turn outs .

      On Monday evening the ringleaders of the turn-outs exhibited considerably more violence tban usual , and tbe conduct bf some became _sooutrageoBs tbat the police felt it necessary to take them into _cn-tedy . Thi- was the signal for a simultaneous and _sa-vage attack upon the police , who , on their way to the Darwea stationhouse , were pelted with stones , and not only kicked , beaten , aad severely wounded , but before they reached the station a rescue was effected . By this time the mob had increased from a few hundreds to two ox three thousand persons , and the police , nnder the

      orders of Sergeant Holden , were forced , to save then lives , to retreat into the station . The infuriated mob commenced an attack on the lock-up , and thousands of stones , some ef them of an immense sice , were hurled against tbe building . The upper windows were smashed to atoms , and the shutters ef the lower part of the building beaten in . Having continued the attack till their fury was satiated , tbe mob retired , but not btfore the sergeant , pelice constable Thomas Holden , and police constable John Fielden , were deeply wounded about the head tbe latter so severely , that itis feared the loss ofhis right eye will be the result .

      On Tuesday , in consequence of a rumour prevailing that a riot was contemplated of a most fermidable cha . meter on the closing of Messrs' Walsh ' s mill , the magistrates deemed it advisable , as above stated , to solicit tbe aid of the military . Prom some accidental informality in the requisition . Major Graham , who commands the detachment of 1 st Royals , now stationed at Blaekbnrn , did not at first consider himself justified in acting npon it , but a formal requisition having subsequently been sigaed by Mr Fielden , magistrate of Wilton , a company of the 1 st Royals , nnder the command of Captain Mer . rlndon and Lieut . Poole , accompanied by Mr Superintendent Walker and a strong body of police , reached Darwen at three o ' clock . The town was , at the time of their arrival , perfectly quiet , and it is believed the appearance of the troops bad the desired effect npon the rioters , and olter remaining at Darwen four or five hours , the troops were marched back to Blackburn by order ofthe magistrates , although a strong body of police were still perambulating the streets of the town .

      A Fubuc Mektikq Of Unemployed Factory Op...

      A Fubuc Mektikq of Unemployed Factory Operatives whsheld on Monday in the market-place , Warrington . There was a rery _nomerons attenddance . Thomas Grimshaw , haying been called to the chair , sa _* d that the patience with which the workiig classes had borne their privations was most exemplary . They had far rather work than live en charity . James Savory moved the first resolution : —* That this meeting deeply sympathises with their employers in the present depressed state of trade . ' lie did not , he said , blame the manufacturers ; they would work their mills if they could . The famine and the railway gambling had diverted the money from the trade channels ; free trade was to hare done wonders in opening markets for produce , but

      unfortunately we had had to pay for corn in money . The resolution was seconded hy Richard Tipping , and carried witb but one dissentient voice . William _Lowrinson moved—* That it is the opinion of this meeting that the past and present position of the factory operatives is a state almost bordering on starvation , and our prospects for the future are starvation , disease , and death / He said it was now nearly twelve months since the stagnation began ; the winter was coming on with far worse prospects ; hundreds who then had credit had now none—hundreds who then had comfortable clothing and bedding now had pawned all—many who then had a honse to shelter them had now no home . Unless

      something were done there would be more disease than ever . Other resolutions were passed , and after singing averse of Burns _' swell-known song— 'A man ' s a man , for a' that , * the assemblage dispersed . The Tumi-out at _Abhtom and Mossut . — The Manchester Guardian says : 'Tbe spinners now on strike at Mossley still refuse to resume work at tbe reduction offered by the masters . Oa Monday morning the mill of Messrs Giles and Mark Andrew was opened ; but there being only two of the hands willing to commence work , it was again closed . The spinners of other districts are subscribing towards their support . An address was issued on Monday , tbe nature of wbich wili beseenfrom the subjoined paragraphs :

      A complete cessation from labour was the only real resource available , bnt how the people were to subsist daring tbe cessation was the grand obstacle to be overcome . We unhesitatingly declare that the masters ought to have nnited with the men to carry snch a measure , and have lent their countenance and little support to have alleviated the miseries attendant thereon . The majority of the masters were anxious for cessation , bnt mauy wanted the men to do it themselves , thus escaping tbe odium , if any sbould arise , from sucb a bold _and general step . Bat as the masters would he the greatest gainers by the benefits arising from the cessationmaking more plentiful the raw material , and consequently cheaper , and enhancing the price of the manufactured article by making _itscarcerin tbo market—they shoald either have nnited tu , or told ns , in answer to our

      resolutions , printed in almost _everyijournal in England , they would havo nothing to do with as ; bat let the present commercial disease werk its own cure , and wait , witb the gravity of tbe Turks , tbe fatal principles of predestination . As they havo united with as , and as we have tried to carry out the cessation without aay hostile feelings , but with tbe best intention of benefiting all concerned , and have failed , it now becomes onr Auty to do the best we caa nnder existing circumstances , and if we f ail , _orharefailed , letthe will be taken for tbe deed . One hundred and sixty cotton-spinners , are now ont in Mossley , and all other bands of the mills ; and if they are reduced tbe threatened ten per cent ., such redactions , we know by sad experience , are remarkably infections indeed , and would soon soon spread from Mossley here , and all over the manufacturing districts ,

      Ceoidon.—Mr Thomas Clark, One Of The Dir...

      _Ceoidon . —Mr Thomas Clark , one of the directors of the National Land Company , and Mr Edmund Stallwood , will attend at this town on Tuesday evening next , and deliver _addresseson the subject of' The Charter , the Land , and National Land and Labour LAHCASHna—The balloted members of Manchester Stockport , Ashton , Stalybridge . and Oldham , are requested te meet at Mr Dixon ' s Temperance Hotel , Great Ancoats , on Sunday , October 3 rd , at ten in the morning- . - M . , , . _LoTjoHBOBOoeH . —The members of tha Land Association in this locality are particnlarlj requested to meet at their _roems , Wheat Sheaf , on Monday , October llth , at _seren o'clock in the evening , to choose officers for the ensuing quarter , and other business

      . . _Mottbam , —The monthly meeting of tbeshare . hoMera will be held in the _lecturo-room , _oppoateUra Bull ' s Head , Mottram , on Sunday , October Srd , at S _o'elock . Also , same date and place , Mr Robert Wild will deliver an address to the Members , and friends . Chair te be taken at five o ' clock . Nctpobi _PAoasiL—The shareholders are re-: quested to pay up their quarterly levies , now due , or they will sot bs eligible for the next ballot . 1 OmBHiw . —A grand concert and ball will take place at Mr Hammond ' s large room , Opeashaw , on

      Saturday , October 2 nd , for the benefit of the Holytown miners . _. SoB-ra _SHmia-The shareholdereare _resiJectfo informed that a meeting will be held in Mr Drydin ' s i ' j" _" 1 _, ; _? Tuesday evening , October 5 th , at seven o ' clock , to adept local rules , & c . Tavisiock . —The shareholders ara requested to attend a meeting , to be held at the National Charter Associationroom , on Saturday , _OctoberStb , at seven o ' elock in the evening . The members ; in arrears for local and general expenses are requested to pay up .

      Hathk * Garde * -. —On Sunday evening next , at eight o ' clock , Mr P . M'Grath will deliver a leoture at the Good-Intent Coffee-house , Back-hill , Hatton Garden ; to commence at eight o ' clock . Stockpobt . —Mr T . Clark will address a meeting in the Hall of Lyceum , on Sunday evening next , Chair to be taken at half-past six o ' clock ,

      Trades'movements. . Tfle Warrington Cons...

      TRADES'MOVEMENTS . . TflE WARRINGTON CONSPIRACr . The engineers of London being desirous of showing to tbe trades of the metropolis the result of their efforts in favour of their , persecuted brethren of Newton and Warrington , held a publio meeting at the Crown and Anchor Tavern , Strand , en Saturday evening , September 25 ; Mr Hbppell was unanimously called to the chair , and after a few observations , introduced Mr Wm . Newiok _, their secretary , who Baid , the committee had thought tbat an explanation of the result of the trial , and what had been done with the funds their

      friends had contributed , shonld be made public . The committee would have held this meeting at a much earlier period , but they waited f or the report to place in the members' hands . The committee was exceedingly obliged , not only to their own members , but to those other trades who had so munificently contributed . In the metropolis alone , they had received over £ 700 ; a fact unprecedented in the annals of London subscriptions . ( Lond cheers . ) Tbey would be agreeably surprised to find that their whole expenses attendant on the collection and transmission ofthe sum exceeding £ 700 , and agitating the metropolis , had only cost them £ 20 . ( Great cheering . )

      Mr RoBBBra here entered tho hall , and was greeted with the most enthusiastic aBd long continued cheering , and amidst renewed applause ppoceeded to address the meeting . It was , said Mr R „ a source of sincere gratification to him to see such a respectable meeting . The Warrington trial was a most important one . He believed that no trade was wider spread than that of the working machinists , and he believed in numbers it was not inferior to any . The offence really tried in the Warrington rase , was the ' _talking up and down and talking . * The judge told the jury that he could not understand ths case , nor could he . ( Hear , hear . ) The object sought to be obtained by the employers , wasevidently to prevent the men from meeting , talking , and consulting together ; feeling

      assured that if they did se , the force of their united counsel would render them omnipotent . ( Great cheering . ) The men put on tbeir trial were a class of men who , above all others , sought to obtain their object by force of-reason alone . ( Hear , hear . ) They had shown _thiB by the bills , tracts , and addresses they had issued in defence of their rights . ( Cheers . ) An indictment , extending over 107 folio pages , was framed fer the purpose of preventing men from thinking . True it was , that two men might meet together and think that Messrs Jones and Potts were a couple ef scoundrels —( tremendous cheering)—and that no honest man should werk for them —( renewed cheering)—but he must be a clever lawyer who , for two such thoughts or ideas , wonld draw up a monster

      indictment , extending over 107 folio pages , to suppress two such ideas . ( Laughter and applause . ) To be sure , such a lawyer might think if he did not catch his victims in one or two clauses , it would be strange if they got through 107 without being caught . He was thankful thathe had had such men as the machinists to back him up , and enable him to fight the battle through so far successfully . The charge against Henry Selsby was , that he had sent ten pounds in a letter to the men . He waa delighted to hear Baron Rolfe tell the jury , in all honest simplicity , tbat ifthe men were only seen walking up and down , doing nothing , it certainly was no offence inlaw . ( Loud cheers . ) The word 'picket' had appeared in Mr Cheeseborongh's papers , and this

      was a 'horrid word , ' , ( laughter , ) and tbe learned counsel on the opposite side laid great stress on it , and read it with great emphasis , in deep sepulchral tones , as if it was only necessary to prove' picket , ' and blood and murder would be sure to follow . They knew tbat tbey had to appear in the Queen ' s Bench next term , but their opponents did net seem very anxious to call them np for judgment . He must again thank them , and assure them , tbat come persecution in whatever shape it might , he should be erer ready to meet it on their behalf . Mr Roberts resumed his seat amidst the mo 3 t hearty and protracted cheering . Several questions were asked of Mr Roberts , and answered to the satisfaction of the meeting . The Chairman said , the business that would now arise , was what should be done with the surplus

      fund now in hand . He thought it would be advisable to hold it in the hands of trustees , and if it should not be required in the course of some two years , some meeting like unto the present could decide what should be done with it . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr _HiNBiitsaid , the contest which had called them together , had presented features of a novel kind . Unlike Whig chancellors at the end of their session , they had no wofal deficiency to make up , but on the contrary , had the pleasure of announcing a surplus revenue , and that , too , exceeding £ 300 . ( Lond cheers . ) He was wishful that it sbould be deposited in such a way that it could be obtained at a moment ' s notice . ( Hear , hear . ) He thought the engineers and other trades had set a noble example . ( Great applause . ) He would move the following resolution : — -

      That the balance remaining in tbe bands of tbe London Committees , be invested in tbe names of five trustees , until it be seen whether it will be required for the purpose forwbich it was subscribed . Tbat it be invested in the following names ;—Joseph Dunn , member of the Old Society ; Edward Arundel , member of New ditto ; Thomas Booth , member of Steam Engine Makers' ditto ; William Newton , member of Manchester ; and Sicbard King , member of Smiths'ditto . Mr Millward seconded the motion . Mr Habbis moved an amendment to the effect that meetings he held in several districts p rior to any aggregate meeting coming to any definite resolution on the subject . Mr Hewis seconded the amendment .

      Mr Boom thought , shoald the amendment be adopted , it would be postponing the settlement of the affair for an indefinite period . The question was then put , and only one band held up for the amendment , and a very large number against—upon which a member of the Pattern-makers' Society moved a further amendment , as follows : — That seven trustees be appointed instead of live , and that tbe two so added shall consist of one from tbe Pattern-makers' society and one from tbe non-society

      men . Mr Habbis seconded this amendment . Mr William . Notion said , he would not object ?« have a pattern-maker added to the number of trustees , but he must object to a non-society man . lie would propose the addition of Mr Robert Swift , pattern-maker . Mr Millward seconded the addition of Mr Swift . Mr Hisdlet would agree to add the name of Mr Swift to those he originally proposed , and thus let it stand part of his resolution . The seconder of theamendment would not consent for the amendment to be withdrawn . The question was therefore put , and only two hands were held up for the amendment . The original resolution was therefore declared to be carried amidst loud cheers .

      Mr W . _Newiok moved a vote of thanks to W . P . Roberts Esq ., for his great service to the people in genera ) , and his attendance at tbis meeting in particular . He was happy to acquaint the meeting that Mr Roberts would , ob and a f ter the first Saturday in January next , attend every Saturday at his offices in Robert-street , Adelphi , to give legal advice to the trades and the working classes generally . ( Great applause . ) Mr Ha _!* sok seconded the motion , which was carried amidst the most tremendous cheering , Mr RoBBRis in acknowledging the compliment , said it was his pride and pleasure to stand well with the woiking classes , and he hoped always to try to

      deserve their good wishes . ( Lond cheers . ) The Secbbtabt said _ there was a deputation present from the block printers of Crayford , Kent , wbo were on strike against a shameful reduction of wages and who had been superseded in their employ , he regretted to say , by men sent from the firm of the eminent Free trader , Richard Cobden . They had issued an address , and as their trade had received considerable support from other trades , he hoped now their battle was over , they would help their oppressed brethren , the block printers of Crayford . Mr Newton then read the address , which appears in another , part of our paper .

      A vote of thanks was then given to the committee who had managed the Warrington agitation , and a similar compliment having beenpaid to the chairman , tbe meeting dissolved .

      CELEBRATION OF THE OBTAINMENT OF SHORTER HOURS OF LABOUR BY THE MASONS OF LONDON . About two hundred persons , chiefly operative masons , sat down to an excellent dinner , served up in a manner worthy of the fame achieved by Mr Rouse , in the large room of White Cenduit House Tavern , Pentonville , on Tuesday , September 28 . Ample justice having been done to the' viands , ' and the table cleared , Mr Warsb was unanimously called t 9 the chair , and said , there was something truly pleasing in such a meeting . They had met to celebrate the reduction of the hours of labour . ( Loud cheers . ) It was a great achievement . The battle had been well fooght and won , and he hoped to see his brethren make a good use of the time they had gained . ( Cheerf .. ) He The Soverei

      had great pleasure in giving' gn People : the legitimate source of all wealth . ' Drank amidst immense applause * . ., « .,. -. .. MrGKOROE Scoirsaid . it was the first time the masons had met to congratulate themselves and their brother operatives , on the achievement ef such a triumph ; ene that could not fail to prove beneficia to thero , morally , physically , and socially . ( Loud cheers . ) The toast tint had been jast given , came home to the breast of every right thinking man . ' The Sovereignty of the People , ' as he _understock it , meant the government by , and through thc great mass of the people , and " not by an hereditary lew . ( Loud cheers . ) And that sentiment would be reduced to practice , as soon as the peoplo thoroughly aroused themselves , and shook off the chains that now enthralled them . ( Loud cheers . } Mr lB 0 ! _iUo * -OEB said , be , _\ _v-as much gratified in

      Trades'movements. . Tfle Warrington Cons...

      _ha . B to Speak to 'The Sovereignty of tbe People . ' His brother masbiWhad shown' _tlleraseWes worthy the name of . men , by leading on the four o ' clock movement to victory , and he only regretted that the masons had not access ' to the newspapers . ( Loud cries ofWe have the Northern Star . ' ) lea , the Star _W ; . _f ° j ?»» most happy to find thot morality and _intellectually had progressed among his brethren . He trusted they would still continue to progress . He fla . ° ? h pleasure in responding to the sentiment . Ihe _CHAiBMASsaia , they would all heartilyrespond to ! 5 _w- _**> - » ent-Mr Wood had laboured long a _» d ha r ? J ? _-hem- ( great _applause ) -and he felt they paid him a high compliment in calling on him to preside over a meeting met to do honour to *

      so ex cellent and worthy a man . He called on Mr Kitchen to present the testimonial to brother Wood . n . _i- _t _ly-G-raNsa-dfbefore he did that he must state tnat letters haa been received from Messrs Wakley , iJuncombe , O'Connor , and G . Thompson , the Members of Parliament invited , all of whom regretted their inability to be present . ' The testimonial that he had the _hoooorto present was well calculated to stimulate men to deeds of honourable note , ( much applause , ) and in tho name ofthe operative masons he now presented this mark of their esteem , aflec * tipn , and gratitude , to their talented and faithful advocate and friend , Joseph Wood . ( Tremendous cheering . ) The testimonial is a splendid Gold Watch _andappendages . The watchhas the '

      masons coat of arms roost tastefully and elegantly engraved on the back , and on the inside of the case is the inscription :- « Presented to Joseph Wood , by his breturen , tbeoperative masons , asa mark of their esteem and regard , for the zeal and ability he displayed in _otrZl J U ° _I _^ . , h ? a * _-s of labour . Sept . 28 th , _1847- * The testimonial is valued at £ 30 . On Mr Kitchen placing the chain round Mr Wood ' s neck the applause was literally deafening , and Mr Wood was so overcome with emotion that it was some time before he could proceed . MrWooDsaid , he little thought when heseoonded the motion of his friend Mr Hannam , for the four o ' clock movement , he should have had so much honour conferred upon him , but he fervently hoped

      that as long as one drop of warm blood flowed in his veins he should at least endeavour to be worthy of their esteem . ( Hear , hear . ) Mr Wood proceeded to speak at considerable length on the four o ' clock movement , the support rendered to tbe masons by the Northern Star , and his own appreciation of the handsome testimonial he bad received . We regret that want of space prevents a full account being given to his remarks . " . < , Mr Jaoobrgave 'Prosperityto the Mason Trade . ' _Hecongratulatedthe meeting on the great strength ofthe masons'union . Mr Tubnib gave * Prosperity to tba Bookbinders ' Society , and health and happiness to its representative , Mr Dunning . ' Mr Donkino , in an eloquent speech , responded .

      The Chaibman gave' Prosperity to the new Lodges of the Masons' Trade . ' Mr Mxtcai * very ably responded . A voteof thanks was given to the Press , especially the Norihern \ Star , with three times three ; which was acknowledged by the representatives of the press present . An unanimous vote ef thanks was also given tothe stewards and committee . A like compliment w ' ob paid to the chairman , and tho _meeting broke up , to enjoy tho varied and excellent entertainments bo magnificently provided for the gratification of the many thousands who frequent the theatre and i . _luminated grounds of tlio famed White Cenduit . '

      Cratfobd Block-Pbintkrs . — iWe , the 'London Silk , Wool , and Cotton Printers' Society , ' at Crayford , have resolved to lay our case before the trades in general , and beg to state that a serious reduction is offered by one of our employers , to thc amount of 5 $ . 5 d . per pound , which we resist , as we receive no raoreat present than is paid by the London masters in general , and it this reduction is submitted to , the whole body will iu all probability be reduced . Owing to the depressed state ofour trado for the last twelve months , and having expended in a recent struggle ( since Christmas ) upwards of six hundred pounds ! our funds are exhausted , and vte appeal to you to help us to reBist the above encroachment on onr wages , which are , without reduction , so low , that a

      living can scarcely be obtained . Since Christmas our average earnings bare not exceeded fourteen shillings per week . Not only does our employer wish to reduce our prices again , having submitted to two reductions within the last eighteen months , but what is quite as important , he is using his endeavours to break up our union . As the breaking up of our union and the reduction of our prices must be resisted by all means ; we called the shop out on strike five weeks ago . The number of men wbo require our support from that shop is sixty ; and at another shop , twenty-three , making a total of eighty three men who require our support . The number of men belonging to our union in the London trade is three hundred and three ; out of that number there are , as above stated , eighty-three , who require our support ; there are also seventy men out ot shop , so that you will perceive there are only one hundred and fifty men able to pay , and they , but partially

      employed , nevertheless , pay twopence in every shilling they earn , which payments upon an average amounts to nearly twenty pounds per week , but eur weekly liabilities amount to nearly forty pounds . We have been out of the shop fourteen weeks in all—on strike five weeks . We , therefore , appeal to you to help us under these circumstances , by loan , or gift . We have at all times rendered our assistance to the trades , when called upon , and hope they will lend us a . helping hand under this pressure . We beg to mention , any support you may please te render us will be thankfully received ; and lor the satisfaction of all parties shall feel obliged by all monies being made payable by post-office order , on Dartford , to Mr _George Hudson , and the subscription sheets forwarded to him , at the Bell Inn , Crayford , where the committee sit daily , and from whom an acknowledgment will be forwarded without delay . Wo arc , your obedient servants , ( signed on behalf of the committee . ) Petbb Ward , chairman .

      Kbtirbino . —Mr Buckby attended here on Tuesday week , and delivered a very impressive Jecfuro on tbe objects and principles ofthe National Association for the Protection " of Industry and the Employment of Labour . At the close , the following resolution was unanimously adopted : — That this meeting having heard the principles and objects of the National Association of United Trades for the Protection ot Industry aod the Emplojment of Labour explained ; believe thorn to be eminently calculated to improve the condition of tbe trades generally ; therefore , we earnestly call up >> n tbo operatives ofthis town to give effect to the opinion set forth by joining forthwith . Lancashire Miners —The general delegate meeting of Lancashire Miners will be held on Monday

      next , October 4 tb _, at the house of Mr Israel Riley , Commercial Inn , Over Darwen , near Blackburn ; chair to be taken at eleven o ' clock in the forenoon . There will also be a public meeting , which will be addressed by W ; P . Roberts , Esq , and several other gentlemen . Nawcastlb Nailmakbks . —An adjourned meeting of the journeyman nailmakers of Newcastle was held at the sign ofthe Cock , Denton Cbace , on Monday , the 20 th ult . After mature deliberation , it was unanimously resolved that we immediately join the great National League for thc Protection of Industry , and by the active canvass of some our members we have already succeeded in ' enrolling _twenty-nino members , and , according to rule , paid a month ' s contribution , whicii has been remitted to the proper onsrter . With vour permission , Mr Editor , we

      would fain address a tew lines to our brethren of Winlaton , Shields , Sunderland , and the adjacent towns . Brethren and fellow workmen , —We hope you will see the necessity of joining this mighty movement , as we believe it to be the strongest and best fortified project attempted either in ancient or modern ' times for the defence ofthe toiling millions . At the present time we aro subject to be curtailed at any moment that our selfish money-grubbing employers may think proper , and we are obliged to submit , or become the inmates of a skilly bastile . And this being the case , we consider it our duty to unite for onr protection , which example we hope you will universally follow . Jambs Lkiohto . v , President . Michael Coimb , Secretary .

      Thb London Iconfembalists.—This Body Is ...

      Thb London _IConfembalists . —This body is now making rapid progress throughout the metropolis , and the independent principles laid down hy the council of the Irish Confederation , bave been the means of several Englishmen joining the movement during the past week . The Chartist and tho Young Irelandercan now meet upon the same ground . They both view the conduct ofthe Whigs with utter detestation . On Suuday evening last , the 26 th inst ., a meeting was held at the Charter Coffee-house , _Strutton-cround , Westminster , which was well attended . Mr Burke in the chair . A vote of confidence was passed to the council ofthe Confederation in Dublin , and resolutions were also passed for forming a Confederate Club in that locality , to be called the' Cumin ' Confederate Club . Mr Reynolds , ih an able speech , condemned tbe conduct of those parties in Ireland who had the power to prevent the shipment to

      England of Irish produce , at a time when it was required to sustain tho people of tbat country . MrHussey followed . Ho _Bhowed the evil effects of tbe advocates of the people coming in' contact with the government , and instanced the case of Mr Ward , M . P ., who commenced his career as the advocate of the Dissenters , but who as soon as lie accepted place under tho government turned a . deaf ear to the entreaties of those whoso oause ho had previously advocated . The meeting was _aftcrwarda addressed by Messrs Da \ y , Comerford , _M'Sweeuey , Losmey Ac . On Monday evening , Sept . 27 th , a meeting of _the'Davib' Confederate Club , was held at their rooms , 83 . Dean-street . Mr Nolan in the chair Messrs Keanealy , Scott , Daly , and O'Maheney , addressed tbo moeting . There are now growing ma garden at Spalding two stalks of Indinu corn , each ten inches in circum _. ferenco , slid nine feet lUg _" _- -

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      " Union Forthe Mio*;'' Fribnds,—The Nati...

      " Union forthe mio *; ' ' Fribnds , —The National Association appears to be passing through an ordeal , which if it is able _tostand , will come out immortal . Everything appears to obstruct for a moment its growing power , but inthe end will help to fix its stability , and give it a _dsgrre of permanency , whioh it would hot otherwise have possessed . Besides , we must look for opposition , and we must not be disappointed if some of its professed bosom friends turn round to denounce and obstruct'it . But what ef that ?

      Do we not know that every great and beneficial movement that is calculated to enhance tho happiness of tho people , and to _yaise the standard of their moral and social independence has had to meet with opposition and persecution before it has been able iully to develops al ] its plans of redemption , and if they have failed , ithas only been through the cowardice and cupidity ofits members eithor in shrinking from the peiformance of their duty , or treacherously betraying or frustrating tho objects of the society for personal interests . Now do not be alarmed if such should happen to our Association . And iCit is not able to outlive ' the slanders of its enemies , and to surmount every obstacle that may be thrown in its way , it is not worth a straw .

      But it has as yet beat down the attacks of its foes , and we have no doubt but that it will be rescued from its present ordeal , and live forever . It is in tho existence and practical _workings-of this and the sister association , that we mu ? t look I ' or the redemption of labour . And it-is only in proportion as the trades rally round our standard , that tbey will secure to themselves and their families the _r'gnt and tbo means to live . . ™ ? , ? . j , -w ? - ' the nature and identity knfiwthn 1 ndlvldual _,. »« 1 » -9 _« nd privileges . We X _?™ Portion of the community cannot bo _rflKVw ' _P' _-WMMBandrte other part remain unaffeoted , nor can one part oftheworkins classes rise in independence , and tbe other f all into absolute slavery . No , they must either _nrnJmTZ

      retrograde together . And it lays in their own power either to advance in happiness , or sink into wretchedness . 1 hey hold the nature of their f uture existence in their own hands ; and by proper and judicious _management , tliey may go forward in peace , and triumphantly recover their forfeited rights . They possess the power to do this , and they can exercise it if they choose . That power lies in combination , —in combination upon a National principle _, where the interests nnd feelings of an injured peoplo may be fully and clearly represented , and where their power will be concentrated and directed , for the entire subversion of tyranny , and for the consummation of labour ' s rights . Itis by a national combination alone that we shall be able to obtain fer labour a fair reward .

      We have long and often tried our sectional skirmishes , and as repeatedly have we been routed and overcome . We have been struggling to effect an advance in the price of our labour by our local operations , and it is notorious that with all our toil and trouble the price of our labour has been getting worse . Now this should teach us the ineflicacy of local unions , and the necessity there ia for a national movement to recover that which our sectional efforts havelost . . : # To this point the trades are directing their attention , and to it they must ultimately come . We are not unmindful of the universal depression in trade , and ofth

      e utter unfitness of many trades to render pecuniary support to tho Association ; but at tbc same time , we know their eyes are opening to the importance of our claims , and to the practicability of our plans . We are daily pressed for information from trades in every part of the kingdom , others are sending their adhesions , and numbers more are promising to join when trade revives , , or when they shall have seen what the National Association is capable of doing . Now to these parties we say , you act unwisely , for instead of standing aloof , waiting to see what we shall do , you should come forward and help us .

      With these few hints as to our future progress , notwithstanding the trial we are undergoing , you will be able to judge as to what may be expected when we have got our ; whole machinery into operation . Do not be frightened at opposition , nor terrified at the rattling ofthe guns of our opponents . You are on the way to liberty—be firm I Freedom bails you on ! and let the thought of tbe suffering and wrongs from which you will deliver your wives and children , keen you toyour dutv . HOLYTOWN MINERS .

      The strike of the miner - of Holytown has terminated , upon which we feel disposed to oSer a few remarks . First , because some , from ignorance of the facts , or from prejudice , may denounce it as an entire failure ; and second , because many who ha 7 e manifested tho deepest interest in the miner ' s cause , may be discouraged , from the attempts of interested parties to bring into disrepute our promising and progressing confederation . The Holytown strike , we say , will be denounced by many as an entire failure , demonstrating the utter ineflicacy of combination to protect and guard the rights of industry . But this denunciation we _consider to be false , or , at least , an unfair deduction , inasmuch as the strike is not an entire fai _' ure . That

      the miners are gone to work at the reduced price wo acknowledge , but , at the same time , we are able to show that it is not a complete failure . Every one will remember that in addition to a reduction of ono shilling per day , the miners had presented to them a document to sien , —a document of the blackest and most infernal character , having for its object the entire subversion of every principle of social and political liberty , and to inflict one of the greatest acts of injustice and tyranny upon the working classes that ever was contemplated by the worst and mos . t savage opponent of human happiness and domestic comfort . A document which , had it

      succeeded , would have inflicted the worst possible description of slavery and degradation upon the industrious poor of this country . It wou _^ d have precluded the possibility of its victims for ever , from meeting together to concert measures for their own wellbeing , except by _exposing themselves to a loss of from fourteen to twenty-one days' hard earnings ; to have keen expelled from their homes without the shortest notice ; and after that , liable to be prosecuted and imprisoned for breach of contract . But , fortunately , this infernal instrument of bondage and slavery is not imposed . Tho masters have withdrawn it , and the miners have resumed labour , without subscribing away their rights and privileges .

      With this fact before us , we aro happy to say that their strike is not an entire failure . But rather , in _successfully resisting the document , tbey havo achieved a highly __ important triumph . For in our opinion , nothing in the wide universe would have been so dreadfully _humiliating , so disgraceful , and so absolutely degrading , as the imposition of so monstrous and mischievous a document . The loss of a shilling per day ( though in itself a serious reduction for a working man to sacrifice , ) is nothinz , it is but a cipher compared with the exactions and unmixed wrongs and abuses , tbat the signing o f such a deed would have entailed upon them . To labour and toil for tbe _aggrandisement of others is mortifying to human nature , especially , when

      with that toil there is a continuous succession of poverty , of destitution , of unmerited and unmitigated distress , instead of a constant train of comfort and plenty . But even this perverted and wretched position is a world of bliss compared with the concomitant evils—the oiuel and crushing tendency of tbat document . In tho present state of overworking and ill-remunerating the people , there is still a hope that , by their combination they will one day be _ablo , "by their associated power , to overturn and destroy the _present system . It is this hope that sustains them ; that nerves them for increased exertion , to be _extricated from these abominable , degrading , and . prostituting circumstances . But take away this hope and a f atal

      blow is inflicted upon them . Impose this damnable instrument ot cruelty and wrong and yon at once blight their prospects , and plunge " them into a yawning , insatiable gulf of inextricable and hopeless despair . To toil hard and long , and to reap impoverishment ; to be industrious and frugal , and still to live a pauper and die in debt , is monstrously unjust ; but to labour under the same circumstances , to exhaust the energies of tho _btdj and mind in ministering to the wealth of the kingdom , and always to remain in poverty under the scorchings and tortures of an insidious document , without hope , without being allowed to reveal your sufferings to another , and to be threatened with increased privations if you dared but propose a remedy to alleviate your distresses , —

      to do this wc say is monstrous , —it is slavery in frightful perfection , —it ia absolutely intolerable ! And this , revolting as it is , would have been tho positive and inevitable concomitants of tho imposition and practical workings of the document . _Nsw , the miners having nobly and successfully resisted this document , wbo will dare te insinuate that they have failed to realise the object of their strike ? Surely _noue ! The poor miners may have to suffer many privations in consequence of t ' ae reduction , but they have still the all sustaining hope of recovering their I 033 b y confederating together * Yes , they bave still the right and power of association , of combining and organising themselves into a

      powerful confederacy to obtain a remuneration ' lor tbeir labour . And we trust that every man in that extensive district , will rally round each other , and improve their remaining privileges for their individual welfare Again , admitting thatthe miners strike is a _partial f ailure , does it follow that the efficiency nnd a _^ ptation of combination to ropel thc aggressions _^ capitalists is in the slightest degree cuhipromi _'^ d or invalidated ? Decidedly not , as we will _plainly show . The partial failure of tho Holytown rjjners is the result of f action , of internal _dissensions , and antiunionists . There are many good rjei , ai » l true , who were prepared to contest tho ri _^ ' _nts of industry wifb invading capitalists to the " , * st- moment , hut their noblo purposes wero Uigl ; icd , 'i **< i their bold cneigies

      " Union Forthe Mio*;'' Fribnds,—The Nati...

      paralysed by tho se Jfob , cringing , am / hose conduct of anti-unionists , who wero ever ready to _sell . tho birth-rights , lives , and bread of tbeir fellow men , for worse than a mess of pottaw . Yes , it is _tosuchjnen as these , and . to the painfully disorganised ' cohaitibn in which their trado is , that their partial failure ia attributable , _andjnofc to the incompetency of a powerful and well directed union , Their own internal dissensions has ensured for them their premature defeat . Had they been properly united—had they clung together like men , and have resolved manfully to defend the rights of lab .-ur from the encroachments of capitalists , no power ' could crush f hem . Not hing would have been able to have prevailed against them _. But being divided , they fell ; and the opponent

      rejoices in their disunited condition that so _successftiJjplaces labour at his own command . Tlw miners see this , and regret it and a determination is at length evinced , that they will organise their power , and by le ? a ! and constitutional means , strive to maintain the dignity and honour oflabour . They have discovered the sad and destructive ravages of disunion and faction . They see that while they are falling out and devouring each other by tlieir division ? andcenflicting operations , their enemies are busily concerting plans for their overthrow . Not only among the minora does this state of disorganisation exist ; no—every trade almost is in a similar position . The working classes aro their own destroyers ; they oppose their own interest , and

      barter away each others liberties for a morsel of bread . One part of them are exerting _tliemselves to the utmost to improve their trade , while another part appears to be wholly bent upon creating division and disorder . A few ' concoct plans for their improve-, ment , and no sooner do they _commence operations , than another part I will studiously enter upon a ceursc of opposition . Shonld a strike unsue , the _antitinwnists immediately step in , and fake the places of those who arc nobly and _rrsilutely fighting labour ' s battle . Thus » ro the working classes contending against each other , wasting their time and energy in fruitless and conflicting operations , while the opponent of industry pounces upon his prey in such favourable _oircumstances , and exultingly baffles and lays prostrate the rights of industry . Under _Biicb circumstances , how , in the name of common sense , is it likely that we can mend onr

      condition 1 Is it to be expected that we shall be ever able successfully to contend against the _mastf r class ? Surely not . If we would rescue labour from tbe trammels and the bondage imposed upon it by capitalists , wemust unite together . We must _co-operale upon a more exte- sive principle than heretofore , and that extended principle must ho national , and tbe trade ? , in one vast associated body , must resolve io sink or swim , to stand or fall together . Thc case of the miners of Holytown eminently points out the necessity of such a confederation , that the trades may promptly rush to each others aid , in cases of aggressions . In conclusion we say , let the people unite together , gather and concentrate their energies upon a national principle , and they will be able to command a power _forsood which they never yet used for themselves ; which power tyrants will remain in abeyance , and oppressed , but _hr-nest labour will reap a due and reasonable proportion of tho wealth and luxuries it

      creates . T'ae Central Committee of the above flourishing institution met on Monday and following days , for _tl-: e _transaction of general _business Correspondence has boen received from Birmingham , Leicester , Nottingham , Sheffield , Derby , Denbigh , Manchester , Wolverhampton , Paisley , Greenock . Glasgow , Edinburgh , Willenhall , Bradford , Halifax , Leeds , Holytown , Preston , Keighley , and a great number of nther town and _villiates . Also adhesions from the _following trades , viz .: —Scotland print cutters ; Portobello miners ; Preston boot and shoemakers ; Manchester beamers , twisters , and drawers ; Sheffield _oearl scale cutters and grinders j Newcastle-upon-Tyne nailmakers .

      Thefollowing reports have been received from tbe different agents' — Mr Uuckbt , of _Liiccter , reported hia attendance at Northampton and Kettering , on which occasion Mr B . entered into the principles and objeota ofthe Association . The following resolution was unanimously carried : — That this meeting , having heard the principles and objects of the National Association of United Trades , and the Association for tbe Employment of Labour , explained by 3 fr Buckby , fool conrincad that they are well calculated to improve tlio condition of tlio working claws , and to ensure to all trades a fair remuneration for their labour . We , therefore , _pledge ourselves to use our best endeavours to promote tho objects of the Association , and that ive do earnestly call upon the trades in this town to join the _Asnciation .

      Air _CiiAcoifAX attended a public meeting at Greenock , nnd different towns in Scotland , and a very favourable impression is being made upon the minds of the operatives in reference to the Association .

      Notices. Tlio Central Committee Having R...

      NOTICES . Tlio Central Committee having received soveral pressing applications for one of their members , bave agreed that ns many trades as possible aha' * waited upon ; leaving it with the trade ? themselves whether they call public meetings , or meetings of their officers and members . But wo trust that the officers ia each trade will make the _necessary arrangements , so that the _^ deputations may not be unnecessarily detained on their mission Mr E . _HtrsfrnaiEs will attend at Leicester , on Monday , October 4 th ; on Tuesday , at Not < inghatn ; on Wednesday , at Derby ; on Thursday , at _Barnley ; on Friday , at Leeds ; and on Saturday , Oct . 9 th , at Bradford . Mr W . _WittiiMsan will attend the Scythe makers at Sheffield , on Monday , Oct . 4 th , at two o'clock ; the Silversmiths , on Tuc ? dav , at seven o'clock ; and on Wednesday , Oet . C : h , the Engineers , at eight o ' clock .

      Mr Peel will attend at Birmingham on Monday , Oct . 4 ; on Tuesday , at Bronisg _^ rovc ; on Wednesday , at Kidderminster ; on Thursday , at Bridgnorth ; ou Friday , at Cradley ; and on Saturday , Oct . 9 tb , at Dudley . All money _letfrrs most be addressed ta Mr James Webb , No . 11 , Tottenham Court-road , and letters on general business to Mr Thomas Barratt . Those trades who have not heen supplied with rules and cards , _mu-t send their _ordprs to the secretary , Mr Barratt , 11 , Tottenham Court-road , London . All post olh _' ce orders must be made payable at the Bloomsbury or thc Tottenham Court-road post offices . SUBSCRIPTIONS IN AID OF TUB H 0 LYT 0 T 7 N MINERS .

      Previous announcement ... ... 171 IT 4 Skelmanthorp weavers nnd spinners ... 0 4 3 Saltlev Works . Birmingham _;—S . P ., an earnest ' supporter of _rifiht against might ... 4 2 4 Manchester book binders ... ... 10 0 Bristol plastertrs and painters ... 2 10 0 Aberdeen trades , per Mr Shlrron ... . 19 11 Dudloy aft ! w men ofthe Oals Farm Works , _Kinsford ... ' 0 3 0 Enemies of oppression , per Mr Tarill , Dudley ... 9 8 0 Dudley , vice _m-fcers , per _IfrMassey ... 0 10 0 A few friends , per Mr Boorham ... 0 2 0 A few friends of Elnnd . per Mr _Garscd ... 0 10 9 Mr Hawkesworth , Sheffield ... ... IH G Hull trades , per Mr Webster 1 17 9 Lonsport , Port-ea Working Man * 3 Association , perllrStrond . ' ,. ... ... 0 3 0 Joiners of York , per Mr Hansel ... ... 0 10 6 A few engineers , at Simpson's , Pimlieo ... 0 3 6 Carpenters of Swindon , per Mr Hedges ... 114 6 Asbford , per MrM _' Donald _»„ ... 10 0 Mr Murray ... ... „ . ... 0 0 2 Preston Curriers ... _„ . ... 0 1 C Preston bootmakers ... ... 0 5 2 Mr Maitland , Hanley _„ . ... 0 6 0 Worcester , Mr Amphlett . „ ... 10 0 R * tby frame work knitters ... 0 6 1

      Winchester , per Mr Seward ... 12 0 Carpenters of Kidderminster ... fl 13 0 Bishops Wcarmouth , per Hi Bitiens ... 0 10 (» WiUcuhall _, per Mr Prince ... 2 0 0 Total receipts 193 19 6 We are _dosired by _MuM'Ksnzie , of Sheffield to announce the following items : r—Tbe white metal smiths ... ... 100 Bono buttonmakers ... ... 0 5 0 Foster ' s men — . ... ... Oil Opticians _~ . 0 2 11 MrCongrieff _. _Poulton . ... ... 0 0 3 Total 18 3 Tbis amount wss- expended by a public meeting held ia ShefQed , at winch tbe Airdre Delegate attended ,

      Brighton.—A- Meeting Was Held At The Art...

      Brighton . —A- meeting was held at the Artichoke Inn . on Tuesday evening , Mr Davey in tbe cbnir . Tho ru ' _ei of the National Co-operative Society were rea * by the secretary , and gave general satisfaction . A Committee was appointed , and will meet on Sunday next , to advance tho business nf tho society . _Ciioisa _^ at _Trsbizosr— We regret to hear , i ' recent _Isttersfrom _Trebiaond , that the cholera-airbus had reached that town . On hoard the Peninsula and Omental Company's steamer , Sultan , Captain Broftfts , on her Iato voyage from 1 _' _rebi-ond to Sonstaatinoulo , several eases had broken out , in _eonsequanco ef which she had been ordered bj tho health authorities at the latter port to I ' rmee a _Wwd . to \ vV . e out feor quarantine ol _^ ten days . Iho- liger will therefore , be dispatched to Malta m her stead _, to wrr ? htm tho India ( bulky ) mail * and pas *

      Suoh ' is tho aversion which the inhabitants of _Lontb-irdv entertain towards the Austrian government , that a _Milanese family of distincUon lately inserted in the marriage settlements oi . _fc daughter a clause providing that fllw should not attend Iho imperial court , while tho _bridegroom engaged to accept no office and to wear no _deception of tho _reigning eu > _^ _IUsstaloflth _attb _^ o are now 1 ? , M 0 fever pati _cnts in _varioi _ttes _^ porary hoei . _jtals in Ireland , " ;

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Oct. 2, 1847, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns3_02101847/page/5/