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'M.*March a*. 1847. THE NORTHERN STAR. 5
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LEGAL. I P.P., Silsden.—The sum you paia...
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To the Operative Plasterers op London.—T...
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NOTICE. A delay having been occasioned i...
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RECEIPTS OP THE CHARTIST CO-OPERATIVE LA...
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EXPENSE FUND . StokeRochford.. 0 2 0 Tho...
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FOB THE SANK. Sums previousl y acknowled...
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ItECEIPTS OP THB VICTIMS* COMMITTEE. A F...
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Cherbourg, March 18.—A correspondent wri...
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NATIONAI, TRADES ASSOCIATION FOR THK PRO...
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TRADES' MOVEMENTS, ' Cordwain-ers' Strik...
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hhen then they have entered the array . The plan o ue bilhe bill is to reduce the present enlistment to ten eears -6815 in the infantry , and twelve in the cavalry ; hue loihe longer period in the latter case being grounded m then the fact , that it takes longer to make a cavalry _ttian _han a foot soldier . At the expiration of these _weriooeriods , parties will be perraited to re-enlist for a _SBpedfepecified period , with the privilege of receiving a ¦ ( pensipension at the end of the second terms , under _regu-Ultioihtions -which , in effect , aim at granting no _pen-IBionSBions to persons under fifty years of age . The _Goivenntenment hope tbat tbis alteration will tend to im--prov prove the composition of the army , and ameliorate the the condition of the private soldier . The length of
sen service under the existing system has been agreed npo npon by all parties conversant with the subject to be * be a peculiar gr ievance , _v-hich produces and aggravat < vates others . It exercises a most depressing influent ; ence on tbe soldier ' s mind , and is one prolific cause of i of _dimensions and suicides . Apart altogether from the the main question 'the morality and consequences of a s * a standing army , into which we cannot enter in this pla place ) it is gratifying to witness an enlightened and hu humane public interest in the welfare of the soldier re reacting upon the Government , and producing measn snres which recognise him as a human being , capable of of being operated on hy other motives than the di dread ofthe lash .
'M.*March A*. 1847. The Northern Star. 5
' M . * March a * . 1847 . THE NORTHERN STAR . 5
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Legal. I P.P., Silsden.—The Sum You Paia...
LEGAL . I P . P ., _Silsden . —The sum you paia , heing a bono fide debt due from yonr brother , yoa _<* an recover it from bim in an action for money laid out and _expanded for _hisut-e ; bat nnder the circumstances yoa state , I am of opinion you could not recover from the other party , as he does not appear to have committed any forgery . A . B . C , Barnsley She can compel him to support her , and if he deserts her he U liable to be punished . C . _Caiwroan . —1 st : Being a weekly tenant , the notice is good , and 50 a must _gire up the possession . 2 nd fie cannot make you repair , unless there was aa agreement to that effect . The other two questions are
answered in the above . L . H . L . —He can , unless heacreed to accept the debts owing to you , in payment of what jou owed him . A . Watt , Walsinghain . —All contracted mere than six years ago cannot be recovered , unlcs there has been acknowledgment in writing by the debtor within that period . Anything contracted or acknowledged trilnin six years , can b , : recovered under the Small Debts Act . H ., Lancaster . —If the deceased died intestate and his property was f « jsimj . le property , ( deseendahle at common law , ) bis _tldest brother is the person entitled to it , unless there was an older , wh * is dead , and left children . W . T ., Merthyr . —Tbey must pay yon _yoar expenses and a reasonable compensation for yonr loss of time . D . M ., Deptford . —As the parents I ad only life estates , the sale which they have made will notaflect the rights of the three children . On the death of the survivor
of tbe father and mother the three children may recover possession of the property . _Tnos . _Biot—Whether the tenancy be for a longer or shorter period , the landlord can _seiie for all the rent that bas become actually due . J . B . S . —I suppose you are tenant ofthe field from year to year , and if so , yon can only be turned c > ff at the end of jour current year , that is , at the eame period of the year at which your tenancy commenced ; and in order to turn you off at that time , your _landlord must give jou at least six months previous notice in writing . A Cosstast Readee , Coventry Assuming that the debts are not barred by the statute , ( and by _yourstatcment it would _appear that they are not . ) yon can be sued for them under the Small Debts Act . X . Y . Z ., Walsingham . —it would appear from your statement that yon only took the liouse till the 13 th of next Mav _. _therefore the landlordcan turn jou out of possession at that time .
"E . E . S . Stroud . —You appear to have heen a tenant from year to year , and as yonr tenancy commenced on a 25 : h of March , you can only determine it on another 2 ath of March . Your notice to qait was therefore irregular , and you are liable to the rent up to the 23 th of this present March : though as your landlord lately took _possession of the house , he will probably only require the rent up to the day on -nhich be took possession . A Cosstast Reabeb , E * ward street . Ardwitk Green . — The widow is entitled to one half of _herlate husband ' s personal estate , and his next of kin to ihe other half . All debts , however , must be first psid . The brothers of the deceased mon likel y constitute either all , or some , ofhis next of kin . The next of kin are tbe persons entitled to _aitninUtration _. hat shonld thty decline the grant of administration , the _co-jrt , ou the _application of the widow , would make the grant to her .
T . R . CotLiSfos . _Atwick . near Hull . —Give me the name of the solicitor alluded to in your letter . I think we may be able to save your father from tbe threatened act of oppression . Elt _Stott , Stainland , Halifax . —Your Utter dia * _a « arrive until the Uth instant , consequently too late for last week ' s Star . As an occupier of land you aTe eligible to serve the office of Surveyor of Highways . C . M ., Bookham . — As the deed of gift appears to have heen a purely voluntary deed , should you seU or mortgage the property the deed of gift would be had , as against the purchaser or mortgagee fcut you cannot defeat the deed of gift b y your iciU . JOSEPH Wootos , Congleton . —As yon ordered the book , and it has been delivered to you , joa must pay for it ; but , by pivi _.-jr a trifle to the _stiltr , yoa might perhaps get him to take it back . C . B _. H . —Yon had better' _eire _notice in writinr to tbe
pew on who carted his wood through your land , not to do so again , and , if he d ue * , then proceed against bim under the Wilful Trespass Act before a magistrate . Mast Lake , Manchester . —You may accomplish your object in the name of a confidential friend , hut who should give you an acknowledgment , tu writing , that his name ia used as a trustee for yoa ar . d for your sole benefit . Jons Dodd , Edward St ., Dorset-square—lst . Mr Tidd Prat : having refased to sanction the alterations , the Society , I conreive , con tic ue ? to exist on its former footing , and , consequently , the weekly contribution of each member continues at its former amount , namely _Sevenpence . 2 nd . Yoa are liable to the seTenptnce a ¦ week and tbe other levies , according to the old rules of the society . 3 rd . Iu case of illness jou would be
entitled to medical advice , and ali the otber benefits which the old rules entitle you to . J . G ., Coventry . —As Thomas Kidney , in bis will , calls George Turner " his -Mujin . " it is certainly possible that George Turner ' s only children ( Maria Sadler and Ann _Bai-gesR , ) may be the _cobiirs-at-law of Thomas Kidney , and entitled to the property in question . The pedigree , bowever , affords « o evidence of such being the fact . Can it be shown how tbe _cO'is-inguinity between Thomas Kidney and George Turner arose ; ¦ wbo ] . are the parties in possession ofthe property , and under what right or title do they hold the possession ? _"ALtuA . " Wellington , Salop—Ye % perfectly good -, but before either partycould enforce it ir . a court 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 .
JOBS BCTTEBFIeeP . Keighley His former renster . Hotlasce Hamlet , Weleh Hill — If yonr weig " nb _»* at ' s pigs , or other animals , stray into your garden by reason of the broken fence , you can impound them till he pays you reasonable damage . A . B . C , Trowbridge . —lst : The _tnairiage _vfO-ald fee legal . 2 nd ; If you are able to support _jctir wife , jou must do so . W . J . _Yockg , Parfheoinm . —Thtre _apears to be an inconsistency in your letter . You fire * , my Mr . Sneezutn paid tbe monry and expense ? , —end afterwards von Etate , that when thc plaintiff" went for his money " he received two shillings less than tbe sum Le had expended and the amount sued for . If this latter
statement is the correct one , Mr Sneezutn may be compelled to pay the two shillings , unless tLe plaintiffgave him a receipt in fall . A . Y , Z . Uham . —I cannot understand tbe particulars of your case , without a copy ofthe _Egreejotnt with the Hon . Mr Perry . TnoHAg Matthews , Cheltenham Your best way would be to write chilly to Mr . Gardner , expressing your hope thathe will make a reasonable compensation for _theoutrage committed . If be refuses to do so an action wiU lie against him for false imprisonment John Dawsox . Stockport . _ To enable me to answer
• 5001 _qitstio-as , U will be necessary that 1 shonld see a copy of the will and of the deed . —About _wbat vear did your mothers grandfather die I If JOu can inform me , I will take step ? to see about a copy of it . 3 axes Com , _littlebornugh . _—The Clergyman is ex officio Chairman at all ( estry meetings , and if the meeting in the Townrtips-room is a Testry meeting ( though not held in 1 room called the ( cstry . roori ) tbe clergyman will bave a right to take and keep the chair . But if the Meeting is not a vestry-meeting , iu that case the chairman muit be named by 2 msjoritv of _thepersoni _piesent .
Wx . Lee , Lo . eds . —You had best send me the order . It . B & ook , Todmorden . —If the secretary is tbe person liable to tbe payment of your sister ' s money , and refuses to pay , ghe must sue him in the New Small Debts _Cou'U . Did your sister receive no acknowledgment for the money when she paid it ! R . _Radfosd , Hulme . —There is no _objection to the will , because made by a _schoslmister ; and the probability ' s , that it was proved in Doctors' Commons . You should get some friend in London to search for yoa , and if he finds it , they will let him have a copy « f it » n paying for it . Perhaps your case might only _reiuire an extract , which would probAbly only cost a trifle .
»* Y ., Leicester . —Yes . Immediately . _^ M . _Eeiat— James Asbwostb . —Your questions con . temlc g the land sbould have bei-n addresied to Mr
Legal. I P.P., Silsden.—The Sum You Paia...
O'Connor , to whom tbey Kill be referred . —The Labourer ( price _6-i ) tobe orlered , as per advertisement in Northern Star . Jobk Ma tsoh . Hulme . —Tour contribution of ls . for Mr Richards has been handed to Mr Wheeler . _CBAZTiet Poems . —All parties holding copies of the above , yet unpaid for , are requested to forward the amount in postage stamp * , orin Post-office _ordew payable to Mr E , _Jonts , at the Old Cavendish-street Branch , London .
HlSCJ-UANEOrs . L . T . C—6 a on and prosper , " _AvNctX _PAatiiMEHTB . "—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 can be obtaine * of all the agents for the Northern Star . We respect the sentiments of" W . B . " as contained in the poetry he has sent ns ; but they need considerable _correcttonera fitted for publication . We do not wish to discourage onr humble friend ; but he shoull bear in mind that poets are not made—" poeta non fit , " as we are told . G . C —We do not know the name ofthe secretary ofthe Shaker Community , U . S . Tbe _GESEait Past . —Copies of the following excellent
letter were some days ago addressed to the whole of theparsonocracy of Bradford , Wiltshire . One of the slugs—a Methodist preacher—came out alarmingly on Sunday evening la 6 t against the writer of the letter . Its effect upon the rest of the tribe we have yet to learn : — "Rav . Sir Pursuant to a proclamation issued by our _s-. ivereign lady the Queen , who can do no wrong , 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 hand from our nation . Sir , can you conceive hypocrisy more consummate , or presumption more daring , than is ob . vious in that eant , which those who roll to 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 oi England , That the pre . sent famine is not sent by God but is the result of avarice is apparent from the fact that tberejwas never more grain in the kingdom than there is at the present time ; but it is the infernal maxim of political economy —buy in the cheapest market and sell in the dearest —which prevents tha mass from securing food . Aud what more easy of legislative enforcement than to prevent the greedy jaws of mammon from devouring tbat food 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 beads . Our clergy are acting witb benevolence
worthy our 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 . So , it is justice , the stern hand of justice , that must wield the sceptre of riglit , and strike the possessors of tniglif with dismay . Sir , instead of us ! ng the form of pray er prepared for the occasion , I beseech you to pray tbat tbe rich be made disgorge tbeir ill-gotten wealth , that the gifts of nature be distributed with nature ' s law , equality . — that no person be allowed to consume unless he also produce- * , —that the land of England maintain tbe people of England , the land of Ireland maintain the people of Ireland , —that the estates of every Itish absentee be confiscated and the poor _located thereon , — that tbe revenue of the _Cliurch be diminished ninetenths , and the Exchequer in similar ratio , —that taxeaters be annihilated , —tbat the parks and pleasure grounds of England be made into corn fields , —that
cottages be substituted for mansions , —that tbere 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 , ac they may be by our acting in conformity with them , even poverty would he a stranger , and famine unknown , except in reality it was the dispensation ol God , and then 'the monster would not stalk among the pooralone , making them descend to tbe grave with the howl of Pestilence for their burial service , but would treat all alike , rich as well as poor . In conclu . sion , Sir , do not excite the ire of that Deity whose mercy is unto all , and whose anger 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 , that mankind may live in love , none daring to make them afraid . — 1 am . Sir , your's , & c „ 4 'i \ u \ r , 9 ip .
P . S . —1 have similarly addressed all the clergy and dissenting ministers of the town . I hope , therefore , none of you will bring the providence of God into disrepute on tbat day . J . Mai-bias . —We comply wiih your 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 tbe abridged version given in onr last . P . Dest . —Address care of The Right Hon , Sir George Grey , H . lf . Secretary of State for the Home Department , Home Office , _Downing-street . Wingate G _& ak < : eCoi , hebt . —This communication is an advertisement . T . E ., Lynu . —We have not got a copy of the date mentioned .
A _Scbscsibis , Barnley . —Xo room . M £ ssbs Cubs : asd Dotle will oblige the Chartists of Bristol , by informing thtm what time they will be in Bristol , on their return from Devonshire , and if thej could attend a public meeting in Bristol ? An answer forwarded immediately to Mr Simeon , 10 , Templestreet , Brist . 1 , will greatly oblige . J . Sweet begs to acknowledge the receipt of nearly 300 signatures , and the sum of ls . from Mr Bradford , of Melbourne . All persons holding petition-sheets are requested to get them signed , and forwarded to Mr J . Sweet , the delegate f _. ir the _Nottingham district , immediately . Ho also acknowledges the receipt of 2 s . <* d . aad a sheet of signatures from Bingham . Mb C . _Vebo , Atherstone . —Must get the Labourer through
somefcookseller . We can send the Star direct from the office on the terms mentioned . H . L . Chapel-street , —Your notice is an advertisement . Ibe price will be os . Cbovdom . —The " Fast" meetings leave us no room for the insertion of tbe "Iteporr , " We will make some use of it next week . W . J . _Hodg-ioj * . —Next week . Middleton . —The first copy of the " Song " did come to hand . W . _Maxewau , S . _Godid , and " _ILtj-siiui . . ''—Too late . K . _BanroBn . —We have sent your letter to Mr O'Connor . J . H ., Manchester . —The sum remitted on account of the _National Labour Bankshould havebeen " R . H . " instead of J . 11 .
To The Operative Plasterers Op London.—T...
To the Operative Plasterers op London . —Thc 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 their 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 capital , of which we are creators . When it is convenient and advantageous to the capitalist to employ us , we are afforded a temporary means of obtaining a subsistence ; when he has no further need of our services , we are deprived of these weans ; consequently , we are mere automaton workers—our very lives are _dependent on the whims and caprices of those who traffic in our labour .
•* We 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 and 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 . The National Association for thi 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 inroad 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 of our order . We , therefore , sincerely hope that all oar fellow-tradesmen who are in societies will ses
the propriety of joining the National Association of the United Trades , and we also hope that those who do not belong to any society win see that it is their interest to do so without delay . Let us all take apart in this great work , and _a-sist by contributing our mites , and by a long pull—a strong pull *—and a pull altogether , we shall hurl Injustice to the dust , and 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 ohjeets and rules ofthe society , with those of the National Association , are explained . Signed , on behalf oi the committee , Richard Snelus , secretary . The AJaso . _ss' Strike at Siindbhland . — This strike has teiminatedin 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 tbis meeting is of opinion , that , the United Trades Association for the Protection of Industry and the Employment of Labour are the only associations at present in _existence 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 .
Lancashire 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 had , its value must be given . Members subscribing for three or four shares will not in future receive their certificates until the sum of £ 3 18 s . or £ b 4 s ., as the case may lie , is paid . The observance of these directions are indispensabl _* * 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 Yale Place , Hammersmith .
Receipts Op The Chartist Co-Operative La...
RECEIPTS OP THE CHARTIST CO-OPERATIVE LAND COMPANY . PER MB . O'CONNOR . SECTION No . 1 . _SBAEVS . Truro .. £ l 18 5 Nottingham , Exeter .. 2 2 4 Sweet .. £ 0 J 2 o Hull .. .. 036 Merthyr .. * - * " S . L . B . .. 0 C 0 Bacup .. 2 10 0 West Linton .. 2 12 0 Leicester , Free-Lambley „ 1 15 3 man .. 0 * 8 0 New Milns .. 0 114 Scarborough .. 2 0 0
Westminster ., 0 11 6 Bermondsey .. 0 1 n Somers Town .. 1 11 0 Leamington ,. 0 o 0 Shoreditch .. 0 10 Rochdale .. 0 5 " T . Moore .. 0 2 8 Norwich .. 2 0 0 James Moore .. 0 2 0 Clitheroe .. 3 0 0 J . Watts , Trow . Addingham t- 1 0 0 bridge .. 0 3 6 Arbroath ., 0 9 9 Moses Stokes .. 0 2 0 Leeds- .. 4 0 0 Sutton in Ash . Bury .. „ 1 1 0 field .. 0 17 2 Manchester .. 5 16 6 Cheltenham .. 0 12 6 Glasgow „ 0 12 fi Croydon .. 1 18 6 Bradford .. 10 0 W . Cuin .. 0 3 0 Sunderland .. 1 ll 0 York .. .. I 5 C J . Warncs .. 0 5 0 £ 15 _ 9 9
SECTION No . 2 . 8 HABI 6 . Henry Meredith 0 10 0 Rochdale .. 114 Hull .. .. 086 Norwich .. 1 17 0 Charles Pattlson 0 4 0 Belper .. 118 George Bishop .. 0 10 Chorley .. 0 2 0 Rochester .. 9 7 0 Addington .. 10 0 Lambley .. 0 3 6 Arbroath .. 19 0 _N _' ew Milns .. 13 4 Barrhead .. 0 12 0 G . Mavton .. 0 10 Lambeth .. 1 17 C Westminster .. 0 7 0 Bury .. .. 1 8 C Somers Town .. 0 4 6 _Easington-lane .. 0 5 0 Shoreditch .. 1 1 0 Leeds .. .. 3 0 0 Sutton in Ash- Marylebone .. _l o 0 field .. 0 10 C Manchester .. 3 16 6
Aynhoe .. 0 10 0 Glasgow .. lis 6 Uilston - 2 0 0 Teigumouth .. 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 Jobn- Pare .. 0 5 0 ston .. 010 0 Northwich .. 0 14 G Croydon ., 010 9 Oldham .. l 0 0 Nottingham , Ledbury .. 0 6 6 Sweet ,. 1 19 0 Edinburgh „ l 10 0 Thrapstone .. 10 0 Birmingham , Leicester , Free- Goodwin .. 0 17 6 man _„ 1 13 6 Leicester , Astill 5 0 0 Stockton-on-Tees 3 0 0 Hammersmith .. o 5 0 Leamington .. 'II 0 York .. .. 1 15 0 £ 78 0 5 "
_etnTTAXI \ _T- O SECTION No . 3 . SHARES . T . H . Sparrow .. 0 2 6 Newport , Mon-A . Z . Belper .. 1 10 0 mouth ., 3 16 6 Stoke , Rochford 5 4 4 Cheltenham .. 1 3 10 Exeter .. 2 6 4 Cie > yelon .. o 11 0 G . M ... .. 5 4 4 Nottingham , S . Rossiter .. 0 10 4 Sweet .. 17 8 9 George Green- Bat-up .. 2 10 0 wood .. 4 19 2 Ucrmotidsey .. 0 3 0 Hull .. .. 730 Buckmstleigh ., 090 Jas . Stephens .. 010 4 Leamington .. 1 1 0 Wm . Wilson .. 0 2 0 Rochdale ., 5 5 4 John Richards .. 0 2 4 Norwich .. lis 6 Joseph Moss .. 0 5 0 Tillicoultry _; .. 1 18 6 Robert Hamer .. 0 5 4 Clitheroe _,. 7 0 0 JohnWilliamson 0 14 Doncaster .. 4 3 6
Lambley .. 0 10 Chorley .. 2 19 6 Allen Sharper .. 0 5 0 Bromham ., 0 5 0 New Milus .. 0 2 0 Arbroath .. 2 15 2 K . Patterson .. 0 3 4 Hexham .. 0 10 0 Westminster „ 18 6 Leeds .. .. 5 0 0 Thomas Saun- Manchester .. 15 7 0 dcrs „ 0 2 0 Glasgow .. 013 0 Isabella nood .. 0 10 4 Bradford .. 1 10 0 Edmund Austiu 0 10 0 Maidstone ,. It 8 6 SomeisTown .. 0 2 4 Sunderland .. 1 14 8 Shoreditch .. 0 13 II Stockport .. 2 0-0 B . Briggs .. 0 5 0 Northwich .. 0 5 6 Thomas Law- Lewes .. 0 7 4 _rem-e .. 0 3 4 James Green-W . Tipper .. 0 2 6 wood ., 5 4 4 John Pucker .. 0-2 1 Oldham .. 1 0 0 William Beck .. 0 4 0 Ledbury .. 0 15 4 Joseph Bishop « 0 2 4 Loughborough .. i 18 4
John Boyall .. 0 2 6 Colne , _Tomlln-George Cooper .. 0 2 6 son .. .. 0 18 0 J _onatliauJaques 5 4 0 Birmingham , Bilston „ 8 0 0 Goodwin .. 8 2 6 Mansfield .. 2 0 0 Wm . Hodge .. 0 4 0 Burnley .. 10 0 0 Hammersmith .. 0 3 4 Haworth .. 2 0 8 York .. .. 6 2 0 £ 182 __ 3 10
Expense Fund . Stokerochford.. 0 2 0 Tho...
EXPENSE FUND . StokeRochford .. 0 2 0 Thomas Har . Exeter .. 0 2 6 ris .. .. o 1 o James Fowell .. 0 2 0 Bollon ., o 1 0 G . M ... .. 0 2 0 Leamington .. 0 1 0 Hull .. .. 0 2 6 Small , " unr . .. 0 10 JfrChatwin .. 0 2 0 Norwich „ 0 3 2 West Linton .. 0 2 0 Newport .. 0 2 0 Lambley .. 0 16 Bury .. „ 0 10 Jas . Watts .. 0 0 6 Glasgow .. 0 5 6 Cbelt nbam .. 010 0 Maidstone .. 4 « Westminster .. 0 2 0 Sunderland .. 0 0 0 Manchester .. 5 0 0 J . Greenwood „ 0 2 0 Merthyr .. 0 2 0 Loughborough .. 0 16 _ £ i 14 8
TOTAL _LASD FUND . Mr . O'Connor , Section No . 1 ... i 5 Q 0 Mv . O'Connor , Section Ko . 2 ... 78 0 5 Mr . O'Connor , Section No . 3 ... 182 3 10 Expense Fund ... ... 7 14 S _* 310 8 S
Fob The Sank. Sums Previousl Y Acknowled...
FOB THE _SANK . Sums previousl y acknowledged 856 16 8 For the Week ending the _2-5 th March .. .. 274 8 6 £ 1131 5 2 T . M . WllEELEB , 10 , . Philip _M'Gratu , j Secretaries .
Iteceipts Op Thb Victims* Committee. A F...
ItECEIPTS OP THB VICTIMS * COMMITTEE . A Friend , C . Arnold , City .. 0 16 Leicester .. 0 0 6 Mr Whitfield .. 0 0 C It . Arnold , do ... 0 0 6 Mr Fletcher .. O 0 C Jlr Holmes , Mr Howard .. 0 0 3 Sheffield .. 0 2 8 Mr Booth .. 0 0 6 " Mr Small .. 0 l 0 WestminstcrLo- A Friend .. 8 0 2 cality collec- Female C ' lartion .. 0 2 I 0 J tists of Hoch-Stocbport .. 0 16 4 dale .. 0 10 0 FOB MR _EICUABDS . Bermondsey .. 0 2 2 Mr Watson , Mr Small .. 0 10 Hulme .. 0 10 _EnsATVit— 3 s . _acknowledged last week as from Newcastle-upon-Tyne was received from Oxford . Chuisiopiiek Dotle , _Secretary .
Cherbourg, March 18.—A Correspondent Wri...
Cherbourg , March 18 . —A correspondent writes : — Yesterday , at half-past ten , p . m ., our town was alarmed by the report of three guns from the dockyard . On going out , I heard there was a fire . I proceeded there immediately , and found the new buildin ? , called , " La Garniture , " a blaze of fire ; all the engines of the town , arsenal , and ships in the roads were soon on the spot , and after two hours' hard work the fire was mastered . It broke out in one of the upper rooms , and was caused , it is supposed , by a workman who had been smoking . Luckily there was no wind , or the ships in the basin and the whole building must bave heen destroyed , inasmuch as it
was full of timber to finish the interior ; as it was , only one-third ofthe build ing was damaged—the walls only now remain . The admiral , Jules Deloffre _, and _MrReibell _. the Ing ' emcur en chef , together with all the officers belonging to the port , were on the 6 pot , and every thing was over at one , a . m . I am happy to say we lost no lives , and had but three or lour men wounded . The loss is estimated from 7 * 3 , 0001 . to 80 , 000 f . A court of inquiry took place this morning , bnt 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 tor feav the fire should break
out again . . , . Omnibus Accident . —On Thursday evening , about eight o ' clock , a young man , named John WiNn , _rwiding at No . 27 , Fuller ' _s-rents , Uolborn , was crossing Oxford-street , near the Princess ' s Theatre , which be bad just left to obtain some refreshment , when he was knocked down by an omnibus , both nearside wheels passing over him . His rightleg was fractured , and the spine seriously injured . The French Royal Aoademy of Medicine has appointed a committee tu inquire into the particulars of alimentation in Franco , and the circum stances attending the high price and scarcity of grain .
Todmorden . —There will be a tea party and ball in the Oddfellows'HaJl on Saturday , April 3 . Tea on table at 5 o'clock .
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NATIONAI , TRADES ASSOCIATION FOR THK PROTECTION OF INDUSTRY . " Union for the Million . " The important discussion on the benefit of trades unions at the village of Wishaw , in Scotland , wliich 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 thereb y 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 in * formation , 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 tree from _prejudice , and open to conviction , ) cannot fail to contribute much to their true object . The rnost intelligent persons are frequently benefited j hy such means they ascertain more extensively the peculiar prejudices and erroneous notions which exist
in the minds of persons less informed tban themselves ; and it must be to them a source of gratification to he 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 , hut 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 of promoting our general improvement ? This question directly leads to the consideration of , whether that
great object _nouM be most advanced by tbe 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 anion 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 the above question , by a scrupulous investigation of the 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 tbe 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 anv , 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 the principle you 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 tbe 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 , then seek not the aid of any other but your own class , in matters pertaining to otber 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 flames . Should your life , be endangered by attack or misfortune , seek none to rescue who are not directly interested in your preservation . Should you be unjustly deprived of any
pari of yonr property , seek not the aid of any but those who are directly interested to cause it to be restored ; or , if yonr character is calumniated , appeal to none but your own family to bear testimony to your innocence . In order to carry ont this principle , tbe whole framework of society would require to be destroyed . It would be useless to pursue this part of the argument any further . If the principles be sound upon which soeiety 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 thc community , in the protection of industry , more than on any other matter of extensive interest ? Important
subjects command general attention accordingly , as ihey 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 witb impunity , and with unblushing effrontery thev
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 _eluration * , like the skirmishes of contending armies , the _vanquishad of yesterday become thc victors to-day , neither party being effectually conquered . This is the state of affairs , with workingmen and their employeis under the influence of local trades unions . But 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 in one common object , and at once the subject excites public attention , ihe cause of the oppressed commands public sympathy ; what was lately regarded as an impertinent obtrusion on thc attention of a neighbourhood assumes tbe 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 ! What carried the reform bill—public opinion ! What carried the abolition of colonial slaverypublic opini on ! What carried the discontinuance of tbe 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 !
V'e might add numerous instances of theinflu ence 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 made to acknowledge that to take the advantage of the working man ' s necessity . by giving wages below
what he can support his family upon , and which keeps him in poverty , and produces intemperance , disease , crime , & c ., is the very worst species of robbery that 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 the working class is pronounced to he the cause of justice . The subject of unity amongst the working classes , and the superiority pf a national union over local and trades' unions ,
requires only to he 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 sure to follow . We invite , therefore , all working men of every trade and calling , and in every part of the country , to give the subject their most serious attention , and we recommend them to discuss the subject under the influence of the feelings above described .
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Tbe central _Mtnnilttee of the above _progresuvely _improving Association held their usual weekly meeting on Monday nnd Tuesday last , T . S . Duncombe , Esq . .. M P „ in the chair . The minutes of the previous meetin ; - were read and confirmed , the financial report read and received , the correspondence from oil parts of thecountry disposed of . Mr Green reported that himself and Mr Hobson had attended thrco sections of the London West End Tailors Soeiety , were well received , all the parties expressing _themseheB favourable to its objtcts . Tlie _eielegateg _Miggcsud thc propriety of holding on aggregate meeting of their whole body at one of tho large public buildings , to decide upon joining the Association ; they have seven sections , and upwards of 3 , 000 members . Mr Williamson reported lie had visited the bio ; k printers
of Mitcham . We found that the employer bad offered a reduction to his hands which they were unwilling to receive , after making himself full y acquainted with the facts of the case , he sought an interview with the employer , whtn after about three hours ' _ciscussionbeiwsen him , the employer , nnd 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 witb the _resu't of their interview . The trades are respectfully informed that cards of membershi p are now ready : the central committee suggest the propriety of all trades thnt have been ' _six months members , sending for their cards as early as convenient ; they will Designed by tho local secretaries ol the _different lodges , and delivercd to those members only clear upon the books .
GLASGOW . —On Monday evening , attended a meet ing of the Upholderers Society , at Willte's Coffee-house , Trongate * street . He was informed they hnd been organizing to became a branch of the National Association , but 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 _tkem , hmce if they waited for all to join the Upholderers society , they would gain nothinir but _disnppointroent _. It was Wee tbe
advice of the slaveholders , " stay tilUhe slaves are educated then give thera their freedom , " a contingency never likely to occur in slavery ; » o ) with the tradeB in _organization , tbey 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 tlicm to join the National Association immediately , and enable themselves to offer the extra benefits of that great association , to induce all In the trade to joia them . It was agreed the _question of joining should be discussed at the next meeting .
EDINBURGH . —On Tuesday evening , met the body of Plasterers at the Roman Eaglo Hall , when , after somo discussion , it was agreed that a public meeting should be convened next week to hear a lecture from the missionary , to showing tho trade geu «« lly hew far they _v-ould be benefited by joining the association . KILMARNOCK . —A public meeting ofthe trades was held on Wednesday evening , in tbe Croft Hall , Mr Todd in the chair , when he lectured on the advantage and necessity Uf a National Association , the faults and failures of former unions . The lecturer enlisted the entire attention ofhis auditory , and elicited general approbation . At the close a resolution approving ot 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 the principle of unions , the association ' s means of elevating "their trade" nnd 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 progress of the association , was carried unanimously . The block printers and tailors' societies are members of the association . The above meeting was called by the block printers . An increase of members here is the result , GLASGOW . —On Friday evening attended a public meeting of Cotton Spinners , which was hold 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 ot failures , etc . The chapel was well tilled , and the whole meeting approved of the facts , arguments , and illustrations ! advanced , expressing tbe same by their applause : —The following resolution was _carritd unanimously , " That wc , the central branch of the cotton spinners' union of Scotland , deem the formation of the National Association of Trades the sure means hy which the cotton spinners may be enabled 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 trade .
MANCHESTER . —He , ( Mr Peel ) , accompanied by Mr Parker , attended a meeting of the operatives of Droylsden on the lGth instant , adjourned from tha previous Thursday . This meeting was held in the large room or chapel used as a temperance hall , This rocm was densely crowded . The chair having been taken , and tbe business of the meeting stated in a short appropriate speech , the chairman introduced Mr Peel , who w *> nt through the usual explanatory statements , which having been so often reported , tt is not necessary to enlarge on ; he 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 theso dens for employment , showed in vivid language the danger to the public health by the present practice of g ' ving out work to be executed in the _pestilential atmosphere of tha cellars aud garrets now the domicile of the poor tailor ; and then showed how easily this frightful nnd really deadly system will soon be destroyed by the Nation il Trades Association . Mr Parker concluded a most eloquent address amidst the warm and hearty applause of the meeting _.
Mr Taylor , cotton spinner , then came forward , and in a short speech moved the folio wine : resolution : — " Tbat we , the operatives of Droylsden , Openshnw , and other surrounding neighbourhoods , are of opinion thnt nothing short of a National Trades Union is sufficient to protect labour . " This resolution having been seconded ; the chairman rose to put it to the meeting , when the delegate oftlie powertoom weavers ' central committee rose to caution his constituents , who wero present , to pause before they committed themselves by adopting this resolution . He aelmi ted that a resolution had been passed by their central committee , thatthe National Trades should not beeven mentioned in that committee for six months . After some discussion , the resolution was carried unanimously . A power loam weaver then proposed tbat the feelings of the powerloom weavers should be tested in relation to the National Trades . A show of hands were then taken of powerloom weavers only favourable to the Kational
Trades , when about two thirds of the whole meeting held up hands , and in the negative , not oue . The delegate of that body at once catue forward , and frankly admitted tbat after so unmistnkeablc n proof of the feelings of his constituents , it would be his duty to use all his efforts to obtain the rescinding of the 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 thera an opportunity of _rescinding the one-sided resolution they had adopted ; in the event of that not being done , the wearers of this populous and important district will pur sue their own course irrespective ot the central committee of the Friendly Society of Powerloom Weavers . This resolution was then passed unanimously . — " That , in order to carry out the principles of the National Association , we call upon the individual trades to send a delegate to the bouse of Mr John Hammond , on Monday night , for the | purpo 3 e of forming a committee for this _ilistrlci . "
Votes of thanks were passed to Messrs Peel and Par . fcer , _» nd this very important and excellent moetiHg terminated . PHESTON . —On Wednesday , Mr Peel made his first appearance before the operatives of Preston , and has great reason to feel proud at the receptiou given to him , but still more , at tlie extraordinary interest manifested ( it may be fairly said ) by the whole working population of tbat important town in tbe Monster Association . He begs to draw attention to this remarkable circumstance , which be recommends to the serious reflection ef his brother operatives , as sVrongly indicative of the improving " signs ofthe times . " This meeting was held in a large amphitheatre , formerly celebrated as the Derby Cockpit ; where , in the good old times , the noblo chief
of tbe house of Derby , thc lineal descendant of the high _, _soul'd "Lady of Lotheiro , " indulged bis aristocratic laste in the refined and humanising pastime of cockfighting _. It _washero tho noble carl took his siesta from _iha fatigues of legislatorial duties ; and now , that classic sport , _alasf how changed ; no more the small shrill voice ofebantideer crows forth in triumph , drowning the groans of the dying , with a full sonorous chorus from a delighted audience , led hy tbo noblost blood of England ' s aristocracy . Alas 1 this far . famed spot knows no victories in these degenerate days , save those of temperance aver drunkenness , and Labour struggling to free itself from the goadings of rampant Capital . And tbuspasseth away thc glories of the world . Think on this , fellowslaves , and take heart .
Mr Peel , on Thursday , attended a meeting 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 nould not be obtained , but a very good meeting was held at tho Bridge Inn , and arrangements made for a future meeting in tbe large room at Leyland . On Friday he was in Blackburn , but was from the pa . culiar state of affairs in that town , prevented from ob . tabling a meeting . On Saturday , he attended a meeting ofthe _power-loora weavers ' committee of Clithcro , when it was arranged to convene a meeting of the cotton trades fur Monday week _. He attended a meeting of block printers of Sabden , on Monday night , when about 130 _unnnimously agreed to Join . ( Kthwith , _atia appointed a committee of five to carry cut the resolve of the meeting ,
A voto of thanks was carried with acclamation ' to Mr Duncombe , for his untiring services in _buhalf of the enslaved operatives . Also _» voto of thanks to tho lecturer , and to the highly talented and promising chairman , Mr Francis _Baiggs , The meeting adjourned . Mr Peel announces that on Monday , the 29 th , he will meet tbe cotton trades of _Cllthero - , Tuesday , the 30 th , the same ofPaddlam ; Wednesday , the 31 st , the same of Burnley ,
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Friday , atone o ' clock hi the afternoon , he will attend by appointment , s general meeting of ths whole trade of sbuttle . _maket s of Lancashire , in Manchester . Mr P begs to state , that in consequence of secretaries not forwarding thtir addresses , he is unable to _niafce satisfactory arrangements for his progress . He it desirous of giving ample notice ofhis visits , and is anxious to meet the hands of every mill in Lincnshire . MANCHESTER . —Mr J . W , Parker reported that he attended a general meeting of trades with Mr Pe « l at Droylsden , near Manchester . The melting wasa orowded and enthusiastic one , nnd an animated discussion took place , relative to the objects of the National Association , and _MSolutioHS in approbation thereof carried unani . mously , likewise votes of thanks to Messrs Parker and Peel . ... ... . ....
He also attended the district committe of Manchester , who passed a resolution , that be , ( Mr P . ) do wait upon Messrs Kelly and Gilmour in reference to the dispute with tbeir hands . On bis proceeding there , the n « t morning , he found tbe mill closed , and _^ _P-vards ol j hands thrown out of employment , and the mill | wird «& by the police . It was under these circumstances I ions ! - dered it uot advisable to seek an interview . On Thursday evening a genera l meeting ofthe Oldnnra distriet of the journeymen hatters' society of Great Britain and Irelaud , 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 carritd , —and that tbey join in the ensuing month . Messrs Parker and Peel had an interview with Mr Makin , " silk manufacturer of _Manshester _, relative to the list of prices preseuted by his hands , the particulars of wbich have been forwarded to the Centra ] Committee .
Mr P . also attended an aojoumed meeting of tho Manchester committee on Friday evening on business of the utmost importance _. On Saturday evening he attended the Silk Pickers committee , respecting the condition of thatbe-dy _ixenera » , v . And oa Sunday in conjunction with Mr _ltobson of London , went imo tiie cases of of the silk pickers—and Kelly and Gilmour . An app lication for _particulars in reference to the association for the employment ot Labour , was made by the tailors of Norwich to Mr Parker , they being desirous of investing fifty pounds in the hands of the directors _tocsrryout its objects _. He again attended at Stockport on Monday iu reference to the case of StocHs _andlaitB , On Tuesday he succeedei in obtaining an interview with Mr Stovk 3 in order to induce that gentleman to re-consider the reduction of twelve and a 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 same day he proceeded to Macclesfield to attend a meeting of operative tailors . _"JUSDERLAND COIsLlERlES . — On Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., our agent at Sunderland , Mr James Dunn , waB unexpectedly called upon by a deputation of the workmen of Monkwearmouth colliery , to attend a meeting of their body that evening , to explain tbe objects and form of organisation , and proceedings of tbe National Association of United Trades . In conversation with the deputation , he learned that tho men were then upon strike , arising irom a dispute with their employers relative to the quantity of coals which should constitute tbo standard weight of tbeir work , together with a small difference in price . It appeared that until lately the coals were sent to bank mixed round and small together .
7 cwt . was the standard weight of each tub , and tbo wages were 5 s per scoreof tubs . Mr Elliott , tho manager of the colliery , had thought proper to change the system _, of working , by requiring that tbe round and small coals should be separated , and that 7 $ cwt . should be the standard _weight pi r tub , of rouud coals , and the wages 7 s per score of tubs , and that os per score should bt given for small if any wero required . The men required that the standard weight should remain at 7 cwt . what they were most accustomed to , and that 7 s 6 d per _acore should be _thewages for rouud coals . The difference therefore between tbe masters and men were J cut . in the standard weight , and Gd per score on tbe wages . In accordance with the request of tbe deputation Mr D ,
attended the general meeting of the workmen , and addressed them at some length , and explained the objects of organisation , proceedings ( fee , of the Nationai Association , after which be retired , in order that the meeting should decide as they thought the subject best merited _. On being called to the meeting , be was informed that in his absence , resolutions had been parted to the effect , that tho meeting regretted the want of unity among tbe workmen , and that they should take into their serious consideration the expediency of entering into the National _Associatio-A of United Trades , as the only means calculated to _effect tho emancipation of industry . Votes of thanks were parsed to Mr D . agent , and to Mr Dun . eombe , the editor of the Star , etc ., after whieh tho meeting separated .
Several meeting ofthe above workmen have since been held , some of which bave been attended by Messrs Scott and Holgate , missionaries of the Miners' Association , which the men have resolved to join . They have also wrote to engage the professional advice of Mr Roberts , and to secure his services if required . Oue ofthe meetings was _aadre'ssed hy Mr Kelk , cltrk to Mr Roberts , who gave such professional advice as tbey required .
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TRADES' MOVEMENTS , ' _Cordwain-ers' Strike at Wigan . —Some time ago the shoemakers ot 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 the general good . 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 all times with willingness , and extend it only with reluctance , to separate from us , and form _, " a body of their own , " yclept "The Old Trade . " A person of tbe name of Lawrence Bradley , employing a number of bands , made application lot some
union men agreeing to abide by the conditions , and pay the scale of wages adopted by the union . Iiis proposals were , of course , agreed to , when nearly the whole of the masters met , and , envious of Mr Bradley ' s prosperity , jealous of the unionist * , ' independence , and mindhil of the split brought about by the " old trade , " 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 tbe employers striking against the unionists , the unionists were on principle forced to strike against the " old trade" men , but for whom their masters
dared nut have attempted . such a tyrannical act of despotism . We have to thank various loJges of miners , mechanics , and others , for tbeir timely assistance , and we may venture to say that should our case call for assistance a little time _longer , union will _dcvelope its strength , and the rights of labonr be more rightly appreciated . Ours is not a strike for wages , but one of principle !! Are the unionists to wait the _approval of employers whom they are to labour for ? No I Last week two of the more discriminating masters agreed to employ union men , ami expressed their regret that they had been mis _« led . By the help of our friends we hope to be speedily able to announce our complete success . " Oa behalf of the union cordwainers of Wigan , William
Reilly , secretary . —N . B . Reference may he made , if required , to Mr Wm . Clark , general secretary , 27 , Rupert-street , Haymarket . London , and to J . _M'Lane , district secretary , 23 , Pump-street , Preaton . Framework-Knitters . ** -Ob Monday a meeting of delegates representing the various branches of the Framework-Knitting trade ofthe three counties of Nottingham , Derbyshire and Leicestershire , wos held at the Royal George , Loughborough , to take into consideration Sir H . Ilall ' ord ' s bill lately introduced to thc ilouse of Commons for abolishing framecharges and other imposts . Mr _Winterspresided , and Mr Barber acted as secretary . The bill waa
then discussed and approved of , with the following suggested alterations : — -Clause 9 , that the words , , * ' all seasonable hours" mean from nine o ' clock in th © j morning till one , and from two o ' clock in the after * noon till five . —Clause 14 ,-that the penalty bo not t more than £ 50 , and not less than £ 20 . It was also 9 recommended that one-half the penalties be given to o the informer , and one-half to the crown . A petition a to both houses of Parliament was then read and id adopted . Amotion was put and carried that the ie M . P's lor the three counties be solicited te support rt the bill . A vote of thanks was then given to Sil li Henryllalford , Mr Pack , and Colonel _Rolleston .
Kidderminster . —Delegate Mkiltikq , — _-Ataxnee * ie * ing of delegates , representing carpenters , stone * 16 " masons , bricklayers , _earpct-vtavers , labourers , pa pa _per-makers _, moulders , tailors , and cordwainers , 2 / , 2 J , was voted to assist the Warrington men at tlieir ap _« approaching trial . Resolutions were passed , pledging ing the delegates to increased exertions , and thanking ing W . P . Roberts , Esq ., and the chairman ofthe mee £ : e £ ing . for their valuable services . Kilmarnock Block Printers . — The staple plfl branches of trade in this town have been , for a con « on « siderable time past , in a very depressed state . Ia- In the _^ printworks , little has been _doing either by by blockcutters or printers ; indeed , of late , some of tha tha works may be said to have been literally shut up . Leicester . —Coach Buildbrs . — The railway coach ach and waggon builders and fitters , in the employ of " > of Hamer and Son , turned out lost week "M to ad * ad _«
vanceof 2 s . per week . _Thewfers are » riadyseb _*; Oh j liged to give wav on account ofthe _oaseconduct OS t ©{ some frame smiths offering to take tbeir work , ao 4 aad , we are informed that Mr H . has sent to London , don . Derby and other places , in search of _carofhtera and . and . joiners to replace the coach and waggon _Iwids ; Wo- Wotrust this will bo sufficient caution for _mefctoi to b _$ _* o bg led astray by Mr Hamer ' s agents . j > V . : Strike of ihb Guildford _ChnVSR 7 Bivm _^ j § ai _! . J § a _? ttirday night nearly the whole of the carp _& _TOrajtf-fa- " * fii Guildford and its vicinity intimated to _theirNo _|^ a | ployers that they did not intend returning to their their work on the ensuing Monday morning , unless thoy thoy were promised an advance of wages . In one or two' two instances the request was complied with , but in fat n fat the majority of cases the masters refused the required uired _addition , and the consequence is very few of the _cafcs _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/ns3_27031847/page/5/
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