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THE REPUBLICAN ; a Tale of the French Revolution . By " Argus . " "' The * Republican' is written by an author as original in his sphere aa ' Boz . ' His style \ i chaste , manly , and impassioned ; and the sentiments contained in this Tale , and throughout the whole of ' Argus ' s' writings , are such aa belong to tho good and the naturally noble . "—Northern Star . Price 4 d . —No . II ., THE REBEL PROVOST ; on , THE TWO CITI-, ZENS . By " Argus . " " We want a million such rebels as Andrew Meikle . We give a sample of his political creed ; and he is the rebel who hesitates to adopt it as his own . "—IVdnconformist . ° This work , we are oonvinced , will go far to keep the flame of patriotism alive . "—Glasgow Post . " It is in the author ' s usaal style , having for its moral that which the author never omits , the beauty of virtue , and , the advancement of the cause of universal liberty . " 11 Argus , ' as every Chartist knows , is a clear , comprehensive , and powerful writer in the cause of democracy ; and possesses , as every Chartist and Kepublicau may infer , a heart glowing with all the feelings , wishes , and manly sentiments of a philanthropist , and patriot . His works will form a delightfully instructive addition to the poor man's library ; and their cheapness and genuine talent will alike recommend them to the fire-ide of feeling and the parlour table of taste . " —Northern Star . Price Cd . —No . III . THE GRAVE OF GENIUS , by J . O . LaMgnt . " Too faithful a picture of the struggles of unbefriended genius . It is one of the ' short and simple annals of the poor' told in touching and beautiful language . Nor is it devoid of keen and biting satire onj the heartlessness and hypocrisy of the great world . The work is well worth perusal , and we recommend it to tho attention of our readers . Though unpretending , its stylo is refined , and its language correct ; and as to simplicity and pathos it might have been written by Crabbe without detraotioa from his reputation . —The ( Dublin ) World . " Will be read with general pleasure . "—Scotsman . 11 Told with a fidelity that shews the author well understood the subject he wrote upon . " — Sheffield Iris . " Well told and lays hold upon the readcre' interest . " — Nonconformist . " Another evidence of the author ' s sympathetic feelings . enlarged views , and literary qualifications . " " Though small in size , this work is eminently calculated to add largely to the well deserved popularity of its author . "—Northern Star . London : Cleave , Watson , Clark , Strange , Hetherington , Lovett , and may be had , to order , of all Booksellers in town or country .
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STIRLING'S PILL FOR HEALTH AND LONG LIFE . SIR WILLIAM'S ADVICE IT is well-known that the late Sir William Blizard paid the i highest deferonce to the efficacious merits of STIRLING'S STOMACH PILLS , and earnestly recommended that no family whatever should be without them ; for , said he , in all cases of sudden illness , they could be at once safely administered to tho sufferer , who , perhaps , before medical assistance could arrive , might be carried off , or placed in imminent danger . Stirling ' s Stomach Pills have , in all eases , proved superior to every other medicine in the cure of stomaoh and liver complaints , loss of appetite , indigestion , gout , sensation of fullness and after meals , shortness of breath , and an excellent restorative after any excess at the table , as they gently olaamse the bowels , strengthen the stomach , and invigorate the constitution . Females , who value good health , should never be without them , as they purify the blood , remove obstructions , sallowness , pimples , « kc , and give the skin a beautiful , clear , healthy , and blooming appearance . Persons of a plethoric habit , who are subject to head-ache , giddiness , dimness of sight , drowsiness , attended with apoplectic symptoms , should take them frequently . They may be safely administered to p hUdren and persons of all ages , as they contain \ o mercury , nor any ingredient that raquires confinement , or restrictions of diet . Prepared only by J . W . Stirling , Chemist , 86 , High-street , Whitechapel , inboxesatls . ljd ., 2 s . 91 ., 43 . 6 d . and lls . each ; and may be had of all respectable medicines venders . % * Ask for Stirling ' s Stemach Pills ; and be sure the Name is on the Stamp .
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THE BEST MEDICINE IN THE V / ORLD !» READ ! AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES ! ! rpHE following statement of facts has been com X municated to the Proprietors of PARR'S LIFE PILLS : — Messrs . T . Roberts and Co . ; Malton , Jan . 30 , 1843 . Gentlemen , —Though it is but a very short time since I last wrote for a supply of Parr's Life Pills , I find that owing to an astonishing increase in the sale of them , I am again compelled to request you to send me twanty dozen of the small , as also a supply of the large size . I should wish you to forward them by railway to York , thence by carrier , as early as possible , as I am afraiii my present stock will be exhausted before they reach me . I enclose you the case of a person who resides in Malton , and whose testimony may be relied upon as being strictly correct . This is but one case selected from an almost incredible number of others , which have come under my notice , in which cures have been , effected by the U 9 e of Parr ' s Life Pills . Many highly respectable persons in this neighbourhood , who previous to the introduction of Parr ' s Life Pills had a decided dislike to Patent Medicines , are now thankful that they are able to add their testimonials to the beneficial effeets of these pillB . By forwarding me , without delay , the quantity of pills as ordered above , you will oblige , Gentlemen , yours , respectfully , J . WRANGHA . M . Gentlemen , —When ; I consider the very great relief I have experienced from the use of Parr's Lift Pills , I think it not only to be my duty to you but to every one who may be i suffering from similar complaints with whioh I have been afflicted , to make my astonishing case as public as possible . For a long time past I have boon greatly troubled with a most severe nervous complaint , giddiness , and swimming in the head , which increased to such a degree that at times I was compelled to leave off from my work , being unable to bear the least fatigue or excitement . At the suggestion of many of my friends , I was induced to try various medicines , but found that my complaint instead of diminishing , was daily growing worse . Having fortunately heard of tho beneficial offects of Parr ' s Life Pills , I resolved to give them a fair trial , though 1 must confess with but little hopes of deriving benefit from them , after having tried so many other medicines without success ; I immediately purchased a small sized box of Mr . Wrangham , chemist , the only agent for the Bale of them in Malton , and fortunate indeed has it been for me that I did so , for though I have just finished taking this one box , I find myself so far relieved that instead of daily , nay hourly , Buffering from that dreadful complaint , nervousness , with its attendant miseries , I am restored to my former ( good health ; my nerves are strong—the giddiness and swimming in my head are totally removed , and I am now able to attend regularly to my trade . Allowing you . to make whatever use you may think proper of this statement and being truly grateful forjthe benefit I have obtained from taking Parr ' s Life Pills . I am , Gentlemen , your obedient Servant , THOMAS PATTISON , Painter . N . B . I ehall be glad to answer any enquiries respecting the good the pills have done mo . To Mr . T . Roberts and Co ., Crane Court , Fleetstreet , London . ; A most extraordinary Case of Cure communicated , by Mrs . Moxon of York . Mrs . Mathers , of that City , had for many years been affected with a most inveterate dise ase , which her medical attendants pronounced to bo Cancer . It originated in her breast , and continued to spread nearly all over her body , defying every effort of surgical skill . Parr ' s Life Pills being recommended to her , she resolved to give them a trial ; and , speaking of the result , she says she cannot express tho inconceivable advantage which ahe haa already derived from them . She further states that she ib now almost well , and ascribes her convalescence solely to the persevering use of that sovereign medicine Parr ' s Life Pills . ; From Mr . R . Turner , Lewton . To Messrs . T . Roberts j& Co ., Crane Court , Fleetstreet , London . Lenton , near Nottingham , Dec . 12 , 1842 . Dear Sir . —I beg leave to tender you my warmest thanks for the great benefit which I have recieved from your valuable Parr ' s Life Pills in the care of a distressing species of fluttering , or palpitation of the heart , which I experienced some years , and which has now , by the use of three small boxes of your invaluable medicine , entirely left me ; and indeed , I now enjoy bettor health and j spirits than I have done for some time . Hoping you will , fcr the benefit of the publioat large , mako my caso kuown , I remain , Gentlemen , yourB , very gratefully , RICHARD TURNER . N . B . —Any person who may not credit this statement may , by referring to me , obtain satisfactory answers to their enquiries . R . T . From F . Mattheisz , Jaffra , Ceylon Jaffra , October 17 th , 1842 . Sir , —I beg to inform you that having undertaken the small supply of the celebrated Parr's Life Pills , lately received here from you by the Rev . P . Peroival , they have met with a very rapid sale , and the constantly increasing demand from every part of the province ensures to a very large extent success to the dealer , and good to ^ the people at largo . May I theiefore take the liberty of requesting you will be good enough to send me 1000 boxes by the very first opportunity , making , if you please , the usual discount to purchasers of such large quantities . I beg to remark that the value of the above will be given by me into the hands of the ; Rev . Mr . Percival , who has kindly offered to be responsible to you for the same . 1 remain , your obedient ervant . F . MATTHEISZ . lease address me F . Mattheisz , Jaffra , Ceylon . To Messrs . T . Roberts and Co ., Proprietors of Parr ' 0 Life Pills , Crane-Court , Fleet-street . Communicated by Mr . H . Foster , Chemist , Winchester . East Stratton , near Winchester , Dec . 13 th , 1842 . Sir , —You will remember I sent to your Bhop for a bottle of medicine round which was a paper containing testimonials of cures effected by the use of Parr ' s Life Pills . Amongst many others 1 observed one ; a case of Rheumatism , which appeared to me similar to my own case , and seeing it so successfully treated , simply by the use of Parr's Life Pills . I resolved upon giving that I invaluable medicine a fair trial . I had been afflicted with Rheumatism many years , and at the time to which I refer was suffering acutely . I determined , las I have said , on giving Old Parr ' s remedy a fair'trial ; and accordingly sent for a box of the Life Pills . By the use of these pills I am enabled to say that : I am now as well as ever I have been during thel whole of my life . Thank God , I can now walk as well as ever I did . At the time when I firafc tried iParr ' s Life Pills , I could scarcely walk during the day-time ; and at night I could get no sleep . I am now enjoying excellent health , and sleep soundly , and I am free from pain of every kind . I am , Sir , yours , &o . JAMES DANIELLS . ( aged 50 years . ) Mr . H . Foster , Chemist , Winchester . Parr ' a Life Pills are acknowledged to be all that is required to conquer disease and prolong life . No medicine yet offered to the world ever so rapidly attained such distinguished celebrity ; it is questionable if there now ; be any part of tho civilized world where ita extraordinary healing ' virtues have not been exhibited . This signal success is not attributable to any system of j advertising , but solely to the Btrong recommendations of parties cured by their use . At this moment the ! Proprietors are in possession of nearly 560 letters from influential , respectable , and intelligent members of soqiety , all bearing testimony to the great aad surprising benefits resulting from the use of the medicine . This is a mass of evidence in its favour suoh as no other medicine ever yet called forth , and places it in the proud distinct tion of being not only the most popular but the most valuable remedy ever discovered . CAUTION—BEWABE OF IMITATIONS . In order to protect the public from imitations , the Hon . Commissioners of Stamps have ordered the words Pabr ' s Life Pills to be engraved on the Government Stamp , which is pasted round the sides of eaeh box , in white letters on a bed ground . Without this mark of authenticity they are spurious and an imposition ! Prepared by the Proprietors , T . Roberts and Co ., 9 , Crane Court , Fleet-street , London ; and Bold wholesale by their appointment , by E . Edwards , 57 , St . Pauls , also by Barclays and Sons , Farringdon-street , and Sutt « n and Co ., Bow Churchyard ; Seld by Joshua Hobson , Northern Star Office , Leeds ; and at 3 , Market Walk , Huddorsfield ; and retail by at least one agent in every town in the United Kingdom , and by most respectable dealers in medicine . Price Is . lid ., 2 s . 9 d ., aad family boxes lls . each . jFall . directions are given with each box .
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Messrs . Perry and Co have removed their Estab lishment from Birmingham to No . 19 , Berners-sireet Oxford-street ^ London . THE THIRTEENTH EDITION . Just Published , Price 2 s . 6 d ., in a sealed envelope , and gent Free to any part of tho United Kingdom On tho receipt of a Post Office Order for 33 . 5 d , THE SILENT FRIEND , A MEDICAL WORK on the INFIRMITIES o f the GENERATIVE SYSTEM , in both sexes ; being an enquiry into the concealed cause that destroys physical energy , and the ability of manhood , ere vigour has established her empire : — with Observations on the baneful effects of SOLITARY INDULGENCE and INFECTION ; local and constitutional WEAKNESS , ' NERVOUS IRRITATION , CONSUMPTION , and on tha partial or total EXTINCTION of the REPRODUCTIVE POWERS ; with means of restoration : the destructive effects of Gonorrhsea , Gleet , Striotare , and Secondary Symptoms are explained in a familiar manner ; the Work is Embellished with Engravings , representing the deleterious influence of Mercury on the skin , by eruptions on the head , f ace , and body ; with approved mode of cure for both sexes ; followed by observations on the Obligations of MARRIAGE , and healthy perpetuity ; with directions for the removal of certain Disqualifications : the whole pointed out to suffering humanity as a "SILENT FRIEND" to be consulted without exposure , and with assured confidence of success . By R . aad L . PERRY , and Co ., Consulting Surgeons , London . Published by the Authors ; sold by Heaton , and Bucktou , Briggate , Leeds ; Strange , Paternosterrow ; Field , 65 , Quadrant , Regent-street ; Purkis , Compton-street , Soho , London : Guest , 51 , Bullstreet , Birmingham ; and by all booksellers in tows and country . THE CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM . Isagentlestimulantand renovator of the impaired functions of life , and isexclusively directed , to the curs of such complaints as arise from a disorganization of the Generative System , whether constitutional or . acquired , loss of sexual power , and debility arising from Syphilitic disease ; and is calculated to afford decided relief to those who , by early indulgence in . solitary habits , have weakened the powers of their system , and fallen into a state of chronic debility , by which the constitution is left in a deplorable state , and that nervous mentality kept up which places the individual in a state of anxiety for the remainder of life . The consequences arising from this dangerous practice , are not confined to its pure physical result , but branch to moral ones ; leading the excited deviating mind into a fertile field of seduoive error , — into a gradual but total degradation of manhood—into a pernicious application of those inherent rights which nature wisely instituted for the preservation of her species ; bringing on premature decripitude , and all the habitudes of old age . Constitutional weakness , sexual debility , obstinate gleets , excesses , irregularity , obstructions of certain evacuations , total impotency and barrenness are effectually removed by this invaluable medicine . Sold in Bottles , price lls . each , or the quantity of four in one Family bottle for 33 s ., by which one 11 ? . bottle is saved . Prepared only by Messrs . PERRY & Co ., Surgeons , 19 , Bernera-street , Oxford-street , London . None are genuine without the signature of R . and L . PERRY and Co , impressed in a stamp on the outside of each wrapper to imitate which is felony of the deepest dye . The Five Pound cases , ( the purchasing of which will be a saving of one pound twelve shillings ;) may be had as usual at 19 , Berners-street , Oxford-street , London , Patients in the country who require a course of this admirable medicine , should send Five Pounds by letter , which will entitle them to the full benefit of such advantage . May be had of all Booksellers , Druggists , and Patent Medicine Venders in town and country throughout the United Kingdom , the Continent of Europe and America , of whom may be had the " Silent Friend . " Messrs . PERRY expect when consulted by letter , the usual fee one pound , without which , no notice whatever can be taken of the communication . Patients are requested to be as miaute as possible in the detail of their cases . PERRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS , Price Ss . 9 d ., 4 s . 6 d ., and lls . per box , ( Observe the signature of R . and L . PERRY and Co . on the outside of each wrapper ) are well known throughout Europe and America , to be the most certain and effectual cure ever discovered for every stage and symptom Of a certain disease , in both sexes , including Gonorrheea , Gleets , Secondary Symptoms , Strictures , Seminal Weakness , Deficiency , and all diseases of the Urinary Passages , without loss of time , confinement , or hindrance from business . They have effected the most surprising cures , not only in recent and severe cases , but when salivation and all ther means have failed ; they remove Scorbutic Affections , Eruptions on any pars of the body , Ulcerations , Scrofulous or Venereal Taint , being calculated to cleanso the blood from all foulnoss , counteract every morbid affection , and restore weak and emaoiated constitutions to pristine health and vigour . Messrs . Perry and Co ., Surgeons , may be consulted as usual , at 19 , Berners-street , Oxford-street , London , punctually , from . Eleven in the Morning until eight in the Evening , and on Sundays from Eleven till One . Only one personal visit is required from a country patient , to enable Messrs . d ? erry and Co ., to give suoh advice as will be the means of effecting a- permanent and effectual cure , after ail other means have proved ineffectual . N . B . Country Druggists , Booksellers , Patent Medicine Venders , &c . can be supplied with any qaantity of Perry ' s Purifying Specific Pills , and Cordial Balm of Syriaeum , with the usual allowance to tha Trade , by most of tho principle Wholesale Patent Medicine Houses in London . Sold . byiMr . H ^ ato ** , 7 , Briggate , Leeds .
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THE PATENT METALLIC CAPSULE , AN INFALLIBLE SECURITY AGAINS ? FRAUDULENT SUBSTITUTIONS FOR BETTS'S PATENT BRANDY . TO those who recollect the nauseous and unwholesome properties which distinguished ihe axticls known as British Brandy , previously to the year 1829 , and the prediction that all attempts at competition with French Brandy could only result in aa entire failure , the introduction of the Patent Brandy , at that period , was matter of much surprise ^ combining , as it was found to do , all the essential puoperties of the finer qualities of Brandy manufactured in France , with a degree of purity , and consequent wholesomeness , unknown in the latter . The existence of these valuable properties in Betts's Patent Brandt , was distinctly oertifiedj after analysis , by some of the first Chemists of tha day . That evidence has been fnlly sustained by the extensive support of the most eminent Medical men ; and , very especially , by its long-established use , under Medioal direction , in preference to French Brandy , in the principal Infirmaries , Hospitals , and other Public Institutions , throughout the country , ; among which it will suffice to name Guy's and the Westminster Hospitals , in the Metropolis , and the Manchester and Bristol Infirmaries . An unprecedented extent of sale has , likewise , marked its progress in public estimation . That an article possessed of snch merits , and sold at little mere than half the price of French Brandy , should not have entirely superseded the use of Foreign , is only to be attributed to the fact , that the Patentee has had to struggle , not only with the original—and , it must be admitted , well-fonndedprejudice against Brandy produced in this country } but , also , against a constant succession of attempts to force into consumption inferior descriptions , —hi many cases as substitutes for , and even under the name of , the Patent "Brandy . The correction of this evil , which has long been matter of extreme solicitude to the Patentee , is at length effected , by a Metallic Capsule , or covering for the cork ; the exclusive manufacture of which is secured to him by Letters Patent . It is composednot of tinfoil , an article much used , but—of perfectly pure and solid uetjl ; stamped by the aid of powerful and costly machinery , into the exact size and shape adapted to the bottle ; to which it is attached by simple , but most effective , means ; and its adhesion is so perfect , that it cannot be removed withoat being completely destroyed ; and , therefore , no Capsule can be used a second time . . The Patentee , by the aid of this most efficient guarantee against the frauds from whioh he and his numerous connexions have so extensively suffered , will now be enabled to protect the interests of all concerned , whether as vendors or purchasers ; and iE care be taken to observe , that the Capsules attached to the glass bottles , have the words " Betts ' s PateSt Brandy , No . 7 , Smithfield Bars , " embossed upon them , the genuine character of the contents may be relied upon , —aa assurance that must equally induce Dealers and Consumers to give that support to an article of suoh superior value , which the Patentee feels satisfied has only been withheld , in certain quarters , from the previously-existing difficulty in guarding against the fraudulent substitutions here described . The Patent Brandy may be obtained from most of the Wine and Spirit Merchants in England and Wales , at Eighteen Shillings per Gallon in bulk;—in glass bottles , secured by the Patent Capsule , at Twenty Shillings per Gallon;—or , a single bottle , as sample , for Three Shilling ! and Sixpence . French Brandy Distillery , 7 , Smithfield Bars , London , January , 1844 .
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Sorra Siatfgxbshtre—Bilstos—On Friday , the 3 rd uli ., "W . "Vity summoned Joseph Fletcher , his employer , for having paid him "wages in & public loose . Fletcher admitted the fact , bnfc the magistrates , Messrs Baldwin and Foster , said they had some doabts as to the meaning of the act 5 and 6 Victoria ; they wonld therefore give the benefit of their donbts to the defsndant . Fletcher was ordered to pay again the "wages he had paid in the public bouse , but the "justices" would not fine him , nor erder him to pay costs . Mr . Baldwin is an extensive colliery employer , and Mr . Foster is-a baBker , and it ii said has * share in some collieries . WoLVEBHAltPTON—TT—NNT ? CF A BCTTT CoiXTSR
—On Saturday morning , the 3 rd instant , at seven o ' clock , the chain used to draw the coal 3 from the pit situate in Jones * field , broke , in consequence " of which the men in the pit had to cease to work . They came to the bottom of tho shaft and asked to come up , but the butty , Benjamin Williams , would not allow the banksmen to put a rope down ior that purpose . About three o ' clotk Borne of the men at the bottom fixed seme chains about their legs , and In that state they climbed up seventy yards !! Others "who had not the same intrepidity had to stop down until five o ' clock . The pit is an exceeding cold one , and at tfrfa inclement season , it is of course much colder .
A DriiGATE kee tikg will be holden at the People ' s Hall , WedDesbnry , on Monday the 12 th , at ten o'clock in ihe morning , when it is hoped every Mine sad Colliery will send a delegate . A recond delegate mseting will be held on Monday the 19 ; h , at the same time . Os WeDjTCSDat , the 31 st of January , Thomas Doweu met his death at Butler ' s pit , Moxjey , by a large quantity of coal falling upon him . Do-vrsn has left nine children and a wife in the family way to deplore his loss .
Organization is anything bnt perfect yet , but we have every hope that in a little time all will be well . Some of the more respectable employers have signified their intention to aid the workmen to pat _ end to the truck system , and the system of paying men in public houses . We trust they will do so . Shropshir _ —A meeting of Miners was 'held at the Bull Inn , Hart-hill . Mr . Edwards took the chair , and addressed the meeting . He was followed by Mr . Butler . Forty-eight took out cards of membership . A Mkehsg of Miners was held at the Mermaid Inn , French-lane . Messrs . Edwards and Butler addressed the meeting . A great many took out cards of membership .
Mb . John Ton has addressed meetings at the following places : —Jan . 22 nd , Sheffield ; Jan . 23 rd , Darnall , where sixteen new members \ rere enrolled j Jan . 24 th , Intake ; had a very good meeting , with an increase of nine new members ; Jan . 25 th , Woodhouse i established a new society , and enrolled thirty-eight members ; Jan . 27 th , Thorp ; enrolled twenty-six members ; Jan . 30 th , Rawmarsh ; established a new society , and enrolled forty-five members . A vote of thanks was given to the Proprietor and Editor of the NoriJiem Star , for their noble exertions on behalf of the Colliers ; Jan . 31 st , Bradgate j established a new society , and enrolled thirty-two new members j Feb . 1 st , Blackerhill ; had a good meeting ; Feb . 2 nd , Barnsley . The Association is gloriously prospering in Yorkr
North Dtjr __ —Mr . J . Wilde has addressed meetings of ihe Miners of Lewiek , Lambton , Ford Moss , Uthank , and Fenwick . A considerable number of members were enrolled . A De _ gate M-kkhsg will be held at Belford , Korth Durham , at the house of Mr . Stephen Dryden , on the 17 th of Feb ., at four o ' clock in the afternoon . " Wor _ ngtoic . —A delegate meeting of the Coal Miners of Cumberland will be held on Wednesday , the 14 th instan ^ at the Lodge Rooms , opposite the Ship Inn , Wafhington-street , Workington , when each Colliery in Cumberland is requested to send a delegate .
St ± kdi 5 g Stone , Fes . 2 nd . —Several of the men of this i >} aee paid up their arrears , and again entered the ranks of freedom , and are determined to stand oy the Union . Fijhbt , Feb . 2 sd . —One of the most spirited meetings that has been held for Bome time came off this day—every one present being in the ranks of the Miners' Association . —abtport , Dearham , Gflcrax , Aughtereide , Harrington , WhiteheaveDj and several other places have been visited by Messrs . Hunter and Hollicay ., "With good success Atbs __ . —Mesns . Davis and JPCoHy have lectured at the following places , Sonrley , Fergushi ] ] , Percenton , Urlford , and Crosshonse . . ' A coal-king tyrant , named Fenny , has given notice to his men , that if they join the Union they will be immediately discharged from his employment .
W __ —The Flintshire colliers have strnck work for an advanee ot wages , at a time when hundreds of working men are in a total want of employment . Thi 3 movement has been urged by the delegates from the North , whose meetings we have recently noticed . The following are said to be amongst the demands : —Tbe ^» lliers demand that what they are now paid 4 b . for shall ie advanced to 53 . 6 d . The drawera demand an advance of from 2 s . 8 d . to 3-s . 2 d . ; and the tillers from 2 s . 5 ± to 2 s . lid . All others employed also demand an advance . The Strike is not general , but still it is embarrassing to several large concerns . This combination will proiably produce a combination of the employers , which ¦ will eventually end in the depression of wages . — Shrewsbury Chronicle .
Thobjtlet Coutebt . —The followingmonies weer collected amongfhe tradesmen of Coxhoe , Qaarrington Hill , Cassop , and _ elloe . Killoe , i ' tb . 2 nd . — Archibald Moore Is ; William Hodgson 6 d ; John Urwia I 3 ; Robert Hewitson 2 d ; Wm- Harri 3 on 2 s 6 d ; Robert Dines 18 a ; Cuthbert Allison Is ; Robert Gomery 6 d ; Wm . M * Hugh 2 * 6 d ; Stephen Hann 5 s ; John Richardson 2 s 6 d ; Thos . Cummins 2 s . —Casssop , Feb . 2 nd—William Hunter 6 d ; Joseph Robinson 6 d ; John Richardson 6 d ; A Friend 6 d / John Jordison 6 d ; James Brown 6 i ; George Bowe 6 d ; William Gledson la ; Jonathan Pearson 6 d ; Joseph Austion 6 d ; Ralph Southern 6 d ; Robert Crosby 6 d ; James Temple 2 s—Quarrington HilL—Feb . 1 st . —Stephen Hogg , la .:
John Dixon , 6 d ; Joseph Park , 3 d ; Tho 3 . Scott , 6 d ; Brian Landers Isj Tbom _ Heron Is ; Francis Watson 13 . —Coxhoe , February , 2 nd—Robert Embleton Is ; Thomas Clark 6 d ; Robert Turnbull 3 s ; Wm . Younger 6 d ; Thomas Featherson 63 ; a friend 6 d ; James Newton Is ; 31 is 3 Frater 6 d ; Robert Nesbitt Is ; M _ Wilkinson 6 d ; Joseph Teasdsle 3 d ; John White 03 ; Thomas Hardy Is ; Mr . Prince Is ; Josh . Xiddell Is ; John Richardson 6 d ; George Newby Is ; JaniE 3 Loekey 6 d ; N . Cc 3 sin 3 Is ; — Taylor Is ; Thomas Davidson 6 d ; Ambrose Maddison 4 ^ d ; WiB-am Green 6 d ; A Friend Is ; T . H . Watson 6 d ; George Sidgwick 2 s 6 d ; Robt , Snowden 6 d ; William Penman 6 d ; William Straphair 6 d ; Thos . WilliMnson 6 d ; William Gaxthwaite I 3 8 d ; The late Trapper Boy 6 d ; Robert Sntton 6 d .
Tborxjlet , Febscast 5 . —A list of monies received from ihe different colleries : —Cassop Colliery £ 7 ; Elamore do . £ 3 4 s ; Castle Eden do . £ 7 7 s 6 d ; West Hetion do . £ 5 lls 6 $ ; Friend in Sonth Hetton 11 = ; Dalton Colliery £ 2 7 s 6 d ; South Hetfcon do . £ 317 s ; North Hetton do . £ 4 S 3 ; Hetton-le-Hole do . £ 3 ; Friends in Trimden £ 2 63 lid 1 Wingate Grange Colliery £ 9 83 ; Friends in WiBgate 12 s 7 d ; Crow Trees Colliery £ 4 2 s 6 d ; Trimden do . £ 7 10 s ; Hugh Hall do . £ 1 S 3 6 d ; Friend in Thornley 9 a 31 ; Chutori Tinkers 83 ; Wm Dixon Haawel 2 d ; Thomas Lamb , do . Is ; Mr . Young Baswel 2 = 6 d ; A Friend do . Is ; Mr . Kemp do . 6 d-
Henry Handy do . 6 d ; 2 > ir . Trince do . Is ; Mrs . , Chicken do . os ; Mr . Southern do . I 3 ; Mr . Salkeld : do . Is ; Stephen Simpson do . Is ; Michael Hall do . i 6 d ; John Richardson do . 6 d ; A Friend do . Is ; A : Friend do . Is ; E . l"hompson do . 2 s ; Thomas Liddlei do . Is ; Mr . Miehelson , South Hetton do . Is ; Thos . 1 Hall do . 3 i ; A Friend do . 3 d ; A Friend do . 6 d ; Mr . Thompson do . Is ; Williara Hunter do . 2 s 6 d ; , John Hays do . $ & ; A Friend do . 2 s ; Robert Stoker 1 do . 03 ; Jos . Dixon do . 3 s ; Henry Mills , Easington- j lane do . 6 d ; Mr . Graham do , 10 s ; John Thompson i do . 6 d ; Mr . Beecrott do . 2 s 6 d : Robert Parkin do . ] 6 d : WJlianj Gill do . 53 ; Mr . Watson do . Is ; Job i Holland do . 33 ; WilLaia Cntter do . 6 d . i
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ExPiCrsD Abrttal cp Gzkesal Tom Thckb , JusieK . —An ilinstrious individual ( a lineal descendant of the " Immortal Tom ") is daily expected from New York . If Brother Jonathan is not *• poking his fun atnB , he is the -most remarkable yrodnction of modern times . His age is eleven year 3 I he weighs fifteen pounds two ounces !! in height twenty-fiveinches !!! Most perfectly formed , remarkably healthy , good looking , and talented . The little warrior ' s errand is , we hear , to extract some zaore of John Ball ' 3 Joosexasb . As Amkeicas Fjdiiob gives & very good reaso ' n for the want ai editorial matter thus : — " A little circumstance in our domestic affairs , which ia not likely to occur oftener than once in a year cr two , must apologize for any defieiency in the editorial department . '
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3 okathajt' Last . —A gentleman in Kentucky has obtained a patent for a pocket telescope that will bring the furthest object bo near , as to enable him to give any fellow a sound licking who may be seen trespassing in a field of buck wheat twenty leagues o £ No Repudiation . —Mr . Everett , the American minister , has been for a month on a visit to the Rev , Sidney Smith—of all persons in the world . Lord Morpeth . —We Btate , upon the best authority , that Captain Howard will accept the Chiltern Hundreds , and that Lord Morpeth will , in a day or two , issue an address to the ^ electors of Morpeth , as a candidate for their suffrages . —GaUshead Observer .
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TO THE JOURNEYMEN TAILORS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . FiKiLOW Workmen . —The melancholy prostration of our trade most , of necessity , fill the mind of every well disposed member of it with deep concern for lls nltimate safety . By our unhappy differences and isolation , we are brought into such a state of helplessn * sa and confusion , that any unprincipled employer msy , at will , reduce enr wages , adding insult to injury . It -would be a crime to close our eyes to the Q&nf ers which snrronnd us , and dastardly to shrink from applying a remedy to the evils which afflict us .
Thirty years ago want was unknown in oar trade . Wages were reasonable ; for men -were in a position to protect them . Through a mutual understanding , regularity of system was observed in employment , by which labour iras properly distributed , and confined to the premises of the employer . Employers themselves were in a Btate of comparative prosperity , and compositions "irith creditors , or bankruptcies , seldom known . The principle of rendering to all their due was strictly observed by employers , journeymen , and purchasers , and the trade "was respectable and respected .
What is the state of the trade now t Respectable employers find tbeir trade diminished . Journeymen have little or nothing to ds , and wages are es math reduced that thousands are in a state of poverty , misery , and degradation . The reason is not that there is a scarcity of employment ; there being now , for the season , as much trade as ever . The evil eonsists in this -. —unprincipled competition has xtdnced our wages to starvation point—out-door labour has thrown one third of the most efficient of our numbers out of remunerative employment . It is the unprincipled capitalists , vho from the metropolis , and by their agents in large towns , are inundating the empire with materials of the vilest description , nude up by famished spectres ; it la this that has created our depression , and supplanted bonest traders .
Our trade possesses the elements of its own regeneration . Let these elements be brought into immediate operation . This can only be accomplished by a firm union of the trade in town and country . Through disunion , our trade has been depressed ; so by union alone , legally formed , can it ever be recovered . Let , then , simultaneous movements take place in every town . Let this -week b » employed in making preparations for holding public meetings early in the next . At these meetings let resolutions be passed condemnatory of unprincipled competition , and favourable to a general union of the trade . Invite respectable master tailors to be present ; get tbeir hearty co-operation ; for a union of journeymen would be of immense service to them . Already between thirty and forty towns are In union
with the metropolis and , by a simultaneous movement , all towns in the kingdom may in a few days form one Tailor ' s Trade Protection and Mutual Benefit Society . As an inventive to action , and to show the degradation to which our trade is reduced in London , and the revolting nature of the systems practised by slop-sellers , proprietors of ready-made clothing establishments , professedly cheap tailors , &o ., a few facts may prove acceptable . Fines axe instituted for being behind time ; also for lice found on garments . In no case is less than & penny charged for eaca louse that is found . One poor fellow , whose goods were seized for rent , his -wife laying en the floor , ill , -was charged
for sixteen lice said by a louse-inspector to have been found on garments in one week . A scene of a most disgusting character was witnessed a few days since at one of the "warehouses . The lonsa Inspector charged a poor -woman for five lice , said by him to have been found on a garment ; this was resisted by the -woman , who loudly protested against "what she considered an overch&rgo ; she contending that there were only four . An altercation ensued between them , which rose so high , that the proprietor interposed and suggested a compromise ; and the question « u set at rest by the ¦ woman consenting to pay for four and a half !
One of the new order of " masters" had a placard in his "warehouse , on "which "was "written " two-pence for the first louse ; four-pence for the second ; the third a discharge . " A penny is also invariably charged for a new piece of string to tie up the work if the other had been mislaid . This crawling , whining hypocrite gives tickets for bread , coals , &c but starves his "workpeople , as his waxes do not average more than one penny per hour . Hia men by incessant toll for ainety-six hours ( including Sundays ) cannot average more than twelve shillings "weekly . One of the Jewish persuasion is charitable "with a vengeance ; as he -wrings fines from his poor slaves and gives them to Protestant
associations . A poor creature made for this animal a Tweed coat , for 2 e . 6 d ., and two shooting jackets , with eight pockets in each , for 3 s . 3 d . a-piece ; thus was the poor fellow toiling seven days and a half for nine shillings , out « f which ha had to pay for trimmings , fire , and candle-light Another gave a poor creature two Tweed coats to make at two shillings each , out of which he had to pay nine-pence for trimmings , besides providing fire and candle-light Each took two days making ; yet 2 s . -id . -was stopped from this trifling sum <> n pretence of being an boor too late , and to pay for coachhire , leaving the poor slave lid . for four days' work . These are a few specimens of unprincipled competition , which have come under my own observation . It ? general tffects 1 transcribe from the reports of district
visitors , -who have explored the obscure and indigent neighbourhoods of the metropolis , to ascertain the condition of those employed by slop-sellers , proprietors of ready-made clothing establishments , and professedly cheap tailors . The visitors chose Snnday mornings as tke time "when they should find them disengaged ; but they invariably found them at "work , and on inquiring the reason were answered— "Did we not do it we should starve entirely , as we cannot earn five farthings per hour . * The neighbourhoods in which they reside are deasely populated , and so extremely filthy that they stink aloud : many 100 ms had two whole families in each .
The visitors "were received "with the greatest civility . All -were in a state of the greatest distress . Their apartments almost destitute of furniture . Some had Uiings called "beds" laid on tke floor ; and -were obliged to coveT themselves with the garments they ¦ were making . Some , through a bond of £ h , nad work direct from shops ; yet , - with the aid of their families , could scarcely live by it Others had the same ktad of work from " sweaters , " who kept back 6 d . from each garment for themselves ; and four men in a filthy court off Houndsditch , called Gun Square , made thirteen pilot-coats for £ 113 s . 6 d . ; prices varying from Is . 6 J . to 3 s . each !
Intimately connected -with this appalling state of things , is the atrocions system of " sweating , " which is extensively patronised by master tailors , some of whom move in apparent " respectability . " TJnlike those who merely work at home from necessity , and are satisfied with what they can individually accomplish in reasonable "working hours , the " sweater" takes out large quantities of work , and has generally two or more masters at the same time . To the " sweater ' s" nasty " oven ' is gentlemen ' * work frequently sent at night , to be " baked" and polluted by morning ; and work so sent could have been done ( "With scarcely an exception ) by competent tradesmen , in reasonable -working hours , had the work been confined to the master tailors *
premises . A misunderstanding recently existed in Sheffield betwen a master tailor and his men ( the avenge number employed being from twelve to twenty ) , respecting the price of Taglioui coats , —he wishing to reduce them to 8 s ., but the men requiring 10 s ., -with -which they said they would be satisfied . The master tailor through sheer obstinacy Bent his son to London with from forty to fifty coats and Taglioni ' s to maia The son located himself at a drapers on the Pantheon side of Oxford-street . Through an understanding between tWs respectable draper and one or two equally respectable master tailors , who patroniza the health-destroying , diBease- « ngendeiing , louse-breeding , family-starving , demoralizing , and accursed system of " sweating , " these
coats and Taglioai ' s were given to a " sweater" named Keo— , living near Oxford Market , and who from the appearance of the house might , to a casual observer , be mistaken for a respectable master taUor . This avaricious fellow - » ao was employed by Mr . Ramsay , not content with earning good wages from that gentleman , undertook to make most , if not all of the garments sent by the Sheffield caster , being at the same time well acquainted with the circumstances under -which the work "was brought to London . Several men were engaged by Keo— , who from their numbers filled the large first floor front room aa well aa Ms shop . Some of these relieved each other at night , as during the time
the work was in hand , which -was frem eight to ten days , one Sunday and a few uignta -were devoted to labour . The price paid by the Sheffield master to Seo— wsa for coats 133 ., Taglieni ' a 12 s . ; so that this master tailor , rather than pay his men at Shtifleld fair wages , sent his son to London , and actually paid 2 s . more for the making of each Taglioni or wrapper , than he -would have done had they been made at home . So much for obstinacy . Some of the men who had been employed by Keo— , when they understood the facts of the case , left fri ™ in disgust . To conclude the affair , Keo— feaa been discharged by Mr . Ramsay for disappointment , aa in Ms anxiety to complete the
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Sheffield order the work of Mr . Ramsay had been neglected . Journeymen Tailors!—to the rescue )—You trade is in jeopardy . A union alone can save the trade from perdition . We have had words in abundance ; it must be actions founded oa jastice and reason that can alone save us . Daisy sot a moment , for we have waited already too long . I therefore implore you by every consideration honourable to man to come forward at once and assist in establishing the principles of general protection throughout the empire . I am your sincere friend , 11 , Little Cross-street , and servant of the trade , Islington , - : Frances Parbott . President of the Metropoltan Tailor ' s Trade Protection Society . tm
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IMPORTANT MOVEMENT OF THE FRAMEWORK-KNITTERS . A meeiing of the Framework-knitters' Delegates assembled at the King George on Horseback , Nottingham , on Monday , the 22 ad , and Tuesday , the 23 rd day 3 of January . The following are the places sendiDg delegates and the branch or branches represented by them in that meeting : — Nottingham—plain silk hose ; plain silk gloves ; cut-up hose ; selvage heel and eottoo glove branches . Arnold—Wrought cotton hose . Calfertaa—Wrought
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eofcton hose . Huoknall—Wrought cotton and machine branches . Basford—Silk , cotton , and threadglove branches . Bui well—Silk , cotton , aad threadglove branches . Mansfield—The whole of the branches . Derby—Silk hose , silk gloves , and thread glove branches . Belper—The whole of the branches . Alfreton and District—Cotton-wrought hose branch . Haynor—Cotton , thread , and silk branches . likeston—Cotton , thread . and silk branches . —Leicester—The whole of the branches . Sheepshead and District —Cotton , worsted , and thread branches . Mr , Thomas Smith , from Leicester , was called upon to preside ; and Mr . Parker , from Belper , aoted as vice chairman . Mr . Felkin , of Mansfield , was appointed Secretary to the meeting . The following resolutions were passed unanimously : — 1—That the petition now read be adopted by this meeting .
2—That the address to the framework-knitters of Great Britain and Ireland be adopted . 3—That a general Union be formed throughout the . kingdom , having for its name " The United Company of Framework Knitters , " and that the frame-smiths , setters-up , linkers , and needlemakers , be included in the Union . 4—That not less than one penny p « r week contribution be paid for adult male members , and not less than one halfpenny for women and minors under sixteen years of ago . S—That this meeting , having full confidence in the Central Committee , request a continuance of their service until the next general meeting of delegates for the three counties . ' 6—A vacancy having occurred in the Central Committee , in order to give satisfaction , our fellowworkmen at Bullwell are requested to appoint a person to fill up the vacancy .
7—That the several branches of the Frameworkknitting Trade in their respective looalites , do form committees and collect evidence , in accordance with the allegations set forth in our late petition , and have suoh in readiness to be given , if required , to a committee of the House of Commons , or a Commission , as the Government may think proper to appoint ; and have also in readiness , samples of their varied productions , and when so , communicate' such to the Central Committee . That for the future support of the Central Committee , a levy be made of three-halfpence per year , per frame , and forwarded to the Secretary for such purpose in the following ordor : —
Viz . —First payment of one-halfpenny per frame on the first Monday in March ; second—first Monday in July ; and thirdly , the first Monday in November , in each year . ; carriage paid . That the petition adopted by this meeting be forwarded to W . B . Ferrand , Esq ., M . P . for presentation , and that T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P . be requested to support tho prayer thereof . That the address now read from our fellow workmen , at Hawiok , in Scotland , has afforded great pleasure to the delegates present , and wo authorise oar Secretary as soon as the general laws of this Union are ready for distribution , to furnish the same to our Hawiok brethren . The following address was adopted : —
To the Framework Knitters of Great Britain and Ireland . Fellow-Workmen , —We , your delegates , have assembled , on what we consider the most important business ever entrusted to a meeting of this description . You are Buffering from every species of trickery and fraud , practised upon you by a designing few , under the most flagrant and insulting pretences ; taunted on every occasion , when you attempt individually to resist the oppressor ; and when resistance is persevered in , you are thrown out of employment , and thus are obliged either to succumb to the will of the tyrant , or are driven by want to the Poor Law Bastile .
Shall this with your approbation continue tor will you use and endeavour to remove snoh a state ot things by joining the United Company of Framework Knitters of Great Britain and Ireland , for the protection of your labour . Fellow-Workmen , —Hearkeu to those whom you have elected aB your representatives—and ponder well upon what we are saying to yon . Are you fully aware that union is strength 1 That being the case , will you hot be strong indeed when you become united in one holy compact to protect the rights of labour , with a view to force justice from the oppressor , by which you will be enabled to live without fear , and nave it in your power to act as honest and honourable membars of society ? All this will be your reward if you fully carry out the principles of union .
Fellow-Workmen , —Each and every person working a frame in this United Kingdom , is solicited to render his or her assistance in this great work of regenerating their trade , by forming union branches in all parts of these realms , and forthwith subscribing their mites in support of themselves and their oppressed fellow-slaves . We call upon you to do something more for your trade than has been attempted of late . We have to draw your attention to the movement now making in labour ' s cause throughout the country . Examine the miners ' movement—the hand-loom weavers—the tailorsthe ahipcarpentera—the wood sawyers—the Bilk dyers—and you will , we think , come to the conclusion that you should follow the example of your brethren .
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TO THE XDTXOR 01 THE S 0 RTHXB . S STAi . Sub , —We beg through the medium of your colnmns to give publicity to the following system of robbery practiced at Tinsley Park Colliery . The price , per ton , for large coal getting , is la . " 8 dn and small is Is . per ton . The Miners are g « tting twenty-two and a half hundred weight to ihe ton to keep np the Stock ; and that is not mficient , for last week but ne , they took fifteen tons t 3 the men more for that purpose , besides ten tons the banksmen threw down mottis for , which makes twenty-five ton 3 in the "whole , and reduces the hard coal to Is . 3 i . instead of ls . 8 d . Signed on behalf of the Pake of York Lodge , Wn . Chafsi . 1 ., Jso . Habdwick .
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rv ^ biiwi ui tuv ft v ^ " -vi * utvuvui «* wa «« j j room for the . Parliamentary sews . As they are of importance to the Trades , we give them here , trusting that each will have its desired effect , and stir-up those of the journeymen Tailors , the Framework Knitters , and tne Working Colliers , who have not yet joined their respective Unions , and cause them to perform the good deed without delay : —1
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THE TURN-OXJT AT ST . HELEN'S . We take the following from the Liverpool Times of Tuesday : — Since our last , there has been a good deal of feverish dissatisfaction manifested amongst the turn-out Goal Miners of St . Helen ' s and the neighbourhood , and at times there have been strong symptoms of an approaching outbreak ; but we ate happy to say that hitherto no seriom disturbance of the public peace has occurred . It appears that there ate some forty or fifty men who still continue their work , when they can safely make their way to the pits ; and nearly the whole of the available police force of the district is employed in escorting parties of these men to and from their respective homes and places of employment . These men , -who
are denominated " nob-sticks" by the turn-outs , ate of course the objects of general dislike amongst the Colliers ; and , though the unemployed men feave refrained from interfering with them , they have not a very pleasant time of it The Colliers' wives , children , and female friends almost regularly assemble , and follow the " nobsticks" to and from the pits , beating drums , fryingpans , pots , and kettles , hooting , shouting , and making the most hideous noises imaginable . These and other symptoms indicative of a probable resort to riotous acts have induced the magistrates to apply for an increase of the county constabulary ferce . The application has been granted ; and an extra number of men arrived in the town on Saturday , and are now employed in watchiag the collieries , and protecting the working hands .
This Btate of things has naturally produced a wish , on the part of many of the respectable inhabitants , for an amicable settlement of the differences between the masters and men ; and at tho solicitation of a number of the latter , Peter Greenall , Esq ., M . P ., consented to a conference with them , for the purpose of hearing a detailed statement of their grievances . After a moat patient investigation , however , Mr . Greenall came to the conclusion that any interference on his part , at the present moment , would be almost , if not entirety
useless ; but be at the same time promised that ma services should always be at their command , and , after bestowing on them a little aalatary advice , he Induced the men to pay another visit to their respective masters , to wm whether the dispute could not still be adjusted . The visit , we believe , was not attended with much incceBS . Too much praise cannot be given to the worthy magistrate for his exertions throughout the whole of this unpleasant business , and it is yet hoped that his t forts may very shortly fee crowned with success .
We have received the following communication on this subject from a friend : — " It is much to be regretted that those men who earn good wages , say from 21 s . to 26 t . per week , ( and there are some hundreds of them ) , cannot see their own interest , and return to their work ; but , being in the Union , ve suppose their laws will not allow them to resume labour till others in the same neighbourhood , who are dissatisfied , get their grievances adjusted . To such an extent do those lu work carry tbeir resistance , that they will net allow their employers to serve the customers » f those collieries -which are standing still , and to this is attributed the general turn-out of St . Helena . A Mr . Evans sent his son-in-law , ( who is a glan * maker ) , a
few waggons of coals , and because the glass-manufacturer w&s a eastonur of a colliery where the men were out , all Mr . Evans ' s men , who were well contented with their wages , struck immediately on having the intelligence brought to them . Now this cannot be justified . Surely every master has a right to take his goods to any market where there is & legitimate demand for them ; and we are sorry to find ; that all the colliers in the neighbourhood , excepting about two , have struck from a similar cause , throwing out of employment at least 5000 hands . This , of course , has Brought forward other grievances , which the men think have justified them in the course they are taking , —such us being compelled to purchase powder , candles , spades , riddles , &c , from the
overlookers , and for which they complain that exhorbltant charges are made ; but how for this is correct we , of course , cannot jadge . Bat as we know this has been a complaint ef long standing , we are surprised the masters do not prohibit all underlookers or agents from deal ing in these articles , even if they consented to serve the men at cost price . We have heard it said that agents in some districts make at least £ 100 a year by this sort ol trading , over and above their regular salary . Wi throw these hints ont , knowing , as wo do , that it is the opinion of aome coal masters that this sort of trading is highly censurable , and liable to great abuse
&nd suspicion . We ibould snppose that men will not at all times submit to purchase their materials from the overlookers ; and if it should so happen that they have to work in a straight or wet place , they may complain to their friends that the causa of this Is theii not having purchased tbeir candles or implements at the colliery , which may , or may sot , be the fact If this one grievance could be finally put a stop to , we believe it would do as much towards restoring harmony as any one act that the masters could perform . No master gets one penny from these transactions , therefore why should they be continued ?"— Liverpool Times .
The men have issued the following statement , for which we request the attention of our readers : — Truth against Falsehood ; or , the Misrepresentations of the Coal Masters fully refuted . We , the Coal Miners of the St . Helen ' s District , wish to pat the public on tbeir gaird against the misstatements pat foith by our employers in a placard published by them , and posted on the walls at St . Helen's and the neighbourhood . That placard dis f inctly states , that " the Operative Miners were , prior to the recent advance , in the average receipt of from 3 s Id to 3 s 9 d per day , and the advance lately made is Is per day in addition to the above . " On these falsehoods we will make no comment ; but , from the billB now in our possession , and given to us by our employers and tbeir clerks , we will lay before the public what have been tke actnal ratio of our earnings for a considerable time back , viz .:
—Bill No . 1 , Sankey Brook Colliery . £ s d Total for one month for two men 8 7 2 Deduct , one drawer £ 3 , powder £ l , tools 4 s 4 4 0
£ 4 3 2 Bill No . 2 , Sankev Brook Colliery . Total for five men " . 22 1 0 Deduct , drawers £ 12 , powder £ 2 , tools 10 s . 14 10 0 £ 7 11 9 BUI No . 3 . Ravenhead Colliery . Total for one man for three weeks 3 2 0 Deduct , drawer £ 1 Ida ., candles 2 s . lid ., tools la 2 2 11 £ 0 19 1 Get of two men for three weeks at Co \» ley Hill Colliery , ( these were paid without bills ) 5 19 4 Deduct , drawers £ 3 5 s ,, candles . 4 s 4 d ., tools 3 a 3 12 4 £ 2 7 0 Bill No . 4 , tiro men for a Fortnight at Black Brook
Colliery . Total for two men 5 17 Deduct , two drawers £ 3 , candles 6 s . 9 ^ d . tools 5 d , 3 7 2 ^ £ 1 14 4 £ BUI No . 5 , Old Bushbt / Park Colliery . To six men ' s get for a fortnight 15 4 10 Deduct , five drawers £ 8 , candles 5 s . 10 d ., tools 6 s 8 11 10 £ 6 13 0 Bill No . 6 , Stanley Colliery . To two men for one month 7 3 6 . Deduct , drawer £ 1 12 s . powdei and candles £ 1 5 a , sharpening tools 4 s . 3 10
4 2 5 Helper ... ... ... ... ... o 14 0 £ 3 8 5 Bill No . 7 , Bird-in-hand Colliery . Three men ' s get for a fortnight 5 11 9 Deduct , three drawers £ 2 14 s ., candles 4 s . 10 ^ d ., tools , &c , 5 s 3 3 io £ £ 2 7 11 ^ In conclusion , we beg to state that we are prepared to meet our employers where or when they may think proper to discuss this question ; or if this does not meet tbeir views , we are -willing by deputation or otherwise , to make such arrangements as will lead to an amicable adjustment of the differences existing between us , as all we want is a fair remuneration for our labour .
Signed on behalf of the Miners of the St . Helen ' s District , Wm . Gkocott , Secretary . Jan . 30 th , 1844 .
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2 THE NOBTHEBN STAR February 10 , 1844 ; ™* __ . . . . : — ' * J . —
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Feb. 10, 1844, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1251/page/2/
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