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      BESPECIJD BRXIHBM Alt © FELLOW WORKjJff-DuriM the three yaws then our Auction j S b « u ^ SbShed . experience ba » taiight n > **\> etesS ? JVell m the propriety of »** «»*«? " »»» ^ Joation ,, from time to time . awarding oM ^ ciicamstoncea , and with a riew to tfc * to ptoTement and perfection . It would be v j toijxnMlo offer My opinion by wsy ol - «• ' - necessary h » een thu code of lm ana tfceM ^ . ^ pinion bapresently Mbmitt **; wa &S * » % m ^ Te *?» these vriB be found itiE&cJast - * ** inspection , that ™ ra >^ ior which t ^ e As ^ r - * t present for all the Wny of u h « e & 1 ¦ egulation is concerned-and ^^ v ? . wrn— an extensive practice in that ¦ ° , ! L ? Md dlffie »» « Lce- * e bare exerted onnei'et w the uXmost to meet & 11 objectwns

      *^<^^ l ^ ' - ODStades to a ganeial and implicit ¦ "fr * - ' j between the ¦ whole of the London tM . dt » 4 411 m S » * ^ aU Ule m 8 ill » ""tech » e " " morally capable or or iDSiBJ ! iDtd action , towards attaining tbe 8 * ^ jd primary objecfc of onr institution , ttj . the good «\ f ^ -whole . We are well * -ware that the baie idea of anything bordering on , or relative to , a genertJ v ' jon of the London trades , . ha * been most-generally " met -with apathy and indifferoace by the working classes in general ; but amidst ail tbe maza of imaginary weil as real difficulties wife which tbe subject is snrronnded , we hyte , or at least we preswje we have , effected a safe line of demarcation for the London

      Trades iofollew ; and if it » s carried ed with * tithe of that Tigeur which , if fully alive to -their own interest , they eeuld e : sily exsrt , wonld be productive of very great sad truly benesciai resnlts . A fair , candid , And , impartial fcxamin&tiaa of tlie foilo'wiiig -code of xules ¦ will , \ re coniidti , g 3 far to pio * s on * assertions ; and we 6 e again aost esnitjidy invite the close attention and examination of the Trades of the Metropolis to the -principles on which they are founded , and the practical results to wikh they migfet be made instrumental . OBJECTS < XF THE ASSOCIATION . Fart—To give speedy and certain information to the Vhele of the Trades comprising it , wlien either of the lespeciive Iraies are in difficulty , anJ require AsmaUnee .

      Second—By a aeontbly meeting , to keep ap a friendly And personal intessonrse between the representatives of ¦ fee several societies ; so that , when an application is accessary , the body makiEg the application will net tiave either straagers or uninterested . persons to apply 4 o ; bnt have e » sry facility granted in acquainting the ¦ R espective Trades of the application made , and the rta--sons for making it . Third—To « ndeavonr , when it is in onr power , to Tender that assistance , which in « iTniiw difficulties » c 3 nay as indiTica . ii trades t * qiire and expect , either by gifts , loan ? , or weekly contributions , aB the exigencies of the case siay require , or the situation of the respective societies may allow .

      Fourth—To use our utmost exertions , by deputations , as well as by circulars , or by both , if rt quired , in beftn-if of the trade in difficulty , thereby exerting all onr influence as an associated body , whtnever any just and necessary demandB are made on the London Trades for their assistance . Trade Societies composing this Association to retain to them selves the entire management of their internal concerns . CESERAl BULE 5 FOB TEE IEADES AM ) XBZ 1 B . 2 . EPB . ESE 5 I AI 3 T ES . Trade Societies composing this Association to appoint ene or more delegates to represent them , and not Hjore th « . n two from each trade , ' or one fioai each division of such Trade Societies . Nights of meting to be the second Thursday in every month , at eight o ' clock in the evening , the chair to be taken at half-put eight precisely .

      Trade Societies to psy the expences of their representative ' s attendance , as they may think proper and necessary ; esch representative to furnish the secretary of the Association with his own private address , the address of the secretary of the trade to which he belongs , and the society house where their body meets . Each trade representative to produce his credentials signed by the proper officers , signifying his appointment , and receieve a certificate qaarteriy of his attendance or non-attendance during the quarter , and no certificates to be granted to those representatives who . do net attend tj nine o ' clock in the evening of each night of meeting . Where any representative is absent a Bacond time , information shall be given to the society which be represents , and ? he cause of absence inquired into . The representatives to give in the returns ef the protable number of membeis belonging to the respective societies , at least once every qu&risr .

      The second Thursday in Msr < b , Jnae , September , snd December , to be the qusrteily nights for appointing auditors , secretary , an 4 sub-committee . President to be cfcosen every evening of mteting . Each society to bear its proportionate share per hundred members to the regular expences incurred by the meetings of extra sub-committees , delegations , printing , Stationery , and secretary's remuneration . A sub-committee of not less than five members not mew then one from each trade , to be chosen every quarterly night , as their trades stand in relation on the book , who sha 1 be convened immediately on any application being nistie to U > e secretary of the association , and who sha \ l ilso be convened as often as the secretary may have any important business to report % o them concerning the association between the monthly xdghts .

      "Whtn the particular or special attendance of any extra committee , of two or more persons , is rfcQnired . the reasonable txpences of such attendance to be paid for out of the funds of the association . In the event of any attempt at a reduction of wages , ¦ wh ere such reduction is considered unjust on tbe part ol the Trade on which it is attempted to be enforced , Or on any infringement of privilege leading to a dispute ¦ with any Trade , or division of Trades , forming this association , the Secretary shall , upon application being made to him , convene the sub-committee , who shall make the necessary arrangements , which the nature of the circumstances may require , and cause a general meeting of tbe whole of tbe delegates composing this association , if itqirred , with a view to the same being laid before their respective societies as early as possible .

      Ifo monies by way of loan , gift , or weekly contribution , to pass through the hands of any member of this association in bis capacity of delegate , or from any officer of tbe association , only from the persons expresaiy appointed by tbe trade or branch so lending 01 giving to tbe society requiring BUCh assistance . > ' 3—Notices of all gifts , loans , or contributions to be regularly sent to the secretary of the association . The Association most particularly urge upon the societies choosing their representatives , as well as upon the representative bo chosen , tbe strict ' necessity of a regularity and tmiforn ity of attendance , inasmuch as

      it adds to the weight and influence of the Association ; and also more effectually commands the respect and attention of these bodies -who may at times -wait upon them on tbeir nights of mi eti ? g , I at the propose of jjTing » report to their respective societies as to tbe nature of tbe business transacted , and the general objects of the Association ; and , in conclusion , we are beppy to inform the Metropolitan Traces generally , that several of the most influential of the London Trades are regularly and efficiently represented in the Association . By order of the Association , T . Babbatt , Secretary .

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      SCXN 5 OF CRISPIN—CLOSE OF THE DIS- ! CUSS 1 OX . ¦ j Craven Head , Drnry-Lane , November tbs 3 rd . : In csnstquenceof the good understanding thatpre-j Tailed at tbe last -meeting , the excitement bad abated , ; and consequently tbe attendance was not so nnmer- ons as at either of the preceding meetings . ¦ Mr . "Williams presided alone on this occasion . Mr . "Wilson ( mans" man ) suggested , as a means of ' bringing about an harmonious amalgamation , relief J cards ; the creating a good feeling in favour of union ; iefore the meeting of Conference ; ana that then both i KxdeSea meet together and -draw sp a oode for the guidance ol tbe wiiole —( hear , hear ) . !

      Mi . Skeltos ( woman ' s man ) conceived they h&d Tery little to do that evening , and he was satisfied there ¦ was not a man present but was perfecQy agreeable to enter into an arrangement that would lead to fraternity , union , and good feeling . But it was his opinion that nothing definite could be done before the meeting of Conference . 2 tr . RoBaos ( woman ' s man ) then ffroposed— " That a Conference be called » t an early period foi the purpose of amalgamating tile two societies "; and read a letter from the Last * containing & resolution adopted at a Trades' meeting -recently held in the town of Northampton in favour of Kb motion . Mr . IS . Lasgvtith ( man ' s man ) seconded the motion .

      Mr . Skbltoit { woman ' s man ) thought when the country was made acquainted with the good feeling that prevailed , and that they were prepared to take the steps to create a union of the two societies at the Conference in April ntxt , the trade weuld be content to wsit till that time ; consequently he saw no necessity for levying an extra tax on those who -were too poor already— ( hear , hear ) . He thought that time quite soon tnongh to convene the -Conference j and in tbe interval they could discuss the matter through tlUftorgSBj And this wonld better prepare them tot tbe subject Mr . S- then read the Sheffield erisder'a | ad-< frea « from the NorOiem Slar , and commented on the Vasts of money caused by Strikes ; asd showed tbe -Sg ^ j ^ y Vot ^ Trades having some other means than those to -raieh tte ^ atS ^ ^^ bitberto been directed * o protee * tbfd > iaboi ^ *** ' heai ' - ***• S- P " some Toy high eomplim ^ «* ¦** : O'Connor for the « eoHmaitB contained in hi ? letter in the Siar of last

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      , I ™ Paww to atfJLaaTert on the two societies » - i toe good feeling that prevailed in fav /* - ^ f should take a different course . , i ^ \ T ^ ^^ SjfrS" * " - He ^ ntined * the mo ^ on « » r . Rob' ^ gkeiton in preference to Mr . SHUli , ( war MXL for sincerity , b ^ * jan'i man ) gavoMf . Robson credit precedent to - t thought it wonld be a dangerous appointed ' ^ i awma i era together before tbe

      k fo" ume in April next . He csuld see no necesiD . such a step , and contended it would be at-^ ed with considerable danger . He thongfet it much setter that tfce two aocietlet should work on until the period specified in the laws . He would therefore move the following amendment : — " That the sense of the two societies be taken on the necessity and propriety of holding a united Conference in April next , for the purpote of drawing up a constitution which shall be bindfeg on the majority—kv interchange ot cards to he be admitted until that period . ''

      Mr . Qliddo < man's man ) seconded the amendmeet . Mr . Tbobpe < aum ' B man ) thought that all were agreed that . union wa < necessary ; but there was a third party , via . the men who at present did not belong to either society ; and taking this third party Into consideration , te > conceived April vu too long to wait . If a console Aafion of tbe two bodies could take place , aa immense -amonnt of « ood would be realised —{ bear , hear | . Mr . Wa ^ sss ( man ' s man ) thought the calling of a nnited Gonference fraught with expence . He could not

      see the necessity of uniting with any body , however respectable they may be , and contended that the men's men btd always relieved cards , come from whatever quarter they might , and as they had jogged along for fifty years , they might do so still . He suggested a middle eourse—a mutual understanding and the relief of all-cards whatever . He would , therefore , move the following , as an amendment : " That this meeting do suggest to the Birminghaa Union ( Mutual Association ) the propriety of recommending to their body the relief of &U cards until the meeting of their next conference . "

      JJi . C M'Ci . E . « HS ( Bun ' s man ) seconded the amendm-nt . Mr . W . SMITH iman ' s man ) gave a brief but painful history of the miseries caused by tbe stopping of cards , end said wbeu cards were so stopped , societies were the losers , and the sooner tbe matter was adjusted the better for all—( hear , hear ) . Mr . Du . ncombe ( womau ' s man ; thought the first thing to be done would be to have an nnited Conference , and he did = ot tbink the trade was in a condition at the present time to bear extra expsnee ; be would support the proposition of Mr Sbnte . Mr . ClaBE ( man ' s man ) was confident their society would agree to the suggestions thrown out , and that they were perfectly willing to support tbe ' r own tramps . If a quarterly account was sent by tbe Mutuals to the Philanthropies , it would be duly settled j and hence . tbere could be bo difficulty in the way as far as regards tbe relit-f of cards— ( heat , he :-ri .

      Mr . JU-Fredricks ( man ' s man ) did not think the cards the only difficulty . He wns of opinion that it would be good policy to unite the niens * nien and womeas ' meD ; but he much doubled th _ O propriety of a Conference at the present time . Mr . LatsCWITH ( man ' s man ) was convinced there was a proved necessity for an immcd-ite Conference ; and he conceived it was quite as easy to raise the means now as it would be in April—( hear , hear ) . Mr . HtssiBiu ( woman ' s man ) was desirous of seeing a union effected as early as possibla Mr . Shell ( woman ' s mam moved " That tbe man's men of London do Vecome members of the Mutual Association until April next , when they will be enabled to propose their o » u amendment * . " Mr . Baker seconded Mr . Shell ' s amendment Mr . wilsos supported > ir . Warner ' s amendment .

      The several movers of the motions and amendments having replied , the chairman put tkem in due form , and declared tbe amendment proposed by Mr . Shuts to be eirried . Thanks having been awarded to the chairman the meeting separated .

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      THB HCDDEBSFIELD " LOW-WAGE" LEAGtER ASD THB BlOCK Pristeks—In last week ' s Star , we gave an exposure of a " pink ' of tbe Corn Law Repealing Gheap Bread crew , issued by tbe Journeymen Bieck Printers , whose wages are " kept back'' by the disinterested seeker of a " large loaf" That "exposure" originally appeared as a large placard , and has figured very extensively en the walls of many of the manufacturing towns of Yorkshire and Laicashire . It caused considerable observation and remark ; and the object of the exposure , to sti ^ ld himself from tbe tff ~ ct fcf the acorn and despite thns engendered , issued a reply which we here insert—and then follow it with the men ' s rejoinder . The * ' cheap bread" man says : —

      " For the sake of showing what tbe ' low wages paid by me really are , I beg to submit tbe following list of the wages paid & < Apsley PAnl Works for one week ; and , aa most of the men ara bow in my employment , the truth or falsehood of Iha statement can be easily ascertained . [ Mr . Daw hirst here giveB the names of furty-nve individuals , with Bums attached to eich name , varyicg from 19 s 9 d to £ 2 19 i lid , as the amount of wages paid to each man at the end of tbe particular week be selects . He then continues : —] The above are the w ^ ges paid by me fer one single

      week , and the money paid tn the Saturday evening always . 1 confess the men are not earning so much now , this being cur slack season ; but the same list of prices is exactly adhered to now , nor have I wiahed te reduce them . As to the 'Free Trado part of the matter , perhaps , my accusers stand as much in need of Five Trade aa 1 do ; and as I do not intend to i&sue any mure placards , other if quiriea must be made at my countiag hotsi—Aspley Print Works . October 30 , 1 S 44—Richard Dawhirht . —N . B . The Block Printers are only mentioned in the above list , as the other workmen hive nutbing to 4 o -with them . "

      £ To tiia tbe Journeymen Block Printers have issued the following rt-joinder . it wjij be seen that they fol » low Mr . Dewhirst np tiyh ' . ly ; and that ttwy make terrible bath of " tbe list of the wages paid at Aspley Print Works . " They have stripped the crafty Leaguer naked and bare ; ^ nd made him an object of pity evan to his " friends . " Thia is what the men have published , and which tbey have again plastered against the walls , to meet tbe g&ze and address the understanding of each passer by . 3 " Disgustisg Trickery a > d League Morality

      LAID BARE , AS EY 1 SCED 1 > " THE COKDLCT OF THE Low Wage' Man of Aspley . —Mr . Richard Dewhirst , woollen printer , of ABpley , near Huddertfiald , has ventured out on the public walls with a statement respec :: n . f the wages he pays , as an answer to the ' PuWic Exposure' we have been compelled to make of his unfair proceedings in ' defrauding the labourer of his hire . ' Aad how does he meet our complaints ? How does be rebut our charges ? By a simple denial ? By skewing tiiat we bave stated ibat which is not true ? By demonstrating that we have done him wrong , and supported a false allegation by falsifying facts ? Has he done this ? No ! But he has searchbd backwards in hia books for a period of nearly fonr years , an * l given the wages earned by his men in one week , in June .

      1841 , when they worked myht and day for his benefit , to eaecuie an order wanted by a given time ; and this he gives as * A LIST of the wages paid at Aspley Print Works , for one week , ' dishonestly asserting that ' the money is paid on t ^ ie Saturday evening always" ! ! — thereby Wishing it te be inferred that the list thus furbished np is a specimen of the amount of the weekly wages he is in the constant habit of paying . ' And this » an would fain be considered respedablc This man would have his fellow-men look on him as a man of probity and feonour : a man -who can first defraud the labourtr , act unfairly as a competitor , and then shie d his nefarious ; ess by the publication of gross and wilful falsehoods . Out upon such infamy i—Perhaps there is no trade in the kingdom that

      fluctuates so much as the Ixada of block printing . It is notorious that tbe men eni>d in it will one week have to work almost without intermission ; and the next be Btanding idle . This arises from the fluctuation in demand for goods generally , and from the change in fashion and pattern particularly . There is also considerable difference in the price of work . Like to all other fancy trades , there are Borne sorts of werk on which the operatives will earn more than on others . They , however , are willing to take the bad with the good . And when the demand does come , they are also willing to oonsnlt tbe employer ' s interest , and work their blood to water , ' to enable him to execute his orders in time . Just bo in tbe insta- ca Mr . Dawhirst has given . Most of the work of that particular week was of a good sort :

      tbe men worked aa long as they could stand on their legs—for sixteen and eighteen hours a-day . The weakest of them made nine days that week ! And the sums Mr . Sewhirst has so pompously and so dishonestly set forth , were the Bums paid for this worse than horse work ' J What can the public think of the moral perception of a man who can parade such a statement , arising from such circumstances , as a specimen of the regular weekly earnings of men who have shown a readiness to prostrate their physical energies for his benefit ? The man who could be guilty of anch a dishonest act , to serve the dishonest purpose of cloaking np his regnlar systematic defrand , wonld pick a pocket , or stop the traveller on tbe highway , were it not for fear of the Law / The morality of

      the two actions is perfectly identical . Mr . Rd . Dewhirst has studied ethics in the highwayman ' s Bchcol l After having given his very dishonest statement , to dishonestly lead to the pubiio to a false and unfair inference , the . man who want * a " cheap loaf" ( for us ) says -. < the same list of prices is adhered to now ,- nor have I wished to reduce them . " An old adage says , that' certain folks should have good memories ! ' Mr . Dawhirat forgeto the months of May and June , 1843 ! He Vxn not . only wUhed-, - but tried , to rednce his already low and unfair list j He had then a lot of work to do , wkich at the thacs list would have afforded the -workmen 6 i l | d pet piece . His reduced and

      unjust litt price was 6 s . He demanded that the men should do the work for 4 s ! for less than itco-tftird $ the sum his neighbour * were paying 11 This tbe men flatly refused : but to accommodate matters , and to accord to bis ' wish' as much as possible , they consented to work the job off at ' day work : ' though whan * bad' work cornea in , the sort on which not more than la 6 d or 2 % a-day can be earned , —Mr . Dewhifst does not then ' wish' for day-work ! O no : it is then all ' by the piece . ' The bestjlt of all is , that our statements are uncontradicted . Mr . TJewhirst dare not Bay that our complaint * against him are not well founded Be * Uads , confessedly , adeframUr of tht labourer !

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      His tricky dirty subterfuge ; his ' artful rf ' ^ . the Jack Sbeppard school , has A&t reliev *^ fiom # a . essions , by confessing to hia weekly Backing of twr ^ ty p ^ ,. cen t of hia workmen ' s incomes 1 He hft ' , shewn that his , morality not only allows him to filch the food' from the Uble of the labourer , but jjiao to try to cheat the public into the belief thi >' he is an honourable and honest man . He is no / ,, content with growing rich' at the expense ot tb ; a sweat and marrow of those who labour for him , bat he must add to his up-heaped treasure , gold coiiieu out of the blood and tears of the little ones , who are starved bemuse of his pinchings . He ia an exquisite sample of tbe League * Lord-love you' '

      Bet ! Well may he say that he will issue no more placards . ' For hia < j"wn sake , this is a vise deten&iuation . Un ' tess he can prove our statements to be incorrect : unless he can show that we have wronged him : and unless he ia prepared to make honest confession of hii enfair practices , and xvow a determination to be JUST for the future , he bad better * sing small , ' and ' bide bis diminished head . ' A . wrong-doer never gains by br&zan impudence . As * otter enquiries are desired to be TOafle at Mr . DdVh ' lUt ' s eoullting-hoase , ' it may be as well to glva one or two hints to' inquirers , ' the satisfying of which wilt do more to set Mr . Dewhirst in bis true character , than his shameless , tricky , dishonest placard . Let tbe inquirer , the * , first * inquire' for the list-price' that Mr . Dewbirat pays by , aud then for the list that stber masters pay by ; and on comparing the two , he will see

      thai the HK 3 H Wage' man unjustly pockets twetity per cent of the earnii . gs of his men , to the uufair disadvantage of bis brother masters . Let him * inquire" for Mr . Dawbirst's books , and ascertain the gross Btuount of wages paid during the last four years ; and then let him average the weekly sums actually received by the men , and judge of the infamy of the attempt to wake tbe public believe that the statement Mr . Dawhirst has paraded wa 8 the ' wetkly wages paid every Saturday night / And when he has this gross sum before him , let bim calculate Uventy per cent on it ; and he will thus asczriain the sum that Sir Dewhirst hus defrauded from tkelabourer . When all these inquiries ure satisfied , be can juilge of League morality and Leagu : sincerity of profession ; and tigh fur tbe full embodiment ot tbe ' Lord love you principle . —On behalf of the journeymen Blockprimers , Thomas QbaHam , Sec . —Huddersfield , Nov . 4 th , 1844 . "'

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      iMPoRTArrr trades movements for Manchester . —It as often been said that when tbe oppmajis conspire the oppressed should unite ; and never , in the history of this great bee-hive has tbe above trite saying been more truly verified than within the last fortnight . An over stretch of power on the part © f tho employeia has aroUBed the trades from that culpable apathy which for Borne time h ; id prevailed among all classes of operaatives ; but now an excitement has been called iuto existence , nsver before witnessed in this town and neighbourhood . The first attack was made by Mesars . P-auling and Co ., which the readers of the Star are aware compelled tbe men to strike . That strike still continues . The masters have their tools out in vurioua parts of the country endeavouring to delude men from

      their homes in OTder to take the bread out of their feiJow man ' s mouth , and we are sorry to say that , in some instances they have succeeded . In the beginning of last week thirteen men arrived from Staffordshire : however , as soon as the old hands had an opportunity of speaking to them , and letting them know that they were on strike , and also informed them what they bad struck for , some of them refused to Work any longer . The Messrs . Pauling it appears li&ve drawn up a written agreement which they got the poor dupes from Staffordshire to sign ; thiB fact was brought out in tbe Borough Court on Thursday last , when two men were brought before D . Maude , Esq ., one charged with breach of contract , and another with intimidation . In the case of the poor fellow from

      Staffordshire , it came out in evidence that on Sunday , the 27 th in&fc ., he bad signed a written document , by which he agreed to work for Messsts . Pauling , &c , fer six months , at such wages aa they might think him worth ; but that if Messrs . Pauling should think proper , they could discbarge him at any time by giving him one week ' s notice : and further tbut the travelling expences from SUffoT < l 8 hiio to Manchester should be stopped out of bia wages by instalments of two shillings per week . The defence set up by the attorney for the defendant was that the agreen < ent being made on the Sunday , waa not valid . Mr . Maude said that a business transaction made on a Sunday would not stand good : but he did not think that Messts Pauling considered thia a business transaction .

      He therefore over-ruled the objection , and told th « poor fellow that he must either go to hia work , or if he refused he must go three months to prison . In tbe other case the witness taid tbe defendant , a man named Salmon , came up to him and began to talk to him , and laid bold of his arm . and endftavonred to pts&uude him to leave the works . Mr . Maude asked him it he struck him or used any threatening language to him . He said No . Mr . Maude said there was nothing in evidence to prove that the prisoner bad intimidated . He had a perfect right to walk on the highway , aud talk to another man if be thought proper , bo long as he used no threatening language , nor did not attempt by force and violence to prevent him from working . Salmon was therefore dismissed .

      A Gbeat and Important meeting of THE OPERATIVE MECHANICS , MILLWRIGHTS , E . ngi . neeks , Moulders , and Sjiiths . —In conse > qnence of an attempt being made by the iron masters of Manchester , and tbe surrounding towns to introduce a system that would effectually prevent a fre » . interchange of labour , having come to the knowledge of tbe workmen employed in the above branches , a special general meeting waa called by tb < - - following circular : •—NOTICE . —A special general meeting of the operatives of . tbe following trades , namely , Mechanic * , Millwrights , Engineers , Moulders , and Smiths , will be held in the Carpenters" Hall , on Friday next , November lut , to take into consideration several matters immediately connected wivh their welfare . All in the above trades in tbe town and neighbourhood are particularly requested to attend . Doors to be opened at half-past one . Chair to be taken at two o'clock precisely . "

      The result was that at tbe time appointed the spacious Hall was filled until it was impossible to pack another man into it , and hundreds could not get admittance . At a moderate computation , there could not be less than 3 , 000 persons present . A working man was called to tbe chair , who complimented tbe meeting for tbe noble maaner in which they bad responded to tbe call made on them . He was sure , if tbe parties who had been the means of calling them together could Bee that meeting , and the determination whicb appeared in every countenance to defend by all legal meana their rights and privileges , they would repent of their conduct . For hia own part , he was not sorry that they had made tbe attack , inasmuch as it bad rouaed the operatives to a sense of their duty , and might be the means of cementing th . m in such a union as would defy tbe united powers of oppression—( loud cheers ) . An attack bad been made upon the free

      interchange of labour , which if they submitted to would , ere long , place them on a par with the serfs of Russia . They -would remember that in tbe last session of Farli > ainent a " Bill" was introduced for tbe express purpose of subjugating the Trades , namely , the atrociouB Master and Servants' Bill . Tnat bill Was defeated , but another of a more desperate character had been concocted , and eternal disgrace and infamy ought to be heaped upon tbe originators of it . It had been introduced by Mr . Peel ; thank God it was not Sir Robert Peel—( loud cbeere ) . He would now read them the account of this wide spread conspiracy which bad been formed for tbe purpose of preventing them from protecting their only property—their labour . It was not in Ma . nch&&Ur only that this abominable Byatem waa about to be adopted , but in Liverpool , Bolton , Buty , Rochdale , Stock port , Hyde , Duktnfleld , Eccles , Oldbam , Stockport , Staleytridge , St Helens ' , ia . He then read tie following circular , which has emanated

      from the masters : — " Soho Iron Works , Manchester , Oct . 14 , 1844 . " Sir , —The spirit of dictation assumed l . y many classes of ms&h&aical operatives , and particularly by moulders , has of late assumed so serious an aspect that the attention of several large concerns in thia town and neighbourhood has been irresistibly called to it . A preliminary meeting , to take the subject into consideration , has already been held , and a resolution unanimuualy adopted te call a full and general meeting of all masters interested in a matter of ao much consequence . The originators of this movement recognised most fully the principle that a workman ' s labour is his capital , and that he bus a right to dispose of that capital in the bett market , provided he does so in a proper manner ; but ,

      whilst making this admission , they entirely repudiate thu notion that a minimum of wages is to be fixed , and tbe hours of labour regulated by combinations of men backed by Trades' Unions . A palpable and manifestly aggresiive spirit ia abroad amongst workmen generally . It is notorious that for years past , whilst prices have been regularly declining , wages have not fallen ; but on the contrary , have had a tendency upwards . Wages too , have varied to a degree almost ab-jurd ; in towns not ten miles apart , the variation for the same class ot workmen has been as much as frem fifteen to twenty per cent These are evils seriously affecting the iuterests of the trade , and it is evident some countervailing control ought to be attempted . That control masters have , in their own hands , if they will only use it firmly , discreetly , and with peifect

      integrity . The society proposed to be formed la purely pro-Uclivtand defensive , and no way intended to trench upon tbe just and legitimate rights of any honest operative ; its objects will be to resist insubordination and : improper demands made upon masters by their workmen ; and by bo doing , not merely will it accomplish a great practical good to them , but will , in many instances , rescue right-minded workmen from the appalling tyranny of combination club ? . It is intended to hold a general meeting of masters on Thursday , the 27 th , at the Clarence Hotel , Spring Gardens , in this town , the chair to be taken at half-past two precisely . I venture to requett the favour of your active and energetic co-operation , with a view to carry the object in view . I am , Sir , your moat obedient servant j&BQRGE Peel , Hon . Sec . pro ktn .

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      The chairman said that this ciwofr ^ Waa the fir 8 t thing that had aroused them ; but b ' , Md b hi 8 ! haQd another document which let tner ^ jj | a f urther into -. hewent : iA « AifflM , ^ ft t ^ j ouc of the bag . " He would read it fo- ^ tfeem . _ Soho Iron Worka , fttteche 8 ter > Oct 2 ith > UMi Sin , —I have the r jOnoar to tnaemit you the pro . ceedinga of a genc ; ai meeting of iron founders , ice ., held on Thursday iMt ) at the Clarence Hotel , in thia town . Another meeting will be ahortly held , as soon as the sub-Cjmmittee are prepared with , their report ; and in tho interval I request you will do me the favour to canvass the matter over with your neighbours in tbe BP . me trade ,: who may mot yet have joined the Association , and use you * best endeavours to induce them to aid in an attempt to resist the unjust demands and decidedly hostile spirit at this time so rife amongst mechanical operatives generally , and more especially so amongst iron moulders .

      I may add that several firms , who could not make it convenient to attend , sent in their entire concurrence in the objects sought to be attained . The objects of the Association have been pointed out in a previous circular addressed to you : tbey are simply protective , and not in any way directed toworJs limiting the just rights and privileges of any well-disposed operative . 1 am , Sir , your obedient servant , George Peel , Honorary Secretary , pro tern . The circular then goes on to say : — At a meeting of Iron Founders , &c , held this day , Oct . 17 tb , 1844 , at the Clarence Hotel , Spring Gardens Manchester : —

      Present—Peter Rothwell , E » q ., of Bolton , in the chair—Messrs George Forester , & Co ., Liverpool ; Fuwcett , Preston < 5 t Co ., do ; Bury , Curtis , and Kennedy , do j Honry Pooley , do ; W . H . Ogden , do ; Henry Sruitb , tlo ; Win . Bonuett , do ; Peel , Williams , and Peel , Manchester ; James Lillie & Suns , do ; Wreu and Bennett , do ; John Elce & Co ,, do ; J , and A . Dunn , do : Ireland and Longdin , ao ; John Heath Barber , do ; Ellis ami Norton , do ; Crowley and Co ., do ; James Ward anil Son .,. do ; W . W . C . K ( rkh « . m , do ; Joseph Atkinson , do ; Joseph Whitworth and Co ., do ; Jenki ¦• sou und Bow , ; do ; James Houtson and Co ., dj ;

      Niismytfo , Chwkell , and Co ., do ; Btmjaniin Hick aud Son , BoLton ; Tnomiw Jackson and Brothers , do ; Musgrove . Son , and Heaton , do ; Tttumpson and Cole , do ; Stoddard and Kaignt , do ; John Hardman , do ; Simpson , Bland , and Huwartb , Bury ; Diggle , Turo , and Co ., do ; William Kay and Co ., do ; W . J . and J . Garfbrtii , Dukenfleld ; | Cryer and Lees , do ; William Warbrick and Son , do ; Johu Feruihough and Son , do ; Tbomas Kirtley , Hyde ; JLees and Barnes , Oldham ; Harwood aud Moiikmau , do ; William Millburn , Stalybridge ; Thomas Lawcon and Sons , do > Gordon and Djvies , Siuckport ; Joseph Williamson , do ; John Halstead and Co ., Rochdale , Robert Dagliah aud Co , St . Helen ' s .

      The fuliowtng resolutions were moved and carried unanimously : — I —Moved by Mr . Jonki tfion , seconded by llr . Robert Ddgiish— " That a protective u-suciation of masters employing moulders , and mechanics generally , be and is now forni « a , its otjeet being to resist all exorbitant ei improper demands , made either by workmen individually , or by combinations of men , and to assist any master who may be so circumstanced with his workmen , provided the conduct of such master does not appear to the assoiation to have been unjust or agsjres-81 ? o . "' 2—Moved by Mr . Gaakell , seconded by Mr . M'Gregor — " That every membor of this association do pny an immediate subscription of one guinea each . "

      3— . Moved by Air . William Beimat , seconded by Mr . George Peel— " That any einpiuyer ef mechanics or moulders may become u member of thia association , on the introduction of two members , ana paying his subscription . " 4—Moved by Mr . Lillie , seconded by Mr . Gaskell — " That no workman be employed by any member of this association without first producing a printed quittance paper , or written character , from hia last employer . '

      6—Moved by Mr . Pooley , seconded by Mr . Gaskell —* ' That every member of thia association be required ( if requested ) to give any woikuian leaving his eerv-. ee a character or quittance paper , stating , if he thinks proper , the cause of such mou leaving hia employment . " 6—Moved by Mr . M'Gregor , seconded by Mr . Hick — " Tbut a fine of TB . N roiJNDS be imposed upon any member who gives employment to any operative , without b ' rst receiving either a pemted quittance paper , or written character .

      7—Moved by Mr . Curtis , seceuded by Mr . Daglish" That it is , in the opinion of this meeting , essential to all well-diaposed workmen , not less thau to the wellbeing of the trade in general , that any club or combination of men , having for its object the axing of wagea , without reference to the ability of the workman . should be auungiy opposed , and , if possible , broken up , " 8—Moved by Mr . Dagliah , secoeddd by Mr . John Lillie- ^ - '' That a Bub-commvtt « e , consisting of the following members , be appointed to draw up rules , and make all other necessary arrangements for etfootu . iily carrying out the objects of this association , aud that they be requested to rvpwrt , with as httie delay aa possible , to a general meeting , to be called by tbe Hon . Sea— . Messrs Peier KothweU , Wtliiani l- ' airbairn , Joseph Whitwortfa , George Peel , James Liliie , Walter M'Gret ; or , William Joukinson , Kichard Wulker , Wuliuji K » y and John Hick . "

      a—Moved by Mr . Jenkinson , seconded by Mr . John Hick— That Mr . Crjorge Ped be requested to ixcept the office of Treasurer , and , pro temport wdy that of Hon . Sec " Peter Rotuwell . Chairman . The chairman having left tUe cnair , uuU Mr , ( it or ye Peel being culled tUereto , tae very best thanks of the meeting were tendered to Mr . liutliwell for tins conduce in the chair this day . George Peel . The reading of these documents was received with tho marked indigaatioa of the vase assembly .

      The Chairman said it was thii attack that had caliod them together . The documents he had read were a disgrace to those who issued them ; but a still greater to men who would tamely submit to them . He then called tho attention of the meeting to the workings of the quiUauoo papers in those branches whore they had been introduced , and stated that he know an instance where a poor orafter had had some words with the manager under whom ho worked ; the consequence was that he lost his employment . He wont from piaoe to place seeking work , but no work could he find . His character was a good one ; but ha would not be a alave . Finding to&t he was a marked man tin his own district , he drew his tramping card from the Odd

      Fellows , and tramped the country until biacard Was out of date , when ho returned to his disconsolate wifo and family . He theu got work as a labourer on the Manchester and Bolton Railway ; and , no sooner did the fiends in human shape find this out than they sent to the Cumpany , saying that if they did not discharge him , they would and some other way of convoying their goods ( Dan by their line . He was again discharged . After this he got work some where in Roseudale ; and at a meeting of the masters in Manchester , it was ftmud out that the poor fellow was working there , and again their vengeance followed him . Again was he thrown out of employment . The consequence was , that his Wii ' o % nd seven children were now vu the bastile , and himself thrown oil the world as a houseless wanderer , if this was

      the effect produced by the system of " quittance papers" in one branch , it was just what they might expect if they allowed them to be introduced amongst them . But their presence at that meeting told him that they would hot allow their rights aud privileges to be infringed upon . Many other excellent speeches were made and resolutions passed ; and the body of operatives present formed a Consolidated Union of the fire abovementioned Trades , to be known by the name of the Mechanics' Protection and Friendly Society of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland . " Mr . James Uixon moved the following resolution : — " That the best thanks of the Mechanical Trades of Manchester are due , and hereby given , to Thomas Sliogaby Duacomoe , Esq ., tor the able manner in which he has at ail times defended the working classes ; but more particularly for the masterly opposition which he gave to the Masters and Servants ' Bill . "

      The resolution was carried unanimously . The tbauks of'the meeting were given to the Chairman , and the vast assembly quietly dispersed . The Carpenters' and Joiners' Stbike . —This striko still continuea . The men are in good spirits , and have held large meetings on Thursday evening , in the Carpenters Hall , and on Friday and Saturday evenings in the Hall of Science , Camp Field . The whole ofthe building trades are indignant at the oonduot of Messrs . Pauling and Co . ; so much bo that they have , in their separate branches , held meetings during the week , to take into consideration the propriety of the Flaggers , Slaters , Plasterers , Painters , . Bricklayers , Stone-masons , Bricklayers ' Labourers , Piumbers and Glaziers , Carpenters and Joiners , ail uniting in one Union ; and from

      information which we have received , it is the opinion of all the above-mentioned Trades , that their only means of protection is by forming themselves into a general union . It is also rumoured that if the strike is not terminated in a short time , the whole ofthe building trades will strike against Messrs , Pauling and Co . We are also happy to say that the carpenters have made suoh arrangements as will prevent the masters from obtaining workmen from any other part of the country . We believe they have at the present time seven delegates out , who are visiting the trades in various towns throughout the country—they have also posted placards , stating the reason ot the strike , from John O'Groafcs to the Land ' s end . The masters are attempting to entrap the men into breaches of the peace , and send them to prison , as the following will shew : —

      Hknfhey v . Salmon . —Assault . —At the Borough Court , Manchester , on Tuesday , Mr . Roberts , the Miners' Attorney General , was engaged by the joiners of Manchester , in a case of assault between Messrs . Pauling and Co . and his men . Oa Thursday evening , A ^ umber of Sootchmea , who had been

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      d eceived by false promises and false 8 tatements , were i nduced" to come to Manchester to supply the places of the men who were on strike . It was stated to them , that the strike waa was at an end , and that they , the masters , were in want of a great number of hands to carry on the extensive works they werd engaged in . Oa their arrival , the joiners of Manchester ; among whom were a number of Scotchmen , wished to free and have some conversation with the men , to state to them the nature of the dispute which existed ; and on the Friday morning a great many ( about 400 ) assembled at the pubiio house were the men were confined as prisoners , as a guard Was set at the door of their room to prevent any persons conversing with tkem . Oa Friday

      morning , Messrs . Henfrey and Pauling came to escort the men to their workshop ; when the men who were assembled outside tried to persuade them not to work contrary to the rules of the i trades of Manchester ; and , as stated by one 6 f the witneeses , not to disgrace- their countrymen . It appeared from the evidence , that two of the men stopped behind the rest , and Mr . Paulins and Co ., fearing they mijjht be induced to return back agaiu , seizad these men , aud dragged them forward towards the shop . In consequence of the great number of men in the street , they could not proceediat the speed they wished- The men being determined to keep the peace , used only persuasive arguments to induce those who had beeu kidnapped

      from Scotland to return to their homes again , and leave the old hands and their masters to settle thosa matters amongst themselves . Mr . lieufrey being annoyed at the presence of so many men , and seeling some of bis eld hands amoogsL them , seized Mr Salmon ; Mr ^ Pauling seized him also ; aud then they immediately called out for the' police so take Salmon into custody . The Superintcndaut asked what he had done , or what was the charge against him ; when Messrs . Pauling aad Henfrey were at a loss to state the nature of the i-ifencc : 11 but , " said they " we know him" " O i then , " said the policeman , ** that will do . " The mau was set at liberty ; and Messrs . Pauling had to consult their lawy . r as to what charge they should bring against { him : when ho , it appears , advised them to take out a warrant for a common assault .

      When th « whole of the evidence had been heard against Salmon , Mr . Roberts arose , and asked the magistrate if there was any charge against the men , as the evidence they produced waa so contradictory that he could uot see any charge that they could make out . The magistrate wished Mr . Roberts to proceed with the case , and to bring forward any evidence he had against it . Mr . Roberts examined several witnesses who were present tbe whoie of the time , an ^ i who were close to Mr . Pauling and Mr . Henfrey , ' aud who declared that Salmon never touchea Mr . Henfrey till Mr . Henfrey commenced an attack on him , by seizing him like a tiger . After the whole of the evidence bad been heard , the magistrate left the case to ssand over till Saturday , before they would ^ iv © their judgment in it . The appearanbd ot Mr . . Roberts has evidently had the effect of making them think twice before they syeak

      once . j Power-Loom Weavers of Manchester . —During the last fortnight the Power-loom Weavers have been struggling for an advance of wages , and we are happy to say , that in the majority of instances they have succeeded—all the masters having acceeded wiiri the ( exception of four , and those four who refuse , are | most strenuous advocates of *• high vr ages , —cheap bread , —and plenty to do . " One of them is Mr . Morris , at whoso factory the nian was killed ia the Plug Revolution of 1842 . This Gent ' s , hands went to him and asked him tor an advance , as other masters had given their hands a rise . " O , yes , " said ; he , " I will give you an advance : you p * y twopence ; per week for hot water . Now I will stop

      the hot water in the afternoon , and by that means you will iavo twopence per day . It is a poor ' having' that will not cost twopence . Twopence a day will make one shilling per week ; aud twopence off for water , will make one shilling : and a shilling per weekiwill be a good advance . " What do the slaves think of such an advance as that ? Is not that a fine specimen of the " Free Traders '' mode of advancing wages by starving their hands ! How ever the weavers in the other factories are determined toj support the " hands" in Mr . Morris ' s employment , until ho does give them an advance equal to the other masters in the town .

      Some of the men that went to him as a deputation , he turned off without notice ; others thought if he could discharge without notice they could leave without notice , and they accordingly did leave . But mark the conduct of the " cheap bread : " man . The men had all their work done ; aad on Saturday night they went ! for their wages . He paid those that he had turned off ; but those that left of their own accord ho kept their money , and left them aad their families to starve ; some of them having as much as 12 i . doe . However , we understand thai the weavers nave retained W . P . Roberts , Esq ., the Miners ' Attorney-General , to take up the case against Morris . >

      bint WJare Weavers of Manchester . —A meeting ot the various departments ot the silk small-ware weavers has been held during the past Week , to take into consideration the propriety of tho whole of the branches joining into union for their mutual protection . After tome discussion , it wa 3 finally agreed to join the ! whole of the branches into one .

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      Warefield—Miners' Conference . —This great and important body of Miners assembled in Conkre . ice , on Monday , at the Griffin Inn . It was most gratifying ! to see the unanimity ot those present . Many most wise and valuable suggestions were made , and ! the following were the resolutions on t ; e first day : ¦— ¦ That William Danielta take the chair . That Robert Archer take the vice-chair . That , George Brown be appointed door-keeper . Tnat the minutes adopted at the Burslem Conferenoe bejread , after which they were confirmed . That Joseph Wild be allowed to represent at this Conference' the men of Ossett-Street-Side . That the delegates' reports be given as to the state ofthe ; districts , relative to the present position and future ( prospects .

      That each colliery or locality have the power to make such { levies as they think proper oa the re-admi .-Mon of members to the Association . That the tenth resolution on the programme be stood by—namely , the payment of wages due to official characters . '; That this meeting adjourn until nine o ' clock tomorrow morning . TUESDAT , NOV . 5 th J 1844 . —The roll being called over , and the minutes of the previous day read and confirmed , it was resolved—That a Committee of five persons be appointed to elicit all the information possible respecting the real state and position of the miners and colliers generally , for the purpose of petitioning the Legislature for an Eight I lours' Biil for mines and collieries . That J . Berry , M . Jude , J . Auty , S . Smith , and T . . Dixoa , form tho Committee .

      That this Couferenoe recommend each district to give a premium , for the purpose of procuring the best statis'ical information on tho most vital points contained in the thirteenth proposition 6 a the programme , j That this | meeting approve ofthe second clause contained in the thirteenth proposition on the programme—namely , the working of coals by-weight on the beam and scale principle , but that the size of the tubs be regulated according to the thickness of the mine . ! That a petition be presented to the 'Legislature praying foria repeal of the duty on export coal .

      That a petition be presented to the Legislature praying that an improved system of ventilation be adopted ; also , that the various methods of ventilating mines as laid down by humane and scientific individuals , be thoroughly iuvestigated , so that that which may be considered best and safest for the protection of the lives of the working miners and colliers may be brought into general operation . That a petition be presented to the Legislature , praying forUhe appointment of government inspectors , for machinery , ropes , mines , k . a ., or with a view of Beeing that any law which may be obtained for the safety and welfare of the miners , be fully and efficiently carried into operation . That each sub-district or county secretary , famish the generalsecretary of the association each month with a balance sheet of the number of members good and bad , and with the amount of monies paid to the separate funds .

      That a vote of thanks be given to G . W . Harrison . Esq ., for his past services to the Miners of Yorkshire , during their legal struggle . Miner ' s Jntelugence . —The next General Delegate Meeiibg for Minera will be held at the house of Mr . Gerrard , Collier ' s Arms , Little Hulton , on Monday , the 18 th of November . Chair to bo taken at eleven o ' clock in the forenoon . There will also bo a pubiio meeting at the same place , at which W . P . Roberts , Esq ., will be present . The levy including law fund and general contribution for the next fortnight ia one shilling and sixpence per member . ' '

      2 > u . \ coMBE Testimonial . —The Central Committee of Trades , die ., met at Saville House , Leicester Square , on Wednesday evening , October 30 th , Mr . Qrassby in fcbe chair , jlr . Conolly reported that tbe tin plaSe workers bauldetermlned to take u » the question . Mr . Nicholson , engineer , handed in £ 1 3 s . 3 £ d ., first Hnbscription ; Sir . George Flewitt handed in £ 2 from the city division of farriers ; M » . Norman announced the receipt of £$ 10 a , pep Mr . Edglnton , aa the subscription of the cork-cutters of Dunfermline ; a ' letter was read from Mr . John Liddle , from the edge tool grinders of Sheffield , ' enclosing £ 1 ; J . Hatchinaon , Esq ., Highbury , handed in £ 1 1 b . ; J . E . Paraons , Esq ., Baymond ' s Buildings , £ l Is . Save-al communications were read of a highly encouraging character .

      Duncombe Testimonial . —A pubiio meeting waa held at the Victory Inn , Mertsn , Surrey , on Tuesday evening , in aid of this object . The meeting was pitsided over by Mr . Harding , and was addressed by Mesars . Dale , Hook , M'Qratb , Stonehill , Slater , Wheeler , and Hay . A committee was appointed to receive subscriptions and £ 1 17 s . 6 d . waa subscribed in tbe room . ¦ i

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      Leeds Cokn Market , Tuesday , Nov . 5 . —Oar supplies thin week are comparatively small of all grain . Fine dry new wheat commands a steady sala and firmly supports last week ' s rates , old wheat ia also in fair request at full prices , but the damp descriptions of new are only slowly taken . The barley trade is dull and although the supply is not large , this article is rather low . Oats and beans continue very scarce , and each are free sale at higher pricea . THE AVERAGE PRICES OF WHEAT , FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOVKMBER 5 , 1844 . Wheat . Barley . Oats . Rye . Beans . Pen Qrs . Qrs . Qra . Qrs . Qxs . Qt * . 4540 88 G 250 0 177 35

      £ . 8 . d . £ a . d . £ e . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . 2 7 2 k 1 15 4 J 1 1 9 i 0 0 0 1 19 6 \ 1 17 3 j Richmond Corn Market , Nov . 2 . —We had a large supply of grain in our market to-day : — Wheat fold from 5 s 6 d to 7 s 3 d ; Oats 2 s 3 d to 33 4 d ; Barley 3 i 9 d to 4 s ; Beans 49 9 i to 5 a per bushel . Malton Corn Market , Nov . 2 . —We have * tolerable supply of grain effaring to this day ' s market . Wheat in good demand at last week ' 8 prices i barley without alteration ; oats a limited supply , and ijd pet ptone dearer . —Wheat , red , new , 44 s to 48 j ; old , 50 ^ to 52 * ; ditto white , new , 50 s to 54 = ; old 52 s to 56 } per qr . oi 40 stones . Barley , 30 s to 33 iper qr . of 32 st . Oats , 9 J to 10 i per stone ,

      York Corn Market , Nov . 2—There is a good display of samples to-day For Wheat higher rates are demanded , which checks business . Oats and Beans are each rather dear , and in good demand ; The finest samples of Barley unaltered in value common qualities Is . per qr . lower , Liverpool Cattle Market , MondaT , Nov . 4 . Our market this day has been of asingalar character , varying much from those of the last few weeks in the display of numbers and choice . Owing to the strong easterly winds which for the past few days have so much prevailed , " no arrivals from Ireland could be anticipated—hence we could not , this dayf boast of more than 400 head of Cattle and about 3 , 000 Sheep , which were freely disposed of , bos being of a very choice description , the former at 4 a . per lb ., sinking the offal , and Sheep at 5 d . to 5 }< j >

      per lb . It was generally understood that an ad * ditional , or a continuation of the , market would take place to-morrow ( Tuesday ) , as considerable arriraa were expected by this day ' s boats ; in consequence of which many of our principal and local buyers returned without purchasing , trusting to wind ana fair whether for a fair importation . Those from a distance were glad to content themselves by locating another "dewy eve" in the neighbourhood . The stock exhibited in tbe market this day was a sotry contrast to those of the past fortnight , when upwards of 2 368 head of Cattle ? and 6 , 000 Sheep , were penned within the boundary , aud fetched ready prices . It is a fact , and one not generally kaowa , that on the occasion above alluded to , there were never more Cattle , Sheep , &c , exhibited m tne market since its establishment .

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      Middlesex , by JOSHUA HOBSON , at Bis ran * ing Offices , Noa . 12 and 13 , Market-street , Briggatej and Published by the said Joshua Hobsow , ( for tbe said Feargds O'Conkor , } at his DweJling-house , No . 5 , Market-street , Briggatej 8 ° internal Communication existing between the saia No . 5 , Market-street , and the said Noa . 12 and 13 , Market-Btreet , Briggate , thus conatitu g tW whole of the said Printing and Publishing Offl «* one Premises . ' . ( Saturday , November 9 , 18 <* . >

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      * -== ===== THE NORT ^ IrN STAR . ; November 9 , 1844 .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 9, 1844, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1288/page/8/