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- sTOTZE RLAaiD . , t- r ^ rn Wah —In ti" * Jates 1 edition of tnc Star •^ iS ^ ifwe i ^ ormC { 1 our n 31 * th : it fl fMnfii * atLuecrne , attended with 5 mmensc Joss <» ^ h gaVe to the extent of show-Mfe j &Stel But defeated or victorious , the poli-SS&volved in the present state of affiurs nJns the same . We now present our readers -With r ! ! S fi « ni the French and Swiss papers , detail-• ^ rtfrnaSieulare of this lamentable collision . The « 5 * Ifetafe states that news of the defeat of ihefree corps was brought to Jierne by a captain of the army of Lucerne , named Selmyder , who had Coined the insurgents a few days before with a portion of his company- " It appears , " says the Journal < k <;
Tklatt , Tfctt ihe small cantons lost no lime in forwarding the succour called for fcy Lucerne , that they arrived there in rime ana dial it was with those reinforcements the troops o / diVcova'njnent ^ ere enabled to repulsGthe two Attacks made Iff tl » e f rec corps . As to the engagement , attendau -vjth « = u « J' considerahle loss of life , of which tve received Testeraaj a wy vague account , it appears that the popu' •" 'ioa of * the rural districts , who had at first suffered the Jei corps to adrance quietly upon the town , rose en masse i . ndielrrear . ana thus placed them uetween two fires , jiii- artillery of tlie invaders was captured , several of Ji ( i- tliiefe were taken prisoncre , and the remains of the ( 3 j « aitionarj army were retreating in the greatest discr < 3 er , pursued oy Central Sonnenuerg , Aarau . Apsil 1 . Sis o'Clock p . m .
An is lost . A portion of ihe expedition has re-entered jhe Argovian territory . 1 have obtained the following jiartieulars from an eye-witness who has just returned witli the first column : —The expedition left on Sunday si ght , and ou reaching Zofingen it was attacked hy a battalion posted in the forest . The sharp-shooters soon jr-jve them out of it , and our friends continued to advance in good order , constantly harassed in their march , as for as Ettiswl , where they effected their junction with another column just arrived by the Berne-road . Here sac invading force divided ; one column proceeded by the yoad leading to the principal bridge across theEmnie , and die other toolc to the right and passed theEnnne at Wa - theastein . It appears that the chiefs neglected to keep 1 , 11 a communication between the two bodies , and that this
was tlie cause of all the misfortunes . The left column , whose return I mention above , arrived at six o'clock p . m . at the liridge of the Erome . This bridge -ivas known to jjave been fortified and undermined , and every precaution necessary for its defence had been taken . The column consequently halted on arriving within sight of the bridge , ra ving no attention to the fire of a battery planted ou the other side of the river , and of the riflemen posted behind eveiy tree and bush , ihe chief ordered a hundred picked jnea * to wade across the river Emms , which they suctctdod in doing without much los . « , under a brisk fire . 0 a reaching tlie opposite bank , they , cleared the bridge , aad the soldiers of Lucerne precipitately retreated . The bridge , which had been destroyed , was soon restored , and tnc column adrance towards the town , seizingon theneigh
U-sriagheights , from which they drove the sharp-shooters There they encamped , awaiting accounts from the other column . Xightcameoninthemeanfini !> , and discourage ment began to spread through the ranks . The entire roluma , which had marched and fought without taking aiiv rest fortwenty-fourhours , was exhausted ivith fetigue . Whilst the chiefe were exerting themselves to inspire their men with fresh courage , areport of musketry and artillery was suddenly heard . Itwasprobably the second column , ¦ a h © , not knowing their friends , and assuming them to be iiie soldiers of lucerne , had fired upon them . A panic seanX a portion of the first column , several portions Of which gave the signal of retreat , which' was followed by the others . Bv degrees , however , they formed their ranks ,
¦ when tiiey perceived they ware not pursued ; but , not Intoning what had become of the second column , they continued to retreat At break of day they were attacked bv a battalion , supported hy six pieces of artillery , which attempted to oppose their march : but the latter fought so slovenly thai the column easily routed them . They . were again twice attacked in the same manner , and twice they repnlsed their assailants , without , however , any very serious loss to the enemr , wlio always kept ata respectable distance . When ihe advanced-guard reached Zofingen the main body was still engaged with tlie forces of lucerne . We have no accounts of the second column , ivKcli may have fallen back ou the canton of Berne . B £ » . VE , -April 2 .
Positive news was received here yesterday afternoon of the defeat of the free corps , in the canton of Lucerne . These are the facts which , up to the present moment , appear to be the most authentic . The Lucerne troops of ihe frontier withdrew on Monday , 31 st of March , before the free corps , "but not without maldng here and there some show of resistance . The combat was engaged seriously near ihe bridge of the Emroe , and upon different joints in the environs . Several volunteers were drowned in the Einme . Xevertheless their chief army c&iys , composed of Bernese , &c , and at their head the Lucerne
refugees , succeeded in arririiijr very near the town of lucerne , and took possession of Gutoeh , which dominates it A mine which was sprung at the bottom of the hill made a dreadful iaroc among the ranks . The soldiers of Lucerne fell upon their aggressors , the principal column was repulsed by them and the troops of the small cantons -iritli loss : two companies of Unterwalden fought with extraordinary valour . Those of tlie volunteers who had ascended the Gutoch , and had already pointed their cannon against Lucerne , and all the staff likewise there , had , according to the Verfasstwgs J- ' scund , been cut off . Xothing was known of their fate .
The remainder of the troops , io the number of i-sOO men , liad v . iihdraun to Zofingen , amidst continual attacks <> ii the part of tlie troops of Lucerne ; they have lost a jrrcai many men . Several persons , sent froinhence into the canton of lucerne to get information , have not been heavJ of . The Government of Argovia i : as demanded this nisht , some troops to be added to ifcose of Etrac , which liad sent two battalions of infantry and of c vaWmers . I \ s . I have just collected fresh intelligence ; the j Btrucse column , which had arrived the first , has suffered tac most—it has lost several chiefs . The column of Sofingeji was obliged to & 11 back , and a Icier from lii ! OL'er ~ beg , just received from Zofingen , confirms the news , that it was in a deplorable condition ; the report , which had circulated of its having been cut to pieces , is Ihns contradicted .
A letter from Fribourg of the 2 nd of April says , that * he volunteers arrived before Lucerne , and summoned the town to surrender . Sonnenberg answered by opening fire at once on several poiuts , and a sanguinary action took place . During the engagement , two companies of earabiniers arrived from Ihjterwalden , attacked the enemy with great energy , and contributed greatly to decide the fate of the day ; at this moment , the Laudstunn fell upon the rear of the free corps , and the rout became general . These news were brought to Hutwyll by Bernese dragoons , who stated that half of tier detachment had been cut to pieces . li Is now ascertained that in the late battle the Lucemese , with , their allies , numbered 20 , 000 fighting men , whilst the free corps minibered only between 5 , 0 'm > and 6 , 000 . The following is from the Journal d < s iKkmtf Suudav : —
All tilt- accounts which Lai-e reached as represent the Sefsai of iht- fret- c ^ rps as more complete than was at first believed . The victors have made , it is said , more than l , 5 ' ) i > prisoners . Tlit Government of Lne . rne has refused 10 surrender them , and they are confined among the little mountain cantons , where it will be very difficult to retake ihein . Lucerne demands to bepaid tlie expenses of tlie iva ; . The number of killed is not known , but it must be considerable from the dreaJfiil iury of the combat . Genelal Soniinibcri ; had designedly drawn the free corps into tne heart of tl ; e cautou , retiring to Gutsch , a height overtooldig Lucerne . "When be saw Ihan engaged le fell Tipou them suddenly , while they were at acked upon the oilier ride by the Landsturnu who had risen belrind them . The column of refugees and of lSerncsc free corps who 5 isd entered from this side were cat in pieces . The whole staff of the free corps wlio had maue part of this
t- 'Jtcnij , were taken or tilled . The ¦ victors returned triumphantly into the town , bringing back the cannon and munitions of the enemy . The column which had marched from ZoEnqne , composed of refugees and of Argovian volunteers , encounter . d another division of lueernese troops at Sursee and was equally defeated ; 2 , 500 men itruraeuto Argovia . Of the third column , which marched wmi Kunach , there is no news . The Catholic partj of Arguvia and a part of the canton of Soleui-e had risen aad ii . ai i-Iicu to the relief of lucerne , listai , the capital of iaic-Campagne , aad one of tlie strongest holds of the « a \ E « u | artv , was almost deserted , and the inhabitants ia niicJit . xiie fear of a civil war was general for the Conservative party of the canton of Bale were in a state « " apprehension . " The Vorort liad ordered out seventeen i < siia ! : uns under the command of tlie federal Colonel 1 'onatz . Our private correspondent writes thus from Aarau . -Wil - : —
" YtSIcrday evesdng ihe news spread that tlie second column had entered Lucerne , and was there closely iducia&d , it -jvas even said that a letter liau lieen received from the Commander-in-Chief stating he could hi . ii oct nventy-four hours . It was soou known that this -. ras not the iact ; night passed in the greatest anxiety , in the morning apart of the first column , which had returned the evening before , moved off to the relief of its Wflhrfcniu anas , but arrived too late to be of service . Jfcre can be no doubt that the second column was cut in Pieces . The first column having been repulsed , the i . uccm « e bent all then-forces against the second , which ^ as « the gate of Lucerne . It is certain that the Gov ernment of laeerne had collected an imposing force . ine ttto
"ite pejfliSafio ,, of Vn , Schwytz , Unterwalden , and - ' ' wlh Many hundred Catholics from Argovia , had answered to the call of lucerne . It is said that the government had not less than 20 , 000 combatants at its cispoation . The column of refugees was driven back to Matters , at two leagues and a half from Lucerne . There it wheeled rouaa and faecd the enemy , because it had to pass a defile which die Lueernese wanted to get possession of . Bui already were the refugees and their friends surrounded . Cannon were directed upon them right and kft , While thej Were attacied In die rear , ana the whole column was cut to pieces . The number of killed was CV . OTiuoas , and many families are plunged in despair . The towns of Zofinqne acd Aarau , with the canton of Bale , fullered the most , tsetus-.- Hras ilie- " . - ¦ «<» I * of
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these places that fought the most vigorously . A great nsrabcr of prisoners were made . " The Journal des Debate inserts the following letter from Ai-govia of the Ordinst : — "Aucovia , April 3 . "At each moment we receive fresh details of theuufortu nateespedition , but it is not possible at present to obtain an exact and general account of it . It is certain that ou the first day ( Monday ) tlie soldiers of Lucerne were beaieH on all points , and that neither the Government nor the Commander-in-Chief , General Sonnenberg ,
knew precisely what direction the free corps had taken , This resulted from the contradictory orders which the bat talions received at Sursee . The bulletin , published DJ the Governor of Lucerne , clearly shows that he was greatly embarrassed , and that he had been surprised by the refugees . But that which might have caused his ruin proved his greatest gain . If the battalions assembled at Sursee had returned to Lucerne , they -would not have been able to have fallen on the rear of the refugees , and the latter might have sustained the cimbat , or , at least , would have been able to withdraw in good order .
The misfortune which has happened to the free corps appears to have been caused by the death of their Conimauder-in-Chief , il . Ochsenbein , of Berne . It was this officer who had traced tlie plan of the campaign , and in whom all the soldiers had the greatest confidence . He was at the head of the right column which had crossed the Emme at Littan . He hail already occupied a part of Gutsch , an elevation a mile distant from Lucerne , and there remained , nothing more than to take possession of the connnandingpcmit . There he exclaimed , ' We possess lucerne !—they have forgotten to occupy the most important position ! ' But scarcely had he uttered these words when a -battery , which they had not perceived , commenced firing . It was from the Swiss artillery
in the service of Naples . The cannon , loaded with case shot and well aimed , did frightful execution . But the brave refugees were not disheartened ; they soon rallied , and would have stormed the town , if they had received the word of command . Unfortunately , the first firing killed M . Ochsenbein ; those who witnessed it kept it secret , in order not to alarm the men , and not even tlie Other chiefs were made acquainted with it . The whole column was then without a chief , and no one knew how to act . They had also another misfortune , for they mistook their first column for the enemy ' s troops , sud those who were placed before the gates of Lucerne were obliged , from the firing they met with from their friends , to retreat , which they executed in excellent order , although pursued andharrassedby the battalions of Sursee .
In consequence of these misfortunes discouragement took possession of all miuds : treason was spoken of ; no one had any longer confidence , even in ? iis best friends ; and the brave fellows , who had fought with the greatest courage , retreated in tlie most complete disorder . ' The Government of Lucerne , which was within two paces of its ruiu , aud who knew it well , trembled during the whole night . It was only in the morning that it toolc courage , wheu it no longer perceived any enemies . 200 or SOU at the most remained ou the Gutsch , without provisions or ¦ munitions . A great part of these brave men were killed , and the others made prisoners . The Government of Lucerne and General Sonnenberg then directed their troops upon tlie route of ilatteys , where they reached the column of the refugees . Already the battalions of Surscc had intercepted their march . It was then easy to annihilate them—men that had passed two nights and a day
under anus , without reposing themselves , and almost without eating , always marching , always fighting , and surprised by fresh troops who had reposed during the night ; and yet the people of lucerne did not dare to come to close quarters ; they mounted their artillery , and attacked them from afar until they saw these brave men fall from fatigue . It was only then that they fell upon thom aud made a horrible carnage ; a great portion Of thern were made prisoners , but those were still more to be pitied than their friends killedin the combat ; although disarmed and extenuated , they were bound and ill treated in the most cowavdlj manner . The number of the tilled and wounded , as rrell as of those made prisoners , is not yet known . The bulletin published by tlie Gazette de Lansamie mentions 600 ; but since it has the impudence of affirming that they had only lost three men , it is to b-3 hoped { hat the COO is also a falsehood .
The Vorort has appointed two Federal Commissioners charged with re-establishing the general peace . The war is in the canlon of lucerne , but they are not sent there , but to Argovia . which has lost thn elite of her inhabitants . At Lueerae the Commissioners might at least raise their voices in favour of the prisoners —they might save many lives and diminish many sufferings . Portunattly , tlie Grand Council of Zurich has just replaced the four Councillors of State belonging to the Jesuit party by four Liberal members ; the latter . ire now to the number of eight against five of the opposition . It is to be hoped that this will exercise some influer . se over tlie Vorort . The fifth member who had beeu subjected to a re-election had already been replaced by a Liberal ( M . Furre ) .
OPENING OF THE SWISS DIET . P-uns , Weksesdat . —The Constitutionnel has received by exlraordiimry express the proceedings of the Swiss Diet , which , derive so ittucU interest and importance from the circumstances under which it has assembled . We have received from , our Zurich correspondent , by extraordinary express , the account of the sitting of the Diet on the 1 st instant . The countenances of the Deputies assembled wore , for the most part , an expression of painful feeling . Those of Lucerne were of so radiant a character , as to call forth the indignant shonts of the populace . The poliee of Zurich were obliged to lurre them escorted by a band of agents in disguise , in order to protect them from the fury of the public . The discussions were Jess bitter than was expected , and with the exception of the speech of M . Stegward , of Lucerne , the language held was dignified and
calm . Finding it impossible to come to a decision in one sitting , the Federal Assembly has appointed a commission to present propositions suited to the exigency of the occasion . This Committee has a general authorisation , which will permit it to cany its investigation so far asit may judge desirable . The Liberal party succeeded in placing four members on this committee , viz ., M . Furrer , of Zurich ; M . Weber , of Berne ; M . . Kern , of TJiurgoire , andM . Blumer , of Glavis . The ultra-mountain party with much difficulty succeeded in appointing three—M . Schmttl , of Uri ; M . Calanie , of Neufehatel ; and M . Midler , of St . Gall . The most sensible check experienced by the ultra-mountain party was the exclusion from the committee of the deputy of Lucerne , for it has always been customary for the members of the three directing cantons to " form part of important political coiuinittpps .
Sasgcixart Pkockedixgs of the Government of Ltjcehxe . —An account was received yesterday from Switzerland , affirming that Dr . Steiger , one of the chiefs of tlie refugees of Lucerne , who was made prisoner at the late battle , was tried and condemned on Thursday , and immediately shot . — Journal d&s Debate , Tuesday .
MEXICO . The Mexican Advices , Vcra Cvui , to the 1 st ult ., state that everything was ( inlet . The National Congress were discussing the new constitution , which is&aidvery nearly toresemblethatof the United States . The principal sections had already been adopted . All tue decrees of the former Government , levying forced loans and unusual taxes for the prosecution of the war against 'f exas , had been repealed . Santa Anna was still a prisoner in the Castlo of Perote , and the general opinion was that he would neither be put to death nor banished , but would be imprisoned for the remainder of his life . Generals Bassedre and Canalizo , Santa Amia's principal minions , had been removed to the fortress of Chsipultepec .
The Texas question was still agitated in many oi the Mexiean papers , the editors appearing to oppose the right of the United States to annex that country as strongly as ever .
CANADA . The Canadian Ixteixigexce by the last arrival is unimportant . Tlie Bouses of Legislature had presented addresses of congratulation to the Govemov General upon his elevation to the peerasre .
UNITED STATES . . Liverpool , Tuesday , Hue-task Oxe v . m . —The packet sliip Montezuma , Capt . Lowber , has arrived , bringing ns New York papers and letters of the very late date of the l § th ult . Axxexatiox . —Washington ' s March 11 . —It is understood that a reply has been made by our Government to the protest of General Almonte , and that it has been framed upon the precept that a " soft answer turneth away much wrath . " The Mexican Minister spoke of the * annexation of a province of Mexico as an " unparalleled outrage . " There is great anxiety for the accounts from Jlexico after the intelligence of annexation shall have reached there . Yefcit can hardly lie supposed by any one that the universal expression will be other than that of rage and resentment .
Tire Natioxal REFOiatEHS . —We have received several copies of the New York Working Mans Advocate , one of them containing an interesting letter from Frances "Wright ; but the press of Swiss news compels us to postpone extracts .
DiffiAiffu . Sucide . —This morning ( Saturday ) a man named Jewis , nearly SO years old , livmgin Craven-yard , Drury-Janc , Sml a loaded pistol into tlw right side of his body . Upon being taken to King s College Hospital , he * said there were three bullets in his body . Every assistance was rendered , but lie died in Use cuan = c of the forenoon .
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS . - ( Ceatinned from oui * last . ) Fourth Day ' s Sittixg , Friday , Araii / l . —Mt . H yde resumed the chair . Mr . Kerns , Northampton , said he was requested to make the following statement to the Conference . One of the greatest evils existing in their district was , the employment of children from the age of five years to thirteen . Tlie amount of labour so ' perfomied was almost incvcdiWe , the average hours of labour being sixteen per day . I hey had to stab one hundred and forty rows per day
, each row measuring on an average two inches . A youth was employed to fit up the work on which those infants were employed , whilst the men were walking the streets in idleness . The average earnings of a child so employed was about 3 s . per week . The following resolution was passed on the motion of Messrs . Williams and Handley : — " That the business before Conference being very extensive , and there being no doubt that its sittings must be extended a day or two beyond the time originally proposed , an extra levy of 4 d . to meet the same is necessary . " Unanimously agreed to .
Afternoon Sitting . —Mr . Hyde resumed tlie chair ; The following resolution was adopted : —'' That for the future the following places constitute the Tower Hamlets district- . —Stepney , Spitalfields , Hackney , Bow , Stratford , Poplar , Liniehouse , and Ratcliffe . " The above places contain about 5 , 000 Shoemakers . — Mr . Smyth moved " That Manchester and Salfordbc a district within themselves . " Seconded by Mr . Good , and carried unanimously . —Mr . Smith moved , seconded by Mr . M'Lean , " That the following places , constitute a district : — Liverpool , Birkenhead , Chester , Prcscott , St . Helen ' s , Wamngton , Runcorn , and Ormskirk . " Carried unanimously . - Mr . M'Lean moved , and Mr . Johnson seconded , " That the following places constitute a district : —
Preston , Chorley , Lancaster , Blackburn , Wigari , Clithero , Fleetwood , and Stockporfc . " Carried unanimously . It was then moved , "That Stockport , Stalybridge , and Ashton-under-Lyne be added to tlie Manchester district . " Carried unanimously . The following districts were also constituted : —Bury District—Bury , Bolton , Rochdale , Heywood , Itateliffebridge , Leigh , Oldham , Burnley , Como , andTodmorden . Borough i > Mtwct--Richmontl ( Surrey , ) Croydon , Guildford , and Kingston-on-Thames are to be added to the Borough district . " Carlisle District —Carlisle , Dumfries , Penrith , Annan , Brampton , Whitehaven , Maryport , Kendal , Wigton , and Coekermouth . " The following resolution was moved by
Messrs . Pardoe and Williams : — " That the Oxford district remain as at present . " Carried unanimously . Northampton District—Tic following towns to be added to the above district : —Long Buckley , Olricy , Towcester , Raunds , and Newport Pagncll . London Strong Men ' s Men District—Whitechapel , Shorcditchj Borough , Hackney , Saffron-hill , Somers Town , Kensington , Paddington , Hammersmith , Chelsea , Westminster , Seven Dials , Clare-market , and Drury-lano City 3 fen ' s JJen District—The five divisions in the City to constitute a district . West-end Men's Men District—The West-end men ' s men to constitute a district . Stafford District — Shrewsbury , Henleyley-green , Stowe , Burton-on-Trent , Lichfield , NantwicB , Newport and Ludlow .
Finn Day ' s Sitting , Saturday , April 5 . — Mr . Hyde resumed the chair . Moved by Mr . Pratten , seconded by Mr . Johnson , " That a public meeting oj tlie ii-ade be held to-morrow ( Sunday ) evening , April Cth , at the Parthenium Club Room , 72 , St . Martin ' s-lane , the chair to be taken at seven precisely . The delegates of this Conference to attend . " Gamed unanimously . The equalisation of districts was then proceeded with . On the motion of Messrs . Pratten and Charles , it was resolved , that the Devonport district stand as it is . On the motion of Messrs . Williams and Watson , it was resolved , that the town of Merthyr Tydvil be added to the Bristol district . On the motion of Messrs . Smyth and Clmrles , it was resolved that three delegates be appointed to audit the General Treasurer ' s account . Messrs . Smith , Steel , and Page , were appointed auditors . . I
Sixth Day ' s Sittixg ,-Monday , Apkil 7 . —Mr . Hyde resumed the chair . On the motion of Messrs . Smyth and M'Lean , it was unanimously resolved— " That each delegate give in a statement of the amount of wages paid in each district , and the time devoted to labour . " The motion was unanimously adopted , and it was resolved to appoint a Committee to receive the reports . Messrs . Malcolm and Starkec , auditors , produced and read the Executive ' s balance-sheet . Mr . Kerns moved that it bp received . Mr . Pratten seconded the motion . Carried unanimously . —Afterternoon SittitM . —Mr . Hyde resumed the chair . —The
"Last . "—Mr . Smyth moved , "That the items respect- ' ing the Last bo struck out of the accounts , as there was no authority in the laws to sanction the production of such a publication , or to appoint ¦ such an officer as an editor . " The motion was seconded by Mr . Whitehead . Mr . Malcolm moved _ the following as an amendment!— "That this Conference' admits the auditors' report , and perfectly exonerates the Committee of Management from all blame as regards the expenses incurred on tlie last : " which was seconded by Mr . Scott . Six voted for the amendment , and thirteen for the original motion .
Seventh Day's Sitting , Tuesday , April Stii — Mr . Hyde resinned tlio chair . On the motion of Messrs . Smyth and Page it was resolved— " That the number of levies laid on the Association by the Committee of Management , from , the time of their taking office to the present period , be laid before the Conference , with the dates of such levies and the amount on each member . " On the motion of Messrs . Fricker and Good , it was resolved— " That each and every application that has been made to the Committee of Management for sanction of strikes be read to the Conference . " On the motion of Messrs . Good and Watson , it was resolved— " That this Conference call on all districts to transmit , within three months , the mck levies due to the Association , or after that time
thev will not be considered as belonging to the Mutual Assistance Association . " Mr . Q , uinu , Bradford , broughtthe Bradford strike before theConferenee , reading a mass of letters and other written documents complaining of the conduct of the Managing Committee in relation to that matter . —Mr . Smyth , Bradford , moved the following resolution -. — "That the members of this Conference sympathise with the men of Bradford in their recent defeat , and-regret exceedingly the untoward conclusion of that strike . " Mr . Whitehead , Manchester , seconded the motion . — Mr . llanley , West-end Men ' s-mcn , moved— " That the subject of the Bradford strike be dropped forthwith . " Mr . M'Lean , Preston , seconded the amendment . —Mr . ilauley having withdrawn Ms
amendment , the motion of Mr . Smyth was earned . —Mr . Slcelbn asked permission to address the Conference . Leave was granted . —Mr . Skelton then read the following address to the Conference shopniates : — "The very critical aud dangerous position in which our trade is placed at the present time , through the variety of conflicting interests with which it is surrounded , has induced me to address to you a very few remarks , under the hope that they may serve m sonic measure to assist in your future deliberations , in devising the best policy necessary to be pursued for the guidance of the movement now in progress . Shopmates , I need not detail to you the many serious injuries that have been inflicted upon the trade through liastv ' aml inconsiderate strikes . Experience must
have impressed this painfully upon your minds . The many recent attempts that have been made to withstand the inroads which Capital has been making upon us—the complete failures of such attemptsbacked by the expenditure ef thousands , aye , tons ol thousands of pounds , within tlie last twenty years , are more than sufficient to satisfy the minds oi a » ( who think ) that the continuation of such policy ior any length ' T > f time must go far to destroy ns , as a society , altogether . In fact , I may say ( and tuat without tear of contradiction ) , that , although nominally in union , we are nevertheless virtually without union , and that we are incapable of effecting the object for which our society was established , viz ., the m-otoction of our wares . We are comijletely at
the mercy of the Capitalists , who , backed by society , countenanced by the legislature , and supported by the surplus labour which is continually crowding the market , and are always in possession of the means necessary to render abortive any such attempts to better our condition ; what , thea , should be our first consideration ? » " ' * means have we of meethvi and overcoming the evils which encircle us on even -ide ? Methinks I hear some cry "Union ! strengthen our Union ! " " Reorganise the Trades' ! " criesanothtr ! "Centralise !" saysathml . '' Consolidate the masses ! " says a fourth ; and thus d (
we bandy words abont , as if the sounds had a magical power which would i ;;; ve the effect of drawing t " multitudes into a bond , against which the shatts ot Capital would fall harmless . I ask , are we still to content oui'selvcs with sounds , still to follow in the same beaten tracks ; or slir . ll we , wisely using the knowledge acquired by past experience , seek another more safe and certain road for thcattamment of . our rights , and with tise moral daring- ' becoming men engaged it : the work of regenerating their order ,-i'Csolve to obtain them ? I now bog to submit to the consideration of this Conf-rcnce a few genc ' ral ideas , upon the iieecrtuv of practically se-
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ating the Union so long required in our . trade , iirst , I recommend a uniform payment of threehalfpence per week , per member , to all the districts composing tlie Union or Association—one halfpenny to be employed for all immediate local and general purposes / the other penny to go towards the eucaium ot a general fund , to be disposed of by the Conference at its annual sittings . Second , the establishment of a Trades' Journal , to be published weekly in London , and to be the property of the trade ; such journal to be edited by the General Secretary , such Secretary to ^ . receive for his conjoint services £ 2 per week " . Thirdly , the suspension of all strikes until the next
meeting . oi ihe Conference ; the payment of all debts contracted by the Association ; that meetings for the conducting of trade business beheld in private rooms wherever practicable , but where it is not practicable to obtain private rooms , that no drink be allowed duting the hours of business . In submitting the foregoing recommendations to the Conference , I do so under the hope that they may serve as assistants to « ie : Union , go greatly to be desired and so ¦ much neeyed . " ' The reading of the address was listened to with attention , and at the close , on the motion oi Meesrs ; Scottand Fncker , it was unanimously resolved ,- " That it be entered on the minutes for the consideration of Conference . "
. Tuesday'Afternoon axd Wednesday Morxixg . — MrV Hyde in the chair . —On the motion of Messrs . Grove and M'Lean , it was resolved , after learning that the secretary was liable for a certain sum );} 1 virtue of his office , " that he be relieved from such liabilities , and that a portion of the back levies be devoted to defray the same . "—The Conference then proceeded to revise and amend the laws of the Cokdwaisers' Mutual Assistaxce Association . The following are the rules , as revised : —
Generai Laws . —Articm I . flame of Society , Eligibility of Menibership , and Nature of Sections . That tliis society be called " The Cordwainers' General Mutual Assistance Association , " and that all journeymen following tlie trade in England , Scotland , Ireland , and Wales , be eligible to become members by joining any section of the same ; the journeymen of any town , district , or branch of the trade , to have power to form themselves into , and to be admitted as a section , \ Vith liberty to act on their own bye-laws , when these are not proved inimical to the general principles of the association . 2 . —Objects ! ' :
The objects of tins association are—First , the promoting of the general well-being of all its members , in justicu between tlie employed and the employer , as also to the public , or the consumer of the various m-Ucles of our manufacture ; and , secondly , to create and support a system of mutual assistance , when labouring under any illness that deprives the sufferer of following his usual employment .
3 . —Means towards Improvement . ; The means to the bettering of the condition of our trade are , severally , the production of a Trade Puud , by individual payments ; an equitable regulation of wages between the workman and employer . The secondary ones are those of securing , as far as possible , less objectionable places to meet in than public-houses , where liquors are sold aud allowed , and by enforcing ft stricter system of order in aU our meetings for the transaction of trade business , in respect to the duties we have at such times mntually to perform . i ,- ~ Admission of Hembebs . That any person wishing to join this Society shall pay the sum of one shilling , with the exception of members of old Trade Societies , who shall be ndmitted without fee . Apprentices shall he admitted free , by applying Tritlun two months after the expiration of their servitude . All persons admitted after that date to pay 2 s . fid .
5 . —Cabds . That any person joining this Association shall not be allowed a card until he has been three months a member , except the late members of old Trade Societies , who shall be entitled to a card at the expiration of one month from the time of their entering the Association . C—Cektifica . te of Membership . That there shall be one common card or certificate of membership . The general secretary to make the first numbering ' on the right hand corner , on tlie face of the curd , and every sectional secretary on the left , on the
face likewise , with the district name in connection , that every sectional secretary , or president , make , through the medium of the district secretary , every quarter , at loast , before each assembly of tlie committee of Conference , a full and distinct return of his card issues for the preceding quarter ; and the general secretary accounting to the members of Conference for the particular aud collective amount of these issues , and of the number which may remain in his pr > Rsossion . All cards are to be transmitted from 'ho jjuneral secretary to the sectional secretaries , fer the use of the sections .
7 . —Annual Conference . That the supreme government of the Association be vested in a Conference of delegates from such districts as now or hereafter may be agreed on ; each district numbering 500 members or less , to return one member . Any district comprising more than 500 members to return two delegates to Conference . The next Conference to be held on tlie first Monday in May , 1 « G , and the period of fcusiness at no time to bu longer than five clear days . Each delegate to furnish his own separate information , as relative to the desires , views , and circumstances of the 'listl'iet whence he h : is been sent : the number of members , rates of wages there , and every other necessary information . The general secretary to make minutes of these statements , to arrange and classify the matter with the
assistance of a sub-committcu appointed from the Conference . A report to be drawn up from the chief facts and proposals so gathered together , and this report to be printed for the information of the whole Society , The Conference to have likewise the power to alter or amend any of the general laws , or to make new ones to direct , limit , or control the proceedings of the committee of management , whenever they see any just or pressing reason for such interference . They are also to take recognisance Of tllC truu boarillgS Of all such strikes .-is may transpire from sitting to sitting , with power , when they so choose , to recommend any partial or general strike . All expenses attendant on the Conference to be paid out of the general incomd 8 . —District Meeting .
In the election of delegates to the district , each section comprising duo huudrcd members , or under , shall send one delegate ; above one hundred members two delegates : the election to bo in accordance with the district laws . 0 . —Election of Delegates . The delegates to the animal Conference to be elected from tlie delegates at the annual district meeting . 10 . —Seat op Goyebxiient . That London be the seat of Government , and that the Executive Committee be elected by the Conference . Ninth Day's Sitting . —Mr . Hyde resumed the chair . The revision of the general laws was proceeded with , and the following adopted : — H . —Strikes .
Tliat any section requiring a strike against a reduction of wages , skill write to the district secretary , stating all particulars and probable expense of the same , when the district committee shall authorise one of its own body , with one from the nearest section thereto , to inquire into the nature of the dispute ; and report to the district committee ; that committee to be authorised to grant the same , by application to the general secretary , always pvovutittg tne levies , then in , existence , do not amount to more than threepence .
12 . —GENEiai . Secretary . That the Association will only recognise one paid officer—viz ., the general secretary , who shall be allowed £ 110 s . per week for his services . 13 . —DUTIES OF SECBETABr . That the district in which the general secretary resides be empowered to appoint two persons to audit the accounts once in every quarter , and that the general secretary shall transmit printed balance sheets of the same , to the district secretaries , in the ratio of one for each section , within ten days of the time of auditing the same . That the Secretary have all accounts prepared for presentation to Conference on the first day of its sittings . All applications for levies to be made on a printed fovm ; such applications to be sent to all the sections through the medium of the district secretary . In case of the death , resignation , or suspension of the general secretary , thO district in which he resides at the time to be em . powered to elect a general secretary pro Urn .
14 . —Annual District Meeting . Each district is to have an annual meeting of the delegates , fi'O ' m the sections in the district ; which is to t altt " place , in all eases , six weeks before the Annual Conference , and at ; which district meeting , all the special and general matters of the district are to be made known , and all such information collected as will u « lequbed to the purposes ef the Conference : the district secretary to be obliged to transmit to the general secretary , within the fivst fortnight after , all such returns or facts as he may be there ordered to do , or as shall be required , Each ( Us . trict to pay its own delegate , and all other expenses of the meeting , by an equal levy on the members of the district . 15 . —District SEcnriAKr . That erery district town have the election of the sccretary to the district , who is to be paid out of the district fund . The duties of the district secretary are to transact all the general correspondence of the district ; to talsc minutes of the proceedings of each annual district meeting , and tov transmit every matter he may be there ordered to do , to the general secretary , arid " the * secretaries of his section . lie is also to obtain from tho l&ttoi every requisite "fact to be known , such as the nnmber ' and
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nfcmes of each section , disposal of cards , receipts and disbursements of monies for general purposes , and every other particular which is necessary to be laid before the members of the Annual Conference . 1 C . IlEtOftN OP & . EAR AJfP 17 . VCIEAK JiIbMBEHS TO the District Secretary . That a quarterly return be made from the secretary of every section to the secretary of his district , stating the names of all the clear and unclear nitmibers , and : ik ; u those who have become scabs or refractory , one weekafter each quarterly meeting ; and for each neglect to be fined 2 s . Od .
Afteiij-oo . y Sirrnrc—Thursday , ArRiL 10 . 1 G . —General Fund . That the income of the association be all such sums as will be necessary to meet the expenditure common to the combined interest of its members , in levies , or any other payments . The available general fund is always to be considered as averaging sixpence per member , and a levy , move ov less , to bo put on whenever it is required , to keep it up to this amount ; bat that each district have the keeping of its own portion of this general fund , being only compelled to transmit such part of the same as may be needed for the current purposes of the association ; any district or section not remitting such levies when ordered , within one month from the date thereof , shall bo suspended until such time as they shall have complied with the rule . 17 . — . General Theasuber .
That a general 'lreasurer be appointed by Conference ( subject to re-election ) and in whose report the financial stateof the association bejduly set forth , the said treasure ! not to hold more than £ 50 at any one time . In the event of < leatli , resignation or other casualty , the district officers , where the treasurer resided , shall be empowered to appoint a treasurer pro tern .
18 , —Secukitt of Funds . That , as the general fund is the joint property of the society , every branch shall be accountable for any defalcation occasioned by the officers it may appoint .
19 , —Notice of chakge of flace in Sections . That on any section being about to alter the regular place of its meeting a notice of the same is in all cases tobe sent a week ( if possible ) before to the district Secretary , so that no interruption may happen in the proper and regular transaction of business ; all neglect in this instance to subject the party to a fine of two shillings and sixpence for any sucli offence . 20 . —False Rbturns . That no secretary , sections , or district , make , allow , or connive at , any false or imperfect returns , such as might lead into any wrong calculations , or entail any loss on the rightful income of the general fund ; and tliat all such conduct shall be dealt with by the members of Conference as may be there thought best , baring authority tu impose such penalty or penalties as Hie case , or cases may demand .
21 . Division of Branches — When to be Allowed . That in all sections , where the members are both Men's Men and Women ' s Men , and the number above fifty each , it shall be allowed for the parties themselves , if they so please , to become separate sections , on application to the general secretary , and who shall sanction the same , provided there be an equitable adjustment of money matters between both parties . 22 . —Contribution to Sections . That each section be allowed to determine upon the amount of the contribution of its own members , in accordance with their bye laws . 28 . —Payment op Old Societt Debts . That all societies formed under the old system and now modelled on the present , and indebted to any other society or section , are to be considered as specially answerable for the liquidation of the same from their own particular fund , should the lending society , or societies , think it necessary to demand such debt .
ii . —Strikes against Reduction . That in all cases of reduction , every matter concerning the same is to be laid before the committee of management , and no strike is to bo allowed without their having sanctioned it .
25 . —Xo PuncUASE Money to be Given . That any workman or workmen acting contrary to the interests of tins Society , when any shop or shops are on strike , is ou no account to be paid any money for leaving the same . 26 . —Patsiests on Stkike . That there shall be two ways allowed of paying members on strike ; the one general , anil the other option : ; .. The first to be paid out of the general fy . ud , which is to be as follows : —For a single man , leaving oa strike , ten shillings ; for a married man , five shillings ; and for a wife , seven shillings per week ; and one shilling and sixpence per week for every child under fourteen years of age . The optional one ' to be such other sum , in addition , as any section or branch of the trade may think proper , to
allow from the funds supplied by their own bye-laws . This support to continue until the district committee , upon enquiry , shall see the necessity of countermanding the same . . On a member going on strike , and leaving- ( i family behind him , the same will be entitled to one week ' s pay at the expiration of six days from the comnienccmeiii of the strike ; but if the strike be concluded before the expiration of that time , the secretary of the section shall give information of the fact , and wheu tlie payments will be as here stated , on such member being ordered to return . If one hundred miles away , or any other intermediate distance , lie will he allowed one week ' s pay ; ono hundred and filly miles , two weeks' pay ; but no more than two weeks' pay is to be allowed , whatever distance he may be . 27 . —Striking President ,
In case of any strike or strikes , the officer ov officers who may be engaged in carrying out the same , to be paW by the section or sections where such strike or strikes takes place . But in ease of general strikes ono officer to be employed , and paid one guinea per week from the general fund . 23 . —Stiuke Card . All cards given out on strike arc to be stamped with the word " Strike , " along with such other devise as may , from time to time , be thought proper to protect against any attempt at imposition . 29 . —Tramping Monet . No man to have tramping money until forty-eight hours from the time the shop has been struck , nor to bD ontitlefl to receive the same after the shopbas been struck six days . 30 . —Branches to Strike at the same time . That . ill shops were Men ' s-men and ¦\ Vomen s-meii arc employed , should the Mcu ' s-mcn he put on strike , the Women ' s-men sluill also strike .
31 , —Impositions on Strike . Should any member be detected in giving a false velum of his family , or getting-, support from a shop he did not work for , he shall be fined ton shillings , and be made to refund whatever sum he has fraudulently received . 32 . — Kloccisg Towns . That no town shall be blocked previous to a strike , noi above six weeks after the conclusion of a strike .
9-3 . —Heguiatiox of Tbajipinc . That any member going on trump , in addition to his general card , be provided with a small entry book , in which is to be written the place and date wherein the bearer has been relieved , and that the payment on these occasions be maflcnt the rate of fourpenco at each section , anil a bedjfor his wife , provided he stay tlie night ; and no continuous tramping support to be given after two months ; any individual suspected of making a regular livelihood by being on the tramp , and proved guilty of the same , is to be dealt with as the section , where the detection takes place , may think proper to determine .
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moiisIy { idoptid , an ( Ivbtes 6 fthankspasse ( ltothePre 8 s , Mr . Parker , and tho chairman . l / idl . —A numerous meeting of the trade was held in ^ this'town on SftiunJ . iv evening-, ihevth inti ., at ihe'Freemasons * LiJgc , JL' ytoiigate , Mr . Alien in' iho-cEair . / Mr . Parker , of ' London , attended to explain the principles of the Tailors' Protection Society which' were unanimous ] v approved oi ' , The petition to Parliament , .-prayingan inquiry into the sanatory condition of the trade , ami its clteet upon public healths-was adopted . Voles of'thanks-were passed-to Mr . ' tarker aifd to the chairman , and another iin-ethig was' ' announced to be held at the Ship Inn , C'h « rch-lane / on Monday
evening , The meeting tnen separateu . ; •¦ NaTIONA ]/ . TrA » ES' UoXFEnEXCE .- ^ EADP OKD W . OOIcombkbs' Meeting . —A numerous , meeting of the above trade was hold at the Temperance Hall , Leeds Load , on Monday evening last , to . lie ' ar tlie . report of the delegates to " the National Trades" Conference . iur . ijiekl was called to the chair ; and after explaining ™ i ° ^ of thc noting , called on Mesars . Vhite millS ? . , ? ddross the meeting . : ' Mr . Mullen \ ZJ \ T * T , n tfnPcr thc ^ 'iotis propositions CtJ ° - ' nclo " ) nnd included by eshortSag rwJ \ P" T " 7 ing them into effect . Mr . George White also . addressed the . meeting , H * remarked on the spirit which nninsatcV thV ^ ' - ^ 4 aim dwelt on tUe alj-lmportaiit question * whicVj ¦«! been discussed at tho Conference . He depicted the manifold grievances of the Bradford Vgolcoin'oVrs
nnrl mifMwintn . l l ] . « Mil .. . vv"v / lllUlla , and suggested the mneJlcs to 1 JC applied . He i ml-o strongly m favour of Local Boards of Tvadc , to be composed of an equal number of employers and workmen , for the regulation of wages and the settlement of disputes , lie recommended tliq . csfcablisliment of shops as a remedy for tiio present degrading-, demoralising , and unhealthy system pkonypvtino- their bed-rooms into workshops , aud recommended that tie Woolcombers should call tx public meeting of the whole to cany out those desirable objects ,-and be resolved to be treated like human ' -beings , instead of quietly suffering their present degradation . He read au extract from Mr . Dunconibe ' s opening address , which pointed out tlie necessity q ( thc people struggling for . their politico ! rights , and concluded
by explaining the part he had taken in the Conference , and finally exhorted them to unite firmly , and apply their z-esources in common with thc Trades generally to effect their emancipation . His address was loudly cheered throughout . On thc motion of Mr . Mullen , seconded by Mr . "White , a committee of nine were formed to canvass tho town in aid of the Duncombe Testimonial . It was also resolved to forward their proportion of the expenses to the Central Committee . Thanks were voted to the delegates and to / I . S . DuneoHibe , Esq ., M , P - and after tiie transaction of some local business the thanks of the meeting were voted to the chairman , and the meeting , which was an animated and well-conducted one , departed , highly pleased with the nvoeeediuas .
Nottingham Fiumework-Kmtteks . —At a general meeting of aU branches of Framework-knitters , held at the King George on Horseback , Nottingham , ' on . Monday evening , the 7 th inst ., called for the purpose of the delegate to the Trades' Conference giving in a report of the proceedings , Mr . i . Barber was called to the chair , when thc delegate delivered in his re * port . Thc following resolutions were passed , unanimously -. —Proposed by Thomas Stone ,. and seconded by Thomas Upton— " That a levy of one penav . peu
frame bo made , in accordance with the desire , of . the Trades' Conference . " Proposed by Thomas Upton , and seconded by Joseph Stafford— " That the levy now made be paid on Saturday nest , the 12 th inst ., and thattUe Committee sit to receive the same irom four o ' clock until eight in tlie o . vnning . " Tl «<> importance of union having been fully shown by several sneakers , it is hoped that those branches who Lave discontinued their organisation will again organise without loss of time , if there remains amongst them any desire to ameliorate their condition .
Stalybridge . — A public meeting of tlie Trades was held in the Foresters' Hall , Staley-bWdgc , on Tuesday evening hist , April 8 th , 1 S 45 , * t . n -loai the report of Mr . !! Brookuauk , one of the Miners' sk-legates to the late Trades' Conference ; al *> , to i . ika into consideration the necessity of those who livs-by their labour uniting to protect oaoli other ' s iiitoivsts { likewise to enter into arrangements : fci- thc si ;;» nort of the Coal Miners late in tlie employ of Mess-f .. Swire and Co ., of Xhtkinfiehl , who arc now in tlv" ¦ . ve :-th week of their strike " against UtlJHSt fillll Ij liiiliiical conduct . Tho meeting wns called for eight o ' clock , at which time the . splendid and spacious hali v . ^ s crowded in every part . On the motion of Mr . . William Dixon , Mr " Brookbank was unanimously e ; V . lid
to the chair , who opened the proceedings by giving an account of the business transacted in the-Trst ' os ' Conference . Ho concluded by introducing Mi : 0 . Parkinson to the meeting . —Mr . Parkinson adilw ; r-od thc assembly at considerable length on the necessity of the working millions uniting for the protection of iheir labour . —The Chairman then introduced Mr . William Dixon , of Manchester , who spoke for near two hours , on the Labour question , and concluded by showing the tyranny practised by Messrs . Swire and Lectowavus their workmen . It \ yas said by those gentlemen that "the men had nothing to strike for " —thai " they were not reducing their wages "—but what was the fact ? Formerly , the men had 17 s . Gd . t ' er entering a " gig brow "—now they must only have 10 s . Was that no reduction ? In the nextplace , it had boon the custom , when thc Miner came in contact with an v of those impediments which abound in the mineral
world , called "faults , " "steps , " and "hitches , " which entail on the men a great deal of work beside getting coal , to allow 4 s . per day for this work . But now they must do it for nothing , or just so much as the creature of Messrs . Swire and Co . said they must have for it . Thc week before tlie men struck , several of the men had been thus employed for five days . The underlookei had the face to say they . should have one dtiy's wages each for the five days . But , perhaps ,-Iris conscience smote liim afterwards , for he paid them two days' wages for the five days ' work . And yet they laid nothing to complain of , Mr . Dixon concluded by making an earnest appeal on behalf of thc men to those present ] who , we . arc happy to say , pledged themselves to render t : i-ni every assistance in their power . Thc thanks i ' ,. ... le meeting wero given to the chairman , and tiii-co hearty cheers for the amalgamation of thc Trades . The meeting broke up at near eleven o ' clock .
L \ NCASinuE . —Misers' Ikteiaiobuce . —The nextl General Delegate Meeting of Lancashire ?; Iinera will bo held at thc Farmers' Arms , Darey ] ever , near Bolton , on Monday , April 21 st ; chair to be taken at eleven o'clock in the forenoon . There will also be a public meeting , which will be addressed by \ V . P . lloberts , Esq ., and several other gentlemen . Tho levy , for the fortnight , will be Is . Oil . pel member . Yorkshire Misuns . —The next General Delegate Meeting of Miners will be held at tlie house of Mr . Samuel Row-bottom , the Unicorn Inn ,. Adw . 'iltoii , oa Saturday , April 1 'Jth , to commence at eleven o ' clock in the forenoon , when it is expected that every Society will have a delegate in attendance to receive tlte resolutions of the General Conference .
DiXNUtt in Hoxoun op 'niu Visit or V » . P . Roberts , Esq ., to the Little Hcltox Distiuct . — On Monday evening last the Coal Miners of Little Ilulton district dined together , for tlie purpose ' -f doing honour to their indefatigable legal adviser , < . P . Rotate , E «( i- Mv . Roberts luulbeen invited , P " . d had promised to be present ; but business of an important nature prevented that gentleman from attending . Tlie dinner was provided by the host of tho Poor Dick Inn , and consisted of a plentiful supply of roast beef and plum pudding . Ample justice having been done to the good things , and all declaring themselves satisfied , the tables wwe veniM-ed , and a working Miner was called upon to preside . Ho onencd the business by brielly adverting to the gloom
which pervaded the company when it was known that Mr . Roberts had not arrived . However he was glad to see them now so comfortable ( this was after dinner ) , and he could rtssurc them tliat Mr .. Roberts ' absence had arisen from his having beeu detained longer than lie anticipated in defending one of their brethren , who had buen summoned before the magistrates at-Hyde . lie should call upoivMv . Grocott , their secretary , to addr ess them tor a short time .. Mr . Grocott spoke for a few minutes on the many ai ) d important services which Mr . Roberts had rendered to the working classes generally , and to the Miners ' Association in particular . Thc health of Mr . E o ' jerts
was drank with the utmost cnthusaism , the whole company rising aud cheering most lustily . Dancing commenced-with great , spirit , . and was kept up for some time . Several songs having been sang , and the time for parting having come , Mr . Price rose and proposed the best thanks of the meeting to the proprietor and editor of thc 'Northern Star , iov their talented and consistent advocacy' of the rights ofthj ) productive classes . Tin ' s was ; seconded by a gentleman in the room , and earned without a dissentient . Three cheers were then given for the Northern Star ; three for the Miners' Association ; and . the company separated . ' ' " \
Birmingham Trades' Delegate Meeting . —A delegate meeting of the various Trades will be held at the sign of tlie Grand Turk , Ecll-sircet , on Monday evening next . Messrs . Mason and . Knight hhve'b ' ofen elected to represent the Cordwainei-s :
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BIRMINGHAM . A full attendance of the Registration Committee took place on Tuesday evening last ,. when it was unanimously resolved to take the subject of Registration up with vigour , and , if possible , to push the business of last year to a successful issue . The committee adjourned until Monday evening , next . Birmingham . —Mr . Thomas Clark will lecture in the Democratic Chapel , Thorp-street , on Sunday next at half-past six o ' clock in the evening . , ; Th members of : the National Charter Association i are requested to attend a members ' -j ; ; eeting . At . t ^ close of the lecture business of importance , wiV . ;¦ brought before them . - " -. ¦ v- - Salford . —A meeting will take place in- ' tional Charter Association Room , 'Bank-strr ' George-street , tor tlicpnvpese ^ f voting fn ; . cutive . [ 5 fc 'fate sent \ v , ih this r . otWj :
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U . vited Tailors' Protection Society , —Bradford . —A large and influential meeting of the Trade was held onFriday , the 2 Sth of March , in the Temperance Room , Victoria-buildings , Kirkgatc , for tiie purpose of considering their present depressed condition ; Mr . J . O . Hustler was called to the chair . Messrs ; Midgley , Steward , Tasker , Nicholson , and J . W . Parker , oi' London , severally addressed the meeting with much ability . A petition to Parliament , praying for an inquiry into the sanatory state of the trade , was adopted unanimously , and a resolution that the member for the borough be requested to present it . A vote of thanks having been passed 'o Mv . Parker and the Chairman , the meeting separatetl—Hiiddcrtfielcl—A meeting of the Trade ol the town and neighbourhood was held at the Dog Inn , lvirkgate ; which was crowded to excess . Mr . Parker , of London , entered at full length into the objects ot
the society , of which he is an agent . A petition to Parliament was unanimously adopted ; likewise resolutions approbatory ol the Tailors' Protection Society , expressive of a determination to support the same . On the following evening , a meeting was held at Wakcfield , with 'similar results ; and on Wednesday evening at Sheffield , at the Old Hen and Chickens , Deansgate , at which meetings Mr ; Parker attended . Delegates were also appointed to attend the Conference tobc held in Manchester on the 14 th of this month . -7 — Great Meeting at Leeds . —A meeting of the Tailoring trade , and tlie public at large , called by placard , was held on Friuav evening , in the Bazaar , liviggatc ^ ior the purpose of netitioning Parliament to inquire into the sanatory 6 ohdition of the ^ trade . . Upwards ol fifteen hundred persons attended , many having to g > away riot bein « able to gain admission . Mi .-bronn-Kas c \ S to tho efidr . * hp opened the pvocced-Ss il a very clear and concise manner . Several spefxkeL addressed the vast assemblage ; likewise Mr I W Parker / of London , who was listened to with mucli attention and applause during a very lengthened address The resolution and petition were unani-
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