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« i * bi «> i he concludes he can io anything . We shall L Iliwetwootaectsin writta * this letter ; fir » t , to ^ to the woriJ Uie injustice practiied np «» these m iners ; ana , Jeconfllj , to appeal to the miners of fireat Britainfor assistance to cany their case into the -roaior courts ; for it is plain they cannot expect £ * » *» magistrates . I HoW lhat the case ifthe Biteabont miners concerns every miner in the HMdom . If Jackson is to be gniltUj aflowEB to talte A horse out of the gin' * anaieaTehisinen jnthejat , « ther " owners" may he allowed to blow off the steam afldleave theirmeninthepittoo . The minersofthe Berwick district are poor , and few in number , and thongh willing to cany on the trial , have not " alone " ^ . ' -. „'••¦¦¦ ^ rv _ . _* * i
thepower to do so ; tut let tverj miner only subscribe one penny for this purpose , and the thinff i * done . Then , it will be found that the poor man ' s pennies will beat the rich man ' s pounds , and that justice will be obtain ^ by a nmch injured body of men . Subscriptions will be thankfully received , either by Mr . M . Jude , gun Inn , Side , or bj William Danielto , So . 4 , Castlestreet , 3 f ewcasfle-npon-TyHe . Hoping this appeal will meet with » hearty and ready response , I am , dear Sir , « n behalf of theinjoied . miners , W . Danteixs , Editor of the ifiners Advocate . 4 , Cartle-street , Kewcastle , May 18 , 1846 . yg . —AH monies , sent for the above purpose , will be acknowledged in the Northern Star andjfineis Advocate
TT . . » Oesekvl Sews . — The great lengtn at . whichthe Traces and other general news has occupied our columns this ireek , obliges us to reserve many communications , and to withold reply to many correspondents . The Old odd Feulow . —We have received Ks communication , but most respectfully fledma its publication . Xo small portion of it would subject us to a prosecution for libel a thing for which -we have now lost all taste , while the material portions have been repeatedly set before the pnblic Teieban Patwots and Exiles' Wnwws asj > Cbtlseen's Fuses . —Receipts for the week , second
instalment from Committee of Cooper Festival , £ 3 . Warwick Chartists , per Mr . French , 2 s . Gd . Bilsten Chartists , per Joseph Linney , 4 s . Jnlian Harney , Is . Mr . Xnox of Leicester , Is . Total ^ 3 & . sa—TuoHAs Coofee , Secretary , isi , BlwskAius ' -Mad . TO THE XOSDON CH 4 ETISTS ASD FBIESDS O ? DMOCBAcr . __ A grand concert ; for the benefit of Mrs . Ford ( who has been long suffering nader severe indisposition , ) Trill take placeat the Assembly Booms , 83 , Bean-street , SohO , Qtt liOttfev evening , May the 25 th , under the direction of the Chartist Executive Committee . We understand that tickets ( sixpence each ) maybe obtained of Mr . T . 31 . Wheeler , at the above Hoomi , and at all the metropolitan Chartist meeting places .
SIR . O ' BIGGIS ' S TOBTBAIT . Sib , —A few agents have informed us through what pub-Ushers their plates can be forwarded , of such I have made a memorandum , but the majority not having done scf I suggest , as a saving of expence to the agents in distant parts , that when each parcel is packed and addressed , they bs enclosed in the one COing to the most central locality . Also , that all the parcels fer Lancashire and Cheshire be forwarded ; to Mr . Heywood , Manchester ; andthosefor Yorkshire be enclosed as follows : —Halifex and aeigfcbourhood to air . lord , { as the agents themselves suggest ); Huddersfield and
its vicinity , to Mr . Hobson ; Bradford and neighbourhood , to Mr . Alderson ; Leeds and all parts in the East and 2 forth Kidin-s , to Mr . Pontey ; Newcastle , Durham , the Shields , and the Anklands , to 3 Ir . Turnbutt , SKcXeircastle-on-Tjne ; Glasgow , to 3 L » . love ; Edinburgh , to Mi 3 I"Donalu , ( Perth and Leith in . eluded . ) The Sheffield and Barnsley agents would do well if they conld state the best and cheapest mode of conveyance . TheDerbj-sIiire , Staffordshire , and those agents in the southern iounties ^ ' fls wellas those in Ire « lidand AYales , oughtto take tho same into consideration , in order to expedite the delivery , and avoid unnecessary expence . Tour ' s ic , Wuiiiii Rideb .
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SECTION So . 1 . PER MR . O'COSXOK . SHADES . £ S . d . So . Brighton , per W . Ellis .. .. 2 6 6 \ erark-upon-Trent , pa- TV " . Walton .. 2 d 0 Tiverton , per H . Land 2 0 0 Bai-np , per J- SIaxTSon .. .. .. i » 0 0 Crefll perJolin M'Leod .. .. .. * J " Wott « u- « naer-Euse , iierK . Laeiry .. ., 1 1 * 0 GeorneJliils , ]) erft ' . Mucham .. .. j 0 0 rWouih , per E . Robertson .. .. * 18 lu Sottinghani , perJ . Sweet I 10 . » Adeline , per D . Wilson 4 0 0 Caiiisle . per -J . Gabertsoa . .. - .. ? , „ T defter , per J-XoOIl •¦ t > 10 0 Ad « Ou -nndtr-l-. yne , perE . Hobsoa .. .. 414 s r . inningUam , perW . Thorn - 'JO 0 Oldliam , l « r W- Hauler 10 0 limdiord , j « 3- J- AlderSOU .. « .. O 1-3 0 Leeds , per w . Brook .. .. .. .. ^ <> o '« Iauchcstt : rji > erJviin-UaiTiy .. .. 10 i j £ 1 Z 6 0 SECTIOX 2 « o . 2 . X 3 . C . Brighton , per TV . Eiiis .. .. 0 13 0 C . Faine , Dublin _ _ .. .. - 1- « . i ^ fcsTiul-ay , Iveston 2 12 i Kottiniham , per J . Swet-i « , 7 „ ^ yririch , per J- Hurry o li 0 < : o . &toiM , n-Tees , per T . Pouer .. .. « Cirlfcle . a ^ erJ . eilbertson j ' « Lwcmo-, per G . Soon i « « t ) iaMn . j ) erW . Hamtr ; » ™ JUiach < 3 ter . perJ- : Uun ' a 3 ' v ~ £ 2 . ' 18 C
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE- < i BOOT AND SHOEMAKERS' NATIONAL MUTUA ASSISTANCii ASSOCIATION . THURSDAY , MAY 14 th . * Mr . Good , ( Leicester ) , moved for a return of all appli . cations for strikes not granted , since the conclusion of the Belfast strike . —Ordered . Mr . Mason , as chairman of the committee , brought up the report on the Available Fond . —The report was received . Mr . Shabland asked permission to bring before the Conference the claims of Chsltenham to the support of the Mutual Association . Mr . McIstise said , that from the position in which Cheltenham was situated , he would move , " That the claim of Cheltenham be admitted . " A ATHTTT A 1 " - ¦ rtf \ W I ** I 4 ' I ? W . W ^ f fc" : / "If _ ,. TTTTP . . . T % s * j ^ m
Mr . Cabb seconded the motion , which was carried . Mr . D . Sullivan ( Sheffield ) moved the adoption of the roles for an Available Fund , snbmitted by the committee . Mr . Allen seconded the motion . A long and interesting discussion followed , in the course of which the advantages and practicability of : the system of self-supporting shops were ably illustrated by several speakers . It was stated in the course ef the debate that the " Working Men ' s Own Shop , lol , » rurylane , " was succeeding beyond the most sanguine expectations of its fri = nds . This announcement ehcitedtlie warm applause of the delegates . . On a division the Conference adopted by a majority of seventeen to six . the following as of
Rate oi--lst _ That an " Available Fund" t *» Shaifags per member , be forthwith ^ aiseu , « a . haU : to . be invested with proper legal security » the bank , London the other half to be legally secured by the respective districts , to the amount of the said fund raised , such district to be applied to as hereafter provided . " ' nd . That it beinjj evident to this Conference , after the most serif as deliberation , that the altered condition of our trade throughout the country , and the social relation of oar employers , having become so much changed , combined with the improved moral intelligence of the workmen engaged in our handicraft , has rendered it now essential to our welfare , that as improved ana more effectual moans of resisting the unjust encroachments , which are made from time to time by tyrannical employers be adopted .
3 rd . That to provide , therefore , against all unnecessary anfl improper expenditure of funds , and to secure the greatest advantage to the association , in the event of an attempted reduction of wages , it be herein enacted , that whenever a number of men shall be deprived of employment under the above-mentioned circumstances , the district committee , in whose district such shall occur , shall , upon mature investigation , forward an ample report of the situation of the locality to the administrative committee , settiag forth whether the expenditure of a reasonable amount of the available fund in establishing shops , to be termed Operative Tradesmen ' s Boot and Shoe Shops ; or whether simply removing the men from the district for apertou , until the employer or employers should withdraw their propos&Is , providing properly for then- families , would be most advisable and conducive to the welfare of the trade . 4 th . —That a Treasurer ana three Trustees , resident in
London , shall be appointed , who shall , m every case authorised by the administrative committee , have the power to draw such sum of money as may be required . 5 th . That any section requiring support against a reduction of Traces , shall write to the district secretary , Stating all particulars and p rofeable expense of the same , when the district committee shall authorise one of their own body , with one from the nearest section to that requiring the support , to inquire into the nature of the dispute , and report to such committee , who , on finding the case requires redress , be empowered to grant the support , or to recommend such means as are provided in the foregoipg clauses of the law . 6 th . That the following form of circular be issued by the administrative committee , to be filled up by the district committee : — 1 st . —What is the generalpursuit of the inhabitants of the locality , where the reduction has been proposed . •^ nd . —Is the locality supported by fashion or trade .
3 rd . —Are the trades united in the locality , and are they likely to support an operative establishment . 4 ! h . —Are the Shopmates of steady habits , and likely to be punctual is executing all ordus which might be intrusted to them . Tha following was adopted as rules 22 , 23 , and 24 . " That the present Conference , if carried by the sanction Of the districts , continue in existence for one year . "
VACANCIES . On the death , resignation or removal , by the trade , of any delegate , the president and secretary of the trade by which such delegate was elected , shall certify the same to the Central Cnmmittee , who shall forthwith issue their precepts for the election of another to supply the vacancy . SO PURCHASE MONET TO BE GIVES . That any workman or workmen acting contrary to the interests of this societr . whtn any shop or shops are On strike , is on no account to be paid any money for leaving the same . The following was adopted by a majority , as rule 2 o : — PATXESTS OK S 1 BIK 2 .
That there shall be two ways allowed of paying mem bers on strike : tke onegcceral , the other optional . The first tolse paid out of the general / and , wBieli is to beas foll ows : _ For a single man , leaving on strike , 10 s . ; for a married man , 5 s . ; aud for a wife 7 s . per week ; and Is . Gd . per week for every child under fourteen years ofa-e The optional one to be such other sum , in addition , as any section or branch of the trade mav think propsrio allow from the funds supplied by Uieir own bye-laws . This support to continue until the district committee , upon inquiry , shall see the necessity ol countermanding the same . Any member going on Strike , and leaving a family behind him , the same Will be entitled to one week ' s pay , at the expiration
of sis days from the eommencemeni ; of the strike , on the receipt of a letter signed by a sectional secretary , specifying that he is ten miles from the town he has struck from ; he shall also continue to write once every week , as abore stated , or forfeit liis family ' s pay ; but if the strike be concluded before the expiration Of that time , the secretary of the section shall give information of the fact , and when the payments will be as here stated , on such member being ordered to return . If one hundred miles awav or anv other intermediate distance , he will be allowed one week ' s pay : one hundred and fifty miles , two weeks' pay ; but no more than two weeks' pay is to be allowed , whatever aistance he maybe . The following were adopted as rules 26 and 27 : —
STBIKIS 6 PEESIOEST . In ca 3 e of any shop strikes , the officer or officers who may be engaged in carrying out'the same to be paid by the section or sections where such strike or strikes take place . But in case of a general strike in any section , one officer to be paid one guinea per wtek from the fneral fund .
TBASIPIXG HOSEY . 3 o man to have tramping money until forty-eight hours from the time the shop has been struck , nor to be entitl * d to receive the sains after the shop has been struck six days . The Conference sat untU seven o ' clock , to expedite business , at which hour it adjourned for the evening . FKIDAY , HAY 13 th . The following were adopted as rules 2 Gth , 27 th , 29 th , and 2 D » h , SECUKJTT OF FCXD 3 . That , as the general fund is the joint property of the society , every section shall be accountable for any defaleatioii occasioned bv the officers it may appoint .
CE 5 JEUAL TKEASCBEB . That a General Treasurer be appointed by Conference , ( subject to re-election ) , aud in whose report the financial state of the association be duly set forth . The Sub-Treasurer sballnot hold mere than £ 100 at any one time . In the ' eyenx « f death , resignation , or other casualty , the district Secretaries in which the Treasurer resided , shall be empowered , with the consent of the Chairman of the administrative Committee , and that of the general Secretary . All the monies levied for the "Available Fund" shall be paid ( at the rate of not loss than twopence per week ) within the period of three months from the adjournment of this Conference . All letters containing applications for money , or other Dusisess of importance , shall be signed by the district Secretary and the district Committee . The following were likewise adopted as rules 30 th , 31 st , 32 ad , 33 rd , 31 th , oath , and 36 th .
Alt EBAKCHES TO STRIKE AT ONE TIME . That all shops employing diflVrent branches of the trade , should one branch strike , the others are to strike also . IMPOSITIONS ON STEIKE . Should any member ho detected in giving a faUe return of his iamiiv , er setting support from 3 shop he did not work&r , hi shallbefinea 10 s ., and be made to refund whatever sum he has fraudulentiy received . That on any member going on strike and returning to the town before the conclusion of such strike , without the sanction of the district committee , shall be fined for each offence 3 s ., the same to be deducted from his family ' s pay , if married .
TSA 3 IP 1 NG W 1 TH 0 CT BOOKS . Any member going on tramp without his book shall have his debt enquired into by the secretary of the section that he may jein , and he must pay , in addition , such charge as the by-laws of the section may authorize . Such debt to be transmitted to the section or district where it was incurred , the tramp making a deposit of the amount required for the expence of inquiry . LOSING OB SELLING BOOKS . Should any member be proved guilty of losing or selling a book to another , he Ehall he fined 10 s ., and the party so obtaining such illegal beok shall pay 5 s .
DELlVEltT OF BOOKS . Any member coming into town with a book , and not delivering it to the proper authority within three days shall pay a fine of 6 d . for each week ; if married and on strike , the same to be stopped from his family ' s pay . Any member drawing a book and keeping it by him without going on tramp within the period above specified , to be subj ect to the like fine . KOT 1 CE OF CHANGE OP TLACE IS SECTIONS . That on any section being about to alter the regular place of its met ting , a notice of the same is in all cases to be 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
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this instance to subject the party * /\ a fine < rf 2 j . 6 i . tor any such offence . FAME BETDKNS . That no secretary , section , bp district , make > allow , or connive at any false or imperfect returns , such as might lead into any wrong calculations , or entail any la « s on the rightful income of the general fund ; and that all s . ich conduct shall be dealt with by the members of conference as may ba there thought best , having authority to im . pose such penalty or penalties as the can or cases may demand . The following were also adopted as rules 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , and 45 : — DIVISION Of BBANCBES ,. WHEN TO BE A 1 X 0 WED . . - . .. . " *_ ~ .-J \* X * . j * ± 4 > l » n «•*» & _ . ¦ * i \ a £ * - > . . _ . 4 a _~ «» *
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 . CONTBIBDTION TO SECTIONS . That each section be allowed to determine upon the amount of the contribution ol its own members , in accordance with their bye-laws .
PAYMENT OF OLD SOCIETY DEBTS . That all societies formed under the old system , and new 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 a debt . EMBEZZLEMENT OF MATERIALS . No member shall make away wittvtbe materials of any boots or shoes which he may have received to make up , under pain of subjecting himself to a penalty of as ., and to make good the amount of such material .
SUPEBANNFATED MEMBERS . Any member arriving at the age of fifty to be considered superannuated , and shall pay no general contribution or levy , provided he has belonged to the society for five successive years previously ; and in case of strike , he shall receive 10 s . per week for himself and wife , and the relief for children . If single , 7 s . Cd . per week , if he remain in town ; he shall not , however , be allowed to work . Any member being incapacitated from tramping shall receive the same amount of relief as a superannuated member .
POWER OF APPEAL . A member , in case of any unjust exercise of authority against him by any trade officer , section , or sections , may appeal against the same to the district committee ; or , if he pleases , to the administrative committee , whose decision shall be final . PDHCHASE OF BOOKS OF GENERAL LAWS , Every member of this association is to be put in possession of the General Laws , for which he is to pay the sum of Id . BREACH OF CENESAL IAWS . That no breach of these laws be allowed ; and where no penalty is expressed , the same is to be decided by the section or district where any such offence has been committed .
OFFICIAL MONETAB . T . That ne correspondence connected with the affairs of the association be inserted in any of the public journals , as their appearance through such a medium is considered injurious to the interests of the association . Thelarr relative to th » mode of election of delegates to Conference was rescinded by a majority , and the following substituted : — Each district shall have the power to elect its delegate or delegates to Conference , in the best manner they shall think proper , either by taking the voice of the district , or by electing them at the district delegate meeting . The members of the annual district meeting and the district secretaries shall be alone eligible for the office . On the motion of Mr . G . West ( Chatham ) it was resolved , " That an official account of the affairs of the society be published monthly , for the informationof members , for which the sum of one halfpenny shall be charged .
That the books'for tramping , also the seals and stamps , shall be ready for ' the use of the association by the first day of the ensuing month of J uly , A report was next given in of the debts due to , and from , as well as the claims from the several sections and districts , on the general association . A committee of seven , consisting of the following members—Messrs . Sharland , Goode , Liddle . Seftou , Crump , Sullivan , aHd Jackson , were appointed to consider the same . A claim was submitted on behalf of Mr . Noble of Belfast , and . on the motion of Messrs , Williams and il'Carthy , it was resolved , '' That this Conference is of opinion that the Belfast decision was strictly in accordance with the usage of the trade , but tbis Conference nevertheless recommends to the Belfast committee , to award Mr . Noble sooe compensation for the loss he has sustained , in upholding the rights aud interests of the association . "
Messrs . Holmes and Walfcerame , Vvought up the report on the laws as adopted by Conference , which were read at length as arranged by the committee , and , with some slight emendation , was adopted and ordered to be printed forthwith . The Conference sat long after thu usual hour in order to conclude business , at a reasonable hour on Saturday ( this day ) .
SATURDAY . Many delegates restated to Conference the deplorable condition , in consequence of a low and unequal rate of wages , of iheir district ? . The matter was seriously considered , and it was on mature deliberation , resolved—That all districts having claims of the kind alluded to , shall seud them to the administrative committee , who shall have fall power to adjudicate thereon . On the motion of Messrs . Holmes and Walkerdine , it was resohed—That a purse of £ 5 value be presented to our treasurer , Mr . Tolmin , for the many services he has rendered to the association . Carried unanimously . The following , proposed by Mr . Mason , seconded bj Mr , Hosford , and carried unanimously , is to be added to the rules of the
association—Any section joining the association shall be entitled to all the privileges of the general laws , in six weeks from the legal acknowledgment by the general secretary , notified to him by the district secretary ; any member , however , having occasion to leave the locality shall be entitled to trampiug * support , and that a proper award be made Of the expences of the association , in proportion to the period they have been connected with it , during the quarter . A question was put to the Irish members of Conference , —whether the Irish members of tlie assoeiation had a desire to separate , and form a separate and distinct Irish union . The reasons assigned for putting the question was , that reports had got abroad , that in consequence of the extensive agitation for a repeal of tne legislative union in that country , they were prejudiced against a union of any sort with Englishmen .
Messrs . Wabd and Allwmght , Belfast , Mark , Clonmel , Hosfokd and Sdllivan , Cork , West , Londonderry , Hector , Kewry , and Dalt , Waterford , emphatically repudiated the alleged desire for separation , and said , however anxious the people of Ireland might be for a repeal of the legislative union , the members of that association had no desire to " tfepeal their union , " but on ttie contrary were very anzious to extend thuir association , and would willingly contribute a portion of the oxpenee for another missionary , such as the association employed so beneficially in the person of Mr . Smyth last year . Mr . Hsctob , Newry , called on the reporter ef the Jfdrtlieni Star to give currency to their ( the Irish members ) reply to the above question , in order that the world might he made acquainted with the good feeling that existed between the operatives of the two countries . ( Loud cheers . )
KVECTIO ' S OF OFFICXE 3 . Secretary , Mi * . W . Clark . The present secretary , and Mr . Sraythics , late secretary , were proposed as candidates . Mr . W . Clark was elected . ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE . The following were elected : — Metropolis : Charles McCarthy . Ireland : Arthur Ward . Provinces : Peter Bloekley , Alexander Mclntyre f and John Mason , Treasurer , Mr , Thomas Tolmin . Trustee , Mr . John Edward Howard . Messrs . Sharland and Liddle brought up the report of the committee on claims , debts , &c . The report was received , and on the motion of Ml' . Holmes , it . was resolved , — That none but claims that are in accordance with the rules of the association can be admitted by this Conference . The Conference then adjourned until eight o ' clock on
Monoay morning . DOEMAKEBS' FESTIVAL . The delegates to the Shoemakers Conference with several friends , to the number of forty in all , sat down to » most excellent supper , at tlie King and Queen Tavern , on Saturday evening , May ICth . The tables wero liberally supplied with viands of the first quality , served up in a style that reflected the highest credit on the host and hostess . On the removal of tho cloth , Mr . Jolin Mason was called to the chair , and Mr . Bloekley to the vice-chair .
The Chaibmah said—The assemblage of such a Conference as theirs , in which men of intellect from all parts of the country , even from the most distant parts of Ireland , wore congregated , was a proof that we lived in a new era —( hear , hear)—and when the measures that Conference had adopted were considered , it was , indeed , a proof of the " march of mind . " ( Cheer * . ) So many delegates from Ireland , freely and heartily co-operating with the English delegates for one object—the mutual benefit of all , was indeed a proof that they , tho operatives , could rise above mere petty prejudices aud nationalities , and act as became the members of the great , common family of human kind , acknowledging all men as brethren . ( Loud cheers . ) In fact , it was not the
workmen of £ n ^ land &a k were Ihe oppressors of their Irish brethren—( loud thouts of "hear , hear , " from the Irish delegates)—but the aristocracy , and the government of that aristocracy . The workmen of the three nations would willingly co-operate for the establishment of a glorious democracy of all—( great cheering)—and without which they never would obtain justice , either political or social . Mr . Mason then passed a high eulogium on the past and present secretaries and treasurer , who , by their judicious , patriotic , and manly conduct in times of danger and difficulty , had saved the association from annihilation . ( LOUU Cheers , ; The Chapman concluded by gjvjng «« prosperity to the National . Mutual Association of Boot and Shoemakers . " The sentiment was drank witb all the honours ,
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Mr . Mason aorr being compelled to retire , took his farewell . .... - .. _' Mr . Bloekley was then called to the chair , and gave"Our respected tr easurer , and worthy host—health and happiness to him and his lady . " Drunk with all tho honours . , ' . Mr . Toimin made a neat and suitable reply on behalf of himself and wife . Mr . Jf'lMirBE ( Oxford . ) rose and said , he was entrusted with an important sentiment . It wa » in respect ton gentleman with whom they were all very well acquainted , and indeed to whom they were all indebted . When he " if ^ Asbarvn ¦*«_„ <¦ * "«« '' * ' . ' . » . ' •_• »'
mentioned the reporter of the Northern Star , he was sure there was not one present whose heart would not beat an affirmative response to the sentiment hn had the honour to propose , ( Loud cheers , ) His sentiment was— " Our guest , Mr . Edmund Stallirood , the able reporter of the people's journal , the Northern Star . " ( Great cheering . ) Mr , Habbop ( London ) begged to add bis meed of praise to that of the delegate for Oxford ; and he might add , he was sure , that of all the members of tins Conference also . Mr . Blocklet ( Manchester ) said , he was sure they would all unite in giving a hearty concurrence to this toast .
Drank upstanding and uncovered , with three hearty cheers . Mr . Staiiavood rose , much applauded , and said it -was now many years since he first became acquainted with a man held in high esteem by that trade with which he had now the henonr to meet , the late Mr . William Moyle—( hear . hear ) since which time ithadbeen hia good fortune to mix much with members of trades' associations , and since he had been the reporter to that journal with which they had pleased so honourably to associate his name , it had been his pltasiDg duty to attend and report many
trades meetings anS . several conferences , and nothing could be more grateful to his feelings than to know that in so doing ho had won tho confidence and thanks of the trades—( loud cheers )—and quite sure he was that , however feeble his efforts or ability might be , he hud aU-ays strove to the utmost to advance by those reports the best interests of the trades , and tho . glorious cause of democracy . ( Loud cheers . ) He was , indeed , happy to find that his humble efforts in tlieir behalf met with their confidence , respect , and esteem , and his highest ambition should be to deserve the high encomiums they had so profusely lavished on him . ' ( Great cheering . )
Mr . FabbiiVoton , Stafford , rose and gave— "Our metropolitan brethren , " which was drank with all the ho * nours , and responded to in neat speeches , by Messrs . Walkerdine , Holmes , and Williahs ; and Mr . Walherdine in return gave— " Our Irish and provincial brethren . " with thveo times three and one cheer morci Responded to by Mr . Dalt , Waterford , on behalf of Ireland , and Mr . Bibch , Northampton , on behalf of the English provinces . ¦ Mr . Stewart , Leeds , then gave " Our past and present secretaries , who have conducted the financial business of the Association with so much credit to themselves . " Given with all the honours , and amid rapturous applause . Messrs . Smitueb and Wu . Clahk responded . Several other sentiments of a kindred nature were given , and the proceedings of the evening were much enlivened with numerous songs and recitations . Sociality prevailed until the closing hour of twelve , when the company separated , highly delighted with the instruction and amusement the evening had afforded .
MONDAY . The members assembled at eight o ' clock this morning ' 3 fr . J . Mason in the chair , and immediately proceeded with the disputed claims , Mr . Ward put in a claim on behalf of Belfast , connected with the late strike and . prosecution of tho men in that town . The General . Secretary was authorised to transmit tho case immediately he shall be in raceipt of the levy . A vote of thanks was unanimously awarded to those trades and individufils ( unconnected with the shoe trade ) who so generously aided the Belfast men in their late perilous struggle On the motion af Mi 1 . Blookley , the General Secretary was instructed to " Issue an order for a sixpenny levy , ( being a portion of the available fund ) , such levy to be returnable to the General Secretary on or before tlie ensuing eighth day of June next . "
Mr . Cawip submitted the claims of the Strong trade , as regards the "Kendall Strike . " The Conference decided that the claim was not in accordance with the rules of the association , but that , considering the special circumstances of the case , this Conference is of opinion that they should be indemnified : on the motion of Mr . Sefton it was resolved , that the amount of iiidemnineution shall he £ 20 . The following was proposed as a rule , aud that it be added to the general rules of tho association : — " Where strikes are unavoidable through employers discharging men for belonging to the association
iu consequence of their refusing to sign documents or give pledges injurious to the association , sueli strikes sliall be supported by the association , and the requisite levy shall be called for , and transmitted , precisely the same as for strikes against a reduction of wages , ami further , that any member of the association , being- discharged for maintaining the wagas which he niuy have been in the receipt of , and that , provided tlie district committee sliall be satis&V , tliat the case of such individal is a justifiable claim , he shall be entitled to the strike support for eight weeks , always provided lie cannot find employment in the snme toivn . *
Mr . D . Sullivan made a claim on behalf of Sheffield , with a view to the equalization of wages in that town , which , at the suggestion of the president was withdrawn aud referred to the Administrative Committee . Mr . Pakuington submitted a claim oabehalf of Stafford , which the Conference decided they could not entertain . It was then resolved , unanimously , "That the towns in the Liverpool district , for which Mr . P . Bloekley has made application , and all other towns similarly situate with tlieir district towns , be hereby relieved from tlieir pecuniary obligations with respect thereto . " "That the Hammer-in-IIanU Section bo hereby recommended to send a delegate to the Manchester district . " Ordered , "that the General Secretary do communicate with Bristol , respecting her reinstatement in the assoeiation . " " That all debts due by the respective districts , to the association , shall be ltqudated on or before six months hence , dating from the 25 th day of the present month . "
Mr . Sefton said lie had a pledge to the effect that he should have an opportunity to renew his motion respecting the Builder ' s strike . When it was known that the plasterers of Bivkenhead alone had subscribed 101 . to the men of Belfast , he thought their claim would be readily admitted , he therefore had much pleasure in submitting the fellowiug resolution " That this Conference hereby pledges itself to cause the situation of the Building Trade s now on strike at Birkenhead , Liverpool , Manchester , arid BirnlinjjluilH , ill consequence of their manly conduct in refusing to sign a enslaving document put forth by their tyrannical employers , ( with a view to their immediate relief , ) to be brought before tlio several districts and sections , and that all subscriptions for that purpose be forwarded to the general secretary without delay . " The motion was seconded and carried by acclamation . On the motion of Messrs . Hector and Goode it was resolved : — "That a missionary be appointed to explain the objects of this association in Ireland , and the west of England . "
On the motion of Messrs . Holmes and Blockley a voluntary subscription was agreed to , in order to raise means for that purpose . Mr . J . West was elected missionary . A vote of thanks was then given by acclanintion " to the Editors and lleportcrs of the Northern Star for their assiduity and attention to the interest of the Trades in general , and to this Conference in particular . " A vote Of thauks was also given to tlie President and Vice-President of Conference , and the sitting was adjourned sine die The members returned to tlieir constituents with much ncreased hopes of success ;
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The Miners or Northumberland and Durham . — The miners of the . above two important mining counties , appear to bu moving in unity again . Rampant oppression ; repeated reduction or wages ; open shameless robbery , in the shape of "laid out " and " sefc out" coals—these things , with continual fines and stoppages , practised by coal owners and their " Jacks in office , " on the unfortunate miners , seem at last to have convinced tlie latter that cj . viox alone can save them . Large and spirited meetings have lately been held at the following collieries , which were addressed by Messrs . W . Daniells and B . Embleton ;—viz ., Quarrington Hill , Cassop , Wingato , Kelloe , Castle Edin , Thornley , Gosforth , West Cramlington , Leaton Delavel , East Cramlington , &c . Messrs . Hammond and Ilolgate have also recently addressed several good meetings in the Wear district , and on the whole the cause of union looks better than it has for a long time past .
TO THE FltAMESMITIIS OP THE MlDLAND CoUNTIKS . — Fellow Workmen , —The hour is last ; approaching , when each , and all of us , will have to defend our property ( labour ) , by a united effort of action . The scattered particles which are spread over these counties , and the whole of England , must ero long be centred in one grand and indissoluble mass . Tho monied capitalists of the nation appear determined to wage war against us , regardless of our poverty , or the want of provisions . AVe conceive it would be to our interest , on every principle of political economy , to defend ourselves against tlie rapine ofinterostet capitalists . The law gives us power to say , wo ska not invest our property ( labour ) without our freei will and consent , unless a per centa- 'c is paid upon it to our satisfaction by agreement ; but when that agreement is made , wo aro bound by the laws to complete
tho contract . Under these circumstances , wo ou"ht to be wary of our engagements . We must unite together as one body , all determined on the same Object , contribute weekly towards a fund that shall enable us to lire In times ol'depression , without being compelled to submit to reduction after reduction in our wages . We live in a highly taxed country , and while those taxes remain , we must demand wages sufficiently remunerative for our labour , to keep us from a poor law union house . Tlio framesmiths of Leicester , having tasted of the sweets of unity , without injury to the master or tho community , byinaintainingpeaccfuHy , yetdeterminately , thewages which we now receive ( and having rosolved to augment that union ) call upon the framesraitus of all places , to rally round the standard of union , in order to maintain one uniform list of wages . When we sec capital resistipg against poverty , wearein duty bounaascitozeus
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ofa free state to concentrate our energies and our powers ,. against the A « se 8 wl " ? u may be im P ° sed upon us . Men of all totf . ns , we implore you to conaider your present position in t be mrld , - , ° B aIJ *«« we see one portion of society acquiring wealth , another receding in the depths of poverty . He that is comfortable to-day through receiving a remunerating price for bis labour , may , without ' union , be m distress to-morrow . For the present we Jbope every framesraith will mo even / exertion in uniting together the members of his trade . We further trust that each trade will assist other trades in their difficulties , j for which purposo our small body in Leicester , have i transmitted to the General Secretarv . Hoping these i few remarks may lead you to reflect on your present position , we fervently hope you will join with us in our undertaking . ; Michael Biilings , on behalf of the trade . J Paisley Social Meeting and Presentation . —On ' Friday night a large and resp ectable meeting of » » ' ' . ' . ' . " 1 1 ... Xa ahu ii « AyMi ' nH n « r 7 a .....
Messrs . Me Arthurs and Co ., block printers , and other friends of Mr . Alexander Me Murray , was held in Mr . John Thomson ' s Tavern , High Street , for the purpose of presenting that gentleman with a suitable token of respect , for his straightforward and honest conduct as a block printer , ( hiring a period of 52 j years . The chair was ably filled by Mr . John Weir ,. ! who in a few brief remarks stated the object of the i meeting , and called upon Mr . Davie , who in a short audi-ess suited to the occasion , presented our nged and respected brother , Mr . Me Murray with a very j neat pair of gold spectacles , as a mark of esteem for ; the upright and honest manner in which he has condusted himself as a member of our trade . Mr . Me Murray replfcd in very feeling terms , showing a : hearSfelt gratitude for the kindness shown him by his I brother workmou . After partaking of gome retresh-1 menta , a number of excellent songs were sung , and after a 7 ote of thanfei to the chairman , the meeting broke up . highly satisfisd with the proceedings of the
evening . - KeTVRN TO WOIIK OT TIIE WlIEELWRIOIITS AHD Smiths . —The lute dispute between the master wheelwrights and smiths- respecting the hours of labour is new at an end , they ba ' ving come to an amicable adjustment , and agreed that in future they shall work CO hours per weeJc . But it still remains to be agreed betwixt evoi'y master and his own men what number of hours they shall work per day , as that is not stated in the agreement ; every master , therefore , will be at liberty to fix the hours of labour per day , to the satisfaction of himself and the men in his employ . Wcare glad to find that these parties hare agreed , and sincerely hope that other trades will follow their example . —Manchester Guardian .
'Ihe Staffordshire Oollikks . —lhe colliers who have been for some time on strike in-the neighbour ' hood of Wodnesbury resumed work on Friday , the masters- having agreed to give the wa » os which they paid before the turn-out . The Barlston cornel's still hold , oub , and are supported by contributions from the colliero of Dudley . la- consequence of this partial turn-out , the ironmasters of the neighbourhood , in which it has taken place have l'csolved to blow out a number of their furnaces , so as to keep tlie stocks at the lowest point required by the current demand . —Birmingham Gazette .
Fulither Proceedings of the AVesovend' Men ' s Men . —Notice was made in the last number of the Star , of the present excited state of this numerous and influential society of the London boot and shoemakers , as arising from the causes which led to the ( ate defection of two of its . sections from the Gordwniners General Association , ft was then stated that certain proceedings were about to betaken in relation to an improved system of locnl organization and general correspondence ; in tlis following document , which has been sent us for insertion , the tendencies of these proceedings are in part explained . This document , as will bo perceived , is couched in the lorn of a recommendation from a committee acting in behalf of the body concerned , and indicates the line of conduct to be pursued : —
That as the present position of our body calls for some attempt to ba immediately made in order to devise a better system of gencr&l coiTusiioiulenee and assistance in money matters than that which has hitherto been followed , either in our old sectional modes , or as is now in use by the association , and also to take such proceedings as shall be judged the most effective towards counteracting any endeavour which may be made to injure the reputation of our society in the regard of the country in general , anil , likewise , to the inconvenience of our tramps , so it is our opinion , that either we , the parties now acting , or any two other individuals from eacli of our sections , be authorised to do something for the meeting of those circumstances and difiicu . ltie . -i , in the best and quickest manner possible ; and that the matter to be considered by this committee consist in the main of the followiliff heads : —
1 . To explain the cause why tlie " old body , " as it is called , in the West-end refused to join the association from the first ; that it was not from any want of respect for , or faith in , the great principle of strength as involved in a general union oi our tvado , but iVoin a conviction that the means proposed to this end were not the best that mift lit bo devised , ma the pai ties to whom , from the iirst , tho administrative affairs of such attempted union were consigned , such as \ vu couid confide in for the honest and healthy carrying out of any such extensive undertiikin " .
2 . To state the circumstances , in full , an connected with the present defectioa of Rywei- ' s and Alyer ' s meetings from the association ; and thus to disabuse the niiuds of our fellow-workmen throughout the country of any wrong impressions which the nieui-Ueis of conference , in attempting their own jusiification , on their return to their several constituencies , may be the means of creating , and especially to the injury of those of our body who may be ' compelled from want of work , or in cases of strike , to wander about in search of employment .
3 . To insure for these our tramps , ns we ' shall bo willing to do ourselves towards all who can produce a legal card from any of our own various trade societies , a fair reciprocity of relief in going from place to place . 4 . To establish a cheap , well-defined , and eificac-ious mode of assistance between town ami town throughout England , Ireland , Scotland , aud Wales in all properly sanctioned cases of strike , without the piesent cumbrous and expensive machinery of district meetings , annual conferences , administrative eommittccs , and itinerant lecturers , but simply by a wellvegulated system of correspondence , as based upon such equitable degrees of payment as shall suit the particular circumstances of either country , or any gunui'iil division of cither country , or of any single locality , according as the workman is paid " at the hisrhest or the lowest , or at any intermediate rate .
5 . To niuke known certain facts , as exhibitive of the bad and louse manner , in which the general monetary affairs of the association have buen hitherto and are still likely to bo conducted . In furtherance of these objects , and in order also to provide as furas possible against all undue expenditure , and that the good ; coutemplated be effected in the quickest time , Mr . Devlin , as one of the two of our committee who have been delegated from Myers ' meetinsc , has agreed to produce a draft of such matler us above indicated , and which will be laid before such parties as may now be appointed , for their amendment or approval , at the earliest opportunity , and thus to save that heavy expense wliicli lias been hitherto ineurred in all similar attempts .
It is further recommended that the The C ' ord-Hiaiiw ' a Companion , from the facility it offers ol being circulated throughout the country in a more direct and . less expensive manner than we could otherwise devise , be the medium for the publication of whatever may be written on tilts occasion , and that such matter be printed in the number for June ; and also that such ixhstiact of the same as may be suitable for the columns of a general newspaper be sent to the Northern . Star and other of our popular journals . All communications of inquiry , or orders , about the Companion , or on any other matter , are to be addressed to Mr . John Stewart , Secretary , 32 , Little Windmill-street , Golden-square . Tke Companion , too , can be readily supplied through tlio agencies of all country newsvendors . in tlieir parcels from Strange , Cleave , Berger , or any othur of tlie London booksellers .
The JounsEYMEN Boot asd Sh 9 ema . keu : J op tiih London Strong Trade , held an ck massa meeting on Tuesday evening last , to hear the report of Mr , T . Crump , the delegate of this body to the late conference . Iu the course of Mr . Crump ' s statement considerable dissatisfaction was manifested , especially in reference to the ' . power now given to two individuals over the funds , and to the payment of a dabt contracted by a few parties , who some time ago brought out , on their own responsibility , the first number of a publication called the Cordiuainer ' s Guardian , At the Cloac of the business , a motion was made that tliey , tho members of the Strong Trade , should at ence leave the Association , a / id
attach themselves to the new endeavour to be snule by the VYcst-end Men ' s Men . No objection was offered to the motion ; it was , however , at tke suggestion of Mr . Crump , put over , until a rneeuBg should be called for the special consuleraliou of tho subject , and which will be done at tlie easiest convenient opportunity . Birmingham Trades . " —A public meeting of the trades of Birmingham , called by the Central Committee of Trades , was holden in tha Public Office , Moor-strect , for the purpose of considering the case of the operative rule makers , who , it appears , have been for tlio last five weeks struggling for the removal of an impost of a ten per cent , discount upon their labour ,
Mr . Walter 1 horse , tni-plato worker , having been called to the chair , stated the object that had assembled them together , and called upon Mr . Pratt , who , in simi > ie , yet forcible language , exhibited the evils induced by the discount sybtcm on tlie operaiire . Mr . Brookes gave a , brief statement , explanatory of the present condition of the rule makers , and concluded by urging wpb . n those present the necessity of establishing a better understanding between the employer and employed . Mr . Miles moved the first resolution : — " That it is th < 3 opinion of this meeting , after hearing the
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statements-6 f thl rule makers , that tlieir position i one that merits tu < 3 attention and demands the sym pathy of the operatives of this town , inasmuch m we-view the system of diacoant upo : < : labour to be at inconsistent with justice asi 6 is injurious in its application . Mr WnrtEY seconded the resolution , which wa 3 earned unanimousl y . ; Mr . Thompson proposed the second resolution : — _/ 1 j / <^ > -. ' _ *__ ¦ ¦ . « „ . « • . *
i " i hat this meeting being of opinion that strikes are , at ilia best , hat of a questionable character , dorecommend the trades of the town , as yut unconnected with the Central Committee of Trades , to consider how far such committee is culcnlatod to aid them in the adjustment of iheir grievances , without creating a severance of that good feeling which ought to exist between the employer and employed . " Mr . M'Gbe seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously . After thanks to the Chnivnyxn , the meeting separated , with- a full duterminaiitre to assist the vula makers in their strteule .
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THE CHARTIST CO-OPERATIVE LAND SOCIETY . Meetings for the' purpose of . enrolling members , and transacting otlier busings connected Sheiewitii are held every week On tli * following slays and places : — SUNDAY EVENJSO . South London C'luxrtiat UuU ,- Ho , Black friars-road : a ); ball-past six o ' oloek . —City GJmvlut Ilull , 1 , Turn * again-lnne : at six o ' clock . — W ' tstminttvr : ai the Partlienium Club Rooms , . 73 ; . & 8 . Martin ' s-laue-at half-past seven . —Somcr . i 'I'ow-n :- at Mr . Duddrege ' s , Bricklayers' Arms , Toubmlge-street , Kew-road r at half-past seven .- —2 '< hmt Jl < m (« ts- ; : at the Whittingtou and Cat , Church-row . Betlinal-green , at six o ' clock precUely . —JSmmett ' a Brigades at- the Hock Tavern , Lisson-grave , at ciglit o ' clock precisely . —Marykboma at the Coach Painters' Anns , . ( Jircus-atreet . ' at half * past seven .
MOJlJMT JvVBNJKO ; & . ' Cumhenvell : nt the Mimtpelier 'i ' nveiw , Walwortl ] , at eight o ' clock precisely . TUKSDAY KVJwVINSl-Greenwich : at Mr . Park ' s , C ' oitJ- Batii , at eight o ' clock . . Netucastle-vpon-Tyne : This branch of the Chartist Cooperative Land Society meet in- the house of Martin Jude , Sun Inn , Side , every Monday evening , from seven until uii ) e o ' clock , for the purpose of receiving subscriptions ami enrolling lnembsrs . Leicester : The members and coinraitt 09 of the Cooperative Land Society meet at 87 , GlHir « h-gate , every Sunday night , at six o ' clock . Armley : The members of the Chartist Go-operative Land Society meet at the house of Mr . William Oates , boot and shoemaker , Armley Town-gate , evei < y Monday e vcninu at ek'ht o ' clock .
WKDNE 9 BAV EVENING . Hammersmith , at the Temperance Hall ,. Bridge Road , at eight o ' clock precisely . PKOV 1 NCIAL MEETINGS OF THE CHABTIST CO-OBEItATIVE . LAMD 30 CIET 1 * . Leicester , every Monday evening , at No . 17 , Arclldeiien Lane , at seven o ' clock . Lougliboro ' , every Monday evening ; at liio Talhot Inn ) Mili Street , at ei g ht o ' clock . Chepstow , every Monday evening , at the Temperance , Hotel , Bank Avenue , at night o ' clock . Aberdeen . The olfice-beai'Prs niet-t every Wednesday evening at hall-past seven , at bo . 1 , Flour Mill Lane liall .
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Leeds . —On Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening , at balfpast six o ' clock , thure will be a Discussion , jiu the Back Ruom of the Buznar , on the following Question : — " Will tlio enactment of the Ten Hour . V ' Biil be the means of Lowering Wages . " Mr . Brouk will open the discussion . Nouwicu . —A public- Meeting will be held in the Chartist Room ,. at St . Marlins's , at Oak Gates ,. oa Monday , May 25 th , to eluut a JJe ' cgatc to represent Harwich in the lovthcoming Cam'eui ' wo . Thy Secretary lor tlie Chartist Co-operative Land Society attends every Monday evening at eight o ' clock ,, to enrol members . Oldham . —On Sunday ( to-morrow ) Mr . L ) . JDanovan , of Maiiciiesiov , will L . ecLure in the Si-bco ' .-mom . of the Working Man ' s Hall , at six o ' clock in the evening .
] 3 eawobj ) .. —On Sunday ( to-jHoniw ) the members of the Chartist Co-opera . 'ivB L : mk 1 Society will meet in their Room , Butterworth .-bui ! din » s , at five o ' cloelc in the evening . The mcnibtt ! 's <>( ' the O'CIonr . ov IJi'lgadc will inset at the same tiinu and place . The Northern Star , Mr . O'Connor ' s ws .-rk on Small Farms , and portions of other Instructive \ Y 0 rk 3 , are read every Sunday evening . Units of t-lic Land SocK-ty to bo had of Mi " . Akk-rsui ) , aiu ! liio Soi-reisii-y . Tho mtiubtrs of the Ln . 'uf Society will held a Camp Mei'tinir , at UiulcrciiiVe . near tiie Rubin Hood Inn , on Sunday , at two o ' clock , in tlie aUernoon . Several Chanisi . s will jiddres ^ ilio mc-eliu < :, ant ! explain the objects of thu association . CiTV CiuiiTi&T Hall ,. Tuknaoais-Las-b . —Mr . Wot - soldingwill Lecture 111 tlie ab > ve Hall on Sunday evening . Subject : — "The Life and Genius of Cicero . "
bourn Lo ; i » o ? f Chartist JLu . l . —An adjourned Meeting cvl" the . Hall Sl . arehoWevi , and tlio Theatrical Committee , lr / . 'l meet in t / : e Hull , at halfyasfc eight o ' clock , on Monday evening , tiie 2 oih , lvhen all persons holding tickets or cash are requested to atteinl , so that tlie eoremitteu may conclude their business . Tub skxt General Deleoate Mektixg 03 ? L , V \' - CAsmuK Miners will- lake place on Whit Monday , June 1 st , at the house of Air . Samuel Hill , Turf Tavern , Scholas Wi » ah ; chair to be taken at- Eleven o ' clock in the Forenoon . There will also be a Procession of the Miners of Wjjjan and the surrounding districts , nicer which tiie various lodges will i !! ne toaetlier and luldecssca- ' . fill ba given by W . P . It , / Lt'rts , Esq . and other "ciitlonon .
KvLiaiiiv . —This branch of the Land Society meet at the house of Richard Cooper , Shoemaker , Caw llintl , every Tuesday evening . The Suei'Otavj ! atiemls to enrol members !
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LANCASHIRE . A South Lancashire Delegate Meeting was held in Heywood , on Sunday last , May ITcli , Mr . Is ' uctn !! ,, of Manchester , in the chair . The minutes of the last meeting having been confirmed , and the financial business having been settled ( Mr . Wiu . iiamei * handed in C-s . 0 ( 1 . lor Chilian ) , ) thu following resolutions wove passed : — "That an Observation Committee . bo appointed , consisting of live persons , with power invested in , them to call district delegate meetings when it shall seem to them-necessary . " " That the committee be chosen bv and from the Chartists of Oiokm . " " That the stati'dtimo of holding the county meeting be decided at the next meeting . "
" That the secretary again correspond with the Executive , and impress upon them to issue , without delay , tho loun ; promised plan lbnho eil ' ectual raising of an decvion fund . " 'That a . branch meeting bo Isold in South Lancashire ibr the purpose of fnvwni ' iiing the Chartist principles in this division of the county . " " That tho enmp meeting be held in Miildlcton on Sunday , June 14 th . "That the arrangements of the camp meeting he left to tlieobservati' 11 committee . " "That there be one from each locality chosen , to assist the committee in drawing : up the resolutions to be pi ' CSi'lltet } for the adoption of tho lneethv .:. " jAitiis Williams Soc . LEEDS .
It is intended to have a grand demonstration in furtherance of the iivincisilra of dwnwracy , * 'ii » = itiier Whit-Monday or Tuesday in this town , in tliu . Music Mall . A wires is to be liekl , : it wliicli thu popular Sliampions of tlte People ' s Kifjlirs have . ilr .-.-uly promised to attend , viz ., Mr . Duneombe , M . I ' ., and Mri O'Connor , Other popular friuniis Jmvc ! : eea invited , amonjist whom are Mr . Wakley , Mr . Gully ( . Pontefrncfc ) , Captain Wood , and Mr . Robui-U ( the People ' s Attorney General ^ In a ftsw days bills will be placarded , stating the time , place , ftDil ali mrli ~ culfws . The demonstration will be so arr .-ui ^ eil , as to bean honour t » the cause , and a ervtilt to lliumea of the town in which it takes place .
BARNSLEY . Tiie Coercion * Bill . — -IYo have transmitted the petition against the Coercion Bill to Air . . Duiiuombe with 4 SS 4 names attached GREENOCK . The petition against the lri .-h Coeicimi Bill , previously reported in tho Star , has been forwarded to Walter Bain , Esq ., M . P . for the bursili , i ' -r presentation . There are attached to it -1900 suriwil'ti'es .
HAW 1 CK . Co-orEK . mox . —The half-yearly meeting ; of tho Chartist Provision Store Society was held on Tuesday in Mr , Inglis ' s Hall , when , " from tiie report ot the auditors , it appeared that the sales for tho 1-isj ; six months amounted to the sum of £ 3 , 259 Rial odd , or upwards of .-6125 per week . A dividend of sixpence per shave of 03 . was declared , and a sum ot £ 10 03 . lOd . added to the surplus fund . 'J'his is certaiu / y encouraging , as ono wstanou oi \ tlio success 01 co-operation . The society started in Jsoveinber , 1830 , with a capital of only £ 13 , and after struggling with many difficulties and much opposition , ana tJiac too from some pretended friends , it now occupies a most important position in this town , both as an example of « hat may be achieved to tho combined effw-ta of even tke poorest class ot working men i
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RECEIPTS OF TBE CHARTIST CO-OPERAT 1 TE XAXD SOCIETY .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), May 23, 1846, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1367/page/5/
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