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      THE ODD FELLOWS-CO-OPERATION . TO THE EDITOR OF THE HQKTBEEK Bill . Sir , —In your last impression but one jou piTe some extracts from a prospectus of the Odd Fallows Land BaiWing and Investment Society . As the vast means o . benefiting the member * , possessed by societies bo exten sWely organited as the institution abot e referred to mutt , if fully developed , exercise ag a . materi&l influence for good upon the position and interests of that class of society to who $ e advancement your energies are « o earnestly devoted , perhaps you will not deem a few remarks upon this sul ieet out of place in your Journal .

      The Manchester unity of Odd Fellows and . ome other similar institutions profess to have a rejrsrd for thr moral character and social position of their members , and do not confine the objects to tbe simp le assuring of sick pay and fimeral bonuses , but design by the diffusion of the entire benefits of their co-operation , in their own expressive words— "to ma ke better husbands and lathers , and better member * of society ; " of- Ins further design , the mere provision of a sum of money > s in itseit insufficient to meet the requirement , of a probably contingencv , and . a < a certain event , must fall far short of , and bewholly inadequate to it . accomplishment . The prospectus from w hich you quoted would induce as to hope that the Binninp kam distnct of the Manchester unity , at any rate , begins te understand what a large debt of duty it yet owes to itself , and may be taken as small installment of a practical resolution , to throw overboard the musty prejudices which have hitherto kept the institution behind rather than in advance of the

      times . Most Benefit Societies have available funds which might , without infringing upon the required floating capital , be profitably and securely employed to the advancement of the best interests of the members , but on institution having hundreds of thousands of pounds at this moment invested in all sorts of securities , and not realizing more than average of two and a half per cent , and which is for ihe most part available , has wi thin its command a means of accomplishing an amount of corporate and individual good , so vast as to be at present but little , if at all . understood . For the most part , the members of Benefit Societies are the non-consuming pro ducers of wealth , they find the enjoyment of those necessary comfort ; , luxuries , and appliances to happiness which are the frails ol their labour , strangers to their

      domestic hearth ; they may be said , literally , to build hoises for other men 'o inhabit . Nay , they weave shirts for other men ' s backs , while their own go bare . And , if afkeJ , how it happens that such ii their position , or what it is that buckle on their shoulders the bitter yoke of unmitigated slavery so effectually , they would probably answer , tbe accursed monopoly of wealth . Bat let me ask these thoughtless slaves , Are they helping to build np the monster or to destroy it ! They are casting their accumulated and hard-earned contributions into the rich man ' s treasury . They place their thousands , which sliouW be wisely appropriated to the redemption of their own rights , in the hands of their oppressors as weapons roost surely to be employed against them in their already unequal struggles for Eocial and political privileges . If a more ( qaal distribution of wealth be one thing

      necessary to the full accomplishment of the moral and social elevation of our members , can we be doing anything so powerfully opposed to our best interests , as by adding our mites to the great mountain that stands between us and our hapfiness I On tbe contrary , suppose we become our own bankers , and instead of bclding a piece of paper , with the represented name of a supposed rich banker upon it , as security for our cash , we laid it out in the purchase of land , or land and dwellings , for our members , by which means we confer up * n them the blessings of a freehold interest in the soil , and till r « - deemed , lock up in our strong boxes the titles as security for our money . From extensive information I harp col .

      lected , and calculations which I have made , founded upon that information , I have no hesitation in saying that , by adopting a rational system of assuring benefits , bonuses an 4 annuities , for the widows and orphans of the members of the Manchester Unity , an available fund of one hundred thousand pounds per year would be at our disposal from that source alone , which , added to our present enormous capital , backed by the idle cash of our members , collected under a well-devised scheme of investm « nt , we may house the widow , educate the orphan , instruct the igaoraHt , employ the idle , and , in twenty . five years , give every man a freehold house , and do much towards giving you the Charter , by altering the whole constituency of England .

      I shall not attempt to trespass too much upon your space , and thereto * pass by at present , the important questions involved in the consideration of how far the carrying out of our design would alter our mortality and such tables , or how far the entire social at > 4 domestic condition of tne humbler classes would be changed . Dr . Southwood Smith says 5 , 000 die annually from living in damp , ill-ventilated , and ill-drained house .. Mr . Chad , wick in his report gives an appaillng account of sicknesi arising from causes entirely within the controul of Odd Fellows , and similar associations . In England and Wales , it is assumed upon substantial data , that not less than 27 , 000 woman are annually made widows from preventive causes alone . I need not say another word to convince any reflecting member , that payiag the benefits when due—and ourselves unmeaning compliment * at anniversary meetings , or even organidug money clobs , are tut small beginnines , and form but an insignificant portions of the great work which we have set ourselves to do .

      Of the Association proposed by ths Prospectus issued by a section of the members of tha Birmingham district , the most valuable part is the proposed investment department , supposiogit to be comprehensivel y consti tuted as owning a field for the employment of capital , which is at present so unprofitably disposed of . The moment is exceedingly opportune , inasmuch as advantage may be taken of your admirable plans for the government of your Bank of Deposit , and it would appear Hie Birmingham O Jd Fellows , as a body , are grieviousl y deficient in practical iufnrmation upon these matters . The only rules at present put forth are for most part a reprint of laws governing several money clabg already established , and the investment psrt is at present mot referred to . I , therefore , strongly recommead the promoters to look from time to time in the Abrftan Star for a few original ideas

      As my views I think apply to all benefit societies , and as countless of jour readers are no doubt members of such unions , I shall , with your permission , throw together a fevr ideas on "Money and its uses , substitutionally considered , " for a future occasion , should you favour me by an insertion . Meanwhile permit me to congratulate the slaves—bees in the great hive of industry—that your indomitable perseverance has opened to them ( not only by tbe improved prospects of a speedy accomplishment of your great principles , but by the carrying out of your Land and Deposit schemes ) a chaace of getting a taste of tbe money ,

      I am Sir , Your Obedient Servant

      E U T Birmingham , Jan . 4 , 1847 , " ' " LABOUR IX NEW YORK ITS CIRCUMSTANCES , CONDITIONS , & REWARDS

      ( From the Zn&un « . ) KO . IV . —TBE BOOKBISDEBS . The Bookbinders , as a cluss , are perhaps one of the most contented , respectable , and industrious trades in the city . Tbe number of those employed in the respectable establishments is abeut 700 , and they « arn on the averaje from ei ght to nine dollars per week . Perhaps one-h » lf of them are engaged by the week , and the sthers by the piece . The regular price per week is 8 dollarsthough some get 8 dollars 59 cents or 9 dollars . They « . ** ten boars a day . The piece-workers have a greater Tan-e of prices , though tbe average , except for extra « or « rs , is about tbe same . Some journeymen have Kr « t skill and industry , and average as high as fifteen drfhr . p , * week . We could mention a man who makes , when-ver he chooses , twenty dollars per week .

      A maj ., n . y of the Journeymen Bookbinders are Americans . ,, d thepropertion of forei gners is probably smaller than in any other trade . Those educated in this country w .. rlc mdwcnminatel y at Forwarding and Finishing but the English workmen undgrsUnd only a stnele branch-ForwardUg , Marbling , Gilding . Stamping , or Finis hm * . Spending tbe whole of their apprenticeship thus on a jmgle branch , they usually become very neat workers , but not swift . They don ' t seem to get into the way of driving business like the Americans . There exe a few Gemuni engaged in the business , and , so far as we can ascertain , but one Irishman . The prices paid for piece work of course vary with the different sixe , style , &c , of the book to be bound—so that a full list of prices would occupy too much room Tbe prices for the most usual kind » r « as follows : — ' For 18 i . and 12 s . in skiver out of boards , 1 dollar 30 cents , or 2 dollars for Forwarding , and the same for Finishing .

      Sheep , gvos . cut in boards , ( such as T . aw Books . &c . ) S dollars per hundred in Forwarding , and from 3 to 4 dollars fur Finishing . Calf sewed on vellum , 20 centt per volume ; Gilt edge , U cents ; Morocc * , 34 cents ; extra work , however , is generally done bj the week , and is paid from 10 to 15 dollars , . Although we say that American-bred journeymen work indiscriminately at Forwarding and Finishing , jet these two branches are carried on separately , and by two sets of hands . The number of Forwarders is about twice that of the Finishers . Many establishments send their w « rk oat to be letUred and gilded . The ornamental borders on the covers of books , whether leather or muslin , are ; done by machinery . This process is called Stomping . *

      The Journeymen Bookbinders generall y have constant and full employment ( those we mean who hold regular situations ) from September to January and from March to July , me two " seasons" in all business connected with Book-making . In the intervals work is slack . The Bookbinders have a Society incorporated by the legislature in 1830 , uuder the ti tle of the "New York Benevolent Association of Bookbinders . " It is simply a benevolent institution , and has nothing to do with regulating prices , hours , &c . « The Bookbinders' Union , " however , has been recently instituted for these purposes , and many of the journeymen have already breome memfccrs . As ia the exse of the folders and sewers , there are ereral establishments in tha city where business ii con-Scted upoa an / thing but honoorab le principles . Tho

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      P roprietors go round to the publishers and solicit work at half price , employ " rats" at three and four dollars per week , and turn out , of course , miserable work . Some of them do not pay their workmen at all , and when they become clamorous for their money , discharge them and hi « anew set . There ate employers who have practised t is system for years , not only with tbe men but w th the women employed by them . The latter have been indeed infimously imposed upon in this way , and we have been told of cases where even respectable aged females , when importuning for thrir little earning , have been repuUed and driven a way with violence .

      The folders and sewers , too , employed in these eetablishments are wronged in the most unprincipled maatier . They are in the first place engaged as apprentices , and are told that they must work six weeks for nothing—after which they will be journeywomen , and entitled to full [ irices . Well—they work patiently six . weeks *« d are then—discharged to make room for a new batch of apprentices , who are taken ia and dona for on the same terms : Probably one good worker is permanently retained to instruct the new weruits . The aboveartiele was followed by a letter from on " of the trade , correctinp some of the statements made by the editor of the Tribmx . Wo give the following extracts -.

      —From a report on the stateof the trade read before th « Union we learn there are 67 shops in the Jcity , employing 352 journeymen and 187 apprentices , making a total of 539 ; and if we add to this numbtr a few robbers and employers wl | p work themselves , the effec tive force can . not be less than 600 men and boys . The Bible Society Tract House and Methodist Book concern pay by the piece and give work to 104 men , but no apprentices . Tbe forwarders may average through the year nine dollars per week ; the finiehers ten . It is true there are a few men in these establishments who by unceasing industry and the closest app lication earn more ; but oven these " do not affect the general result . In Harper ' s bindery there are 28 men and 22 apprentices ; the forwarder ! receive nine dollars per week , the finishers ten ;

      und to make it a matter of certainty that these suras are earned , each man is obliged to furnish a statement of the quantity of work done within tbe week . There is one other firm having one journeymen and seventeen apprentices , who probably pay their men about the same wages . There are two or three other shops where fine work ii chiefly done , ] and some of the account-book establish , ments , which pay nine and ten dollars per week . The smaller shops pay less , the quantity of their work being uncertain , but tbe quality governed by the price : sharp and grinding competition having reduced the price of binding a large 12 mo . of about 500 pages to eleven cents , and probably school books of this size are done for eight cents . The only mystery in this case is , that workmen are paid at all .

      The number of foreigners cannot be less than sixteen percent . —a few Germans , some Irishmen , more English , who are not only generally perfect in the branch to which they confine themselves , but as a natural consequence of the division of labour , swift . And here let me express my admiration for that wondrous individual " who makes , whenever he chooses , twenty dollars per week . " You may be able to " name him , " but when you look for him depend upon it he will be found in company with th * Flying Dutchman . [ You ate mistaken and we were right . We can both name him and find him . lED . N . Y . T

      MR . DUNCOHBE , M . P . AND THE KNARES . BOROUGH WEAVERS . At the usual weekly meeting of the hand-loom weavers of this place , their secretary informed them that he had been waited upon by Thomas S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P . who had made it Mb business to inquire after the welfare of the Trades Association of this place , and other matters connected with their trade . The weavers were highly gratified at the intelligence . The following vote of thanks was moved by Thomas Butterfield , and seconded by acclamation : — " That the beet thanks are due and are hereby given to Thomas S . Duucombe , Esq ., M . P . ; for his manifold exertion in the cause of the toiling millions , and for the trades in particular , and we promise the patriotic gentleman to use our utmost exertions to carry out his recommendation . "

      BARKSLEY WEAVERS . At a public meeting of the Barnslry hand-loom weavers , held in Mr . Pickering ' s large room , on Monday night , January 11 th , the following resolutions were agreed to : — " That this meeting instruct the committee of the union , to exert themselves to the utmost of their ability , to prevent any reduction in the present list of prices ( namely the August list of 1837 ); and further to do their best to bring tbe whole of the linen weavers of the town and country into the union . " " That this resolution be sent to the Northern Star for publication . " Chairman at the meeting , Fbask MiarnxD .

      THE NEWTON "CONSPIRACY . " TO TSK EDITO& OI THE KOKHIEH STAB . D « ar Sir , —I beg leave through the medium of your most valuable and widely circulated journal , to address a few words to the Traces of Great Britain and Ireland , in bshalf of our persecuted brethren at Newton in the Willows . It will be recollected by your readers , that many of those men were on the 26 th of November last , taken from their beds , and dragged off te prison in the middle of the night , and oa the following Wednesday , seventeen of them underwent au examination before the magistrate of Warxington , on a charge of conspiracy , which resulted in their committal to the Liverpool Special Assizes , which opened the week following . Themenvery niselyput their cue in the hands of Mr . Roberts , who has achieved s many victories for the operative class , thereby entitling himself to their unbounded confidence .

      The indictmentprefeared against the meu at Liverpool was upwards of 26 yards long , [ and occupied nine hundred and ninety folio pages . Mr . Roberts , however , traversed the case , and tbe men attended and renewed their bail . In addition to the seventeen already named , therejwere warrants issued against Bine others , who hare sine * nrrendered themselves , and entered into bail , making altogether twenty-six , who will have to take their trials at the forthcoming Assizes . , l ( y object for troubling you on the present occasion is , to impress upon the trades the necessity of at once coming forward , and rendering all the pecuniary assistance they potcibly can—for they may rest assured that if this case is allowed to be lost for want of funds , they will ever have occuion to lament their apathy , for it is peihapt the most important trial on record , as affecting tbe trades of this

      country , and does not only involve the interest of the parties immediately connected with it , but that of every operative throughout tha country , no matter what trad * he may belong to ; and will , ia all probability , establish a precedent tbat all our future struggles will havt to be governed by . Ltt it aot , therefore , be said that we allowed twenty-six of our order , who were nobly struggling for their rights , to be victimised for want ef our support ; for if we do , we shall justly merit the execration of all good men . But I entertain too high an opinion of the trades of this country to doubt that they will for a moment with , hold their support , when they are fully acquainted with the importance of the case ; and I hope that each individual wi ll look upon this as bis own case , and let us at once crash the " Monster Indictment , " and teach our oppressor ! that th * y will not be allowed to tyrannize over us with impunity .

      The case , so far at the men are concerned , is under the most favourable auspices , being solely conducted by our own " Attorney General , " who has already retained some of the mpit eminent ceunsel at the English Bar , so that it only remains for us to perform our duties—namely , to supply the " sinews of war ; " and if tbat duty be well performed , I have no doubt but that it will be brought to a successful issue . g in conclusion , I may state that . there [ is unavoidably heavy expense incurred weekly in sustaining the men ; and tbat it is essentially necessary tbat a fund be raised to defend them on their trials , which will no doubt edst a Kreat deal of money . Hoping that this humble , though earnest appeal , may be the means of arousing the trades to a sense of their duty , I am sir , Your most Humble and obliged servant , A Mekbek or the Steam Engine Uaxebs' S * cuti , and a Constant Readib . or tbe " Stak . "

      Liverpool , January 13 th , 1847 . Coluer ' s Conference . —On Wednesday , at eleven in the forenoon , the half-yearly meeting of delegates connected with tbe Miners' Association of Great Britain and Ireland , commenced their sittings at the house of Mr . John Miller , tbe Legs-of-Man Inn , Market Place , Wigan . There were present on the occasion upwards of twenty-four delegates , including some of the most popular lecturers of the miners ' grievances . We understand that among the subjects of discussion are , " the getting of coal by weight , and not by measure , " as heretofore ; and also , " the necessity of soliciting the interference of the government on the subject of the better ventilation of coal mines . "—J&neAerter Guardian .

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      Fatal Accident in the Cut-road . —On Wednesday , Mr . W . Payne held an inquest at St . Bartholomew s Hospital , on the body of Mrs . Mary Smith , aged 82 . The deceased , who was a widow , and resided in the Milc-endroad . on Tuesday paid a visit to Mr . Moray , butcher , Whitecross-street , where , having remained till ten o ' clock , Mr . Morey desired one of his journeymen to convey her home in a light chaise cart . The horse had proceeded as far as the City-road , when opposite Old-Btreet , the animal stumbled , and both deceased and the driver were thrown out . The deceased , who was bleeding from the forehead , on being picked up was carried into a surgeon ' s , who , for some time , refused to attend to

      her , till he knew by whom he was to be paid ; on which point being satisfied , he tried to administer a draught , but deceased was incapable of swallowing . She was then placed in a cab and conveyed to the hospital , where , on arriving , she waa quite dead . Verdict— "Accidental death . " Grpsr Festival . —The yearly gipsy festival , which is held by a clergyman of Southampton , who has made great efforts to educate and reform the gipsies , took place a few days since at Spring Hill , near that town . Though but few of these outcasts have been wholly reclaimed , yet a great improvement is said to be visible among those frequenting tbe New Forest , which is a favourite gipiy haunt .

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      THE SHORT TIME QUESTION . MR . OASTLER'S CHALLENGE TO MR . BRIGHT TO DISCUSS THE SHORT TIME QUESTION . Mancuesteh , Jan . 13 . As the factory operatives here can command at least five hundred votes , the short time question has not been thought undeserving the attention of either

      Lord Lincoln or Mr . Bright , although both are equally opposed to the views of the working classes on that point . Mr . Bright having , ia one of his electioneering speeches , said something of the proprierty of discussing the Question "in the calmest and most friendly spirit , " Mr . Oastler has shown his readiness to meet the Hon . ( Gentleman ' s expressed wishes , as may be seen from the following challenge published in the "Ten Hours * Advocate" of this day , with which the editor of that publication has kindly favoured me : —

      TO JOnN DHIOT 1 T , ESQ ., M . I > . Sir—My attention has been directed to the following extracts from a speech delivered by you to the electors of tho Chortou-upon-Medlock district , Manchester , on Monday evening , the 7 th ultimo . I copy from the Manchester Examiner of the 12 th of December , 1846 : — "There was another question on whioh some persons in this town felt deeply , and that was the question of legislative interference with the hours of labour in factories . This was a question which of all others should be discussed in the calmest and most friendly spirit . He ( Mr . Bright ) r > id not believe there wasany man in favour of a Ten House' Bill , becauseho thought it would injury anybody . ' 'He had been asked

      it education would not go on faBter if the hours were reduced ? There was no doubt that it would ; and no one disputed that the people would be much better for it , other things remaining the same . Give the workpeople , if possible , the same wages for ten hours as they now get for twelve house' work , and the young will have two more hours in the evening : for education and play , and the elder for reading and amusement . There was no man in Manchester more anxious to see such a state of things than he was . For any one to suppose that he was not a friend to education , whether private or public , or that he wculdnot do all he could to advance and increase the intelligence of the people , was an indication that the individual forming such an idea knew nothing

      whatever about his ( Mr . Bright ' s ) private or public character . ( Much cheering . ) It might be said that the working classes were willing to risk a reduction of wages . Why , we were all willing to risk the danger which we did not believe in . All who bad attended the meetings addressed by Mr . Fielden , Mr . OaBtler , or Mr . Ferrand , must have heard those gentlemen bring forward arguments to convince the working classes that there would really be no reduction in wages . Now , he could not conceive a guilt more dreadful than that of a man coming before a large audience of the working classes unless he had tiist deceived himself —( Hear)—for the purpose of endeavouring to persuade them that they might work ten hours a day instead of twelve and that by some sort of Act of Parliament jugglery they could have twelve hours' wages for ten hours' work . ( Much « heering . ) And it must be borne in mind that the individuals who were preaching these things

      to working men had never shewn any extraordinary sagacity hitherto on public questions . Mr . Fielden himself had been no great advocate for the repeal of the Corn Laws —( Hear)—he never supported , but always derided the League . Had Mr . Oastler done anything in favour of freeing the industry of the couqgte ? ( Cheers . ) Had Mr . Ferrand proved himself- ^ l ^ his votes , to be a particular friend of the working man ? ( Great laughter , and appiausc . ) Unless you could prove that twelve hours' wages would be given for ten hours' work , you have proved nothing whatever . ( Cheers . ) For the man to attempt to improve the condition of the working classes , to enable them to educate their children better , to make their homes more comfortable , and to render them independent , by diminishing their wages one-sixth or one-seventh , was to go in the very opposite direction to that in which he professed to be travelling . "

      Mr . Fieldeu and Mr . Ferrand , being Members of the House of Commons , will be able to reply to you there . I , having no such privilege , must endeavour to meet you elsewhere . 1 rejoice tbat you are disposed " to discuss this question in the calmest and most friendly spirit , " in such spirit 1 desire to meet you . I am prepared to argue the questions at issue , with you , in the Free Trade Hall , Manchester ; 1 select that room as being the largest in the town . I propose that free admission shall be given to all . Other arrangements I leave to your committee and the Shoit Time Committee of Manchester . I propose to maintain the following propositions by facto and by arguments : — 1 . That it is a delusion to suppose that the factory children can be educated under the present system ef twelve hours' dailt labour .

      2 . 1 hat it is a fallacy to suppose that a reduction of the hours of labour from twelve to ten per day will eause a reduction of" one-sixth or one-seventh " in the wages of persons whose labour is thus reduced . I think I have stated the subjects fairly . No one can doubt their importance ; and , as you have publicly charged me with " cither deceiving myself or being dreadfully guilty , " for the course which I have been pursuing , it is impossible that , in fairness , you should refuse to hear my defence .

      I shall not shrink , if you require it , to enter into a comparison of our respective " sagacity on public questions , " nor from answering y our query , " Had Mr . Oastler done anything in favour of freeing the industry of the country ?" In " the spirit of calmness and friendship , " I am prepared to meet you . Truth u my aim . I think I am fortified thereby . I remain , Sir , Youra respectfully , , , Richard Oastlbr . London . Jan . 6 .

      A deputation from the Short Time Committee have been appointed to wait on Mr . Bright , to present him with a copy of the challenge , and ascertain whether he is willing to redeem his promise to discuss this important question in a " calm and friendly pirit . " *

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      Svodbn Dkath dcring Sufpeh . —On Wednesday , Mr . Mills held an inquest at the Bricklayers' Arms , Little Clatendon-street . Sotoers-town , on the body of Mrs . Ann Parbury , aged 77 , a widow lady , residing at No . 72 , Union-street , in the same neighbourhood . The deceased , who was well and hearty on the previous Thursday evening , had sat down to supper with her niece , when , suddenly exclaiming , " 1 feel very bad , " she fell off her chair to the floor in a state of insensibility . She was placed on a bed , when life was found to be extinct . Verdict , — "Natural death . "

      Dariko Burglary at Lady Barn . —One of the most daring burglaries which has occurred in this neighbourhood for some time took place at Burnage , at an early hour on Saturday morning last . There resides at Lady Bam , Burnage , a farmer named John Wood , whose age is about seventy , and who is very well known in that neighbourhood for somepe " culiarities which eften attach to men of his age and condition . He is not only reputed to be wealthy , but he was supposed to have considerable sums of money secreted in different parts of his house . Mr . Charles Wood , a nephew of the old man , also lives at Lady Barn ; he has a wife and ohildren , and these , with a domestic servant , make up the whole of . the inmates . About one o ' clock on Saturday morning , nine or ten men broke into the house . Some of them had their

      faces blackened '• others wore masks ; one or two carried pistols , > nd all the rest had bludgeons . Some of them had thrown over their clothes loose calico frocks . One of their first acts was to fasten down on their beds the nephew , Mr . Charles Wood , his wife , and bis children , and to order them , if they had any respect for their lives , to keep qniet . The servant girl they employed in holding and carrying about for them alight . The grand point of their attack was the bed room of the old farmer . Having secured the other inmates , they proceeded thither , broke open the door , presented a pistol at the head of . the farmer , and bade him to reveal where his treasurers were secreted . The quaking old man was not very prompt in making the expected

      revelations ; and the ruffians kept urging him to confession by the most horrible and barbarous threats . The ruffians at length left him , and with the servant girl as their lamp-lighter , ransacked the house in search of the hidden treasures . They remained in the house for nearly an hour and a-half , but as far as the police can ascertain , they only succeeded in finding ono purse , containing £ 24 . This , together with a watch a sword stick , and two or three other trifling articles constituted the whole of the buuty , so far as is yet known ; for the old man is either unabie or unwilling to make any further disclosures . Three men Emanuel Wainwright , Henry Hartley , and Join ! ilolden , have been apprehended on suspicion of having been concerned in this daring outrage .

      Fire at Sioubton Casilb . —On Saturday morning , a fire broke outupoa the premises of Stourton Castle near Stgurbridi ^ e , the residence of James FoBter , Esq , an ironmaster of greateminence . It is supposed that the fire originated is the sleeping apartment of Miss Foster , who , on awaking in the middle of the night , observed that the room was in flames . By great exertion the flames were checked betore they had spread further , but several of the apartments were much injured .

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      [/¦ Vow the Qazelte of Tuttiay , January 12 . ] J . Parsons , xledwaj ^ trect , Horseforry-road , Westminster , baker—J . T . lloskins , Blackheath , boarding-housekeeper—K . W . Sftiwun , Essex-wl . arf . nciir the Strand , coal-merchant—J . 1 ) . Elwuitliv , Bridgwuier , Somerset , shire , draper—J . Pickard , juu ., Exeter , hatter—J . Gem . mill , jnn ., Liverpoool , ship-broker—A . White . Bishop Wtarmoutb , Durham , conl-ownvr .

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      COURT OF ALDERMEN . On Monday a Court was held for receiving the presentments of the several ward inquests , and for swearing in the constables . The Foreman of the Precinct Jury of St . Dunstan ' s made a presentment against certain old houses in Fetter-lane , belonging to the City of London , which were made depositories of filth , to the great shame and injury of the neighbourhood and other houses in the same vicinity , in which the lives of the crowded inhabitants were in constant danger , on account of the enormous accumulation of offensive matter in and about them . It also related to dilapidated houses .

      Sir James Dukr ( the Alderman of tbe Ward ) said there was abundant medical evidence to show that the densely crowded state of the neighbourhood , and the want of sewerage , produced fever to an alarming extent in the close localities to which the presentment alluded . The dangerous state of other houses , as regarded the building of them , should be also particularly attended to .-The Cur Solicitor said , that in consequence of the recent alteration in the law , any person who apprehended danger from & building could apply to th < - district surveyor , and at onco oblige him to move in the business .

      Alderman Johnsoit said ft vast deal of filth y nuisance spoken of in tlfe presentment was attributable to the neglect of draining these narrow and closelypapulated places , for great care had been taken to make the most extensive and efficient eewers . lie considered that it would be a great point to be informed how the inhabitants could be compelled to make draius from their houses into the common sewers , which had been so largely formed throughout tbe City . The City Solicitor said if a nuisance of the kind were occasioned by the misconduct of an individual , that individual was liable to prosecution by tin Court . If it assumed the public character of a

      nuisance , the Commissioners of Sewers were the authority to which application ought to be made . In thi first case the prosecution was instituted by the Citj Solicitor at the expense of the City , under the direction of the Alderman of the ward . The Foreman of Farringdon-without Ward ' made a presentment , to which was annexed a petition against the return of Messrs . Lyas and Obbard a > Common Councilmen for that ward , on the ground that they were not qualified as resident householders . The petition stated that the two persons wkoae name * ought to be returned were Mr . Harding and Mr . Carpenter , and prayed that Counsel might be heard before the Court upon the subject . Referred to the next Court .

      TENANTS' RIGHTS . On Monday , a very numerous meeting of tenant farmers and agriculturists ( convened by the Farmers' Club ) took place in the large saloon of Rad . ley ' s Hotel , Bridge-street , Blackf'riars , for the purpose of considering the qufstion of tenant right , with a view to obtain some remedial measures from the Legislature , and to shew how far would a wellregulated system of tenant right be beneficial to tht landlord . Mr . T . Fi 8 BER Hobbs presided , and briefly explained the objectB for which the meeting had been convened , and the importance of the subject at a time when we were so closely approaching the session of Parliament . The tenant farmers were desirous of shewing that a well-regulated system of tenant right , bo far from inflicting injury , would prove beneficial to the landlord .

      Mr . Shaw said that the cultivation of the soil throughout the kingdom was capable of great improvement ; that the more definite the tenure , tht more valuable it was to ^ the occupier ;| that | eecurity of tenure would enable a tenant to procure and employ capital for improvement ; that a system of leases would be the means of establishing such security ol tenure , and that another security andencouragemm for improvement would be a compensation for unexhausted improvements at the giving up of a farm . Several other gentlemen addressed the meeting , and accorded with the views of Mr . Shaw ; and a Committee waa appointed to communicate with members of Parliament or the subject .

      Proposed Rembval of Westminster Bridge . — A numerous and highly respectable meeting of the inhabitants of Westminster , Pimlico , an <* Lambeth , took place , ( on Monday , at the Westminster Mechanics' Institution , Sraith-Btreet , Westminster , to consider the proposal of an erection of a new bridge at Charing-cross , in substitution for the present bridge at Westminster . Sir de Lacy EvanB , one of the members of the city , took the chair , and the meeting was addressed by the Dean of Westminster , Mr . Whately , Q . C ., Mr . P . Wood . Q C , Mr . J . C . Wood , Mr . Hawes , M . P ., and other influential gentlemen , in Bpeeches strongly condemnatory of the proposed change . Resolutions in accordance with these sentiments were unanimously passed and a determined opposition in Parliament was agreed to be given to the Bill .

      Representation of Westminster . —Mr . Charles Cochrane , the candidate for the city , addressed a meeting o £ electors and others on Monday night , in MWbank , when a resolution , approving of his principles , was unanimously passed . The Asyldm for the Deaf and Ddmb . —The half-yearly meeting of the donors and subscribers to this benevolent institution was held at the London Tavern , on Monday . The committee mentioned the fact that in consequence of the increased facilities of conveyance , they had children in the asylum from the most distant parts of the kingdom . There were pupils from thirty-six out of the forty English counties , from five out of the twelve Welsh counties from the Channel Islands , and from Ireland , besides one from the East Indies , and ene from South Australia . At the present election there were thirty vacancies to bo filled up , and for these sixty-six candidate had presented themselves , twenty-six girls and forty boys .

      MAOTiBnoNB VBsm . — At the meeting of the Marylebone vestry , on Saturday , a memorial to the Privy Council was agreed to , expressing regret at the proposed division of the parish for the erection of a local court , and begging the Privy Council to recon-Bider their intention . At the same meetisg Mr . G . Daniel directed attention to the fact tbat the parish had overdrawn its account at the bankers to the amount of £ 50 , and he moved a resolution recommending that a turn be raised by loan . The resolution was agreed to . The deficiency was said to have arisen from the increased price of provisions . Sir James Hamilton , Bart ., stated the following to be the prices of the two last years : —

      1846 . 1847 . Flour , per sack £ 2 16 £ 2 13 3 Cheese , per ewt 2 17 0 3 2 0 Barley , ditto 0 11 6 0 16 9 Peas , per buBhel 0 7 6 0 8 6 Potatoes , per ton 8 15 0 9 10 0 Wakefield . —Destitution in Ireland . —A public meeting of the Inhabitants of Wakefield , convened by the Chief Constable , at the request of a numerously-signed requisition , took place on Monday last , January llth , in the Music Saloon , Woodstreet , John Fletcher , chief constable , took the chair . Mr . Thomas Micklethwaite , proprietor of the "Wakefield Journal" read the placard calling the meeting , for him . The chairman then called upon W . H . Leathara , Esq . to move the first

      resolution , which was expressive of sympathy , and a desire to alleviate the extraordinary sufferings of the famishing Irish . The resolution was seconded by the Rev . Mr . Smith , and carried unanimously . Other resolutions , of a formal character were proposed , and carried in a similar manner , being severally moved and seconded by Captain Wood , Rev . Mr . Teal , Rev . Mr . Maclean , and Mr . Harrison . One of the speakers remarked he hoped th at O'Connell would return the pennies he had abstracted from the pockets of his confiding dupes . Amongst the subscribers who were mentioned at the meeting was the name of Daniel Gaskell , Esq ., of Lupset Hall , for £ 50 : and his brother , Benjamin Gaskell , £ 50 . The appointment of a committee to carry out the resolutions , and a vote of thanks to the chairman , terminated the proceedings .

      Repeal op the Window Duties . —A numerously attended meeting ot deputations from the various metropolitan parishes , took place at the Court House , Marylebone , on Tuesday , for the purpose of taking measures to ensure the repeal of the window duties in the ensuing session ot Parliament , Mr . Gsorge Daniell presided on the occasion , and was supported by Lord Duncan , M . P . for Bath , and Sir Charles Napier , M . P . After speeches from the Chairman , from Lord Dun / jan , Sir Charles Napier , and others , on the oppressive nature of the tax , aresolution was agreed to , to the effect , "That a deputation from the delegates of the metropolitan parishes be appointed , for the purpo'e of waiting upon the Premier , with the least possible delay , to show his Lordship the justice and necessity of repealing the obnoxious window tax . " Lord Duncan and the Members for all the metropolitan boroughs were requested to head tke deputation .

      Repeal of the Malt Tax . —On Tuesday , there waa a very full meeting of the Committee of tbe Central Society for the Protection of British lndustrv . The attendance from the country was particularly numerous , in consequence of a knowledge that the question of the repeal of the Malt Tax was to be taken into consideration . The following resolution was unanimously adopted by the meeting . Resolved—'" 1 . That this society entertains a Btrong sense of the impolicy and injustice of the malt tax —interfering , as it does raest mischievously , with the profitable cultivation of the soil—and is of opinion that it is alike injurious to the morals and comfort of the labouring classes . This society , therefore , pled . es itself to use all constitutional means within its power to obtain , as soon as shall appear praeticable , the total repeal of the malt tax , " A deputation was appointed to wait on Lord John Russell , and the Duke of Richmond was requested to communicate

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      with his Lordship as to the time when he tfould re " ceive the deputation . North Lincolnshire Election . —The election of a Knight in the room of Lord Woreley , elevated to the peerage by the death of his father , the Earl of Yarborough , took place on Tuesday at the County Hall , Lincoln . There was no opposition to Sir M . J . Cholmeley , the Whig candidate , who was proposed by Wtston Cracroft , Esq ., seconded by J . W . Yorke , Esq ., and declared duly elected . The new member promised he would follow the example of his predectsBor aaiar as lie could .

      Representation of Manchester . A private meeting of the friends and supporters of Lord Lincoln , convened by circular , waa held on Tuesday , at 12 at noon , at the Albion Hotel , for the purpose of introducing his Lordship to those whoimight choose to attend . About 150 electors attended , and bis Lordship , who was introduced by Mr . Alderman Nield . ' was received with cheers on entering the room . Mr . Nield , who presided on the occasion , said afew worda on the very great honcir which Lord Lincoln had conferred on Manchester by consenting to visit the town with a view to becoming a candidate for the representation » f the borough at the next general election . Lord Lincoln disclaimed the compliment paid to him by Mr . Alderman Nield . He thought that Manchester

      had rather conferred an honour on him ( Lord Lincoln ) by requesting him to become a candidate for the representation of this great town . He then went on to say , that he was not to be considered as having come forward in the character of a candidate , and that his doing so at any future period would entirely depend upon the probability there might be of his beins returned . Should he ever have the honour of being elected their representative , they might rely upon his devoting himself , with whatever zeal and talents he might possess , to the promotion of the beet interests of the people of Manchester . His Lordship having finished tne few remarks he had to make , and a few gentlemen having been introduced to him ,

      accompanied by a number of his friends , proceeded to the Exchange . On entering the room he was warmly cheered by a number of gentlemen who were near the entrance , many of whom seemed to be aware of his intended visit . As he passed along , however , to the further end , and » s it became known vrho the stranger was , the cheers were drowned by hooting and other discordant sounds not very indicative of approbation . As soon as he had reached the other end of the room , Mr . W . Morris , of Salford , proposed three cheers for Mr . Bright , which was givt n in the most enthusiastic manner . There jvas a faint attempt at hooting on the part of the Tories , but it wns fairly drowned by the cheers of the friends of Mr . Bright—Afanchater Express .

      Testimonial to the Duke of Richmond . —A very numerou-ly attended meeting of agriculturists and tenant farmers , deputed from various counties throughout the kingdom , assembled on Tuesday at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great ( iueen Street , to consider the best means for rendering the proposed testimonial to his Grace the Duke of Richmond , as effective as possible . Mr . John Ellman of Sussex waa in the chair . A large and influential committee was Appointed , and the Duke was elected President and permanent Chairman of Committees of the Socioty for the Protection of British Agriculture . The Duke returned thanks in a speech professing deep anxiety for the welfare of the farmere , and of gratitudo for their kindness to him , On the subject of Protection , tenant rights , and other important questions , hie Grace was discreetly vague .

      St . Pancbas . —On Tuesday a meeting of the Directors and Guardians of the Poor of St . Pancras , waa held in the Board room of the Workhouse . Mr M'Gahey , the vestry clerk , stated to the Board , tbat he had on Thursday last , pursuant te appointment , attended at Somerset House , and was examined by the Poor Law Commissioners , Sir Francis Edmund , Messrs . Lewis and Nicholls , and also an Assistant Commissioner , Mr . Hall , with a short hand writer . Mr . M'Gahey requested to be allowed to write down the questions and answers , but was refused , and

      informed that a copy of the depositions should be given him . The inquiries were generally as to the mode of administration of relief to the out-door poor , the number of officers engaged in giving such relief , and other things connected with the management of the workhouse . Mr . M'Gahey had been under examination for about an hour at Somerset House , but he had not yet been supplied with a copy of the depositions as promised . After some alight discussion , it was resolved , that the depositions should be laid before the Directors as soon as they were forwarded to Mr . M'Gahey .

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      IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT . HOUSE " oF LORDS . Parliament was further prorogued on Tuesday last until Tuesday , the 10 th inst . The Lord Chancellor and the other Lords Commissioners took their seats in front of the Throne at two o ' clock . In a few minutes afterwards the officers of the House of Commens appeared at the bar , when the Commission having been read , and tho usual forms gone through , The Lord Chancellor declared that the present Parliament stood prorogued until Tuesday , the 10 th of . January instant ; then to meet for the despatch of divers urgent and important affair * . The ceremony only occupied a few minutea .

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      Experiment with Sulphuric Ethbh . —Mr . R . Lucas , veterinary surgeon , of this town , on Monday successfully performed an operation upon a large Newfoundland bitch whilst under the influence of sulphuric ether . Mr . Lucas had to remove a tumour from the animal , and as an experiment , he placed a quantity of the ether at the bottom of a jar which had been previously heated . The head of the bitch was then introduced into the mouth of the jar , and the animal in a moment became insensible . During the period of insensibility the operation was performed , and the poor thing evinced not the slightest evidence of pain . In a abort time the bitch recovered from the effects of the stupefaction , and is now doing well . —Liverpool JUircury .

      Proctorial Authority . —Cambridge is at present the scene of almost nightly riot , in consequence of the exercise of an ancient right by the Proctors , which gives but a poor idea ef the morals of the University town . Unfortunate females have been hitherto taken into custody by the Proctors , and lodged in a place called the Spinning House . A short time ago , one of the girla tb . ua forcibly carried off the streets , died in consequence of the disgraceful state in which this prison was kept , and ever since the inhabitants back up the night wanderers to this current mode of enforcing morality .

      Mwibrious Death . —On Tuesday Mr . W . Carter held an inquest at Bermondsey , respecting the death of Joseph Mathew Cotton , aged 21 , who was found dead in the river . The deceased was the step son of Mr . George Downs , proprietor of the Haberdasher ' s Arms Hoxton . For several months past ho had given way to intemperance , and whilst under the influence ot drink , his mind appeared deranged . On the evening of the 23 rd of December last , he begged of his sister to allow him to take more brandy , bat she refused which circumstance gave him great offence . He proceeded to his dressing room , and left

      the house in great haste ; and notwithstanding every exertion on the part of the police and his relatives , nothing was heard of him until Saturday last , when the body of the deceased was seen floating in the river , off Mill Stairs , Berraondsey Wall . A silver hunting watch , a purse containing money , and a bunch of keys were found upon his person . The body was in a very decomposed state , and on the crown of the head there was a large hole , no doubt caused by his falling a gainst some hard substance . The jury returned an open verdict of " Found drowned in the river Thames . "

      Poaching Affrays w Sussex . —Two dreadful confliota have just taken place in this county , between gangs of poachers and gamekeepers . Both took place on Saturday night . In one instance Plaishley Paisk was the scene of the affray . Plaishley , situated near Ticehurat , Tunbridge Wells , is the seat of John M'Lauren , Esq ., and poaching having been carried on in the preserves to a great extent lately , two gamekeepers , assisted by five look-outs , were on Saturday night set to watch in Birchem Wood , about half a mile from Plaishley . About bait-post one o ' olock on Sunday morning , the keepers heard a gun shot , whereupon , Forward , the headkeeper , and two of the men , proceeded in the direction of the sound , and speedily met the poachers , one of whom

      exclaimed , " Here ' s somebody ; " and another cried , " Shoot him , " using a foul expression . The poach « r so addressed lifted his gun , and shot Forward , who received tbe charge in his right arm , and immediately fell . The man who had shot sprang forward , and struck tho prostrate keeper with tbe butt end of bit gun , with such violence , that the stock snapped ia two , and Forward was rendered insensible , A desperate struggle then ensued between the three poachers and the two lookers , but the other keepers arriving shortly afterwards , two of the poacher * made off , when the third ( the man who had fired at Forward ) was secured . He has since been examined before the TicekutBt magistrates , by whom he has been remanded for further examination . The other case occurred at plantations at Barcoiube and

      Newick , where , in consequence of repeated losseB of g ;; me , Captain Richardson and Mr . Slater employed a party of fourteen , keepers and assistants , to watch the preserves . During tke night these came in collission with a gang of poachers , ten in number . The encounter was desperate , aud victory declared in favour of the marauders . A man is in custody on a charge of being one of the poachers . It is reported in Lewes , that four of the keepers came off with broken heads , and that the prisoner haB been remanded till next Monday , iu order to afford time for the keepers to recover sufficiently to give evidence . % Lawyer ' b" Opinion .- " Pay me that six and eightpenceyouoweme , Mr . Mulroonev" gnid a village attorney . " For what ? " For the opinion you had of me . " " Faith 1 never had any opinion of you in all my life , "

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      THE FRATERNAL DEMOCRATS . On the 15 th of last month , the letter given below was addressed to Lord Palmerston , whioh letter hu not been acknowledged by his Lordship . The publio will 5 udgo of tbe courtesy « f the " noble lord , " and his claims to be considered a " gentle * men , " and a faithful " Bervant of the country . " After patiently waiting for the term of one month for " his Lordship ' s" reply , the Fraternal Democrat i consider it a duty they owe to themselves to publiBU the following copy of ihe letter addressed to Lord Palmerston : — TO THI KIOBT noN . LOBD PALUEBBTON , Ilia XAJXSTl ' c 8 ECBETABT OF STATE FOB FOUEIQN AIFAMS . Hj Lord , I am instructed to forward to your Lordihip ' tht enclosed copies of " Addresses ' . ' recently published by tha " Fraternal Democrat » , " . and the " Democratic Committt * for Poland ' s Regeneration . " , .

      I Tenture to request your Lordship ' s serious attention to the said "Addresser " On the 4 th inst ., I forwarded to your Lordship a c ; py of certain resolutions passed at a public meeting of tht "Democratic Committee for Poland ' s Regeneration ; " as it is possible that the said resolution * may not hav # reached your Lordship , I herewith forward ano ther copy . I may tak » this opportunity to inform your Lordthip that I ha * e received information that the Commissiontri of the Metropolitan Police Force ha \ e instructed certain memberi of that force to watch ihemeetingg of the " Fr » . ternal Democrats , " and to note their proceedings . If mj Information is correct , I can hardly suppose th » t Her

      Majesty ' s advisors are pware of these extraordinary pro ceedings of the Scotland Yard authorities , forwhieh thtro exists not the least necessity . The " Fraternal Demo , crats" mil be happy to put Her Majesty ' s Government in possession of all documents issued l , y them , together with very needful information ae to their wcceediniri without tbe extraneous hel pof police officer ! , who mtv be mush better employed attending to their duty , * hich li not that of playing the part of spies at political m » L ings . The •¦ Fraternal Democrats . - . hough ' earn tm ^ re not conspirators ; in propagating their view . , W employ none but legal and moral mewi , and , con ,.-quently , are not fit subjects for police espionar . I am ,

      Tour lordships obsdient serran * , , „ « „ ,. Geo Jc"a » Habhit . 16 , Great Windmill Street , December 15 th , 1840 . The Fraternal Democrats assembled on Monday evening last , in the German Society ' s Hall , Drurv Lane . Ernest Jones presided . Some new members were elected , and others nominated for admission . The secretary read a very interesting article from Young America on the President ' s Message ; the sen . timents of the Editor of Young America were much applauded ? ( The article will be found in our Second r&ge . ^ After some discussion the following rules and regulations for the guidance of the Bociety were unanimously adopted : —

      Whereas experience has shown the nece . sity for certain regulations for the better organisation of this 10 . ciety of FRATERNAL DEMOCRATS , — it is hereby resolved : — " That this society , composed of rafire , of Great Britain , Trauce , Germany , Scandinavia , Poland , I tar /> Switzerland , Hungary and other countries , has for iti OBJECT the mutual enlightment of its members ; and tbe propaganda of the great principle embodied in the society ' * motto : — " AU men are ireHiren . " That the members of this soeiety agree to adopt thft following

      DECI . ABATION OF PRINCIPLES . In accordance with the above declaration of the brother , hood of the human race , wo renounce , repudiate , and condemn all political hereditary inequalities and dig . tinctions of " caste ;" consequently , we regard kings , aril , tooracies , and classes monopolising political privileges in virtue of their pu&se&aiou ot propwty , at usurpers and violators of the principle of human brotherhood . Government , elected by , and responsible to , the entire peopl . is our political creed .

      We declare that the earth with all its natural prodac tiossisthe common property of all ; we , therefore , d * . nounce all infractions of this evidently just and natural law as robbery and usurpation . We declare that th * present s ate of society which permits idlers and schemers to monopolise the fruits of the earth and the productions of industry , and compels the working classes to labour for inadequate rewards , and even cotrdemns them to social slavery , destitution and degradation , is essentially un . just . That labour and rewards should be equal Is our social creed .

      We condemn the " national" hatreds which have hitherto divided mankind , as both foolish and wicked ; foolish , because no one can decide for himself the country he will be born in ; and wicked , as proved by tha feuds and bloody wars which have desolated tbe earth , in consequence ef these national vanities . Convinced , too , that national prejudices have been , in all ages , taken advantage of by tbe people ' s oppressors , to get them tearing the throats of each other , when they should have been working together for their common good , this society repudiates tbe term " Foreigner , " no matter by , or to whom appUsd . Our moral creed is to receive our fellowmen , without regard to "country , " a . member , of ono family , the human race ; and citizens of one commonwealth—the world . Finally , we recognise that great moral law , " Do unto thy brother , aB thou weuldst thy brother should do unto thee , " as the great safeguard of public and private happiness .

      BOXES . 1 . —That the custom hitherto pursued in the election of members shall be continued , namely , tbat any person desirous of joining the Seciety must be proposed by two members at any one of tbe regular meetings , the proposers being held responsible for the democratic princi . pies and moral character of the person they nominate . The person nominated to be elected or rejected by a ma . jority of votes of tbe members present at tbe next succeeding meeting . It shall be imperative for the person nominated to bo present either on the night of nomination or election to answer any questions the members may think proper to put to him . 2 . —That democrats residing out of London , known to , orposBBessingtbe confidence of the society , may , if de . sirous , become members , subject to the terms of election set forth above , with tbe exception of that portion of the rule requiring the personal attendance of the nomlnated .

      3 . —That to meet the eoBt of postage , printing , and other necessary expenses , town members shall contribute to the . ociety ' s funds a sum of not less than one halfpenny per week . i—That contributions . from honorary members for the Bame purpose be accepted ; such contribution , to be strictly voluntary . 5—That any town member of the lociety not attending the meetings for three months , and failing to-send any rewtonable excuse for his absence , shall cease to be a member of the society . «—That members having to leare London , and de . sirous of continuing their membership , Bhall apprise the secretaries thereof , such members shall be considered as honorury members until their return to London . Whea circumstances may permit , a meeting of members shall be holden to take farewell of the brother about to de part .

      7 . —That a general secretary shall be seUcted from each country represented in this society ; the whole of their names to be affixed to the members' cards , and to all public documents issued by the society , The general secretaries to choose from amongst themselves one or more corresponding secretaries . 8 . —That a committee , consisting of the general secreturies , and one additional member selected from each country rspresented in thiB society , . ball be appointed to prepare and manage the general and financial business of the society . 9 . —That a treasurer and financial secretary be appointed . 10 , —That the election of officers shall take place at the first meeting of tbe society in the monthB ot January , April . July , and Octobtr . 11 . —That the meetings of the Fraternal Democrats shall bo as follow « . — .

      Gensbal Mbetinos at which besides the members on » or more "friends" may be introduced by a mtmber ( the names of the "friends" to be made known to the chairman of the evening , ) persons unknown to Members present , may be also admitted on satisfying the doorkeepers that they belong to the National Charter Association , or the French , German , Polish , or other De . mocratic Societies . Public Meetings called by placard , or other publio advertisement , to which the public generally , as well as the members shall be admitted . Membebo Meeting called on special occasions for the SfT " , I . 8 Ofthe 8 ° c 5 ety . questions of admitted meetings members only shall bf iJhTu ? 1 th 6 , f , Of lu 8 » " «« at the general meet . ingB thall be as follows : — Chair to be taken at 8 o ' cloelt . Minute * of the previous meeting to be submitted for confirmation .

      Correspondence to be read . FiuaceiaA busies \ 0 be reported , and contributions re . ceived . The General Secretaries to report the progress of democratic principles in their respective countries . Discussion upon any question introduced by the com . mittee shall then take place , any qnestion introduced at a previous meeting and not disposed of at that meeting , shall have precedence , unless a majority of the members prm-nt shall determine otherwise . A chairman and two doorkeepirs to be appointed foi the next meeting , The chairman to vacate the chair at ten o ' clock . The General-Secretaries previously acting ww » then re-appointed . John Moy wns elected Treasurer , and Cbarto * Keen , Financial Secretary .

      Dr . Bernerl-ontamo , Ernest Jones , and Joseph i ° - l WC m ? L eleded on tlie Committee , the liat of winch will be completed at the next meeting , on Monday evening , January 25 th .

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      6 THE NORTHERN STAR , January 161847

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Jan. 16, 1847, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1401/page/6/