On this page
- Departments (3)
-
Text (17)
-
Untitled Article
-
' -^- ' MONIES RECEIVED Fob xhk "Week Endixg Thbrsdit , Atousr, 83T 1850. TOB THE
-
Untitled Article
-
Untitled Article
-
Untitled Article
-
Untitled Article
-
Untitled Article
-
Untitled Article
-
Untitled Article
-
Untitled Article
-
?J#t 5tttem s<ife : " ^ ffTnmi
-
Untitled Article
-
Untitled Article
-
Untitled Article
-
J&ati<mal Hanu company*
-
Untitled Article
-
Untitled Article
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software. The text has not been manually corrected and should not be relied on to be an accurate representation of the item.
-
-
Transcript
-
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software. The text has not been manually corrected and should not be relied on to be an accurate representation of the item.
Additionally, when viewing full transcripts, extracted text may not be in the same order as the original document.
Untitled Article
dity and insincerity . , Cl ! he : mimstrnd organs asgasBf that political mediocrity , is a necessary consequence of an enlarged franchise , and looks forward with dismay to the idea of its extension ia this country on that ground ; - We comprehend "tne real cause of its fears . It Imows well that the enfranchisement of the whole people wfll , of nccessity . lead to the downfal of the Government by a privileged class , at the sacrifice of the best and highest interest of the great mass of the communityi It is gratifying to see , that every metropolitan borough exhibits a , decided progressive tendency . At each successive election men of more denned and bold views are sent { **? . ^ i ^ ?^! : " ¦ ¦ ' * " «?" . «•
to Parliament We are very much mistaken if this tendency will not show itself still more strongly at the nextgeneral election . Suchhalfsnd-half lukewarm " LiheraVasMr . B'Eyn-COUBT , for Lambeth ; Sir W . Clay , for the Tower Hamlets ; and Sir W . Moleswobth for Sou&wark ; onght certainl y to be re ^ placed by men holding views more in accordance with those of these three large constituencies . The National Parliamentary Association should prepare for that struggle betimes ^ and by means of a thorough organization of the local energies of the Reform party , prepare to fi ght a stout and strenuous battle at the hustings and the pole , when the existing constituencies are again called upon to send representatives to Parliament .
Untitled Article
PARLIAMENTARY REVIEW . The Commons . sat on Saturday last , to dispose of : unopposed bills , and so clear the way for the adjournment of the House , which , itis now staled , uru % at the latest , take place on Frid ay * the 16 th inst . Mr . Hume and Mr . Bbotherton took the opportunity of declaring that , in the next Session , they meant to reform their own conduct . ' They owned they had been sad political libertines in the present Parliament , and that , deluded by the blandishments of the Whig Delilah , they had
suffered themselves to be lulled to sleep , and the Philistines to rush upon and plunder , not them , but the people . Mr . Hume , however , promised that , giving up all attendance upon committees in future , he would mainly devote himself to financial questions , with a determination to resist to the utmost every extravagant vote . Mr . Bkotherton pledged himself to resume his old character of watchman of the House of Commons , and to cry " Past twelve o ' clock ! " as punctually as he used to do in the days of yore .
We i were wondering within our own mind , what all this portended , when that astute - and far-sighted gentleman , Sir . HE 5 LEY , suggested that the renewed zeal of the two hon . members was owing in no Email degree to the fact , that " coming events cast their shadows before . " They scent the approach of a Protectionist Cabinet , and mean to act more consistently on their professed creed -with regard to money votes , than they have done daring the present Parliament . "Betterlate than never . " But we venture , in all kindness , to suggest to both gentlemen ,
that , " "What is sauce for the goose is ( or ought to be ) sauce for the gander" also . They will best maintain their own character for political integrity—their own usefulness to the public—by acting upon principles , altogether irrespective of the party who may happen to be in power for the time being . Honest s&aightforwardness is the element of all others , in which our legislative bodies are most deficient . By their very composition there must , to some extent , be compromises between contending parties , or else the political machine would come to a dead
lock . Expediency must occasionally take the place of principle in practical legislation ; bnt that makes it so much the more important that our legislators should never for a moment be allowed to forget , that there are such things in the world as principles . It would degenerate into what Thomas Carlyxe calls , " a huge phantasm of shams and unversalities'' if it ¦ were not 50 ; and , therefore , were cord the promises of our too-repentant Senators , with the intention of urging their fulfilment next session , if we and they are spared to commence another Parliamentary campaign .
Untitled Article
crimines . It would , however , have been nn wise , at this time of the session l&LZ -fJ ^ N W the debtors ^ re fairly &r " - Itwonld - * " ¦— '" -- lr
' -^- ' Monies Received Fob Xhk "Week Endixg Thbrsdit , Atousr, 83t 1850. Tob The
' - ^ - ' MONIES RECEIVED Fob xhk "Week Endixg Thbrsdit , Atousr , 83 T 1850 . TOB THE
WISBfflGUPOF THE L 4 ND COMPANY . Received by W . Rideh . —Burnley , per J . Butterworth 7 s —T . Gibbon , near Merth jr ^ Tydvil 2 s—R . Smith , Bramhope 2 s 6 d—Messrs . Hutchby and JIunslow , Holbrookes—Spflsby , Four Land Members 4 s—Lancaster , per T . Balnea Is—Messrs Clough , Uinikin , and Armstrong , Egremont Is 6 d-W . Wall , Carlisle 6 &S . Firth , Darts Hill Cd-Mottram , Land Members , per iL Clayton 21 5 s—Nottingham and Lambley , per J . Sweet 15 s 6 d—Sheffield , per 6 . Cavill 4 s 6 d—Doridng , per W . Roomes < s 6 d—Sowerby , Longrova " perJ . Wilson 6 s 6 d—Rochdale , per R , Gill 10 s—D . Duff , Lochee Is—Dalston , per T . Sowerby 5 s—Leamington Priors , Eleven Members , per J . Allen 9 s 6 d -Messrs Naylor , Mee , and Holmes , Sutton-in-Ashfield Is 6 d—Peter Forrester , Landerneau , France 6 d .
Received at Lasd Office . —C . Barton 6 d—W . Steel Gd—F . Berbeck 6 d—G . Jenks 6 d—J . Miller 6 d—Bridport 4 s—Hinffley 2 s 9 d—Spilsby 3 s-Hull 2 J-E . Cousins 6 d—M . Grace 6 d—Manchester £ 110 s—R . Travis 6 d—E . Travis 6 d —M . Travis Gd—J . Travis 6 d—E . H . Travis Cd—Saudbach Ss—Job Richardson Cd . £ fi . d . Received by 17 . Rider .. .. c 7 G Received at Land Office .. .. 4 14 3 Total . £ 11 l 9
THE HONESTY FUO . Received by T 7 . Hides . —J . Firth , Harts Hill 6 d-J . Collins , Hyde Cd . . FOR MRS . LACY . Received by W . Rises . —R . Smith , Bramhope Is . FOR WIDOWS OF THE LATE MESSRS . WILLIAMS AND SHARP . Received by W . Hii > eb . _ R . Smith , Branhope Is .
Untitled Article
An accident having occurred , whereby part of the matter was obliged to be kept ont of our third edition on March 9 tb , for the satisfaction of subscribers , we this week re-insert the lands received during that week , which were as follows : —
THE HONESTY FUND . Received by "W . Rideb . —Derby , perW . Chandler 2 I-J . D ., Berks Is—A few Silk Dressers , Harpurhey 2 s 6 d—Three Friends , Oldburyj per B . Wall 2 s—From Radclifife Cross , near Stepaey—Mr . Lamb 5 s ; a Lover of Justice 5 s ; an Enemy to Oppression 5 s ; John Maithers 2 s 6 d—G . Webster , New Bridge Is—B . W . B ., J . B ., and T . W ., Radford 3 s—H . Johnson , Syston Is 5 d—Bradford Land Members , perJ . Connelllf 2 s ii—3 . Green , Kidderminster , S 3—J . Harrison . Foleshill Is 6 d—Milborne Port , per W . Hyde 4 s —Kormch , per J . Hurrell IDs-Mr . Lewis , Qaeen-street , Soho Is 6 d—From Bolton—H . Lancaster Is ; J . Reeds Cd ; T . RostronGd—Two Friends , perT . Warr 2 s—T . Martin , Xewtown , Montgomeryshire , 2 s 6 d—Heywood , per J . Scott 3 s 6 d—W . Goddard , Bolton , T . Dreper 6 d—Bolton , N . Cowley 6 d—T . F . Eyamls—W . W . Eyam Gd-Norwich Chartists Association , per T . Warr M-Norwich Chartists , per
J . Hurry 18 s—Norwich , Leicester Is—T . Newton , Leicester ls-S . White , Leicester lg-Hnll , per G . Barnett H 5 s 7 d-Thorpe , perT . Oxford 10 s—Newcastle-upon-Tyne , perM , JndeHos—Macclesfield , perE . Dean 8 s 6 d—Winchester , perG . Sturgess 13 s—From Carlisle—Cmmnersdale Print Works , per J . Gilbertson 112 s ; Home Head Works , per J . Gilbertson 5 s Id ; Friends , per J . Gilbertson 12 * lid—Holbeck , Leeds , per T . Kfewman 4 s—a few Chartists , Hastings , per E . Mose lOs- ^ -Jf ottingham . per J . Sweet 1115 s Id—Great Dodford , per H . Green 11 -Is Id—Dais ton , Three Land Members , per an Old Guard 3 e—a Few- "Democrats , Parker ' s Flats , Derbj Is Gd-From Sheffield-F . L . 2 s ; J . Hodgers Gd ; E . Joynes Gd—Leigh Glaive , Rochdale 6 d—Rochdale Chartists , perR . Gill lls—Litfleborough Chartists , per R . Gill 10 s—Mr . MSlward , Beckenham , per H . Edwards 2 s Gd —From Radolifie Bridge—T . B ., Is ; N . C , 2 s 6 d ; J . B ., ls 6 d ; R . Hsmer Is—J . Lewis , LantwitVarder Is—J . Cook , Shincliff Colliery 3 d—Cheltenham , per J . Hemmin 6 s Gdan Ever Unwilling Special ( a bill stamp ) 2 s—From Haninns
Beaton , near Dewsbury—J . Fox Is : W . Kckles Is ; E . Xewsome Is—Manchester , Messrs . Kenrin , Worthington , and Moss Ss-J . F ., Glossop 2 s Gd—Walsall Chartists , per J . Mills 8 s—Bishop Weamonth , per W . Dobbie 9 s—J . Gray , Carrowford , near Colne 4 s—Westminster Land Members 13 s Gd-T . Harding , Hullathorn 5 J-J . Oldfield , Huddersfield Land Members 2 s Gd—Mr . James Watson , Newcastleupon-Tyne Is—a Paid-up Land Member Gd—William Tripptree Is—Daniel Linnean , per William Tripptree Is—Swindon . per D . Morrison 9 s . Received at Laud Office . —Brighton , per W . Gills 11-PhuipElliott 3 s—Wm . Eccles 5 sSd ^ -S- S-D . 2 s—Alex an der Giles , sen . 2 s—Alexander Giles , jun . Is—George Drysdall Is—G . W . Is . —Glasgow , per Mr . Sherrington 11—E . King Is—William Leicester Is—Manchester , per Allcock 101—John Giles Is—Manchester , per J . Lee It 16 s—Mr . Jone ? , Lynn 1 J—Mr . Ribbey , Tiverton 21—William Wilson , Barap 10 s—Mr . Henry Foster Is—R . Side , Lambeth is—T . H . Side , lambetli ls-E . Drew , Lambeth Gd—B . Savace , Lambeth Cd . £ s . d . Received by W . Rider .. .. 28 6 9 Received at Land Office .. .. 18 8 3 Total £ 4 G 15 0
Untitled Article
"WKDINQ-TJP OF THE LAM > COMPANY . TO THE EDIT 0 B OF THE NORTHERN STAR . 33 , Queen-street , Sheffield . Sib , —A poor man , p . ' member of this branch , h . n forwarded 2 s ., which I endow , for the law expenses of the Company . Ho also wishes the following letter to be published , that it might encourage others to do likewise . Yours respectfully , George Catiu ,.
" TO MR . OEORGB CAT 1 U . " " Dear Sie , —I wr ite to inform you of my address , for as I see in the Northern Star that Mr . O'Connor intends to wind up the Land Company , I thought you might wish to know where to find me . I am sorry to see that our true and tried friend Mr . O'Connor has to make so many calls upon the members for funds for this purpose ; it is too much for one man to do the work of seventy thousand , but as our departed friend , poor Mr . Briggs , used to say , " he would do one man ' s Bhare , " I am willing to do the same . I am ashamed to see the members eo backward in their duty to one who has suffered so much for them , but I hope the true and good will do their best , and then it will shame others to do theirs also . I hope a good sum will be sent from
this branch . I Bare enclosed 2 s . as one man ' f share , and if more should be required I will send it Let me know if Chartism is dead in Sheffield , as J never hear of any meetings there . I have just reac Ernest Jones' speech at Halifax on the 16 th lilt , and it has done my heart good to find that he hai determined to send his voice through the agricultu ral counties , but he will hare a hard task to pu sense into some of their heads , I have worked foi th » cause of Chartism for more than ten years , am have travelled England through . In every placi that I have worked I have made some converts these will make more , and that is the vay we mus work ; and if every one who calls himself a Chartis would do the same we ihould have the Charter ii twelva months . Let us then be up and doing , am not be ashamed of our principles , for they are good and our enemies know it . " Yours truly , in the cause of Democracy , "Todwick , nearRotherham . ' " JOUSFOX 1 ET ''
Untitled Article
4- ? I S ™? . Committee of the National Charter Assowation met at the office , ' 14 , Southampton-street ,. Strand , on Thursday evening ; Mv . J . Milne in the Ouar ^ FOai Union of democrats : ~ « It was resolved that the basis of the Federal Union shall be nine members from each society , namely—National Charter Association , National Reform League , Social Reform League , and Fraternal
Democrats ; ana that ErncBt C . Jones , W .. Cooper , T . Cooper , Le Blond , S . M . Kydd , and Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., be also invited to attend . " The following resolution was also unanimously adoptee '; -. " That the Executive Committee of the Ffiti > nal Charter Association having heard tht « t M . Bronterre O'Brien is about to visit the pi ivinces on a political tour , and that he is wl'ling to exert himself in the cause of the ActOoUtion , hereby expresses its implicit conftfeaei in the zeal , talent , and sincerity of Mr . O'Urien , and recommend the working classes in the country to attend any meettogB Mr . O'Brien may hold , in order to make known , as widely as possible , the present policy of the Executive . " The Committee then adjourned until Wednesday evening , the 14 th inst .
SHEFFiEM ) . --Tbe Chartist Council held a special meeting on Monday evening , in the Democratic Temperance Hotel , 33 , Queenstreet , to examine the accounts of the late pleasure trip whioh took place on Monday , the 29 th of July , from Sheffield to Derby ana Nottingham . It is with the utmost pleasure the council have to announce , that the proceeds have realised their most sanguine expectations , so much so , that the local debt -will be cleared , with the exception of a mere trifle . Too much praisecannot be given to the Directors of the Midland Company , Councillors Ironside , Bootle , Lawton , and others , for the interest manifested . It is in contemplation to make
another application , ere long , to the Directors , for another pleasure trip , when the funds of the body will , it is hoped , be placed in such a position as to enable us to commence building a good Lecture Hall , which is muoh needed . We beg to return our best thanks to all those gentlemen who so kindl y lent us their assistance on the occasion referred to . On the motion of Messrs . Ash aud Whaley , Mr . Cavill was authorised to receive ; subscriptions from members and friends of the association . In the meantime we remain , on behalf of the Association , W . Buckley , James Ash , Thomas Hague , James Whaley , Nathan Robinson , John Craven , Charles Clayton , John Wallace , George Cavill , Cor . Sec .
Bradford . —< At the usual weekl y meeting held in the Democratic School-room , Croftstreet , Wakefield-road , on Sunday , August 4 th , the following personB were elected to fill the office of councilmen for the next , three months : —Thomas Wilcock , Joseph Aldersori , Robert Ashworth , Michael M'Crath , William Long , Edward Malone ,. William Tempest , John Farrar , chairman ; William Angus , financial secretary ; Ananias Kitchen , treasurer ; Edward Smith , corresponding secretary , No . 37 , Adelaide-street , Manchesterroad , Bradford , Yorkshire , to whom all communications for the Chartists of Bradford , are to be addressed . ;
Meirofoiitan Delegate Coracn , —This body met at the City Chartist Hall , 26 , Golden-lano , Barbican , on Sunday afternoon , August 4 th . Mr . E . Stallwoodin the chair . Messrs . Dicey and Vickers , for Finsbury and East London , presented their credentials . —Placing the victim Bezer in Business . —The delegates from all the localities , with one exception , having reported in favour of doing something towards placing Mr . Bezer in business , after considerable discussion , the following resolution was moved and seconded by Messrs . Blake and Alco , and was adopted by a very large majority : — " That the several localities do raise a fund . i n any way they may think best , for
mt . uezer ; tnat such sums shall be placed in the hands of the treasurer of this connoil until the whole be remitted ; alt such sums to be collected and handed into the council on or before the first Sunday in September next , when the council shall immediately proceed to hand the same in the aggregate over to Mr . Bezer ; but should the sum bo collected exceed Ten Pounds , such excess shall be devoted to other political martyrs by the council . " Several localities having expressed a desire to add the names of Messrs . Martin and another to that of Bezer , it was arranged that whenever this took place , such locality or localities , would then hand one third so collected over to the council , dividing
the remainder with the other two victims . —3 % e Address of tfte Council to their Democratic Brethren of tlie Metropolis . —Mr . Stallwood , on behalf of the sub-cemmittee , reported , that one thousand copies would be struck off for distribution , and that the KortJwn Star had inserted it . The secretary was instructed to forward copies to several metropolitan and other papers , periodicals , &c , and request its insertion , or a notice of the same . Mr . W A Fletcher then submitted his motion for a FortnigMy Tract . — " That the council do issue a tract at least once per fortnight , containing appeals to start new localities , inserting announcements of public and locality meetingslecturesdiscussions
, , , tracts , libraries , &c , in connexion with the Democratic movement in the metropolis . " Mr . Moring seconded the motion . After a long and interesting discussion , it was unanimousl y agreed : — " That the subject stands adjourned until the next sitting and that : a sub-committee , consisting of Messrs ! W . A . Fletcher , Hnlen , and A , Honnibell , be ap . pointed to make inquiries relative thereto , and report accordingly . " The names having been called over , and some other routine business transacted , the council , with thanks to the chairman , adjourned until Sunday , the 11 th inst . ' ; Mahyleboxe Locality . —At a meeting held at the Princess Royal , Circus-street , New-road , on
Sunday evening , Mr . Godwin in the chair , a discussion ensued as to the propriety of having a course of lectures delivered in their rooms , which was ultimately adjourned until Sunday evening August 18 th . Several new members were enrolled ! Edinburgh New Town Locality . —A meeting of this locality was held at the house of Mr , Robertson , 2 , James-place . Mr . A . Matheson in the chair . The deputation from the city locality gave in their report of opening and joining us in forming a locality . All present agreed to take out their cards of membership . The following seven persons were elected as a Provisional Committee : —John Ken-Edward Robertson , William Robertson , Alexander
Matheaon , George Lorrimor , John Matheson , Alexander Bain ; John Matheson secretary ; Edward Robertson , treasurer . The meeting was then adjourned till Tuesday evening , August 6 th . —At tho adjourned meeting , hold on Tuesday erenine August 6 th—Mr . G . Lorrimer in the chair—a discussion was entered into , as to the best means of diffusing information amongst the members ; and also to induce others to join more willingly . The following resolution was then adopted : —* 'That a library should be formed as soon as funds could bo conveniently collected and also that a person be appointed at the weekly meetings , to read tho various periodicals taken in by this locality . "—Tho meeting then adjourned . Edinburgh . —A general meeting of all tho en .
rolled ' members of the different localities was held in Buehanan ' s Coffee-house , High-street , to hear the report of the delegates at the Edinburgh Conference . Mr . Cribbesin the chair . Mr . Brimenos gave in his report , after which it was moved by Mr . Kay , seconded by Mr . Dixon ;— " That the report given be received . " —Carried unanimously . Moved by Mr . Kay , seconded by Mr . Dixon : — " That a recommendation go from this meeting to the different localities and democratic societies to get up a committee , - composed of a delegate from each , to forward the cause of democracy . " —Moved by Mr . Smith , seconded by Mr . Matheson— " That the three agents of tho three localities , be a subcommittee to put a local levy on eaoh enrolled member , to pay the expenses of the delegates . " The meeting was thea dissolved .
Chartism in the East op Londoh . —A crowded public meeting was held at the Eastern Institution , Back-lane , St . George ' s-in-the-Easfc , on Wednesday evening ; Mr . Noquel , a veteran democrat , in tho chair , Mr . Elliot moved the following resolution , — f That the Commons House of Parliament—so called—being constituted from tho propertied classes , will never legislate for the interest of the great body of the people , including the right of every man to live and labour ia the land of his birth ; we , therefore , determine to pemrvere with
renewed energy for the recognition of the People ' s Charter , as ] the law of the land . " ( Cheers , ) Mr , G . W . M . Reynolds , amidst muoh applause , seconded the resolution , and Bhowed up the corruption and baseness of the so-called representative branoh of the Legislature , denounced the system of giving " dotations " palaces , and huge sums for stables for little princes , whilst large masses of the industrial classes are perishing of hunger . He denounced the attempts made to erect a monument to the late Sir Robert Peel , who , all his life long , withhold rights from tho people , to long as it was
Untitled Article
whtlwf £ ^ rS < # ^ Reformers w « fto ^ ' a 88 iated ^ thiB move , '' -to ' say the SSftWfcK « k »* inconsistent part . ICheeS S » « ? ° , tKer attora Pt making to g ? t " p ge memoml- « ; thVqood : -pfa < f %£ . i i H ? Siiii KtvTth P " P »™ -. ( Cheers . ) It was form Z f £ pe& ° t 0 be UP ¦« " * Erring to reofTheKw VI Commor > s by the establishment 2 ff iSfcS % Ch J . ' ' aa tV means of effecting ¦ 8 £ " fAnnk ? i C A ta ! Si " g theri S to " !«*<«« ™* £ wm £ pp Tho reBolution tos put , and nando * S 3 K « h ^ the motion of M ? . Ferdis M « B& ^ &ta& and the meeting was dissolve ! com P lunent >
Untitled Article
tary ; Mr . J . Tweedale , treasurer ; Mr . J . Manock ; Mr . ^ T . ^ Taylor , Mr . R . Hacking , Mr . 0 . Shaw , Mr . W . ; Bake ,: Mr . : C .. Shepherd , ' and Mr , Wi Ashworth , to form'the committee for the next three months . " Ten Shillings was then paid inby ' twenty members , ( sent herewith ) . . It . was further agreed , "That all communications connected with this branch of the Land Company be addressed to the secretary , Eobert Gill , 2 i , Henry-street , Kochdale . " '
LBicBBiBB .-At a meetingof paid-up shareholderi of the No . 1 Branch , held on the 80 th ult ., the following resolution was adopted : — " That this meeting seeing the necessity of assisting Mr' F O'Connor in winding up the affairs of the Land Company , and as the Expense Fund i ' b exhausted do agree to pay 6 d . a member towards the expense of the proposed Bill . Alllevies due to the Company must be paid , or the members will cease to have any olaim on the society . That the committee sitevery Mondaynight fer one month , commencing August 5 th , from eight o ' clock ,-to receive all levies due up to the fll ' st of December , 1849 , at No . 102 , Churchgate . " Huijj . —At a special meeting , hold at the Malt-Shovel , North Churoh-aideAugust 5 th—Mr . G .
, Candelett in the ' chair-the secretary read tho minuteB of the last meeting , which was confirmed by ninety-three paid-up , and unpaid-up shareholders paying the sixpence levy for the purpose of winding up the affairs of the Company , and after Borne discussion the meeting -was adjourned . ¦ Martibbone . —At a meeting of members , held at Mr . Hancock ' s , the Princeas Royal , on Wednesday , August 7 th , it was resolved : — " That this meeting approves of Mr . O'Connor ' s intention oi winding up the Company , and with as little delay as possible ; and that they also approve of the suggestion of tho Manchester branch , namelv , that sufficient of the Company ' s property be sold to pay the expenses of tho winding up , so that the oxpense may be equally borne by every shareholder . "
Untitled Article
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OP UNITED TRADES . T . S . Duncombb , Esq ., M . P ., President . ¦ . ., ' .,. Istablished 18 i 5 . . . . " FIAT JCSTlflA . " . _ At no time since the foundation of this Association in 1845 ^ has any case engaged tho attention of its Executive ^ , involving suoh important considerations , both to the masters and the men , as the case of the Tin Plate Workers of Wolverhampton . For more than twenty years has the adoption of a book of prices been demanded and struggled for in vain . Thousands of pounds have been consumed in the hopeless endeavour to induce the
manufacturers of that town to adopt a measure which , as honourable men and fair traders , they should have been the first to propose . Within the period named , various contests have taken place , in which the men have been invariably worsted . Without organisation , without discipline , they have , upon all former occasions , found themselves totally inadequate to cope successfully with the unscrupulous and uncompromising spirit with -which their moat just and moderate demands have been met by their haughty taskmasters . . The last severe struggle , seven years since , will be long remembered by all parties concerned ; many a home was broken up—many a poor fellow was consigned to , the dungeons of Stafford Castle upon - the most frivolous pretexts .- After a noble
and gallant effort to obtain a most reasonable concession , they were compelled once more to submit to tho diotational terms of their conquerors , who failed not to take every dishonourable advantage of their fallen position . This adverse termination to their struggle may bo readily accounted for . Its chief cause was the want of a concentrated action . Another cause may be presumed , in our ignorance or disregard of the legal boundaries within which all movements of the working classes should be rigourously confined . These legal boundaries are simple and well-defined . . They are of two descriptions : 1 st ., the Statuto Law , comprised in one shovt Act of Parliament—the 6 th Geo . IV ., cap . 129 ; and as the provisions of this act cannot bo too well known , or too widely circulated amongst working , men , wo here insert its two principal clauses : —
8 . And be it further enacted , that from and ttter the passing of this act , if any person shall by violence to the person and property , or by threats or by intimidation , or by molesting or in anyway obstructing another , force or endeavour to force , any journeyman mvmufiicturer , -workman , or other person hired or employed in any manufacture , trade , or business to depart from his hiring , employment , or work , or to return his work before the same shall be finished , or prevent or endeavour to prevent any journeyman manufacturer , workman , or other person not being hired or employed from hiring himself to , or from accepting work or emplojnwit from any person or persons ; or if any person shall use or employ violence to the person or property of another , or threats or intimidation , or shall molest , or in any way obstruct another for the purpose of forcing or inducing such person t » belong to any club or
association , or to contribute to any common fund , or to pay any fine or penalty , or on account of his not belongiig to any particular club or association , or not having complied , or of his refusing to comply with any rules , orders , resolution ! , or regulations made to obtain an advance , or to reduce the rate of wages , or to lessen or alter the hours of working , or to decrease or alter the quantity of work , or to reculato the mode of carrjiug on any manufacture , trade or business , or the management thereof ; or if any person shall by violence to the person or property of another , or by threats , or by intimidation , or by molesting , or in any way obitructing . another ,. force , " or endeavour to force , any manufacturer or person carrying on any trade or bustness , to make any alteration ia his mode of regulating , managing , conducting , or carrying on such manufacture , trade or business , or tolimit the number of his apprentices ' or the number or description of his journeymen , workmen , or secants ; every person so offending , or aiding , abetting , orasssisting therein , being convicted thereof in manner
nereaiier mentioned snail be imprisoned only , and shall and may be imprisoned and kept to hard labour , for any time not exceeding three calendar months , 4 . Provided always and be it euacted , that this act shall not extend to subject any persons to punishment who shall meet together for the sole purpose of consulting upon and determining the rate of wages or prices , whioh the persom present at such meeting or any of-them , shall require ordemand for Ins or their work , or the hours or time for which he or they shall work in any manufaetuvo , trade , or business , or who shall enter into any agreement , verbal or written among themselves for the purpose of fixing the rate of wages or prices , which tho parties entering into such agreement , or any of them , shall require or demand for his or their work , or the hours of time for which he or they will work in any manufacture , trade , or business and that persons so meeting for the purposes aforesaid , or entering into any irach agreement as aforesaid , shall not bo liable to any prosecution , or penalty for so doing : any law or stato to the contrary notwithatandiBe .
It will bo seen , by a careful perusal , that by this act the absolute right of working men to combine to meet as a " club or association" is indisputably acknowledged ; and the purposes for which they may combine is equally clearly expressed : " to consult upon and determine the rate of wages or prices , " " the hours or time for which they will work m any manufacture , trade , or business ; " and for these purposes any agreement , verbal or written , which . those present at suoh meeting , or any of them may enter into , is legal to all intents and purposes , any law ov statute to the contrary notwithstanding . Now here is the great palladium of labours rights—the Magna Charter of British
industry , and no measures , in themselves legal , whioh wo may adopt to carry out any agreement which the Tin Plate Workers may think fit to enter into , under the provisions of this Act , can subject any individual to any legal responsibilities . All our operations then , in this case , will ho strictly within tho limits of this Act ; and tho consent of Mr . Pony , or Air . anybody else will not be asked to look at any book or list of prices ; but a book or list of prices will be agreed upon and adopted , and acted upon by tho Tin Plate Workers of Wolverhampton , in virtue of their legal and constiUitional right , appertaining to them by the law of the land .
But there is another law-to the tender mercies of which working men are sometimes consignedknown as the Law of Conspiracy . It is difficult to define , exactly , this s . imo word , " conspiracy , " in its legal sense ; it may bo tortured to mean anything or nothing , as tUe ingenuity of counsel , tho temper of judges , or the ignorance , prejudices , or squezeability of juries may decide . Its extreme elasticity renders possible the escape of its greatest violator , if ho has power ov influence , or precludes the possibility of escape to the most innocent or well-intentioned , if once brought within its meshes . _ It has sometimes been likened to a spider ' s webb , thrown across our path to catch the giddy , unwary fly . It is this subtle and ingenious effort of legal wisdom which renders all trades' proceedings diffi
. cult and dangerous . All combinations of working men are necessarily made up of individuals of various and different dispositions , acquirements , degrees of wisdom , or notions of moralit y . In any combination then , to effect a leal or even a . praiseworth y object , th « most careful , well-intentioned individual may be damnified by the inconsiderate conduct of any one ov more individuals acting in concert with him for this object even though the two parties never saw each other ov was nevev in each others company . It is sufficient thatthey arc proved each to be a link in the snmo chain , though one end of such chain be in
England , and tho other in Calcutta ; a legal flaw in tho conduct of any one forming a portion of such combination ondangoas tho whole body . Each ono is made responsible for tho ignorance , tho folly , or the wickedness « f the other . A harsh expression , a look or a gesture , is easily tortured , by tho refinements of the law and the subtlety of lawyers , into threats or intimidation-tho mostsimnle act of persuasion may bo twisted into an obstruction or molestation ; and a few of such frivolous in stances , if in connection with ono unluckly blow , given perhaps under circumstances of extreme provocation , will be sufficient to bring tho whole of tho parties within this curiously woven legal webb
Untitled Article
yolept law of conspiracy . We feel a prido in taa laot , that during the existence of this . association , no member of the committee or any individual connected _ with the movement ,, has- ever beenohar « ed with the infraction of any law and wo have en-« m T « D theBe' exPlanations as to the laws of . combination M a necesaary potion to our mem-^ Z $ X ? ' ™ ni t 0 . J th 0 W olterhampton men - ^ particular . We woul d not have our ooti cause injured by one act of indiscretion ; much l « sa ot violence .: The value of victory would , in our estimation , be much depreciated . in pursuit of n , if any one individual was injured in persot \ o * property . We seek not to rob , impoverish , or iu any way injure any employer , but we seek by such measures , as reason and law justified , to guard ourselves from the injustice , tyrauny , andcruelty of capital . .-.- ; .
The appeal sent forth by the Central Committee , on behalf of the tin plate workers , haB boon responded to generously , nobly , and unanimously , . by the members of the association . They have decided that the tin plate werkors shall be protected from these unwarrantable exactions from their wages , that the means to effect this shall be continuous and prompt , not as formerly , is bow the position of these men , depending upon their own . limited means , or upon the uncertain tenure of eleemosynary aid . They claim and will receive that reciprocal aid , which is the basis of National Union , inis aid is derived from no accumulated fund , of tho duration of which a calculation could be niadeon the contrary , it comes from an exhaustless source ,, by drops so small as to be neither felt nor regarded . The _ 8 tream will flow as long as the necessity for it oxists *
Wo have heard that one of these employers , when the men s proposed book of prioes was presented . to him , observed , that if he consented to it , it would be £ 400 per annum out of hie pocket—that is , that he has been in the practice , for the last seven years " of exacting from the wages of his men £ 400 annually , over and above the very handsomt profitBwhich other employers find sufficient for every purpose of respectability or accumulative affluence . This man employs about fifty men , and ha 3 the assuranee to demand of them to surrender to his insatiate appetite for wealth , £ 8 a year from each of ' them . Is it not a monstrous proposition ? Is not our cause , then , based in reason , justice , and equity ? Would it not be an iniquity to permit thia state of things to « ontihuo ? Our members have well sni
truly answered all these questions . Never was & contest entered upon where the . position of rightagainst might was so clearly , defined , or one wherethe sympathies and good wishes of every honest man had a more legitimate field for action . Tho Central Committee having tried in vai every means to settle this affair by a jusfc and honourable compromise , and these efforts having only elicited insult and contumely , had but one other duty to perform , an appeal to their constituents . They have waited the issue of that appeal , and they now proceed to follow out with promptitude and vigour those measures which maybe necessary to ensure for the Tin Plato Workers , that meed of justice which is their due . A report of the progress of this , affair will be given weeklv '
through the Northern Star , and a copy sent to everytrade connected with the association , and the secretaries are earnestly requested , after havingread the contents to a general meeting , to re-post the paper to some Trades Society not at present connected with the National Association , and bythis means obtain for the Tin Plate Workers thewidest publicity of their grievances , and for the Association an extended knowledge of its principles , and effective operations . We shall next week advert to eome of the very mean and shabby tricks resorted to by these honorable , most honorable , tradesmen of
Wolverhampton , to defeat the just demands of their hands . We know of no " right divine , " which capital has ,, to do wrong ; and we shall fearlessly ana unhesitatingly hold up to the scorn of public opinion any repetition of some acts of mean and shameful ' tyranny that have come to our knowledge . Amongst a masa of correspondence which this affair lias brought on us , we give as specimens , two letters , from which Mr . E . Perry and his friends may form some estimate of the indignation with which their conduct is viewod by the honest working men , of England , and may also form a faint idea of the eharaoter and devotion of the contest they invite —nay—force us into .
Birmingham , August 6 th , 18 SQ . Dear sib , —I have to apologise for not sending the levy for the 'Wolverhampton men sooner , but you know some little of the difficulty of doing these things as soon as you would desire ;; and though 1 was mostjanxious that the Wire Drawers should have had the honour of taking the lead in ihis gooa work , jet from the distance I reside from the town , and the scattered position of the different mills ; it was not possible to get a meeting of the committee evea before our regular meeting night : it was then found that a _ general meeting could not be had before Wednesday night , at which meeting I read your application for a levy m aid of the Tin Plate Workers of ^ Yolverhampton ; as , also , the rule of the Association empowering the Committee to call for such levy ; and having spoken as to the patient manner in which the whole affair had been conducted , . the strai ghtforward and manly conduct of the men themselves all through this tedious and unpleasant business , it was resolved "that the application of the Central Commit , tee for a levy be acceded to . "
I hope , sir , you will tell the Tin Plate Workers that as ¦ wo feel that their interest is our interest , their cause our cause , we feel bound to render them all the assistance w » ,. can , while they continue to adhere to the peaceful laws of the National Association . And , sir , tell the employers , that while we have no desire for , nor pleasure in strikes , that when they will force us into that unpleasant positionthat when they will not yield to right and truth , by the gentle persuasiveness of mediation—we are resolved to use every legal and constitutional means in our power to oppose wrong , and obtain for the honest working man whether he be a Tin f late Worker or any other trade—1 a fair day's wage for a fair day ' s work , ' We sincerely hope , that all trades in connexion with th » National Association will cheerfully respond ; to yonrenU , and show that
they are not indifferent to the claims of any portion of their own class when suffering wrong . In furtherance of this noble object , I , last night ; attended an excellent meeting « f the Wire Workers . A good spirit was manifested , and I have no doubt you will hear from them shortly . To-night , I attend a mcatinf of the Braig Wire Drawers , in the Public Office , Moor-street , with a view to their joining the National Association , and I feel assured you will soon have their entrance monej fwwardeti . If any of the Ce » tral Committee art in that neighbourhood , I think they might spend a dty or two profitably . Wishing yom every success in the Wolverhamptom ease , and that trades will prove thcmsslves alive to th « ir owm interests , and that our cause may be triumphant . I remain , yours truly , Mr . William Peel . Jons Hoimes .
Untitled Article
The Potash Farm . —This estate , consisting of a good farm-house , with all necessary buildings , together with upwards of 1-13 acres of land , is advertised to be sold this day ( Saturday , August 10 th ) . The property was in mortgage to the late Mr . Recorder Jermy , and has been in tho possession of hia representatives during the last twelve months . A considerable sum has been expended by thorn in bringing the farm into proper cultivation and condition , and its aspect throughout is very much improved Sunday at SBA .-Admiral Bowles , on the Mw * -
cantilo Bill , moved a olauso to F ™ »"""?> labour at sea . And it is very right , because it *™*[ a well known faot-afc least to Lord Ashley Md-aJJthXkclothites-tbat on Sundays at &k gg «^ naver nny wind , but ft fair and gentlo oni . -7 thal ^> ¦§ # v « never break-and rocks , at least en mtom .., never threaten . Porhaps the porfcoUon . o £$$ & £ >¦; day cruise-a oruiso which woearnestly * eeeta «« a 4 , 'rv to the Sabbatarians-is a cruise upon ; ( he / ITead • Sea ! -JtoK /« . £ Ivi " ) ££ ; t , ( w . vtftf v ^ t ^ 2
Untitled Article
One of the most important and interesting debates of the week , arose out of the proposition of the Chaxcellob of the Exchequer to grant 30 , 000 ? . towards meeting the losses sustained by the depositors in the Cuffe-street Savings Bank , Dublin . The principle involved in the grant , as well as the facts of the case , are too important to be disposed of in a cursory review , like the present , and we must , therefore , reserve it for a separate article . "We lave , however , on former occasions , adverted to the circumstances connected with the defalcations of those banks , and especially of Cufie-Btreet . It is sufficient at present simply to state that the commissioners for the reduction of the National Debt trere cognisant of the . fact , nineteen years ago , that a
great defalcation had taken place , and that there ^ strar , Mr . Dusk , had absconded ., It ¦ w as their duty , according to act of Parliament , to have forthwith stopped the further reception of deposits by the defaulting banks ; but , instead of doing that , they only interfered in sacli a way as to produce the impression on th " e public mind that the Government authorities were quite satisfied with the state of affairs .. The consequence was , that this insolvent and fraudulent concern was enabled largely to increase its deposits , or , in other ¦ wordsL . witli the connivance of these commis
sioners , to rob the credulous , but thrifty people , whose hard-earned savings were poured into its Treasury . In 1838 , another contretemps took place , and another investigation , -which , ended by the Commissioners again allowing the swindling concern to proceed . After the lapse of seven years its aflairs were again brought before them , and then they recommended that it should stop ; but the recommendation was unheeded . The " Bank " went on for three years more , till at last , in 1848 , it stopped , with a debt of sixtyfour thousand seven hundred and seventy-four
pounds , three shillings , and sixpence ; and ninety pounds , sixteen shillings , and fivepence of assets ! Be it remembered , that the Commissioners not only had the power , but were absolutely required b y law to stop this monster swindle from the very first . If it had been stopped , even in 1848 , the depositors would have received 10 s . Gd . in the pound ; if in 1845 , the Ios 3 would not have exceeded os . in the pound , but three y « 5 ars afterwards the assets were positively nil ! "We think" that if instead of finding out " mares nests'' about the ^ Nat ional Land and Labour Bank , the " "Whistler " was to direct his energies to
looking after the Commissioners of the National Debt , and the fraudulent concerns that flourish under their patronage , he would be , for once at least , usefully employed . We throw ont the hint for Ms consideration . The result of all this , however , was , that Sir C . Wood proposed to the house to give 30 , 000 / . as an act of charity or compassion to the unfortunate depositors in the Coffe-street Bank , or nearly 10 s . in the pound on their losses . That motion was agreed to , but -with a very significant and earnest intimation that tho other IOs . will be pressed for nest session , not on the ground of charity , bnt of right , because the Government authorities were legally pariiceps
Untitled Article
minp , \ f J ^ *» kspatfon of coal mmes has passed through some other stages , and is in a fair way to become law . We and , by a communication from the miners ' deputation , that in our recent comments on thw measure , a mistake occurred on a matter Of feet , which we have great pleasure iu rectifying . It appears that tho Earl of Camislb had consented to introduce the amendments which we pointed out as' being necessary to the effective working of the measure , and that it was introduced with them to the House of Commons . We hare not seen the amended bill as brought before the Lower House , but it will gratify us to learn that it has passed with the provisions we pointed out as being necessary .
Untitled Article
The Irish landlords have renewed their efforts to close the session by a series of measures aimed at the lives , the property , and the subsistence of the industrious workers in that unhappy land . Nothing will cure that unhappy and doomed race . Experience ia thrown away upon them , their hearts are hardened , their eyes blinded , and their ears
Btopt Unfortunately we do not possess a strong and a benevolent Government , with the power and the will to restrain these dangerous madmen from injuring both themselves and the country . We have not seen the end of violence and revolutionary reaction in Ireland , and Lord John is to blame for all that happens in consequence of his feebleness and his fear .
The multifarious business galloped over at morning sitings , prolonged with a brief interval nuto morning agais , need no further notice here than merely to say that the reckless and headlong hurry of July aud August , contrast marvellousl y with the dandling and waste of tune in February , March , and April . Next week we shall have the close , and then we shall count the chickens hatched in the Palace at Westminster for the last six months .
?J#T 5tttem S≪Ife : " ^ Fftnmi
? J # t 5 tttem ife " ^ ffTnmi
Untitled Article
NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION . , ™ T Okly meetil ? g at J ° hn-8 treet , FitwoynTlast % , TTi iltten ^ ° ^ day eSI * i ! V— J # J- ^ er was unanimously called ^^^^¦ ^ Mng ' WMlutiS ^ nE ? KLZL ?¦ p ~ fc ^ me iB ""^ auspicious for JXiW £ W ' , Wn ,, and ; hereby calls on its brother democrats throughout tho British dominions , to establish Chartisflocalitiea , convene publie meetings , and Bpread democratic knowledge by means of tracts , periodicals , newspapers , &c , &c , in order that the people may . be in a nosition to re .
turn to parliament at least sixty advocates of Chartism and gocial rights at . the next general election . " , "he , Chairman , in opening the business , complained that many' shopkeepers , refused to expose for salo , or obtain when ordered , that popular periodical the Redllepublic . an , \ and said , this should make the democrats more active in supporting all such publications . He pointed to the necessity of extending political and social knowledge , to prevent the people m future being fleeced by parliament voting an immense Palace to an infant in his ninth year , and five thousand pounds for stables for the Prince of Wales horses , nine or ten years hence . ' He had muoh pleasure in . calling on Mr . Stallwood to move the resolution . ••¦• ..
Mr . Stamavood said , h > perfectly agreed with the resolution that , in this timo . of political oalm ; it was auspicious for organisation , It was tvue that some twelve or thirteen Chartist localities existed in the heart of London—that the Metropolitan Delegate Council was nobly doing its duty—that Lambeth had nobly done its duty by returning the Chartist candidate , William Williams , by a majority of 2 , 652 . ( Cheers . ) . But he wanted to know why had not Wabrorth ,, Camberwell ,. Clapham , and Wandswortn , ' Chartist looalities ? What was Camden-tqwri , Hampstead , and Portland-town doing for Chartism ? . What-was tlie Radical Finabiiry doinc —viz ., Islington , nighbury , Hprnsey , 4 c . ? Why did not the Chartists of the Hamlets , establish localities at Bow , Stratford , Hackneyj Ac ? Whdid
y not Pimlico , Chelsea , and Kensington ; '&c ., ' move in the good cause ? Why did not tho good democrats of Greenwich carry their principles Into Lewishain , Deptford , and Rotherhithe ? Mr .. ; Stallwood concluded by calling on the Chartists of the metropolis to carry out the resolution ' . ' Mr . BnoNiERRE O'Briek came'forward greatly applauded , and said he had infinite pleasure in seconding that resolution ; , the more so . aB he should shortly bo in Manchester and the north of England , when he should be happy , to take that as his text , ' and show how cordially the National Charter Association , National Reform League Fraternal Democrats , and other Social . Reformers
worked together for / the obtainmenfc of tho same object . ( Cheers , ) Hevras prepared to prove , that under a wise system of social rights , there would not be one poor , person in existence . He objected to speaking , of kings as though they were the entire cause of the- people ' s misery . ( Hear , heard . ) It was usurers' and profit-mongers that weighea down society , and it was a wise system of currency exchange , and the nationalisation of land , &q that would prove the remedy .. ( Cheers . ) He rejoiced that William Williams was returned for Lambeth by so large a majority , because he waa the most honest amongst the candidates who had presented thomselves , but ho should have rejoiced
move had the man returned been one of their own class . ( Hear , hear . ) , He believed Mr . Williams to be an honest advo ' cate' of universal , or manhood suffrage , but he did not understand social rights , but went on thepresent erroneous system of capital and labour . ( TIear , hear . ) The resolution asked the country , to take steps to secure the rqtum of some sixty working men to parliament ; and it was the duty of the producing class' to unite against the usurers and profit-mongers who had most traitorously usurped their rights and privileges , and were fast working the destruction of tlie People . ( Loud cheers . ) He . should be most happy to second their efforts in the country , as ho did now , by seconding that resolution . ( Cheers . )
Mr . Gerald IIasset , amidst loud cheers , came forward to support the resolution ; and said , he trusted to see a meeting of the leaders of all parties , for although all might not be Red Republicans ho trusted they were all democrats . Mr . Massey then suggested a number of broad general axioms , such as " all men are brethren , " « fcc . > and said he thought some broad basis of this description might belaid , on which all could stand in the common band of unity , and that he who would not agree to
some such a proposition was no friend of tho people . He alluded to tho question of Associative Labour , and said , in the short space of six months not less than eight associations had been established , and invoked them to press onward i n the good cause of democracy , " burying feuds in du 3 t . " ( Cheers . ) Mr . T . Brown cordially supported the resolution . After a few words from Mr . D . O'Connor , the resolution was put , and carried unanimously . A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , and the meeting terminated .
Untitled Article
Kidderminster , Aug . 6 , 1850 . Deak Sm , —I feel it my duty , in behalf of the one thousand Carpet Weavers , of Kidderminster , connected with the Association of United Trades , to return thanks for your kindness in sending us the Northern Stars , which shall he used as requested in your note , and I hope you will continue to do so as long as the Wolverhampton case is on hand , for I think it will thoroughly prove to our different fivms the absolute necessity for this levy , and tlie justice- of the cause in which it is to be applied . The body of Carpet Weavers heing so extensive itis diffi . - cnlt to get all of them together to reason such matters , however , your plan of sending a weekly report to each firm is an admirable one , and supersedes the necessity of large aggregate meetings . I think , sir , I may promise you tlie prompt and vigorous support of the Carpet Weavers , if our brother members , of ¦ . . Other trades , come forward in a similar spirit , with the unquestionable talents of the Central Committee , I am sure we shall enable tho men of Wolverhampton topmost honourably and satisfactorily ,- achieve a triumphant victory over their mercenary and merciless oppressors . Wo shall then see the utility of uniting together for the protection of our property , ouv lahour , and the superiority of National over Sectional unions . Let us then adopt the somen-bat worn , but , nevertheless , valuable fliiom— " touted we stand , divided we fah , " With these few remarks , and a sincere and hearty desire that your praiseworthy efforts to shield the oppressed fvom the iron grasp of the oppressor , to assert claim , and fearlessly maintain the rights of labour , may be crowned with that perfect success they merit , I remain , Sir , Your faithful friend and Servant , tlENR ? Baubxk , General Secretary for the Carpet Weavers of Kidderminster . Mr . William Peel .
We beg to say , in answer to tho generous wishes and inquiries of ouv friends , tliatfvom . every quarter , the same ardent desire to sorve the Wolverhampton men has since been elicited . It is so un » common an accident for the Central Committee to be forced into so unpleasant a position , that we ara almost reconciled to the anxietios attending it , from the conviction of the beneficial effects which iire likely to arise from it , by the interest it hag awakened in our members , and the confidence it will create in those who cannot understand or appreciate a trades' union unconnected with strikes and turn-outs . It will bo soon that , although constitutionally averse to these antagonistic displays , yet , vrnea aroused | by insult and oppression , we have other weapons at our command , and that we know ho * to use them . William Peel , General Secretary .
Untitled Article
The Jew Question—which , grevr , at last , to he altogether a piece of Jesuitical and legal quibbling—has been shelved for the present session , by the adoption of the shabby , paltry resolutions of the Government . * In one word , the question is not advanced one inch from the position it occupied in 1847 . Loud Joh > - has humbugged his constituents and Ins colleague .
J&Ati≪Mal Hanu Company*
J&ati < mal Hanu company *
Untitled Article
Merthyh . —A meeting was held on Monday evening , at the , Chandlers' Arms , Georgetown , to subscribe towards the expenses of winding up the Land Company , and adjourned to Monday evening next , the 12 th of August . .. Sowebby ( LoHGitoYb ) .--At a meeting of members , held on Sunday , July 28 fch , it was
agreed that sixpence per member be subscribed towards defraying the expenses of winding up the Land Company ,- when each member present subscribed his quota , which has teen remitted to Mr . O'Connor . It was also further resohed , — "That the beBt thanks . of this meeting are due and hereb y given to Mr . O'Connor , for his zealous and untiring advocacy of the interests and liberties of the working classes , and that we have unbounded confidence in his honesty and integrity . "
Bacup . —A meeting was held on Monday , thQ 5 thinst . ~ Mr , W . Tagg in the chairwhen it was resolved , —* That every member having any legal claim on the Company , belonging to this branch , should pay sixpence towards the expense of winding up the Company . " The meeting was adjourned until Wednesday evening , the 14 th iust ., when the money is to be collected .-:. Mottram . —At a meoting held at Mr . Martin
Clayton ' s , on Sunday , July 28 th , the following propositions were agreed to : — " That a levy of sixpence be laid on every member of this branch . ' ? " That £ 2 5 s . b 6 sent to Mr . O'Connor , towards defraying the governmental expenses . " » That all members pay tho levy of sixpence on . or before August ' lift , 2 850 , or forfeit ,, aU claim to the Land Cornany . " N . B . —Monies received at the house 5 ! Mr . Martin Clayton , Hollingworth , near Mottram .
Wakefield . —At a meeting held at Mi-Brooke ' s , No . 47 , Northgate , on Wednesday , July 31 st . Mr . R . Brooke was called to the t « The follow ng resolution was proposed ^ mi Hall , and seconded by Mr . Parker , — 'That in order to defray the expenses of winding up the Land Company , that each member be called upon for a levy of sixpence , aud that all arrears of levy be paid b y the 21 si of August , and that any person neglecting to do so shall forfeit all claims on the Company ; that H . Blackburn be empowered to take monies at No . 81 , North gate , at any time , for the convenience of tho members . " Meetings are held at Mr . Richard Brooke ' s , every Wednesday evening . Rochdale . —At a special general meeting held on Sunday last—Mr . S . Clegs ? in the
cnair—the following resolutions were agreed to - . — "That all shareholdrs , both paid-up and unpaid-up , do pay a levy of sixpence each towards defraying the governmental expenses incurred by winding-up the Laud Company . " It was also resolved :- " That a committee of seven—with chairman , secretary , and treasurer—be appointed , and that they meet every Sunday afternoon , at two . o ' clock , to receive levies , and conduct the affairs of the branch . " The following officers were then appointed : — Mr . T . Clegg , chairman ; Mr , R , Gill , secre-
Untitled Article
Aemst 10 , 1850 . THE NQRTHER N gTAR ' 1 - 5
-
-
Citation
-
Northern Star (1837-1852), Aug. 10, 1850, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1586/page/5/
-