Current:

Northern Star (1837-1852), 1st May 1847, Edition 2 of 3, Page 1, The Central Committee of the above flour...

Page 1
Page 1
1 of 8

On this page

  • Departments (4)
    • O THO TSE MEMBERS OF THE LAND "—" — COMPANY. ^ "
    • Cljartfet Intrlltece*
    • Rational £an)i eompaitt?.
    • J«»««ttof
  • Text (24)
  • 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.

      O Tho Tse Members Of The Land "—" — Company. ^ "

      O THO TSE MEMBERS OF THE LAND " — " — COMPANY .

      [ Y Defy Dear Fhiends , ....- ' . As Y< ...

      [ Y DEfY DEAR FhIENDS , ....- ' . As y < As you will have a fall report ofour May j in y in next week ' s " Star , ** and as I have n engai engaged every moment of this week , you t notl not expect a letter from me in the sent sent number of the "Star . " Next week

      i shall shall also give a full report of the proceed-¦ s of t ^ s of the Mechanics" Meeting to be held on turdaturday , 1 st of May , at the Hall of Science , ancheanchester—a meeting and a cause to which attacnttach paramount importance . I trust the nductnductors will send their report in time , long long for Saturday . ' Ever your most faithful friend , Fkargus O'Connok .

      Cljartfet Intrlltece*

      Cljartfet Intrlltece *

      Towjtowsb Iluasts.—Globe And Friends, Mo...

      TowjTowsb ILuasts . —Globe and Friends , Morganreet , reet , Commercial-road EasU-Mr W . W . Broome diverdivered an excellent lectore on Sunday evening , bich bich gave much satisfaction , and elicited great and eqaesqoent applause . At the condnsioo , a discussion isneoisned between Messrs Docksey , Cannon , Knowles , troonJrooineand Shaw ; each of whom contended strongly > r ther the leeessity of immediately exerting themselves : r thor the pennaneot sapport of lie Veterans , Victims , nd Oad Orphans . Mr Broome voluntered to deliver a ourstonrse of six lectures , towards the funds for their aaioaainfenmce , the firet of which commences next Sonlay etay evening , when we earnestly hope for the attendmceuce of * U "good men and true . ' *

      Forthcoming Meetings. A A Cimf Jixxot&Wi...

      FORTHCOMING MEETINGS . A A Cimf JIxxOT & will bebeJdon thepnblic ground aeamearthe Prospect-house , ' Peep-green , Robert Town , » n Sm Sunday , May 9 , at two o ' clock in the afternoon . EmEmest Jones , Esq .. of London , Mr Benjn . Ruahton , il Col Orendon , and other speakers , wiil attend . B Bcet . —The members are requested to attend a meaneetingon Sunday next , at two o ' clock in the afteruoonoon , in the room over the Old Waterworks Com jangany . C Cnr of Lonjyos . —The members and shareholders of tof the Land Company in this district are requested ioiiomeet at the Star Coffee-house , 71 , Old-street , on on Sunday evening , May 2 nd , at wen o ' clock pre « 5 « selv .

      1 DrM'DoHALL ' s Routs for the Ensuing Week-M < Monday and Tuesday , May 3 audi . Walker ; Wednes > JaJay . May 5 , Felling ; Thursday , May 6 . Bill Quay . Tl The varions anb-secretaries , and other persons fe-< p ijmring the serriees of Dr M'Donall for lecturing in ti the Mowing plac & yire requested to correspond with 11 N . Jode , Cock Jnn , Head-of-the-Side ; or James U Nisbett . 6 . Gibson-street , Newcastle : South Shields , I Birth , Winlayton , Sunderland , Thornley , Bisbopi Anckknd , Shineyrow . Iveston . Corbridge , Durham . I Darlington . Shildon , Stockton , Stokealy , and Mid-< i dlesboroogh .

      Mr Ebsesi Josbs will address pnblic " meetin £ g at i the following places in the course of next week ;—] Halifax , at the Oddfellows' Hall , on the evening of 1 Friday , tbeTthinst ., at half-past seven o ' clock ; at j Dewsbury . on Saturday , the 8 th ; and at fleckmondvicke , on Sunday , the 9 th , —after the camp meet-: ing at Peep-green . EttwoGD . —The members are requested to meet in their room , Hartley-street , on Sunday next , at five o ' clock in the evening . Hon .. —The Chartists will hold their weekly

      meeting at the Ship Lm , Church-lane , on Sunday evenins next , at six o ' clock . Lkkds . —The discussion for to-morrow evening will he on the following question , to be introduced by Mr Brook : "What coarse will be the best for the workins classes to pursue to ad vancMheir interests at the expected general election iu July next ?" Lrr £ EPooiH—A lecture will be delivered by Mr Thomas Jones , on " Political Economy , " at Mr TarraU' a , i , Camesu-street , en Sunday evening , May 2 nd . Chair to be taken at seven o ' clock .

      Makchesiee . —J . G . Clarke will deliver a lecture In thaPeople ' sJnstitute . Heyrod-street , Ancoats , on Sunday evening , May 2 nd . Chair to be taken at half-past 6 p . m . A members ' meeting will take place at 2 p . m . May 2 nd , in the People ' s Institute , Heyrodafreet . The Metsopouus Cbuntrrss will meet at the Assembly Room , 83 , I > ean-street , on ] Wednesday evenins next . All parties holding tickets for thelate benefit are requested to settle for them on that occasion Sheffield . —A tea party will be held in the Democratic Temperance room , 33 , Queen-street , on Monday , May 3- Tea at five O'clock . Messrs Councillor Briggs , Seward , Jackson , and others , will address the meeting .

      Spitalfieum . —The Eastern Philanthropic Emergency Society will hold its msnthly meeting on Wednesday next , May 5 th , at Mr Smith's , the Weavers ' Arms , Pelhtam-gtreet , Brick-lane . Chair to be taken at 8 o ' clock . The West Rmnrc Dslegatb Meetko will be held at the house of Mr Charles Brooke , Little Town , on Sunday , May 2 nd , at twelve o ' clock at noon . i Towkr HiKLKxs . —Mr Broome will lecture at the Globe and Friends , Morgan-street , Commercial-road , on Sunday , May 2 nd , at 8 o ' clock in the evening . The AgitationCommittee of the Tower Hamlets will meet at the same place at 6 o clock . AU persons having petition sheets and faacta are requested to bring them . ' TJnnuBux Society , Hall of Science , Near Finsbury-square , City . —Next Sunday , May 2 nd , lecture by Eugene , — ' * Characters of Freethinkers . " The evening reading by G . J . Holyoake , from the Curate of Hurley ' s "History of Greece . "

      Rational £An)I Eompaitt?.

      Rational £ an ) i eompaitt ? .

      Ashtos-Usdee-Lvse.—A Tea Party And Ball ...

      Ashtos-usdee-Lvse . —A Tea Party and Ball was held in the Chartist room , Bentinck-street , on Saturday evening , the 24 th , in honour of the four emancipated slaves , namely , Wallwork , Bamsbottom , Crowther , and Barber . The proceeds were appropriated towardscarryingthemto O'Connorville . After tea , dancing , singing and recitations , were kept up til ) 12 o ' clock . BmuixoHut . —At our usual weekly meeting on Sunday evening last , Mr Dunn in the chair , the following resolutions were unanimously passed . Moved by Mr Tussell , and seconded by Mr Potts , — That we , the members of the Co-operative Land Company , meeting at the Ship Inn , recommend the following propositions to the members for their serious consideration : —

      That we are of opinion that any member should h » Te ion power to sell bis prize when drawn , but no person should be allowed to purchase any prize unless be is a member of the Land Company , and that all proceeds realised bysach sales be deposited In the Company ' s Back , to tbe credit of each person selling , and in no case should he be aBo wed to withdraw the same until ha becomes entitled to take possession of his allotment bj some future ballot , and then two-thirds of the amount to be applied towards purchasing bis freehold , or that he be allowed to appropriate the monies realised by sale to the land Purchase Department , if be should prefer doing so . We consider that by adopting this role tbe monies thus realised will enable the directors to purchase more land , and thus facilitate the speedy location of other members , without inflicting injury on an j member . It would be

      very unjust to prevent members selling their prizes , for the following reasons : —Firstly , a member may be nader an engagement with his employer at the time of drawing bis prize , and therefore not in a position to take possession . Secondly , a member may be vary ill , and quite usable to take possession . Thirdly , a member may be under engagements witb societies , and , therefore , could not take possession witheat embarrassing other parties . We hope that this will meet with the approval of the members , and that they wut give instructions to their delegates accordingl y . Cambkrwho , ahd Waiwobih . —This district contomes its prosperous career . At the meeting on Monday evening last , held at Harrison ' s AssemWy ^ ms , Ea « aae , vMwor ij ^ Uireeaaaifional shareholders were added to the rolL Dsbbt . —Resolved : —

      That the members of this branch pledge thenudr .. to pay one penny l * r month , per member , towards Creating 4 , fund , to be at the dupoulof the Caaruit Executive , for the better advocacy of the People ' s Charter , by employing lecturers . "That a committee of three persons be chosen to carry out the foregoing resolution , so far as regards transmitting the money to the Executive , for the purpose named . Wo . Blacker ^ Wm , Chandler , aad I . Brooks , form the Committee . That this branch recommend to all the branches of the National Land Company throughout tho eouattj , tofollow the example of the Derby friends , in supporting the Chartist Executive , to advocate their political rights ; likewise we solicit our Chartist friends in our own locality to come ferth , and support us in carrying out our good intentions . Htbk . —At a meeting of the shareholders the following resolution was carried unanimously : — ¦

      That each member of this branch pay one penny per month to the Executive , towards employing lecturers to advocate the Land and the Charter . Jfwcss ttB-TjpQs-TiKi . —DrM'Bouall is delivering aconrjeof lectures here , to very good audiences , on Apcultoral Cbe ^^ stry . * Those branches who wish to have lectures upon the same subject will Phase to correspond with Mr Nisbett , 6 , Gibsonstreet . Newcastle . -... " . ' ' Kxxt Mxrnso of CoRFBRBscn ^ -BesoIutioBs in tavour of the Land Conference meeting at Lowbands , WJwy next , ) um been paeed at Salford , Tfotton-

      Wj Jjllypte > " -' Y^^^F^Jxz^^^^^^J: ^'J...

      Wj jJllyPte > " - ' y ^^^ f ^ JXZ ^^^^^^ J : ^ 'JpW l ^ A 'U lte * **~ # jfi # a ** , aj * 4 & %$

      . • ''" '! " " - -, . - :¦ ¦'• - •- ¦¦¦'...

      . '' " '! " " - -, . - : ¦ ¦'• - - ¦¦¦ ' ' : ^ e ^ Wff >*' > J « c * or ^ Jl * ftjJtrt'J ^ - -fe *^ 4 / fezSG $ -itiw ^' ¦ , . ¦ ' . AND NATIONAL 'TIW ) l ^ - l 0 1 ^ fcE : : ^^[^^ " """"" L ^ W ^^^ lIr ^^^^^^^ K ^ SS ^

      Under-Edge, Rochester , Alva, Norwich, S...

      under-Edge , Rochester , Alva , Norwich , Sunderland , Wakefield , Edinburgh , and Kirkaldy . Sheffield . —The members of the Land Company held their usual weekly meeting in the Democratic Temperance-room , 33 , Queen-street , on Monday eveniag , Mr Seward in the chair . On the motion of Mr Caville , seconded by Mr Jackson , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : — : That this meeting is of opinion that the statements made by John Perry , are utterly without foundation ; and this meeting expresses its unqualified thanks to Mi O'Connor .

      Several paid-up members of our branch—to wit , Messrs GwJdard , Birfcinshaw , and Glossop—happened to . be-at Hetriogsgate , and while there made special inquiry , and the universal answer they got from the workmen was that they never worked for a better man in their lives than Mr O'Connor , and that , if allowed , they would cheerfully go round the country with him . ; The Sheffield men are , therefore , not to be duped by Mr Perry . SimiUr ^ esolutions have been adopted at Wbttonunder-Edle , Alva , Stalybridge , Kirkaldy , and Edinburgh . ZTT - Wowos-oKDEs-Eoan . —The shareholders are of opinion that the present system of selling allotments is injurious to the Company , and ought not to be alhJwed . v . That the Company should close as soon as thejSKth section is full . - .

      : F Yrtncomikgmeetintfs. , Bekuosdset.—M...

      : F yRTnCOMIKGMEETINtfS . , Bekuosdset . —Members of the Land Company will meet next Tuesday evening to ; decide on the 13 th rule , at 8 o clock . Bawssust . —The shareholders of Barnalej are requested to . ' nieet at the house of Mr T . Acklams , on the 3 rd of May , at seven o ' clock-Bikmixgham . —A branch of the National Co-operative Benefit Society is in active operation in this town . Rules , cards , & c , can be obtained of Mr Pare , the agent , 65 , Livery-street . Carkixgtos . —A convivial meeting will be held on Saturday evening , at the New Inn , Carrington , to celebrate the occupation of the People ' s First Estate . Chair to be taken at 8 o ' clock .

      Gbseswich jlvd Depifobd . —The shareholders are requested to attend on Tuesday evening , May 4 , at the house of Mr Paris , Cold Bath , Blackheath hill , to pay up aU arrears to the directory and local expense funds . The committee meet at the above place every Tuesday evening , from eight till ten o ' clock . Glasgow . —The members of the Land Company are informed that the branch meetings will cease to be held in Murdoch ' s school-room after the 10 th of May , as the committee has taken a room at the new chapel , Neilson-street , where they wDl meet on Tuesday , the 18 th of May . and every succeeding Tuesday , for three months .

      Hoxl . —The Land Company will meet on Tuesday evening , May the 4 th , instead of Monday , in consequence of the tea party and ball being held on that ( Monday ) evening . ^ to celebrate the allottees taking possession at Herringsgste . Kxddehiuxstke . —The shareholders are requested to meet at the Nag ' s Head Inn , on Tuesday evening next , at ha'f-pastseven o ' clock . MiBTLXBOSB . —The shareholders will meet at the CoacbiPainters'Anns , Circus-street , New-road , on Snnday evening next , May the 2 nd , at six o ' clock precisely . MormH . —The monthly meeting of the shareholders will be held in the lecture room , opposite the Bull ' s Head Mottrsm , on Sunday , May the 2 nd , at two o clock . Mosslkt . —The next meeting wul he held at the Fleece Inn , Mossley , on Monday , May 3 rd , at 8 o ' clock in the evening .

      NomsoHAJt—The shareholders will meet at the Seven Stan Barkergate , oh Saturday ( this ) evening , at seven o ' clock , to celebrate tbe taking possession , of O'Connorville by their fortunate brethren . - Raotobd . —Mr Douse will lecture on "Manures " on Monday evening , - at half-past six o ' clock , in the Den man-street chapel . SauroHD . —The quarterly meeting will be held in the Bank-street . Boom , on Snnday next , at two o ' clock . . - , SiremBi . B . —Information respecting the National Association of United Trades may be had on app lication to James Goodland , No . 7 , Croft ' s Wheel ; or G . HallNo . 9 Cornhill .

      , , Tomiobdss . —A tea party will be held on the 1 st of May , when the Trial of Robert Enunett will be performed .

      The Land Plan. To Feargc3 O'Cossob, Esq....

      THE LAND PLAN . TO FEARGC 3 O ' COSSOB , ESQ . Dear Sir , —I have ever had a high opinion of you as a sterUnz democrat , as a pure and disinterested friend to suffering humanity , as the defender of the poor man ' s right , and a deadly enemy to corruption . This has been fully displayed in your long and truly useful public life , but in no instance has it shown itself with more lustre than in your noble and unequalled "Land Scheme , " a scheme which requires only the hearty co-operation of those for whose benefit it is intended to ensure its complete success , and the entire emancipation of British Labour . But it was not , Sir , for the purpose of praising your exertions that led me to write this . Your indomitable

      courage is already known over the greater part of the globe ; but I would willingly add my mite to convince my brethren , the sons of toil , of soma of the advantages that will accrue to them from joining the National Co-operative Land Company . I observed , yesterday , placards stuck up in all the most public places in our streets , announcing a sale by public roup , of a field of land , houses , & e . in the vicinity of this place , and , to insure a sale , the upset price reduced to £ 550 . I concluded , with myself , that this must really be a very dainty morsel , and made up my mind to see it without delay , sol started this morning in company with other two who knew the spot . It is rather less than a mile but of town . The houses , which are bnilt after the cottier

      system of this neighbourhood , are dose on the old country road , fronting it with only a ftot-walk between it and the door . They consist of a single row ; each dwelling house is one end next the barn , and the cow-house at tbe opposite end . Tbe houses are narrow , and about sixty feet in length . The mansion house has one room , a closet , and kitchen ; the barn about half tbe length of the first , but much lower , the cow-house lower still , descending like three steps of a stair . There . was at the back of ail this something that had the appearance ' of a piehouse . The land consists of a small stripe direct !; back from the houses . Tbe extent about two acres three roods , English measure . I cannot say what might be considered a fair rent value for it in its present position , but , were the land a mile further from the town , I know one pound per acre would be thought an extortionate price for it . I likewise know

      that the Land Scheme would put a man in possession of more , and better land for the half of the money , besides his proportionate allowance of capital to commence with . Close by this is another small place , about four acres ; the bouse , a miserable abortion , unworthy the name , for which the tenant pays £ 20 of annualrent . He is but an indifferent farmer , and is not a teetotaller , still he appears to be making a decent living . Such facts as these will , I trust , assist to open tbe eyes of the people to theirown interest as well as to point out the value of land , as a permanent cure for poverty and wretchedness , and crush them iu a strong light and wretchedness ; and must show in a strong light the advantages to be obtained by joining the Land Company . - ' I am , sir , yours truly , Alexasdeb Camtssll , Bookseller , Brechin , April 11 . P . S . —j shall shortly prove the truth of my professions in this letter , by becoming an active member . A . C

      Thb Mobdxb Of Mr Rilxt At Shefrato.—Jame...

      Thb Mobdxb of Mr Rilxt at SHEFrato . —James and George Bradley have b . en committed to the York Assizes for the murder and robbery of Mr Riley , at Sheffield , on the 11 th of January last . Numerous Fibes . —Thursday morning , about 3 o ' clock , a fire broke out on the premises of Mr Geo . Cave , a harness maker , in Kingsland-road . The flames were not got out until tbe workshop and its contents were destroyed , and the back rooms of the dwelling severely damaged . The adjoining house , No . U , was also injured . —A fire broke out between 8 and 9 on Thursday evening , on the premises of

      Mr Montz , Berlin wool-worker , 130 , New Bond-st . The firemen succeeded in getting tbe mastery over the flames before they had extended beyond the shop in which they originated . —Whilst the engines were at tbe above fire they were called to another in King-street , Portman-square , upon reaching which it was found that whilst a child was retiring to bed , a spark flew from a candle and set the bedding and curtains in a general blaze , belonging to Mr Pettit , coffee-housekeeper .- With great difficulty the child made his escape , and the inmates succeeded in getting the fire extinguished . ¦¦ .

      A few days since a mason , w . ho was sawing a block of freestone , at Abergavenny , Monmouthshire ; found a live frog in a small cavity , which was nearly three feet distant from any fissure in tbe stone . \

      Return Of Votes For Election Of Exeoutiv...

      RETURN OF VOTES FOR ELECTION OF EXEOUTIVfc COMMITTEE , OF . THE NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIA-TIO % ; * r , ,- .. " "I = ¦ .- ¦ ' " A .: n , -. ' ¦ ¦ .- ( : ¦; , - . . . .. . ., . - ? B ? S . « 1 ;^ , § . . 3 . .- ., I f , . i Westminster ... 26 16 21 M 'M . H 4 * ¦»! : ;'¦ " ' ; " " ¦ ' - l 1 ¦¦¦' WhittingtouandCat ' ... ... » ' « 21 # ; 12 10 ^ '• ' ''' - ; ' l " 2 ' H Sheffield ... ., ' . .. ' . ... 77 6 G 64 SQ -59 12 ^ SfflL , - ' . ' ; ' v . i Ig . l 3 Marylebone ... ... 28 22 . 21 33 16 20 ' f ; 18 ; r : " 'U' ^'^ i i Leicester , Shaksperiiins . ... ... 16 . 16 : 16 16 16 ; X ' - ,. " , . ¦ ¦> ¦ ¦¦ -. Bridgewater . ' ... ... " ... 38 35 37 2 ? 31 ' 16 /^ :,. ';¦ ' ;• " ' : y- ^ ¦ :,, .. ,,,. ..: BUston . .. ... 22 22 22 ^ 22 ; ; *«• ;_ ; ' - * ' ¦ ; •' . - O ,, ;• Bradford , Smith - ... ... ... 51 51 51 51 51 ; /; ' V , ; ' ¦' " - ¦ Croydon ... . ... 12 3 U A * ' * , . }} . ,. v , l \ ;; ' JO SisingtOBLane ... ... ... 6 6 6 6 6 - ;¦ / ' ' - - : Salford ... ... ... ... 19 17 19 14 12 10 ' ' " ; 3 Kverpool ... ... ... ... 12 4 4 T 21 , 25 ' ' 7 ' ' 6 17 II ' 8 12 Northampton ... ... ... 14 12 9 . 6 3 j 9 " , 5 * ' U . 2 Norwich ... ... ... ... 20 19 . . 20 20 18 V' 3 ' 6 '' Bermonosey ... ... ... W 5 2 9 7 f ; 10 " . ¦ ' -- .. -, . Brightoa ... ... ... ... 18 16 18 14 16 * 8 ^ -3 ; 1 ' ¦ » 14 Peirsbtay ... ... ' ¦ ' ... 20 SO 20 120 20 ; .. . . . . Bristol ... 25 25 . 25 25 25 / : ' " " - - ' ' ¦• ¦ . : ' ,. '• - ' - ¦ - " . Hull ... ... " ... ... 13 13 M 13 » M ¦ ¦ .::. ¦!¦ ¦ . v \ ¦ : .-. < -. . Beading ; ... _„ .... ' ; .. , " . ' . » .. "« _ . ;«; i . . ' 6 6 # ; !|^ » /; " > ;[ u > ; . ' ; '' " . ,, ; ^ ;/ ;" - " ' / - Total .:,.. - . . . « ' ;¦ . : % . Ml 392 . ^ Mi ffif ™* 4 & ± k 9 ic :-. * ' # f M ^ 3 i ^ S 2 64 " '' ¦¦ : . -mi ' . ? . 1 . .. i . i * . " ¦ ' . . ' . W"ii iUlmij ¦ ' ' ¦ ' ia ? —— = — - ' " .- ¦"' —; ' * •' - ' -- - ¦ - . *—

      The Above Comprise Alt The Returns Recei...

      The above comprise alt the returns received with the precise number of Votes recoidid * From'Oldhanv Somers Town , Iiamberhead ^ green , and many other } towns , unanimous votes bare bean recorded in favour of llessrs O'Connor , M'Grath , Wheeler , Clark , and Doyle , Chbistopheb DoTLK , Sec . '

      National Trades'association For The Prot...

      NATIONAL TRADES ' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF , INDUSTRY .

      "IMvnforOam & m ^ ¦ .- ¦ ,

      In alate number of this paper we candidly expressed to our numerous members and friends that whatever success bad hitherto attended our endeavours , or however popular our Association had become , that we had nothing whatever to thank the Newspaper Press for . in promoting our utility , save and except the inestimable privilege we enjoy , of having a portion of the columns of this paper allotted to our use . In again adverting to this subject

      we preface our remarks by observing that we do so not in tbe language of whining complaint , nor yet in giving expression to feelings of mortified pride that the Public Press generally appears not to consider us deserving of their notice , but in consideration that it is our duty to avail ourselves of a passing occurrence , in which this omission of the Public Press is exceedingly manifest , with a view to stimulate the working classes throughout the . country to redoubled exertions by candidly assuring them . on the evidence of palpable circumstances , to which we allude , that their emancipation entirely depends

      upon then * own energies , and to point out to them the obvious dereliction of duty with which the Public Press is chargeable , and that the silence which it generally observes towards us is not attributable to ignorance of the fact of our existence , together with a knowledge of tbe objects and purposes of our Association , and of much of its usefulness in the prevention of strikes , & c , but . to-their own sheer neglect , while a perfect knowledge of those facts are staring them in the face . This will appear very obvious when we remind our readers that during the debate on the Education BiU in the House of

      Commons on Monday evening week ; T . 5 . Buncombe , Esq . took occasion to notice this Association as an instance of tbe growing , intelligence which he contended was manifest amongst working men . His remarks on the subject were reported in last week ' s Northern Star , which we here repeat , lest they may haveesc & ped the notice of any of our readers : — The working classes were not now' so ignorant as to have recourse to the useless strikes they used to have ; They knew perfectly well ' that , in those strikes they were not able to contend against tbe long purses of the masters , and . they had consequently formed themselves into a national and gene , ral combination of united trades , and were creating

      a fund by which they would be enabled to produce for themselves the raw materials of trade , and by employing themselves in reproductive labourin their own workshops , it would be a matter of no conseqaence to them whether the masters took tbemback again or not . ' In the case of local injustice being inflicted on any of the trades , this Association would bring the whole weight efits influence to bear upon it , and so interpose an efficient barrier against the commission of those acts of oppression which were endured by working men when powerless to resist .

      This was a new scheme , which did honour to the working men , and showed they had more enlightened views than they got credit for . He found that it had worked admirably so far as it had gone . When at Nottingham last week he had been informed by tbe framework knitters that they had successfully resisted no less than eighteen reductions of wages They were bow experiencing practically the advantages of tbe new system . He therefore repeated , when the government alleged ignorance against the working classes , they did not know what ' was going on in the country among that class . ...

      We are perfectly aware that it is not practicable for reports of the whole of the lengthened speeches that occur m parliamentary debates to be inserted in tbe newspapers , and we are equally aware that in abridging such speeches editors and reporters will differ as to the points that may appear most important and best deserving of insertion , to the omission or exclusion of others which may appear . , to he less interesting ; But with all these considerations taken into account , is it not singularly remarkable that , with the exception of the report above repeated from the Northern Star , that not a single paper that we have seen or heard of contained a word upon the subject , and we have seen a number of the

      papers iu which the report of the debate on Education appeared . A question arises here which we put to the judgment of every rational working man : Whether is it tbe most reasonable consideration to suppose that the general silence observed by the Newspaper Press on a matter which is a fact of history , and of unprecedented character , and one in which so many thousands of the working classes have taken such an interest as to become members of the Association , is attributable to an unintentional coincidence , arising from the ordinary necessity of abridging reports ; or from a disposition on the part of the conductors of each paper not to insert anything whatever that can contribute to the growing popularity of the National Association of United Trades ? We leave this question for each of

      our numerous members and friends to answer for themselves ; while we freely state for ourselves that we feel disposed to attribute the coincidence of omission to the cause last mentioned , which opinion we doubt not will be most generally entertained by all who give the subject any degree of consideration . And what ideas are associated with this consideration in tbe minds of reflective working men , —they by whose industry and ingenuity , the land is cultivated , arts are operated , and commerce Is navigated ? Is it not obvious that they are merely viewed as beasts of burthen , and that their condition and their interests are totally disregarded , even by those whose legitimate professional duty it is to chronicle passing events which are considered to be of sufficient importance to be recorded .

      It appears evident , therefore , that the conductors of the Newspaper Press do not consider our Association , with its objects and capabilities , 'deserving of a passing notice in their columns , even when those facts have been stated before the Legislature ; they do not consider that an Association which is composed of many thousands of working men , having branch associations scattered in various parts of the three kingdoms , consisting of all trades and oc cupations , and which is every day gaining additional members , and has in view the emancipation of industry , by means of the protection of labour and the employment of surplus labour ; the

      establishment of a good understanding , on fair and equitable grounds , between the employers and the employed ; the discontinuance of useless strikes , and the substitution of mediation to effect an amicable reconciliation in cases of dispute ; the securing of a fair day ' s wage fora fairway ' s work , and the improvement of the workingclasses physically , morally . and intellectually ; we say that the conductors of the Newspaper Press do not consider these matters to be of sufficient importance to merit their attention , so as to induce them to announce to their readers that the working classes are disposed to use their efforts to improve their cpndj | jon , aud that they kwe . established an

      National Trades'association For The Prot...

      Association for that purpose . ; It is our'wish to entertain feelings of respect toward the conductors of the Press . We know and acknowledge their influence upon the public mind , and we freely admit their capabilities to advance any cause in which they engage . Should they consider that ' our objects are commendable , it is their duty to aid its in our undertaking ; if they consider that our objects are not commendable , it is their duty to point but the defects , and to caution others of what they consider the danger of joining with us , and to state why and wherefore we should be avoided . r

      But ; while we wish to respect them , and acknowledge their influence , we cannot but notice the marked manifestations of their indifference , neglect , or contempt towards our Association as a body , which we can impute to no other motive than a disinclination to notice whatsoever may be interesting to the working classes . It is , therefore , for our numerous members and friends to consider , as before stated , that' the emancipation of ' their order , for which we are striving , entirely depends upon their own energies , andthat they have nothing , to hope for from the aid of the Public Press further than the privilege in this paper , which they now enjoy . We are not afraid that our members and friends will be discouraged onthat account ; they see what we ! have achieved without the aid' of the Public

      Press , and have nothing to thank . them for ; there , is the more credit due to the invaluable exception ' of "the Northern Star , by which we have exclusively been supported , and we would add there is the more credit due to ; ourselves ,: individually and collectively . Let us , therefore , one and all , redouble our exertions in the ; good work ; in which we ate engaged , and let the marked neglect of the Public Press toward us operate as a stimulant to independence and energy , - not fearing that the glorious obects we hare in new wUl , indae time , be accomplished , when working :, ; men , will , occupy ., their proper position in sdcietyi and their industry and ingenuity will be , appreciated , and their moral influence will have its due weight on other classes ' of the community . ' ¦>* < -o

      The Central Committee Of The Above Flour...

      The Central Committee of the above flourishing institution met at their office , II , Tottenham-court road , on Monday ; " and foUo wing ^ day , T . "' S . Duncombe , Esq . M . P ., in the chair . The minutes of . the previous meeting were read and , confirmed , the financial account" read and received , and an immense number ^^?^ , ^ Art ^^ C ^^ untry some , coOTUBiog'the adhesion , and levies " of tbe batters of Manchester , 170 iu number , and of Denton , 200 ; Leicester fancy hosiery branch ; Sabden block printers ; Leeds hand-loom weavers ; . Newcastle-upon-Tyne canvass weavers , and from several other trades ; and also they received' the following report from their agents in different parts : of the country ., ' . ., . ' . .. ' ,: ' . ' .

      "• : The Central { Committee are extremely happy to report the successful termination of the dispute between Messrs Stocks and Tait , of Stockport , bleachers , and their men , to the number of seventyfive , by the mediation of Mr Williamson , thus : " affording another proof of the moral power of the Association . Those men have been working at the reduced price . for some time , wider , protest . ' . . The men gave the customary fortni g ht ' s notice to their employers of their intention . to leave their , employment , uuless the employers consented to give . the wages they previously received . Thus the misery and expense of au important strike has been rendered unnecessary by the timely interference bit the Central Committee . \ " . ' )" : ' ¦ ' : V . ' ' . , ,

      SCOTLAND . —KILMARNQCK . —On Monday evening a public meeting of , the , weavers jwas . held in the Croft-hall , to hear a lecture : on the National Association ' s new mode of protection , from-Mr Jacobs . - The lecturer entered into the grievances of the weavers , comparing them with other trades ^ and fully proved that each'trade was interested in obtaining high wages for themselves , and every other trade , and that" high wages" would bring them all " plenty to do ; " this bad been promised to result from free trade ; " but ( said he ) the employers will never give it to tbe employed unless they pnttbemselves in a position to take " hig h- wages . " After showing that only by the power of national association could this end . be achieved , he concluded a very instructive address amid the applause of the meeting . ¦ . ' .. ' .

      . A resolution , to join immediately , was carried unanimously ; also the usual votes of thanks ; and the meeting seperated , iu high hopes of the future making the poor weavers hold up their heads again . GLASGOW . —Tuesday evening a meeting of the factory handloom-weavers was held in Murdoch ' s School-room , St Andrew ' s-square ,. when Mr Jacobs delivered a lecture on the great advantages , of national association , as exemplified in the Association of Trades . The lecturer entertained the meeting much to their mind with many useful lessons : at the close a resolution of confidence in the Association was carried , and an accession of strength to the branch effected . The meeting then separated ; after the usual thanks , in the best spirits .

      Wednesday , Mr Jacobs attended the plasterers and sawyers , to explain the plans of the Association , to answer questions , and arrange for public meetings of the bodies . DENNY . —A public meeting was held in the Odd Fellows ' -hall on Thursday evening , when Mr Jacobs delivered a lecture on . the wants of the working classes and the means to supply them , by national association . A resolution approving of the National association of Trades was carried unanimously . The block printers , ' who called the meeting , are about to join . The chairman ( a member of the Land Society ) in dismissing the meeting , ' ' declared the Land Plan and the Trades' Plan would redeem thepeople . -

      EDINBURGH . —On Friday evening , a public meeting of the hatters was held in the Friendly Society ' s-haU , High-street , to hear the plans , objects , and progress of the National Association of Trades , explained by Mr Jacobs , which was highly approved oi . The secretary , ( Mr Turner , ) who filled the chair , put a ftw questions as to the mode of dealing with different ' subjects , and all expressed themselves satisfied with the answers : it was then agreed to refer the question of joining to the general meeting , shortly to be held . ; ;

      MANCHESTER . —Mr Peel reports that on Monday he attended a public meeting of trades in the Lecture-room , Mottram . Mr Robert Wild having been appointed to preside , he introduced Mr ' Peel , who addressed the meeting at length , demonstrating the inefficiency of existing Unions for any benefit , to the working classes , contrasting the , principles and practices of the various local isolated combinations , past and present , with those of the National Trades . ' Association ; and having treated the ' subject at great length , expressed bis readiness to meet any objections , or to answer a » y questwn * foriujethw in . formation , :, ' . - ' - ; - . ;

      On Tuesday He Attended The First Delegat...

      On Tuesday he attended the first delegate meeting of the Heywood district of the National Trades ' Association ., The ; necessary . ' apppintment ' of district officerswasproceedeSfwith , and delegates from the fustian cutters , ( who bad previously joined , ) beamers and twisters , strippers and grinders , powerloom weavers and shoemakers , gave in their names , ' and announced the intention of the bodies they .

      representedimmedialely joining the movement . , A delegate from . the painters said ' , he was instructed to go Jto ' Sheffield to attend a conference of their trade abouT : Mbe held , in Sheffield , ' and asked Mr Peel whichbbdy he thought it would be most to their interesfofjoining j' he ' replied that not . knowing any thing of the ^ nature of the Sheffield movement he could not give a comparative opinion , but he considereTOwouldberouch to ^ he interest of all trades to join the National Confederation , and also to form a general union of their own body . :

      ; On the evening of the same day he attended a general meeting of the hatters of Denton , when after a most kind arid enthusiastic reception , h « addressed a very numerous , meeting upon the . all- , absorbing question of the day , ancY at his conclusion , had the great satisfaction of receiving £ 2 Is . ' ; 8 d . as the ' -first month ' s contribution and levies for 200 hatters of Denton . Hurrah for . the . Union ! < ; STAFr # RI ) SHiRE Pbm Mr Peel / arrived . in ' tins -district , - by , ' - order of tbe

      central committee ; and on Friday . he put himself in communicajtioli with tbe ' hatters of Newcastle , when arrangements Vfere made for a meeting of that trade at an early dat «!^ vt || lhe evening , he met some of the friends of tJeMiiWiation in . this district , at the New Market ^ a ^ t B , ! Hanley ^ nd arrangements were considered ^ orfiuV ac tive agitation of the potters . On Saturday he attended the weekly meeting of a Potters' Lodger which . be addressed , and gave a cheering account of the rapid progress' and extraordinary success of the movement ,

      HANLEY . —Important Meeting of Potters in the employ of Mr , C ; Meigh . —This meeting was held . ' on Monday ' evenih g , at the Golden Lion , Hanley , to consider whether the bauds of this factory , about 100 in number , should join , the Potters' Emigration Society , or the National Association . Mr W . Evans , editor ol the Totters * Examiner and esr-member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of United Trades forthe Employment of Labour , delegate to every Conference which has met , and one of the committee appointed at the commencement , to frame the constitution and laws of the society , had been invited to attend to explain the objects of the Potters' Emigration Scheme , which proposes to draft off all the potters of Staffordshire , at the rate of one

      per month , to an estate / our miles long , consisting of impenetrable wood , with . a small portion of wild prairie , in Dodge County ( singular name ) Wisconsin , United States ! At the suggestion of some of the hands , who had no ; great faith , in this veto dodge , Mr Peel was also invited to attend . After the settlement of tbe preliminaries ^ Peel confined himself strictly within the limits prescribed ; and compressed , within half-an-hour , an epitome of the principles and objects * past and present proceedings , and the probable future progress oftheVnational movement ; proving its . efficiency to meet the peculiar position of the potters ; its perfect ability to protect their privileges and rights ; and to , gradually , materiallyim-. prove , their condition .

      'Mr Evans then rose , and proceeded to explain how he became connected with the National Trades ' movement , and that > at his suggestion the Potters ' Union in ' 45 had taken ' out one hundred shares , upon which they had paid 25 s ,, and had never been able to pay any further instalment , from their dissensions and poverty , which he said he very much regretted . He then , went into a long history of the exertions he had personally made in behalf of the potters of Staffordshire , and drew attention to the immense benefits thev had derived from his exertions

      , as editor' of the Potters' Examiner .: After about i tyventyl . minutes of this perfectly irrelevant matter be was reminded that he had not yet said one word about the emigration scheme . He then went into an exceedingly voluble and g lowing account of the advantages which awaited the potters eh the four mile estate in . Dodge County , United States , seventy individuals having just embarked for that El Dorado , in the highest spirits . And , in

      allusion to tbe United Trades , be assured the ^ meeting that any attempt to raise the wages of the great staple manufactures of this country would beattended with the most alarming effects , to the commercial prosperity of England , as it would drive these trades to the continent , and concluded his address of halfan-hour—good measure—with expressing himself highly favourable to the National Trades , that is , after the potters had carried out the emigration to Dodge County , United States .

      Messrs Evans and Peel then withdrew , each , „ I believe , thoroughly understanding the other . ; The result of this Utile drama is very satisfactory —a division of opinion existing as to the merits of the . rival . "Association . Two secretaries were appointed to enrol the names of those present for that movement they had most confidence in , when there appeared twenty-eig ht for the National Trades , and thirteen for Dodge County , United States . The absent members ' willprobably join in the same proportion , which gives the National Association a majority of iuore than two . to one . " Hurrah for the Union / " ; • " . ' ' /

      ; SHEFFIELD .-Ms J ; W . Parker reported- oh Monday . evening , April 19 th , he attended a meeting of of the two societies , of operative tailors , at the Green Dragon , Fargate , when after an animated ad , dress they passed a resolution in favour of the aaao ciation . ' , ; . £ On Tuesday morning a general meeting of the workmen iu the four branches of the pen and pocket knife trades ! blade forgers , scale and . pring forger ? , grinders and setters-in . was held at the Circus , for the purpose of hearing an address from Mr Parker explanatory of the objects and regulations of tbe United ; Trades Association , lor which body he is acent . 2 . 000 persons were presnt , and Mr J . South

      was unanimously called to the chair . Mr Parker then addressed the meeting at great length , after which Mr ' Ilawkswortb , who has been a determined opponent of national organization , declared himself a convert . Mr Isaac Ironside addressed the meeting at considerable meeting , urging his . hearers to join this great National Confederation . After Mr Parker-had answered several questions to the perfecS satisfaction of the meeting , the chairman then put the question , " That the four branches of the spring knife trade should forthwith join the National Asso-¦¦¦

      ciation . " ' ¦ "" : In the evening Mr P . attended a meeting of the fork grinders at the Forrester ' s Arms , Iron Bridge , which was attended with the like successful results .. WObVERUAMPTON . —On Wednesday Mr Parker held a meeting of the tin-plate workers at the Red Cow , Dudley-street On-T hursday he met the edge-tool makersat the union ; after addressing them at considerable length they decided upon bringing the matter before their next district meeting with the view of their body joining altogether . < ' V ; ,,:

      On Friday Mr P . attended ameeting of-the cockfounders , gas-fitters , coopers , and coach-mitkers , " at the Blue Ball , Bifetonistreet , which eh'dftd Very satisfactorily . No less than eight deputation from as many trades wanted upon . Mr P .. ' previous to . bis leaving Sheffield , requesting a visit .

      "Tub Fast And The Fawns."—The ^ Article ...

      "Tub Fast and the Fawns . "—The article thus entitled , from the pen of William Hewitt , wliich appeared sometime ago in this paper ; copied from IfoioM ' s . Jbwn » aJ , has been reprinted by one of our readers ; Mr James Hyslop ofWigan . Mr II . printed 2 , 000 copies , part of which were distributed in Wigan ,. and part sent by post to a variety of places iu England and Scotland . SiiooKiso DsAtu op a CniiD bt FtRE . —On , Wednesday afternoon Mr Baker held an inquest at the London Hospital on the body of Louisa . Everett , aged :: four years , of'Trovidenca-place , Mill-wall ,

      Poplar . ' It appeared that on Sunday afternoon last the deceased was ieft in the care of a female named Wilkinson , by her parents , for a short time . ' Shortly afterwards the female left the" child playing near the window , while she went to another ; room . A few minutes afterwards the female " was alarmed by the screams of the deceased , and on entering the ^ oom she was discovered enveloped in { Lames , An : alarm was , immediately raised , and the flames were with great difficulty extinguished , Tho unfortunate child was burnt about the lower part of the ' body id ,. a most shocking manner , and was conveyed tothe hospital ; where she expired on the following day from the injuries , she had received , Verdict , " Accidental Death , " ¦¦ . ,- _„ . •• ,. . «¦ - . < . - !"

      J«»««Ttof

      J «»«« ttof

      J Irish Co^R&Dkba«Os.—The R Confeddrates...

      J Irish Co ^ r & DKBA « os . —The cOnfeddratesrineTw usual at Caviwright ' s Coffee-house , Redcross-street ori Sunday evening . Mr Henry Tucker ' . filled '; th ¥ chair , and said , —He was glad to see ' their member lincrease . rrrhe had' attended their meetings ^ Sh'deS

      light ; and he bad no hesitation in saying that if tho ^ spirit and liberality , propriety , and good-wlll , - , wbloSi he had witnessed in thafcroom , ' was not deviated frostat their future proceedings , it tf duld pcbuoy _ nb % roStt ? share of public attention . . { Cheers ;) ^ Thje se ' erefafyj 1 read tbe letterTroai . $ 6 ' Bishop of Denftto . Mo / gan John . O ' Connell , d » c , from . the NaU < mj > oirs ^» which elicited the admiration < and ^ tb & ftksitof jit meeting in the following resolution , proposed bjmi Dwain , and seconded by ' Mr ' Manley ^*^ m ^ em marked thanks , of this meetingMd ptftpiovbW Ireland is pre-eminently due to the Must Ke ' r ; w ;; Magin , Catholic Bishop of Deny , for his iflimitabl * castigatidn of Morgan John'O'Oohnell & Co ., for hw , participation in theever-to Moathed * project' «' ¦ iiiiii

      . Canadian Colonization ; " "Mr D . contrasted the * , place-hunting propensities of Mr J . ' O'Connell withr some of the worthies of Ireland . Arthur O

      , tolerated for amomant , if the people had _ ' a proper system of education ; but so long as ( he people were " ignorant of their social a nd political-rights , so long would / they be made cats-paws of by knaves and , sham-patriots , 'Mr Martin spoke in . ' & vour of national " ' education and political instruction ;' after : which the ' secretary and others addressed , the meeting on their prospects and hopes . -The meeting then separated . much gratified . with the proceedings . - ; :. : ¦ WKsiMissTJCB DBBiTiK ' o"SociErr .--Tl ! is fast-pro * > gressing arid eminently successful society held their ? weekly meeting on Saturday evening last , in the large , room of . the Temperance Hall , Broadway , for the further consideration of the question— : " ilovr did Ireland lose her Parliament : and what have been

      the effects of the Union of the two' Countries ? " Me Trumble opened the debate , and in an excellent , - { speech proved that the people of Ireland had never been parties to the Union . , Mr , Bowler followed , '¦• and in a very sensible address showed the necessity forthe Irish people being united to obtain Repeal * . and said ; that it was ' the want of Union that had ¦ caused her to lose her Parliament . Mr Ashe next ; rose , and attacked the priesthood of Ireland , as ther . ; betrayers of Ireland and her independence . Mir . ' .... Broome- next spoke , and most eloquently defended ^ ¦¦¦¦• , the Irish people from the charges of ignorance as . to . ..-. j the nature of their rights-, and said that , had they but had the power of exercising their knowledge ac «

      cording to their will , Ireland would not have allowed a few designing men—political traffickers—to have ? robbed her of her legislative power . ( llear , hear . > Mr Cathie and several other speakers addressed tkemeeting , and a motion of adjournment havingbeeh ; unanimously carried , the company separated . The 6 ' iacussion will be resumed this ( Saturday ) evening , at ; half-past eight . ' United Patriarchs' Benefit Sucim . —At av meeting of the directors- on 21 & t ult ., the deputation appointed to wait ou- . -T . V 7 akley , Esq ., M . P ,, ' gave in their report to the effect that that gentleman bad consented to become a patron of the society .

      The directors agreed to the annual festival ef the society taking place on the third Monday in June next , at tbeBayswater Tavern , Bayswater . A deputation was appointed , to wait on T . S . Dancombe , Esq ., M . P ., tosoliet . his taking the chair , also to wait on T . Wakley , Esq ., M . P ., F .. O'Connor , Esq ., and other gentlemen , to favour . tlio institution with then * attendance . The address to the members on the fourth annual statement oi the receipts and expen ' diture was agreed to , and- » rdered to be printed with the annual statement ; the same to be issued ' aa aoort as possible , withthe tickets for the annual festival . '

      ^ ^ * •»Tx L^Jft ^Z ' ¦ ~ V 'I ^^^Fl I &...

      ^ ^ * •» tX l ^ jft ^ z ¦ ~ 'i ^^^ fl i & "S *^ W ^ P ^& mms k 8 $ 2 & M $ M (^ W ? S ^ SSSKiM V ^ I -: ; : t v ' ' . .. 8 >^ p « Hft .. ' ? tfV 4 ^ # i I— ' * ' ! T ' ¦< v . \ ¦ \> 3 1

      Democratic Committee Fott Poland's "' : ...

      DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE FOtt POLAND'S "' " •• ¦ ' ., ' " REGENERATION . ' ' . ' . ' . ' * - ' f ~ '!' . ' ., ' , ; { From 6 w Town BdWonof . AffttlH . ) ' ''" ' ]' _\} - ' 7 ; .. ; beceipjs , ' , ' ';¦' . £ s * ; d , :: ' " * Balance in bandfrom lust Audit , June 8 th , . " "" . ' . . " " ' 18 t 6 ,... < . •••' .. * . ., ¦ .. « . * . •••• ...-.- » . ^**** i ' i , * II 8 Returns from Sale of Pamphlets per MessrsiV - -. ,, ' Harney ' , Clark , Doyle , WheelerandMoy / " ¦' : ' .. 6 . Cavill , Sheffield 0 16 " ) B . Y ., Sunderlinu ........ „ ....... „„ 0 0 S . * Mr . Smith , Bradford .: O'l T ' * Feb . 15 , 1817 . Pratcrnhl Democratic Society ... 1 0 O r '• —— 22 hd , ——Collected at John-street Hall ' : Meeting ,.,...,,,.. ,... ... / ......... OlOIOr ; ' .- ¦ '' -fewsi- . EXPENDIOTBB . ' . ; .. '"' Printer's Account—750 Pamphlets , No . 1 ...... 2 15 0 750- ditto No . 2 ...... 1 15 6 — .-. __ Placards for Joha-atr « et Meeting , 0 12 0 Adrertisements , northern Star u . 0 . Hire of Jsbn-strcet Hall , Eib . 2 nd , 1817 . ...... 1 10 0 Board-men and Postage on account . ef tbe . aboveMeeting . ' . .. ^ , 0 7 ¦ 6 Letters to Paris , aud Postage of tha Circulars Oil ! Letters to Paris , to Public Jburuab , to Delegates , Circulars , & c . ....................... 0 5 i . ¦ ¦ : '¦ - ¦ £ T l ' i ( i Total Expenditure ' ...... J ? 13 6 T 6 tal Receipts . ......... fi 12 3 i ToMarcb 25 > b , 1847 . j ,.. SI 1 ' 2 | Audited and found correct , by . WllLIiMiIlEWITT a »» John Oathae & , IJ 3 T ' Monies received since tlie 25 th of March , will btf acknowledged in the next Balance-Sheet , 3 . Mot , Financial Secretary .

      Shakspbbe's Bimh-Day.—The Anniversary Of...

      Shakspbbe's BiMH-DAy . —The anniversary of tbe poet's birth day was celebrated , as-usual , at the p | ace of his nativity , on Friday , the 2 Brd of April . In the earlj part of tha day , the Shaksperian Club held its tvveutjthird anniversary ; . William Lucy , Ssq ., iu tlwcUair . Tbe proceedings derived , some interest from the subject discussed ; it wis . that of tho purohasiof the old house , within the nails of which the bard , first' saw the light . This tottering edifice , by the provisions of the will of tha last male owner , was to be sold . tit . the death of his wife . This lady expired at the . close-of the last year , and the society not possessing . any ,. funds wherewith . to purchas * the building ,, npplicatioa :. was mado to government , through Lord Morpeth , the Chief Commissioner , oi Woods and Eortists , aud tho following was received ia replv

      :--<• Sir , Lam extremely obliged to jou for the comrmu ... / . ^ nication you . have been goo < l , : em > ugh to make to me oi » o . the part ot the Shaksperian Club , respecting the approaching disposal of the house in which the greatest of , our poets was born ; but , upon . the- whole , the member * . of the government are disposed to think that tbe acquisir tion of so interesting a property pesttaina still more to tha people c £ England thaavto its-govennmeut .. I-havo thehonouMo . be . iSsxi ; , Moupeih .-, In these circumstances coupieditoo , with the tact that ; the present holders of the .-property decline to name any price lor Uift buUding , but , have sasolvetl on submitting it for public competition ,, thercomnrittee of the club , have * ben reluctantly compelled to abstain taking any ^ further steps in the matter , so tbat . tfu > . property bids fair , to become- at the mercy of some , chance purchaser . It is to b *

      UoV . ed , however , ' tbatxometbing ; may yet be dene to purchase the house for tiie public . The dinner ia . tho evening , at the Shaksp , ere-hall , ww . attended by ma \ iy of tlia country gen-ry . T . H . Braosbridge , Esq ., presided ; antL . Mr M . Philips , SfcPi ; for ,- Mancliestur , was a guest . " Unfortwaately , however , lUe-aouudtteehaa beaa uns ' ueeess--ful in their efforts to obtuiui the attundaucciif any of tha . Hterati of the day . Anj & ngs & those to whom invitations-• had been sentj . were the v « nfi » able poet YToidsworth , ' who » iu return , expressed tbe deep interest ha . felt in the so' ciety , and tbe delight ft-nosrid have affosded him to . have been present , but heiouacii the journey to Stratford im' possible . Serjeant-TflJfowd , ovenrhe / ined with brjefs . < could notspsre the time-from bis professional duties , to ' visit ( to adopt his-oowi . eatpressivu language ) "tbe . raosfc

      saeredsjotin BrLtaiaj" at » dMr WwS . Landoj , a Warwlckshiaa man , foun 4 himself co » polkd , from other causesjo . decline . Notwitbttandiag these drawbacks , hoivevar , the affjun passed off welt , Besides the toast of tbe ¦ evening , "lbs' immorfali memory of , WilBam Shas ^ pere . " Hhfl following ^ mong otbffirs , wirje also drunk .: '' -Wordsworth and ibe British po , et » , '' - "tbe Gawiek Clubhand " Sheridsa . Knowlesaad the DRama . " Tbe second djimerat tbe Faicon was also wtll . atlcnded bjf , the traii 9 sm . en of the . toim aud otheis . "It iaaaMl-that Mr Ma 4 ii « x , the leasee of the Princess s Theatre , has offoasd Mr Macready au engunement for twenty weeks of the next season at 100 guineas , per week , ilia performance to be three , times a week at atiiMjiated intervals .

      The Emueror o £ Austria hss conferred upon the - King of Hanover tne command ot the gad regiment of ilussars . ' , -The Rev . Hu « h M'Neilo . is announced [ to preaoH the annual seriaaen in Loadon for tho Church fastoral Aid Society , on Monday , 10 th , May . . t There » ' rio > to be seen at Castle Danmngton an apricot-tre ^ with i ' ruxt upon it Wm siza of wainute ^ bel 6 nging ' toMrJo 3 lu l , eawood . Thoauple . trees of Devonshire present a hno appearanoe of bud ;& wie of tbRtrees are already in lull blaonv : " -v ; ii )"¦'•"' ¦ ¦ ¦' ' '' ¦ ' ' O '

      ; _ :.. . „ i > - A German boianist has discovered the art of raakj ing very good paperjroin wood , without tbe aid of nitric acid , ' or gre ' at ihechahjoal force . . Every ^ aBybasin hHown life t ' olVtes enougb—in : hiaowh . inind troubleenough--in ihe perforriiancoof his duties ' deficiencies © neunh- ^ in his own 1 ' ortunea evto ' ' etousUiwUh ^ ar Bjitiding gthe ' r : people » businwa . ; . . ... T V '' ;¦•'

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), May 1, 1847, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_01051847/page/1/