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      Serious Riots In Lancashire. [From The M...

      SERIOUS RIOTS IN LANCASHIRE . [ From the Mming Advertiser . ) Blackbobs , Wednesday . —Since Monday last censiderenble excitement has prevailed at Darwin , a few miles from Blackburn , by the apprehension of serious riots , arising from the conduct of a large body of'tarn-oats'from the mills of Messrs Walsh aad Co ., at Over-Darwen , and yesterday ( Tuesday ) the information received at Blackburn was of so alarming a character that , on the requisition of Mr Eccles Shorrock , magistrate of Darwen , a detach * ment of the First Royals , stationed at . Blackburn , was ordered over to that place .

      The first ontbreak on the part ot tbe rioters took place on Monday evening , although for some days previously they bad conducted themselves in a most disorderly wanner . Their practice was to fellow the haads at present working at the mill each evening , on leaving their employment , using the most abusive language , threats , and every other species of insult , as they proceeded to their homes , thus rendering the streets at the time frequently impassable , aud alarming the inbabl taut * by the uproar created . Tasuehan extent hare these proceedings arrived that it has been found necessary to afibrd the workmen the protection of the police on their way to and from their employment , and thus tbey also camein for a share of the abase from the turn outs .

      On Monday evening the ringleaders of the turn-outs exhibited considerably more violence than usual , and the conduct of some became so outrageous thatthepolice felt it necessary to take them into custody . This was the signal far a simultaneous and savage attack upon the police , who , on then' way to the Darwea station house , were pelted with atones , and not only kicked , beaten , and severely , wounded , but before they reached the station a rescue was effected . By this time the mob had increased from a few hundreds to two or three thousand persons , and the police , under the

      orders of Sergeant Holden , were forced , to save their lives , to retreat into tbe station . The infuriated mob commenced an attack on the lock-up , and thousands of atones , some of them of aa immense she , were hurled against the building . Tbe upper windows were smashed to atoms , anl the shutters ef the lower part of the building beaten in . Having continued the attack till their fury was satiated , the mob retired , but not before the sergeant , psUce constable Thomas Holdea , and police constable JobnFieldea , ware deeply wounded about tho head the latter so severely , that itis feared the loss of his right eye will be the result .

      On Tuesday , in consequence of a rumour prevailing that a riot was contemplated of a most fermidable cha . raster on the closing ot Messrs , Walsh's mill , the magistrates deemed it advisable , as above stated , to sslidt the aid of the military . From some accidental informality in the requisition . Major Graham , who commands tbe detachment of 1 st Royals , now stationed at Blaekburn , did not at first consider himself justified in acting upon it , but a formal requisition having subsequent ]/ been signed by Mr Fitldea , magistrate of Wilton , a company of the 1 st Royals , under the command of Captain Mer . rlndoa and Lieut . Poole , accompanied by Mr Ssperin . tendent Walker and a strong body of police , reached Dar wea at three o ' clock . The town was , at the time of their arrival , perfectly quiet , and it i » believed the appearance of the troops had the desired effect upon the rioters , and ofter remaining at Darwen four or five hears , the troops were marched back to Blackburn by order of the magistrates , although a strong body of police were still peram bulating the streets of the town .

      A Pcbuc Meeting Of Unshpiotsd Faciort Of...

      A Pcbuc Meeting of Unshpiotsd Faciort Ofsbatztcs whs held on Mondayin the market-place , Warrington . There was a very numerous attenddance . Thomas Grimshaw , having been called to the chair , said that the patience with which the working classes had borne their privations was most exemplary . They had far rather work than live en charity . James Savory moved the first resolution : — ' Tbat this meeting deeply sympathises with their employers in the present depressed state of trade . ' He did not , he said , blame tbe manufacturers ; they would work their mills if they could . The famine and tbe railway gambling had diverted the money from the trade channels ; free trade was to have done wonders in opening markets for prodnce , bnt

      unfortunately we had had to pay for corn in money . The resolution was seconded by Richard Tipping , and carried with but one dissentient roiee . William Lowrioson moved— 'That it is the opinion of this meeting that the past and present position of the factory operatives is a state almost bordering on starvation , and onr prospects for the f store are starvation , disease , and death . ' He said it was now nearly twelve months since the stagnation began ; the winter was coming on with far worse prospects ; hundreds who then had credit had now none—hundreds who then had comfortable clothing and bedding sow had pawned all—many who then had a house to shelter them had now no home . Unless

      something were dene there would be more disease than ever . Otherresolations were passed , and after singing a verse of Burns ' s well-known song— ' A man ' s a man , for a' that , ' the assemblage dispersed . Tax Tuxs-oin : at Asbtor asd Mosslxt . — The Manchester Guardian says : 'The spinners now on strike at Mossley still refuse to resume work at the reduction offered by the masters . Oa Monday morning the mill of Messrs Giles and Hark Andrew was opened ; but there being only two of the hands willing to commence work , it was again closed . The spinners of other districts are subscribing towards their support . An address was issued on Monday , the nature of which will be seen from the subjoined paragraphs :

      A complete cessation from labour was the enly real resource available , but how the people were to subsist during the cessation was the grand obstacle to be overcome . Wo unhesitatingly declare that the masters ought to have united with the men to carry such a measure , and have lent their countenance and little support to have alleviated the miseries attendant thereon . The majority of the masters were anxious for cessation , but many wanted the men to do it themselves , thus escaping tbe odium , if any should arise , from such a bold and general step . But as the masters would he the greatest gainers by tbe benefits arising from the cessationmaking more plentiful the raw material , and consequently cheaper , and enhancing the price of the manufactured article by making itscarcerintbe market—they shottldeitherhaveunitedui , or told us , in answer to our

      resolutions , printed in almost everyljouraal in England , they would have nothing to do with us ; bnt let tbe present commercial disease werk iu own cure , and wait , with the gravity of the Turks , the fatal principles of predestination . As they have united with us , and as we have tried to carry out the cessation without any hostile feelings , but with the best intention of benefiting all concerned , and have failed , it now becomes our duty to do the best we can under existing circumstances , and if we fail , or have failed , let the will be taken for the dead . One hundred and sixty cotton-spinners , are now out in Mossley , and all other hands of ths mills ; and if they are reduced the threatened ten per cent ., such reductions , we know by sad experience , are remarkably infectious indeed , and would soon soon spread from Mossley here , and all over the manufacturing districts ,

      Caoiboy.—Mr Thomas Clark, One Of The Dir...

      CaoiBoy . —Mr Thomas Clark , one of the directors of the National Land Company , and Mr Edmund Stallwood , will attend at this town on Tuesday evening next , and deliver addresses on the subject of' The Charter , the Land , and National Land and Labour Bank . ' . . „ . Lahcashibe—The balloted members of Manchester , Stockport , Ashton , Stalybridge . and Oldham , are requested te meet at Mr Dixon's Temperance Hotel , Great Ancoats . on Simony , October 3 rd , at ten ia the morning . Louohbobocoh . —The members of the Lana Association in this locality are particularly requested to meet at their roems , Wheat Sheaf , on Monday , October 11 th , at seven o ' clock in the evening , to choose officers for the ensuing quarter , and other business .

      Mottbah , —The monthly meeting of the share * holders will be held in the lecture-room , opposite the Bull ' s Head , Mottram , on Sunday , October 3 rd , at t o ' clock . Also , same date and place , Mr Robert Wild will deliver an address to tbe member * and friends . Chair te be taken at five o ' clock . Newport Paoskii . —The shareholders are requested to pay np their quarterly levies , now due , or they will not be eligible for the next ballot . OeissHiw . —A grand conceit and ball will take place at Mr Hammond ' s large room , Opeashaw , on Saturday , October 2 nd , for the benefit of the Holytown miners .

      South Shields . —The shareholders are respectfully informed that a meeting will be held in Mr Drydin ' s school room , on Tuesday evening , October 5 th , at seven o ' clock , to adept local rules , & o . Tavistock . —The shareholders are requested to Attend a meeting , to be held at the National Charter Association room , on Saturday , October 9 th , at seven o'clock in . the evening . The memberslin arrears for local and general expenses are requested to pay up . Hattojt GABDE . Y . —On Sunday evening next , at eight o ' clock , Mr P . M'Grath will deliver a lecture at the Good-Intent Coffee-house , Back-hill , Hatton Garden ; to commence at eight o'clock . SwcKroBi .-Mr T . Clark will address a meeting in the Hall of Lyceum , on Sunday evening next . Chair to be takea at half-past 6 k o ' clock .

      Trades'movements. • _ -The Warrington Co...

      TRADES ' MOVEMENTS . _ -THE WARRINGTON CONSPIRACY . The engineers of London being desirous of showing to the trades of the metropolis the result of their efforts in favour of their persecuted brethren of Newton and Warrington , held a publio meeting at the Crown and Anchor Tavern , Strand , on Saturday evening , September 25 . Mr Heppku , was unanimously called to the chair , and after a few observations , introduced Mr Ifm . Nbwton , their secretary , who said , the committee had thought that an explanation of the result of the trial , and what had been done with the funds tbeir friends had contributed , should be made publio . The committee would have held this meeting at a much earlier period , but they waited for the report to place

      in the members' hands , Tbe committee was exceedingly obliged , not only to their own members , but to those other trades who had so munificently contributed . In the metropolis alone , they had received over £ 700 ; a fact unprecedented in the annals of London subscriptions . ( Loud cheers . ) They would be agreeably surprised to find that their whole . expenses attendant on the collection and transmission of the sum exceeding £ 700 , and agitating the metropolis , had only cost them £ 20 . ( Great cheering . ) Mr Roberts here entered the hall , and was greeted with the most enthusiastic and long continued cheering , and amidst renewed applause ppoceeded to address the meeting . It was , said Mr R ., a source of sincere gratification to him to see such a respectable meeting . The

      Warrington trial was a most important one . He believed that no trade was wider spread than that of the working machinists , and he believed in numbers it was not inferior to any . The offence really tried inthe Warrington case , was the ' talking np and down and talking . ' The judge told the jury that he could not understand the case , nor could he . ( Hear , hear . ) The object sought to be obtained by the emp loyers , wasevidently to prevent the men from meeting , talking , and consulting together ; feelingassured that if they did se , the force of their united counsel wonld render them omnipotent . ( Great cheering . ) Themen pnt on their trial were a class of men who , above all others , sought to obtain their object by force of reason alone . ( Hear , hear . ) They

      had shown this by the bills , tracts , and addresses they had issued in defence of their rights . ( Cheers . ) Aa indictment , extending over 107 folio pages , was framed fer the purpose of preventing men from think * iag . True it was , that two men mightmeet together and think that Messrs Jones and Potts were a couple ef scoundrels —( tremendous cheering)—and that no honest man should work for them —( renewed cheerinri—but he must be a clever lawyer who , for two such thoughts or ideas , wonld draw up a monster indictment , extending over 107 folio pages , to sup-Er ess two sach ideas . ( Laughter and applause . ) To esure , such a lawyer might think if he did not catch his victims ia one or two clauses , it would be strange if they got through 107 without being caught .

      He was thankful tbat he had bad snch men as the machinists to back him up , and enable him to fight thebattle through so far successfully . The charge against Henry Selsby was , that he had sent ten pounds in a letter to the men He was delighted to hear Baron Rolfetell the jury , in all honest simplicity , that if the men were only seen walking up and down , doing nothing , it certainly was no offence inlaw . ( Loud cheers . ) The word ' picket'had appeared in Mr- Cheeseborough ' s papers , and this was a 'horrid word , ' , ( laughter , ) and the learned counsel on the opposite side laid great stress on it ,

      and read it with great emphasis , in deep sepulchral tones , as if it was only necessary to prove' picket , ' and blood and murder would be sure to follow . They knew that they had to appear in the Queen ' s Bench next term , but their . opponents did net seem very anxious to . call them up for judgment . He must again thank them , and assure them , that come persecution in whatever shape it might , he should be ever ready to meet it on their behalf . Mr Roberta resumed his seat amidst the most hearty and protracted cheering . Several questions were asked of Mr Roberts , and answered to the satisfaction of the meeting .

      The Chaibmah said , the business that would now arise , was what should be done with the surplus fund now in hand . He thought it would be advisable to hold it in the hands of trustees , and if it should not be required in the course of some two years , some meeting like unto , the present could decide what should be done with it . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr HiNBLBTsaid , tbe contest which had called them , together , had presented features of a novel kind . Unlike Whig chancellors at the end of their session , they had no woful deficiency to make up , but on the contrary , had the pleasure of

      announcing a surplus revenue , and that , too , exceeding £ 300 . ( Loud cheers . ) He was wishful that it should be deposited in such a way that it could be obtained at a moment ' s notice . ( Hear , hear- ) He thought the engineers and other trades had set a noble example . ( Great applause . ) He would move the following resolution : — That the balance remaining in the hands of the London Committees , be invested ia tbe names of five trustees , until it be seen whether it will be required for the purpose for which it was subscribed . That it be invested in tbe following names : —

      Joseph Sunn , member of the Old Society ; Edward Arundel . member of New ditto ; Thomas Booth , mem . ber of Steam Engine Makers' ditto ; William Newton , member of Manchester ; and Richard King , member of Smiths' ditto . Mr Mulwabd seconded the motion . Mr Harris moved an . amendment to the effect that meetings he held in several districts p rior to any aggregate meeting coming to any definite resolution on the subject . Mr Hbwis seconded the amendment . Mr Booth thought , should the amendment be adopted , it would be postponing the settlement of tbe affair for an indefinite period . The question was then put , and only one hand held up for the amendment , and a very large number against—upon which a member of the Pattern-makers' Society moved a further amendment , as follows : —

      That seven trustees be appointed instead of five , and that the two so added shall consist of oae from tbe Pattern-makers' society and one from tbe non . goclety

      men . Mr Harris seconded this amendment . Mr William Nbwton said , he would not object * o have a pattern-maker added to the numbsr of trustees , but he must object to a non-society man . He would propose the additioa ol Mr Robert Swift , pattern-maker . Mr Millward seconded the addition of Mr Swift . Mr HursLEr would agree to add the name of Mr Swift to those he originally proposed , and thus let it stand part of his resolution . The seconder of theamendment wonld not consent for the amendment to be withdrawn . The question was therefore put , and only two hands were held up for the amendment . The original resolution was therefore declared to be carried amidst loud cheers .

      Mr W . Nbwton moved a vote of thanks to W . P . Roberts Esq ., for his great service to the people in genera , and his attendance at this meeting in particular . He was happy to acquaint the meeting that Mr Roberts would , on and after the first Saturday ia January next , attend every Saturday at his offices in Robert-street , Adelphi , to give legal advice to the trades and the working classes generally . ( Great applause . ) Mr Hanson seconded the motion , which was carried amidst the most tremendous cheering , MrJtoBBBis in acknowledging the compliment , said it was his pride and pleasure to stand well with the woiktng classes , and he hosed always to try to deserve their good wishes . ( Loud cheers . ) The Skcrktabt said there was a deputation

      present from the block printers of Cray ford , Kent , who were on strike against a shameful reduction of wages and who had been superseded in their employ , he regretted to say , by men sent frem the firm of the eminent Free trader , Richard Cobden . They had is . sued an address , and as their trade had received considerable support from other trades , he hoped now their battle was over , they would help their oppressed brethren , the block printers of Cray ford . Mr Nbwton then read the address , which appears is another part of our paper . A vote of thanks was then given to the committee who had managed the Warrington agitation , and a similar compliment having beenpaid to the chairman , the meeting dissolved ,

      CELEBRATION OF THE OBTAINMENT OF SHORTER HOURS OF LABOUR BY THE MASONS OF LONDON . About two hundred persons , chiefly operative masons , sat down to an excellent dinner , served up in a manner worthy of the fame achieved by Mr Rouse , in the large room of White Cenduit House Tavern , Pentonville , on Tuesday , September £ 6 Ample justice having been done to the' viands , and the table cleared , , , „ . . Mr Wabnb was unanimousl y called te the chair , and said , there was something truly pleasing in such » meeting . They had met to cel ebrate the reduction of the hours of labour . ( Loud cheers . ) Itw « a great achievement . The battle had been well fought and won , and he hoped to see his brethren make a ot * A nu nf tho tima thav had trained . ( Cheers . ) ne

      had great pleasure in giving The Sovereign People : the legitimate source of all wealth . ' Drank amidst immense applause * - ; , „ ... « . MrGBOBOB Scroll said , it was the first time the masons had met to congratulate themselves and their brother operatives , on the achievement ef such a triumph ; one that could not fail to prove beneficial to them , morally , physically , and socially . ( Loud cheers . ) The toast thithad been just given , came home to the breast of every , right thinking man . ' The Sovereignty of ¦ { he People , ' as he understood it , meant the government by , and through the great mass ef the people , and not by an hereditary lew . ( Loud cheers . ) And that sentiment wonld be reduced to practice , aa soon as the people thoroughly aroused themselves , and shook off the chains that now enthralled them . ( Loud cheers . ) . Mr IaosuosoEa said , he , was much gratified in

      Trades'movements. • _ -The Warrington Co...

      n * ?* Jf ipeak * ° The Sovereignty of the People . ' iiis brother masons had shown themselves worthy the name of men , by leading on the four o ' clock movement to victory , and he only regretted that the masons had not access to the newspapers . ( Loud cries of We have the Northern Star . ') Yes , the Star ? ftJr ¦ F * * 5 fc ha W to 8 » tt to * morality and wteUeotuality . had progressed among his brethren . ? j S * \ W 0 Uld " w ^ nae w Progress . He had much pleasure in responding to tbe sentiment . f « th ! , ^ f mi tb wouW a heartilyrespond £$ L £ V V L ment 7 Wo * bad laboured long SvHv r the m reat » PPl » use ) -and he felt KS a h , * compliment in calling on him to preside over a meeting met to do honour to - wo

      so ex ^»« i »? if th / . ?^ ca ,, ed on Mr Ki tchen t 0 ff ??' testimonial to brother Wood . t Mr Kitchen saidf before he did tbat he must state that letters baa been received from Messrs Waklev . Duncombe , O'Connor , and G . Thempson , the Mem . bers of Parliament invited , all of whom regretted vi'iW to be present . The testimonial tbat he had the honour to present was well calculated to stimulate men to deeds of honourable note , ( much applause , ) and in tho name of the operative masons he new presented this mark of their esteem , aftec-^ Sff a ^ Mo their talented and faithful a te „ f B Tf ne ' . Jo 8 e P » , Weod . ( Tremendous cheering . ) The testimonial is a splendid Gold Watch andappendages . The watchhas the '

      masons coat of arms most tastefully and elegantly engraved on the back and on the inside of the case is the inscription : — 'Presented to Joseph Wood . by hisbrethren , the operative masons , asa mark of their esteem and regard , fer the seal and ability ha displayed in achieving the sbortning tbe heurs of labour . Sept . 28 tb , 184 ? . ' The testimonial is valued at 430 . On Mr Kitchen placing the chain round Mr Wood ' s neck the applause was literally deafening , and Mr Wood was so overcome with emotion that it was eome time before he could proceed . Mr Wood said , he little thought when heseconded the motion ofhis friend Mr Hannam , for the four

      o clock movement , he should have had so much honour conferred upon him , but he fervently hoped that as long as one drop of warm blood flowed in his veins he should at least endeavour to be worthy of their esteem . ( Hear , hear . ) Mr Wood proceeded to ' speakat considerable length on the four o ' clock movemeat , the support rendered to the masons by the iVbr / Ami Star , and his own appreciation of tbe handsome testimonial he had received . We regret that want of space prevents a full account being given to his remarks . Mt JAOOBRgave' Prosperity to the Mason Trade . ' He congratulated the meeting on the great strength of the masons ' union .

      Mr Tobnxb gave 'Prosperity to the Bookbinders ' Society , and health and happiness to its representative , Mr Dunning . ' Mr DtJNHiNo , in an eloquent speech , responded . The Chaibman gave * Prosperity to the new Lodges of the Masons' Trade . ' Mr Mbtcaif very ably ; responded . A vote of thanks was given to the Press , especially the Northem \ Star , with three times three ; which was acknowledged by the representatives of the press present . An ' unanimous vote ef thanks was also given to the stewards and committee . A like compliment was paid to the chairman , and the meeting broke up , to enjoy tbe varied and excellent entertainments so magnificently provided for the gratification of the many thousands who frequent the theatre and illuminated grounds of the famed White'Conduit . '

      Crawobd Block-Printers . —We , the 'London Silk , Wool , and Cotton Printers' Society , ' at Crayford , have resolved to lay our case before the trades in general , and beg to state that a serious reduction is offered by one of our employers , to the amount of 5 s . 5 d . per pound , which we resist , as we receive no more at present than is paid by the London masters in general , and it this reduction is submitted to , the whole body will iu all probability be reduced . Owing to the depressed state of our trade for the last twelve months , and having expended in a recent struggle ( since Christmas ) upwards of six hundred pounds ! our funds are exhausted , and we appeal to you to help us to resist the above encroachment on onr wages , which are , without reduction , so low , that a be obtained

      living can scarcely . Since Christmas our average earnings have not exceeded fourteen shillings per week . Not only does our employer wish to reduce our prices again , having submitted to two reductions within the last eighteen months , but what is quite as important , he is using his endeavours to break up our union . As the breaking up of our union and the reduction of our prices must be resisted by all means ; we called the shop out on strike five weeks ago . The number of men who require our support from that shop is sixty ; and at another shop , twenty-three , making a total of eighty three men who require our support . Tbe number of men belonging to our union in the London trade is three hundred and three ; out of that number there are , as above stated , eighty-three , who require our support ; there are also seventy men out of shop , so that you will perceive there are only one hundred and fifty men able to pay , and they , but partially

      eraployed , nevertheless , pay twopence m every shilling they earn , which payments upon an average amounts to nearly twenty pounds per week , but eur weekly liabilities amount to nearly forty pounds . We have been out of the shop fourteen weeks in all—on strike five weeks . We , therefore , appeal to you to help us under these circumstances , by loan , or gift . We have at all times rendered our assistance to the trades , when called upon , and hope they will lend us a [ helping hand under this pressure . We beg to mention , any support you may please to render us will be thankfully received ; and tor the . satisfaction of all parties shall feel obliged by all monies being made payable by post-office order , on Dartford , to Mr George Hudson , and the subscription sheets forwarded to him , at the Bell Inn , Cray ford , where the committee sit daily , and from whom an acknowledg . ment will be forwarded without delay . We are , your obedient servants , ( signed on behalf of ihe committee , ) Peter Wabb , chairman .

      Kbtibbino . —Mr Buckby attended here on Tuesday week , and delivered a very impressive lecture on the objects , and principles of the National Association for the Protection of Industry and the Employment of Labour . At the close , tbe Mowing resolution was unanimously adopted : — Tbat this meeting having heard the principles and objects of the National Association of United Trades for tbe Protection of Industry and the Employment of Labour explained ; believe them to 6 a eminently calculated to improve the condition ef the trades generally ; therefore , we earnestly call upon the operatives of this town to give effect to the opinion set forth by joining forthwith . Lancashire Mihebs . —The general delegate meeting of Lancashire Miners will be held on Monday

      next , October 4 th , at the house , of Mr Israel Riley , Commercial Inn , Over Darwen , near Blackburn ; chair tobe taken at eleven o ' clock in the forenoon . There will also be a public meeting , which will be addressed by W ; P . Roberts , Esq , and several other gentlemen . NtwcAstu Naiimabbks , —An adjourned meeting of the journeyman nailmakersof Newcastle was held at the sign of the Cock , Denton Cbace , on Monday , the 20 th ult . After mature deliberation , it was unanimously resolved that we immediately join the great National Leagre for the Protection of Industry , and by the active canvass of some our members we have already succeeded in enrolling twenty-nine members , and , according to rule , paid a month's contribution , which has been remitted to the proper quarter . With your permission , Mr Editor , we

      would fain address a few lines to our brethren of Winlaton , Shield * , Sunderland , and the adjacent towns . Brethren and fellow workmen , —We hope yon will see the necessity of joining this mighty movement , as we believe it to be the strongest and best fortified project attempted either in ancient or modern times for the defence of the toiling millions . At the ' present time we are subject to be curtailed at any moment tbat our selfish money-grubbing employers may think proper , and we are obliged to submit , or become the inmates of a skilly bastile . And this being the case , we consider it our duty to unite for our protection , which example we hope you will universally follow . James Leighios ,. President . Michael Come , Secretary .

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      Thb Loudon JComfbdbbahsis . —Tbis ^ body is now making rapid progress throughout the metropolis , and the independent principles laid down by the council of the Irish Confederation , hare been the means of several Englishmen joining the movement during the past week . The Chartist and the Young Irelandercan now meet upon the same ground . They both view the conduct of the Whigs with utter detestation . On Sunday evening last , the 26 th inst ., a meeting was held at the Charter Coffee-house , Strutton-eround , Westminster , which was well attended . Mr Burke in the chair . A vote of confidence was passed to the couacil of the Confederation in Dublin , and resolutions were also passed for forming a Confe . derate Club in that locality , to be called the' Cm-ran ' Confederate Club . Mr Reynolds , in an able speech , condemned the conduct of those parties in Ireland who had the power to prevent the shipment to

      England of Irish produce , at a time when it was required to sustain tbe people of tbat country . Mr Hussey followed . He showed tbe evil effects of the advocates of the people coming in contact with the government , and instanced the ease of Mr Ward , M . P ., who commenced his career as the advocate of the Dissenters , but who aa soon as he accepted place under the government turned a deaf ear to the entreaties of those whose eause he had previously advocated . ¦ The meeting was afterwards addressed by Messrs Daly , Comerford , M'Sweeney , Looney , Ac . On Monday evening , Sept . 2 ftb , a meeting of the'Davis'Confederate Club , was held at their rooms , 83 , Deac-street . Mr Nolan in the chair . * ' Messrs Keanealy , Seott , Daly , and O'Mahwiey , addressed the mmling . ' There' are now growing in a garden at Spalding two stalks of Indian corn , each ten inches in circumference , and nine feet Uijh .

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      " Onion for the Minion . " Fmbhds , —The National Association appears to te passing through an ordeal , which ifitisable to stand , will come put immortal . Everything appears to obstruct for a moment its growing power , bnt in the end will help to fix its stability , and give it a degree of permanency , which it would no t otherwise have possessed . Besides , we must look tor opposition , and we must not be disappointed if some of its professed bosom friends turn round te denounce and obstruct'it But what ef that ? Do we not know that every great and beneficial movement that is calculated to

      enhance the happiness of the people , and to raise the standard of their moral and social independence , has had to meet with opposition and persecution , before it has been able fully to develops all its plans of redemption , and . if they have failed , ithas only been through the cowardice and cupidity . of its members ; either in shrinking from tbe performance of their duty , or treacherously betraying or frustrating the objects of the society for personal interests . Now do not be alarmed if such should happen to our Association . : And itftisnot able to outlive the slanders of its enemies , and to surmount every obstacle that may be thrown in its way , it is not worth a straw . But it has as yet beat down the attacks of its foes , and we have no doubt but that it will ha rescued

      from its present ordeal , and live forever , o-j 'A . ™ 1 existenc « and practical workings of this thlf JSJU ? " *? . ° f ! alloD > «* t * e must look for S ^ PK ?^ bo ' , , - , And ifc » a " ' ^ proth 0 v ^ n ^ hetr 1 ! i " , ro ,, nd onr standard , that they will secure to themselves and their families the tight and the means to live . ' * " » m « a ma f ™ f jf ob « o « 8 . from the nature and administration of our individual rights and privileges . We knowthat one portion of the community cannot be suffering the greatest privations and the other part remain unaffected , nor cap one part of the working classes rise in independence , and the other fall into absolute slavery . No , they must either proeress or

      retrograde together . And it lays in their own power either to advance in happiness , or sink into wretchedness . They hold the nature of their future existence in tbeir own hands ; and by proper and judicious management , they may go forward in peace , and triumphantly recover their forfeited rights . They possess the power to do this , and they can exerciseitif they choose . That power lies in combination , —in combination upon a National principle , where . the interests and feelings of an injured people may be fully and clearly represented , and where their power will be concentrated and directed , for the entire subversion of tyranny , and for the consummation of labour ' s rights .

      It is by a national combination alone that we shall be able to obtain fer labour a fair reward . We bare long and often tried our sectional skirmishes , and as repeatedly have we been routed and overcome . We have been struggling to effect an advance in the price of our labour by our local operations , and it is notorious that with all our toil and trouble the price of our labour has been getting worse . Now this should teach us the inefficacy of local unions , and the necessity there is for a national movement to recover that which our sectional efforts have lost .

      # To this point the trades are directing their attention , and to it they must ultimately come . We are not unmindful of the universal depression in trade , and of the utter unfitness of many trades to render pecuniary support to the Association ; but at the same time , we know their eyes are opening to the importance of our claims , and to the practicability of our plans . We are daily pressed for information from trades in every part of the kingdom , others are sending their adhesions , and numbers more are promising to join when trade revives , or when they shall have seen what the National Association is capable of doing . Now to these parties we say , you act unwisely , for instead of standing aloof , waiting to see what we shall do , you should come forward and help us .

      • With these few hints as to our future progress , notwithstanding the trial we are undergoing , you will be able to judge as to what may be expected when we have got our ] whole machinery into operation . Do not be frightened at opposition , nor terrified at the rattling of the guns of our opponents . You are on the way to liberty—be firm ! Freedom hails you on ! and let the thought of the suffering and wrongs from which you will deliver your wives and children , keen you to your dutv . IIOLYTOWN MINERS .

      The strike of the-miners of Holy town has terminated , upon which we feel disposed to offer a few remark ? . First ,, because some , from ignorance of tbe facts , or from prejudice , may denounce it as an entire failure ; and second , because many who have manifested the deepest interest in the miner ' s cause , may be discouraged , frem the attempts of interested parties to bring into disrepute our promising and progressing confederation ., The Holytown strike , we say , will be denounced by many aa an entire failure , demonstrating the utter inefficacy of combination te protect and guard the rights of industry . But this denunciation we consider to be false , or , at least , an unfair deduction , inasmuch as the strike is not an entire failure . That

      the miners are gone to work at the reduced price we acknowledge , but , at the same time , we are able to show that it is not a complete failure . Every one will remember that in addition to a reduction of one shilling per day , the miners had pre > sented to them a document to sign , —a document of the blackest and most infernal character , having for its object the entire subversion of every principle of social and political liberty , and te inflict one of the greatest acts of injustice and tyranny upon the working classes tbat ever was contemplated by the worst and mot savage opponent of human happiness and domestic comfort . A document which , had it succeeded , would have inflicted the worst possible description of slavery and degradation upon the

      induatrious poor of this country . It wou'd have precluded the possibility of its victims for ever , from meeting together to concert measures for their own wellbeing , except by exposing themselves to a loss of from fourteen to twenty-one days ' -hard earnings ; to havo been expelled from their homes without the shortest notice ; and alter that , liable to be prosecuted and imprisoned for breach of contract . But , fortunately , this infernal instrument of bondage and slavery ia not imposed . The masters have withdrawn it , and the miners have resumed labour , without subscribing awny their rights and privileges . With this fact before us , we are happy to say tbat their strike is not an entire failure . But rather , in successfully resisting the document , they have

      achieved a highly important triumph . For in our opinion , nothing in the wide universe weuld have been so dreadfully humiliating , so disgraceful , and so absolutely degrading , as the imposition of so monstrous and mischievous a document . The loss of a shilling per day ( though in itself a serious reduction for a working man to sacrifice , ) is netting , it is but a cipher compared with the exactions and unmixed wrongs and abuses , that the signing of such a deed would hare entailed upon them . To labour and toil for the aggrandisement of others is mortifying to human nature , especially , when with that toil there is a continuous succession of poverty , of destitution , of unmerited and unmitigated distress , instead ol a constant train of comfort and

      plenty . But even this perverted and wretched position is a world of bliss compared with the concomitant evils—the cruel and crushing tendency of that document . In the present state of overworking and ill-remunerating the people , there is still a hope that , by their combination they will ope day be ablclby their associated power , to overturn and destroy the present system . It is this hope that sustains them ; that nerves them tor increased exertion , to be extricated from these abominable , degrading , and prostituting circumstances . But take away this hope and a fatal blew is inflicted upon them . Impose this damnable instrument oi cruelty and wrong and you at once blight their prospects , and plunge them into a

      yawning , insatiable gulf of inextricable and hopeless despair . To toil hard and long , and to reap impoverishment ; to be industrious and frugal , and still to live a pauper and die in debt , is monstrously unjust -, but to labour under the same circumstances , to exhaust the energies of the bsdy and mind in ministering to tbe wealth of tbe kingdom , and always to remain in poverty under the scorchings and tortures of an insidious document , without hope , without being allowed to reveal your sufferings to another , and to be threatened with increased privations if you dared but propose a remedy to alleviate your distresses , — to do this we say is monstrous , —it is slavery ia frightful perfection , —it is absolutely intolerabJa !' . And thisrevoltimjasitisjwould have been the positive

      , and inevitable concomitants of the imposition and praotieal workings of the document . New . the miners having nobly and suttesofulfy resisted this document , who will dare te insinuate that they have failed to realise the object oS their strike ? Surely none ! The poor miners mayhavo to suffer many privations in consequence of the redaction , but they have still tbe all sustainstg hope of reco * vering their loss by confederating together . Yes , they have still the right and powejof assoeiation , of combining and organising \ aamselves into a powerful confederacy to obWtn a remuneration for their labour . And we trust that every man in

      that extensive districts . Will rally round each , other , and improve their wraaini ^ privileges for their individual welfare . Again , admittin ' 4 thatthe miners strike is apartial failure , does it follow tbat tbe efficiency and adaptstion of combination to repel the aggressions of capitalists is in tb ' d slightest degree compromised or invalidated ? ' Decidedly not , as we will plainly show . The parrjal failure of the Holytown miners is the result of' faction , of internal , dissensions , and antiunioniSTus . There are many good men and true , who were prepared to contest tbe rights of industry with invr . ding capitalists to the list moment , but their n / eie purposes were blighted , and their bold energies

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      paralysed bj the selfish , cringing , and base coni & ct of anti-unionists , who were ever ready to sell th * birth-rights , lives , and bread of their fellow men , for worse than a mess of pottage . Yes , it is tosuch men as these , and to tbe painfully disorganised condition in which their trade is , that their partial failure 15 attributable to , and not to the incompetency of ft powerful and well-directed union . Their own internal dissensions has ensured for them their premature defeat . Had tbey been properly united—had they clung together like men , and have resolved roanfolly to defend the rights of lab urfrom tbe encroachment of capitalists , no power icould crush them . Nothing would have been able to have prevailed against them . But beine divided , they fell ; and the opponent

      rejoices in tbeir disunited condition that so successfully places labour at his ewn command . The miners see this , and regret it ; and a determination is at ieng'h evinced , that they will organise their power , and by legal and constitutional means , strive to maintain the dignity snd honour of labour . They have discovered the sad and destructive ravages of disunion and fac ' tion . They see that while they are falling out and devouring each other by their divisions andcenflioting operations , their enemies are bus ly concentrating plans for their overthrow . Not only among the miners does this state of disorganisation exist ; no—every trade , almost is in a similar position , The working classes are their own destroyers ; they oppose their own interest , ami

      barter away each others liberties for a morsel of bread . One part of them are exerting themselves to the utmost to improve their trade , while another part appears to be wholly bent upon creating division , and disorder . A fen' ooncoct plans for their improve meat , and no sooner do they commencf operations , than another part I will studiously enter upon a course of opposition . Should a strike unsue , the antiuniomsts immediately step in , and take the places of those are nobly and resolutely fighting labour ' s battle . Thus are the working classes contending against each ether , wasting their time and energy in fruitless and conflicting operations , while the opponent of industry pounces upon- his prey in such favourable circumstances , and exultingly baffles and

      layK prostrate the righta of indttstry . Under such circumstances , how , in the name of common sense , is it likely tbat we can mend our con * ditiont Is is to be expected that we shall be ever able successfully to contend against the masterclass ? Surely not . If we would rescue labour from tbe trammels and the bondage imposed upon it by capitalists , weroust unite together . We must co-operate upon a more exte- sive principle than heretofore , and that extended principle must be national , and the trades , in one vast associated body , must resolve to sink or swim , to stand or fall together . The case of the miners of Holytown eminently points out the necessity of such a confederation , that the trades may promptly rush to each others aid , in cases of

      aggressions . In conclusion we say , let the people unite together , gather and concentrate your energies upon a national principle , and yon will be able to command a power for good you never yet exercised for yourselves ; at which power tyrants will remain in abeyance , and oppressed , but honest labour will reap a due and reasonable proportion of the wealth and luxuries it creates . The Central Committee of the above flourishing institution met on Monday and following days , for tbe transaction of general business . Correspondence has

      been received from Birmingham , Leicester , Nottingham , Sheffield , Derby , Denbigh , Manchester , Wolverhampton , Paislev , Greenock . Glasgow , Edinburgh , Willenhall , Bradford , Halifax , Lepds , Holytown , Preston , Keighley , and a great number of other town and vintages . Also adhesions from the following trades , viz . ' . —Scotland print cnt ers ; Portobello miners ; Preston boot and shoemakers ; Manchester beamers , twisters , and drawers ; Sheffield oearl scale cutters and grinders ; Newcastle-upon-Tyne nailmakers .

      The following reports have been received from tbe different agents : — Mr Buckby , of Leicester , reported his attendance at Northampton and Kettering , on which occasion Mr B . entered into the principles and objects of the Association . The following resolution was unanimously carried : — Tbat this meeting ' , having heard tbe principles aad objects of the Nations ! Association of United Trades , and the Association for the Employment of Labour ,

      explained by Mr Buckby , feel convinced tbat they are well calculated to improve tbe condition of the working classes , and to ensure to all trades a fair remuneration for their labour . We , therefore , pledge ourselves to use our best endeavours to promote the objects of tbe Association , and that we do earnestly call upon the trades iu this town to join the A-soemtion . Mr Cuuohax attended a public meeting at Greenock , and different towns in Scotland , and a very favourable impression is being made upon the minds of the operatives in reference to the Association .

      Notices. , The Central Committee Having ...

      NOTICES . , The Central Committee having received several pressing applications for one of their members , have agreed that as many trades as possible shall be waited upon ; leaving it with the trade ? themselves whether they call public meetings , or meetings of their officers and members . But we trust that the officers in each trade will make tbe necessary arrangements , so that thejdeputatinns may not be unnecessarily detained on their mission Mr £ . Humphries will attend at Leicester , on Monday , October 4 th ; on Tuesday , at Nottingham ; on Wednesday , at Derby ; on Thursday , at Barnley ; on Friday , at Leeds ; and on Saturday , Oct . 9 th , at Bradford .

      Mr W . Williamson will attend the Scythe makers at Sheffield , on Monday , Oct . 4 th , at two o ' clock ; the Silversmiths , on Tuesdav , at seven o'clock ; and on Wednesday , Oct . 6 th , the Engineers , at eight o ' clock . Mr Pbel will attend at Birmingham on Monday , Oct . 4 ; on Tuesday , at Bromsgrove ; on Wednesday , at Kidderminster ; on Thursday , at Bridgnorth ; on Friday , at Cradley ; and on Saturday , Oct . 9 tb , at Dudley . AU money letters must be addressed to Mr Jamea Webb , No . 11 , Tottenham Court-road , and letters on general business to Mr Thomas Barratt . Those trades who have not been supplied with rules and cards , mu-t send their orders to the secretary , Mr Barratt , 11 , Tottenham Court-road , London . AU post office orders must be made payable at the Bloomsbury or the Tottenham Court-read post offiees . SUBSCRIPTIONS IN AID OF THB HOLYTOWN H 1 NERS . Previous announcement ... ... 171 II 1 Skelmanthorp weavers and spinners ... 0 4 3 Saltley Works , Birmingham : —3 . P ., an earnest supporter of right against might ... 4 2 4 Manchester book binders ... ... 10 0 Bristol plasterers and painters ... 2 10 0 Aberdeen trades , per Mr Shlrroa ... 1 9 11 Dudley a tm men of the Oak farm Works , Kinsford 0 3 0 Enemies of oppression , per Mr Tarill , Dudley ... ... ... # 80 Dudley , vice makers , per Mr Massey ... 010 0 A few friends , per Mr Boorham ... 0 2 0 A few friends of Eland , per Mr Oarsed ... 0 10 9 Mr Hswkesworth , Sheffield ... ... 1 14 6 Hull trades , per Mr Webster ... ... 1 17 9 Longport , Portsea Working Man ' s Association , perMrStroad ... ... ... 0 3 0 Joiners of York , per Mr Hansel ... ... 0 10 C A few engineers , at Simpson ' s , Pimlico ... 0 3 6 Carpenters of Swindon , per Mr Hedges ... 114 C Ashford , perMrM'DonaId ... ... 1 0 0 Mr Murray ... ... ... ... 0 0 2 Preston Curriers ... ... ... 0 16 Preston bootmakers ... ... 0 5 2 Mr Maitland , Hanley ... ... 0 6 0 Worcester , Mr Ampblett ... ... 16 0 Ratby frame work knitters ... 0 6 1 Winchester , per Mr Seward ... 12 0 Carpenters of Kidderminster ... 013 0 Bishops Wearmouth , per Mi Bittens ... 0 10 0 Willenhall , per Mr Prince ... 2 0 0 ¦ ¦¦¦ »^^ * Total receipts 195 19 6 We are desired by Mr M'Keniie , of Sheffield to an' BOUHce the following items : — : The white metal smiths ... ... 10 0 Bone buttonmakers ... ... 0 5 0 Foster's men „ . ... . „ Oil Opticians ... ... ... 0 2 U MrCongritff . Pouiton 0 0 3 Total 18 3 This amount was . expended by a publio meeting held ia Shamed ,, atr which the Airdre Delegate attended .

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      Bmojwon . —A meeting was held at the Articbo . Bfl > >> Inn , on Tuesday evening , Mr Davey in the eiair . •• . The vales of the National Co-operative Society were t read by the secretary , and gave general satisfaction . > A Committee was appointed , and will meet eo Sun ~ ' day next , to advance the business of the society .. Choixra at TnsMsoxs . —We regret to hear , by ? recent letters from Trebiiond , that the ch & lera mor- - bus bad reached that town . On board tb * ifenin 3 Ula » * and Oriental Company ' s steamer , Sultan , Captain i * Brooks , on her late voyage from frebwnd to Coo- c in

      stantinople , several cases bad broken out , ooDse- * quenee o ? whieh she had been orderoi b > the health b authorities at the latter port to Pnnee ¦ * £ & tide out her quarantine of ten days . ^ will therefore , be dispatched to T » alta n ^ carry home the India ( bulky ) mails 88 Such ' is the aversion which the inhabitant ! bardv entertain towards the Austrian that a Milanese family of distinction lately in the marriage settlements of a daughter providing thatigho should hot attend the court , while the % idegroom engaged to office and to wear ; no decoration of the

      peror . . •' .-, - It is stated that there are now 13 . 000 fej »/ taU .. xU . ents ia various temporary hospitals in Irela . w , v- V ; cbjV i aW'jaU . 4 i tfL \ ~ < - ^ 4 ^^ L ^ i

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Oct. 2, 1847, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_02101847/page/5/