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      Wiscrluuious. J. Page, Brighton.—We Do N...

      - _^* - * ' - " rhorch' caused a search to be made for it , _trfrf * _"Gkwis , that , if 50 ° *" uncfe made * ** _* * was _Aef _** _^ in Doctors Commons . If , however _, jou Tt * l ? ° !! _ith while to incur the expense of a search in _W _T _^„ nsaCs ., ) IvriUiM - 5 eitforyou . Have _jjarfor s _¦^ _JrrBishopof Cfhester ' * Conrt to be . searched ! von- * _" - _^ a landed proper ty which belonged to yonr S- _** * _. _*^ does it lie , and who is in possession ofit , _socte' _^ _rrf of therents ! In what county is Illin , the or i nTt _^ iTOttS 3 y jour nnde die ! t J ** i _^ vou which appears to refer to a former * l * lter _iS * has been lost _« r mislaid ; you mustrel * lter * nrcsse . st * " - * _reamington Spa . —If yon wrote a former j " H- """ 1 * e Unas , I fear , been lost or mislaid , _acd , kt 1 _* _rf letter , just received , I cannot at all make out _6 t " > ° _^ von claim , or from whom . The statement of _gg

      - * _"»«» nej in seme bank , near thirty years ago , is so ' _rfDC and unintelligible , that I can collect nothing v-S _° ? * SLOw that your wife is entitled to _suvh money . itCta tri * me tounderstand your case , jou must state Ifl ° lLj v and _clear-y-yiu must state what itis you i * K from whom jou claim it , and what evidence you d _^ _nsopportof yonr claim . _^ _ffii sWOBTH , Leeds . —I liave written to ilr Wiffiams _fi ** \ Y _, f siitnect of your claim . _"" _¦ _flittiS Bru toL-I take it for granted that Wm . _TT *_* V _Nicholas , the devisee in the trill of Richard _*~ ? "* \ ] as , is a persenwho was wellknownby that name , a that no d < > ubt exists as to his being the person the * - _" , tor meant to give the property to ; aad if not , the _SS _< e is perfectlv good , unless impeached on some _Srcro ** - -f * he codicil to Kr Xicholas ' _s will ( made . n _« 3 V ia ss 3 _^ * _* * " _* OTra " _""and-writiug ; aa '' ca " 1 be _Vcitohc -o , the legacy to your wifeisgood , if _pay-* _£ < . ont ofhis personal estate . «¦ « . " * Eais- _—Ifthesixliowekeeperssigneda-writtes ' _, « eement by which thej u"dertook to pay the rent % 0 w due , " in that case B . may sue them for it _n- « _v-wss o- " - — As between landlord and tenant , a """

      n * .. . _; . _ _¦>* i :.. m „ *„ - __ _*„ j __ _u .. _ . t . _ieetlv tenant is not liable to poor rates and church rates im _' css nnder a special agreement that he shall _mr them ; hut if a weekly tenant bas goods en the _inVises after the rents have _btcomepayable , they may _iJe distrained ; to prevent which , the tenant had best per , and deduct the rates out of his rent . _HlTVii * " *** oTT < ,, ' i _Duckinfield . —Ton must write to the _secreta _* _" ** of tne B " s h'f of Chester , tell _Uloi in or about what year the will of Mr Sidebottem was proved , and desire him to inform jou what the expense ofa copy will be ; itis quite out of mj power to tell yon , as I know sothing about thelengtli ofit If you get a copy , send me a copy of such copy , tell mein what year the testator _ged _, aud who have since been in possession ofthe property ; when yon have done this I may be able to advise on your case , but not before . _qsasT Fox . —If jou *» _iU state , "by letter , what it is yeu claim under J . Stexmra _' _s will , and on what gronnd 6 vou rest your claim , and wiil at the same time stats the ether case on which you wish to consult me , I will give

      my best attention to both ; but with respect to a personal interview , it would be _« f no use to you ; andifyou are a reader of the Star you mutt have seen that I altogether decline personal interviews _, _ftttus Wood , F . W . K . — Unless your grandfather made a _willand devised the property to yonr father as tenant-in-tail , the probability is , that you have not a shadow of _rizht to it The fine which'the lawyers ' _taid was necessary , was most likely onlv for the purpose _«« f barring your mother's right of dower , and not tob-ran * * ita » L ltyonr grandfather made a will , and -vou "ill sead tne a copy ofit ( or a covy of that part of it which relates to the property sold to Mr _TebhslI shall the * he able to speak more decidedly upon your

      j , G . Butstsee . —The rate made at the vestry is the _lezal rate , and not that made by the churchwardens . ill cottage property is liable to parochial rates , but

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      na _^ L _??? 7 ' - THE NORTHERN STAR . 5

      Notice. In Consequence Of The Extraordin...

      NOTICE . In consequence of the extraordinary pressure ol _badness , occasioned by the Ballot , no Monetary List appears this week . The receipts have been , as usual , very considerable , ( between £ 1 . 500 and £ 3 , 000 . ) and shall duly appear with those of next week , in tbe Star of the 20 th instant .

      Hib Peed Of Settlement Of The National L...

      HIB PEED OF SETTLEMENT OF THE _NATIONAL LAKD COMFASY Will lay lor _MRnature at the following places daring the _ensuin-r week : — _Notiixghau . —Garrinpton , ! _few Ridford , Old Basford , Carlton , _LarnWy , and llucknoil Tokard . at Nottingham , on Monday and Tuesday , loth and 16 th _Ni'vember . Debet , Wednesday , 17 th . LocGrtBosonm , Thursday , IS h . _LacESibs , Friday and Saturday , 19 h and 20 ih . "Members of the first , second , and third Sections fair , can sign . Hours of signing , from sis o ' clock in the evening until ten o ' clock at night . TneiiAS ClIhk , Corresponding-Secretary .

      The Result Of Tde Ballot Of The National...

      THE RESULT OF TDE BALLOT OF THE _NATIONAL LAND COMPANY , Drawn on the Sth , Oih , and 10 th instant . FIRST SECTION . Two Acres . Edward Flint Rouen George Morrish _Col ' umpton John _Crawshaw Blackburn James _Clejg Burnley Sgaire Idsoa Bradford , Tork . Three Acres . John Jacques Nottingham Job Allan New Radford JohnT . Lever Sheffield Four Acres .

      Peter Forrester Boulogne James Townsend Norwich Richard Nnt ' er Presten John Hatch Whittington and Cat John Mitchell Carrin ? . _ten Jobn Eelcs Prestos Edmund Ashw 6 rUl Colne John Kirk Nottingham Horatio Nelson Harris Manchester George W . Wheeler Reading

      SECOND SECTION . Two Acres . Wm . Harry Chepstow Joseph Whittaker Dukinfield Joseph Fletcher Nottingham James Andrews Torquay James Crossland Mottram Joseph Firth _Manchester Three Acres . Jamas Wild "Manchester _Thomaa Weeks "Walsall Jsmes Davies Preston John Illingworth _Asbtoa-anuer-Lyne

      "pour Acres . dairies Howe Office List John Henderson Manchester Kebert Pattison Swindon Robert Henderson Edinburgh Robert Christie , jan . Kidderminster Georee Tavlor Office List Benjamin " _Caok Liverpool Hearv Whitworth , sen . Manchester Ralph _' cnd Sam . Buckley Stalybridge

      THIRD SECTION . Two Acre * . Joseph Bams _Diventry Samuel Perkins Old Basford Charles TJbsdell Office List George King _Sisslinjj Nottingham

      "Euree Acres . Richard Eiherington Croydon Thomas Pemberton Leicester Eh ' afaeth Newsom , sen ., ShoreditcJi Four Acres . Wm . Blackbongh MixendenStones Joseph Mcore , Macclesfield _GeorgeCooperand _TOfficelrist _. . Thomas Cooper J Family Ticket Adam Harst Stockport George Barnes Brightlingsea William Ballard Banbury George Harper Hull John Kenwortby Mossley Ellen Honghtoa Nottingham William . Sarah , and \ Stockport Cavil ! Swindells i Family Ticket

      FOURTH SECTION . Two Acre * . John Grh * _son Biackburn Isabella Booth Lteds William CJarkam Whittington and Cat James Shanley MaccheBter _Tlirec Acres . _Sa-nuelNarisk Wellingboxonga Theophii ' _na Street _"Brosely John Flint Derby

      Fonr Acres . John Hardman Chorley William Brook Rochdale John Laird D enuy Richard flighfon Blackburn William Craig Halifax William Skinner Cheltenham Esther Sharpley Blackburn Daniel Linahan Marylebone Joseph BrownW Nottingham George Moore Camngton Luke Weald Manchester

      Thomas Ashton Wigan William Lakenbury I Blackburn _JuanriceDonn J . George Cutler Manchester Henry Fitxiimons Office William Stevens Briphtoa m JohnRobiDSon Market _Lavwgtou George Wilson Sheffield S . Walker Of & ce James Smith Northampton William Carlisle Oxford Thomas Bleckley Salford WnxiiM _fr-mr , Chairman .

      Heath Of Thb Veteran Chartist, Smart.., ...

      HEATH OF THB VETERAN CHARTIST , SMART . _., _we regret to announce the death of Thomas Bayner Smart of Leicester , who expired on Thursday last ; aS _^ afhortillness . TheChar & tecfLdcetter appeoI tothe meads and admirers of the deceased patriot t-J turmsli _Peenmary assiitance , to enable them to provide a pro **** _*? _" * eral for the remains ofthe dtpjr » ed democrat . _Sut > - _feri ptions will be received by Mr J . Goodhy _, 57 , Church at '' , Leicester .

      National Land And Labour Bank I 493, Oxf...

      NATIONAL LAND AND LABOUR BANK I 493 , Oxford Street , London . ' ISSUE OF CERTIFICATES . NOTICE TO DEPOSITORS . The printed certificates are now in course 0 f _issu ebatit « found impossible to meet the _wishes of some of tbe depositors who desire to have them by return of post , or even in a few days . Notice is hereby given , that receipts or vouchers for monev paid mto the Bank prior to 1 st inst ., are required to _t > e left a full fortnight for examination ' , and if at the expiration of that time from the date of posting them the certificates are not relumed , depositors , in that case will do well to apply to the manager bv letter . The number of depositors , is so great as t ' o make ibis rule absolutely unavoidable .

      The printed certificates being now ready for _** sve , depositors are requested to send all vouchers or acknowledgments of money paid by them or their agents , into the National Land and Labour Bank , vp to this date inclusive , addressed io Thomas Price Esq ., Manager at the above place ; t hey will then be examined , and the printed certificates returned in exchange with the least possible delay . _LOSDON DEPOSITORS are requested to leave their vouchers THREE CLEAR DAYS for examination when the certificates may be received on application in person or by letter . _Depositors will please to send ] tbeir signatures and correct address and descriptioni with the vouchers , in order to save delay and prevent miscarriage of letters .

      AH fetters containing such vouchers to be prepaid by the depositors , who will , ON THIS OCCASION ONLY , receive the amount of postage so paid , with the certificate . All depositors not prepaying their letters will be charged with the double amount of postage on delivery , and the sum will be _deduclel from iheir credit at the Bank . It having been observed that in a very few cases , withdrawals have taken place previous to the appointment of a Manager , on wbich the depositors _ueglecled to claim , or on which interest was not paid , owing to the then incomplete arrangf ments of the Bank-NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sucb interest will now be remitted , as may appear due up to the date of such withdrawals , on the necessary application being made tothe Manager for that

      purpose , GIVING FULL PARTICULARS OF _AMOUNTS AND DATES . * By order of Feakgcs O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., Proprietor . Thomas Pbice , Manager .

      Middle Class Liberalism. The Bfforms Of ...

      MIDDLE CLASS LIBERALISM . The Bfforms of the 6 : h instant , contains an account ofthe recent Chartistmeeting at the Crown and Anchor , of which it speaks in the following terms : — ' Thia meeting _giyes us renewed evidence , with whom the Democracy nf France ought to sympathise ; whether with tbe Chartists , those sincere and honest Democrats—ar the Whig-Radical—middle classes , who cannot bear ta speak of' tho Charter ' or Universal Suffrage , * but cannot go further than proclaim themselves partisans for the Complete . '' * * * . * * The present conduct of the middle classes augurs what vce have to expect of them , and how they will fulfil , the pledges givtn at tbe recent election !' ,

      Witness the conduct of one ofthe middle class orator ? , Dr Epps , a timid patriot , a Reformer in little _things , who wishes to conciliate ail the world , except the active and energetic advocates ofDemncraey . Who burns , he says , to liberate the _people , hot will not let them liberate thpmselves . A worthy representation of middiec ' _ass Radicalism . * * * * Tlie Reforme proceeds to analyse the speech of DrEpps , and the spirit of his party , against whose _loke-warra patriotism and wily machinations , it warns the Chartists .

      Irish Democratic Cohfederatios . This Be...

      IRISH _DEMOCRATIC COHFEDERATIOS . This bedy continues to hold its usual weekly meetings and has lately teen honoured ty the presence of a goodly numhir ef the fair sex : . At the _taeetiag ou Sunday evening last , Mr Joyce in the chair , the leading article of the _JJobthebn Stab , on 'The Rights of Property , 'was rod , and excited much applause . Oa the motion ofMrClancey , seconded by Mr Watts , a vote ef thanke was passed to the Raman _Catholic Archbishops and Bishops , for their defence of therightg of life , contained in their address to the Lord-Lieutenant of

      Ireland . Tbe _WESiJUKSTHt Confederates met on Sunday evening last , at the Blue Ant & or , York-street , Westminster . Hr T . R . Reading was called to the chair , and addrf « sed the netting . Speeches wire also _deivered by _Messrs Scott , _Rry-, olds , Glass , Nolan , Sweeney , and others . A number ofthe * OH Tr _«! a _„ d > g ' ' were preseat , but the meeting passed off harmoniously _. Heelings wfre also held at tbe Cheshire Cheese , Pirn * lico ; Green Han , Berwick . etreet , Oxford-street , & c . [ Press ot matter has _compiled the curtailment of the above _notiees . J

      _Basssiet . —Tbe Irish Democratic _Confederation of this terra , held their usual weekly meeting on Sunday evening last , at Hr George Uttley ' _s large room . Hr Theraas Simpson occupied the cbair . An adjourned discussion on _tfeeiscoBsistency of the _A _' alton newspaper , was resumed by Hr Keeth _, who stated that he believed the whole press of Ireland to be dishonest , but nevertheless , be considered it was necessary to take in a copy ofthe above-named paper , in order to watch the proceedings of the party Whom it represented . Hr Peter Hoey addressed thc meeting at great length , and concluded by stating that the Nation newspaper was not the friend of the working people ; hat yet be considered it was honest , inasmuch tas it advocated the interests of the middle _, classes who were its supporters . Hr Segrave denied tbat tke writers of that journal were honest men ; they professed to be the friends of the werking population , whilst their actions proved them to be their deadliest enemies . Hr O'Leary _denounced , in the strepgest terms the ne political principles of the Nation newspaper ,

      and drew a piclnre of the deplorable condition of the peasantry of Ireland , owing to tbe abominable pjeti m of class-legislatioa , whicb the wiiters of tbat journal sup . ported by den'ing tbe political franchise to the industrious classes of his ( Hr O'Learj ' s , ) unfortunate country . It mi _; ht as _irell be said tbat the base tool Somerville was honest , because he was paid to ferret ont evidence and tell lies by tbe yard , to destroy Hr O'Connor ' s character ; or tbat Maurice _O'Connsll the son of Ireland ' s mock liberator , wbo bas got up a memorial at the late Cahiicivem sessions , praying for military to he sent to that town to butcher the starving people during the winter , should they _aik for bread . Hessrs O'Neill , Walsh , aud Cayle _, followed in a similar strain of argument , after which a vote of thanks-, en the motion of Hr Deane , was accorded ly acclamation to tbe editor of the Northern Star , for _writing that excellent article which appeared in last Saturday ' s Star , beaded ' The Rights of Property . ' The usual vote ot thanks was given to the chairman , and the meeting separated . -

      Rettobd.—This Branch Met As Usual On Mon...

      Rettobd . —This branch met as usual on Monday _night , when Mr O'Connor ' s defence against the press-gang was read and highly approved of . A vote of confidence in Mr O'Connor , was passed unanimously and a subscription commenced . Kewcasile , Sunday , Nor . 7 . —Mr Watson addressed the meeting on the necessity of supporting the Bank connected with the Company , and nrged the utility of establishing money clubs for that purpose . It wss then resolved : — That the money club for the purpose of assisting the Bank be recommended . All parties desirous of joining , are requested to give in their names as early as possible . Burnle

      Dr M'Douail ' s Route . — y , Sunday , 14 th ; TcdmordeD , Monday , 15 th ; Hebden _Bridge , Tuesday 16 th ; Ellan

      _BiBsiAL—Oa Thursday , the 18 th inst ., Mr John Shaw , of Leeds , will lecture in Barker ' s Chapel , Chaudler a Hill , when it is intended to form a branch ofthe National Charter Association , to commence at half-past seven in the erening . Bucra -Mx . —The quarterly general meeting ol this branch « _ill be held on Sunday , 21 st November , at the Old Size Honse , Chapel-street , at two o ' clock in the afternoon . I he exira levy of one penny each iu aid of tbe Sleaford case wfll be collected the same day . Toprerent confusion _t-n the day of meeting the secretary will take levy monies on the Saturday revious

      afternoon p , at JXur . 'on ' s Commercial Coffee-House , Back-Jane , top of King street . _OtDHAJt . _—OnSanday ( to-morrow ) a special general meeting of the members ofthe Oldham branch will take place in the school room of the Working Man's Hall , at two o ' clock iri the afternoon , to take into consideration thc best raeaES of raising a subscription to aid Mr O'Connor in prosecuting the Manchester Eaamiaer . All paid no membera , bring your subscriptions . Io the evening a meetiag will be held at six o ' clock , when Mr Sillett ' s work en spade husbandry will be read from the desk .

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      "Irnlw /W'Nejbk'cv* Friends, Itis With T...

      _"irnlw / _w _' _neJBK _' cV * Friends , Itis with the deepest regret that the Central Committee now address you , but they feel iroperatively called upon to do so as a matter of dutv , in order to detend themselves fiom the misrepresentations which have

      been set forth to . the various _traces bythe No . 2 society of Crayford block printers ; whose agents are travelling through the country for the purpose of obtaining support from the working classes , and to create sympathy in their own bebalf at the expense of the Association ' s interest , and the public character of the Central Committee . They are sorry to be compelled to take this course , but they feel that they have already maintained silence too long , for the results ef these reistatemenfs are

      now assuming something like a formidable aspect ; andit therefore becomes necessary , in order to counteract their injurious tendencies , to lay before the members of the Association and the public generally , a statement of the facts connected with this case , which the Central Committee feel fully warranted in offering aB a vindication of their con * duct , anil in reply to correspondence they have received from various parts of the country on the subject . In the first place it will be necessary to advert to the history of this body in its connection witb the Association . The Crayford block printers have always been considered members of the Association from its

      commencement , having been assisted by their delegates as its formation , and contributed tbeir proportionate amount of subscription to meet its immediate expenses , up tothe Manchester Conference in 1846 . At that Conference a levy was laid of twopence in the pound , on the average earnings of the members , in order to fully carry out its object . This levy they declined paying , assigning as a reason , that they did not feel bound by the acts of the Conference , until those acts were sanctioned by their own body in general meeting assembled . From lhat time to March 1847 , they invariably declined paying the levies when applied to for the same , although Mr Barratt , the secretary , repeatedly made such application .

      Mr Williamson , in the early part of March 1847 , having business in Crayford was applied to bythesn _, to know if they could rejoin the Association without paying Bp the levies which had accrued from tke previous June . Mr Williamson having no audio * rity to decide in the arlrmative , promised to bring the subject before the Central Committee , who having- considered the questions ; consented , after some hesitation , to admit them as new members . On the 7 tfi of March , 1847 , the Crayford block printers , or such of tbem as were employed ih the works ol Mr Swaisland , sent in their adhesion , together with levies for two months , requesting the Central Committee to date their adhesion from the 1 st of Feb ., which in consideration of their previous connection with the Association , was assented to . On the 27 th

      of the same month , the men in the factory of Mr Evans , ( the body in question ) also sent their levies , and on the 3 rd of Augnst _, a little more than four months from their first payment , ( in the form of levies ) _theystBt a deputation to the Central Committee , to represent * ihat they had been _offered a reduction oi wages , and therefore wished Ihe Central Committee ' s advice—the interview resulted in the appointment of Mr Winters , to investigate the case and to wait on the employ ? rs . On Mr Winters ' arrival at Crayford , he found the men in Conference , discussing the propriety of adopting a medium list of wages which was then in preparation ; and under this circumstance they induced bim not to wait upon Mr Evans , as they were _sanguine of being able to settle the affair themselves . When their list was

      prepared , they appointed a deputation to consult the Central Committee thereon , aud on the 6 th of Aug . they attended this office for the purpose . When after the question had been duly considered , the following resolution was adopted . Resolved : — That the Central Committee advise the deputation to lay before their various shops , the list of wages they have drawn up , amounting to about one half the _reduction proposed by the emploj er ; and if tbey will not accede to it , to communicate again with the Central Committee , when an agent will be forthwith dispatched to Crayford , in order to use his endeavours to adjust tbe Affairs by means of mediation . Should that course fa < l _, the Central Committee further advise that the men work under protest , until a more favourable opportunity presents itself ; when the Central Committee will give the matter its best consideration .

      The medium list of wages having been laid before , and approved ot by the trade , was submitted to the employers without success ; thereupon another deputation was sent to the Central Committee , and it appeared by their statements , that the works nan Hera _olawwl for seven weeks prior to the 3 rd of August , in _cunsequencH „ c . the slackness of trade . Nor was lt ever affirmed to the Central _Uouimlttoe , that during this seven weeks , or nine , as they have in subsequent statements , and public documents admitted . Was any reduction offered by Mr Evans , but on the 1 st August ; the very day when , according to their views , their six months , dating from the 1 st

      February expired , then , and not till then , the alleged reduction was offered . The Central Committee had , in the meantine , availed themselves of the opportunities at their disposal , to ascertain the position of the block printers' business in other parts of the country , and found that for more than twelve months previously , the trade in the North or England and Scotland , bad suffered unparalleled depression , which information was fully corroborated by the personal knowledge of a member of their own body , who had , during the previous spring , made atour through the districts of Lancashire and Yorkshire .

      The Central Committee were aware that Mr Evans had been in the practice of sending work to be printed in other , and lower wage shops , in Essex and Laucashirej and that in the latter districts alone , there were upwards of 1 , 000 block printers out of employment . The Central Committee could not by any means , knowing these facts , advise or sanction a strike , even had they supposed that the men had a fair and equitable claim to the Association ' s support ; which they did not , because they considered from the block printers' own evidence , that the

      whole case resolved itself into an out of work question . They therefore advised them to accept the work nnder protest , and by that means preserve their shop from _non-society men ; and at the same time urged , that while their trade was in its present unprecedentedly languid state , their employer might obtain a sufficient quantity of hands to suit his pur . pose , and would therefore , be able to defeat them , though their resources were ever so great . The Central Comraittee ' were desirous , as far as practicable , to afford them assistance , and consequently came to the following resolution . Resolved : —

      That Mr Winters accompany the deputation to wait upon tbe employer , Mr Evans , and tben wait upon the men , at Crayford , in order to show them that tbc Central Committee could not support them in resisting the reduction offend . First , because the men te whom tht work was offered were out ef employment . Secondly , because thsy conceive it would be unwise to embark In a strike in the present depressed state of the block printing trade ; there being- about 1000 now out of employment in thecouuty of Lancashire alone , and a great number in other places _.

      When the decision of the Committee was made known to them , they issued an appeal to the trades fo request support ; a copy of which appears in the Northern Star oi Oct 2 nd , in which they entirely confirm the judgment of the Central Committee , that their case resolved itself into an out of w ork question ; and also that from the extensive depression of their trade , they had not been earning more than fourteen _shillings per week , since Christmas ; and that they had been out of shop fourteen weeks , five of which they had been on strike . Now , what is the inference to be drawn from such an admission ? Why , clearly this , that nine weeks out ol the fourteen whicii preceded their eligibility to

      support ; that is , they had just re-entered the Association five months in point of time , or six mon ths , allowing one month in advance ; nine weeks of which tbey had been ont of work , and the momen they helieve themselves eligible to support , they designate their case a strike ; and because the Central Committee would not award them support under such _ciicumstances , they waged war against them , at the risk of destroying the Association . The Central Committee feel confident , that having these facts before them , they have come to a just decision in

      the case ; had they decided otherwise , they believe that there is not a menioer belonging to the Association , hut would have accused them of a misappropriation of its funds . If the Crayford block printers were entitled to support , are not the starving unemployed operative spinners and weavers of Lancashire equally so ? seeing that . they are suffering Irom the same cause ; viz ., depression of trade—are offered reductions of from ten to twenty-five per cent . Another point in the appeal to which the Central Committee wish to allude is , where the block

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      printers _statejhat the number of .. men who require support from Mr Evans ' s shop is sixty , and at another shop twent _y-three ; making a total of eighty _, three men who require support . From this it would appear as if the _eighty-three had all been refused support from the Association ; and as though they were m common resisting the reduction of wages ; but the fact is different , the twenty-three spoken of as being from another _shep , have never applied for support , because they were really out of employment , in consequence of their employer having no work for them . Yet the appeal makes no distinction between the sixty ofthe one shop and the twentvthree from the other . Subsrquently to the decision

      ofthe Central Committee upon this case , they have been subjected to the most unmeasured censure because they have , in _legislating thereon , acted as they cencieve in strict conformity with their dutv . One of the block printers' deputations ' attempted " by threats and mtimidation , to coerce theCentral Committeeinto compliance with their demand for support , by threatening a Paper WAR-stating that thev did not want to be at enmity with the Central Committee , but that they should be so if tlieir purposes were not realised . That the decision of the Central Committee upon their case , would either make them better friends or greater foes . If the Central Committee are to be subjected to such intimidation

      when cases are submitted to their consideration ,, can it be expected that they can efficientl y perforin their duties to the Association ; they ought in their deliberation upon any _question involving the interests of the trades , to be free to act unawed by intimidadalion ; no one should attempt to bribe them with favour , or force them with threats . The interests of every trade in the Association is equally important to them , they feel as much desire to serve one trade as another ; in fact they feel the responsibility of their position , the welfare of the entire Association being intrusted to them ; and they are therefore bound iri honour to protect the interests of the whole , and not sacrifice that interest to the will of a

      few ; and in the performance oftheir duty , they are detertniued to actindependently , ' either of flattery or frowns . The _bl-. ick printers' deputations who have been visiting the trades , have had resource to various misrepresentations ; They state that not only have theCentral Committee refused to acknowledge their claims , but that they also objected to furnish them with the addresses of the London trades' bodies , and thus prevent them from obtaining assistance from those trades ; this the Central Committee most emphatically deny . The fact is , the secretary handed them the book containing those addresses , from which they copied what they pleased . After the Central Committee ' s decision upon this case , the block - printers appeared to have discovered some new features in the affair , and on

      October the 12 th , a deputation again waited upon the Central Committee , in order to represent to them these new features , and thereby induce . them to reconsider their case , which tbey expressed their willingness in doing , and for this purpose they deemed it expedient that evevy member should be present on thc occasion , although two of ihcm were at a considerable distance from London at the time . As so » n , however , as tliey were able to attend the office , the question was taken into consideration and all the circumstances , with the new features of the case , laid fully before tha committee , when the greatest desire was manifested by them to serve the block printers , if consistent with ' tlieir duty they could do so-but after the most patient investigation ofthe case , they unanimously same to the following resolution . Resolved : — - .

      That this committeo having reconsidered the case of the Crayford blotk printers , and aU its bearings , with tbe additional _poiats iutroduced into the cs . se by the deputation ( Messrs Gardner and Dixon ) on the 20 th 0 > : t . cannot find any grounds for altering their formerdecision , to the _ifiwet th « t the case , as originally presented to them , was an out of work question ; and that no _suft " . cient evidenca has been produced to prove tlie existence of any dooument ; although the employer , Mr Brans , in . the present distressed state of trade , has succeeded in obtaiaing a considerable supply of non-society men .

      It will be seen that the new features offered for consideration , was the existence ofa document , which the block printers assert they would , upon resuming work , be required to sign , pledging themselves to abandon their connexion with all unions . That any sn « h document had been presented , they could not produce the slightest pro _« f ; but that a number of non-society men were gone to work at the reduced wages , " wbo , they believed , would be compelled to sign it . In order , however , thatthe Central Committee might , if possible , ascertain whether such a document had been presented to the men or not , they sent Mr Peel to Crayford , who , on his arrival , had an interview wiih the workmen in that trade , but they could not produce any proof of the existence of such a document , and , moreover , they have been informed , hy undoubted authority , that no document has been offered to the men .

      There is another fact which the Central Committee have . not urged , preferring treating , the _queslion _^ mrely on its merits , but this fact alone would have jusuiica _iUcm la p , ' . « iibu <>] x . njectim *_ the block printers' claims—viz ., that ~ bn ' the' 3 vd oi ~ A _% gS ' jt , when they first claimed support , they were 'riot really eligible , having paid only fire month ' s' levywhereas the rules and practice of the Association require them to have paid six months , before eligible t _« benefit . The payment of ihe July levy not having been made until the 7 th of August .

      The foregoing is a plain statement of facts in con . nection with the case of the No . 2 society of Crayford block printers , and theCentral Committee leave the members of the Association , and the public generally , to determine as to the justness of their decision . They state , with confidence that they will be fully prepared to defend themselves at the next conference , with regard to their decision upon this or any other case upon which they have been called upon to legislate .

      The Central Committee beg , in conclusion , to state , that they deeply regret having been- compelled to enter into this public explanation , in order to confute the assertions made against them , but they are quite aware of the evil tendency of such misrepresentations to which they have been subjected . They fondly hope _,-however , that the various trades forming the National Association , will not suffer themselves to be thrown into discord through the discontent of a few self-interested men . If , therefore , national union is really beneficial for the toiling millions , let not any little obstruction or supposed wrong on the part of any body , induce the trade to abandon that Association which , if well supported by them , will unquestionably become the most effective means by which thc working man can hope to obtain fair remuneration for his labour .

      The Central Committee met on Monday and following days , lor the transaction of general business A mass of correspondence has been received from Birmingham , Liverpool , Keighley , Leeds , Halifax , _Htiddersh ' eld , Manchester , Hanley Potteric ? , Congleton , Macclesfield , Nottingham , Leicester , Willenhall , Wolverhampton , Coventry , Blackburn , Aberdeen , Alloa , Edinburgh , Glasgow , Greenock , Paisely , JDuubarton , Sunderland , Newcastle upon-Tyne , and numbers of other places . Also tho following reports from members of the Central Committee , and agents of the Association .

      On Monday evening , November 2 nd , Mr Green attended a meeting of the No . 20 , W . Sawyers , of the River Thames , held at the Crown and Sceptre , ffoodmur-street , Poplar . The meeting was well attended , when Mr Green entered into an explanation of the principles and objects of the Association ; He showed its practical workings , and pointed out the great advantages derivable from sech a combination , and that it must be by the co-operation ot the working classes , upon a national principle , when , at any time , the united power of the people could be coraraaHded in defence of labour ' s rights . Mr Green-then adverted to tke Association for the Employment of _Labour , showed how . its plans were

      carried out , and that its funds were employed in reproductive employment , end strongly recommended the sawyers to lend the Association their surplus funds , whicii would be a ppropriated for labour ' s emancipation . At the close of tbe meeting _, a resolution was carried to join the Association forth i ? ith . Hull . —Mr Town attended a meeting of the hand _^ loom sail-cloth weavers , and explained the rules and objects of the National Association . The meeting was well attended , and general satisfaction was given . A resolution in favour ol the Association wascarritd , and a deputation appointed to visit the trades in Hull , with the view of getting them to join

      the Association . On Tuesdav , Mr Tewn attended a meeting at Mill Bridge and Heckmondwick , held in the Barkerites' chaple . Tho chapel was crowded . The chairman , after a few remarks , introduced Mr Town , who descanted upon tho prir . ciples and objects of the Association . At the close of the lecture , several friends spoke in favour of the great union ; also , a shopkeeper of the town expressed himself highly satisfied with the tendency of tke Association , and thought it eminently calculated to elevate tbe condition ofthe labouring class . He should , himself , unite with the Association , and should call upon the shopkeepers of the town to follow his example . m , , . On Wednesday , Mr Town attended a public meet-

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      ing _, at .: _Berkingshaw .. The . meeting was well attended ; and considerable inttre 3 fc was manifested , this being the first meeting held here on the subject of the Association . A resolution , approving of tha principles of the Association waa unanimously carried . On Thursday , Mr Town addressed a very large meeting at Dewsbury , held at the Wellington Ian . The speaker entered fully into the plans and consti - tution ofthe National Association , which met with the unqualified approbation of the meeting .

      On Friday , Mr Town delivered an address in Bristol , which was well attended . Tho speaker directed attention to the superior nature of tbi ' Association _oyr ? r any of its predecessors ; and showed that it _wsb well calculated to secure the rights and promote the interests ofthe operative classes , and that it must be by _»_ national organisation of the trades , tbat the working classes would be able to rise in the scale of moral and social independence . We have every reason to expect that Mr Town ' s visit to the above places , will be attended with mueh good , as an accession-has already been made to out numbers . _Scoiuso . —Mr Claughan , on Friday attended a large meeting of the Trades of Saltcoats , Ayrshire ; at which meeting , he fully explained the laws anel objects of the Association ; an excellent spirit was manifested , and a resolution infavour of tho _Association was unanimously carried .

      _Paislhy . —Mr Claughan delivered a lecture to a very large and attentive audience in Paisley church . About 1600 were present . The lecturer entered into a very animated and lucid explanation of the principles and objects of the Association . At the close of tho lecture , a resolution in favour of joining tho Association was carried . Glasgow .---Mr Claughan attended a meeting of the boot and shoemakers . The meeting was a good one , and a favourable impression was made upon thotn . The princip l es of the National Association are engaging general attention , and many who , at the first , looked upon us with suspicion , now arc eager for an opportunity of hearing thoso principles expounded , and we have no doubt that , when trade revive-, the adhesions will be numerous .

      ABEnDEBN . —Mr Claughai ., on Friday , October the 8 th , addressed a public meeting ef the working men of Aberdeen , in the Union Hall , explanatory of the principles and objects of tbe National _Asssooiation , Mr James M'Pherson , ( candidate at thc late election , for the _representation of the city of Aberdeen in Parliament , ) w . _a called upon to preside , whe stated that he had much pleasure in presiding at such a meeting—the way iu which the central com mittee of the National Association had hitherto conducted its affairs , could not but command th « approval of every friend of labour , aud every lover of justice . The association sought not to take an undue advantage of masters ; it aimed only at the settlement of disputes , in such a wav as would afford

      to capital its just _retijra , and to labour its jnst reward . In proof of this he referred to themanner in which the CamQlin or St Niwiin _' s nail makers' differences were decided ; being but one case eut of many , which could bo adduced ; Thechairman _, after other _appropriate remarks , introduced Mr Claughan , who , on rising , apologised for his absence at the meeting called on Tuesday evening , which was caused by the steam-boat being detained lour hours later than her usual time by the storm . Ue said , you have not before you a manpossessed of ereat powers of language—one who studies to appeal to feelings—but you have before you one _^ of yourselves , oue who knows what it is to toil fer his bread , who has experienced aU the hardships and the

      effects of insufficient remuneration , but despite of all these considerations , he hoped to be able to show , that it is only by depending upon your own order , and on your own efforts , that you will be able to secure to industry , its just rights . Hitherto the working classes have been their own enemies j thej have had no confidence in each other ; and ail sympathy between one trades' union and another had been almost obliterated . Hew often have we seen , that when one trade was contending for justice , and resisting the encroachments of unprincipled employers , another trade , the members of which were enjoying all their privileges , bave only laughed at the efforts of their more unfortunate brethren _» The truth of this statement is borne cut by tho history

      of strikes—hence witness the strike of the Glasgow cotton spinners and Dorchester labourers , nnd many others that could be enumerated . The National As sociation of United Trades , proposes and will ( il acted up to , ) remedy those evils , and effect much good , that could not otherwise have been obtained . The National Association seeks , in the first place , to create that sympathy and mutual co-operation of one trade with another , the want of which haa been so deeply felt . It wills , that no trade , ( however juat its claims might be ) , should enter into a struggle , without a certainty of victory . It depends more upon its moral power , than upon its financial _streugth ; although in tho latter respect its superioi power must appear evident . Strikes are the

      Association ' s last alternative , but when it enters upon such proceedings , the unprincipled _cipitalists may expect to meet with tbe combined , undivided , and _whdefbatablb power of ten thousand anions instead oi one . The National Association seeks not to destroy unions already established , but to cement them in one great combination-- ' A Union o *? _Miluosb . ' Mr Claughan then entered into a lengthy explanation of the Holytown strike , and showed tbat no real failure had taken piace—that the men had gone in , but it was with their rights and privileges _uncontamina ' ed with _rfce _po'lutioaof an ififerifaf document . It was true that one shilling per day had been taken off their wages , and although tbat was more than the circumstances of the case _warrfltoiCE , atHi * _> _-i _* u } gi Q bo borno in mind , that tht miners were at the pjtt """""""" _- _? : _* .,. _—qj-rji—t : four shillings per day for what they some time ago were only in . the receipt of two _shillinpa per day . This advance

      had been obtained by restricting the hours of labour . Mr C . also showed the power that every trade had for raising _wagea , by curtailing the hours of toil , anil by this means they would decrease the stock , create a demand for labour , and as the demand for labour increased the price of industry would increase at thi same ratio . Thc lecturer then adverted to the Association for tbe Employment of Labour , and showed the immense advantages that would accrue to the working classes trom the practical working oi such an association , where their funds would be eraployed _re-proiluclively , instead of being wasted in fruitless turnouts . This metbed of adjusting differences with employers , by _siting the men to work , was a new feature in the history of trades' unions , and must ultimately succeed . in overthrowing the rule of tyranny and despotism , and elevate to a proper standard tbe much-injured and _long-insultee ) operative . Mr C . _' eoncluded an address full ol tads , which told well in favour of tho Association . Mr

      Shirron rose to propose a resolution , by _observing that Mr Claughan had addressed a meeting on the previous evening , where they had pledged themselves to beeorao members of tho Association , lie was desirous that this meeting should follow the wise example . After the comprehensive address of Mr Claughan it would be presumption to detain them with any remarks of bis , but lie should move the following resolution . — That this meeting having heard the principlesof the National Association fully explained by Mr Claughan , are _perfectly convinced that these principles are well calculated to work out the social redemption of tho working classes , and will eventually secure to labour its full fruits ; and in proof of our feelings we pledge ourselves _^ to extend the grounds of the institution by beooming members , and otherwise advocating its claims . ' Mr Low seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously . A vote of thanks ta the lecturer and chairman terminated the business of the evening .

      On Saturday , Mr Claughan addressed a meeting of the _rope-spinners _, ' who have passed a resolution approving ofthe principles ofthe Association . On Monday , he addressed the bjot and shoemakers , who agreed to join forthwith . On Tuesday , Mr Claughan addressed a meeting of the tailors , _encouraging them to go on in the good work they have entered upon . Glasgow . * -On Tuesday , Nov . 2 nd , Mr Cloughan attended a general meeting of the mule workers in Leigh Kirk _Sesfion-house , on whicb occasion , he delivered an address explanatory of the objects of

      the Association , and the following resolution was unanimously carried : — 'That this meeting , having heard the principles and objects of the National Association by Mr Claughan , are of opinion , that such a combination is the best calculated to Improve the moral and social condition of the working classes of this country . Also , that this meeting is resolved never to relax in exertions , UBtil we , the self-acting mule workers of Glasgow , are thoroughly organised ; and we earnestly call upon al } parties connected with this branch of trade , in every town in the United Kingdom , to lose no time in uniting themselves with the great efficient consolidated union . '

      Moved by Mr John M'Mutrie , and seconded by Mr Jobn _M'Avoy . A meeting of the coopers of Greenock , in connection with the abovcassociation , took placeon _Wednesday evening , which was addressed by Mr Claughan , explanatory of the principles and workiug of the society . After the address Mr Claughan displayed a quantity of goods manufactured by workmen employed by the society , and showed thc utility of such a system as had been adopted os superior to paying men for walking about idle , whioh proved of ' , en injurious to themselves , in time of strikes . It seems this society has at the present time about one

      hundred and forty workmen employed , consisting of boot and shoe makers , frame-work knitters , weavers , & c . The object of the union is to consolidate tho _varioas trades into one union , in order that the united strength of the producing classes may be brought to bear more successfully against the reduction of wages " . —First , by an endeavour to mediate between the employer and the employed , incases of dispute ; secondly , where mediation fails , arid wherevt _* - such is practicable , to employ the wcrk _, men at their own trade . The Association consists o two _branches-the first , a trades' union lor media tion and the support of' turnouts ; ' the second , a

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      _loint-stockcompany , whicb is ' provisionally _jeja tered , ' made up . of shares at £ 5 each . The wa jle o tlie 8 _urplu 3 fundsof the _firatgo to bring up shares in the second . " On Thursday evening , Mr Claughan addressed a meeting ofthe cotton-spinners of Johnstone on tha principles and objects of the National Association . At the clce of Mr Clangban ' s address , a vete of confidence in the association was unanimously passed , and the thanks of the meeting given to Ms Claughan for his address . # cotton of

      A meeting cf the -spinners Glasgow tc * 6 J place in the Victoria Hall , Gallowgate , on Friday evening , to which Mr Claughan was invited , to explain the principles of the National Association , and addressed the meeting at considerable length . Aftet which , several questions were put by the members , which Mr Claughan answered to thoir satisfaction , when the following resolution was adopted unanimously :- 'That this meeting , having heard Mr Claughan explain the principles of the Na ' ional As sociation of United _TrauVa , are perfectly satisfied thatit weuld be for uuv benefit to become members , and , therefore , agree to tbe principles , and pledge ourselveB to use our exertions to get all the cotton * _spincers to join throughout Scotland . ' The thanka of the meeting were afterwards awarded to Me CiaughaH for his able address .

      Birmingham . —Messrs Smith , Pare , and Welsford * attended as a deputation from the Birmingham district committee , to the body of iron tin spooa makers at the Two Brewers in _Bardsley . street , on Monday , Nov . 1 st , to explain the principles and objects ' of the National Association . There was a good attendance , and the deputation was listened to with the greatest attention , at the close of which the following resolution was adopted : — ' Tbat this meeting having heard the principles of the National Association expounded by the deputation , are fully satisfied that it is not only far superior to any local union , but that it is fully capable of emancipating ;

      Labour ' s sons in this great manufacturing _countryj We sre further convinced , that it only requires the respectable employers to be acquainted with its management , to conclude that it is as equal protective to them , as to those they employ . We , therefore _, pledge ourselves to become members forthwith . ' Proposed by Mr J ; ilawkes , and seconded by Mr Wm . Davis . Also , the following resolution waa unanimously Carried : — 'That this meeting considers that the Northern Star is the only paper published that gives a full report of the proceedings of the National _Assaciation ; and they tender their thanks to the editor and proprietor of the same , and pledge themselves to advocate its circulation to the utmost of their :

      powor . Willenhall , Nov 2 _sD . —Mr Robson attended ac Willenhall in a case of mediation . It appears several ofthe employers have given a fortnight ' s _^ notice of a reduction . The number affected by this intended reduction , in connexion with the Association , is about 100 . Mr llobson was deputed by the Central Committee to wait upon the employers , with tho view of adjusting the dispute by mediation , and accordingly waited upon Mr Tildesley , one of thc largest manufacturers of that town , who received him very courteously , and treated bim in tho most gentlemanly manner . A very interesting discussion took place , in whioh Mr Tildesley spoke of the impossibility of stocking work in the present Btate of the money marker , showing thst he was obliged to take _biliff ,

      and that he could not have thoso bills discounted under nine per cent ., and that it was impossible foe him to carry on business , unless he reduced the wages of the workmen , to enable him to meet this exorbitant per centage . In reply , Mr Robson statedthat the _NationaV Association wasperiectty aware o £ the truth of Mr Tildesley's position respecting the difficulties in obtaining cash , but , at the same time * he thought that was no argumentin favour , or in justification ofa _reduction of wages . He showed that a reduction of the workmen ' s prices was no benefit to the employer , as it went into the pockets of the factors . And that the best remedy was , for the manufacturers to make no more goods tban what they had immediate orders for , as it would be infinitely

      better for the men to share the employers' difficulties , when trade was 80 much depressed as at the present time ; as the men would prefer to work short tinie ( rather than suffer a reduction in the price of their labour . After a lengthened interview , Mr Tildesley honourably agreed to Mr Robson ' s proposition . Mr Robson also waited upon _; Mr Walker . With this gentleman , Mr R . met with a very kind reception , and after considerable discussion , similar to that with Mr Tildesley , terminated with Mr Walker promising to forego the threatened reduction . This is another glorious proof of the moral power of the Association ,

      and demonstrates the utility aad excellency of mediation , where an amicable adjustment between employers and their men had been effected , and a serious reduction prevented ; and instead of both parties nurturing a spirit of anger and malice towards each other , the most kind and friendly feelings are engendered . The advantages in favour of the men are great . They will havo to work four daya only , but had the reduction been forced upon them , they would have bad to work six days—producing oneihird more goods for the same wages , they , will now * receive for their four days . ' labour . This glorious triumph has created a gteat sensation in and tound JVillenhali !

      KOIICES . The trades of Sunderland , Neweastle-upon-Tyne , and vicinity , are informed that Mr Robson will visit the above district to set forth the principles ofthe Association . Any trades' bodies desirous of obtaining his services , must apply to Mr Dunn , No . 10 * Quay-side , Sunderland . All letters on business , respecting the trades forming the Association , must be Bent through their respoetiye secretaries , or through the medium oi the district secretaries , as tbe Central Committee cannot treat any other communication as official .

      All letters sent to this office on general business , must be directed to the general secretary , Mr T . Barratt ; and all letters upon financial matters , to the financial secretary , Mr James Webb . The Cen » tral Committee trust these arrangements will be strictly observed , as great inconvenience often occurs through business letters being addressed to members of the Central Committee , The trades of Scotland can be furnished with cards and rules , or any information , respecting tho Association , by making application to the agent , Mr Wm . Claughan , Holytown . The secretaries , and members generally of the Association , are informed that , on the 1 st of December next , will be published the first number of the Central Committee's Monthly Reportr-oBe copy of which will be given gratuitously to each society belonging to tho Association . A considerable number will be printed fov general circulation , at the charge of one penny each .

      The intention jo that it shall be made a useful periodical . It will contain valuable and interesting information , respecting the " rise , progress ,. passing events , and future prospects of tbe Association , together with its general statistical accounts . It will be got up in a superior manner . Twelve numbers will form a neat volume . The trades will please give their orders forthe same , together with cash for the number required , to their local ofiicer . to be by them sent to this office , directed to Mr T . Barratt , when the orders will be promptly attended to . _SUBSCRIPTIONS IN AID OF THE HOIYTOTfK

      HIKERS . £ . _s . d . Previous announcement ... .. 228 19 9 Elderslie _"ffeav-ra 0 93 Winchester , XT . H . ... ... 0 0 6 Macclesfield silk dyers and weavers , per Mr _Warmsley .. ... ,. 215 6 _DanieUs and friends , Isle of Man ... 0 16 Lacy miners , per Mr Dauellls ... ... 0 2 0 A few friends iu thc city ... ... 0 4 6 Co-operative tin-plate workers ... 3 8 S Dundee shipwrights , per Mr Phillips ... 8 11 6 London _paptr-stainers _, per Mr Brown ... 0 4 1 Total receipts ... . » £ -39 M 10

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      Makchester—Inthe Peoplo _' _s Institute , on Sunday last , the above ball was densely crowded . Mr William Grocott in the chair . The chairman read the ' Whistler ' sbalance sheet , ' which _wasreoeived with a strong burst of indignation . He then read the letter of Mr O'Connor and his answer to Twa Bailey . The following resolution was carried without a dissentient 5— ' That the best thnnks of tbis meeting be given to the editor of tbe Refomi , for tbe very able defence of the character of Mr O'Connor , inserted in that paper . ' The Rev . _JamtB _Scholefield has been returned as member , of the Town Council by a majority of upwards of 200 . Si'DBURT . —Thefollowing was passed at a meeting of the membera of the National Laud and Charter Association : — .. and

      That it is the opinion of this meeting , _thatHhe vile slanderous abuse heaped upon Mr O'Connor by the prostitute press , is an attempt to stop the march of Demo , cracy amongst tbe peop le by singling out . one who has always shown _blms . K the « . tmy of all abases we therefore Ll it a dutv on _oor _F _* _i _^ _K _^ S lasting confidence in Mr O _^/^^ { Bankg * _rotors , at the " _^ _X _/ _« ™ d derision the editors of bim for holding up to « o » » _^ _^ the Weekly Dtspatoh . _uoyi _s , ™ , To F > _iS _^ n nr admiration of the gallant man * _fromexpr _« ngour _adinj Manchester and WJ _^ _S _^ _w _« er from ft f •;!! . « _iJriwon it bythe villanous and brutal K _^ _-SSKA ibe Manchester Examiner

      "• _,,,... _„{„ m _A-forcurv We likewise take this _op-^ Sot _^^ _^ V ? f 0 r iht i _^ _" P _;« which vou advocated the people ' s cause . Wish ng every SSA *• * _**••* Charter ' _. and _ESf health , happiness , and success to you , -We remain , dear sir , your sincere _admirers _. -A Ba » d of _Youxo _CauO TSTSi Ipswich .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 13, 1847, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns3_13111847/page/5/