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    NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF TRADES . ( Continued from our seventh page . ) Mr . Barratt , in * Secretary , said some of the dele-• fttes appeared to be Iabounng under a mistake . Ihe _fei ' estion under consideration was not one of ways and means , " although their honourable chairman had announced that a subscription of five guineas _Kronld be forwarded through him towards the liquida tion of the expenses of Conference . ( Loud cheers . ) He thought his friend Dunning had deviated from the line kid down by the Committee . ( Hear , hear . ) Mr . _Blaekhurat , Sheffield , said the delegation was a mighty lever by which the working classes were to _beUfted out of their miseries . He hoped the Conference would take an enlarged view of the matter , and not disfranchise any . _^ Mr . G . Skelton , would move the previous quesban—That the report of the _Connnittee be now read .

    Mr . G . A . Fleming , in seconding the amendment , said that _im-v re not a Conference of Trades ' Unionists _ttv . - -y , bat of bodies of worhing men generally who .-.-era seeking to become Umonists ; and therefore he non-TJnionists had as good a right to be there as die Unionists . Mr . _Dins-iing , in reply , said it was principle and a sense of justice that induced him to press his motion . He looked on money as the sine qua non ofthe Move ment . His desire wa 3 that those only who paid should be represented . The amendment for reading the Committee's report was then put , and declared by the Chairman to be carried unanimously . - Mr . G . A . Fleming , Chairman of the Committee , then brought up their report , which he read as follows : —

    Tour Committee have taken the Address of the Chairman of the Conference into consideration , together with such other suggestions as were laid before them , in accordance with the resolution by which they were appointed , and beg to report as follows : — . The primary object of ail Trades' Unions is to secure to the Operative a fair and just participation in the wealth he assists to produee . For some years past an opinion has been gradually gaining ground among these bodies , that their organisation and the application of their funds heretofore , have neither been the best nor the most effective that might have been adopted . Repeated failure has induced scepticism as to the efficacy of STRIKES ALONE to protect the labourer from the aggression of Capital , and to arrest

    that downward tendency , _wkchisthe most prominent feature of his condition . At the same time , increased experience and information has excited a desire amongst seme of the Trades , to attempt Association on a larger scale for the protection ot industry ; or at least to deliberate whether there may not be a better method of applying the large sums annually collected for the use of these Societies . _Ths great cause of the continuous decline of the wages of Labour , which forms an undeniable consequence of the _preset system , is a redundance of workers , compared with the demand for their labour . Until this discrepancy can he removed , its effects Cannot be averted . Experience has proved that Strikes alone are not sufficient for the purpose , and some

    other modes must be devised by which the " surplus labour" shall te absorbed , or kept out of thc market , and an equality be maintained between the work to he done and the number of those required to do it . Strikes , limitation of apprentices , and tne support of tramps , were no doubt well adapted for the objects had in viewwhenthey were originally adopted , and to a period when manual labour was aided , instead of heingmastered , by machinery : but the enormous increase of the latter productive power must be met by the adoption of additional measures on the part of the operatives , suited to the new circumstances it has created . While Gapitai , possesses the _unlimitedpowerof creating automaton workers , it is utterly impossible for manual labour , in its present position , to maintain a successful struggle against its

    aggressions . In thc merciless race of competitionmeraaang in _rapiditv and intensity , in consequence of ever-expanding scientific and mechanical powers of production and decreasing outlets for consumptionthere is a power at work against which the relatively feeble _effortsof-Trades'Unions , asatpresentconducted _, can have no chance of ultimate success . The working classes must summon to their aid those appliances which have hitherto been principally employed against them . They must expend their fondslocally or generally—in the erection of machines that will work for and not against them ; and instead of investing funds with bankers , to be used by large capitalists , in a way which inevitably lowers the condition of the contributors , they must apply them to the production of real wealth and profitable results for themselves .

    The time may not have yet arrived when practical measures for this purpose can be commenced . It may be , that opinion has not yet sufficiently ripened to permit of the formation of an association with these objects ; but , at all events , your Committee are of opinion that their discussion by the present Conference is an imperative duty , and tliat if no immediate organisation results from sneh discussion , the impetus it will give the public mind will hasten the period for those more practical and extended measures , which can only be effectually carried out by an enlightened pnblic opinion among the producing classes . The immediate measures which it appears to your Committee this Conference may usefully take into consideration arc the following : — 1 . A society , to be called the Association of United Trades for tlic Protection of Industry .

    2 . A Central Committee to carry out the objects of the said Association , and the formation of a fund to defray the necessary expenses . 3 . The leading objects of the Association may he divisible into two departments—tho first external , laving reference to the influence of the Legislature on the condition of the industrious classes ; the second internal , or to efforts made by thc Trades to ilimrovc tlieir own condition . With respect to the first of these divisions , Tour Committee suggest that the Central Committee houldbe empowered and instructed to take every

    jpportunity _, by means of petitions to Parliament , deputations to Government and members of both Houses ofthe Legislature , cheap publications , public meetings , and other legal , reasonable , and peaceable measures , to enforce the a doption of shorter hours of labour wherever practicable . The experience ofthe Sheffield Trades , of the workmen employed by the Messrs . Starkeys , of Huddersfield , theMessrs . Brooks , of Armitage Bridge , and more recently the hands of Mr . Gardner at Preston , and numerous other proofs which might be adduced , show that this is a measure sound and beneficial , whether it is viewed physically , economically , or morally .

    4 . Another measure to which serious consideration should be directed is , the establishment of Local Boards of Trade , similar to those which have so long existed in France and Belgium , composed of masters and operatives , to whom all matters affecting the regulation of -wages , duration of labour , disputes , « fcc ., shall be referred , and their decisions have the authority of law . lit is conceived that these two measures would very materially improve the condition of the labourinc classes . Short time would keep production and consumption more upon a level with each other

    equalise the condition ofthe workers , who would thus all _bcenabledtoshareinwhateverworkthere might be in thc market ; and , by giving time for mental and moral improvement , raise the character ofthe whole population . On the other hand , the proposed Boards of Trade , being equally composed of employers and employed , would have a tendency to prevent strikes and turn-outs by all differences being first submitted to an impartial tribunal , and authoritativelv settled by it . )

    Under this general division of the business of ihe Association , would also tall the promotion of all public movements _having reference io improved sanatory conditions for the labouring population ; and generally of . nil such measures as would conduce to the promotion of health , intelligence , and morality . 5 . The second division of the Association should be the collection and diffusion of information , as to ihe means by which the capital , skill , and labour of { he Trades can be applied tor their own benefit , and especially to enable them to abstract from the labour market , and set to profitable employment , the redundant hands , who , if suffered to remain in it , would retace ihe wages of the whole trade to which they belong . "Upon this most important point your Committee bcT to beclearly understood ; they propose no definite _Si an , but merely throw out the suggestion , as one e _~ ---ving of serious consideration from thc Con-Fc-r-r . ee .

    four Committee recommend tliat no interfe-• _rtMico be attempted with the local organisation of indi . idaal Trades ; but that the new organisation herein suviven of be simply an addition to the means hitherto _adapted for the protection of Labour : though ihey huj-i * and trust that in due season this addition will _fcc-me so effective as to supersede mere local and sectional efforts . It appears to the Committee desirable that nothing should he attempted which will not carry * v _** "li it flie general support or the Trades ; and hence they recommend only the most cautious and gradual stevs , bdieving that many former efforts to improve the condition of the productive classes have Med because they ware too far in advance of ihe _mhto of _thosc'theywereintendedtobenefit . The sum required fro-u each individual trade to support the new organisation would not he large , and might easily be added to U-at now paid by the members of local Unions , -ant- collected by their officers for remittance to the Central _Committee of the Association .

    0 . The Central Committee should be instructed to carefully prepare a constitution for concentrating tbe cserp . es , legalising the _pi-oceedings , and giving _^ _-. . ?•* ! effect to the growing desire for location in « _u-l : _"lS * an , i other meaaares for the profitable _emaS _^ _rfS _*? 8 _^ _-fe of sueh Unions aa might he _f _** _3 of thus using them . _Ccfl _^»^*^? _' _44 , tl - at ha 8 * . _^ Annual _^ irderence _snonldbe held to review the _-pnjwedings

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    of thc Central Committee _, aud to devise such measures as shall best promote the great objects of the Association . 8 . —Tour Committee have purposely refrained from entering into detail on the various points enumerated ; as they conceive that it will be well for the Conference to confine its attention in the first instance to GKKERALrHDjcrpiEg : and the machinery for carrying out the measures that may be resolved on , will be better elaborated by a sub-committee appointed for the purpose , or the duty may be devolved on the Central Committee . In conclusion , your Committee beg to submit the foregoing proposals in no spirit of dogmatisni or selfconfidence , but merely aa questions upon which discussions may profitably be raised . Whatever decisions may ultimately be come to respecting them , your Committee will be prepared to acquiesce in , and zealously to support to the extent of the moans in their

    power . Geo . Flbmlvg , Chairman . Thc reading was received with much applause , aud was unanimously received . The first recommendation—That a society , to be called the Association of United Trades for the "Protection of Industry , was moved , seconded , and carried unanimously . Five hundred copies of the Report were then ordered to be printed , and the further debate adjourned until Thursday morning , in order that each member might have before him the Committee's report , and see the whole of their recommendations . The Conference then broke np for dinner , and at two o ' clock resumed , when the Chairman called on the delegates to give in any particular statements they were entrusted with .

    STATEMENTS OF THE DELEGATES . Mr . Macnamara represented the Boiler-makers of Manchester . Twenty-five shops in then * trade had recently been " out , " and obtained an advance of wages to the amount of three shillings per week . From the insecure way in which boilers are made , the lives of the makers of them are in great danger . His trade had drawn up a petition on the subject to Parliament . They would give their hearty support to the measures emanating from the Conference . Mr . Gcoree White -represented the Woolcombers of

    Bradford , Yorkshire . Their body numbered 10 , 000 . Their work was carried on in unhealthy rooms , and they were of opinion that the masters should be compelled to furnish healthy places in which to carry on their labour . He believed if conciliatory steps were taken , all would co-operate . He was of opinion that the several Trades should manage their own local affairs , but that they should have a General Union for mutual protection , and , instead of strikes , he would recommend the land to fall back upon . ( Cheers . ) The members of their body in union numbered 3 , 000 .

    Mr . Hearne , Baker , Manchester , was instructed same as the last speaker , excepting on thc land question . He thought if the hours of labour were shortened , it would be of great service to the cause of industry . Thc Bakers sometimes went to work at six o ' clock on Sunday night , and were kept to work until ten o ' clock on Monday night , for one day's wages , 3 s . 6 d . They nsually averaged nineteen hours a day . Mr . Berry , Bootmaker , said that some years ago astrike took place at Mi * . Mcdwih ' s , in the city of London ; and he had some papers containing certain resolutions of some of the master Boot-makers , said tobe " respectable , " which resolutions were caused by that strike . These he wished to be submitted to Conference , in order that the body might see how far it could deal with the matter .

    The Chairman thought that the matter was hardly relevant . Mr . J . Mil-field represented the Linen Weavers of Barnsley ; and that body was of opinion that unless a General Union was formed , their condition would become worse and worse . The masters kept imposing additional labour , without any corresponding increase of wages . They were opposed to strikes , unless agreed to by the Trades as awhole . They had found out the fallacy of individual strikes . A strike , by which they had only retained their present position , had cost them £ 5 , 000 .

    Mr . Puttcnham , Paper-maker , said that a note had been presented to their body , stating that after a certain time , they would have to labour for 3 s . a week less : but , being Hnited , they resisted , and informed their masters they could not consent to such reduction . The men , by their union , succeeded , and had maintained their wages up to the present time . He hoped that a General Union would be the result of this meeting . Mr . R . Wilson , Maker-up , said there was a good understanding in his trade between the employer and the employed . They prohibited piece-work , and stringently enforced day work : consequently , they kept their trade , had not many surplus hands , and therefore they took up this matter more for the advantage of the cause of industry in general , than

    for their own trade in particular . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Wayne , Block-Printer , had rather to complain of want of work , than wages when they did work . Machinery was their bane . It had been suggested that they should work at the same price as the machine . That was impossible ; and what work they got was uncertain . Nature , by the present system , was turned upside down . The parent was compelled to go to thc bed-side of the child—they were compelled to have it as an assistant—shake it out of sleep , and take it to work , even at midnight . Before it had been two hours at work it often feU down from exhaustion . His instructions were to go for the entire abolition of night-wurk , and for a Ten Hour Bill . He was also in favour of a General Union , and a

    better organisation . Mr . Evans , Potter , had also to complain of machinery . A machine had bees invented , by a Mr . Mason , which did the labour of six able-bodied men . Some time ago the Potters had a strike which cost £ 3 , 000 . At the end of nine months this machine was introduced ; the result was , that they started a society to get land , and had obtained £ 1 , 000 towards £ 5 , 000 for that purpose ( loud cheers ); and on which land thev intended to place Mr . Mason's men . Well , the immediate result has been that Mr . Mason has put aside his machine , and others have followed his example . Still the men felt themselves in danger , and believed they would be so , until they had the land to fall back on . ( Loud cheeM . ) Mr . Thos . Hackney , Hydraulic-packer , said , the packers supported their unemployed hands . He thought General Union and Local Boards of Trade would be beneficial .

    Mr . Hawks , Table-blade Forger , said , that in 1842 competition in Sheffield had become so rife that knives were made at the rate of 4 s . 9 d . a dozen . The men in his branch had had a strike of eleven months ' duration ; the masters and merchants uniting against them , and telling them " they would soon be done , " and then they would be enabled to have knives at what price they pleased . The Union kept 250 men on their box , rather than allow them to go in , and decrease the price for all . Ultimately a committee

    of twenty-five masters had met , with an equal number of men , to arrange their affairs , and an amicable arrangement was the result : and yet some of the masters who had signed the paper had run from their contract . His branch , therefore , needed the support of their brethren in other trades ; and sure he was that the members of his trade would rather starve thanwork under price . The average earnings of a Spring Knife-cutter was no more than 7 s . a-week at the present time . It was the inability of many that prevented their being paying members .

    Mr . _Blackhurst _, Table-blade Forger , said , those he represented had no hope of obtaining their rights without Union . Masters would not give more than they could help . He not only represented the Table blade Forgers , but other trades , who had united for the better protection of Labour , and to watch over the combination of masters : for masters , although they condemned the union of men , took care to have combinations of their own . In 1836 , the "masters gave 7 s . 6 d . per dozen for forging six-inch knives ; in 1842 , they reduced the sum to 3 s . Od . for the same articles ; and other articles had been reduced to a much lower

    point . The Anti-Corn Law League called on them to uphold " England ' s greatness , " as they termed competition with foreigners , whilst they starved English artisans to death . ( Loud cheers . ) At length the workers had been starved into resistance . They had resisted _success / _utty , and ever since they had been respected : in fact , they had found it out to be far better to work eight hours a day than to work sixteen . ( Cheers . ) Factors , who fived on the very life's blood of the working classes , had , with their long hours , driven the men to the skittle-alley and cam-table ; whilst the short _liours system had fur nished them with bits of gardens . The forgers liked the plan of independence . Mr . Blackhurst exhibited some of the cast metal stuff made up for knives , and which he declared were not worth a button , and with such " stuff" they were to " compete with foreigners . "

    Mr . Mullet , Secretary to the Woolcombers , said Mr . White had already stated the opinions of their body . They had been much reduced hy the progress of machinery . One master in his district had professed to give employment , in 1842 , out ! of charity , and gave the liberal sum of three farthings an hour wages . However , union had compelled mm to give an advance of 25 per cent . They had also obtained advances in other places ; but these were still enly temporary triumphs , paid for at great cost ; and no doubt the masters would embrace the first opportunity to return to their old practices . Something more effectual , therefore , was needed to arrest the downward progress of the worker ' s condition . The Conference adjourned at five o _' clockuntil halfpast nine on Thursday morning .

    THIRD DAY'S SITTING-Tbwspat _, March 27 . T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P ., resumed the chair at ten o ' clock precisely . After the roll had been called over , the 2 nd section of the Committee ' s Report was read . Mr . Evans , Potter , suggested the propriety of allowing the choi « of a Committee to stand over until the whole of the objects for which the Society was to be formed had been agreed to . _gffijaei

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    Mr . Dunning , Bookbinder , could not acquiesce in the suggestion of Mr . Evans . He thought they might agree to the 2 nd section immediately . Mr . James Rattray thought every one would see the necessity , when they became a component part of the great Association now projected , of supplying their quota ofthe necessary funds for carrying it out . Mr . Wartnaby , Carpenter , thought they should proceed at once to carry out the 2 nd section of the Committee ' s Report . Mr . Christopher , Shoemaker , was not rested with power to do this or that : therefore , before he could do anything respecting money matters , he must return to his constituents for their opinions on the subject , Mr . Hulme , Baker , was sent to do anything that was calculated to create union . He should support thc motion .

    Several delegate * rose in rapid succession , and supported the views of Mr . Hulme . Mr . Robson , Shoemaker , thought the proposition a very simple one . He should vote for the affirmation of the principle . His constituents would deal with the pecuniary part of the matter . ( Cheers . ) Mr . James , Shoemaker , thought this discussion unnecessary . If they did not affirm tins section they would be negativing what they did yesterday . Mr . Spun * , Huddersfield , said his _constituents expected that a general Committee would be formed . Mr . Mullins , as the representative ofthe Trades of

    Bradford , said he should support the motion . Mr . , Boiler-maker , said his constituents had fair wages , but they wished to help those who had not . The proposition was good , and he should support it . Mr . Macnamara said he was sent to assist in anything beneficial , and was supplied with funds by the Boiler-makers of Manchester to defray their quota ofexpenses . Mr . Drury , Sheffield , said it was absolutely necessary that they should have a central board of communication ; and if he was to go back to his constituents without such a portion ofthe machinery being provided , he should go with a strange tale in his mouth .

    Mr . Thomas Booth said those who felt a difficulty in voting for the recommendation , could remain neutral , and the others who were at liberty could vote , and the business proceed .. % Mr . Evans , having embodied his suggestion in a motion , the Chairman proceeded to put the question , when the recommendation that a Central Committee should be formed was affirmed by a very large majority . __ , Mr . Dunning was desirous of making a motion to provide that the members of such Central Committee should be paid , but he ultimately consented to withdraw it for the present . The following letter from the Miners of Durham and Northumberland , addressed to Conference , was read by tho Chairman : —

    Owing to the protracted nature of the strike in these two counties , and from the present poverty ofthe Miners , it is impossible for us to he represented iu the present Conference of Trades now sitting in London : nevertheless , the Miners of these two counties wost heartily approve of a Consolidated Union of all Trades , being convinced that , until such union is effected , single Trades may struggle with oppression in vain ; aud we hereby pledge ourselves to use our utmost exertions to carry out so desirable an object . — "W . Daniels , Chairman ; John Ciabk , Secretary . The 3 rd section of the Report was then agreed to without discussion , and carried unanimously . The 4 th section , that relative to thc appointment of Local Boards of Trade , was then read , and tho Chairman was about to put the motion , when Mr . Dunning said the proposition looked very fair on the face of it , but he doubted very much if

    punishment would be equally inflicted under such a law , on those who violated it . The masters , as magistrates , have the power of awarding punishment : and they would hesitate ere they sent one of their own order to the treadmill . The proposition was an emanation from France and Belgium , and was too Frenchified for him . The Northern Star of last Saturday had hig hly eulogised those Boards ; and thought they might be the moans of rendering Trades' Unions unnecessary , a feeling that the Government would not fail to make a proper use of . The proposed Boards of Trade would , in his opinion , be made an instrument in t he hands of despots , such as Sir James Graham , for the suppression of Trades' combinations . Such combinations were an eye-sore both to employers and the Government . He would move that the recommendation respecting the Board of Trade be not agreed to .

    Mr . Hackney , Hydraulic Presser , thought if one ofthe masters was only for once put on the treadmill , it would * greatly tend to deter the employer from acting unjustly ; and as to the proposal being Frenchified , he cared not where the proposal came from , so that it was a good one ; he should support the proposition for Boards of Trade . Mr . Cornish , Wool Stapler , supported the views of Mr . Dunning , and believed if adopted by the Unionists , that moment the Unionists committed suicide . t ' Mr . Williams , Carver and Gilder , also coincided with the views of Mr . Dunning .

    Mr . John Skelton , Ladies' Shoemaker , thought good and evil was mixed up iu nearly all propositions , but he thought the balance much in favour of good from local Boards of Trades ; and by their adoption he believed a great-amount . of the large capitalists would go with them to put down the baneful amount of competition now raging . He should , therefore , support the proposal for Local Boards of Trade , believing them calculated to give support to both labour and capital . Mr . Berry , Miner , said they had what was called " liberty" —and with it their unions : and yet they were more reduced in condition than ever . Why , these things loudly proclaimed the necessity of their throwing themselves upon the protection of

    Parliament . Why , the Miners had a stkikk now pending at Wigan , at the colliery of Mr . Carl , a magistrate , and he at the present time held in his hand a letter from Mi * . Roberts , stating that 300 Irishmen had just arrived to supply ihe place ofthe turn-outs ; under the present system thc men had no chance ; he should , therefore , support the proposition of the Committee . Mr . Robson said that their trade , thc City Ladies Shoemakers , was reduced to make shoes at 6 Jd . per pair ; and Moses , who had done so much to ruin the Tailors' trade , was about to compete with the Shoemakers also , by means of their surplus labour , by reducing wages down to 4 d . or 5 d . He believed Local Boards of Trade were the only means of putting an end to such a state of unprincipled competition . Mr . Pasquil , Miner , gave a lucid statement of the Miners' grievances . He cordially supported the _pronfxj ' _l . ' nn fnr T . nfial * RoardR . as a means of niacin" both _WWWH 1 WJ » W H _... _VH .. _V -..- --.

    _UW . V . VII * V » ... * . . -- r Q , masters and men on an equality before the law . Mr . Prior , Tailor , said Government h ad not such a knowledge of the Unionists as somepeople imagined , aa witness , the discussion on the case of the Glasgow Cotton-Spinnere . He thought the workingmen , when they had a proper understanding , could do more for themselves than any Act of Parliament could do for them . What could the workmen expect from men who declared they would rather walk the streets in their shirt sleeves , than that tho Tailors should obtain their just rights ? It had been stated that Moses and Son had resolved to add the Shoe-making trade to their present Leviathan system of competitive oppression , and if they did so the working men would be found assisting this effort of oppression by purchasing at their establishment . He could not come to a conclusion that Local Boards of Trade would work well . ( Hear , hear . )

    Mr . Mirficld , Linen Weaver , Barnsley , said his constituents were of opinion that Local Boards of Trade were calculated to save them from ruin . As to the extra means of oppression which it was feared the masters would obtain from the establishment of such hoards , they really had so much now , that he could not conceive howthese boards , or anything else , could arm them with additional ones . He thought such boards well calculated to adjust differences between the employers and the employed . Mr . Webster , Hull , asked whether the present mode of adjusting disputes ( even when the

    labourer had justice on his side ) , was at all satisfactory ? Were his grievances rightly adjusted ? No , certainly not . All the power was at present on tho side of the capitalists , lie came from a maritime town , where disputes were referred to magistrates , whose decisions not unfrequently caused the greatest disgust . The proposed Local Boards would be composed equally of employers and employed , and would thus give the employed half ihe power in the settlement of disputes . They would consequently be calculated to allay prejudice , and create a better feeling between the masters and workmen .

    Mr . Rattray asked how came it to pass that if Boards of Trade had been beneficial in France and Belgiumwe had to be in so much dread of foreign competition ? Perhaps some one who knew how these boards worked would give the necessary information . He was inclined , after the statements of Mr . Skelton and others , to support the proposition . Mi * . Christopher , Ladies' Shoemaker , was surprised to hear men . talk of an equal number of masters and men constituting the Local Boards ; why the men would not be equal to the employers . Mr . G . A . Fleming said , the proposition , was not as Mr . Dunning supposed , calculated to suppress Trades' combinations : for the parties that would be represented on the Boards of Trade would be the

    bombs of Trades , both employers and employed . This , therefore , cut away one of the principal objections raised by Mr . Dunning .- As to the proposal being too Frenchified ; he had flattered himself that the time had arrived when Englishmen were not to be opposed to Frenchmen " because they wore woijdeii clop and eat frogs . " But the principle was not French , it was truly English . Mr . Fleming then read an extract from an Act of Parliament , passed in the fifth year of Elizabeth , to . prove that Local Boards would not bean adaptation of ** Frenchified customs , " but was a return to the good old " English custom * . " He much regretted to hear any expression of ill feeling against the employers as a class . They ought to _repreea _. _such feelings , and conciliate , in order to ' obtain .

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    justice for all . Ihe Boards of Trade the committee proposed , composed as they would be of the employed as well as the employers , would be as much a portion of the iaw as the magistrates themselves . The only part the magistrates would have to take would be simply , a ministerial one . The boards would conduct their business publicly . The working men , of course , would be selected for their independence , prudence , and judgment ; and being equal in numbers with the employers , would be equall y influential with them ; and , backed by public opinion as these boards would be , they could not be without beneficial results He begged to correct Mr . Dunning's assertion , that the Government had taken this question up Lord

    Dalhousie simply said % the Hand-loom Weavers that it waa a matter worthy of consideration . In reference to Mr . Rattray ' s _qaestion , the reason why English workmen were not able to compete with the Continental operatives , was the great disparity of public burdens that each has to bear . The Englishman had £ 50 , 000 , 000 of taxation a-year to provide £ 8 , 0 C 0 , 000 poor-rates , and all other rates , No wonder that he was not in a condition to compete . In answer to a question put , as to whether the rate of wages on the Continent was always one fixed and unvarying amount , he believed that the Boards oi Trade met periodically , and promulgated lists of wages , having determined on them when they had taken all the circumstances ofthe times into consideration .

    Mr . Wayne , Blook-Printer , could corroborate that statement from actual knowledge . He had worked five years in Belgium , and had had full opportunity of observing the beneficial working of the principle . The Boards were composed of equal numbers of masters and men ; they met monthly ; they promulgated lists of wages for the different descriptions of work ; all paid according to that list , until it was set aside by the authority that made it , which was done whenever the circumstances of the times called for it . ( Hear , hear . ) for it . ( Hear , hear . )

    Mr . J . White , Woolcomber , thought Boards of Trades were well calculated to infuse feelings of selfesteem and . independence , wliich they did not now possess . They now had to go "hat in hand" to beg of the employers what they ought to have of right . He thought these Boards would be a step in the right direction , for they-would at all events introduce the principle of equality . He hoped tlieir views were sufficiently large and comprehensive to allow tliem to adopt the principle of Loeal Boards of Trade . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Wartnaby , Carpenter , would support the Committee ' s proposition . He had not heard any argument urged against the proposition sufficient to induce him to vote against it . It now being half-past one o ' clock , thc Conference adjourned for dinner .

    Afternoon Sitting , Thursday . Mi * . T . Booth , File-Smith , said that his opinion was that Local Boards of Trade would entail more of evil than of good . He feared the capitalist would corrupt the working men . In Sheffield a society existed , called "The Life and Property Protection Society , " but which society was in reality for the suppression of Trades' combination . That society had a fund which was used to engage spies , and take other steps to put down Trades' Unions by bribery . We had no just legislation in the House of Commons , and until we had a just representation in that house the less we had to do in conjunction with the capitalist the better . France and Belgium had been referred to ; but it so , happened that in those countries the

    workmen never rose above their starting position . At the present time the numbers of the Sheffield Trades prevented them from being sold . The proposed arrangement would place them in the hands of a few , and leave them open to sale . Mr . B . Humphris , Framework-knitter , Nottingham , said his body were in favour of Local Boards of Trade ; but they thought the president should be independent of either party , whether masters or workmen . The Framework-knitters were a numerous body , comprising -18 , 000 ; and they were so reduced that their wages in some places only averaged 5 s . 3 d . per week . At Barwell the hands were much assisted by cultivating plots of land . Whatever evil might arise from Boards of Trade , of this he was

    sure , they could not injure the _Framework-knitteits , but might benefit tliem . Mr . Wilson , Maker-up , thought Boards of Trade would be of great _advantage . Institutions of a similar kind had proved benehcial in their trade , Mr . Thomason , Calico Printer , thought the proposition of the Committeo a good one , and would tend to the upholding of wages . He was confident that legislative protection and interference was necessary . Machinery had reduced the Cotton Printer from a position of respectability to . that of a wandering vagabond . Time was when there was no night work ; but now Mr . Cobden , M . P ., carried it to an alarming extent , and the manual labourer found it impossible to compete with machinery .

    Mr . William Evans , Potter , thought thc great evil was" surplus labour ; " and so long as this continued , notwithstanding the establishment of Boards ol Trade , tlieir condition would not be much bettered . He did not think working men could be found with temerity to go before those Boards , and give evidence against their employers . ( Hear , hear . ) He advised them to be cautious how they took this step , * and he thought it would be prudent , at all events , to postpone it for tho present . - Mr . Lloyd Jones thought it advisable to take peaceful steps to adjust differences . He , therefore , supported Loeal Boards of Trade . His trade had not mentioned the subject in their letter of instruction , but tho proposal seemed to him so rational and so just , that he supported it . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Felkin perfectly agreed with his friend from Nottingham .

    'Mr . J . S . Sherrard , Hand-loom Weaver , Spitalfields , said he believed he was warranted in saying that the whole body of Weavers in the united kingdom was in favour of lecal boards . They believed it to be one of the best means that existed to better their condition . It was the only means of making dishonourable capitalists act justly . It would benefit their whole body , who , with their families and dependents , numbered not less than 800 , 000 souls . He , therefore , most cordially supported the proposal . He had been one of the deputation to Lord Dalhousie the other day , who did not make them any positive promise . This day he and his brother delegates had waited on Sir G . Clerk , who did not receive them so " courteously" as Lord Dalhousie . Sir George did

    not seem to mind the imprisoning of working men , but he by no means seemed to like the chance of one of his own order being imprisoned . ( Hear , hear . ) Mr . Sykes , File-smith , said , there was one particulav reason why he should object to this proposal . There were few working men but who - felt ' great diffidence in the presence of their employers , and consequently in such a position would not act up to principle . It was fallacious to talk of their interest being identical . Therefore , he had no great faith in acting with the capitalist . Mr . Spurr , Huddersfield , acting on the principle now suggested , had saved the trade in the town from which he came much money . Mr . _Hawksworth , Sheffield , said that the men of

    Sheffield had come forth to tell the men of London , and the world at large , that they could legislate for themselves , and diet not require tho aid of either the capitalists or thc Government . They had tested the "five promises" of the masters , and liad been stabbed in the back . He should oppose the motion . Mr . Blackhurst , Sheffield , would ask , would Local Boards of Trade place more wealth in the hands of the workman ? We did not wish merely to walk , talk , dance , or gamble with tho employers " _, the working men wanted thc power of dining with them . Local Boards might equalise wages in some districts , but they would not increase them . He

    objected to Local Boards , because they would give other men the power of selling his labour , instead of learning him to sell it himself . The masters had always acted treacherously towards them , and hencc'they could not trust them as arbiters . It was said the Boards would not be eternal—no : the Poor Law was not to be eternal ; but they were still cursed with it . He thought before they adopted LocalBoards from the Frenchmen , they should nave some of the advantages the Frenchman possessed . ( Loud cheers . ) The question was now put , when the Chair decided in favour of the " Ayes . "

    A division was asked for , when twenty-eight voted for thc motion , and thirty-four against it : consequently the motion was lost . The 5 th section of the report was then read ) and unanimously adopted . The Oth section was then submitted , When Mr . G . White , moved that it be postponed for the present , and a fit Committee be appointed to carry out the Oth section in the mean time ; This was seconded by Mr . Robson . After some observations from Messrs . Fleming and Evans—thc time having arrived for adjournment , The Secretary called the names of the delegates , and the Conference adjourned until half past nine on Friday morning .

    FOURTH DAY'S SITTING—Friday , March 28 . T . S . Duncombe , "Esq ., M . P _., resumed the chair at ten o ' clock precisely .. The Secretary read letters from the United Trades of Worcester , from Birkenhead , and Edinburgh , aU pledging themselves to the support of tbe measures of Conference ; the letter from Edinburgh enclosing au order for £ 1 to aid in the _hquidation of the expenses of the Conference , Mr . Firth , Plasterer , moved , " That all votes henceforth be recorded . " After some discussion tho motion was withdrawn . Mr . Q . "White moved , "That Hie names of the _deletrates who voted on the 4 th section of the Report be printed and circulated . " Carried . The 6 th section ofthe Report waa then taken into con . _sideration . .

    Mr . G . A . Fleming , Hatter , Denton , said the question , he apprehended , was whether the Committoe should prepare a constitution . He thought this ' should be decided on at starting . He approved of _formln a constitution , leaving it to the various Trades to carry it into operation as they thought at . Mr . Pasquil , Miner , would move , to leave out all about the Land , ( and instead thereof insert the words « Ar ' m

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    practical effect to the growing desire for a General Union . " Lancashire was not yet prepared for the Land question . Mr . _Comifth , "Woolsta pler , thought Mr . Eleming ' s remarks exceedingly good ,- and would support Mr . Pasquil ' s motion . Mr . Q . "W hite , Woolcomber , hoped the amendment would be defeated . He did not think it right to destroy the hopes of tens of thousands of men who were looking to tbe Land as the resource and protection for the surplus labour to fall back upon . Mr . Cornish had misunderstood Mr . Pasquil , and would withdraw his support . Mr . Dunning had a desire to see a General Union established , but had no desire to prevent any trade from adopting the Land question : the more prosperous other Trades were , the better for the Bookbinders . Mr . Pasquil withdrew his proposition . Mr . George White , Woolcomber , Bradford , moved the the following-. - —

    " That the consideration of the 6 th resolution be postponed ; and a Committee of seven be now appointed to collect the views of tho delegates present on the matters referred to in the sixth paragraph , and to found resolutions thereon , so that the opinions of all maybe condensed and fairly laid before tho country . " He was not in favour of allowing a Committee to draw up a constitution , ho thought the Conference itself should do that . Mr , J . Skelton would support the _vieivs of the Committee . Mr . Cornish , Woolstapler , thought the Conference could not devote time to the carrying out of Mr . White ' s view . Mr . Wm , Evans , Potter , thought they should go into the discussion ofthe Land question immediately . Mr . Robson , Ladies' Shoemaker , was inclined to support Mr . White's amendment , but if the discussion on the question could now be taken , it would meet his views . The amendment was then put , and negatived .

    Mr . Taylor , Plumber , Manchester , proposed that instead of the words " legalising tbe proceedings , " they should insert "to legalise Trades' Unions . "—Several delegates suggested that Trades' Unions wero at present legal . —The Chairman said , were this amendment carried , the inference would be that Trades' Unions were now illegal . He would _suggest that this amendment he not put . Mr . R . Riley , Plasterer , said the Trades of Manchester were not yet prepared for the Land question . He thought they had better consolidate all the Trades first . Mr . Gardener , Morocco Leather Finisher , said the question as to a General Union was already carried , and he saw no good in debating tbe question over again .

    Mr , Dunning could not understand that tho Conference had any desire to interfere with Local Societies , or their funds . A General Union for general purposes was all that was required , and if any had the means and the wiU to go on the Land , it was the duty of the Conference to assist them , as far as practicable . Mr . Taylor withdrew his amendment . Mr . Prior , Tailor , was rather surprised that they had been so long in getting at this question . Ho thought the section embraced two propositions—namely , the Land , and other means of employing the surplus labour—the

    object here aimed at , and which had heen before attempted . His experience now told him ( Mr . Pt ) that had the Trades understood the matter , it would have succeeded . The Tailors , the body represented , had formed a joint stock company , and with a fund raised , had employed their unemployed hands , exchanging their labour with the unemployed of other Trades . They had executed a contract by this means to the amount of £ 150 . If they had possessed Land at the same time , and been enabled to obtain the first necessary of life on their oira account , he had no doubt their success would have been ample .

    The Chairman suggested that the word " plan" should be adopted instead of tbe word " constitution ; " which was unanimously adopted . The 6 th section was then put , and carried unanimously . Mr . G . White , Woolcoinhor , then moved— " That this Conference recommend to all Trades the propriety of becoming the possessors of tlieir own labour , and that we recommend the various Trades to establish manufactories and stores to supply themselves with provisions , the profits arising therefrom to be devoted to the purchase of land on which to employ surplus labour . " He said his trade had already adopted a plan of this description , and he believed it to be an excellent means by which they could benefit their condition , and enjoy the Ml advantage of their own labour .

    Mr . J . Skelton , Shoemaker , most cordially seconded the proposition . He thought this a means of making Trades ' _Uuions really usefiil . The growing feeling in favour of the land , gave him much pleasure . The land was the source from which everything spruug ; and it was necessary that they should show their constituents hew they might become possessed of-it . Mr . Skelton quoted statistics from _M'Culloch and Porter , to show how machinery had forced tho Cotton Spinners into other Trades , and ultimately caused a . surplus of labour in the market . Consequently thero had been a great decrease in the

    amount of wages ; and hence the necessity of finding other means of employment . What other means had they but the Land ! unless effective measures were adopted starvation must be the result , as the statements made by the Weavers yesterday fully proved . They said , " Give us anything : you cannot make our condition worse . " All efforts to benefit workmen through strikes had proved fruitless , whilst they inflicted great misery on thc families of the turn-outs . Gentlemen paid 30 s . per pair for their boots at the present time , believing them London made , when they were made at the lowest price in Northampton _, ne had much pleasure in seconding Mr , White ' s

    motion . Mr . Blackhurst , Sheffield , said the success of the progress of Union in Sheffield was the result of thoir own peculiar merits more than any other cause . They were not there to advocate Unions exclusively : no , they were desirous of supporting any measure that might be deemed advantageous to the whole . They believed it would he of advantage for the working classes to become consumers of their own productions , and thus support themselves , instead of supporting other classes . He thought they must first creep anl then go , and go oil improving both mind and body . He believed , as soon as the masses understood their interests , they would be prepared to adopt the proposition .

    Mr . Cornish , Woolstapler , supposed Mr . White ' s proposition embraced the co-operative stores which had been some time in existence , and which had generally ended in delusion . He did not think so much odium should have been cast on machinery . After the statements made , he did not think the Land question could be of much service ; he should much like to hear Mr . Evans ' s view on the subject . Mr . William Evans , Potter , said the friend who had just addressed the meeting did not seem to understand the indirect operation of machinery . He believed the Trades of Sheffield had been benefitted by lessening the number of apprentices , as well as by the shortening tbe hours of labour . He thought it behoved thc delegates to take means to employ the surplus bands . Itliad been said

    that Land and Labour were the source of all wealth ; this was true . They ( the Potters ) bad acted upon this truism ; thev had found tbat in America they could get 12 , 000 acres of land for £ 3000 , on which they thought of forming a township , the true means , he believed , of employing their surplus hands . But there was another place where good land could he obtained for nothing , in the Republic of Venezuela , and where thoy would have also the privilege of electing tlieir own governors ; in fact , they could have the " Charter" iu fuU force , He thought they might combine emigration , home colonisation , and stores iu one proposition . The Potters would support them in going on to English soil ; but he must confess he should feel more confidence in going on the land , where he could do so , and enforce his own peculiar political and social opinions . ( Hear , hear . ) He supported the motion , hoping home colonisation and emigration would be added .

    Mr . Hawkhurst , Sheffield , said , the instructions were just the things he was _saut te _suMwut . As to ihe cry of " conciliate the masters , " it was impossible to do so . They found it their duty to state facts , regardless of the consequence to themselves , and they challenged tho employers to deny them if they could . Ho discountenanced the idea put forth by a delegate yesterday , namely , that of "buying iu the cheapest market and selling in the dearest , " and thought no good Unionist could hold such an opinion . ( Hear , hear . ) Itwas a better remuneration for libour that wc wanted , which would enable each to support the other . We could do with more clothes , more shoes , more hats , and more books —( hear , hear ) , and the instruction moved was calculated to produce the means of obtaining these . In Sheffield they had gone further , for they had formed an Operative Cutlers' Company , for the manufacturing of genuine goods at just prices . ( Hear , hear . )

    Mr . " William Spur , Kuddersfield . —It had been said that machinery had no effect on their trade , but he had known Weavers , after having been in that trade for thirty years , come into Iheir trade of Shoemakers , and thus compete with them ; and so did machinery indirectly affect other trades . The stores would be good things if they had the law to protect them from robbery . The cultivation ofthe land was an employment easily learnt . He knew of , and could testify to , the advantages of the land . The Conference then adjourned for dinner .

    Afternoon Silting . T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P ., resumed the chair at two o'clock precisely . The instruction moved before the adjournment by Mr , G . White was put , and carried unanimously . Mr . Robson moved the following as an instruction to the Committee : —* ' That this Conference recommend to the Trades a system of home colonisation and co-operation upon the following principles;—The payment of a weekly sum , as may suit the circumstances of each trade , for the purpose of enabling members to become possessed of land , sufficient to raise him from the fear of poverty . " The details of this scheme could be left to the Central Committee , if approved by a vote of the Conference , He ( Mr . Robson ) would not be satisfied with " a stake in the hedge "—he wanted a piece of the inclosure . He believed this was a practicable plan , and thought that if the Trades commenced , they would soon command thc aid of the capitalists , to whom they would be able to paj a good per centage for their capital .

    Mr . Sedgewick seconded the proposition , Promt great progress making in machinery , and the vast nun bers thrown out of employ by its means , something of tl kind was necessary . His instructions were to suppo the Land scheme by every means in his power . Mr . Felting fully concurred in the proposition . Mr . J . S . Sherrard supported the proposition . Hon colonisation was well calculated to employ the " _surpli labourers , " and find additional employment for tho

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    engaged in other trades ; and by thus creatir . r , *' _n _aieani of home consumption , permanently benefit the whole . All classes were concerned in raising the condition of the workers , and therefore the sooner the land could be ob . tained the better . He hoped that this instruction to the Committee would be unanimously adopted , satisfied as he was that it was the true and permanent remedy . All the nations of antiquity had arisen by attending to the culti . vation of the land ; and from its neglect they fell , Than let us all unite for this great object . Mr . G . A . Fleming was virtually the representative of a large body who had been engaged in land operations for

    this last five years , and was at the present a resident in a colony at home , something like those proposed , and now under the consideration of tho Conference . He would recommend that the Trades should confine themselves to the cottage system . He thought , although they might adopt the general principle , they could not adopt the details of Mr . Robson . To make the measure productive and thoroughly beneficial , manufacturers should bo added to the occupation of land . He held that the in . dustry of a country was no injury to a country ; and therefore was he opposed to emi gration , and in favour of home colonisation . ( Hear , hear . )

    Mr . G . White considered the proposition of Mr , Robson » continuation of his own , previously adopted . He therefore , cordially supported it . He thought , if the matter was left to the Central Committee , they might put forth some of their own " crotchets , " whieh , however good , might be much too far in advance for the mind of the Trades at present , and consequently fail . Hence it was that he thought they should do the business themselves and he , therefore supported the details of Jlr . Robs & _n . He would alsb observe , that it was quito true that the working classes did not want charity , but justice—( cheers ) , and to obtain this they must obtain the land . He believed Homo Colonies would he good Normal Schools , and train and raise the Trades iato permanent independence . Mr . Blackhurst could not see thc necessity of this dw . cussion . The adoption of tho Committee's Report met il all .

    Mr . J . Skelton suggested the propriety of adopting the proposition , which was only au instruction ; let tliem < . at once to tho vote on the question . ° Mr . Dunning , Bookbinder , thought , that although it was only an instruction , it was injudicious ; he would therefore move , as an amendment , thc previous question Mr . Blackhurst seconded the amendment , which , vai put and lost . The question was then put for the instruction . When the Chairmau decided thc Noes had it . A division ivas called for , which resulted in the loss of the instruction .

    Mr . G . A . Fleming moved the foUowing instruction _i-. _j the Central Committee : <¦ Thatthe Central Committee bo instructed to prepare apian for the systematic _organba . tion ofthe Trades throughout the country , for the better regulation of Trades' matters , and Trades' strikes , iaall the Societies that may unite in this Association ; and thac the suggestions ofthe Chairman ofthe Conference on this Subject be taken into especial consideration in the pre . paration of such a plan . " The motion was seconded by Mr . Dunning . Mr . G . White thought it would be advisable to form tho Committee at _ouce . Mr . Mullett was obliged to differ with Mr . White ; and gs he had no instructions on the particular plans to l > e adopted , he thought they could not do better than leava it in the hands ofthe Central Committee .

    Mr . Booth thought the best thing they could do was to elect a Committee , and then return to tlieir _constituimts and obtain instructions to forward to the Committee as to what they desired . The motion was _' put and carried .

    ANNUAL CONFERENCE . The seventh section of the Report was then put , and carried unanimously . Mr . G , White moved— " That a Committee of sovon be now elected to draw up a plan of ' organisation . '" Mr . Skelton seconded the motion . The Chairman put the motion , and declared the Ayes had it . Mr . Blackhurst claimed a hearing , he having been up before the question was put . The Chairman having decided that ho would hear him , Mr . Blackhurst addressed the Conference in opposition to Mr . White's proposition , and was followed by Mr , James , contra , and a considerable number of other delegates _pm and con . Mr . White replied . The Chairman put tho question again , and declared the motion carried . The following gentleman wero elected on the Committee : —

    Messrs . Robson , G . White , Blackhurst , Wm . Evans Bush , Sherrard , and Humphris . It was unanimously agreed— " That the Annual Confer _, ence be a moveable one , after the manner of thc order o { Odd Fellows . " The Conference then adjourned , FIFTH _DAY—SiTCRDAr , Mines 29 . T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P _., resumed the chair at _wu o'clock precisely . After some little discussion on . points of order , the amended Reports was put , and agreed to unanimously . Mr . Wm . Evans . Chairman of the Committee to draw up the outline of a Plan of Organisation , brought up the Report of that Committee , The Chairman made several important suggestions relative to the report brought up by Mr . Evans .

    Mr . Fleming thought the suggested plan would not be allowed to pass as the rules of a Friendly Society , by Mr . Tidd Pratt . They had agreed to the formation of a general Society , and to the formation of a general Centra ! Committee ; which committoe could only be _pwwijioiuil . ne did not like the exclusheness of the outline just sub . mitted ; it would shut out some highly useful and wellinformed men . They had agreed to certain well-digested loading points , and he thought the business might be fairly left in thc hands of th « Central Committee . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Bush wished to call attention to one part of tint outline—the land fund . It was proposed to make tliii compulsory ou all trades . Tl \ is \\ -j couW not cointW * with , Mr . Cornish thought thc Conference had the power to adopt or reject the report .

    Mr . G . White said he hoped the Conference after electing the Committee , and keeping them at work for four ov five hours , would not now stultify themselves by throwing _ovorboardthe acts of their own duly appointed servants _. If they did , in his opinion it would be one of tlic most foolish things they could be guilty of . ne thought the _« port should be read paragraph by paragraph . The Chairman read thc first paragraph . Mr . Blackhurst considered the proposal an unpracticable one , and that its adoption would impede the progress of that great object the Conference so much desired . Ho had no doubt when the Trades saw that thc projected Society was likel y to be a _national one , and formed on a just basis , thousands would join it . ( _lEFT _SPEAKlKO . J

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    London . —An harmonic meeting will beheld at the Feathers , Warron-strcet , Tottenham-court-road , on Monday , March 31 st , 1845 , at eight o ' clock . The proceeds to be given to Captain Margarit , a Spanish Republican and Refugee in this country , from the tvranny ofthe present Rulers ofSpain _.-Oapjain Margarit and Mr . Julian Harnev arc invited and-cxpected to be present . W _* fi 8 TM _* RfSTER . _* -A meeting will be hold at the Sun and Thirteen Cantons ( Clock House ) , Castle-street , Leicester-square , on Sunday evening , March 30 th . Mabtlebonb . —A meeting will he held at the Coach Painters' Arms , _Gircus-streat , on Sunday fcvenins , at eight precisely . CaSiberwell and Walworth A meeting will be held at the Montpclier Tavern , Walworth , on _Moaday evening , at eight precisely .

    Re-opexlvg of the Sooth London Chartist iUu . —Mr . J . Skelton wiU deliver a public lecture on Sunday evening next , at _half-past seven . SubJKt _, [ ihe Past and Present Position of Trades' So * cieties . Chelsea . —Cheshire Cheese , Grosvcnor-row , Mr . _G-. White , late of Birmingham , will lecture here ou Sunday evening . Subject , " Rights of Man . " Lambeth . —Mr . G . White will lecture atthe South London Chartist Hall , on Monday evening , at eight _'i-owER Hamlkts . —An aggregate meeting of the Chartists of this district will be held on Monday _evening next , at the Social Hall , _Wluteclhwl-roa d . _boieral delegates from the provinces will address the meeting . Chair to be taken at eight precisely .

    _Martlebone . —A members' meeting will take place on Sunday evening , March 30 th , 1845 , at the Coacl * _iamtcrs Arms , Circus-street , New-road , _athalf-P'V ' seven o clock —An harmonic meeting will take place atthe Green Man , Union-street , Middlesex Hosp ital . on _iuesday evening , April 1 st the proceeds to ba given towards the erection of a Chartist-hall . Somers TowN . _ Mr . J . F . Linden will deliver a public lecture on Sunday evening , at the Bricklavers ' Arms , _lonbridge-atreet , New-road , at eight o ' clock precisely . ' * - _*

    _Cn-MmsT Hau ,, 1 , _Turxagain-laxe . —On Sunday morning next , at half-past ten , the following q ««; tion will be discussed — "In the eve „ t 0 f „ _IcnerA election , which of the two ruling factions , Whig « loij , would be the most advisable for thc people to send to Parliament ? " In the afternoon , at thr _» o clock , the Metropolitan District Council will an * - lor dispatch d business . In the evening , at seven , the HaU will be thrown open free , to discuss * question affecting the well-being of the _industriow millions . "

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