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      ^^ . ¦ l * -3 » a inn _ . _____ f ben they have entered the army . The plan o jj ^ lnllis to reduce the present enUstment to ten . jars in the inftntry , and twelve in the cavalry ; [ he longer period in the latter case being grounded 5 H the fact , that it takes longer to make a cavalry than * foot soldier . At the expiration of these periods , parties will be pennited tore-enlist for a specified period , with the privilege of receiving a pension at the end of the second terms , under regulations which , in effect , aim at granting no pennons to persons under fifty years of age . The Go . tenment hope that this alteration will tend to improve the composition of the army , and ameliorate the condition of the private soldier . The length of

      service under the existing system has been agreed upon by all parties conversant with the subject to &s a peculiar grievance , which produces and aggravates others . It exercises a most depressing influence on the soldier ' s mind , and is one prolific cause of dissensions and suicides . Apart altogether from the main question ( the morality and conseqaences of I standing army ) into which we cannot enter in this place , it is gratifying to witness an enlightened and iuman public interest in the welfare of the soldier reacting upon the Government , and producing measures which recognise him as a human being , capable of being operated on by other motives than the dread of the lash .

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      ffConnbr , to whom tUey will be referred—The _ o . fxmr . r ( price 6 d ) to be oriered : as per advertisement In NorOer * Star . Johh Matsobt . Hulme . —Tout contribution of Is . for Mr Richards has been handed to Mr -Wheeler . CHASM . Pomcb . — AU parties holding copies of the above , jet unpaid for , are requested to forward tin amount in postage stamps , or in Post-office orders payable to Mr B . Jones , at the Old Cavendish-street Branch , London .

      KiscEuunori . L . T . C—G » on and prosper . "Ahroal _ as _ i __ £ ht 8 . "_ Becelred . Y . Z . —We cannot suppl y the date . A personal application at the stage door of the Lyceum Theatre will , in all likelihood , settle your doubts . TV . B . ( Bedworth . )—The io&ourer can be obtainei of all the agents for the ffortftern Star . We respect the s « atimrats of " w . B . » as contained in the poetry he has sent us ; but they nted considerable correction ere fitted for publication . We do not wish to discourage our humble friend ; but he ? houM bear in mind that poets are not made—" poefa rum JU . " as we are told . 6 . C—We do not know the name of the secretary of the Shaker Community , U . S . Th _ Gehkbal Fa 8 T Copies of the following excellent

      letter were some days ago addressed to the whole of the parsonocracy of Bradford , Wiltshire . One of the slogs—a Hethodiit preacher—came oat alarmingly on Sunday evening last against the writer of the letter . Its effect upon the rest of the tribe we have yet to learn : — "Rev . Sir . —Pursuant to a proclamation issued by our sovereign lady the Queen , teJlo can do no wrong , * , general fast is to be observed on Wedneiday next , in order to humiliate ourselves before Almighty God , aadto beseech him to remove bis afflicting band from our nation . Sir , caa yon conceive hypocrisy more consummate , or presumption more daring , than is obvious in that cant , which those who roll in luxury and fare sumptuously every day manifest in sympathising for those whom they rob , and in the presumption of attributing to a bene 6 cent Creator the infliction of

      that famine which is the consequence of avarice and misrule ! and this is well knows to working men who are the real philosophers oi England . That the present famine is not sent by God but is the result of avarice is apparent from the fact that tberejwas never more grain in the kingdom than there is at the present time ; but it is the infernal maxim of political economy —bay in the cheapest market and sell in the dearest —which prevents the mats from securing food . And what more easy of legislative enforcement than to prevent the graedy jaws of mammon from devouring that food for which thousands , ay , millions of our fellow-creatures , all creatures of God , are perishing , famishing 1 nay , running mad with hungry rage . And , Sir , I hope to God their fury may alight on th » right heads . Oar clergy are acting with benevolence

      worthy ear admiration , bnt it is not the cold hand of Charity that can at its mere stretch calm the overswollen tide of misery ; it cannot say " peace be still , " with a power that can still . Ho , it is justice , the stern hand of justice , tbat must wield the sceptre of right , and strike the possessors of might with dismay . Sir , instead of us-ng the form of prayer prepared for the occasion , I beseech yon to pray tbat the rich be made diigorge their ill-gotten wealth , that the gifts of nature be distributed with nature ' s law , equality , — that no person be allowed to consume unless he also produces —that the land of England maintain the people of England , the land of Ireland maintain the people of Ireland , —that the estates of every Irish abienteebe confiscated and the poor ltcated thereon , — that the revenue of the Church be diminished ninetenths , and the Exchequer in similar ratio , —tbit taxeaters be annihilated , — that the parks and pleasure grounds of England be made into corn fields , —that

      cottages be substituted for mansions , —that there be colleges and universities for the poor as well as the rich , and . tinally . that the day may Bpeedily arrive when all men may salute each other in St Paul ' s words , " We are brethren ; " and if oar prayers are realised , as they may be by our acting in conformity with them , even poverty would be a stranger , and famine unknown , except in reality it was the dispensation of Sod , and then 'the monster would not stalk among the poor alone , making them descend to the grave with the howl of Pestilence for their burial service , bat would treat all alike , rich as veil as poor . In conclusion , Sir , do not excite the ire of that Deity whose mercy is unto all , and whose anger is only to those who oppress the poor and rob the hireling of his wages . Pray that the hearts of oppressors may be softened , and their harsh rule frustrated , that mankind may live in lore , none daring to make them afraid . — I am Sir , yonr ' s , &c ,, * iXaXi ; 0 . jr .

      P . S . —I have similarly addressed all the clergy and dissenting ministers of the town . I hope , therefor * , none of you will bring the providence of God into disrepute on tbat day . J . Matbub . —We comply with your request ; the resolution will be found in * its proper place . Whether it will be understood remains to be seen ; we confess we cannot understand it , and hence the abridged version givtn ia our last . P . - _ n _ . —Address care of The Ri ght Hon . Sir George Grey , H . M . Secretary of State for the Home Depart , ment , Home Office , _ owning-street , Wingate Gunge Comiebt . —This communication is an advertisement . T . E ., Lynn . —We have not got a copy of the date mentioned .

      A Subscribe * , Burnley . —So room . Hkssrs Ci , a __ _ sd Dotk will oblige the Chartists of Bristol , by informing them what time they will be in Bristol , on their return from Devonshire , and if they could attend a public meeting in Bristol t An answer forwarded immediately to Mr Simeon . 10 , Templestreet , Bristol , will greatly oblige . J . Sweet begs to acknowled ge the receipt of nearly 300 signatures , and the sum of Is . from Mr Bradford , of Melbourne . AU persons holding petitioa-sheets are requested to get than signed , and forwarded to Mr 3 .

      Sweet , the delegate for the Nottingham district , immediately . He also acknowledges the receipt of 2 s . 6 d . and a sheet of signatures from Bingham . Ms C . Too , Atherstone . —Must get the Labourer throogh some bookseller . We can send the Star direct from the office on the terms mentioned . H . L . Chapel-street . —Your notice is an advertisement . The price will be Ss . Cboidon . —The " Fast" meetings leave us no room for the insertion of the "Report . " We will make some use of it next week , W . J . HOBOSOH . —Next weelc .

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      To the Operative Plastebers of London . —The lime has arrived when the trades generally are becoming conrinced of the necessity of being united in one common bond of union for the protection of labour , and for emancipating themselves from their present thraldom . We feel certain there is not one among you but feels disgusted to see that , as a trade we are the entire slaves of capital , of which we are creators . When it is convenient and advantageous to the capitalist to employ us , we are afforded a temporary means of obtaining a subsistence ; when he has no further need of our services , we are deprived of these means ; coasequently , we aw mere automaton workere- ^ our very lives are dependent on the whims and caprices of those who traffic ia our labour

      . f fl » ft — — — ——— — uu > v » MMJV •*» 1 / Ut lUUUUIt We beg for leave to toil ; " and , when employed , we are in a whirlpool of competition . This is an nni natural state of things-the effects of avarice , which we and those trades united i n what is termed the National Trades Association , believe to be capable of being removed ; and all that is required is union . Tie National Association for the Protection of Industry consider that the labouring population can help themselves . The object of the Association is not ; only to protect labour , b > preventing any inroad being made on the present rate of wages , but also to employ the unemployed in agriculture and manufactures , thereby causing machinery to become the blessing of ourorder . Wethereforesincerely hope that

      , , all our fellow-tradesmen who are in societies will sea the propriety of joining the National Association of the United Trades , and we also hope that those who do not belong to any society will see that it is their interest to do so without delay . Let us all take a part in this great work , and assist by contributing our mites , and by a long pull—a strong pull—and a pull altogether , we shall hurl Injustice to tbe dust , and on its ruins plant t _ a standard of Liberty . Our society meets on Monday evenings , at eight o ' clock , at the Rock Tavern , Lisaon Grove , at which time the objects and rules of the society , with those of the National Association , are explained . Signed , on behalf of the committee , Richard Snelus , secretary . Th

      _ Masoss' Sihikk at Shsdebund . — This strike ha 3 terminated in consequence of the whole of the masters having acceded to the full demands of the journeymen , viz . twenty-seven shillings per week wages , and to be allowed to leave work at four o ' clock on Saiurday afternoons , instead of five o ' clock . London Chairkakers and Carvbrs . —At a meeting of thechairmakersand carvers , itwas moved by W . H . Nicholson , and seconded by Wilberforce Stephenson : — "That we do forthwith join the National Association of Trades . " Carried unanimously . " That a month ' s levies and contributions be forthwith paid . " Carried unanimously .

      A Public Meeting was held at 7 o ' clock in the evening to induce the working classes to become members of the National Associated Trades . The following resolutions which were proposed by Mr Barber of Nottingham , and seconded by Mr Buckly of Leicester , and supported by Messrs Ross and Winters , were unanimously carried : ' That this meeting is of opinion , that , the United Trades Association for the Protection of Industry and the Employment of Labour are the only associations at present in existence which offer the working classes anything like redemption from the thraldom and tyranny of united capital ; this meeting , there , fore , agrees one and all to join the said associations , and immediately commence payments to the funds . " Our old and true friend , Mr Skevington acted as chairman .

      Todmordbv . —There will be a tea party and ball in the Oddfellows' Hall on ) Saturdjiy , April 3 . Tea on table at 5 o ' clock .

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      NATIONAL TRADES ASSOCIATION DUST Pfi : 0 TECTI 0 N 0 F IN" Union for the Jfitlion . " The important discussion on the benefit of trades unions at the village of Wshaw , in Scotland , which was reported in our last week ' s publication , will doubtless have been read with a considerable degree of interest ,. by all who duly consider the importance and appreciate the opportunities afforded for im . proving the condition of our own order—the work .

      ing classes , by the present movement for the emancipation of industry . Such discussions tend to promote inquiry , by means of which narrow minds become expanded . Many persons are thereb y led to reflect , who probably never before gave any such matter a moment ' s consideration . Those , also , who have partially considered the subject , but who , from want of scrupulous investigation , and requisite information , entertain erroneous notions , are led to exercise their reflective powers more logically , and receive information from the arguments advanced , which ( if they are really in search of truth , and are free from prejudice , and open to conviction , ) cannot fail to contribute much to their true object . The most intelligent persons are frequently benefited -by such means they ascertain more extensively the neculiar prejudices and erroneous notions which exist

      in tbe minds of persons less informed than themselves ; and it must be to them a source of gratification to be instrumental in diffusing useful knowledge to their fellow ^ meh . With these considerations in view we would encourage , as far as our influence extends , temperare , dispassionate , but searching discussions amongst working men , on the all-important subject of onion amongst their own order ; to promote their own improvement , physically , morally , and intellectually . No question whatever could possibly be more interesting to the men of our order than , what is the most effectual practicable means of promoting our general improvement ? This question directly leads to the consideration of , whether that great object would be most advanced by the simultaneous efforts of multitudes acting in conjunction , or by each individual acting separately from all tbe rest ? Few , indeed , we believe , would be found to

      advocate the latter course . Generally speaking , all advocate tbe superiority of union over individual exertion . Union , in some form or other , is what every one proposes who takes the slightest degree of interest in the matter . But the specific form of organization of union ; , together with their modes of operation , and tbe objects pursued , are matters of essential difference . The great question , therefore , appears to be , " whether the condition of the working classes is a subject most befitting for a general national consideration , or for detached sectional and local consideration . " Every working man , who con . siders that the state of our order in society is capable of improvement , ought to satis ! v himself on thi

      above question , by a scrupulous investigation of the matter , in all its bearings ; in doing which , let it be borne in mind , tbat the question comprehends what limits , or whether any , ought to exist as to the bounds of society , beyond which they shall not go in their efforts to aid , assist , or sympathise with each other in the attainment of any common object , in the possession and preservation of which all are equally interested . If it shall appear to any , after due investigation , that one class of operatives ought not to take any interest in the condition of another class , but that each should be allowed to struggle amongst themselves , and that when anv have occasion to

      complain of inefficient compensation for their labour , and shall suspend their work by a strike until the grievance is redressed by an advance of wages , that every other class should look on unconcerned , consoling themselves with the consideration , that they are not immediately and directly interested as sufferers , and therefore it is no bus iness of theirs ; then we would say to tbe person who arrives at this conclusion , act consistently , and carry out the principle you support . If you think it commendable to remain isolated and detached from all othere but those of your own trade , in the matter of making a common cause of tbe expediency of an equitable compensation for labour , and object to reciprocate

      in the attainment of this right , and in securing this benefit to each and all , then seek not the aid of any other but your own class , in matters pertaining to other benefits . Should tie premises in which you reside take fire , seek not the aid of any but your neighbours wlio occupy the same premises , to extinguish the flames . Should your life be endangered by" attack or misfortune , seek none to rescue who are not directly interested in your preservation . Should you be unjustly deprived of any part of your property , seek not the aid of any but lose who are directly interested to cause it to be restored j or , if your character is calumniated , ap . peal to none but your own family to bear testimony

      to your innocence . In order to carry out this principle , the whole framework of society would require to be destroyed . It would be useless to pursue this part of the argument any further . If the principles be sound upon which society is based and reared , viz . a reciprocity of action for mutual and general benefit , why should the operation of those principles be limited to localities and sections of the community , in the protection of industry , more than on any other matter of extensive interest ? Important subjects command general attention accordingly , as they are extensively agitated ; so long as any subject whatever is confined to sectional or local influence , it will be regarded a 3 a matter of minor

      importance , and few will be found who will interest themselves therein , except those who are directly concerned . However enormous the injury or obvious the injustice that is inflicted under such circumstances , there is little or no chance of any redress to the sufferers . Public attention not being excited , they groan in vain beneath their galling yoke , and their utmost efforts are fruitless . The perpetrators proceed in their practices with impunity , and with unblushing effrontery they glory in their shame , and mock the supplications of their oppressed victims ; and should the oppressors be partially arrested in their career by the efforts of sectional or local union and agitation , their defeat is generally of short duration ; like the skirmishes of contending armies , the vanquished of yesterday

      become the victors to-day , neither party being effectually conquered . This is the state of affairs with workingmen and their employee under the influence of local trades unions . But let the subject of the grievances for which no permanent redress could be obtained by local and sectional efforts be made generally interesting by enlisting the influence of all workpeople who are subject to similar grievances , and thereby are concerned as in one common object , and at once the subject excites public attention , tbe cause of the oppressed commands public sympathy ; what was lately regarded as an impertinent obtrusion on the attention of a neighbourhood assumes the character of a generally interesting public subject , the right contended for is acknowledged , and the oppressor is effectually conquered by the all-powerful weapon of public " opinion .

      What great measure was ever obtained unaided by public opinion ? What carried catholic emancipation — public opinion !

      W hat carried the reform bill—public opinion ! What carried the abolition of colonial slaverypublic opinion ! What carried the discontinuance of the impressment of seamen for the navy—public opinion ! What reduced the torture of the lash in the arrav to fifty stri pes—public opinion ! What carried the ten hours' clause—public opinion ! We might add numerous instances of the influence of public opinion , but the above may suffice to show its all-powerful efficacy . Let the reader now inquire what prospect there is of that monster evil the

      misery consequent on low wages , being destroyed by any means short of public opinion ? Wilt avaricious employers ever be brought to a sense of shame and made to acknovrlodge that to . take the advantage of the working man's , necessity , by giving wages below what he can support his family upou , and which eeps him in poverty , and produces intemperance , disease , crime , &c , is the very worst species of robbery that can be committed ; but let public opinion pronounce that verdict effectually , and the bravado of avarice and oppression is laid ' prostrate , and the cause of tbe working class is pronounced to be the

      cause of justice . The subject of unity amongst the working classes , and tbe superiority of a national union over local and trades' unions , requires onl y to be efficiently inquired into and discussed , free from prejudice , and with a mind open to conviction , and a disposition to receive the im . pressiDH !) of truth , and the conviction is sure to follow . We invite , therefore , all working men of every trade and calling , and in every part of the country , to give Hie subject their most serious atten-. tion , and we recommend them to discuss the subject [ under the hittuence of the feelings above described .

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      NOTICE . A delay having been occasioned in the engraving of the plate for the new and improved certificate books , all sub-secretaries are requested to write immediately to the office of tbe company for the certificates that may be due to their respective branches . Care must be taken to state whether the certificate required be the first or second ; and in all cases where one has been previously had , its value must be given . Members subscribing , or three or four shares will not in future receive their certificates until the sum of £ 3 18 s . or £ 5 4 s ., as the case may be , is paid . The observance of these directions are indispensable to prevent mistakes . By order of tho Directors .

      N . B . —The National Co-operative Benefit Society , being totally distinct and separate from the National Land Company , it is requested that all communications connected therewith , be addressed to the Secretary , Mr Staliwood , 2 , Little Vale Place , Hammersmith .

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      RECEIPTS OF THE CHARTIST CO-OPERATIVE LAND COMPANY .

      PER MB . O'CONNOR . SECTION No . 1 . „ „„„ shabei . f « £ " £ l ls 5 Nottingham , *»•« « 2 2 4 Sweet .. £ 0 12 6 ™ U » .. 036 Merthyr .. 1 14 0 \ rh \ x- » -060 Bacup .. 2 10 0 West Linton ., 2 12 0 Leicester , Free . £ _ * r ? " 1 15 S man ° 8 ° w » Tfm - . M ° " * Scarborough .. 3 0 0 Westminster .. o U 6 BermondsSy .. o 1 0 ! ° mer £ Towa .. 1 11 o Leaminston .. 0 5 0 Shoreditch .. oio Rochdale .. 050 T . Moore .. 0 2 0 Norwich .. 2 0 0 J T an ?«* M .. 0 2 0 Clitheroe .. 3 0 0 V- ? > Trow - Addington .. 18 0 bridge .. 0 3 6 Arbroath .. 0 9 9 Moses Stokes .. o 2 0 Leeds .. .. 4 0 0 ^ in Ash Burv - 11 " ro ? w v " ° 17 2 Manchester .. 5 16 6 Cheltenham .. 0 12 6 Glasgow .. 0 19 6 Croydon .. 1 is 6 Bra _ ford .. 1 OO W . Cum „ 0 3 0 Sunderland .. l 11 0 Yorit ., „ 156 J . Warncs .. 050

      _ "L __ . _ SECTION No . 2 . "' BBABE 8 . Henry Meredith 0 10 0 Rochdale .. 114 Hull .. .. 0 8 6 Norwich .. l 17 o Charles Pattlson 0 4 0 Helper „ 14 8 George Bishop .. 0 10 Chorley „ 0 2 0 Rochester .. 9 ' 7 o Addington ,. 10 0 Lambley „ 0 3 6 Arbroath ,. 19 0 New Milns .. 13 4 Barrliead .. 012 0 -. Marton .. 0 10 Lambeth .. 1 17 6 Westminster .. 0 7 0 Bury .. .. 18 6 SomersTown „ 0 4 6 Easington-lano .. 0 5 0 Shorediteh .. 1 I 0 Leeds .. .. 3 0 0

      Sutton in Ash- Marylebone .. 10 0 fleW .. 0 10 6 Manchester „ 3 16 6 Aynhoe .. o 10 0 Glasgow .. 1 15 6 Bilston „ 2 0 0 Teigmnouth „ 5 0 0 Newport , Mon- Bradford .. 2 o 0 mouth .. 0 14 e Maidstone .. 0 7 6 Cheltenham .. 2 8 0 . Sunderland ,. 8 0 6 Winchester .. 19 4 Birmingham , William John- Pare ,. 0 5 0 ston „ 0 10 0 Northwich .. 0 14 G Croydon .. 010 9 Oldham .. 10 0 Nottingham , Ledbury .. 0 6 6 Sweet „ 1 19 o Edinburgh .. l 10 0 Thrapstone .. 10 0 Birmingham , Leicester ,. Free . Goodwin .. 0 17 6 _ .. 1 13 6 Leicester . Astill 5 0 0 Stockton-on-Tees 3 0 0 Hammersmith .. 0 5 0 Leamington .. 5 U 0 York .. ' . 1 15 0

      £ 78 0 5 SECTION No . 3 . " ' SHAKES . T . H . Sparrow » 0 2 6 Newport , Mon-A . Z . Belper .. 1 10 0 mouth .. 3 10 6 Stoke , Rochford 5 4 4 Cheltenham .. 1 3 10 Ejeter .. 2 6 4 Croydon „ 0 11 0 G . M ... .. 5 4 4 Nottingham , S . Rossiter .. 010 4 Sweet .. 17 8 9 George Green . Bacup .. 2 io 0 wood .. 4 19 2 Bermondsey .. 0 3 0

      Hull .. .. 7 3 0 Buckfastlei gh .. 0 9 0 Jas . Stephens .. 010 4 Leamington „ 1 1 G Wm . Wilson .. 0 2 0 Rochdale .. 5 5 4 John Richards .. 0 2 4 Norwich .. 1 15 6 Joseph Moss .. 0 5 0 Tillicoultry .. 1 is 6 Robert Ilamer .. 0 5 4 Clitheroe .. 7 0 0 JohnWilliamson 0 14 Doncaster ., 13 6 LamWey .. 0 10 Chorley „ 2 19 6 Allen Sharper .. 0 5 0 Biamham .. 0 5 0 New Milns .. 0 2 0 Arbroath .. 2 15 2 R . Patterson .. 0 3 4 Hexham .. 010 0 Westminster „ 18 6 Leeds .. .. 5 o 0 Thomas Saun- Manchester .. 15 7 0 r d £ , , tt , " 0 2 0 Glasgow .. 0 13 0 Isabella Hood .. 0 10 4 Bradford ., 1 10 0 Edmund Austin 0 10 0 Maidstone .. 14 8 6 SomeisTown „ 0 2 4 Sunderland .. 1 it 8 Shoreditch .. 013 11 Stockport ., 2 0 0 B . Briggs .. 0 5 0 Northwich .. 0 5 6 Thomas Law- Lewes „ 0 7 4 renro .. 0 3 4 James Green-W . Tipper ,. 0 2 G wood .. 5 11 n . upper .. 0 2 6 wood .. 5 . 4

      John Packer .. 0 2 4 Oldham .. 10 0 William Beck .. 0 4 0 Ledbury .. 0 15 4 Joseph Bishop .. 0 2 4 Loughhorough .. 3 18 4 JohnBoyall .. 0 2 6 Colne , Tomlin . George Cooper .. 0 2 6 son .. .. 0 18 0 JonathanJaques 5 4 0 Birmingham . Bilston .. 8 0 0 Goodwin .. 8 2 6 Mansfield ., 2 0 0 Wm . Hodge ,. 0 4 0 Burnley .. 10 0 0 Hammersmith .. 0 3 4 Haworth .. 2 0 8 York .. .. 6 2 e £ 182 310 EXPENSE FUND . StokeRochford .. 0 2 0 Thomas Har . Ewter o 2 6 ris .. .. o 1 0 James Powell .. 0 2 0 Bolton .. o 1 0 G . M ... .. 0 2 0 Leamington .. 0 1 0 Hull .. .. o 2 6 Small . junr . .. 0 10 MrChatwin .. 0 2 0 Norwich .. 0 3 2 WestLinton .. 0 2 0 Newport .. 0 2 0 Lambley .. o 1 6 Bury .. .. 0 10 Jas . Watts .. 0 0 6 Glasgow .. 0 5 6 Cheltenham .. 010 0 Maidstone ., 0 4 0 Westminster .. 0 2 0 Sunderland .. 0 0 6 Manchester .. 5 0 0 J . Greenwood ., 0 2 0 Merthyr ., 0 2 0 Loughborough .. 0 16

      £ 7 14 8 TOTAL _ AND FUND . Mr . O'Connor , Section No . 1 ... 45 9 9 Mr . O ' Conner , Section No . 2 ... 78 0 5 Mr . O'Connor , Section No . 3 ... 182 3 10 Expense Fund ... ... 7 14 «

      £ 313 _ 8 _ S FOR THE BANK . Sums previously acknowledged 856 16 " 8 For the Week ending the 25 th March ,, .. 274 8 6

      £ 1131 5 2 T . M . Wheeles , } o . . PhuipM'Gbath , ) Secretaries . RECEIPTS OP THE VICTIMS' COMMITTEE . A Friend , C . Arnold , City .. 0 16 Leicester .. 006 MrWhitfield .. 0 0 6 It . Arnold , do ... 0 0 6 Mr Fletcher .. 0 0 6 Mr Holmes , Mr Howard ., 0 0 3 Sheffield .. 0 2 8 Mr Booth .. 0 0 6 Mr Small .. 0 1 0 WestminsterLo- A Friend .. 0 0 'i cality collec- Female Chartion .. 0 210 } tisti of Koch-Stockport .. O IS t dale ., 010 0 FOE UK BICBABD 3 . Bermondsey . 0 2 2 Mr Matron , Mr Small .. 0 10 Hulme .. 0 10 Ebbatdh . —3 s . acknowledged last week as from New . castle-upon-Tyne wag received from Oxford . Christopher Doxlb , Secretary .

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      The central committee of tho above progrtsiivvly improving Association held their usual weekly meeting on Monday and Tuesday last , T . 8 , Duncombe , Esq ., M P ., in the chair . Tue ralnutts of the previous meeting were rend and confirmed , the financial report read and Mceured , the correspondence from all parts of thecountry mspostdof . Mr Green reported that himself and Mr RobsonhBd attended three sections of the London We « End 1 Tmlon 1 Soeiety , were well received , all tde partie . wipr-wing themselves favourablo to its obUctt . The delegate , suggested the propriety of holdtag an » ggre ! gate meeting of their whole body at one of the lar _ e public building ,, decide upon JoinSgTe LZ £ v rt , ejrhave . even sections , and upwards of 3 , 000 ZmS ?! S __ rt ?__ ! _ !? . - ^ W * Printers of Mitchan found '

      , . We that tho employeh . d offend reaction to Mi bands which tho , were « n « uS-, » receive , after making himself fully acquainted wltlAho facts of tho case , he sought an interview with the em ployer , when after about three hours' thcussion botween him , theemployir , and tho deputation that nccompunied him , a mutual arrangement was come to , perfectly satisfactory to all parties , a list of prices drawn up and duly signed , when the deputation withdrew highly delighted with tho resu ' t of their fnterrien- . The trades are respectfully informed that cards of membership are now ready : tho central committee suggest the propriety of all trades tlint have bten ' sii months members , sending for their cards as early at convenient ; they will be signed by the local secretaries of the different lodges , and delivered to those members only clear upon the hooks .

      GLASGOW . —On Monday-renlng , attended a meet ing of the Upholderers Society , at Whito ' s Coffee-house , Trongute . treet . He was informed thej had been organ , izing to becomo a branch of the National Association , but it was contended by some of their membors . they should get all their trade in that city united and then join the National Association , Mr J . drew their attention to tt . e fact that scarcely any one trade had ever been able to get all the workmen to joiu tbem . hence if they waited for all to Join the Upholderc * . society , they would gain nothing but disappointment , it was like the advice of the slaveholders . " p tay till the slaves are educated then give them their freedom . " a contingency never likely to occur in slavery ; so | with the trades in organization , they' are not at all likely to get their trade wholly organized with the small Inducements they have of themselves to offer . He therefore urged on them to join tho National Association immediately , and enable themselves to offer thcextrn benefits of that great assoelation , to induce all in the trade to join them . It was agreed tho question of joining should be discussed at the

      next meeting . EDINBURGH . —On Tuesday evening , met the body of Pl » sh-n > rg at the Roman E iglo Hull , when , after somo discussion , it was agreed that a public meeting shouM be convened next week to hear a lecture from the missionary , to showing tho trade generally how far they would bit benefited by joining the association . KILMARNOCK . —A public meeting of Urn trades was held on Wednesday evening , in the Croft Ha ) l , Mr Todd in the chair , when be lectured on tho advantage and necessity of a National Association , the faults and failures of former unions . ' The lt'cturerealistcd tho entire attention of his auditory , and elicited general approbation . At the close a resolution approving of the principles and plan of the National Association of Trades , was carried ananimously . . '

      On Thursday a meeting of niock Printers was held in the same place , when he lectured on the principle of unions , the association ' s means of elevating " their trade" and all others . The lecturer thoroughly convinced the meeting of the efficiency of the new mode of operation , and a resolution approving of the plan and progre » 3 of the association , was carried unanimously . The block printers and tailora' societies Rre members of the association . The above meeting was called by the block printers . An increase of members here is the reMilt . GLASGOW . —On Friday evening amended a public meeting of Cotton Spinners , which was hold in the

      Suffolk-street Chapel , when Mr Jacobs lectured on the advantages of national association to their trade and nil others , the benefits conferred on their trade by former union , the cause of failures , _ c . The chapel was well filled , nnd the whole meeting approved of the fiicts , arguments , and illustrations advanced , expressing the same by their applause : —The following resolution was carrhd unanimously . " That wo , the central branch of the cotton spinners' union of Scotland , deem the formation of the National Association of Trades the sure meana by which tho cotton spinners may bo enabled to elevate themselves as a class , to that proud position they formerly occupied . " Itwas also agreed llrJ . should visit the other branch of their trada .

      MANCHESTER—He , ( Mr Pool ) , ascompanled by Mr Parker , attended a meeting of the operatives of Droylsden on the lGth instant , adjourned from the previous Thursday . This meeting was held in the Urge room or chapel used as a temperance hall , This room wan densely crowded . Tho chair having been taken , and the business of the meeting stated in a short appropriate speech , the chairman introduced Mr Peel , who went through the U 3 ual explanatory statements , which having been so often reported , It is not necessary to enlarge on ; he was ably followed by Mr Parker in an admirable address , wtr . ch drew down the repeated approbation of the

      moeting . Mr Parker laid open tho abominable cruelties of the sweating system as practised by tho Jew slopsel ' era . He exposed the screwing system adopted by these parties towards the unfortunate beings who are driven by starvation , to apply at these dens for employm « nt , showed in vivid language the danger to the public health by the present practice of giving out work to be executed in the pestilential atmosphere of the cellars and garrets now the domicile of the poor tailor ; and then sliowed how easily this frightful and really deadly system will 8 « on be destroyed by the National Trades Association . Mr Parker concluded a most eloquent address amidst the warm and hearty applause of tba meeting .

      Mr Taylor , cotton spinner , then came forward , and in a short speech moved the following resolution : — " That we , the operatives of Droylsden , Op&nshaw , and other surrounding neighbourhoods , are of opinion that nothing short of a National Trades Union is sufficient to protect labour . " This resolution having beea seconded ; the chairman rose to put it to the meeting , when the delegate of tbe powcrloom weavers' central committee rose to caution his constituents , who were present , to pause before they committed themsolves by adopting this resolution . He adtni ted that a resolution had been passed by their cen . tral committee , that the National Trades should net bs even mentioned in that committee for six months . After some discussion , the resolution was carried ananimously . A power loom weaver then proposed tbat tho feelings of the powerloom weavers should be tested iu relation to the National Trades . A show of bands were then taken of powerloom weavers only favourable to the National

      Trades , when about two-thirds of tho whole meeting held up hands , and in the negative , not one The delegate of that body at once came forward , and frankly admitted that after so unmistakeable a proof of the feelings of his constituents it would be his duty to us * nil his efforts to obtain the rescinding of the central committee ' s resolution above mentioned . It was tuen understood tbat the powerloom weavers would wait until after the next meeting of their central committco , to give thorn an opportunity of rescinding the one-sided resolution they had adopted ) in tho event of that not being done , the weavers of this populous and important district will pursue tho ir own course irrespective ot tbe central committee of the Friendly Society of Powerloom Weavers , this resolution was then pa 3 sod unanimously . — " That , in order to carry out the principles of the National Association , wo call upon the individual trades to send a delegate to the house of Mr John , nammond , on Monday night , for the ' purpose of forming a committee for this districi . "

      Votes of thanks were passed to Messrs Peal find Par . ker , and this very important and excellent meeting terminated . ti . PUESTON . —On Wednesday , Mr Peel made his first appearance before the operatives of Preston , and has great reason to feel proud at the reception given to him , but still more , at tbe extraordinary interest manifested ( it may bo fairly said ) by the whole working population of that important town in the Monster Association . Ila beg 9 to draw attention to this remarkable circumstance , which he recommends to the serious reflection ef his brother operatives , as strongly indicative of tbe improving " signs of the times . " This meeting was held in a large amphithoatre , formerly celebrated as the Derby Cockpit ; where , in tho good old times , the noble chief

      of the house of Darby , the lineal descendant of the highsoul'd "Lad y ofLothelm , " indulged his aristocratic taste in tho refined and humanising pastime of cockfighting . It washere the noble earl took his siesta from ihe fatigue 3 of legislatorial duties ; and now , that clastic sport , alas ! how changed ; no more tho small shrill voice rfchanticleer crows forth in triumph , drowning the groan 3 of the dying , with a full sonorous chorus from a delighted audience , led by the noblest blood of England * aristocracy . Alas ! this far-famed spot knows no victories in these degenerate days , save those of temperance over drunkenness , and Labour struggling to free itself from the goadings of rampant Capital , And thus passeth away the glories of the world . Think on this , fellowslaves , and take heart .

      Mr Peel , on Thursday , attended a meeting of weavers and spinners of Torrington , Luyland , and was received with great kindness . In consequence of tho complete power exercised by the cotton masters in this district over even the publicans , a room of sufficient capacity could not be obtained , but a very good meeting was held at the Bridge Inn , and arrangements made for a future meeting in the large room at Leyland . On Friday ho was in Blackburn , but was , from the pe . culiar stato of affairs in that town , prevented from obtaining a meeting . 0 b Saturday , he attended a meeting of tho power-loom weavers' committee of Clithero , when it was arranged to convene a meeting of the cotton trades fur Monday week . He attended a meeting of block printers of Sabden . on Monday night , when about 150 unanimously agreed to join ferthwith , and appointed a committee of five to carry out tho resolve of the meeting .

      A vot « of thanks wa 3 carried with acclamation " to Mr Dancombe , for his untiring services in bsbalf of the enslaved operatives . Also a vote of thanks to the lecturer , and to the highly talented and promising chairman , Mr Francis Briggi . Tha meeting adjourned . Mr Peel announces that on Monday , the 29 tb , he will meet the cotton trades of Clithero ; Tuesday , the SOrtu , thesameofPaddlam ; Wednesday , tha &U , theaame ol Burnley ,

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      • j . Friday , at one o ' clock in the afternoon , he will atttnd by appointment , a general meeting of ttm whole trade of shuttle-makers of Lancashire , in Manchester . Mr P . begs to state , that in consequence of secretaries notforwardiug tluir addreBSen , ho is unable tumake satisfactory arrangements for his progress . Ho is desirous of giving ample notice of his visits , and is anxious to meet the bands of every mill in L incashire . MANCIIESTElt .-Mr J . W . Parker reported that he uttenried a general meeting of tmdes with Mr Peel at Droylsden , near Manchester . The meeting was a crowded mid enthusiastic one , and an animated discussion took place , relative- to tbe objects of thu National Association , and resolutioB 3 in approbation thereof carried unanimously , likewise TO tes of thanks to Messrs Parker uud Peel .

      He also attended the district committe of Manchester , who passed a resolution , that he , ( Mr P ) do wait upou MeBsrs Kelly and Gilmour iu reference to the dispute with their bands . On his proceeding thero , the n « C morning , he found the mill closed , and upwards of 700 hands thrown out of employment , and tbe mill guarded by tho police . It was under these circumstances I considered It uot advisable to seek an interview . On Thursday evening a general meeting of the Oldham district of the journeymen hatters' society of Great Britain and Ireland , was held at tha Odd House , to hear an explanation of tho objects of the association . Many questions were asked and satisfactorily answered . A resolution approving of th » principles of the United Trades Asiociation was carried , —and that they join iu tbe ensuing month . Messrs Parker and P < el had an iutewiew with Mr Making silk manufacturer of Manchester , relative to the list of prices preseuted by his handt , the particulars of which have beeu forwarded to tha Central Committee .

      Mr P . also attended an adjourned meeting of the Manchester committee on Friday evening 011 business of the utmog * importance . On Saturday evening he attended the Silk Pickers ' committee , respecting tho condition of that b « dy generally . And on Sunday in conjunction with Mr Robson of London , went into the cases of of the silk pickers—and Kelly and Gilmour . An application for lmrticul . irs in reference to tho association for tbe employment of Labour , was made by the tailors of Norwich to Mr Parker , they being detirous of investing fifty pounds in the hands Of the directors to carry out IU ebjects . He again attended at Stockpurt on Monday iu refer * once to the case of Stocks and Taits . On Tuesday he succeeJei in obtaining un interview with Mr Slooks in order to induce that gentleman to re-consider the reduction of twelve and a half per cent made on the wages o ( his hand . After a very lengthened interview , failed in succeeding in the objects of hU mission .

      In the evening of th tame day he proceeded to Macclcsfiald to attend a inoeting of operative tailors . SU . VDERLAND COBLIERIES . — On Wedaesday , tbe 19 tli inst ., our agent at Suuderland , Mr James Dunn , was unexpectedly called upon by a deputation of the workmen of Monkwearmouth colliery , to attend a meeting of their body that evening , to explain the objects and form of organisation , and proceeding * of the National Association of United Trades . In conversation with the deputatiou , lie learned that the men were then upon strike , arising irotn adispute with their employers relative to the quantity of coals which should constitute the standard wei ght of their work , together with a small difference in price ' . It appeared tbat until lately the ooals were sent to bank mixed round and small together . 7 cwt . was the Btaudard weight of each tub , and the

      wages were 5 s per 6 coreoftubj . Mr Elliott , the manager of ths colliery , had thought proper to change the system of working , by requiring that the round and small coals should be separated , and that 7 J cwt . should be the standard weight ptr tub , of round coals , and the wages 7 s per score of tubs , and that 5 s per score fihouldbe given for small if any were required . The men required that the standard weight should remain at 7 cwt . what they were most accustomed to ,. ar . d tbat 7 s Gd per score should be thewages for rouud coah . The difference therefore between the masters and men were Jcwt . iu the Ktundurd weight , and 6 d per score on the wages . In accordance with the request of the deputation Mr D , attended the general meeting of the workman , and

      addressed them at some length , and explained tlic objects of organisation , proceedings &c , of the National Asso . ciation , after which he retired , in order that the meeting should decide as they thought the subject best merited . On being called to the meeting , he was informed thai In his absence , resolutions had been passed to the effect , that the meeting regretted the want of unity among the workmen , and th . U they should take into their serious consideration the expediency of entering into the National Association of United Trades , as the only means calculated to effect ths emancipation of industry . Totes of thanks wero paised to Mr D . agent , and to Mr Duncombe , the editor of the Star , < kc , alter which the meeting separated .

      Several meeting of the above workmen have since been held , some of which have beeu attended by Messrs Scott and Uolgate , missionaries of tbe Miners' Association , which the men have resolved to join . They have also wrote to engage the professional advice of Mr Roberts , and to secure his services if required . One of the meetings wa 3 addressed by Mr Kclk , clerk to Mr Roberts , who gave such professional advice as they n quired .

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      TRADES' MOVEMENTS . Cordwainers' Stuke at Wiois . —Some time ago the shoemakers ot Wigan formed themselves into a union—or rather a branch of the general Mutual Assistant Association of Great Britain and Ireland , and for some time were harmoniously working for the general good . The expense of forming it , and ihe calh made upon us by those who were on strike in other towns , induced a number who would receive assistance at all times with willingness , and extend it only with reluctance , to separate from us , and form " a body of their own , " yclept " The Old Trade . " A peraon of the name of Lawrence Bradley , employing

      a number of hands , made application for some union men agreeing to abide by the conditions , and pay the scale of wages adopted by the union , llis proposals were , of course , agreed to , when nearly tne whole of the masters met , and , envious of Mr Bradley ' s prosperity , jealous of the unionist , independence , and mindful of the split brought about by the " oldtrade , " decided up « n ceasing to employ any of the unionists . The consequence was , that some were forced to leave the town , and the remainder have unflinchingly stood by the union . Our cuse would have been worse had we not received assistance from those to whom we appealed . As from the fact of the employers striking against the unionists , tha unionists were on principle forced to strike against

      the " old trade men , but for whom their masters dared not have attempted such a tyrannical act of despotism . We have to thank various lodges of miners , mechanics , and others , for their timely as . sistance , and we may venture to say that should our case call for assistance a little time longer , union will develope its strength , and the rights of labour be raoro rightly appreciated . Ours is not a strike for wages , but one of principle !! Are the unionists to wait tho approval of employers whom tliey are to labour for ? No ! Last week two of the more discriminating masters agreed to employ union men , and expressed their regret that they had been muled . By the help of our friends we hope td be soeedilv able to announce our complete success . " On

      behalf of the union cordwainers of Wigaa , William Reilly , secretary . —N . B . Reference may be made , if required , to Mr Wm . Clark , general secretary , 27 , Rupert-street , Haymarket , London , and to J . M'Lane , district secretary , 23 , Pump-street , Preston . FflAMBWORK-KMTiKRS . —On Monday a meeting of delegates representing the variou 3 branches of tha Framework-Knitting trade of the three counties of Nottingham , Derbyshire and Leicestershire , was held at the Royal George , Loughborough , to take into consideration Sir U . Halford ' s bill lately introduced to the House of Commons for abolishing framecharges and other imposts . Mr Winters Dvesided .

      and Mr Barber acted as secretary . The bill was then discussed and approved of , with the following suggested alterations : —Clause 9 , that the words , " all seasonable hours" mean from nine o ' olock in the morning till one , and from two o ' clock in ihe afternoon till five . —Clause 14 , that the penalty be not more than £ 50 , and not less than 420 . it was ' also recommended that one-half the penalties bo given to the informer , and one-half to the crown . A petitioa to both houses of Parliament was then read and adopted . A motion was put and carried that tho M . P ' s for the three counties be solicited to support the bill . A vote of thanks was then given to Sir Ilenryllalford . Mr Pack , aud Colonel Rollesteu .

      Kiddbrminster . —Delegate Meeting . —At a meeing of delegates , representing carpenters , stonemasons , bricklayera , carpet-wt-avers , labourers , pa per-makera , moulders , tailors , and cordwainers , 21 . was voted to assist the Warrington men at their approaching trial . Resolutions were passed , pledging the delegates to increased exertions , aud thanking W . P . Roberts , Esq ., and the chairman of the nieetng for their valuable services . Kilmarn 6 c _ Block Priutkrs . —• The staple branches of trade in this town have been , for a considerable time past , iu a verv depressed state . In

      ne . pniitwojka , little has beea doing either by olockcutters or printers ; indeed , ol late , some of the works may be said to have been literally shut up . Lkickstkr . —Coach Bcildbbs . —The railway ccach and waggon builders and fitters , in the employ of Ilamer and JSon , turned out last week . for au advance of 2 $ . per week . Tho fitters are already obliged to give way on account of the baso conduct of somo frame smiths offering to take their work , and we are informed that Mr II . has sent to London , Derby , and other places , in search of carpenters and joiners to replace the coach and waggon hands . Wq trust this will be sufficient caution for men not to be

      led astray by Mr ilamer s agents . Strike of thk Guildfobd Carpenters . —On Saturday night nearly tho whole of the carpenters of Guildford aad its vicinity intimated to their einployera that they did not intend returning to their work on the ensuing Monday morning , unless they were promised an advance of wages . In one or two instances the request was complied with , but in far the majority of cases the masters refused the required addition , and the oi . nBequem $ fc ^ ry few of the oarpeatetiaraatffork .,

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      LIGAl . P . P ., Sibden . —The sum you paid , being a how fiie , debt due from your brother , you can recover it from him in an action for money laid out and expended for bis use ; but under the circumstances yon state , I am of opinion you could not recover from the other party , as he does not appear to have committed any forgery . A . B . C . Banuley . —She can compel him to support her , and if he deserts her hs ia liable to be punished . C , Ciiwrow ) . —1 st : Being a weekly tenant , the notice

      is good , and joo roost give up the possession . 2 nd He cannot make you repair , unless there was sn agreement to that effect . The other two questions are answered in the above . Ik H . L . —He cats , unless he agreed to accept the d » bts owing to you , in payment of what you owed him . A . Watt , Walsingham . —All contracted m « re than six years ago cannot be recovered , unles there has been acknowledgment in ' . writing by tbe debtor within that period . Anything contracted or acknowledged within sis yean , can be recovered under the Small Debts Act .

      EL , Lancaster/—If the deceased died intestate and his property was fee-iimpl- property , ( descendable at conmoa law , ) his tldest brother is the person entitled to it , unless there was an older , who is dead , and left children ¦ ff . T ., Merthyr . —They must pay you your expenses and a reasonable compensa tion for your loss of time . _•_ :., Diptford . —As the parents had only life estates , the sale which they have made will not affect the rights of the three children . On the death of the survivor of the father and mother the three children may

      recorer poaustion of the property . Tflos . Blukt . — Whether the tenancy be for a longer or shorter period , the landlord can seize for all the : ent that has become actually due . J . B . S . —I suppose you are tenant of the field from year to year , and if so , you can only be turned off at the end of your current year , that is , at the same period of the year at which your tenancy commenced ; and in order to turn you off at that time , your landlard must give you at least six months previous notice in writing . ACosstakt Reider , Coventry . — Assuming that the

      debts are not barred by the statute , ( and by jour state , ment it would appear that they we not , ) you can be EQed for them under the Small Debts Act . Z . T . Z ., Walsingham . —It would appear from jour statement that you only took the bouse till the 13 th of next Hay , therefore the landlord can turn you out of posiession at that time . E . E . S . Strong—You appear to have been a tenant from year to year , and as jour tenancy commenced on a 23 th of March , you can only determine it on another 25 th of March . Tour notice to quit was therefore irregular , and jou are liable to tbe tent np to the 25 th of this present March ; though as your lam lord lately took possession of the house , he will probably only require the rent np to the day on which he took

      possession . A Constant Reabei , Edward street , Ardwick Green _¦ The widow is entitled to one half of her late husband ' s personal estate , and hii next of kin to th » other half . All debts however , must be first paid . Tbe brothers of the'J deceased most likely constitute eithsr all , or some , of his next of kin . The next of kin are the persons entitled to administration ,, at should ihty decline the grant of administration , the court , on the application of the widow , would make the grant to her . T . R . Coluxiov , Atwick , near HulL—Give me the name of the solicitor alluded to in your letter . I think we may be able to save your father from the threatened act of oppression , 2 it Siott , Stainland , Halifax—Your letter did not arrive until tbe 19 th instant , consequently too late for last week ' s Star . As a _ occupier of land 50 a « r »

      eligible to serve the office of Surveyor of Bighwajs . C . M ., Boo-bam . —As the deed of gift appears to iaTe been a purely ealtmforjj deed , should you « ett or wortj / agt the property the deed of gift would be bad , as against the purchaser or , mortgagee ; but you cannot defeat the deed of gift by your teiS . Joseph Wooiok , Congleton . —As you ordered the book , and it has been delivered to you , you must pay for it ; but , by giving a trifle to the seller , you might perhaps get him to take it back . C . B . H—You had better ] give notice 'in writing to the person who carted his wood through your land , not to do so again , and , if he does , then proceed against him under the W / ul Tr « p _ u _ et before a magistrate . Mart Labi , llanthester . —You may accomplish your object in the name of a confidential friend , bat who should give jou an acknowledgment , in writing , that hU name is used as a trustee for you and for your tola benefit .

      Jobs Dobd , Edward St ., Dorset-square—1 st . Mr Tidd Pratt having refused to sanction the alterations , the Soeiety , I conceive , continues to exist on its former footing , and , consequently , the weekly contribution of each member continues at its former amount , namely sevenpence . 2 nd . You are liable to the sevenpence a week and the other levies , according to the old rules of the society . 3 rd . In case of illness you would be entitled to medical advice , and all the other benefits which the old rules entitle you to . J . G ., Coventry . — -As Thomas Kidney , in his will , calls George Turnsr "his ejurin , " it is certainlj possible that George Turner ' s onl y children ( Man * Sadler and Ana Burgess , ) maj be the coheirs-at-law of Thomas Kidney , and entitled to the property in question . The pedigree , however , affords no evidence of such being

      the fact . Can it be shown how the consanguinity between Thomas Kidney and George Turner arose ; ¦ whoj are the parties in possession of the property , and undar what light or title do they hold the possession ! "Aifoa , " Wellington , Salop . — _ ei , perfectly good ; bat beiore either party could enforce : it in a court of law or Equity , it would be necessary to stamp it ; but very probably thera witt never be any occasion to bring it forward in a court of law or equity . Johh BotTEiracD , Keighley . —His former master . Boilasce Ha _ i _ t , Welch Hill . —If your neighbour's pigs , or other animals , stray into jour garden by reason of the broken fence , you can impound them till he pays you reasonable damage . A , B . C ., Trow-ridge . —Ut - . The marriage woald fee legal . 2 nd : If you are able to support jour wife , you must do so .

      W . J . Yonsc , Parthenium . —There apears to be an inconsistency in your letter . You first rey Mr . Sneezum paid the money and expenses , —and afterwards you state , that when the plaintiff " went for his money " _ 8 received two shillings less than the sum he had expended and the amount sued for . If this latter state , ment is the correct one , Mr Sneezum may be compelled to pay the two shillings , unless the plaintiff gave him » receiptin full . ¦* J . Z ., Isham . —I cannot understand the particulars of your case , without a copy of the agreement with tb * Hon Perry . Thomas Matthews , Cheltenham . —Your best way would be to write civilly to Mr . Gardner , expressing jour hope thathe will make a reasonable com - If

      pensa _ T « r the . ^ comn » i « ea . he refuses to do to JOM D _ w _? f S _ l 3 aiMtldm f 0 rfiase *» P ™ ° nment . * ohh Dawsoh , Stock port .-To enable me to answer a copy of the 1 will and of the deed . -About what year did your motfaePs grandfather die ! If you ran iJQtm me I will take steps to see about a copy of it James Cock , Littleborongh . —The Clergyman is tt QficiQ Chairman at all vestry meetings , and if the meeting i _ the Townships-room is a vestry meeting ( though not held in a room called > ke rertry-roow ) the clergyman will have a right to take and keep the chair . But if the meeting is not a Yestry-meeting , ia that case the chairman must be named by a majority of the persons present

      . « * . Leb , Leeds . —Yon had best send me the order . « . B 200 K , Todmorden . —If the secretary is the person liable to the payment of your sister ' s money , and refuses to pay , she must sue him in the New Small Debts Courts . Did your sister receive no acknowledgment tor the monsy when she paid it * * . Radtod , HuJme . —There is no objection to the will , because made b y a schoolmaster ; and the probability « . that it wot proved in Doctors' Commons . You * aould get some friend in London to search for yon , ad if he finds it , they wUlkt him baveacopj of it onpajing for it . Perhaps jour case might cnly 10 . Vire an extract , which would prob * bly only eost a trine .

      I . T ., Leicester . —Yes . Immediately . w . Bnii- Jams Aihwoith . —Your questions cob . cenung the land should have been addressed to Mr

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      Dkstbuciivk Fibe in Recent-street , West minster . —This morning , shortly before one o ' clock a rapid destructive fire was discovered burning upon the premises , occupied conjointly by Mr Willis , a carpenter and builder , and Mr Mills and Mr Wood ( private ) , situate at No . 102 , Regent-street , Westminster . The flames were confined to the premises in which they originated , but they were not entirely extinguished until the building was gutted , and the whole of the furniture and wearing apparel of the occupants totally destroyed . Illicit Disni __ Br . —At the Enfield sessions , Mr G . Duncombe , formerly a chemist , residing at Poplar , and who latterly lived in a cottage at Eufield-chase , was summoned by order of the Commissioners 0

      Excise , for having allowed an illicit distillery on his premises . by which he was liable to a penalty of £ 200 , and also for each of the stills , £ 200 , there having been six erected there . After hearing the case , ths defendant was fined in the penalty of £ 1 , 400 , namely , £ 200 for being the landlord , and £ 200 for each still . Barssut—IiATE Lamentable Coal-tit Accident . —The inquest on the sufferers by the late coal-pit accident , was concluded late on Thursday night , when the jury returned the following verdict : — " Accidental death , and the jury are ^ ofopinion that efficient regulations are not enforced in this district

      to prevent the use of naked lights in those parts of coal-mines where inflammable gas is known to exist , and are further of opinion that the recurrence oi accidents involving so large a loss of human life demands the immediate attention of her Majesty ' s government , and would justify parliament in framing such a code of regulations aa would give greater security to persons employed in mining operations . " Th » jury requested the coroner to forward their acn-1 timenta to thaSeeretary of * State for the Home Department . . Nkw . obnd _ 4 nd . —The West dates from t _ is colony gmj accounts of a very severe winter . St John ' s has I Wsen again visited by a fire , which at p ; time threat' j enea serious consequences ,

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      March 27 , 1847 . TH E ^ ^ ^ R N g T A R

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), March 27, 1847, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1411/page/5/