The Express.
London, England, 1867-10-24 00:00:00

THE EDOE•TOOL TRADE.

We learn with regret that the crime of stealing
wheelbands—a form of robbery with which Sheffield has
been too familiar—is not wholly put down. This most di,
arscef ul description of theft has been renewed at 111,2. N.
Ward and Payne's, whose business—the edge-tool trade—
is well known to be one of the best pail branches for work-
men. The bands taken are those used by a workman who
is said to he in &mars with his society. The followin4
c ine.pondene! has taken place between Mr. WI r.l and
the secretary. There are numerous old and respectable
workmen in the edge tool branch who are disgusted with
this attempt to renew criminal practices, aml who will
be rejoicM if a spirited and unanimous effo.t is made to
stamp it out.

" Oct. 23,194 r.
" To the Secretary of the Edge-tool and Wuolahear

Grinder*.

" Sir,—We beg to inform you that a cam of rattening
has again occurred at our grinding wheel, in the removal
of some of our wheelhands, and since it was clearly
proved before the Trades Inquiry Commission that these
proceedings were connived at by the secretaries and the
unions, we beg to state that the bands must be forth-
coming before work is resumed. —We are, yours respect-
fully,

"WAND AND PAYNL"
" Sheffield, Oct. 23, 1567.

" Dear Sir,—ln answer to your note of this date, allow
me to inform you that it is no news to me that some bands
have been removed from your grinding wheel, us I heard
of it yesterday, and your men, or those of your men who
told me, can bear we out that I know nothing about them,
as I distinctly told them that they who had removed them
must replace them. Certainly Ido not ex pectito be believed
because I an. secretary. In respect to your men not being
allowed to resume work, that is entirely your own business.
The men will want their wages, and think they can get
them, either from our funds or from you as their employer,
but that is a matter which does not concern me ; certainly
I would rather hear of some arrangement being made
betwixt you, and believe me in an sincerity yours,
SALL. STACEY. Secretary.
_ . .

" P.S.—lllness prevented roe being at the Kings Aims,
or I should have sent you word by tour respected manager,
C. Birkhead."—Sheffidd Daily Tde9raph.

THE BOUNDAZIES Or SOUTHWARK. COM M IS-
SI oNERS' MEMiINO. —(Tins DAT.)—This morning Major-
General Itainbrigge and Mr. Nassau Senior, the assist.
ant-commissioners. appointed to inquire into the bow,
daries of Able bisJugl , held a sitting at the Vestry-1 elf.
yiettee. For
Borough-road.
THY. MEMBERS YOH MULL ON REFORM. —Last
night Messrs. Clay and Norwood addressed their consti-
tuents at HulL Mr. Clay told the meeting thet the
people of England had no party to thank for the Merin
Mill but only themselves. Hid connection with the Tea-
room party he looked upon as a cause for congratulation
tha''i'mgailt
the future, whatever reforms were wanted would be given
and triumph,
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if the people only did their duty by sending representatives
who shared their opinions. Mr. Norwood also considered
the passing of the Reform Rill a great triumph of the
' peoples power. Votes of thanks were pissed ee both
gentlemen.
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