The Express.
London, England, 1861-07-01 00:00:00

THE EXPRESS, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 1, 1861.

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THE BUILDERS' STRIKE.

METROPOLITAN COUNTY COBRA.
eating days appointed for the present week.
Waynowsrut, Marthes-lane. Tuesday, July 2: Wed-
nesday, 3. Thursday, 4 Friday, 6.
CIARILIXWELL. Duncau-terrace.—Tueaday, July 2. Wednes-
day, 3 ; nifty, S.
8110AZDITCH, Old .street•road:Tueeday. July 2; Thursday, 4.
WIIIIIIO3IIATIM, Great Prescott-street. —Tuesday, July 2 ; Thurs-
day, 4 Friday, 6.
BOUTHWARK, Swanetreet, Borough Monday, Julyl.
LANDITH, Camberwell New.road.—Tuesday, July 2.
t.nmewecm.—Wedneeday, July 3.
W.su.wtctt.—Thundsy, July 4.
Bow. Fairfteld.road.—Mandey, Jul y 1 : Friday, 6.
crre ar LONDON. Tuesday, Jul, 2 ;
Thursday. 4: Friday, S.

This morning, in the shops, yards, and works of
the majority of the large master builder* and contractors is
the metropolis, the system of paying end engaging by the
hour, as agreed upon at the meeting of the Masters' ANlOCill-
tiou at Hadley 's Hotel on Monday last, is to be put into ope-
ration. On the works of those employers, however, who do
not belong to the airsociatioe, as well as on those who have
accepted the terms of compromise offered by the men, no
alteration from the present mode of payment will take
place.
The masons held a meeting on Saturday, and having re-
ceived a report from their committee of the proceedings
of the past week, a resolution was adopted pledging the
men to continue their opposition to the hour system, and
their determination not to return to work for any employer
who refuses the terms of the compromise. The bricklayers,
in accordance with the recommendation of their society,
on Saturday held meetings at all the jobs of those em-
ployers who bed aninuttoed their intention to enforce the
hour system; bud, having formally protested against it,
forwarded the pratet to the employer., with an intimation
that they should not resume work until the terms
of the compromise were accepted. As two out
of the five branches composing the building trades
have thus struck, a conference of the whole ham been
held, and it has been decided that it would be unnecessary
for the present to call out the other three branch=
the muter* accede to the compromise offered by the masons
and bricklayers the same terms would be given to the car-
penters, plasterers, and painters. These trades Lave, there-
fore, met io their shops and signified to the employers that
they swept the hour system provisionally, or under protest,
until the question is mottled with the masons and bricklayers.
in the meantime a general levy will be made by the trades
remaining at work towards the support of the two branches
on strike.

EQUITY COURTS.—dints 29.
(Before the Lord Chimeliar.)

This appeal from the Muter of the Rolls, the facts of
which are of no public interest, occapied his lordship for a
short time during hie sitting. A slight variation was made
in the decree, particularly as to the payment of costs ; the
further coesideration, with the consent of all parties, re-
served. The only other case in the paper on the application
of counsel stood over, and his lordship rose before 12 o'clock.

(Before the ]fester of the Rolls.)

A mestiog of the carpenters employed by Mr. Myers, of
Lambeth, was held on Friday evening at the Sun, Mason-
skeet, Westminster-road, after their interview with Mr.
Myers, at the shop, in the earlir part of the evening, when
the resolution to accept the hoar system under protest was
confirmed. The U. presented to Ahem by Mr. Myers to
"drink success to the hour system" wee voted to the
mesons' strike fund, and a weekly levy of le. per head was
also agreed upon, to be paid over to the same fund. A
great portion of the men attending this meeting were non-
society men.
A meeting of the Masters' Association le to be held this
afternoon at Radley's Hotel, for the purp se, it is under-
stood, of taking into consideration the offer to arbitrate
between the disputing parties made by the Royal Institute
of British Architects.

At a late hour lul evening it waa reported at the men's
sootety house that the only firms where the new spitem
would be introdueed this morning are Cubitt's, Myers, and
I'Aneon's. At the latter firm the men, following the example
of Myers' men, have agreed to place a levy on themselves at
Is, per head, and the first payment was made on Saturday
evening.

• TO TUB =Tog OF THZ EXPOS.
13[s—Wili you kindly oblige by the insertion of
the following:—At a meeting of delegates of the carpenters
and joiners of London, held on Thursday evening last, it
was decided to recommend to the workmen in the
above branch, wherever the system of payment by
the hour is enforced by th• master builders, that
they accept such terms under protest for the time
being, and bide their time and opportunity. The policy
of such advice, which the men are already acting 'on, will
evidence itself to the mind of every one, more especially
those acquainted with the fact that for some months
past the employers have forced as many men as powrible oat
at their employment into the streets, inducing a fierce com-
petition between man and man, so as to render our chances
el resistance difficult, if not impossible. The position of
the bricklayer, and masons has also influenced them in
their decision, but the principal motive has been that the
employers have so long treated the men contemptuously,
never even consulting their wants, wishes, or feelings, but
by such means as forcing thousands into the streets to
compete, and perhaps starve with their fellow men, then
pounced suddenly on the few left in employment,
forcing them to accept terms which the men sometimes
openly, but always inwardly refuse, the men being com-
pelled to yield. The statement that the men have
unanimously accepted the terms is trumpeted forth in
frenzied delight by that untruthful organ of the masters,
and the worlds led to believe all is fair and smooth, and
that there is an end to future agitation ; but let the world
wait sad see bow false have been the predictions of the
Titan, the mesa being determined that wherever sad when-
ever an opportunity presents itself, to punish to the utmost
of their power every employer who has so acted. The men
leeply regret to have recourse to such proceedings, but as
like begets like, the employers, their organ, and the public
must not be surprised if the workmen follow the example
en
unworthily set them by those whose very position in
society should have taught them better.
On behalf of the carpenters and joiners, the committee,
B. MUNDAYL Prosianaum, and
W. B. CLIMZR.
Committee-room, Nitre Tavern, Si. Martin's-lane,
June 90.

ROMISH PRIEM IN ENGLISH WORKHOUSES..

A crowded public meeting of the inhabitants of
Chelsea was held last Thursday evening in the Vestry-hall,
King's-road, to expresa their thanks to the Board of
Guardians for resisting the unbecoming aggremion of the
Runtish priests in the workhouse, and to adopt a petition to
parliament on the subject.
On the motion of G. H. Causerie, Esq., the chair was
taken by Mr. RICHARDS churchwarden of tit. Luke's, and
the following meolutioni were passed unanimously :
Moved by Mr. J. H. LUKE; seconded by Mr. J. T.
RTANZSBT ; and supported by the Rev. W. NIVIN, aft,
incumbent of St. Saviour's, Chelsea :—Resolved, "that the
bast thanks of this meeting an due, anti are hereby 40.4
to the board of guardians of this parish for their oonostent
and energetic resistance to the illegal interference and unbe-
coming aggressions on the pert of the Roman catholic priests
in the workhouse of Chelsea."
Moved by Mr. W. Raz:erre; seconded by the Rev. J. B.
Oasr M.A., incumbent of St. Jude's, Chelsea; and sup-
by the Rev. W. S. MONCRIIIT, M. A., incumbent of
ECTmon's, Chelsea :—" That a petition to parliament on
the subject be adopted.
These proceediap having terminated, Sire Oavam
thee addressed the roasting on the pewees gospel truth
in Italy, eolummediir the muse of religious freedom in that
country to the earnestepticr of all protect.
At the conehasie• of Gavassi's address it was
suggested by the Rev. W. . ROURBON that a collection
should be made at the doors in aid of the Italian mimion.

This wu promptly and liberally responded to, and the
sum of 15/. (including a donation of 5/. 5a.) was received.
Thanks were men to the chairman, and the meeting
dosed with the Doxology.

WEATHER REPORT.

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69791999, J 999 99, II TO 9 LL

MARKET&

TALLOW.

(From the Circular of Meows. Culea:well, Brooks, and Co.,
dated Friday evening.)

The tallow market during the past week Ins, upon the
whole, exhibited very little change. It experienced a certain
degree of excitement on ita being ascertained that about
B,casks of tallow, nearly all Y.C. bad been destroyed
by the fire which broke out at Cotton's Wharf on the tlocl
instant, and which is not yet extinguished. This excitement,
however, was of far shorter duration than the lamentable
cause which produced it, its chief result being an advance of
about la. per cwt. in Y.C. tallow for June delivery, and a
merely nominal improvement in the quotations for October
to December. This movement, however, was but poorly
supported, and a few sales only, chiefly for this month's
delivery, were effected at the advance, scarcely any demand
having ariscflt for more future periods. Upon the whole,
the general effect on the market, of the sad event we have
referred to above, seems to have been only to exhibit ita in-
herent weaknms. Under ordinary conditions, by the Ices of so
largos quantity of tallow, prices would have been seriously and
permanently affected, but so strong is the general convic-
tion, that the wholly artificial support still given to prices
by the monopolists can only be as short &intim, that very
few buyers have been induced to operate for more than their
usual immediate requirementa.
The business transacted today in new Y.C. tallow has
not been important, and quotations show little alteration
from these of our last report of the 21st instant. 53a. is
demanded for June, and 525. per cwt, for October to 1*
camber.

The arrivals for the week ending the 27th instant were
2,069 casks • deliveries, 1.000 casks ; loss by Bre, my 8,800
casks ; stool; at present estimated at 67,548 casks, showing •
decrease of 7,731 tasks.. . . . . . .

Town Tallow.—The demand hay been moderate, being
checked by the warm weather. Busineee has been chiefly
at the nominal discount. The letter price this evening is
525., or 495. 6d. per cwt. net cash. Fat, 21. Bd. per stone
of Blbs.

Old Y.C. is neglected, there being cheaper tallow offer-
ing, more suitable fur general purposes. Nominal price
525. per cwt.
South American has been in fair demand during the week,
and some parcels have been also sold to arrive. Supplies
have materially increased lately, and our last quotations
have hardly been maintained. 525. is about the current
rate for fine, in pipes.
The following are the results of to-day's public sales
Odessa-10 casks of mutton were offered, of fair quality,
and were bought in at Ms. 6d. is. is the general quota-
tion for fine mutton. Beef tallow is nut offering.
Taganrog.-136 casks mutton were offered, of which only
10 casks were sold, at 51s. &L, quality fine. The remainder
were bought in at Ma. 6d. an 6 51a per cwt.
Australian has been I. better supply, but the bulk of the
tallow has been of • character little adapted to the season,
showing a scarcity of good sound qualities ; there is, how-
ever, a fair export demand for low goods. 266 disks were
submitted to-day, of which 250 casks were sold. Good mut-
ton at Ms. ; fins mixed at 495. to 495. &L ; ascend quality
4tki. to 475. ftd. ; and inferior descriptions from 455. down to
41s. 9d. ; the latter being dark and greasy. Good beef
brought 475. to 41s. 3d. per cwt.
North American.-56 easka were offered. and the whole
found buyers at 49e. 3d. The quality being good, but not
fine.

East India.-110 hogsheads of fine quality were brought
forward, and the biddings reached 52.. 3d. for the best, but
the parcel was withdrawn at 52e. 6d. and 535. per cwt.
Low descriptions are not in demand.
Palm (AL—The prices given last week have been gene-
rally maintained, but the demand has not been active. Fine
oil is scarce, and has been in some request. 23 casks were
offered to-day of very fair quality, and, they brought 435. to
43a. 9d. per cwt.. 44e. to 44e. 6d. are still quoted for best
sorts.

Coors nut oil has continued in moderate request, but
owing to the p sure of stocks, to which • recent addition
of about 3,000 casks has been made, prices have given way,
and during the week 445. has been accepted for fine Cochin,
and 425. aid. to 434 per cwt. for Ceylon, which are about
present rates. There were no public sales of this article to-
day.
_ls Sydney
_we beard no tasnasctions ; juices nominal.
Palm Nut Oil.—There is very little offering ; Mo. to
38s. lid. per cwt. an this general quotations.
South Americas bore grease has been sold at 38s. per
art., previous rates being maintained.

TALLOW.-81111:11DAT Drama. —The tallow market
to-day was excited as regards speculative tranasctions,
but quiet as regards those for consumption. Spot,
60s. ; July to September, 525. 6d. to 53. ; October to
December, 51s. 6d. to 51s December, 51s. 9d. De-
liveries to last evening, 7,7 casks; arrivals, 1,952 casks.

COTTON.—lnicsroor., Just ,29.—There has been an
increased demand for cotton to-day, with dearer prices.
The sake are 15,000 bales---incleding 11,800 American,
at 6d. to 80. ; 3,000 Surat, at 4N. to BN. ; 200 Egyp-
tian, at Bd. to 10(1.—of which 8,000 are for speculation
and export. To-day'a import is 1,412 bale.

COTTON GOODS.—Manctrwisim, duns 29.—The ad-
vice. received during the week both from India sod other
market. have been unfavourable to any improvement of
trade here. If the rainy season should prove propitious in
India, some revival of business may be hoped for. The pro-
duction of India and China skirtings continues to be in
exams of the demand, and stocks are accumulating, though
some of the contracts entered into in the early part of last
week will not be worked out for several days to come.
Theis is no improvement to report this week
in 36-inch shirtinp, or in any kind of print-
ing cloth. The storks of the last named fabrics
are not heavy, but their value is drooping. Longcloths
end T cloths seem to be in diminished request and weaker to
price. If the present fine weather should continue there
may, perhaps, be an increased demand for domestics for the
house trade. The market for yarns has undergone no posi-
tive improvement since last Saturday, but the ris.ng value
of cotton compels spinners to be stiff in their terms, and,
from ODD cause or another, there is more firmness than at
the beginning of the week, though no activity. There has
been no retort to short-tittle working except in a very few
instincts, but the master-spinners and their operatives in
Blackburn are discussing a proposed reduction of 5 per cent.
in wages, and a similar movement is going on in the dis-
tricts of Btalybridge and Gloesop.

WOOLLEN CLOTH, LEEDS, Jun 29. —The market pre.
seated no feature of interest this morning. It was mode-
rately attended. A steady business was transacted, and of
as average extent.

HARDWARE.—BIRMINGH/LN, Jmc 29.—At present
there is no modification whatever of the dulness which has

characterised the trade of this town for several months
wt. In the way of foreign orders there is a little doing,
but the factors who are engaged most extensively in the
country trade are doing a very limited businees, sad the
feeling is that no improvement in likely to be visible until
after the harvest. Many persons who are engaged in the
staple trades here are tow beginning to take stock, and next
week little business will be done so far as they are concerned.
In the course of the last few weeks stocks have been aug-
menting, and many of the manufacturers who have been
so engaged are reluctant to go on further in that direction,
and are contemplating placing their men upon shorter time.
is not more than two or three trades are the orders up to
the average, and all the smaller manufacturer those
who sre not in a position to give credit—are doing very
badly. In some branches the out-workers are not making
more than two or three diva, and complaints are so general
as to leave no doubt but that trade is in a state closely
bordering upon stagnation, although some manufacturers
who have a good connection are just able to go on steadily
upon orders. The condition of trade in the district is best
indicated by the re.ulve of the irommisters at the Stewpouy
meeting (reported in this journal of Friday). It is toler-
ably certain th►t the men will accept the reduced scale of
wages, as one of the neceseities of the depressed state of
the track.

STEAM SHIPPING. The unsettled state of poli-
tical matters,) and the depreascd condition of the money
market, have continued to produce corresponding heaviness
in regard to the steam shipping interest. For these reasons
the sale of second-hand steamers during the past month
haabeen unusually limited, and the demand remains vcryin-
animate. Of new vessels, in buildene hands, a few have
found purchasers, in reduction of the small number pm-
view's. op hand. It was fully expected that the pending
...eNog between the contending states of America would
have Nought orders to this market, but no such sales have
occurred, or even seem likely to be effected to either party.
Several vessels have been sent to the United States upon
the chance of sale, but without success, as up to the latest
dates the United States government have been able to meet
their repairements by the charter of American steamers
oily, with but two exceptions. Of freightage, beyond the
engagement of a small number of vessels for fruit tangoes,
aethe Gulden Fleece said Great Eastern, for
r=
and stores to Canada, we have no notable change. Fee
to and from Baltic and Mediterranean ports are low and
scarce, in sympathy with the present depressed state of all
the produce markets.—(From the Circular of Maus.
Alfred Brett and Co.)

008.N.--CALIBRIDGE, JUNE 29.—A short supply of all
awn ; wheat very dull. Wheat, red, 36.. to 48*. ; whits,
56.. Barley, Vt. to 30m. Beaus, 35m. to 40.. Oats, 20s.
to 913 m.

Corritseren, Juan 29.—A small supply of wheat and
all grain. Wheat, of fine quality, fine at late rates ; other
descriptions difficult to quit. Barley, beans, and peas sup.
port the prices of last day.
Gutuironn, JUNE 29.—The sapp of wheat was rather
liberal, which met a better demand, all fair useful sorts
realising fully last week's values. Low qualities have to
be sold at low rates—from 26e. to 325. —for feeding p
Wheat, 40s. to 645. Barley, 265. to 30s. Oats, 7L,
28s. Beans, 425. to 475.
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BISTFORD, JUN. 29.—A very small market, farmers
being busy with their hay, and a limited supply of all grain.
Wheat was Is. to 2m. per load lower for all except best
qualities ; but trade was firm at the decline. Very litthi
doing in other articles. Wheat, red, per load, 34..; white,
365. Beans, 465. Barley, grinding, 36a. Oats, 285.; tine,
30s. per quarter.
Lumens, June 29.—At our corn market today there
was a limited ahoy of wheat, which mold in meet cases at
bid erodes rites. Old white remlimed 66e. to 745. ; new,
liOn to 6415. ; old red, 60s. to 68a. ; new, 48a. to 62a. per 36