The Express.
London, England, 1861-01-04 00:00:00

VESSELS SPOKEN WITH.

Araouallt, hol2levrttil!wapd, pct. 29, lat. 90.3 9., ton. 80.11 E

Am or, from V auflla forT;ndon, Dec. 6, let 21!,r., lon. 31.30 W.
A.trologer, from Liverpool for New Zealand, Nov. 3, let. 190.,
Inn. 3 W.
Calliope, from Loudon for Calcutta. Dec. 21, lat. 9 N.. lon. 28 W.
Kahlambla barque , from Matuitlus for London, Dec. lb, lat. 35
N., lon. 32 W.
Norman Ifurriaon, N0v.28, lat. 5 N., lon. 23 W.

Robert Harding. tram Liverpool for Calcutta, Oct. 8, lat. 4.53 S.,
lon. 88.28 E.

Richard 111. ;ahlp , from New York for Liverpool. Dee. 8. Lat.
30.48, lon. EB.BO.

THE THREATILNED STRIKE OF COLLIERS IN THE
Wesr Rmma.—Our readers will learn with satisfaction
that the prospect of a strike of colliers in the Churwell
and Gildersome district, which • few days ago appeared
very imminent, has disappeared, and that au arrangement
having been made, the men continue at work. As we hare
already stated, the men asked for an advance of tee per
cent., which would be equivalent to an increase of three-
half-pence per ton upon some varieties of coal, and two.
pence or threepence per ton upon others ; in each case the
advance being about sixpence per day ; inas-
much as less cad could be got of the qua-
lities entitled to the higher advance than of
other descriptions. There were other concessions asked for
by the men, the most important being that coal should
be allowed them for domestic use on condition that they
worked it themselves. Various efforts were made to pro-
cure some satisfactory adjustment of the dispute, but at the
meeting of masters held last week, at which a deputation
from the Miners' Association attended, the latter intimated
that they were not prepared to consent to any moditimtions
in their demands. A considerable majority of the masters
were of opinion, therefore, that If the colliers would not
meet them in • liberal spirit, they would not be justified in
making the concessions asked for. The meeting was ad-
journed, however, until Monday last, and was then held at
the King's Arms, Cildeneene. Mr. Thomas Akroyd pre-
sided, and there were about twenty gentlemen present, re-
presenting collieries in the Gildersome Drighlington, Mor-
ley. Churwell, and West Ardeley distriCas. The result of the
discussion was, that the masters resolved to concede the
advance of 10 per cent., but declined to introduce the
practice, which they considered on many grounds objection-
able, of allowing the colliers to have coal for domestic use
for the mere labour of working it. This decision was com-
municated to the representatives of the miners, and for some
time it appeared exceedingly doubtful whether they would
accept the offer, which, we understand, most probably
would not have been made had not the severe frost which
has prevailed for some days set in. Eventually, however,
wise counsels prevailed, and the terms offered by the mas-
ters were accepted. The men continued at work, and the
meeting, which had been adjourned to Tuesday, to consider
the course to be adopted by them, was of course rendered
unnecessary by this step. We believe that at their meet-
ing on Monday the masters resolved to increase still further
the price of coal.—Leeds Mercury.
WATCHER IN RELATION TO THE FINE ARTS.—
" ladeed, one of Rhea has already made a very marked &thence
in this respect by producing artistically ornamented watches.
to meet a high standard of cultivated taste. The mann-
falicatulede here alluded to is Mr. J. W. Benson, of 39 nnd
Ludgate-hilt. In recently visiting his newlyaniarge.l show.
rooms we found a most rare display of highly-ornamented,
watches of all klndi The watches trove exhibited surpass thus,
of any other English manufacturer to respect to novelty of de-
sign. combining artistic beauty and exquisite finish In the OM.,
mentation. The wide reputation which Mr. Benson has gatne.l
for the perfect timekeeping qualities of his watches leases
nothing for us to say on Etna point. Mr. Benson can inert tho
views of the economic utilitarian with the same facility as he
can tin:wishes of the most elevated. A buyer intent on securing
a superior watch of good design and lasting qualities cannot fail
of meeting with satisfaction at this estabUshment. '—Observer.
Benson's Illustrated Pamphlet, post free for two stamps, ii
descriptive of every construction of watch now made. Watches
safe by post to all parts of the globe.—Etdvertisornent.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS.

BIHTHB.

CLARE.—Dec 31, at GeMge7street, Richmond, Surrey, Mae
T. Y. Clarke, of a daughter.
31, at Leamington, the wife of A. Y. Cluteti,
Esq., of a daughter.
HOLCROFT.—Dec. 30, at Sevenoake, dirs. W. F. Holcroft. of

a eon.
JAIVIB.—Jan. 2, at Tufnell.park, Upper Holloway, the wife of
Mr. J. S. Jarvis, of a son.
MICHAEL—Dec. 31, at Bathe Villas West, Barnsbury, the wife
of Mr. J. Michael, of a son.
MOORE—Dec. SI, the wife of Mr. J. V. Moore, of King Wil-
lianiAtreet. City, of a daughter.
PARKER.—Jan. 1, at Long Melford, Suffolk, the • ife of Sir W.
Parker, Bast, at a son and heir.
MARAU6/2. .

HOLROYD—BILLTNOS.—Jan. 1, at Marston, Leicester. by tho
Rev. T. James, P. Holroyd, Esq., of Fishy, near /I uddcrsneld,
to Anna Maria, daughter of J. Billings, Esq., of Thureastou
House, Lelneaterahlre.
RUDGE—CLARBE —Jan. 1. at Queen.strect Independent Chin
pal, Wolverhampton, by the Rev. W. Mactlwan, Mr. H. Budge,
to Mho Emma CUrle, both of Wolverhampton.
mimmvs_gvANs.—Jan. 1, at Whaborsie [tinter, by the Rev.
C. Llnyd, C. tdmioa, Poo., to 3lary, daughter of T. B. Emus.
Esq., of North Toddenham, Norfolk.
THRIPPLKTON—LEPTON. —Dec. 31 at the parish church,
J
Leeds, by the Rev. J. P. Ward, Mr. J. Thrlppletoo, of Armlet'.
to Mary Hannah, daughter ut J. Lupton, Lot., of the Manor
Home, Brahlle).
DEATHS.
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ATTREICD.—Dec. 30, at Mount Sion. itamsgate, Mr. T. Attreed„
aged Pt.
BAStWin—Dec. 31. at St. Alban's Lodge, Highgate•rise, 11. r.
W. H. B. Barrie. aged nO.
COUSTIER.—Dec. 31, at tlitton.plare, Stapleton-road, Bristol,
Mr. W. H. Courtier, aged ts.
ORITFITIIft—Dee. 31, at Brampton-terrace. Brompton, Mr. T.

Griffiths, axed 41.
N APPZIL—Dre. 31, at Beaufort.road, Edgbaston, Werwlckshire.
Mr. J. Napier. aged to.
NEILD.—Dec. 31, at Lettslogeon.partgazdems. H. I. Nelld, Esq..

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paty._Dec. et, et Wleihutee, the Hon. L 8. Pam aged 84.

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Mee. to teatetreet, to the Precinct el Whltetrlars.—.
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