The Sun.
London, England, 1848-01-22 00:00:00

TEA DUTIES.

We regret to learn that Lord John Russell has
announced in a letter to our representative, Mr.
Cardwell, that the Government will not or catpla
reduce the exorbitant duty on tea at the Tfesent
time. The following is a copy of a communication
addressed to the Mayor, by Mr. Cardwell, on the
subject :

" Whitehall Gardens, Jan. 19th, 1848.

"My dear Sir,—l have this morning received a
reply from Lord John Russell to my note, requesting
an appointment for the Liverpool deputation upon the
subject of the duty on tea.
" His Lordship expresses his readiness to see the
deputation, if it is generally wished ; but goes on to
observe, that there has been already more than one
deputation on the subject, and that he has been in-
formed of all the prominent points of the casw; and
adds, however willing he might be to reduce that
duty, the state of the revenue will not permit it in
the present year.
" His Lordship concludes by expressing his wish
that I would suggest to the gentlemen of the depu-
tation that no advantage can result from their in-
terview.
"Believe me, my dear"
E Sir,
DW. very f
CARDWaithfully yNoursLL,
.

" The Mayor, Liverpool."
The deputation waited on Lord John Russell on
Wednesday (as we have already stated), when the
reduction of the duty was enforced by several gentle-
men, after which
Lord John Russell answered in substance, that the
Government would very be glad to reduce the duty on
tea, but that it was a question of revenue. It should
have the consideration of her Majesty's Ministers.
Liverpool Times.

STOURBRIDGE.—THE MINING DISTRICTS. —We
regret to state that a large proportion of the colliers and
men employed at the furnaces and iron works of the dis-
trict are still out. Almost daily blast furnaces are blown
out for want of mine and coal. At several works at-
tempts at compromise have been made. The original
notices were for a reduction of twenty per cent., but,
in most cases. the masters have offered to accept a re-
duction of ten per cent. The offer has not in any case
(that we are aware of) been accepted; and, were it not
for the collieries worked by. Lord Ward being at work,
the supply of coals even for household purposes could
not be obtained. The agents of Lord Ward have not
given notice of a reduction, and consequently are at
work, and contribute to the support of the men out on
strike. This, in addition to the funds belonging to the
union, will in all probability, enable the men to hold out
for some time. At a meeting of the coal trade held
yesterday (Tuesday), at the Talbot Inn, Stourbridge,
it was unanimously agreed that a reduction of ls. per
ton upon coal, and 6d. per ton on all slack, except fine,
which remains as before, should take place from the Ist
of January. 1848. Worcester Chronicle.
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