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London, England, 1834-05-02 00:00:00

PROPOSITION VIII.

That the lodges in the union do keep up, through their
members, a friendly correspondence with each other, in
order that mutual confidence may be sustained, and that
information on all points connected with their interests
may be disseminated throughout them. Also, that mem-
bers be instructed to transmit to their lodges, every month,
a correct account of the number of hours' work performed
by each during the four preceding weeks, so that the
supply of labour in all the trades may be adjusted to the
demand for it : and, that as soon as practicable, a printed
periodical under the immediate control and patronage of
the consolidated 'unions be established, which will afford to
unionists a medium of such intelligence, and of other use-
ful information respecting their affairs.
This committee, having laid before the meeting their
propositions and suggestions, would now offer a few words
of congratulation to their brother labourers on the cheer-
ing prospects which are presented to us by the rapid pro-
gress of our cause. Who is there amongst us who can
witness the steady march of united millions pressing on-
wards to the long-wished for goal of liberty, prosperity,
and happiness, without feelings of delight and pride?—
For the first time in the history of the world, we see men
awakening to a true sense of their dignity and their power
—men who but a short time since were unconscious of
either,—who knew not that their labour was the mine of
wealth from which society derived all the principal neces-
saries, comforts, and luxuries of civilized life,—but who
had foolishly looked upon the produce of their toil as "for-
bidden fruit," which it would be presumptuous in them
even to think of enjoying !—At length their " eyes are
opened :"—they no longer imagine themselves as ordained
by nature to be the slavish drudges of society,—doomed to
incessant toil—not to satisfy their own reasonable wants,
but the vitiated extravagance of the non-producers, or,
those whom they have mistakenly called their " betters."
—No longer will, the working man be told that there must
be " lower orders" in society. The truth is out ! They
know that all men are equal in the eyes of Nature, and
that all have an equal right to her spontaneous bounties.
They intensely feel, too, that they have hitherto lived in
wretchedness, anxiety, and want—once deemed unavoid-
able, but which they are now aware it is within their own
control to change for a happy life of exemption from po-
verty and its fears, and from a degrading dependancy upon
those who have so long revelled in all the good things of
the world at the expense of the working classes, and who
now have the unfeeling arrogance to tell the latter, with
scornful contempt, that they will never be able to accom-
plish the object of their union. Yes, brethren, be assured
that our enemies calculate upon our downfall from those
evil causes which, had our "pastors and masters" been
wise they would have, long since, removed from amongst
us—our want of knowledge, and our lack of refine-
ment. Give the mechanics and labourers more time
on their hands, say they, with a sneer, and it will be spent
in the pot-house. Give them the management of their
own airs, and their want of prudence, foresight, and
order will soon precipitate them again to their proper
level—the bottom of the social scale !

Misjudging men ! how cruel and undeserved are your
sarcasms ! The committee will not, however, attempt to
raise the fire of indignation against those who have now
a direct interest in opposing us, believing that they act
more from ignorance than any real malignity against their
fellow-creatures. But they would earnestly call upon their
disposal
be
done, brethren here assembled, nobly to resolve, before they de-
part to their homes, upon such measures, as, after calm
to be more
than p
in-
quiry and full investigation, shall seem best fitted to give
the working men of this kingdom their just rights, and the
full reward of their industry, by putting an end to the ne-
ocefsstiitiyeiorf
labour
rc competing ptehtei n gn
on with
-pr
non-producers,
otherrs, as ,
inthe
until
relieved from their distresses : in fine, to resolve upon such
measures
may
sha in
shall offer
rme:dPee
afford to the productive
oe,t they
e asy
a complete emancipation from the tyranny of capital and
monopoly. arclt
asiaslelys
Let us then, brethren, set about these things in right
earnest, and this committee verily believe that there are
many parties, even among the wealthy, who, though our
indecision keeps them aloof now, are quite ready to fall in
with our ranks, and give us the aid of their riches and their
talents, the moment they see us determined on our ends,
and faithful to each other.

It was moved and seconded, and carried unanimously, that
the above report, &c., should be received: and printed ;
and resolutions, embodying the whole of the proposi-
tions containedin it, were severally agreed to and passed
unanimously.
A plan for the consolidation of the unions was submitted
and approved.

RensOlutions were also passed by the meeting during its
sitting to the following effect :

RESOLVED-That as the central committee of the build-
ing trades in London had refused to recognize the special
delegate meeting, or to be identified with any of the mea-
sures arising out of the same, and that as the delegates
felt conscious that the majority of their brethren belong-
ing to the building branches would coincide with them in
the arrangements proposed, a memorial should be ad-
dressed to the builders' central committee, expressive of
the regret of the delegates that they were, deprived of the
committee's assistance and co-operation on this important
occasion ; but that, nevertheless, the result of the meeting
should be made known to it in the most friendly manner.
Also, that a copy of the above-mentioned memorial
should be addressed to all the central committees through-
out the country.
RESOLVED—That the delegates having examined all the
documents relating to the manner in which the funds col-
lected for the turned-out operatives of Derby had been
managed, and having had the testimony thereon of several
witnesses, do express their conviction that the strictest
economy had been observed in the disposal of the sums
which had been handed over to the Birmingham and other
committees for that purpose, and also their high approval
of the unflinching fidelity and peaceable conduct of the men
of Derby throughout their trying struggle.
RESOLVED-That in cases where the number of opera-
tives in a particular trade in any district is too limited to
allow of such trade forming a lodge of itself, that the mem-
bers of that trade be permitted to become unionists by
joining the lodge of any other trade in the district. Should
there be several trades in the district thus limited in num-
bers, they be allowed to form together a district miscel-
laneous lodge, with permission ; in order to extend the
sphere of the brotherhood, to hold out the hand of fellow-
ship to all really useful labourers employed productively.
The preliminary articles for establishing the consolidated
union were agreed to, and signed accordingly. They are
as follow :

4, We the undersigned delegates from various trades'
unions of England, in order to form a more perfect
union to provide for our common defence, to promote
the general welfare of the producing classes, to
establish the rights of industry, and to secure the
blessings of prosperity and independence to ourselves
and posterity, do hereby consent and agree, and in
behalf of the unions represented by us, to their con-
solidation, under the title of the Grand National Con-
solidated Trades' Union of Great Britain and Ire-
land, in the form and manner following :
ART. I. Each trade in this consolidated union to have
its grand lodge in that town or city most eligible for it ;
such grand lodge to be governed internally by a grand
master, deputy grand master, and grand secretary; and a
committee of management with its corresponding secretary.
ART. 11. Each grand lodge to have its district lodges,
in any number, to be designated or named after the town
or city in which the district lodge is founded.
ART. 111. Each grand lodge to be considered the head
of its own particular trade, and to have certain exclusive
powers accordingly ; but in all other respects the grand
lodges are to answer the same ends as the district lodges.
ART. IV. Each district lodge to embrace within itself
all operatives of the same trade living in smaller towns or
villages adjacent to it, and shall be governed internally by
a president, vice-president," secretary, and a committee of
management:_

V. Each district lodge to have, if necessary, its
branch lodge or lodges, numbered in rotation; such branch
lodges to be governed after the mode laid down for them
by the district lodge from which they receive their dis-
pensation.
ART. VI. An unlimited number of the above described
lodges shall form and constitute the Grand National Con-
solidated Trades' Union of Great Britain and Ireland.
ART. VII. Each district to have its central committee
composed of deputies from all the district lodges of each
trade in the district ; such central committee to meet once
in every week to superintend and watch over the interests
of the consolidated union in that district.
ART. VIII. The general government of the grail

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national consolidated trades' union to be vested in a grtnue
council of delegates from each of the central committees °f
all the districts in the union, to be holden every
sis
months, at such places as shall be decided upon at th,;
preceding council ;_ the first meeting of the grand couni,,
of the consolidated union to be held on the first day 0t
September next, and to continue its sitting so long as nisi
be requisite. of
ART. IX.—During the recess of the*grand council
the delegates, the government of the consolidated unioo.
to be vested in an executive council, composed of five dele
gates appointed at the present meeting, but hereafter to be
chosen by the grand delegate council aforesaid.
go ART.
eXn.t-ofTlhodegerules
andanfodr raelgi
ul
otheratie matters n
ns for
the c internnec re
ve
with the Grand National Consolidated Trades' Union, tc't
be drawn up from the resolutions passed by. the presen
council of delegates, and from the propositions and sug-
gestions sanctioned by them, and to be printed under tlio
direction of the executive council now appointed for the
time being.
Done in the meeting of delegates assembled in London,:
In witness whereof we do hereunto subscribe our haou
nn:
this eighteenth day of February, in the year one th
sand eight hundred and thirty-four.
And we further solemnly pledge ourselves to fidelity
this our cause.

(Signed)
J. 111VDONALD,AismAl•
• ROBERT PRYER FREDERICK BAN"
SETII RA BY JOHN Nolo! or

JOSEPH TAYLOR DAVID WATKINS
os
JAMES HALL WILLIAM R. HO'S'
JOSEPH HARRIS JOHN Goiwasic
JOHN HALL J. WooDitoOsE
J. MORRISON H. H. MITCHELL
JOHN SERVAIN WILLIAM SMITH
WILLIAM BROWN F. ALLARD
JOHN TAYLOR ROBERT GUTHRIE
JOHN DOUTWAITE JOHN TASKEB
WILLIAM NP.ELD PETER RUNCIMAS
WILLIAM DAVIES GEORGE FISHEI
ARTHUR DEAR B. PITT
ROBERT SELLERS JOHN BROSYNE
In pursuance of the above declaration the delee
ceeded to choose, by ballot, an executive council
which was accordingly duly appointed.
It was then resolved—
That the executive council should act as trustees
funds provided by the consolidated union for the
ment of strikes, the purchasing or renting of land,
blishing provision stores, workshops, &c., or for
purposes connected with the general benefit of th,
the union.
That all sums for the above purpose be transini
the lodges to the executive council through some
accredited medium.
That a levy of one shilling each member be
ately ordered upon all the lodges in the consolich,
for the purpose of raising a fund to employ- the
Derby and other places in the most profitable mall"'
can be devised ; and that the Birmingham Corm
requested to act in conjunction with the executiv
in London in the disposal and management of sued
That the levy be paid within one month from th,
the order.

That no strike or turn-out for an advance of wage-4
made by any lodge in the consolidated union Nvi'
consent of the executive council ; but in all cases of
tion of wages, the central committee of the district
have the power of deckling whether a strike shall r
not take place; and should such central comet"
necessitated to order a general levy in support of
f
n
Ifbordr shalloTge funds,t leehsbl
eitesstnhun:
ob:ea
subject
leedi bei
each
tytgcoohohmanemmel only
e:.nsmt.ouoreductionbindteuh rtr
etage ov
That each district lodge shaeltssletViihrtaghi
binding on all the lodges throughout the consolidated
it by the executive council.
That the ordinary weekly subscription of Men'
trade ; applications for e
That all dispensations or grants for the formai°.
the central committee of the
That all branch lodges shall be divided into local
of twenty men each, or as near that number as l
That all lodges be recommended to institute 10
reading rooms ; and to take every possible method,
ing the means of rational instruction and recreatioi
members.
plan to be adopted by district lodges for the reli(
That the executive council do draw up the detail!
and aged members, and submit the same to all 9,
in the union ; and that as soon as practicable
erected for the reception of superannuated and
members.
That lodges of industrious females be introduced
district where it may be practicable ; and that acl!,
be considered, in every respect, as part of, and bel
to, the grand national consolidated trades' union. _
That the initiation ceremony be altered agreeabi
the proposition of the committee of
wands, surmount
operative tailors ; and that gilt w
the emblems of peace
symbols at present
stituted for the swords and other
That the new -universal sign be adopted ; the
one to cease on the 17th of March next.
That the " Pioneer" be considered the official organ
the executive council of the grand national console
(the dove andaonliVe...branch'
trades' union.
Thanks were severally voted to brother J. llf‘Dok.
chairman of the meeting, and to other members
council of the grand lodge of operative tailors,
zealous services during the meeting.
13Row.
The standard rules and regulations for tithe
By order of the Executive Cotryil,
government, and for the internal government of t
t
together with the amended initiation ceremony',
prepared and printed under the superintende.s
council as speedily as possible ; and copies s'
warded to every lodge in the union.
grandd dispensations
str aikcasyleehtote:.d lodge
lrhtileonetuygloelbcrsbfl ohdatrr: 1

SUPPLY OF WATER TC:-TE 1
coons
has been printed, by order of the
,ri NI
Pmts.—The report made by Mr. Telford on t
House
mons, and Mr. Telford's recommendations are
sixteen miles on the north, and within
He says, that he has found, quite independent
Thames, an abundance of pure transparent wa.tei
ten taile.!
south side of the metropolis, at a sufficient el
both for high and low services, without having
to filtration or pumping. He proposes, therefe
i
the north to take the River Verulam, from abo
miles above Watford, and bring it to Printrosr
a covered aqueduct, having two water-coursFi
footway between them. The expels cof tluis,
taking is estimated at 785,965/. The_Noe;
Company, and the East London Water
have
'
pang, with the improvements which th9triha,vane ,
gress, Mr. T. recommends to be left to e
with the Verulam, will complete the the NlTandle 1
On the south, it is prpposed to bring- t
h a covert
east end of Beddington park, tliroug .
vhere reservoirs,
duct, to Clapham Common, '
sufficient elevation, will supply the southern
the metropolis, without any pumping, except._
rt
houses on Brixton Hill.
• The expense of this P.. 1
0,
tnakinc,
the undertaking is estimated at 391,8751.,
Parliamentary Commission,
total of 1,1777840/. Mr. Telford proposes
companies now established shall take their wilt
and
:, 4
these sources, only cutting off
commends that the works shall be executed
from the Thames and the
supply of water by this means would be eonri
greater than at present. It is one recoil-oo' gni'
the plan, that it interferes with no private cir!,e,
public establishment of any kind, on either s,cl
river. Nor does it interfere with the Pracsocorcit
Companies further than to give than $ not stilt
The plan will add, but to what extent ig "
Collie. Mr. Tell
the water rates now paid in houses. -----

B IR TII S.
On the 29th tilt at Ch 1 '
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Esq., of '
a son. k-squave'
On the 30th ult. in H eet
9 Hunter-str 7 BrUn -SV. ic
the lad fCo y o Compton Read E • of a so. ~, Mr,'
On the 26th• e'
Esq.,
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ult., in Bla.ckman-street, So
Timbs, of a daughter. •
MARRIED. . Th°s•
On the 30th ult., at St. John's, South Hacknoghter
!/full, Esq., of Finsbury-place, to Mary, socenaftlackneY•
Bnlexander Harpur, Esq., of Common House,
of phiiil'
the Ist inst. at Christ Church, lgatllehbl:lb IVO"'
Button, E f
Esq., o• irennin ton, Essex to EhrAl'en, FA—
only surviving daughter gf the late,Williato lf• the 131'
Coedybryn, Flintshire and daughter-in-law e(' covarY's
Major-General Rayne,' of the Hon. East India ti - ..,.i
Bengal Service.
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• Mary Digby, wife of the Rev, Chi DIED. hir e , the
On the 28th ult., Bishop's ~ pariets , ~,,
at Caunoo Digby `-'ll
Hon 11,
of Windsor. 1 de 00"
At Tavistock, Devonshire, Miss Susan 14-- lateli of die
only daughter of Nathaniel Beckford, Esq.', e•
Island of Jamaica, and President of the Council t iergeod
On the 29th ult., in Montagu-square, aged 35i iVcie -
IV odehouse, Es q„ eldest son of the lion. C,olone
house, Esq., and grandson of Lord Wodehouse. job,'
On the 29th ult. in St. James's-square, Bath,
Shaw, Esq., aged i 7. tte'
On the 29th ult., at Holles-street, CavendishAA.
William Campbell, youngest son of Geo. Blair 1130,,0giv
On the 28th ult. at Brighton, Franccs Butlery:000,
ter of the Rev. 11. 'F. Fell, of Trinity Church, ' '
aged four years.
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