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London, England, 1851-09-23 00:00:00

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ducive to the mental elevation and, 4
ment of, the members of such trades:- Ai
fore, highly approved of by those present, and is re:-.
commended by them to the favourable consideration
of all persons interested in the welfare of the typo-
graphical art, and the perfection of all the depart-
ments connected with the same." Upon the advan-
tages of such an institution as the one proposed in the
resolution now submitted there could not, he con-
ceived, be two opinions. They must be self-evident
to any man who bad taken the trouble to bestow a
thought on the subject. It would tend not only to
the moral and social improvement of its members, de-
veloping those talents which otherwise might lie
dormant, but would also contribute to their amusement
and gratification, producing those kindly feelings, the
natural fruit of social intercourse, and enabling
them to pursue their ordinary avocations with
greater pleasure and profit to themselves.—(Hear.)
Since the proposition bad been before the trade,
be had heard many objections raised and doubts
started, but they had come chiefly from those who
had not considered the subject in all its bearings, and
he had heard none of sufficient weight to deter him
from working with all the energy he possessed to
bring the proposition into a tangible shape. Among
all the objectors, he had heard none dispute the de-
sirability of the establishment of such an institution as
the one now proposed. He would therefore ask,, if
they, the journeymen printers of this metropolis,
could establish on a firm basie, as they had done, ;an
institution which affords a permanent pecuniary solace
to their members when overtaken by the infirmities
almost inseparable from their profession—he meant; the
Printers' Pension Society ; if they could carry for-
ward to successful completion, as they were upon the
eve of doing, the foundation of an asylum for old. age
—the Printers' Almshouse Fund ; if they could esta-
blish, as they bad recently done, an institution :from
which, when their lives had departed, their wit lows
or relatives might be provided with the means of
giving them a decent interment—he referred to the
Typographical Widow and Orphans' Fund—( Hear,
hear, and cheers)—if from these humble butt inited
means and energies they had accomplished these
useful aids to their bodily and material wants,
were they to be deterred by any slight di faculties
from endeavouring to establish the Printers' Athe-
naeum, which would contribute so much 'to their
moral improvement and social comforts ? W %ere they
to allow the objections of the unthinkin. g, or the
doubts and hesitation of the timid, to e Leter them%
from prosecuting a work which they bell! aved wor,id
be useful and instructive to themselves are I their, fa-
milies? Certainly not. When he cone ideree:i the
vast improvements which had taken place. amongst the
members composing the printing trade since he first
came to the business, the abolition of the most of
those drinking customs and usages, the i ndulgance of
which tended to unfit men for work , and caused
them to lose the respect not only of thrCir employer,
but of themselves also ; when he h Joked around
society at large, and saw the rapid strides made by
all classes in knowledge and improvement, he felt
convinced that printers must leave shared equally in
that improvement, and that the present time was
peculiarly fitting for the establishment of such an
institution as that proposed ; that it was absolutely
required by the wants of the youth of the business,
who will, when it is fairly placed before them,
gladly avail themselves of its manifold advan-
tages ; while the olde r members will welcome with
satisfaction the auxiliary aid brought to bear for their
improvement. Let, all those, then, who feel with the
provisional committee upon this subject unite heartily
in co-operation ePrith them, and success would as-
suredly attend the effort. Let them, as printers--
the instruments through which were dispensed to
mankind, even to the uttermost parts of the globe,
the thoughts and knowledge gathered up in the
minds of the poet, the historian, the dramatist, or the
more learned writers on science—prove to the world
that they understood, and could appreciate the advan-
tages of their position ; and they could not better do so
than by establishing an institution which would
enable them to profit their minds by that which
passed through their hands, in the first place, me-
chanically. Let them, who ought to be intellectually
at the head of the working classes of this country,
prove that they were so in fact, as they had hitherto
been in theory, and the result would be not only
satisfactory, creditable, and honourable to themselves,
but would create a landmark for other bodies of
working men, warning them to go and do likewise.
He begged to propose the resolution placed in his
hands, and earnestly recommended its adoption by
the meeting.—(Cheers.)
The resolution having been very ably seconded by
Mr. T. J. Dunning, and spoken to by Mr Robert
Davies, was unanimously agreed to.
Mr. EDWARDS (Hon. Sec.) moved the second resoe
lution, and expressed his belief that in the entice
community there was no body requiring such en
athEnmune as those connected with the prinia
trade. lie contended that the greatest esivanereie
must be derived from their associating together• in
such an institution as that proposed to be established.
It wee computed that 5001. would be required for
the purpose, and they intended to raise that, not by,
borrowing, but the subscriptions of members altar)-
, selves—namely, to get 1,000 persons to pay 10s. for
annual tickets, and. to make applications to those 'de-
pending on the printing trade for their contributions.
He believed they would get support, and for his own
part be had no hesitation in saying he would hinissdf
procure '2OO tnembers from his own particular
branch. He concluded by reading the resolution :
" That the reeolutions of the provisional committee,
whereby a fend is proposed to be raised through. the
sale of annual and life members' tickets, and by ho-
norary contributions, previous to opening the institu-
tion in question, be adopted by the meeting ; as a
practical means fur commencing the undertaking free
from pecuniary risk, and upon a scale compatible
with the wants of its supporters."
Mr. KINGCOMBE seconded ihe motion, which being
spoken to by Mr. ROBERT PECKHAM, was passed
unenimously.
Mr. E. L. PARTRIDGE (compositor) proposed the
third resolution as follows :—" That this meeting is
of opinion that The Printers' Athenteuin' has claims
for support upon all persons engaged in the literature
of the country, as upon the ability and skill of the
printer the accuracy of the press is greatly dependent."
He dwelt on the exertions expected from compos;itors
at certain periods to entible authors to place their
books in the publishers' hands by a stated day, and
thought this fact alone gave them some claim to the
support of the literary world in their present endea-
vour.—(llear, hear.)
Mr. LWYD (compositor) seconded the resolution,
which vvaT also spoken to by Messrs. Rymer, for,
Mackay, Miller, Byrne, and others, and carried una-
nimously.
A rote of thanks was then given to the Chairmen,
who briefly replied, and the meeting separated. A
great number of members were enrolled daring the
evening.

KEW MOVEMENT OF THE ROMAN
Gil "IHOLICS.
Arrangements are in progre.e for calling, on as early
a day as circumstances will admit, a provincial synod
of the newly-appointed hierarchy of the Roman Catholic
Church in England. The synod will be held in the
metropolis under the presidency of C,...rdinal Wiseman,
and the toast important matter which will come under
consldcration will be the nature of the cauon law to be
adopted for the government of the Catholic Church in
this country.

It appears that it was in contemplation to hold the
synod some weeks since, but it was tnought ativi3able to
postpone the proceedings until the arrival of Dr. Grunt,
the newly-appointed Bishop of Southwark. That pre-
late having now entered upon his episcopal duties, it is
said the twelve English bishops will be summoned by the
cardinal, and that they will be assisted by Dr. ANlale,
Archbishop of Tuam, in drawing up such a cods of
canon law as shall be compatible with the social position
of the Catholics in this country.
Dr. Id'Hale will arrive in London in the course of the
present week, and will in all probability preach in St.
George's Cathedral next Sunday morning.—Herald.

[ADVERTISEMENT.]—Richard Atkinson and Co.
Irish poplin manufacturers to the Queen, her Royal High.,
ness the Duchess of Kent, his Excellency the Lord Lieutenant,
&c., 31, College-green, Dublin.—Atkinson and Co. beg re•
spectfully to acquaint ttie nobility and gentry of Great
Britain, that they transmit specimens for inspection per post
free, and any poplins ordered are sent free of expentse to Lon..
don, Liverpool, Bristol, Plymouth, Falmouth, or Glasgow,
from whence they are forwarded as addressed without any
delay, and at the risk of Atkinson and Co.
THE PASSAGE AND SPEED OF THE ROYAL MAIL
STEAM-slur ASIA.—The Asia sailed from Icew York at
12.30 r. 31., on the 10th inst., with a light S.S.E. wind and
thick fog; experienced south and east winds and variable
weather during the first three days of her passage, after
which she had moderate W.N.W. and S. W, winds until the
19th inst., at 11.20 P.m., on which day she made Cape Clear
in 9 days 10 hours and 50 minutes, apparent time. At 10.15
A.m. on the 20th inst., she was abreast of Tuskar, with thick,
foggy weather; at 9 P.M., slowed the engines and went
about in search of a pilot, but did not succeed in obtaining
one, in consequence of which she was compelled to lie ro ; at
11 A.M. yesterday, took a pilot four miles outside the Bell
Buoy ; and at 12.15 P.M., steamed past the Rock Lighthouse.
The Asia attained a very high rate of speed on this occasion,
having run 317, 307, 302, and 300 miles respectively per
diem ; and there is no doubt that, had she expericnced clear
weather between Cape Clear and this port, this passage
would have obtained a forward place amongst her justly cele•
brated quick and regular voyages. However, if we allow 28
hours for her run from Cape Clear, which is rather over than
under what she usually occupies, run would be 10 days
5 hours and five minutes, mean time.—Liverpool Albion.
PURCHASE OF LANDS IN IBELAND.—A very isafiu..
entisl company has been formed in England, at the head of
Which is represented to be Prince Albert, for the purchase of
lands in this country- Their purchases are expected to be
on a most extensive scale, and persons in their employment
are now busied obtaining information on the spot as to the
position and value of various estates.—. Dublin News Letter.
At the Glasgow Town Council on Thursday the
sum of 500 L was voted for an equestrian statute of the
Queen, in commemoration of her Majesty's visit to the city
in August, 1849. The private subscription towards the Same
object already exceedii 3,0001., and the work will be loose
unwed fAlrefith.