The Sun.
London, England, 1859-08-12 00:00:00

THE NINE _HOURS' MOVEMENT

Little progress has yet been made towards the.
settlement of this question. Both sides think that
their strength consists in silence, and neither ap-
pears to be inclined to advance a step. Masters
say that men are to be had, although they do not
make their appearance. The men point to Bristol
and elsewhere, and argue that instead of provincial
workmen coining to London to supplant there, the
movement will be spread to all the country towns'
and will in a short time become universal.
Mr. Plummer, the Kettering operative, has ar-
rived in town, and offered his mediation, but there.
were peculiarities about his position which induced.,
the men, although he apparently bore some sort et.
mission from the masters, not to accept his pre:
posed services. The Kettering operative is ;
youngish man with an active hand and a reflectivf
countenance. He is slightly lame and very deaf'
and has acquired a certain amount of notoriety
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his answer to the prize pamphlet on the 111,
Hours Movement. This was written by Mr. Eva;
Daniel, and of course ranks high in the literature
of the nine hours movement. Mr. Plummer's all:
swer meets with equal approbation in another
quarter. He has called upon the Conference of the
United Trades, but his efforts and mediation have
resulted in nothing.
It is stated that nine of the 225 firms who are
supposed to have g;ven their adhesion to the Cell,;
tral Association, have since opened their doors
the men ; and it is anticipated that by degrees the
point will be conceded by others.
Each builder views this question as affecting LI
own peculiar interests, and he does not and canne,a
recognise the necessity of sacrificing immediate'en'
positive gains to prospective and uncertain advae;
tages. While; therefore, this small number of nine
is admittedas defections from the Central Associa;
tion, there can belittle doubt that others have Oleo
their adhesion, and that the masters since hal
gained strength.
In the absence of positive information it would
not be prudent to give currency to the reports
which are in circulation.

CREMORNE GARDENS.—" The Fete of the Sea'
son" took place hero yesterday, being, in other words,
benefit of Mr. Simpson, the enterprising lessee of this We't.ea
conducted place of amusement. The gardens were open to
at three o'clock, and a series of al fresco entertainraellie
filled up the time agreeably until the commencement of t
various evening performances, including an attractive con'
cert and various rustic sports. The gardens were
illuminated, some thousand additional lamps being chw
played on the occasion; the centre walk was particular„ve
noticeable for the radiant vista which it presented to
eye; and various other other parts of the grounds effe of
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devices appropriate to the occasion. The crowded state a
the gardens bore ample testimony to tho rank they fill
place of public amusement, and the esteem in which
proprietor is held.
LONDON AND Nortn
of
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for the past six months will be at the rate of 41 per ° f
per annum, with a balance of about £lO,OOO to the crediti°,
the current account. The last June dividend was Onto.
rate of 31 per cent. per annum, with a balance of £67u_w
The present June half-year has the benefit of £23,000
from the previous December six months' working, Nylls,,fa
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last year's June account drew no less than £13,000 ~.
ue
the balance of the previous six months' revenue. Itevello.
during the past half-year has been charged no less alley
£7,000 on account of a bridge burnt upon the Trent Vuiito
line. The dividend proposed to be paid, in fact, eta°ll;
to £66,000 more than was divided for the corresponding'
months of 1858.
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EXPANSION OP CURRENCY. A correspon-clor
writes as follows to the editor of the Times :—" The ficy
of your city article mentions an expansion of the curt*:
to the extent of £2,000,000 and upward* ; this execs:os
increase of notes in the hands of the public he aPP-„01
unable to explain. Now, I have travelled for Mille
years in England, yet never before witnessed to
lines of railways so crowded with passengers tilt
they aro this year. As for the hotels, they Wineigbt
overflowing; even the, cottages are occupied at
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by late travellers, the surplus outcasts from the hotels ter
usual lodging-houses ; these are glad indeed to seek 83.;plo
anywhere. The increase of notes, then, to a consiacrtro•
extent may be traced to the great increase of hcnrwere
yellers this year, who are using home currency ;
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the usual proportion of English travellers on the Con' and
this year, then they would be using circular ne_tesrolol
foreign currency, and by so much our home curt
would become diminished, h for
NEW CHURCH AT REIGATE.—A new church ePn
the ecclesiastical district of St. Mark, Reigate. ba,olll,
coal:nen ccd audcl• E,,tl " ctare,
of the church which will be a handsome Gothic situ in be
will be calculated to hold 700 persons, and the cost rola
£3,600. The first incumbent will be the ReV• j''ate of
Cazenove, M.A., of Exeter College, Oxford, cur-
FrAtenden, near Staplehurst.

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