The Sun.
London, England, 1842-08-25 00:00:00

THE TURN-OUT OF THE COLLIERS.

MERTHYR, Tuesday Night.
Owing to the men having held a meeting on the
Aberdare Mountain, this town has during the day
presented an appearance of tranquillity, quite at va-
riance with the troubled aspect it has borne during the
last week.

By whom or by what means the meeting was con-
vened, and how the men became acquainted with the
intention -to hold it cannot easily be divined. The
police had not received the slightest intelligence of it,
and at first were sadly puzzled to account for the
altered aspect which the affairs of the town had as-
sumed. It was very well known that some mischief
was on foot, but what could not be easily ascertained.
The attendance at the meeting was considerable,
and the speeches were much of the same kind as
those I have reported to you as having taken place
at other meetings. Attempts were made to in-
duce the men to adhere to their original resolu-
tion not to return to their work, but the at-
tempt was not successful, and the great majority
of those present resolved that they would go back
to their work. In the evening two other meetings were
held at their usual places of resort, and at both of
these a similar resolution was come to. It is understood
that the men will go back to their several avocations
to-morrow morning. This sudden resolve, so op-
posed in every respect to the spirit and decision' of
yesterday's meeting, has very naturally excited some
surprise, and many entertain the opinion that it is not
a sober determination, but only come to for a period
in order to answer a temporary purpose. Some think
that it is in obedience to a communication received
from the Northern Chartists, and that another move-
ment in that part of England would lead to a corre-
sponding outbreak in Wales. What, however, is
more likely is, that it is to be ascribed to the prompt
and energetic conduct of the authorities, who, by their
judicious arrangements, have rendered the successful
issue of any emeute all but impossible. There can be
no doubt, likewise, that this desirable resolution on
the part of the men has been materially contributed
to by the resumption of work in the midland and
northern districts. _ _

CARLISLE, Tuesday, Aug. 23.
The measures adopted by the Magistrates have
proved perfectly sufficient to maintain the public
peace here. Last night the Yeomanry arrived in the
town, under the command of Colonel Hassell; of
Dalemain. As they came in they were received by
the populace with groans, and they were even slightly
pelted, but they soon retired to their quarters, and
the night passed off quietly. The intended meeting
was held, but, owing to the secession of the Chartist
leaders, there were no speakers, and, in fact, the mob
is entirely without a leader.
This morning some intelligence arrived from Dal-
stop, which induced the Magistrates to despatch some
troops there, accompanied by W. Wilde, Esq., an
active and intelligent Magistrate ; but, fortunately,
all appearance of riot has disappeared, and they again
returned to the city.
At Wigton—a considerable town, about eleven
miles from here, with a large manufacturing popula-
tion—there was considerable excitement all yesterday,
especially at night; so much so, that the authorities
there have sent for troops, and a detachment of Yeo-
manry, with some foot soldiers of the 66th, have been
sent there this afternoon.
Carlisle is perfectly quiet now, but large gangs of
operatives have been round the neighbouring towns
begging. As they are entirely without money, the
strike cannot continue many days without an out-
break ; but nothing serious is expected.
E COLLIERS' AND IRON-STONE
MINERS' STRIKE IN SCOTLAND.
We are glad to learn that although the strike still
continues in the Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire
mining districts, the idle population are perfectly
quiet, notwithstanding that emissaries have been at
work attempting to give the turn-out a political
aspect, by introducing the question of the People's
Charter as an element in the unhappy dispute, which
at the present time can only have the effect, as far as
the men are concerned, of alienating from them the
sympathy of many well-wishers to their cause. We
are also glad to learn that there are symptoms of
amendment apparent, and it is earnestly to be hoped
that all may be soon satisfactorily settled.—Glasgow
Courier.

(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
DUNFERMLINE, Aug. 23.

The riot which took place here to prevent the re-
duction of wages, led to an agreement between the
manufacturers and the weavers. This town, how-
ever, partakes of the general excitement of the
country, and efforts are now making to secure an ex-
tension of political rights. Above 2,000 operatives
met this afternoon in the Abbey fields ; George Hen-
derson, twister, was called to the chair. Resolutions
were proposed, to the effect that class legislation was
the cause of the suffering that now exists among the
working classes ; that an effort should now be made
to secure an extension of the suffrage ; and that to
further this end they should abstain from work for
eight days ; that they should obey the la*, and ab-
stain from all violence, and from all intoxicating drinks
during the time of the strike. The resolutions were
carried unanimously. Six individuals were appointed
by the meeting to act as a Committee, in connection
with individuals to be chosen by the districts. This
Committee are to levy subscriptions from the inhabit-
ants, and to distribute money among those requiring
aid. The speakers were very calm and moderate :
two of them expressed their determination to secede
from the movement so soon as there were any symp-
toms of outrage or violence. Sheriff Monteith came
to the town last night, and was for a short while a
spectator of the proceedings to-day. It is expected
that the operatives all around will follow this example.
What will the Government do ? is now the question.

HER MAJESTY'S DEPARTURE FOR SCOTLAND.—It
was at one time contemplaied that her Majesty would
leave Windsor Castle for Buckingham Palace on Satur-
day next, and proceed thence to Woolwich on Monday,
there to embark in the Royal George for the North. It
is, however, now arranged for the Queen not to leave
Windsor until the morning of Monday, whence her Ma-
jesty will travel direct to Woolwich, under a military
escort, at an early hour that morning. It is expected
that her Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert
will leave the Castle between 7 and 8 o'clock (so as to
reach Woolwich before 11), whence the illustrious party
will proceed immediately on board the Royal yacht, and
sail for Scotland. This early hour has been arranged
for her Majesty's departure in consequence of the favour-
able state of the tide at that time from Woolwich to the
Nore.
TIIE QUEEN'S VISIT TO SCOTLAND.—Active pre-
parations are making in all the departments of her Ma-
jesty's household for the departure for Scotland, which is
finally arranged for Monday next. A vast crowd were
attracted to Brunswick Wharf, Blackwall, yesterday, to
witness the shipment of the forty horses, several car-
riages, Re., from the, Royal Stud, the whole of which
were placed on the capacious deck of the Monarch, a
noble steam-ship belonging to the General Steam
Navigation Company. This vessel has lately been
lengthened, and now makes, ler first passage since her
alterations. She is expeeted to prove one of the
fastest among the fleet tof the Company. A
number of the Queen's Grooms; &c., were on board, as
was Herr Myer, the Queen's 'Riding Master, who ac-
companied the carriages of their Royal Mistress, and
from the state of the weather, they may be expected
to make a quick passage. During the morning the mail
packet Ocean, for Rotterdam, and the Soho, for Ant-
werp, belonging to the same Company, embarked their
passengers, carriages, and horses ; three belonging to
his Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge, Lord
Cantelupe, and Colonel Knox, were much admired.
We noticed several passengers ordistinction, including
Mr. Baron Alderson and family; Captain Seymour, &c.,
• who seemed ranch delighted with the exciting scene.