The Statesman.
London, England, 1824-01-23 00:00:00

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companies, and the number to be made up by gentlemen'
who were subscribers at Lloyd's.
Mr. URQUHART expressed a doubt whether any of the
members of Lloyd's would attend.
Mr. ASHTON stated, be had it to say, that the gentlemen
of Lloyd's had not the smallest objection to the appoint-
ment of a committee, and that they would join hand and
heart in the inquiry.—(Applause.)
After some further discussion, in tba course of which
several gentlem4;n in the room, who we understood were
members of Lloyd's, expressed their hearty concurrence
in the measure, the resolution was carried unanimously.
Thanks ware voted to Mr. Alarsball for the alile manner
in which he had brought the subject forward. Thanks
were also voted to the Vbairmarr, when the meeting sepa-
rated.

MEETING OF THE SILK WEAVERS.

On Wednesday night, parseaot to a ijournment, the
meeting of the Engine Silk Wearers took place at the Red
Lion, Phenix-street, Spitalfi.lds, for the purpose of re-
ceiving the Report of their Committee, who bed by special
invitation met their employers at the King's Head, in the
Poultry, on Monday night, in order to arrange and accom-
modate the present differences. The Meeting, from its im-
portauce, was by far (with the exception of the first) the
most numerpus that has yet taken place. In consequence
of the indisposition of Mr. Benson, about nine o clock
Mr. Harrison was unanimously called to the Chair.
Mr. ilanalsoN briefly stated the importance of the busi-
ness upon which they, met, and hoped the same good order
and temper which had hitherto characterised their previous
meetings would be observed.
Mr. BARER (one of the Committee) then rase, red after
a few observations, read the letter of Mr. Thorp, which in-
vited them to the Poultry to meet the manufacturers. fie
then entered into a detail of the proceedings there, and
read a list of prices first proposed by the masters, and con-
trasted them with the prices agreed upon by the Journey-
men ; and as they (the Committee) had sac% standards to
be governed by, they entered upon their duties with • de-
sire to promote the interests of both. lie then entered into
a full explanation of the interview with the 'natters, and
said that they (the Committee) wide the best possible bar-
gain in their power. He would proceed t 6 read the list of
prices as agreed and settled upon by their Committee and
their Employers; and he dreaded much, that if they were
not acceded to, all further eomennication on the sobject
might be reasonably put an end to (several voices,"yead,
read"). Before 1 read, said Mr. Bake', I must beg teave
to observe, that the Committee being principal!: Jaisoil
weavers themselves, it will be seen by the list of pricerfhat
greater sacrifices were made upon that particular • branch
than on any other in the trade, in order to prove (if proof
was necessary) the sincere wishl of the Committee for a
Mutual accommodation. Mr. Baker then read the new list
Optics' as settled upon by the Committee and Masters
(during which much disapprobation and murmurs were,
expressed.)
Mr. MART and Me. Qanoofte explained the nature of a • -
conversation held that day with Mr. Spires, jme. up.m the
Israel. of Hatter'. ustimn;
(The Chairman then ordered ten minutes time to he
allowed the meeting to privately disuse each article),
after which,
The CUAIRMAY pat it, " If ea eh article shoal.! Ire read
separately, or all put together" [a multitude of voices,
" Separate, separate").
Mr. KING wished to know if the rejection of ens article
would be the cease of breaking up all further accommoda-
tion between them and their employers, or Were the
expressions conveyed in the shape of .intimidation. [From
the Committee, " No intimidation").
Mr.Cnantrom said, that upon that article in their manu-
facture denominated Blucher Bands, it was only right to
place a price upon them, for they had not been previously
regulated.
Mr. SIMoNDS stated a case that occurred at Oundliall
shout IS months ago, between a bro id weaver and his em
player, where the journeymen lost the case by the mast.
proving that the number was not contained in the pieces
lie would therefore recommend not entering into any specili
quantity of shoots (a voice, " Are you a going to embark
us in the slave trade ?")
Upon the article of galloon, Mr. FUNNSLI took a eons
prehentive view of the subject, with all its advantages and
disadvantages, as far as it affected the journeymea ; an i ob.
serest that if they went hand in hand with the masters
to the Sessions, they (the masters) would pay all law ex-
penses ; and if not, they must be prepared to meet theao,—.
if out as enemies, at least with the means of providing far
lawyers.
Mr. Ricuannsou considered that there were more looms
enraged in the gullo,'n-trade than in all the rest put to-
gether; and if the knife was to be put into that branch the
trade would decline. Mr. Lewis (one of the Committee)
explained that be was a stsuneli supporter of prices. Betty
thing had been done by the Committee for their benefit
with the masters.
Mr. SIIIIOND3 entered into a lengthened review of the
powers of the Committee; and contended that their duty
was merely to report; and observed that a threat had been
applied. For his own part be did not dread going intd
court. Even there the joavneymen would be at least enti-
tled to the benefit of toe masters' offer; and the expeyia
meniiwould be worth trying.

Aitreat deal of conversation here followed. and xliod
reading the prices, as speed upon between the Coossaithe
and the Masters, every sepsrate-article was caarird, with
the exception of three, which were almost unanimously re-
jected.
trumstat,L then, after a few observations, said thq
followffig Resolution bad been put into his 'said, which he
would' read—u 'Resolved, that as this Meetitig cannot
safety to their families agree to all the prices settled
upon by their employers. they do again request their Com-
mittee will wait upon them 'for a further explanation of
the articles in dispute, aid to report the result of that ap-
plication Ito ao adjourned meting, to be held here on next
Saturday night."

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This. Resolution being carried unanimously, tha.qks were
afterwards voted to the Committee and Chairman, after
which the Meeting separated.
Tboegh the reduction of prices in the wages of the Jour-
screen may now take place, the public carnet possiblY
look far any reduction in the prices of articles of the silk
manufacture before April rest.
umen
When Sir Robett Wilson left Cadiz, he proceeded to
Tetuan and Tangiers, with the object of securing an asy-
lum for the Spaniards, the promise of which be obtained
from the tiovernor of those Provinces. We now neoo-
- hs has just received a letter front the Emperor of
Morocco, to whom he bad sent Seine arms and gunpowder.
confirming the protection pledged, and giving solemn
assurance that Abe Spaniards may reptile in safety ender
the shadow of the Moorish -standard, imperial- pram
bating been
given to that etrect.—(Aloraing Paper.)