Some of the Unions seem determined to make it impossible
for decent men to advocate their cause. The Sawgrinders of Sheffield have resolved that the crimes of Unions arise from their want of legislative power—whether over their own members or outsiders is not stated—have recommended Union men to abstain from outrage because the Legislature will, they are confi- dent, do justice, and have absolutely refused to expel Broadhead, alleging that he had suffered for their sake. Of course, if the Union knew what he was doing and sanctioned it, they would be base to make him the scapegoat ; but do they mean to admit this, and justify it ? If they do, the Legislature would be perfectly justified in putting them down as foes to society, but we have still a difficulty in believing that even so small a Union as the Saw- grinders can be so deeply tainted with terrorism. Do they fancy they are stronger than allthe rest of the world?
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