29 OCTOBER 1853, Page 8

The Northern strike has now attained to formidable proportions. It

is estimated that no fewer than 70,000 persons are without employment ; a few actually on strike against their employers, but the great majority, say 66,000, are locked out. The latest "lock-out"—involving 20,000— took place yesterday, at Burnley and Padiham. A telegraphic message, dated this morning, says—" Last night there was a riotous assemblage of miners at Wigan. The lights were put out, and many windows were broken. Troops were sent for, and arrived at one o'clock this morning. All quiet."