Mississippi Democrat. (Carrollton, Miss.) 1844-18??, 1845-11-19

unfortunate brothers. Those who Join any
one of them, therefore, IRE assured all
those mportan; benefits which are derived
from such associations.
The Congress have recommended, by
resolution 10 the respective associations Of
the " Industrial Brotherhood and :. Young
America" a military organization, which
shall he limited to the formation Of indie
pendent companies, in strict conformity
with the Constitution and laws of the land.
The uniform to be plain citizens dress.
which may be worn on the Sabbath; and,
in order that merit alone may, in all cases,
receive promotion, this dress should dis
play the leas, distinction that is consistent
with discipline between officers and men
whilst the arms and equipments. and the
discipline, should be perfect. This mill,
tary organization will tend 10 strengthen
the bonds of brotherhood, and promote
the great object of elevating labor. I'm
der the present usage which prevails, the
rank and file of our independent compa-
MES are composed of the Woodworking
portion Of society, whilst the commanding
officers are often selected from more veal
thy men and non-producers. This distinc-
lion, which is so common. has a powerful
influence in degrading the condition of
labor, and can be obvIated by no other
means than confirming the choice of officers
to the same stout hearts and strong arms
which at all times sustain us by their la
Dor, aud when their country calls, protect
us by their valor..
1t may Justly be hoped too, that much
of that disgust which prevails in every
quarter of the Union, and which renders
any organization Of the militia difficult OF
impracIicable, may thus he overcome.
The rank and file are willing to organize
for the defence of property, and ready tC
occupy the post Of danger, but praise.
worthy selfrespect must always dscou.
rage any general and efficient organiza.
ton under officers who do not recognize
them as equals in every walk of life.
The constitution for the Industrial Con
gress is also adopted, which provides fol
the due representation of the whole, ant
is TO be composed Of delegates from tn
respective associations.
We have thus, my friends, succeeded il
framing a system for combined action
g which, if successfully carried into opera
d ten, cannot fail to promote the physca
g and moral elevation of labor, and the &c
e neral prosperity and happiness not only {
5 this nation, but of the whole human family
d Should this effort, however, fail IN an
T, degree to effect the good we anticipat,
!. let US not be discouraged in the great an
good work of reform and progress.
i in this great and splendid city, ther
d are thousands of industrious hands an
S aching hearts, that are looking TO this cor
# vcntion with anxious hope that some syt
g tenn may be devised for the relief of tn
! down-troddcn millions. To devise sue
e system, our best talents have been &
e recred with devoted and heartfelt sol
ID citude. The plan Of organization recor
II mended, which appears to my mind q I
q tionaI and practicable one, depend now f
s. success upon the spirit and intelligence
al the great body of farmers, mechanic
and working men of the nation. II
laboring man must feel that upon his bon
and sineW the strength Of the nation rest
. that liberty, good morals and Just Cover
Us ment cannot be sustained without their a
y and that no valuable or permanent r
.. form can be effected, unless he puts h
al shoulder TO the wheel with a stout hea
and strives to be foremost in the glorio
e struggle to work out his own moral al
:" political salvation.
y Every good man, who understands al
~ justly appreciates our motives, must
~ US God speed in this great and useful
10 Dor. Should this effort. however, fail
a, a any degree TO accomplish the good VIII
y we fondIy anticipate, let US not be disco
ragged in the great and good work of I
:, form and Progress-but perseyere unto
10 end, with renewed energy and undyil
e hope.
~ Convention adjourned, sine die.
al THE INDUSTRIAL CONGRESS. Tho
lowing resolution was adopted by the