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


those imporlan; benefits which are derived
from such associations.
The Congress have recommended, by
resolution 10 the respective associations of
tic " Industrial Brotherhoodn and /" Young
America" a military Organization. which
shall be 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 least distinction hat is consistent
with discipline between officers and men
whilst the arms and equipments, and the
discipline, should be perfect, This mill,
lary organization will tend to strengthen
the bonds of brotherhood, and promote
the great object of elevating labor, I'm
der the present nsnge which prevails, the
rank aud file of our independent compa.
mics are composed of the hard working
portion Of society, whilst the commanding
officers are often selected from more veal
thy men and non-producers. This distinc.
ton, which is so common. has powerful
influence in degrading the condition of
labor, and can be obviated by no other
means than combining 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 heir yalor.
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 or
impracicable, may thus be overcome.
The rank and file are willing to organize
for the defence of property, and ready to
occupy the post of danger, but praise
worthy selfresPect must always dscou'
rage any general and efficient organlza-
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 for
the due representation of the whole, and
is 10 be composed Of delegates from The
Respective associations.
We have thus, my friends, succeeded in
framing a system for combined action,
which, it successfully carried into opera.
ton, cannot fail 10 promote the physical
and moral elevation of labor, and the ge-
neral prosperity and happiness not only Of
this nation, but Of the whole human family,
Should this effort, however, fail IN any
degree 10 effect the good we anticipate,
let US not be discouraged in the greaI and
good work Of reform and progress.
In this great and splendid city, there
are thousands of Industrious hands md
aching hearts, that are looking 10 this con
venton with anxious hope that some sYs
TEN may be devised for the relief of the
down.troddon millions. To devise such
system, our best talents have been di
recled with devoted and heartfelt soil
citude. The plan Of organization recon-
mended, which appears 10 my mind ra
lional and practicable one, depend now TO
success upon the spirit and intelligence o
the great body of farmers, mechanics
and working men Of The nation. The
lleboring man must feel that upon his bono
and sinew the strength Of the nation rests
that liberty, good morals and Just govern
ment cannot be sustained without their aic
and that no valuable or permanent re-
form can be effected, unless he puts his
shoulder 10 the wheel with stout heart
and strives to he foremost in The gloriou;
struggle to work out his own moral anc
political salvation.
1 Every good man, who understands auc
justly appreciates our motives, must biz
us God speed in this great and useful la
boz. Should this effort, however, fail il
any degree to accomplish the good which
we fondly anticipate, lei us not be discou
ragged in the great and good work of re
form and progress but persevere unto The
end, with renewed energy and undying
hope.
i Convention adjourned, sine die