New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-10-18

We call upon all the wisdom ana bene'o'hc' o 'ne
world individually or collectively, TO present three great
more sacred rights tban ihese' Ine' AOe'S u -'
P,ser,d That these rights are universal throughout
the world and 10 each individual without regard 70 ne
strength country or color but TO know and ackno"
ledge these rights one thing and 10 be allowed ana
guaranteed the enjoyment OF them il quite another IS
all past history aud experience teaches.
We now call all the wisdom and beneyolcnce OF me
world individually or collectively 10 present greater Or
more important measure for securing 70 each and all the
endowment Of these acknowledged and sacred rights
than The Freedom Of the Soil =; therefore
RcsOlred That every member 81 the human iarny has
an equal right with every other branch oi the human
family 10 equal portion OF the soil and that "hen-
ever anyindividua becomes incapable u enjoying any
Of these rights in consequence of mental er physical IN
ability they have an nalcnable right TO the parental
protection Of all other members
Resolrcd That all laws principaites or powers which
tend 10 ALLEVIATE deprive individuals oil any OF thes
rights unjust and tyrannica, and not to be tolerated
These were referred 10 the Committee on Organi-
zation.
Mr. RYcKMAN then offered the following;
R,solred That whenever the words man or men are
-ued in the proceedings Of this Convention they are
meant 10 express and apply to all human beings.
Resolrsd That the power 10 declare or wage agrees
i've " revcngeful war should be stricken from the Con
s,tution Of the United states Also that all aggressive
OF revenceu principles contained IN the criminal codes
Of the country should be repealed.
These were carried aud referred 10 the Organization
Committee.
Miss H. j. STONE then offered the following that
she would beg say to this Convention in behalf
Of the working men and women Of Lowell Mass. who
are nor deeply engaged in striving TO bring about bet
ter state Of things that they wish you God speed In this
,res National Reform They feel that some decisye
action mus, be had stay the growing evils the iih
erng effects Of our countys curse viz the monopoz-
Ing Of all power and wealth By the few to the exclusion
OF the The worthy oiling thousands oil that cry
Of spndles are waking TO sensea feeling sense Of the
DEGRADATION and bondage which they are subjected
by the strong iron of capital They meet often to
consut together upon the most practicable means by
which accomplish the greatest amount of real good TO
speak ofther grievances and TO encourage and strengthen
each other perseverance and hrmness in united acton
They hold meetings the Sabbath to discuss the great
principles which pertain 10 human rights and human du
res Their hearts open-their hands are extended
10 you here in the Old Empire State to cooperate with
You in all rational undertakings for the elevation and i'm
provement Of the condition of the producing classes
The Female Labor Reform Association, OF whom nave
the honor of being the representative also is dong what
il can II is seeking 10 increase the intelligence aud i'm
prove the condition Of the down.trodden and suffering
mass Of defenceless females, who are imprisoned
within the pestilens walls Of cotton mills, thirteen
hours out Of "a deprived alike Of the pure and csus-
tanning all of hcaven and all means OF mental or moral
improvement compelled to Tampe under foot the great
physical laws of their being and thereby bring upon
themselves and their descendants untold suffering and
wretchedness Ii seeking to couneract as lar as pos
sbe the demorazng and runous effects oil the present
cruel and oppressive system of Labor by imparng true
knowledge 10 the community and giving the operative to
understand his and her great and inaena5e rights AS
aids in this orous cause have commenced the pub.
LEGATION of Factory Tracts in our Association through
which we intend 10 make known 70 the whole communi
ty the tyranny and abuses which exist in Factory life
AS u.s." We are as) about TO have arrangements made
for the removal OF the Voice Of Industry 10 City
which will be devoted entirely the Of Cabor Re
form throughout New England. Shall we not have the
announcement Of this noble this truly phianthiopc
body of Reformers in Convention here assembled r.
VIII you not lend us your ad-your individual and uni
ted aid IN circulating these humble messengers OF good
TO wide and far-spreadng injured people Shall We
appeal in vain your sympahies, TO your love OF hu
mainly and human rights Heaven Forbid Let net
our hope be turned to despair May not be permitted
10 bear message from this Convention to the toers Of
Lowell which shall give new life to all their efforts and
new energy every soul Shall not be the bearer O.
tidngs full Of strong Consoationbig with Hope of i'm
mediate cmhnclpulou HuHi rii'''s Va "9'''4''''
wealth. shall | be permitted to inform them that you
have found out remedy this disordered and unnatu
raj stale of society which nils cities and villa
ges with vice crime and unparalleled misery and suffer
inri Shall assure them that by and cool delibe
ration and thought you have searched deeply and found
the very root and foundation of all these complicated
mscries and distractions in the community shall !
tell them finally that they may expect TO be made glad
a. 1cf.xrr ef1p m
in Convention there on the 10Th of this very month -
Surely now is the accepted time to make known to that
mass Of people the great principles which are based
all the movements Of the National Reformers. Shall we
not see many of you at Lowell that day Come, and
you will hearty reception from the working men
and women from every par, of fair NewEnglands hills
and fertile wales. Come and make known the fair pros
poets and brgh, hopes which open up TO your arsghcd
ysions-to our more obtuse and dull perceptions OF the
beautiful and true in the National Reform. But enough.
In the cause of humanity we are and God grant ever
may be- firmly united in every good word and work
These broken remarks hunby submitted to the con
sidcration OF the members OF this Convention.
Mr.. EVANS offered the following resolutions
Resolred That the proper object o. civilized society Is
guarantee 10 every individual the Rights OF Nature, the
means OF existence and happiness which are the common
inheritance of all.
htSOtrtd, mat 10 secure tnt OF Tue SOL 10 1t II II
necessary 20 liN the possessions of families or commu
mites.
ResOlred, That the most practicable measures for a
restoration OF the soil are hrsi, limit the quantity OF
land be hereafter acquired 5y families associations
and secondly prevent all farther traffic in land by the
government sud to make the Public Lands free the
principle proposed by the National Reform Association.
These were passed.
Mr. MANNING offered the following
Resoircd, That a standing committee be appointed for
the purpose OF corresponding win working men In such
towns villages and cities. they may be acqGs,nied
with LAYING before them the subject matter Of this Con
venlion IN order 10 give II more efficiency.
Ihiswas carried and referred to the committee
M FERKALL offered the following
Uheeds the fragrant wrongs inflicted upon the useful
classes the false Arrangements Or usages OF Cl'lza
uop embodied IN the competitions and antasonisucal
system OF Commerce which abstracts from wealth pro
dueng Industry lis surplus products and creates nos
Tile class OF capitalists and OIhers-scaIih cOnsuneTs-
but non producers.
md UhOeds, these antsocia wrongs-thc crimes
against humanity have accumulated number until their
bseiul influence affects the interests Of al mankind
Ind Whereas, these complicated evils are most fully
developed through the dcsdening influences oi the pre-
sy stem OF factory labor, which withers es
gos even childhood producing by excessive toll phy
scSl oeormity, and through lack oi opportunity AMI
means 10 aNqUlFt mental cultivation, deterioration ana