The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-30

MEETING or BOOT AND SHOEMAKER

MEETING or BOOT AND sHoKMAKERs.
A meeting of the boot and shoemakers was hs6
on Friday evening last, at Hidebrand's. ITO Hesta
street, where only few Of this numerous Graf
were present The meeting being called to order
Mr.. Hamilton was appointed to act as chairman,
and Mr. Ryckman as Secretary The chairE.s
| following CALI
sHoEMAKEEs Arrzyp.-The working shoemakers e
this city and vicinity requested to meet ct No lY0
hester street. on Friday evening the Gath instant to
bear report Of the Shosmakers' Working Union
and to increase the subscriptions to the same livery
their own employers, i, earnestly invited to At
tend ready to aid tho plan if it shall appear to HIN
and villages invited Good speakers will explain
the plan and its practical working order Of the
The SECRETARY then continued to remark, that
the principal object OF the present meeting was to
see, if they could form a Shoemaker's Working
Union, and raise the necessary funds for the esta-
blishment Of independent stores He then pro-
ceeded to show, that, by efecting these two OBJ
| Jects, The workers would become their own en-
ployers and have an independent business of their
own. lie regarded the establishment of such
| stores, as places OF refuge in times when work
could not be had, and as the only efiectual means
aso OF all the
the amount requisite for becoming member a
this Union, was to be S25.
Mr. GREELEY then made few re marks, in which
he stated that it was only by the system of co-ops
ration that they can hope TO effect their objects i'm
view. He supposed, that, if one thousand of the
joumeymen shoemakers would join, and each con-
contribute the amount of $25, they would instantly
have a capital Of g., 900 at their command. They
could then proceed 10 elect responsible board Of
trustees, who would conduct the affairs of the new
establishment. The members could then brin
their work 10 this store, where they will obtain
fair remuneration for their articles. Ii will be seen
that this method embraces the whole craft Of
shoemakers. Every one who has paid the neces-
sary investment, can come and receive employ
ment and the wages for their labor But looking at
the present condition of the shoemakers, and from
his general experience and knowledge of them, he
is led to believe that but little hope can be enter
tanned of the success of the present movement,
which arises from their being unacquainted with
the advantages springng from general system Of
cooperation All they can do at present Is 10 en-
deavor to infuse knowledge and expound the bene-
fits which would unquestionably flow from such q
course. In conclusion, he exhorted them to exert
themselves to furtherance of this noble cause, by
cndeavoring TO demonstrate to their fellow aboren
the advantages of such movement The Secre-
tary then read the following resolutions, which
were seconded and carried unanimously
Resolved That his meeting approve OF the plan OF
the Boot and shoemakers Working Union; that they
have full confidence in the intelligence, integrity and
philanthropy Of those who have organized and pre-
scented them for consideration, and they entitled
to and have our thanks for such action
Resolved That 1t the opinion OF this meeting that
to carry into effect this plan with the present respon
sible board Of trustees and adequate capital would
do more to elevate the social position, improve the
character and increase the comforts Of the working
classes than other scheme that has hitherto been
Resolved That this plan is 80 based In justice 90
supported by reason and so clearly promotvs Of the
interest Of the working classes that it ought to
be abandoned, but that each and every workngman.
Of every trade and of all branches Of the Sh
trade in particular, should enrol his name among its
supporters, with great determination not to shrink
from any service or sacrifice to carry itinto triumph
ant practical operation.
Resolved, That the names and residences Of all per-
sons present be taken by the Secretary.
Resolved That this meeting will assemble monthly,
to deliberate and adopt in furthcrance of the
objects OF the Boot and shoemakers' Working Union,
and that said meeting be called the monthly meeting
OF the whole cram for the enfranchisement Of the
Resolved, That this meeting will appoint a>delegsts
to tho Workingmens Congress 10 be held in this city
on the nth day OF June next, or any other time thse
may be announced
contribution WINS then taken up, after which
the meeting soon adjourned.
NETTING OF THE BRIcKIAYERs AND rIaAsTERRRs.
On Friday evening meeting was held OF the Brick
layers and Plasterers at the American Hail. Of
Broadway and Grand street
Mr.. CoRSsLIUs CLosxrY was Charms pro tenn, anl
Mr.. ALEXANDER Hrsrsass acted as Secretary
The object was to enrol members and make prcpara-
lions for great mas meeting. committee OF Ave
appointed to select officers for the permanent go
The Cm,rRmar, in addressing the meeting, said tbs
present movement for the protection
Of the honest bofses for the workmen At presens
every description OF men and boys worked at the bust
ness, from soap boiler tn tailor Oaughter TO tn,
great injury Of the legitimate trade. the reputation o,
the bosre', aud the public security.
Mr. JAcon CLAnE, being called next addressed the
meeting lie said Il had been alleged that the Bati
boys aud botchss were not allowed to work. But he
saw no objection to properly qualified men from Pka
inew Shoemaker that passed as Mssons because they
worked under the legitimate price Dishonest bosses
wards give only twelve shillings leaving the trades
men the option 10 take that leave lie served
Of bose fellows right the other day by walking away,
when be treated him in that manner. lie sent AFTER
him TO Offer him the fourteen shings but he sent him
message back that he would not take two dollars and
their price and have that whatever Il may be- and they
ought TO refuse to work Tor any that goes under
hand and works Tor less. Workmen who knew their
tusiness ought not 10 teach boys 90 strike their
joints unless properly apprenticsd TO tho business,
aud do not exceed three In number What IL the
present wages Why, ia man has four children, ~
" not twenty-five cents each for them. Then thers
Il work for only two-thirds Of the year. The bosses
could do worso without them than they could without
the bo.sss IL was fy therefore 10 be afraid Of them
was called by the Chairman, TO speak; but ne do
Mr.. Pricr then addressed the meeting. and va. In
dnlging in flights about political economy and
munsm 10 which he said they must at last whom
great liberalization was evinced and several len ths
room lie went for regulating the whole city by gs-
neral rcfonm
The CnmT~,v rnId those ideas we're wild and thsy
would have nothing 10 DO With thsm what they want
cd was 20 organize and next their views should be
practical They had business with anything be-
yond their own trade Let postorty take care % itself
they took 81 their Interests that would be
doing something for their children (icar aud cheers)
MT DivSir next addressed the meeting at soms
length and went for the nxing Of wages by law. loud
expressions % difsontl
The CANHEsN said ne DID not believe IN ihs Con-
gress q Trades There was TOO much Of demsgozui.m
in it-too much Of the English schooi-s system by
which one mechanic strives 90 gain advantage over
his fellow mechanics. lCheers1
~ was arranged that mas meeting should be held
Tuesday evening next at 100 Hester street and the
meeting adjourned
Another meeting of the iourncymen bricklaycrs and
pssiers was held last Tuesday evening at Nechlnics
Hall ifO Hester The object Of the meeting was TO
elect beers Il the association but the mating
committee only reported progress the election
cessnfily deferred motion prevailed u the eject
that the present temporary officers until thu
society properly organized and constitution adopt
ed. committee of I've appointed 20 draft con-
stituton. with Instructions 90 report In one week.
The committee consisted of Messrs. VIM. Cruzseli,
Alexander Ward Albert smith Edward rlemmins, and
q. NJ Iambertson. Another committee was appointed
20 wait upon Horace Greeley and Mike walsh and re-
quest them 20 address n meeting 81 the nssociatou.
This al the business transacted except the receive
ing a. quite number II new members, and taking up
q contribution 60 pay the expenses OF the meeting
MEETING or THE CoRDwAfNERs.
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