The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-05-26
The Trades.

The Trades.
| MEETING OF JoURNEyMEN cooPERs.
A very numerous and highly respectable meeting
of the above craft was held, on Tuesday evening,
at the Henry Clay House, Avenue A, and Firscr
street. On motion, Mr. J. A. Heath was appointed
chairman; Mr.. Burgess nominated secretary;
and Mr.. Jesse d. Wright, treasurer.
| The meeting having been organized, the chair
man briefly addressed the assembly, urging upon
the men, in able and eloquent terms, the necessity
of their uniting in some combined action for the
men coopers. The high prices of all the neces-
sanes of life-especally of rents-renderedt neces
sary that something should be done. The land
lords cried, Up with the rents, and down with
wages" The reverse ought to be the caption. He
hoped, this night, the coopers would shake their
shackles, and rattle their manacles, so as to be-
heard throughout the city. lie went Tor protec-
ton, and tor the formation of protective union.
| Capital is the great enemy which Expresses us
il is in the hands of few. While the MD
lions creep to their work at early dawn, and, at
night, creep up to the fourth or fifth story OF some
crowded tenement, or down TO the unwholesOme-
cellar below, yet the landlords raise the rents
still upon them. The coopers ought to do some
thing 10 protect themselves, they would soon be
! cTus he'd to the earth. The remarks of the chair
man drew down bursts of applause.
member then proposed list of prices, to be
| demanded of bosses, which list, on motion, was
! referred to a committee of three for examination.
Mr. ROBINSON moved that committee of five be
| appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the
sense of this meeting the best plan to be adopted
for the ameoration of the condition of the trades
which motion was carried unanimously; and the
committee was accordingly nominated by the chair.
On motion, il was resolved unanimously, that the
said committee be instructed to report in favor OF
forming Coopers' Protective Union.
Mr.. JESSE ID. WRIGUT stated that he believed tho
original intention, on the calling of this meeting,
was that the coopers should have general strike.
On motion, it was resolved, that when this
meeting adjourn, 1t adjourn to meet on this day
week, in the same place.
The CHAIRMAN again briefly and ably addressed
the meeting, urging strongly the necessity of har-
mony and sound deliberation in every step taken.
Past experience had taught them that, in order not
to fail in this movement they must act in no hur-
ried way, but with firm deliberaton. (Great ap-
plause)
On motion, the committee Of three, previously
appointed TO inquire as TO prices, was instructed to-
report on days wages (These wages, we. UNDER
stand, are at present only twelve shilings per
diem)
On motion, the thanks of the meeting were voted
unanimously 10 the editor Of the Herald, for send
ing reporter to the meeting.
The meeting adjourned to Thursday week.
MEETING OF THE conDwArNERs.
meeting of the operative cordwaners OF the
ladies' branch, was held, last Tuesday evening, at
keen's Fourteenth Ward Hotel, corner of Grand
and Elizabeth streets, where but very few had
assembled. The regular chairman being absent,
Mr.. $. Dunn was appointed in his stead. He then
announced that the secretary would read the report
relative 10 the state of the funds. After this, the
list Of prices, having been previously drawn up,
was read over, and separately submitted to adop-
ton After good deal Of debate upon the appro-
pirate amount of the advance, the whole list was
unanimously adopted. II was next proposed tlnssa.
committee of four be appointed to wait on the
bosses, with these established prices-a motion
which was instantly seconded and carried; where.
upon the persons TO form the committee were sea
lected. After some further transactions, the meeting
adjourned
MEETING OF THE HRicKLAyyRs AND pLAsrKRxRs.
large and animated meeting Of the above craft
was held last Wednesday evening, ut the Me-
chancs' Hall, Hester street; CORNELIUS McCLoskr,
President pro ten,, in the chair; ALEXANDER WISE
MAN, Secretary. The minutes of the former meeting
were read by the Secretary, and approved of
The committee of seven, TO whom had been re-
erred the subject of the organization Of Proee-
i've Union OF The trade, made their report to the
meeting, and offered the following preamble and
resolutions the result of their inquiries and labors,
whereas The Dricklayers and P,sterers Of tina city
New York after years OF slavery tho
will Of capitalists and employers deem Il duty they
owe TO themselves and their families to unite together
organized body for their mutual protscion-for
the purpo,e Of obtaining fair Tor their
labor such remuneration TO be made perma nsnt and
Uniform and not subject TO the caprice Of emnovers
TO take advantage at any time Of our stie or the
We ike the rest Of the working eiasse, Of the com
munity have rights. Our labor Is tbs ony commodty
we bring into market Il Is capdal-oar al, And We
maintain 30 long we submit TO the purchaser placing
bis own price upon our labor submit 10 the bases
species ofstryitude.
In making this appeal to the capitalist aud employ
or, We with them distinctly % understand that wo
TO take any advan age Of the present. app,rent
prosperity Of our business hope 10 be generous in
rec urn-
city studying the mutual interest Of the Employer sn
employed be careful 20 demand only thai witch 10
right, and submit 10 nothing which l. wrong when
We take into careful confederation the great loss %
time 20 bricklayers occasorcd by Mt weather
and other eoniingence. reducing our actual available
time TO about two.thirds Of the year. which at IN,
sum Of 50 per day would fall short 100 per year ono
furth ct which Is demanded by the landlord. $500
being eft for the support Of families, including
education and r,creation.
In organizing this association decru. respect for
the opinions Of cur fow-ctisens impe, us 10 submit
our views and domaudsto be disc used by ceperour
community, feeling confident they will meet with a
hearty response from liberal aud discerning public.
Resolved. That the brckayers and plastersrs ofthc
city Of New York form themselves into an organized
body for their mutual interest 20 be known ami DO
signatcd 10 The Brickayers and Piast-rers' Protee
Tive Association Of the City and County Of New York
draft constitution for the regulation Of this body
and thst The sid constitution be 30 drafted that sf
generous employers may cbecrfuly submit TO its pro-
visions, aud capitalists sve IL their hearty concur
Resolved That when the said constitutio, shaub,~.
been prepared and received by this BODY general
invitation be extended Go the employers to meet with
B,oved. That the brcklayers ami plasterers 81 No.
York respectfully demand Of their employers the fol-
lowing rates o. wages Prom the FIRST day Of March
the hrtieth DAY q Novcrn inclusive 40 ,.r day
the talance Of the year IS per day; and no three,
gg,n,S o 70 e slow except The men are pre-
justhabe cause to take effect and after the day
Resolved That W. carncstlv cal, upoD Al, hr,.t,,-x.
aud rastsrcrs In the city 60 meet and unite With ne
i9r the Aforementioned purposes that We will arta.e
the question honestly aud fcUrc,sy. until an shall be-
.'Ie uhttd Win ono hope. one feeling interest
fer IN union Is stfeueth
received Ihat The foregoing preamble AMI rcsoiu-
tons Be published in the Tribune. Herald and ~ "
Sun. - - -
VoNMIrrrr-Wm Crusscll. Cornelius NeCl .skv VIM.
q Collins 7. g. Dovucc, Peter Cleveland nrx, q
Carr. Oliver Tcnnson
These resolutions being read, were received with
VAIN ana enthusiastic applause. MIR. II. j. Down
ing thtn addressed the meeting in support of the,
ltoluilons, urging, in eloquent terras the necessity
Ct action, end demonstrating the poyser which M.
JouTneymen possessed. provided they were uniteL
ara well organized. The question on the above
preamble ana resolutions was then put by the chair.
and lhty were unanimously adopted amid demon
STATIONS oi great unanimity and enthusiasm. The
company present not already enrolled then entered
ihclf names as members Of the union. Ga motion.
u Nne IesoNed mat when this meeting adjourn,