The New York herald., 1850-05-27

has s length reached the printers 1t became them 70
make better show than all the other trades as they
stand at the head all the trades for intelligence nfor
nation and education. Accordingly on Saturday even
ing they did, in fact, make display which surpassed
that of all the other trades have Great Tam
many Hall lighted up with its splendid chandeliers,
and the company assembled did little honor to the
room, by their fine appearance, gentlemany exterior
and orderly conduct The numbers assembled were
quite large, crowding the spacious hall.
At eight O'Clock, the hour appointed for the assem-
bly,, the meeting was called to order by Mr. e ii.
Rogers; whereupon Mr. JAMES WHITE was nominated
Chairman of the meeting; Mr.. FREpK s. THOMPSON
and CHAs. McDEvTT nominated Vice. Presidents;
and Mr.. FRANKLIN j. 0rTisoS was appointed Secretary
Of the meeting.
Mr.. Rogers, Chairman of the Committee, appointed
a former occasion to draw up a report and plan for
New York Printers Union then addressed the meet
ing and stated the progress which had hitherto been
made in the movement made for the consolidation of
the printers Of New York in union calculated to ad
vance the interests of the trade Mr.. Rogers then
read the plan Of union and the constitution, which
had been adopted at former meeting, held at Stone
all's, in Fulton street.
When Mr.. Rogers concluded loud calls were made
Cor Mr oTes wnS nS was S IN the TO
this opportunity Of addressing the printers of New
York. What shall say will be sober am one of
those who believe in good wages Great applause)
Our trade has been very inadequatey paid When
ship carpenter earns SIS a-week surely printer
ought to be able to ten yet in general stereo
type work they only average 81 Now this scarcely
more than the commonest laborer earns in your
streets man to be decent printer, must be well
informed What is the then, of this state Of
things with the printers believe 1t is chiefly owing
to the undue multiplication of apprentices. L never
took apprentice in my life and never mean to-
Cloud applause) But in the country, they take
apprentices; there, q man who starts paper for
the show Of the thing, is morally obliged TO do his
work for nothing In the country the printers cannot
employ journeymen; hence they take boys, which
rush Of them to the cities for they
have partially learnt the trade they city
to look for work This is the chief difficulty have
to contend with In other trades they are confined
mostly to the cities but in trade we are flooded
with apprentices from the country. do not fear the
difference of paying thirty forty dollars per
week for wages much the facility and frequency
OF competition arising from the poor remuneration of
the printers 1t makes little odds to the employer
what is the rate of ages If all other things equal
The diminished competition would make up for the in
creased of wages by the difficulty of starting in
the trade when good prices paid for labor. (Ap
plause) have abundant reason to be thankful, my
self, printer; and as such am of opinion that
good prices is the real conservative prime pie in
trade If the thing cannot be done now, in these
times, it can never be done at all Therefore have
Joined the Printers Union say give good prices
Applause) There at least three hundred printers
gone to California; the trade Is doing we'll;
printers work than ever knew Therefore, fevcr
the trades in condition to makea forward movement
II wait for better times we lose the best unity
1t would not however be advisable to take rash steps
such a strike, in my opinion would be; but advise
you to have meeting OF cool heads and determine
what fair prices aud then, when they made,
solve firmly that they shall be paid Applause)
There not another city In the world where the trade
in such of anarchy here among the printers
In this city Mr.. Greeley then proceeded to show how
the competition of those who do not pay good prices
prevented others from paying fair prices who dis
posed to do but If they did they would be driven
of the business Until the journeymen, therefore,
resolve to have some rule, come settled scale Of
prices, this state of things be pre-
vented. Mr.. q. said he thought one-third Of the
employers, at least, would agree TO such scale
fixed the prices and paid what they pleased the trade
could not prosper. other trades have done much for
tha hara
Even the day aborers coming together and there
fore, let hope the printers win do something. The
porous is the time to take up the matter and delibe
rate and act sobery entreat you therefore, to select
suitable committee, and fix scale Of prices Make
just and equal scale. Do not, however attempt too
much-that would drive the trade to -otker cities.
Boston and Philadelphia would Cooperate with us.
MI Greeley on taking his seat was loudly applsuded
The report Of the committee was then read 1t is
an an able and weIl Written report CONTAINING many use
esp % S mas a ss.
is there is Tres, nd Jus. cause Of complaint Of
The exceedingly low rate Of pay;
siiiiS i vi copy and f.-orisi.m,
The apathy and indifference Of the workmen.
AND THY RECOMMEND As PRESENT REaEDIEs-
The esasSil.snsnt 2, shS Of nsasf cisps o. boys
The efforts Of The Union with the employers.
The efforts OF the men
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And resrs.ns that this repor, could been
o. your aeeertsneen all its features is sub
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On motion. the above report a, read. wa. then
adopted by the meeting with loud applause decls-
rsoy of the general sentiments Of the printers of New
Mr T. J. orrisoS then offered the following resolu-
lions, which were unanimously adopted
Is The clear dictate q satTrsi use General e;srs,s and
,sSers and Ne sppsa 70 employers Journey
patty aud aid in esor, establish just
Resolved Ihs experience sSsnssa,s proved .As, the
,Hendr q cur business TO the unresua,sd, uniited
lie Jaw that might makes rE is1 In ssst to empower
h prices Tor asc 20 Wien Ss and
ass 70 e9PcIn under rsnsy Of seeing
q runaTay and boys unae-
Resolved That hereby resolve
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nrest the cooperation Of empoyers we'll
Resolved, That We tender our thanks the Printers
he trade and % 6a ibs ,e brn bra' On ee hsSs
cen % clearly presented 20 the puhc doubling that
hoI oush correction.
Mr.; c, W. coLSorS, member Of the Union, from
which the above report. which had been adopted as
The sentiments Of the trade had emanated suggested
that the proper course now to be pursued for ths
ra e 10 Join the Union by which the objects proposed
would be best attained by the trade. Applausc)
MIR. CuinIrs McDr,rrr said he thought the only way
FOR the trade TO succeed for the TO become
members Of the Union. Twenty one from one
'fee had authorized him 10 give In their names aud
other, to join at the next meeting to be held
Dn Saturday evening
Mr.. PHiSDLr urged tha. the proper business Of this
meeting now was TO form committee TO adjust scale
of prices lie himself belonged 10 the Union, and had
40 doubt Of Its success but be wished 1t to be le t.
he trade 70 take into consideration the report just
'esd and then he doubted not they would join the
MON.
Mr.. B.Lnurv then moved that q committee Of Eve |
be appointed from the Printers Unios to confer with
Employers, aud TO report next Saturday evening on /
be subject.
Mr. Cnsrr explained the Object Of the meeting and
now that the report read had been adopted BY the |
nesting. he hoped the trade would come forward /
md cooperate with the Union in fixing a scale Of /
prices
ON motion q Mr.. ROoErR, the resolution wa, then
aid upon the table.
Mr. Vas DurEs then moved that this meeting appoint
conmittee Of Eve. 60 confer with committe. of ave
rom The Printers Union, TO confer with the en- ployers
70 fx scale Of prices for the trade.
Mr. hooNfn suggested that this meeting had not the
'over 10 call upon the Union to form a committee
long and desultory conversation then arose upon
he object and proper action Of the meeting
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