New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-04-29

Rights AND WAGES or LABoR.-The working Cab
net-Makers Of Syracuse are endeavoring -peaceaGsN
patiently, so far as We can learn-to establish and main
tain uniform Scale of Prices by pecework) for tAr
labor so as to be shielded from the injustice aud anarc
necessarily prevailing where there are as many prices
piece of work shops. They write us that they are
confident of success, and only ask iourneymen from
abroad not to come in and virtually take the part Other
taskmasters The following circular, addressed then
to their Employers, sets forth their views aud feeling
on the general subject We rejoice to learn that among
other selfproecting agencies they mediate the esah
lishment of q shop of their own. But hear Them
SYRACUSE, Tuesday, April II 1850
FdlOw Cii,ens and Gentlemen: fouwho are ensagedn
the business Manufacturing in this hereby respect
fully solicited TO cooperate with Journeymen CablGd
Makers of this city in endeavors TO amelorae existing
evils of long standing among It's all and possible to pre-
the further extension OF these evils After long and
careful but painful consideration OF the Of those evils
10 which will call your attention. and after witnessing
and experiencing too many venture to say truth and
with confidence of your sanction, that th9
lst And greatest cause, the dsorganized condond
our labor
I'd No regular system of prices in the different shops
3D. 30 sympathetic, friendly fellow feeling to promOt
each Others interests, which would exist II would act
we ought by uniting together in forming and establishing
by mutual consent schedule of prices for all kinds
piece-work made in workmanike manner with suitable
materials We would ain be silent on past events, wha
sion in our trade But constrained to believe that's
too common practice has been by some to accept the ind
gent offered labor and establish thereon precedent wh
works injustice to many.
After tosome and faithful examination of the whok
subject by u.s. and those entrust to represent ghs
and ntere s we have come the conclusion to adopt ne
following schedule OF prices, as being rs nearly Just
could be expected under all the circumstances of the c
And We ask and confidently expect your friendly concr
renee in the adoption of the same, and its invoabe mf
tepance Ard in order TO consumate good work ~
soon may bawe request your concurrence dissent
Tuesday the 10Th inst, and will be received by the bear
ers Of these friendly presents to you. We send you aug
herewith the schedule of prices above referred TO- who
ehould be subject revision from time to time, the scnr
and style of work would seem to justify: But which .s
now stands is all ask, but which would in many part.
lars Justify additions which trust will meet your cort1
approval being the best present for the united Can
nei-Makers of Syracuse. ~
The above Circular having been received by those
whom was directed and considered by those minds who
are pure AID without guilt deceit, TO be just and eqn
BILE have acceded to the proposition OF meg
friends the JOurneymen Cabinet Makers of this city VIZ
take this opportunity to thank them for their prompt scn
and support and also to recommend them to the pubhcPv
ronage for the pubcs own interest and to say to the
lie that you depend getting good work Of men wn
are guided by the principles OF justice and receive w
reward but cannot depend those who carry baap
on the principles of rapacty Much pleasure and just pM
is felt in bringing TO notice the honorable names OF m~
enlisted in the Of rights which are as follows:
Ashley & Wliston, Salna ST. Dana IL Griggs SalinsSi
Uumbert & Woellmer, Salnast
And hope is also entertained Of an addition to the
VETERAN PHALAM.