The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-29
MOVEMENTS OF THE LYNN srRIKKRs.
TFfom she Boston Courier, FeO. 20.l

Ffom ne Boston (0urter, FeO. ~
Tho lynn strikers formed in processl0u yesterday
morning. according 70 the predetermined plan, numbering
about hun dred persons, and marched 10 Marble
who were IN the PROCESSION conducted themselves 10
very orderly manner. They were oneered a. various
places on the route and when they arrived at the borders
strikers, numbering about two hundred persons, ana
escorted u Market square Here they addressed by
M Peter Dixie and others after which they paroos OF
cold collation..
The reporters who followed the rear Of the process
sion, IN carriage when II entered the town were re-
ceived with the ssu.aon which greets Stranger
well favored enough 70 be possession OF convey
an0e, which Is "lets rock EN-" They were accordingly
crooked p to damaging extent, so lar Us the norse WAS
concerned. -. i.
The procession marched through the principal streets
the town which vary IN width from I'VE =, 'en ,eea Az
viewing ali the interesting localities, they procee ded to
the Common where speeches were made oy Samuel
Green Mr. Bsbee and others No new doctrines were
by the speakers About four O'Clock the pro
ccsson as reformed and after cheering their entertain
ers they marched back to where they arrived about
William II. Perry VINO arrested on Saturday for
creating disur bance, and sent TO Salem, examined
yesterday, and held in 1900 bonds. He was baIed by
Martin Hood.
SERMONS ON THE SUBJECT OF THE STRIKE IN LYNN
Al OF t,e churches OF Lynn, Sunday, the minis
ers in their sermons alluded in direct terms TO the STRIKE
OF those who expected discuss the topic
arranged exchanges, somewhat 70 the disappointment Of
the congregations
Rev. Charles c. Shackford pastor of the Second Con-
gregaonAl Unitarian) church, however, delivered dis
course in the morning on the subject The following
Mr. s. preached from the text Luke 18th chapter 18th
verseAnd he said unto them, take heed, and beware
OF coyeousness; for mans life conssteth not In tho
abundance Of the things which he poesesseth" Jesus
had been holding up TO view the asehooi hypocrisy aud
oppression Of those among his countrymen who claimed
to be purer and more righteous than Others BE appealed
TO the infinite realities Of love, justice and TRUTH He was
asked TO apply them auhoritativey 30 particular
His reply was in accordance with the whole spirit Of his
teaching He takes no side, as or individual against
another but goes at once to the root OF the difficulty
and warns them against the continual craving for
more-morc wealth, more business, more possessions.
Christianity today furnishes speci6, directions
what 10 adopt In the question between labor
and capital but It furnishes the spiritual and universal
principles which should pervade all their conduct The
covetous spirit Ia the same, whether in rich or poor.
External possessions only them, and
through them build up the Kingdom Of God in the spirit
itself. How have done this? How have used
wealth. influence and position? Wha. higher lesson have
taught those lees favored than the lesson Of
and self ndulgence2 He who looks upon his fell
low only machines TO be at the least possible
cost must not be surprised that they shall regard him
machine TO give them food and clothing-mcro and
yet The question labor capital meets Us every
where to-day. will be settled by science humanity
advances and is well ii such events as have recently
occurred should lead TO thoughtful consideration and to
ask what is Christian duty. Let true generosity and
breath Of Christian charity 60 than half way,
need be- TO enghten ignorance to win over opposition,
and healthful direction to sick and dissatisfied spirits
churlsh sense OF duty must give place 70 the beautiful
form OF charity going FORTH like tho wife OF Nabal TO meet
the threatening David breathing the spirit Of Christ
minsterng rather than asking to be mntered unto and
entering into the JOY Of the Lordeven the joy Of doing
Many Of the manufacturers here attend Mr. Shackords
church. which believe is regarded rs the most arsto
cratic In the city.
congregation at some hail. the name Of which have for
gotten He alluded 10 the strike, and said, IL he under
stood the subject he approved OF the movement for bis
soul was with the oppressed always. He however, de-
preCted violence and disobedence to the laws He took
commercial view Of the subject and thought If success
fn, the strike would cause needed REFORM by mating
an advance in the prices OF shoes at the expense OF the
consumer.
At the Catholic meeting in Lyceum Hail. after the usual
exercsesn observance OF Lent Father Strain spoke the
movement. His remarks though radical enough the
OF the strike, were in regard TO claw
and order" He opposed any violence disregard Of the
law attacks on the rights and property of others But
he advised every Catholic shoemaker to lift hammer
while the Yankees were standing out for higher wages;
and If any of the Yankees did not remain firm to iuu
snce them if possible to be true to the objects OF the
strike. The prices OF shoes he said then go up and
shoes would have to be made or people 60 barefoot The
irish element large among the strikers and 10 believed
hat Father Strains advice will have much influence in
egard 10 IT,
STRIFE AT HAvERHILI.
The shoemakers Of Haverhl, agrceaby TO vote pass
ed their meeting Saturday evening last struck for
nine O'Clock for the OF raising funds to carry
the movement and to organize themselves into protec
tive association.
Geo. II. Hawley was elected Chairman, and he an
nounced that ourhfs Of thoae who had agreed TO strike
would join the association He in favor OF stopping
work until the bosses had agreed sign the schedule Of
prices adopted NJ the meeting Saturday evening,
and the question being put to vote, unanimously
adopted.
On motion OF Thomas salter, Mr. Hawley was elected
Chief Marshal Of the strike, which he accepted con
ton that they would all agree to obey his orders and
fran from all riotous proceedings against manufacturers
and expressmen
A committee of five then appointed to wait upon the
manufacturers and request them sign the list OF prices
after which voted that every striker should finish
the work he has commenced, and return IT to his boss
committee Of ten then appointed 70 the
towns OF Haverhl and Bradford aud obtain the sigma
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Join the association.