The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-24

ed the presentation of two names from district.
The President answered that but one name could
be presented by a district.
Mr.. Carman offered substitute, to the effect that
when difference existed between the delegates OF
district relative to the choice of an eector they
can present two or more names, FROM which the
Convention shall select.
DIR. Given, of Baltimore comfy, offered sub
stitute, to the effect that the Congressional dis
tricts shall select the Electors, but if district
should be equally divided between two names,
they shall be presented to the Convention for its
determination.
The propositions elected considerable discussion,
when vote was taken by counties, and the sub
stitute of DR.. Given adopted
George Ii. Carman offered a resolution granting
permission to the Third Congressional district to
present two names tor the position of Eector.
The Chair decided the resolution out of order,
as it confcted with the proposition Just adopted.
A motion to lay the subject on the table was
lost.
The final vote taken, and the substitute
adopted.
The delegates retired to another part of the Hail.
and on returning reported as follows First dis
trct Elias W. Griswold, of Dorchester; second
district John Brook Boyle, of Carroll; third dis
fourth district, Hon. Henry May, of Baltimore city
fifth district John Rtchie, of Frederick; sixth
district James S. Franklin, of Anne Arundel
AT the announcement of the name of the Hon.
Henry May, the Hall echoed with cheers, which
continued for some minutes. He was loudly called
for, but was not in the Hall. Gov. Lowe congratu-
lated the Convention the selection of Mr.. May,
and said that with such leaders glorious triumph
was beyond peradventure.
John Ritchie, of Frederick, was called for, and in
few remarks thanked the Convention for the
honor conferred.
Bradley T. johnson offered a resolution, thank
ing the officers of the Convention for the able and
impartial manner in which they had discharged
their duties.
The Convention then adjourned sine die, with
three cheers for the nominee of the Charleston
Convention.
MEETING OF THE WORKING MEN-SYM-
PATTY FOR THE NASSA CHUSETTS
STRLKERS.
Last night meeting of the working men of this
city, who sympathise with the 'IIynn strikers, ~
was held in Temperance Temple, Gay street. There
were about three hundred persons present, inclu,
ding one woman. The meeting was called to order
by nominating Francis Gallagher, ESQ.,, as Chair
man, who accepted the position with few remarks.
j. G. Woodruff was selected as Secretary.
The President introduced to the meeting Alonzo
Draper the leader of the sLynn strikers" Mr..
Draper occupied an hour and half in his address.
He entered into history of the present "strike, -
stating that its origin in the failure of the
Western merchants to meet their liabilities. In the
crisis of 1857 the Western dealers in shoes were
COmpeleu 10 ASK lOr an extension OF their paper,
and most of it extended period of twenty four
months Last fall those merchants were again un-
able to meet their liabilities and, as consequence
could not make their purchases. The trade be-
came depressed-the working men, for the sake of
employment, worked for Interchangeable supply
became immense and the "strike" followed 1t
not movement against the manufacturers, for
most of them sympathized with those engaged in
it, but it effort on the part of the workmen
to regulate the quantity of goods manufactured,
and TINS the suonlv from to too
great an extend the demand. Mr.. Draper then
went into minute history of the "strike," and
closed by calling on the working men present for
material aid.
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t is with feelings of deep regret that we
learn of the necessity which has compelled brother
workingmen of Massachusetts and New Hampshire
sort to their present movement in order maintain their
rights and obtain adequate compensation for their toll
Therefore be it
ReSOlrd That the right to con troll the price Of labor by
controlling its quantity is inherent right of the abo-
rer, and that combination of those who have labor to
hty as the demand shall require. will violate law,
either human divine, but is subject commencing
itself to the most mature thought every person having
at heart the welfare of the laboring man.
ReSotred, That in the present struggle sympathize
with the workingmen of Massachusetts and New Hamp-
shire, and greet them as brothers in common
made so by common humanity and a common interest.
RESOLVED, That, while repudiate all unfair
to attain end however desirable regard the
sent movement of brother workngmen eminently
just and merins warmest and most active sympa-
thies.
j. G.. Woodruff offered the following preamble
and resolutions
Whereas, The relations of labor and capital present
such varied and dscordant elements, such strikes
one hand, and! monetary panics on the other, derang
ing the industry, and stagnang the of trade,
thereby disturbing the systems of established by
which communities are controlled show concusively to
all discriminating minds that the present relations of
capital and labor false mankind has to learn
the laws upon which they based produce that
necessary harmony essential to the universal good
Therefore, be it
ReSOired, That the mechanics and workngmen of Bal
timore in meeting assembled do hereby invite the
workingmen of the United States to them in
vention with those representing the capital monied
interests thereof in Philadelphia, July the fourth to dis
and aid them in the solution of the great, and
ing anomaly of our industrial and financial cognaton
come before them.
ReSOlred, That each trade industrial body send
delegates to such convention from each locality and
tai be allowed fair representation from any authorized
source.
motion to lay the resolutions on the table was
lost.
They were then adopted.
Francis Gallagher, Esq, then addressed the Con-
vention. During his remarks he was frequently
interrupted by applause.
j. J. Fraey offered a resolution requesting the
different trades represented in the meeting to call
trade-meetings, and appoint committees to collect
moneys in aid of the "strikers' the chairmen of
the trade committees to constitute committee to
receive the funds and pay the same over to Hon.
Joshua pansant, who will attend to forwarding it
to the proper parties at Lynn.
The resolution was adopted, and the meeting then
adjourned.