Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-11
Ninth Annual Session of the Nation.
al typographical Union.
FOURTH DAY.


called the Union to order.
Prayer by Rev. Jno. 3. McFerrin.
Mr.. Secretary Walsh read the minutes of
yesterday. which were approved.
Mr.. Smith, chairman of the Committee on
Appeals, presented his report. The clause
recommending that the protest of Nashville
Union in the case of Edw. Hawkins, be sus-
tanned, met with strong objection from Mr..
Barry, because of the facts not being official
ly stated.
Mr.. Slit moved TO refer the clause back to
the committee. that they may obtain more
full evidence. The committee then Withdrew
the resolution.
On motion, the ladies present were tender
ed seats within the bar.
The second resolution in the committees
report. relating to Oliver Lucas was refer
red back to the Memphis and Louisville
Unions for adjustment.
The resolution in the case of Chas Scott
was, on motion. referred back 10 Cincinnati
Union for settlement.
The committee advised that the appeal
case between st. Louis and Louisville Unions
be referred back to that body, as it did not
come legitimately before the committee.
Mr.. Oberly wished to see the appeal sus-
tanned, aggrieved party had the perfect
right to ask restitution of the National
Union.
Messrs. Mcintosh, Smith. Barry and Swift,
pro and con, the resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Floyd, from committee on Unfinished
Business, submitted a report in reference to
providing constitution for subordinate
Unions, which contained the following reso
luton
ResoIred. That this National Union deem
intxpedient the adoption by this body of a
uniform constitution for the government of
the several local Unions.
EX-Presidcnt Smith asked the privilege of
Withdrawing his report for the purpose of
curtailing the same. Granted.
Gen. Harding, through Mr.. Stitt. presented
an invitation to the Union to visit his Park
to-day.
Mr.. Failing moved to accept the kind invi-
taiiOn. and return thanks to Gen. Harding
Mr.. President Farqnhar read an invitation
from Superintc Idant Pearl to visit the Public
Schools of the city. which was accepted and
thanks acknowledged.
Secretary Walsh read a letter from Mr.. G.
NJ. Proctor inviting the Delegates to visit
Diamond Cave after their adjournment. Re-
ceIved and thanks returned.
report from Davenport Union was re-
ceived and referred to committee on Returns
A motion to take a recess for 10 minutes
was lost.
Mr.. Hdles offered the following resolution:
ResolUod. That the Secretary aud Treasurer
he instructed To have printed blank creden-
Iials, aud furHish 10 local Unions before
next meetSng. three copies OF The same.
Mr.. Gallnger offered an amendment 10
Sec. 4, Art. OF constitution, which lies over
till next meeting.
Mr.. John W. Barry proposed to amend Sec
OF General Laws by inserting and shall
only be liable TO tie usual initiation fsc.''-
Relates to a person coming from place
where there is not sufficient number to
organize Unioa.
Mr.. Mcintosh offered a resolution that Sec.
6 of General Laws be expuuged from the
Constitution. Lost.
Mr.. Filling moved that Mr.. Morgan re-
eeive $50 for his service as Assistant Secre
tary. Adopted.
Mr.. Watts offered resolution providing
for the election OF a Reading Clerk. Adopted,
and afterwards reconsi!ered
Mr. SmallGeld offered a resolution. instruct
ing the 5 cretary to have printed 4, 900 copies
OF the present proceedings, to be distributed
among the local Unions. Tie resolution was
lost
Mr.. Floyd moved TO have $500 copies
printed, which was amended by the insertion
OF 5000. which was carried.
Mr.. Mcintosh offered the following, which
was laid on the tabl,:
Rssolued That Section Of the general
Laws of the National Union, be expunged
from the record.
Mr. J. W. Barry offered an amendment 10
See. of General Laws which was tabled
Mr.. swirl moved that the amendment to
See. Of the Constitution be referred to the
Finance Committee. So ordered.
Secretary Walsh submitted supplement-
airy report, showing the receipts from subor-
dinate Unions for percentage for the past
year to be s452 81. Received.
Mr.. Floyd moved a suspension OF the rnles
to admit report from committee on Unin-
ishrd Business, regarding the amendlh nj
OF Art. of Constitution, proposed by
Mr.. r. Il. Barry nj the Boston Convention
Afor being fully discussed by several del
esatss, The report was adopted.
The rule governing the hours Of meeting
adjourn ill u tonight.
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