The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-25
THE SHOEMAKERS' STRIKE.
Progress Of the Social Revolu-
ton in Massachusetts.
lass Meetings and Professions Of the
W0rkmon.
Speeches of the Leaders Of the
Strike.
SYMPATHETIC ADDRESSES OF CLHRGYMEN,
RPRshENDED VIOLENCE At LYNN.
TIE Military ORDERED UNDER ARMS,
&e, TO-, 10.
Speeches Of the Leaders of the
Strike.
SYMPATHETIC ADDRESSES OF CLERGYMEN.
APPRsHENDED VIOLENCE At LYNN,
THE STRIKE AT LYNN.

MOST OF the company during the time inter venng be-
tween be hour at which they began to assemble and tina
a. which they were 10 cooperate in demonstration di
vidcc up in little knots and engaged in conversation with
each other instead Of occupying themselves with
Irregular proceedings. Some Of these conversation
merged into discussions, and oftentmes became quit
exciting attracting the attention OF such outsiders could
not help overhearing Them
Among the crowd noticed two intelligent shoema kers
who were deep in argument, pro aud con, on question
raj hundred people TO hear their discussion. y
What is The use, ," said ono OF them, who seemed TO
about the slaves of the SOUTH tell you we are almost
a. much oppressed they In fact one sens we
are oppressed for they don't work many hours
IN the week as we DO, and they get living whc most
OF us couldn't live, with families if we couldn't get
trusted for necessares Of life, which expect
be able to pay for at this rate"
His opponentse TO hesitate, and bystander pu.
IN, We are worse treated than the slaves OF the South
In every sense, go far as j can see"
are" WV w
The second party to the controversy now spoke up with
some earnestnees: "You know, gentlemen, we are not
quarter as bad Off as the slaves Of the South though
are, by our - fooishness, ten times bad Off ws
And then, just think of it, the slaves can't hold mass
meetings Eor 'srike, and hsvnt lost that privilege
yet thank the Lord" cloud cheers)
First speaker-Thats SO but what'n those prisi-
eges amour. to- II they come to nothng9 You see gen
temen the only superiority of condition tina. Of
out Of this strike. (Cheers) Shall we fail or shall we
assert our superiority Southern nggers prolonged
cneeIt-cIes of"Wel never fal-well slarve to death
Another conversation between boss' and two of his
employees among hc strikers was laconic and less
BOSE" Good morning, gentlemen"
FIRST Jour Good morning, Sir guess you begin to
Second Jour" How YEP WALL don't you think the
bosses III have to knock under (excedy) and de-
Boss Havn't always used you decent"
q family to live ons''
Second Jour- No, you know you havnt used US de-
cent, and we'll chow BIO il. toof'
Boss" have always paid all could afford TO-"
second jour" You havn't"
Second Jour-sYou lie, aud you know it."
. Hoss-"s no use trying to argue With fool!' (Ex-
Second Jour- (somewhat alc:ously) IL show you
who's fool snd who amt before you get through with
First Jour -"Thats way to talk to boss use 'em
decent aud they'll have excuse for resisting u.s."
Another trio discussed the right of the freedom Of the
press One thought that every paper that didn't sub
scribe to their principles ought 70 be hootsd ana
suppre ssed "Lets stop EN- on the cars, said he and
If any Of the scultch gets into town, hoc em out and
make kinding wood cut OF them.''
sNo,' said another should be than Louis Ma
poeon, then. Let them print what they please, only
we can give em our opinion Of EN-"
third put in"Yes but have perfect right not to
take their fcabby papers, and that's what oughter
DO Choers were here given for several Boston papers
by the bJ tanders and the Traveller received full share
OF applause and one Lynn paper and Boston paper
some rather uncomplimentary Kisses and groans)
THE CONTENTS OF BOX INVESTIGATED.
The first demonstration of any note after strikers
had begun TO collect in the square, caused by the
seop ine OF shoe e, * from tue
conveying into the depot he was completely hem
med in by men who crowded up on alf sides.
MIC the throng, mounted the box, and cried oat
at the top Of bis voice, I" Them sin't shoss-the ns
reply. The box was taken into the square, aud M
Napoleon Wood, prominent striker, small OF stature,
but exceedingly energetic mounted T. and addressed the
TOOLS we'll na, up just was before and put II bick
in the depot If it contains uumade shoes wen carry
tured shoes can 20 out or Lynn cloud cheers) The
box opered and the statement OF the owner verified
It was then taken back to the depot.
WHAT THE BOSSES SAY.
embraced the opportunity Afforded by this adjourn
ment company With gentleman Of Lynn to visit seve-
raj of the principal "bosses" One of them, who is one
OF the not the largest manufacturer In the city,
took his lofts and showed me his stock on hand
Two soreys Of large building completely occupied
with boxes and racks Of shoes many OF which hal been
for long time on hand. He eaid he was gal Of tue
STRIKE far he concerned but he pied the poor
strikers, for he believed much misery would be caused
year He had no faith in the success OF strike
but said when he could afford TO pay higher wages he
Another sbossD said he was $40 600 poorer nov than
he should have been he had not manufactured shoe
for year. he also lacked condolences IN the STRIKE ne
Identical and the prosperity OF one class was sure
TO be shown by the other
AN "INCENDIARY" LETTER RECEIVED BY ONE OF THE
In this connection give the following copy OF letter
received the 18th iust by Mr. Isaac Newhal, one of
the principal BOSSES literal transcript Of the org
nal with the exception Of the pr0fane expressions OF
which decency would require an OMISSION
The contents Of this letter not generally known in
Lynn though the Of s reception and its purport have
come the Of the public. But is needlss 10 say
that very few could be found even among tho most III
letter contains while the revolving language with which
it is concluded B condemned by every Individual
who expresses an opinion about i, as infamous. The
cd Ia mt
will not be known; but certainly was not contrved by
any CT the prominent strikers or by any Well wjsher to
the cause
as YOU are the father Of all this Misery and oppression
in the Trade take this opportunity 70 inform you
that we want you to fork little Of your cash say
Eve hundred dollars 70 aid US along as you have made an
fortune by taking bread out OF the poor shoe
makers childrens mouths TO gray your own avarcous
disposition ,.~.u
is in Jeopardy hint TO the wise ought TO be sufficient
Nothing will deter From carrying out our purpose.
This depression which you are the sole cause o. MAKES MAJ
ana you don't come TO the scratch in that time woe DO
unto you and yours
q sighned by my hand
"Dabocaous chief Of the fallen angels and king OF
the Bottomees .,p;,,,,
This Was followed by number Of blAsphemous ephets,
which We refrain from giving.
A BOSS" ARMS HIMSELF.
IN consequence OF tnE letter, ana otner tnrcats WHICH
have been thrown out, made In Mr. Ne xhas hearing or
reported TO him by other parties he deemed himself and
bis property in danger, and prepared himself FOR aay
emergency in which he might be placed Ether by his
own announcement or by accident this fact bccam, pub
lie and has occasioned much comment
Hs friends justify his as necessary and prl
dent one warranted by the ci.cumstances others depre
cate the act Of carrying pistol as likely provoke at
tacks which would not otherwise have been thought Of
while the strikers generally joke about the matter and
say he has put msef to unnecessary trouble, as they
would not harm hair Of his head excep, scf defence
Meanwhile he carries his pistol in his pocket attends
the business OF his store and walks the street usual
POLICEMAN ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY.
Al about half past one o'clock officer Palfrey Attempted
to arrest a man named Parrot, who was intoxicated
Some OF the shoemakers rescued the man. and ther
began to hustle about Mr. Parcy providing him from ons
place another. He ordered Thorn to desst, but al
command was Intellectual and he accordingly proceeded
70 emphatise il with his billy - which he laid about hin
right and lert till be had cleared passage.
This little rcontre gave rise TO rutn0r that the oce
usedh Xaprerata q