Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1863-01-16
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

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soCHTT.-Thc society was called to order by
the President, who stated the object of the
meeting TO be special one, called at the written
request of various members.
The Secretary then read the terms Of the re-
quest, which were TO the effect that a meeting
should be held TO consider the cXpodCncy of
forming branch union with tho National Ty-
biographical Union,
discussion here cnsucd, which was opened
by Mr.. Lowrey making few remarks, explain.
atOry, as he understood II, Of the cause which
induced this request.
Mr.. COCHRAN followed In an earnest speech,
In which no laudcd the efficiency and wide.
spread Influence of the society from the time
Of its establishment In January, 1915 up to the
present hour. He urged the members not TO
forget but TO cherish proper respect and care
tOi tho old organization. He was opposed TO
the proposed union, as tending only 20 create
schism, and destroy the welfare Of the society.
No imputatiOn, he said, had ever been Gust upon
that society, but, on tue contrary, II had ever
held high and honorable position IN this city,
and he regarded its present field Of influence In
the metropolis as possesslsslng far greater ad-
yantages than one In New York or any other
part OF the country. He was sorry to observe
however, that the same good will and fraterni-
ty among the members did not appear so con-
splcous lately, as heretofore. He exhorted
them, therefore, TO purer councils and Hrmcr
resolves in the future.
Mr.. Hough said he was, likewise, opposed TO
the call for such purpose, and thought IL his
duty, as a member Of thlE society, 10 state what
occurred In the meeting Of the day before,
where he was present; the object was 10 form
an antagonlstlc society 10 their own, which
was TO unite, as branch union, with the Ma
tlonal Typographical Union. He proceeded 10
give detailed account Of the proceedings.
The President, at the suggestion Of q NON.
Der, here asked If any one who had interested
himself In the call for the meeting Of the pro-
cedlng day was then present.
Mr.. MacMurray arose and said nc was pres.
cnt at the meeting referred TO-, but was not &C.
qusinted with those who took the lead. He Gu.
deayorcd 70 ascertain who were the movers In
this matter, but was afforded no satisfaction
whatever. ... -
Mr.. Judge said he would not certainly deaIg.
nate the leaders, but he had his opinions both
as to them and their object. He favored
union with the national body, If such could be
enected In proper formj but he knew the
chief object Of the meeting In question was to
organize RBeparate association In this District.
To this no was opposed, and would heartily en-
dorsc protest, to DO sent TO the President of
the National Typographical Union, desiring
him TO refuse granting a charter to this new
organization, which would materially InJure
tho interests of printers In this locality.
Mr.. Cook, speaking of the connection of the
Baltimore Typographical Society with the Ma
tlonal one, said he knew Of neither benefit nor
dignity acquired by that body, except contract
ing debts TO pay the expenses Of spendthrift
delegates might be considered an honor and a
benefit.
Mr.. Garfield deprecated the motive of the
new society.
Mr.. King said he had been In favor of a Ma
tional branch unioni but after visiting the meet.
ing of Wednesday, hewas thoroughly disguised
with the Idea.
Mr.. HOugh presented preamble, and moved
TO refer 1t, and similar papers that might be
offered that evening, to a committee of seven,
TO 10 appointed at the dlscr0tiOh Of the Chair;
the said committee to report before to close OF
the meeting.
On motion Of Mr.. Lowry, the committee was
Increased TO nine,
Tho preamble, as amended, was agreed 10.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Lowry, Cochran,
Canacld, ClGxton, Hough, Plo!tor, Blake, Ford,
The committee left the room to deliberate
upon the papers. After short time they re-
turned and reported the following, which we're
un anlmOusly adopted;
Whereas, by a call In the newspapers of this !
city, by some person or persons unknown 10 us, |
a meeting Of printers was held on Wednesday
Tor thepurposc OF forming n branch of the Ma !
tional Typographical Union In this city;
And whereas, said meeting authorized lts (,
chairman to call u mass meeting Of printers,
after taking the sense Of all employed at this |,
time, at such time aud place as he may think |
proper
And whereas, VIC hold the District of Colum. |
Dia to DO our recognised and proper Jurisdiction |
and believe such scheme, conducted In such |
inconsistent with our rights as an or.
saniEation, as well as with the cardinal princi. |
pies Of all Trades, Unions and Societies, and |
detrimental to the Interest and welfare OF thls |
soclcty, (Which 10 composed Of al least four
ifths oil the printers employed In this city, and
hose who work with, and have seen ht TO TO
main out ofmembershlp;
And whereas, we believe that only those ap.
prove the course pursued who have been deludsd
INTO the belief that this Society does not protect
Inc trade, and Is opposed TO the National Union,
And whereas, for our protection of the trade,
We can proudly point TO clear history for near.
y hity years OF prosperity and unity seldom
attained by societies of any kind; aud mover
before or elsewhere by trade societies; and for
our friendship for the National Union and all
ls subordlnates, aud all trades' societies, we
'oier with confidence to our Law In reference TO
,ards, and our manner Of enforcing It., and tho
friendly Intercourse eyer maintained aud cher
shed by this SOcictyi Therefore,
l. Resolved, That we cordially invite all prin-
era at present employed within our iurisdlc-
Ion TO unite with US In OndGavorng 10 sustain
lie fundamental principle of trade societies,
md diseOuntsnance all attempts to create false
ssues, isms, and antagOniRms between them
md ourselves.
2. And .fitlsr resolved, That, although fully
ocogpiAinR the different PTlnterS' Unionsb
lndsT the National Unlon-thlS Society re-