Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-11-12
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WoRKINGMEN's CosvENrfos-MEErISGo OF
DELEGATES "A meeting OF the Delegates Of the
workiugmen's Convention was held on satur-
day evening in the Council Chamber at the City
Hall, the President, Darius Daugbton, Esq. in
the chair, and Mr.. Jos, W. Mattingly Secretary.
Mr.. Charles b. Hough stated that the commit
tee the address would report at the next meet
ing.
Mr. Donald McCathron, from the COMMITTEES ap-
pointed to draft a constitution and bylaws, re-
ported the same. rff
The constitution sets forth that the objedt OF
the association is TO akitatothe eight-hour qhes-
ton, aud to sustain u by their action. IL also
provides for the distribution Of documents favor
ing the movement and for holding meetings
frequently for the purpose OF Keeping the subject
before the working classes. 1t further provides
that its members shall not support for Office any
but those who pledge themselves to devote their
interests to the cause In question. II prescribes
that the officers Of the association shall consist OF
apresident, vice president, treasurer correspond
ing secretary aud recording secretary.
Mr. Mclean suggested that the report be ap-
proved, aud thon forwarded to the several trade
associations. He was not prepared to vote on
them as a permanent organization He would
prefer to consult first with the society he repre-:
scented. q.
Mr. G. NJ Leitch was received as a delegate
from the Carpenters Association In place Of Mr..
Henry Kierl; Mr. +. W. Latsrmal was also re-
ceived as q delegate.
ON motion OF Mr. whaloy, the report of the
Committee on the Constitution and bylaws was
adopted
He then moved that the bylaws be taken up
and considered by sections which was agreed
to, and they were adopted with slight amend
ment. 80 49,
And on motion, they were adopted as the rules
to govern the Convention. ~
Mr.. McCathron reported the receipts and ex-
peuditures OF the recent Mass Meeting, which
show that the committee received into Its hands
$j35 90, and expended Si67. 10, leaving a balance
in Its hands Of f6S. 10.
Mr.. Adam I. Cavis submitted the following res
olution, together with memorial to Congress
which were adopted:
Resolved, That the Convention recommend to
the several trade associations represented therein
the appointment Of Committees to procure sigma
lures to a memorial to Congress urging the adUp-
ton of eight hours as days work where me
chanies or laborers are employed directly by the
Government Of the United States.
ResoLutd, That the corresponding secretary
communicate copies of the above resolution to
the proper officers OF the several associations OF
the District.
Resolved, That the corresponding secretary
also communicate copies OF the first resolution to
all trade associations In the several States, re-
commencing the preparation Of like memorials
for the same object as one OF the means likely to
be efficient In furthering the general adoption OF
eight hours as a days work In all the industries
of the country.
Mr., @. h. Hough submitted a resol ution to the
effect that as the time for the Assembling OF Con
gress is near at hand, the various committees APP
point delegates to urge Congress to pass law
making eight hours a legal days work for all
employees under the Govern ment, aud thnt a
ma ority Of the delegates have power to call n
meeting Of the Conve ntion. Also, that the me-
mortal lust adopted be referred to that committee
The delegations accordingly appointed, each,
one from their number to present the memorial
above referred to to Congress.
On motion Of Mr.. J. G, Whaley, Messrs. W. Il.
Mclean, John Bradbury, aud Donald McCathran
were appointed a committee TO examine and re-
port on the credentials OF delegates coming In the
convention.
After appropriating a sufficient amount Of
money to pay advertising bills and hall rent, the
convention adj Ourned.