The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-11-24

the most harmoniGSf Character.
The Convention was called to order BY Mr..
c. L. Bronson. d this city. and the post OF
Secretary -hip was filed by Mr.. J. Fehrsnbatch.
also Of indianapolis.
The examination Of credentials having been
concluded, permanent organization was ef-
fected by the election Of the following named
gentlemen az officer:
President-Noyes White, Evansville.
First Vice President-D. VI. Hooper, New
Albany.
second Vice President-Peter Hickey, La
tayette.
>ecretary-J. Fehrcnbatch, Indianapolis.
Treasurer-M Kane.
The President upon taking the chair made
few appropriate remarks, and declared the
Convention open for business.
After the appointment Of Committe Of i've
10 prepare resolutions expressive Of the sentl-
ments q the workngmen Of Indiana, thee
yention adjourned 10 meet on Tuesday MORN
ing at the hall Of the Locomotive Engineers.
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The Convention met nj ten O'Clock, and az
ter the reading Of the minutes, the Committee
on Resolutions made the following report:
WHEREAS, Labor supports government. pro-
duces wealth, and Is the handspring Of indi-
yidual prosperity and happiness, and should
maintain that dignity and respect that it,
value and importance entitle 10 20 hold. There
fore, we, the Representatives Of the Working
Men Of the state Of Indiana, assembled i'm Con-
yentiOn for the benefit Of the workingmen Of
all classes.
Resoire, That the time has arrived, that in
consequence ofthe large amount Of labor-saying
machinery now In use, and the excess Of la
borers for the labor required 10 be performed,
that henceforth eight hours shall constitute a
ddy's trork.
Res0ired, That our duties 10 our families.
ourselves, and 20 our Acknowledgment, re-
quires, and our mental and physical condition
demands, that we adopt this rule as soon as
circumstances will warrant Us in doing so.
ResOired, That we recommend to all work
ingmen OF this state, and request all working
men OF other states, 70 unite In forming eight
hour leagues, for the accomplishment OF this
object. throughout the United states and that
we make Use Of all lawful and suitable means
| for success.
Resoired, That in order TO secure our object.
we hereafter support no man for any official
position, but those only who are i'm favor Of
eight hours constituting days work, and we
recommend all workingmen TO do likewise.
ResOlred, That we recommend 10 all work.
| ingmen throughout the several States Of the
/ Union 10 petition the Legislatures of their re-
| spective States, and the Congress Of the United
states, to enact n law, that eight hours shall
hereafter constitute days work on all public
works Of the several States and General Gov
eminent.
ResOlred. That we enter our solemn protest
against that system Of legislation, whether
| State or National, which taxes three-fourths
for the benefit OF the other fourth, and n per-
sisted in, must result in reputation, which is
alike disgraceful and dangerous 10 free people.
ResOlUed. That we recommend to all associ-
| q i'm ne \ nj tel at 70
/ hold state Conventions, and send delegates 10
a General National Convention, To be held at
such time and place may be deemed expedi-
ent by such associations, 10 consider and adopt
/ such measures as will most effectually accom-
/ plish the end in view.
| ResOfred, That these resolutions be publish
ed in Fincher's Trades Rerie,c three times, and
/ that all newspapers who favor the movement
be requested 10 publish them also. that the
/ public may have full knowledge Of and ample
| time To be prepared for the fulfillment of the
long deferred and much needed boon to the
wOrkingmen.
ResOIred. That all Workingmen's Associa-
tions in the Union be requested 10 make known
their determination TO conform 10 these resOlu-
tions, by notice in Elncher's Trades Rerietc.
| Address 10 y. Ii. Thayer, of Philadelphia, the
Business Manager Of the Rerielc.
Noyes White, Chairman,
Alex. Henry,
Peter Hickey, c....
George L. Cochran. committee
ID. VI. Hooper,
/ 4. r. Brewer.
After A spirited debate, the preamble and
resolutions were adopted unanimously.
\ communication was received from the
MachiniSts' and Blacksmiths' Union, and or.
dered to be entered on the minutes.
The Convention then took recess until two
o'clock p. VI.
In the afternoon session, Mr.. Bronson offered
the following resolution, which was unani
mously adopted:
ReSOlred. That it is our duty, and we now
| consider IL eXpedicnt 10 form an Eight Hour
| League for the State Of Indiana, and that this
Convention proceed to organize such League
ON motion. committee of five was appoint
ed to draft an address TO the workingmen OF
the State Of Indiana.
ON motion, committee appointed to
present the petitions in favor Of enacting law
making eight hours n legal days work, to the
members Of the Legislature.
ON motion, the Convention then went into
Committee Of the Whole for the purpose OF
forming n Grand Eight Hour League for the
State Of Indiana.
Adjourned to meet at eight o'clock A. NJ
Wednesday.
THIRD DAYS PROCEEDING.
The Convention met pursuant 10 adjourn
| ment.
The Committee on Address made a lengthy
report which was unanimously adopted.
THE length Of the address, with the press
upon our columns. prevents us from publish
ing il, but as il will appear in pamphlet form.
the worSingmen OF Indiana will all have a
chance of perusing it. We may remark here.
however, the tenor Of il may be inferred from
the resolutions given abOve-EDIToR.l
On motion, the proceedings of this Conven-
ton were ordered to be published in ETRcher's
Trades Rerie,c, and also in the indianapolis
papers, and all other papers disposed to pub
lish them.
The business Of the Convention having come
10 close, the President, Mr.. White, made
some wel-timed remarks, after which,
ON motion. the Convention adjourned sine
die. y. WHITE. President.
J. FEHRENBATcH, Secretary.