Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-10-20


one of interest, and the success which at
tended their efforts is best attested by the
universal praise bestowed by all who had
the pleasure to be present.
Eight Hour System.-A large meeting of
the workingmen of this city, in favor Of the
eight hour system, was held in the saloon of
the Wilmington Institute on Wednesday
evening last. The rain fell during the whole
evening, yet the room was crowded to ex-
cess.
The meeting was called to order by r.
Nolan, Of the Coach Makers Union, No. q,
on whose motion VIM. +. Stimel was APP
pointed President On taking the chair, Mr..
Stimel addressed the assemblage, stating that
the object Of the meeting was TO secure an
alteration of the hours of labor from ten TO
eight, in order that workingmen may have
more time for mental Improvement They
hoped thereby to elevate the laboring classes
A number of delegates from the various
Trade Associations of our city occupied seats
on the platform.
On motion, committee was appointed TO
draft resolutions expressive of the sense of
the meeting.
After brief absence, the committee re-
ported the following preamble and reso-
lutlons, which were read, and adopted
unanimously
all men in this country to enjoy life, liberty
and the pursuit OF happiness, and the right
70 use az proper means to protect those rights
by legislative enactments, so long as those
enactments do mot debar the privileges of
others, more than is necessary for the good
of all and,
Whereas, 1t has been and is admitted that
a reduction of the hours of labor has been
benefit to all, and in operating as a conser-
vative element has been successful and sat
isfactory to the employer and employee, as
the past has shown by a reduction of the
hours from Il to 10, from 12 to 10 /; in some
countries, to 8 hours day and,
Whereas, Some of our eminent medical
men and wisest statesmen have given it as
their opinion that the reduction of the hours
OF labor from ten to eight, considering the
advantages gained by yinventivepower, would
be wise and productive of good, giving to
man time TO cultivate the immortal principles
wise Creator has given him. Therefore,
Resolyed, That we the working men Of the
city of Wilmington and State of Delaware,
in mass meeting assembled, do proclaim that
we have right to a voice in saying how
many hours should constitute a days work
ResOlred, That we believe eight hours "a
day ought TO be fixed as a legal days work.
Res0iUed, As combination is necessary we
recommend TO the various trades to form
themselves in Unions, so that they may have
combination and strength and unitedly
move to carry forward the good cause
ResOired That we recommends to the Trades
Unions of this city to form a Trades As
sembly, believing by such an organization
the cause would be benefited in this city
Resolced, That we will give our ballot to
him who will, in the halls of Legislatures,
use his influence and vote TO make eight
hours Il legal days work
Res0lced, That it is our firm conviction and
judgment, under the present system of labor.
that il disqualities man and units him for
the duties he owes to his family, to himself
and TO his God.
Resolred, That we invoke the public press
to use its influence in helping us to bring
about this great reform
Resolgedr That we tender our thanks to the
public press, and especially Finchers
Trades Review" and pledge ourselves to
give it our support.
Addresses were delivered by VIM. Hard
ing, of New York, President of the Coach
Makers International Union, and George
w. Curry, of this city. The speakers were
listened to throughout with much attention,
and their remarks ELECTED frequent outbursis
of applause.
After the meeting the speakers were en-
tertained with an excellent repast at the
Delaware House
HOrtieulturdl-A stated meeting Of the
Delaware Horticultural Society was held
October 18th, 1865.
In the absence of the President, William
Tatnall was called TO the chair.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved
$. M. Harrington, Jr., offered the follow
ing resolution, which was unanimously
Adopted
ResoIced, That the thanks of the IIorticul.
tural Society be and they are hereby tender
ed TO the ladies who so cheeriuly and cfec-
lively assisted at the late fair; to the contribu-
tors and gardeners for the deep interest taken
by them, and for the articles exhibited; 10
7. Y. DeNormandie, for the loan, without
charge, of china and glassware, and to those
who so kindly relinquished to the public
charities, for whose benefit the fair was held,
the premiums which had been awarded.
The Treasurer reported that $500 would
be about the net profits of the late exhibi-
tion.
On motion of Il. Tatnall, Jr., a committee
of three was appointed to prepare a report
Of the late exhibition.
The chair appointed E. Tatnall, Jr, S. NJ.
Harrington, Jr., and Daniel w. Taylor, said
committee.
The following committees were appointed
for the ensuing year.
Committee on Fruits-William Tatnall, W.
II. Pierce, Rev l.. Coleman, II. c. Taylor
and L. p. Bush, NJ D..
Committee on Plants and Flowers-Saml
Candy, W. r. Bullock, NJ. D., and Jacob
Brown.
Committee on Vegctables-B. F. Taylor
George Sayers and John Landers
On motion of d. w. Taylor, the Treasu.
rer was directed TO divide the net proceeds
of the late Fair as iollows:-Three-fo -fourths
to be paid to the Home for Friendless
Children, " and one-fourth to the "Home for
! Aged Women"
On motion, IA committee of five was ap-
pointed to report at the next meeting, list
of names of persons TO be elected members:
d. w, Taylor, Joseph H. Warrington, E.
Iatnali, Jr., j. r. Bringhurst and Charles
M Iatnall. WILLIAM CAHBY, Sec'y.
JlrOrs.-Toe following is list of jurors
for the November term of the court in this
county:
Grand Jurors-Brandywin Hd.-samuel
Dixon, Edward Bringhurst, John Husbands
Wilmington Hd.-John b. Porter, George
w. Sparks, John A. Duncan,
Christiana Hd.-James ArmOr, Henry G.
Banning, Lewis Walter
Mill Greek Hd.-Samuel Hardness, Spencer
Chandler.
White Clay Greek Hd.-Thomas Lum,
Abraham Cannon.
New Castle Hd.-George 2. Tybout, Alferd
Nowland
Pencader Hd.-Samuel Frazier, VIM Con
lyn.
Red Lion Hd.-Francis D. Dunlap, Clem
ent Reeves
St; Georges Hd.-samuel Rothwell, Jas.
M. Vandegrift, Guy Derrickson.
Appoquinimink Hd.--James Stats, Jacob
Stats
Petn Jurors.--Bran ,ywine---Adolphus
Husbands, Stephen G, Weldin, James V.