The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-10-11
THE LABOR CyEsYs8n.

TIE Present Movement Among Mechanics
The EstubiishsGcHG or New Societies Systern,
Agitation slnd tsrguni2ation-The Neat Ma
t:onnl Convention Co-operntion Among Me-
chanics-Enrly Closing sSncieties-Fem;,l I.a-
bor Assoctntions-The rreseat Cause OF Ac-
tivity Among WorkinRnen, &C.. &c.
Activity Is the order Of tho day just among The
different labor organizations throughout tho country
Since tho Baltimore Labor Congress tho has
received increased stimulus In tho Eastern well
the Western States mechanics and workingmen be-
ginning TO wake up to tho necessity Of organizations
and In districts OF tho South worknsmen in
cned to regard with favor he cooperative plan OF IN
dusry and n instances hayo takep steps towards
the formation OF such societies.
LABOR CIRCULAR
The President Of the National Labor Congress- has
withis The past days issuing circulars 10 his
subordinaes throughout the States instrucIg them to
push forward The work Of organization as rapidly as
possible 1t viii DO by reference tha proceedings
at the Baltimore Cons onon that delegsto from each
state there represented was chosen AZ Woo President
The duties dcyoviny upon the delegate occupying that
position were to nat himself into Communication with all
trade organizations OF The Sta to which no belonged,
by the congress According 70 tho instructions received
tho Vice President OF tho Slate Of New York, ar W. j.,
Jeasup, is about opening communications with tho six
hundred organizations located within his district
SYSTEM, AGITATION AND ORGANIZATION hDyocA~rD.
lmoog other things the CIRCULAR, which viii shortly
urder the notice of tho workngmea Of this State,
Expresses tho hopo that 'Hayng Degnn this great
undertang. and planted the Of Of the greatest
reforms OF Tho age which has for is underlying principle
the noblo purpose Of improving ana eevaung the rdns-
irla classes OF the republic il is absolutely essential
70 DO sIccessiu should Systematically organize
and agatc the movement until tho public educated
to accord US The right to make, and give their
operation in making eight hours ersl day labor which
considered Indispensable condition 10 fun enjoy
incnt Of our rights Let VS. do all in powor to dis
seminao tho principles OF reform and awaken tho indus
tra classes q America 70 i1 Eeai'oa Of then rights.
Their powers and their dutca.n
gsTAsrI1ssgT
Following this appeal y q recommendation whoever
The circular may no addressed 10 his bc. esesnns
in advancing and improving the ni0ns 10 his In mediate
locality The names Of prominent workingmen, where
organization At present exists, desired, in order
that tho necessary steps he taken for their forma
tion and t'a workingmen q AZ caings aud professions
may be brought into close communication with each
other by the establishment those societies thorough
understanding may be mud by al in relation to the
others movements greater degree OF harmony,
N oro readily be obtained, and the
1kuoNAL CONTENTION
may be the Important gathering Of Working men
ever assembled on THIS connen The heller ID enter
tanned hat when the Labor Congress assemblies in
Chicago The Labor movement viii have assumed such
dignity and Importance 10 b,ing within its GsliacFa-
tons the voices from representatives from the working
Of evoty States and thug, while giving TO tho
ment Increased mhience and character, convey The
minds OF The great public the decp cRrneness that PEI
vades aninaes tho ranks or labor end prove,tha
the tidal wave Of reform II moving onward, and
continue 10 move, sweeping away the old syacEis thai
oppressive. end establish Others THAI VIII elevate the
industrial classes mentally, morally and physically. in
the scale OF humanity
THs COOPERATIVE sysrfN
Apart from The establishment Of trade socisties every
encouragement Is advised 70 be Gwen 70 rho starting OF
operative sores and wherever practical mechanics
advised to join t5scthos and form partnerships OF
labor tor the acson business eir raspon.
s.bily. In many places In the Eastern states, but moro
especially the West, have cooperative siorss prnc
pallv FOR the sale Of provisions ard articles or household
consumption, boon established, aat havo worked wen
and probably 10 al concerned in them. la this city
several attempts have been made, but nave fallen
through from acknowledgements OF ether calser
CLOSING Associations,
on tho part OF clerks engaged In stores, regarded in
their establishment strongly urged The successes
which have attended The efforts oil the clerks ia New
York Eraira Brooklyn and Detroit ere looked upon
practically carrying into encct the reduction Of the hours
u labor.
rsyArr L.sor sniErIxs
also 10 be encouraged and worlirgmen called
upon assist them far lies ia their Al
recent meeting n this city, by way Of setting good
example tie vcs President OF National Tabor
gross allowed himself NJ nominated Tor the Pgcsi
dency Of the Female operatives Society," ana was
elected
rIrE REAL c.u.n or ACTIVITY AaovG Tng wegxNasss
The activity present pefvadng labor societies il
not the result OF accident. movement for an advance
D. wages. nj with view towards Immediate rsduc.
ton IN the hours OF labor strikes falling and
more into disrcpGie among mechanics. and more conc
atory settling differences between master and
workmen being aiyosied The sight hour question
by lost sight Of and possibly effort may
DO made 70 have an cg hour law passed by the Iegis
laturc OF this State AZ It's next session. The real
for the present agitation among the working classes IL
but the commencement OF regularly prepared plan Of
action having for its obect the thorough organization
OF the worsinsmen OF toe whole country
CLERKS EARLY CLoslaa ASSOCIATION.
This association met last evening in Early Closing
Hall, No 261 Bowcry. The business transacted
important being principally devoted 10 tho receiving Of
reports OF Committees appomsd 10 ascertain the pro-
gress Of early closing throughout the city aud ap
continent OF committees. 4 revision OF the
s,itrton noticed and action deferred for
weeks. AFTER business bcias gone through, the
meeting adjourned
BpieKiAyrrsi NxEiTxG
"a number Of the members OF the uHcreni brickayers
societies OF NeS Yor., Brooklyn. Jersey City nnd vii
nimsbsrg assembled last night In the Geimsna Assem-
bis Rooms tender their 10 tho Sccre
tsy Their tn ons Lbi.n. ~ a visit
ing tour the u0dsr he iurs1icticn OF that
society. s'tr being introduced 20 the meeting he gave
history 81 the progress ~ Jbe National Don the
condition o; the soc.eitcS Witch he called the
course OF HE yis. his reE,srss we'll received by
those present The meeting also addressed b. msny
of the gentlemen present The President Of the Work.
inemcns Union aud tho Secretary OF the plasercr's So
also present anu we're Introduced The meet
ing adjourned ~ a tafc hvflg