The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-05
THE LABOR QUESTION.
'Lons shoremen's Union Protective Nseo-
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40G Ld0Vn dUEo11UN.
Lions shoremen's Union Protective N.eo-
Nnt k#N citation.
A convention Of the delegates composing the Long
shoremens Union Protective Association was held last
evening at the hall, No. 1856 Spring street. The Pres-
dent, Mr.. Martin Carmody, occupied the chair and Mr.
j. c. King officlatcd as Secretary
The President stated that the object OF the meeting
was 10 considcr the case of Mr. Fisher, the
boss stevedore, who had refused to. accedo TO
the demand for increase Of wages and
had employed outsiders, hut was now Wiling,
IL reported to take back the members Of the Union
into bis employ. search in the hallway failed
veal MI Fisher or his representative and the consdea
ton OF his case was indefinitely postponed
communication was received from tho Bag Sewers
and Holders Society, complaining Of an intended IN
frinsement OF their rights BY firm which proposed 10
reduce tho rate Of wages and asking the protecting in
fuen,e OF the Union deputation which was in wait
ing In the anieroom was on motion invited to seats IN
the convention
Mr WELSH, on behalf OF the Bag Sewers, eloqusntly
saed the object Of their presence, which 10 obtain
the mpahy and assistance Of the ongshoremen in the
struggle against the attempted oppression Of employers.
10 this there necessity for the exerion Of
any physical interference. All that was required MAS
tnat inc should refuse to do work in COM
pany with any bag who did not bear card OF good
membership, certified with the seal Of The bag Sewers
Uuon In return tho bag sewers promised their assist.
ancc and corporation whenever they might BIO useful 70
the 'longshorcmcn applause
On the retirement OF the population the invention
guessed, but as suggested that the subject was
which should be AGED upon primarily in the indi-
vidual unions its further consideration was postponed
to the next regular meeting OF the convention.
communicate on was received from the Working
mcn's Union concerning the eight hour movement
which was laid on tho table.
A delegate stated that he notified by his employer
that in future be would not b, paid sixty cents for night
work, but refused to take cognizance OF
the fact until It before them the regular action
Of merchants and boss stcvedoros. The meeting then
adjourned .#...,..
Varnishers and Polishers.
THIS association held q regular quarterly meeting las.
evening At their rooms No IL Delaney street, Mr..
Andrew Long tho PRESIDENT occupying the chair. and
Mr.. Henry Haydn acting a. Secretary communities
ton received from the work.ngmens Union re-
qusxtiug that lhis society we'll o:hcr trade soce
ties should send three delegates TO convention to bs
held on The 18th inst, when some action is expected to
DO taken win reference 70 the eight hour law On
regular order oi business then being suspended,
some discussion sDsusd ~ TO the proprety OF
Efforts being made 10 enforce the law Mr. Dony moved
that their delegates In the Workngmens Union DO In.
sHuctcd 70 uso every honorable measure TO secure
postponemen Of any action for the present season. he
any action taken, and denounced the pro-
sent agitation caused by scheming politicians The
should represent mia society the convention to DO
held The 10Th instant Tho regular order OF business
resumed aud election gone into for vice presi.
dent and secretary The ensuing quar-
ter which resulted choice or John German for the
"IS sae ,or s sns inc
past quarter we're $500 67 expenses. $685. amount now
in the treasury, $500 ~ The meeting shortly AFTER
Brass Founders and Finishers.
The regular quarterly meeting Of the Brass Founders
and Fnsncrs Union held last evening at Early
Closing Hall, 2o7 Bousry, Thomas NcGrann tho Pres-
den in mo chair, and Il. NJ Kennedy officiating as
secretary. hero largo attendance Of men,
bcrs. After the usual preliminary Business tho
etary, Mr. kennedy, presented ms report Tor tho
last quarter f'om when appeared that there we're two
hundred and Twelve members composing tue Union, and
thirty shops represented. Tue Union had lost
one member BY death during that tmo On motion the
repors adopted From the report Of the trea-
sure, John T. Ford II appeared that al the beginning
of tho q srter just passed thero was baance of
ted in tue bank, s2IO; expenses, SIS. A number Of
members were proposed and admitted TO the unon
communication similar TO thar sent TO the varnshers
and Poisners, was received and on motion the chair
appointed james hcDermott, John shehau and W. f.
Ford dee.acs 10 the convention 10 DO held the
18TH Some DISCUSSION then ensued as 10 the course 10
be pursued at tho convention. number OF me- bers
present stated that far they concerned The
eignt hour would DO mprac,icabc and hoped
that tuc delegates would commit the members Of
this Union q any action look the enforcement OF
the movement at the present time. The meeting
afterwards adjourned.
Tin and Metal Reofers.
mass meeting Of the tin and meta roofers OF New
York and vlcai.y held last evening At Johnsons
Metal Roofcrs Protective Association. The object or
the meeting was organize and consolidate the men,
bers OF the craft with view 10 the promotion Of their
mutual interests and TO secure advance the
present rates Of compensation, which average three
dollars pcr day. No decisive action taken, the
call issued with vow giving journeymen OPP
portunity OF expressing their opinions and dlssemnat
Ing their views among their fellow workmcs several
gentlemen addressed the assemblagc urging upon them
.hs necessity o. unity o. action oounss,ns aa1ss IS
adopted, and warming them 10 AVOID poniciana
Horsesbocrs Of Broelxiyn.
meeting Of the journeymen Horsoshoers Union
held last night In Montague Hail. when the committee
appointed procure the charter reported that il would
be flied on Saturday. several additional narncs were
added 10 the roll wnen the meeting adjourned for
month.
Cigar Makers.
regular meeting OF tho Cigar Makers Union, No
Is vas held 10 pursuance OF . call OF the chairman
yesterday evening, at No 1913 Bowery. The monthly
dues OF members received and tho reports Of
various Committees were read aud accepted, but no
special business Of importance was had.
United Coopcrs.
The regular monthly meeting OF the United Coopers,
No 2, held At their room, No % East Broadway,
last evening. fa ATTENDANCE Of members was present
the usual routine business of tho association was trans
acted, ard although there was dssultory discussion
upon certain proposed movements TO be observed by
the Union OF which due mention has already been made
furtherng the ndy dual interests Of the members Was
arrived at
AFFAIRS IN LOUISVILLE.
LouIsvIHLs, KY, June a. 1867.
The Board Of Trade have approved OF the calling Of
convention nj Cleveland on the 10th Of July next. 10
adopt the ccnta system, and have resolved to send
delegates.
NJ. Owens, Of Lexington, KY. was shot and danger
ously wounded BY A. waddell, faro dealer in the
Hsrr nj Inulu Hols
had lost large amount Of money In the bank and
threatened 10 Kill waddell When wsddell saw Owens
he drew his pistol and fred the BAH entered the left
eye and vas taxed out Of his left cheek wsddcIl then
gave himself up.
COLD slooDtp MURDER IN MEMPHIS.