Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-22

----The Tailsfs Convention.
The ..IournsyIher sTailora' Iuternaticnal
I Union Of che United States and Canada, held
their annual convention In Cincinnati on
the i2sh instant. at which most OF tue State
/ Unions were Represented. The President,
VIM Cushman, delivered his annual address,
ana the reports of the secretary ana treasurer
were received The reports show that at the
hrst meeting of the Internanonal Union there
were but six Unions. and now, there are tweu-
ty-four, numbering over 5000 members who
have 5000 in their treasury. Fas Union
was in session until Friday, the 10th, and
among other business transacted was the adop-
ton OF resolution declaring that when q
strike is in progress in LOCAL Union it shall
b, reported every two weeks to the Exeeu-
i've Board. ann the corresponding secretary
shall communicate 1t to the different Unions.
Mr.. G, H. Luker. OF New York, was elected
delegate to the National Labor Congress.
The following officers were cleo ted ;-Presi-
dent. Walter Fairbairn, of Can ada West; Vice
Presidents, VIM Kettler. OF Washington, and
G. H. Luker, OF New York; Recording Seere-
tary, w. b. Jones, OF Boston; Corresponding
Treasurer, John ]. Mccarthy, Of Philadel-
pbla: Trustees, Jos. D. Miller, or philadelphia,
and Henry F. J Johnson, OF Louisville, by. This
city was fixed AS the next place OF meeting, on
the second Nor day in August next. The com.
mittee reported resolutions, which were adopt
ed, recommending the principle OF co-opera-
ton as the best means OF ameiioration and also
recommending local unions to use every hon.
orable means TO avoid strikes, but failing,
when a strike is ordered, they shall require
every member working Tor a man against
whom is the strike to discontinue work. The
delegates from this city were Messrs. William
kettler and G. A. HUMPHREYS, the first from
Union No. 9 and the latter from Union No. 1.
The New YORK Com merciai Advertiser says
the Convention ssadopted some very sensible
resolutions, that eyince substantial progress
upon the part OF working men. Resolutions
were adopted in favor OF co-operati We industry
as q means OF improving the condition of the
diSpn n q n q n far
as possible. A. memorial which was adopted
against the extension OF the Howe Sc swing ma
chine patent, shows that the old hostility to
labor-sayine machines is becoming thing OF
the past. OF course, measures were adopted to
render strikes more elective, IN case it should
be necessary to resort to them as last alterna-
tive: but the proceedings were generally char
acterized by good sense and practicability. II
they carry out the cooperative principle, and
set up on their own account when they differ
with employers to an extent that causes ces-
sation OF work, they would not only improve
their condition, but set an example that
other trades would be likely to follow. The
Germans have advanced long way beyond
the senseless system of strikes. They work for
what they can get and when they see chance
for bettering gheir condition they club their
savings and establish cooperative factory.
This method has Immensely ele waited the con-
dition OF the mechanics and artisans Of Ger
many, and its introduction in this country is
a good sign of progress. But it seems curions
that the tailors should be more backward than
stores. The chief capital required Is a needle.
'himble, pair OF sAears, and sitting room.
These are easily attainabie, and with the addi-
tion of little brains and business talent, Of
which there should be no lack. they ought to
command plenty Of employment. The city
ought 10 be dotted with tailors' cooperative
stores. But it would seem that the facilities at
their command produce the too common effect
OF checking enterprise"
THE REGATTA.-The grand regatta under
the direction and supervision OF the Brunette
Club will take place to.morroW, at noon,
star ting from flag. boot anchored opposite
Seventh street wharf, and sailing do wn the
river, rounding flag boat Off Fort Washington,
and returning to The starting point The
steamer Wawasset will accompany the re-
gatta, and keep with the sailing f1set, so that
all on board can witness the race throughout.
A second boat will leave the Potomac Ferry
Company's wharf at half past wo O'Clock D M
1t is expected that this VIII be the finest affair
of the kind which has yet taken place, as sew
eral fast-salling boats from the northern cities
have been entered. The judges are John H.
Bird, VIM. h Laskey, and Captain Benz. w.
Cox. The following Is a complete list OF boats
which have been entered for the race so far:
Little Kate, from Baltimore, entered from the
cottage, by Major Watt: Flying Cloud. Robert
f. Lee and George w. HARRISON. by Captain
Harrison Charles, by Capt. Stewart Bru-
nette. by the Brunette Club; Catherine
Coombs, by Capt. Skinner f; Augusta, by Capt.
Leopard: Minnie Clark, by Capt. Lafferty:
the Cottage. by Major Watt: Lady Lyon, by
Capt. Davis; Anne ID avis, by Capt. ID. Davis
ALL FAIR IN LovE-The Alexandria Jour.
nal of this morning says James Nelson,
living on the Washington turnpike, q short dis
lance beyond the corporation line, has suffered
severe mental pains lately from an unreu uitsd
attachment to a sixteen inch corset and No.
TX slippers, residing in his vicinity. He saw
the other day the object OF his alteration In q
buggy with young man who appeared to pos
sess the affections or the lady in fee simple.
He undertook to personate OthelIo, but to use
pistol instead of pillow. He heard tn It the
parrie~ intended an evening ride on Tuesday
He stationed himself at the corner of a dismal
alley leading by the cornfield above the Po-
tomac Gardens, where he beheld the lazy and
her other beau, named Christian Frame, COM
ing on foot. He fired, and the ball from his
weapon passed through the leg of Christians
panta|oons, nfiictiDg dangerous but not
necessarily fatal wound on that useful gar
ment. The wounded man was taken home,
the lady having given intensity to the alarm
ere ated by the crack OF Nelson's pistol. Mel
son was obliged to fee, and made tracks up
the turnpike, closely followed by the Tycoon
OF the Garden and Justice Cotton. who had
been alarmed by the report of the pistol. The
last accounts represent all the parties disap-
pearing In cloud Of dust in the direction of
the Long Bridge"
PERsONAL.-Mr. @. Rupert, the we'll
know dealer in fancy goods and toys, 522 9TH
street, has just returned from Europe, where
he has been making an extensive tour making
has procured a large stock Of fresh new styles
OF goods from the great markets OF Leipsie,
Vienna, and Paris. which will soon arrive for
the delight Of his customers.
THE RIVER FRONT, AUGUST 22D, 1867
Carriers Whdrf-Sailed-Schr. CheruD, Lay
man, for Alexandra, Va, light
Sirth- street Whdrf.-Arrived-Staa Ex-
press, from Baltimore, with freight and pas
sengere.
CTouch's Wharf.-Arrived--S Isabel
la, Phillips, Wards Bay, oak wood, for mar
kef.
SIZZLING ON SUnDAY.-Thos. Munay, Ber-
tram Letl as, Herman Blcter, and Robert Duf.
fy, were yesterday evening ares ted for selling
liquor on Sunday, and brought before Justice
Tucker this mornIngto confront their accusers.
The former was fined in the sum Of 1855, the
next two $50 SIS, and their cases superseded,
while the latter WAS fined S26.58, which was
paid.
TEMPERANCE MR1TING.-Last evening, an
outdoor temperance meeting was held on the
east porticO Of the Patent Once, at which
Messrs George Savage, Douaghue and others
made addresses to quite large audience.
FoREsrALLITG THE MARKRr.-E. s. John
eon and Harriet Dent, were this morning
brought before Justice Morsell, and lined $40
each, upon the charge OF forestaiiing the mar
ket.
POLICE SUMMARY.-The whole number OF
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