The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-11-21
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CIGAR MAKERS UNIoN.-Last evening the
cigar makers now on strike held meeting at
Mechanics Hall. There was thorough inter-
Chvnge OF sentiment, after which the following
resolutions were passed.
Whereas, 1t has been the policy of some of
tie manufacturers of this city TO employ cigar
makers at very meagre wages, thereby enabling
them, at the sacrifice of the comfort of the
poor employe and his family, to offer for sale
his goods at lower price than the generous aud
honorable employer Can who is willing to pay
fair price for the labor he receives thereby
forcing him either to abandon his business or to
resort TO the mean and unjust practice of cut
ting down his employees wages TO the lowest
possible figure; therefore we, the "Union Cigar
Makers" OF the city, deeming 1t our privilege AS
citizens, and our duty as men and breth-
rem, tor our protection as well as the benefit
ollthe trade generally, have drawn up fair and
moderate bill of prices" whereby we will re-
ceive living price for our work, and give no
employer by our action any advantage over
another.
Whereas, Our treasury was never in a better
condition than at the present, kno wing that we
have the sympathetic as well as financial SUD-
port OF over twelve thousand cigar makers 10
the United States and Canadas, and believing
that we have the sympathy and good wishes of
all generous and rlght-min led persons outside
of the trade; therefore be it
Resoiued, That as we firmly believe we are
doing what is right for ourselves and just to our
employers, that we most sincerely pledge our
honor as men that we will comply with the
requirements of the ''bill of pricesn and under
no consideration whatever to violate 1t, prefer
ring rather to seek employment elsewhere.
Resoioed, That we tender our sincere thanks
to those employers of generous impulses who
have complied to the "blll of prices" and have
expressed an appreciation of our motives in
raising and sustaining the present strike.
Extract of the minutes of the regular meeting
held November 18, 1867.
The above preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted,
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employers at their late meeting will do much
towards healing difficulties and ending the
strife.
MEETING OF THE NATIONAL UNION STATE Con-
MITTEE.-This body met yesterday at the Grard
House, and was well attended by members from
the interior. The meeting was called by the
Oh airman with view to the organization of the
State, and tho following preamble and resolu-
tions, offered by James P. Sawyer, Esq of Pitts
burg, were adopted as the basis of future opera
tiODs:-
Whereas, We believe il to be the duty OF
every and any party which approves of the
messages, vetoes, and other acts OF the Admins
tration of the Chief Magistrate, to sustain and
encourage his course by manly and digniied
expression OF opinion; therefore be it
ReSotUed, That the National Union party re-
talns an abiding and mistaken faith in the firm
ness, wisdom, and integrity of Andrew johnson,
the President of the United States, and we
hereby tender him, in behalf OF those whom we
represent, our approval and our thanks, not
less for his expressions of confidence in the judg
ment of the people, than for the Difference to
their will, and his eXertions in their behalf, in
the policy of his administration.
WhereOs, The result OF the late elections has
proven that the confidence expressed by our
Chief Magis rate in the will and ability of the
people to rebuke or approve of the deeds of
legislators or rulers has not been misplaced; and
Whereas, The necessity for an immediate
union OF all the elements opposed to radical
domination and oppression, upon basis which
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been demonstrated; and
Whereas Prompt and efficient action only
can accomplish the complete overthrow of the
RPsotued That the Chairman is hereby di-
Iected to I'LL up such vacancies as exist in Com
mittees for districts not now represented, and to
proceed Immediately to make such arrange
ments as are necessary to accomplish thorough
organization of the State, and confer with par
tier holding similar views in other States, with
q view TO effect an organization OF the conserYa-
tive men of the country.
The Committee then transacted business OF
private character and adjourned.
FRANKLIN INsTITUTE-A meeting of the
Flauklin Institute was held last evening.
After the usual business, the regular report OF
the Secretary, Professor Morton was read, In
which, among other things, mention was made
of the improved fre-proot roofing of Joseph
Gilbert, Of the new steam trap OF j. ii. Bartol,
improved shaft coupling of j. II. Cooper, and
new form of steam boiler, by Isaac X. Oak
ford, in which economy OF fuel and immunity
from dangerous explosions are secured. Mr..
Robert Briggs also described an improved hY-
grometer, or instrument for measuring the
amount of dampness present in the air, and
modified globe valve. . -.
These various inventions were Illustrated by
drawings projected on the screen with admi-
rable effect and, after the conclusion OF other
matters, the illuminated fountain was exhibited.
Mr.. Vanderburgh also gave very Interesting
account of new building material or artificial
stone of lime and sand mingled under pressure
with steam, and this subject was discussed at
some length.
MEETING OF FIREMEN.-A meeting Of repre-
sentatiyes from different fire companies favor
able to an increase of appropriations to the
steam fire companies of the city, was held last
evening at the hall of the Hiberna Fire Engine
Company, Samuel Stone in the chair. discus
sion took place among the represen tatives, some
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