New-York tribune., 1867-03-13
CONNECTICUT.

At the first meeting of the WOrkingmen's State
Central Committee, some two weeks since, MT
Alfred W. Phelps of New-Haven, and Mr.. Jonathan
W. Fincher of Philadelphia, were authorized to can
yass the State for the organization OF the Working
mems Union, under the explicit understanding that
they should in no manner work or speak IN the
,pteretx of other political party" Both of the gen
tlemen named, however, having during the past
week violated the understanding, and used their
authority and utmost influence, III speeches and
conversation in favor of the Democratic candldates
aecOnd meeting of the State Committee was held at
Hartford on March s, and tN following resolutions
Rssossd That the engagement Of Alfred W. Phelps Of
New-Hayen, and J. W Lneher % Phadelpia are here, ere
COMMITTEE for departing from their instructions as no
speakers have been win be authorized by this Commit
teo TO apeak In favor Of either the Democratic or Union
Rsso;ssd That inssmuoh the laws are made by the
enatOFs Representatives and not by the Governor
and the claims OF the woTkngmen should be brought
derincntaI 70 the true interests OF for
organization 20 for either OF the candidates Or
oyernoT hat that al efforts should be directed 70
the eIecon favorable 10 interests for Senators
and Representatives.
The fommittee also prepared the following address
20 the electors of the State, which We commend to
the careful attention OF every lab0ring man:
ADDBEss or THE woRKISGNENs STATE CONVENTION TO
FELLOW CTTIzxNs: A State Convention OF the work
a1gmcn of Connecticut held at New Haven on the zd
ot pTons mot tho the Interests Of labor and Of benefit
1ng thoso on whose SKIN and industry we are largely de
pendent II Is the object and aim OF the workngmens
20 promote the interests and dignity OF labor
and to better the condition OF the aborng classes To
attain this desirable end believe In the frst place.
that the hours in which 8bOrers compelled 70 to
be lassened without injury 10 the true interests 81
any class m the State that greater protection should DO
afforded worklngmeD, and that their claims Tor labor
should bo preferred 10 large amount IN case OF the
failure Of their employers that greater amount OF their
wages s0uld be exempt nom attachment by the facto-
rznR that children should not be overwOred IN
our hut that opportunity should
should ~ sufficiently protected, and thai all proper
means should be used TO maintain the dignity Of labor and
elevate the lab0rer
tween and labor do desire and shall endeeyor
t scute the laborer the fun share Of the product OF
ha toll We desire 10 carry out nearly possible The
r,shes Of the wOrkingmen Of Connecticut embodied
& fe resolutons passed In their State Convention
To aeeopsh this object IL s earnestly urged that the
erlingaseE In all parfs of the State should all honor
Ie neans the election OF the Senators and
Renresentatives 70 next Legislature who win pledge
thescYes the support and carry ont the pnfposes Of
she laboriRg classes -, -. -. 60.
men Of intelligence and Da'Fioelnmen 20 whoin the IN
teTess ma honor Of can be safely entrusted
Fnf fonr yves remain before election and we hay,
nueh 10 accomplish IN 4is time. The snccess Of on
canae A el0sely identified with the interests OF cur coun
try Tie great arm OF power " labor 70 Protec
ana foster r. and 10 the elevation ana enn0Domen
OF the aerer object worthy our earnest ennsavor
Our psfh ee duty Is pain and let us ioio" win un
In QUO af resolutions. honorable mention Is made
tbass wse. ag thslr lnrevIdy sna ValeFn tpe yeesn