The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-08-22

sons Of toll, participating in the demonstra-
ton. The Star, in speaking Of the meeting,
says:
Happily arrangements were ME for the
accommodation Of an assemblage much
larger than could he gathered inside the
spacious ball OF the Union, else more than
10000 attendants would have been denied
the privilege Of participating in the cere-
monies. As early rs seven O'Clock the
three divisions of the Bricxlayers' Union,
which formed in Union Square, and from
thence marched in . body to the place of
meeting, reached the Hall ha&ded by band
of music. In the ranks were borne the
beautiful banner belonging to No 2, the
other Unions bearing each a magnificent
Americao flag, while transparencies and
torch lights aided 10 giving effect TO the
scene. FROM the time Of the arrival at the
ball Of this body until nine o'clock, society
after society, each headed by band, filed
into the hall, until not foot Of standing
room was available. As last as the different
organizations arrived, the banners and trans
paIencies are conveyed to til. platform, and
BY the tipe the hast society was crowded
into the hall, the spacious platform was ra-
dent with tie gorgeous banners and rich
trAnsparencies borne hr the various organi-
Eations.
Among the notices displayed around the
stands in the square were several of very
appropriate character, borne BY the Plaster
ers and Bricklayers' Societies Of Brooklyn,
as follows:
"Capital and Labor, one and the Same"
All Wealth and Power centre In the hands
q 49, Ga~w Aek.a hair
victims and their boadsmen."
Ths Paiuters' Union, also bore several ap-
propriate transparsncies, among which were
the following:
Eight Hours Legal Days work."
Painters Union, Pioneers Of the Eight
Hour Movement"
" Eight Hours Work, Eight Hours Rest, and
Eight Hours Recreation"
Among the other tTansparencies was also
one, which are displayed from the balcony
Of the Institute, bearing the words,
Mau's Inhumanity to Man, make Countless
Millions Mourn"
A calcium light arranged in a conspicuous
position, shed halo Of light upon the scene,
rendering the square Of almost MONDAY
brightness.
The meeting was called to order BY Mr.. j.
Ennis. chairman Of the committee Of ar
rangements. The following officers were
then elected:
Prsideat-Wm. j Jessup.
Wee Psesidents-Messrs. Samuel r. Gaul,
president Of Bricklayers' Union, No. q; Pat
rick McPharlan, president Of No. 4 Jacob
Stumpe, president No. IL; and Patrick
~ K - -. NJ
Mr. Alex. Troup, Of Typographical Union,
No Q, was elected secretary.
Mr.. Troup then presented the following
resolutions, prepared by the commi tee, for
the acceptance of the meeting. The more
salient points were rapturously arpiauded,
and the entire adopted amid shouts OF APP
plsuse.
RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, The legislature Of the State Of
New York, did, at the session of 1867, enact q
law making eight hours between the rising and
setting of the sun, legal days work and,
WEERsAs, The progressive tendency Of the
institutions Of this nation demands that all its
citizens shall be participators In gil the blessings
and benefits TO be derived from an advanced and
enlightened form Of government, no matter how
low their station or wealth. all should share its
advantages alike; therefore be il
Resolved, That We view the present struggle
Of the Bricklayers' Unions Of this city, for the
enforcement Of the eight-kour Law Of this state,
as bsttle being fought for the rights Of labor
ON this continent, and that we, the workingmen
Of the Empire City and vicinity, in mass meeting
At Cooper Institute assembled, pledge ourselves
by every honorable means in our power, to aus
tain the bricklayers until they have finally tr
umphed, In putting into practical operation, not
only the Law of the state bat Of the United
States.
Resolved That this meeting looks withfeeIipgs
Of commisseration and pity on those individuals
who, occupying respectable positions IN the CON-
munity, hsv. arrsyed themselves against the .e-
gally constituted Law Of the state and nation.
and attempsei 70 raiss . barrier against the adj
vancing civilization Of the nineteenth century
Resolved, That we return oar thanks TO the
majosities In cOngrsls and 70 such state legisla-
lures ~ have. in their wisdom, deemed IL right
and proper 70 pass the eight-hour law; and we
call apon the authorities in the states above
mentioned to show their respect for the same BY
enforcing its demand.
Resolved, That we recommend to the various
labor organizations throughout the state and M
tioa 70 hold mass meetings. for the purpose Of
ratifying the platform Of principles Of the Ma
ticnsl Labor Union; and We also call upon them
TO elect delegates TO the session Of thas body,
which viii be held IN the city of New York, on
the 2lss Of September.
Resolved, That the low wages, long hours,
and damaging service % which mulsisudes or
working girls and women are doomed DESTROY
health, impsril virtue. and are . standing re-
proach to civilization /; that We you'd urge them
20 learn trades. engage IN business. Join our
labor unions, or use any other honorable means
70 persuade or force men 70 rendsr unto every
woman sccordiBgao her sorkA
Resolved, That tn thanks Of The Bricklayers' |
Unions are hereby rendered to the labor organ
inasions Of tAe city and ss.ts, for heir sympe-
thy In the movements and for their liberal and |
generous financial support
kssolvsd, That the thanks Of the working |
masses Of tue United States are due, and are |
hereby tsndered % TIE BdckIaysrs, Union Of |
New York, for The nobis and hoaorable manner
In which they have conducted the present sfsue-
gle for the sight-hour movement; and, in con-
alteration Of this. Ne, The workinmen Of the
city Of New York, representei In the Working
snsns Union, % faithfully pledge ourselves . !,
sustain thsn until viesosy shall crown their sf.
iorsA ~
Resolved. That " tsndsr our grateful thspks
. he ''9sas, = sDan,s and eTelegran,S for the
Impartial nannar = which they have presented I
the peeopns sfFueEls . Tie pnblic, and We
woua1 reqen1ond - II vorkingmen Of this
~ - vicinity thsse pepsrs = worthy their
nuppogl
kGsefise addro1ss WsEs delivered ~ Hon.
PAff5ck Kso1y, aufhor e ths Nsw York
Eight Hour Lnu. ~. Wn- Jeuoup, M. a. (
Troup. N. Joha unnts, Mr. Fortune. psssi-
1ant = ~ RlnanBst8, Inlernational Usion.
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