Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-03

Upon reassemblias, at two o'clock o. m. vee.
terday, the President announced the following
SPECIAL Com mittee on that portion OF the
Presidents Address referring 10 the Legislation
Sfths Memphis Session.; DAILY, philadelphia;
Providence, r. l.; Alex. Troup, Boston, A. T.
Cavis, Washington, ID. q.
Mr.. Troup moved that Mr.. Menamin be re.
lac we'd from serving on the committee; lost
Special Committee on that portion Of Presi-
dent Oberleys Address referring 70 the Orgaai.
zauon Of Pr.nters-R: A. Mullen, Grand Rap
ids, Mich; r. A. Gatchell, Pittsbarg, Pa; Geo.
Clarke, st Louis, Mo-; r. H. Barry, Nashville,
Tenn; q. A. r. McNeir, Washington, d. Q.
Letters Of invitation 10 the Convention from
Committee Of Arrangements OF the Columbia
typographical Union, 10 accompany them
on visit to the President Of the United
men:s of the Government, on to.morrow.
"wednesday at IL O'Clock m. also. an invita-
non 10 accompany them this afternoon AZ 3x
stevens, Arlington, &c, were agreed TO.
Mr.. Daily, Of Philadelphia, moved that the
committee proceed 20 business.
MI Wilmington moved that the Convention
adjourn, as he was sure there were q number
OF members who desire d their dinners; lost.
Mr.. Troup moved that the Convention take
recess at O.. lock p; m, till so'clock to-mor-
The report Of the Committee on Appeals was
submitted, and after discussion portions of its
recommendations were adopted and others dis
approved of.
The Committee on Finance reported that
they had examined the accounts of the Score.
tary and Treasurer Of the National Uaion, and
The hour of three O'clock having arrived the
Convention adjourned.
a. the invitation of the Committee of Ar
rangements Of the Columbia Typographical
Union, No. 101. the delegates to the National
typographical Convention, now in session in
inns city, made an excursion around the su-
burbs OF Washington yesterday afternoon
The party consisted of delegates, nvitt guests.
members OF the press, and the Committee of
ARRANGEMENTS, comprising in all about one
hundred and fifty. At half past three O'Clock
the excursisnists left the Seaien House in open
carriages, of which there were thirty. six, the
whole forming procession over three squares
long. With few EXCEPTIONS each carriage con.
tanned some member of the committee or other
person acquainted with the different points of
interest along the route, in order TO enlghten
beaSsd Mno s Were rssaI n, The
avenue, into which it turned and proceeded
ont 10 Lincoln avenue, and striking the
,srr 1ss d road passed GIsnwood Gene
ground. Fort Stevens, &c. At Crystal Springs
the party halted a1d spent half an hour in con.
nlvial enIoyments, refreshing themselves with
inc excellent water from the sprlng. Speeches
We're here made by ex-Mayor Sti,h. of New
Orleans; Messrs. McKechnie and O'Donohoe
OF New York; Mr.. Oberly, of Cairo; Mr. Cavis
OF this city, Mr.. Troup, and others. The party
resuming their seats in the carriages, continued
the trip around the city, coming in at Iith
street. through which they passed across the
i long Sridge 10 Columbia Spring and RECALLED
Teshments were partaken OF at this point,
and sentiment flowed till the shades
OF evening set in, and admonished them that
he time had arrived for their return TO the CITY.
AZ eight O'Clock the visitors returned TO the
Seaion House in high spirits, and each one en-.
tnusiasiie in his praise of the unremittins eff
forts on the part OF RE managing committee
and Washington printers to add to their enjoy.
ment. The trip was much enjoyed, aud, taken
altogether, was seldom equalled by any sim.
liar one which has ever taken place here.
The only incident Of note, outside of the le-
Ultimate proceedings, was the breaking down
of buggy in which Mr.. CHM and MI MUIR
pay, two young men employed at the GIoJe
office, We're riding, both of whom were thrown
10 the ground and somewhat bruised.
THIRD DAY
The Convention assembled this morning az @
O'Clock, President Nc kechnle III the chair
Mr.. McNeir. Of Washington. on behalf of a
number OF ladies of this city, presented TO The
Convention beautiful wreath, which was i'm
medIately hung IN front of the stand over the
original charter of the Columbia Typogranhi-
cal Union.
The Convention thereupon adopted a res olu-
ton of thanks 10 the ladies who had comp!i-
mented them by the presentation.
The report OF the Committee on Subordinate
Unions was taken up, discussed by sections.
and, after amendments, adopted.
The Chairman of the Committee on Returns
not being prepared to make his report, further
indulgen was granted.
The majority and minority reports OF the
Committee on Unfinished Business was pre-
sented, and, after a protracted discussion upon
motion to receive the same. the question was
orOered, and 1t was carried IN the ffirmative
MIR. Waliord, of Richmond, Va, submitted
the following resolution
ReSOired, I hat the majority report of the Com
mittee on Unfinished Business b, recon-
mitted. with Instructions 70 make no report
upon the questions of the new constitution. tue
constitutions for subordinates, and the general
finn lau nsaAt hx ha ~ q Nv al
sion at Memphis, the same subjects having
been brought 10 the attention of the Union oy
the president in his annual report, and referred
to a special committee
motion TO lay the resolution on the table
was last; whereupon discussion As to Its merits
ensued, after which the vote upon Its adoption
was taken by yeas and nays and carried, by ~
in the affirmative and D in the negative.
Mr.. A. 7. Cavis presented TO the Convention
magnificent basket flowers, Of beautiful de-
sign, in behalf of Mrs. Marquis, Of this city.
The presentation was made in a neat little
speech; affer which, on motion Of Mr.. ODon-
oboe, of New York, a special vote of thanks
was rendered Mrs. Marquis.
The Committee on New Business submitted
a report. embodied in which are the folio wing
resolutions
ResoIred That the giving of printing con-
tracts to be performed by conyIcts, whereby
men Of disreputable character are initiated into
and palmed of upon the printing trade, l., in
the judgment Of the National Union, an outrage
|, upon the craft.
Resolred, That the action OF the Legislature O.
New York, in annuilIng such a contract, is
deserving of commentator, and the emulation
OF all other such honorable bodies.
ResoIred, That the National Union presses
it's qualification at the defeat of the project for
rhe Introduction of contract printing IN the
New York State prisons, and that the thanks
OF this body are due TO the Typographical
Union of New York and Albany, aud TO DIR.
Alexander Troup, late secretary of the National
Union. for their active efforts TO produce such
a result.
The report was sopted.
An invitation from VIM. X. Mclean, chair
man of the Committee of Arrangemen o. the
Columbia typographical Union, that the dele
gates to the Convention accompany them on An
excursion down the Potomac, touching a.
Mount Vernon and White House Pavilion or
Thursday afternoon, was received and
cepted.
The following resolution was offered by Mr.
Troup, of Boston:
Whereas, the demand that eight-hours shall
constitute days work, is Just and equitable,
and VIII, when adopted, result in materially
advancing the prosperity and happiness OF
the working classes of the country: and where.
as, there is now pending in the Senate of the
United States, bill TO make eight hours legal
days work in the Government work shops,
navy yards, arsenals. &c, the adoption OF
which bill, while Just 10 the rights of those IL
is intended to afect. Will greatly contribute to
an early introduction of the system into pri-
vate establishments, through the medium of
trade organization. Therefore, be ii
Resolred, That the National Typographical