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o. Ways end Msans-- Broth~s rstsr Dill
Ion, :. q. Habsrnsld, 1lieko1 Hennon.
J o. 1Dcfst Workiper t&fhas William n.
Hsldes B. ks1GfGln4. Hny Finn.
On IIaaaee - kuthsrs T. Haddoek, Hcgh
McLAakhlin, a. Tlnois. DilIea nsCor-
On ronsIsuliA-Hulh AcL4uehliu, Of
lPsnl lv.nis. 1sbn Rye. y. NsG0irs, JAS
Gruady, j. A. Flute.
eIhe Grand i.stsr. b. Ginty, was called
upon to deliver his annual address, which
be did. II was well received, and referred
70 the proper committes. The grand Vul-
can, WIN. Shesrgold, then being called upon,
read his report, which was also well receiv-
cd, and sisi,arly disposed Of. 40
The secretary then read bis report, show
ing the receipts Oh S2,627 10 Of taxes, dues,
etc, and q, 797, @. p. fund, and disburss
ment Of -, expenses, etc, and - CON-
mutation, which was, on motion, referred to
IN auditing committee, consisting OF Messrs-
Foley, Edwards ami r. H. Jones.
The treasurer read bis report, which cor
responded with that of the secretary, and
was also referred to the auditing com
tnittee.
The forge resolved to hold two daily ses-
sions, VIZ, from A. NJ. until IL NJ, and
from II until 81 p. N. After some private
business the g. v. announced the forge ad-
journed until 8 o'clock next morning.
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AN ACCIDENT.

While our forms were On the way to the
Press Room this morning, they we're unfor-
tunately pied. The accident occurring the
day Of publication, rendered it impossible to
issue the regular edition at the proper time.
We have done the best We corld under the
circum stances, and trust Our eaders will
consider this explanation sufficient excuse
for the appearance Of half sheet. The
next number viii contain an extra amount Of
reading matter and also the official account
Of the proceedings Of the late Labor Con-
ference.
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FRnM HsW YORK.

The following letter from w. J. Jessup
was read at the last meeting of the Trades
Assembly:
At the last meeting Of the New York Work
ingmen's Onion a delegation was received
from the Brass Founders a. .inisbers'
Union. Most of the trades reported favora-
bly, as to the state Of trade. The carpenters
and ioiners are somewhat dull in consequence
Of the bricklayere' strike. The tailors are
making unusual efforts to decrease their
membership.
Several new unions have been organized
of late, among which are the following
Public Cartmen's Protective Union, News
Dealers Protective Union, Tenants Protec-
tive Union, Curriers' Society, Coach Paint
ers' Union, and Clothing Cutters Protective
Union re- organized, are now on strike for
"a rer day, partial success so far.
There is nothing doing at ship building or
repairs TO speak Of, but few men being en-
ployed.
Excursions and picnics are the order Of
the day among the trades organizations.
expect to enjoy tomorrow on the annual
excursion Of the Gas and Steam6tters' Asso-
citation
Tomorrow evening we are to have q spe-
cial meeting Of the union to make arrange
ments for a mass meeting of the trades 10
sympathy with the bricklayers. We expect
large turnout as there are no trades but
who sympathise with them most heartily.
The s'Master Masons," as they term them
selves, have organized the scsbs and rene
gades into ten-hour union, which 10 their
es, scial pet, and christened il the master
Masonss Own" h
At our last meeting the following board Of
officers were elected for the term Of six
months:
Presdsnt-Wn. >. Jsssup, Of carpenters
and joiners 4l4-
First Tes President Henry Tucker, tail
ors.
Second Tce President - Neil Monday,
plasferers. W ir
Recording Seeretarg-James ODonnell,
painters. A *i@
Corresponding Secretary VIM. J. Jessup,
carpenters and joiners.
Asst. Cor. Secretary Michael OahiIl, brass
founders.
Financial Seeretary-G. p. ~sylor, car.
and fur clerks. yes .-.4as
Teasursr-- John Ennis, blastessrs a
Sergeant at Arms--R J. Kelly brass an
lener6. Sd- aaat ass stt'At
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TRADES ASSEMBLY.

The regular meeting Of the Trades Assem-
bly, was held in their han, 2s7 Randolph
street. On Monday evening, August 10, Mr..
O'Connell in the chair.
After the calling Of the roll, the minutes
Of the preceding meeting were rsad and aP-
proved.
Mr. Massie, from the special committee TO
revise the Constitution aud Bylaws, mao.
. report, reading the new Constitution and
By-laws rs 1t came from the committee,
which was received.
Mr.. Cameron again read the questions to
be propounded 70 the several candidates now
running for Office in this State, and moved
the adoption Of another question which was
concurred In.
The Corresponding Secretary read CON-
munication from VIM. ]. Jessup, correspo nd
ing secretary OF the New York Workingmen's
Union, dated 9th instant, which vas accom-
1ar ed BY nm appeal addressed 10 NIL labor
organizations for assistance. and setting
forth that the eight hour system would posi-
lively be uccess, which was received and
placed on HIe. YAH
Mr.. Parker from the Iron Moulders, re-
ported trade coed, and the Unisn w four
ishing condition. = :
Mr.. Sslig, from tbs Gigarmskers. Mr.. Gas
tlL FROM The Shipearpenters .sd Caulkers,
nd II. 0akes, from the Coopers, reported
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The BrIckIayers' strike III New

thS BEICkiHNcTe' SlfIhD IN new ORR.
Later developments in the strike Of tie
journeymeu bricklayers IN New York flr
eight hours show a want lf harmony ID thei.
own counsels Incompatible with as speedy Z
close Of the strike as was anticipated on Sl-
turiay. The 0vartures were made, ana a
basis Of compromise sgreed upon, and W
committee Of iourneymen hrlcklayers al-
pointed to confer with the bosses N relation
70 the same. The Joint COMMITTEE 0r
Strike OF the three Unions believed that t.-
power was conferred upon them w their
respective societies, and in this belief thav
thought 70 effect = reconciliation between
the bosses and the operatives. The NaF
York SuH tells the reas y why they faiei
in their laudable design. That paper says
Some Unauthorized person or persons,
il seems, knowing this action "a the Com
mittee, visited tie bosses On Friday, and, lv
assurances that the Committee had no p0wcr
TO act 10 the premises, prevented an inter
view at all. The master mas0ns consequent
" refused to receive the Commute Officially
and hence they were reduced to the position
Of respectable fgureh heads without any ds-
fined powers, save 10 receive and d.sburye
moneys to idle men. The Committee man
tain that other and more important powers
were delegated To them, and that they should
not be restricted in the exercise thereof, SUB.
ject Of course to the superior voice VI th4
Unions, which appointed them. IN this
spirit they propose calling a general meet
ing OF their sJcliies at an early day to have
their powers and duties more strictly dedngl,
and to ascertain If they cannot be sustained
IN their efforts to bring this strike to ci5se.
The public, so far as they have any interest
in the issue at all, will certainly favor a set-
Element at the earliest moment. The strike
may be prolonged now for another month oh
more, and result in greater loss and suffering
to all concerned"
The New York papers Of last evening re-
port meeting Of the master masons yester
day afternoon at which II was moved and
carried that the bosses adhere to the orgiaa'
resolution to employ none but ten hcur Ri n.
- WASHINGTON Star
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them, even II he had TO send for item out OF
the city. He bad already taken q7ite Q
number from scab employers, ard sent them
TO those who were in want.
The several reports we're received.
The President declared the seat Of the
Vice President vacant.
On motion, the Assembly proceeded 70
Gil the Office just made vacant.
Mr.. George Syme, from the Puddlers'
Union, was nominated, and upon motion,
the President cast the ballot for the nominee,
whereUpon Mr.. Syme was conducted TO the
chair and duly installed.
On motion, the balance of the money 10
the bank to the credit Of the eight hour ex-
ecutive committee, and 81 from the Trades
Assembly funds proper, was ordered to be
forwarded 10 the New York Workingmen's
Assembly, TO aid in the eight hour movement
in that State.
On motion, the confederation or the rev
Constitution and By laws was postponed IN
til next meeting, at which time il will be
made the special order
On motior a notice was ordered to be
printed ~ TIE WoRKNGNAS's ADVOCATE, ID
inform al delegates to the Trades Assembly
that the next meeting would be devoted to
the consideration of Tie adoption az the new
Constitution.
Mr.. Tracy. from the Typographical Union,
offered the following:
Resolved, That the Recording Secretary be
instructed to furnish the ielegAt ties % the Trades
Assembly. with a copy q the following reseiH-
tion, and that the .eiegates be instructed %
present them to their Unions for a.tion
Resolved, That the - Union IL 10 favor
~ the nomination of ForAngmin's ticket, fo-
the city Of Chicago, composed or delegates from
labor organizations, in the ratio of one delegate
70 fifty members, Or part n fifty members
and that ii viii elect such delegates when noEi-
fed Of The time az which said Convention is 10
be held.
On motion, the committee t0 l-ame queE-
tons 70 be submitted t. the variOHs cand-
dates now running for office, in this S.ate,
were authorized 70 have fifty copies printel
for use.
On motion the Assembly adjourned.
r. III. MasNE, Sec
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0FYtcK NATIONAL LABoR UNION.
WAsHsSsTos. Aug |. 1885,
FrILow-w oRKmaNEs,--In tesordsnee with
the constitn,ion OF The National Labor Urion,
its cond annual session viii be held in New
York city on The third Monday in Septemhet
next 1.-THE ,st), commencing at IL o'clock, A.
NJ. You are respectfully invited and urged 10
send representatives to this important assem-
blage ct workingmen. which meets 10 institute
reforms and 10 carry ous those alresds instS-
tused in the interests Of the working masses
and, by estsblishing reciprocal relations be-
.essS tlIsir dikessSE olYS.sIssiiohs. s4llSNiaatr
in common effort TO prstect themselves, sitd
keep back the encroacbsaents Of ensralizdd
wealth nToD the rights Of labor, and 10 secure
legislation that will improve their condition and
advance them in the scale Of prosperity and In
telllgrnee.
Organizations that will be entitled TO repre-
sentAtion, shd the number OF delegates to each,
are provided for in Article 2. sections and a,
Of the constitution, as follows:
'seRcrsox l. The National Labor Union shah be COM
posed Of sach labor oFrans tons a. may nw o. here
AFTER exIs having for their object the ameorafion Of
the condition Of shose who labor for living.
Sac Every International o. National organisation
ahAll ee entEle 70 fHGts representatives,
State organisations and Trades Bni rs and ell
other represef tat.Ye IN ~ Nation
al Labor ngress provided that representatives. shah
derlEr their ecfion direct from tos Organization they
claim 10 represent.
sBc 8 misrepresentation. upon preseptatian Of q
certificate of good standing ia their ergasEat n, shall
se enEsIed to vsiee. without vote Ia the Nations
Labor Congress.
Delegates who may be eleSted will please i'm
rnediately thereafter, iRiornl the Vice-President
OF the State of New York Of their election. and
from him can be obtained information as to the
place of assembling Of the Congress anu the
most desirable place for delegate to stop His
address il VIM J. Jessup, No. II Norfolk street,
New York city. J, c. c. WHALxY.
President National Labor UDion.
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The action o. the woTkmen employed at
The Rock Is,anS Arsenal, in attempting to
enforce their construction Of the eight hour
law. by striking, cannot be too severely con-
demned. While we believe Gen. Schofeld's
order to have been en- unwarranted piece Of
inreTtInepce, which Congress will reIudiate
ct its bext session, we fail 10 see the neces-
sity Of resorting 10 such extreme measures
especially when neither present nor pros
ptctive success was presented thereby.
Bad the parties who felt themselves aggriev-
ed by his ACCESSION. quietly dispstehed de-
puisneB 10 Washington, the probabilities
are the President would have rendered de-
cision in their fsvcr, as Gen Sheffield i the
only member Of the Cabinet who has placed
such construction upon The law, while an
assessment OF ffly cents en- each emplOye
would have furnished . sum ample enough
TO have met sI legitimate expenses
Moreover, there vas everything to gain and
nothing TO Iose. by tie adoption Of such a
course. Should such decision have been rem
dered in their favor, the amount heretofore
der ucted would have been paid to the last
penny but even bad be President declined
10 interfere IN The premises, prudence would
still lave coprs6lled iheu cort nance at
work, ss there IS Every probability Congress
will re-essemble in September next, when an
explicit construction Of the law can easily
be obtained.
With regard to the justice Of the demand,
experience has sho,n, that as much, IL not
more, can be accomplished under the eight
as under thettn hour system. A stonecut-
.ter Of this city, with whom we conversed a
lew dsys since, who has been working but
eight hours Scr the past fifteen ponlts, as
cured US thar be turned out more work now
tkan be did no years ago, although he "a
bored AZ efaithfnlly then as now. And bic
explanation was very satisfactory one
Said be- II ftea as fresh on Saturday as
DO Oh Monday morning. seldom, If eyer,
feel prostratsd, ~ Al used 10, and copse-
quehtls am Dsbiedto put my vhOlestreneth
in when do work. My employer il sssls.
fed; my wife is mora than satisfied. and is
for myself feel hike pnother man." DE
experience a. the mechaulcs IN the BROOKLYN
navy yard, also furnishes ample testimony
that our statements are substantially cor
rect, The steamer WapFlsDoag, one Of the
largest in the Easg was lEtely housed over
under the eight kenf Isw a urec;selv The
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Some years ago there arrived at the hotel
erected near the Niagara Falls, an odd look
ing man, whose appearance and department
were quite in contrast with the crowds XVI
well dressed and polished figures which
adorned the celebrated resort. He seemed
just 70 have sprung from the woods bis
dress which was made az leather, stood
DIRE adfully in need Of repair, apparently uot
having felt the touch Of needle woman for
many long month. A worn-out blanket.
that might have served for Bel, was buck
led to his shoulders; a large knife hung on
one side, balanced BY long, rusty in b1N
on the other, and his beard, uncropped, tlu-
gled and coarse, fell down upon has bosom
as i 10 counteTpOise the weight Of the thick
dark locks that supported themselves On his
back and shoulders.
This strange being, to the spectators
seemingly half civilized, half savage, had
quick, glsncing eve, and elastic, firm move
meni, that would, no doubt, win its way
through the brakes, beth Of Wilderness anl
Of society. He pushed bis steps into the
sitting room, unstrapped his little b den.
quietly looked around for the landlord, and
then mo0estly asked for breakfast Tho ho.t
at first drew back, with evident repugnance
at the apparition which thus proposed to in
trude its uncouth form among gentesl visit
ors, but few words whispered il his ear
speedily satisf sj his doubts; the stranger
took his place in the company, some shrug-
ging, some staring, some laughing outright
Yet there was more in that Single man than
10 all the rest Of the throng.
lle was nm American Woodsman, AZ w
said: be was a genuine son Of nature, vet
had been entertained with distinction az the
table Of princes; learned societies, 10 which
the like Of Culver belonged, bowed down 10
welcome his presence; kings bad been con
plimented when he spoke to them in shSrt,
be was one whose fame will be growing
brighter when the fashionabes who laugh 81
him, and many much greater than they snail
have utterly persisted From every hilltop,
and deep, shady grove, the birds, those bl9s.
SONS Of the air, will sing his name. The
little wren will pipe II with his matln hymn
about our house the oriole carol ii from
the slender grasses Of the meadows; the
turtle dove roll it through the secret forest
the many voiced knocking bird pcur it along
the air and the imperial eagle, the bird OF
Washington, as he sits far up on he blue
mountains, will scream ii 10 tie tempest and
the stars. He was the late John j. Audi
bon, ornithOlogist.
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QUoiTING.-A quoting Match viii take place
on Saturday, August 22nd, between the two
crack players, Gray and Furgason for tha
championship OF America and one hundred DOL
lars. FurgusOn, the present champion, gives
bis opponent 20 points III game az 81 TtC
men are practising daily AZ X. Poole
quoting grounds, l2l South Wells Street,
Chicago.
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LABOR ITEMS.

The New York Benevolent and Protective
Association Of Practical Painters, one 81 the
most respectable and powerful trade orga1i-
tons in the city, held wteily session last
week. The society Is in q most hourishmg
condi ton ii has in its exche cquer nearly
S. 900, ard ZOO members in good standing
on the books. The eight hour system is
being CARRIED cut most successfully all the
principal shops-in fact, all except very in
significant ones-areconcurriDgi in the short
hour movement in perfect good faith. This
society has also acted molly in support of
The bricklsvers' strike; they have already
donated $500 10 assist the movement, and
are ready TO give Is much more when asked
Tor. At last evenings meeting quite large
number Of new members were received and
initiated.-N Y Star.
TEE master masons Of New York say they
viii test the legality Of the eight-hour law.
A WoMAN's Co OPERATIVE USIoS.-A Wo-
mans Co operative Union has been incor-
pnrated in California, with capital stock Of
$50. 600, divided into 1900 shares. The OBJ
ject is defined to be the carrying on and con
Quoting the business OF manufacturing and
selling useful and ornamental articles Of
merchandise, clothing. &e., and works OF
at, on the basis of mutual and equal profis
to the members Of the Union.
WoRxIKenEr's PEsoLU1Iox.-At q meet
ing Of woTkingmeu IN New York, on Wed
nesday evening, l2th inst., the following re-
solution was adopted:
Resolved, That in reducing die wages OF Gov
eminent employees. General Sche6eld. Secretary
Of War, has cot proved himself friend 10 She
workingman. and that, IL his economy " 70 he
the order Of the day. h should esumenee With
the Generals before Il came down 70 psivates.
FoRxI0k. ~.
sARnS1RATHoN IN TRkpR DlSPuIRs-An inn
portant step has been taken at Leeds in res
pect 10 o. tsline trade disputes BY arbitration.
A difference having arisen between the mas
tiers and de operative carpenters aud join
era Of thpt town, on question Of the hours
Iof labor and the rate OF wages, the verY SEN
sihle course was etopted Of referring the
questiops 10 dispute 10 an arbitrator. Mr..
Rabeff Kettle county court Judge, who has
nreaDized syakem Of coorts Of arbitration
a. WolvefhampkQn and CoyentEy, was ehol
Zen, and be heaSd depntations from both
masters and men On n iday- Ihs result ras
compromise. l61ida 1aIiy, this WA the
Peana of bfinRing RkSnk smother scnsibls
eiaiQn. Kha lNnIIe aaxeed e. tbe establist.
ne31haf en1R 81 arl5itrntfon t. decide any
dispute a. ihay Asise daFiag DE next two
Tn tIassow pIAmrs1aR RlsRsEx "A
d d. a xe,aehentssiyss f4pIoyers -.
nofhmsn connfssgd wlQk plasseFsr trade
Nss held 81 TuesdsY. Co u &c TO spplr'
e49iau IS the meni fuf an indfeae1 Oh ~agess
a y,n 6xtena Of from Sd fo "a. ID hook
fEH rSSi,i& az f5am Nnu<fxau1&k w&M fhas cuUn~.
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WoxAS's RIGHrs--A practical evidence Of
the advancement Of the woman's rights doc
trine took place in Brsland lately. AT po-
litical meeting in London to make arrange
ments for the approaching general election,
a Me-. Law delivered speech from the plat.
form. She said she stoUd there as the repre-
sentative Of one hundred thousand seam
stresses Of London, who earned one shilling
per day, and Of another fiftv Thousand who
earned sixpeuce per diem. She loudly prais-
ed Mr.. Mil, who sshad no equal in this eoun
try for libsralty, breadth and compass Of
thought, or for purity, integrity, and un
swerying honestly
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employ q under nuch circamstaness. uin -
10 soto work liks men Accept sbs sIruasioa,
and truss 70 The iastics, Of .pabIic opinlos
when t6ey nj bAbe o. sluins ardn 4
results abso' tssly essalaea. Il Sill pot -
for any eIaA bi I'D q jsopNdizs ID =
imporssnt fslbrns b reiosm - ne sueesssfal
al,ainmens o. which De hborins nea Of
every section, are interested, merely because
circumstances over which they had no con.
troll, enables them to do 30. Let everything
be done decently and in order. Let our con-
duct be governed by circumspeetion; les
croakers step TO the rear; let al resort to
violence or striking De frowned upon, and
the success and adoption Of the Eight Hour
System will soon become assured.
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1Hmaao. sATuknAs. AUG Is. lsss.
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! q The WoRKmoMAH5 ADvocAfR. .
rHR LABOR MoyEHEsT.
THE PEoPLR's wEBKLY

has ceased to exist. From what cause Is
not stated. but it is fair to presume it gave
up the ghost from want Of support, so that
the workingmen Of this city and state are
without even the pretrxt Of an organ to
speak in their behalf How long this want
wall exist il uncertain, as am Informed the
starting of
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1868-02-14

that they could be trusted, went on ant
hauled timber and stone for the abutment'
while he could get It across on tho ice, then
Jesup failed to make his bonds sufficient, Oh
to raise the money according to agreement
the assertion Of :" Repulus' to the contrary
notwithstanding. So the bridge. was moi
built, aud the Board of Supervisors allowed
the contractor 5000, part of which they go'
back out Of the timber by putting it in the
bridge at Otterville. There, "Regulus,
does that spell Littleton?
That bridge is not so much Of q necessity
as your correspondent would have the people
believe, for they have the Burlington bridge
only = short distance from where they want
this one, and the people in the Forks would
rather have one across the Little Wapse, as
the petitions to the Board Of Supervisors
for that purpose abundantly prove.
Finally, Mr.. Editor. as VIC have built two
bridges here and got another, we feel as
though we could say something on the ques>
ton, while the Jesupitss who failed to be-
come security for the contractor to build
their bridge, are exerting their influence to
get bridge where it could not be reached
for four months in the year, simply because
their Great Mogul has farm on the line Of
the road to sell, and they are striving to pro-
long an ephemeral existence, which they
feel is but short, aud must flicker out before
long.
Hoping that "Regulus" will write on a
subject with which he is acquainted next
time, will close.
Yours, &C.,
A LlrTLEroygEp,