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The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-04-25
Miscellaneous Items.

TIE parliament Of the North German Con-
federation has adopted resolution looking
10 the establishment by treaty Of the abso-
lutte neutrality Of private proper, at sea in
time Of war.
A PRESS banquet was given to Mr.. Dick.
ems in New York, Saturday evening, April
18th. II was attended BY over 200 gentle
men connected with the press. Horace
Greeley presided. Mr.. Dickens spoke IA tao
highest terms Of his reception here ana ~
the chance "a the country since he lass visit
ed u.
SPRINa emigration to America from Ger
many has commenced with increased vo-
lume. In the irst week Of April upward Of
1000 eTuigrants had been shipped 70 the
United States. Accounts from Ireland, also,
are to the same effect. Vessels leaving Liv-
erpool are crowded to their utmost cBpa-
city.
GEN. NAPIER, the commander Of the Brit
ish Abysinian expedition, has requested a
large remittance OF money, to be ssnt before
the rainy season sets in, as he anticipates
that his communication with the coast vii
then frequently be cut of.
TX iron manufacture, it IS reported that in
Staff ordshire, England, 275 tons OF coal are
consumed in producing loo tons Of iron; IA
Yorkshire, England, 900 tons OF coal are
used in Charlero, Belgium, 165 tons VI
coal, and in AarcuiBe, France, IA tons W
coal. The French system Of producing iron
is said to be the most economical Ia use.
TIE public lands in Alaska are said to
extend to 365, zoo, 900 Of acres. Many OF
these acres are preserved in ice.
A coal bed has been found in Genesee
county, N. Y. The owners see golden visions.
TIE tallest chimney IN the world ia said
to be at Port Dundas works, Glasgow, Scot
land. Its height from the foundation is 453
feet; above the ground, 444 feet, the foun-
dation being Ia feet deep; the outside
diameter, on level with the ground, is 81
feet; ct the top, II feet s inches; thickness
at the ground, bricks.
TEE New RULEs.-The new Chassepot
rife has cost the French army twenty mil
lion dollars, thus far. Russia, for the
Remington rife, has paid twenty-five million
dollars, and Austria sixteen million. Great
Britain has paid thirteen million dollars for
the new Snider rife. Its 6rst cost is less
than that or the Chassepot, but it is ulti-
nately dearer, owing TO the expense Of It's
cartridges.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-04-25

We are in receipt Of number Of commu.
nications asking as to hoist the name Of
General Cary a. the Workingman's candi-
date for the Presidency. While nothing
would give Us greater pleasure than 70 do
50, circumstances permitting, we think such
action al present would be iniudicious and
Ill-sdvised. To show, however, the almost
universal desire on this point, We publish
the following extracts from few Of our
many CORE spondents, one Of which Is
dated Louisville, April 16:
~ have looked long and Anxiously for the an
nouncement in the ADVOCATE Of re-assembly Of
the National Labor Congress at Pittsburgh for the
purpose OF nominating candidates on the LABOR
PLArEoRM for the positions Of President and Vice
President of the United States What Is being
done to forward the cause! Why do you not
hoist the name Of Gary. and urge his nomins
ton. We are all looking to the ADVOCATE
TO move in the matter. assure you If the right
steps are taken Louisville will do her share in
she premises Friend Cameron, advise Us how
mattesr stanG as we are in the dark"
Another subscriber from New York says:
Hoist the name Of Cary or Burritt, and see
how public opinion stands on the matter.
think the time has come for forward move
ment, and l honestly believe Carey is the man
to lead US"
A friend in Nashville, an ardent supporteI
Of the labor platform, To- very enthusiastic
He says:
"Why the ID isn't something being done
to call the Pittsburgh convention. | tell you
We are ripe for such movement, and will give
such q vote for the labor candidate A. viii open
the eyes Of eur northern friends Poke them
up with long stick, as we are afraid they have
gone 70 sleep.
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The Washington correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Commercial says OF Gen. Cary I:
"People who laugh at the wOrkingmen'S
movement, under estimate its strength and
extent. 1t includes ia organized societies
six hundred thousand voters, or thereabout,
scattered throughout the large ana small
cities of the Union, and unit ID as one man
on all questions affecting the rights and in-
terssts of labor, more especially on the
greenback issue. They believe, whether
right or wrong, that Gen. Harey is the best
representative OF their vie IS, and are max
ing . strong effort 20 put him prominently
forward ia the Presidential canvass. Some
Of the Senators are in favor Of running the
General as q candidate for Presidant. But
one thing 10 certain, that Cary holds In the
hollow Of bis hand votes enough to turn the
scale either way in the next Presidential
election. There is scarcely siste in the
Union ia which the workingmen d. NOT bold
the balance Of power"
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-04-25

The following, from the Pittsburgh Adpo-
sass, Ia worthy Of the consideration Of both
parties especially interested in the subject of
strikes
In Philadelphia the journeymen shoemak-
ers, the weavers and members Of other
trades catching the spirit nos 20 prevalent
among the workingmen all over the country,
have been on strike for some weeks past.
We rejoice 70 know, however, that the Diff
calties which led to these strikes In Phils.
delphia are beng smicabIy adjusted and mp
on proper principles. For instance. few
evenings ago, the journeymsn shoemakers
Of that city held public meeting for the
purpose Of discussiI and agreeing upon q
plan for securing b tier compensation for
their services, and in the proceedings Of the
meeting We find thu following resolution,
which was passed almost unanimously:
RzsoLvED, That a. Il ID our interest that the
manufacturer should obtain fair per centsee
Cor the capital he has invested In bis business,
sseh action should be taken ~ would In future
D. event strikes, witch are at all times attended
v u los 70 the employer and journeyman.
And Nc would cAll the atteation Of thu manufac-
sarsrs - the idea q having . COMMITTEES from
tho manufacturers and journey men, for the pur-
pcss Of seieling ths dAdieultie. which may arise
bst.ssn botl parties without resorting 70
ssrikes.
The above rssolution 10 q very sensibls
c.d just one, and We would heartily con-
mend II 10 employers and employees in 81
isades In Pittsburgh and evsrywhsre elsa
We have repeatedly oontended hat strikes
and al their unhappy consequences en- DO
easily prevented II employers and employees
wcuid more frequently consult with esoh
ataer requesting the rates Of wages. The
systsm Of arbitration agreed upon by the
iourneymsn shosmakers of PhiIadslpma
should DO enforced throughout the Unlssd
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A HISTORY or TINE uaIrEp STATES,
NoV IN Rsss. but mot 10 b pSsiisAed sstl
TIE year cf o,~ Lord 1900.

6.--CoNCERNING MONEY.


lcoErINURD.
5.-coSCEREING MONEY.
Money is q necessary evil. 1t 10 medium
Of exchange. and strictly merely the repre-
sentative Of wealth.
Il differs from wealth ia that its value IL
mainly artificial, it being conferred upon it
by human DEGREES.
Gold and silver are recognized as money
by the civilized world. The reasons justi-
flying such selection, 10 given by political
economists, ere as follows:
l. Because Of the labor cost by which
they are obtained.
2. Because, in small bulk, they represent
. large amount of labor.
8. Because they are capable Of division
without loss Of value.
4. Because by weight, color and SCUM /,
they are distinguishable from other sub
stances.
8. Because they are as indestructible a.
possible.
Since the egalizatiou of interest for money
in Great Britain in l545, and the introduc-
ton Of the natior Il debt system by Holland
in 1880, 1t has bsen found convenient to
substitute paper in lieu Of the precious me-
tails, in order that the power over labor and
laborers might be indefinitely extended OF
the viii of governments or individuals I;
therefore,
Paper has latterly been substituted for
gold and silver, and may be described - the
representative Of those representatives of
wealth.
Ii is manifest that the reasons which
have been advanced by political economists
in justification OF the selection of gold and
silver as fit and proper mediums Of ex-
change, are not applicable to . paper cur
renoy.
This fearful change it is admitted, has
largely advanced the power Of money BY in
creasing its volume, II has stimulated pro.
duction and generated ideas, aided produc-
ton and hindered distribution, and impi.
ousiy striven to render the work Of mems
hands Of superior value to those who have
performed them.
As the war Of the rebellion developed the
powers that ruled the nation, the working
men of the community soon found that
there existed in the country two distinct
and warning principles Of action. the first Of
which, viz:
"rHH AxKRIcAK PoLl1IcAL sxsrEnn
recognized the full value Of man, and esti-
mated the produces above all the works of
bis hands. II annihilated slavery, the low.
sst degradation to which human labor he'd
eser been subjected. Il also demanded and
compelled eduoataon In the north and aftsr-
wards extended it to the South, and was CON-
tinualIy calling attention 70 the physical
wants Of the working people, and claiming
for them those home comforts which ought
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-04-25

GRKAr distress still exists among the respecta-
BILE working classes Of New York an inst.ace
occurred on Friday, where q healthy, decently
dressed mechanic applied to be committed ms q
yagraut, saying that he was Unable to get work,
and wished to be supported q fortnight in the
hope that times would be better.
A s-;end at our elbow suggests that the
best wy to bring about different state Of
affairs, is to elect professionally politician,
who viii pledge his sympathy for the work
ing classes the day before election. Rather
sarcassic
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-04-25
CORRESPONDENTS.
FROM MARYLAND.


BALrnc-s, April Is, 1858.
Nseao ann WHrFs LARoA-PoLmcAL ooHnOrIoE-PaI.
nAHT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AsxrLIARr AssosEA-
rssH-TAADs AspAIRs, Ac., &c.
10 the HdIsor che wosxuszAs's ADvocAya
Az you have frequently Notified your
readers that You are nc; responsible for the
opinions Of your correspondents, ! take the
liberty Of using your columns with your
permissiOn) to discuss question which, in
my opinion, ID assuming too much import
ance. The subject allude to 10
NEGRO LABOR
In times gone by the subject of negro sla-
very served to agitate the public mind, and
furnished the key to second ra.l politici-
ans, designing knavss and ambitious fools,
whereby they unlocked the popular heart
and elevated themselves to place and power.
The result Of their suicida! policy and politi-
cal Vaccinations was bloody aud fratrics-
dial war, in which over half million of the
best blood Of America was slain or mutilst-
cd, and adsbt Of $1,000 ,Ooo, 900 entailed up-
on the American people. for which the LABOR
Of the republic is mortgagsd to the bond
holders, and the interest Of oAiea TIE child yet
xnborr, UiH hase to pay ritaout Hqusdatin9
the smallest particle Of the principol.
Now that slavery Is abolished that fruitful
source Of agitation has become extinct. and
in its place the chastity shadow Of negro Ia
Dor il looming up in the distance. To those
who are satisfied with glance ut the sur
FACE Of things, negro labor may have ter
rible significance, and 1t may scare the timid
into the contemplation Of some terrible
shings against thus unfortunate race. But !
cannot see what direful consequences are to
result from free negro labor. By emancipa-
ion the relation only Of the slave to the mas
ter was changed and NOT the EArURs Of the
negro; the nature Of .he negro remains the
same whether in the condition Of freedom or
slavery.
l take IL 90 an incontestibls truth that the
Caucasian, mentally considered, 10 the supe-
rior race; and, though the negro may be
more muscular, yet the former 10 capable Of
the greater endurance, and, therefore, for
Ill practical purposes mentally and physi-
cally-shs superior Of the la..ss. Il IL safe,
.h.n "a oonei,sa th.t A. N. u,.rh.,;. !, a..
-. 49,. !. 1910 - -. 80. 49,. r. !.
~. 80. = 1U..s = 'es .'''A nss'o ~
VIZ ~ OSn:F 1870. 4s
resious = - es1 90 =. smAnci-
el.a !. 49,, sos.b "a sPs!s . ,os IN.
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To Correspondents.

We have now upon our desk hundred
communications which should have been
answered some time ago. As the election,
which has engrOssed q large part OF our
time during zoe past month, is over, We in
tend to answer the inquiries of our friends
~ soon - possible. Ia the meanwhile,
with this simple explanation, we crave
thoir Indulgence.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-04-25

The receipt Of the London Bee Hive, which
has been missing from our table for months,
10 hereby acknowledged. As the proper
corrections have been made in the address,
we expect to again furnish our readers with
q weekly epitome Of the sayings and doings
Of our transatlantic friends.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-04-25

-he New York typographical Society held .
meeting on Saturday night lass, at which . CON-
mittee was appointed 70 take measures to have
the Legislature Of New York pass . bill to pre-.
vent the employment of the Sing Sing state
prison convicts at type-setting. The New York
Stereotypers' Society have also protested against
the employment OF couvicts q stereotyping.
We trust this announce nent will awaken
our craftsmen throughout the country to q
sense Of their duty. The iniquitous system, to
which We have so frequently referred, Of oil
lowing the labor Of the convict to rob the
family Of the honest, skilled mechanic ID
one in the solution Of which the working
classes have deep interest What is want
ed at this time il . universal protest to
which NO body Of tricksssrs viii dare to turn
a deaf ear.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-04-25

The Dayton Workman's Appeal has nos
been received at this Office for too weeks.
What 10 the cause 2
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xoRkrNaKzN's AUXILIARY.

At the regular meeting Of the Working
added 70 the list of membership. Messrs.
Meessf and Murphy were appointed . COM
mistee to draft rules and regulations for the
government Of the Association. The Assoc
citation is thriving and the treasury steadily
increasing.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-04-25

Trade matters are quiet. There was
goodly attendance at the bricklayers Assoc
citation at their regular meeting the othe
evening. The report Of the National Don
vention was distributed among the members
The other trades are moving along in th
usual routine Of business. Yours, ETC.,
VMRIfAs
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-04-25

The political fraternity Of this locality were
In state Of feverish excitement during the
past week. The city conventions Of both
parties are to meet in this city in May next,
and wirs-pulling and log rolling has been the
order OF the day for several weeks past.
The democrats. however, opened the ball this
week by holding
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-07-04

\ BEAUTIFUL CHART.-We have received from the
publisher, Justus Perthes, of Gotha, Germany, a very
fine map Of the World on Mercstor's projection,
mounted on canvas and rollers, in size about four
by five feet, and published in 1868. 1t consequently
embraces the latest surveys, and has, in addition to
the usual data, the tracks Of all the principal steam
lines, prevailing winds and tides, ice belts in the
Arctic and Antarctic Seas, and is altogether the most
perfect and comprehensive map of the world we have
ever seen. Its small size is also a Recommendation.
A number of copies Of this chart have been ordered,
and they will soon be for sale here, of which due no
tice will be given. -
NEGLIGEScE-A portion of the mail taken over
from this port to San Francisco by the r. ". Hood
was not delivered till a few days before her departure.
The fine for not promptly delivering all mails and
letters is 500 dollars. There can be no excuse
whatever for not promptly delivering all mail matter,
for the Capt. being the only responsible party, should
know of every bag, package or parcel intended for
the post office, and should himself take special care of
the same. 1t is no excuse to say that the mate, cook
or steward had charge of them. They have no bust
ness trifh them, except TO receive and pass them imme-
diately TO the master, and on every well-regulated
vessel this rule Is enforced.
The June magazines were received by the last
packet. In Harper's for that mont" will be found n
most interesting account of President Lincoln's first
trip to Washington, when he went to be inaugurated
in 1861, showing how narrowly he escaped assassin
alton at Baltimore. -
y The publisher of the Friend desires US to say
that owing to the issuing of a supplement number,
the Friend for July will not appear till Tuesday next
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THE PACIFIC
Commercial Advertiser.
Y, JULY 4
New Volume.

With this number, VOLUME THIRTEEN of the
PACIFIC COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER commences.
Those whose subscriptions have expired are res
p~ectfully requested to renew and continue the
same; and those who have never subscribed are
solicited TO do so. All who pay in advance, or
before July 81, will receive, free OF charge, the
AMERICAN AGRIcuIIURIsr, as per special notice
accompanying this issue.
We would call the attention Of our business
men to the fact that this paper has the largest
and most extensive circulation of any in the Pac-
ihc- There is not a store or settlement in this
group, and hardly any throughout the Pacific
Ocean, where it is not regularly taken and pc
rused. No better medium for advertising can be
desired, and the uniform success that has attend
ell those business inen who have advertised most
literally, is the best proof as 10 its paying.
But advertising Is Of benefit to others than bust
ness men. Any person who has n house, a lot
of land, a horse, a carriage. or anything else to
sell, or who wants to buy, hire or lease, can, by
this means, make known his wish to a thousand
applicant or make n bargain he had not dreamed
of. To advertise Is the cheapest and quickest
way of buying or selling to advantage.
In this age, n newspaper ms become an aDso-
lutte necessity to every man who attempts to keep
up with the timcs,-as necessary as his tea, bread,
butter or meat There are some who affect to
despise newspapers, but if you inquire about
them, you will find that they belong to the fossil
species, content to live from hand to mouth, with
out ambition to get ahead, to improve their own
condition or that of their children, and finally
they drUp of from the stage of life, without any
one being cognizant of the fact. The wide-awake,
intellectual, stirring men of the times are those
who read and support newspaper.
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BLANKS,

FORMS OF AGREEMENT BE.
tween Masters and Servants-the nn,J authorized form
aAdce 81, O per Dozen.
-f sale by II NJ. WHITNEY
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Communicated

Special Notice. (Nor BY AUTHoRiry)
This Saturday, " commonly called the Fourth
of July, will not be observed as a public holiday.
Government Offices will not be closed. Everybody
else may do as he pleases- QuLP,
Minister Of the Exterior.
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The bark d. c. Murray arrived on Sunday MORN
ing last, - days from San Francisco, bringing
dates TO May IL.
The Eastern mails May l6 were sent by the bark
r. ". Wood, which sailed ut the same time, and
arrived on Wednesday, IL days passage.
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NOTES OF THE WEEK.

FOURTH OF JnLY.-The Committee have issued a
programme Of proceedings at the celebration. which
takes place at 10 o'clock to-day at Kawaiahao
Church. as follows
Music by the IIOpolulu Brass BaDl-
fntrodueEory remarks by Cox :. spauldins, Acting Charge
% the United STATES
Prayer By Rev. = G.. Damon
Reading of the Declaration Of Independence, by James w
Austin. Esq.
Sinsing@-C Columbia, the gem Of the ocean,
The home % the brave and the free,
The shrine of each patriots devotion,
A world offers homage 10 thee" =
ORArIoS-By Rev. L. ii. Gulick.
singing--T The star SpangIed Banner"
Benelieion, by Rev. H. H. Parker
Music, by the Band.
At three O'Clock p. NJ, the regatta in the harbor
will take place, when the band will be in attendance
on the esplanade. The following are the entries
made. and lively sport is promised for the occasion
BoATs ENTERED FOR THE REGATTA, july 4, 1868.
PHIzg OF s6o-BoATs WITH 8 or MORE OAEs.
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European Intelligence.

LONDON. MAY 26.-The great EPSON Derby race
was run to-day at the Great EPSON Downs. A
vast throng was present, and business here was
almost entirely suspended. The Prince of Wales
and other members OF the Royal Family were
than usual interest was attached to the race in
consequence of the heavy amounts ventured by
the Marquis of Hastings on his horse, Lady Eliza
BETH :" Blue Gown" owned by Sir Joseph Haw-
Alfred owned 10y Baron Rothschild. was second,
and Spectrum. !" belonging to the Duke of Newcas-
tie, was third. Time. two minutes and forty-four
seconds; distance. one mile and a half. Eighteen
horses ran.