The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-10-17

which desires no compromise or sklhlien
with sCrong, and demands the entire Hadk
cation Of system which b justiasd slcss
on principles subvsrsivs q those upon which
our republican inssit1tions were foundsd.
The sarnestness ana honesty Of the spirit
which pervaded its eouncils, was NAKED
feature Of its characts-. Although 10 palr
ish Of the college graduate was laskinx;
although the sentiments q Ne delegs1p
were sOmstimss spachsd u ietfAAgs ne
expressive thsn esahmasiesl, tbey sssiIsd
conviction TO every nearer. They came
from the heart, and appealed 70 the heart.
They spoke the pfomptings Of bitter az
periencs of men who had been tried in the
furnace Of adversely; OF those who realised
they had an imperative duty to perform,
and were determined ct all hasardsto per-
form it. .z.--------.
The practicaI character Of its lsgislasiop,
was also an important feature. There was
no strsining after fleet. BunecrAbe and de-
clamation were opatepanced, UsoPisn
theories were dis aIdsd. COMMON senss
ruled the hour. The views Oflthe vsionarv
found nc favor at its hands. There were
wrongs to be righted, and evils. 10 BE- re-
dressed, which required the hoasst heart,
the correct understanding, and the earnest
effort 10 provide the remedy and forsu-
nately, for the best iDl rests Of the country,
in our Judgment, it proved itself eqaal 70 the
TACK. Il accepted the situation IL called
things BY their night names, and went 70
work in business-like way 20 aecempaisA
the purpose for which the Coagrssshad BEEN
convened. Objections and difficulties were
met with calm determination. aud . know
ledge that ways and means could be devised
before which they would disappear.
Its Reinforcement Of the declaration thai
workingmen must use the ballot to secure
their disenthralment from the unjust de-
maids Of capital, and that just Legislation
alone can secure that result, 10 one which
we bail with peculiar satisfaction. 40 our
readers well know, we are no new convert
to this theory, and the cheering fact that no
dissenting vote was cast against the rssolu-
ton, assures US that our labors have not
been altogether in vain. Notwithstanding
the efforts Of a partizl an press, it is becom-
ing more patent every day, that the mAsses
are realizing this important truth, and are
fast preparing to prove their faith By their
works.
In the adm ssion Of delegates from female
labor organizations, lie recognition Of their
claims, and its pledge Of earnest support on
terms Of perfect equality, the Congress
proved it's sincerity, and inangurated
movement, the success Of which lie simply a
question Of time. Candor compels the ad-
mission that jealousy and selishness, more
than principle, have controlled the action Of
many of our labor organisations In their
dealings with the weaker sex, though there
is every reason to believe that more enlight-
ened views will guide their future move
ments. Woman is destined soon TO occupy
her true position, both intellectually and po-
hticaily-s position far in advance Of that
TO which society has heretofore assigned
her and when that time comes, as come IL
essuredly will, the world will be the better
for it, while many VI the so-called lords of
creation, who nov arrogate to themselves .,
false superiority, will occupy their true po-
sition, and merit alone will be esteemed the
true standard Of excellence. We would be
guilty of a cOwardly injustice did we fail to
acknowledge that the ladies participating in
its deliberations proved themselves the peers
in every respect of any body Of delegates in
the convention.
Last, but not least, we caDot fail to con-
graduate the Congress on the choice Of its
officers, all Of whom are peculiarly qualified
to fill the respective positions to which they
have been assigned. In the chief executive
We recognize . man Of extraord-
mary executive ability, indomitsble energy,
enlightened views, and sterling worth, and
unless we are much mistaken in our estimate,
one who will prove himself equal to every
emergency, and awaken that spirit of ei. ,hu-
siasm and selFcohAdence among the masses,
which at present they 90 deplorably lack.
Taken altogether, We are perfectly salts
fed with the result, despite the carping of
q few wiseacres, to whom We viii in due
season endeavor to pay our respects.