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The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

Sternes don't think it's fun to localize. He
saws lie don't like to attend concerts, because
heihasn't much of an car for music, praises
the wrong performer, and then there is
trouble in camp" We think Sternes is en-
tirely too modest, and that he has the
largest ears for music we ever saw.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

One of our State Democratic exchanges
congratulates itself and all other Democrats
that, the "Fourth" not being celebrated
there, there was mo villainous odor of brim-
stone and sulphur Their joy premature
When they die, if they don't repent before
hand, their future abode will smell very
strongly of birthstone. ..-.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

"When Mrs. General Gaines realizes her
rights she intends building mammoth orphan
asylum In New Orleans. E1changs
Yes. but as her triumph will involve the
pecuniary ruin Of many ladies, we would
suggest that she should also build Home
for indignant widowsl
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

The Tarboro' Southerner is exultant be-
cause, as it says, its advice to disregard the
Fourth of July has been followed by its
party. So the Devil exults when his advice
is followed We don't think the Southerner
is the "devil" by any means-it is more of a
"scsak spirit." .a-s'
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

The Charlotte Observer with a delicacy
and good taste truly remarkable intimates
that we are afflicted with vermin. The o.
server is mistaken as it was not us but
another man that slept with its editor one
night. The othcr man has "got EN- bad. @
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

Richard Fletcher, of Boston, lately de-
ceased, left residuary legacy to Dartmouth
College, estimated at 800, 900; also, $50 900
to the Baptist Publication Society Of Phil
adelphia, the income to be used in employ
ing colporteurs. ,Afaia1s 9igasI q" = J.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

The New Yoek Democrat says that the
republicans in New York city will steal
1t don't know any such thing, for the Demo-
Gratis have stolen everything SO fast that the
Republicans have never had the chance to
steal, 9sidy l. Gil3 Viii si,!r-5 5lIi {
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

Salt Lake City is threatened with des-
truction by grass-hoppers. What a lot of
widows there will be. We have heard of
grass widows before but this is the first
time we ever heard Of grass-Aopper widows.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

Asouth Bend woman has got her third divorce
from the same husband.-ErchaRge. %
This is a beautiful illustration of the max
i'm, I" Try, try again" In fact we consider
that the above mentioned husband has had
his full share of "conjugal trials"
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

" A brick in the hat in July induces sun
stroke. "-Ezchange
If this be true there will be fearful NOR
tality among Wilmington and New Berne
editors. ea Of Ia tn9mafa Sc ydi jlyls
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

Bernard is rejoicing that there is "a Bour-
bon" in Wilmington. Don't be silly, Ber-
nard, as this isn't the first Bourbon you've
found, by long chalk. aat t Isl
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

Pitching your wife out of the window is the
latest phrase Of domesticity in Gotham.-Er-
change.
This little playfulness is probably intend
ed to give the wife the benefit of little
"open air. exercise.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

Stnne of the Naos says that if he had
wife and should take her upon the ice in
the winter and she couldn't skate, he should
let her slidei What brute ! II5
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

A man, now temporarily in Nova Scotia
does not know to what country he belongs
His father was Irish and his mother Ger
man. He was born in Canada, was natural
lied in the United States, became a, Confea,,
crate by rebellion and is by residence anu
attachment Mexican,
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

The Salisbury Examiner says there
is a large watermelon in its Office
From the amount of sap visible in its
editorials one would judge that the water
melon was editing the paper. .sr
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

at is proposed to turn the city of Memphis
over into the hands OF receiver. Exchange.
What q pair of hands that receiver must
have l. This will do to 60 with the throats
of those gentlemen who swallowed the Lit
erary Fund. nssd sEa llilsd =
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

Over three hundred marriages were cele-
DRAFTED in Paris, one day last month. 81
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14
CHE Nfeklp Staudafa.
J. B NEATHERY q co,
rtefHrEI0Hs,
RALEIGH, N. O, Wednesday, July 18th, 1869.

Returns from eighty-four counties in Vir-
ginia give Walker $4,000 majority foriGov-
ernor. ltit Hs'q7 .-i p 5's' iil" ti''''.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-07-14

Reverdy johnson is busily engaged, at
Baltimore, in his profession as lawyer.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-08-21
Lands for the LandIess.

In al reliability not less than twenty thous-
and families will seek homes on the praries Of
Illinois between the LIST OF August and the lst
of October next The eastern and the Eyre.
peau emigrant-the rich and the poor, the cap
italist and the workman, alike will wend their
steps to the fertile lands Of the west. Fortu-
nately there is room for all and to spare. But
1t is essential they should know where they can
locate to the best advantage, and We, therefore,
call the especial attention OF wOrkingmen 70 the
advertisement Of the Illinois Central Railroad
Company, which is now offering some Of the
richest lands in the state, favorably located, at
prices and on terms which place farm within
the ach of all. The lands are offered at from
81 to tl2 per acre, rated according to quality
and location, and are sold on credit to those
who desire It.. Thus farm of 40 acres can be
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-08-21
FROM MISSOURI.
AMOS SANFORD.
70 the Editor Of the WoRKIHoHAEs Advocate.
ST., LOUIS, Aug. 4th. 1859.

10 the Editor OF the WoRKlHoAAFs ADvocATB.
ST.. LOUIS, Aug. 4tb, 1869.
At regular meeting Of the Ironmoulders
Machinery Uuion, NJ. SO, Of st. Louis, held
on Wednesday August 4th, Messrs John
Harper, Eugene Mccartney, and Enoch Bur-
rows were appointed as a committee to re.
port suitable resolutions to express the fe el-
ings Of Union No. SO, on the death of their
late President, William H. Sylvis. The fol-
lowing were submitted and adopted:
Whereas, Through the dispensation of the
Great Architect Of the Universewe have had
removed from the circle Of our craft our below ed
President, William II. Sylvis, and,
Whereas, We have recognised in him one
Identified with the great cause of labor, one
courteous and affable in demeanour, eloquent
and convincing in argument when speaking on
the subject he was so deeply interested in
that of elevating morally and socially the labor
ing masses-he having been elected President
Of the Iron Moulders' international Union. for
six years aud seven months, and at the time of
his demise held that responsible position with
honor TO himself, and great good to our organ
nation therefore,
Resolved, That in the death Of our late Presi-
ueus INC AhserhaIOnal Union mas lOet most
jealous officer, and the labor cause q most ear
neat advocate, and be it 90,
Resolved, That in this event We recognize
the hand of God, who doeth all things we'll, be
fore whose presence, sooner or later, We will all
be summoned to appear, and that while in life
We are surrounded by vicissitudes ana tempta-
tons which oftentimes tend to lead men from
the path Of duty, and make them unmindful Of
that gentle admoniIion, "t6at in Life VIC are II
the midst of death, and as We are iourneyins
along the path Of life towards the portals Of
eternity, let US not forget the duty We owe &c
our God, and to one another as brothers and
friends.
Resolved, That We truly sympathise with the
friends and relatives Of the deceased, and would
offer them our sincere coincidence, and woulc
mingle our sorrows with theirs for the loss the,
sustained, and while we mourn bis loss, We hum
bly, bow in meek submission to the Divine de-
cree, and ever pray, :" Thy will be done, no
mine"
Resolved, That this Union drape their charter
IN mourning for the space of thirty days
Resolved, That a copy Of these Resolution
be published in the WoRKINGNAN's ADVOCATE
JOHN CoRDEs, President.
SrEPRKN J. FLYNN Recording Secretary.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-08-21
FROM ALABAMA.

70 the Editor Of the WoRxHGMAEs ADVOCATE.
MONTGOMERY, August, 9Th, 1859.
At a meeting of Iron Moulders' Union, held
August eth, Committee of three was appoln-
ted to draft resolutions expressive of sympathy
and coincidence to the relatives and friends of
our late worthy President, of the International
Union, VIM. II. Sylvis.
Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heavenly Fa-
Their, in his infinite wisdom, to remove from our
midst 40 Unexpectedly our worthy President,
VIM. II. SVlvis
Resolved, That we, the members Of union
164, do sympathize with the widow and orphans
Of our deceased brother, VIM. II. Sylvis.
Resolved, That in bis death the union has
lost a warm and faithful supporter of the cause,
and the labouring millions one of its best cham
pions
Resolved, That the charter Of this union be
draped in mourning, and the members Of this
union wear the usual badge of mourning for
thirty days.
Resolved, that copy of these resolutions be
presented to the family Of the deceased, and
also to be published in the WoRKINGHANs AD-
voCATE.
N. J.'LMEHAN,
WV. w. Ross,
THos CASEY,
Committee.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-08-21

MASS AEErMa or WoRKISGxEs.-At . meet
log Of the workingmen Of this city, held az the
Recorders Court Room last Saturday evening,
the following platform was unanimously adopt
ed; -
Resolved. lst, That the contract system has
to be abolished and that oil public works have
70 De Carried on directly by the commonwealth,
county or City, under the supervision OF . prA:-
ucal and ef1cient superintendent
End, That no privileges or subsidies shall be
granted, no monies guarantees OF interest
gwen, nor public lands donated for and In the
interest OF any one person or persons, corpora
ton or corporations, society or societies; all
monopoles must cease to exist; all public en-
terprises for the benefit aud for the interest Of
the Commonwealth must be executed and con-
Quoted by the same.
Sd, That eight hours be acknowledged az the
only lawful days work at all public works.
4th, No officer shall be salaried otherwise
than by fixed sum, and all requisites arising
from ofhces shall 6ow into the public treasury.
9th, That all public Offices are to be salaried
according 70 their responsibility a. well as the
amount of labor 70 be performed.
9th, That the letting o. cOnvicts labor IS de-
trimental 70 the best interests Of the people, and
that said involuntary labour snail only De used
for the public welfare and mot come into com
petition with free labor.
7Lh, That the erection and furnishing OF
sufficient number Of public school houses fer the
accommodation of all children, who want to at
tend school, ought forthwith T. be taken into
consideration and carried into effect
Ssh, That the Commonwealth shall establish
as soon as possible free polytechnic schools for
the benefit of all classes
9th, That all laws infringing upon the person
al liberty of any person shall be repealed.
10th, That all laws establishing licenses, IN
der which mechanics or business men are suf-
fering, shall be repealed and progressive tax
upon incomes and property established
llth, That the nominations Of all elective
Offices shall be made through the medium of the
ballot box only.
18th, That the polls upon public election day
shall be open from o'clock m. until o'clock
p. N.
18th, That all Representatives, as well as
others, holding Office of trust, shall be respon-
sibe for their actions to their constituents, who
may revoke the election Of said representative
or officers upon a majority Of the said co nstitu-
ents, voting for such revocation.
l4th, That the claims of the veteran soldiers
for appointments shall be considered first, pro
viding other qualifications are equal
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-08-21

WINDOW GLASS BLowERs.-At a meeting Of
window glass blowers, held during the week, it
20 per cent. in their wsges. provided their en-
pIoyers agree to pay their tending boys,
who have heretofore been paid DO the men. 1t
is said, with how much truth we are not pre-
pared to say, that the glass blowers averaged
last season $500 per month, over and above
what they paid their " tending boys." This re-
duction is virtually an increase, which, it is
said, will be refused BY the employers when
asked, on account Of the continued dullness of
trade. The manufacture of glass, is generally
commenced al some period during the month
of August. and ia CO ntinued abont one half of
the year.
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VERIrAs.
CALEDONIA, Mo, Aug. 4, 1869.

CALEDONIA, Mo-, Aug. 4, 1869.
60 the Editor Of the WORKIEoMAS's ADVOCATE.
TIE cOoLIE QUESTION.
When railroads were first proposed, objec-
prs were loud in their denunciations They
will knock down the price of horses, and
.uin the country But the price Of horses
bteadily increased, and the country pros
bered.
When sewing machines were introduced,
Shey were denounced for depressing the price
of womSn's labor. But the wages Of females
have advanced, not diminished. Carpenters
and joiners were receiving ST. % per day,
working at flooring, sash and doors. When
the planning mills were brought out, the car
penters mobbed and burnt the mills, sup
posing they would destroy their business,
land throw them out Of employment. To-day
the planning mills are doing the work Of
thousands Of hands, with demand for labor,
and wages increased.
Now, it is feared the Immigration OF
Chinese will depreciate the wages Of work
ing men. There are many opinions on this
difficult problem. may be mistaken but
my opinion is otherwise. Let them come
We have millions Of acres OF unsettled land
vast deposits of almost every mineral yet
undeveloped public and private dwellings
are to be erected manufactures to be es
tablished cities built, and railroads laid
Let them come. Let the Government give
US money adequate to the wants Of the peo-
pie money not liable to depreciation OF
6uctuation confidence will be restored
business flourish manufactures be estab-
lshed mines and resources developed, AMI
employment at fair wages given to everJ
man and woman in the land. Ere long every
dismal forest will be cleared, every barteE
waste productive every morass drained o
filed every mine yield wealth evefptielt
be richly cultivated. Orchardsynd vine
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-08-21

M TRKvKLLIcK, Of Detroit, il here actively
engaged in preparing for the coming session Of
the N. L. q. Just here permit me to say that
the workingmen Of this country have no more
faithful or able champion Of their interests than
Nj. T. who for these long years past has given
them Of his time and his varied talents, without
one dollar Of remuneration, and at many times
with something more than Inconvenience to him
self For his long and faithful service, they
owe him a huge debt Of gratitude, which we
hope at an early day to see take some substan-
tial shape.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-08-21
CoLUHBUs. july 20. lS

10 ne Editor Of the woAKMoMAHs ADVOCATE.
| have noticed with pleasure the article
in your issue Of July Sd, entitled, "Princi-
pie W. Policy" The position you take is
the correct one. Any other would be ruin
Gus to the incoming party based upon the
principles Of labor reform. Labor is honor
able, and the nottingham should be protect
cd in bis rights wherever the starry flag Of
the Union waves, be they rich or poor, high
or low, t0hite or black. Let no stand upon
principle, and follow the general rule. The
exceptions will take care of themselves. We
must recognize the lsboring men Of the
South, to whom God has given a darker
skin than ours, as brethren. They may not
be our equals socially, morally or Intellec-
tually, yet they have the same inaliensble
rights that "all men" have, and are entitled
to the equal protection OF the Law.
While it was the missios Of the Republi.
can party to give them nominal freedom, let
the Labor Reform or Industrial party unite
with them and thus secure to ourselvcs and
them those "equal rights" in our govern
ment to which workingmen are entitled.
The Labor Union Congress must not ignore
the principle Of the "equality Of all nen be-
fore the LGw." Pride, caste and sris.ocracy
must be met at the threshold and rebuked
Our aim should be to sustain the right and
oppose the wrong, no matter in what shape
the question Is presented. Equal and ex-
act justice to all special privileges to
none," was the motto Of q political party
not in power to-day, because il was false to
that principle. The motto of the party now
in power t0Gs Stands for the landless, and
homes for the homeless" but it too has be-
trsyed its trust BY granting the peoples
heritage to railroad companies and land
monopolists. 1t would please ne in Kansas
very much if the Industrial Party (ae to the
name would second the motion Of G. Os-
borne Ward would boldly declare for Uni
versal Suffrage. We need woman's help,
and she our protection. She labors, let
her vote. More anon.
AMOS SANFORD.
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1..dsrsbip che great labor m9Vem'nt ma
who's, l .,-snrth and dignity therefore be it
gained .S That this UniSn, in common with
ResONTTT ,;ons Of this organic ation, deeply la
all Otosl .-ont which has deprived Us OF our
men, ."S officer and adviser.
presiding a That ia view Of the great success
EesOh NJ attended the efforts put forth oy
Ehlcn 10 =. VSvlvis in the cause Of labor, II be-
PresoeI. ;9dividual duty Of every member Of
comes ~ ~. A. redoubIe his own efforts to elevate
our UniOD .;o0 classes, and give tone and dignity
tbe AOOL;oS constitutes the basis of all national
prO1SPsoired. That the family OF our late Presi
hst 90 our heartfelt sympathy in the bereaVe-
den. "h;cb now aflicts them, and should they
mem N,sr;sl assistance, il would be the cheer
neeG w@ ~ onr unions 10 extend the hand of
Utterly aid and comfort.
br9nai,od That copy of these resolutions be
h5ad n the family of our late President
loIN 1'n and that our charter be drAped in mour-
Sy'iS' .i,tv DAYS. and also that the resolutions
mug .bisbed ID the WORKINGNAN's ADVOCATE
Dc P''' D. D. HooKER,
H. VANHoRN,
RIcHARD HoNEs,
D. E. Foley,
JOHN CROWLEY,
II SEIBERs,
HENRY CLAYNIERs,
Committee.
or, LocAL-Owing to the amount Of foreign
-, IN our columns, cur city readers will
r.n.e any extended remarks in regard to our
local unions
GOOD TEAE.-We rejoice to state that our
.ItsOd. Messrs J. W. Krepps, Of Pittsburgh,
~ MITCHELL, late Of Washington, have both Ia
-, m their residence in this city. As they
s.rs long been recognised as among the Oldest
and truest representatives Of the labor movement
,o,d,lly welcome them to our midst
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-08-21

BALTIMORE, Aug. 9th, 1859.
To ~ Editor Of the WoRKnexAH's Advocate.
L. gar SIR--As know you will be crowd
ed eith matter this week, shall confine my
remarks exclusively to the trades.
1ra sfoVE AND HOfsew-wAss xs4sDERs,-
UNION "a.
FMS union is progressing admirably ; they
meet weekly, and are receiving new acces
Stops every meeting night. l am Informed
bybW what may be considered good authority,
ths1 there is not over . dozen men working
at the business outside the union. The
unPn will be represented in the National
Labor Congress.
HOLDERS UNION NO. 10,
| Understand, is to be represented by Mr..
Michael Mcmahon, man of veryldecided
character.
TIE CIGAR MAKERS
hsk e elected Mr.. Thomas Crelllngton to re-
present them IN the Labor Congress. The
cigar makers had a very fine meeting but
] 2id not learn that any thing Of special in
tefest to the trade IN general transpired.
TIE BRIcKLAYER's UNION
up buCh AtBu at nOnNutJ mcebuiS last
wkek. 1t was well attended, as is all tkeiI
regular monthly meetings. have not learn
eS whom they have selected to represent
&em IN the Labor Union.
ESeveTal of our unions meet weekly, and
al there is another week to elapse before
tie Labor Congress meets, it is probable
taat many Of them will elect delegates to the
Congress.
THE KNIGHTS or ST. CRISPN,
a this city, are constantly adding new mem
Frs to their lodge. The order now in this
city is very strong, and have entire command
o. the situation. The cutters (members Of
tie order) succeeded in securing an advance
il their wages. Occasionally there is little
'tbrush" between the employers and the
men but it is very soon settled to the salts
faction of all interested-the men getting
the best side of the argument.
BUSINESS
eneraly, is very dull at present There ID
Sdecided falling of in the wholesale trade
tie retail trade is also very quiet. The
building trade is not as brisk as it was, still
there is not any perceptible change in the
york going on. Over six hundred pc rmit'
fDr new buildings have been Withdrawn
but still there is work enough to keep then
9oing until the season is closed.
4 Yours, &C., VERIrAs.