The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-10-09

xRY.
As intimated in my letter Of the 9th OF
the political managers Of the
Democratic party 10 this city sprung move
ment on our citizens for which they were not
prepared. The primary elections do not
usually take place until after the registra-
ton books are opened, and the voters trans
ferred from one ward to another, and those
Who have arrived at their majority have be-
come registered. The registry books were
10 be opened from the Goth to the 2STh OF
September inclusive. The executive com
mittee Of the democratic Party" saw
proper, for reasons best known to them
selves, to order the primary elections for
delegates to the Sheriffalty Convention, and
also for delegates TO . convention TO nomi-
nate candidates. for the Legislature, two
weeks in advance Of the time for registra-
ton. THIS little trick gave the advantage
to the "ring," and the consequence was that
the regular nominees Of the ring" were
elected. For Sheriff, Augustus Albert re-
ceived IS votes G.. p. Kane, 40; Thomas
w. Morse, 8. Mr.. Albert having received
the largest number Of votes 10 the regular
ID mocratic nominee for Sheriff G. p. Kane
claims to have received the largest popular
vote, and his friends considered him emit
tied to the nomination. II is not at all i'm
probable but that be may run az an indie
pendent candidate. The "ring" ticket was
successful all through, except in the fifth
ward, where ThOs. W. Morse was the sue
ce.siuI candidate for the Legislature. The
woRKIHeMKN's AND REFoRM PARTY coNvKN-
TIoN
held another meeting on Tuesday night, at
No. 10 McClellan's alley. There was fifteen
wards Of twenty represented. A committee
Of one from each ward was appointed to
select suitable candidate for Sheriff, and
candidates for the Legislature. The selec-
ton Of candidates for the councl was left to
the ward delegates, all to report to the Con-
venticn on Tuesday night next
coOPERs, NO. 2.
The Cooper's Union No. 2 held q large
and enthusiastic meeting on Thursday night.
The Constitution and Bylaws were pre-
sentst aud adopted, and the TollOwing notice
ordered 70 be published in the daily papers
''Nor members Of the Journeymen Oak
Cooper's Association No. are hereby re-
spectfully notified that on and after the 6rst
meeting night in October, to become mem
bers they viii have to be elected and pay an
entrance tee of one dollar. They are also
further informed that we are now incorpo
rated, the constitution printed and ready
for delivery, and all we need now Is their
aid to give as complete success. The asso-
citation meets ut Buffers, corner Pratt and
Concord steeets, every Thursday evening.
John Schmoke, President p. RueteT, Sec
retay." This organisation is doing remark
ably well,- increasing in numbers, and
its treasury.
cOoPER's NO. /.
is in communication with Philadelphia, with
q view Of forming National Union. Mr..
Hugh Potter, Of Mol Union, is zeaiously |
working for that purpose, and communica-
tons on the subject addressed to him would
receive prompt attention. The
CURRIERS' STRIKE
will notespoil for want Of something to do,
for at the present time there Are three shops \
on strike. Thomas Sullivan 4 Son, for
having three apprentices more than the regu-
lations OF the association allow. Ii was at
t1rst thought Mr.. Sullivan would conoede TO
the wishes of the men, and promised ~
much, but be subsequently, went back on
them. Four men on strike. The firm OF
Ely & Rose are on strike. The
men icy refusing to work with two expelled
Jay and William Reese.
Eight men on strike. John Malloy, mot
Pat Malloy). Men will not work With non
Union men. Eight men out. James MAlloy
has borrowed some Of Pats mothers pigs,
but they do very hoggish work, and
"wfl not pay he riut."
30 jimmy will eventually have to knock un-
der. There we're twenty-one men out on
strike, receiving $12 per week from the
Un,on, but now there are not more than
three out Of employment, and they expect
10 find work with the incoming week. The
oosses have bad an opportunity Of seeing
he difference between Union and non
Union men, and now very much regret the
,teps they have taken. They succeeded at
irst in getting some men from Philadelphia,
but rs soon as they were informed Of now
matters stood they packed their tools and
departed hence. The Union electe the fol-
owing gentlemen as officers President,
". Fl. Birmingham; Vice President, Robert
Lsfferty; Recording Secretary, j. +. Meteor;
Secretary, Thos. r. brlsni Treas
lrer, Ferdinand Kechner Serg't. at Arms,
John LeareY.
woRKIEGNEN's MEETING AT WOODBURY..
There was quite a large meeting Of the
vorkingmen Of Woodbury. and vicinity held
It Woodbury. on Wednesday evening last.
he meeting was organized by calling Mr..
Richard Hoansby to the chair, and appoint
ne Mr.. Kelly o. secretary. Mr.. Hornsby on
aking the chair stated the object Of the
meeting, and introduced Mr.. WIN. Luther,
vho made lengthy address on the general
necessity Of Workingmen's party. Mr..
Michael Mcmahon next addressed the meet
ng, reviewing the platform Of the party.
ar. Javens closed by q stirring appeal to
he men Of the county to stand By the plat
orm and principals Of the parry. The
meeting adjourned to meet again on Tues
sy next XERIrAs.