The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-29
MASSACHUSETTS LABOR REFORM CONvEN-
TON.
New Political Party Organized-A Full
State Ticket Nominated.

NEW ICiiichl furty Orgau1Xcd-A Eull
State Ticket Nominated.
WORCESTER, Sept o. 1862.
The State Labor Reform Convention met at
Mechanics Hall this morning and organized by the
election of Israel w. Andrews OF Danvers as PRIEST.
dent, with a long list of vice presidents and
other officers. All OF the counties in the State
except Dukes and Nantucket were represented
by PSI delegates. TIE main purpose OF the
Convention was to found a new poti-
cal party In the interest OF the working
class and TO put In nomination State ticket for the
coming election. The speakers were limited TO two
minutes each, and no ono was allowed to speak
twice Oh the same question. 1t was evident at the
outset that many and differing interests wond be
presented, and some stages Of the proceedings were
marked by great difference OF views, some Of the
speakers attacking or defending the existing poiti-
vs pasSf aad asSHsS S spnt oy wSn
the following is brief siihn1ary:-
FFSt-Assertng that all laws creating distinction
In favor OF color, condition, nationality or pursuit
are clear violation OF the fundamental principles
OF democratic government.
SecOnd-That all associations OF working men or
women formed with view OF promoting their
moral or material interests should receive the same
charter rights and privileges at the hands Of egis
lators as are granted associated capital.
Ihtrd-Insisting upon the reduction OF the hours
of labor 10 eight for labor employed at the pubic
expense.
FO,uth-Demanding of every candidate for pollti-
cal hon0rs pledge thar he Will advocate the enact
ment OF a law prohibiting all manufacturing estab-
lishments In this Commonwealth from employing
females end minors more Than ten hours per day.
FUN-Asserting that the exemption from tax OF
bonds securities Is violation Of the Just prnci-
pies Of revenue laws, and lays an unjust burden
upon the producing classes Of the country.
S,rth-Recognizng the services of the soldiers and
sailors.
Seuenut-Asserting that the national prosperity Of
the country is due to the laboring classes.
Eghat-OpDosing the introduction into this coun-
try Of servlie race to degrade and cheaper labor.
Nilith-Calling for the creation Of Department
OF Labor at Washington
TenM-Urging the friends Of labor to use all their
influence TO secure the election OF candidates who
are unequiv0cally committed TO The principles en-
braced in this platform.
Fredericksburg that the recognition of the
claims Of the bOndhOders that the national debt is
payable in coin only Is clear reputation Of the
national faith.
The following nominations were made:-For Gov
ernOr, Z. Nj. Chamberlain OF Boston; Lieutenant
Governor, James Chattaway, of Springneld; Secre-
tary OF state, S. B. Pratt OF Randolph; Treasurer,
N. w. StOddard of North Bridgewater; Attorney
General, Charles Cawley, OF Lowell; Auditor. 10.
seph L. Glines, Of Haverhlll.
None Of the gentlemen named have been promi-
nent In political matters, and but few OF the dele
gotes were acquainted with the candidate for Gov
ernor. Loud calls were made for him to make his
appearance upon the stand but he could not be
found. The action Of the Convention Is not likely
TO make much change in the present political aspect
OF the State