The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-08-25
TEE COLORED LABOR CONVENTION.
Temporary Organization-Preparing for
the Work Of Improving the Condition
OF the COlOred Citizens.


SARATOGA. Angus "a, 1870.
The New York State Labor Convention, Assem-.
bled for the purpose OF enargng the sphere OF the
colored brother In society, particularly applied to
all branches OF mechanical industry, held Its nrss
session this morning In Hathorne Hall. The at
tendance was limited, owing to many OF the dele
gates being unavoidably detained at Albany. Those
present, however, were OF the leading colored
spirits OF the State
Colonel william Rich OF Troy, was appointed
temporary chairman. Mounting the rostrum. he
thanked the convention for the honor conferred
upon him. At first he had given the call but little
consideration, but finding that It was intended 10
be meeting OF conference upon the labor question,
he mad come up, and was willing to sacrifice
time and money for the object IN view.
the colored man at this period had
great many interests which needed the best
advice before acting upon them. An opportunity
was presented for them to take grand stand for
their grand elevation. Never was the time m0ro
propitions ISey mad been crusnsd a. never were
contumely and abuse had been their portion; but
now the light Of Gay was seen and he hoped me ac-
ter would tend TO the elevation OF these people.
II they had come together merely for good time,
return home to eat and drink with the cont empla-
ton OF having effected nothing. But II they meant
Ing for them for years-fghtng, ne thought to some
purpose-and now 1t was time to continue the good
work.
Colonel Rich, zone OF the old guard" as he was
anectl0nately called is posses OF considerable
oratorcal powers, and seems an earnest man. he
has not much the appearance OF the negro Of tho
deep brunette order, but has fair beard covering
his face and rugged backwoodmans counte-
nance. His manner is quite polished and his pre-
sence bears dignity and commands respect
Q. G. Gilbert, OF Saratoga, was appointed tempo
JAMES O. MATTHEWS, Of Albany-the young man
VINO carried OF the prizes In mathematics and gem
city short time ago to the dismay Of more preten-
tous rivals-remarked that there seemed To be q
diversity Of opinions regarding the call Of the Con-
could become member, even were he not an &C.
credited delegate
tention OF the callers OF the Convention. Their
people lacked organization at present. and whaa
they wanted was advice, and then, perhaps AFTER
their conference they would be enabled to erect SUCH
an organization or unity as TO make their future
Rev. Mr.. Butler, OF New York; Rev. Mr. Brown, OF
Troy. and Mr. Jackson, Of Albany, were appointed a
gates and hand the list to the secretary.
James O. Matthews, or Albany; Jacob Stewart, OF
New York; George W. Johnson, OF Albany; John X.
Wood. OF Saratoga. and William Powell, OF Brooklyn.
were appointed 4commttee upon permanent OrgGni-
Zation.
resolution was attempted to be passed empower
ing the chairman to appoint finance committee,
but the action at such time was pronounced hasty
NOT giving the DELAYED delegates chance, and was
The Convention then adjourned TO await the action
Of the committee upon permanent organization. ~
During the proceedings, quite number Of politI-,
clans OF New York, still enjoying their Otluyn cum
dtg. a. the Springs stepped Into the hall and u.s.
Judge Bowling and John McKeon, ana friend Oh
the latter suggested that 1t safe say 'that III
was the first convention John ever attended that he
didn't nave something TO say and some a0vice TO
give"
1t was evident that the character OF the assembled
delegates rather surprised the white gemmen,y
present. as did the rather elaborate toeted colOred
ssters' that aided by their encouraging smiles tha
Upon the reassem6ling Of the convention In air
probability, Colonel Rich will be made permanent
chairman and E. W. Crosby, Jr., OF Albany score
tary. The latter IS the quiet young fellow who has
made such stir In the matter Of an application for
position in the Custom House under Collector Mur-
ply, and certainly he has all the appearance OF pos
sessng more ability than many or the white men
occupying lucrative places in the old building on
Wall street.
Evening Session.
At the evening session the committees were an
Finance. G. Gilbert, G. r. Dun, Saratoga; VIM.
Dick, Newburg. On Address aud Resolutions--J-
X. Wood, B. Jerome Jefrrey. saratoga DR.. J.
Thompson Newburg;'Jc; !; Spsman, state senator
tion-C W. Johnson, Albany; Q. r. Brown Trc1: 4
on Pubic lands and dsS I RsoS.
Troy; Leon Turner, New York: Jacob Thomas New
burg John Cutler, Albany; @. h Decumbas, New
York. ON Vital Statistics and Labor-Dr. D. K
smones, L. II. Jackson, Albany; Jacob Stewart
New York. On Female Labor and Educati0n-H.
u. Garnett, New York; Miss Saidee Wiliams.
Yonkers; J. q. Mathews, Miss Mathews, Albanys
written report from the last committee was sead
bv the chairman.
Rev. II. II. GARNET, in answer TO calls. made an
address on the present condition OF the cOlored man.
He said they had come to their rights ana thcN
would exercise them, particularly on the tuesday,
succeeding the first Monday In November. Regarding
the Bible question In the schools he said colored
In "a 20 hSu
friends not TO vote with the party who tried TO recall
the ratification OF the fifteenth amendment The
colored man who would vote with that party shoul0
be expelled from all society OF his race.
Rev. NJ SHEARS, New Jersey, thought the time
had come when thew could have their rights anfN
advised against all intemperance and all hurtfuI