The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-02-19

iAoiona' SAUL England Conquered
ne not by her armies but by baf 49,
Hes )" and the premiums awar5a5 Pl-
France, Prussia and Belgium :, 70
Paris Exposition Of 1887, gave EnoI'~ ns
more alarm than the attempted inTo"u
Of Napoleon. Thus we demand
system Of education that our meehan;oA
and artizans may professional ~ tbo;s
trades. He reviewed the bistorr nr
labor from the Feudal period a.
that the worker owed b;s n- "u
sent position to intellectual deveToo
ment, and claimed a wide mary;r e.
the work of the unions of EnOI9Dd !.
forcing the landed aristocracy 10 v;sIS
its citizens power of suffrage. &c onJ
that we were in possession Of this nowo.
but did not use it.
The chairman then introduced ProF
George L. Cary, Of the Meadville Tbeo
logical School, who gave a most m
couraging address, setting forth ~
dignity and nobleness OF labor. Illus.
trating with noble characters, the DOVE,
that was generated in man BY bis com.
ing in contact with stubborn matter ~
illustration Of genius coming out y
the workshop, we cannot refrain from
giving somewhat at length, which
certainly must meet the eve Of some
young blacksmith, Z" In the citv ~
Chicago lives q man who once was 4
blacksmith, but who has not worked Al
the anvil for many years. Very hkely
he does not belong to the Ancient
Order of United WOrkmen," or TO aDv
Machinists' and Blacksmiths' Union.h
However, he 10 still q genuine black.
smith, q spiritual blacksmith, dealing
heavy blows on every side against
wrong and oppression. A few yean
since he visited his old home ia the
north Of England, and found in the old
smithey, the anvil on which he made
horse shoes in the days of his youth.
Not very long after parishioner Of his
visited the same spot, brought home
with him the old anvil and placed il in
his pastors stndy az a constant remind.
er Of the days Of old. There it stands
and every sermon wrought out on the
anvil Of thought, gets added vgor and
strength from the presence Of this old
friend Of his youth. He bears the title
of " reverend" but there is in his every
feature and word and deed, such true
reverence as can dispense with the title
and plain Robert Collier fits him best"
Though you may not be able to give
mp the forge and the anvil and enter
the preachers desk, yet by a faithful
performer of the duties which lie within
your sphere, you can be true and
effective workers for the good of man.
kind, aud if you carry out, with
fidelity, and earnestness the principles
which have been set forth as the bASiS
Of your organization, it cannot fail TO
be blessing TO you all.
Prof Csry's address was received
with much enthusiasm, and his name
has found q warm reception in the
hearts Of the Meadville workers.
RKv. n r. CUTTINGS ADDREss.
The Rev. III. p. Cutting. II Boston was DeEI
introduced a. speaker Of the evening, and pro.
ceeded to address the meeting Re said. am
happy to meet the worKingmen Of AeAdVils
and congratulate them on their dedication Of
their hall, am one Of your number, though ny
work is Of q different kind, yet | am a member
Of your fraternity ia spirit, sympathy and faith
Il Il an historic fact, that every crest reform
that has the education and elevation Of The psO-
pie az its definite purpose has sprung from
them. Our reforms have started from the work.
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promises to be q complete success | accept The
words Of 81. Bernard that work il WJrsaip"
Work ia worship in the condition thaL il skill.
full, free aud ennobling Ii is not trui, njG jus
tice, not stern necessity, that we mus york
from early dawn till night fpr the bread " eat,
and the clothes We wear IL Is not the destiny
Of wOrkingmen to sweat and toll for q mere
living The profits Of our hard work have TO
long supported an aristocracy Of wealth. This
aristocracy ought not to live any longer 90 the
results of our work, that has cost US brain-swsat
and heart-swest. We demand our opportunity,
our time for culture. The hour has come to
rise 70 the dignity Of this demand. Lie whO
would be poet, must himself re the poem be
would sing; he who preach a telling sermon
must himself be the sermon be Who strikes
blow for freedom must himself be free. The
workingmea Who would improve his social r.
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world not as a tool but As an intellectual and
moral being. lie has a right 70 the truth, the
beauty, the culture, the freedom, and Al the
happiness that is possible for him 70 enjOTia
this world. To gain this end Es must co opsraH
7 put our heads and hearts together @tEh will
and a purpose. In this great issue we must
work and be patient; We must strive
in all ways to improve our minds By reading
Lectures, and thinking. Thirst Cor kaOs-
ledge and discipline, for the day has come when
skilled labor, knowledge and character are 70
vim 10 the fight between capital and lsbes-ths
will prepare az for saccesa We are not 20 DO
defeated IN this reform, though the victory my
come late in tie day. | Afarm that We are y
use all rightful means to secure the triumph o.
the Eight Hour Law" II Il not our time 70 be
Imid; the word OF command 10, ' WOrkngnsn
be Bold" Make the Church feel that 10 mus
speak out on this subject Il OughttO give Is
sympathy and. words Of cheer. We must carr
our reform into pOlitics, and make the pOiH.
clans see aud feel that the issue between us and
capital is the real issue. BY wise means We
can mold the balance Of power iu our hands
Then IL will be for US to dictate terms 70 capita
and make it feel that the rights Of the FkR
ore of more consequences TO she growth Of 90
nation than monopolies. Capital 10 sel6sh aad
despotic il will put ali Its p1wer into me Geld
and get more if il can We shall have 70 meet Is
en- every side. IL will threaten it Will pusits
strong hand upon us where iG can les 10 mss'
it where it meets us-in church, 10 school u
social relations and in politics. Il Will make TAs
politicians shake in their bots, when they hnd
We have the balance Of poser 10 our bAnI& Lea
10 keep this purpose 10 view, never forget ~
nor overlook any means 70 accomplish ik
There are many children among our working
ingmen who have longing and aspirations fOf
something better in lite Ihan bread Our iuturs
scholars, statesmen, poets, argis's and iuVeo-
tors will De born in the families OF the h0nes
tOilers We cannOT expect much from them Sno
are born with gold spoons In their hands Thg
do mot feel the necessity Of work. No great
general" says the historian Froude, "ever roe
out Of q nation Of co yards; no great Statesman
or philosopher out nation OF fools; no gsa'
artists out Of nation OF materiAlists: no Grsa'
dramaIist except where the drama was the pa'-
sion OF the people,
II we do the hard work Of The world, 20 %"
a right to it's resuitA Il lie for Us TO shoS oai
rights to all the privileges that grow Oas |"