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Theunexampled satisfaction that n NATTAN'S
CRYSTAL DISCOVERY has given in this
city, as evidenced by the repeated orders OF
some of the first Druggists, induce Us to direct
especial and particular attention to the great
fact that by its use you gain all the advantages
claimed for the many poisonous compounds IN
use to wit: the restoration of the color and
growth Of the hair and the speedy removal OF
dandruff, without the least possible niury-ss
Crystal Discovery is positively warranted to
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Sulphur or Silver.
Its perfect cleanliness is = reason not lightly
to be ovorlookedi it will neither stain the SKIN
or clothes-n one sentence, it is exactly what
has been wanted for long while, Il Restorer OF
the Hair that may be used without the fear that
you are going to have Neuralgia, Paralysis
Lead Collie and various other complaints, the
result of the use of lead preparations.
As simply Dressing for the Hair, it has also
been found to be unexcelled.
Letters in our possession might be pubilshed
BY the score all recommending it IN the high
est terlAs, of which we promise to give you
some II future.
By all means try it, rs we are satisfied 1t Will
viye YOU entire salts faction. Price ST per bot
tie. For sale by druggists generally.
ARTHUE NATTANS.
Inventor and Proprietor
Washington, D. {.
To whom address al orders.
For sale by WAKEFIELD & HALL, IN AL
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A VENERABLE MINISTER in the vicinity ot
q southern city preached, not great while
since. for one of its churches at the Wednes-
day evening prayer-meeting. Tho spastor--a
popular doctor of divinity, by the way who
ought to have known better,-followed the
sermon With prayer in which there were com.
plimentary illusions to the visiting brother, and
to his discourse. While this hattering strain
was in full tide, 1.-THE subject OF it raised bis
head, and, with tone of voice elevated
through earnestness, exclaimed 20 Broth
er W; stop all that stuff !'-Atlanta In
der
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COUNTRY BORN AND BRED. D.-The New York
Commercial, noticing the recent removal OF an
eminent lawyer from Troy to New York city,
mentions the fact that, with here and there
an exception, the most eminent legal, talent of
the metropolis graduated in the rural districts.
Evsrts, Fields, Stouehtou, Seward, Choate'
Shofer, Fullerton. &c., were not to the pave
ment bred. On the contrary, they were "nur-
tured on fresh clover, huckleberries, pork and
beans, and reared to manhood in linsey wool
sey pantaloons." Country air and farm work
serve to develop to their fullest capacity both
mind and body.
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NEISSES' WALKING AND SCHOOL
I'VE BOOTS.
20 stock of new styles, beautiful, durable
At WADDEY'S, "A King street.
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wUseful and Ornamental Articles &C. loe'
zoe, 25c, SOC, 4Oc, &c. 75c and ST., are specially
attractive, and parties wishing to invest 'mai
or large amounts can do 80 more judlclouslS IN
our own city than elsewhere.
CBAS. W. GREEN,
dec 7-so6t % hln2 stfee'
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miss IS FINE BOOTS,
N In every stys 9Vs1li,yy and n k;a Price: t,oot
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MEDICAL.
DALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL.

DIX. JUdNOIONi
Physician of this celebrated institution. hiss
discovered the most Certain, Speedy, Pleasant
and Efectual Remedy in the world for all
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-12-31
A WoRINGMAN
NATIONAL LABOR UNION.

At the last session Of the National
Labor Congress there was a motion Of
fered and carried that the delegates
raise and send 10 the Office of the Pres
ident $40 each, within thirty DAYS.
This resolution was carried, unanimous
ly adopted, thereof am sorry TO say
has only been complied with by q small
proportion of the delegates. The mem
bers or rather the unions who have
complied with it are as follows: John
Mcguire, ST. Louis, Mo-, Tolmer
Crews, Murpbysboro, ILL.,, John Elan.
igan, Cincinnati, O., 4. NJ. Davis,
Cincinnati, o., III. p. Sheldon, Ober-
lin. O., John Siney, St. Clair, Pa, W.
}. Mccarthy, Pa, John Brady, Hazel.
ton, Pa, Eisah Stone, Lost Creek. Pa
Each Of the delegat es knew at the SEES.
sion OF the Congress the wants of the
office and the debts left on nv hands,
The expenses Of said office are as much
now as before the meeting of the Con,
gress and | have 10 bear the burden.
| VIII leave the case in the hands OF
the delegates, and ask them to do unto
Others as they would do unto them.
am happy to say that our cause il still
gaming ground, but my hands are tied
for want Of funds.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-12-31
FROM INDIANA
ROCKVILLE, Dec. 20, 1870

AsOOAtlLLEy Leu Eos INb0s
10 che Editor sf the wonEusxAxs AprecAsn.
Let workingmen stand by each other
then they may surely and certainly sx-
poet success. and not till than. % long
a. they will undermine one smother,
try who can work for the least money
and barely make enough to keep soul
and body toge lher, just so long they
will go begging and be slaves to mon
opolists and capital. l do not belong
20 any labor labor union, but have to
work every day from ten to fourteen
hours in twenty-four to support myself
and family land can't keep out of debt
while my employer often makes more
clear profit off my labor then get for
my labor. Why is this SOP
1t is simply because laborers 90 beg
ging for jobs and underbid each other
| am tor labor interest and labor unions
and a united labor reform part,
throughout the United States. Let al
who have to labor for living nut theil
heads and hearts together and stand
firm in the battle for justice and hu
mainly, and the day Is not far distant
when our right will be respected. Lei
the laboring men stop following in tht
path OF demagogues and politica
knaves who are bought and sold a.
swine in the market, and who only leg
islate for the interest ofland-prabbinG
bond folders and monopolists, whose
servants they are let laboring mer
stop hel 'ng these knaves to fat Offices
Let eve-y laboringman east his ballo
| for soma honest mechanic or farmer
or laborer, and then we will soon hav,
better laws and a happier people.
heartily endorse the National Labo
Union Platform, adopted by the Ma
tional Labor Congress. at Cincinnati
last August, and / would be happy /,
see X. F. Trevellick get the nomination
for President of the United States il
1872. With such a -beare
the Labor Reform Party would be Ger
tain-Of success.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-12-31
National Labor Union
IT. ens OOs'TeG N0rrsngDsen Of the United
States, Trades, Labor, and industrial
Unions

Unions :
In accordance with Arti5le x. Section I
Co stitution Of the Colored National Labol
Union, adopted in Convention, December 9th
1859. in the City CT Washington d. G.. the See
ond Annual Meeting will be held at toe UnioE
League Hall. Washington, n c., eommencips
At - o'clock NJ, January 9th, 1871,
Your attention IL particularly called % Arti
Gle | Of Constitution, Section /, the Nation
al Labor Union shall be composed OF such or-
CARNATIONS as may now or hereafter exist hay
ing for their object the amelioratian and ad-
vaLeement Of the condition Of those who Labor
for living"
Section 2. Each Organization shall be emit
tied TO one representative, and each State La
Dor Union 10 three for the State at large, in the
National Labor Union, provided tina. represen
tatives derive their election direct from the
Organization they claim to represent.
Your attention is farther invited to Article
TX, Section J.. Each local Organization shall
pay tax Of ten cents per member; each State
or National Organization, ten dollars. The TAI
Of an Organization shall be paid on the presen.
taton of the credentials Of the de- leg ate and no
delegate shall be allowed to take part in the de
alterations Of the Union until the tax il paid
Delegates will be required to furnish certified
copies Of the numbers Of the Associations they
represent. Delegates to the meetings Of the
URion are admitted without regard to race, col
or,
The great Importance and necessity of the or
gsniEatitn Of labor, for its own benefit and the
Development Of the industries Of she country,
should prompt the workingma1 OF all occupa-
tons in the several States to send delegates 70
this annual meeting Of the Nationll Labor
Union.
All communications should be addressed 70
r G. BARBADoEs, Corresponding Secretary,
Washington d. G.
TNewspapers throughout the country will
pleas copy, IssAC MYERS. President.
LEwIS. H. DoUsLAss Secretary.
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inesrnstionaI becomes mighty by dint
OF 10 multitudes of constituents. each
-ope1ating with it, There are places
where these societies federste for CO.
operative manufacture; for co-opera-
uve distribution as in g -es for co-op-
srstive lectures, mass meetings, and
esher forms Of Propaganda. This svs-
tenn brings into full play the true econ.
omic elements Of cooperation. By this
Federation of societies you have your
own customers, audiences, workmen,
managing talents and advertising Sc
eufed, without cost. The simple re-
port OF delegates of "A central committee
from oil its constituents associations.
will fiil your hail Or enliven your co.
operative stores with customers. for
the International is a true fraternity Of
practical co-operators pledged to the
actions of its chosen delegates.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-12-31
A.
President National Labor Union.
PREMIUMS FOR PRIZE ESSAYS ON THE Ia
BoR QUESTION.

Al recent meeting OF the Exec
utive Council of the National Labor
Union 1t was determined TO issue
series of short Popular Tracts for the
People, bearing on the Labor CUES
ton, for which premium of $40 will
be paid for each essay accepted. their
merits to be decided by the Council al
ITS next session, on Saturday, January
l4th. All articles intended for publ.
cation to be sent to the office of the
National Labor Union, Detroit, Mich.
gan, on or before the 10th of January.
1871. The following are the subjects
selected
1st. The Specie Basis" Fal acy
What Money Should Be-The Best
Money for the People.
I'd. Strikes VS.. Arbitration.
Sd. Co-operstion-Its Mission and
Benefits.
4th. Coolie Importation, Steamship
Subsidies and Foreign Commerce.
5th. Labor Unions. Their objects
and necessity.
9th. Protection to American Labor.
9TH. The Injustice Of the National
Banking System.
9th. Woman-Her RIGHTS a. ala
borer.
9th. The Public Domain. How it
Has Been and How 1t Should Be Dis
posed of
10th. The Injustice Of Exempting
Government Bonds from Taxation.
llth- The Necessity of Compulsory
Education.
18th. The interest of the people de-
mand the creation Of a special depart
ment OF Government to be known as
the Department of Labor.
18th. The cause of the general stag.
nation In business, and the remedy.
All of tina above named essays are
to be written in consonance with the
principles embodied in the platform Of
the National Labor Union.
Papers friendly to the cause please
copy.
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Important to Cigar Makers.

A decision of the international revs-
nue. bureau requires a cigar marufac-
turer to post up in a conspicuous place
within his mandatory the certificate
obtained from his collector, setting forth
the number Of cigar makers for which
his bond has beer given. An cigars
must be packed and stamped before
being removed from the manufs ctory
to the store where they arr sold under
special tar except IS dealer. whether
the removal is from the part of tbs
building where they we're made to
another part of the same building; but
other than the msnufae.ory or place
where they were made, they must DC
returned to the assessor % removed Tor
consumption or sale.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-12-31

To- An amendment was offered fixed
the date February !.
The amendment was lost and the
original motion errisd BY ? vote Of ~
to o. so
Coal MINES on EisH.-A selegram
from Medicin Bow Wyopips, OF Dec.
20th, says: the coal mire ON the south
side Of the main track. ut Carlton
Station. owned by the Wyoming Coal
Company, which has been burning
about two weeks, has become unten-
able. On the morning Of the 18th inst,
six mem, including the Pit Boss, were
Just leaving the interior Of the mine,
when IN explosion occurred, blowing
out thr ugh the shsft,injuring them all
more or less; none seriously. Shortly af-
ter they were hauled out another more
terrific explosion occurred, blowing out
the same place, injuring the shaft and
throwing an iron bucket weighing . ton
hundreds Of feet into the air, scatter
ing timbers and coal in every direc-
tons. Six hours later two others ex-
plosions occurred, blowing through the
ground. A man named Thomas
White, who was asleep in a dugout
was burned to death by the latter.
Several light explosions occurred on
the afternoon of the 18th, and an other
heavy one at midnight Of the same
day, opening additional vents of the
gas. The FIRE is still raging, with un-
abated fury, and there is no possibility
of extinguishing it. since the whole
town was supplied with water which
came from the shaft. The inhabitants
are r.uch alarmedand many are moving
away. Thee Wyoming Coal Company
estimates their loss at $4,000, The
main snd all the side tracks will have
to temoted, as the main track crosses
several drifts which are now on fire and
liable to be blown out at any time.
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THE SONG OF THE SHIRT.

We herewith reprint an article
the pen Of Gail Hamilton, under
the above caption, which we commend
to the careful attention Of our rea lers.
"Save us from our friends" is the ex-
preston on our lips, as rise from its
perusal Its moral turpitude is only
equalled by its heartless FEASIBILITY
The sycophancy with which her reason
ing COMFORTS with the demands of the
Shylock is equally painful and dis
gusting. Under the pretentious garb
of a political economist, we End a wo-
man Of which We have a right to ex-
pect better things, justifying the rob-
berry of the poor and oppressed of her
own sex, with an aptitude from which
our political hucksters could well take
q lesson. Instead Of demanding IN
the name Of dswn-trOdden humanity,
for those whom misfortune or the iron
hand OF necessity has compelled to
look to the needle for a precarious liv-
iDg-that justice be awarded them
she caters to vitiated public senti.
ment, and studiously ignores the grand
underlying principle involved.
Her statement that the grand army
of sewing women are wretchedly paid,
is one that needs no corroborstion,
while her assertion, in the same para
graph, that q good seamstress is always
sure of good wages" can be effectu-
ally disprOved by the thousands and
hundreds Of thousands of that army
scettefed thFough the lanes, alleys or
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-12-31
R. HOPKINS, Secretary
THE MINER.
THE follwing telegram explains itself

The follwing telegram explains itself
PoTIsvILLE, Dec. "a.
The session of the General Council
of the Workingmen's Benevolent As
ISOLATION closed at Tamaqus yesterday.
The following are extracts from the
minutes:
"The roll Of counties being called,
Luzerne reported that the men of the
large companies suspended Dec. l. The
Executive Board asked the Council to
order general suspension, and pledge
the country to obey the orders of the
Council Schuylkill reported some Of
the working and idle organizations.
They were firm, but were prepared for
suspension at present Northumber-
and and Columbia reports were SUBJ
stantially the same. Carbon rejected
all WORKING ON the basin Of 1883, but
in favor Of general suspension on
January l."
A motion was made that q general
suspension be ordered to begin January
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-12-31
THE MINERS CONVENTION

Again and for the last time we de-
sire to call the attention of the Miners
Of Illinois to the Importance of the
State Convention, to be held at Bloom
ington, on the 4th OF January next, to
give vitality to the following article
adopted by the late State Constitution
Convention
Il shall be the duty Of the general assembly
to pass such laws az may be necessary for the
protection Of operative miners, BY providing for
ventilation, where the same NAV be required
and the construction Of escspement sbsf;s or
such other appliances as NAV secure safety in
all coal mines, and TO provide for the enforce
ment Of ssid laws by such penslties and pun
isbment as may be deemed proper.
From the action already taken by
the miners throughout the States, and
also from the stamina of many Of the
delegates elected, the indications are
that the convention will be complete
success. As matter of course it is
proper that the initiative movement
should be taken and the features of the
proposed bill framed by those most
deeply interested, so that our law-mak-
ers can act intelligently in the matter.
So far as we have been able to ascer.
taln-the feelings of the members
general desire prevails to pass any rea-
sonable bill, which the miners demand,
and we feel justified in saying they viii
ask nothing but what is reasonable.
In Mr.. Hinchclife, they will find an
able and unfinching advocate-one
who from his intimate association and
acquaintance with the miners and their
wants is perfectly qualified to show
the necessity of the proposed action,
and to answer all objections which may
be raised.
What is wanted then to guarantee
success is the attendance of men Of in
telligence, judgment and ripe expert
ence. men who are qualified TO repre-
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-12-31

A farmer, writing rom Grsn. Haven,
Michigan, says: II think Ii idea OF
the Council about publishing series
Of Lsbor Tracts, an excellent one, and
if properly distributed they wi u do in
calculable good; but they , must be
terse, well written and TO thu point
Put me down for $40 worth. | have
given my ADVOCATE away for M onths,
being anxious to scatter the goo, seed
as much as possible, and assnr you
| have yet to see the farmer who does
not cordially endorse the money and
land planks of the Labor Platform Be
of good cheer, and may God or own
your efforts with success.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-12-31

INAHANAAAsI
or CO % THH NlFIoNAL LAHoH usI5H.
FsHHH BLOoK, " 0oDWAHp kvHEuH.
nWwunfw Nfru 1874


By the power vested in me by resolution pass
ed BY the National Labor Congress, convened
IN Cincinnati, Ohio, 10 August last auth 1rizi z
and directing the President 10 appoint com
nittes o. National Political Organi4a ion, to be
composed Of one from each State and Territory,
and W. District o. Columbia, 90 hereby re-
quest each member Of said Committee on Ma
,iohsl Political Organization to convene to
gether Al the city Of Washington VI the It'll
day Of January, 1871. 60 tran'ac, any business
hat may come before the committee aud to
eomple' the organisation Of a National Labor
Party. R.F TRsyELLIcK. Pres.
RoBEHr HoDaKN, Sec. for Pres n. LU.
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National Union of BricklayerA
CONVENTION NETS MONDAY, J4su4sr ., 1871

WLLIAEsBURGH, Dec 20, 1870.
To all Subordinate Unions
BaoTHEEs AS the time IS approaching for
the Sixth Annual Convention Of the BrckIay-
era, to be held ia Turner's Hall, located on
Sixth avenue, near Smith6eId street. in the
city Of Pittsburgh, Pa, It devolvcG upon your
union TO select delegstes-if you have not al
ready done SOTO represent you in that coz
vention. In absence OF recommendation other
than those published in the Third Quarters
Journal, will call your attention to the prepa-
ration OF your delegates to act upon the many
changes that are necessary to ensure the exist
ence and successful workings OF this organiza-
tion, and BY such preparation ecoRomi1e in the
expenses Of the session, and effect something
for its benefit Due arrangements have been
made by the reception committee 81 unto n.
Nos. 2 and Of Pennsy lvania, for the aecommo-
datien Of delegates at Rush's Hotel, opposite
the depot, in Pittsburgh. The committee will
be in waiting on the arrival Of delegates, and
will be designated by piece or White ribbon
worn IN the lapel OF the coat. l would request
the secretiry Of your union to forward to Bro.
Samuel stetl, No ia Webster avenue, Pitts
burgh, the name and time y expected departure
of yonr delegates, 30 that ample accommods-
tons can be made for AL; and II il i dster.
mined by your union not TO send representa-
tives, any recommendations or communication
sent to nv address will receive proper notice ~
being presence to the convention.
Feeling confident that the coming convention
will result in much good for the organisation
and Gran in general,
! am, yours in the union,
JOHN O'KEESK. President,
No. las Richmond st., Cincinnati.
STEPHEN J. BURROWS, Sec'y.,
No. 984 ADslie st.. WiUiamsburrh ny
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GEN. wIEE's AEswER
SAN FRAEusCo, DrcEMBEE no. 1870

A. w. PHELPs, W G. Architect OF Connect
lieut. N near Sir | answer yours Of the llth Of
this month through the newspapers, for the
be Reft Of others ss well 40 the members In your
State.
am pleased to learn that you are getting
along 20 we'll and will do all can TO assist you.
Their IL no provision for honorary member
ship the Order. Tue two FIRST arc business
degrees for the Shops only. The third degree
is for Sesatss. They are benefit societies
Each member pays Ave dollars for admission,
and one dollar per month benefit dues When
sick he is entitled TO one dollar per day, When
dead he 10 buried BY the Senate, and bin wife,
or whoever he may noninste, gets one dollar
for each member Of the Senate. Where there
10 no Senate the third degree may be conferred
BY the third degree member free Of chargs
but when there Is IL Senate land he joins) be
pays i've dOllarson admission, and may or net,
pay the dsllar per month, but n be does not be
10 entitled to none Of It's privileges
ssoss nay II may me- attend tee funeral, q
purpose.
When OrdinAnoes tnot sy-IawG are passed
by Shops, the Master approves, " not In con
6ict with the Constitution o. DEGREES Of the
Order They need not be sent tome You are
the Judge of what 10 right In the matter
You. like q great many others, are undecided
"a 10 what constitutes q mechanic. To Judge
correctly, We must consider the object or The
Order-we wish to unite the mechanics In one
effective body. There 10 no particular rule BY
which we can be Governed The doctor Law
yer, farmer, portrait painter, artist, or laAOrsr
With the axe, pick, hoe or other mining or Agri-
cultural tools are not mechanics Webster
says a mechanic is !" One who works with ma
chimes or implements; . workman or laborsr
other than agricultural; more especially one
who practises the mechanic arts one skilled or
employed in shaping or uniting materials, NJ
wood metal etc, into any kind Of structure.
machine, or other object, requiring the use Of
tools or Instruments" From this, think, you
can determine whom 10 admit
Yours truly,
! A. NJ WIEN
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A. IA. WIEN
Prof s. Acht

Owing to holiday season and the alb
sence Of several of our employees, we
trust our readers will excuse all short
comings in the present issue. Sew
eral communications are unavoidably
crowded out.
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A Happv New Year.

To all mankind-to old and ysung--
to the gay and the graG-to the rich
and the poor-to the saint and sinner
to friend and foe-we wish q happy
year.
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sent the interests and s9sbody the de-
mands Of the miners aIlssge-snd their
enactment into law 10 simply matter
of form. "a