The workingman's advocate., 1871-08-05

read and adopted.
A communication from Dro. &. Phillips,
of Portsmouth, Ohio, was read and ex-
planned by J. E. Morgan. Referred to
the N. President, with orders to correct.
Bro. ). Round made statement, rela-
tive to a hostile feeling entertained by mem
bers Of the Locality of Niles. relative to
some candidate for initiation. Ordered to
be reduced to writing and referred to Cons
mittee on Grievance.
The Committee on Grievance being pre-
sent, discussed the same by sections, it be-
ing too lengthy to allow the giving Of even
satisfactory synopsis. 1t was finally
adopted, and the decision Of the Commit
tee sustained, and the Committee dis
charged.
A resolution offered by BRO. d. j. Me-
Cormick, was received, and referred to
the Committee on Good Of the Order.
Adjourned until 2:30 p. NJ
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At roll call, all officers and delega es
present, except six. The minutes Of pres
vious meeting read and adopted.
A motion to fine all delegates absent,
so cents, was presented.
Ex>delcgate Hon. NJ. S. Humphreys,
was admitted, and, on motion, invited to a
seat beside the President.
The Coun;tte Ia Sore. Wo.ks present
ed thtir report, abict Va d..russs .y
sre.icn and ir-'- .iY r'~q' an-'1-
ID G- an ndm -nt III rela..7- .J tte ae' Y
r- -.-Gsc. the committee we're ordered
iy ;l-r7cr tta lg'eg4 iu .lsw5.'.
TIE COmmitt.e On lfavs md Means
4 yre..r'. ta,r report, rli.t voa rec~iroi
and .uu uo.-ui.tya ,.. .ai
The District Deputy of the st District
reported a strike existing in bis district.
On motion the case was referred to Bro.
Henry for adjustment.
A commune alton from Bro Jas. McIver
Of Bayyiew was received and refe rred to
the Committee on Constitution, with a vote
of thanks to the President of Bayview
Forge.
On motion the communication from the
helpers of Bayview was received and re-
ferred to the committee on good Of the
order.
Adjournment until nine o'clock A. NJ,
August 4th.
MORNING SESSION, AUGUST, 4, 1871.
The Chair called the National Forge to
order at 9 O'Clock m. At Roll Call all
officers and delegates we're present. The
minutes Of the previous meeting were read /
and approved. The Committee on the Gen
eIal Good of the Order made their report,
which being very lengthy and full Of use
full suggestions, was read and discussed By
sections, and as it will appear in full in the
record Of the order, we will refrain from
publishing the same in full, as it would oc-
cupy too much space.
A motion prevailed to make donation
Of so cents from each member Of our Union
to remunerate our incoming President for
services during the ensuing year.
Adjourned until 2:30 p. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The F. came to order BY VIM. SheargoId
taking the chair. At roll call all officers
and delegates present minutes Of previous
meeting read and adopted. The new sec
retarY read bis report which was received,
ordered filled, and warrants drawn in his
favor for an cunt Of expenditure.
The suditing committee presented their
report which was received and filed.
The Committee on Constitution and I
Bylaws read their report; it was received
and read BY section and finally adopted as
read.
A communication from A. McGuigan.
of Bayview, was read and received and
vote Of thanks rendered to the brother for
his suggestion. A committee of one from
Chicago, one from Philadelphia, and one
from New Albany, Ind, were appointed,
consisting of H. Mclaughlin, z. Cronin
and Joseph Bishop, with instructions that
each should propose for the next annual
session an entire new constitution. A
communication from John Carrigan, Of
Wheeling, was on motion laid on the table.
A motion to proceed to election of officers
for the ensuing year, by informal ballot,
prevailed.
The following resolutions were then read
BY B. A. McGinty, Of Pennsylvania, which
were unanimously adopted as read:
]. That we war not against capital, in an in
dividual or aggregate form, when legitmately
engaged in promoting the industries Of the
nation, but from close observation we verify I
believe that capital, in its combinations il /.
controlled BY motives reaching no further in
their human grasp than their own selfish pc
cuniary advantage, hence we herald our OrgADi- :
nation, as having for its primary object the
opening up Of avenues where capital and labor
may trade together, hand in hand, onward to !
the full temple Of Justice, wherein man as MAN
may receive his just award.
2. Striving to be controlled BY a spirit of ,
justice towards all, and cOntending that our
occupation is the KEY TO the entire manufacture
of iron, earnestly invite the earnest co '
operation of those co-iron workers, Who are
yet without the folds Of our OrgAniza alton. To !
enter therein and thus add their mite towards !
sttIiAng just aud equitable re'ation between
ourselves and employers.
g. That our sympathies aud co-.peration are
rendered to all trades organizations. having far
their object the elevation Of their craft. and a
the just ameliorat;On Of the condition Of labor
wherever known or found
4. That We invite the earnest cooperation o.
she iron manufacturers Of the country in for
warding the interests Of our organization, firmly
believing that its propagation will ultimately o
enhance to the just interest Of owners and g
workers. !
8. That the thanks Of this National Forge "
ire hereby rendered to the members of Garden -
)ity Forge, No. 2, and Prairie Forge, No. I. of -
'hiesgo, for the kind manner IN which they