The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1871-11-25
CORRESPONDENCE.

I'VE do not hold ourselves responsible for the
views Of our Correspondents.
BALTIMORE, November 18th, 1871.
To the Editor Of TIE WozKINGMAN's ADVOCATE.
CONVICT LABOR
The CrispiDs OF this city are making
strong effort to have convict labor in the
Mary land Penitentiary abolished. A com
mittee OF three from each lodge was aP-
pointed, whose duty it was to adopt such
measures As were best best calculated 10
bring the matter before the Legislature
The committee called q mass meeting OF
he workingmen of the city, which was a
complete success Many OF the candidates
for the Legislature were present, and ex-
pressed themselves as opposed to the sys-
tenn, and pledged themselves 10 use their
efforts to have it abolished by the next
Legislature. The committee Of Crispins
continued to meet at regular intervals
until the present, when, having several
trades represented, Mr.. B. ]. Murphy pro-
posed that they should organize as
A woRKINGMEN's ASSEMBLY,
which proposition was carried into effect.
Mr.. ]. G. Branshy was elected President,
pro. tenn, and B. j. Murphy, Secretary,
pro. tenn A committee was appointed 10
walton the several trades not represented,
and request them to send delegates to the
next meeting. Messrs. B. J. Murphy, from
the Cfispins, Huason and Henderson, from
fShe iCan-mMksaB ono nrsnsby fIUm The
-Sa>ae-G L -off5 constitute shs.npnar
mitlee. The lsstfheeting Of ne sAme1z1ely
was heId on "Wednesday evening. There
were Represented three Lodges OF Crispins,
two Of Csn-mskers, one Stone-cutters,
Moulders' Union 10, UphotsteTsEs, Curriers',
and Horse Shoers- "
Mr. Murphy reported that several da9Qs
would mot meet until next month, and there
fore had not been notified. A comnAittee II
one delegate rom each trade represented
ives appointed to draft constitution and
bye-laws for the government Of the assem-
bly,. A resolution was adopted requesting
the Governor of the STATE, in his next
Annual Message to the Legislature, to
recommend the abolition of convict labor.
and the enactment of a law making eigh,
hours legal days work on all State and
municipal works Messrs. B. j. Murphy,
of the Crispins; Dell, of the Curriers'; and
| Samuel Stinchcomb, of the StOne-cutters
were appointed as q committee to take
charge of the Resolutions.
THE CURRIERS'
had quite jovial time OF it ct their late
soiree. II was well attended. and must
have been, from Appearances, q very lucra
tive affair. The Curriers' experience the
want of national or international union
When they see the benefits accruing ID
other trades from such organizations IL is q
little astonishing that they have not co
one How uniens in other localities fes
on the subject it is hard to say, but 90 fal
as this city is concerned, the Curriers' ar
ver- anxious TOR one. If any other unior
would like to form an international organi
zation they will find ready response from
Baltimore. by applying to John F. Meter
No. South Frederick Street What 80,
the Curriers' Of NV York?
rHE IRON MoULDERs' UNIONS
are prospecting admirably. Their member
ship Is also increasing. They are knock
ing very hard at that stronghold or tn
Baltimore and Ohio r. r, Mount Chase
There Is some prospect OF their breachin
the wslls They are making arrange
ments for grand consolidated ball.
THE SHIP JorNKRs
are also in Gar way Of doing well. The
are receiving quite IN accession OF youn
member; and some Of hem regret havin
len, and are trying to get back.
TIE CAN MAKRRa
are recognized on the secret plan. and ar
now more powerful than ever. They \
under the title Of the Knighis Of Ii
Square Circle" and hawm ew
Lodges
THE cARPKNTKnB
also, have re-oFgMnizcd undaFskhe idle d
the @Knignts OF Machaalsa." and IN
quite strong. They have "a applicssso'
for charter from Washmgssn CITY. The
are endesvOuFing 70 stszt bgsaeAes through
out the State.
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