The New York herald., 1871-09-14
THE MEETING.


ing was, so far as mere numbers went, scarcely so
successful as the procession. THIS may easily be
counted for by the WEAKNESS that followed four,
and in some cases eight, miles tramp through the
streets on rainy day. But the meeting was marked
by the same tone Of earnestness and determination
| and enthusiasm that was the most marked feature
| OF the parade There were just about enough
| people to crowd the ha, but not enough to supply
| large audiences for the stands outside. The plat.
| form was adorned with the nags and banners that
had been carried In the procession. The red ban
ncr OF the International was received with especial
favor 1t must be stated though that the speaking
was by no means OF very high order OF orarorica
merit What was said, however, was tntelllgible
and to the point, and the audience were too elated
and proud over the parade to allow chance to ap-
paud to slip by unimproved. The only men upon
the platform other than wOrkingmen were Mr.. ].
Hustled, and Mr.. Gallagher, OF Connecticut Mr..
Hustled did g0od service for the union men at
Albany last winter
At twenty minutes past eight O'Clock the meeting
was called to order. Upon motion, Mr.. w. J. Jes
sup, President OF the Workingmens Union, was
unanimously elected chairman.
Mr.. JEssUP, on coming forward was loudly
cheered. He said he appreciated the honor tnat
had been conferred upon him on the present occa-
sion. He did not seek anything of the kind and
would much prefer to be silent spectator; but
really the demonstration that had been
a he sncenty eea 10 ocay any
the audience saw iit TO give him tApplause.l AS Q
body Of N men they had done themselves honor, each
and all OF them, and no man felt prouder than he
followed in their ranks oil day, and he could not
for for; the % PURPOSE Of CARRYING out out 1Ss Certain tam
measures for the benefit Of the working people.
the workingmen. but worklngmen should have
the benefit OF those laws. (Appausel Legislators
enforce them. WorKingmen were blind to that
pernicioIs contract contract system, whereby they were
% workngmen % meant that W such s"a Stat state OF affairs
should no longer exist. The demonstration they
nad h aS not ,Sat sa neS be se e @
peoples servants ana not their masters tApplause
lie was not set down as one OF the speakers but he
would urge upon the workingmen the necessity or
standing always where they stood that day-to
Gether. lApplause.l The demonstration showed
the importance OF trades unions. But wOrkngmen
must cooperate IN the great movement twas the
necessity OF the day. Their rights had been too long
Concluded by saying that the time had arrived when
workingmen must demand for labor Its rights and
| Mr. Connolly Of the painters, was appointed Sec
retary OF the meeting, and read the following pre-.
amblc and resolutions, which were adopted amid
enthusiastic cheers:-
Whereas the fundamental principle Of political economy
q labor for the thus
always Saugng the pree Of men toll At ar.aOn cres
ssasay saS ss:oFs%s Has.ry Of oas
OF pottcal economy; and
whereas capital the accumulation of our labor, is so
TO become instead of of security
hands Of the workers who produce IT, guarantee Of
arstocracy for few who claim 70 thereby
Whereas all political economies in vogue showing
themselves Ingenious and cunnngy manipulated frauds
the working classes, whom they AMI
serviude. Whereas the Eight Hour law by same system
and monopoly has been kept abeyance aud
waved made fraudulent Of by of public
works and whereas these are but few OF nv untold
grievances The downuoaden producers Of worlds wealth
are obliged to endure; therefore, be Il
Resolved That the working classes who the
of all the natural wealth Ivy which society Is benefited but
who are denied It's endowment by system of class esisa
ing classes OF this country 10 state kcrdom therefore
bebooves them 20 continuously struggle ana organize for
their rchul portion, both by cooperation legislation
for the abolition of all monopolc that in tie future The
classes that cheat and rob them them he
forced to work rather than rob for their living. ~
Resolved, That the conduct md
having Of public buildings now In cou OF
erection for the State government the city nn3
OF New York and other counties Of State In
acting than eight hours for days work. in direct VIC.
which demands prompt interference an the Immediate In.
quTies the Governor of the State; as said persons
have knowingly evaded the provisions of the
eight hours legal days work, We demand that
Resolvei That we deprecatc and condemn apv And Al,
attempts aside law OF the Stac being lis very ma
damaging results to the interests Of The naon
which, through representative and legislative
has considered the Jaws and discussed their bearings and
through majority Of hc representatives assemtieI de-
placed upon the statutes of the State there remain Jaw
until evoked 5y the same power that created ~ and ns
tte Eight Hour law remains de yddc, entire upon |
thu statutes, demand immediate enforcement OF n
without eQuvocaton, ami the fl complete rn,xh
meni of atorthe Com ssouers the state Canito
especially 10 we condemn their action usurpa