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AN INDUSTRIAL coNGRsss.

We are pleased to announce that steps
10 call All Industrial Congress have At
lUnHth been taken A call endorsed by
the rth0,als 1t our National aud Interna-
u"nal unan,sat,nnA will shortly he lAnuct,
requesting a conference u Is needless
:" add u has uur WarmuSt sympathy, and
~ haNU ~ doubt, the result will he graft
iNing g. every honest friend II labor
ENprnenp Va the hcst though often the
dearest teacher. aud the mistakes If the
past viii doubtless he useful m"nit"r IN
the future sctl.ms If those embarked ~
the enterprise. IL this matter We occupy
~ c,Iuivncal rus,t,nn We are unditsuhIV
opposed ia the Incorporation 81 any foreign
ideas y, thv hctatlun nf an Anti Amer
can element " hen our Presidents fail t.
perform their duty. We shall remind them
Of their shortcomings 80 long however.
as they cover the situation, they shall
have our u"d'r,deci support. Let Messr.
Fnran, Satin, Fehrenbatch, Ennis. Moore
Mclaughlin, Hammond, and Nocrr
meet in council discuss tho situation,
adopt programme and plan of
action and the result will surprise the
friends and confound the enemies If
honest labor.
Gentlemen. o. ahead. knowing YOU have
the sympathy and cooperation Of an army
Of t"ilers To- second Your efforts aud bid
Won Gud speed
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Arizona Mining Items.

We clip the following from the Prescott
Miner of Oct 9Th
We this week received a call from Mr..
G. I. +. Curtis, a miner of our county,
who has Just returned from visit to Cali
forniA, and who, We believe, has made ar
rangements with wealthy San Francisco
capitalists, which will soon Lead said capit-
alists to aid in the development of mining
and agricultural resources here Mr..
Curtis visited Grass Valley and other
mining districts of California, and is en-
phatic in saying that there is, within cir
Gle of 80 miles around Prescott, more rich
gold and silver quartz than can be found
inside the same space in California, Neva-
da or any other mining State.
He thinks that Messrs. Bowers and
Cook will reach this place soon, prepared
to put up mill to work the Tiger lode.
A great deal of high grade ore has re-
Gently been shipped to San Francisco from
Mohave and Yuma counties, and late news
from Wallapai, Castle Dome, and other
leading districts in said counties, attest the
fact that more is being raised from over .
dozen mines.
LET us have peace, and Arizonians will
soon prove to the woIid that hey are not
braggArts, as WEI a. they have proven that
they are not towards.
But for the Indian war that has thinned
their ranks, crippled and impoverished
them, they would to-day DO in good cir
cumstances, and the Territory would be
second to none in the Unions Fran
cisco Eramsnep
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orator The fashion and intellect of
the land was present His speech was
mastery production, but special plea for
the national banking sWindle, delivered in
the Interests Of capital tie Was followed
by enc q the LEADING democrats Ia III.
Senate hut We listened ia vain Tor any
thing else than \ partisan appeal la tat.
during the rntirr debate no one would
have supposed that labor had amy right.
"a to- respected, or wp,ngs a. hr rUlrcsSrd
Bct"r' leaving, SAID cur companion, = wrll
known journalist of New England ''l.ook
over thai asSvmhlagv Tor minute ami
Judge i"r Yourself, What ,hancc the inter
csts 90 the producing classes have IA their
hands rhvrcs uld SIMON. tho essence az
corruption ,nd monopoly, with his hall
d"tvu Nidrttcs N"ndrr sits n"mcr"y, the
land thivt. ami Nyv the huhouu rf the
Ncuate hrrr j. another Scuat"r who is
interested IN such and such national
bank, tins one IA the Central, and that one
~ TIE Northern laCthc rallrhad. W ny su
there Is hardly a corporation of any note IN
the country, that don't have its spokesman
ga tins floor " And wher,. We asked
n among that thrnng which represents the
craftsmanship ana wealth of the country.
Is the man Who Watches over the over shad
owing interests "f labor I'm Aye. you will
seek III vain for such An individual here i
saId "ur friend, A. We left the sacred por
tails "and yet We ais told when We wish e.
remedy .'~ crying evil. that We arr II
favor of YAK, i.I,,i,,hon
But We suppose tins will rs styled dem
"yuguvIsm. Well II Is demrgogurlsm that
comes hum, t. the hearts and common
setisr It wurkingmrn.
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FROM CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Oct -, 1872
To the Editor If the woRKSsNAN's ADVOCATE.
Knowing that you do not participate, or
rather take an active interest in the pres
ent presidential campaign, and yet recon-
mend your readers to sustain for State and
county and city offices, such men as they
have reason to believe will prove their
friends, and knowing that your columns
are open to correspondents, without en-
dorsing their views, | propose to lay before
your readers the claims of the Hon. L. b.
Otis, candidate for Congress on the South
Side, on the workingmen Of his district,
for their support. During the past season
he has built over | 900 feet front of brick
work, and indirectly has given employment
to 600 workingmen weekly, who have re
ceived their wages promptly and without a
murmur 1t is no exaggeration to say
that he has done As much az any man in
this city to maintain its name for energy
and enterprise, and that what he done has in
the past he proposes to do i'll the future
He is at present president Of the Pacific
Hotel Company, and is regarded as one of
our most solid and substantial citizens,
whose public and private character is above
reproach, a man OF generous impulses, whose
word, is as good as his bond, and as emf
nently qualified by education, experience
and interest in Chicago's welfare to repre-
sent her interests in the National Councils
IN these days Of moral, social and politi-
cal degeneracy, these are qualifications
worthy the attention Of every citizen, who
has the welfare Of the community at hart
A Practical Mechanic.
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ended the best meeting Of the campaign.
and we would be happy 10 zee Mr.. Hinch.
cliff ere long again.
4 would ssy word in regard to our
election the labor reformers had county
ticket In the field, but am sorry to state
that Il got defeated, but though we have
lost the election, yet we are not losers, We
have laid solid foundation, and two years
from now We intend rearing an sdifce on
that foundation which shall be an honor to
our State. Let us not be weary in well
doing, for in due time we shall reap rich
reward. Let our enemies laugh and sheer
at us, yet we can smile at them, smile at
them dying; the right is the right after all.
AMATEUR
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w. G. Mcclure.

candidate for the Legislature in the l4tl
District Is well amt favorahly known t. busi-
ness men Of chicago. he was formally con
nected with the Memphis press where he
earned an honorable reputation, anil would
doubtless e'e this have occupied an independent
position. but tor the eventual rebellion. which
compelled a number OF citizens a. turn their
faces northward He wAs for TIVE years the
business agent Of the ADv~ATE. IN which -
sitlon We always found HIM trustworthy, ener-
getic and faithful to the interests confided to
his care. Ii elected, we have the assurance
that he will on all occasions aims t. vote Tor
and sustain the interests Of the working elias
SEES, and we are full assured he will ,io it.
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" lSC0NSlN.

BLACK RIVER FAILS, Oct. Il, 1872.
10 the Editor u the MoKAISsYANs ADVOCATE
Ii is with sincere regret, that We an
nOunce the death of ali esteemed member
Of Labor Union No. 1, If Wisconsin, Mr..
Geo Estey. He was accidentally SIT
while hunting, short distance from TINS
city, and instantly killed. He WAS ~ years
Of age, and leaves father and mother to
mourn his untimely end. He WAS one Of
our most energetic and faithful members,
and his place will be hard to fill His
memory will always be cherished by his
associates, and his devotion to labOr's in
terests remembered by all who had the
pleasure Of his acquaintance At meet
ing Of the Labor Union, held few days
ago, the following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted.
ReSoiref, That the members Of Labor Union
NJ. |, sincerely deplore the untimely loss Of
their brother Mr. Geo. Estey, who was res
pected and beloved by all who knew him, and
that we will cherish his memory and aim to
emulate his virtues.
ResOiced That a copy Of these resolutions
be- presented to the family, and a copy Of the
same forw arded to the WORKINGMAN's ADvo-
CATE
GEO. MoNIsH,
Al 4 nIatn faAe
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ers, it was announced that the men had
been again in communication with the mas
tiers, aud that the formation Of the Strike
Committee was at once to cease. At the
close OF long discussion, it was undoRHtood
that the strike was virtually at an end.
LONDON BUILDING TRADE.
meeting Of delegates from all the
carpenters associations was held at the
Brown Bear on Saturday night. 1T which
II WAS stated that all the building firms
we're acting up to the principle of the agree
ment entered into at the close of the late
strike. II was resolved To bring the lAbOrs
Of the strike committee 10 close by con
tinuinR the levy for one more week to sup
port the men still out, and then ~ issue
the balance sheet this day fortnight Il
was limited that Il any II the trims should
endeavor to enforce M allowances % only
half an hour At dinner II must b. resisted
THREATENED STRIFE IN BELaIUN.
A Brussels telegram, dated Wednesday.
says fears are entertained of . general
strike ia all trades towards the middle of
this months.
TITS operatives having served the employ
err last Monday with new statement in
volvlng considerable increase IL remunerA-
tIon, "A meeting Of both parties was held OH
FRIDAY night IN the Odd Library Ia consid
or the demand. Four Of the chief masters
were present, and II, rly all the operatives.
After the whole matter WAS discussed, the
employers agreed to pay the new rate re-
quested. Few departments Of work have
escaped rise. IN general terms the
advance reaches from 10 to IL per cent.
The discussion WAS conducted by both
parties with much good feeling The
new scale takes effect On all work gwen
cut after to-day Monday
wIeHAW rAILoRs.
The operative tallurs having failed to
Obtain the advance Of 81 per cent de-
manded by them, came out on strike On
Monday
IMPENDING LOCKOUT IN SOUTH WALES.
Notice has been given ut all the collier
les and ironworks in the districts Of Mer-
thyr and Aberdare that all existing con
tracts will cease at the end Of four weeks
This is the result Of a meeting Of the
United Coal and Iron Trades Of South
Wales and Monmouthshire held at Cardiff,
at which it was decided, III view Of past
difficulties with the golfers, t. meet them
with their own weapons, combination, and
to give months notice at every establish
ment, upon the expiration of which the
works will absolutely close Great con
sternatlon has been produced, rs it is un-
derstoOd that notice has been given not
only in the district, but throughout the
whole Of GlamOrgan and Nomenclature
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Jas. Stewart,

candidate for Clerk OF the Circuit Court.
is practical plumber by trade, whom We
have known for the past - years. During
that tine he has occupied several public
positions, and in all Of them has acquitted
himself with honor and success some three
years ago Jimmy f~Asspromoted to the Chief
Clerkship in thePost- office, which his courtesy.
faithfulness, and attention to business
richly merited, and since that time has become
general favorits with everybody with whom
he has been brought in contact. Ii elected
he will doubtless make an efficient, reliable
and honest official
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BELLEvILLE, Oct. %, 1872.

To the Editor u the WokAISssAS's ADVOCATE
. wish the miners of our State, to know
that the coal mines Of did st. Clair County,
have held q convention and nominated by
reclamation, George Kingdom, a. the
Nottingham candidate for the Legisla-
ture He is nominated not as the special
friend of the miners, but a. the friend Of
every workingman. He does not propose
To interfere with politics, leaving that for
politicians to attend 10. He believes that
the interests Of the whole people require
the earnest attention Of every representa-
tive regardless Of politics He believes
that this great government should I've CON
trolled by the people IIe regards the
representatives, rs servants Of the people,
who are paid for their services and who are
in duty bound to pass such laws as will
promote the general welfare Of every work
ingman and woman. He believes that any
officer elected by the people has no right to
barter away the rights Of the people to
secure personal agrandisement. The
moment that an officer is discovered either
neglecting or throwing away the interests
Of the people for the sake Of keeping alive
party interest, that officer should be dis
qualified from office He believes that
this great country should be one party, one
family, each endeavoring to secure the
most happiness to his fellow creature, la
boring to create general desire in the
hearts Of all men to work honestly for the
good If his country
1t is conhdentially expected that George
Kinghorn will receive the entire solid vote
Of the workinglnen Of our county.
Yours, most respectfully,
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NEWS FROM THE OLD WORLD.


From the Edinburgh Reformer

From the Edinburgh Refurmer.
THE GLASGOW BoTTLEMAKERs STRIKE.
The disagreement between the glass bot
tie manufacturers and their workmen has
been amicsbly arranged by mutual conces-
sion Instead of the average Of 81 hours
Iuired by the men, the time is now to be
52f hours week.
LEEDS sHOEMAKERs.
During the past week the boot and shoe
manufacturers Of Leeds have advanced the
wages Of the operatives for men and
women's stitched work I'd per pair. They
have gwen on the different branches of
rivited work an advance of fully IL per
cent. The concession has been made in
compliance with request made by the
Amalgamated Society of Boot and Shoe
Makers.
RAILWAY PoRTERs.
The goods porters on the Lancashire and
Yorkshire Railway, at Bolton, have struck
for an advance Of Is per week and two and
half hours less work. The London and
North Western porters at the same place
have also struck for an advance.
SOUTH STAFFoRDsHIRE GOLFERS.
The Golfers Of the Cannock Chase, West
Broomwlch, and Darlaston districts Of
South Stafordshire, about 1900 in num-
Der, have demanded an advance Of Is per
cent. in the rate Of wages and the men are
to be supported in their movement by the
Amalgamated Association Of Miners.
BIRMINGHAM ELECTRO-PLATERs.
The demand for All increase Of 10 per
cent. in the rates of wages Of the Birming-
ham electro-platers has been already con
coded by some firms.
FIFESHIRE MINERS.
About 1000 miners in the county Of
Fife commenced work on Friday at the ad-
vance rate of wages, which will enable the
great majority Of the workmen to earn
from rs to 8s per week. Other 1900 min
ers will commence work to-day at the ad-
vanced rates.
At Beath, Methilhill, and Dysart the
miners have been promised their full de-
mand of wages. The disputed Cd day
has been granted them, and their abandon
ment of the six hours day system Of work
ing has taken place.
The tone of the London operative bakers
is somewhat less confident There appears.
however, to be hope that the existing
difficulty will be got over by a compromise
which will secure the principal demands Of
the men, and at the same time meet the re-
quirements of the large firms and avoid the
Inconvenience of general strike. 1t has
been decided by the Strike Committee to
have sheets printed with wide black Dor
der, divided into three columns. headed
Blacks, RATS" and "Knobsticks, " one
Of which will be sent to every branch, and
the names Of union meHwhO supplant 9th
ers, or who do not follow the example of
the brethren, will be placed under what
ever heading may suit the particular cases.
On Monday night, at q meeting Of the
London Trades Council of Operative Bak
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The Labor Bureau Of Massachusetts

From private letter which We have Just
received, We learn that the capitalists Of
New England are uniting in movement
t. crush the Labor Bureau nf Massachu-
sets. This Bureau has done more t. ex-
pose the wrongs and grievances of the
workingmen and Workngwomen Of New
England, than any other means at their
disposal and it has become Of So much
national Importance that the monied power
Of that section is bent on its destruction
We fervently hope, the workingmen Of the
good old Bay State will rise III their
majesty, and enter their solemn protest
against its abolition In our next We shall
refer TO this matter at greater length.
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The Contest

During the present campaign we have
striven at least to be consistent. Before
another issue of the ADVOCATE meets the
readers eye, the desire of the American
people will have found expression at the
polls. Whatever the result may be, ouI
opinions will remain unchanged, and we
shall certainly take occasion to express
them, and al the same time unfold the
character those professional humbugs
who have used il 70 accomplish their own
selfish purposes and feed their overweeing
ambition
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Hugh Mclaughlin,

candidate for Representative Of the Fifth
District, Is eHninently worthy II the
support Of every citizen. tie l- President 81
the Iron Puddlers and Boilers National
Union Of the United States. a. which position
lie vas unanimously reelected at the session
Aeld in CoviAgton. KY, in August last He
was one Of the nominees ui the Norkmgnen :
Convention, tor the legislature in 1865, and
made a very handsome record II is no fiat
terry I" say that a more honorable. worthy. ~
able representative could not be taken from
labor ranks amt under the minority system
our adNIcr to every voter IA his distriot il,
cast THREE VurLs ion Hugh Mclaughlin. By
50 DONG You will help elect man, taken
from your own ranks, Who viii faithfully rep
resent your interests. and upon v hose Voice
and vote YOU San depend in the hour Of need
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Otto Peltzer,

candidate for the Legislature from the Sixth
District the well known craftsman
Of the Board Of Public Works, is a young
man who has grown with Chicagos growth
and whose practical kHotrie,tJ, would prove ia
valuable in any legislative body in our state
We have known him for the past sixteen
years, and the universal testimony is that ia
every position in which he has been placed.
he has proven himself faithful, competent
and relial 10 public officer. always ready to
accommodate and obhge every inquirer FIR
years past he has been regarded 50 far as real
estate matters aud section lines are
concerned, as good a cyclopc,lia,
and the best evidence that can be
afforded Of this fact, is that the map he is now
publishing Of the burnt district j. endorsed
official by the Board 81 Pubic Works y,
all means vote for otto.
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Frank LAWYER

Independent Workingmen's Candidate for
Alderman in the 9Th Ward, is young man Of
energy and perseverance,, who was for three
years in the employ Of the ADVOCATE. We
believe, if elected, he will use his utmost en-
deavors to advance the interests Of his constr
tuents, and on all proper occasions say good
word for the workingmen And what il
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PENNSYLVANIA.

To the Editor - the MuRkINsAASs ADVOCATE
Oct. %, 1872.
Notice to the members Of VI. d L. b: A.
In consequence Of little trouble our
operator has locked us out at Morrisdale
Coal Mines, Branch No. l, belonging to
District No. 2, near Philipsburg, Center
County, Pa. We therefore wish that all
union men will keep away until our griev-
ances are settled, and non-union men like
wise, to give us fair chance to fight our
own battles MINER.
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Thanks.

We desire to return our sincere thanks Ia
Mr.. EDWIN johnson, ex-presldent Of the
Cigar Makers Int. Union, for a box
of cigars that would delight the soul Of a
misanthrope. Friend j., we feel satisfied
they will prove our solace in many a weary
hour, though they will doubtless vanish as
all earthly eEjoyments do-in smoke.
We have been permitted to see, duriug
the past week, the draft Of the diploma
about to be issued to the members Of the
Iron Puddlers and Boilers of the United
States, adopted at Covington, Ky, in Aug
ust last The design is tasty and appro-
pos, and reflects credit on the artistic skill
Of President Mclaughlin
A CORRESPONDENT takes US to task about
the article in last weeks article On the In
ternational When we want his advice we
will ask for it. If he is a man, which his
cnwardlce, III emitting to give his address,
proves he isn't, let him send iii his name,
and his denunclatlon will appear in full in
our columns We take no stock in anon
uymous scrIblers.
THE Republican workingmen Of Cleve
land are very much put out at the fiat
refusal of the Chairman Of the Republican
State Central Committee Of Ohio to com
ply with their proposition Of favoring
the abolition Of the contract system in
work houses and penitentaries
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Death Of Mrs. Greeley.

The wife Of Horace Greeley died in
New York Wednesday morning She has
been many years a suffering invalid. Mrs.
Greeley was most exemplary woman a
true wife and devoted mother We an
nounce her death with sincere regret
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Capt. VIM Turtle

Candidate ion Alderman IA the Fourteenth
Wand, IS old anu esteemed resident Or
Chicago. Tie was formerly Chief Police "
our city, IN which position he gave universal
satisfaction Ii elected his constituents will
lind hmm faithful guardian OF their interests.
while the ro.uez will have t. stand from AN
der. Being nottingham himself. h. assures
as tina. a. hitting occasions. his voice vii
he heard, his vote gwen m labor interest