The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-21

cabinet makers leagues and the machlnists and
biacksmths had encountered, and advised them 10
unite under the auspices OF the metal workers. or
ganizatlon and march unitedly and boldly forward.
Mr.. MACDONALD one OF the Vice Presidents OF the
Metal Workers. League, sald:-There was time
when the workngmen met for discesslon OF their
ainco tiles over glass OF gin ana 1tters eos
nS ppSrs scatter sT g'dG rses sv'f s
densey packed room, where the heat Is almost sui-
locating, shows your earnestness ana devotion;
and the peace and order which you have maintained
through the assaults which have been MADE upon
You, and the sore temptations that have beset you,
give the lie to their statements: Our dag with IT'S
tCheersl The speaker then reviewed the cf1ects
OF the strike upon both the capitalists and the work.
the power and magnitude OF the iron-working
force. His speech was both the most eloquent ana
logical OF the day.
The PRESIDENT after announcing that in future
nightly meetings would be held, stated that the
meeting was ADJOURNED.
The Brass Founders and Finfshcrs-Thc
strikers I'm Philadelphia Organizing.
The Brass Founders and Finishers EghtHOuf
League met yesterday morning and afternoon at
the New York Turn Halle, In Fourth street. The
attendance was quite large. In the afternoon the
report OF the committee which was sent to Phiadel-
pha to organize q league there was received. The
gentlemen of the committee-Me5srs Thomas
MCGrann, DAVID CurtWrKnt ana Wllllau ftdiNSey-
returned yesterday morning. they SAID that they
found no organization there at all ana no
UNITY OF PURPOSE
in the trade. mass meeting was inlmediatey
called and the strike for "eight hours'' was orga-
nized All OF the brass founders and nnshers In
that city went into the movement as one man. In
Camden the same enthusiasm was displayed, and
the leaders In the latter place pledged themselves
that the trade in Baltimore would be equally unani-
nous. A mass meeting was to be held in Philade-
phia to-day, and by Monday 1t was promised that
the strike would be in fun progress and every shop
closed.
1t was reported that in New York two more shops
had yielded yesterday to the demands OF the work
pump maker, and Jones, who has the largest shop
In the city, would conccde the eighthonr stipula-
pl blow 1n The boases 'AN are e said ' to have
no stock. of finished work on hand, the high
dp Se d a pro me this fact Z %
pears that they have chance to withstand the
pressure OF necessity which will compel them either
tablished custom. They do not and seem dIsin-
clned to combine that the ordinary rivalry IN the
business is another agency which works quietly IN
favor OF tho laDorcfs
The Metropolitan Gas Works-Proba-
biiitics Of Unemployment for tho
Strikers.
Though the company in charge Of the Mctropoli.
tan Gas Works has suffered much annoyance from
the renewed strikes OF the men in their employ
ment, they nevertheless declare their Willingness
to treat them with more eniency and indulgence
than was at first expected. Some OF the men who
exhibit In their action certain share OF Industry
and inclination to work have been received back
to their employment. The number OF lOungers
around the corners Is beginning to decrease TO q
on guard at the works, and on the neighboring
streets II Is matter or necessity for them to es-
cOrt the new hands to and from work IN order 70
prevent brawls and injuries to either party.
Gas Filters.
The Gas Filters Protective Benevolent Associas
ton held meeting last evening IN Masonic Hall,
Thirteenth street, Mr.. John Wetherspoon In the
chair and Mr.. James O'Brien secretary. A number
or new members were enrolled. After some routine
business the eight-hOur movement was discussed,
but no final action taken, as the organization at
present is not as complete rs desirable it Is
pected that I'm couple OF weeks the trade will
speak more decidedly.
VhceIyyrights and BlaclSsmiths.
The wheelwrghts and blacksmiths held a meet
ing last night at Military Hall, 1876 Bowery. About
one hundred and fifty Of the trade were present,
anu large number OF new men were added to the
| list The President, Mr.. j. ]. Barrett, announced
the meeting that though the strike was considered
4 some time ago that three shops-those OF
Vaudeville, Kicrstcd & Smith and Moore " Son
| had gone back to ten hours, after working one
week on the eghthonr plan. These shops had
turned out again yesterday. It was decided tC
allow the men on strike $40 week from funds sup
piled to the organization. Tie men feel confident
that they will be completely successful before an
other week.
! The CoOpers.
| The coopers held meeting last night ut Clements
Hall, In Third street. delegation from the
painters was received, whose mission bore refer
encc to the parade which Is planned for the Fourth
July.
The Quarrymen.
The fourth division OF the Quarrymen's Protective
Union held at the hall corner of 115th street and
Fifth avenue last night. The meeting was called
to order at eight O'Clock and reports from the sew
eral jobs read to the society," after which new men,
who out on strike are being paid by the society
but these are few, and it is expected that by mex
Monday there Will not be q quarryman In the city
idle through the strike. After the transaction Of
meeting adjourned to meet at the same place on
Thursday next.
Granite Cutters VS.. PATTERSON.
The Secretary OF the Granite Cutters has ad-
dressed q long communication to the HERALD. The
only point In it fter reciting In general terms the
circumstances OF an interview with Mr. PATTERSON,
at Westerly X. ~ Is wish on the part Of the
union that the public will for time suspend jndg-
ment In regard to their course They also claim
that Mr.. Patterson appeared magnanimous and
wasn't.
Port Jervis Erie Men Not Enthusia site.
The committee OF three sent by the employees OF
the Erie shops at Jersey City and the Eight Hour
League OF New YORK held their meeting
last night at Lockwoods Hall, Port Jervis.
The attendance OF employees OF the Erie
shops was very slim. The machine shOpe
were scarcely represented at all, and no ebthu-
sasm was manifested The representative OF the