The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1872-07-13
BALTIMORE, June 20, Isl

BALTIMORE, June 20, 1872
r. Tie Editor d the woREryeHAS's ADVOCATE
The defamation of Judge Davis WAS a
matter Of surprise and disappointment t.
many of the friends of Labor Reform ia
this city. Had it taken place Immediately
after his nomination by the Columbus Con
vention, no one would have wondered at it,
but having permitted his name TO stand for
nearly four months as the nominee Of the
Labor Reform party, and then withdraw III
favor of Horace Greeley, looks rs though
he allowed his patriotism to overcome his
judgment That is the most charitable
construction that can be put upon it,
Among the many reforms called for by the
exigency Of the times is that Of finance, and
it was upon. this question alone, and t.
give the lie to all who charged us with com
munism and agrarianlsm, that the Hon
Judge was nominated The Columbus Con
vention could have as easily nominated the
Chapaqua philosopher, for he was in the
field, and bidding for the nomination by
the Labor Reform party Any one who
had read the Tribune, and noticed his ar
ticle on Our Capacity for Cooperation,
"A Word to the Workingman, and Mr.
Greeley's answer to a letter from a certain
Mr.. Hall, could have seen that Mr.. Gree
ley was fishing for the nomination Of the
Labor Reform party But there was that
about Mr. Greeley that did not suit the La
Dor Reformers He did not, nor could
they agree with him on the financial ques-
ton and taxation. Mr.. Greeley and the
Labor Reformers are diametrically oppos-
ed to each other and therefore they could
not accept Mr. G. unless it would be with
the understanding to restore the Republic
to its former prestiege and independence.
This, perhaps, may be the view Mr. Davis
has taken of the situation, and would there
fore wish his friends and those Of Labor
Reform to follow him and support Mr.
Greeley. And besides while we find So
much bitterness among the Democratic
journals, both state and national, il is hard
to reconcile the fact that the Democracy, as
a unit, are going to sustain the Cincinnati
nominees. Then again the question arises,
can the Democracy afford To set them aside
Are there other men who will be available
and can command the confidence of the
South and the negro vote That there are
men Though they may be few, still in the
Democratic party, whose past history and
present attitude, viewing it from a south
ern standpoint, is all that any people could
desire, is beyond doubt, and that these
men, at least some of them are looming, is
another fact which cannot be controverted
hax- faf% f,tl a.
ocratic party and to the South in her dark
est hour of peril men whose voices were
heard in favor Of peace and goodwill while
the voice and the pen Of the philosopher Of
Chapaqua were loudly calling for the
blood Of southern patriots, and Dungeons for
northern democracy Will these men be
overlooked by the Democracy Of the Repub-
lie
TRADE MATTERS
There is great activity among the plas-
terers and horse shoers, both parties labor
ing assiduously to reorganize their assocla.
tions.
THE PLAsTERERs
during the past week, held very large and
enthusiastic meeting, at which several
" Bosses were present, and the prospect
for general organization is very favorable
THE HORSE sHOERs
were out in full numbers and are in fair
way TO perfect an organization of bosses
and jOumeyman. At their last meeting
the character Of a certain VIM. Richie,
foreman Of one Of the shops Of the City Pas
senger Railway Company, was pretty well
shown up He is one of those who picked
up the trade, or rather a sufficient knowl-
edge Of it to enable him to play the part Of
superintendent that he can do the order
ing and bossing at other mems expense,
is very evident, but it is equally apparent
that he does it at other mems expense.
Feeling his own inferiOrity, when the men
struck he offered to go through the coun.
ties and hunt men, as he would coons, TO
take the places of those who exercised their
manhood. Well, he succeeded in obtaining
q few, and by so doing is conscious Of the
fact that he is respected and looked upon
as useful tool, to be used as emergency
may require.
LABOR UNION.
The germ of Labor Union, under the
auspices of the National Labor Union, was
organized last night Mr. Edwin johnson.
Ia President, protein, and B. j. Murphy,
Secretary, protein. The Secretary was d.
rscted TO communicate with the President