The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1875-08-21
TENTH ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE
JOurneymen TalIors' National Union
OF THE
UNITED STATES.
ST LOUIS, Aug. 8. 1875

The delegates to the Tenth Annual Con-
vention Of the Journeymen Tsylors' Nat
ional Union assembled at Turner'S Hall on
Tenth and Market Streets, St. Louis, on
Monday, Aug. 8. 1875.
Owing to the absence Of the president,
Jacob Morstadt, of Few York, the con-
vention was called to order by the first
President, James W. Smith Of
Springfield, Ill. The Vice President stat
ed that on account of the interruption to
travel, OWING to the recent heavy rains,
the President, and several of the delegates
had not arrived, and he would suggest the
adjournment Of the convention until to-
morrow morning at . clock.
Mr.. Straub of the St. Louis union, said
that it was his pleasure to extend in be-
half Of the st. Louis Tailors' Union to the
Delegates present, an invitation to attend
picnic to be given in the afternoon by the
members Of the st Louis union.
On motion the invitation was accepted,
and the convention adjourned to meet on
Tuesday morning at 9 clock.
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
TURNER'S HALL, Aug, 10 1875
The convention was called to order at 10
a. m, by the President, Jacob Morstadt,
Of N. Y. ,(who had arrived during the in
terval, } Henry Hoegendobler of Philadel-
phia, Secretary.
The minutes Of the preceding meeting
we're real and approved.
The president then addressed the meet
ing at length, first welcoming the delegates
to the city, and proceeded with lengthy
history of the organization. He adverted
to the great obstacles that lie in the way Of
thorough organization, and showed how,
they, the tailors, had surmounted the
many difficulties that lay in their path
Commencing with but a small number of
local unions, they appeared to be an insig-
nifcant body, now they have grown to span
this mighty continent, and to-day delegates
from local unions on the fragrant slope Of
the Pacific, and from the Territories Of the
far west, as well MS those from the sunny
South, meet with their brothers from the
Atlantic coast, and all fraternize in one
common bond Of union. There are but few
trades on the continent, that can present
so fair showing, and so strong bond Of
union. as we do TODAY.
But our present strength must not de-
Jude us we must take example from and
be warned by the mistakes Of Others, that
have been as strong and stronger by far
than we are to-day; we must be guided by
prudence and moderation, and let us de-
sire rather to be Just, than oppressive"
He then proceeded to read the officers
report, showing the union TO be -four
ishing, both in regard to membership
and finance, having over two thousand
dollars in the hand of the Treasurer, and
a membership of four Thousand in good
standing.
''In closing our report, said the President,
1--WE are happy to inform the convention that
our union, notwithstanding the dullness Of
trade, is in prosperous condition. During
the past year, eleven new unions have been
admitted And, had the means been at hand,
we assume to say, that, the time would have
been most favorable for rapid organization,
as those holding aloof from us, have expert
enced through the duIlness Of the trade,
that their only safeguard lies in union. We
have nothing to propose on that subject, as
repeated votes have shown q spirit entirely
against the object, but, times hre such, that
it requires great wisdom on your part to carry
us over a time which we hope is but tempo
rary.
On account Of the heavy expenses, and ts-
pecially on account Of the call Of the local
union of New York, we were obliged to
assess levy of twenty-five cents per week on
all members, this continued four weeks, which
we are proud to say, was responded to IN the
same spirit as the call was made.
In the absence the Treasurer we are I'm
able to say anything in regard u the finance
except n 10 income
In further information and explanation We
refer you to the corresPondence-
Yours Truly "
JAcoB MoRs1ADT, Pres.
S. j. HoEGES DoRLER, Sec
On motion the following were appointed
an committee on credentials: Deitz, Of
Baltimore; Ceiderland. Of Pa; Tucker, of
N. Y; McGetrick; Of ILL.,, and Straub, Of
st. Louis, Mo.
On motion the convention adjourned to
2 o'clock p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention re-sssembled mt o.
clock, p. m. The president, Jacob Nor
sctadt in the chair, and s. J. Hongen-
doblsr acting As secretary. The chair
called the convention to order, and the
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