The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-10-31

est mnnufactur6 l&x i<z zinc, Including paint
from that article, which has become admired
the world 6vor; FORTS enameled leather, and
for many other articles which enter largely In
70 The industry Of the country OF late, new
bfanrhes Of industry have sprung Up in the
State, chiof among which Is manufactory Of
white ware At Trenton, with 4 capital of ST.
coo, 900. and which employs over otie thousand
persons, although IN operation but few years.
II this branch of industry ia but appropriate
~ encouraged by protection, that part Of the
State win indeed become the Stabordshsrs Of
America. This great interest, regret to say,
now languishes for want Of protection and
respectfully call the attention of the Com
mittee Of Waysand Means especially thereto.
In connection Herewith beg the Clerk win
read the following letter from the secretary Of
the company | lido SO because this branch Of
manufacture is new one in the country. I'm
mense quantities Of crockery are now import
cd. 1t is bulky and expensive article to
transport, while 1t requires an unusually
large proportion of manual labor in It's pro-
ducticn, thus giving employment to large
population. Msl
Another branch of manufacture lately es-
tablished in my State is that OF watches a
large mandatory of that description has late
been organized near Newark. An extensive
flax factory has also beeeh established in Pat
erson, the seat Of the largest paper, cotton,
silk, thread and locomotive factories In this
country. And lately the most beautiful fab
rio Of silk velvet and tapestry has been pro-
duced in Newark, which viii compare favora-
bly, with the best articles of European manu-
facture. A branch, also, Of Clark spool cot
ton manufacturing establishment at Glasgow,
which supplies thread for the civilised world,
is shortly to be located at the same place, en-
ploying six hundred female operatives.
" In conclusion, Mr.. Speaker, in view Of
the great needs of the manufacturing interests
Of my district and State, and Of the country
generally; in view Of the fact that we must
rely almost altogether upon these interests
for the means to meet the interest on our now
colossal public debt feel II my duty 10 de-
mand of this House that projection which Is
absolutely necessary, not only for the welfare
of those interests, but for the preservation Of
the Government. From ell these great In
dustrial interests ofthe country we have cries
Of distress coming up daily to our doors.
Will we heed them? Or, on the other hand,
WIN We allow the principles and policy which
came near destroying this nation to be again
the principles and policy Of tho Government?
II the latter, then woe to the stability Of our
institutions and the perpetuity of the freedom
they were created to preserve"
am well aware, gentlemen, that these ex-
tracts present no CONNECTED argument In favor
Of protection to American industry. That ID
not my object at this time. have introduc.
ed them simply to make manifest to You and
to the manufacturing interests OF New Jersey
that have ever been their advocate, and
my anxiety for their welfare ut this time Is
not manufactured for political effect; but
that as a Jerseyman and Representative
have ever endeayored to promote the honor
and welfare of my fcllow-citiEens end eoastit-
uents. IS M
Akin to this subject Is the great question Of
labor 1t is not easy to harmonize the con-
iict between capital and labor, except by a
mutual recognition of each others rights by
the employer and the employed. Now they
appear antagonistic, and the breach constant
ly widens. Capital must be liberal and labor
reasonable consult their own and each 9TH
er's interest, and SO bridge over the gulf
which seems to yawn for the absorption of
every industry. Legislation cannot accom-
plish much without an Infringement upon the
personal liberty of the citizen, except 1t be by
making more liberal distribution of public
lands to actual settlers by All possible en-
ployment of labor ON the public works and
yards Of the government, aud the initiation
Of new schemes Of government employ, and
especially in our State, by enacting law by
which convict labor shall not come in compe-
tition with the industry of regular mechanics.
The boot and shoe trade is seriously affected
in this regard by the employment of hundreds
of convicts in our State Prison, who, fed,
clothed and housed at the least possible cost,
fix a ruinous price for the regular artisan,
thus employed, who contributes to the sup
port of the country by the work Of bis hands.
But the good citizen will not seek redress
in violence or in the destruction Of property,
for with that security ceases, and we revert ID
barbarisni. The preservation Of life aud prop.
ery is the fundamental principle Of govern
ment and 1t must be enforced. My friends,
better times await Us, SO let us hope with
such patience as we may for the dawn Of bet
ter days. The Democratic platform offers
you consolation IN determination to collect
statistical information" SO as to afford you
a I" scientific " solution of the philosophy Of
cold toes, ragged elbows and hungry stomach,
which is to be rendered to you In return foi
your continued allegiance, faith abiding, and
loving support. g You ask for fish and they
give you serpent you ask for bread and
they give you stone" have no shallow
deinagogism to offer for your acceptance u
turn to ashes on your lips.
Gentlemen, 1t Is well known that my sym
pathy and much Of my association Is with la
boring people, and that labor unceasing and
imperative has been the destiny Of my life
/ thank you for this testimonial Of your re-
gard, and respectfully solicit your support
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