, 1877-08-12
TEE WORKINGMEN.
THE OHIO MOVEMENT.


COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 1.-THE City-Hal1 was
we'll flied this evening, between 1,500 and
1000 being present. The appearance Of the
hall seemed to indicate that majority Of the
workins1ncn OF the city had turned out in an
swcr to the call for meeting OF the working
men Of the city regardless Of past political
faith. MIR, Lewis called the meeting to order,
and Thomas F. Lloyd WAS called to the Chair.
Vice Presidents and Secretaries were chosen.
A committee was appointed By the
Chair to draft resolutions. After about
fifteen minutes consultation, Mr.. Clancy
submitted report, which was read. It become
at once apparent that the paper was cut and
dried give-away OF the meeting to the Demoe-
racy. It denounced the Republican party for
all their misfortunes, but nothing was said
about the Democracy. After much Kissing and
shouting, MIR. Lewis presented a minority re-
port, which he was permitted to read, alter
much confusion. After the reading OF the mi
uority report, Mr. Spohn arose and made
fiery speech, tcnouncing the gag arrangement
which had been attempted. The hall was III
perfect uproar for while, even riyaling the
memorable meeting on the Sth OF January last.
The Chair finally restored order, and the cries
of ssfraud" we're shouted again. It become
turc the meeting, foot and horse. After three
or four unsuccessful attempts toreach DECISION
as to whether the majority or minority report
should be adopted. the Chair decided that the
majority report had received 4 maj jority Of the
votes, and lie decided them adopted.
This was clearly onc-sidc0 decision. The
real workingmen became discusted, and mo-
ton was made to adjourn- the Democratic ward
bummers leaving the hall, and as they passed
down stairs turned of the gas.
After this disturbing element had left the
hall tue meeting proper was called to order and
quiet fully restored. After some preliminary
remarks, Mr.. Spohn introduced the following
resolution, which was unanimously adopted:
Reso[red. That VIC, the workingmcu of Co]um-
bus. do organize party to be DESIGNATED the
Workingmen's party. and pledge ourselvts, ire
spcctivc Of past political faith. to support at the
ballot boz none but Intelligent workirsmen for
Office
An Executive Committee was elected, and
resolutions passed authorizing an address to be
Issued to the workingncn of Ohio and the United
States, asking their cooperation In tile lorna
ton OF the new party.
Other resolutions we're adopted, demanding
the abolition OF the National Banks, the issue Of
more grecnback5, and the repeal Of the resump-
tion act.
The Executive Committee was instructed to
organize meetings in the various wards aud
townships throughout the State, and to call a
State Convention a. an early day.
After the hummer element had left the hall
the meeting Was conducted in an orderly man
her. The reports and proceedings oi tic early
part OF the meeting were repudiated. AS d
successful starting out OF new party the
have made . sad failure. Had
tacv been able to haze kept out tile ward politi~
:ians they would have doubtless developed con-
siderable strength. but the impression prevails
tonight that the opportunity has slipped from
their grasp.