Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-05-31
MORNING III Err LID.


themselves the "Tailoresses' and Seamstresso0
ciey" They are rivals, not in love- mol III INC
admiration but in the endeavor 10 possess '1'"'
selves of certain monies which were conliiou'su ias'
winter to relieve the distress OF the .heh su0iins
norton of them-such were uhaoie " suPPoi'
themselves A committee OF gentlemen uhaer'ooA
the management of the financial aHaTs OF these III
dnstrious females, and under their management
mnch GOOD was effected. No sooner, however, did
Il appear that there was money IN the way, than
needy speculators and third rate lawyers wormed
themselves into the good opinion of portion OF the
Society-anxoss for spols-and by tAer insdious
man9uvres created very pretty scene OF bick-
ering and heartburning among the members. Like
the Devil IN Eden, crouching at the ear OF Eve
did these men whisper their malicious cunning
until the Ithurel spear, pointed by the Herald
caused them 10 discover the full proportions OF
their loathsomeness The members are now d.
vided and at war, each claiming 10 have the
cause of Justice on their side. The lawyers ana I'M
posters are again in the field and we greatly tear mat
large portion of the money! intended Tor nooer uses
will now go to fill the pockets of these harpes we
give below an account of what took place on Mon
dav evening in Blocker street Church, where the
Tailoresses and Scamstresscs Society held a
meeting The others are soon about to hold a
conference also, of which we shall give faithful
report The public will then have both parties
before them.
Al about half past seven o'clock entered the
church, which was crowded with females number
not connected with the society," being present. many
of them apparently brought thher by curiosity others
by the desire to learn what was about to be dons
CHANGING around, as soon as we could possibly shake
off the fascination of the beautiful eyes that met our
own on all sides, we observed Lawyer Western, Ma
Monks Hoy, and other individuals, standing near
the pulpit "Ho, o!' said we TO ourself "are
you there, my fine fellows? 1t is easy 20 foresee then
that the pretty seamstresses will be-" but this part
Of our speech shall keep it said TO ourself
alone
A dark figure was whispering in the ear OF Dir. Wes-
term and at first startled, although somewhat
sceptca the visible appearance OF the "old one
believing that Satan actually in our company.
In the next moment however, by the movement Of
the persons intercepting the light we obtained relief
from our fears, and discovered that cur alarm had
been caused by very simple, good natured subject,
Mr.. Dykeman. You need not laugh, reader,
not the first who has been frightened at shadows.
The business of tho meeting now commenced. Mr..
Western and favored the ladies with his views of
the case which were somewhat to the following
effect
1T is not without strong effort, ladies' that have
OVERCOME the natural timdlty and modesly OF my
disposition and ventured 10 address you. But the oc-
of our meeting here is one OF great importance
VS., and requires any backwardness on my part 10
be done away with. need not detail before you the
-advised inudicous, and, was almost about 10 say
fraudulent conduct of many of those who have esab
hshed Society in opposition TO your very respccta-
bic selves. large amount Of money, ii is believed,
remains in their hands, must obtain possession of
il. The books and papers belonging to this Society
they also refuse deliver into charge These
grievances l assure you, that are severely felt,
and by more keenly than by myself. "A re-
mark do not in the least doubt the truth Of Over
and over again they have been urged TO do what
consider tight, and all to of purpose, and
i am fearful there are some suspicious, eviminded
advisers ameng them who dare to insinuae doubts
respecting the purity of our intentions, zoe should
particularly toonder If they did not,J and TO them
TO be attributed the peculiar situation IN which the
affairs of fhe Tairoresses and Seamstresses Society
now stand. But you have ladies' the law on your
side, and with proper management, have no doubt,
we shall reduce these refractory persons TO rea
son. and compel them TO do you justice. You have
been in want ofsome gentlemen Of talents and lnteg-
rty 10 manage your AFFAIRS that void IS now filled
fer need not reiterae that my respected friend MIR.
Hoyt and myself will do all in our power to serve
you, individually and personally as occasion may
require
The learned gentleman then moved resolution,
the purport OF which was that was highly expedient
10 obtain possession Of the money books and papers,
belonging to the Tailoresses and Seamstresses So
cety, and that committee should be appointed TO
demand them Carried amid the iraring Of pocket
handkerchief.
Resored, That the committee of three TO be ap-
pointed to carry the foregoing resolution into effect
shall consist Of Mr.. Western, Mr.. Dykeman and Mr..
Lawrence.-Carried as before.
This last named gentleman was not present, and
we presume he was set down in the book" whoLs
his knowledge.
Mr.. Hoyt now attempted TO address the meeting,
but suddenly the ladies were troubled each with "a
terrible cough" the noise Of which prevented from
catching distinctly the gentleman's eloquence. We
heard the words I" character'-"M Mss Nara Monk
=" assailcd'--" nunnery"--"ega proceedings"
"rascally editor" &c-but the intermediate phrases
il impossible hear. He was interrupted by aIr.
Western, who said" your little private matters have
no right TO be exposed here Sit down" Thereupon
Mr. III syt sat down.
Some further business respecting the future move
mens; formation Of finance committees Emission
Of members, &c, of the society, then gave into,
and finally disposed Of
paper was now handed in, on which was written
the names Of several ladies' VIII, wished decline con-
unulng to belong to the society Mr.. Western, how
ever would not permit il to be read Sensible girls,
hese, irorder sho they can bell
Mr.. Hoyt now made second attempt al speechifca-
but he 10 H.