Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-11-22
VOLUME HI.
From oar Eveaing Edition OF yesteLday.l
The Poor--The Poor.

We very readily insert j. d. H. ) conhlhuhicalieh a"u
plan for the relief Of the poor during the ensuing win
ter. He says, very truly, that i IS time something
more was done than mere talking upon the subject
Our sympathy is indeed but mockery if we do not ale
viate the distress which see, and affect pity. Now
is the time 10 carry paa for the relief Of the poor
now at the Of the winter; before they
feel the hardships which approaching them
The plan Of corresp ondea is upon the whole excel
lent how far may be made 70 bear in all its parts is
subject for after consideration We heartily hope 1t
will lie taken up and acted upon.
His remarks upon the Wing victory also excel
lent-,hey appeal 10 the heart and to tie judgment
How mach more noble would be the celebration Of a
great victory which made the hearts Of hundreds re-
joice end lift up their voices il thanksgiving than the
consumption Of taew candles and the ofpowder
A schooboy night rejoice in the firing Of crackers-a
school girl in lighting up her baby house Slaves might
rend the air with shouts the bidding of their
tiers or At the pleasure which they feel in holiday
but men, reasonable thinking should do something
better nolerthey should forget their childish freaks
and have the object in view invariably which they pro-
fess-.he COOL Of their fellow
young divisc, who had great vanity Of his own abb
iities-whal m able man--ascended the pulpit 10 de-
liver discourse before full and distinguished congre
Cation who had gathered together much out Of the re-
port Of his fame any thing else He assembled with
smiling and sefconfdent air which thought by his
seniors to be remarkably unbecoing. As he proceed
Ell in his discourse he made mistake and became con-
fused the consequence that he lost his vanity and
left the pulpit modest enough AT the foot OF the stairs
he was met by one Of the elders, who said to him,
"Young man, if you had gone up you came down.
YOU would have come down you up"
This will apply to the position Of the wings. Moth
ing at the present moment would become them much
as modesty Their rejoicing now looks much like
as If they exutng the loaves and fishes that
had fallen to their shareinstead they profess, of
having the opportunity legislae better for their
try than has been done before.
The true time for the wings to rejoice would be when
they had brought their country from the in which
she now is, smiling prosperity. Their rejoicing
would then be laudible it is illned and
prehensible.
Their exuation is now the exultaton of clique-it
would then be the exutation Of the community Hun
dreds now will wander through the city and say if
this waste were only awarded to US, would make
happy, and their hearts will then sicken within them
at this falsely called demonstration of public JOY.
Let their case be considered. illuminate their
hearths and the blaze that you make for them shall
warm and gladden. your hearts for many long
dav and afford you satisfaction the latest of
YOUR existence Come, Mr. Mayor you never be-
hind in good act Read this communication, and then
convene meeting ACT and gain. as you do the
love OF all parties.
Mr. EprroR-A similar communication to the fol.
lowing was some two weeks since to the CONNER
sial but il has yet made It's appearance in that
paper presume it has been rejected Believing II the
ulan proposed possesses merits IN ITSELF That may
lead to some important and valuable suggestion
from others allow me TO claim for II corner IN your
valuable paper. Yours .. ~. IL.
AZ, EDrroR-It is generally conceded that the ap
he of ed
inc among the poorer classes Of this community and the
opinion is equally unanimous that something ought and
something must be done to prevent or alleviate their
dis,ress But more than assent TO these opinions
;sreaurcd We must act promptly and efficiently
Alta son like this is not enough that we should have
hearts to feel and hands give we must have heads TO
.lan and system follow, eur benevoence will be
scattered to the Winds or like seed by the way
side will be much Of ii lost by falling upon an unpro-
duciive soil. -
brtJ efor, Il indispensable effect all that will be
aured Nor should we leave il 70 the rigouts OF win
ter 10 kndle the spark OF benevolence ~ our bosoms
Now while we enjoy temperate sky and comparative
plenty We should puton our armour and grid ourselves
for action.
the anticipated suffering and misery Of the coming win.
,r In, name az than have as vet my knowledge. pro-
posed any plan by the operation OF which tins suffering
might be averted or alleviated To direct attention 70
ths point allow me the privilege through your columns
of presenting the public few suggestions which
Though hey may be Of much value IN themselves may
serve to direct attention this subject, and perhaps at
ford hints for the formation Of better plan which
f acted upon may subserve the cause OF humanity and
virtue.
The present system Of circumforaneous begging is
acknowledged by all lie al beet uncertain means
of charity attended with many positive evils. Many
truly benevolent individuals at present feel duty to
20 turn perchance the worthy from their door for fear
that By indscrnina,e aims they should encosr.
age vice instead OF relieving distress thus limiting the
as,osnt of relief which ability allows and inclination
prompts To obviate this difficulty and make every
arumb FIVE shall need ~ available would propose:
la, That three or soup houses should be estab.
Ished in different sections Of the city.
end These soup houses 10 be supplied BY daily con.
,r;hu,ons of broken food and cast of clothing.
3d That they should be well heated and provided
with dcrmitores with ruoveabe beds, something SINH
lar 10 the beds on board canal packets for the
commodaiion Of the houseless
Stb That daily distributions Of soup and clothing
shoud be made 10 such need
9th That il possible, work should in all cases be
proyiied large portion oftie females not otherwise
engaged nigh, be employed IN repairing and fitting the
clothes contributed For their accommodation as well
as Others the beds mig be daily removed and the dor
rnores turned into work shops.
Sth That a school, IL found necessary should be con-
nected with the establishment
7th That all persons in the habit Of daily distrbu-
tons from their doors should be requested to sus
PEND them and save their fragments until called for.
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