Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-17


and no other security IN many instances Than the
names of other lnsolyent monopollsis. The monopol
lists have left the banks after having reduced them TO
a sinking state-they have brought the banks 10 the
condition Of the prodgal son-wlthouf money and IN
the possession of nothing but rags-N o. Bee.
From the Evening Herald
REDUCTION OF RESTs-The Military Hail. corner OF
Grand and Ludlow SITS, on Friday evening, was crowded
to excess by anxious tenants Of the Tenth ward all
ger to ascertain the proposed be adopted Tor
the reduction of rents.
This example will be no doubt speedily followed by
the tenants of the other wards of the city, and then
may expect to see something important take place on
this subject The exertiens of single ward, however
meritorous, cannot possibly have the influence combl
ned would possess with the landlords OF the
city, and the Tenth having set the example, should not
be suffered proceed alone. What the tenants OF
the other wards about, that they remain idle spec
tors Of a struggle that them much as those
now engaged in it Is there pressure felt Is there
no opinion that rents are exorbitant and oppressive in
any other ward than the Tenth Have the tenants of
the other wards reason be satisfied with the exorbi
tant sums they compelled pay obtain shelter
from the Storm and place wherewthal TO lay their
heads IL So is but just and fitting that the Tenth
ward should be suffered TO work out its own redemp-
ton single. handed from the grievances of which il
city has equal ground complaint this subject let
nv other ward be up and doing, nor by cupabe SUI
pneness permit the suspicious movement Of the Tenth
to redress their grievances pass away unnotced or
without its being speedily and resoluely seconded
Below are the proceedings of the meeting:
Mr. b. f. Gautier was nominated chairman, and
Messrs. Swift and Watson appointed secretaries
The minutes of the last meeting, which we published
in the Herald, then read and approved Of
he of he m
thod of procuring reduction Of rents then received
and adopted lis spirit win be found embodied in the
resolutions, &c of the evening IS meeting
Mr. Watson addressed the meeting; he said AT
period has there been greater call for exertion do
believe there has been time when distress has pressed
more heavily the mechanical and aboring classes
Work is scant, wages inadequate and their price paid
vated and spurious currency, whose value. little
as it is may in a short time be worth nothing What is
the prospect before the mechanic in the rapidly APP
preaching winter Is it not dreary in the exreme Is
il not probable that every article of food will be
NOUS prices And is il almost absolute certain
~ that employment will not be found TO enable him
support this increased demand What is 10 become of
his family And what may we not expect from men
driven desperation their wives and little literal
" wanting bread Ii is clearly then the interests of the
owners Of property to accede the just call made
upon them for a reduction of rent and the they
do the better will be for themselves aud for the
comfort of the laboring classes; indeed of all classes
for all are equally oppressed in this particular.
Mr. Watson then made observation respecting
the building of small and convenient houses by the
poration to be rented the mechanics fair and
equitable price He then moved the following resou
ton ~
Resolved That the delegates from each ward be ap-
pointed meet lat place hereafter 10 be namedl
Monday the cath nj o'clock, T. NJ a stimuli.
movement throughout the city for the reduction
OF rents
An address was delivered by Mr. Kelly. After some
very excellent observations he concluded by warmly
supporting the sentiments advanced by Mr.. Watson,
and By stating that the meeting might depend upon his
exertions in forwarding aud efccting the
plishment Of the objects Of the meeting
Mr.. Kelly followed by Mr. Swift, who moved the
following resolution;
Resolved That a meeting be called for next Tues
day night o'clock, for the purpose of electng the
ten delegates proposed in Mr. Watson's resolution
This was unanimously approved Of and the meeting
adjourned.
The tenth ward has thus opened the ball and the
other wards Of the city will speedily follow suit Some.
thing should be done by the landlords relieve far
az in them lies the dstrcsses Of the coming winter
Men, driven desperation, become dangerous. Rents
houses dorm.
SATURDAY EvESISG, July 18th
]. G.. BENNETT EsQ.-DEAR SIR: In your notice
of the l0fh Ward meeting Of tenants, in the Evening
Herald, Of this day, there are many errors, which,
beg, you will do me the favor to correct for pubca-
ton in Mondays Herald. You presented my name
not the case-Messrs. Swift and Hunter were the
Secretaries. In my address TO themeetng, did not
say, "work is scsnf"- wages inadcquate'-.ss-
" ,rhose value, &c" ny remarks were Their des-
titue condition for the of labor and means and
their pay being in deprecated and spurious rency,
the value Of which," &C.. respecting the building Of
small and convenient houses'--my remarks were,
not that the corporation" should build them, but
" that capitalists, in the possession of immense
plus wealth. should without delay create employment
for the poor by an investment of Their funds in the
purchase Of low priced lots in the outskirts of the city,
and thereupon build small and comfortable dwellings,
to be rented 10 the poor at cheap rate; ard yet the
investment would be more safe, and productive Of
greater gain than by any other mannsr did sug-
ges that the city corporation ought 10 create employ
ment by such public works would be o the greatest
advantage and for which object, ITO issue change
sius, Of l2s cents, up 10 sl--to the amo-nt OF
"a, 900 O00--to be redeemed and withdrawn from CIR
culaton as circumstances would admit within the
period OF 20 years" Sire please have the corrections
made and trust your columns will continue 10 pre-,
sent TO your readers, much Of your good sense ana
judgment on this important subject am, SIR, your
humble servsnI III OI1oG r. C. wArses.
Flour Is selling Ptsburg ct ~ to IS abarrelless
than hall the price in Canandaipua What good
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