Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-05-14
MORNING HERALD
MONDAY. NAY II, 1895


eument this evening to the new Common Cssnci
We have received the following through the pos
oics and M il seems to us bear the marks Of an
thenticrty upsn its face, we give 1t Insertion
We were not aware, however, that his honor wcsle
single us ont for this high HOMER Sat since he hal
done so, we will not look gift horse in the mouth
but simply thank him for his pains.
The message is an exceeding classic one anc
worthy of the high repatstsn his honor has hitherto
acquired as scholar The only thing that we arr
puzzled about in it is the poety-not that we doub
the sentiments therein expressed fully felt BY the
mayor, bat we did not know before that he could
write such excellent rhyme. But to the
MESSAGE.
To the Honorable, the Members Of the Common
Council tN
Gentlemen, -Unaccsstemed as ana to making a
display of any kind, feel somewhat embarrassed in
thus making myself conspicuous by the preparing
presenting and publishing public document like the
present bat as have ever been prompt at the call
OF duty, and no other, now tender you my annual
message.
You know that General Jackson said that he found
this great people unhappy and in debt, and that ne
left them prosperous and happy. ! re]oIce gentle
men, that in this in every thing am at opposite
poles with the tyrant-I found you as jackson says
ne left you happy and prosperous, and trust shall
leave you unhappy and in debt.
For gentlemen we know that no nation is so pros
porous as that upon whose confines the sun never
sets, and we know that nation is 30 much In debt.
A great debt is therefore great blessng-and your
predecessors aided far my humble abilities could
aid have done all they could to increase your cltys
liabilities. That they have net gone farther is owing
10 the horrible obstnacy of their opponents and one
two traitors in our ranks. You must therefore,
take the will for the deed.
Again, gentlemen with regard to leaving you I'M
happy you know that the scripture says, vt Is bet
Ter to sorrow than to rejoice and that if you are ner
~ you should sing psalms, which means that joy
should always be tinged with melancholy.
In my last message, it is true SAID we would use
economy, bat as we grew older we grow wiser. l
will now go into details about the finances of the
city for the least said about that is the soonest mend
Its with pleasure tina. advert to the astonishing
progress of science under my mayoralty, and the
happy Influences which the intercourse in steam
sells likely TO exert upon eur beloved country The
arrival Of the Srns and Great Western, has changed
the face of nature and every thing else including the
ocean In future instead of seeing land on shores
halffan:shed Irish, vagahond English, dirty Scotch,
and lazy Germans, slowed together like pigs in the
filthy steerages Of trading vessels, shall have
meme but the respectable and the decent who can
afford TO come first cabin passengers.
These beautiful ships having ne steerages, if the
project is fostered few years we may hope to rid
ourselves altogether Of these vivid strangers Our
city will thRs be relieved frsm the burthen of support
ing them, and the industrious mechanics of our be-
loved native land not meeting with the competition
of these starving adventures the whole business OF
digging canals constructing rail roads, mining coal,
carrying the hod, and gathering soap fat will excu-
svely be enjoyed by and posterlty as il always
ought 10 be.
As proof of the improved state of things in tins
particular may state that Lsrd Gssford and Sir
Francis Head have come out Of their way TO call on
me; and daily expect to be honsred with the pre-
sence of Lerd Durham and the Prince de Jsinville |
all which visits mast take as high condescen- |
sion in these lustrious strangers, and proof that
morality is on the rse
must also congratulate you from the bottom of
my heart en- The total annhilation of those prolific
sources Of and rascality called lottery offices
by which many a worthy family has been reduced
TO boQgAry. The arrest and imprisonment of some Of
the most Notorious OF these maraaders has struck
terror 10 the rest aad We may hope IN the language
of scripture that they have seen the error of Their
ways-havs ceased TO do evil and have learned to do
well
It's also q source of qualification TO find that our
city has not been made the scene of those dsgracefu
disorders which occurred continually before was
Mayor This is attributable TO the virtue Of the
party in the first place. and next to the pronPtitude
with which have put down every attempt 10 disturb
the public tranquility Ii 10 too true, that an effort was
made last fall to raise mob by the Intrusion of the
Vice President upon us, and 10 engcnder feelings hos
tile 10 good order, but this promptly Hp in the
bud by my refusing 70 recognize him, and by the
contempt and neglect of him, by the falthfa defend
srs of public msrals. dld not deem him worthy,
even of an introduction TO your honorable predeces-
sors and he had to depart without any escort save
that OF tive three loafers like HIMSELF thus rcasing
the truth of the proverb that "brds Of feather flock
together"
/, 4 true that our party have had Of two large
meetings and were somewhat exeted-but then our
excitement is always allayed by the wine we drink,
and the characteristics of our meetings, good eating
and drinking 10 q sufficient guarantee against riot
and disorder For according TO Menenlus Agrippa,
Emperor OF Rome, whenever the members rebelisd
aQainstthe belly, the tumut was quesd by dinner.
In addition TO the many lustroue visitors who have
honored and will honor me with their attendance,
not the least eminent, will be the British Queen her
solf whom expect here early in September, 10 ten
der me her thanks in person, fer the pains taken by
myself and trends, to put down few praucal ad-
venturers on oar Canadian border and 10 keep up
the most perfect understanding with her most gra-
cisus Msjestys loyal and respectable subjects.
send you a copy Of petition have received from
several invaluable parizans, and think that they de-
serve your early and favorable attentIon;-
. To the Honorable the Common Council 81
the City OF New York.
The humble petition OF Industrious Bos-lttle David
Deaf and dumb, Nicholas Never pay, Peter Promise
40 nav BENJAMIN Bill poster, and Sam Scare EN- out
All A. present Of the City Of New York, to be appoint
I'd street inspectors corporation printers surveyors
,weiehers, watchmen, police officers police magls-
tra,es park keepers, pound keepers, over-lookers
under. strappers gaugers Of GIN regulators Of rum
tskersof.to and takersof any thing and every thing
.-rsspectfuily represents -,
That whereas we the aforesaid petitioners will, BY