The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-06-28


have peeuaary and personal interests involved; and
this is possibly the position of "a Mechanic of the
Fourth Ward" who has forwarded to us a commu-
nicaIlon on the evil of hawking and peddling.
With great justice in the cause which he espouses,
harsh terms may be ill-timed and inappropriate,
though the provocation to intemperance of express
sion is great to mitigate its culpabllity. We
nevertheless allow him to state his own case, and
urge it in his own way, which he does as fol-
lows.-
Mr.. EDIToR-
There appears to exist among our mechanics and
regular dealers, an ASSOCIATION OF feeling and true
interests TO break up this unlawful and pernlcious
system of traffic; and from what has already APP
peared before the public, | should Judge had pro-
ceeded from strong body OF our citizens, who
seem determined to eradicate the evil tits
OF extreme qualification to myself to witness this
concerted action, as it was only by union that we
secured our national Independence. The editors OF
several of our popular daily journals have also enlist
ed their powerful aid to sustain the justice and the
demands OF our haTd-wOrklng mechanic, who tolls
all night and all day to support HIMSELF his wife and
his little ones, who are dependent upon his exerons
for all the enjoyments and comforts OF life. And
the dealers in merchandise Of every description also
have just to enter their complaint TO the ia
theirs of our city for suffering great nuisance to
exist among us. This growing curse upon our me-
chanlcs and dealers in every kind OF goods, wares
We
ed in any city OF our whole Union. But here, IN
the city of New York, here they congregate from
the tour quarters of the earth, take their stand In
front OF our very stores and dwellings, display their
frumpery and stolen goods in full view to the multi
tude, and, without having license, commence
business. The store keeper dares not aftront them,
nor the police to remove them One Is AFRAID OF
the mob that loves excitement, and the other OF his
office, for fear of losing it. The Alderman and his
Assistant wink at the vioator OF the law. Conse-
quenty it opens a wide avenue for all to continue
on in their business until the free and independent
mechanic and merchant of our city steps up
authorities complete renovation throughout
There appears to be only complaint against selling
goods on our side walks, some ignoramuses ire.
quently express. l am daily an eye witness OF
hawkers and pedlars selling articles OF dry goods
from covered top wagons, owned by English I'M
porting merchants in Pearl street, who am INFORM
ed have at least dozen or more constantly IN ac-
ton in this city and around the country, without
any license; also ha wkers of tin and wooden ware
hanging on their arms and shoulders for display
gloves, hosiery and suspenders by the arm full
coats pantaloOns and vests thrown over their backs
hats and shoes in baskets-watches and Jewelry
in trunks-hardware and cutlery in cases-stauon-
cry and ink in small bundles-crockery and glass
ware in market baskets-and every thing, be the
same more or less, the original property oil some
hardwOrklng mechanic or storekeeper who mas Deen
unfortunate as to be robbed by some scoundrel
who finds his support in this class of men. can
also enumerate among this class OF Inherent deal
ers, men who have no habltatIon or name-here To-
day and OFT to-morrowpay no license, rent or tax
es-suppOrt no familles-tecl no interest In the wei
fare of our country, and who are the main lnstru,
ments OF all the crime committed by the young ana
rising generation of our country.
Mr. Editor, while feel interested IN the cause that
cit the aid of our landlords Nothing but cO-opera.
ton of all classes of society is wanted, and we shall
gain our 1t must be broken up entirely, and
no licenses granted OF any kind whatever, whether
fha ln ,,.It t. rl
handcarts, barrows, baskets OF trunks. None but
those who hire stores and dwellings, and conduct
business on honorable principles must be encsur-
aged and sustained.
A MECHANIC OF THE FOURTH WARD.
On the subject on which our correspondent feels
SO intensely, we may say for his consolation that
the Common Council have taken steps which may
lead to mitigation of the existing evils. Commit
tees of the two Boards have been appointed to d.
gest an ordinance which shall protect the legitimate
trader, and committee from the Mechanics and
Traders Association, has been delegated to confer
with them on the question which so vitality affects
their interests Facts and arguments in that quarter,
then, may aid the cause, and to that body COM
mend the letter OF our correspondent
EXCELLENT George Jamieson's representa-
ton Of the part of Martin Haywood, in the thrilling
play of the Rent Day" at the Park, last evening.
Spirited, forcible, and justly conceived throughout
NIBLo's.-That most pleasing of Auber's operas
lie Domino NOR. is to be performed this evening,
and again will Mile Calve charm her auditors by
her admirable execution of some OF the most bril-
liant airs ever penned by composer, in L'Eclair /;
she has astonished The musical community by the
force and energy of her style in the " Black Do
mino;" she delights by the ease and grace with
which she sings the songs of Angelo; the efficient
manner in which she is sustained by Madame Le-
court, Messrs. Lecourt, Richer, and Bernard, and
the superior manner with which the music is per-
formed will ever render this opera favorite with
the public.
BowERY AMpHrrHEATRE.-Th beautiful panto-
mimic act entitled the Sprlte of the Silver Shower
produced this establishment should be witnessed
by all the lovers OF equestrian performances. The
little Miss Mcfarland is certainly prodigy, and the
feats of Master Genroy is astonishing.
LATER FROM MExIco.-By the arrival of the brig
Petersburg, Capt Larkins, from Vera Cruz, we have
received our files OF the " Ei Siglo Dice q Neupc
to the 3Oth of May inclusive. We find nothing
very Interesting or important. Santa Anna stands
on totterng foundation. His administration mus
very soon be brought TO close amidst violence and
blood.
Three thousand Indians, and one thousand troops
have besieged Chilapa Gen. Braro writes the
Mexican Secretary of War, that he cannot aid the
besieged, as he has only two hundred men under hi
command.
Mexico s in very unsettled state, riots and out
breaks are continually taking place, all through thu
interior of the country
The yellow fever has disappeared from Guayaquil
The quarantine is removed from vessels coming
from that port to Mexican ports
LATER FROM HAvANA.-By the arrival of the brig
Hayne, at Charleston, we have received advices
down to the 18th inst Our files contain nothing o.
importance. Bull fights were the order Of the day
-Four glorious fellows fell but before the fatal thrust
well did they give battle, and four dead horses fou
others badly gored, and picador crushed between
the pallngs and dying horse SO badly, that it il