The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-06

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when previous to the commencing Of the business
we heard the voice of the Rev. Mr.. Walsh, invok-
ing beautiful and touching prayer, such as we
suppose the worthy sailor-preacher had oft invoked
upon the quarter deck, when storms blew DER the
sea- and danger lurked upon its waters. The wor-
thy man had been a sailor, and in the depth Of
sailors SOUL he besought blessing on the meet
ing, its members, its objeats, Its accomplishment,
and on Bonded knee, hearty amen was responded
by almost every voice, In answer 10 the prayer
II was solemn, but a cheering sight The mon as
sembled had met for an honest purpose. and like
patriots entering battle, their first object was to
implore the blessing Of that Providence which had
often shielded them in the hour of danger and
distress
The meeting was then organized, and the follow
ing officers were appointed =
GEORGE WILSON.
VICE PRrsIpErrs
GEORGE DoUGHERTY and JOHN MCCAIN
WALTER LIoGErT, Secretary.
GEORGE STANLEY, Treasurer
COMMITTEE.
James Brennan, William Whtlock
George J. Grieder, Francis Stanley.
Mr.. WILsoS, PREsrpESr.-Fellow Shipmates-I tender
you sailors thanks for the homer you have conferred
upon me. have come here to act, and talk for
want me to pull rope reef sail am ready. (Cheers)
But we assembled for different purpose Our bust
nas. WIS not note on board the ship i q, the captains
tarsto demand Sailors Rights !" and think il sal
Tor is worth anything at all he is worth fifty cents Law
and found. We want seamnn to be paid what he has
right TO and let ask any sailor whether il lit
tie to ask SIS month as wages for fair accomplish.
ed seaman ltcertanly is Our ship owners should
remember that have, many of u.s. wives children
mothers and perhaps fathers. to support and cannot
do on Sl2 month eve can). What is sailors lot
when the sails bent and the pilots boat has fallen
asern2 Hardship toll anddsnger At every hour every
minute he has to be ready to brave the rock the lea
shore or the gale and ALL that riches may flow into the
Golfers of the merchant no has freight on
board Nor do object to these dangers they ours
lsbor-(cheers and not less than SIS month satisfy
u.s. or ought to- When consider the last meeting which
wss scene Of riot, Of vugarity, of malconduct feel
deeply reoiced 10 observe the difference which exists
with u.s. feel assured that longer will the
be accounted the depraved the drunken the despcsbe
wretch which some have thought him 3 but that this
day will show to the population of NewYork
that sailors can meet-can speak OF their rights
and determine on them too without the aid of lands
men Of landlords Cheers) One thing beseech Won
to remember that the of the citizens Of New York
are upon you and any misconduct will entail disgrace
upon our proceedings. They know that such meeting
wars" but they will be disappointed We are am CRATE
discuss our rights and to speak for ourselves
The character of the sailor depends this meeting and
rejoice that it will go forth to the world that such
meeting has been held, and such band of sea.
men have met without disgracing themselves or
their glorious colors(C heer That we have met for
y determining not to enter into the service Of any ship
MASTER owner unless he pays SIS per month know
but they say they do not like to be the rst to do So
what do they like to dot I'll tell you. They give balls
and readily pay thousand dollars per night fer expenses
while they withhold from the honest Jack fair rennne
been prepared for your adoption and trust every man
present win hold up his hand in approval when he shall
Resolved That we after having taken into
the present low state owags do unanimously agree that
twelve dollars is not TO services at and
therefore have decided that will make agree
ment with either owners masters noaries for less
than fifteen dollers per month for short voyages and
twelve dollars for long voyages, considering nothing
more than Just compensation for doing duty becom
eth faithful and good citizens and knowing that
benefit and immediate Interests we DO frSemofe
Resolve That will receive, in manner the servi-
ees OF any that are not Immediately connected with
This the only resolution have thought fit to submit
to you for approval We have inserted the sl2 be.
think that sufficient for long voyages around
Cape Horn and to the Indies. The why have
inserted the latter clause Is that in former times the land
lord took pecuniary interests into his care but in
these latter times able thank God take care Of
them for ourselves and for benefit Time was when
the landlords could say"we have raised the
wages"-but what do we say here today-It is. seamen
raise their wages" Is it not sol Yes) Then let
~ in conclusion, tina. the best Judges Of
resoutey and determnately adhere to the prnc
Piles laid down in the resolution. Brother seamen is it
your determination to support the resolutions il So please
| signify it by holding up your hands.
At the word, SIX hundred tarred and muscular
| hands were elevated. single cheer burst from
the honest tars, and the room was as still as the
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| tion adopted.
Mn. McCAss was next Observation-Disclosures seamen
i am glad to meet YOU for your interests and mine
one and undivided have come here not detain you
with speech but to add my voice the enforcement il
necessary; ofthat resolution Let carry without rio,
or tumu Let no landlord drive any longer board
against will All ask IL So in addition to the pre-.
cent rate per month you want to get that let
remain away from the shipping officers and nosries and
after while you will find that they will after end
instead of giving us - month"; they will gladly give
20. know several landlords who are anxious that we
/ zhnnlA thor
will give any good seaman house room for
week or two; aye or for month, who
and depend it, we will carry point pleased to
see the meeting SO orderly quiet and well conducted
This viii be told abroad through every quarter Of III,
culated and what will be the consequence American
seamsn will have gained , ,or 'hrmsevsa character
people point Jack and say there goes drunken
sailor" but they will recognize able and will
ling to think and act for ourselves and ready rustat all
times to support the Stars and Stripes whenever and in
wherever situation he may be placed (Mnch cheering
Mr.. J. d. OATEs-Fellow seamen--I hail this meeting
with much pleasure | would breeze in a southern
latitude. We are all embarked in the ship and must
pull together. We have character stake and let us
not ruin it by any act deed unworthy of man or
seaman Recollect that the honor Of the Blue Jacket
stake and he who would degrade it, is worthy OF It's
is fair pay for honest labor Twelve dollars month is
two little. We cunt live it shorewe keer
board what have we left Nothing We paw he land
lord SAY week and at least half dollar for washing
This makes four dollars so that in three weeks have
spend for food and washing n months wages. This Ia
unfair unjust and this wish rectify BY peaceable
means II possible and let a with the honest
blood of blue jacket who will ship for less than SO
(cheers) hope we shall not one A seamans duty
severe In hail In storm, in scorchng cline and
icy region he has al all hours and In all weather
and steer and he must have good clothing wear "a
protect him. Now on sl2 n month. cannot pay more
than our smplc board leaving tobacco and our minor
expenses out OF the question and when the call TO ship
upon where get the means to rig our
chest out The money all gone $i2 month insufficient
to satisfy reasonable demands have heard people
say that monkey jacket sufficient for two sea
Qaughter) but would let the world know that
every seaman wants his own jacket well every
andsman How often have we TO reef opsails in foul
fair weather and does Jack then want his monkey
Certainly he does and want the TO provide il
Yes when am shore like TO have decent jacket to
60 TO church in Sundays; and like have cent OF
two to put in the plate fer poor andsmen; but can't dc
Il on twelve dollars month stick out for fifteen dollar.
and we will &c, IT, Trade and commerce cannot get on
without and let take the stand earessy calm
", aud determined 10 nersevere and We cannof he M,