The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-11-08

of sailors assembled at Croton Hall, corner of
| Bowery and Division street, in compliance with
call made upon them to that effect through the pa
pers Close upon three hundred attended, and II
was dinghy interesting TO witness the dlscre.
ton, sound sense, yet blunt, ofi-handed manner In
which they listened to, and observed the proceed
| ings The meeting was called for the purpose OF
calling the attention Of sailors the existence OF
of ssThe Sailors Sell Preservave- Society,"" and
to obtain as members all those who had not hith-
erto joined it, The association has been In organ
zation only about nine months, and already consists
| OF over $50 MEMBERS and from the practical ana
| excellent end il proposes to accomplish the inde-
pendence and comfort OF the sallors-it must great
ly increase.
Mr.. JOHN STocKwRLL presided, and called upon
Mr. DREw, who first addressed the meeting and showed
that although sailors worked harder had as difficult pro-
esson and were Of as great public utility they were the
thraldom but must continue 80 until by naised effort
they could assume position and dictate their terms
greater enemies existed Of sailors than the shipping
masters who dealt in the body and blood Of hardy men,
and whs unlike the honest auctoneer did not sell them
to the highest and best bidder but to the lowest Cheers
pocket not take out Of and every man who did
not Join it ruant TO his best interests. MIR Drew
made long address, and listened to with attention,
in arg uing the advantages the Society presented.
Capt GELsror OF this city, differed little from the last
sailors themselves il there was not such thing
getting hard up-spending their money, and taking what
they could get fer going to sea-gnorant Of where
they bound for until they went outside OF Sandy
Hook and told instance of the generosity OF Moses
Grinnsll, who soon an the subject was mentioned,
agreed give S6 month He did not instance that case
from wish to make political speech for the election
was over; but he would say that Grinne although
which tended lower wages which would be des
royed by their union-and far he Capt Gelson)
for any ohs sixty or seventy sailors who stopped
his house loud chesrs-many sailors coming forward
MIR. McLlLLAN, the Secretary. spoke next, with much
energy and showed the sailors their rights duties and
responsibilities exhorted them to stick firm to their reso
luton to have $6 month"; observing that by backing out
they would degrade themselves and disgrace the socie
The President here read the rules of the Institution for
the information Of those who had not been before present.
and added few remarks in support Of its objects
independent any other class Of men, it
because they ddnot keep sharp: look out-ksep on the
he friend Of sailors but as he remarked to friend the
other day, what fifteen dollars month hardly fifty
cents days and he knew right well that it would take
larger than that make him for couple OF hours
the topsail yard Of the Garrick Haughte He felt
that sailors had been too long in bondage and now was
| the time to 60 ahead. (Checrs)
Mr. WILSON the last speaker-He denied that any
credit was due to other person than the sailors them
selves for the rise of to $5 was their right and
more too and it not through love that 1t was given
and therefore would not dsbase themselves by thanking
Mr. Grinnell for what they demanded right (CheerO
sailor at sea- who knew how handle marn.spike,
splice rope pass ball. respected why should they
not be ashore why should they be sighted by who
ing and reef tackle both gone breaking their shins
every blast daughter and cheers) He did not thank
81 wouG DO ali
aristocracy no friends to sailors He wa. sailor
and spoke to them as such He got aoa the mizen
he got Liverpool the Captain told him he was too much
of sailor to be officer Laughter and apPlause) He
hole and brother blue jacket he would exhort them
| to join the society.
Two resolutions were then passed the first, that
they were resolved to have twelve dollars month
on India and other long voyages, and the second
That three cheers be given tor James Gordon
Bennett, and that his paper be recommended to all
seamen, as the best and most sincere friend OF
sailors rights. Three terrific cheers were then
given by the whole meeting, who to their feet,
| and seemed as though they were about to man the
/ yards, so great was their enthusiasm The meet
ing then separated.
ITALIAN OPERA. - We understand that for the
fourth or fifth time the final arrangements have
been made, and at least some of the papers
signed for the re-opening ofthe Italian opera, during
a short season, at Palmos Opera House. 1t will
commence it is said on the 18th instant, with the
delightful opera Of Clara de Rosenberg. A con
siderable effort was made by the company to make
arrangements with Mr.. Corbyn, to appear at
Niblos, which has recently been fitted up in very
elegant manner, but it seems that majority of the
subscribers made serious objections to that, as the
elite of the fashonables considered Palmo's much
better place for the display Of their personal charms
and dresses. Palmo's is, indeed. perfect byoS OF
a house-airy, well lighted, agreeable, and parti-
culary we'll adapted for seeing and being seen to
the best possible advantage in all parts Of the house
| with the aid of a good glass.
There is yet good deal to arrange in the details,
and no doubt there will be good deal of little
squabbing and quarrelling; but nothing more than
Isl absolutely necessary to give energy and
tone TO the performances. For it is an
axiom in Italian opera in this country,
that there must always be a good deal OF
fighting and quarrelIing among the perform.
ers in order to make each perfect and spirited in
their respective roles. If, however, the company
manage with any degree Of ordinary discretion,
we have not the slightest doubt that they will have
most hattering and prosperous season. The po
tical excitement will all be over in few days
we will soon know who is to be President of the
United States. and the public mind will sink down
into perfect quiet, and all who can will gladly re-
sign themselves to the Vaccinations of Italian music
It is supposed that if after the termination Of the
season here, the troupe should go TO Philadelphia
and Boston, that they would meet with the great
est success. We are quite of this opinion. Wher
the Montressor company were here, they made ar
rangements for going to Boston, but they were
frustrated by the abscondng of Mdlle. Fanti, wht
J ran away at that time for some cause or another
In Boston short opera season would be very pro
itable The people there are very wealthy-very
fashionable-very fastidious-very fond of gooe
music--and very DESTROYS of showing themselve
off to the best advantage. Probably after New
his tho moct tahl nifV In
the company, evea equal to New Orleans. AL
together, we have no doubt that the fashionable
world will now begin to compose their minds ant
patronize the opera to the fullest extent We shall
: have good deal of novelty during the season