The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-06-26

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NATIONAL REFORM SocIErY,-A meeting of this
society took place last evening atthe 'Croton Hail."
The meeting was notified to take place at eight, but
did not until near nine o'clock, and then it was
really very scanty affair, having in the first in
stance only half dozen ragged boys, who CT course
came there to represent the "Great National Re-
form" Several ladies in the interim came in, ina
ginning 1t was to have been temperance meeting,
but shortly after, the then only of attraction
made their erit, having learned their mistake, and
tor nearly halt an hour the room was almost DESC
late. In the meantime, the band belonging to the
society made their appearance, which enlivened the
scene a little, who played several airs with great
taste, when shortly afterwards some Of the MEM
bers appeared, and business was put in train.
Mr. Pearson having elevated himself to the chair,
and having announced the meeting to be purely
ional, requested that all persons whose inclination
directed them to nationality would step forward and
sign the pedge-book, which was then open not only
for the names OF members, but subscription; when
persons declining to respond, the Chairman resumed
his seat and loud call wasthen given Tor Mr. Boyey
TO come forward.
Mr.. BovEY. having placed himself al ne Chair
mans desk, made few and brief remarks with re-
gard to the Society, and quite In unison with his
predecessor after which, he stated that they had
sembled there that evening to speak and express
their opinions as regarded the objects of the Society
but would not dwell on the subject as he wished to
call the attention OF all present TO circumstance
which deeply concerned the Society, as well as many
others. He then adverted to the Oregon question,
and stated with regard to the two powers, (meanine
England and France) that they had just as good
right TO slice OF the moon as to the territory OF
Oregon or Caforna-that it was preposterous in
the extreme-that It was well known to all persons
that man had been driven by propulsion from social
happiness. Many governments pretend to say that
the earth is personal property, the air and the ee
mcnts Of life. Earth is almost belted with iron, and
horses OF steel and iron are traversing the whole
globe. But man, at this enlightened age, has made
great progress; he can now look upon his labors
with pleasure, and the main question is, whether
man is to go on In this state eli thraldom not Ii
Is not right tina. the few should monopolize the rights
OF the many. 1t IS true that the English Govern
nlent, at some time or another, passed in sight of
the Rocky Mountains, and threw their eye on the
disputed territory, and perhaps one of them may
have placed his foot some part thereof, and
sequently assumed title forthwith. Does this
make their case bit more favorable Z No!
we being the free born freemen of this
country have an exclusive right to the terri
tory. Mr. B. continued in the same strain at some
length; but before he concluded, begged leave to
advert tor few moments to another subject, which
not only concerned them as freemen, but the commu-
NIFTY, which was, with regard to somev Of the New
sit down, to name individual and his vile paper,
which Is full of corruption in every of the
word: cannot avoid mentioning this to be the
fact, for well know to be true the paper aude
to is the Sun, and its proprietor, editor, what
ever ne may be, "a great burst of applause, mingled
with groans) Here is press which comes to you
and states they are the friend of the aboring men,
and such like; paper that is solely supported by
sttchers, mllllners servants clerks and laborers,
| and mechanics of all kinds, and others seeking
| employment, but which all the while, con.
tinues to deprive people of their rights
yes, it is connected with some of the books
with wicked, designing man, at Its head and tail
Did any one ever see any thing connected whit TO
forward the views of this society! No. Certainly
not 1 despise the mani hate the journal; |
would not have such villanous production near
my house or Office. | abominate 1t. Here Mr.. b
called all present, and every connected with
The society, TO shun the man. and treat the journal
with the utmost contempt. Mr.. Bovey resumed his
seat amidst thunders OF applause, when other bust
ness was briefly entered into, and the meeting adj
ourned.
The LONG ISLAND FARMERs.-No meeting took
place Of the sufferers by the fires on Long Island on
Tuesday, as was given out. Our reporter went
down there, and learned that about three weeks
ago, there meeting held at Deer Park at
which pretty strong language was used against the
Railroad company but nothing definite done.
There rumor a1oat that there was an assem-
bly, on Friday, at Manor Station, for the purpose of
resolving on course of action The prevalent
feeling IL, either to recover full damages from the
railroad Company or take a full equivalent of re-
that the rails will be torn up, and that in broad day
light their feeling being, that IL would be no dscre-
dit to chassc injustice like that OF the Railroad
Company, in causing destruction to their property,
and refusing compensation for It's loss. There is
curious mystery observed by both parties on the
subject; neither of them pretend to know how the
case stands. single word cannot be got out OF
the farmers about their movements, and II is very
probable there is mischief brewing; again, speak
TO any of the employers on the line, and they affect
to hardly have even heard ofthe fires in the woods,
or the flames of wrath among the sufferers. Il is
knotty question altogether and the sooner it is re-
| guated the better.
I ANNEXATION FINALLY CoMrLErED.--Th commits
soners selected by the Government of Concy Island
| and New York. have come to the conclusion, that
inasmuch as the Knckerbockers were suffering
terribly from the heat and dust Of the city, they in
their wisdom have seen fit to alleviate the same by
establishing ferry TO Coney Island, to commence
on the LIST OF July, making four to eight trips per
day. In the mean time the boat will run to Fort
Hamilton, and those who disposed to enjoy the
fresh air OF the bay, can be gratlfed at the trng
cost OF l2t cents. Furthermore, our host OF the
Hamilton House, and who will be host OF the Pa
villon at Coney Island, Alonzo Reid, Will always
be ready TO give a warm welcome to all who call
on him. Doubtless this arrangement may not meet
with the sanction of the Governor Of Coney Island,
lnasmuch he may conceive il an invasion OF his
dominions, nevertheless, New Workers ought and
should be gratlfcd with bathing on his Shores and
that too at rlfiing expense However, should
exception be taken by him, it will be incumbent on
The Knickerbockers, in retaliation, to take the nha-
btants Of his place, put them in the fire, divest them
Of their shells and swallow their bodies.
RnopE TsLANn.--The General Assembly OF Rhode
island reesssmbcd at Newport on Monday, but there
was no quorum present IN either branch,