The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-05
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National RESoRM AssociArion-Ihc MEMBER, ana
Others Interested In the Of this Association held
meeting last night, at the Croton Hail. which was very
fully attended.
meeting together. read, Mr. Palmer arose and adj
dressed the assmblsgs gathered upon this occasion at
much length and in which he represented that the TT
buse had been unwantony and malicously assaed while
upon the other hand the Erpress had exercised most
unwarrantable privilege in giving imperfect account
resented that the white indicativsy the
slave than wee the negroes Of the SOUTH and gave cur
excite. in an unbOundsd degree. the phianthropst to
further and incI eassd sxsrtons.
Mr.. ALBERT BspBASK, q distinguished Fourisrits,
length, the existence q private monopoly by which
the rights Of the soil Of his birth and adoption
observed. The sentiments OF Mr. Brisbane voci-
ferously appauded and his appeal TO President Polk
=, the 81 sna claims
Their principles may be gathered from the following
l. Every man possesses natural inherent, and ina
lisnsble right to the soil, the means OF living.
the sponansous productions Of the earth gathered by
man, produced by human industry. This soil Is not
property Its the source from whence property Il de
Of the EARTH No traffic or speculation in it, or monopoly
Of it, ought to be allowed
3. That which is produced oy tne iaoor OF man -
the property Of him who produces II.
A. The only valid title which any man can plead TO
land il actual possession and use
TO REDUCE THESE PRINCIPLES TO PRACTICE.
l. Let the Public Lands Of the United States be survey
ed into lots and let any man who feels disposed and
take possession Of any he can ma unoccuped WHnou
money and without price.
may possess by law
of our country may then be subjected to the same Law
the landed property of other mem and instead OF be-
the heirs let the land itself be divided among them. and
then again among their heirs until reduced to the num-
Der of acres allowed by law
A Evnu llu aka avorv m n W.
Make the Homestead fast property. Lei no man be a.
lowed squander il sell il. or in any way dispose Of
it, except to landess person And suffer not to be
taken from any man for debt
The paper Young america, the organ Of the Nation
NASSAU strsst over the Tn: Sun ONCE, New York
Published weekly so ayear There are about thirty
other papers in the United States now in favor Of these
After some further remarks the meeting adjourned
until Tuesday night next at 1853 Spring street. where
and when, Mr. Bufum ian elderly gentleman) said he
would be prepared to prove thst an arstocracy was
worse. was worse, was worse-than the devil"
DnrsIcr ArToRNEy.-A meeting of the County
Court is to be held on Friday afternoon at oclocL in
ton Of District Attorney to supply the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death OF M c. Paterson, ESQ., the late in
cumbent.
Brady of the 18th Ward also Alderman Charlick Of
the st Ward the presiding officer Of the Board Of Al
dermen spoken OF as candidates LOT the
in the next springs canvass.
DEPARTURE roR OREGoN.-The ship Brooklyn left the
wharf yesterday, opposite Franklin Market, with COM
pany Of emigrants for Oregon There are It's passen
gers composed ofmen. women and children principally
farmers and mechanics from the New England States
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their tools and farming utensils The whole expense Of
the voyage will be to each passenger about iao dosrs
At o'clock yesterday afternoon, they left the wharf
and as the last hawser was loosed, the crowd,
assembled them start sent out to them three hearty
grants, who standing the deck. The sun shone
down brightly upon them. and gave omen Of pleasant
a. sss Il
SAINT associations which cling around the of their
childhood hew down forests and build up cities, and
make the wilderness bud and blossom deserve SYM
pathies and most heartfelt wishes of success The ship
is sent out by Messrs A. 9. < A. w. Benson firm Of
enterprisng shippers, Of No. 81 South street.
ATTEMPT AT ABDUCTION FRusrRArEp-Amongst the
adventurers who set sail for California in the
ship Brooklyn yesterday was person by the name Of
brotber Of tbs latter feeling EeIuc,sn to have hi:
young and avore niece leave her friends and the place
of her nativity and take up her residence in strange
land, under the circumstances which she about to
do resolved if possible thwar the plans of the father
and with this view had him arrested taken before the
same time contriving to place him in one cab and the
daughter in another that at convenient opportunity,
drive of in different direction and thereby separate
them until the departure Of the ship The sectionate
father however, wide awake to be frustrated,
and attempting put their plans into execution the
who succeeded in rsscung the girl and bearing of
10 the ship amidst the shouts off, assembled multitude
LIGHT GUARps-Ths splendid volunteer company
will give their annual hall at the Aston House, in this
city the 10th inst We have doubt that 1t will be
the fashionable ball of the season, the company,
in point OF influence and respectabilty, among the
hrst In the city.
STATEN ISLAND FERRY-We notice considerable dis
cusson about the Staten Island ferry growing out Of
proposed extension Of the lease TO the company, without
requiring stipulation for early and late boats II be
that the Improvement Of the island 10 retarded that
the boats late and early enough to accommo-
date the public the Corporation ought to require
it, revoke the lease at once Ferries are made for the
public convenience not for individual benefit and those
managing them should be held to strict
IT, Il is alleged Staten Island contains 10 900 nhabi
tants 5000 Of whom are engaged 10 various business
ton Of Common Council far a. to guarantees them
frequent communication with the CITY, from o'clock in
the morning until at least 10 in the evening and the
tive stipulations Staten Island il delightful place for
residence, and with certain early and late communi
cation with city, would be extensively sough after
by those who seek 9th health and economy Our motto
H. free trade and low prices Give the island these and
she will soon be the Isle Of Wight Of America.
To THE EDITOR HE N. Y. HERALp-
Dear SirAlow to direct your attention to arti-
Gle which appeared in your paper Of yesterday which
reflects rather severely upon the activity Of the
ber Of the I'd district We stand ready to prove
ground and formed across the street some time before
the fourth district officers arrived at the fire, and that
ringer whore he had to use extraordinary exerons for
time before he could alarm him. would also take
this opportunity to state, that do not make this state.
ment for the purpose Of dercting from the merits Of
the 9Th ward men. !.
OrE OF THE MEMBERs OF THE % DDrRIcr POLICE.
Movement OF Travellers.
The folio wing list exhibits still further increase Of
travellers from all sections Of the country. Atthe
o.; Campbell do; Mr. Copper, Georgis; Edward,
do; NJ. Moor, N. Y; Mr.. Keith, Boston; J. O. Rosen-
bergh, N. Y;J H. Bates, Conn; c. 8. Hunt, Mass A.
c. Greay Del; p H. Woodruff, N. j.; L. Gibbons U. 8.
6. Boaton.