The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-03-23

fsrsgs which IL abhorent to humanity creating private
neither food nor care proper for their suston and
deny to their dying hour even the conselaons Of rsl
And whereas, bill has passed the House Of
Assembly which tends In measure to remedy these
evils, and 10 now before the Senate awaiting s action,
all legislation this subject should be directed in that
course, which, while best advances the interests Of the
emigrants will have reference to the complete indemni
y Of the city and State from their support and will not
at the Same time, by imposing uonecsssary burdens
on the honest showner tend to enhance the price Of
passage and reard immigration from lands of starvation
Resolved, That the enactment Of a law requiring from
the Master Consgnee of any vessel arriving at this
each and every passenger with the privilege Of sxactng
instead thereof in Of mental physical ncapaci
friends such persons are liable to become chargsa.
BILE to the city and State bonds which will secure the
city and State for their support will creas fund which
State from heavy burden, but will greatly beneht the
emigrant.
Resolved That In the opinion of this meeting would
be advisable to separate receipt and Of
the fund to be created from the rest Of the city
nue. and place the in the hands Of Commissioners
and moral integrity would pert from all political consi
dsraon be the guaranty for the proper administration
Alderman PuasrR then stepped forward and said that
the question before the Meeting was one Of great mpor'
nce and should demand the attention Of al our citizens
resolutions on this subject, both Of which he would
read and which the Of that body the
bill now before the Senate He read the report and
solutions accordingly. The following are the rssou.
tions:-
Rssovsd That In the opinion Of this meeting the bill
In relation to alien passenger which recently passed the
House Of Assembly Of this state and 10 pending be-
fore the Senate Just In principle and detail and that
ito pssssgs while not interfering with commerce. would
promote the interest Of the city and the emgrant.
Resolved That the right reserved to the city Of exact
Ing bonds for passsnger In the event Of mental or ply
steal ncspacify for labor when they actually
errsd from the parishes Of Europe become perms.
nsnt charge upon the CITY just and reasonable power
and not in conflict with humanity.
Resolved That the Senate Of this State be respectfully
requested pass the oil mentioned 10 the preceding re-
solution. 1t AZ early day a. practicable.
Resolved, That, In the opinion Of this meeting the
corporation Of the city of New York should, II this law
be passed. immediately provide by ordinance for keep
ing a separate and full account Of all Communication
moneys received for alien passengers and Of all dis.
bursemens made for the support Of such or
procuring them employ ment In the manner most likely
to Prstect st once the smigrant and the city.
Resolved That copy of the report and resolutions
be transmitted By the ocsrs Of this meeting 10 the Pre-
sident Of the Senate, to be laid before that body
JAS baApy Esq, then spoke follows II psrcsivs
that there TO- beyond doubt difference Of opinion
among those present on the question before ths and