New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-02-15
Frauds upon Immigranis-The Wrong and the
Remedy,

Tie Stranger SEEKS lone and Freedom hTe-i, pu1lg,s
al our Wares By rsg Organized Rgpsns-Aoemb'yi
R,u0rf- Bensro,af S0cisfl,5 IUmi2raHf Commissioners
-aIIAon Of ne ncke Sgfiela.
II has been TO me q matter Of surprise for long
time that more has not been said the public journals,
relative TO the gross imposiiions and midday robberes
committed upon Immigrants their arrival here-upon
man who leave their native homes and the graves oftheir
ancestors las did our Pilgrim faihsrs in search Of new
home an asylum from the priyaions Of overgown and
an,louaed countries as well the oppressive Govern
nsnts OF the old World. These POOR people come win
bish and cheering hopes founded upon aurng represen
ts,ons OF nndiDg country and people free and sener
ou not thinking that upon the very threshold OF our C
hev are likely 10 be met by M organized band Of rnans
TOO often II not invariably from their several countries
speaking their languages and clothed 10 the garo OF
friendship 70 rob them possible, OF ther last penny
Ths, ;h. il So the Report OF the Select Committee APP
uoned by the egsAiure al It's last session (Oot ls4-
Doc 25O) 10 investigate frauds upon immigrant passengers
In this state very clearly proves. Their plans OF opera
tons are stated In IL, under oath. 1t Is Indeed marvel
as Is shame - the Inhabitants OF this great nee ana
noble City that such state Of things should have been 50
long toera,ed-thai the lAwrespectns citizens have not
zone e. Basse long before 70 the law making power
10 urse upon The absolute necessity OF such attachments
as would forever put end 70 these roooeres Of the
friendless aware that societies have been
instituted and that they have done muen Money mas
hsen alsed BY the benevolent individuals composing such
societies OF different nations for The oenent Of those
poor people but al 10 little purpose conpMatVey, De
Of the utter Hecency OF OUT ANs 70 FIVsel. INC
IMMIGRANT In this particular The poor lscorers or me-
etAncs rom England. Ireland. Germany or any other
European country. having Wisconsin, ILLINOIS, or some
other part Of the West In view as the pAce OF tner de
tnAtiou cannot wher deAuded afort 10 be ce;aned IN
the city TO the result Of tedious law suit either IS
plaintiff or witness 70 recover their lost money Tie m
migrant often buys az high rate, rom the vans VINO
plumber him. the priviey. Of passing on % tne maven
where be would rest the chess feeling perfectly s4ie u
the possession OF their booty. .
This has nobly begun the work 81 rsiorAuon- IL
has appointed Board Of Immigrant Corossione.s eo-
posed Of gentlemen wisely selected from among me rs
ves Of various countries and the professors oil areren,
religions the couatenee Of these poor sAa
IN TOO many cases. ignorant strangers IhA' boAe hAs
asked the passage o! law the provisions OF VICE.
enacted ~ the Legislature, wosic n Ereai Sc
cure the immigrant hereafter against ihs rspaei,y d
bands Of organized scoHn1res VINO nave 50 ons loseo
upon the spoil. Of their nefATious occupation
The xxxLpT. and (. would be etecilA nsy oe o1no 70
the Board Of Immigrant Comrisaoners' aiaei oy me
Benevolent societies, and The adoption OF af.H moe o.
seatrs strangers their Destinations protected ~ sn
gent laws plain and well undersioot when ~ouc VILE
speed aas certainty, nete punishment to every uss
yressor. -.
hope hat some OF your readers VII show y NnA'
means they can be to their Western Homes a. oN
rates and protected ssns, frauds on me way one reA
Improvement would be for the forvsrters 70 agree 70 re-
fuse the acceptance Of tickets In Al cases Wthou' exee
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