New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-06-10

ruirirg health and asked If this terrible sc0urge
was fl thing for a respectable government 20 put
IN the mouth q the sailor He c1mplimented Capt
Strincbam, who bad always been temperance
msn. Years ago the Captain went on voyage
with 100 men, al Of whom had signed the pledge,
ard but three q them violated t. The only good
reaEon he ever hesrd for not signing the pledge
ives that Of q sailor, who refused % sign because
the Government was continually thrusting the
tempting cup upon his attention." Take this cursed
crug out Of the Navy" said he, and will be
fnar again Some persOns 20 20 sea % reform aud
become temperate; but IN the Navy the appetite
for drink is stimulated and gratifed con.ina lily.
As 70 licuor giving strength. the best argument
against that il from good judges. men not preju-
decd in favor Of temperance. When those brutes
liver ard Sullivan were 10 have their grand fight
on which a hundred thousand dollars was stakef
they were, during al their training strictly pro-
hibited from tasting intoxicating liquors-the nerve
the strength necessary 10 that ierocious combat
was Mt obtained from alcohol Gen. Hall believed
that the most Of the Of Jogging were the re-
suit of greg, end he hoped powerful effort would
be made % Danish il from the sea. When we get
men who are not afraid Of little dirty political
cliques to make our laws, this reform will be car
RED cut. Let our legislatures know that the Peo-
u'e are il favor Of il, and il will be done.
The resolutions were tden unanimously passed.
Mr. Japan here suggested that these meetings
could rot be got up without money; thsti Mr..
Hay nes must be supported in this movement with
the sinews CT war The Chairman suggested that
those who felt disposed should hand their contri6l.
tons to Mr.. LEES, Editor Of the Advertiser. We
hope the people of Brooklyn will devote small
portion of their always liberal donations to this OBJ
ject. The work is now in fine progress, and if the
movement be properly sustained, it will be success.
ful much sooner than is anticipated. Mr.. Haynes,
we know has devoted his whole time and energy
to the work. and has not realized the first cent in.
deed, he has not had decent living during his
labor Will the people of New-York and Brooklyn
suffer such cause and such man 10 despair for
the lack Of a small amount Of money! We trust
not.
After the handing in of several donations,
amounting to few dollars, the meeting adjourned
at late hour.
The following letter was received from the Dis
trict Attorney, who was necessarily absent:
WATSON G. HAYNES, EsQ-Dear Sir: greatly regrst
that engagement made some time since, for this
ing will preclude my attendance the meeting In the City
Hall am well satisfied that the efficiency OF the Navy
will be increased and the character OF the therein
improved by alteration OF the Foggng and the Grog
allowance system. II might be necessary perhapa for the
carrying into full and eecua operation OF the Reform pro
posed by you TO increase the psy OF seemen eRst
superior In the services but In reality here would
be increase OF expense for there would be an equal
saving in numbers and assured, well by nv
obteXpon he experencof Others that the plan Of Re-
ed ss the permanent policy OF the country. hope that
will be taken by the meeting 10 render you
substantial aid In your enerprse
Youra respectfully, II. B. DURYEA
BrOokltn. Juye g.