The New York herald., 1851-08-18
Meeting OF Emigrant Runners, r0rwarders,
and Boarding House Keepers.

Meeting Of Emigrant Runners, rorwarders,
and Boarding House Keepers.
On Saturday evening las., pursuant to adjournment
meeting OF The eugIant forwarders aud board
ing houfs keepers was keld az "a Greenwich street.
when he reporter entered the ROOM they enjoying
them. elves each man With bis glass mug Of lager beer
considerable number Of the other section, which had
broken &C sbou; the election of the President at Broad
street House appeared 70 have joined the society
Nj Wilson, he leader OF the opposition, there and
will be elected Secretary, in place ST Mr..
Mills Both sections 20 the conclusion that 'unon
ID strength and arranged their differences, in order
that they might ofer a more powerful and efeetual
resistance to The Commissioners Of Emigration. The
meeting was large and perfectly harmonious
Mr, G. ". DALEY called the assembly TO order and
placed tie Vice-Presidenr, Mr. Gebert, in the chair
while he read the following resolutions -
whereas we have teen compelled to form ourselves
into Seaton for the mutual protection
business according TO calling in consequence
Of the unrghteous attacks made upon by certain OIL
cals together with the different agents of he emgrant
societies who under pretence Of protecting the emf
giant rtm imposition and wrong abuse the power Of
their ofce by their cupdity, actually place their
unwary victim in the most hazardous and expensive way
Of travelling; therefore
Resolved, That We are determined to conduct our bu-
u.ss pon strictly legal terms, and in such
shall sa.isiy the minds Of much abused public Of
the wrong and injury that has been heaped upon by
unworthy fcial gogues and hypocrites in order
that they may profit thereby.
Received, That it shal be the positive duty Of each
and every member Of this association to observe strictly
the rules laid down. and any member found guilty OF
committing fraud or wrong on an emigrant or emil
grants sssl pe expelled from this association
thy &c associate in ranks.
Resolved, That stand ready 10 meet the Commits
siLners OF Emigration committee from the city
hortes at any moment they designate for the pur
pose OF nxpg upon any plan that may lead to better
and e.etusi protection of the emigran as
for the mutual benef. Of all interested in this business
Resolved. That do anxiousy solicit the attention
10 a
strict scrutiny of the conduct Of the in power
both those appointed by the Commissioners Of Emrra
ton the commissioners themselves, and those appointed
by the protective societies Their well known
duplicty and cupd.ty TO those with whom they have
carried on their impoons, by bargaining way the
interests and comforts Q: the cnsrant for Of
potaee, the Iewerfol and oyerbearing monopoists
would II more generally and truhfully known by this
community thrill Of horror and disgust at their
migrate an deceptive conduct
Keselyed That respectable and competent counsel be
retained permanently, TO take charge Of all that
may improper interference the part of
the Commissioners OF Emigration, With our business
Resolved, That invite the committee appointed by
the legislature irve g2te IL to the affairs the
missoner look sharp into the ssme and in they
should happen get into fog bank, invite them
call ON us-perhaps might be able to put them in
way TO proeur. testimony that will throw differ.
en light their affairs than has yet been shown to this
Whereas, the following circular has this day been
served upon several membrs Of this society -
CIRCULAR.
M.voR's Orrics, New York, 18th Aug, 1851
The Commissioners Ct Emigration in the pursuance Of
their duties under tie Tor the protection emf
grants have list OF prices be charged for
transportation Of emrants and their luggage to the
interior prescribed form for the ticket TO be given
n dppcate) 10 eInigTans on making engagements with
them for such transportation.
Notice hereby given to all persons licensed
eicie the vocation Of booking emigrant passengers
taking money their inland fare for the Transports
ton luggage Of such passengers to review their
ss OF prices present posted with the
Of the Of their charges
the Goth day OF August instant as, after that
Date charges for services under any OF the
he he'd tha
ommissi,Lers of Enf racn or any tickets issued to
emigrants in conformity with the adopted by the
issoners, Will DC deemed suncient cause for
the revocation Of such license.
By order Of ais Honor the Mayor,
ASHER TAYLOR, First Marshal
BE therefore Resolved. That do not acknowledge
the right Of the Commissioners Of Emigration. any
Other persons, make any price for business aud
we believe that they are ding the authority vested
in them by law when thy attempt to do so. But
being law abiding instead Of Law breaking citizens feel
willing that this law should be referred to some eminent
iurists with the Commissioner Interpretation Of the
ssme TO be argued and decided at the earliest possible
moment having the privilege and they also employ
ing counsel before such referees in the time
pur,uing our avocations ss usual. should the above
course be- pursued vel. and good II not compelled
until eided against US by the highest judicial trbun.
CT ccurtry
Tie foregoing resolutions unanimously adopted
Mr. Daily then said Before take the chair, L may
s state the meeting that the committee appointed
employ counsel have succeeded In doing and have
the services of Horace r. Clark aud Oscar W.
Sturisyant who hold themselves In readiness 10 defend
you in every mater that s fair for trust that all will
conduct themselves in such way that unfsirne.s
will ever he required for their defence.
Mr. MKE MrRRAr-It Is reported that, In the heat Il
passion you made speech In which you attacked the
MAYOR will GU explain this TO the meeting
Mr.. DALEr-i see you want me to mske another
speech.
Mr.. BlAcKrRsE then said-I feel pleased that am
present the Getting convened here this evening and
an glad that have the opportunity Of Offering few
and have observed the conduct Of gentlemen and
have made up my mind that are more sinned against
SHINING The press and authorities against you
The that there Is want Of mekod In your mode
doing business anu cons, quenty awsnt Of coads
You are dragging sgant the business Of each other
wher,as your duiyis stand together ard fyou
get business yourselves TO let your neghsor grt H. that
he may 10 the sane In your case next time am pleased
with the resolutions YOU have adopted Ii you any
SCI ubdiel )bg yvuany that would take advantage
OF the poor omig ant-siek him out Thus you will be-
coe hufness men which the most glorious character
any nan can yosic's In this great city Ia the United
kates DO not attack the Mayor 90 TO the root Of the
tv There s not q set Of under the heavens that
have been abused you have been A saii before
you want contdeDes In each other and II you 10 not
sgee smorg ytureves you need not blame others fof
ytur poiticn. IL there Il bad or dishonest member
10 your society expel him; and having first made your
sevss all right then 60 70 work to defeat the nachina
tc n d your enemies aud the best way 20 do that H. BY
Bringing up such phaanx against them 10 the ballot
box. viii make them feel yorr power an bring them
10 th,ir senses. l6rsSt chs'rng) aid not expe;t
90 te called up this evening. 1 am no. In your
lusintrs, but feel deep Interest ia YOUR welfare
srd want to see you get fair play; The stories
~ gtBous dycs Of those ~hO have objec. TO
Ire public mild j. pr 1dced against you, and al be-
csute you are ne: united l know the gentlemen who
heie ttis evening and truly say there not
hCutft.r in his community. have trusted them
vih Thousands Of dollars aud would trust taem again
I have said you snnsd against than snaing.
The foowitr is On eXamps.-During the mayoraitY Of
MIR. Havemsyer knsw an emigrant boarding house
lc,Ter. Eko boarded a lady and gentleman who agreed
psy by the When the v.e. up they ssid it
Mt coEveE ~ 90 pay then aud every morning sf,er
esryst bag va seen going cui vel stuffed Suspicion
excited and q. lerrth the boarding house keeper
tad 90 them you must pay to-day. They replied they
would DO aftur dinner Bus they never came beck
They had l.n . trunk tehind them. aud the boarding
Lauie lseyer took held q it but Il 20 heavy he
ud rot mote u. The cid lady Il the house advised
that "a should be broken open lie dd %. and to his
stot iLmsut g found the trunk empty but screwed %
the fcor (Eoars q laughter) wonder what Mayor
Kinrsrd and hs ieLds would say 20 that. II y only
iusraion q hundreds of slGar cases IN New York
vss Esysrd ~ the Battery, few days ego, and