New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-10
From the Flushing Journal
WE WITH PLEASURE give place 70

WE WITH PLEASURE give place to
w the following straightforward and manly document
from Mr. Flammer That he has the will and the energy to
triumph all obstacles becoming apparent to gain
say StTaonpoft after eighteen months time he's many
buildings visge had after the lapse Of century and
half from its FIST settlement We shall yet think much Of
Mr. tammer be aims right at the marx and minds
the that bark at his heels That is like The
that swayed 10 aud no. by conflict hmm opinions,
will leave mark upon society. Those &C
Mr. and his villages wit best the beauty Of
their countensncs by emberng that Mr. F operations
are greatly the value Of every zach Of their real
estate if their personal to is somewhat incommoded
But let u. hear Mr.. Fammer.
To the Editor of The Flushing Journal:
SIR Permit TO avail myself OF the use OF yon valuable
address the Flushing public and to tsg
words in explanation of my motives for running steamboat
As you are about eighteen months since purchased
considerable tract OF land known Strattenpor which
laid in lots aud offered TO the public at prices that would
enable the industrious chanc and such driven
from the City by high rents to spot which they could
call their The under taking aduous one, aud many
have been tod that would end Ia failure, aud that
What little had been enabled to save by years oto,
would be swallowed in fruit endeavOr to my fsl
ow-citizens But hid formed higher estimate OF the
character VI those with whom had 10 deal could not be
persuuc ed that would always remain blind their
nteu ~ ard consequently putnS us 10 God and IN
generous public suuc' ed boldly forth, determined to sue
perish in n atemp The result Of my efforts tel
low citizens is beorc you 10 IL not vet quite twelve
mouths TIE Il Decd tyen ard yet what at that
tine was olhug bot beautiful piece Of lsud Is no fast
being converted into thl'ing village II nave in any
wa c,iulhuied to the happiness or con'oot my t7pw
citizens lave teen teoOd pl0 by their approval OF my
humble tiur Lien pi0yal u hcsi tViucfd OY tue con-
stantls number Ofmy subscribers Butln pO1Jr-
ton 70 ty eeue Qua, my cues l. crease feel 20
thea htArr WCU.d 20 his ctd IN feel that have IS
vet 90 Is panty done my duty tOWarCs them that 10 10
not sLtctLL pr vide ttem hone unless that home
is accessible. BId Tor tins rea on ! have chartered
the G,Oife Lsw 10 ply srul airy between New-YorN,
Suatlcnpoit Flushing, aud not by any means, as
/ have been Wjus y cbiged, With the view o. run
ming opposition 10 the Fu-hing boat On the contra
~, Rave decided to my post Tor ~ cents Il believe
the faIe charged by II isard City aud nave arranged any
hOnT erere rs ht possible It'll the boat and
to the possible )mmOdann 70 tins public
Ms time il too much ,upied Ia attending TO thu heavy
duties hch my business imposes upon me- to bs abe 10
ndug ia such petty Amusement az running an opposition
me To cradle my make her ancings regularly ~
Suattr port have made contract to nave the dock mms
daely and widened that the boat touch at
Ely time Of The tide. Ard ny felCwcitzens make
my spIcel yCu mpa tiai judges whether have ever
cone ought TO oi'qUaty myself from receiving fare share
Of your patronage Will not trouble you with reeapituli
On OF the difficulties have had 20 coatend with In
the Of enterprise to accommodate myself in all
respects the wishes OF kind and indu gent public has
been my aim if have failed in my enGeiyOrs it
hes cesnlY been through OF judgment and not By in
enton but II IN ough all imperfect s'i dis
cover desire to contribute 10 your accommodation
ee satisfied that have fund sandy bottom when
Choir ny hopes Of success upon YOUR kind patronage.
" 18th gratitude 10 the inhabitants OF Flushing for their
Kind ppoIt hitherto, and thanks you Mr. Editor
for your courtesy extending to the your cou
have the honor to remain your obliged and obeden
want. JOHN A. FLAMMER