The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-23
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| opinions pro and con.
| Mr.. JoHN WALoH-We who oppose this m sssiire
are here; let those Who sustain II come here We want
no uncalled for volunteers OF the Harlem Rslrosd to
sneak here. (Applause) speak as q re- lbl an
as citizen, and as OF who feels personal Interest
in outing these giant monopolies down. (Applause)
Mr. ATM rise to protest az Inst tins measure
Of the trustees OF The Presbyterian church 10
Il Crosby street
/ Major Ger. S.NnroRp-I have listened with great
\ attention 70 the objections TO this measure and
confess that nase uos heard single objection other
than hat Of private Interest Now, sir these streets
TO be used for the public good, aud not alone for
private goodas many are TO pass over these track:
those WHO nhabit these stree ts and who own pro
uefy in this city, well as those who are present
Gentlemen talk of this railroad company being
nor eyed cooperation, Rrasping for gold Nov sir
gbas are the facts? This railroad company estab
bshed the Harlem Railroad, at a time wbea i was
lot probable it would realize hardly any profit and
it was built entirely for The public good aud W to
TINS tlme the ca tai invested in this road has oly
paid about four per cent. The object OF this project
is 10 relieve the Bowery of the immense travel
through it. ] think the time will come when all
gentlemen will hold up both hands for all The rail.
reads that be ests olished in our city, (Cres al
Never Never') have lived for I welvemonths
upon railroad track 10 Chambers street, and con-
slider them no Inconvenience. Gentlemen have
appeared here against this project from en-
urely private consideration. | say to those
gentlemen, when the road is established aud
Trey see its workings. their objections will
vanish as mire did after living 10y railroad track
for twelve months. Gentlemen have spoken of their
fear of having their dwellings shaken down by the
jarsing Of these cars. Why gentlemen of observa-
ton all know that the Earring OF omnibuses is far
greater than that of railroad cars running on q
erooved rail- bave had my three story house shak-
en- very perceptibly by the passing of an omnibus,
while tie cars pass by so quietly that you would
hardly hear them, nor feel them in doors. AS to the
effect upon property in those streets through which
wish to extend this road this property will rise
yaQp. IL has i'm Church West Rro duav
and other streets which have been traversei with
railroads.
A. I. STEWART, Esq. next took the foor.-The
gentleman who has just spoken has told us that rail.
roaos are blessing contend, sir, that railroads
are uisance have long been man OF busi-
ness-.fcr twenty-five years near to you, sir
and have given observation to this matter, and
speak unde standiDgy. Now, If railroads are
blessings. they will be established through
Broad way and the Battery will be turbed into car
depot. These railroad men are mad; aud the an
clients had saying, that : those whom the gods
wished to destroy they first made mad.' And
fe you, sir that these will be punished, as sure
y IS the sun shines.
Mr.. REYNoLDs-I wish now to say one word.
MANY VoIcEs-Are you interested in property on
these roads
Mr.. REYNoLps-I am tax payer in this city.
SEvERAL-You are the President of the Third
Avenue Railroad. You have 10 right to speak.
MIR. REyNoLps-Ihe highest tribunals nave pro-
claimed the public streets TO be public properly, and
belong much 10 the hod carrier az to him who
builds marble palaces for his own luxury.
Here there was much confusion. "You have no
hight 10 speak, "You do not oYn property upon
these stree.s.r
Ore voice sang out, g Pat him out"
SEyERAL-We should like TO see any one put him
out. Much exctement)
Mr.. REYNoLpS-I am Il small nan; but il any one
should attempt 10 put ne out, l tel! him
he would 8ave some work to do. We appear
here for Io none. ed interest, but we appear
here to act for the pub ic good. 1t Is matter of
great public concernment and, gentlemen, 1t is your
boupden tuty to disregard private interests and act
only or ire public good
Mr.. SBIEiD s-I ask for postponement ofthis ques.
ton till the middle OF January, 1854; aud call for
the ayes and noes OF this meeting. (Laughtar.)
VoIcE-Ob Mr. Shields, that's right; you're al
ways opposed TO all kinds Of Improvement.
Mr. SHIEI. Ds-No, am not. ! deny it. / an in
favor Of right (Tnis motion was not seconded)
Mr. KIPP spoke again, reieratng the arguments
alreacy used.
Mr. SHIELDs again pressed his motion when Mr.
klpp had ended his remarks. He asked gentlemen
to speak cut he thought this matter ought to be
referred to the Dext Common Council.
PHILLIP BURROUGHS. Esq, seconded the motion.
Gen. SANpsoRD opposed this motion. He wished
this matter would be heard ont.
After some further argument, a postponement of
the question for few days was asked for The CON.
ritte, npon consult ation among themselves declared
TIL meeting adjourned until Sasurday next at three
u'1lock The audience then dispersed.