The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-15


RepubIio the popular heart always responds to
the appeals o. suffering.
REPORTED FOR THE REPUBLIC.
MEETING AT THE NATIONAL HOTEL.
A number of gentlemen from New Orleans and
the Southwest, in accordance with the published
notice, assembled at the National Hotel, on Sa-
turday evening, at 6 o'clock, to concert measures
for the relief of the sufferers by the present desc
atng epidemic in New Orleans.
Professor De Bow was called to the chair, and
DR.. Ely appointed secretary.
Professor DE Bow said that as the object of the
meeting was understood, it was scarcely necessary
for him to make any remarks. 1t was proper
that Louisianians and gentlemen from the South
west, now in Washington, should express some
feeling of sympathy for the sufferers of New Or
leans, and resort at once to tangible measures to
alleviate the distress. He regretted that there
not larger meeting, but trusted that all citi
Gems would consider it privilege, as well as a
duty, to cooperate in this cause. H
Captain LEWIS offered the following resolu-
tions
Resolved That this meeting, sympathizing deep
ly in the calamity which has fallen upon their fell
low-ctizens of New Orleans in the present unpa-
ralleled epidemic, viii cheerfnlly cooperate with
the meeting of citizens called by his honor the
Mayor.
Resolved, That the chairman of this meeting be
requested to present the above resolution at the
meeting of citizens, and that we now adjourn to
attend the same.
The resolutions were adopted, and accordingly
the meeting adjourned.
MEETING AT THE CITY HALL.
At half-past six O'Clock there was an assem-
blage of some of our most prominent and liberal
citizens in the chamber of the Board of Common
Council.
Colonel w. w. SEAToN moved that the Mayor
of Washington take the chair, and this was
agreed to unanimously, as was likewise the motion
that Professor De Bow act as secretary.
The publication of the Mayor, calling the
meeting ''for the purpose of adopting measures
to obtain contributions for the relief of the suffer-
ing inhabitants of New Orleans under the affict-
ing calamity which is now desolatmg their city,
having been read by the secretary
The MAYOR, with view of proceeding to bu-
siness at once, and by way, as he said, Of intro
duction, laid before the meeting the following
note from the President of the United States:
"WAsnsGroN, August -, 1853.
"MY DEAR SIR: am gratifed to see in this
morning s papers call, signed by yourself, for
meeting of the citizens of this city, to make ar
rangements for suitable contribution for the aid
of the sufferers in New Orleans. enclose here
with fifty dollars, which wish you to add to any
fund that may be raised for the object referred to-
| ''Your friend and servant,
. CRANK. PIERCE.
!. ''Hon. JOHN w. N1AuRY, Mayor of Washing
1 ton, D. G.
Il ~ i - ..
! Colonel SEAToN remarked, he supposed every
one present had read in the newspapers the extent
Of the calamity now overwhelming the city of
New Orleans, and therefore it was unnecessary to
repeat the statement. Some years ago, three or
four thousand dollars were raised in Washington
and sent for the relief Of the Pittsburgh suffer-
ers by FIRE. The loss of property cannot be COM
pared with the scourge now raging in New Or
leans; for the confagration leaves life and
strength to battle with adversely; but here is a
calamity which brings death, and leaves women
and children penniless. Hence, it calls more
loudly and deeply for exertions for relief than do
sufferngs by fire. Many heartrending accounts
appear in the newspapers, calling forth our warm
est and tenderest synlpathies. After these pre-
| fatory remarks, he moved that committee of
five for each ward be appointed to solicit contri-
buttons, to be placed in the hands of the Mayor
to be by him transmitted to the proper authorities
in New Orleans.
The motion was agreed to, and the following
committees were appointed by the Mayor:
4 First Ward.-W. W. Corcoran, c. St. John
Chubb, Or. William B. Magruder, VIM. Wilson,
1 and James w. Sheahan.
Second Ward.-Robert Armstrong, William F
Bayly, Lewis Johnson, John Sessford, and John
\ F. Ennis.
Third Ward.-Wm. w. seaton, Dr.. Chas. F.
Force, French S. Evans, Francis Mohun, and
Robert S. Patterson.
| Fourth Ward-J. NJ Carlisle, Geo. S. Gideon,
Peter F. Bacon, John c. McKelden, and Slas III.
HILL
Fifth Wnd-B B. French, John P. Ingle,
terston.
Sirth Ward.-Gen. A. Henderson, Robert M.
Combs, VIM. Easily, James A. Gordon, and Jas.
Crandell.
Seventh Ward--Wm b. Randolph, D. B.
Clarke, DIR. Jas. E. Morgan, Peter M. Pearson,
and VIM. R. Riley
| Professor De Bow arose and read the resolu-
tons which were adopted at the meeting at the
National Hotel, and which he had been requested
to present to the assembage. He said that he
and others would not now be there were it not for
the unparalleled, and the great, overpowering ma
! ture of the calamity with which New Orleans is
visited. This was one of the occasions which rem
dered it proper to receive contributions and which
made aid virtue, calling for the exercise OF
charity for the relief of the distressed. New Or
leans, he said, stands peculiar and alone in her
position. She did not ask assistance for herself,
but for the thousands of unfortunate strangers
cast upon her shores. 1t may be of interest to
know that in the six years preceding 1850 the
total Of admissions in the charity hospital Of that