New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-12-07
PUBLIC MEEIINGS.
MEETING AT MORRISANfA.


Asprted meeting, though the number Sun all, was
held at Morrsania on Tuesday evening last Dec. 5,
the purpose Of which, a, stated in toe call, was To
take into consideration the circumstances connected
with The late disaster on the Harlem Railroad and
what action may be necessary in connection there
with"
On motion of Mr. FISDLAY, Mr.. WV. DANIELS was
chosen TO act as Chairman, and Mr.. james S,illmaa,
Of The MorrisGnia Journal, Secretary.
Mr.. DANIELS, on taking the Chair, spoke respect
ing the terrible casualty which had called them to-
eetber. he alluded to the almost miraculous preser
walton of many who were in the thickest OF the
crash ar the wonder with which the comparatively
small destruction Of life was viewed by those who
saw the force Of the collision. Gratitude was due not
only 10 the Providence which had spared their lives,
but TO Mr.. Stewart and his family, who, without a
selfish thought or look and without hope Of reward,
surrendered everything they possessed to the necess
ties of the aston He spoke OF the soemny OF the
spectacle of so much suflerng-so many broken,
crushed and bleeding limbs-so many moins,
cries and tears of anguish. He paid tribute TO the
bravery and presence of mind of tbs conductor, Mr.
Cummings who, acting as both brakeman and con-
ductor rather then dsappont bis accustomed passen-
gers when the alarm was given rushed to the post OF
greatest danger AID seizng the brake with the
firepeih of Hercules, sought to stand between his
charge and a bloody death. He alluded TO the
wounded and those since dead and their families,
end said should not forget in our feelings OF graft
tude at our escape the debt Of sympathy We owe
them. Mr. ID. concluded by stating that much Of the
carpets, BEDDING and clothing Of Mr. Stewart had
been ruDe6 by the free use to viii N they were So no.
bly, applied, and that for one he wished TO see some
ftIing testimonial presented TO MIR. ). to show their
sense of the value of his services and sacrihces.
Mr. AFFLEcK gave an account OF the iojuries be
witnessed while assisting the wounded.
Mr. FISDLAY contradlcted the statements OF Mr..
Green conductor of the New Haven train, that was
nj hat ~ arl IN train w 0OinU
at an UNIV arrantabe speed. lie also eensured MN
severely for his neglect in leaving word with the sig
mailman at Yorkvule Of the stoppsge OF the train be-
low and in not sending back a warning light when
stopo.d by the Harlem freight train. This negligence
be conirssted with the efficiency and promptoess OF
Conductors Edwards and Cummings. The remedy tor
this liability 10 accident is to be found said Mr. r,
in the Joining together of commuters and Others using
the Road Gi to pncss Of
stock this was most favorable time for such an oper
alton Even the poorest might buy one share BY
this means they could effect some security for lie and
property. had .bovn .,
eies for the ncrease Of stock which rendered such
an operation rather hazardous. With regard 10 tue
objects OF the meeting, he suggested that Mr.. Gum
mipgs was entitled 10 a testimonial as wen As Mr.
Stewart. -
NJ, FrSpt Az attributed most OF the accidents on
The road 70 the use Of the Harlem tack by the New
Haven Company. He Jso suggested pethonins the
LEGISLATURE 90 oblige the Harlem company 10 hhlOh
asemen AZ each half mile, within sight Of each other,
on the track TO insure Istant warning Of danger.
HI moved in conclusion that the Chsrnan act as q
Committee 10 receive contributions for testimonial
10 Mr.. Stewart
Mr. SPRATLEY seconded the motion. and urged the
pyopriety OF UDIing the government Of both com
paLes in one Board of Directors instead Of the clash
Ing Of two cistinct Bosrds In time Of almost uni
y.rsa reek essness be in favor Of rewsTdng the
performance Of duty, and hence joined heartily Ia ad
vOeatipg ID e propose testimonial.
The CHAIRsAS thought that instead Of subscrip-
lions being collected By individual, al present
should be active in getting funds for the purpose.
Contrib ions for present were here handed IN 10
the amount Of sl6.
Mr. STIILNAS thought the testimonial should no,
be money but some article with suitable inscription,
which would be kept with pride. he thought 300
might be rsised.
Mr. McGKkw thought L would be diicul. 70 raise
600 but contributed literally.
Messrs. Fiolsy and Daniels were chosen Commit
tee 10 dref resolutions to accompany the testim
ard report at future meeting
Messrs. McGRAw and BYRSEs p.d n1erited eonpii-
menis - Mr.. Cummings; and, on motion, II w:s re-
solved that be participate with Mr.. stewart IN the
present
On motion, MesIs. Findlay, Boulef, McGrav,
Byrres, Dsniels, Stillman. Treler, Merritt, Dexter,
Ford, and Snedeker we're appointed Committee 10
receive subscriptions.
On motion. the thanks Of the ymmittee were ten.
dered 20 NJ. Aciraw for the gratui,ous Use OF his
rail for the oceasiOn.