The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-18

On motion, by JOSEPH KakR, it was voted that
this committee nave power TO fill vacancies ii any
occur.
w. J. BEER, Esq, rose to state that he knew Of
mechanics, sufferers by this fire, who would cheer
fully aid this enterprise.
CHESTER DRiGGs ESQ, moved that when this
meeting adjourn it asjourn to meet on Thursday
evening, l9th inst, at the Metropolitan Hotel. Car
ned Unanimously
On motion, oy W. 7. BEER ESQ., il was voted that
the proper heaoDgs u the subscription papers and
circulars signed by tee committee be printed aud
sent TO each member Of the committee, with re.
quest that they will each endeavor to induce citizens
to subscribe sums to the amount of loan required,
and one paper for subscriptions to relieve the
sites Of the individual members of the firm.
The CHAIRMAN announced that the committee
could meet nightly at the Armory of the City Guard,
No. $50 Broadway.
On motion, it was voted that the thanks of this
meeting be, and are hereby rendered to the reporters
pre- eDt
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
7 FERRIS, Chairman, % Lafayette place.
w. Il. DRAPBR, Secretary.
We have not the smallest doubt that this is
legitimate case for the exercise of charity,
and shall endeavor to respond to the call made
upon us in this and all similar cases to the best
of our ability. But tales of private distress,
endured in secret and in obscurity, occasionally
reach our ear, which are far more touching and
piteous than the pecuniary misfortunes of men
in the full enjoyment of health, strength, and
hope. To relieve such misfortune as that de-
picted in the following letter would be pleas
ing and grateful task TO many persons of
wealth and benevolence. We receive such al
NEST daily, and not 1.-THE of the number ever
comes to the knowledge of the public. Though
our correspondent marked her letter private"
we violate the injunction thereby imposed upon
us, in the persuasion that however shocked
she may be at FIRST by the publicity given to
her distress, this is the shortest way Of attail
ing the practical result she seeks
BROOKLYN, Jan. Is, 1854.
SIB-Alow NE to claim . moment OF your valu
able time, and please pardon the intrusion. l am
young widow lady OF high responsibility but Ia re-
duced circumstances, having lost all | owned BY q
failure OF my business within the last three months
and compelled by imperative duty towards those de-
pending upon me TO make an effort once more for
their support. have two little darling girls and an
aged mother, and my only resource now will be to
establish sort OF an agency or an office to copy and
compose letters upon business, &c.
having been constant reader Of your widely cir
culated paper ever since child your name is SO
familiarzed to my ear, TO solicit favor does not
seem Ike asking stranger Ny means are so ex-
uemey limited just at present find 1t quite imp0s-
GUS feelings towards those In need Of assistance,
have presumed to address you tor the purpose Ct
listing your sympathy in this new enterprise True,
II may seem trng to you, but small as the favor is
to lone depending female II may prove OF as great
an importance 70 her as your noble generosity to
wards rebuilding La. Fargo Hotel will be to those who
Jst SO much.
And believe me, sir, you will never regret be-
friendrg the fatheress and widow; and if l AN sue
cessiu should attribute il ali 10 your kindness it is
only tbroa9h the medium of the press one can gain
the attention Of the public mind; and how cheer.
fully would pay my bill for advertising. Will you
then have the kindness to take my word for payment
and allow me to occupy . small space in the columns
Of your paper, IL only for one month. have made
arrangements TO rent furnished room in Spring
street, and my means will not allow anything more
just at present.
can furnish you with the highest testimonials for
respectability, &c. My father WAS an old resi-.
dent Of this city-one Of the Aldermen, and hard
ware merchant-but since his death we have been
wronged cut Of our property and become poor. You
will perceive ct how painful my position is not
being taught trade nor expecting such reverses.
And this pan Is my only resource left; therefore,
await your kind consideration with much anxiety;
and II the result is favorable, please address me
line In care Of my counsellor and attorney (Mr.
Adams,) Adams 4 Luckey, Office rs Nassau street,
who will at once forward TO me.
Pray pardon my seeming bolduess but my apo
logy must be that am . mother and daughter, con-
tending with trials and difficulties for those love-
The world is cold and selfish, yet there are some
warm hearts 10 II TO cheer and comfort the unfortu
nate. At least 50 the HERALD speaks TO day.
Our correspondents appeal will now reach
the ear Of the benevolent, and those who choose
to give will have chance. So far as we are
concerned, she may send her advertisement to
this Office and we will see what can be done
with it. Such cases Is hers are common enough
but seldom reach the public ear. If they did,
less money would be given away in large sums
to individuals who, though doubtless distressed
have still their own energies and strength to
help them to rise, as all must do, and more
would flow into the chamber of the widow and