The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-21

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tive and Dnplsyment Socisey.
An association under the above title organised
March !, 1854 The objects Of the sseiey srsTo no.
y the emgrsnt previous 70 HIS embark alton, Of the
existence and aims Of the society prevent him
from becoming the dupe Of Designing parties whoa he
lands here 70 direct emgants to places of abois while
in the city where they may DO from imposition
and plumber to furnish legal and pecuniary aid to such
~ need It, have been the victims Of oppression and
fraud to obtain information to the different sections
of the country suitable for settlement aud the demands
for labor Ito prepare fun and accurate instructions
10 the various inland routes and modes Of transit and
to forward emans any part OF the country BY the
best and cheapest conveyances to induce emgants TO
proceed to the country and to direct them to the most
suitable localities to furnish drafts and passage tickets
them from frauds and imposition
For the accomplishment Of these objects II Is pro-
posed to establish suitable agencies and
at the principal emigration ports Of Europe 10 establish
similar agencies and correspondents along great tho
roughfares Of travel especially westward and in the
West and solicit the operation Of other cities and
towns in the establishment of auxiliary societies
Tho plan hiss received the hearty commendaton OF our
shpowners merchants, the Commissioners OF Emigra-
ton and other influential citizens. With such auguries
Of success must prove important element in abat
ing fruitful Of dcstitution and suffering, and
thus promote the material we'll being Of our city and
county For TINS reason - wen - upon the broader
the hberaty of fellow citizens 10 aid by their
contributions in establishing the society broad and
monthly meeting OF the Board Of Managers was held
the 9th inst at their rooms, Is and IA Aston place,
read the report OF the Finance Committee, fol-
l,ws:-
The committee report that since the organizations Of
the society in March last there have been received in
subscriptions and donations 81, 1885, and that the dis
burscments have been IS ls5 IS, leaving balance due
to the Treasurer Of $436 rs.
The committee report the following statistics Of bust
transactions At the societys upper aud lower Of
fees, from the COMMENCEMENT in May
Number Of applicants for employment. A. $40
Number who have obtained situations 3024
Female domestics rejected account OF bad charac
Applications for help 702
II proper to state that since the month of April
have been solicited from the citizens OF New York. the
time Of the Board and Of the officers Of the society hav
ing been occupied in obtaining information of the Geld
Of labor and managing the plans and carrying out the
details Of the socetys operations The Board were
anxious to demonstrate to their satisfaction the
practicabiy OF these plans, well their utility be-
fore further the support and operation Of the
community The experience acquired Is in the highest
degree satisfactory, and the committee recommend to
the Board energetic efforts for supplying their exhaust
cd treasury with the necessary funds.
Professor Joy ths corresponding agent Of the society
The in which the association Propose to work
will be by she folio wing copy of instructions
DEAR SIR-In addressing You relative to tho duties
volunteered
half Of this society, during soioarn Ia Europe the
Board Of Managers design less to instruct you who
already familiar with those duties, than to offer some
general suggestions basis whereon you make
public the nature and design Of your mission In order
that ne msconception may be formed tho subject,
exists in regard to emigration or in those countries Of
Europe which may visit (where scarcely lsss jea
lousy may be found ws;nc: crowd. q v9ansary exile:
purpose tho Board Of Managers respectfully claim your
attention to the following brief suggestions
ssnally By correspondence with ali associations q
trdy kindred character with own, and lay before
them, a. well as the European community At large, its
We desire particularly that ysu win furnish all nsess
sary information respecting this continent field for
moral and industrious adventurers from the Old World
correct the and extravagant
which too generally entertained respecting America
lures held out BY unprincpsd mes = pronots sixra
ten You win be careful to represent the true eona
tie. Of our Atlantic ssspoEs especially that Of New
ploymsnt, and the disappointment and restitution ~
which many who either have the means or the in
cnaten TO travel into the INTERIOR are in consequence
exposed.
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those who are either morally or physically disqualified
for success in the New World
Ysu will also please to inquire into the truth false
hood Of the charges against some Of the general well
local governments Of Europe, Of sending their
vcts to this country and in conducting this investga
ten you win duly discriminate between political oo1d
merely and those who would be recognized crim
malls In every civilized community
You will confer with Mr.. Z. JONES' of Lverpesl the
socetys general agent for Great Britain and Ireland
and with philanthropc individuals, occasion may
OFFER in regard to the formation Of auxiliary societies.
the establishment Of agencies at the various emgra
ton ports Of Europe and adopt such general
% your Judgment may dictate
You win correspond with the Society, through its Cor.
responding Secretary Is you may have leisure may
deem advisable reporting the progress OF your mission
and communicating such other information you may
think interesting or important.
Finally commend you, dear sir, to the divine pro-
lection and guidance praying that prosperity may At
tend personally and cheering future for the
: emlgrant may reward your labor Of love.
The following the officers of the association
President Peter Cooper; vcePresidents, Esazar Parm
Corresponding Secretary, Mortimer Denotes Recording
Secretary, Jasper Corning, General Agent D. R. Tho
mason.