The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-25
Mass fsk~s ting In Hoboken


THE CONTEST FOR THE CITY CHARrER-sPEECHEs IN
FAVOR or INCORPORATION, ETC., ETC.
Tie property holders OF Hoboken who ia favor OF
incorporating Hoboken into city, assembled las
Ing in their Town Hall to sustain the charter for the
election on Thurday next. About two hundred people
were gathered together, quite enthusiastic in favor Of
making Hobokena city.
On motion, Mr.. wslkey was called to the hair and
Mr.. Demarest elected secretary
The CHAIRMAN briefly stated the objects Lhs meet
ing, when
Mr., f. W. WHITLEY was called upon, and said-The
main opposition to ths charter is mostly against the
men Who may be called upon TO administer the laws
under this form Of government He thought an
depends ut people should have such fears as this
while ths suffrage In their hands. To guard aganst
the ind frsra sss oihsr ~. shsaIi Jour
yisr. that they might enectually oppose this Influx
Even there such place New York, there ID
for this charter for should have II for our
civil rule Now argumsnt against this charter is
It will ncrease taxer. Now, do not fear this A.
taxes increase property viii increase aud equi
yalent viii be returned to II in civil rule Our
unemployed labor viii be brought into by this
form of government We want to establish schools
make lamps shine brighter and water purer and
70 do all this Grst step Is towards civil form of gov
ernment The only evil apprehend from an incorporate
form Of government il indifference on the part OF its
eeetors in choosing their officers. Bat willing to
rik this. Now Jersey City wants to marry us but do
you want Hoboken 10 be swallowed up (Cres OF "No -
no Jersey City may be the whale, but we will not
be swallowed up by her. trust In heaven we shall
have this charter and the beat officers TO administer t.
cloud applause
Mr. Bnows-1 hesitate to address YOU after the clio
quent remarks OF the gentrmsn who has just left the
stand think this charter will be passed on Thursday
next II the vote OF Hoooken l. broug out Oar legis
tors have been eacherous and the Senator from this
district introduced bill with the evident intention o.
defeating Il; but We viii succeed in spite Of them N
measures 10 defeat this BILL but am confident II will be
carried by an immense majority only true
selves and come out and vote on Thursday next cloud
Mr. JAsu HALyTtlD neIt called upon and said
hnG that many Of my fellow citizens have fallen into
in regard TO this charter This IT, that pro.
perty beyond Seventh street 70 be eremyted but ths
s mistake This property Il only exempted from ERE
and water taxes ] have been to Trenton TO zee the
senator from this district and he has not acted fairly
with us ABOUT IL. He assured the charter wanted
would be passed. At various times hs assured us Il
ould he passed, and when the time up 70 vote
upon this charter, representative, Mr.. BrsmhaI
puts in an amendment which We object 10. Mr. Bran
@ na % sh sa as was .2rry ior TINS amsnd.
would concur II was afterwards struck out and then
Mr. I'ramhal, in the senate refused to concur with
the Houfe. think our representative has deceived
In this affair, and should be dealt with accordingly
cloud appause
joins VAN BoskRK, Esq rose and said-I have a great
interest in Hoboken for the term Of an old gen
teman who lives back here In Bergen ~ got my born
and bringing up here" dAughter and applause
this charter. This Is not So Psad IL, gentle
men, and II you convince me our taxes
TO be increased by IL I will go against n as
well as you. Give charter and let as take our
stand with the other cities OF the earth W. are soon 20
be populous city equal 20 sister or the other
side OF the city. Applause Many who now live will
see this Now, our representative trying N Join
TO Jersey City and this s the of their hostility %
We must stand by ourselves or nobody will stani
by as. Give us this property and proper civil pro.
lection, and We will grow richer men, without bearing
this extra taxation, as some fear Our taxes must be
increased come, but 70 great extent We have
streets 70 make pave and clean and they must be paid
for but you will receive the benefit OF al this Nov
another cry IL. what are you going 20 do with this
great number OF extra oficersfp Nov let me tell YOU
when we become city, officers will not be 90 au.
merous ~ now, and our cost for government will BE-
actually less than go for this charter beeaus.
il will benefit Hoboken and think more % Hoboken
than 81 any other spot earth. Then you sho want
In for the chs srter adyancemsn our progress and
our nights. (En'hu5 5lsstlc sppLauas.)
Mr. BRowu-This charter grntemsn, speAk. for IL.
self, and wants no support from mag ne
hos any raise ueir voices asainst H. am ia
love With TIL place, anc want II 20 prosper. | want
Hoboksn 10 take stand and vhsn pu, my pams nron
the booAs of hctsl, don want tie 70 keep
eye upon me because come from Ho.,oken.
(Isushtvr ana Applsuse.) We won't BE- tfanpsa % by
TsJr@ eBtaiiye by hi conduct And 80 ought 70 shov
him ~ will not submit 20 such conduct gain
Mr. tRssF than addressed th. msetInx slVoratng the
charter o the sams manner ths speaker who Df.
ce5ed him
After two other tpeecbss of Ia. fnpor of the
above, ~. meeting adjourned.