The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-08

witnessed more quiet Sabbath Only prisoner in
the Sixth ward station house yesterday Sunday gene
rally closes with forty fifty People ask the reason
Of all this. The answer Of the policemen was-aWood
is Mayor-he is Y All right We hope that Wood will
continue to show in this way that he is Mayor.
The Hard Times.
MEETING OF THE GERMAN wORKINGMEN-THE NEW
YORKER sTAAT5 zEITUNG DENOUNCED--THE MASS
DEMONSTRATIONS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ETC.
Quite large meeting of German workingmen assem-
bed at Hildebrand's Hail. No leo Hester street. on sa
turdy evening" to make preparations for the demonsra
tion which to have oil day in front of the
City Hall.
Mr.. p Roetel appointed chairman, and Mr. C. Bel
lair secretary.
After the meeting organized considerable dis
cusson arose as TO the proprey Of allowing the reporter
Of the Near Yorker Stats Zcitng to take OF the
proceedings The tina. journal pursued in refer
ence TO the labor movement among the Germans was
commented with great severity At this stage of the
proceedings the utmost confusion prevailedevcry
desiring to speak, and disposed to hear. Mr.
Alex Elescheike, Dr. Schrum and Mr. Roete contended
for the freedom Of the press matter what its
might be- and their arguments had the effect Of inducing
the meeting to pass resolution allowing the reporter
TO remain.
A discussion here ensued between Mr. Iindeman and
others to the propriey Of the German workmen hav
ing demonstration proposed in an advertise
ment in the Ne,c Yorker Stats Zeitung. 1t was at
length decided not to turn out Monday, but instead
to attend the meeting Of the American unemployed work
men at Hope Chapel this evening This matter being
settled, the chairman introduced
Mr.. WIN. WEsr-He said that he glad to learn tina
the German population knew the value OF land and ap
precated the efforts Of their American brethren to Sc
TO them their right TO the Of the soil which God
had given equally to all Of his children and which II
the duty of the American to to all of
its citizens. (Applause) The condition of the working
men OF all nations now in this country very dis
tressing THY had work but little to eat, and very
miserable shelter ALL with one accord united in their
occupation in the erection the public lands and lots
belonging to the city Of buildings suitable for the ten
anty of New York They wanted the right TO laborthat
is all. II they had that, they could dispense with
any charitable aid. They ought to have II, and he
e p o b u 5G M ayoP ana a
Council would be granted. At all events, II the city
legislators were given to understand that If they should
dare to dispose OF their prayer without at least doing
something by Of appropriation ia behalf OF its OBJ
jects there would be Thousands Of votes cast against
them whenever tney should be again candidates for
Office within the gift Of the people In conclusion, Mr..
West invited the Germans to attend meeting Of the
evening half past O'clock OF which there would be
due notice given 10 the paper. on Monday,
Mr. West took his seat amid great applause, and the
invitation to attend the meeting was unanimously
Mr.. Ira B DAVE then introduced, and spoke as
tage, could not understand the speakers that ad
dressed you in the German language and therefore,
may repeat things that have been said by Others
yet should not satisfy my feelings, do justice to
the cause, If did not say something can say that
this meeting, and the agitation Of the subject Of
Just and equitable laws, fills my soul with intense plea
cure. (Appause) Thus far legislation has been de-
voted to the protection Of property in the possession of
those who BY the fraudulent system Of trade under
which live have obtained H. and thus far legislation
has only systematized the fraud. applause Work
ngmen you are the producers of the wealth Of thi.
may be, the property rightly belongs 70 you, (Great
hs G soa' !" asr s ssy
say you, Your services are no longer required until
these goods are consumed, and you able to live
labor il not you must starve, steal, become pau.
pers." Gsensstionl And now when starvation stares
there plenty Of every thing to supply your necessities
and that i has been produced BY you yet you ask not
mand is that the of employ ment be fur
nishei you, when private capitalists refuse to en-
POy the people whose wealth they possess You demand
that the public authorities furnish them opportunity.
This demand just and we for is the only aterna.
tive TO them from starvation and that dar
position 70 place people who have breathed the air
Of liberty. (Exci.ement.) The demand that the public
lots Of the city be improved to furnish work to the peo
pie and houses TO the tenantry must be urged BY you,
ganife the entire working thousands Of the city, that
they may speak with effect, for our legislators our
their duty when s wish But hitherto they hsv
refused TO be the pioneers In reform fearing that you
you would desert them (Applause) But the time mas
come when stern necessity compes the workngmen TO
think wisely and act with energy, and when you under
stand your rights and present propositions the
rying out OF which would be blessings TO the communi-
these unwse and prejudced organizations would be
deserted and the working millions united in grand
order OF brotherhood without reference to the land that
gave them BIRTH or the shrine which they worship
the Father Of US all (Applsuse) Aud now In order 10
eject such important results let every present
raper 70 the Common Council Monday evening with
his name, residence, and occupation, that the
ingmen may know each other and their circums tance
Great enthusiasm, amid which Mr.. Davis took his seat
The following petition was read and endorsed.-
RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE
FREE USE OF THE PUBLIC LANDS SAYINGS or THE
GREAT AND GOOD.
The land shall be sold forever for the land Il mine
and ye are strangers and soJourners with me.-Lsct
que
The most undone human being In the limits OF Judei
had still hold the land. His ruin could not be fna
in the last extremity he could not be scorned ~
whose birthrght was extinguishcd.-Croly.
portuny OF securing independent freehold Il seem,
TO best 10 abandon the idea of raising future
nue. out Of the public lands.-Jdeks0n.
am now reduced 20 a thousand acres aud exult In
the dmnuton since the happiness Of others promoted
by the eparticipation.-Ldfdyete.
To- we bring into b,ndags and daughters q
be servants neither IL II In our power to redecm them
for other men have our lands --Nehsmsdh.
Sc. out this ground, which suppose TO be sell
evident that the earth belongs n usefruct 10 the living
--Jxfcrgon.
Blessed the meek for ,hsy ssall iahevi, Tie rh
-yIps ChfiF