The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-28
Mayors ONCE.
THE MAYOR AND THE FARMERS.

THE MAYOR AND THE FARMERS.
Quite interesting took place Friday at the
Mayors Office, occasoned BY deputstion Of farmers
and producers from New Jersey, Long Island, York
Island and other places which waited upon his Honor
for the purpose Of exposing their grievances him. AID
Of learning how they 10 be rsmedied. The Mayor
heard them very patiently, through their spokesman
who described in brief and plain the object OF
the interview BE stated that the place allotted for the
accommodation of farmers producers at the foot
Vesey street was completely monopoized BY set Of
their little shsntes thus rendering il utterly inn
BILE for them TO sell their produce to the grocers
ietmen, in consequences Of their being. unable
to proceed beyond the water. unless by driv-
ing over the shan.ies, which, OF course they could
not DO. The farmers are, in consequence, compel. ID
spectators who turn sell them to tho grocers and
consumers for nearly twice much the latter would
have to pay were they allowed to bargain with the
farmers themselves. Another serious evil, and Of
great importance to the public at large l., that these
persons, when unable to sell them at easily keep
them and sell them the next day probably after
a longer period; whereas IL the producers and farmers
were allowed to have direct and immediate
with the oces and consumers the fermer would have
to sell of their whole stock before nghts previous to
returning home. BY this fresh article sound
and healthy, would be obtained and that too for half
the sh.ss.a ns An they
sought for but whas his Honor might just
and correct The spoke said that be had already
been TO the Commissioner Of Streets and Lamps but
failed obtain any redress. Some Counciirnen also
were present ut his Interview with Mr. Ebling who in
formed him that for such things Of course money
The Mayor expressed himself very happy TO see thsu
and said that the nuisance complained Of had not failed
TO attract his attention. He admitted that farmers and
narietmen greatly Injured by It, but the parties
who suffered most BY 1t the people at large This
was very serious matter and deserved careful eons
deratcn The question In, however, how 10 II I, be
mediedS There 10 great difficulty he said sboutthis
matter, and that IL that the water boundary the
western side Of the city has been truly settled
The place where the SPECTATORS have built Ia in reality
the property OF the state and net OF the city Az Mayor
Of the city of New York. although ostsnsiby the chief
Of every department. he had in pont Of fact control Of
hut one-the Police. He had therefore, authority TO
act IN tn matter and II he did, he would oaly
auth GRITTY, by which he would be breaking the Law
inrtesd Of keeping IT, The proper remedy IL indeed
there 10 any, IL the Common Council; who he thought
could have objection TO setting matters TO rights,
when such would 10 materially benefit the city.
In fact II his opinion that they dare not refuse
and they did he would himself DO inclias< to think
that twas s'monsy" they wanted ~ the spokes OF
the deputstoa asserted. He very sorry he could
which he has In every other case; bat advised
Them 70 get up a memorial explaiains oil the wrongs
they suffer and asking what they deemed their right
id ne would himself sign 1t, aad In ADDITION send IL
views on the subject, AID recommending the proper
course to be pursued.
The deputson then thanked his Hensr, and departod
highly pleased with their interview.
DIR. PENNINGTON AND THE sIxrH AVENUE RAILROAD.
Mr.. Bailey Myers Secretary Of the Sixth avenue Rail.
read Company, sent In lengthy communoston 70 the
Mayor Saturday, relative the receat ejecsment from
cal gentleman. The writer states that there Il 3 car
every bali hour for the especial accomojat,ou az col
ord people and Tor them only but 10 their right to
ride In other bsn tnoee fos them he SAYS
eject virtually compeis the COMPANY TO take OF ther
cars Cor coaofed persoos,