The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-17
The Case OF DIR. Peck.
MEETING AT THE MASONIC TEMPLE LAST NIGHr-
SPEECHES, RESOLUTIONS, &C., &C.

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SPEECHES, RESOLUTIONS, &C., &C.
The following call was published in the HERALD
yesterday
MASONIC NorIor..-The. members in general of the
to meet at the Masonic Temps CORNER Of 3roome and
& Aps @ ~
of beloved brother Dr. Charles Peck who byspanish
dsp0''" no" lies DR. a
W. NJ. Of NeE York Lodge, No. $50.
At the appointed hour large number Of members Of
the fraternity assembled at the place above designated
but there difficulty in the way of holding the
meeting as the Grand Master of all the Freemasons
unoer this jurisdiction declared that general meeting
Of the order could be convened except at his CALL In
cor sequence Of this many OF the brothers did no.
n. but there stil very good attendance when
the meeting called to ORDER at about nine O'Clock,
in one Of TIE upper rooms of the building
Mr.. j. A. BRUSH moved that DR.. c. D. Brown should fill
the chair carried Mr.. George T. Allen appointed
secretary.
The briefly and forcibly stated the object Of the
meeting, 10 sympathze with friend and brother in
Mr. a. c. BANKS who read extracts from q letter re-
ceived from Dr. Peck, in which he states that he en-
treIy nr ocept that he thinks he mistaken for
person who engaged in q revolutionary movement
the island several years ago and that he dsdans to
male any other escape than an honorable one. He
further says that his had bad effect on his
health, but that he well treated during the time
he was in prison He hoped that he should soon be
York he living Havana upon the generosity Of
trends
adjourn to meet at 68 East Broadway Tuesday even
ing, to act in conjunction with adjourned meeting to
be bslo at that place. Carried.
Capt j. NJ TURNER said that he hoped that this meet
ing oud give definite expression TO ITS sentiments
Mr. lRDALL u ought that any expression of feeling
this sting might prejudice the case of DR.. Peck
With the Spanish authorities.
The CHAIR stated that there motion before the
meeting.
Mr. WILKINS moved that committee Of - persons
he requested to report resolutions xpreasve
of the sentiments of the meeting upon the subject Tor
wi icb 1t was convened.
The motion opposed by Mr. Banks, and supported
by M.ssrs Walden, Turner and wilkins, and carried.
The CHAIR appointed Messrs. A. G Morton, James N.
Turr,r +. 1isdsll u. T. Walden, and g. P. Wilkins,
as ,be committee on RESOLUTIONS.
A. c. MORTON, Esq, fer the Committee, reported the
Wl,reas Dr. Charles A. Peck did leave this city by the
his the Island of Cuba for the bene
fit Of lis beab and whereas intelligence has reached
that 10 has been arrested BY the Cuban
R.soived That from knowledge of the and his
ascaon ne believe him TO be entirely Innocent OF any
act or commit sny set, against the govern ment
any c,uBtr. at peace with the United states
ercss upon his rights American citizen and Of
that mi which should exist tetween friendly nations
Resolved Thai with confidence in tho poser Of the gov
With lis in the call upon them TO nterpose that
power In his behalf, to which he 10 entitled.
Resolved That aso call upon the United States gov
against him. to demand full and ample
indemnity fer the outrage committed
him. and through him. citizen of this republic
Adopted without dissent,
On mot on, Messrs. J. NJ Turner, X. Groot and G.
Erovn were appointed as committee to raise money
by subscription for the relief Of DR.. Peck.
Ard then the meeting adjourned.