New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-04-12
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
MECHANICS COFFEE AND READING ROOMS

MECHANICS COFFEE AND READING ROOMS
To ne ES,,o, Of TA< NJ " TSiSpne
SIN: Will you permit me through the columns OF
your excellent paper to say few words reSpectng ms
novel enterprise the object aud operations OF which,
think need only to be understood to be appreciated
Being myself mechanic lresiding in the vicinity oi
thtse IRONS" situated on the corner Of Avenue ID
sno Tenth street, It is but natural that should feel
lively interest ia whatever ia calculated to benefit or
accommodate those Of my profession. have fire.
quenisd these since they were opened, and an
happy 10 say have ever found them comfortable,
pleasant and entertaining place OF resort. AL the
kadug daily papers in Nrw-YOrk, aud papers from
The principal clics the United states with abund
ant supply Of magazines, may here be found; the free
use of which is extenced to oil. free library, also
containing many valuable works has l1st been added
The Only serious deriment to this excellent movement,
thus fir has manifested itself in the culinary depart
msDt; which, embarrassing "a it has been, could not,
ne i understand, be remecied TIL now. A change,
however has been effected; and judging from the APP
parent perseverance, and sfabe bearing OF the gentle
man selected 10 mGOage this department In future
twhoee name i ON unable 10 give, an lneAnea 10
thDk II 10 change greatly iOf tee OeVCeI' IDe7'
rooms have been fitted up ana put into operation u-
der the supervision Of Mr. Burdck, OF the Children
Aid Society. glance az the facilities Tor entertain,
ment here afforded will satisfy even the most casual
observer that comfort, convenience, economy ana
taste have all been thoroughly consulted IN their
management and the judgment, skill, AM Just APP
nrecialjon of the wants Of the people, manifested,
bv which these REQUISITES have been happily bleuded
and introduced, ample evidence Of Mr.. Burhsk
a. mirable qualification for the work which be has 10
fortunately accomplished. This movement, under
stLd is d. Il ned as asOt OF Oet in point of atrac-
tion 10 the drinking and gambling hels that intest this
city, particularly tie portion Ia the vicinity OF " Dry
Dick" II il intended TO afford every reasonable Ia
c,y for con fort improvement and social intercourse
The workingrnau may briu. his dinner here, aud be
suprAed with bot coffee Ortea, or he may be furnished
viii partial meal or full meal, Us he may desire.
Such eatables conpOt with the character OF these
Rooms as Coffee and Reading Rooms may at any
time be obtained the most reasonable terms Here
TIE honest toirg mechanic will receive cordial wei
come and the quiet of home. Here, comfortably
seated amid pleasant associations, with the " SUD
stantias of life before him, his cup OF steam
ing Java in one hand, and paper, book, or magazine
In the other he may at the same time Tegale himself
with nourisEment suited both TO the physical and In
telleotua mao Here he will find place for social,
intellectual, and moral improvement, where be may at
any time pie asanty and proitably spend his leisure
Will such attractions before him. where, Will ask rs
the mechanic with any just preenslons to respectaoll
t-dne worthy of his noble caling-worthy to rauk in
a vocation honorable in the highest degree-worthy of
being the representative OF profession which has
been the pride and glory" OF such men as Franklin,
Fulton Burritt Whitney, WhitemOre, and q host of
Others TO adorn--wbere ask, is one who will 80 be-
mesn bnself TO visit vile groggeres and dens OF dis
sipaton For the credit of humanity it is TO be hoped
there are but few such.
This is the first enterprise of the kind in This city
md enc of the very best yet started IL is very des
able that the experiment prove successful ooe, and
these Rooms become favOrite and popular place q
resort 10 the working Let it have the patronage
and hearty cooperation Of every friend of the
kfry YORK March 81 1856. MECHANIC.