The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-15


Ax-sAe Tells the Crowd Who She Ia, bat
nSf.sss q Say Whsre she Came Fr@m-Cool
Rseeption-HOw she Is trying to Aid the
Yoer-Speaken Pet Down, and how they
arc Treate<s-Madame Rank Escorted on
NJ Ground by Polsc~men-One Speaker
drove on minus his Cap-Wooslchopper
Wanted Tor virgtnia.
There were but very few people congrcgated in
TsDpkins square on Friday morning, in comparison
10 what there has been in the early part of the day
IN the past week. Most of those who were there
Asd come to the conclusion that il was about time
for them TO think of doing something for themselves
IL . much more definite and decisive character than
% meet daily in the public parks and squares of the
sty TO talk over their grievances. they who are
without food have begun to zee the folly of mere
talk; hence il was the very generally expressed
spinion among such did assemble that the work
ingmen should at organize themselves into
ward committees where they might become &C
gnainted with each others wants. and from which
some fountain head could be originated TO represent
the general interests of the Of workingmen of
The city. Up TO 10 o'clock nothing was done other
than general conversation similar 70 the above among
Shose assembled. most Of whom took shelter during
the showers Of rain under the awnings of the stores
in the vicinity OF the park. The major part Of the
HoIkingmen who have heretofore assembled in this
park, yesterday proceeded TO Central park and TO
The Eataw House in the Bowery, where the commit
tee announced through the papers that they would
be for the purpose OF taking the names Of those out
Of work. Many Of them however, subsequently re,
turned to Tompkns square, and amid the general
Indignation of their hearers announced that no man
would be paid any attention TO by the committee
snless he was first possessed Of a letter from the
Alderman Of his ward, stating his claim TO he EN-
ployed AID his necessities. This looked upon and
denounced by the men as political move on the
part Of the committee. In consequence Of this ar,
range ment the residence and office of Alderman
Steers, of the Eleventh ward in Seventh street near
BY the square, literally besieged with working
during the forenoon, all eager to procure letter
fiom him.
About 10 o'clock Peter Mouahan appeared on the
ground, and made short address 10 the few
congregated, informing them that il had been the
intention Of Madame Rank 10 be present at
10 o'clock for the purpose of addressing them, but
that she prevented from doing in consequence
of her then being engaged in trying to seek measures
for their relief, he then read the following letter add
dressed TO him by Madame Rank
Mr. PETER NosAHAS:-Please call the following gen
lemen,
Francis Campbell, George whtby, John oBrien, Ed
ward CnFiey aud erj. huty,
Grve them my compliments and say will be there az
Der two o clock to-day and bring them good news say
MADAME RANK
NEW York Nov Il, 1857
Please 10 tell them absent for the moment, but
working for their welfare. Ny heart il with them;
0ey have my best wishes.
10 TIE woRKsGsEs NV YORK
Mr.. MoSAnAS then said, If IL was clear in the
afternoon he should escort Madam 10 the ground at
two O'Clock, when she would speak 10 them:
ii not, she would be present and address them
on Saturday morning AT ten O'Clock.
Madame Rank in the meantime. was at the May
ors Office, waiting to consult with him in reference
70 her plans.
Several policemen were about during the day for
the purpose OF seeing that everything orderly
about the ground. They, however, a. a general
thing kept outside. the square and watched the
movements from a distance.
During the fore part of the day an old man and
come boys were busily engaged with pickaxes and
shoVes digging up the remaining stumps OF the
wooden fence formerly round the Park saying that
they were going TO try and sell them for bread
They were not interfered with
TAKING THE NAMBs.
About eleven O'Clock several men who said they
had been appointed for the city-two in each ward
by the general committee of workinymen appeared
on the ground for the purpose of taking down the
name, residence and condition OF each workingman,
together with that at his family II he had one, in
their respective wards. Their appearance produced
many dro remarks and surmises on the part OF the
vorkingmen, as to the probable real intention of
those who were doing H. Most Of the men, however,
very readily gave the desired information
MADAME RANK APPEARS.
About two O'Clock, Madame Rank was seen ar
preaching the small squad Of men assembled
around the edge of the basin Of the square,
when an immediate rush was made for her,
and before she fairly ON the ground she was en-
0rely surrounded by the crowd each demanding 20
have look at her and to see what she looked like
while many wanted TO know If she had sixpence TO
give them for a loaf Of bread. These, and like In
guiries and suggestions created much amusement
among the crowd for some moments before Madame
sculd be heard. Finally, however. Mr.. monahan,
who had taken his position beside her, by frequent
appeals 20 the assembly (Which now began rapidly
% increase in numbers), secured partial order
Madame RANK commenced by saying that, IN ac-
eordanoe with the request Of Robert Allen she had
drawn up a petition 70 the Common Council, TO at
proceed and build an iron railing round Temp
kins square, by which means they could at least EN-
,lpNg. ADnt NV Ghp tbpp
cheers for the Common Council which was family
responded TO. She concluded by saying that she
should urge the petition on the Common Council, and
that they granted H. She next called the names
Of Francis Campbell, James Gross James Motive
pey George Whithy, John O'Brien, Edward Curry
and Benjamin Duffy, bot none Of them responded.
She next said that she had al-o drawn up petition
U Mayor Wood, together with letter, urging upon
him 80 do all In his power to aid the poor, aud pro-
po-ed three cheers FOR Mayor Wood. She had been
very hard at work for the workingmen since the day
preceding and felt 20 deeply for them that she had
wet the paper on which she had written with
her tears, which she proved by exhibiting sheet OF
paper written on. with hinge muddy looking blot
uD one corner She next said that IL would he me-
resary the committee Of the day before were not
forthcoming when called upon. 10 have another com
ittee 70 work with her before she could do anything,
and asked the names Of some other gentlemen. The
following names were then given her: Peter Mona
han. james Black. William johnson. Joseph Mona
bon, James Bulmmon, Joseph Bre-tey.
She then sTid she hoped the reporters wonld be
particular this time and get her right. Her
name Madame Rank, mo-, Ranke. The HsRaup
report very correct, al but that. and she felt
very particular sbout the "e not being attached TO
her
Here young man from the crowd worked his way
forward through the crowd In front Of the speaker
and turning 70 and addressing the aa.pably 10 an ex
cited manner. said: Men, all Of you, woman
that we want 10 tell what 10 do? To NJ with her
We want no women here 10 lead ms. We won't be
he'd by q woman; we are men and transact our
own affair
Great confusion and cries Of put him out : "shut
up Get out, :" LET the lady proceed, Damn you
don't YOU know better than 10 disturb or interfere
with woman" and thousand similar expressions
from al sides At length, by the aid of Monahan
who Appeared 10 he her especial champion, order
was partially restored, and the lady continued, by