New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-17

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The respectable lsw-anaorderlovng citizens Of test
pace have s:rce tina, period iskec up the subec in
earnest fsrsted out Of tbs rssnes Of the ~ies
individuals srgsged in tie outrsge in question, With
full dc,ermi1sticn f Furnishing them with toe utmost
severity Of ,he law, snould they rPea, such proceed
rGs.
a. the cirrilg Of las, week the following cal fora
public meeting immediately sign ID BY about ooe
hurirsd residents of the vill.ge:
"Uh<-eas, q moe. repredensib,s pra'dce Of de uand
ing feed and drunk and extortng money from persons
hewly married, bss been carried on ia orr mdst oy
certain combination Of persons under the nans OF
'Skinmeltcns snd Whereas, 10 this particular &
well IS tteir proceedings in general on oceasions OF
u,rrisge heinng contrary to law and subvenivs Of
good morals and decent manners, then conduct DIS
reputable and injurious TO the interests and psosoey
If place ealing loudly for the reprobson OF every
ve,l-Gispcsed member Of our community
T1<-tf0Te We, the undersigned. citissns ct New
Rochelle, appoint Q meeting 20 be held at Reoer
Hotel op the lAh Of February, at o'clock In toe
eveLing, TO which we earnestly invite al persons de-
sirous OF retrieving the ured reputation OF our town
aid vDsge Tor the purpose Of concerning measures and
sgIeerg upon some coare Of action ~hch shall bs
etfectus in terminating at once all such unus'lhabIe
Intrusion upon our domestic rights. and gross violation
Of the peace, comfort and welfare OF society
Pursuant 70 the eau, a very large snd respectable
meeting was held on Thursday evening last. Dr.
Albert Smith was called to the chair aud Levi Under
hi, esq. appointed yice-President of the meeting
DR.. Smith, on taking the chair stated the objects FOR
which the citizens had been called together-ater
which the following resolutions were read and adopted
Uhtrcas The preservation of the morality and
good order OF society is the duty Of every citizen sud
Is demanded by both individual and social interest,"
and whereas decent regard Tor Che privacy OF DO
mestc life and due reepect for ell is propristies
shU old characterize every CHRISTIAN and civilized COM
m ;ty VII there
INDIVIDUALS Of town reprehensbe practice OF de-
msndng from newly married persons refreshments IN
food and drink, or equivalent Ia money; and
whereas the demonst. atoms and greetings OF these
individuals or the occasions referred TO have been dis
orceIly and riotous well q gross invasion OF
sacred rights; therefore.
Re,olred, Thst this meeting expresses its most de-
cided disspprobaton Of all such acts and dongs, and
earnestly requests all persons TO refrain from the same
In future.
"Resoiyed, Thst in case this friendly remonstrance
and ques. be disregNded the proper officers and On
sevs'ors of the peace In our town are respectfully So
ci,ed to interfere in the exercise of their legitimate
authority to prevent hereafter any such intended or
atttml TED proceedings.
"Reso,red That If the town authorities shall neglect
CT be unable to hcherge their duty in this matter anc
such scts and doiDgs shaI agsin take plsce In our
mics. we hereby soIemniy pledge ourselves to each
other TO unite influence efforts and means 10 prose-
cute all such offenders to the utmost extent OF the law
ard 70 persevere therein, until this most Objectionable
ard offensive intrusion on our domestic privacy ana
,i2hts shall cease.
Re,olced, That this expression of our views opin
ions and nteLtions. il not only our just and unques
tionebe privilege free and independent citizens bat
il due to our dignity rs members of this community as
well a. required by the best interests and honorable
reputation of our town."
After the appointment of Vigilance Committee of
tbteen to look after the awess individuals in ques-
ton, the meeting adjourned subject to the call Of the
chair.