New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-11-10
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS.


proved.
Mr.. BowEy pre- ested resolution that the Commit
tee Amounted to report suitable persons for Poll Clerks
at the late election be instructed 10 report the same
persops az Poll Clerks at the December election The
resolution was adopted.
Gen. NYE presented the following:
Uheres II hos become matter of history and pubic no
oIsy that large and .nS S pubic ,, e
And heea' AT there sewers. sa;herinss wild and u NJ ma
snorsnt poor lAOOreI Of an unlawful characes
. IassS ss sad gotten a
By homes, sboeIs asking tor work or Bread out 0S de-
InS hesa. This Department. is not blind TO the fact that,
cry 5 bread By nos h,n n es hove
essy II and excite the prejudice OF the poor
and n -etn II: 50 ..s I'D shty st
drafts that made upon the wealth Of the rich for the support
And rSeea. The humanity of law. STANDS gu. IN bold
oos,rsit with the law; Of zoe sosne. from which hos per
they seem TO co. eat property here made to besr the
And rherea. Threats Of intimidation cacu.ted
der form Of govern ment 70 rede., wrongs OF 'pPsse nm
injury upon all society by iumdatins the business
The city who Zeal in The great staple. Of food and lite
destination where IL with cOnfsceson BY "a ungov
the Of sccy and Increased difficulty O6tsnns
R,od Ttat the Board of Police in and for the MetrOpo
tan Police District deeply mpathize with all the suferngs Of
all classes Of the city and pledge heIseye: % % oil 10 tne
i. persons native citizens and foreign born de.i,
e our city in regard to labor OF supplies effood;
Rs That a the ReHss snG and y
this Department meet with promptness and efficiency any
any bdy Of 70 S ns w00 D
rendering . full and fair equivalent therefor.
Mr. BowEs-I would suggest that this resolution be
Gen. Newell, if you please, offer them as a
matter Of duty.
Mayor WooD thought that they reflected upon d
particular class Of indviduals-upon foreigners.
Gen. NYE-I have not made any reflection upon any
class Of individuals.
Mayor WooD-I think you have; you 20 on and
describe state of things, and then you charge directly
made by the adopted citizens.
Gen. NrE-No; 1 do not say by whom these
speeches are made
Mayor WooD-You 90 and speak Of the country
from whence these offenders proceed.
Gen. NYEIt speaks only Of that class of citizens
who have taken this occasion for unlawful proceed.
irgs. Threats are msde-I have heard them made
where they said they would have bread blood, or
"ceath."
Mayor WooD-The men rho make these speeches are
sent htre and paid for Il, but not By the Democratic
ception / alluded to, and move to strike out that
reflection.
Gen. NYr-There is NO reflection in it.
Mayor WOOD quoting ftom the preamble Of the
resolution l." And whereas the humanity of our laws
stands out in bold contrast with the Of the coun.
" tries from which those persons who are now making
crimnste attack upon class Of persons acknowledging
any in this community or any other Il IL to this
object
Gen. NYE-I will put in the word mostly"
Mayor WooD-I think this clause should be struck
out altogether. do not the design Of hodiog one
class Of people responsible for guilty men. STRIKE Il
all out ard will vote for the resolution; if not will
vote agairst it.
Gen NYE-I do not hold that European is any
more resp6 psibe for wrong act than an Asistic.
Mr. BowEyII think if this resolution pssses, we
ought to be unanimous and think you had Better
adopt the amendment. l would Tather this board
speak by acts than words.
Gen. NYE-I hope the Mayor Of New York has not
given any directions to the Board:
Mayer WooD-Tbs Mayor OF New YORK mas given
to these things. don't propose to consult this Board
in regard to my official duties as Mayor:
Gen. MEL don't suppose you Til; Ills Is mucn a.
they can c o 10 take care OF themseyes
Mr.. BowES-Strike out "fron which these persons
tnigrattd."
Cen NYE-Don't strike out, il You please.
MIR. BOwES-No, will only amend. 80 -,
Gen. NYE-The question is, what you will do with
these resolutions
of Two.
The vote on this motion was as follows:
Gen NrE:...";;..NO Mayor wO9D:.....Aye
Mayor PowELL..............Aye
Mr. BowES remarked that if the Chairman would
submit 10 the amendments be would vote No.
Mr. sTEAsAHAS...No Mr.. CHoLwELL Aye
Mr.. NiE-The question will be on the amendment
Of Mr.. Bowen. ,...,
Msyor Woop-we will want to strike out little
Mr.. BowEy-Our object, suppose is the sams.
we do not with TO do IN usce to any class OF people,
Il .seeItained that these men are entirely OF foreign
birth A.. .A.
Thu void %. opose to Introduce would cure all that
n A. is the laws Of the countries from which most OF
these persons have eigrstsd We can shus our eyes
Msyor Woop-You should not perpetaate cslum-
nv scairst class of men.
Cen Nyr-I.i is mere difference in the construc-
t;on Of language. deny that it is cslumny
Msyor Woob-The Chairman OF this Board WI act
az be pieases.
10 act Ii il the outy OF the Police as much prevent
an outbrsk as 10 queu II.
Msysr WooD-1bere is great play Oh INK tne'e
that really will amount to very little.
Gen NYY-That lie easily said. II calls forth an OPP
to,top if it don't amount 10 aIythlng.
Mr.. SIRASAHAY-The question Is whether tnN aP-
niles 10 a foreighn population or native. une.r-
stsud the Mayor that it shall apply to native popuia
tion alone.
Msyor WooD-No, you don't understand any sucl
thirg I propose that this Board shall not Rlsk'
Nfolesae accusation against tn c-ooh cluIehs
whom dec lare to be law abiding as sty po,un u
The population Of NewYoIk. think Tue gu'i,y an
be Luz she6 Just We without this reference W n7
foreis population Of New York as win IL.
Mr.. SrRAyAHAs-I am only sony that inc mayor
60 tsbder-footed Ii is true that large portion OF
these men are foreigners. Why Dot mehfon tne isct
Mr. BowES-What necessity Is ineie i"f qusi'y-
ire them e. native or Foreigners