The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-23
Brooklyn City News.
MEETING FOR THE RELIEF OF THE POOR-S3, 10
SUBSCRIRKD.

MEETING FOR THE RELIEF OF TIE pooR-s3 100
SUBSCRIBED.
Last evening public meeting was held at the Supreme
Court room, City Hall, pursuance with the following
call 1t was largely attended, and the object Literally
fasronized-
REQUIRES immediate attention The financial crisis Of las, fat
cor large fHe aa the
ing The CHARITIES II has been that mcre
he
proes have had no steady work SINCE Ani
Under these the Association Improving
dsributon early in November and have continued daily
More than Ave hundred American families heretoe self
sustaining. have been aided by the association besdes
Of hs %na the ne
hsys ius have re
ceved aid from this within the last weeks but
@ o. hoassnd
Of severity ritz ssT
you are earnestly requested attend public meeting for
City Hall Monday evening. the 22d. At ~ O'Clock.
On motion OF Mayor POWELL, Mayor Geo. Hall was
chosen chairman and Daniel Y. Barnard, ESQ., Sc
cretary.
FIX Mayor BALL stated the object OF the meeting TO be
Ahat the public may be informed whA. has been
done By the society and what they still doing the
relief OF the poor. BE called upon the Secretary Mr.
Eames to make his report, which he proceeded to
lie eateo that the distributions OF the society had this
much earlier than other which
probably to the financial condition of the country
Formerly the distribution commenced about January,
but this year found necessary 10 commence about
the 10th OF October. The amount that has been dstri.
bu'ec already has been 81 OO2 &c. They have received
500 TO- leaving balance Of debt Of 81 6o2 06 This
amount has been chiefly expended 10 food and fuel Ia
addition TO those relieved Id this manner seventy
families have been assisted n paying their rent. Many
families have been assisted in removing 70 the country,
where they could be made comfortable Most Of the
persols relieved have been Ameoicsns. The estimated
weekly expenses for the next few weeks will be, far
distribution for the past six years has been 50 s42 The
winter OF lS545 unusually severe and the expenses
OF that year such as TO make necessary 10 call
public meeting similar to the present. when 81 725 were
subscribed also further from other societies
and churches The estimate OF $3.50 for the next five
weeks based the actual wants Of the society
ates the future pay of the debt of the
ciety Beyou that amount il would require about 81 900
ore to cover other expenses of the society The re-
ceipts OF this compare less favoraby with those OF
previous years great proportion OF the distribution In
Former ontts Of the Year was made TO families who have
heretofore been In moderate circumstances persons who
obliged 10 apply 10 the society by reason OF being
thrown out o: employ at. Among them great
employed shops New York and being thrown out Of
employ men are obliged to seek aid at the hands OF the
society.
Mr. Hall offered few remarks, making earnest sp
peal .er sssance, and in connection read number OF
le,ters he had received from who had applied TO
him and others for assistance.
Mayor POWELL stated that there was large am ount of
suffering IN the city and II fact that II entirely
Of the power Of the Superintendent Of the Poor TO
reach great majority OF the which contnu
aly coning TO the knowledge OF this society There
VIDE spread want IN the city and what most wanted
now was action instead OF speeches
letter was then read from Moses s. Beach. Esq OF
the NV YORK Sun, enclosing check for 800. One
Fioas and III case any other person would similar
amount, he would make his donation ten barrels.
Rev. Mr. JwE stated that his congregation had on
Srnoay subscribed the 81 $685. and he doubted not
but there were members present who would contribute
literally besides
letter was read from J & wetmsre enclosing $50
Rev Mr. FARLEY stated that he had received notice
OF the meepg, 70 give him an opportunity 10 take up
collection bot there were members OF the church
who would give their share
On motion OF Judge GRExSwoop, II resolved, That
clips be sent around the ROOM on which those present
could state the amount Of Their subscriptions.
The Chair appointed a committee OF three 10 circulate
the slips and collect the subscriptions in the
On motion Of Rev Mr. SroRRs, the committee who
called this meeting we're requested TO address note TO
each Of the pastors of churches In city, requesting
that they might cause collections 70 be taken their
cnurchos
Judge GRxxS suggested that had been stated
that there atou; 81 goo outstanding uocoected
possible.
Rev Mr.. KFsSxpAr inquired whether among the cases
tina, been spoken Of a. being relieved by the society
~cre members Of his church, he believed that no
church SHOULD allow i members 10 suffer la s power
to ssskt them. Whenever be informed Of sickness
with which he connected he had always made IT hs
business 10 tbs, their wants were relieved.
The CHAIRMAN stated that most OF them we're members
rev Mr.. Lyvr moved, Tina, a committee OF three be
selected from the present committee ~hh Instructions TO
call upon benevolent gentlemen 10 solicit their aid.
Mr.. HrSJ susgesied that among other persons 10 be
called upon, the Gas Ferry, and brooklyn City Railroad
Companies be called upon 10 contribute.
Several gentlemen addressed the meeting, Offering
various sreg sons as TO the besi mode of raising money
for The relief Of the society.
Rev Mr. SroRRs suggested that slips be prepared for
circulation IN the various churches Of the city In ior
that subscriptions may be made 81 once
Rev Mr. FARLEY moved that committee of FIVE be APP
pointed whose duty should be 10 examine into the AZ
ars OF the association and make public report OF the
sane.
The motion was carried.
The committee appointed 10 collect subscriptions nj the
meeting reported that loo had been subscribed In
money and orders since the meeting had been organized
The amount was handed 10 the treasurer, Thomas
H. Sanford.
After the adoption Of resolution requesting the liberal
contributions Of the community the meeting adjourned
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Williamsburg City News.
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