New-York daily tribune., 1858-02-23
MEETING FOR THE RELIEF or THE
POOR IN BROOKLYN

meeting called for the purpose of taking necessary
measures for the relief Of the suffering poor IN this
city, was held in the Governors Room Of the City
Hall last evening. There was good attendance Of
wealthy citizens and Others who felt an interest in
the matter.
Hall was called TO the chair and Daniel Z. Barnard,
esq., was appointed Secretary.
The CHAIRMAH stated that the object of the meet
ing was to learn what had been done by the Society
"for Improving the Condition of the Poor" aud what
they were still doing for their relief when ne called
upon the Secretary of the Society MIR. Eanes, to
make his report. go
Mr.. EAMEs stated that the distributions Of the So
cety had this year commenced much earlier than In
other wears owing to the financial condition OF the
country. Formerly the distributions commenced about
January but this year il was found necessary to COM
mence about the 10th of October. The amount dis
tlibuted already is q, ,OO2 Co. Receipts, $500 TO-
Leaving a balance of debt of 81 j02 O6. This amount
has been expended chiefly in food and fuel. la al
ditiop to those relieved in this manner families nave
been assisted in paying their rent. Many families
have been assisted in removing to the country where
they could be made more comfortable. Most OF those
relieved are Americans. The estimated weekly OK
penses for the next five weeks will be- as fer as can
be estimated, about $3.50 per week The average aus
tnbuton for the past six years has been s6,9i2 per
wear The Winter of lS5i-55 was unusually severe,
and the expenses of that year were such az to
make it necessary to call puohc meet
ing similar to the present, when SiI2o was
societies and churches. The estimate OF S'1o 10 the
next five weeks is based upon the actual wants OF the
Society relates to the future, as also 10 pay on te
debts. Beyond that will be required ABOUT sl,VW
more TO cover the expenses The receipts OF tnis year
compare less favoraby with those OF previous years
great proportion Of the distribution IN ormermonths
of the year made to families VINO nave heretofore
been in moderate circumstances, who nave Deeh
obliged to apply to the Society, by reason OF being
thrown out of employment. Among these are widows
who with their daughters, have had employment n
New-York and account of the stagnation OF Dusi-
ness or failure of their employers, had been thrown
out of work. -.
The CHAIRMAN offered few remarks, concluding
with an earnest appeal for assistance, aud reau a
number of letters from persons who had been sS'teu'
to show their character. -.
MAYOR POWELL stated that there were, undouDt'
edy large number of persons IN suffering conui-
ton in the city, and among them there were persons
who cOulG not apply to the Superlntendenls oI tne
Poor. What was most wanted was action iIsIeau eau u
spe eeches. A letter read from Moses >; beacn,
esa. of The Ne5C- York Sun, incloslng chech lo'
800. Smith j. Eastman donated five barrels OF pro-
visions, and promised ten barrels IN case any ooa!
else would give a similar amount. The hev. WI;
Lewis, flom his congregation presented the SUM VI
$235; j. S. Wetmore SO.
On motion of Judge GREENWOOD, the persons pres
ent requested to signify the amount OF tneH uo
nation on slips Of paper.
On motion of the Rev. DR.. SroRRs, Committe was
appointed to call upon the pastors OF different
to solicit subscriptions among their congregations
Judge GREENWOOD suggested that those agents wnJ
Rad failed 10 send in their subscriptions be requesed
TO do so Immediately. ,.,.
The Rev. Mr. KyssyDY inquired whether among
those cases spoken of as relieved were memoers " -.
any church, as he believed no church would alo" It's
mepb bers to suffer if in its power to assist them.
The CHAIRMAN stated that most OF these were iiioi
bers Of churches.
Several gentlemen addressed the meeting, onerns f
suggestions as to the best mode of raising money 'of
the relief of the Society - ,ha
A Committee was appointed to examine into tue
affairs of the Society and report. ,.o.;,,;o,,
of those present reported that over 81 oo had oeen
subscribed. Ca,
The amount was handed over to Thomas :-naS n oaS
ford, Treasurer, and the meeting soon aiter