New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-12-11

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The NEw-YoRK ASSOCIATION FOR IMPROVING
THE CONDITION OF THE PooR.-The eighteenth an
nual report Of the New-York Association for I'M
proving the Condition of the Poor, now Published,
sets forth that in this year, 1861, of Rebellion md
Civil War; the restitution in this city was 46 per
cent less than in 1885, the year Of bghted harvests;
80 per cent less than in 1857 the year of financial
embarrassments and 80 per cent less than the aver
age of the preceding six years; that the laboring
classes had in che Savings Banks not less than
$40 OOO 900 at the very time when the Southern pa
perS represented that the city was menaced with
upyisings and riots, the cry of bread or blood, by
5000 starving people," that during the year 364
visitors made Al 500 visits, oisbursed the sum OF
s43 725 in relieving 1882 families, consisting OF
| -, 1874 persons. During the eighteen years OF the
Associations existence there were made 5S8,255
visits 500 900 dsbursed 3l 1876 families, 557 62l
persons relieved. During that time the receipts
have amoInted to $3.50 7y2, being less than the ex-
pendtures by 50 208 III balance now due tho
Treasurer. The report contains some interesting
testimony from truant officers in reference to chill
dren running away from schools, and the various
motives by which they are induced to DO so also
Ia reference TO the preventive measures resOred TO
Tor LDelr safety ana future WellArc. AL array OI
important evidence il also adduced In reference
to the actual state Of the West its adaptedness for
those OF our population who might choose 10 imml-
crate, the need Of such immigration the import
ance Of not encouraging itt the present time, Its
bearings upon the present war; and the effects Of
that war; on the interests Of labor, tending to show
that tar from suffering from the scarcity OF labor
induced by thousands OF her industrious enlist
ing for the battlefield, the West has been abundanly
able to spare all who have gone. Inc Influence or
L. Intn finn
feature in the report in which it is observed that the
Improvement of society il not SIMPLY attributable TO
intellectual instruction, but with It, to that early
discipline and moral culture of the heart, principles
and conduct, which Christianity requires for tho
Improvement of individual character, and the we'll
being OF society,"" The whole report is faithful
description of industrial population under tho
three following general divisions: L. The indus
trions and thrifty III. The inefficient and IMPROVE
dent III. The immoral and reckless.
The present aspect Of the state OF business is well
set forth toward the close of tue report " Ii
IDLE to apply general principles disocated bus
mess operations. The usual routine of commerce
and industry is deraDged channels OF trade are
opening; and while some forms of enterprise are
paralyzed others stimulated TO intense activity.
To understand, therefore, the condition OF our city
industry, should not reason from what we have
known in former years. bat look at facs ss they ex-
st. Paradoxical as the assertion may appear, the
times at the dullest and brlskest on record
Business establishments side by side exhibit tho
greatest contrasts. Those supplying war with its
multltorm reQusitlOns, are driven al ther topmost
speed while Others traicng in the commodities Of
peace regime, are ruinously inactive. Aud the same
sharply defined distinctions pervade the different
branches OF mechanical and manufacturing industry"
Those likely 20 suffer will all in their power to
avert the humiliation Of asking for aid of graui
tous character. But TO very many, despite their
efforts this necessity will come. Their suffering
wives and children will cry for bread which they
have not to give and they must be helped or perish
These are the alternatives and simple facts III the
case. All ars involved in the same mighty national
struggle and are alike interested IN the moment0us
issues. But some more favored than others, have
thus far outridden the Storm and shall not such
reach bel png band 10 rescue the perishingl Cod
forbid that any bearing the human form divine
shoud, in this. time of common trial and calamity,
steel his heart against a brother In adversely!
DEArH OF JOIN p. JAcKsoY.-We regret to an
nounce that Mr.. John p. jackson, Vioe-President
and Sups rintendent of the New-Jersey Railroad and
Transportation Company, died at bis residence at
Newark this morning. Mr. jackson has been con-
nected with tia. Company from its organization to
the present time He was appointed Secretary on
the ith Of June. 1892 and held that position to the
lst Of November lS49. On the Attn cf june, 1876 no
was elected a Director, and on the 18th OF juno,
lS4g was chosen Vce-President, and in that Office,
united with the superIntendency OF the road he mas
remained since. lie WIZ Hldil oI RIcht cuti Aou
the Company which the services OF the better por-
ton of his life was devoted Is indebted IN no small
degree for is present prosperity to his Iudicious
management and ability in the arrangement o. de-
tails. ,
Mr.. jackson, we believe was educated for the
bar and held an excellent position 10 thai profession,
when he turned his attention toward the railroad
business then just springing into existence and, We
think has occasionally practiced in the Courts during
his connection with the company: Az The time Oh
-. ,Ia Of Ha I'D thOnOh
Young man, he was Speaker OF the House OF
Assembly and bis position and prospects In polrai
life were Of the most hltering character; but from
his connection with the company no devoted hrs
whole energies to It's service and abandoned acuve
participation il the pursuits Of the politician.
The deceased admitted TO the NeW-Jerey
bar very early in life, and engaged in the practice
of law Cor some time in one OF the villages OF ms
native county (Passale.
During the term he was engaged in the Practice OF
the law be was marked as a young man OF promise
and ability Possessing in many respects high duali-
fcstions as orator, he was frequently invited oy
the country people around about hin 10 deliver
Fourth.of.july orations-of public speaking he was
extremely fond, and eventually he became deeply
interested In the politics of hs county.
Bv gea-on of his influence, his popularity and the
confidence of the people III his integrity he was
twice elected to the Legislature of the State, and
a member Of that body discharged his duty with
credit 10 himself and the utmost satisfaction OF his
constituents lie was also twice elected clerk OF
the county of Essex very lucrative office now the
moe. lucrative ia the Statel, and thereby amassed
considerable money.
Ravino become curing his political life acquainted
with all the influential men OF the State, and being
shrewd and sagacious himself IN political affairs, the
Company with which he was connected entirely re-
lied upon him protect their interests in the Legis
lature from any iniraction.
For some years past the Interests Of the Camden
and Amboy Railroad Company greatly contoted
with those II the New-Jersey Transportation Com
pany, and although the Camden and Amboy threat
ene az one time absorb every interest in e stats