The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-24
VOiumtoerfng.

Volunteering.
NEW JRRSHY AND TIE BLACK 2RcRUrrS-e0LD At
TENT At N1AqD.
Our Jersey neghters, arc anxious 10 Oh their own
quota Nth their own mon, WHITE black like the
idea OF agents o. from there across
che river to this CITY, There have boon several instances
Of "Amcrcans OF African descent" having been stopped
~ the ferry and made fright about facc and march
another direction. Rlshtorwrong It has beeo the sourc
OF occasional trouble and frequent complaints Among
tho attet George Dswnng knight OF the spoon and lord
Of tho bvavcs Of Broad street. seriously aggrieved
In this way, and made complaint Of hls troubles to
Mayor Gunther. Hs.onoc could not exactly SEQ how his
Jurisdiction extended ovor Jersey City, whore they
worry good Mayor, but being Of kind and benevolens
disposition anxious thAs justice DO DONE though the
heavcns should fall. very considerably recommended
George 10 make application toSservisor Blunt Chairmaa
OF the Volunteering Connitec. Thcreupon Mr. rownins
appeared before the Chairman presented tho follow
ing letter.
MAJORS 0srrcr. EKw YORK, Jan. %, 1894.
DKAR Sa-I have been directed BY his Honor the Mayor
to refer to you tho bearer. Mr. George Downing
things In city Mr. Downing complains OF grievance
in Jersey City. which he will explain and your scqpaint
. suitable and adequate remedy Very respectfully
J. D. AUD, Clerk
Although this appeal was most feeling one, especially
a. It had reference TO tho good things OF city, Mr.
Blunt, though one OF the ell known "lovers OF good
thiOgs," was 10 as great dilemma bis Honor the
Mayor, and on the statement OF the could nos him
self see bow be- Chairman Of the Supervisors vounacer-
ing Committee could interfere with Jersey cabbaxes or
urgers: and, as he acting In local capac y In the
city and county Of New York, no did not believe his
business extended the sovereign State OF New Jer
sey But not to be outdone generosity by the Mayor
he politely informed Mr. Downing OF his inability 10 serve
him directly, but would refer his case to the
War Department so. between bis Honor Mayor Guuther
Supervisor Blunt aud the Honorable Secretary Of War
stanton, Mr. George Downings likely any early
day 70 be thoroughly ated and promptly
cd. Who says there Ia no justice remainings
bold attempt at fraud was made tho Chairman OF
the committee on Saturday, which alone prevented
By the prudence and sagacty OF Mr.. Blunt.
Thomas d. King presented bis papers, regularly
made out and signed and witnessed, represent.
ing him a. 70 member OF Company D, First
New York Mounted Rifles. Everything was so regular
and well done that tho affair admirably calculated to
deceive Tho Supervisor fanced there was some con.
necton between tho party here several Of them,
and all with similar papers) and Kings county volun.
teers On Investigating the matter, ho discovered that
they had all reensted, credited 70 the quota Of
Brooklyn and had each received their bounty OF three
hundred dollars II was q bold movement 70. increase
their capital, bat fortunately did not succeed Had Il
not boon for the clear head and good memory Of Mr..
Blunt the county would have been tho loser Of several
thousand dollars. He about ordering the arrest Of
tho whole party, but nnaly lot them % with one his
one hundred FOUNDER reprimands