The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-01-06
NUARY g. 1866. PRICE, TWO CENTS.

MEETING FOR THE RELIEF OF THE POOR
Pursuant tn notice. 4 meeting of citizens as
semblcd ut the City Hall last evening at half
past four o'clock, for the purpose OF taxing
into consideration the destitute condition OF
the poor of Richmond and forming IN asso-
citation for their relief. We regretted TO see so
few in attendance.
On motion of Mr.. Williams Mr.. William P.
Munford was called to'the chair
The Chairman explained the objects OF the
meeting He supposed that all were aware OF
the necessity of organizing an ASSOCIATION lot
the relief of the poor. He had information OF
the existence of great suffering in the city
Physicians had informed him OF numerous
cases of extreme dcstitution, and many, for-
inerly In affiuont circumstances, were now re.
duced to absolute want Both food anu fuel
were necessary, and by speedy action much
suffering might be prevented. With the view
Of forming relief association, ne had drawn
up n series Of resolutions, based upon the or
raniZation of former societies, which wonld
now be submitted for the consideration OF the
meeting.
The resolutions, which are as follows, were
then offered by Mr.. ] B. Watkins
"Resolred, That a Relief Association be
organized for the purpose of co operating with
the overseers of the poor and the benevolent
societies in this city for the more eticientrellef
"Res5lred, That the affairs of this Associa
tion shall be in the hands of directory, con-
sisting of a president, treasurer, secretary
and three directors, to be appointed annually,
who shall meet as often as necessary Tor the
transaction of business.
,Res0Lred, That n quorum of the directory
shall consist of three members, ana quorum
of the Association of seven members.
Resolved, That the directors be empowered
to appoint q superint ntendent and other subordi-
nate officers and 10 fix their compensation
:" Resolred, That all vacancies in the Associa-
ton shall be filled at the annual or called meet
ings.
/" Pesolred, That the directory be authorized
To extend relief 10 Jhe poor residing beyond the
corporate limits, if, in their Judgment, adylsa-
BILE.
directory shall be held the afternoon OF the
first Monday of each month.
Z" Pesolred. That relief be restricted 10 those
who have been recommended as worthy OF
assistance by the visitors to be appointed.
"Resolred, That the directory be requested
TO address IN appeal to the public throughout
the United States for contributions OF money
and supplies for the poor OF this cry
Mr.. Wittcr was opposed 10 the last resolu-
ton. He did not believe in begging aid from
the North, and thought the applications should
be confined TO our own State.
The Chairman, In explanation, alluded 10
the destitute condition of our people Few
had either money or provisions tC give while
on the other hand, information had been re-
ceived that large supplies Wonld be raised IN
Ne" oTk LOT llle ltlLtA VI 'ii'
rs He did not believe we ought 10 rcluse ala
from any quarter il might be offered
DR. Brock said he had been assured by lady
that the people Of New York were ready TO re-
lieve the necessities of the poor here; they
only waited for the organization of some asso-
citation rs the vehicle of their beneyolence.
The resolutions were also Su@ta'ned by Mr..
Watkins, and unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Isaac w. Walker moved that the DtTec-
tory of this Association he requested TO apply
to the City Council and request them TO
cooperate with the Association in procuring
supplies and fuel for the poor. Agreed 10.
On motion of Mr.. watkins. it was
"RsS0ircd, That when this meeting ADJOURN
il adjourn to meet on Tuesday evening next
at four o'clock, and that notice be given from
the pulpits and through the newspapers
The meeting then adjourned