Huzza for the Jack Tars of


New-York.
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At numerous and refpe Gable
meeting Of American Seamen, con-
vened at Handy's, Tavern No. 70,
Orange ftreet, in coniequence Of
notice in the American Citizens, on
Tuefday evening, the 29th April,
1906.


Capt. Peter Banker III The Char.


RefoIved unanimously that the
money paid by Mr.. Jeferfon, for
the wild lands Of Louifana, would
have been better applied in building
SEVENTY FOUR GUN SHIPS.


Reoflved unanimoufly-That the
Seamen of America have been TOO
long expofed to attacks, impeachment,
and infult, from all nations, in con-
fequence of the; cowardice Of our
government and that we are willing
and able to defend ourfelvss if the
Government would give US fhips.


Refolved unanimouny, that we at
tribute the death of our fellow Sea-
men John Pierce, to the want of rhat
protection, to which all American
Seamen are entitled.


Refolved unanimouny, that the
Prefent ruling party have treated the
American Seamen with Reglea and
injuitice--That the Federal party are
oar triend5, and that they deferve our
thanks for their exertions in our fa-
YOUR.


Refolved unanimoufly that the
prefdeDt Of the Unitcd States, had
better be employed in afertihg the
right, defending the Honor and pro-
teeting the Flag Of his country, than
in ftufhng Raccoon Skins and dii-
fecting new ditcoverea animals.


Refolved, that we abhor Tribute
and confider it our dury to place men
in power who will command peace,
net buy it.


Peter Banker, Chairman.