— -* , , . . , . . 'i *j 1 According to the American journals , great suffering has been caiised* 'to the poor*-, and destitute of New York by the intensely ' cold weather that has prevailed; It is statedthat the number of men out of employment is at present as high as* 50,000* "representing an aggregate of 200,000 human beings without means of support beyond those furnished? by the various public and private charities. Owing to the want of appropriations • this., year, the most that can be doJiefor these by; the authorities is to. furnish them,, with a meal for the day. The Board- of Appoint--ment. now has a resolution before 'it authorising the expenditure of 100,000 dollars for out-door relief, but it is doubtful whether it will be adopted unless public pressure is brought to bear in its favour. In the meantime, many are going without proper cloth--ing, looking for food, and unable to get even
the little fuel necessary to keep the temperature of their miserable apartments above the freezing-point. •
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XII, Issue 63, 14 March 1877, Page 4
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