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Letter to Editor
February 12, 1845
New York Daily Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Letter complains about inadequate lighting at Jersey City Ferry leading to passenger accidents and criticizes corporation for slippery pavements, using biblical metaphors.
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JERSEY CITY FERRY
To the Editor of the Tribune:
You notice in your paper of Tuesday, an accident which occurred on the previous night to a passenger in landing from the Jersey City Ferry-boat. This is not the first of the kind which has happened this season. For the want of sufficient light at either side of the Ferry passengers are very liable to meet with an accident, particularly those not accustomed to crossing this ferry. This is one of the many complaints passengers make who have occasion to cross to or from Jersey City.
"The Fall of Adam," is illustrated in fine style on many of the pavements, and the crossings prove that the Corporation adhere pertinaciously to the doctrine of original sin.
To the Editor of the Tribune:
You notice in your paper of Tuesday, an accident which occurred on the previous night to a passenger in landing from the Jersey City Ferry-boat. This is not the first of the kind which has happened this season. For the want of sufficient light at either side of the Ferry passengers are very liable to meet with an accident, particularly those not accustomed to crossing this ferry. This is one of the many complaints passengers make who have occasion to cross to or from Jersey City.
"The Fall of Adam," is illustrated in fine style on many of the pavements, and the crossings prove that the Corporation adhere pertinaciously to the doctrine of original sin.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Infrastructure
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Jersey City Ferry
Ferry Accidents
Insufficient Lighting
Passenger Safety
Pavement Complaints
What entities or persons were involved?
To The Editor Of The Tribune
Letter to Editor Details
Recipient
To The Editor Of The Tribune
Main Argument
insufficient lighting at the jersey city ferry causes accidents for passengers, particularly those unfamiliar with it, and this is a common complaint; the corporation's poor pavement maintenance illustrates neglect.
Notable Details
References Accident Reported In Tuesday's Paper From Previous Night
Uses Metaphor 'The Fall Of Adam' For Slippery Pavements And 'Original Sin' For Corporation's Adherence To Poor Conditions