Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-30
Progress of The woodwork seneft.

assist il by every means and in every way.
Such Is the character of the Woodwork benefit
such are the impulses which it awakens in the public
mind Patriotism, moraltypoery genius, and along
and unspo,ted life, throw halo around the work,
and bring down upon the men who engage n-the
rewards OF conscious welldoing, forgiveness for
past Offences.
In addition to the account published yesterday,
we have the pleasure Of giving the following re-
solutions adopted at the meeting in the City Hotel =
10 At numerous meeting Of the friends Of Mr. Samuel
the Mayor was called 10 The chair and General Geo Nor
r and Colonel Charles A. Clinton were appointed secreia
The object meeting stated in eloquent address
by Reynolds Esq Addresses also by Col s.
L. knapp Hon Rcho Rker. Gen. Morris, solyman Brown
The following resolutions were submitted by s. Brown Es-
Resolved, That Benefit given Samuel Woodwork,
Eq ofthe principal theatres IN this city, previously TO
Resolved Thatw wil,hankfuy receive tue voluntary aid
and cooperation of eminent professional talent TO give value
and interest to the entertainments OF the evening
Resolved, That the following gentlemen he Committee q
Pssg s, A aas e g r yfSae George S
Hart Chandler Joseph Hoxie, a. O. Andersen ~ Rey-
mold, ADD John Reese. = ,,, - H..
Re oyed Thai Geerge Long appointed Treasurer ofte
Reolvcl That these proceedings signed by Chair
> AARON CLARK, Chairman
GEORGE : Morris SECRETARIES
CHARLES A. CLiSToN,
We have already expressed the pleasure winch II
has gwen u.s. as a friend Of morality, proprey and
public decency to see several of the names embraced III
these resolutions. Whatever rvaries and differences
may exist among the conductors OF the press we
should be the last TO permit such ephemeral feelings
10 interfere with great, good, and benevolent
object. To Messrs. M. Nj. Noah Richard Riker, and
George p Morris, give every credit for the very
successful effort they making to retrieve the
character and reputation unfortunately lost IN the last
lamcnlable complimentary benefit given in tins city
But in addition TO the honorable repentance of
these gentlemen, we have the pleasure OF adding TO
the list of sinners returning to the right path the
highly respectable name of Alderman JOSEPH
HoxIE.
The history of this gentlemans public conduc, for
the last year, has been of such character as TO
cause his friends to hang down their heads, and his
enemies 10 hold theirs little too high. Sitting
in the Court Of Sessions, by the side OF one OF
the most terrible reprobaes that stained the
annals of New York, or elevated to that very
bench Of justice which was then deprived of lite
just dues by juggle beyond the power Of magi-
clans wand, Alderman Hsxie has presented one Of
those curious specimens Of variety in human charac-
ter, that were such an article its state, exhl-
would, unqueshonably, be entitled TO the gold medal
value $500, in the shape of check on the Chem
cal Bank. For the brief space Of year, no such
humble intellectual pre,ensions in this city ever as
tonished the world with so much versaiily-so much
mystcry--so many and 80 striking points Of interest
ms those OF the ambitious ofthe Seventh
Ward and the handed dispenser of justice onit
sacred, unpoliued bench.
But in every great movement OF human society or
OF human character, there always, sooner or later
n crsis-a full tdc-a point ofrcacon, from night Ia
wreng-froE wrong 10 right. On Saturday. the 10th
Of September, may be dated the eliminating point in
fhe mysterious career of Aldermen Hoxe-a career
beginning with ms studied efforts to screen Robinson
from justice, and ending, that day. in inhictng the
highest fine the Law would admit for the simple and
erroneous publication of the name Of John Haqger,y
in newspaper Taking these two mighty efforts ms
parts Of the same policy-as elements OF the same
character the may be said to ifudate the other
the latter squares OF the former-tbe fine the re
probate Bennett cancels the pathetic juggle for the
"npocent boy Robinson" And by this algebrai'
process in morals and in justice, Alderman Hoxie may
be said TO have rubbed out old scores, and begun
again new and more splendid career, with the ap.
pcarance of his respectable name among the resolu.
hons passed at the City Hotel. BY this happy move.
charity, in this most excellent benefit, but we hav,
thc no less mmeasurabe felicity Of presenting Alder
man Hoxie to the people Of this city, a sinner re
turning from the errors Of his ways, and seeking
with all hu mility, the Office Of next Mayor or as
pis aileri that of county clerk next mosth "a III,
faed calf Of the feast TO be gwen here in ceebra,o
OF the event.
On the whole, therefore, we cheer all these gentle
men onward. There was more excellen
object than the amiable Mr.. Woodwork for com
bined effort Of charity, patriotism and benevoenc,
coming from the heart Of hearts. We feel t--w
know II. II 10 no less a worthy object of indivdua
sfior', and as generally on all pablo matters
on my own hook, have taken the following meho
10 approve and encourage the Committee in the yer
cxcellen, purpose avswcd in their resolutions;-
CORRESPONDENCE.
HERALD OFFICE, Sept. 26 1897
Ma. SAMUEL WooDwosrH-Dcar Sir. Enclose
vow Will receive check the Chemical Bank 70
$40, and the balance in specie making ST. s7k whicl
has been raised in my Office for you during the La
three weeks
We send IL TO ron as mark Of our esteem f,r vo,,
private admiration for your genius and ali,
from fellow feeling and sympathy which man o,gh
always TO entertain for bis brother man in cnlomitv
May God enable YOU to spend tho Remainder =
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