New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-01-16
yoL. EE. no. 2so.
Gov. Seward and the Co!ered Citizens of
NeJ.Eor

At public meeting Of the Colored Citizens Of
the City of NewYork: had Dec 18th, 1912, al
Union Hall, pursuant to notice, for the purpose OF
expressing the high consideration which they en-
terrain for his Exceency Governor WILLIAM H.
SEWARD, for his noble and generous acts since be
has filled the high Office of Governor, especially
towards the Colored Citizens the following pre-
amble and resolutions were unanimously adopted
H1erea, His Eace!lency W H. Seward Governor CT the
st IL OF New York has sgni6-d hi. intention retire
private life by declining denomination for that Office;
York entertaining high regard ior hin as Chief agis-
irale and as in Lis official he shown himself
able Statesman us Magistrate and sincere and con-
| sislent friend OF the oppressed, Therefore,
ResOlvcd That we teader 70 His Excelency W. a. Sew.
ard heartfelt thanks for his oft repeated expression OF
opinion in favor OF rights.
Rssoied That in bis approval OF hr act establishing the
right 1ria by TRY and the repeal OF The nine months
law, he has shown himself worthy descendant OF the
Patriots OF the Revolution
Resoiued That His EzceIlency, Wp. II. Seward in tn.
no DE and PATRIOTS stand which be has taken III The
versy with the Governor Of Virginia IN denying the right
triumph Republican Principles the false doctrines
which lie The foundation 81 Slavery and are directly OPP
posed 10 the very existence OF the Liberties OF the People OF
this Republic.
Resoged That in tn, view of this meeung Gov. Seward
merits high rank the friends OF humanity for his
us1iEchng iirHness in carrying cut just principles
Resoctd That Committee % tlee be appointed 70 ad'
dress the Governor expressive oie views of this meeting
rs. u. %.
a. SMITH, were appointed a Committee in accordance
with the above resolution The meeting then adjourned
G GEO. LA ; nssaoS Jr., Secretaries.
Ect,cr.
To His Ercei.ency, "I. u SEWARD:
GoUernor Of The State Of Ne'r. York
SIR The undersigned, in behalf Ot tie coored citizens
Of the City aud County OF NewYork, canzot softer The
term of your Excelencys official connection with their
native State to expire without expressing, in their humble
way tina high raiion with which your conduct during
the last four years has inspired them
FDtIry wear
your keeping the rights the dcstnie and the vas,
dncioa an enlightened and powerful confeHeracy, and
high vantage ground among The nations OF the earth
The responsibilities attached To this distinguished trust
great they found in your E1csency man equal
| TO their weight and TO their every emergency.
Your Exceency elected 10 the Office OF Governor Of
the OF RewYok by triumphant majority, consti-
ulng large aad powerful political party, and, according
received political doctrine 10 carry out the rlaxins and
accomplish far lay, the wishes OF that party:
always strictly mindful OF good taith whether pledged
implied it was your E.ceeacys admirable course sepe
zanshp and to carry iemer with The rnness and
decision OF whom no political elevation could raise
above responsibility TO bis con clencc and his God
Once in the Chair OF State, your Exceency presented
he spectacle OF longer The mere avorite OF
than two millions OF human belags Gin high state of civi
zaon) vigorously pursuing that line of conduct which
might best contribute TO Increase the social comfort and
effect the moral advancement OF the whole.
IL true that almost every instance the acts OF your
E1ceency in accordance with the principles OF tie
party with whom you Identified but occasionally whea
appeared the right came IN contact with received
EKceGncy, by iLHr1ibe adherence
principles admirably e3pountcd by you, showed that
your conduct based on letter aud more stable basis
Than the hopes fears connected will, reclect ono Office
In connection with this fact, il matter OF high salts
faction 10 The Undersigned and reason Tor increased comb
dence in the Institutions only portion OF which they are
present permitted 10 eEJpy that there Is found man o
vast requirements, high abilities, and OF lofty moral IN
,Sde and that that nnItudeG whom it S said that they
will alone endure the rule OF iawnDg haiterlne, tme
When long onnued sacrifice OF bis personal interests in
public service has compelled him 10 seek as private c
zen to these interests which the genius OF our In
stituons has SO Carefully separated IRON hgh political
trusts.
respect and admiraor ie undersigned would add, that
they moved 10 by preference for any political
creed but the contrary isolated from me ernen Q. p
Exccllency relation 10 certain great principles laid down
indeed in the CONSTITUTION OF our state put which, un. s
occurrence OF your Executive career had long renamed
as acknowledgements towards the carrying ont OF
fnI nracae of which by making New Yo,k tree Stale
indeed no portion OF her inhabitants being proscToeo o
physical peculiarly or for cherished views would enao.e
her 10 advance with unetered strides IN her glorious CD
Trusting that the day is not far distant when your Excel
lency will obey The voice OF your eiowci'zens again call
inc upon you occupy your present. or TO enter upon
more exalted station in The giit OF the people Sp
Your EXcellcncy's obedien servants,
JAMES McCUNE SMITH
TIMOTHY SEAMAN
New.York City, Dec. 26th, 1912
REPLY.
ALBANY Jan'y 9Th, l8lS.
Gentlemen II have received with profound sensllIiy
the resolutions address rendered by you in he OF
nrse Thai The principles asd motives which have duenced
nv public conduct although Inexperienced ~ many Ct
those 10 whom was responsible, have been tGy under.
stood and iuSy appreciated by mass who excluded
uninsy from political suffrage, and therefore are unable
10 reward or punish q magistrate ,a
and affecting address, but may without ego'i, that
shall cherish among The pleasing recoections ni my pub
lie life The remembrance, tnat received the thanks OF tno
whose pr,ecion required sacrifice OF some personal ad
yantar ard conflict with prendiceS maured by age ana
sustained by political combinations
Relieve me- gentlemen, BIZ rs grateful as generous
and ar.p, man should be, for The tribute have receivcu
NJ vonr hands and your constituents thai The career
of Humanity shalt continue have my humble efforts 'o
its advancement.
remain most respectfully,
Your obliged and obedent Servaht