Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-09-25
Weralu of the TtMte.
THURSDAY MORNING, Sent. e. 1915.
RhOde.lSIand Historical Society,


third annual meeting Of this Society was
held in the Society's Cabinet, in Provi-
dence, on Waterman street, the Presi-
dent, John Howland, Esq, in the Chair.
The occasion (says the Journal was
one Of unusual interest to The members,
as they assembled, for the first time,
within the walls Of an edi6ce, which,
after manifold struggles and hindrances,
they have succeeded in building as the
permanent depository for their collec-
tions.
The annual Reports ofthe Board of
Trustees, Of the Treasurer, and Of the
Cabinet Keepers for the Northern and
Southern Districts, were read and or
dered to be recorded.
On the 10Th ofSep,ember. this Society
met, pursuant to the vote of adjourn
ment, at the Cabinet, the President in
the chair.
Mr.. Goddard, from the committee on
nominations, made report, which was
received. The Society then elected
the following persons, recommended by
the committee, as officers, for the year
ensuing
John Howland, Esq, President.
Hon. William Hunter, Isl Vice Pres-
idcni
Albert G. Greene, Esq, Cd Tice
President.
Thomas c. Hartshorn, Esq, .Secre-
fary, vice John Power Knowles, Esq,
who declined a reelection
George Baker, Esq, Treasurer.
Trustees-John Pitman, Edward B,
Hall, Joseph Mauran, Barzillai Grams
ton, George A. Brayton, Amherst
Everett, William r.. Staples, Thomas
+. Carpenter, Elisha Dyer, Jr., Thomas
&. Harishorn, and Samuel G.. Arnold.
Cabinet Keeper for The Northern Dis
hict-Thomas G.. IIartshorn, vice
George Baker, who declined re-elec-
ton.
Cabinei-Reeper for The Southern Dis
h1ct-Benjamin b. Howland, Of New
port.
The Society, having completed the
election Of officers, proceeded TO the
consideration of the preamble and reso-
lutions following, reported by com
mitiee 10 the Board of Trustees, aud by
them referred TO the Society.
Whereas, a communication has been
laid before this Society, in the following
words, viz
Jons IIowLASp Esq, Providence, r. l., Pres.
idemt oftio Rhode Island Historical Sorirty
WASHINGTON, I7ih March, Isi5.
SIR; Al the request Of Commodore Jesse
ID. Elliott, transmit herewith TO Won, to be
presented in his name, to the Historical Society
of Rhode lsluud, a Medal winch he has caused
to be struck IN honor of J Fennimore Cooper,
Esq, III token Of grateful acknowledgment 10
that disiingui' bed author, for the historical
justice which he has awarded 10 the character
and conduct of Commodore Elliott in his pub.
'ished writings.
acquit myself with great satisfaction of thi,
trust committed Ia mo by Commodore Elliott,
aud am happy To avail myself Of the oocasion
To assure You of The high respect with which
| am. sir,
Your humble and ohedeni servDnt,
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
II is, thereupon, Resolved, Tha, the
thanks Of this Society be presented TO
the Hon. John Quincy Adams, for his
care and attention in the discharge OF
The trust committed to him by Commo-
dorc Elliott.
And, whereas, we honor the charac-
Ter and cherish the memory Of Commo-
core Oiicer Ha-ard Perry, and hold in
high admiration the professional skill,
heroic valor, and noble conduct shown
by him in the Battle on Lake Erie, on
the tenth Of September, 1918, by which
he achieved a victory glorious to the
American arms, and gained name
which 10 us, as citizens of his native
State, is a source Of honest pride ; And,
whereas, in the published writings of
}. Fennimore Cooper, Esq, relative to
That event, he has laborcd to establish
opinions which we can neither adopt nor
sanction And, whereas, Justice re-
qulrcs, that this Society shall not do or
participate in any act which may imply
acquicscenco in the efforts which have
been made in behalf Of Commodore
Elliott, to establish for him a reputation
derogalory to the just fame of his de-
ceased commander
II is, therefore, Resolved, That this
Society declines accepting the medal
which has been presented in the name
of Commodore Elliott and that the
President be directed To transmit the
same to tho Hon. John Quincy Adams,
with two attested copies these
Resolutions and that, in the name Of
The Society, he request Mr.. Adams to
return the medal to Commodore Elliot,
and TO enclose herewith, one of such
altested copies.
The Preamble and Resolutions hav-
ing been read, it was moved that they
be adopted as an act Of the Society
whereupon a motion was made by the
Hon. William Hunter, and seconded,
10 amend the Report by striking out the
first Resolution, which motion, after a
discussion in which Messis. Hunter,
Goddard, Brown, Greene, Hall, Gam