The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-24

AT the annual meeting OF the Boston Marine Society,
held November. ls47, an unusually large number OF
members being present. the following resolutions en-
bodyg tribute OF respect the character and services OF
Stephen Peasanton esq, Fifth Auditor of the Treasury
who, for many years. has had the lighthouses on the
Atlantic coast and on the lakes under his charge, were
UNANIMOUSLY adopted
Whereas, Stephen pleasanon, esq, Fifth Auditor of the
Treasury Department, has been Tor many years the
head OF The lighthouse establishment OF the United States
lnd prompted by due regard 10 the ine OF
and the safety of navigation has made unwearied exer
tons 10 improve the character of the light houses along the
Atlantic coast exhibiting great practical knowledge com
bined with judcious and energetic of action
which, in spite Of many Obstacles has been attended with
the most successful results; therefore,
Resotred, unanimously, That The Boston Marine Socie
y," appreciang the services which have been rendered
by this iaihnl and efficient public ocer tender hun thei
Acknowledgements for the same, and believe him TO be
titled to the appreciation and gratitude OF the merchants
and mariners throughout the country.
Reoired, That the treasurer be authorized to receive sub
crptons from the members of the Boston Marine Socie
y," for the purpose OF presenting suitable testimonial ex
hibtng the feelings OF the Society towards Mr.. Pleasan
on for his exerons in behalf of the lighted mariner
A committee was appointed to carry into effect the
wishes OF the society in regard to Mr. Peasanton. This
committee caused the above resolutions 10 be transcribed
on velum, which was done in an elegant style by Mr.
David A. Gould OF this city, and enclosed in superb
gilt frame of two feet by two feet and a half. and
transmitted to Mr.. Peasanton, at Washington, accom-
panied with the following note
BosroN, November 10, lS7.
STEPHEN PLEAsANToN, Esq,
Washington, ID. G.
DEAR SrR,To the undersigned has been committed the
Marine Society," which unanimously adopted at the
late annual meeting of that institution LISA wedeserved
acknowledgement of the services which for many years
you have rendered to the mercantile community In the
faithful uhment of the duties of your responsible office
We feel honoed in being selected communicate TO you
the wishes OF the society," and in forwarding to you the
comparing testimonial Of That our country may
long enjoy the benefits of your services, the
border. OF the lakes and on the shores of the Allan
tic, is the earnest wish of,
Dear sir, your felow-citiZens and well-wshers,
WINsIow LEWIS,
JOHN s SLEEPER,
r. b. FORBES
THOMAS Is, CURTIS,
VIM A. WELLMAN
To the above note Mr.. Pleasanon made the following
reply
WASHINGTON, d. c., December 3, lSi7.
GENTLEMEN have the honor to acknowledge the recei
Of your letter of the 18th ut conveying to me preamble
and resolutions OF the Marine Society OF Boston, which
you inform me were al late annual meeting, unanimous
y adopted.
from society consisting OF 225 active and la honorary
members, SO Intelligent and enerprsing, all OF whom are
immediately and deeply interested in the lighthouse esab
shment, and possessing the best of knowing its
condition, the best proof that could be afforded thai
anxiety and exerons for the safety of the numerous
engers mariners, ships and cargoes of country have
not been in van and the spontaneous and generous man
in which the society has manifested its appreciation
has my thanks and entities to continuance of
my best exerons for its welfare, which scarcely need add
II will receive.
No pablo establishment probably, requires in greater
degree that its management should be kept in the same
Scotch lighthouses, Robert Stevenson, esq. who had been
forty years in their service in letter to me some lime ago
md subject that arays learning, and,
trust, Improving To the long PERIOD therefore, OF twenty
years-durng which have beea permitted by the
kindness of government conduct the lighthouse es-
blishment and which has enabled me to ascertain from
time time, the Of the lighthouses in Great Britain
and France and adopt such improvements suited
to country well as to introduce some Of our own, aid
ed in important and efficient manner by highly re-
spectacle and worthy citizen ofyour town. Wnslow Lewis
esq. for the whole period and by VIM A. Wellman, esq
Of your house, for considerable though shorter
perodnay he ascrbed the present good and satisfactory
condition OF the lighthouse establishment Of our country
To the long experience and zeal OF MI Lew
is navigators indebed well myself for the
faithful and admirable manner in which the lighting appa
has been made and fitted up in Of the Light
houses for the Improvements in the chandeliers and
inventor and for the aid he has afforded from time
time in devsng plans for lighthouses, beacons, and
To Mr. WeIman-an officer OF the customs of many
standing, charged with the lighthouse duties under
The direction Of the colectorthe commercial community
well myself also under obligations for his care and
attention in testing and procuring oil Of the best quality
wcks and tube glasses for all the light houses not only
he Atlantic coast but the lakesa service obviously OF
When the lighthouses authorized by act of the last
session of Congress shall be completed Several of which
already finished and in operation, and all them, it Is
expected will be completed and in early in the ensuing
ycar0 but more will be required the Atlantic
xperence win point out where these ought 10 be placed
Many of those authorized will be the coast OF Fori-
da Mississippi louisiana and Texas part OF our coast
the dangerous and where they have hitherto
been much wanted The whole coast therefore, by the
guardian and liberay of Congress- WILL in short
hat navgators will have little to fear for the want oil
necessary guides and which will have the further
of esenng the amount to be paid by them and our
merchants for insur
have the honor be, gentlemen very respectfully, your
obedent servant, -....
To Winslow Lewis John s. Sleeper, r. b. Forbes Thos
b. Curtis and William A. Wellman, eslrs., committee OF
the "Boston Marine Society"
CONCERT HALL.
DRoLL DOINGS AND DIVERSIONS,