The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-06

New York Historical Society.
The New York Historical Society held stated meet
ing at their rooms In th4Univsrsty Building last
ming
The Hon. ALBEIT GALLArrs took the chair after the
meeting called to order and the Secretary Andrew
Warner Esq, read the minutes Of the proceedings at
the last meeting Of the society.
The Corresponding Secretary read series Of letters
from gentlemen who had been elected honorary and
responding members resident in different parts of the
world, among whom were Bishop Soutbgste now living
In Constsntinople, Martin Van Buren,, M. Arrago,
Alex Dumas, Don Alonzo Psion, of Yucatsn, and
other.
paper was then submitted, Of which Dr. O'Callahan
is author, containing memoirs, and q succinct
account Of the Jesuitca relations in New York and
incidents connected with those Fathers the principal
portion of which occurred within the boundaries of this
state.
communication from Mr.. Marshall, Of Buffalo, civ
ing account Of the Marshal du Neuvelees expedition
against the Seneca Indians, which laid over for
another time.
Mr. BINGHAM HowEs presented through Hamilton
Fish, Esq, medal struck in honor of MIR Pitt without
date which found about years since In the Bap
fist burial ground In Gold street On side is por-
trait OF Mr. Pitt, with the name Gulielmus Ptto in
fcrbed thereon and on the other the following words
The man who, having saved the parent, pleaded with
success for her children"
The LIBRARIAN gave a verbal report of his duties
since the past meeting Of the society," and of the dona
tors Of books documents, manuscripts &c., since the
same PERIOD the greater part OF which very import
ant and interesting relics Of great value to this society
Mr.V ATTEMARE was then introduced to the meeting,
and presented to the society through its venerable Pre-
sdent collection of books from France which were
sent by the Minister Of Marine and other government
officials
resolution Of thanks to Mr. vatsmars was then Of.
ered and also resolution, soliciting contributions Of
books from the members Of the society to be presented
the city of Paris In return for those received from
Hon. BENZ +. BUTLER rose, before the question was
AokA-
msnt to Mr. Vattemars for his enthusiasm energy and
devotedness in the of promoting literary exchanges
between nations, and hoped the resolutions would be
passed unanimously.
The resolutions were passed accordingly.
Prof BARTLETT rose and after making few apolegec
remarks read paper on language and its moral nau
the relations Of He treated OF the origin
Of language referred to the organic differences Of
guages and divided the subject into language pic
torsl language, pantomimc photographic and hieogy
phic language by writing &c and was listened to with
great interest for upwards OF an hour
Bradsh took the chair and kept for the remainder Of
the evening
oldest members of tho Society has been snatched from
by death In the death OF Peter q Stuyvesant the
Historical Society has lost patron, and society in
general, OF its most valuable members He paid
handsome tribute to his services and hoped that
gentleman present would the passage of sppro-
pirate resolutions
Dr. JNo. w. FRANCIS then submitted series of reso-
utons, deplorng the event of Mr. Stuyvesants death
sympathizng with the members of his family and re-
solving, that If possible, portrait Of the deceased BIZ
obtained
PHILIP HONE Esq rose to second the resolutions and
and memory Of the deceased. When he (the speaker)
first saw the light in Dutch street. Mr. Stuyvesant was
about putting on the habiments Of boyhood He then
referred to he many Of benevolence In hs lifetime
and his known relations towards the society, and
duigeda hope that the views and wishes Mr. Stuyve
at the time Of his death in relation to the society
will be carried out by his heirs
The resolutions were passed unanimously.
CHEF JUsTIcE JONES said he requested to
notice the society to the decease Of who though
not member Of the society to whom this
city should pay passing tribute He alluded to the late
Major VIM Popham. The eloquent speaker spoke in a
handsome manner Of Major Popham's services in the
with the respect Of Geo. Washington and bis
brother officers During life he esteemed and loved
by all who knew him and at the advanced age Of ninety
i've called TO his fathers lameAed by all He then
submitted suitable resolutions which seconded by
Major Lamb. and passed unanimously.
resolution Of thanks to Mr.. Brigham Howe for the
medal struck in honor Of Lord Chatham, then
ried
member presented an original letter, written by
George Washington to gentleman In this city Of which
the following Is copy -
NEwDuRaH 9Th Nov, 1852.
DEAR SIR
By DR.. Gregg l send you four joes f6. 9. 3, which
appearsto be the balance due you tor your lands
pray you to get made by the measure enclosed, a
pair Of the incest and best leather bresches
ut this time who esteemed the celebrated maker
or would not trouble you with SO small matter For
by whom very neat breeches were made Whether thsy
are yet to be had know not, neither do know the
ney is not sufficient, the deficiency be paid on
demand. would beg to have them me vs. soon
possible shall thank you for reterating my request
that they may be made roomy In the seat They gene
rally make them tight in the thigh that it Is with diff
fculty they can be drawn The measure enclosed Is
the size would have not what they could be brought
G. WASHINGTON.
On motion, the Society then adjourned