The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-31

BsARD OF ALDnnMEr-.Aug so.-Morrs Franklin
The PRESIDENT after the Board had convened made
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES with the suggestions Of his Ho-
nor the Mayor and in accordance with my own feel
ings have called special meeting Of this Board. for
the purpose taking into consideration the melancholy
distinguished statesmen Of State and Of the age In
which live; and it is not only the privilege but the
their sympsthies with the family aud friends Of the de-
parted In his death the wife has been deprived Of
afectionate husband and fond and confdng friend;
and well may the family and associates Of Slas Wright
weep DER the loss of such man. and the nation mourn
the loss Of the brightest stars Of its political galaxy
But few dayss since. and this distinguished man Was
In the enjoyment of health and spirits which promise
for him. to all Appearances long and brilliant career
But in momentum the twlnkng Of eye as II were,
the loosene ard the pitcher Is broken at
tho fountain and the mighty now reposes beneath
the sod, prey for the meauest reptiles. Well may We
pause upon An event such ths-for II trace the
of this distinguished In the halls Of the Le
gislature-in the financial department of staten
the gubernatoral chair in the Senate Of the United
States there contending with august minds We per-
ceived that he maintained the dignity Of his st.ton
that he measured mind by mind-and by open fair
and manv Of argument he met and resisted the
attacks Of his political opponents, In such way and
such manner that showed him to be the accomplished
scholar, well the accomplished orator. His
has closed, and closed at time, yea
who comforting upon his elevation to high and
important position With q view Of handing down to
the rock of ages suitable record of hts virtues and
his worth 1t remains with you to take such action
you may, in your judgment, think proper.
At the close Of President Frankn's remarks, Alder
man Kelly offered the following resolutions
Whereas, The Common Council Of this city have been
informed Of the death OF distinguished fellow citi
gen. the Hon Silss Wright formerly Governor Of this
State and for honored represent ave In
the Senate of the United States,
And whereas deeply impressed by this sud-
den dispensaton. calling from among In the midst Of
his honorable and useful career who emin
emily 1T to adorn every station to which free and
lightened people should call him -
And whereas DESTROYS Of expressing deep
greet at heloss in common with our State and coun
try have sustained ;-Therefore
Resolved That the chair Of the president be dressed
in mourning the space Of three months and that the
members of this board the customary badge Of
mourong for 80 days. and that the day after the
of these resolutions the flags the City Hall be display
ed at half and that the proprietors of public build
pgs generally and masters Of vessels In port be request
pay the mark respect to the memory Of the
illustrious dead
Resolved, That copy Of the above under the seal Of
the city be transmitted by his honor the Mayor to the
friends the deceased with the sincere coincidence Of
the corporation of the city of New York with those who
have been suddenly and deeply afflicted by this dis
pensation.
Alderman Messeroe having read some remarks which
he had prepared the resolutions passed. and order
ed be sent to the Board Of Assistants and the board
adjourned.
The special meeting the Board Of Assistant Alder
then held and the action Of the Board Alder
concurred in by them. After which the Board Of
Assistants also adjourned until Monday evening next.