New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-12-04
Testimonial 10 VI. Y. Beach, Esq.

Testimonial TO NJ. Y. Beach, Esq.
A meeting OF the Editors Foremcn, Reporters,
Compo.itors. Freshmen Folders, and other employees
oithe Sun newspaper establishment, was held on sat
urday Dec 2 At u O'Clock, in the Editorial Room Of
The sun The meeting having been called to order by
George Omission Esq on motion, John Esdie Jr Esq.
was appointed President.
The President having returned thanks TO the meeting
FOR the honor conferred upon him, and expressed the
happiness he experienced in presiding over such an
asscmblage referred to the Naledictory Address OF
Moscs Beach, Esq. which had appeared that morning
in The Sun lie stated that many OF those present had
had lOns and intimate association with MIR Beach IN
the various departments Of the Press and that on near
ng a his intended retirement from the profession they
resolved to present to him some lasting memorial Of
heir affection and esteem end that 1t was proposed
tina, this memorial should consist Of Silver Pitcher or
Va,e ornsmented with elaborate designs As this in
,eation became known throughout the establishment
every individual expressed desire to unite Ia the
tribute and he was happy to see the force ofevery de
partmen so fully represented on this suspicious oeca
sion
I'm motion of Mr. Ormiston c d. Stuart, Esq, was
apuointed Vice. president; Messrs. VIM. NJ Connolly
and John Vance, Secretaries and Mr. James NJ. Wat
ties Treasurer.
The President then stated that the presentation OF re
solution. was in order whereupon Mr.. stuart oheied
the following. which were unanimously adopted
R,,oced That suitable testimonial be presented to
Moses y Beach, Esq, IA lasting evidence OF our re
card and esteem for him NJ a man ana an employer
aud of our appreciation Of the talents ana enterprise
exhibited by him. as of the founders OF the Penny
Press. ,,-
B,soirsd That Committee be appointed to obtain
the said testimonial which shall consist OF SILVER
Pitcher or Vase and make the necessary arrange
nenis tor its presentation TO Mr. Beach.
ResoIred That the said Committee be, and hereby
are Instructed to have cDgrayen upon the said tes'
uonal series of devices emblematicsl OF the career
Of The sun newspaper establishment and OF the great
public and reforms which Ihe M" mas adNo'
Gated. and which are now in successful operation,
Rssolred That esteem and regard Tor MI beaeh
are founded on long acquaintance with him, MS man
and employer during which we have ever found him
R,oIr,I That our best wishes for his happiness and
prosperity will accompany him in his retirement to
Rssolrsd. That in expressing our regret at parilng
with one with whom we have long held iriendy ana
pleasant relations we are happy To welcome the sue
ccssors on whom his professional mantle has fallen
Rfsolred That these resolutions and proceedings be
signed individually by the employees OF tue es'So''n
ment
On motion of George Ormiston, ESQ. 1t was
Resolrsd That copy of the proceedings OF this meet
ing be presened with the testimonials, TO MI Beach
and that the said proceedings be published
On motion of Mr.. r. c. Moore, ESQ it was
Rfsolced, That the President appoint the Oouinl'tee
provided Tor in the second resolution
The President ,hereupon selected the following se"
uemen as said Committee
h Gale foreman OF the Press Room
George Ormislon foreman Of the Compositors De
psItmeut
nc. Moore assistant foreman of the Compositors
Jsmes ST wa,,les foreman Of the Folders and Car
Tdrar X Davies. of the Reporters Department
On motion of A W. Macdonald, the officers OF the
meeting were added TO the aforesaid COMMITTEE
Mr. Connolly being called upon for a speech, brien,
responded by advertng the personal worth ana pao
lie services Of Mr.. Beach.
NJ stuart then addressed the meeting IN relation t'
The device. proposed TO be placed upon The su'
NrwsrArKR TESTIMONIAL" lie wished them to be
historical and emblcmsticsl of the career OF the Voc
Yrk san. He had no doubt the Committee would b
h,pny to receive suggestions from every gentleman
connected with the establishment For his own part
he tbousht the instructions which the committee hst
us received In the resolutions would beet be carried
out hy having one large design representing the rsin
sun shining upon the two hemispheres OF the earth sn'
smaller de.isns cmbematcs OF the Lightning Printing
Pre,se. the Tclesrsphs : Mail Steamships, &c wit
Inscriptions of the leading measures which me Sv'
has or ginsted snd advocated
Mr. Vance followed in brief address relative to tn
designs He suggested that the >sHls vgne'ie shou'
ioim one Of them.
Mr. Wstiles announced that the Carriers had oSNe'
Injecting for this afternoon Al Monroe Hal 10 con'"
apo some measure of a nature akin 10 the OBJECT
tks olceting and he had no doubt they would be hsPp
incorporate with us.
hwss. on motion. R,s0lred that Mr. wsttles be ap
Pointed delegate from the meeting 10 confer Win IN
meeting VI Carriers
twas then announced by Mr.. Vance that the Messr'
Beach bad Invited al persons connected with the es'ao
hsenea, 10 banquet this evening whereupon. on mo
nou. Il was
Rssosses That wnen this meeting adjourn II shall %
meet II this place al y O'Clock, r NJ TO proceed IN
BODY 70 Mr. Beachs residence in Chambersst
On motion Of Mr Macdonald. il was Resolved that IN
.has Of this meeting be- and they are hereby, tender
W 10 tbs President and other officers.
IN motion, the meeting adjourned
JOHN EADlE, Jr President
c. ID. stuart Vice President
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