The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-15
The Presentation OF Plate to Moses q.
V.eNuarh.

Leonard.
On Friday evening, the friends OF Moses g. LEONARD
Commissioner of the Aims House assembled at the
Apollo Rooms, TO witness the presentation to him
of valuable service of pate-seven pieces, viz. =
coffee pot, tea pot, water pot, sugar and
slop bowls milk pitcher, and sugar tonss The whole
set weighs 15s ounces Each piece is tastefuy formed
and chased, and bears the following inscription -
- Moses q Leonard Aims House Commissioner, New
York from the officers of the department. April 1919
The first Commissioners elected oy the people IN 1916
table covered with rich velvet shawl decorated with
silver having heavy silver assei at each corner The
shawl is intended for Airs. Leonard
Al halfpast eight O'Clock. Mr. Leonard entered tho
saloon accompanied by MIR. William IL. Lyons and j.
bancroft Stcyens-Mr. Lyons being designated
chairman and MT Stevens selected to deliver the pre-
septation address. which duty he performed in hand
some style aud to which address Mr. Leonard replied
SrR-In accepting this valuable giftvauablc for its
intrinsic worth, but to me thousand times moro va
liable AS the testimonial Of the kind feelings and
fr;endsbipof the afectonate regard and attachment
Of INV associates whose berality has contributed to
this rich beaues feel that language is too feeble
properly to convey tho sentiments of my heart,
acknowledge, as DESIRE the dcht of gratitude
them for so signal manifestation OF their favorable
to refer in natering manner to the strong attach
ment had by these donors, as evidenced by this
alton of costly plaeattrbuting these feelings
10 INV conduct in the discharge of my official duties
the executive of the Aims house department Of this
great metropolis To have discharged my duties with
fidelity required that these my associates, should be
equally faithful in the performance OF theirs and it is
No mall rratfcaton to be able say that,
nv knowledge there has been want Of discipline
lack Of countaby no license or indulgence to thom
not consistent with strict and rigid performance OF
| the trusts committed to their charge To have
ceiyed sir the favorable consideration of such men
and such officers selected by the city authorities, for
discharge of the responsible duties imposed upon
| them as aids in the most important department
Naturalization and pride Notwithstanding however
| much may have devoted myself to the duties of my
Office and with what success my exertions in tho pub
lie service have been crowned cannot be vain to
suppose that do not owe much of this significant
precision of the favorable consideration OF my assoc
aes to generous and liberal estimate Of abors
to advance the interests Of this department. and it
would be illibera in the extreme to refuse the
lust that their exerons and dcvo-
ton to their duties belongs much of my in the
| manag Of this most difficult department Ever
ready engage in all measures calculated to advance
the best interests Of the city regardless OF the tolls and
| labors incident to the accomplishment OF the work,
they have in small degree contributed to Tighten my
duties and render successful the improvements and
forms which have elevated the condition Of charity
institutions and which has given to them charac ter
for excellence OF management and superiority over any
known in this or even any country in Chrfstendon.
Such services an intelligent community will approve
and reward and that it may be their fortune to be
known and properly appreciated Is alike my desire and
my hope. You have not, sir, appropriately alluded
to the differences Of party views between these gentle
men and myself and If there be any above all the
ioyous emotions that thrill through my breast in the
reception of this magnificent gift, 1t is, that these
donors are my political opponents Let TINS evlnce to
tiers need not and should not prevent amicabe rea-
those engaged in the same work Of serving
the public in n public capacity. And far this
may have the happy effect to dissipate party feelings
and help to usher in that better day, whom principle
shall superscde prejudice and party BIO swallowed up
in patriotism, may its influence be mighty for the
summation Of so desirable object Permit mo to
say here. that in the administration of this depart
ment, have, from the commencement, aimed to
psh entire adjustment of party feeling the
agomen of all its affairs and whilst the patronage of
appointments and the power OF removal was conferred
upon in instance was IT exercised against
litical opponent-and will hail the time with
more delight than myself when purity of moral charc-
ter proper qualifications, and talent, shall be the
tal pre- for public Office Then and not till
then will be that high aud pros
pert republican form of govern
and if mistake not the signs of the times strongly
forcshadow this glorious event Sir, you have appealed
most sensibly tony feelings, in your illusions to my
tcmplatcd journey to the far Westto my separation
from associates acquaintance and friends-but moro
from those above all dearest to my heart
my wife and my little Sir no one can more keenly
feel than do the sacrifices make in this separation.
Made for social enjoyments, deeply mbued with do
meetic feelings and surrounded with those well cacu-
lated secure my strongest love- my voluntary
render Of them is wonder to myself 1t Is subject
too painful for me to dwell upon here, and can but
say that my anxiety to surround those dear
with the comforts of existence, and in the strong hope
that this temporary separation will prove not only
theirs but my own future good and happiness, |
the sacrice and shall drink with contentedness
the bitter cup IT, with it there be grounds
hope that the end it will sweeten tho waters of
life by providing those physical comforts so material
to the demands Of our nature and contribute to the
means for their mental and moral ancement with
out which life is scarcely worth possessing Sir can
receive this costly present. without again thanking
tho donors for this unexpected Offering and by
suring them that so long as memory exists shall
carry with me the pleasing rccoectons not only Of
this night and this testimonial of their kind and af-
fectionate regards but Of their many virtues their
high Of honor and integrity, their devotion to
their duty in relieving suffering humanity by their
ready ministraons Of charitable relief by the kind
courteous demeanor in conforming to any requirement
of the Office and in fine by all tho soulennobling qua
| lities which make q Be pleased, sir, to ac-
|
you have proper to bestow upon me, in your al
to my public @ Ma" be good
around to share literally Of tho public favor you
deserve, and may long life peace and prosperity be
When Mr.. Leonard had concluded his remarks, Al
derman FRANKLs, President of the Board Of Aldermen
forward aud presented the following preamble and
resolutions prefacing them with some handsome and
happy remarks -
At a meeting of the Joint Committee of the Common
Council of the city of New York, on Charity and Aims
House. held the 18th day Of April 1Si9 tho following
preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted-
Whereas information has this day been received that
the Hon. Moses q. Leonard the present able and
cient Aims House Commissioner is about to resign
Office which he has held during the last three years to
the satisfaction of the people Of this city, for the pur-
pose of temporarily residing in California; and,
Whereas, this committee feel and most sensbly
lizo that in parting with their friend and colaborer in
the interesting charities committed to their care,
they are about to sever connection which has been
productive Of the most kind and friendly feelings and
that in his separation from the duties with which he
has been connected loss is to be sustained which
the institutions Will long have cause deeply to regret
and,
Whereas in separating from this valuable and long
tried officer this committee feel that it is but Of
common justice towards him, and the people by whom
he has been elected for three consecutive
ty their approval of the manner in which his duties
have been performed, and the and attention which
he has manifested for the prosperity Of the nstu
tons under his charge, and for the kind friendly
manner in which he has discharged his arduous
sponsibe duties therefore,
Resolved, That the committee regret the occasion
which has called for separation between them and
ha { tha nblp upriU off
and responsible Aims House Commissioner Of the city
of New York; and in parting with him, bear their
united and individual testimony to the praiseworthy
and honorable in which no has discharged tho
duties Of the Office which he has filed for the three
years and to the untring devotion which he has ever
manifested alleviate tho condition of those who were
the special objects of his care.
Resolved hat in thus temporarily parting from him.
" most cordially commend him to the care and pro-
lection of ovor-rulng Providence with sincere and
ardent desires that all his pleasing antcipatons may
be realized not only upon the but upon the land