The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-17
kew York historical society.

New York Historical Society.
special meeting OF this learned aud distinguished
body was held last evening their rooms University
Place.
The President of the society, ihs Hon. L. Bradish,
took the chair.
Mr. Moore, the librarian, acted as secretary, in the
absence of the regular secretary OF the society.
The reading of the minutes as usual on ordinary
occasions all other business, was motion, dis
peused with.
Gov. BRAprsH then rose, and in a brief affecting,
and solemn manner called the attention the society
to the melancholy zpsoed uNlooked for event
which had come upon the world like a thunderbolt,
since the last meeting OF the society lie doubted
il would be the feeling snd desire the society
oder some mark and memorial of the deep impression
which the melancholy event had produced
Gov rradish then sat down, amid profound feel
ing produced by his remarks. After pause,
CHATLls KIsG, L. L. D.. President OF Columbia Col
iege after deploring In feeling manner, the mean-
eholy event, said:-I confess 1t upon me alto
gether like shock and though trust In Providence
yet cannot but that much of our human depend
sDce ysnishes with General Tsyl His military
genius il well known; he stinguished much,
however for HIS Christian civilization and virtues On
his return from u campaign of brilliant achievements,
he seized upon by his countrymen and carried as
il by reclamation, into the highest seat of popular
honor IN this country. With what simplicity of cha
rscter. with what modesty OF demeanor, with what
frmness ana federation and good sense he conducted
hinse in II at high ONCE We all have That
from the highest pinnacle OF human power he should
be- smitten iRto aDsihilation makes US say God Is
great But forbsari come not TO lament but to
bury Cesar. l desire simply to call for an express
sion Of The sentiments Of this society beg leave,
therefore, 70 offer the following resolutions
Resolved That the New York Historical Society de-
sves to minge its regrets with those OF the whole
people OF the country at the sudden and to man 5
oited perception untimely death of General Zachary
Taylor late President OF the United States.
Resolved That conservators, in some degree OF
whatever tends TO make to illustrate the history OF
our country we have not been unobservant of the
Irsll linn In ~ VII of
comprehensive national policy which, President Of
the United states he had Swallowed forth for his guild
passed into the domains Of history this society de-
eres 10 copsecraJe his in it's archives among
those which men will not willingly let die.
Resolved That while bowling in humble submission
% the stroke which causes millions to mourn an
which takes from the helm in the wild fury of the tenn
pest prudent firm, Underwriting, and honest pilot,
trust in that Power which established and has
tanned people aud in the love Of that people
tor union which is the agis alike Of their peace pros
Resolved That this society will cooperate with the
public authorities of this city in such ceremonial as
may be arranged in order to testify the sympathies
and the of all in bereavement which afee is
ALI aud that committee OF thirteen members be
named 10 confer with any comnittees Of the Common
Council on this subject
Resolved That a copy Of these resolutions duly at.
tested by the signatures Of the officers Of the society
and under its be transmitted to the widow OF the
late President of the United States.
This above resolutions Immediately put, and
adopted unanimously
The following committee then appointed by the
msetng:--Hon. Governor Bradish Chairman; DR..
Dewitt, Mr. Depeyster. Chas King l. l.. d. Chief
Justice Jones Rev DR.. Spring; Depeyster Ogden Rev.
DIR Robinson. MIR. Brodbead w X Strong, Lambert
Suydsm II. J. Raymond, Augustus Shell.
DR. Spring expressed the opinion that though he con.
esrred fully with the resolutions which had ust been
psss.d yet he felt something more due from this
society TO the memory Of the illustrious deceased
than the simple passage Of resolutions of coincidence.
He (pr S)sshould wish to some layman Of this
ciety appointed to deliver suitable eulogium upon
th. memory OF the great nan who had been so sud
denly taken from our midst. He Or. 81 knew of no
event which had happened, since the formation
OF this socety which loudly called for and emf
nontiy demanded the deep attention and considerable
action Of the society.
DR. SPRING then said he would conclude, by offering
resolution that q member be appointed - he
had suggested to deliver, at such hour and place
might hereafter be appointed. suitable address and
eulogum the ted death Of Gen Taylor, late
President Of the Q United States.
The resolution proposed adopted unanimously.
The Executive Committee was, motion, appointed
the committee to select the orator the occasion.
The society then adjourned