The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-04-01
BALTIMORE, February %, 1852.

RESPECTED SIR The genuine sentiments of
patriotism which animate the breasts of all
men have induced portion of my fellow-citi-
the late Governor Russwurm by having eu-
logy pronounced upon him.
We love old Maryland; our dearest associa-
tons are connected with its history; but if ever
49, ss.>,oiS s,e telA,ae3 10 seek IN change OF
scene the charms that others see,n let Africa,
that land consecrated BY the chivalric deeds of
our ancestors be the home for us
In accordance with the wishes of the Com
mittee, herewith transmit you copy of the
report of the meeting alluded to-
| have the honor to he your very humble
servant, SAMUEL A, NEALE,
Secretary Of Committee,
p ). We humbly ask an insertion of the re-
port in your paper, or notice of it through
its columns. Respectfully, SAN.
BALTIMORE, February p, 1852
Prompted by considerations of the livelest
sympathy for our brethren and mpelled by an
irrepressble desire to eyince our deep appreci-
alton of departed worth, by exhibiting to thom
the talents and virtues of the lamented Russ
wurm, a meeting was convened at the residence
of the Rev. Darius Stokes, on Monday evening,
at o'clock, for the purpose of adopting def
mite measures on the OCCASION and of having
eulogy pronounced upon him. After half
hours social interchange Of sentiment in re-
gard to the object of the meeting the Rev ID.
Stokes arose, and, after prOnouncing an elo-
quent tribute to the memory of Governor Russ
wurm moved that Mr.. John Douglass be APP
pointed Chairman of the meeting, and Samuel
A. Neale Secretary. The motion having re-
ceived the full concurrence of the meeting, Mr.
Douglass arose. and in a few appropriate re-
marks accepted the appointment. s. A. Neale
then arcee and suggested, that as speedy and
definite action was highly essential to effect the
completion of the object of the meeting, that
the Rev ID Stokes submit all requisite measures
for the adoption of the meeting Mr.. e. A.
Hackett having seconded the suggestion, the
motion was passed.
Mr. Stokes then arose and submitted the fol-
lowing measures for the meetings. ratification
LIST. That the Secretary transmit to J. n
Latrobe ESQ., copy Of the report of this meet
ing, with n letter informing him of our unani
nous acceptance of his kind offer to deliver tn,
eulogy on Governor Russwurm and that prep
aratiOns will be made in the colored Presbyte
rian church, for its delivery, on Wednesday
evening, the 10th of March. Unanimousl,
| adopted.
Cd That the Secretary open correspond
ence with the officers of the Presbyterian
church, returning the thanks of the meeting
for the kind offer of their church, and to tender
our grateful acceptance of it, informing then
that the eulogy will be pronounced in it on
Monday evening, the 9Th of March. Adopted
Sd. That the Secretary be empowered "a
transmit copies of the report of this meeting to
the editors of the Christian Statesman and Ma
t,ondl Era, at Washington, and also to lay
copies of the report before the editors of the
city papers for its insertion in their papers
Adopted by large majority.
4th. That the Secretary be ordered to issue
invitations to distinguished citizens, and that
no charge be made for admission into the
church on the evening of the delivery of the
eulogy. Adopted
Mr. G. A. Hackett then proposed that some
one be selected TO deliver an address, as n re-
joindcr to the eulogy of j. H. b. Latrobe, Esq
Mr. 5. b. Hutchings seconded the proposition
The Rev. ID. Stokes arose and stated, that as
he had been engaged to deliver the address in
the presentation of the lots of ground, on the
part Of the Laurel Cemetery Association, for
the erection of monuments in memory of Gov
Russwurm and Benjamin Banneker, he pro-
posed that Samuel A. Neale deliver the re-
joinder
The motion being seconded it was carried
unanimously.
On motion of Mr. G. A. Hackett, the meet
ing adjourned to Monday evening, the LIST of
March
Members Of Committee Harrison H. Webb
George A. Hackett Cornelius Thompson, John
H. Walker VIM. s. Barnes, James H. Davis
VIM. II. Howard, Richard Mason, Samuel B.
Hutchings Cbas. s Myers Rev Richard B.
Watkins, Rev Darius Stokes
john DOUGLASS, Chairman.
s. A. NEALE, Secretary