The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-24

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who have applied to the society for aid in procuring then
situations and upwards Of 1000 who sought o
the society where they would best promote their wel
by locating and the best mode of travelling avoid be
| ing imposed upon.
They would thus that the assistance rendered was
great increase to that Of preceding year And HI
would call attention and thanks of the Society thos,
forming the Poor Committee. But there reasons
save those benevolent which should call them to-
prouder position than she did before She wa.
threatened by an invasion from abroad but If such did
occur there wasn't man there who would fear the
| suit England was now the only bulwark of liberty in
Europe. She there stands foot to foot with despotism
surrounded with bitter foes only supported by the pres
tge Of her name and the strong of her Some
few weeks since demand made that she would take
measures to control the refugee from foreign countries
What Engiishman there that did not feel proud Of
the returned to that demand THAT the rcfl-
free cir and would be protected while they
trusted to English hospitality The President then gave
the first regular toast.
The day, and all who honor it, Received with loud
cheers Air by the band, The flag that waved thou
The President then gave the second toast prefacng IL
with some few remarks. He would beg to call atten-
n 0n TO inc portrait Of her gracious Majesty Queen Vic
years it was determined that the society should pro-
cure portrait Of Her Majesty and he would inform them
what was done In tins matter He then read the follow
ing communication the subject
TO THE QuEES's hosT EXCELLENT MAJESTY
May 1t please your hajcsty-We, your Maesty's most
dutiful and 10, al subjects committee duy appontcd
by the st Georges Society # the State of New York
corporate body formed for the relief and support
countrymen who may be in distress within this State
hnmby beg leave to tender to your Majesty the name
OF our society," our most grateful acknowledgements for
the high mark Of favor which your Majesty has so
gracously pleased to confer upon u.s. permitting copy
u the portrait Of your Majesty by Winerhater to be
made for our society This signal proof of the bcncvo-
lent regard which your Majesty mas condescended
terrain for body Of your Majeety's subjects Who
though removed from the immediate sphere of your
Majesys benecont rule and the ustre of your Males
tvs bright example, yield to in devotion your
Majesty and to your Majestys illustrous family will
De regarded with the sentiments which gracious an
fOrn In utr
upon your Majesty with this expression Of their graft
tude the committee beg to assure Majesty that the
members OF their society though far from the of
their fathers and of their love- never cease to think
Of it with tenderness and that the prayers which they
oher to Cod from their home in this friendly republic
for the long continuance Of your Mestys health and
prosperity flow from hearts loyal and are uttered by
Ups as true ms can be found In part your Maestys
almost boundess domInons.
Given at the city of New York this hrtieth day Of
December one thousand eight hundred and fifty. one.
THOMAS DIXON, Chairman.
ANTHONY BARCLAY, your Majesty's Consul
w. ID. CuTnBERTsoN.
RosrRr BuscH, your Najcsty's Vice Consul
n. y. SANDERsor.
Attested }. c. BrALrs, NJ. D., President.
Ep~ARD WALKER, Secretary,
FoREIcs Orrrcr, Feb O, 1852
Sri have received your dcpatch No 40 Of the 3Oth
December last enclosing address to the Queen from
committee of the 81. Georges Society at New York
expressive Of their gratitude Majesty for permitting
copy Of her portrait by WHITEWATER to be taken for
the use Of The society have failed to lay the ad.
dress before the Queen and / am commanded by her
Majesty you that she has received with much
qualification this testimony of loyalty and attachment
the part Of her subjects who are members of the St
Georges Society am, sir, your most obedent humble
servant, (Signed) GRANVILLE.
ArTHoNy BARCLAY, EFq.
To PRESIDENT ASp MEMBERS OF TIp sr. GEopex's
SocIFrY NEW YokK.
Gentlemcn:By resolution passed at your quarterly
meeting. held on the 10th Of January. 1915 you
pleased TO appoint Mr.. Thomas Dixon Mr.. Anthony
Farclsy Mr.. Henry Jessop, Mr. Edward y. Sanderson,
and Mr. W. ID. Cuthbcrtson to be committee for the
purpose Of obtaining portrait Of Her Most Gracious Ma
he q yer 10
raise the necessary funds for that object. certain
was accordingly subfcrbcd without loss Of time but cir
cumances into which is not necessary to enter pre-
vented any pogtyc action from being taken regards
The purchase Of the picture until the summer Of last
year vacancy having occurred In the committee YOU |
appointed. by the lnmcnted death Of Mr. Henry lesson
ne remaining members selected Mr. Robert Bunch to |
,upply his place During last year Mr. Dixon and Mr.
lunch being In England. ovorurca made by them
o Mr. Partridge an artiet of emnence to copy cele-
'ratd picture Of her Majesty the original Of which he
'ad painted fme yeers ago. but the price oftwo hun