The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-11-23
rRIBUrE TO SAMUEL STRONG, ESQ.

TRIBUTE TO SAMUEL STRONG, Esq.
very large and respectable mes ling Of the
workingInen employed on the Capitol Extension,
convened at Cope large saloon, Louisiana ave
nue., for action in reference to the resig naiop Of
SAMUEL STRoso, Superintendent of that noble
work.
The meeting was called TO order by Mr.. JoHY
FoRBEs, who nominated FRANcIs J. BRooKs as
Chairman, and WILLIAM. FITzPATnIcK % Secrc-
| tary; which nominations were unanimously con-
hrined
After the chairman had stated the object OF the
meeting, q committee was appointed composed o.!
two from each branch Of workmen employed on
the building, to report suitable resolutions
The following gentlemen were appointed the
committee:
Stonsnasons Hugh Donoho, Michael Ly ddane.
Br,cklayers Clayton Alberton, Walter Dobson.
Carpenters John Forbes, Mr. Richmond.
Blacksmith Robot Kersey
Laborus.-Cornelius Brusnahan, John Muliu.
The committee, after retiring for a brief riod,
reported the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
IVhreas, The workingmen employed upon the
Extension Of the Capitol having learned with deep
regret, that their highly esteemed Superintendent
Samuel Strong, csq., is about to resign the post he
has SO creditably filled since the commencement
of the Extension, they deem it due to Themselves,
and but act OF justice TO him, TO give some ex
precision Of their feelings they therefore, in general
! meeting, adopt the following resolutions:
| Resolved. That to Samuel Strong, esq, our
warmest thanks are due for the honorable and
| liberal minded course pursued by him towards the
mechanics and laborers under his superintendencc
since the commencement of the Capitol Extension;
and he will take with him in his retirement the
| hearty well wishes Of all who have been in his
| employ.
Resoip d. That tn, superior manner in which
| the Capitol foundations have been constructed If
ford the highest evidence Of his eminent abilities
as a master builder, and are enduring proofs OF the
wisdom of the Government in securing the GER
| vices of gentleman go we'll qualified for the dis
charge of the duties Of Superintendent.
| Resolved, That while parting with him with re
greet trust that his future in life may be
crowned with increased prosperity and good for
| tune.
Resolued, That as testimonial of our esteem and
| regard for Mr.. Strong, we will, by mutual and
general contribution, have prepared and presented
to him service of silver plate, and that said
timonial shall be the contribution of ourselves ex-
clusively, not to be shared in by any of Mr..
| Strong's numerous frends outside OF the Capitol
| Extension work.
Resolved, That a committee of two stone ma son 3,
| two stonecutters, two brickayers, two carpen-
| tiers, two blacksmiths and two laborers, selected
by their crafts respectively, shall be appointed to
act in conjunction with the chairman of this meet
| ing, in the matter OF carrying out the object OF
| the foregoing resolution, and to wait upon Mr..
Strong and inform him OF the proceedings OF this
| meeting.
Resolred, That copy of these resolutions, sic ned
by the chairman and secretary, be presented to Mr.
Strong and published in the papers OF the day.
| A resolution was then adopted that the corr,
| spondence between Mr.. Strong and the Architect,
MIR. Walter, be requested OF him for publication
with these proceedings.
| 1t was thereafter resolved that the committee
hereinbeiorc designated to prepare service Of plate
! for Mr.. Strong, should be composed of those who
reported the resolutions.
And then the meeting adjourned.
| FRANCIS BROOKS, Chairman.
WM.,J. FITZPATRICK, Secretary.
Mr.. Strong to Thomas U. Walter, Esq.
WAsHINGToN, D. G., Nov. Is, 1852.
| DEAR Sir: change of administration will
coon take place, and not feeling disposed to hold
office under the incoming administration, if
| l could. therefore tender you my resignation OF
| the position hold under you as General Superin-
| tcndent Of the Extension Of the United States
Capitol. said resignation to take effect on the 22d
| instant
| resign thus early in consequence of the foun-
datons being completed, and also in order to make
| some business arrangements which hope will be
more profitable to me than the salary OF the posi-
| ton relinquish
| | would do injustice to my own feelings, sir
were to permit the occasion TO pass without ex.
pressing my thanks to you for the uniform cour-
| tesy and kindness which has marked our official
! connection. shall ever remember association
with unalloyed pleasure. To your distinguished
skill an architect am greatly indebted for the
contamination of the work now leave.
| With high regard, yours truly,
| SAMUEL STRONG.
THos U. WALTER, esq, Architect Extension
United States Capitol
Thomas u lFalter, Esq, in reply TO Mr.. Strons's
Lethr Of Resrgnation.
| WAsHISGToN, d. c., Nov. Is, 1852.
DEAR SIR: have just received your letter of to.
| day, rendering your resignation as General Su
| perintenucnt of the Extension of the Capitol, to
| take effect on the Dad instant.
| However unpleasant it may be to my feelings .o
recognise the termination of official in
| which has been characterized by much harmo.
ny and mutual confidence, it would not be proper
| for me to interpose any objections to the cOnsun
nation of your wishes; therefore accept your re-
signation, to take effect on the 22d instant as you
suggest.
Permit me, dear sir, to express to you on part
ing my high appreciation of your superior qualif.
cations as builder, your untiring zeal and indus
try in the discharge of your duties. and your kind
and gentlemanly department, all of which have
| been signaly manifested during the entire period
OF our official relations, and in the remembrance o
| which ! shall always have great satisfaction.
| remain, dear sir, very respectfully, your ODE
| dent servant, THOS. U. WALTER,
Architect Extension u S. Capitol
SAMUEL STRoNe, Esq.. General Superintendent
Extension U. S. Capitol.
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