The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-26

| States Circuit Court Room at 10 O'Clock A. Nj this
day the 26th instant to take suitable measures of re-
! spect for his memory.
New York Common Council,
OFFICIAL
STATED SESSION.
BoARp Or ALDERMEN, Oct %, 1852.
men Moore, Haley, sturteyant Oakley, Boyco Barr
Tweed Brisley, Francis, Smith Pearpai, Bard, ward
\ Depmsn, Cornell Alvord, Doherty, Peck.
On motion Of Alder PEck the reading Of the min.
ntes was dispensed with.
Alderman TWEED moved that when the Board adiourns
it will adjourn to meet to morrow Goth inst at clock
| p. M, which was carried
The following communication was received from his
Honor the Mayor, viz -
MAYoR's OFFICE, Oct. Is 1852.
Gentlemen-The mouInful intelligence has spread
throughout the land that Daniel Websterthe orator
the patriot the statesman unryaed in any country or
IN any age-is no more The death Of such a man is
national calamity and his decease will be mourned with
sincerity which but merited tribute to his worth
and services. Daniel Webster needs sulogy from
and shall not attempt any his hiseery Is written on
the annals of our country in letters which be
eiRced his memory is embalmed in the hearts of his
grateful countrymen communicate this painful infor
nation TO you officially to the end that such steps may
be taken viii at mark appreciation his
allied worth and servces-our grief at the loss which ne
in &C aImon with the whole country have sustained
Wbcrcupon Alderman BARR presented the following
preamble and resolution =
Whereas it has peased Almighty God to remove from
this life Daniel Webster late Secretary of State and
whereas this eminent statesmen for the last forty years
has in the council and cabinet OF the nation rendered
services Of unequaed devotion and patriotism to pre-
the constitution of confedoracy to psrpeuate
the blessings Of our Union and TO defend the honor and
dignity our country unarnished az home and abroad
and whose ranscendapt genius and talents have served
to elevate country its present proud position among
the nations of the EARTH shedding the brightest lusre
upon our past history and inspiring the most ardeat
hopes for our future destiny and Whereas this Board
shalirg the general which this melancholy event
inspires Is deirous Of evncDg its sensibity a the loss
therefore be ii
Resolved That committee Of seven be appointed the
part Of this Beard to unite with like committee OF the
Board Of Assistants to take such measures may be
to manifest the respect and admiration OF the
city of New York for the memory of the ustrous de-
ceased and to make the necessary arrangements for that
purpose.
Alderman BARR moved that the resolutions be adopted
Nhereuron Alderman BoycE seconded the said
ton, and in doing made the following remarks MIR.
Praas mt rise to second the motion. In doing do
not intend to trouble you with any unnecessary remarks
for what has already been said and much that has been
published in all OF the newspapers of the day, leave
thas already been well said but desire to bear my feeble
testimony to the unsurpassed worth and services Of the
great statesman whose death the people Of this great
toa from length to breadth without distinction Of party,
called upon TO mourn: and have doubt but sad
now pervades every intelligent and enlightened mind
throughout our whole country where this melancholy
event has been made known. am free to say nam,
among distinguished and lamented statesmen who
have preceded him IN their demise had stronger claims
upon the affection and respect OF their counrynen thsn
has Daniel Webster His distinguished public services
his pre-eminent abilities and patriotism when living,
forced respect from all. which master mind
like his could Now that he is gone il is proper.
and it is right that this Common Couhehe people of
this great and wealthy city and tie Inhabitants OF this
happy land-sbould arise, and all and show every
testimony of respect TO the memory of the greatest states
Of the age who has contributed than any other
TO correct understanding Of our constitutional compact
and the perpetuity of our glorious institutions.
Alderman DEsnAN moved that the committee
consist Of seven and thereupon made the follow.
ing renarks-Mr. President, l sometimes think
professional speaker that might be enabled to bear
testimony the valuable services Of those of great
men who have by the dispensation OF Almighty God,
1aa
this occasion would II afford melancholy pleasure
to pay passing tribute to the memory of the usrious
deceased He had all the attributes Of great statesman
bis werks will substanate hat-and might say to-
night that peat maB has departed and in the language
hope chat the committee appointed will make such
demonstration will be worthy Of the city Of New York
and Of the departed statesman.
The resolutions then adopted, and the President
appointed Aldermen Barr Peck Oakley, Moore Denman
Boyce and surtevant as such committee on the part Of
On motion the Board then adjourned
D. T VALENTINE Clerk
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN,
Monday, Oct rs. 1852
Present. Jonathan Trotter, Esq President, in the
chair Assistant Aldermen Brown, TAFT, Mabbatt
oBlien, Rodman Broaden. Woodward, Wells, Anderson
Bouton McGown, Wright, Wheelan, Barker, Rogers,
hcConkey.
prsoLurIovs
BY Assistant Alderman BARnER-Resolved That this
Board receives With profound regret the intelligence Of
the death Of the Hon Daniel Webster the last OF that
great triumyirae Of American statesmen who, having
adorned for than quarter Of century the history
Of their country have, within so short period been
gathered 10 the tomb.
Resolved That feelings Of grief at his loss are in
degree assuaged by the pride which feel his
compatots when reflect that 10 him this has pro-
duced few equals and no superiors orator law.
yer and Statesman.
Resolved That whatever difference of political opinion
may have existed at time between him and portions Of
his countrymen all must acknowledge the debt OF graft
trde which bis country TO the lustrous deceased
for nLumersble services rendered in the Senate and ia
the Csbinet for the and most successful efforts
Of diplomacy and for dcences OF the Constitution aud
the Union many wall remembered occasions which
one ever excelltd or perhaps has eauacd They were
adopted
Assistant Alderman b. sccompanis sAe resolutions by
appropriate remarks.
Assistant Alderman B.pgyR moved that COMMITTEES
OF three be appointed the part c this Beard to eonssr
with committee Of the Board of Aldermen, 20 mako
such arrangements may be suitable oc the occasca
Adopted and Assistant Aldermen Barker, Wheean a1d
| Wells, appointed eucn committee.
The Board then adjourned 10 Tuesday afternoon at
| o'clcck From the minutes
EDWARD SANFORD, Clerk.
DUR SPECIAL REP0BT1
In consequence OF the decease Of this lustrous ia
dvdual, this Board transacted OF their ordinary
| business
Assistant Alderman BlKKER having offered some reso.
utons expressive Of tho deep sorrow and regret
rignced by the assembled Board Of Assistant Aldersaen
aud the country at large at the death of Mr. Webster
which will be found in official repOrt), ss.dMr.
presdenThe business ofths Board has been suspended
Tor the purpose Of showing respect to tho memory
that great statesman who = now npmbered with the dead