The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-07
Hon A G. KINGsLAND, Mayor,
As a teken OF their respect and esteem

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The deputaton introduced at eight O'Clock, and
Mr. kingsand having taken his place standing at the
head of the tsbe. Captain j. II. Hartt seventeenth
ward advanced to the foot and addsesssd him fol-
lows
Mr. MAYOR :--sir-My brother captains of the yoics
department have conferred the henor Of soliciting
you to accept from a small token Of the estimation
which We regard you, both as magistrate and Q
At the time you were Installed int the gushed and
honorable office you have 80 nobly filled, many Of
strangers TO you; In other words yoa
ha,rg At your command sill that wealth and high sosal
position could with desire. And kAov that speak
the tincere thoughts Of associates shen that
your KIDD impartial and gentlemanly conduct towards
us have won he lasting regard Of each nom Of
body We never appealed to you in vain in just
You ready and willing receive and give us
your advice and countenapce and always prompt
tain and uphold us In the proper discharge OF dutss
Under such circumstances ar We hav taken the liberty
OF asking you to accept from this silver pitcher Re
ceve It, sir expression Of we'll done, good and
faithful and emblem Of honor unto whom hoass
worthy token; but. sir, we would ask you to bear in
mind that 1t Is not the gi lis cost that forms its
vslre, but the motives that sctuate ths ds.srs in
Ireseatine 1t; and assure you 1t Is not intend
ed ss . mere hollow compliment. or idle ceremo-
ny, bus the honest expression of men who have
experierce many aota of kindness from YOU And
here might sdvert TO your a recent ooes-
don the events which are still flesh n the me mory OF
US NIL when anarchy disorder aud defiance Of tn, lsw,
rejrned in our dst; when As with ghty surge, ike
the OF the 1t threatened to sweep tins
grest metropolis Il then sir when called
daEeer-sven then you sir accom- panied BY our worthy
Chief vas there; your feet trod the way with osre
promptly presenting and frm!y upho'dins in your own
p~rfcn the OF the law in the dignity Of
the nnni hus leaving the records OF he past
ample worthy the imitation Of those who may ae;
yeu Also In many other specis relating to your acts
head Of the police department Of which msoA
might BIZ said To say less would be to do you great
Injustice Finally. In conclusion sir allow me 20 add
that you will rel ire from the responsible Office you
f With reputation ullied with clean hands; In
other words honest man and one who las done his
duty May your future days continue TO be prosperous
ard hspty ard wheH 1t last you in common with ALL
called to part with ffiends with all that Is you
In life, may your end be pace and you be weiocnsa
home ty Him who reisHs above s the ardent prayer Of
your humble friends
Captain Hartt having nded tho pitcher to the Mayor
he expressed hin self highly plsased with the testimonial
and replied to he gentlemen in ths following terms
GentlensnI receive with pride and Qualification this
beautiful present which you desire ne TO accept an
p,ecsttn OF my past efforts to discharge faithfully the
rcsronetbe duties which have devolved upon as ths
head OF Of the mos important departments OF tbs
city government To your faithful and resdv 60 opera
tion in every vhiSh has been suggssted with
ustify ,he high eopadescs posed in il by our fellow
citizens owe much and am glad to be enabled thus
To sckno wedFs It, Circumstances bad plse ed me in csu
maDd of large. us,ful and important body Of ohzsns
In the police dep Of New York and the duties
cares and responsibilities Of that ommand would hAvs
heep far more than they have been but or the
r. sd, promp ness with which you my Immediate Ada
have charged your varied and arduous duties csanss
expcct have pleased all have not striven to dc 70;
knowipg ofiser out OF his position In the mAud
and that you sppreoate those efforts THE occasion and
this git bear pleasing witness thank you gentiemsa,
this friendly mark Of your regard and beg
you that though separated fro IN you officially
sholl not to cherish sp interest for the nc
credit Of the department In which have ls6o-ed
together for the past two nor to va for aud
Jourstlve individually continuation Of she regard sud
confidence OF the community
After a few appropriate remarks from Chief Eatssu
the party retired to sdoinlag snd psrtock of
very elegant supper provided by The ex hAycr,