New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-27

Eve certainly have country which prevents
the endurance Of ordinary, native-born repusa-
tions-but, nevertheless, We were hardly
prepared for the notice in the New-York Journals
of Thomas P. Cope as being Of Baltimore. Mr..
Cope has just died ss Philadelphia, where be bss
lived for nearly 8 huodred years; snd, before
New-York wa. u chief srseing- place, built great
lire Of Philadelphia pscket-ships for the English
trade-models Of beauty ia form, as well - In
native taste IS regards their nsmes-suea ladian
names as the Mosorgahsia and ARtghssy, when
the Two Pollies, Neeuchadpezzsr. and the like
were those 10 vogue for sailiog vessels. From
lopg and elaborate notice in TRe North 1msr.eas
OF this eminent marchant-who being Qa'ker,
did not parade bis DOH g, as 10 done extensively
ia some ATTITUDES which might be nsmei-we
extrac, the following:
Mr.. Cope was born 10 Lancaster County, Pennsyl-
vspa, on the goth day of August, i16s. His father
Caleb Cope, was native Of the County OF chester,
and son OF Oliver Cope, original proprietor bland
under Penn. The I'D hOmesesd-s farm situsted
about thirty miles west from this citysl remains 10
possession Of the family. The log cabin which was
erected on The premises by the grandfather OF the
deceased and beneath whose humble roof we're born
bis eight children consisting OF six boys and two
girls, is yet standing though nearly century and
half old.
1t was owing to Mr.. Copes enterprise tina, tie
present line Of packets between Philadelphia and
Liverpool bearing bis name, was established. This
in 1921; sud though the vessels were small, a.
compared with the magnificent specimens Of naval
architecture which nov compoe the same line. IN the
bsDds of Mr.. Cop-'s successors, this line bore the
highest character and lbs operations resulted in ample
profit 10 it, proprietor and sdvantsge TO this port.
During bis lnrg life, Mr. Cope wss ever ooEspicu.
Gus for hs public spirit, and hi, active and liberal
l.. IL. .-.If.
PhUsd.lphs largely indebted for the exertons he
mace in efectrg the completion of the Chesapeake
and Diev art Canal, as well a. for the promptness
and efficiency If bic movements to secure tho CON
suuciiOn Of the PeDnsy wants Central Railroad IIo
presided a. the town etng convened for the pur-
vened for the purpose of sup porting this latter enter
prise and continued Ia give il the aid Of his unremit
ted labOrs and lberay
There hut few Of the charitable aud other simi-
lar institutions OF Philadelphia ~hich are otodebtei
TO Mr.. Cope either for heir origo, or the aid which
bss sustained them ADD extended their Usefulness
Besides having been tor many years, as before mon
toned al active Manager OF the Pennsylvania Hosp-
tai he served until his de,th President OF the Board
of Trade, and the Mercantile Library Company
both which establishments he was chiefly lDs'rl-
entail il four ding. lie also at the heal Of or
prominently connectsd WITH a number OF other be-
nevon' useful associations, aoi ding, by his per
sobsl lsbors and his generous peculiarly contribu-
tons graft ing proof Of the interest he felt 10
whatever designed adapted 10 promote the
good aud happiness Of the community.
Ii may be MENTIONED a. an evidence Of tbs eminent.
" Trustworthy character Of Mr. Cope, tbs, he pos
sessed The unlimted confidence OF Stephen Glrard,
man who rtposed faith in men only where il was de-
served When the latter was most actively engaged
IN foi een commerce. Mr.. Cope was pursuing the bns.
ness Of a merchant AZ thu corner Of Seconds and
Pewter Platter now Joness) alley. Subsequently,
be became largely engaged In the commission busi-
ness especially factor for the sale Of Southern
produce. AIR. Girsrds faith in him was exhibited ia
bis sci, ction OF him executor of his estate and
rs trustee Of his bank II was also Mr.. Copes for
tune 20 become. while a member OF the Select Coun-
ell Of the city President of the Board OF Commis-
tior.rs of the Girard Estate. lie was, moreover,
elected by the Select Council Director Of the Grard
College for Orphans, which honor, however, he de-
clintd, much TO the regret Of the public.
Mr.. Cope enjoyed intimate acquaintance with
Gov. Clifton, OF New-York, and was In correspond
ence with BIN and his .ocisies In the great enter
prize of the Erie Canal The advantages OF this In
iercourse sfterward felt Ia the effort for opening
n water communication between the Delaware aud
Chesapeake Bays To this noble improvement Mr..
Cope dedicated the best powers OF his mind and body
and the most liberal Contributions of his purse.