The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-04
ADVERTISEMENTS RENEWED EVERY DAY
POLITICAL.

AT SPECIAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL
IA Democratic Republican General Committee, held at
at !. O'Clock p M, in the absence Of Mr. schei the
Chairman, Joseph N Marsh, of the Tenth ward
unanimously appointed Chairman pro TEN. of the Com
mttee, and A. 7. Gallagher acted as Secretary.
The Treasurer presented his report, which APP
proved, and the subject OF unadjuste claims
fe,red to the Finance Committee with to arrange
the
On motion of Timothy DAILY, Esq, 1t was unani-
mously
and are hereby rendered to Richard Schell ESQ., for
the highly efficient, able and impartial manner in which
he has discharged the duties OF Chairman Of this Com
mittee during the past year.
Peter b. Sweeney thereupon offered the following
preamble and resolutions, which after eloquent and
Haskin, were unanimously adopted
Whereas, we have learned with profound sorrow Of
the death Of colleague Richard T Muligan, repre-
sentative from the First ward TO this committee, and
whereas Mr. Mulligan has for long period been prom
nenty identified with the democratic cause and has
long enjoyed the confidence and esteem of party,
throughout the entire State evidenced by the uaan
action of State conventions for series of
years. In selecting him for the distinguished and
sponsibe posion Of member Of the state Central Com
mttee, which position he held at his death and where
as, in the limited sphere Of General Committee
in which we have been in almost constant association
with the deceased he has commanded the highest
pect and admiration Of every member for his intei-
gence, his strength OF Judgment his unbending int
gritty and his incorporating fidelity to the principles
OF the national democracy well as for his unyarying
courtesy eminent social qualities; and whereas
is fitting that In this the hour Of affection to his be-
reaved family, we should offer to them coincidence
and sympathy for the rreparable loss they have
tanned and that should place record estimate
Of the virtues and character of deceased associate
and friend; therefore, be II
Resolved, That in the death OF Richard r Mulligan
the national democratic party has lost Of its
able and faithful members
Resolved, That the members OF this Committee, TO
whom the deceased endeared by ties Of intimate
ISOLATION and friendship, win cherish the warmest
feelings Of for his manly character and eminent
personal qualities.
Resolved, That the lamented deceased having been
identified with the struggles which preceded and
followed the indepe ndent action OF the national demo-
cracy in this city and which have hallowed the
anc having contributed by his voice in council and his
example among the people, TO encourage and sustain
the movement against the powerful efforts OF
mics to effect its betrayal and destruction his memory
should be asngly perpetuated in the grateful recoec
ton OF every patriotic democrat.
Resolved That tender 10 the mourning and desoate
widow OF the deceased who has been deprived OF de-
voted husband-to his fathcrless children who have
lost their aeconate protector best friend and 20
the brother other relatives deceased our most
heartfelt sympathy; and sincerely trust that Al
mighty God, who In his wisdom, has imposed this
calamity will console comfort and sustain the sufferers
in the grievous aiilction and which II has en-
tailed.
Resolved That these resolutions be published, AMI
that copy thereof suitably engrossed and certified by
the officers OF this committee be sent TO the family OF
the deceased.
Resolved, That, further mark 81 our respect for
the deceased, this committee do now adjourn.
JOSEPH N. MARSH, Chairman pro tenn
A. i. GALLAGHER, Secretary.