The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-10
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hKD0B-fuNukAL snhfIcks IN Trinity CHUnUH.
meeting Of the friends Of the late Walter Restored
Jones, members Of the Chamber Of Commerce was hsM
yesterday morning. in the directors room Of thu Nsr.
chants Bank to express their regret for the loss Of
their late distinguished associate The meeting was well
attended.
Upon motion, Mr. p Psrit the President Of the Cham
Der of Commerce. took the chair, and Mr. Arthur Leary
performed the duties Of secretary.
Upon calling the meeting to order the President, In
brief speech, explained the object Of the call and said
that he would others speak freely OF the
merits and virtues Of the departed. Mr. Jones' he said
was man Of no pretensops, but . Of warm Inn
bis life gave new evidence q this. HIS hand and
public spirit scarcely found its equal in the country.
Upon the close Of the sremarks Mr. A. Phelps
arose, and offered series Of resolutions which, he asked
They were adopted unanimously.
ing for minutes. He said, that, inasmuch as he
was not . member Of the Chamber of Commerce, it
an De in
granting HIM that privilege-the tribute that every
chsractsr By his friends and associates wSen dead Il
would be hardly necessary for him to speak Of the
merits Of deceased for full expression Of character
he sanctioned with his whole heart. he was uuob
rusive mamie was q public man, and filed large
pace In public observation, and all must in
sderng him remarkable man. but not by the noise he
made must we estimate the value Of his services. What
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said, whs he (Mr Lor ~ was young man. He became
acquainted with hum the time OF the renewal Of the
been in some difcuies His conneston With Sm then
impressed him with the devotion with which he psr-
ment-in all the principles and the details that be-
longed to his position He perssverng in all that
his philosophical mind In all general principles, too.
he was practical phios opher;. and his judgment
rarely erred In bis s whole public life and in ~ his
against the integrity Of Walter Jones' How many
improvements had been effected BY him. They had had
He had contendsd asainst fearful oddsn high places
and in low pacesbus he lad struggled nobly and sue
nenr. The Life Saving Benevolent Asso iation was
formed through his efforts And here the speaker could
with the issuing of the certificates Of that Association
As an act Of private friendship he requested that he
should sign those certificates with himself. It was
from sympathy with him. and he confessed that il
touched his very heart He could not express the grief
dom, uniform integrity and his genial qualities in so.
csi intercourse, were not equallei in the country
Mr. THOMAS nIEsroS said that he had not intended to
ythng that OCCASION bat since he entered the
room he had heard remark which he could not pass
over ntlem .n said g see BY the papers that Mr..
any money away" he wished to di.abuss that feeling
there not man liberal than Walter R. Jones'
appeal for philanthropc objecfs the only question
1 ae SSs SsS
hundred Of dollars and frequently another figure might
aOoeu In6ro was NO really GOOD that
appealed in van his hand and heart were ever open
to melting charity He generous to the needy; he
BE- IN Vas
Upon motion, the meeting then adjourned to attend
the funeral of the deceased at Trinity Church, at II
MEETING OF THE CLERKS OF THE ATL iNrrc MUTUAL
INSURANCE COMPANY.
The clerks and employees in the Atlantic Mutual In
surance Company, Of whichsthe deceased Mr.. Jones,
the President at the time Of his DEATH also held
meeting at the rooms Of the company yesterday
ing to testify their respect for the memory Of the de-
The meeting was called to order by Mr. W. A Hoeber,
who briefly stated the object for which it was sem
to the chair, and Mr. A. A. Raven appointed
The Chairman, upon taking his seat, ade brief sd-
drees 10 the meeting, in which he dwelt upon many
noble traits in the character the deceased and said
ison Of character, should to taken as an example BY
ne young Just entering upon business.
Appropriate resolutions then adopted unann ously
FUNERAL CEREMONIES AT TRINITY CHURCH,
At II O'clock the time appointed for the funeral SER
vices OF the deceased in Trinity Church. the church was
crowded by the numerous friends o. the dc ,arted.
There was only few ladies present, owing to the un
pleasant weather. Among those present we're Henry
Grinnel, A. L. Aspinsan, and others of most dis.
ting uished merchants.
The funeral services conducted by the Rev. DR..
HRbee the pastor of Trinity Church. sssieted by Rev.
DR.. eeabury and Rev Mr. Edwards. At Il1s precisely.
the body was borne TO the chance being preceded by
the OIL cating cergymen, each wearing their
pice the usual badge Of mourning drge being mean
while executed upon the organ. The ministers passed
through the aisle In interval of perfect quetus NO
sound being heard save the measured toaes Of the
minister's voice be read the words ~ au the resurrec-
tlon OF the lfe The clergymen fol-
lowed By the coffin (metalc) which was the follow
ing inscription, upon heavy gold plate
see 9 Q . > > > . .
WALTER r. JONES' q
Died, April 7th, 1866,
Aged o. wears n.
c . Q Q . . { Q o
The pail bearers, each wearing the usual badges,
were
Henry Colt, Thomas Tileston
A Averin Lewis Curtis
George Griswold, Daniel Lord
Peatiah Pent, j. L. Hale,
A. b. Nelson, Moses H. Grinuell
The body being placed upon the bier, the minister's
assembled the chance when the choir chauned the fu-
Rev DR. Seabury then read tbs lesson taken ont Of the
18th chapter Of the FIRST EptIs of St Paul to the CO.
rinthians commencing ct the I'd verse which was fol-
lowed by the choir, who sang the following psalm
Thou Lord, when resign my breath,
Ny soul from he'll shal tree;
Nor let thy Holy One in death
The least corruption
Thou shall the paths Of life display,
Which to thy presence lead;
Where pleasures dwell without allay,
And joys that never fade.
Rev. Mr. Hgbee then read the conclusion Of the SER
the Ritual
The service being compl.ted
Rev. Mr. Hgbse announced that the remains OF the
deceased Will be conveyed TO Cold Springs for nternent
special tram viii leave Brooklyn this mornng at sK
The reral was attended BY the members OF IN. e.
Davids Society, in body, Of which Society the de-
ceased was a member OF long standing During the fu-
neral service minute guns were fired from vessel Of