The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-22
MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MUIR
DERED POLICEMAN.

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MEETING OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MUIR
DERED POLICEMAN.
Abrge and respectable meeting Of the friends Of Eugene
Anderson tho faithful officer who lost his BE whe in
the discharge Of his duty In arTesting burglar in the
Fourteenth ward, ruesdsy morning, was held n the
Fourteenth ward police station house last evening There
were several hundred citizens Of the ward present
Mr.. II. Vail was, upon motion, called 70 the chair,
and John H. Chambers and Joseph Haton were chosen
secretaries.
Mr. s. L. MAoomBER then addressed the meeting He
iad they called together 70 lament the death OF
esteemed fellow citizen. They oil knew Eugene Anderson
esteemed citizen. He bad been than that, for
he chosen preserve the peace Of the city, and his
performance OF bis duties bore ample testimony 70 the
fitness Of his choice He was young emlnenty
qualified Tor tho position that he occupied. Il beloved
them to lay these hrgs 10 hf ar. and he had himself felt
this the keeny when he knew ,ha. that that est
bic young just about to make provision for his
sister and friends. He had thought, he looked upon
that fair form, cold in DEATH how muable
all AFFAIR." In conclusion, he offered the following
series Of reso utons:-
Whereas, friend and fellow citizen, Eugene Anderson,
has been stricken down by the hand Of burglar and
assassin while in the actual discharge OF bis du les
public officer feel duty to give suitable
preston OF feeling relative to the sad has
called US together; therefore,
Resolved, ina! In the death Of Mr.. anderson We have
Loot teemed friend a. fellow citizen. and the citizens
Of New York faithful and most efficient officer.
Resolved. That We deeply mourn his ots from among
Afflicted relations and We he, eSy offer insn onr est
ympa,hy, and sincerely commend hon 70 him who
bind up the broken heart and heal the wounds made BY
Resolved That viii unite With them and our allow
citizens In attending his funeral and thereby show
spect for his 70 be cherished memory.
ad Thptn al dua nQ hv
meeting 70 unite with our fellow citizens In making suitable
preparations for his interment
Mr. Ruy suggested he propriety Of recommending the
authorities to MAKE expeditions work Of The murderer and
not make another Carmel Of t. Il WIS, however,
voted down.
Mr.. TRwuLesR addressed the meeting briefly, express
ing his knowledge Of The merits or The deceased from
intimate acquaintance. lie knew him % o faithful offcer
and good citizen.
En- Judge PRnluf addressed the meeting. He bore
his testimony TO the worth Of M Anderson, had
known him intimately In the engine company with which
he connected, nc 4o) Re came net only 70 lend
his voice of respect this man, hu. would say bis
brother pAtrolmen, "Go 20 al and do likewise" Let
them profit by his good deeds and he example snown
them In respect which accorded 10 his memory.
Upon motion OF VIZ. b. RAcxy, q vote ofthanks was
rendered 70 Edward A. wiloughhy and officer Webb for
pursuing the murderer and handing him ~ V the
police
Upn motion Of JufEe PwuIvs = wes decided tina.
the meeting attend the funeral IN . body
Mr. AAooMR.R moved Q committee 70 carry oct the OBJ
Jet OF The evening.
Mr. CAAMBERs suggested the prorrley Of subscription
TO defrsy the expenfes Of the funeral
Mr. WIN. Mnnas, foreman Of Engine company Nc. 10,
stated behalf Of the company THAI they would deirsy
all expenses of burial
Upon motor aner soue dacusson committee of Eve,
consistine Of Mr. Meehan, Mr. MAcomoeY, Mr. Buchamer,
Mr.. Jas H. Racey and a Chambers were apPoin ed 10
cooperate with the committee from the engine company
in any necessary arrange ments and the meeting sdourn
cd TO meet n the funeral which will ;Ahe place 70
at one o'clock from tho house Of Engine Company No co.
In EN- sb Get, near Broome
Engine Company, No. 10, with whlch the deceased
com eced, will hold meeting this enng, 10 make
suitable arrangements for the funeral and lake spro-
prste scrion IN view OF s melancholy event. They
issusd the following notification
Tho members and honorary msm6eYs OF lady Wash.
lpgon Eospe Company No 40 respectfully Inv ted 70
attend the funeral Of associated FRIEND Eugene Ander
son. Thursday afternoon, at o'clock from the eng
house, Elm street By order Of
VIZ u. RAur, Secretary. WIN hEEHAN, Chairman.