The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1857-10-23
LOCAL NEWS.

Der OF ladies and gentlemen, held at the Mechanics In
sttute Ir corcorans building, H. 18th street,
yesterday afternoon for the purpose of initiating measures
for the benefit Of the widow and daughter of the late
gallant and lamented Commander Herndon the following
preamble and resolutions were submitted
Whereas II is represented that efforts are being made in
various parts of the United States to raise funds to be in
vested for the joint of Mrs Elizabeth H. Herndon and
Miss Ellen L. Herndon wife and daughter of the late
Commander w. L. Herndon as testimonial of their APP
probation OF his noble and heroic exerons In rescung
the and children board the Central America,
therefore 1t is deemed advisable 10 establish in this city
association To concentrate the efforts thus being made to
raise the funds and TO invest the same
Resolred, That Mrs. Mayor Magruder, Mrs. H. c. w.
Shubrick, Mrs. M. Shubrick Clymer, Mrs, Mary III.
Wilkes Mrs Page, Mrs, John w. Maury Mrs. Aulick,
Mrs. L. M. Goldsborough, Mrs. George G. Ames, Mrs.
Charles H. Hail. Mrs Col. Albert, Mrs. Col Irwin, Mrs.
W. W. Seaton and such other ladies may enroll their
in the books to be opened for that purpose, and
the payment of dollar do hereby constitute them
selves association to be known the "Herndon Fund
Association the object of which to false funds In this
city and to receive donations from other localities in the
United States and eventually TO invest the same accord
ing to the above rccited preamble
Resolved That Mrs Sarah Magruder be, and she Is
hereby appointed president OF this association
Resolved That Mrs. jefferson Page and Mrs Captain
doldsborough are appointed vice presidents.
Resolved That Mrs. Capt. Almy and Mrs DR.. Clymer
are appointed secretaries.
Resolved That Mr. George W. Riggs be- and he is hero
by, appointed treasurer TO the association.
Resolved That the presidents and vice presidents are
appointed committee of correspondence and that they
requested to issue circulars and invite the coopera
ton Of the of America to assist in demonstra
ting gratitude. a@a a Vi"
Resolved That the editors of the United States be
quested to give publicity to the proceedings of this meet
ing Hf.
Col Irwin urged the adoption Of the resolutions in
few remarks, of which the following Is report
LADIES The sad occasion which has brought us to-
gether is for words Ibo heart too
full to give utteance to feelings affecting Tears and
not thoughts the only messengers that come at my
bidding and tears the only relief which my heart
ceive when broodng this dreadful calamity.
When think of the heroic devotion and perfect aban-
donment of self of the gallant Herndon that trying
occasion, my imagination makes him martyr to duty
and to chivaly He stands out in bold relief hero and
example to his countrymen, whose memory should be
held in the highest respect and whose gallant conduct
should be embazoned tablets durable time.
When the tempest bowling around, and the ocean,
dashed to madness by the fury of the storm yawnng
to receive its victims, the order given by the noble
commander, to '.save the women and children Brave
man these words have conserated your memory in the
hearts of this mighty people, and your name will go
down to postcrity with impershabe glory.
Having determined never to desert his ship, and
having done all that could do without success his
mind fingers moment on his own loved home upon his
dear wife and daughter Take this watch to my dear
wife r. Who tell the intensity of this brave mans
feelings when sending this ''last memento to one he
loved WELL and to the dear daughter whose face he
never more could see
But why dwell the sad events of that terrible catas
ophe why bring fresh tears to eyes that have wep for
the lost and the loved Let the of America show
their appreciation of the noble and heroic Hendon his
officers and crew. and You will do justice to your gener
natures and establish for yourselves that deep devo
ton which true must feel for helpless
1t is not, my fair countrywomen the amount of money
you may give the monuments you may raise for brave
actions that will the heroic devotion from to
your which your virtues eminently deserve but
it is your gprocing soas your appreciation, which makes
heroes of and dare and do oil things
possible to deserve your favor and consideration.
Mayor Magruder addressed the meeting at length
urging the adoption of the resolutions upon the ground
of the effect such demonstration would have in nerving
the mariner to acts of herosm and daring, by letting
him feel that his actions would rebound to the interest Of
his family, that he would feel that whatever might be
his fate his wife and little ones would be cared for.
The preamble and resolutions unanimously adopt
cd, and the meeting adjourned -.... ,a.s.. .a.
The PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD OF VIRGINIA met again yes
terday morning at o'clock. The first half hour was
passed in devotional exercises.
Rev. DR. Smith presented extract from the minutes
of the synod Of Tennessee in relation transferring that
body to the synod of Virginia; which was read. The
synod of Tennessee to the proposed transfer
Statistical reports then made from the representa-
tves of the various churches Of the synod Among them
from the Presbytery of the District of Columbia
in which it stated that it consisted of thirteen min
stes who had under their thirteen churches and
two centiates 1t also reported that the pastoral
relation between tho Rev. A. j. Newln and the Second
Church. Alexandria, had been dissolved and that Rev
James D. Thomas had been licensed to preach.
It determined by vote that the next place of meet
ing should be Portsmouth, Virginia. on the third Mon
day in October, 1858. @ ..
The 26th day Of November next any other day set
apart by the civil authotesasa day of Thanksgiving was
set aside by the synod day of fasting and prayer
The last Thursday in February next set apart as
day of prayer by the united Presbyery for the various
colleges and institutions Of learning within the limits of
the synod. aa.a
MONUMENTS. Mr.. William Rutherford lE street north
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets has recently
completed beautiful marble monument for Associate
Justice Daniel In memory of the wife of this gentleman
and which has been erected In Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr.
Rutherford engaged in finishing for Mr. John
Dickson, of Georgetown, (who has sustained q similar
domestic los which win also be placed in that burial
Mr. Rutherford is enerprising and air-dealng me-
chanc extensively engaged in marble manufactures of oil
descriptions including that of statuary We have often
wondered why of citizens send their orders
abroad when have in the midst of us so many sul
artists and mechanics who execute their work at cheaper
rates. all things considered than those who live in neigh
boring cities y.
PArrsIs-About seventy patents issued from the
United States Patent Office during the week ending on