New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-04-01
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
sIXTY-FIFrH ANNUAL TRADE SALE.
DEATH OF n. BANGS, JR.

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Yesterday morning a. O'clock at the establishment
of Messs Bangs, Brother & Co., No. 10 Park row. the
Sixty fifth Annual Trade Sale of their establishment
came off, being conducted by Mr. Merwin, suctioneer.
At u O'Clock, Hon. JAMES HARPER was introduced and
addressed the assemblage follows, relative to the
death of Nathan Bangs ir, one of the partners of the
COZ ceD. Mr.. HARPER said:
j should feel, gentlemen that had been remiss in
the performance of my duties both as publisher and
as the personal friend Of the Mes,r Bangs, Brother x
Co.. die not before proceeding with the sale of our
invoice make allusion to the great loss we have
sustain led since We met at our last Trade Sale.
i allude, gentlemen, to the death of our esteemed
friend and brother, Nathan Bangs, jr We all knew
him, end not only respected bin in our business rea-
tons but We che rished the highest esteem for him per-
sonalIy, as true. hearted man number of Us hsve
been ON intimate social terms with him 1t was my
privilege to be among the number. knew him init
atey for many years; my associations with him are
now baoweG by his death. The recollection of them
ssddens NE, especially occasion like the present.
when see 20 many old friends and familiar faces.
But am happy in feeling that we uDaectedly depore
common less, aud that we sincerely sympahize with
family now in distress and deep affection.
Most Of us Row present were aso here in Septem Der
last little more than six months ago. Our decei sed
friend was here among us. Successive trade sales
have made long familiar with bis tall active form-hs
stragh forward, manly look-his energetic, business
cspacites-his courteous ard 6Sniable demeanor. At
each sale We had been welcomed by the hearty frank
grssp OF true hand always acting from warm, true
heart. That hand, also, now lies cold in death. He
was in TIE prime Of gorous manhood, dearly beloved
by bis family and friends-endeared TO Them by many
domestic virtues. Possessed CT tact energy aud
perseverance, and Of high of justice and honor
be ornament to our trade. God, in his sl-wis.
providence has seen fit TO suddenly remove him from
among us. Let us fondly cherish the memory Of our
decea sed friend Let US also, cherish it wortAily, by
resolving that our intercourse with one another shall
be kindly and amicsble 80 that if before meet sg sn
death should remove another from among Us, re-
membranee Of the departed one may be az kindly aud
pleasant remembrance now il of our late este med
friend and brother, Nathan Bangs, junior.
Mr.. Harper then sat down, evidently much over
come.
l.. E. CLARK, esq, presente the following preamble
and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
Whs,sds Since last meeting occssion similar TO the
eiious Providence, to by death Mr. Nathan Bauss
membe OF the firm which for many pss. conducted
Rsed That We lament With sincere the removal Of
nr Bangs from among He vas respected and beloved BY
VI Who bad intercourse With him in the and dlogs
position which he for honorsbly and worhiy
occupied in connection with trade. He exhibited in
usp. deee those qualities Of mind and heart which cal
euad TO inspire the highest and esteem the hearts
OF al Who were brought in with him the Affairs Of
life Those OF us whose relations him only chiefly
swsrvns gritty and honesty Of purpose In the com
psted and sometimes difficult conflict Of which
his upely departure midst Of useful and honorable
public ssietion and loss while ali who knew
alp the loss ofs brother friend indeed rho.. who
knew him best loved him most and that praise which
RrsoIssd That those whom our departed friend was
bound the more tender relations Of h to hi. stricken pert
nsa ne" .s Dc -. ssss % ;oSu ss 70 hi:
eur heartfelt synps;hies. tor their irrepslbls loss
The publishers then proceeded 10 sn upper floor Of