Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-17

ten reprOaeh of to-day is erased and convic-
tion itself begins to take another hue under
the magic of SUCCESS. Nowhere is there to
be found any of the acrimony that was so
fashionable two weeks ago We congratu-
late Judge Douglas. He is the great alchy-
mist of the day.
Testimonial OF Respect to the Memory OF
the late Edward Pollock.
The Society of California Pioneers held a
meeting last evening, at which p A. Roach.
Esq, presided, and the following gentlemen
were appointed a committee to draft resolu-
tions of respect for the memory of the late
Edward Pollock; j. E. Lawrence, w. S
Sherwood, O. r. Sutton, w. L. Duncan and
Edward Cooley. The following are the reso
lutions:
The Society of California Pioneers, at a
special meeting held on Tuesday evening.
December l4th to take action in regard to
the death of Edward Pollock, an honorary
member of the Society, appointed a commit
tee to prepare resolutions proper for the
occasion.
The following preamble and resolutions
were reported and unanimously adopted
Whereas, In the providence of Almighty
OOut EuWaTu Olloch an HOuOTuTJ HlclIOtT
of this Society, has been removed from this
earthly sphere of action, and has rested from
his la6ors, we have met together to give eX-
preston to our regret for the deceased, and
to offer our sincere coincidence in the affle
tion that has fallen upon his bereaved family,
now called to mourn the loss of loving hus
band and parent
With the annals of our Society, the name
of Edward Pollock is identified through the
sssGeral poems delivered by him at its ami
VersaEy celebrations. Upon the literature of
california he has made II bright and shining
snark, and his productions Of which the
'"Chandos Picture "Olivia and Italia" are
the most familiar, will place his name promi-
nent among the poets of our country.
ResOIyed, That the Society of California
Pioneers cherish the memory of Edward Pol
lock- as a citizen whose genius has shed lus
ire upon the early literature Of our State,
and who was ever ready to contribute his
efforts to the cause of industry, science and
art in California
Resolved, That we sympathize deeply with
the family of the deceased, and fervently
hope that, la the s'isdem and goodness OF
the SNpreaaaS Dispenser Of human events, the
widow and orphans may be sustained through
their time of trial
ReSOIved That the members of the Society
of California Pioneers will attend the obse-
quies of Edward Pollock, late an honorary
member of the Society
ResotUed, That the Secretary be instructed
to transmit copy of these resolutions to the
family of the deceased and that they be pub
lshed.
FUNERAL OF EDWARD PoLLooK. The Socie
ty of California Pioneers are requested to
meet at the rooms of the Society, at | o'clock
this day, preparatory to attending the funeral
of Edward Pollock, which takes place from
Grace Church at o'clock, p NJ, precisely.
In addition to the above resolution of the
Pioneers, meeting of the Press of this city
was held, and the following resolutions unan-
lmousiy adopted by those preseAt
RESOLUTIONS OF THE PRESS.
Whereas. In the decease of the late Ed
ward Pollock, Esq, the Literature of this
state has lost one of its hrmest supporters
ana brightest stars; and,
whereas, The lamented deceased during
ms brief stay upon this terrestrial sphere, and
more particularly during his residence in
thls portion of it, was always active in the
advancement of everything connected with
Literature, the Arts, and Sciences; and com
olned with his genius and many fine quail
" ulOdesty OF department ana goodness
'of heart of which few are possessed. There
fore,
.Resolued That in the demise of our la
mented brother, we recognise public loss.
And further, be it
Resolved That the unanimous coincidence
and sympathy of the members of the San
Francisco Press, be offered to the bereaved
widow Of our deceased Poet, with the heart
felt prayer that she may find strength to bear
up against this affiiction, which the Almighty
has visited upon her, and find relief in the
'blissful hope of dying Savor's love.
A resolution was also passed to the effect
that the members of the Press in this city,
meet at the house of the deceased, on Union
street, between Powell and Mason, at one
o'clock, P. NJ, to-day, to attend his funeral
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