The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-24
DEATH OF CORNELIUS V. ANDERSON.

Cornelius " Anderson, whose death has already beea
announced the subject Of eulogistic tribute from
several public bodies which met yesterday. Tho Aims
house Governors, of which body he active and
vigant member passed resolutions Of respect 70 his
memory; and the directors Of the Lorard Fire
Company, of which he President, held a meeting At
four O'Clock ~, and paid high tribute to the zeal and
efficiency with which he conducted the affairs Of that
pany. The Common Council also paid his memory the
customary honors. Mr. Anderson entered public lifc
when quite young. In 1887, when only twenty eight
years OF age he was appointed to the position Of Chief
Engineer Of the Fire Department, where he highly dis
tngushed himself IN short time He assumed Office when
the department In state almost of disorganizatiou
growing out Of the dismissal Of Mr. Guck and the appoint
mcnt Mr. Hofimrc Mr. Anderson finally harmonzed all
the conflicting elements, and by rigid system OF econo-
my ont down the annual expenditures from e72 900 "
$50 600 the force nearly doubled under has admins
traton. In 1s4S Mr. Anderson elected Register Of
the CITY, and during his Of office Of three years paid
into the city treasury $40 900 Of surplus fees, while
ssd his predecessors and have paid
more than S15 900 for the length Of time In 1851
Mr. Anderson chosen President OF the Lorard Fire
of his death In 1856 he appointed Governor Of
Amshouse in place OF William s. Duke, who resigned.
lie was distinguished while in the Board for the spirit
with which he fought every scheme that looked at all
questionable He died OF dropsy, complicated by de-
rangement Of the Internal organs.
LHE DEATH OF CORNELIUS v. ASDSRsoS-TRIBurRs
TO THE MEMORY or THE DEcEAsED-MEETIS0 or
THE BOARD or TEN GOVERNORS.
their regular weekly meeting the Rounda, a, O'Clock
yesterday afternoon There were present Washington
Smith, Esq., President, in the chair and Messrs Town
send, Moloney, Dugro, McElroy, Gunther, and Il.
Pinckncy.
On motion Of Governor Droao the acquisitions were re-
fcrrcd 10 the Committee on Supplies.
President SMITH then rose and said that II became his
painful and melancholy duty the decease Of
Cornelius " Anderson recently member OF the Board
lie did not intend 70 enlarge upon the virtues and charac
ter both public and private, Of their deceased associate
but he trusted that he would AZ personal friend OF Mr.
anderson Tor long time, be permitted 10 express
the high feeling OF estimation IN which he
bad held the deceased for his character aud his
worth public officer Before saying word In reference
TO tho extern, Of the services Of Mr. Anderson in
public capacity he would state that the amcnied gen
tleman was attacked some eight months ago with dis
ease OF complicated character which balled some
extent the skill ~ the best physicians of the city TIL
within very brief period the malady had laid dormant
and did not deyol0pc its alarming character. II not
until about four ago that Mr. Anderson found ne
ccary 10 retire 10 his home and since then he has
been out Of doors. Most Of than time he suffered the
most excrucating pain, unable TO his couch
night compelled 10 SIT chair TO obtain case, and
sleep he had TO reclne upon pillows On many occasions
the deceased inscnsblc there were lucid inter
vals when nc would speak OF his hopeless condition on
earth and his preparation 10 meet his God True he
no member Of Christian church; but he had led up
right life and had done his duty in his judgment,
pleasing 10 bis Maker. lie had done wrong hs
fellow man Tor which he had not aoned " felt, said
President Smith, tones 81 sorrowful emotion thc last
pusaon &C his heart his spirit took s flight 10 the
God that u, and feel that will meet that
world where the righteous and the just are q, rest Mr.
Anderson had been Ia great extent a marked for
long time. lie began his ut early period lie
was called 70 preside the Fire Department Chief
Engineer when was in perfect state Of chaos grow
ing Of the removal OF engineer aud the appoint
ment Of another mr.. Anderson selected 10 an that
men and the intrcpdty he bad always exhibited AZ tho
foreman Of company. lie occupied the office Of Chief
Engineer for twelve years and, during that time he
doubled the apparatus Of the Fire Department
the expenses nom go 900 $50 ooa little than one
half, Mr.. smith then spoke Of the frs, bill that tho
deceased had audited, and how the bill given into
his hand with go Mr. Anderson asked what was the $40
for. The reply was, or your commission al am entitled
RED Office y and he refused the money This, said Mr.
Smith, spoke volumes for his honesty. II difficult
which 10 admire most his unninching integrity as pub
lic officer his noble character a Mr. Smith
continued NJ some length recount the various public
services Of Mr. Anderson. ct does not become me-"
added President smith, In conclusion, TO speak Of the
deceased regards his late connection with this Board
We has been known TO each and all Of You. He has died
he has lived, with the sincere respect and confidence
Of his fellow citizens and he has received the endorse
msnt OF a well.tricd and faithful public servant
Governor TOWNSEND said he could and did endorse all
uhoa ad g he with M anssrsor AZ no
tend the Presidents yet he could testify that he
had endeared himself TO all, from his candor and his
Straightforward course Of action. He Governor Town
send) had never known more reliable upright
and honest the deceased Feeling greatly ndisposed
he would add nothing begged leave 20 propose
and move the adoption OF the following resolutions
Whereas the sad and mourn intelligence Of the death OF
Cornelius " Anderson has been communicated 70
duty 70 offer onr tribute % his memory therefore,
Resolved That In the death o late associate Cornelius
v. Anderson We baveto the Of strict
honesty snd courteous bearing had endeared him all his
friends and commanded the respect of the entire
nifty.
Reseyed Ihs, We bear willing testimony the ndeliy with
which MI Anderson discharged the duties Of the
rioms public trusts committed his charge, and
ciay In this Heard His unremine attention 10 the interests
~ the city his INCREASING opposition extravaganza and
was,ein expenditure o. money mark IN ndehbe lines hs
character AZ an honest faithful public servant
Resolved That mark of respect for the deceased
this Board will attend his funeral in body, and that these
resolutions he the minutes and published In the
daily papers and cory thereof sent 70 the family Of the de-
ceased
Gov W y pSrKarY seconded the motion 20 adop, the
resolution observing tina, from ~ he had known OF