New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01
BOARD OF COuNCILMEN.

special meeting was held yesterday afternoon, for
the purpose OF taking proper action III view OF the
deaIh Of Washington Irving.
The communication from the Mayor, which was sent
10 the other Board received and read. The
Board ordered the communication to be printed in the
minutes.
Mr.. OrTARsoS presented the following resolutions:
WAeyeos The Common Council have with great regret
Of the demise OF the Hon. Washington Irving the eminent
American historian aud dplona hch occurred ON the even
ing 81 the 2th ius 1T bis residence sunnysde, at vington
Whereas, II is emuenty proper that the Common Council
and virtues Of the illustrious dead therefore,
Ina 9s Church o. sST ON Thnrdy B
eenbe q O'clock p M and wear the usual badge OF mourn
In moving their adoption, Mr.. OTTARsoS said 1t is
of cOurse quite unnecessary for to attempt to add
one word To the mingled expressions of sorrow and
eulOpy with which the sad announcement that has
called us together has been received. The press has
this morning spread before a sorrOwing world, the
death and the leading events in the life OF America
greatest literary son. His name and his fame are cos
mOpOltan but as he true son OF New-1ork, A. IS
fitting that the corporate authority OF his native city
should show some distinguishing mark OF their regard
upon this sad occasion How truly he loved the city OF
his nativity his words can most fttingly express
In 1892 Mr. Irving returned home after an absence
n yeas spent in the leading capitals of Europe. The
dagning honors which he bore away with him
had rpened and he came back in the fullness OF his
glory. New-York welcomed him with one voice. a
grand dinner given TO him at the City Hotel under
The auspices Of such giants Albert Gallan, Chan
eellor Kent, Chancellor Waiworth, Vice-Chancellor
McCoun, Judges Jones, Oakley, Hoffman, james X
Pauldng, and many of our great men now living. Mr.
Irving was warmly welcomed by Chancellor Kent;
and in reply paid the tribute OF TO the city of hs
birth, in the following eloquent words
AS 20 my native city, from the time approached
the coast had indications Of its growing greatness
We had scarce deserted the land when thousand
sails of oil descriptions cleaning along the horizon and
all standing 10 or from one point, showed that we
were in the neghborhOod of vast commercial en-
A Id Tho. hoo al with a
heart swelling with old TecoecOns and delightful
socations WAS astOnished its wild shores
Frightening with pOpulous villages and noble struc-
lures and a seeming city extending itself over the
nights had left covered with green forests But how
shall describe my emotions when city rose in
sight seated in the midst of Its watery domain,
stretching away TO vast eXteDti when 6eheld n
glorious sunshine lighting up the skies and the domes
some familiar to memory, others new and unknown,
and beaming upon forest Ct mass of every nation,
extending far the eye could reach have gazed
with admiration upon many fair city and stately bar
Dor but nv admiration was cold and Intellectual, for
was stranger and had no property in the soil. Here
however my heart throbbed with pride and JOY as
admired had birthnght in the brilliant scenes be-
fore me.
This my my sGtirs land
g come from gloomy chimes one of brilliant
shine and inspiring beauty, | come from countries
lowering with doubt and danger, where the rich
trembles and the poor man irowns-where all repine
at the present, and dread the future. | come from
these 70 country where all is life and animation
where hear on every side the sound of exultaton;
where every one speaks Of the past with triumph the
present with delight, the future with growing and con-
hdeut anticipation. Is not this community IN which
one may rejoice to live Il not this a city by which
one may be proud to be received a son Is not
this land in which may be happy TO fix his destiny
and amhitiOn-if possible TO found 3 name am
asked how long intend 10 remain here. They know
but little of my heart OF my feelings who can ask me
that question. l answer as long AS live
Since that period be has, with exception of brief
soourn abroad in an official capacity, resided IN or
near our city. And how noby has been fulfilled his
modest aspiration, Z" IT possible 20 found name his
worldwide fame attests Sir, we cannot memorize
his departure by military parades, and noisy demon
atratiOnS His was q career Of peace; but " Peace
hath her victories no less renowned than War; and
lei Us in sober and peaceful procession share in the
sast ad rites that now remain to elose the earthly his
tory Of one of the greatest and pures men that ever
shed honor and fame upon our city.
Mr. IAIdBEER made q few appropriate remarks N
s-.ccndng the resolutions which were adopted
The PRESIDENT offered the following resolution;
Res,s That The Gre bells aud the bes OF The various
churches this cts he tonei during the seIa Of tae hr
Nssaing.on Irving sd tas hss, % ~ 'S oPsE'0 ~
The resolutions adopted in the BcSrd OF Aldermen,
were received.
Mr.. ILNT moved concurre nee. lie said the Com
Council were called upon TO testify their respect
for the memory OF q son Of New-tork, not only
throughout this land but through the world ns name
was honored and revered His last work was the life
of NSshnQ,on and when he finished thar DC was ready
% leave tins scene, when called upon by hs fsher on
high a. enter upon brighter and higher existence.
The Board concarred in the resolutions.
Mr. LENT moved 70 appoint Committee % carry
out Che resolutions which adopted.
The PRESIDENT appointed Messrs. List, OTTARsoS