The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-11

PRESENTATION TO THE TREAsURkR-INrRRRSTIND
SrATIsrIcs-ELEcTroN OF oFFcKRs-srANDINa
ooMNlrTEEs-swEARING IN 0FFICERs-rAKING
SUPPER, ETC.
The New York Marine Society held its annual meeting
- evening at the United States Hotel. There a
very full attendance Of members Capt Charles Mar
shall, the President, occupied the chair.
The report of the secretary Capt Joseph rnkham was
yead by that officer. I stated that during the year
eighteen members have been added TO the society Hon
y. F. Temann, Peter H. copeland, and ]. II. Brundage
have been made honorary members The following mem
sers have died. vizHenry Russell, Geo B. Cottle, John
z Gillespie, Joseph Hamilton, Samuel Rich, Richard L.
Ward, John H. Williams, E. Lawkns, J. A. whitmore, j.
g. W. Trask, A. II. Calhoun, and G. d. Ludlow
There have been sxty-two widows on the pension
hat, OF which twenty three received $40 per
annum, ten drew $780, and twenty-nine drew
800 each. Four of the widows the pension list
had been removed by DEATH four widows Of deceased
members had at their request been placed on the list
or the funds OF the society invested in bonds
and mortgages in tins city and Brooklyn
The report Of the Treasurer, Captain James Copand,
stated that the balance hand January 1885, was So99 ~
There received during the year 29 70 The amount
Of money expended for widows pensions was - I4l SS
which, with the other expenses of the society, left ba-
lance OF 1896 40 on hand
The Secretary called attention to the fact that he had
examined the records OF the society for eighty nine years
past, found nlIsapploation of the funds. The
greatest care had been exercised and throughout all that
period there were no delnquencies lie hoped that the
members would exert their influence TO increase the roll
If members which he thought OUGHT to include the
o. all sea captains sailing out Of the port Of New York
UNPUBLISHED LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.
The Secretary also said that the Of his exam
nation Of the old papers he OF the
Society TO Gen. George Washington, Nov 81 1885, and
Gen Washngons reply, Nov. 49, of The same year. He
had also discovered address to Governor Clinton the
result OF the Peace with his reply AT the same time
both gentlemen made honorary members Of the
ciety He exhibited the documents, which bore evident
marks OF their age and auhentity The ink in the body
OF Cen Washington letter Is quite pale but the signature
Or the Father OF his Country bod and plain and written
clear black INK as fresh as il had been written but
yesterday The following are copies OF the documents
alluded To-
THE ADDRESS TO GEN. WASHINGTON.
10 his Excelency GEORGE WASHINGTON Esq, Commander
in Chief of the Armies Of the United STATES Of
The humble address of the Marine Society of the city of
New York, &c.
May please you Excelleucy--While participate in
The lively joy that appears dispersed through all ranks of
people, beg leave to approach your Excellency TO
offer You our congratulations upon your return 70 this
city, and the happy termination Of war in which you
have sustained most conspicuous and glorious part
were needless to recount because the world already
knows the singular virtues you have displayed in every
stage OF a contest which, the part of America,
unpar aeed for difficulties and dangers Nor is ii for US
10 exatate that dsnteres dness and patriotism that
yaor and perseverance, that GOODNESS in action and wis
dom in council which have filled all Europe with your
nppiauses, and greatly contributed x the liberties Of
this country upon the broad permanent basis of
pendence. subject sacred and dgnhed falls to the
province of history and happy will that historian be who
snail succeed In task which even the abest might rem
ble TO undertake.
But IT is not for public virtues alone that your Ex
ceency distinguished; let the numerous officers and
soldiers who have shared with you the perils
ei the field and are now the companions Of your
glory again declare, they often have declared,
how embarrassed they determine whether most
70 admire or love you; for, while on the hand they
asonshed ut the military talents and virtues OF
sher General they were drawn adore you by the r-
restbe attractions Of such poteness and condescenson
such humanity and sweetness Of d. poson as were ne
yer, perhaps before exhibited by any other commander
Your Excelency is now returning from your labors,
happily and g'orousy accomplished to the shade of pri
wata LIN uAur Ulnrinu tim yuhn
that the blessings and appauses Of all good men and To-
vers of their country follow you, and that your services
will be held grateful remembrance by the vir
tous citizens Of these States and their chdrens children
after them.
Among those who willing pay their best tributes
egard 70 your Exceency this corporation would wish
10 appear They have, therefore, unanimously elected
You one Of Their members, hoping that this institution,
apty concdng with your Excellencys benevolent dspo
Elton, will meet with your hearty appreciation.
By order of the Society
A. GRIFFTHs, Secretary.
NEW YORK. Nov. 81, 1888.
The above is a copy of the original in my posses
Zion. JOSEPH TygHAM, Secretary.
NKw YohK, Jan. 10, 1859.
TIE RESPONSE OF GENERAL WASHINGTON.
To THE MARINE SOCIETY CITY New YORK
GESTIEMES-I consider myself highly honored by the
polite attention shown your address, and the too
partial manner in which you pleased to express your
sense Of my public and private conduct at the same time
have the pleasure 70 assure the society that am
bremely happy IN becoming member OF their humane
and excellent institution.
and proprey through the unparalleled difficulties and
dangers Of arduous contest have accomplished
foodest wishes, and to have fixed the Liberties Of this
country upon the broad and permanent basis of indepen
dence, will ever reflect tue ruest glory the patriots Of
the present age, and afford the ampest field of descrp
ton for the future historian.
1t would be mark of the greatest insensibity in
not to partake in the public joy, not to derive
sual degree Of satisfaction from the appreciation of good
men and lovers OF their country Believe me, gentle
men, shall return to private life impressed with the
most pleasing sensations. A recollection OF the happy
bepn a W wi lend
me my solitary walks, and cheer me in tue shade Of re-
hrement. GEO. WASHINGTON.
The above is true copy of the original in my POS
NEW YORK, Jan. TO- 1859.
THE ADDRESS TO GOVERNOR CLINTON.
10 HIS ExcEIEScY GEORGE CLINTON ESQUIRE, GOVERNOR,
GENERAL AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF MILITIA,
AND ADMIRAL THE NAVY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
The humble address Of the Marine Society Of the city Of
New York, &c.
May please your Excellency-At the time when every
heart attached TO the liberties Of this country expands
with joy for the happy restoration Of public tranquility,
we should be wanting duty not to take the earliest oP
portunty OF congraulang your Exceency upon so de-
sirable event.
The independence Of America, SO happily achieved by
the wisdom and bravery of her vrtuous sons, assisted
their exertons by most iustrous and generous ally
will ever be a theme shall dwell on with pleasure:
and in reviewing the variety Of characters who have
trbuted Their aid both in council the field the
salvation OF their country should be really
were not to remember with the deepest affection and
gratitude the important part you have acted the side
of liberty
Impressed with the truest sense Of your virtues and
abilities, the citizens of this state have continued in your
hands the rens of government, aud however arduous
may be the duties Of your Office, hope your abors will
be softened by this reflection that with free and
rupted people is just and prevailing opinion that merit
like yours only deserves exalted stations.
Much might be said IN commentator Of your Excelen-
cy, which forced 10 omit lest the abundance Of
our applause you might mistake for aduaton the
sentiments Of our hearts, but you will permit for
70 declare that those who unacquanted with your Ex
celency may know that you are not more distinguished
amongst us for steady zeal and attachment your
country than for re6ned humanity, which adds Iustre
20 all your other virtues
TO be feet TO the lame and eyes the blind and 10
make the widows heart sing for Joy " has long your
employment and delight. disposition happily mould.
ed 10 promote some OF the first objects Of our institution
could not bucf our attention 10 your Exceencya in
sttuton which we latter ourselves has long with
your APPRECIATION because founded the principles of
beDevolence and public utility.
This corporation from most ardent desire 10 have the
honor Of your the rolls OF society and to ex
bb this public testimony of their regard for your person.
have unanimously voted you Of their members, and