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

hah OF the society, presented the venerable aud Efficient
Treasurer, Capt Copand elegant silver pitcher and
saver beautifully chased and appropriately inscribed
in testimony Of bis able performance Of the duties OF yfea
snrer for number OF years In making the presentation
Capt. Marshall spoke as follows
Capt tOpand-rhe pleasing duty has devo'vod upon
present you this peo Of plate The members of the
Marine Society desiring TO express their appreciation
your acceptance Of this testimonial You have been Trea
surer Of this institution nearly quarter Of the time since
Its foundation in 117o the tenth Of George tho Third
About ninety years ago that charter granted The
careful manner in which you have conducted the financial
affairs Of tho society," your devotion 10 its interest and your
saor and sailor friend are worthy Of our highest COM
mendatou Ihave scarcely ever elt more qualification,
and consider 1t privilege 10 be one OF the number
upon this OCCASION present you with this trust last
ing token Of regard This feeling, SIR greatly aug
mented BY the fact that quite you will appreciate
the compliment emanang as It does from your friends,
being reward of valuable services, devoted
Of the nobest charities in this community. Iu saying
this much certainly express the sentiments of every
member with whom you have been associated. Long
may you enjoy this well earned reputation. Sir could
with that this task pleasing as it is TO me, might have
fallen into ADLER hands, One more familiar with this duty
and more accustomed to making these addresses would
confident, have discharged 1t more ntereetn gy
you; paI 70 none, assure you, would the occasion
to myself IL Is subject full OF interest, and
SO agreeable that IL cannot fail to warm the
heart of every member of this society will longer
detan you, but will close my remarks with wishing that
your future days may be your happest and that when
the curtain tails upon your earthly career these
halls, in which have met often and so pleasantly,
know you more, this tribute your character may
descend to your children evidence of valuable and
well spent life.
Captain COPELAND responded briefly, thanking the
cey for the distinguished honor conferred upon him, and
submitted detailed statement Of the financial operations
of the society during his term of office since 1S40 The
amount of money and other property passing through his
hands S27 ,674 70.
The society then went n0 election for officers for the
ensuing year, with the following result
President. .............. Capt Charles II. Marshall.
Vice President. John VI. Farrier.
treasurer James IOplanu.
Secretary ................ Joseph Nnkham.
Counsel. .................D Daniel Lord.
The officers were duly swo in and the following stand
ing committee appointed:-J. Ferrier, J. Briggs, Ma
thanel Briggs Samuel Gambler, VIM Thompson, j. Cop
land, Thomas Durham, A. W. Weldon, E. 4. Morgan, Asa
a Swift A. G. Marshall, A. b. Clark and Joseph Tink
ham.
Capt. Marshall briefly returned his thanks for the
honor Of reelectng him, for the fifteenth tme Pres
dent He called attention TO the fact that captains did
fully appreciate the benefits Of the society; that the
Sailors Snug Harbor had been well conducted and has
nearly four hundred inmates and that the Seamens Re-
treat, to which this society sends trustee, in prog
porous condition. He expressed his willingness resign
his position whenever the society could get any to dis
charge his duties better than he could.
His remarks received with applause and especial
y the by Of the members that the vote
was unanimous-the blank vote being by himself.
After the regular business finished tho members
adjourned 10 substantial supper which is always pro-
vded at the annual meeting, and did full justice TO the
good things