New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-05-22
nronumenf 10 Judah Touro.

The meeting called for the purpose Of taking the preliminary
steps towards the erection the memory the
late Judah Tonro, held this day at the Masonic Hall and
organized by Geo Jonas Esq., being called to the CHAIR and
Messs Jos. Wagner and Alex. Hart being appointed
tarics.
The Chairman that the meeeing had been
the object designated in of resolution adopted by
the Conference Committee meeting held April 18th last
The Rev Guthen being called upon submitted the
following preamble and resolutions which unanimously
adopted
Whereas 1t proud characteristic human nature to ap-
preats true goodness and genuine moral WORTH the
homage spontaneously offered patriotism heroic salor
and dazzling genius, finds its parallel in the tribute
extended to the unpretending, Jet less
eminent, service Of the world embacing phanthrop The
noble efforts Of bright Intellect the exalted energies Of
powerful will the sympaes Of benevolent hesr
alike tend ndicae the divine origin Of the human SOUL
elevate the condition or Species and hence bepeak the
admiration and gratitude of all generations The DESIRE there
fore IN enduring forms the names deeds and
virtues Of those worthless whose lives have proved
nent degree Of blessing country both
natural honorable and beneficial These give
dece Of appreciation Of the good he noble and the great
while they the time stimuli gene.
action. Aud
Whereas the a feiieN citizen Judah Tonro MAS
distinguished by such ranscendent philanthropy render his
identical with beneEslencc thus assume proud
o among the beneiaeors 81 mankind be therefore
Rolce That as Israetes and American Citizens deem
i sacred duty well proud privilege testify in
which hold the memory Of late benevolent patri
otto fellow citizen, Judah Touro
Reo That the necessary steps be taken organize So
ciety, be called The Touro Monument Association
purpose of erecting In this city suitable
Of the yuous. evosnt and patriotic Judah Tonro
Resoe That the Society shall be incorporated,
according law circulars shall be issued for purpose of
soliciting voluntary contributions for the @ object
ntio,s who have been benefited by the requests
of the late Judah Touro from individuals honor his
memory throughout the United States and elsewhere
Resoed That, Will 1sraeites peculiar sails
faction in being able manifest deep respect
memory Of coreIgionist whose universally
for the cahocty Of his enevoence charity invite tile
active cooperation of his admirers Of every creed in
the fWtherance Of the andabe object above forth.
On motion Of NJ. N. Simpson, Esq, it was
Reso That committee be appointed consisting twenty
Ave, to be styled The Executive Committee Of the Touro
Monument association whose duty shall devise The
AND and take all the necessary steps purpose
Of carrying the object set forth in the foregoing resolutions
On motion of the Rev. James X. Guthem il WIS
Resoel That committee of three be appointed withdraw
and make nominations for the aforesaid Executive Committee
The Chair appointed Messrs. N. NJ simpson, Klopman
and Barnett. who submitted the following list, which was
unanimously agreed To-:
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