New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-12
CbnMber Of Com me, "a.
DEATH OF NIB, PERT.

A special meeting Of tho Chamber Of f,o.
merce was held yesterday afternoon with res,s,.
the death Of Mr. Perit late President of the ch.,h.
The attendance was larger than usual and amonc ~.
members present we noticed ExMayor Opdyke i g
T. Stranahan. j. A. Stevens Archibald (;raoio a..
ney.General Cochrane, Moses H. GrinneII AID D.,
dent King of Columbia College '''
n. A Low PRESIDENT OF the Chamber unor tsL,,.
the chair made some extended remarks In -o,.,1
the death oil PeIatah Perit who was for 40 MANY va
their honored President 1t eminentlv do 49,
,ne RECORDS OF the Chamber should bear tasmonv %
that MI. Perit had gone to the biob oStuaay nov
which no was held when LIVING ' and non IN
with those who survive him. It was a n,as
whether q the living or Of Ink sH IN terms Of praise
Lows experience no one lived and moved amon NJ
who Wss more entitled than Mr. PERT 10 the c uem
union OF an Ien II was one Of the striking ohsrao
teIistics OF Mr. Z. thet his judgments of others WI
generous and inst. If he erred M ali II was IN -
favorable opinion be formed of his fellow man he
wfsther correct or not IN his estimate Of character
| the cnhity that thinketh no evil Yves his and he
spoke the goodness Of bis own heart Mr., Low
reminded the Chamber Of the warmth of Mr. PERTH
sJmpathies, and Of hs deep and feryent patriotism Hs
was aWays propt 70 suggest action and cooperation
Ia the phianthroplc movements OF the day and aIso
those undertaken for the support OF the Goyornment OF
our country In every perilous crisis He recalled the
interest Mr. T. took in the San Francisco disaster tina
movement to send the distressed Operatives of
Lancashire his guardianship Of the Sailors Snug Har
bor and his general participation in benevolent and
charitable works.
JoHs C. GREEN then oferedshe following resolutions
In support Of which he spoke very eeingy of the de-
ceased and of his last moments on earth When In.
formed that bis end Nigh he expressed the utmost
satisfaction and said that his duty finished and
that he would abandon life with cheerfuness.
Res3red, That in the death OF the late member and Ps-
dent OF this Board the Chamber desire to express their recog
milton Of the agency Of Divine Providence and briefly
their Of the virtues aud high qualities Of their departed
Associate.
Pesred That the Chamber bow with ard cheerful
submission to The sovereign Decree who while removing from
this sphere Of service honored and esteemed colleague has
permitted tim life Of 70 years Of signal activity and useful
eso,ed That by the early and wise training by liberal edu
cation by careful subsequent cultivation OF his
and raj powers and practice in the affairs Of life Mr PERT
emney fitted for the successful discharge OF tho duties
which he assumed As merchant and nembef Of society and
this Chamber be ever intelligent courteous and spot
lees integity presiding officer, impartial promp, and
sku He especially distinguished for beneyolenos and
broad catholic charity that knew distinction Of rsoe
condition.
Relred That tie Chamber deem this fitting occasion
express their belief that the orowing grace OF Mr. Perrs
character his deep intelligent consistent and abiding
rel zious faith From this he drew from perns-
net fountain motives Of action rules Of life incentives to
diligence and performance In duty and inspirations Of cheer
fne and hopeness which behind the darkest cloud ever de
cerncd light which beck oned onward, snd brought
lie Of high usefulness to happy close.
Rcsore That the Chamber direct these resolutions b
their minutes and that be sent TO the DO
Eeayod family Of the deceased
Ex-Mayor OPDYKE and President KING Of Columbia
College made eloquent remarks IN support Of the
resolutions and paid high tribute 10 the eminent quail
ties of the deceased The resolutions were adopted
when the Chamber adjourned.