The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-01-04
Testimonial 70 p =! M f.. q Gun.h.. ON H',


The officers aud attaches connected with the Mayor,
Office undr the late administration in order TO manifest
at an carly hour on New Years morning to ii.
residence in East Fourteenth street. 20 the surprise
Of the Mayor whom they found AZ home, C,r The
purpose Of presenting TO him certain resolutions
which had been adopted at . meeting previously
held and ordered TO DO handsomely and framed
Tor presenationthe resolutions being pan with
the gift OF valuable watch chain for his Honor and
splendid basket Of flowers for presentation 10 Mrs Gun
Their Mr. Aud made few remarks stating the object
OF the CALL and introduced John Anthon Esq, who bad
boon selected to make the the mart OF
the gentlemen participating Mr. Anthem then addressed
Mr. MAyoa-I have the honor OF being selected 10 pre-
sent to you these resolutions behalf OF the oces
past had tho bcst opportunity Of knowing and
ing your Official conduct Before doing 10 must beg
Leave 70 say word 70 the SINGER. pleasure feel
known TO ell the gentlemen here that during the past
two months, from . variety Of causes, you and !,
though acting with a common purpose have been
separated In political conduct; and my select,on,
though supporter Of Mr.. Hecker In the recent cleo
mmedate Once and Tho confidence and esteem OF yoS,
fellow citizens Ia an indication how thoroughly they ap-
precate your magnanmity and superiority personal
resolutions which follows On the lst day OF Jan.
uary, In the year OF Lord 1906 In the city Of New
ached TO the Mayors once Of that city FOR he purposs
OF giving expression 70 their feeling OF gratitude and
respect for tho Hon C. Godfrey Gunthsr and the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were unanimously
aiopted-
.nS s %s,, 1 and proper 70 .c.no.sdss worth
the relation Of benefactor and friend and therefore bel
Gunther Mayor OF New York, merchant % the Empire
has the esteem and condolences world
Resolved, That magistrate and ctiren We sre proud
OF the Improvements suggested By his sAgacy and hs
is.o,, .Ss, II: pspcssa Z SIN
Resolved That the uniform Kindness and consideration
that We have received from Mayor Gunthcr inspire
warmest sentiments OF affection and good will that
take occasion this day OF rejoicing 70 bear
noble qualities Of heart and head express hope
prayer that his be prolonged and that he may
Joy pace happiness and the rewards Of good conscience
Resolved That these resolutions suitably enrrossed and
signed BY the chairman and secretary Of this meeting In
Testimony thereof be respectfully rendered the Hon O.
Godfrey Vunther feeble tribute aprrcc alton of
bis virtues a. man aud acknowledgment Of dement's
ferred
M Anthem then presented to the Mayor the box con.
containing the chain and the inccn bouquet ON
receiving these the Mayor REPLIED scentemcn thank
You very deeply for this tesmon al Of your friendship
had no reason 20 expect anything OF the kind and
rcciay had TO thnk that you would offer ne
any such valuable token this This token IT Kindness
leave my Office, ovepowers me Bal II this little box
contained jewels and diamonds beyond price, would
not value In comparison with the words written there
tpolnilng 70 thu re-DlutonsL Genllcmcn cannot av