New-York daily tribune., 1866-04-05
The Late IL. T.. Swan.

Mr.. Benjamin L. Swan, one Of our Oldest and
most respected citizens died in this city few days ago
He connected. during greater part Of his life
with of the extensive eleemosynary and religious
institutions of the city and died universally respected
after long career Of usefulness.
At a meeting of the Board of Directors Of the Bank
OF America held on Tuesday the following resolutions
commemorative of the late Benjamin L. Swan. were
unanimously passed;
In receiving the announcement Of the death Of their
late associate Benjamin l. swan the Board OF Direc-
tors OF the Bank of America cannot refrain nom attest
ing in brief but aectlonate terms, their high estima
tiOn of the their profound sorrOw for his DEATH
their sympathy with his family, and their keen sense
collectively and individually Of the loss sustained by
the bank, by themselves, and by the community.
Elected a Director in 1873. Mr.. Swan has lived to
witness the departure one by one Of all the old mem
/ bcrs Of the boarG-the men of bis day.
The lively interest and active part which he took in
the affairs Of this institution the high tone. business
experience sound Judgment and OOnsery atsm, well
as the personal influence OF his well.known name and
character which he contributed 10 It's management are
part Of its history and success, ana challenge the
grateful remembrance of its shareholders while to bis
surviving associates Of the board the habiua dignity
urbanity and warm sympathy Of tone and manner for
which he was distinguished and which marked un-
varyingly the long period OF his intercourse with them
are a cherished memory
In the minds Of his few remaining business cotempo.
rares the name Of Mr.. Swan Is associated with the
incidents activities and ntinacies OF an exciting com
mercia perlOu now long pI,at ttut VI ioi~i
of his own short but successful mercantile career IN
which, with the qualities training and discipline OF the
merchant were blended the private virtues and excel
lences which elevate and dignity the title.
II is ~ years since Mr. Swan formed and carried
into effect his resolution 20 withdraw from commercial
life and illustrated in so doing not alone the wisdom
and caution inspired by experience OF its hazards
but still more notably moderation ana contentment,
which were eminenty his, both by endowment OF ma
ture and the superadded force Of religious sentiment
and culture.
SO long period OF ease Of leisure and Of Tranquil
retirement falls to the lot Of few and few were better
fitted by natural temperament, and the inner prompt
ugs Of duty and responsibility to appreciate and Use 1t
Alright
/ Exempted from the cares of commerce his time and
his energies largely expended in the more congo
nial sphere of religious and benevolent action. and
anong the public institutions with which he was con
nected the records of the American Bible Society the
Bank for Savings the New York Hospital, and the
BlOomingdale Asylum will bear honorable testimony 10
the efficiency and fidelity with which be discharged the
| trusts committed 10 him.
lie has passed away-not suddenly. nor In the noon
day of life but at It's fall eventide at an age indeed
| transcenaing the allotted term OF man.
To know that his departure was thus 10 the order OF
/ time. and long fofeshadowed 10 himself and 10 his
friends anG family is thought which soens, albeit II
cannot wholly stay their grlei.
II Is the preIogatiye oi human sympathy 10 weep
as it is the mandate Of Christian duty TO be resigned.
ResoIrsd That the members OF the Board attend the
funeral
That in token Of respect, these resolutions be pre-
seated to his family and that they be also published In
the public prinis.
by order OF the Board
WILLIAM l.. JENKINS. Cashier.