New-York tribune., 1872-12-04

trust 1t Will be deemed appropriate that this Com.
arcady known TO every son throughout this land,
and filled our hearts with sorrow. Inc pail OF deah mas
gathered One has gone from midst towards
whom we have been accustomed to look upon with no
oommOa interest Tne voice OF one u whom we loved 10
listen FOR words Of wisdom and encouragement has been
\ hushod for ever.
3 name has been stricken from the roll the living
E which has 20 long been associated with ms as nation,
ana identified with the rise and OF the
principles around which our strength has gathered our
hopes aave conferred aud party has crystazed We
speak OF the death OF Horace Greeley OF one whose
relations were those OF father to our organzailon
No words of mine can increase the interest ana respect
with which he has been regarded by the people OF TINS
any other man do confess that baye been led into the
convictions Ot tne true nobility and high purposes ol
a the Republican party.
deem 1t therefore fitting thing that this committee
should take such action will recognize in becoming
P3WVIIu champion IN tho neld OF human TlSnts @ ,
e on virtues nave so long been our PRIDE ana srenStn
Wond, therefore, move nai committee OF nVe DC ap
~ 'he cuait 10 prepare sutipie ith ~ o.
pressing the depth OF sorrow at his death ana our
( esteem OF mis- many virtues.
The Chairman made brief speech, in the course OF
which he said that the action proposed was very appro-
pirate, and should be promptly taken The resolution
was then adopted and the Committee appointed IN
cluded the Chairman Mr.. butcher, and Messrs Palmer
Perry. Williams Johnson Ddggert and Tanner. After
short deliberaOn the Committee presented the f0-
lowing resOutons
Whereas. An overruling Providence has removed by
the hand OF death our wellnown friend ana honest GU
izen, II Grace Greeley, therefore - -. ,,,
ereiSn decree when has taken from that large and nu
enta sphere long identified with this people as
held in high regard 10y al men sympatnizing ~
the elevation OF their common humanity to equal
rights; that we deem the death national loss, MS long
and varied experience rendering MN one tT9y capaDe
OF giving wise and sweet counsel in all public ahairs
that remember with pride his past efforts as the
champion of universal freedom for all mankind. LIS
instructive hatred Of oppression, his ready sympathy
for the oppressed his example TO the earnest men III our
land, presenting to them an industry and manly self
reliance calculated to aspirations under an
circumstances, TO higher life by virtue OF real merit
which always has its reward. .,.,
entered upOn the minutes Of the Commi Gee and copy
suitably rugrossed be forwarded TO the family of the
distinguished deceased.
TEMPERANCE ORGANIZATIONS.
At q special meeting of Phoenix Division
No. 5s Sons OF Temperance. held Monday evening
the following resolutions unanimously adopted:
Whereas. The a-wise Creator has removed from his
sphere OF labor on earth our esteemed ilend ana CO.
worker IN the OF Temperance, Horace Greeley
ReSOlced, That in the death OF our distinguished
champion have lost logical and brilliant exponent
aud valiant defender OF our principles ne lhVafaDy
threw the weight of his vast influence and OF his pure
example in the scale Of absolute abstinence from the
use OF Intoxicating liquors as beVerage' anu DC never
fatered on the platform or at the press 10 encourage
the friends of temperance in their lab1rs OF love-
Res0ired That PneuX Division deems II great favor
aud hOnoc that II enjoyed the personal aid and counsel
Of the great leader O the press whose words OF wisdom
and whose profound philosophy have done so much
toward educating correct pubic sentiment on inc SUD
Resolrsd That while the shadow OF aflicton Is upon
hearts, dedicate ourselves anew 10 the good work
parted brother who viii be known in history in all fu
ure time the friend Of the poor and the oppressed
ReSoired That regard the death Of Horace Greeley
as a national calamity. He model or industry, OF
Resoloed That we drape our hall in mourning and
wear the badge Of mourning for 80 days.
At meeting yesterday OF the representatives OF
different temperance organizations Barclay Gallagher
and Edward Mulyaney, ex-Presidents OF the Father
Mathew Convention, were selected to represent the
temperance men officially to-day at the funeral
The Grand Division of T. n. Y. Sons of Temperance
will hold special session this morning at 10 for
the purpose of attending the funeral. Tho Order will
appear in regalia.
TIE UNITED NATIoNALITIEs.
The "United NatiOnalities" passed the fol-
lowing, yesterday, at a special meeting:
Whereas We in common with fellow-ctizens have
learned with mingled feelings OF and regret OF
the sudden and untmey death Of the friend of humanity
and libeTty-Horace Greeley aud
whereas In common with all, we are panied and
greved at tho sOrrOgful occurrence; therefore,, ,
ResoIreT That in the deatn of Horace Greeley, the
country has lost the prince Journalists the friend aud
Who rose IN prominence and distraction from a poor
farmer boy proud eminence OF tue most success
full and distinguished journalist or the age, through MS
own unaded skill Industry and perseverance, and who
to-day is acknowledged to have been the Humanitarian
Of the Age.
Resored That this Association DO adjourn ont OF re
spect for the memory OF the deceased that copy Of
these resolutions be sent to Lis family ana euercd upon
our minutes
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
At n meeting of the st. Josephs Roman
Catholic A. b. Society, at its hall in sxth-ave, Mon
day night resolutions Of respect and sympathy were
passed.
Alta special meeting Of the Simon Cameron Assoeia-
ton NJ no 1877 Bowery last night resolutions Of respect
and esteem were passed, and committee of 90 was ap
pointed to attend the funeral The committee VIII mco'
at headquarters az 10 a. m. to-day.
The Lincoln Club last night TO distribute badges
and perfect arrangements for attending the funeral
The Faust Club Of Brooklyn held special meeting on
Monday night and passed resolutions expressive OF
deep regret for the death Of Mr. Greeley the pioneer of
American journalism, and of its greatest masters
Mr. Greeley the resolutions held had become historic
character and would be revered by all generations as
great American who abored necessarily for the good
OF a common humanity. ~, ,,,.-
College Yesterday Mr. Packard. the Principal called at
tention 70 death Of Mr. Greeley aud adyerted 10 ms
vices OF resolutions expressive OF admfauon
OF his character was adopted. ., A. ,..o..
and printers was held last night IN Library
Hail. Newark, n. j., to take action 81 IN No., Iei 81;
Tbe Erenin0 Journal called 10 the chair and John
T. Hastings acted Secretary. series OF resolutions
of paby and regret adopted and committee
sppointed TO attend the funeral Mayor RECORD an
nounced that the Committee wOula De prSNi1,u f ~
ARK GaeeTnp Of the Gen. Sheridan Club at No 1896
prnsdIray last night resolutions were passed dwelling
esnecaIIy upon the loss which Ireands cause and pm
IN General had sustained in Mr. Greeley
deafb The club decided to attend the funeral.
THE PHILADELPHIA LIBERAL REPUBLICANS
PHILADELPHIA, Dec 3.-At special meet
inc Of the National Liberal Republican Association oi
Philadelphia held yesterday, the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adopted
TVberens We have received the sad intelligence OF the
deatb of our eIninenty distinguished feHo"-citzeh'
Horace Greeley, therefore,, 81, . ,to ,oss N
peeoJyTd That we recognize In this event the loss 70
a. 1Hrd ~ one OF ITS most devoted servants OF cNIh
n and humanity TO the nation Of Que OF lLs most ar
t nd successful promoters Of the trte principles o
TServ and patrotism, and 10 society OF one Oh HS
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