New-York tribune., 1872-12-03
them all practically INTO the greatest Journalist of ou

ally particpate thcrcn We therefore direct that the
Governors Room in The City Hall be prcparcd when hs
the I'd instant between tho hours OF ga IN ana 10 o. m
Resolred. That ~ s hereby reeommsndcd 70 our oItl,
rain from any secular employment on the day set apart
'osmnns the 5sn rs oans SnS % Send 6s
funeral In body with their stayes OF oncc and daped
period OF 20 days that the lags on the city Hall aud
the other public buildings be displayed ~ nainast
vessels in the harbor and the owners occupants Of
buildings IN this city be requested 20 display their flags
AZ halfnas on that day that joint Committee OF
Ave members OF each branch Of the Common Council be
appointed 10 perfect tho above and after oonsnaton
with the Mayor "A heads OF Departments OF the NUM-
cipa Government such other and further arrange
ments as TO them may appear bette, cacnaSea more ore
death and for the memory OF the deceased
The resolutions were seconded by Alderman Van
schack and unanimously adopted The President
appointed the following as members OF the Joint Com
mittee called for by The resolutions Aldermen Coch
rane, Van Schack, Conoyer, Falconer and Conan.
CONCURRENCE OF THE ASSISTANT ALDERMEN.
The Board Of Assistant Aldermen was called
10 order by the President The resolutions adopted by
the Board Of Aldermen were presented and Assistant
Alderman Connor moved concurrence with the Board
OF Aldermen, saying, in effect that young mau lately
embarked the Of political lfe he could hardly be
expected to ind words adequate TO the occasion. He
referred the good example furnished to the young by
Mr.. Greeley, aud urged all young men to follow his
example IN the determined manner IN Whlch ne auhered
to his principles
Mr. COnuOr paid tribute 10 Mr.. Greeleys Efforts IN
behalf OF the eoored race saying that he abored to put
into practical operation the first principle OF the Declara
ton OF Independence that all men we're born free ana
equal His death cad afhetiOntwhieh men OF all
creeds and political faith felt His name gould 80 down
to posterity as an honored, beloved American, whose
works would live TIL history passed away
Assistant Alderman Pnckney IN secondDg the motion
a. IN AQ
commended himself 10 the world as humanitarian
whose best efforts directed for the benefit Of the
oppressed He the champion OF tho aborng classes
the friend of the slave earnest in the reformation OF
abuses and in the redress OF wrong Of purity unsued
and OF character without reproach
The President Otis T. Hall, said, in part cannot
let this opportunity pass without publicly expressing
my at this dspensatiOn Of Divine Providence
do not presume by my weak words 10 add TO the sent
ments already ably expressed by my colleague but
desire 10 express my sympathy with the relatives OF the
deceased in this their great acton and TO mourn with
he city and with the nation the loss of one OF the great
est men Of modern times Horace Greeley dead; and
the nation mourns For many years we have looked
upon him as a great political leader who has worked
incessantly for the good Of the people, aud has
done more in the formation OF political parties
and In shaping American politics than any man
OF the age. He was friend OF the op
pressed; ever mindful Of the wants OF the needy.
An able advocate Of industry, economy, te importance
morality and religion. and loving example OF the
nobility OF American citizenship But his voice is hushed
In DEATH He will no longer move among u.s. Tightening
the burden OF the weary and giving faith and hope to
the disconsoae by his clear and able discussion OF the
great principles Of personal and national prosperity
Although could not support hun in the late campaign
yet cannot but believe that his motives we're all pure
and patriotic and his late political movements intended
for the best interests Of the whole country While wish
10 inge my tears with those Of his family and loved
ones desire with them to look beyond the open grave
and remember Mr. Greeley's dying words: 81 know
that my Redeemer liveth" Let us consider the uncer
tainty Of human life prepare for life eternal and remem
Der, in the language Of the poet,
Leaves have their time 20 fall,
And flowers to wither at the north winds BREATH
Aud stars TO set, 0ul all
Thou hast all seasons for thine own, Death"
The Board concurred in the resolutions. Assistant Al
dermen Connor Calvin, Gels. Healy, and strack were
as Joint Committee IN behalf OF the AS
sstant Alderman, aud The Board tbereupon adjourned
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THE BROOKLYN COMMON COUNCIL.
The Brooklyn Common Council met at 3 p.
m yesterday Jacob Bergen In the chair ana received
from Mayor Powell the following communication;
To the Honorable the Common Counei-GESTLESES:
The death of Horace Greeley has excited deep aud
widespread sympathy throughout the land, which has
spectve Of creed or party and in view OF his great
Vice TO ms country during long public career think
M
paying shch tribute TO his memory as his great character
i0"@"u' S s. POWELL, Mayor.
Alderman Boggs then offered the following:
R,sol,ed That Committee OF five be appointed TO draw
suitable resolutions OF coincidence Tor the death OF the
DO attend the funeral body and that the Committee
be appointed with power
Previous TO the adoption OF the resolution, Alderman
Ropes euogzed the life and character OF Mr. Greeley
and said that the lesson learned by his death that
gor hfe livad me will
but answer the purpose God had when He gave them
birth II they strive TO emulate his blamees life and bis
love for his fellOw-men.
Alderman Taylor said in part that it seemed very
appropriate that public body should pause in its ordi
nary routine of business, and take public notice Of the
fact that Of the greatest Of American journalists
and statesmen ended his life The Board should record
its high appreciation OF his distinguished qualities Of
mind and heart for certainly there was no American
citizen that had not learned to look behind the few
eccentrctes OF Horace Greeley and TO find his genius
and great morality. There cause OF public
charity which had not received his active sympathy and
the aid OF great talents There is something in the
heart OF this great nation which responds to the sad
bereavement which has fallen upon his family. Men
standing about the grave of the illustrous journalist
should learn TO cherish the principles which he brought
out in his life and sealed with his death
Alderman Dawson also made few appropriate re-
marks and said that God would bless Horace Greeley
for his good deeds and his c0untrymen would remember
him Us devoted friend and benefactor.
The Chairman, Alderman Bergen, e1 pressed his hearty
appreciation Of the greatness OF Mr. Greeley and only
refrained from making further remarks because Of
severe ndlsposition.
Alderman Richardson said, In part: Once more are
opened the gates Of our beautiful city OF the dead" for
the entrance Of another weary pilgrim who after lfes
tosome struggle and wearsome journey, seeks for
In Its quiet retreats. This time those gates opened
to receive OF the inhabitants OF that city,
as any Of those who have arrived before
HIM as during his life, excelled him, either In in
fuence usefulness, fame. The name Of Horace
Greeley not merely familiar TO household